In today’s column:
- Toledo School District: Vision:Toledo High School, December Board Meeting Change
- USPS: Mail Delivery, Post Office Close 12.05 - Day Of Mourning - George HW Bush
- CDC: Weekly Update for Number of U.S. AFM Cases
- WA State ATG: Flood Damaged Cars Could Be For Sale In Washington
- Tech Report: ‘Tis The Season For Scams, Scams, Scams
- Not Strictly Toledo: Health & Hope Medical Outreach
- Today: FCCLA Dine In Dinner @ THS
- Wednesday: Yoga in Toledo!
- Toledo High School Sports: November 2018
- Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More
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Toledo School District: Supt. Chris Rust has scheduled a community meeting - “Vision:Toledo High School” - seeking public input, for January 12.
Details to follow or contact District Office, (360)864-6325
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Toledo School District: Supt. Chris Rust has scheduled a community meeting - “Vision:Toledo High School” - seeking public input, for January 12.
Details to follow or contact District Office, (360)864-6325
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USPS:
*CBS News reported: Postal Service’s Informed Delivery system could be used to steal your mail.
USPS responded: The US Postal Service stresses that the actual Informed Delivery database has never been hacked, and said the best way to protect yourself from someone spying on your mail may be to sign up for the service with your own email address before someone else signs up as you.
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CDC: Newsroom Release: Weekly Update for Number of U.S. AFM Cases
2018 case count appears to have peaked
For Immediate Release: Monday December 3, 2018
Contact: Media Relations (404)639-3286
Based on the number of reported cases of AFM in the United States through November 30, 2018, it appears that the number of persons under investigation (PUIs) for AFM has peaked and will continue to decline for the remainder of 2018.
So far in 2018, 134 cases of AFM have been confirmed in 33 states out of 299 cases reported to the CDC. This is an increase of 18 confirmed cases from the previous week, but most of the latest confirmed AFM cases occurred in September and October...
Full report here.
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Washington State Office of the Attorney General:
Scam Alert: Flood Damaged Cars Could Be For Sale In Washington
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Nov 27 2017
OLYMPIA — While many areas of the country are still reeling from the devastation of hurricanes Irma and Harvey, scam artists are now trying to sell flood-damaged vehicles here in Washington state. The Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance estimates as many as 1 million vehicles flood-damaged vehicles could be sold to unsuspecting buyers nationwide.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson and the Washington State Auto Dealers Association urge consumers not to be fooled by the perfect exterior condition of the car and the new car smell. A flood-damaged car may look normal, but almost always will have serious problems including mildew and corroded wires which can result in an electrical failure.
“I am committed to protecting consumers from scams,” Ferguson said. “The more informed people are, the less likely they are to become a victim.”
Before you buy a used car, research the title and VIN number at www.vehiclehistory.gov and/or www.carfax.com/flood.
Carefully inspect the vehicle inside and out using these guidelines...
Full release here.
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Tech Report: ‘Tis The Season For Scams, Scams, Scams
Lifehacker:
MoneyTalksNews:
Federal Trade Commission:
*Appeals for hurricanes, fires, earthquakes, disasters of every kind including lost & found pets can be vetted through three screening sites:
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Not Strictly Toledo: Health & Hope Medical Outreach
FREE CLINIC TONIGHT from 5:30 - 8:00pm
Located at 1911 Cooks Hill Rd. Centralia. (NW Pediatrics - West Building)
Health & Hope Medical Outreach provides FREE walk-in medical care and Mental Healthcare to the uninsured and under-insured of Lewis county and South Thurston county.
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Today: Lions Club Vision Testing @ TES
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USPS:
- No Mail Delivery, Retail Services Closed Wednesday - Day Of Mourning Observed
- Letters From Santa (deadline for receipt December 8)
- Mail Goes Digital with Informed Delivery*
*CBS News reported: Postal Service’s Informed Delivery system could be used to steal your mail.
USPS responded: The US Postal Service stresses that the actual Informed Delivery database has never been hacked, and said the best way to protect yourself from someone spying on your mail may be to sign up for the service with your own email address before someone else signs up as you.
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CDC: Newsroom Release: Weekly Update for Number of U.S. AFM Cases
2018 case count appears to have peaked
For Immediate Release: Monday December 3, 2018
Contact: Media Relations (404)639-3286
Based on the number of reported cases of AFM in the United States through November 30, 2018, it appears that the number of persons under investigation (PUIs) for AFM has peaked and will continue to decline for the remainder of 2018.
So far in 2018, 134 cases of AFM have been confirmed in 33 states out of 299 cases reported to the CDC. This is an increase of 18 confirmed cases from the previous week, but most of the latest confirmed AFM cases occurred in September and October...
Full report here.
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Washington State Office of the Attorney General:
Scam Alert: Flood Damaged Cars Could Be For Sale In Washington
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Nov 27 2017
OLYMPIA — While many areas of the country are still reeling from the devastation of hurricanes Irma and Harvey, scam artists are now trying to sell flood-damaged vehicles here in Washington state. The Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance estimates as many as 1 million vehicles flood-damaged vehicles could be sold to unsuspecting buyers nationwide.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson and the Washington State Auto Dealers Association urge consumers not to be fooled by the perfect exterior condition of the car and the new car smell. A flood-damaged car may look normal, but almost always will have serious problems including mildew and corroded wires which can result in an electrical failure.
“I am committed to protecting consumers from scams,” Ferguson said. “The more informed people are, the less likely they are to become a victim.”
Before you buy a used car, research the title and VIN number at www.vehiclehistory.gov and/or www.carfax.com/flood.
Carefully inspect the vehicle inside and out using these guidelines...
Full release here.
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Tech Report: ‘Tis The Season For Scams, Scams, Scams
Lifehacker:
- When Tech Support Calls You About a PC Problem, It’s Probably a Scam
- That’s Not the Social Security Administration on the Phone
- How to Spot a Scammy Crowdfunding Campaign
- Watch Out for This New Banking Scam
MoneyTalksNews:
- 5 Ways to Avoid Being the Victim of Credit Card Fraud
- This Is the Best Way to Guard Your Social Security From Thieves
- Want to Help Hurricane Victims? Feds Warn About Scam Websites*
Federal Trade Commission:
- Money back from Moneygram?
- Spear phishing scammers want more from you
- Fake promises offer no sigh of (debt) relief
- View all scam articles, blog posts & videos (54ppg on 30 topics)
*Appeals for hurricanes, fires, earthquakes, disasters of every kind including lost & found pets can be vetted through three screening sites:
- Charity Watch
- GuideStar
- Charity Navigator
- Wise Giving Alliance (Better Business Bureau)
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Not Strictly Toledo: Health & Hope Medical Outreach
FREE CLINIC TONIGHT from 5:30 - 8:00pm
Located at 1911 Cooks Hill Rd. Centralia. (NW Pediatrics - West Building)
Health & Hope Medical Outreach provides FREE walk-in medical care and Mental Healthcare to the uninsured and under-insured of Lewis county and South Thurston county.
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Today: Lions Club Vision Testing @ TES
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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
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Childs name & phone number must be written on the letter. Drop them off inside library. Top 3 letters (based on creativity) will be rewarded First, Second,Third prizes!!
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Beautiful Douglas fir Christmas trees for sale by Lewis County Fire District 2 volunteers.
$25 each. Now on sale. Proceeds benefit the Volunteer Association.
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NEW!!
$25 each. Now on sale. Proceeds benefit the Volunteer Association.
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NEW!!
NEW!! January 1: New Years Day Arctic Polar Bear Paddle @ Silver Lake
Fundraiser for Visiting Hooves by Victoria Leona Smith ($623 of $1,000 raised)
December 4: Toledo High School Hosts FCCLA Dine-In Dinner
December 9: Santa’s Workshop December 9 at Morgan Arts Centre* (filled)
December 10: Toledo High School Hosts Coffee House Revival 7 PM
January 30: Library Page Turners Meets January 30 (NO December group)
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Toledo Builds a High School
Information regarding the building of a new high school in Toledo, WA beginning in November, 2018. Regular updates.
https://chris-rust.blogspot.com/
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Check out Latest Earthquakes at USGS.
Check out US Tsunami Warnings at NOAA/Weather.
Visit Weather Underground - ToledoTel for current conditions & AQI radar.
Visualize wildfire smoke with NASAWorldview - https://go.nasa.gov/2T7olog
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Fundraiser for Visiting Hooves by Victoria Leona Smith ($623 of $1,000 raised)
December 4: Toledo High School Hosts FCCLA Dine-In Dinner
December 9: Santa’s Workshop December 9 at Morgan Arts Centre* (filled)
December 10: Toledo High School Hosts Coffee House Revival 7 PM
January 30: Library Page Turners Meets January 30 (NO December group)
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Toledo Builds a High School
Information regarding the building of a new high school in Toledo, WA beginning in November, 2018. Regular updates.
https://chris-rust.blogspot.com/
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Check out Latest Earthquakes at USGS.
Check out US Tsunami Warnings at NOAA/Weather.
Visit Weather Underground - ToledoTel for current conditions & AQI radar.
Visualize wildfire smoke with NASAWorldview - https://go.nasa.gov/2T7olog
The Other Toledo is delivered to your email inbox via MailerLite. If you're having trouble getting your Daily Column, your security settings might not recognize MailerLite as (your email)via mlsend.
Photos from TOT archives unless otherwise noted.
Send news and events to: toledo.columnist@gmail.com
The Other Toledo is on Twitter.
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