In today’s column:
In Case You Missed It: Friday’s Raffle Prize went to...
- Gallery 505 Holiday Tree Sculpture Winner
- January 2 Holiday Closures
- Toledo Senior Center: Interview with Carol Schulte
In Case You Missed It: Friday’s Raffle Prize went to...
...yours truly!
Gallery 505 Artists Co-op thanks everyone who participated in the raffle, and all those who support local crafters.
Student Art Contest winners will be announced January 2, 2017.
Opening Night for January 2017 and Theme will be announced shortly, including changes to hours.
Also on Facebook.
*Correction: The fabulous welded Christmas Tree on display through December 2016 was crafted and donated by Recycled Ranch Relics. The Other Toledo incorrectly identified the contributor as Rusty Relics.
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The official end of the holiday season is signaled by the first Christmas tree on the freeway. MoneyTalksNews has 8 “green” options for that no-longer-fresh evergreen.
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While you’re at it, vision:Toledo’s newly-minted Christmas Committee may take some of those outdoor decorations off your hands and give them new life next year. Contact Gary Whiteside, 360.355.7614
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Page Turners meet 1:30 Thursday at Toledo Community Library to discuss “Astoria” and announce next month’s reading selection.
On Facebook.
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December 31 Holiday Hours: Toledo Community Library open until 1:30 pm Saturday
December 31 Holiday hours: Post Office will be open for package pick-up 8-10 a.m. Saturday. Knock on wooden door next to inside mail drop slot. No front desk services or phone answering.
January 2 Holiday closures: Toledo City Hall, Senior Center, Post Office and Timberland Bank.
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Gallery 505 Artists Co-op thanks everyone who participated in the raffle, and all those who support local crafters.
Student Art Contest winners will be announced January 2, 2017.
Opening Night for January 2017 and Theme will be announced shortly, including changes to hours.
Also on Facebook.
*Correction: The fabulous welded Christmas Tree on display through December 2016 was crafted and donated by Recycled Ranch Relics. The Other Toledo incorrectly identified the contributor as Rusty Relics.
***
The official end of the holiday season is signaled by the first Christmas tree on the freeway. MoneyTalksNews has 8 “green” options for that no-longer-fresh evergreen.
***
While you’re at it, vision:Toledo’s newly-minted Christmas Committee may take some of those outdoor decorations off your hands and give them new life next year. Contact Gary Whiteside, 360.355.7614
***
Page Turners meet 1:30 Thursday at Toledo Community Library to discuss “Astoria” and announce next month’s reading selection.
On Facebook.
***
December 31 Holiday Hours: Toledo Community Library open until 1:30 pm Saturday
December 31 Holiday hours: Post Office will be open for package pick-up 8-10 a.m. Saturday. Knock on wooden door next to inside mail drop slot. No front desk services or phone answering.
January 2 Holiday closures: Toledo City Hall, Senior Center, Post Office and Timberland Bank.
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Stopping in Friday afternoon at Toledo Senior Center, several people were engaged in terse conversation at one table while a handful in the kitchen were finishing up their work. Despite the Christmas holiday approaching, I felt an uneasy quiet in a place where easy laughter and a warm welcome prevail.
With Lewis County Board of Commissioners determined to cut funding to area Senior Centers after 2017 as a means of meeting their budget, outrage and protests have followed. November’s standing-room-only face off in Toledo did nothing to ease fears.
Last Friday, Carol Schulte turned to me and spoke deliberately.
“A few years ago, I was quite ill and depressed. Everyday my son would ask me, “Did you go down to the Senior Center?” and everyday I would tell him no. I didn’t think there was anything there for me.
“After several weeks, I finally went.”
Carol looked me in the eye and declared, “These people saved my life.”
We chatted a bit and Carol agreed to posting this brief exchange in the hope more people might be encouraged to tell their neighbors - and the Board of County Commissioners - just what these vital community centers mean to patrons.
Sometimes a whisper can be heard above the clamor.
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Lewis County Fire District 2 is accepting applications for a part-time Firefighter/EMT. Application information is available online at http://www.toledofire2.com/index.html
Applications close 12/29/2016.
Diane Wallace / Human Resource Manager
Lewis County Fire District 2
150 North Second Street – Toledo
360-864-2366 #1
tolfire2@toledotel.com
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Today: ToledoTel’s Bingo Daily Number link here.
Reminder: 5 cans/$5 = 1 raffle ticket for 40” Visio HDTV. All proceeds benefit Toledo Food Bank.
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Photos from TOT archives unless otherwise noted.
Everyday Heroes: Envisioned as a local September 11 observation recognizing lesser-known acts of kindness and heroism. Send your nominations to toledo.columnist@gmail.com.
Email your news, reviews and events to: toledo.columnist@gmail.com
With Lewis County Board of Commissioners determined to cut funding to area Senior Centers after 2017 as a means of meeting their budget, outrage and protests have followed. November’s standing-room-only face off in Toledo did nothing to ease fears.
Last Friday, Carol Schulte turned to me and spoke deliberately.
“A few years ago, I was quite ill and depressed. Everyday my son would ask me, “Did you go down to the Senior Center?” and everyday I would tell him no. I didn’t think there was anything there for me.
“After several weeks, I finally went.”
Carol looked me in the eye and declared, “These people saved my life.”
We chatted a bit and Carol agreed to posting this brief exchange in the hope more people might be encouraged to tell their neighbors - and the Board of County Commissioners - just what these vital community centers mean to patrons.
Sometimes a whisper can be heard above the clamor.
***
Lewis County Fire District 2 is accepting applications for a part-time Firefighter/EMT. Application information is available online at http://www.toledofire2.com/index.html
Applications close 12/29/2016.
Diane Wallace / Human Resource Manager
Lewis County Fire District 2
150 North Second Street – Toledo
360-864-2366 #1
tolfire2@toledotel.com
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Today: ToledoTel’s Bingo Daily Number link here.
Reminder: 5 cans/$5 = 1 raffle ticket for 40” Visio HDTV. All proceeds benefit Toledo Food Bank.
***
Photos from TOT archives unless otherwise noted.
Everyday Heroes: Envisioned as a local September 11 observation recognizing lesser-known acts of kindness and heroism. Send your nominations to toledo.columnist@gmail.com.
Email your news, reviews and events to: toledo.columnist@gmail.com
