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01.30.2018 Tuesday Column & Tech Report

1/30/2018

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In today’s column:
  • Toledo High School STEM Program Volunteers Earn Praise
  • MAP After School Classes Find Fun In Learning
  • Today: Vision:Toledo Arts, Rec & Events At The MAC
  • Tech Report: 5G Proposal - Pro & Con
  • Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
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Thanks to Tom Boone for sharing this one.

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Full moon 5:30 AM Wednesday morning...

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Toledo School District posted a shout out: Thanks to our local volunteers for enhancing our STEM programming at THS.
Images courtesy Toledo School District

Green energy solutions on display.

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Educator Andrea Jones writes: From da Vinci, Giacometti, Calder, and Kandinsky to sculpting, working with color and texture, mixing chemicals, solving challenges through invention, and assembling an LED crystal - we have been enjoying learning through art and science!
Images courtesy Andrea Jones

This club has way too much fun and I just want to keep making art every day!

Plus: MAP comic creators and hand-crafters are super busy working on their stories and character development! They’ve also been learning new hands-on skills and showing off their talents by sculpting with pipe cleaners, foil, duct tape, clay and putty - a few even talked about going into business together making duct tape wallets!
Images courtesy Andrea Jones

I’m always impressed by how this larger group works so well together in a small space -though it can get loud and busy at times, they are (most of the time!) genuinely kind, considerate and collaborative.

And:  MAP music & math focus club is off to a good start and getting ready to welcome more new members next week!
Images courtesy Andrea Jones

I love seeing kids enjoy working with numbers. They’ve been really into working logic puzzles and it’s been a fun challenge for me to keep up with them!

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Image courtesy WSU/vision:Toledo

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Tuesday: Join the movers & shakers in your community. BIG Community Meeting March 22.

vision:TOLEDO ARTS, RECREATION, & EVENTS 6:30 PM at Morgan Arts Centre
AGENDA for Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Old Business
    a. Library -- Pat Caldwell
    b. Historical Society -- Don Brenner
    c. Toledo Senior Center -- Anna Melkers
    d. Common Ground Toledo -- Brian Dennis
    e. TES Kid's Garden -- Brooke Acosta
    f.  Steamboat Alley -- Jamie Cummings

New Business
    a. Welcome Bags -- Sheila Richardson
    b. Toledo Thursday Market -- Jamie Cummings
    c. Cheesecake Club -- Jamie Cummings
    d. Tourism Board -- Joanne Dennis

Other Business
    a. BIG Community Meeting -- Mike Morgan
    b. Streetscaping -- Mayor Dobosh
    c. State budget -- Joh Jones
    d. Connected Identity -- Sheila Richardson
    e. Toledo Investment Group -- Joh Jones

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Tech Report: 5G Proposal - Pro & Con

Vox.com details a bold proposal by the government to nationalize US 5G network; detractors include the Federal Trade Commission. Monday’s report here.

Also Monday, CNNTech explains What Is 5G? Includes a simple infographic on the evolution of wireless network technology (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G) and how these serve us daily.

Reuters described the plan by the President’s National Security Team as a measure to protect against China’s threat to US cyber security and economic security.

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai opposed the move in a statement issued Monday morning via Twitter. More on TheVerge.com.


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Meanwhile, Nokia promises their new 5G chipset will be available by 3rd quarter this year, according to Tech Republic, adding: Nokia's new ReefShark 5G chipset...will triple the throughput of an existing baseband station from 28 Gbps to 84 Gbps, reduce power consumption by 64%, and greatly reduce antenna size requirements.

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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More

Fundraiser: Through January 31, 2018 at Toledo Senior Center.
This will be a silent auction held as a fundraiser for our center. It will be going on until Jan 31st.
Come in and check us out.

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Fondness: Gallery 505 February Exhibit - Affairs of the Heart.
First Look 1 - 8 PM Thursday, February 1.
Open Wednesday through Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. through February 24.

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Final Chance: ARTrails Application Deadline February 1

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Feel Good Giving: Toledo Presbyterian Church plans to host a Red Cross Blood Drive every two months, as long as folks support this community event by rolling up their sleeves.

Next date: Friday 12:30-5:30 p.m. February 2, 2018 - Groundhog Day. Watch for flyers or contact Kathy Hill, (360)219-7756.

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Feed: Toledo High School ASB Fundraiser Breakfast 8 - 10 AM February 3 featuring omelettes & pancakes OR biscuits n’ gravy. $5 includes beverage.

Advance tix available (& encouraged).

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For The Future: TES PTO Kids Garden is looking for garden sponsors, which ensures the continuation and improvement of this awesome program. If your family or business is interested, the form is below.
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* Garden Sponsor Form 2017-18.docx

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City of Toledo announces a vacancy on the Planning Commission:

The City of Toledo is seeking one person to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission.  The Planning Commission acts as an advisory body to the City Council on all land use, and comprehensive planning issues.  The Commission is specifically responsible for providing recommendations on subdivisions, zoning, annexation requests, reviewing and approving conditional use permits, approving business license, and is an integral part of the implementation of the Growth Management Act.  The vacancy must be filled by a citizen of the corporate City limits of Toledo. All candidates must be a minimum of 18 years old and a registered voter.

If you are interested in the vacancy on the Toledo Planning Commission, please submit a letter of interest to:  Mayor Steve Dobosh, City of Toledo, PO Box 236, Toledo, Washington 98591 or drop off a letter at Toledo City Hall, 130 North Second Street, Toledo.  If you have additional questions regarding this vacancy, contact Toledo City Hall at (360) 864-4564.

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Recommendation will be made from candidates for approval by City Council. Open until filled.

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01.29.2018 Monday Column

1/29/2018

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In today’s column:
  • Toledo Elementary Has Formula For Educators
  • Heavy Rains Today Increase Chances of Landslide
  • Toledo Market Fresh Reports $500 Winner In Punch Card Promo
  • Toledo Girls Softball Sign-ups Underway
  • Tonight: Toledo High School Hosts Coffee House & Dinner
  • Tuesday: Vision:Toledo Arts, Rec & Events Meets @ The MAC
  • Wednesday: Page Turners Monthly Meeting @ Toledo Library
  • Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
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Image courtesy Toledo School District

Mrs. Olmstead handed out a Toledo Pride shirt (Friday)!

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Friday Toledo School District posted: Congratulations to the team at TES.
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Image courtesy Toledo School District

Other schools are beginning to notice their hard work and results and are asking to visit to see what they're doing so that they can recreate it in their schools for their children. Toledo Proud.

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National Weather Service issued a Special Weather Statement Sunday warning:
...HEAVY RAINFALL ON MONDAY WILL LEAD TO AN INCREASED THREAT OF LANDSLIDES IN WESTERN WASHINGTON...
Landslides have already been reported in some Western Washington locations.

For more information about current conditions, visit www.weather.gov/seattle, select Hydrology, and then scroll down for the links to the landslide information pages.

For more information on landslides, visit the website for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources landslide geologic hazards at: http://bit.ly/2mtA3wn

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Reminder: Snow (bus) routes information. Know before a snow. Changes to operation schedules posted to Facebook first. Toledo School District Snow Routes FB link here.

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“Best of all,” reported the unnamed cashier, “the $500 winner last weekend is a single parent of two.” Toledo Market Fresh Customer Cash game offers chances to win from $1-$1,000, or a wild card pays for your groceries.

Shopping local can pay off handsomely!

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From Toledo Girls Softball: If you have not signed up, please get a hold of me as soon as possible.
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Image courtesy Toledo Girls Softball

We will begin putting teams together shortly. Text your friends/ previous teammates and make sure they’ve signed up. Thank you ~Britni Korpi

Sign-ups 3:30 PM February 4 @ Baseball Fields

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Time is running out…
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Image courtesy Farmers Toledo

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Tonight:
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Tuesday: Join the movers & shakers in your community. BIG Community Meeting March 22.

vision:TOLEDO ARTS, RECREATION, & EVENTS 6:30 PM at Morgan Arts Centre
AGENDA for Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Old Business
    a. Library -- Pat Caldwell
    b. Historical Society -- Don Brenner
    c. Toledo Senior Center -- Anna Melkers
    d. Common Ground Toledo -- Brian Dennis
    e. TES Kid's Garden -- Brooke Acosta
    f.  Steamboat Alley -- Jamie Cummings

New Business
    a. Welcome Bags -- Sheila Richardson
    b. Toledo Thursday Market -- Jamie Cummings
    c. Cheesecake Club -- Jamie Cummings
    d. Tourism Board -- Joanne Dennis

Other Business
    a. BIG Community Meeting -- Mike Morgan
    b. Streetscaping -- Mayor Dobosh
    c. State budget -- Joh Jones
    d. Connected Identity -- Sheila Richardson
    e. Toledo Investment Group -- Joh Jones

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Toledo Community Library Adult Page Turners...
...holds their book discussion 1:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon to discuss January’s selection, The Magic Strings of Frankie Pesto by Mitch Albom, then selects next month’s read. Meets last Wednesday monthly.

Open until 7 p.m. Wednesdays.

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Reservations Required: Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch Wednesday & Friday are sponsored in part by Area Agency on Aging. Menu changes weekly. Suggested donation $3 for those 60+ years of age. Call (360)864-2112 for details.


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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More

Fundraiser: Through January 31, 2018 at Toledo Senior Center.
This will be a silent auction held as a fundraiser for our center. It will be going on until Jan 31st.
Come in and check us out.

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Fondness: Gallery 505 February Exhibit - Affairs of the Heart.
First Look 1 - 8 PM Thursday, February 1.
Open Wednesday through Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. through February 24.

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Final Chance: ARTrails Application Deadline February 1

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Feel Good Giving: Toledo Presbyterian Church plans to host a Red Cross Blood Drive every two months, as long as folks support this community event by rolling up their sleeves.

Next date: Friday 12:30-5:30 p.m. February 2, 2018 - Groundhog Day. Watch for flyers or contact Kathy Hill, (360)219-7756.

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Feed: Toledo High School ASB Fundraiser Breakfast 8 - 10 AM February 3 featuring omelettes & pancakes OR biscuits n’ gravy. $5 includes beverage.

Advance tix available (& encouraged).

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For The Future: TES PTO Kids Garden is looking for garden sponsors, which ensures the continuation and improvement of this awesome program. If your family or business is interested, the form is below.
​
* Garden Sponsor Form 2017-18.docx

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First Notice: Vernal Equinox Art Fair
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 24 - 25, 2018 at Morgan Arts Centre.

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City of Toledo announces a vacancy on the Planning Commission:

The City of Toledo is seeking one person to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission.  The Planning Commission acts as an advisory body to the City Council on all land use, and comprehensive planning issues.  The Commission is specifically responsible for providing recommendations on subdivisions, zoning, annexation requests, reviewing and approving conditional use permits, approving business license, and is an integral part of the implementation of the Growth Management Act.  The vacancy must be filled by a citizen of the corporate City limits of Toledo. All candidates must be a minimum of 18 years old and a registered voter.

If you are interested in the vacancy on the Toledo Planning Commission, please submit a letter of interest to:  Mayor Steve Dobosh, City of Toledo, PO Box 236, Toledo, Washington 98591 or drop off a letter at Toledo City Hall, 130 North Second Street, Toledo.  If you have additional questions regarding this vacancy, contact Toledo City Hall at (360) 864-4564.

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Recommendation will be made from candidates for approval by City Council. Open until filled.

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01.26.2018 Friday Column & Weekend Outlook

1/26/2018

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In today’s column:
  • Toledo High School FCCLA Brings Home The Gold
  • Native Soil Farm Names Ben Maestas Manager
  • Lewis County Seniors Announce Thrift Store Opening
  • Today: Paint Night @ The MAC, Grange Jam Night
  • Weekend Outlook & Beyond: Softball Sign-ups, Coffee House, v:T A.R.E.
  • Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
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Support your local police department.

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Last night Rene Ketchum wrote: Toledo High School FCCLA competed (Thursday) in Region 2 STAR Events and everyone received Gold Medals. They will be attending State Leadership Meeting in March and competing again at that time.
CONGRATULATIONS to Toledo High School FCCLA members and their GOLD Medal showing at Region 2 Competition. These students will be heading to State Leadership meeting in March to compete in Tri Cities.
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Pictured: left to right: Cassandra Bartley, Julia Davis, Hanna Tyner, Corianne King,
Front: Adviser Rene’ Ketchum, Sky Nyberg, Sydnie McClure, and Emma Maier-Cline.
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Images courtesy Toledo High School FCCLA
Waiting to find out how they did!

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Cheese Days Toledo Washington posted: Toledo Schools are busy working on our new button design! We're excited to see what our student artists come up with! #CheeseDays

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Native Soil Farm announced yesterday: Ben Maestas is the new manager at the farm. He brings a wealth of information along with his beautiful family. (More pics to follow).
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Image courtesy Native Soil Farm

Ben has been preparing one of the hoop houses for early spring planting using permaculture and Shumei Natural Agriculture practices. He will also be giving a workshop in Pasadena CA at the Green Life Food Festival on February 17th and 18th. #nativesoilfarm #shumeinaturalagriculture #lewiscounty #visiontoledo#Lewiscountpermaculturesociety

Native Soil Farm posted this link outlining Shumei America’s Healthy Food For All Project.

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Lewis County Seniors posted:

ANNOUNCING THE OPENING OF A SECOND TIME AROUND THRIFT STORE!!
January 25, 2018

Get ready-- because in two weeks, the Lewis County Seniors will be opening A Second TIme Around Thrift Store at 749 S Market Street in Chehalis!!
We are looking for volunteers to help set up -- and some volunteers to help us move heavier pieces. Please call Lynn at 360-269-8837 or email her at L2ford@comcast.net if you can help!
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Support your local senior centers.

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Today: Toledo Food Bank open 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. second and fourth Fridays monthly behind City Hall.

The Food Bank notes personal care items are often in short supply, especially women’s sanitary products (sealed boxes/packages only). Also low on stock: baby diapers, formula and baby food, plus pet food & supplies.

ISO:* Social Media specialist to establish and maintain a page on social media, post weekly updates and news of Toledo Food Bank. Requires less than one hour weekly after initial setup. This is a volunteer position. Students welcomed. Apply during open hours.

ISO:* Large cargo trailer to store shelving and other durable goods. Weather-tight and clean - no mildew, oil, or unsafe conditions. Any size up to 40’. To donate, contact cityoftoledo@toledotel.com for details.

*ISO = In Search Of

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Tonight: You are invited to 2018 Paint Nights at Morgan Arts Centre with Di Morgan hosting.

Says Sue Wachter: This will be the first of three paint (and sip) evenings at the Morgan Arts Centre. email: di@morganartscentre.com or call (360)864-4ART or order online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3089701 to save your space.
Sue and Joan are fun and creative teachers. All supplies will be provided.
See you there!
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Snowy Owl Image courtesy Morgan Arts Centre

2018 Paint Nights at Morgan Arts Centre
January 26 Snowy Owl Choose from 4 styles(12 X 12 canvas)
February 28 Walking in the Rain (12 X 16 canvas)
March 29 Tulip ( 12 X 12 or 12 X 16 canvas)

$35.00 per person
6:00- 8:30 PM
Wear clothing that can handle some paint
Aprons will be provided

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Al-Anon Path of Hope AFG meets 7 p.m. Fridays at Toledo Presbyterian Church, 312 Augustus.

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Cowlitz Prairie Grange Jam Night 7:00 p.m. second, fourth and fifth Fridays. Performers and supporters welcome. Donation at door. Contact tomboone46@yahoo.com or (360)262-3696.

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Weekend Outlook:
  • The Chip Guy says: Check on FB for warehouse openings Wednesday or Saturday.
  • Toledo Girls Softball Association hosts Sign-ups 6 PM Saturday January 27 @ THS
  • WDFW begins 7-day razor clam harvest Sunday January 28 on various beaches
  • Coffee House Dinner & Open Mic 7 PM Monday January 29 @ THS Commons
  • v:T Arts, Rec & Events meeting: 6:30 p.m. January 30 at Morgan Arts Centre
  • Gallery 505 First Look/Opening Night: Affairs of the Heart 1 - 8 PM February 1
  • ARTrails Application Deadline February 1

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Reservations Required: Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch Wednesday & Friday are sponsored in part by Area Agency on Aging. Menu changes weekly. Suggested donation $3 for those 60+ years of age. Call (360)864-2112 for details.

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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More

Fundraiser: Through January 31, 2018 at Toledo Senior Center.
This will be a silent auction held as a fundraiser for our center. It will be going on until Jan 31st.
Come in and check us out.

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Fondness: Mike Morgan says: Final Week!
Gallery 505 wraps up January’s Exhibit: Faces this Saturday.

Next up: Affairs of the Heart. First Look 1 - 8 PM Thursday, February 1.
Open Wednesday through Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m.

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Feel Good Giving: Toledo Presbyterian Church plans to host a Red Cross Blood Drive every two months, as long as folks support this community event by rolling up their sleeves.

Next date: Friday 12:30-5:30 p.m. February 2, 2018 - Groundhog Day. Watch for flyers or contact Kathy Hill, (360)219-7756.

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Feed:

Toledo High School ASB Fundraiser Breakfast 8 - 10 AM featuring omelettes & pancakes OR biscuits n’ gravy. $5 includes beverage.

Advance tix available (& encouraged).

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For The Future: TES PTO Kids Garden is looking for garden sponsors, which ensures the continuation and improvement of this awesome program. If your family or business is interested, the form is below.
​
* Garden Sponsor Form 2017-18.docx

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Looking Ahead: February 14  Bonanza BBQ & Catering features All you can eat Buffet with dessert and beverage $25.00 per person 4 - 8 PM Valentines Day.
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Mark Your Calendar:  February 17, 2018 - - Are you ready to enjoy a great breakfast, enjoy the company of wonderful people, and support your local grange?? - - We are hosting a breakfast at the grange from 7am to 11am!! Bring your family and your appetite!!! Stay tuned for the menu and price!!

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Heads Up: March 17 Norene Weedam’s Seed Exchange returns to Toledo Community Library. Bring some, leave some. Don’t forget your own envelopes or containers. 

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Sells Out Early: April 8 Toledo Senior Center presents their Annual Tea Event.
Tix available now $20. 

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City of Toledo announces a vacancy on the Planning Commission:

The City of Toledo is seeking one person to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission.  The Planning Commission acts as an advisory body to the City Council on all land use, and comprehensive planning issues.  The Commission is specifically responsible for providing recommendations on subdivisions, zoning, annexation requests, reviewing and approving conditional use permits, approving business license, and is an integral part of the implementation of the Growth Management Act.  The vacancy must be filled by a citizen of the corporate City limits of Toledo. All candidates must be a minimum of 18 years old and a registered voter.

If you are interested in the vacancy on the Toledo Planning Commission, please submit a letter of interest to:  Mayor Steve Dobosh, City of Toledo, PO Box 236, Toledo, Washington 98591 or drop off a letter at Toledo City Hall, 130 North Second Street, Toledo.  If you have additional questions regarding this vacancy, contact Toledo City Hall at (360) 864-4564.

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Recommendation will be made from candidates for approval by City Council. Open until filled.

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01.25.2018 Thursday Column & Health Corner

1/25/2018

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In today’s column:
  • TES PTO Kids Garden Accepting Now Sponsorship Applications
  • WDFW Opens Razor Clam Harvest Near Full Moon
  • City Of Toledo Posts Planning Commission Vacancy
  • Today: Library Offers Specialized Assistance
  • Friday: First Of Three Paint Nights Debuts At The MAC
  • Op-Ed: On BBC’s The Missing - Consequences of a Crackdown
  • Health Corner: Guest Post - On Neural Diversity
  • Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
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Image courtesy Andrea Jones

January Blossoms

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Toledo’s resident astrophysicist Ethan Siegel asks and answers: How rare is a supermoon, blue moon, and lunar eclipse together?
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Image courtesy NASA

(A) Blue, Super, totally eclipsed Moon occurs with 0.042% of full Moons: once every 2,380 full Moons or so. On average, that corresponds to once every 265 years!”
(Yet) we find that there was another such event just in 1982.
More...

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Brooke from TES PTO shared:

TES Kid's Garden

It's January and many of us are thinking about our family's health and nutrition. This month at garden science Deidre Paris-Dillon was our guest speaker for nutrition. Each class learned about ways to improve their health with food, exercise, sleep and a positive attitude. Talk to your kids about these sessions, they might have some useful tips for the whole family.
It is the middle of winter so there's not a lot of growth happening in the garden, but don't forget that the kids planted a "winter garden." There is still tons of antioxidant-filled parsley and cilantro as well as kale, chard and collards. Go get some for your winters soups or morning smoothies!
We are also looking for garden sponsors, which ensures the continuation and improvement of this awesome program. If your family or business is interested, the form is attached.*

* Garden Sponsor Form 2017-18.docx

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Have you seen Nick Routledge and Andrew Still's chart of Winter Garden Crops from the folks at  PNW Winter Gardening and Farming? Check out Nick Routledge’s 2017 talk about winter gardening, Part 1 (28 minutes).

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Toledo-based Lewis County Tribune reports: Winlock Plans Community Building Update.
In related news, Toledo Police Chief John Brockmueller reported that operations are normal.
Toledo is under contract to provide law enforcement services to the city of Winlock.

Check out news and events from neighboring Lewis County towns in the Lewis County Tribune.

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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife posted: Grab your shovel or clam gun! Seven days of razor clam digging will get underway beginning Sunday, Jan. 28 on various coastal beaches.
For a list of upcoming digs and evening low tides (no digging before noon each day), visit: https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishi…/shellfish/razorclams/current.html.

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Today: Toledo Community Library offers Genealogy help 10 AM - 2 PM, Needle Crafting 3-5 PM on alternating Thursdays. Call (360)864-4247 for dates.

Open Wednesday until 7 p.m., Thursday & Saturday until 5 p.m.

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THS SPORTS:
Jan 25 GBB vs. Wahkiakum 5:45/7:00
           WR @ Ocosta 5:00
Jan 26 BBB @ Wahkiakum 5:45/7:00
Jan 27 Basketball vs. Winlock JV Boys 4:00
                                                 V Boys 5:45
                                                 V Girls 7:00 ***no JV girls game
Wrestling Boys @ Ilwaco 10:00am Girls
Jan 30 GBB vs Toutle Lake 5:45/7:00
Jan 31 BBB vs Toutle Lake 5:45/7:00
Feb 1 GBB vs. Kalama 5:45/7:00
Feb 2 BBB @ Kalama 5:45/7:00
Feb 3 Sub Regional Wrestling** Northwest Sports Hub

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City of Toledo announces a vacancy on the Planning Commission:

The City of Toledo is seeking one person to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission.  The Planning Commission acts as an advisory body to the City Council on all land use, and comprehensive planning issues.  The Commission is specifically responsible for providing recommendations on subdivisions, zoning, annexation requests, reviewing and approving conditional use permits, approving business license, and is an integral part of the implementation of the Growth Management Act.  The vacancy must be filled by a citizen of the corporate City limits of Toledo. All candidates must be a minimum of 18 years old and a registered voter.

If you are interested in the vacancy on the Toledo Planning Commission, please submit a letter of interest to:  Mayor Steve Dobosh, City of Toledo, PO Box 236, Toledo, Washington 98591 or drop off a letter at Toledo City Hall, 130 North Second Street, Toledo.  If you have additional questions regarding this vacancy, contact Toledo City Hall at (360) 864-4564.


Recommendation will be made from candidates for approval by City Council. Open until filled.

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Op-Ed: On BBC’s "The Missing - Consequences of a Crackdown"

One reader shared this link to BBC’s 8-minute video The Missing - Consequences of a Crackdown regarding how students and neighbors are disappearing from nearby Pacific County under increased ICE (Immigration & Customs Enforcement) patrols with no notice to county authorities. In this brief clip, a staunch deportation supporter was disillusioned by the actual effects of this sweeping mandate.

My own college writing instructor was 7 years old in 1942 when he & his family were removed from their home in Puget Sound to an internment camp in Idaho under President Roosevelt’s Executive Order 9066 wherein families of Japanese descent, including nisei & sansei - second- and third-generation US-born citizens - were held for some 4 years without recompense.* It’s a matter of record that many of these young men actually volunteered to serve in the US Armed Services while their families remained in camps.

Regardless of your political affiliations, the far-reaching consequences are playing out very differently than anyone imagined.

*President Reagan signed the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, issuing a blanket apology and about $20K for each detainee.

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Health Corner: Guest Post - On Neural Diversity

Living with autism, the turning point in my life was not being diagnosed as different, this I already knew, it was realizing how much I had in common with other "Neural Typical" people. The differences seemed endless but what we had in common was something I could focus on. Over time, I have begun to realize what we have in common is just as endless.
Every day that I interact with others is a challenge and I always fail at expressing myself but I push forward with great joy, excited by what connections I will find in each new day. I will never be NT but I do have goals in behavior that I still wish to achieve and patiently work towards.
Changing patterns as an autistic is more than changing the chemicals we send to receptors or the way receptors make connections, we use parts of the brain differently and have parts that don't develop well, such as the part of the brain that processes social interaction, where you sit on the autism scale often has to do with how underdeveloped this area is, I am not sure if I am trying to make that area work or causing a new area of the brain to take on part of that thinking, what I do know is the long history of struggle I had to get this far... The greatest compliment is when someone says they didn't realize I was autistic; at the same time I then worry that when I fail in social moments with people who don't see me as autistic or who figure I was self diagnosed after taking on internet poll is that they only see my failure and give no thought to all the doctors I've seen, therapies I've tried and battles I've fought that gave me victories to make it this far... The worst is when they see your successes and assume your use of autism as a label is just to have an excuse for erratic behavior or social awkwardness... If you can seem so normal you must not really have a problem... But what can you do...
I see my success and am proud of them, my family loves me and even though characters like Forrest Gump, Joe Dirt and Sheldon from Big bang theory draw looks and giggles from them sometimes as those characters do stuff that "supposedly" reminds them of me... It's always something I can laugh at too and shows me they accept me as I am and don't judge me by spectrums, that is everything to me!
I could never thank them enough for making me feel like part of the human race. Their love lifted me up no matter how much I beat myself down.
The joke is no one is really NT we are all neural diverse, and better off for it... We become happier when we realize this simple truth that we all have in common.

Aloha always

Ben

Reposted by permission.

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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More

Fundraiser: Jan 22nd - 26th PENNY WARS!!
Honor Society is raising money for the Animal Shelter. The class that brings in the most money will get an ice cream party. Remember pennies count positive, silver and paper count negative.

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Fun: You are invited to 2018 Paint Nights at Morgan Arts Centre with Di Morgan hosting.

Says Sue Wachter: This will be the first of three paint (and sip) evenings at the Morgan Arts Centre. email: di@morganartscentre.com or call (360)864-4ART or order online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3089701 to save your space.
Sue and Joan are fun and creative teachers. All supplies will be provided.
See you there!

2018 Paint Nights at Morgan Arts Centre
January 26 Snowy Owl Choose from 4 styles(12 X 12 canvas)
February 28 Walking in the Rain (12 X 16 canvas)
March 29 Tulip ( 12 X 12 or 12 X 16 canvas)

$35.00 per person
6:00- 8:30
Wear clothing that can handle some paint
Aprons will be provided

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Fun: Toledo High School invites you to the best night out in town!
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Not limited to The Next Gen. Come share what you’ve been working on.
Advance tix available.

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Fundraiser: Through January 31, 2018 at Toledo Senior Center.
This will be a silent auction held as a fundraiser for our center. It will be going on until Jan 31st.
Come in and check us out.

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Fondness: Mike Morgan says: Final Week!
Gallery 505 wraps up January’s Exhibit: Faces on Saturday.

Next up: Affairs of the Heart. First Look 1 - 8 PM Thursday, February 1.
Open Wednesday through Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m.

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Feel Good Giving: Toledo Presbyterian Church plans to host a Red Cross Blood Drive every two months, as long as folks support this community event by rolling up their sleeves.
Next date: Friday 12:30-5:30 p.m. February 2, 2018 - Groundhog Day. Watch for flyers or contact Kathy Hill, (360)219-7756.

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Feed: ​
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Advance tix available

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01.24.2018 Wednesday Column

1/23/2018

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In today’s column:
  • Press Release: Middle School Signs Up 78% For College Bound Scholarship
  • School Bus Snow Routes Posted
  • Vision:Toledo New Neighbor Welcome Bags Ready
  • ToledoTel Warns Of Virus Hoax Appearing Real
  • Fuel Pump & ATM Skimmers Reported In Lewis County
  • Today: Toledo Website/Branding/Tourism Board Meeting
  • Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
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Bare trees under January's new quarter moon

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EarthSkyNews reveals: Super Blue Moon eclipse coming up January 31

The super Blue Moon happens before sunrise on January 31 for North America and Hawaii. It happens after sunset on January 31 for the Middle East, Asia, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. Details here.

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In light of Monday’s earthquake off Alaskan coast and subsequent Tsunami alert, NOAA’s National Weather Service Portland OR posted: There are several different types of tsunami messages: Warnings, Advisories, Watches, and Information Statements. Do you know the difference between each of these and what to do if one is issued for your location?
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Image courtesy NOAA National Weather Service Portland OR

Today is a good day to review the differences and to also review your plan if you live in a vulnerable area. Learn more at FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency's ready.gov/tsunamis

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Toledo School District Press Release:

For Immediate Release 
January 22, 2018 
Contact: Chris Rust 
Superintendent 
Phone : 360.864.6325 
Fax:360.864.6326 
crust@toledoschools.us 
PO Box 469 
116 Ramsey Way 
Toledo, WA 98591

Toledo School District 
Providing opportunities and meaningful experiences to empower students to achieve their goals. Each child. Each day. Each classroom.



Toledo Middle School Reports 78% Sign-up Rate for College Bound Scholarship

Toledo January 22, 2018—78 percent of last year’s eligible eighth graders signed up for the College Bound Scholarship in Toledo School District. Statewide, the average sign-up rate was 71 percent, with over 30,000 of last year’s eighth graders signing up. Governor Inslee has recognized the 270 schools and 115 school districts that exceeded the state average with Gold Star Awards.

Students who sign up for the scholarship graduate from high school and enroll in college at higher rates than their low-income peers. The first cohort of College Bound students graduated from high school in 2012. Since then, the four-year high school graduation rate for these students has consistently been similar to the statewide average, and over ten percentage points higher than for low-income students who were eligible but didn’t sign up. The first few cohorts of students who signed up for the scholarship have begun enrolling in college and do so at rates at or above the statewide average.

Toledo Middle School begins early in the year to get commitments from eligible students and parents. The process requires completing a form and turning it in. Doing so does not obligate the student to attend college. “While not every student will attend college, this provides students with an opportunity they might not otherwise have when they finish school.”, said Toledo Middle School principal, Heather Ogden. “Having this means that if a student keeps their grades up and remains a good citizen, money won’t be an obstacle to attending school after graduation.”

Eligible students must sign up in middle school, by June 30 of their eighth grade year, to receive this early commitment of state funding. In combination with other state aid, the scholarship covers tuition at public college rates. To receive the scholarship, students must enroll in an eligible college within one year of high school graduation.
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About the Toledo School District
Located in Southwest Washington, the Toledo School District serves nearly 800 K-12 students. To learn more, visit www.toledoschools.us.

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TSD works from a strategic plan for improvement that was adopted in Sept. 2016.
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Image courtesy Toledo School District

You can find out more about this here:  https://docs.google.com/a/toledoschools.us/viewer…

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From Toledo School District: Snow routes information. Know before a snow. ​
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Images courtesy Toledo School District

Changes to operation schedules posted to Facebook first.

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Did you know? Buying tix in advance = fewer cancellations.
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Advance tix means enough grub is on hand to feed the crowd without overspending.

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They’re here! Vision:Toledo posted: ​
Images courtesy vision:Toledo

Excited that the welcome bags are ready for those who move to our community!

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ToledoTel posted: Please don't fall for this scam!
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Image courtesy ToledoTel/Hoax-Slayer.net

It is designed to cause panic and look real, but it is simply a scam designed to get you to authorize charges on your credit card and allow access to your computer. DON'T FALL FOR IT! It's not from Microsoft and you do not have a virus!

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Prevention is key - Cyndi Philbrook-Farmers Insurance posted this link to Gas Pump & ATM Skimmers: How To Spot Them published by CreditCards.com, one of my long-time go-to sites for All Things Financial.

She adds: Reported in Lewis County!

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Today: Toledo New Life Community Food Bank 10 a.m. - noon last Tuesday & Wednesday monthly serving our community area of Toledo by sharing the love of Christ through the essential needs we all have.

Visit http://www.toledo-new-life.com or call (360)864-4366.

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The Chip Guy says: The warehouse will be CLOSED (today) January 24th.

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Toledo Website/Branding/Tourism Board Meeting. This meeting is to discuss efforts to create a Toledo Washington website and tourism board. The effort began a year ago as a result of the Cool and Connected grant and the action plan items identified. Some work has been done already with regard to a basic plan for the branding and web site. Adding to the items for discussion will be ideas for creating a tourism board. As always anyone with any interest in helping make these ideas a reality, is welcome to attend.

Meets 6:30 PM today (January 24) at Camp Singing Wind

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Final week: January’s Adult Page Turners reading selection…
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Image courtesy Toledo Community Library

Download your copy today from Timberland Regional Library. Available in MP3 audio and ebook format. New members and drop ins welcome. Make 2018 the year you get your “read on.”

Adult Page Turners meet 1:30 p.m. last Wednesday monthly for book discussion and to select the next book.
Open until 7 p.m. Wednesday, 5 p.m. Thursday and Saturday.
Tell Charlie I sent you.


Reminder: Toledo Community Library will be hosting the Seed Exchange, put on by Norene Weedam, on Saturday March 17th.
All are invited to come and share their seeds and pick up some new ones.

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Mike Morgan says: Final Week!

Gallery 505'sFaces exhibit for January features themed artwork by Susan Bradshaw, Anita Chatham, Jamie Cummings, Bob Espen, Frank Frazee, Jeanne Hamilton, Susanné Rose Maestas, Patty Misch, Di Morgan, Jake Morgan, Mike Morgan, Ron Peltola, Vernadel Peterson, Linda Shepherd, Ethan Siegel, Janice Sutherlin, Pauli Wolfe and Dennis Young.

Faces runs through Jan. 27, Wednesday through Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m.

Next up: Affairs of the Heart. First Look 1 - 8 PM Thursday, February 1.

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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More

Food: The Chip Guy announced: The warehouse will be CLOSED today, January 24th.

Fundraiser: Jan 22nd - 26th PENNY WARS!!
Honor Society is raising money for the Animal Shelter. The class that brings in the most money will get an ice cream party. Remember pennies count positive, silver and paper count negative.

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Fun: You are invited to 2018 Paint Nights at Morgan Arts Centre with Di Morgan hosting.

Says Sue Wachter: This will be the first of three paint (and sip) evenings at the Morgan Arts Centre. email: di@morganartscentre.com or call (360)864-4ART or order online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3089701 to save your space.
Sue and Joan are fun and creative teachers. All supplies will be provided.
See you there!

2018 Paint Nights at Morgan Arts Centre
January 26 Snowy Owl Choose from 4 styles(12 X 12 canvas)
February 28 Walking in the Rain (12 X 16 canvas)
March 29 Tulip ( 12 X 12 or 12 X 16 canvas)

$35.00 per person
6:00- 8:30
Wear clothing that can handle some paint
Aprons will be provided

***

Fun: Toledo High School invites you to the best night out in town!
Picture
Not limited to The Next Gen. Come share what you’ve been working on.
Advance tix available.

***

Fundraiser: Through January 31, 2018 at Toledo Senior Center.
This will be a silent auction held as a fundraiser for our center. It will be going on until Jan 31st.
Come in and check us out.

***

Feel Good Giving: Toledo Presbyterian Church plans to host a Red Cross Blood Drive every two months, as long as folks support this community event by rolling up their sleeves. Next date: 12:30-5:30 p.m. February 2, 2018 - Groundhog Day. Watch for flyers or contact Kathy Hill, (360)219-7756.

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Feed: Toledo High School ASB Breakfast 8 - 11 AM Saturday February 3rd featuring $5 Omelette with Pancakes or Biscuits n' Gravy. Advance tix on sale now. 
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01.23.2018 Tuesday Column & Tech Report

1/22/2018

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In today’s column:
  • WA Student Achievement Council Recognizes Toledo Middle School
  • Gazebo Raising Project Slated For August
  • Today: LewCo PUD Rate Hearing, Toledo School Board Meeting
  • Wednesday: Toledo Website/Branding/Tourism Board Meeting
  • Tech Report: All Over The Board
  • Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
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Image courtesy Aimee Maestas

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Toledo Middle School writes:
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Image courtesy Toledo Middle School

Thank you Mrs. Bannon for all of your hard work getting our kids signed up for College Bound!

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Cyndi Philbrook-Farmers Insurance reminder:
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Image courtesy Cyndi Philbrook-Farmers Insurance

We are still accepting Sparkle Award nominations. Nominate any Toledo School District employee you see sparkling.

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Common Ground Toledo thanked all hands on deck:

(Video Link here)
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Check out how fast our worker bees get things done! Thank you Ronda Sandoval and L.S. Bird-Sonne for cultivating and storing all of CGT’s inventory. Thank you Ben Maestas and Billie Washington of Native Soil Farm for letting us warm up and dry out our plants in your greenhouse. And a special thanks to Jake Dailey and Peter Sonne for the use of your big handsome muscles.

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Mark Your Calendar: Jamie’s at it again, posting an invitation to get involved in a Gazebo Raising Party August 26, 2018.

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Today:

2018 Rate Hearings Announced-2nd Announcement

The Board of Commissioners of Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County will hold public hearings on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at its Morton Auditorium located at 240 7th Street, Morton, WA and on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 during its regularly scheduled Commission Meeting at 10:00 a.m. at its Chehalis Auditorium located at 345 NW Pacific Avenue, Chehalis, WA, to consider the adoption by the District of electric rates and to receive public comment pertinent to the proposed rates.
Information concerning such electric rates will be available no later than January 10, 2018 on the District’s website www.lcpud.org and at the District’s office at 321 NW Pacific Avenue, Chehalis, WA or at 240 7th Street, Morton, WA during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excepting holidays.
During the rate proceedings, District staff will present its reports, and public comments will be received concerning electric rates.  Any electric customer (or representative of an electric customer) wishing to have comments recorded in their entirety in the Minutes of the rate proceeding must submit the comments in writing to the Board preferably prior to the rate proceeding, but no later than the close of the rate proceeding. Public written comments will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on January 26, 2018 and should be submitted to the Executive Assistant at execadmin@lcpud.org or by mailing the comments to PO Box 330, Chehalis, WA.
Click on the links below for more information:
  • Frequently Asked Questions-2018 Proposed Rate Increase
  • Rate Proceeding – 2018
  • Rate Proceeding Customer Comment Form
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Toledo New Life Community Food Bank 10 a.m. - noon last Tuesday & Wednesday monthly serving our community area of Toledo by sharing the love of Christ through the essential needs we all have.

Visit http://www.toledo-new-life.com or call (360)864-4366.

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Toledo School District Board of Directors Meet* 7 p.m. January 23, 2018 @ Toledo Middle School Library. Public invited to attend. Contact District Offices if you require special accommodations.

Toledo School District Board of Directors usually meet third Thursday monthly at Toledo Middle School Library.

*Please note: while stakeholders are welcome to request inclusion on the School Board Meeting agenda, time considerations for regular departmental reports and business matters must be observed. The Board of Directors will conduct meetings mutually respectful of all present.
Contact District Offices to schedule agenda items requiring sizeable time requirements. 

​Regular meeting of the Toledo School Board. This meeting was changed to the 23rd.

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Wednesday: Toledo Website/Branding/Tourism Board Meeting. This meeting is to discuss efforts to create a Toledo Washington website and tourism board. The effort began a year ago as a result of the Cool and Connected grant and the action plan items identified. Some work has been done already with regard to a basic plan for the branding and web site. Adding to the items for discussion will be ideas for creating a tourism board. As always anyone with any interest in helping make these ideas a reality, is welcome to attend.

Meets 6:30 PM at Camp Singing Wind

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Tech Report: All Over The Board

Have you seen the hype on Nintendo Labo? According to the maker: Nintendo Labo combines the magic of Nintendo Switch with the fun of DIY creations.  
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Image courtesy Engadget

A review by Engadget asks: Nintendo Labo - Overpriced or innovative? Why not both?

Polygon offers 10 alternatives to Nintendo Labo that you can already buy, saying Nintendo is behind the curve when it comes to STEM toys — and these aren’t made of cardboard.
My favorites: Makey Makey, & Piper and Kano.

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cultofmac reports: Check out the ‘Apple Gray’ bikes at the new spaceship campus.  
Here’s the video link.

Browse cultofmac deals for accessories and cool stuff at rock bottom prices. Get it delivered to your inbox so you never miss a bargain. Drones, anyone?

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From Mashable: Remember Spectre and Meltdown?

Thankfully, Intel offered up a partial fix — so all good, right? Well, not exactly. It turns out the patch that was issued by Intel has a few problems of its own, things are so busted that the company is telling some of its customers to avoid the official patch altogether.

CNET explained: (Intel) told manufacturers and users to "stop deployment of current versions, as they may introduce higher than expected reboots and other unpredictable system behavior," said Intel Executive Vice President Navin Shenoy. "I assure you we are working around the clock to ensure we are addressing these issues."


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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More

Fundraiser: Jan 22nd - 26th PENNY WARS!! Honor Society is raising money for the Animal Shelter. The class that brings in the most money will get an ice cream party. Remember pennies count positive, silver and paper count negative.

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Fun: You are invited to 2018 Paint Nights at Morgan Arts Centre with Di Morgan hosting.

Says Sue Wachter: This will be the first of three paint (and sip) evenings at the Morgan Arts Centre. email: di@morganartscentre.com or call (360)864-4ART or order online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3089701 to save your space.
Sue and Joan are fun and creative teachers. All supplies will be provided.
See you there!

2018 Paint Nights at Morgan Arts Centre
January 26 Snowy Owl Choose from 4 styles(12 X 12 canvas)
February 28 Walking in the Rain (12 X 16 canvas)
March 29 Tulip ( 12 X 12 or 12 X 16 canvas)

$35.00 per person
6:00- 8:30
Wear clothing that can handle some paint
Aprons will be provided

***

Fun: Toledo High School invites you to the best night out in town!
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Fundraiser: Through January 31, 2018 at Toledo Senior Center.
This will be a silent auction held as a fundraiser for our center. It will be going on until Jan 31st.
Come in and check us out.

***

Feel Good Giving: Toledo Presbyterian Church plans to host a Red Cross Blood Drive every two months, as long as folks support this community event by rolling up their sleeves.
Next date: 12:30-5:30 p.m. February 2, 2018 - Groundhog Day.
​Watch for flyers or contact Kathy Hill, (360)219-7756.

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01.22.2018 Monday Column

1/22/2018

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In today’s column:
  • Toledo Schools On 2-Hour ACT Late Start Monday
  • Toledo Senior Center March Tea Tix On Sale Now
  • Today: Toledo Historical Society Meets Today
  • Tuesday: Lewis County PUD Rate Hearing, School Board Meeting
  • Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
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We bathed a cat last weekend. What did you do for fun?

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Toledo Schools reminder: ​
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Image courtesy Toledo School District

Monday will be a late start ACT day. Important training at TES and collaboration at TMS and THS. Parapros work on classroom management strategies.

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Latest weather current & future forecast for our area on NOAA National Weather Service.
Hint: Rain today, tonight, tomorrow, for days. Time to binge on books or movies, purge the closets, fill up the crockpot...

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ARTrails of SWW posted: Want to boost your mood? Doodle. This link boasts 6 Science-Backed Reasons Why You Should Doodle At Work.

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Mark Your Calendars: Anna says Toledo Senior Center will host their sell-out favorite Tea Event 2 PM April 8. If you haven’t attended one of these fancy dress gigs, you’re missing out! Watch for updates and dress code details.

Tix on sale now $20. Benefits Toledo Senior Center.

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Today:

Toledo Historical Society writes: Our vision is to create an environment that encourages the community to become involved in all aspects of their history by expanding its collections and making them available to the general public. The Society acquires, maintains and displays artifacts and documents related to the History of the greater Toledo area and history in general. The Society provides Scholarship funds in honor of each deceased member to those students whom the Toledo High School Awards Committee considers worthy of a Scholarship award. It also provides Academic and Vocational Scholarship funds to members' relatives. The Society also sponsors or undertakes projects that serve the community.

Meetings are usually held on the 4th Monday of each month at 4 P. M. except as follows; in May, on the 3rd Monday. In July, August and December, no meetings are held.
Meetings are held at the Greater Toledo Community Library, 241 Cowlitz Street.

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Tuesday: From Lewis County PUD…

2018 Rate Hearings Announced-2nd Announcement

The Board of Commissioners of Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County will hold public hearings on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at its Morton Auditorium located at 240 7th Street, Morton, WA and on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 during its regularly scheduled Commission Meeting at 10:00 a.m. at its Chehalis Auditorium located at 345 NW Pacific Avenue, Chehalis, WA, to consider the adoption by the District of electric rates and to receive public comment pertinent to the proposed rates.
Information concerning such electric rates will be available no later than January 10, 2018 on the District’s website www.lcpud.org and at the District’s office at 321 NW Pacific Avenue, Chehalis, WA or at 240 7th Street, Morton, WA during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excepting holidays.
During the rate proceedings, District staff will present its reports, and public comments will be received concerning electric rates.  Any electric customer (or representative of an electric customer) wishing to have comments recorded in their entirety in the Minutes of the rate proceeding must submit the comments in writing to the Board preferably prior to the rate proceeding, but no later than the close of the rate proceeding. Public written comments will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on January 26, 2018 and should be submitted to the Executive Assistant at execadmin@lcpud.org or by mailing the comments to PO Box 330, Chehalis, WA.
Click on the links below for more information:
  • Frequently Asked Questions-2018 Proposed Rate Increase
  • Rate Proceeding – 2018
  • Rate Proceeding Customer Comment Form

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Toledo School District Board of Directors Meet* 7 p.m. January 23, 2018 @ Toledo Middle School Library. Public invited to attend. Contact District Offices if you require special accommodations.

Toledo School District Board of Directors usually meet third Thursday monthly at Toledo Middle School Library.

*Please note: while stakeholders are welcome to request inclusion on the School Board Meeting agenda, time considerations for regular departmental reports and business matters must be observed. The Board of Directors will conduct meetings mutually respectful of all present.
Contact District Offices to schedule agenda items requiring sizeable time requirements. . Regular meeting of the Toledo School Board. This meeting was changed to the 23rd.

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THS SPORTS:
Jan 23rd GBB @ Mossyrock 5:45/7:00
Jan 24th BBB vs Mossyrock 5:45/7:00
Jan 25th GBB vs. Wahkiakum 5:45/7:00
              WR @ Ocosta 5:00
Jan 26th BBB @ Wahkiakum 5:45/7:00
Jan 27th Basketball vs. Winlock JV Boys 4:00
                                                     V Boys 5:45
                                                     V Girls 7:00
Wrestling Boys @ Ilwaco 10:00am Girls @ Auburn  10:00 am

Reservations Required: Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch Wednesday features French Dip & seasoned fries, coleslaw, fruit chunks & cookie, Friday spiral noodles & ham with Normandy blend veggies, pineapple upside down cake & Romano dinner roll .  

Nutrition Lunches are sponsored in part by Area Agency on Aging. Suggested donation $3 for those 60+ years of age. Call (360)864-2112 for details.

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Future-Tripping: Food, Fun, Fundraisers & More

Fundraiser: Jan 22nd - 26th PENNY WARS!! Honor Society is raising money for the Animal Shelter. The class that brings in the most money will get an ice cream party. Remember pennies count positive, silver and paper count negative.

***

Fun: You are invited to 2018 Paint Nights at Morgan Arts Centre with Di Morgan hosting.

Says Sue Wachter: This will be the first of three paint (and sip) evenings at the Morgan Arts Centre. email: di@morganartscentre.com or call (360)864-4ART or order online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3089701 to save your space.
Sue and Joan are fun and creative teachers. All supplies will be provided.
See you there!

2018 Paint Nights at Morgan Arts Centre
January 26 Snowy Owl Choose from 4 styles(12 X 12 canvas)
February 28 Walking in the Rain (12 X 16 canvas)
March 29 Tulip ( 12 X 12 or 12 X 16 canvas)

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Fun: Toledo High School invites you to the best night out in town!
Coffee House Dinner & Open Mic 7 PM Monday January 29 @ THS Commons. $3 Dinner.

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Fundraiser: Through January 31, 2018 at Toledo Senior Center.
This will be a silent auction held as a fundraiser for our center. It will be going on until Jan 31st.
Come in and check us out.

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Food: Have an excess of handmade goods, plants, produce, or other items? Join this meeting and find out how to get involved!
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Image courtesy Toledo Thursday Market

Joanne Dennis says: Last year's market was a success, and 2018 is going to be even better! Everyone is welcome to attend this planning meeting for the 2018 season.

Planning for 2018 - 6:30 PM Tuesday February 13 at Camp Singing Wind

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Anna says: Toledo Senior Center will host their sell-out favorite Tea Event 2 PM April 8. If you haven’t attended one of these fancy dress gigs, you’re missing out! Watch for updates and dress code details.

Tix on sale now $20. Benefits Toledo Senior Center.

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Photos from TOT archives unless otherwise noted.
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01.19.2018 Friday Column & Weekend Outlook

1/19/2018

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In today’s column:
  • Toledo Elementary School Begins Music Program In February
  • Lewis County Permaculture Society, Common Ground Toledo Gain Attention
  • Lewis County PUD Holds Public Rate Hearings
  • Weekend Outlook: Presbyterian Church Hosts Community Dinner
  • Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
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Reminder: ACT Late Start Monday for Toledo School District.

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Toledo School District posted: Beginning next month, TES students will have a music program called "Music and the Brain". Toledo will be one of a handful of schools on the west coast to offer this program.
Once a week (twice for kinders) students will have a music class. They'll learn how to read music and about famous composers. In addition, they'll learn to play piano.
CBS News did a story about this program in August 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MnB2EIfJeQ

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October 2017, author Ethan Siegel posted:

**Time to order your autographed copies of Treknology!**
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​Check out the text from my long-time Trekkie friend and spiritual guide:
...
There. Just grabbed a few week’s mail.
...
Oh. My. God. This is the geekiest book EVER!
I love it!
Thank you!
...
Oh my God. You had it signed?!
...  
You really are the best.
You know that, don’t you?
...
January is Daniel’s birthday month, and I’m guessing he’ll remember this one fondly.

Available at Gallery 505.

Note: if Sci-Fi is more to your liking, pick up This Too Shall Collapse by local author Jake Blake, the sequel to Sunburned: The Solar Flare That Silenced The Internet, both approved by the young adult readers in my extended family.

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From Lewis County Permaculture Society, this thread from Thursday recognizing LCPS and Common Ground Toledo as rising stars in  intelligent community beautification, and looking to adopt this movement.

Tatiana writes: Thank you for your invitation, we definitely would be interested in cooperation. Is there any Web site and/or FB page of your organization?
Brian Dennis Yes - Common Ground Toledo
Brian Dennis And it’s not my organization but a group of dedicated volunteers working with city gov’t. It’s really cool and I’m fairly certain it can be replicated elsewhere - depending on the amount of volunteers available and the willingness of the local gov’t.

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From Lewis County PUD:
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Today: Bonanza BBQ & Catering posted: REMINDER BONANZA BBQ WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY JANUARY 19TH. We will be at JBLM cooking for 1000 military men and women. Please come see us Friday 26th for lunch or dinner. We added more tables and staff to serve you better. THANK FOR ALL THE SUPPORT AT OUR NEW LOCATION !!!

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Al-Anon Path of Hope AFG meets 7 p.m. Fridays at Toledo Presbyterian Church, 312 Augustus.

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Weekend Outlook & Beyond:
  • Saturday: Presbyterian Community Chili Feed & Entertainment 4-7 PM. Free.
  • Monday: Toledo Schools ACT 2-Hour Late Start
  • Monday: Toledo Historical Society Meets 4 PM @ Library
  • Tuesday: Toledo School Board meets 7 PM @ TMS

And Beyond: Jan 22nd - 26th PENNY WARS!! Honor Society is raising money for the Animal Shelter. The class that brings in the most money will get an ice cream party. Remember pennies count positive, silver and paper count negative.

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Reminder: School Board Meeting* 7 p.m. January 23 @ Toledo Middle School Library. Public invited to attend. Contact District Offices if you require special accommodations.

Please note: while stakeholders are welcome to request inclusion on the School Board Meeting agenda, time considerations for regular departmental reports and business matters must be observed. The Board of Directors will conduct meetings mutually respectful of all present.
Contact District Offices to schedule agenda items requiring sizeable time requirements.

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Reservations Required: Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch Wednesday features French Dip & seasoned fries, coleslaw, fruit chunks & cookie, Friday spiral noodles & ham with Normandy blend veggies, pineapple upside down cake & Romano dinner roll .  

Nutrition Lunches are sponsored in part by Area Agency on Aging. Suggested donation $3 for those 60+ years of age. Call (360)864-2112 for details.

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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fun, Fundraisers & More

Feed: Toledo Presbyterian Church Church invites the community to dinner... ​
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Poster courtesy Kathy Hill Toledo Presbyterian Church

*Mark Your Calendar: Toledo Presbyterian plans to host a Red Cross Blood Drive every two months, as long as folks support this community event by rolling up their sleeves. Next date: 12:30-5:30 p.m. February 2, 2018 - Groundhog Day. Watch for flyers or contact Kathy Hill, (360)219-7756.


Fun: You are invited to 2018 Paint Nights at Morgan Arts Centre with Di Morgan hosting.

Says Sue Wachter: This will be the first of three paint (and sip) evenings at the Morgan Arts Centre. email: di@morganartscentre.com or call (360)864-4ART or order online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3089701 to save your space.
Sue and Joan are fun and creative teachers. All supplies will be provided.
See you there!

2018 Paint Nights at Morgan Arts Centre
January 26 Snowy Owl Choose from 4 styles(12 X 12 canvas)
Picture
Image courtesy Sue Wachter

February 28 Walking in the Rain (12 X 16 canvas)
March 29 Tulip ( 12 X 12 or 12 X 16 canvas)

We are so excited to be offering a monthly Paint Night at the Morgan Arts Centre!
Paint Nights are a great opportunity for  artists from beginner to advanced to spend creative time together.
Bring friends and plan to make new ones.
Themes and planned designs will allow you either follow along or paint outside the lines resulting in each person taking home a personal masterpiece.
Add Di Morgan's incredible gift of hospitality and we are all sure to have a super experience.

$35.00 per person
6:00- 8:30
Wear clothing that can handle some paint
Aprons will be provided

Includes all supplies and beverages
Sign up early.... our paint nights tend to fill up quickly.
Children 12 and up must be accompanied by an adult
Some designs are in progress.

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Fun: Toledo High School invites you to the best night out in town!
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    Fundraiser: Through January 31, 2018 at Toledo Senior Center.
    This will be a silent auction held as a fundraiser for our center. It will be going on until Jan 31st.
    Come in and check us out.

    More: Toledo Tourism group meets January 24 @ Camp Singing Wind. Contact jhcummings@gmail.com to get onboard.

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01.18.2018 Thursday Column & Health Corner

1/18/2018

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In today’s column:
  • Permaculture Design Class Offered
  • Lewis County Commissioners To Hire Manager
  • Today: City Planning Commission Convenes
  • Health Corner: Flu Prevention & Treatment
  • THS Sports Calendar
  • Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fun, Fundraisers & More
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Ben Maestas of Lewis County Permaculture Society asked: Who would be interested in getting together for a class on mapping your land for Permaculture design?

We can go over what to include in the map and how to use that map in planning.
It would be a two day event. After learning, participants would be expected to go home and make a map of their land which we will go over, as a group, the following week.
End of February- beginning of March maybe...

If interested let me know when sounds available for you.
Thanks
Ben

*PBS features a 5-minute video: Permaculture: Perennializing Your Garden

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Bonanza BBQ & Catering posted: REMINDER BONANZA BBQ WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY JANUARY 19TH. We will be at JBLM cooking for 1000 military men and women. Please come see us Friday 26th for lunch or dinner. We added more tables and staff to serve you better. THANK FOR ALL THE SUPPORT AT OUR NEW LOCATION !!!

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The Lewis County Commissioners have decided to move forward with hiring a county manager. Below is the full release from the BOCC.
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Paws & Stay Bark & Breakfast says: Did you know we send out a once monthly pupdate about what the humans are working on out here at the ranch? It's really easy to join too! From our Facebook page just click "Monthly Pupdates!" on the left, enter your contact information and click submit! We send out pupdates on the 20th of every month so be sure to sign up before January's comes out in a few days!

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Lewis County 911 Communications shared: The Lewis County Alert system is free to join, and will keep you informed in times of trouble. Whether that be flooding, notices to boil water, major Law Enforcement activities that are requesting the public's vigilance, etc... LC Alerts is how Emergency Management will be communicating with you. (This is just for Lewis County residents.) Powered by LC 911 Dispatch. https://member.everbridge.net/index/453003085613586#/signup

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Today:
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Image courtesy NOAA National Weather Service Portland

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Toledo Community Library offers Genealogy help 10 AM - 2 PM, Needle Crafting 3-5 PM on alternating Thursdays. Call (360)864-4247 for dates.

Open Wednesday until 7 p.m., Thursday & Saturday until 5 p.m.

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January 18th 6:30 pm Aids Parent Meeting in THS Library.

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Toledo Planning Commission meets 7 p.m third Thursday monthly at City Council Chambers. Open to the public. Contact City of Toledo for more information.

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Health Corner: Flu Prevention & Treatment

This year’s flu outbreak is, by all accounts, the worst most people can recall, deadly in a few cases. Everyone knows the basics - vaccinations, lots of hand washing,reducing exposure, plenty of rest and liquids, etc.

Here are some simple (and cheap) remedies recommended by experts & moms:
  • Flat cola sipped ever so slowly, halts nausea, reduces headache; 12oz/6 hrs*
  • Airborne OTC at the first tickle in your throat (Thanks to Daniel Finney)
  • Type “flu” in search field @ mindbodygreen for kitchen-based & natural remedies

What cures have you tried, tested and adopted?

*A long-retired hospital nurse cured me with flat cola when I was unable to keep down soda crackers or even water for 3 days, despite my futile clinic visit. The same remedy worked a couple years back for a visitor who tried all the pharmaceutical potions without relief. Somehow it breaks whatever cycle triggers repeated vomiting, restores much-need salt (sodium), blood sugar levels, and for daily coffee drinkers, a bit of caffeine to reduce the headache from abrupt withdrawal.

Remember, I’m NOT a doctor and certainly not worth suing. Sharing what works for me and others is offered strictly as take-it-or-leave-it. As always, YMMV.

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THS SPORTS:
Jan 18th GBB vs. Rainier 5:45/7:00
Jan 19th BBB @ Rainier 5:45/7:00
Jan 20th Wrestling @ Kalama 10:00am
Jan 23rd GBB @ Mossyrock 5:45/7:00
Jan 24th BBB vs Mossyrock 5:45/7:00
Jan 25th GBB vs. Wahkiakum 5:45/7:00
              WR @ Ocosta 5:00
Jan 26th BBB @ Wahkiakum 5:45/7:00
Jan 27th Basketball vs. Winlock JV Boys 4:00
                                                     V Boys 5:45
                                                     V Girls 7:00
Wrestling Boys @ Ilwaco 10:00am Girls @ Auburn  10:00 am

*This week only at home basketball games!! $5 Burgers & chips cooked by our favorite principal!

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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fun, Fundraisers & More

Feed: Toledo Presbyterian Church Church invites the community to dinner...
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Poster courtesy Kathy Hill Toledo Presbyterian Church

Fun: You are invited to 2018 Paint Nights at Morgan Arts Centre with Di Morgan hosting.

Says Sue Wachter: This will be the first of three paint (and sip) evenings at the Morgan Arts Centre. email: di@morganartscentre.com or call (360)864-4ART or order online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3089701 to save your space.
Sue and Joan are fun and creative teachers. All supplies will be provided.
See you there!

2018 Paint Nights at Morgan Arts Centre
January 26 Snowy Owl Choose from 4 styles(12 X 12 canvas)
Picture
Image courtesy Sue Wachter

February 28 Walking in the Rain (12 X 16 canvas)
March 29 Tulip ( 12 X 12 or 12 X 16 canvas)

We are so excited to be offering a monthly Paint Night at the Morgan Arts Centre!
Paint Nights are a great opportunity for  artists from beginner to advanced to spend creative time together.
Bring friends and plan to make new ones.
Themes and planned designs will allow you either follow along or paint outside the lines resulting in each person taking home a personal masterpiece.
Add Di Morgan's incredible gift of hospitality and we are all sure to have a super experience.

$35.00 per person
6:00- 8:30
Wear clothing that can handle some paint
Aprons will be provided

Includes all supplies and beverages
Sign up early.... our paint nights tend to fill up quickly.
Children 12 and up must be accompanied by an adult
Some designs are in progress.

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Fun: Toledo High School invites you to the best night out in town!
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Fundraiser: Through January 31, 2018 at Toledo Senior Center.
This will be a silent auction held as a fundraiser for our center. It will be going on until Jan 31st.
Come in and check us out.

More: Toledo Tourism group meets January 24 @ Camp Singing Wind. Contact jhcummings@gmail.com to get onboard.

*More: Anyone wishing to purchase a barrel heater ($75 each) should contact Steve Dobosh, (360)864-4829.

*Wednesday’s Column listed the price as $50; price is actually $75.

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01.17.2018 Wednesday Column

1/17/2018

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In today’s column:
  • Weather: High Wind & Waves Along Coast
  • Cat’s Meow SNAP! Reduces Feline Overpopulation Humanely
  • Today: Toledo Lioness Club Meets
  • Thursday: City Planning Commission Convenes
  • Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fun, Fundraisers & More
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Photo courtesy Ben Maestas Native Soil Farm

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Stormy weather returns: like to track how high the waves reach at ocean beaches? US National Weather Service’s Marine Forecast for the Columbia River bar charts wind and waves. Link here.

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From Toledo Middle School:
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Image courtesy Toledo Middle School

Mrs. Chumbley handed out a Toledo Pride shirt today!

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Q: Know what else Tuesday’s new moon phase triggers?
A: Date nights for your feline friends!

What to do? Toledo native Twila Collins heads up Cat’s Meow SNAP! of Lewis County, a low cost spay/neuter project to humanely reduce feline overpopulation (free for feral cats). They facilitate an average 1,000 spays/neuters per year for residents of Lewis, Thurston, Cowlitz and Grays Harbor counties.
By the way, you can get kitty microchipped too.

Calendar fills fast - reserve your space today or sign up on waiting list.
Next date(s) for drop off - pick up in Lewis County:* January 28 - 29.
Check for available space to RSVP.
Follow Facebook page for updates.

A 501(c)3 organization, founded August 2009; donate one time or monthly via PayPal or choose other ways to support including Amazon Smile.  

*Cowlitz County drop off - pick up: January 20 - 21. Check for available space to RSVP.

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Today: Toledo Lioness Club meets:
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Image courtesy Toledo Lioness Club

Come and join us for our monthly meeting @ 408 Silver Street.
We are committed to giving back to our community thru volunteering and giving out 2 scholarships each year.

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The Chip Guy says: the food warehouse will be open (today), January 17th at 5 pm. Please remember, do NOT show up before 4:45 pm. Feel free to share this post… See More

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Two week countdown to January’s Adult Page Turners reading selection…
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Image courtesy Toledo Community Library

Order your copy at the Timberland Regional Library Kiosk in the lobby of Toledo Community Library or download your copy today. Available in print, MP3 audio, CD audio and ebook format. New members and drop ins welcome. Make 2018 the year you get your “read on.”

Adult Page Turners meet 1:30 p.m. last Wednesday monthly for book discussion and to select the next book.

And say HI to Charlie, the heart and soul of Toledo’s Library.

Open until 7 p.m. Wednesday, 5 p.m. Thursday and Saturday.

Reminder: Toledo Community Library will be hosting the Seed Exchange, put on by Norene Weedam, on Saturday March 17th.
All are invited to come and share their seeds and pick up some new ones.

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Di Morgan says: Come see my animal hats!
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Image courtesy Gallery 505

Gallery 505's new Faces exhibit for January features themed artwork by Susan Bradshaw, Anita Chatham, Jamie Cummings, Bob Espen, Frank Frazee, Jeanne Hamilton, Susanné Rose Maestas, Patty Misch, Di Morgan, Jake Morgan, Mike Morgan, Ron Peltola, Vernadel Peterson, Linda Shepherd, Ethan Siegel, Janice Sutherlin, Pauli Wolfe and Dennis Young.

Faces runs through Jan. 27, Wednesday through Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m.

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Thursday: Toledo Planning Commission meets 7 p.m third Thursday monthly at City Council Chambers. Open to the public. Contact City of Toledo for more information.

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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fun, Fundraisers & More

Feed: Toledo Presbyterian Church Church invites the community to dinner...
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Poster courtesy Kathy Hill Toledo Presbyterian Church

Fun: You are invited to 2018 Paint Nights at Morgan Arts Centre with Di Morgan hosting.

Says Sue Wachter: This will be the first of three paint (and sip) evenings at the Morgan Arts Centre. email: di@morganartscentre.com or call (360)864-4ART or you may order online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3089701 to save your space.
Sue and Joan are fun and creative teachers. All supplies will be provided.
See you there!

2018 Paint Nights at Morgan Arts Centre
January 26 Snowy Owl Choose from 4 styles(12 X 12 canvas)
Picture
Image courtesy Sue Wachter

February 28 Walking in the Rain (12 X 16 canvas)
March 29 Tulip ( 12 X 12 or 12 X 16 canvas)

We are so excited to be offering a monthly Paint Night at the Morgan Arts Centre! 
Paint Nights are a great opportunity for  artists from beginner to advanced to spend creative time together. 
Bring friends and plan to make new ones. 
Themes and planned designs will allow you either follow along or paint outside the lines resulting in each person taking home a personal masterpiece.
Add Di Morgan's incredible gift of hospitality and we are all sure to have a super experience. 

$35.00 per person
6:00- 8:30
Wear clothing that can handle some paint 
Aprons will be provided

Includes all supplies and beverages 
Sign up early.... our paint nights tend to fill up quickly.
Children 12 and up must be accompanied by an adult
Some designs are in progress.

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Fun: Toledo High School invites you to the best night out in town!

Toledo High School Commons
New Date due to Scheduling Conflicts
Coffee House
Monday
Jan 29th
7:00-8:30ish
$3 Mac n Cheese

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Fundraiser: Through January 31, 2018 at Toledo Senior Center.
This will be a silent auction held as a fundraiser for our center. It will be going on until Jan 31st.
Come in and check us out.

More: Toledo Tourism group meets January 24 @ Camp Singing Wind. Contact jhcummings@gmail.com to get onboard.
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​More: Anyone wishing to purchase a barrel heater ($50 each) should contact Steve Dobosh, (360)864-4829.

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01.16.2018 Tuesday Column & Tech Report

1/16/2018

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In today’s column:
  • Toledo Fire Department Volunteers Present Plaque To Borte Family
  • Today: City Council, Medic One, Citizens For Great Toledo Schools Meetings
  • Plus: ARTrails Workshop For First-Time Entrants
  • Wednesday: Toledo Lioness Club Meets
  • Tech Report: How I Got Rid Of 4 Filing Cabinets (& All My Bookcases)
  • Fundraisers, Feeds & More
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Image courtesy Karrie Shrum

Left - Right: John Borte, Christine Mershon, Mary Blair and Eddie Borte

Saturday Toledo Fire Department volunteers presented a memorial plaque in memory of Esther Borte to the family at the Toledo Senior Center during breakfast.
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Toledo’s Mighty Fine Seniors serve the crew. Volunteers supporting one another.
That’s Toledo Pride.

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Toledo School District posted TMS’ news Friday:

Mr. Johnson handed out another Toledo Pride shirt today!
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Image courtesy Toledo Middle School

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TES PTO searches for all the ways you can help raise funds for schools, including a painless way to collect Box Top For Education Points:

Did you know? You can turn your grocery receipts into Bonus Box Tops for your school when you use the Box Tops Bonus App!
See how it works: https://www.boxtops4education.com/bonusapp

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Today: New Moon 6:17 PM tonight. The Old Farmer’s Almanac features this post on January’s two full moons, both super moons, plus the best phases of the moon by dates for planting above and below ground crops, fishing, and more.

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Free workshop 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Tuesday (today) at the Rectangle Gallery, 209 North Tower Avenue, Centralia, WA 98531 with artist, art teacher, and long time ARTrails member, Jeanne Hamilton.
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Image courtesy of ARTrails of SWW

If you've never submitted an application to a juried art show, and would like to, this workshop will help. If you're a new applicant to ARTrails, this workshop is essential.

The workshop will cover the jury process in detail. Good and poor application and photo examples will be shown. An overview of the ARTrails organization and what is expected of its members will also be discussed. There will be lots of time for questions.

No reservations required. No entry fee.

Contact: gallery@therectanglegallery.com or call (360) 669-5918

It is important to get ARTrails applications in on time as they will not be considered after the February 1ST deadline.

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Citizens For Great Toledo Schools invites you: The school bond will run again on the February 13 ballot. Please come to the Bond committee meeting on Tuesday, January 16 at 6:30 pm, at the Toledo Public Library.

Reminder: School Board Meeting* 7 p.m. January 23 @ Toledo Middle School Library. Public invited to attend. Contact District Offices if you require special accommodations.

*Please note: while stakeholders are welcome to request inclusion on the School Board Meeting agenda, time considerations for regular departmental reports and business matters must be observed. The Board of Directors will conduct meetings mutually respectful of all present.
Contact District Offices to schedule agenda items requiring sizeable time requirements.

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Toledo City Council convenes 6 p.m. today at Toledo City Hall, due to Monday holiday.
Council meetings held first and third Mondays monthly. Dates may change if scheduled on or near a federal holiday. Visit www.toledowa.us or call (360)864-4564.

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Lewis County Interlocal (Medic One) Meets 7 PM third Tuesdays monthly at Toledo Main Fire Station. Open to the public.

Did you know you can get First Aid/CPR training and EMT certification as a volunteer with Toledo Fire Department? Train while you learn.  Download applications for volunteer firefighter (junior firefighter ages 16-17).

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Wednesday: Toledo Lioness Club posted:
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Image courtesy Toledo Lioness Club

Come and join us for our monthly meeting @ 408 Silver Street.
We are committed to giving back to our community thru volunteering and giving out 2 scholarships each year.

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Tech Report: How I Got Rid Of 4 Filing Cabinets (& All My Bookcases)
Reprinted by request.

January seems to trigger New Years resolutions to organize, minimize, clear out the old and start with a fresh slate. In that spirit I share with you the resources I employed to reduce Paper, a source of much consternation in my own world. If you perceive such a task to be daunting, skip to the *PS at the end.

A lifetime ago, a contract I had was winding to a close and the business quit paying. Their tactic was to see how hungry I got, and find out how little I might settle for. They demanded all 3.5 years worth of multi-page pay applications be re-submitted for auditing.

I had moved, and everything was in sagging file boxes in storage. It seemed insurmountable.

Until the faint voice of The Office Ladies (Love those Office Ladies!) reminded me that emailing those forms to them would be fastest. My bulging Sent Mail file, which I never remembered to purge, had every single document required.

I can still recall the look on their attorney's face when Misty, my own Office Lady from an incubator office, came sailing into the meeting with 2 reams of printed copies, "taken from Sent Mail" (insert infuriated glare from their attorney to his client) AND dropped a CD with all the data on top of the stack. You could have heard a pin drop. Just like that, the meeting was over.

The next morning an email went out to all the subcontractors (like me) that “All pay applications will be submitted via electronic media, effective immediately.” I changed the way a large Texas land developer did business. And my check arrived via overnight mail shortly.

Today I have a better system than 3 years worth of Sent Mail.
And I have since conducted all my personal and business transactions paperless-ly. (Is that a word? It ought to be.)

First: You DO have paperless billing, yes?

For virtually (sic) everything paper: Scan. Then Print to PDF. Or Save As document or photo. Or Send to cloud storage or thumb drive. Or both. Tag it/label it/title it.

Resources:

www.PaperKarma.com for unsolicited mail
Gmail/Hotmail/any email with generous storage – plus one backup account
Google Drive or MS OneDrive (previously SkyDrive)
www.Evernote.com
www.getPocket .com
www.MyFax.com (One of few paid apps I endorse, $10/month)
www.Foxitsoftware.com (FoxitReader pdf editor) I like this one better than Adobe (and free), especially the Typewriter function that makes any PDF a fillable form. Works anywhere Adobe Reader is “required.”
Ereader apps – Nook, Kindle, Kobo, etc.

Special mention:
www.AirDroid.com or www.MightyText.net, productivity, lets me respond to texts in a separate tab or window without touching the phone. Sorry, iPeople, iOS doesn't do this yet.

*PS You don't have to Scan your entire world. Start by scanning/storing this week, and address older paperwork only as needed. In time, most of that old paper will become moot. The exceptions will stand out - mortgage, insurance, etc.

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THS SPORTS:
Jan 16th GBB @ Onalaska 5:45/7:00
Jan 17th BBB vs. Onalaska 5:00/5:45/7:00
             GWR & BWR Ilwaco 4:00
Jan 18th GBB vs. Rainier 5:45/7:00
Jan 19th BBB @ Rainier 5:45/7:00
Jan 20th Wrestling @ Kalama 10:00am

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Reservations Required: Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch Wednesday… is Brunch! French toast with scrambled eggs, sausage & hash browns plus OJ, Friday Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes & gravy, mixed veggies & tropical fruit.  

Nutrition Lunches are sponsored in part by Area Agency on Aging. Suggested donation $3 for those 60+ years of age. Call (360)864-2112 for details.

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Fundraisers, Feeds & Flu:

Today: Not strictly Toledo - flu got you down?
Health & Hope Medical Outreach hosts a free clinic Tuesdays 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Are you or someone you know needing medical attention but uninsured or underinsured?
Health & Hope Medical Outreach provides FREE walk-in medical care and Mental Health Care to the uninsured and underinsured of Lewis County and South Thurston County.
Located at 1911 Cooks Hill Rd. Centralia in the NW Pediatrics - West Building!

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Toledo Presbyterian Church invites the community to dinner:
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Poster courtesy Kathy Hill Toledo Presbyterian Church

*Mark Your Calendar: Toledo Presbyterian plans to host a Red Cross Blood Drive every two months, as long as folks support this community event by rolling up their sleeves. Next date: 12:30-5:30 p.m. February 2, 2018 - Groundhog Day. Watch for flyers or contact Kathy Hill, (360)219-7756.

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Toledo Senior Center fundraiser: This will be a silent auction held as a fundraiser for our center. It will be going on until Jan 31st. Come in and check us out.

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01.12.2018 Friday Column & Weekend Outlook

1/12/2018

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In today’s column:   
  • Toledo School District Supports Leaner Bond On February Ballot
  • Toledo Volunteer Firefighters To Present Memorial Plaque To Borte’s Family
  • Silent Auction Benefits Toledo Senior Center
  • Lewis County Seniors Shout Out For Muscle
  • Monday Holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Of Service
  • Weekend Outlook & Beyond: Saturday Breakfast, Baby Titus Fundraiser, Parks Free MLK Day, Citizens Bond Meeting, More
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In response to Chehalis School District’s Facebook post on the new elementary school, a reader wrote: “It is so beautiful! Amazing driving by on I-5 seeing the progress! Wish our Toledo Community could pass a bond so that our kiddos in Toledo could have a school like this!”

That opportunity awaits voters once again on February’s ballot.

Citizens For Great Toledo Schools invites you: The school bond will run again on the February 13 ballot. Please come to the Bond committee meeting on Tuesday, January 16 at 6:30 pm, at the Toledo Public Library.

For those who missed the December 7, 2017 presentation by ESD’s Cal Brody on how the  McCleary Decision will impact taxpayers, or the December 12, 2017 Special Meeting invitation with School Board Members to study the bond and Master Plan for more cost savings, this post on Facebook provides those new details:

Toledo School District has placed a $12.2 million bond measure on the February ballot. The district removed over $2 million in projects that were on the November measure including the track and restrooms. TMS roof will be completed with levy funds and a less-expensive solution has been found for the THS roof. More information here.  https://sites.google.com/…/communi…/capital-bond-february-13

Supt. Chris Rust reiterates his willingness to meet with voters to answer questions they may have about the bond, including those posted on the updated page. Contact School District Offices during business hours to make arrangements at (360)864-6325.

Reminder: School Board Meeting* 7 p.m. January 23 @ Toledo Middle School Library. Public invited to attend. Contact District Offices if you require special accommodations.

Please note: while stakeholders are welcome to request inclusion on the School Board Meeting agenda, time considerations for regular departmental reports and business matters must be observed. The Board of Directors will conduct meetings mutually respectful of all present.
Contact District Offices to schedule agenda items requiring sizeable time requirements.

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From Cyndi Philbrook-Farmers Insurance, one more way to support educators:
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Image courtesy Cyndi Philbrook-Farmers Insurance

Enter to win a Free Printer for a teacher. If you are an educator or know a teacher who can use a Free Printer...then enter their name.

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It pays to Like: Big Chief Deli & Filipino Food said: Katie Cetto Beaudion you were our 200th "like" so we would like to invite you in for a free sandwich. Congratulations!

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Bonanza BBQ & Catering posted: The dining room is all dressed up with new tablecloths for Friday. Need a date night or family lunch or dinner. Open Friday only noon to 7:00 pm.
Images courtesy Bonanza BBQ & Catering

Specials will be smoked Prime Rib with smoked potato, your choice salad, roll.
Or, smoked chicken pot pie, yes I am making more since they flew the coop so fast last week.

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Friday: Toledo Food Bank open 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. second and fourth Fridays monthly behind City Hall.

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Al-Anon Path of Hope AFG meets 7 p.m. Fridays at Toledo Presbyterian Church, 312 Augustus.

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Cowlitz Prairie Grange Jam Night 7:00 p.m. second, fourth and fifth Fridays. Performers and supporters welcome. Donation at door. Contact tomboone46@yahoo.com or (360)262-3696.

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You’re invited: This Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 8 am, the Toledo Fire Department Volunteers will be presenting a memorial plaque in memory of Esther Borte to the family at the Toledo Senior Center during breakfast.*

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Through January 31, 2018, Toledo Senior Center fundraiser: This will be a silent auction held as a fundraiser for our center. It will be going on until Jan 31st.
Come in and check us out.

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Olequa-Winlock Senior Center shout-out: STRONG HELP NEEDED! All of us here at Lewis County Seniors are excited to announce that we are moving forth with a Lewis County Seniors Thrift Store! It will be located at
749 S. Market Blvd
Chehalis, Wa 98532
Currently we are asking for help moving counters and cabinets.
Deco Gifts, in the Fairway Shopping Center – across from the fairgrounds- is donating these much needed items to us, but they are quite heavy and we need some strong bodies to help load them. We have a trailer to load and haul them in, but we need help with the moving and loading them. The time is from 4 pm to 6 pm, on either Sunday (1/14) or Monday (1/15). Please call 360-785-4325 and we will forward your number to the coordinating parties!

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Taking place each year on the third Monday in January, the MLK Day of Service is the only federal holiday observed as a national day of service – a "day on, not a day off."

Monday Holiday closures in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:
  • Banks
  • Post Office
  • Schools
  • Senior Centers
  • State, County & Municipal Offices
  • ...and The Other Toledo

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Weekend Outlook:  

Toledo Senior Center hosts their Second Saturday Breakfast* 7 - 10 AM January 13
Baby Titus Fundraiser - Taco Soup Feed & Auction 12:30 PM January 14 @ THS
State & National Parks Fee-Free Day Monday January 15 on Martin Luther King Day
Citizens For Great Toledo Schools Bond Meeting 6 PM January 16 @ Library
Toledo City Council meets 6 PM January 16 @ City Hall
Lewis County Interlocal (Medic One) meets 7 PM January 16 @ Toledo Fire Main Station

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Reservations Required: Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch Wednesday… is Brunch! French toast with scrambled eggs, sausage & hash browns plus OJ, Friday Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes & gravy, mixed veggies & tropical fruit.  

Nutrition Lunches are sponsored in part by Area Agency on Aging. Suggested donation $3 for those 60+ years of age. Call (360)864-2112 for details.

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Correction: Yesterday’s post (01.11.2018 Thursday Column & Health Corner) brought this response from Toledo City Clerk Michelle Whitten: THIS IS NOT WHAT HAPPENNED!!

Whitten confirmed:
  • Winlock sent a Letter of Intent, dated January 2, 2018 to Toledo, received January 8, 2018 at City Hall - only hours prior to Winlock City Council Meeting.
  • Therefore, no Toledo officials outside of Chief of Police John Brockmueller and Toledo City Clerk Michelle Whitten knew of the Letter at the time of Monday’s Winlock City Council Meeting.
  • Toledo will continue to provide law enforcement services under contract unless and until Toledo City Council receives said Letter of Intent, and considers any action. Chief Brockmueller indicated Toledo Police would continue to provide service as usual.
  • Toledo did not author any Letter of Intent.

The Other Toledo regrets any inconvenience occasioned by earlier inaccuracies or omissions, and welcomes the opportunity to set the record straight.
Thanks to our readers for understanding.

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01.11.2018 Thursday Column & Health Corner

1/11/2018

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In today’s column:
  • Winlock Moves To Terminate Contract With Toledo For Police Services
  • TES PTO Meets Tonight
  • Toledo Fire Department Volunteers To Honor Esther Borte At Saturday Breakfast
  • Health Corner: Infectious Diseases & Prevention - Or How To Skip The Flu
  • Final Day: Applications For Toledo City Council Position Due Today
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Image courtesy of The Chip Guy

Wednesday I had an appointment in Chehalis, so afterwards I visited The Chip Guy at the little warehouse in Centralia. Despite the long line and wait time, people were patience and well-mannered. Volunteers kept everything orderly and tidy, helping those collecting a carload of boxed food. Passing up pallets of chips, stacks of bread racks plus soda, I gleaned perfect tomatoes and green peppers from boxes next to eggplants & jicama.

Dropping a few bills into the donation jug, I thanked the sign-in lady and was rewarded with a warm smile.

Warehouse opens most Wednesdays and Saturdays. Check link above for changes.

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The morning after Toledo Police Chief Brockmueller appealed to Winlock City Council to renew the interlocal law enforcement service contract with Toledo, Winlock Mayor Bradshaw sent his own letter of intent to return Winlock’s own police department, effectively cutting contracted service with Toledo.

Winlock City Council coverage at Lewis County Tribune.

Mayor Bradshaw’s letter of intent, dated January 2, reveals why the matter wasn’t up for discussion at Monday’s Council Meeting. More at this link.

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Bonanza BBQ & Catering posted: The support from everyone for Friday open to the public day has been great. So great that we need more bodies to keep up.
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Image courtesy of Bonanza BBQ & Catering

Send me an e-mail to bonanzabbq@aol.com if your interested in working Fridays 4 pm - 8 pm.  Dining room, and a kitchen person needed.
If we work well together we will add you to our temporary worker list for catering, and events.

Open Fridays noon - 7 p.m. due to high demand.

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Common Ground Toledo posted:

A very Happy New Years from all of us at Common Ground Toledo.
Our first year was a fantastic success thanks to the hard work of Gary Whiteside of Glenngarann, master gardener L.S. Bird-Sonne, Ronda Sandoval, and our many loyal volunteers. A special thanks to Vision:TOLEDO for facilitating our growth and development (thanks for letting us stay in the basement!) and to Joh Jones for managing the account.
This year our plans are to increase our volunteer roster and community in...See More

Common Ground Toledo meets 7 p.m. first Wednesday monthly, location TBA.
Next meeting February 7 at Camp Singing Wind.

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Today:

TES PTO MEETING FOR ALL MEMBERS!
Thursday, January 11 at 6pm in the TES Library!
Here's a sneak peak of agenda items: The future of our PTO, how PTO funds should be utilized, and what our committees have been up to!

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THS SPORTS:
Jan 11th GBB @ MWP5:45/7:00
Jan 12th BBB vs. MWP 4:00/5:45/7:00
Jan 13th G&B WR @ Napavine Tournament
Jan 16th GBB @ Onalaska 5:45/7:00
Jan 17th vs. Onalaska 5:45/7:00
             GWR & BWR Ilwaco
Jan 18th GBB vs. Rainier 5:45/7:00
Jan 19th BBB @ Rainier 5:45/7:00
Jan 20th Wrestling @ Kalama 10:00am

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Friday: Toledo Food Bank open 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. second and fourth Fridays monthly behind City Hall.

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Al-Anon Path of Hope AFG meets 7 p.m. Fridays at Toledo Presbyterian Church, 312 Augustus.

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Cowlitz Prairie Grange Jam Night 7:00 p.m. second, fourth and fifth Fridays. Performers and supporters welcome. Donation at door. Contact tomboone46@yahoo.com or (360)262-3696.

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Weekend Outlook:

You’re invited: This Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 8 am, the Toledo Fire Department Volunteers will be presenting a memorial plaque in memory of Esther Borte to the family at the Toledo Senior Center during breakfast.

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Baby Titus Fundraiser - Taco Soup Feed & Auction 12:30 PM January 14 @ THS

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Health Corner: Infectious Diseases & Prevention - Or How To Skip The Flu

Sunday Toledo High School will open the doors to an important fundraiser benefiting the family of Baby Titus, in need of 3 surgeries to correct a life-threatening heart condition. Rena Sickles, the mother-to-be, sat down December 30, 2017, and prayed for the words to express the need for virtual quarantine. In part, she wrote:

Well, today is the day. We're scheduled to take off after lunch so Portland can be our temporary home. I don't think it hit me until right now just how soon Titus will be arriving. Although part of me says it's time to fight for my little boy and I'm full of strength from God, there is also a part of me that is shattered and broken. Scared is seriously an understatement. (Please, keep the prayers coming!)
I was debating sharing this for the last few months but now I know I NEED to, so I'll make it short and sweet. IF TITUS COMES IN CONTACT WITH ANY SICKNESS (even a common cold), IT WILL BE A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH FOR HIM!!! With no oxygenated blood getting to his body, he's extremely fragile. Because of this, Andy and I are the only people who they'll even allow to visit him until he starts healing from his first open heart surgery due to it being peak flu season. The boys won't even get to see him. We WANT visitors. We NEED help with the other boys and NEED HELP making things seems as normal as possible for them. We NEED people there for emotional support.
I can't stress this enough, if you are sick, you have sick kids or have been around anyone sick in the last 48 hours, please wait to visit!!!!!!! Whether nauseous, sniffles, stuffy, "allergies", ANYTHING!!!! If we get sick or if we are caring for sick boys, we can't even visit Titus. We're already not able to see him as much as we'd like or hold him at all, so the thought of all this makes me anxious and scared even more.
I mean no offense but the mamma bear in me just woke up and I need to do whatever I can to keep my little fighter healthy, safe and ALIVE!!!

This appeal took me back to 1992, when my brother-in-law was losing his fight with AIDS. His two brothers & their spouses would alternate weekend care to relieve the full-time nurse with the two sisters & their spouses. That same admonition to stay away if we were sick, or had been in contact with anyone ailing, was put to us.

We were absolutely blunt about the edict, and would literally turn coughing visitors to our house around in the hallway and shoo them back out the door, telling them to visit over the phone instead.

Two amazing things happened: people understood (or they didn’t), and that winter marked the first we didn’t pass colds, flu, and bronchitis back and forth for months.

Quarantine worked!

Somewhere around the same time, I chanced to hear a three-minute uninterrupted story passed along by the noted radio personality Paul Harvey (remember “The Rest Of The Story?) wherein Robert Layton received an invitation from his 13yo son’s school announcing a parents meeting to review a new course on (ahem) “health.”

The tale unfolds along an analogous path, with a startlingly similar message: avoidance is the best prevention. Link here. It’s still a sobering story.

More recently I’ve become more keenly aware of exposure - debit card readers with PIN pads we all touch, that tablet we all “sign” on with our finger at the pharmacy, random pens handed to us for filling forms, etc. My dental student & her instructors have ceased proffering a hand when introductions are made; I simply nod my greeting and ignore the handshake.

Many flu sufferers can tell you vaccines didn’t keep sickness away, little comforted that it may have lessened the strength or duration. Who can measure that anyway? And is it true?

My darling neighbor wisely teaches her youngsters to cough politely into their sleeves. I wish everybody did. And they seem to realize I still enjoy them. They know my health is not robust. They’re kids and THEY understand.

So I will continue to enjoy your company from a safe distance, via the phone or Facebook or the Interwebs, wishing you best of health. And slamming the door on your fingers if you forget. Do click on that three minute Robert Layton story. It’s worth the time.

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Last Day: Toledo City Council has a position opening.  
We will be taking applications until January 11th.  Must be 18, registered voter and live within the City limits of Toledo for one year prior to appointment.  This will be an appointment for two years.  Please sign qualification information at City Hall- 130 N 2nd Street.  For more information please contact Toledo City Hall 360-864-4564.

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01.10.2018 Wednesday Column

1/10/2018

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In today’s column:
  • Weather: Heavy Rain & Gusty Winds
  • Recap: vision:Toledo Arts, Rec & Events
  • ARTrails Artists Sought, Workshop Available
  • Today: Mighty Fine Seniors, Park Board Meetings
  • Thursday: TES PTO Meets 6 PM In TES Library
  • Applications For Toledo City Council Position Open Through Thursday
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Loyal customer since childhood poses with “Grandpa” Wallace, Gee Cee’s proprietor.
Note Toledo Historical Society framed photos in background.

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National Weather Service posted: Periods of heavy rain Wed night & Thursday for most of NW Oregon & SW Washington, plus strong gusty winds for south Washington and north Oregon coast. Sharp rises on some rivers but no flooding expected.

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Vision Toledo Arts Rec & Events Recap: January 9, 2018 at Morgan Arts Center.

Winterfest: Joe’s Nutcracker, the Winterfest Calendar, and the giant Cheese Ball Drop brought far-ranging compliments, the last one attended by over 100 enthusiastic spectators. Thanks to: John Borte for crane, Chuck Caley for count-down clock, Alan Buswell for fireworks, Mike Morgan for Cheese Ball, John Sanford for lights, Steve Dobosh for barrel heaters, & vision:Toledo for the cheese. Contact Steve to purchase barrel heaters ($50) at (360)864-4829.

Library: Library will host Norene Weedam’s Seed Exchange Saturday, March 17th. All invited to come share their seeds and pick up some new ones.
    
Toledo Historical Society: January Newsletter out shortly.

Common Ground Toledo: trees will be placed in City Park by month’s end. CGT Seed Swap slated for February, date TBA. CGT next meets February 7 at Camp Singing Wind.

Streetscaping: no new information on Streetwise Project to report.
    
Welcome Bags: No report available

BIG Community Meeting: 7 p.m. March 22 at Toledo Middle School
    
Camp Singing Wind Upcoming Meetings:    
01.24.2018 Toledo Branding transitions to Toledo Tourism Group
02.13.2018 Toledo Thursday Market planning meeting
02.20.2018 Toledo Investment Group for property & business investment
02.21.2018 Cheesecake Club - Asian Style
Contact Jamie:  jhcummings@gmail.com

In other biz: 2017 State Budget - Joh Jones reported she contacted Rep. DeBoldt’s office regarding $50,000 promised (toward community improvement). Currently the Legislature is working to pass the 2017 capital budget; there will be no 2018 budget. No additional paperwork is needed (from Toledo), we are still in that budget.

Next v:T Arts, Rec & Events meeting: 6:30 p.m. January 30, 2018 at Morgan Arts Centre.

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From the Gallery:
Gallery 505's new Faces exhibit for January…
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Image courtesy Gallery 505

... features themed artwork by Susan Bradshaw, Anita Chatham, Jamie Cummings, Bob Espen, Frank Frazee, Jeanne Hamilton, Susanné Rose Maestas, Patty Misch, Di Morgan, Jake Morgan, Mike Morgan, Ron Peltola, Vernadel Peterson, Linda Shepherd, Ethan Siegel, Janice Sutherlin, Pauli Wolfe and Dennis Young. Faces runs through Jan. 27, Wednesday through Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m.

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Act now to Become a Member of ARTrails!
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Image courtesy ARTrails of SWW

Application deadline -- February 1, 2018
More info and application here -- http://www.artrailsofsww.org/join-us/

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ARTrails of SWW offers a free how-to workshop January 16:
How To Jury - Workshop for all Artists
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Image courtesy of ARTrails of SWW

Details: With artist, art teacher, and long time ARTrails member, Jeanne Hamilton.

If you've never submitted an application to a juried art show, and would like to, this workshop will help. If you're a new applicant to ARTrails, this workshop is essential.

The workshop will cover the jury process in detail. Good and poor application and photo examples will be shown. An overview of the ARTrails organization and what is expected of its members will also be discussed. There will be lots of time for questions.

No reservations required. No entry fee.

It is important to get ARTrails applications in on time as they will not be considered after the FEBRUARY 1ST DEADLINE

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Today: Toledo’s Mighty Fine Seniors meet 1 p.m. second Wednesdays monthly following lunch to tend to the business side of things involving the Senior Center. Visit Toledo Senior Center on Facebook or call (360)864-2112 for more info.

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Toledo Park Board meets 3 p.m. second Wednesdays monthly at City Hall Council Chambers. Contact cityoftoledo@toledotel.com or call (360)864-4564 for special accommodations.

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Cowlitz Prairie Grange 6:30 p.m. meeting is a potluck second Wednesdays, cake-and-ice-cream affair fourth Wednesdays. The Grange raises funds for scholarships, distributes dictionaries to third graders each year, and supports youth in many ways. Grange Hall at 5180 Jackson Highway. Contact Sandy Bickar, (360)864-2601.

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Order your copy of The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom from Timberland Regional Library kiosk in Toledo Community Library & join the Adult Page Turners Book Club 1:30 p.m. last Wednesdays monthly. Available in print, ebook, MP3 audio and CD.

Toledo Community Library  open until 7 p.m. Wednesday, 5 p.m. Thursday & Saturday.

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The Chip Guy says: THE WAREHOUSE WILL BE OPEN WEDNESDAY, JAN 10, AT 5:00 PM ...See More

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Thursday: PTO MEETING FOR ALL MEMBERS!
Thursday, January 11 at 6pm in the TES Library!
Here's a sneak peak of agenda items: The future of our PTO, how PTO funds should be utilized, and what our committees have been up to!

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Mark Your Calendars: Toledo Lioness Club invites you to join them January 17:
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Image courtesy Toledo Lioness Club

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Looking Ahead: Toledo Website/Branding/Tourism Board Meeting
​6:30 p.m. January 24 at Camp Singing Wind.

Details: This meeting is to discuss efforts to create a Toledo Washington website and tourism board. The effort began a year ago as a result of the Cool and Connected grant and the action plan items identified. Some work has been done already with regard to a basic plan for the branding and web site. Adding to the items for discussion will be ideas for creating a tourism board. As always anyone with any interest in helping make these ideas a reality, is welcome to attend.

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From City of Toledo: Toledo City Council has a position opening.  
We will be taking applications until January 11th.  Must be 18, registered voter and live within the City limits of Toledo for one year prior to appointment.  This will be an appointment for two years.  Please sign qualification information at City Hall- 130 N 2nd Street.  For more information please contact Toledo City Hall 360-864-4564.

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01.09.2018 Tuesday Column & Tech Report

1/9/2018

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In today’s column:
  • Lewis County Joins Others In Law Enforcement Appreciation Day January 9
  • Toledo School District Puts $12.2 Million Bond Before February Voters
  • Today: v:T Arts, Rec & Events
  • Wednesday: Mighty Fine Seniors, Park Board, Grange Meeting
  • Looking Ahead: Donna’s Place Hosts Point Guard February Fundraiser
  • Tech Report: 5 Privacy Resolutions For 2018
  • Applications For Toledo City Council Position Open Through Thursday
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Got some work to do before Spring...

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Lewis County Sheriff’s Office posted: ‪Today (Monday 01.08.2018) Lewis County BOCC passed a resolution proclaiming January 9th, 2018 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.

NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY: Across the country on January 9, citizens take the lead on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Law Enforcement Officers of ... county or state police agency. Wear blue, turn your social media channels blue or shine a blue porch light to show your support.

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Toledo School District posted: Toledo School District has placed a $12.2 million bond measure on the February ballot. The district removed over $2 million in projects that were on the November measure including the track and restrooms. TMS roof will be completed with levy funds and a less-expensive solution has been found for the THS roof.

More information here. https://sites.google.com/…/communi…/capital-bond-february-13
FAQ updated Monday, 01.08.2018.

BoardDocs available online at District website; page link here.

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Mark Your Calendars: Toledo School District Board of Directors will conduct their Regular Board Meeting January 23rd, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Toledo Middle School library. The public is invited to attend.

Regular monthly meetings generally meet 7 p.m. third Thursdays at Toledo Middle School Library unless rescheduled.

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Today: Not strictly Toledo news - flu got you down?
Health & Hope Medical Outreach hosts a free clinic Tuesdays 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Are you or someone you know needing medical attention but uninsured or underinsured?
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Image courtesy Health & Hope Medical Outreach

Health & Hope Medical Outreach provides FREE walk-in medical care and Mental Health Care to the uninsured and underinsured of Lewis County and South Thurston County.
Located at 1911 Cooks Hill Rd. Centralia in the NW Pediatrics - West Building!

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vision:TOLEDO   ARTS, RECREATION, & EVENTS       
6:30 PM at Morgan Arts Centre

AGENDA for Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Old Business
   a. Winterfest -- Mike Morgan
   b. Library -- Pat Caldwell
   c. Historical Society -- Don Brenner
   d. Common Ground Toledo -- Brian Dennis
   e. TES Kid's Garden -- Brooke Acosta
   f.  Streetscaping -- Mayor Dobosh
   e. Welcome Bags -- Sheila Richardson
   h.

New Business
   a. 2018 Calendar of Events -- Sheila Richardson
   b. BIG Community Meeting -- March 22  at Toledo Middle School
   c.

Other Business
   a. Toledo's Senior Center --
   b.

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Wednesday: Toledo’s Mighty Fine Seniors meet 1 p.m. second Wednesdays monthly following lunch to tend to the business side of things involving the Senior Center. Visit Toledo Senior Center on Facebook or call (360)864-2112 for more info.

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Park Board meets 3 p.m. second Wednesdays monthly at Toledo City Hall Council Chambers. Contact cityoftoledo@toledotel.com or call (360)864-4564 for special accommodations.

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Cowlitz Prairie Grange 6:30 p.m. meeting is a potluck second Wednesdays, cake-and-ice-cream affair fourth Wednesdays. The Grange raises funds for scholarships, distributes dictionaries to third graders each year, and supports youth in many ways. Grange Hall at 5180 Jackson Highway. Contact Sandy Bickar, (360)864-2601.

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Looking ahead:

Baby Titus Fundraiser - Taco Soup Feed & Auction 12:30 PM January 14 @ THS
State & National Parks* Fee-Free Day Monday January 15 on Martin Luther King Day
Toledo Girls Softball Association hosts Sign-ups 6 PM Saturday January 27 @ THS

*National Parks reduced fee-free days to four in 2018; MLK Day is one of those remaining.

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Tickets now on sale at Donna’s Place:
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Tech Report: 5 Privacy Resolutions For 2018

Tech Republic posted: HP recalls laptop batteries for overheating...again

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From DuckDuckGo: You may have heard about the #Meltdown and #Spectre bugs. They affect most phones, tablets and computers made in the past 20 years or so. Companies are releasing fixes so take a few moments to check for updates to your devices now, and again over the coming days and weeks.

While you’re at it, DuckDuckGo also lists: Thinking of new year resolutions? Here are five from Brian X. Chen that will go a long way to protecting your privacy and data in 2018.
  • Update your software
  • Read privacy policies
  • Delete unnecessary apps
  • Use a VPN *
  • Protect your hardware
*Or use OPERA web browser. It has free VPN built in.

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From City of Toledo: Toledo City Council has a position opening.  
We will be taking applications until January 11th.  Must be 18, registered voter and live within the City limits of Toledo for one year prior to appointment.  This will be an appointment for two years.  Please sign qualification information at City Hall- 130 N 2nd Street.  For more information please contact Toledo City Hall 360-864-4564.

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01.08.2018 Monday Column

1/7/2018

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In today’s column:
  • Toledo Schools ACT 2-Hour Late Start Today
  • THS Sports Schedule This Week
  • Lewis County Seniors Off To Great Start
  • Toledo Presbyterian WOC Made 2017 Noteworthy
  • Tuesday: Vision:Toledo Art, Rec & Events Meets
  • Lewis County Seniors New Website & Facebook Pages
  • Mt St Helens Offers Snowshoeing, Volunteer Training, Geo Camping
  • Applications For Toledo City Council Position Open Through Thursday
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Toledo Public Schools announces Late start Monday (today).
Professional development for all staff.

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THS SPORTS:
Jan 9th  GBB vs PeEll 5:45/7:00
Jan 10th BBB @ PeEll 5:45/7:00
              G&B WR @ Winlock 4:00
Jan 11th GBB @ MWP5:45/7:00
Jan 12th BBB vs. MWP 4:00/5:45/7:00
Jan 13th G&B WR @ Napavine Tournament

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Lewis County Seniors hit the ground running last week, establishing a new website, Facebook pages*, and contact emails. Winlock Senior Center kicked off the new collaborative effort with their ever-popular Baked Potato & Taco Salad Bar fundraiser last Friday. ​
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Toledo Senior Center follows closely with the Second Saturday Pancake Breakfast this weekend. Check out Facebook links below for weekly schedules, regular events, and upcoming special dates.

See you at breakfast Saturday.  

*Toledo Senior Center FB, Olequa-Winlock Senior Center FB, Twin Cities Senior Center. Morton & Packwood FB pages under construction.

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Toledo Presbyterian Women of the Congregation made 2017 a noteworthy year, from Cheese Days cheese sandwich distro to anchoring the Veterans Day  with their famous annual Bake Sale, a Spaghetti Feed in November, and Red Cross Blood Drive in December.*

Presbyterian Women of the Congregation meet 10 a.m. second Tuesdays at Toledo Presbyterian Church.

*Toledo Presbyterian plans to host a Red Cross Blood Drive every two months, as long as folks support this community event by rolling up their sleeves. Next date: 12:30-5:30 p.m. February 2, 2018 - Groundhog Day. Watch for flyers or contact Kathy Hill, (360)219-7756.

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Tuesday: Getting ready for March 2018 BIG Community Meeting!

vision:TOLEDO   ARTS, RECREATION, & EVENTS       
6:30 PM at Morgan Arts Centre

AGENDA for Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Old Business
    a. Winterfest -- Mike Morgan
    b. Library -- Pat Caldwell
    c. Historical Society -- Don Brenner
    d. Common Ground Toledo -- Brian Dennis
    e. TES Kid's Garden -- Brooke Acosta
    f.  Streetscaping -- Mayor Dobosh
    e. Welcome Bags -- Sheila Richardson
    h.

New Business
    a. 2018 Calendar of Events -- Sheila Richardson
    b. BIG Community Meeting -- March 22  at Toledo Middle School
    c.

Other Business
    a. Toledo's Senior Center --
    b.

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Mark Your Calendars: Join us on January 13th for our first Mount St. Helens snowshoe trip of the year, an adventure to June Lake! Click the link to sign up for this and the other snowshoe adventures we offer: http://www.mshinstitute.org/explore/winter-adventures.html


*A reader asks: Will there be snowshoes for rent?
Reply: Yep, there sure are. You can rent them as your booking your trip.

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Volunteer opportunities: 12-week class sign ups begin February for Volcano Naturalist.
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Looking Ahead - Field Trip: GeoGirls is a geology and technology field camp for girls (cis and trans gender) at Mount St. Helens. GeoGirls explore the volcanoes in their backyard, the hazards they pose to human population and the technology scientists use to monitor them.

Thanks to grants & donations, this 5-day/4-night opportunity in late July/early August 2018 is free to 34 select participants. Details & downloadable flyer for teachers here.

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Reservations Required: Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch Wednesday serves Chicken cordon Bleu with rice pilaf, asparagus, ambrosia salad & herbed dinner roll, Friday broccoli cheese soup and egg salad sandwich with carrot & celery sticks, plus angel food cake with strawberries.  

Nutrition Lunches are sponsored in part by Area Agency on Aging. Suggested donation $3 for those 60+ years of age. Call (360)864-2112 for details.

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From City of Toledo: Toledo City Council has a position opening.  
We will be taking applications until January 11th.  Must be 18, registered voter and live within the City limits of Toledo for one year prior to appointment.  This will be an appointment for two years.  Please sign qualification information at City Hall- 130 N 2nd Street.  For more information please contact Toledo City Hall 360-864-4564.

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01.05.2018 Friday Column & Weekend Outlook

1/5/2018

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In today’s column:
  • ARTrails of SWW Artists Sought
  • Today: Lewis County Seniors Fundraiser Dinner @ Olequa Senior Center
  • Saturday: Ladies Night Out at Bateaux
  • Toledo Senior Center Calendar
  • THS Sports Through Next Week
  • Weekend Outlook & Beyond: Beekeeping Intro, Ladies Night Out, V:T A.R.E. ​
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Big Chief Deli & Filipino Food opened Thursday: ​
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Image courtesy Big Chief Deli & Filipino Food

Our hours are 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

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ARTrails of SWW posted: Act now to Become a Member of ARTrails!
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Image courtesy ARTrails of SWW

Application deadline -- February 1, 2018
More info and application here -- http://www.artrailsofsww.org/join-us/

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Today:
Olequa Senior Center says:  Let the Olequa Senior Center do the cooking!
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Image courtesy of Lewis County Seniors
Volunteers doing some early prep work for tomorrow’s potato bar.  

As we go into 2018 we are now under NEW management by the NonProfit Lewis County Seniors. Community support is going to be critical with this new change. The potato and salad bars are open to ALL ages. It is the public’s chance to contribute to the program.
So come down, invite your friends and family and join the Olequa Seniors for some GOOD food! Don’t like potatoes? (I actually hate them!) We also have an extended salad bar and tortilla chips so you can make the biggest taco salad / plate of nachos you’ve ever seen!
Cost: (includes dinner, drinks and dessert!)
  • Kids under 12 are $4
  • Adults $8
  • All you can eat $12
Doors open 4:30 pm

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Saturday: Devon Christensen & Britni Korpi posted:
Ladies night out at Bateaux
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Image courtesy Bateaux Cellars

Come unwind and join us for a fun night out together!

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Path of Hope Al-Anon AFG Meets 7 p.m. Fridays at Toledo Presbyterian Church, 312 Augustus .

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THS SPORTS:
Jan 5th GGB vs Adna 7:00
            GWR @ Kelso 4:00pm
Jan 6th GWR @ Kelso 9:00am
            BWR @ Castle Rock 8:00 am
Jan 9th  GBB vs PeEll 5:45/7:00
Jan 10th BBB @ PeEll 5:45/7:00
              G&B WR @ Winlock 4:00
Jan 11th GBB @ MWP5:45/7:00
Jan 12th BBB vs. MWP 4:00/5:45/7:00
Jan 13th G&B WR @ Napavine Tournament

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Weekend Outlook & Beyond:
  • Saturday: Lewis County Beekeepers Association Free Orientation 9AM @ CCC
  • Monday: Toledo Schools ACT 2-Hour Late Start
  • Tuesday: Vision:Toledo Arts, Rec & Events 6:30 PM @ The MAC.

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Toledo Senior Center invites: Come join us for lunch and a whole lot of fun!
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Reservations required: Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch Wednesday serves Chicken cordon Bleu with rice pilaf, asparagus, ambrosia salad & herbed dinner roll, Friday broccoli cheese soup and egg salad sandwich with carrot & celery sticks, plus angel food cake with strawberries.  

Nutrition Lunches are sponsored in part by Area Agency on Aging. Suggested donation $3 for those 60+ years of age. Call (360)864-2112 for details.

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From City of Toledo: Toledo City Council has a position opening.  
We will be taking applications until January 11th.  Must be 18, registered voter and live within the City limits of Toledo for one year prior to appointment.  This will be an appointment for two years.  Please sign qualification information at City Hall- 130 N 2nd Street.  For more information please contact Toledo City Hall 360-864-4564.

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01.04.2018 Thursday Column & Health Corner

1/4/2018

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In today’s column:
  • 3.9 Earthquake Near Mt St Helens Strongest Since 1980
  • January Proclaimed School Board Recognition Month By Governor Inslee
  • Toledo Mayor Draws Winner In ToledoTel Food Drive TV Giveaway
  • Common Ground Toledo Ready For Spring
  • Big Chief Deli Opens Today
  • Gallery 505 First Look/Opening Night
  • City Council Position Open
  • Health Corner: 2017 Year In Review
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Image courtesy Toledo Middle School   

Toledo Middle School posted: Thank you to Wendy Lee for refinishing our sign. It looks spectacular!

Toledo School District added: Wendy is a bus driver for TSD. She saw the sign needed love and gave it some. Thanks Wendy!

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Reader Tom Boone linked KIRO7 story on quake & tremors near Mt St Helens around 12:30 AM Wednesday morning.

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From Toledo School District: Governor Jay Inslee has proclaimed January as School Board Recognition Month. This marks the 23rd year of the annual observance initiated by the National School Boards Association in 1995.
The Washington State School Directors’ Association, Association of Educational Service Districts and the broader education community take time in January to honor board members from Washington’s 295 school districts and nine elected educational service district boards.
In Toledo, we're fortunate to have 5 elected directors who give countless hours of service to the children and families of our community. Please join our team in thanking these leaders for their service and their vision for our schools.

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From ToledoTel: Doris Rogers was pretty stoked Tuesday when she learned she had won the 43" HDTV give-a-way!
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Doris was randomly selected by Mayor Dobosh at (Tuesday night’s) city council meeting.
Thank you to all who entered the drawing, by bringing in a Toledo Food Bank donation.

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$40 includes all books & materials for Lewis County Beekeepers Association’s 6-week Beginning Beekeeping starting January 13.

Still not sure? Free orientation Saturday January 6 covers:
  • Benefits of Beekeeping; “Bee Biology 101”;
  • Equipment You’ll Need; What it Costs;
  • How To Set Up Your Apiary;
  • Your First Year of Beekeeping—What You Do, Month by Month;
  • Getting & Managing Bees;
  • Harvesting Honey;
  • Parasites & Diseases;
  • Over-Wintering; & More!
This Orientation is also a preview of LCBA’s Beginning Beekeeping Class ~ 6 Saturdays, 9 am to noon, starting January 13.

For details, visit http://lewiscountybeekeepers.org/upcoming_events.
Offered through Centralia College Continuing Education Program.
Questions? Call (360)880-8130 or email secretary@lcba.community

*Fun fact: Sir Edmund Hillary, credited with the first successful scaling of Mount Everest, was a beekeeper.

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Recap: Common Ground Toledo hit the ground running at last night’s meeting with a dozen people ready to roll up their sleeves.

Old Biz:
Planters: 22 around town, keeping them watered would be easier with a repurposed riding mower made available to haul a watering trailer.
Gardens: cranberry bushes to be planted along South fence line at City Park. Native Soil Farm volunteered some space to grow plant starts.
Fundraising: Drums recycled as warming barrels with star cutouts will be offered for purchase. Plants will be available at the Vernal Equinox Art Market, Morgan Arts Centre March 24-25. CGT will have a sales table at the Toledo Thursday Market starting in June.
Facebook Page: CGT gardening photos sought from everyone.
Marketing: Tee shirts or aprons with “CGT Volunteer At Work” for workers will be designed by two members. Plant Sales banner    also in the works.
Community involvement: Master Gardener Linda Bird-Sonne will give a Power Point Presentation at Toledo’s BIG Community Meeting March 22, Brian Dennis will be a speaker. Sunflowers starts will be offered to attendees again this year.

New Biz:
This year’s Spring Theme: bulbs
Christmas decor: decorations are down, thanks to a volunteer.
Honor Garden: Dale Pomeroy had stated he would install a retaining curb around the Honor Garden in City Park. One volunteer will explore expanding the Garden. Using a timer to irrigate will be researched.
Old Jailhouse: CGT will look at improving the site, possibly with a pergola or new facade.

Other Biz:
Members should track their volunteer hours to report for grant writing opportunities.
It was agreed CGT should no longer seek independent non-profit status, but remain operating under vision:Toledo umbrella.
Special thanks go out to last year’s volunteers for their community service.

Next meeting: 7 p.m. February 7 at Camp Singing Wind.


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Today: Big Chief Deli & Filipino Food opens today at 100 Ramsey Way featuring a full menu and eager customers.
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Call (360) 864-8444.

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Genealogy assistance and Needlework alternate Thursdays at Toledo Community Library. Call for details & updates: (360)864-4247 during business hours.

Toledo Community Library open Wednesday until 7 p.m., Thursday & Saturday until 5 p.m.

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Opening Night/First Look at Gallery 505 Artists Co-op. Theme for January 2018 - Faces. Open 1-8 p.m. today. Meet local artisans and craftspeople, find unique gifts, enjoy conversation & light refreshments. These opening night events are one of Toledo’s best secrets.

Regular hours Wednesday - Saturday 1-5 p.m. through January 27.

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From City of Toledo:
Toledo City Council has a position opening.  We will be taking applications until January 11th.  Must be 18, registered voter and live within the City limits of Toledo for one year prior to appointment.  This will be an appointment for two years.  Please sign qualification information at City Hall- 130 N 2nd Street.  For more information please contact Toledo City Hall 360-864-4564.
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Health Corner: 2017 Year In Review

Published in mindbodygreen on the last day of 2017, this article - 3 Health Discoveries We Should All Know About From 2017 - includes 2 topics covered briefly last year in Health Corner.

Fat, specifically healthy fat, is crucial to your body at a cellular level. You literally cannot live without it. See: Health Corner 09.21.2017.

Likewise, salt is a necessary mineral for life, and restricting intake can actually cause many of the symptoms attributed to too much of it. See: Health Corner 12.07.2017.

It’s no mystery pollution affects every aspect of life on this planet, though my own research has focused mainly on air quality & respiratory ailments. Last summer’s stagnant air conditions combined with high temps and smoke from forest fires as far away as Canada reminded everyone that we take for granted our usually clear, breathable atmosphere. Even high school sports practices were confined to a stifling gym.

In short, salt & fat intake is entirely within your daily control, while pollution will be tackled incrementally - small actions done routinely on a large scale. Reduce, reuse, recycle. Repeat.

As the saying goes, we all live downstream.

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01.03.2018 Wednesday Column

1/3/2018

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In today’s column:
  • Common Ground Toledo Meets Tonight
  • Thursday: Gallery 505 First Look/Opening Night
  • Looking Ahead: Fundraisers, Feeds & More
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Do you follow The Chip Guy?
Good evening all.
The warehouse WILL be open Wednesday January 3rd at 5 p.m.
We will have bread, chips, and possibly a couple other items.
I am looking forward…
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Check out this link on The Other Toledo’s Facebook page.
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Today: Toledo Community Library open Wednesday until 7 p.m., Thursday & Saturday until 5 p.m.

Adult Page Turners January 2018 selection:
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Image courtesy Toledo Community Library

Available in print, ebook, MP3 audio and CD.
Order or download your copy online from Timberland Regional Library kiosk.
Adult Page Turners welcomes new members. Meets 1:30 p.m. last Wednesday monthly at Toledo Community Library.

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Common Ground Toledo meets 7 p.m. first Wednesdays monthly, location TBD.
January’s meeting will be held at Morgan Arts Centre. Open to new members and interested green thumb types.

This month’s agenda will follow up November’s reports on downtown planters & garden spaces, projects, fundraising, marketing, and community involvement.
New business includes bulbs project, Fall theme planting and Christmas holiday decor, water access, Honor Garden expansion & Facebook policies.

Vision:Toledo’s BIG Community Meeting takes place in March each year, a showcase of community organizations enhancing the quality of living locally, celebrating Toledo Spirit and moving into the future. At the 2017 event, Common Ground Toledo provided Little Dorritt sunflower starts to everyone who participated, and invites helping hands this year to get on board now for this or other projects.

Common Ground Toledo, a division of Vision:Toledo, focuses on the common areas in town: Planning, planting & caring for a greener & more colorful community.

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Thursday: Morgan Arts Centre posted - Thursday 1/4/18 will be the "Opening" for our next show: Faces.
Come and share snacks while you chat with the artists and friends. Opening-First Look will be from 1-8pm January 4th. Regular hours for Gallery 505 Artist Co-Op are Wed-Sat 1-5.

Di Morgan adds: I have been making some amazing hats with Animal Faces. Come and see them in Gallery 505. I also have some lovely felted scarves and some dyed silk scarves showing in the gallery.

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Looking Ahead:
  • Olequa Senior Center Baked Potato Bar Fundraiser 4:30-7:00 PM January 5
  • Ladies Night Out 4:30 PM January 6 @ Bateaux Cellars
  • Baby Titus Fundraiser - Taco Soup Feed & Auction 12:30 PM January 14 @ THS
  • School District Regular Board Meeting 7 PM January 23 @ Middle School Library
  • Red Cross Blood Drive 12:30-5:30 PM February 2 @ Toledo Presbyterian Church
  • Point Guard Club Comedy Fundraiser 8 PM February 3 @ Donna’s Place

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01.02.2018 Tuesday Column & Tech Report

1/2/2018

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In today’s column:
  • Review: Toledo’s First Annual New Years Eve Cheese Ball Drop
  • School Back In Session Today
  • Cafe Aromaz Welcomes 2018
  • Tonight: Toledo City Council Meeting
  • Wednesday: Common Ground Toledo Meets
  • Tech Report: Facebook Scam Uses Friends To Send Malware
  • I(Heart)Logan Update: Positive News
Toledo’s First Annual New Years Eve Cheese Ball Drop enjoyed cool clear weather and a great turnout to witness a 4-foot diameter “cheese” ball descend to the crowd’s countdown chant. Auld Lang Syne played following the shouted “Happy New Year!” followed by classic rock favorites as Toledo Lions set off round after round of fireworks, accompanied by private pyrotechnics.

Police Officer Sam Patrick posed with Hizzoner Mayor Dobosh, one couple danced briefly, neighbors wished neighbors all the best in 2018, and kids enjoyed staying up late for an all-ages event.

Happy Cheesy New Year, Toledo!

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Toledo School District writes: Classes resume January 2nd on regular schedules. Have a fun and safe New Year’s Eve.

TOLEDO HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS:
Jan 2nd BBB vs. Napavine 5:45/7:00 pm
Jan 3rd GBB @ Napavine 6:00
Jan 4th BBB @ Adna 5:45/7:00
Jan 5th GGB vs Adna 7:00
            GWR @ Kelso 4:00pm
Jan 6th GWR @ Kelso 9:00am
            BWR @ Castle Rock 8:00 am

Looking ahead:
  • January 8 - ACT 2-hour late start
  • January 15 - MLK Day - no school
  • January 22 - ACT 2-hour late start

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Perennial Educator Andrea Jones posted: Happy New year, Friends.
Welcome 2018 - I have plans for you and you for me. We’ll likely meet somewhere in the middle, neither completely satisfied but getting just what we need to be inspired and stay motivated to continue longing for and pursuing this life in a way that adds value to the world.
“Come by the hills to a land where legend remains - where the stories of old fill our hearts and may yet come again... where the past has been lost and the future is yet to be won - And the cares of tomorrow can wait, till this day is done.” ~Celtic Thunder

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A podcast from Raising Miro on the Road of Life, on global schooling: Meet The Single Mothers Raising Their Children While Traveling .

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Local author & astrophysicist Ethan Siegel on the intersection of science & fiction: “While most of the famous aliens encountered by Federation crews have been humanoid — including Klingons, Vulcans, Romulans, Ferengi, and Cardassians — there have been notable exceptions. The vampire cloud of The Original Series, the crystalline entity of The Next Generation, the changelings of Deep Space 9 and many others have challenged our conventional notions of what intelligence or life might look like. Now that we’re in the late 2010s, science has advanced tremendously, and so has our imagination for what might be possible...More.

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Out with the old, in with the new: Check out Toledo’s new favorite coffee stop.
Cafe Aromaz, located at 408 Silver Street, features all your familiar espresso beverages and more under a new banner.

Open 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. weekdays, 8:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturdays.
On Facebook.

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ToledoTel daily bingo numbers posted on Facebook.

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Today: Toledo City Council convenes 6 p.m. at Toledo City Hall tonight, due to Monday holiday.
Council meetings held first and third Mondays monthly. Dates may change if scheduled on or near a federal holiday. Visit www.toledowa.us or call (360)864-4564.

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Wednesday: Common Ground Toledo posted - We will return to our regular schedule the first Wednesday of each month. Our next CGT meeting will be January 3, 2018. Place of meeting to be announced.

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Mark Your Calendar: Di Morgan shared a link to Ladies Night Out at Bateaux Cellars Saturday.

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Tech Report: Facebook Scam Uses Friends To Send Malware

RipOff Report posted this link on the latest Facebook scam, and how deceptively legitimate it appears.
Check out their latest updates plus contact info on reporting schemers & scammers to the appropriate authorities.*

groovyPost Unplugged reports:  7 Services That Quietly Collect Your Personal Data 
​Hint: Opting out doesn’t do what you think.

TechRepublic warns: Vocal disguises and impersonations may fool voice recognition authentication

Wired.com looks back: The Worst Hacks of 2017 (and beyond; think Yahoo exposing 3 billion users, and it’s not the worst offender.)

*True story: their methods got me results in several instances when nothing else worked. Make RipOff Report your first stop when things go sideways.

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Reservations required: Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch Wednesday & Friday feature hot meals with neighbors and friends, musical accompaniment Wednesdays & Bingo Fridays.

Nutrition Lunches are sponsored in part by Area Agency on Aging. Suggested donation $3 for those 60+ years of age. Contact Diana, diana.haug@lewsicountywa.gov or call (360)864-2112 for details.

Toledo Senior Center is on Facebook.

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I(Heart)Logan Update: Angela Hill Grove posted - Hello 2018!! First cardiologist appointment in a few weeks and transplant team checkup in March! We got this!!!!

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