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03.31.2017 Friday Column & Weekend Outlook

3/31/2017

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In today’s column:

  • Toledo High School Honor Roll - Second Trimester
  • Toledo School District Spring Break April 3-7
  • Weekend Outlook & Beyond
  • A Second Chance

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Proof Toledo is the quintessential blend of town and country, a post on Facebook group page City of Toledo: THERE'S A CUTE YOUNG PIG WANDERING AROUND TOWN. ANYONE MISSING A PIG. IT'S VERY FRIENDLY...

Twin Peaks had their moose...

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Toledo School District takes Spring Break next week, April 3-7, with a 2-hour Late Start on Monday, April 10, 2017.   

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The Toledo High School Second Trimester Honor Roll for the

2016-2017 school year has been announced.

4.00 grade-point average
12th grade: Adam Slighte, Madison Smith

11th grade: Allison Bacon, Thomas Kinsman, Trent Nef, Abigail Rowe, Anna Tauscher, Emily Tyner

10th grade: Calab Atkins, Ivan Cibrian, Riki Hanzawa, Morgan Leback, Nickolas Manning, Lex Nef, Sky Nyberg, Anthony Peak, Matthew Stavig, Krista Tanninen, Brian Wood

9th grade: Jacob Butcher, Michael Echtle, Isabel Langhaim, Duke Schaplow, Elizabeth Tanninen


3.99 – 3.75 grade-point average
12th grade: Dalton Yoder, Maria Carpenter, Nathan Klinke,

11th grade: Shareace Miller, Meeghan Peters, Soraya Ramon, Kyle Bauter, Gannon Madill       

10th grade: Trace Bybee, Julia Davis, Estefano Arceo-Hansen, Dylan Bonagofski, Sydnie McClure, Megan Quinn, Hannalee Tyner

9th grade: Jaclyn Halberg, Sarrah Herrera, Ayriana Murphy, Caitlin Olson, Joshua Quinn, Kallie Schaplow, Laura Larson, Derrik Mattox-Hanson, Maliyah Miller


3.20 – 3.74 grade-point average
12th grade: Theodore Demery, Mandy Trujillo, Bradley Debo, Allie Halberg, Troy Struzan, Adan Cibrian, Elizabeth Stavig, Brianna Beecroft, Alexa Halberg, Joseph Wallace, Matthew Christian, Bryana Peters, Leilani Cline   

11th grade: Bailey Richardson, Reece Wallace, Grayson Farbo, Shy-Anne Hill, Alyssa Ewers, Kyle Hawkins, Ashlyn Rustan, Laurell Sorensen, Cheyenne Strom, Tiana Berg, Tyler Robinette, Keyton Wallace, Ismael Arroyo, Christian Sanjuro

10th grade: Ethan Smith, Nora Zander, Kendle Odom, Maddison Blum, Matthew Moore, Bryce Marcil, Tate Smith, Coleby Cherrington, Shannon Lewis, Westin Wallace, Kyra Covington, Rhett Halberg, Adrian Murphy, Jared VanHoof, Hayden Farbo, Isabella Velazquez             

9th grade:  Chance Hockett, Merrilee Bark, Andrea Jones, Eva Kuoppala, Kiara Rustan, Alyssa Gaskill, Daun Hegyi, Kaylee Veigel, Jessica Hull, Kimberlie Demeo, Alexis Ball, Kendra Coverdell, Walker Sorensen, Lindsey Jones, Larry Demery, Megan Wallace


3.00 – 3.19 grade-point average                           
12th grade: DavinaGrace Ramon, Nicholas Parks, Gabriel Fuentes, Mya Ramirez, Dylan Hoiseck

11th grade: Lillian Thorpe, Trystan Mueller, Deon Hughes, Jessica Randall, Ryan Butz, Kacy Hawkins

10th grade: Tyler Webster, Hunter Eaton, Brooke Beecroft, Ethan Buck, Rylee Birdwell, Cassandra Bartley

9th grade:  Marissa Nichols, Ryan Debo, Kyle Price, Bryelle Muilenburg,


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Cheese Days Toledo WA says: Picking up the button designs on Friday from the schools...can't wait to see what all the kids came up with!

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Toledo Library reports next month's selection:

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Image courtesy Toledo Community Library

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

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Path of Hope Al-Anon Family Group 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 tomboone1146@yahoo.com or (360)262-3696.

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Saturday: Steamboat Alley Promoter Jamie Cummings ordered up this fine weather to finish up the mural project at Steamboat Alley. Bring your ladders and painting gear, ready to rock n’ roll at noon. Details on Facebook. See you there. Don’t forget the sunscreen.

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Monday: Toledo City Council meets 6 p.m. at Town Hall. Public invited. Contact Toledo City Hall for special accommodations or cancellations at (360)864-4564.

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Common Ground Toledo meets 7 - 9 p.m. April 5 at Rose Cottage Glenngarann. Needed: 1-gallon plant pots to provide a nursery for 220 bare root stock for the downtown planters, garden areas and greenscapes. New members welcome.

Common Ground Toledo...we’re more than just gardens.

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Reservations required: Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch Wednesday features classic cheeseburgers with fries, fruit chunks and a brownie ala mode, Friday country fried steak with mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, peaches and wheat bread.

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.

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A note from the desk of the Toledo Columnist...

As April 1 draws near, I celebrate the one-year anniversary of my return to Life in the wee hours after midnight when my labored breathing failed me.

Recalling my Christmas Day trip to the ER with The Otter, I got myself out of the house five steps at a time, and into the Ford, waiting and willing my searing lungs to respond to earlier third, fourth, fifth breathing treatments.
I was unable to call for help. I could not speak. I was alone. I surrendered.

My struggle evaporated. Peace overcame me. I felt weightless.

And just as suddenly, I was once more on the front seat struggling for each breath, wondering why I was returned to this fight for life, what purpose could be served in being returned to this strife. And I recalled scolding a friend of mine who has breathing issues for driving herself to the ER when her oxygen levels plummet. A thought emerged through the memory: if she could do it, maybe, just maybe, it could be done.

Text To 9-1-1 did not yet exist in Lewis County - still doesn’t - and I have made it my mission to bring this county astride the I-5 corridor between major port cities into this millennium by putting Text To 9-1-1 on the fast track. mil.wa.gov/ Emergency Management Division reports:  Wahkiakum County recently (as of October 2016) joined Clark, Thurston, Clallam, Jefferson, Pacific, Snohomish, Kitsap, Grant and Spokane counties as the first counties to offer the Text-to-911 service. Wahkiakum County is using EMedia for their solution and have confirmed the ability to transfer to/from CRESA (in Clark County) and their Oregon partners as well as to Pacific County. (Map link here of OR & WA counties already using text-to-9-1-1 as of August 2016, and coming soon. Notice Lewis County is not highlighted.)  

LC Commissioner Stamper graciously listened to my tale after the last Toledo City Council meeting, promised a response, and a voicemail arrived from the local dispatch center within 24 hours, outlining their reasons why they “didn’t want to introduce too much, too fast.”

Every emergency service depends on communications. And it’s especially critical in a disaster.* Since arriving here in 2011, my breathing waned bit by bit. Text & email became my primary means of exchange. Last April my very breath ceased entirely for a period known only to the Divine.

That a Lewis County 9-1-1 operator hung up on my frantic call several months later when an intruder was reported and I fell silent - she declared me uncooperative - only strengthens my sense of purpose.

This Saturday I celebrate Spring, a manifestation of renewed life in this, my new home. I rejoice in newfound friends and supporters and simple conversation. There’s no denying my outlook on What Matters has undergone a paradigm shift. Few get the reprieve I have been bestowed. And I will not squander it.

Time was, April Fools Day was a calculated contest to out-do last year’s prank - I had a collection of increasingly elaborate schemes to my name. Now April 1 marks my Second Chance.

Join me in my campaign to get Text to 9-1-1 in Lewis County - sooner than later.

*Following the Nisqually quake in February 2001, every one of my 30+ workers phoned in as service was restored throughout the Metro Seattle Tacoma area. Ditto September 11 that same year.

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03.30.2017 Thursday Column & Health Corner

3/30/2017

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In today’s column:

  • Gardening Community
  • Library Happenings
  • Health Corner: Water, The 3rd Pillar
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Common Ground Toledo’s favorite gardening gnomie (L) wielding his trowel around town, leaving brilliant Spring color in his wake. Noticed by a visiting Winlock neighbor.
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Gospodor Plaza blooming into color.

Linda Bird-Sonne writes: Hope to see you at the meeting the first Wednesday of the month (April 5th) at 7pm.  Please pull up our presence on Facebook closer to  April 5th for meeting location. (www.facebook.com/CommonGroundToledo/)

PS - Welcome to our newest CGT email contacts and hopefully helping hands!

CGT Mission Statement:

To create and maintain a greener and more colorful presence in Toledo by caring for the design, beautification, and maintenance of the planters boxes, gardens, and common areas throughout town.

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Photo courtesy Toledo School District Facebook

Best garden ever! Says Brooke Acosta of Toledo Elementary School’s PTO. Check out all the pics.
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Photo courtesy Toledo School District Facebook

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Rene’ says:

FLOWERS FROM DEGOEDE BULB FARMS
ON SALE NOW AT TOLEDO HIGH SCHOOL
SUPPORT FCCLA TO NATIONALS
$17.00 PER BOWL
They are always beautiful
EMAIL TO: rene@toledoschools.us : delivered to THS May 13

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From Camp Singing Wind:

Calling all folks interested in a Toledo Market! During our first meeting we decided to try and host a community event this summer where neighbors can come together to sell/trade homemade and homegrown items. Sort of a farmer's market meets Etsy. With live music, kids activities, and possibly some skilled demonstrations/workshops.

Depending on interest, this event might happen once this summer, once a month, or once a week! The folks in the initial meeting discussed Thursday evening (4-8pm) or Saturdays, with various ideas for downtown locations. Planning an event like this will take a lot of work, so if you're interested in growing our local economy and creating a fun community event, come on out to this second planning meeting.


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Billie Washington of Native Soil Farm says: I am so happy and thrilled to have Marcial & Aundrea with their two children Rebecca & James now living at Native Soil Farm.
With their additional inspiration (vision) we will provide a choice and option of nutritious beyond organic produce using Natural Agriculture practices.
Connecting people with the natural world through food and positive inspiration.
If you are in the area please stop by to say hi.


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According to my source, the Seed Swap at the library last Saturday was a success, with folks still arriving at 3 PM. Did you bring some? Take Some? Share some? ICYMI*, there’s still a Seed Swap bin at the front desk with packaged seeds.

*In Case You Missed It

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Adult Page Turners meet 1:30 p.m. today at Toledo Community Library to discuss March selection: "The Signature Of All Things" by Elizabeth Gilbert, and choose April’s read. Meets last Thursdays monthly. New members welcome. Selections may be ordered from Timberland Regional Library kiosk in the Toledo Library, available in several formats.

While you’re there, enjoy a freshly made cuppa coffee and take home your next favorite read from the Book Sale rack. New titles weekly, low priced, all supporting your community library, powered entirely by volunteers. Tell Charlie I sent you.

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Health Corner: Water, The 3rd Pillar

The four pillars* of health are largely within our control - sleep, hydration, nutrition, and exercise.

Drinking 8 glasses of water daily is repeated so often it’s considered fact. But is it? How much is enough?

According to sports nutritionist Nancy Rodriguez, RD, in 15 Hydration Facts For Athletes on Active.com, “enough to consistently void a light-colored urine...”

Bestselling author Shawn Stevenson writes in detail in an article on mindbodygreen about why timing matters and how to improve overall functioning: The Best Time To Drink Water To Maximize Energy.

But another titled Stories warning of dehydration dangers don’t hold water
from HealthNewsReview.org argues there’s no scientific foundation for that claim.

What about sports drinks? That depends.

Healthline.com featured the Good and Bad of Gatorade-type drinks.

LiveStrong.com posts Dr Tina M St John’s opinion: “If you are otherwise healthy, Gatorade is one of several options for rehydration, electrolyte replacement and short-term energy when you're sick.”   

Hangover symptoms are due largely to dehydration, and RapidRecoveryRoom.com, a new service in Shreveport, LA offers 3 hydration packages promising to restore your vigor in an hour.

Disclaimer: As always, YMMV**. Use your own judgment.

*Stress is often cited as a fifth controllable factor.
** Your Mileage May Vary

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03.28.2017 Tuesday Column & Tech Report

3/28/2017

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In today’s column:

  • Celebration of Life: Alice Ramsey
  • District 20 Telephone Town Hall Tonight
  • Art Scene
  • Tech Report

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Rainbow captured in Toledo last Friday.

From ToledoTel via Facebook: Please note that our business office will be closed today so that the entire ToledoTel family may pay their last respects to Alice Ramsey.


Service: Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 11 a.m.
Fir Lawn Funeral Chapel, Toledo, WA
Reception: Following the Service at Toledo Presbyterian Church.
In lieu of sending flowers, please make a donation in Alice's name to the Toledo Scholarship Fund.

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Tonight: Our legislative delegation is hosting a telephone town hall at 6 p.m. March 28. Sen. Braun is the Senate's lead on budgets and is largely responsible for the Republican plan to address school funding in the State. Representatives Ed Orcutt and Richard DeBolt will also be on hand.

Dial in @ (360)209-6593 to participate.

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Michelle says: Toledo New Life is printing flyers this week for distribution around town for our annual Egg Day Hunt to be held 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 12. This year will see a few changes, including location, so watch for updates.

Today & tomorrow: Toledo New Life food bank open 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.

Blessings, Michelle.


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Art Scene:
Final week - Gallery 505 Artist Co-op open 1 - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday. March Theme: National Parks. Bringing the great outdoors inside. Gallery 505 is also on Facebook.

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*Awaiting pics - Principal Huffman says:
Results are in from the 2017 Regional Art Show.

Regional covers all schools in the ESD 113 area....Out of hundreds of entrants, 20 overall entries were recognized as winners and will go onto the State Competition. Toledo has 3 of those winners.

Morgan Leback- chalk pastel called - "Into the Night Sky"
Talvyn Lindsey - color pencil called -  "Basking in the Sun"
Kaarah Teitzel - mixed medium called- "Newspaper Girl"

Also, $14,000 in scholarships were awarded as well from Central Washington University. 5 -$1,000 scholarships, 3- $2,000, and 1-$3,000.... we had a $2,000 winner in....

Taylor Leback - scratch art  called - "Power Nap"


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“Silky smooth and hard as nails” writes Howard Replogle of 2 exquisite pieces by Brad Tarbet on ARTrails SW Facebook. Mark your calendars - this year’s Studio Tours take place third and 4th weekends in September, including Morgan Arts Centre, showcasing local talent in our community. Watch for downloadable 2017 Studio Tour guides in July.


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Reminder: Steamboat Alley Paint Party slated for noon Saturday, weather permitting. Bring your ladders and painting things.

Not the artistic type? You can still make an impression and support Toledo’s coolest new pocket park. Engraved pavers will be ordered before Memorial Day for installation in advance of Cheese Days. Pick up a form at Timberland Bank and other downtown merchants.

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Tech Report: Toledo’s own A Grey Area Computer Repair links to Vanity Fair’s article Senate Republicans Just Voted To Kill Internet Privacy. The GOP wants to allow your Internet Service Provider sell your browsing history to third parties - without your permission.

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Do you know how to save on pricey proprietary software? Check out alternativeto.net for crowd-sourced recommendations and honest appraisals on substitutes for office suites, photo software and music apps plus many more.

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Lifehacker lists Top 10 Free Alternatives To Expensive Software. I’ve used #9, LibreOffice for years without a hitch. Download clean installations from Ninite.com.

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Learn more about Free Software Foundation, a leader for 30 years in their mission to promote computer user freedom.

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More blending of Art & Science: Toledo’s Ethan Siegel, startswithabang, posted this article with photos, titled More Than Stars: The Milky Way's Dust Mapped In 3D For The First Time Ever

And if you enjoyed his book Beyond the Galaxy: How Humanity Looked Beyond Our Milky Way and Discovered the Entire Universe, you can pre-order his next one, due October 2017: Treknology: The Science of Star Trek from Tricorders to Warp Drive

Meanwhile, you can check out his podcasts here.

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03.27.2017 Monday Column

3/27/2017

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In today’s column:

  • Toledo School District Updates
  • Historical Society Meets Today
  • Art Class Tonight
  • ToledoTel Offices Closed Tuesday
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Image courtesy Toledo School District Facebook

This Week’s Atta Girl Awards go to: Toledo MS Girls Cross Country, Central 2B league champs this past Fall. Trophy was presented at an assembly Friday. Toledo Proud!

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Image courtesy Toledo School District Facebook

And: (TES Principal) Angela Bacon, recipient of a 2017 Spirit of Leadership Award from ESD 113 for her work on behalf of homeless children in Toledo. Angela works to be sure that students from families who are without a consistent place to live continue to receive consistent education. Thank you Angela, for your work on behalf of children in our community.

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From Toledo’s BIG Community meeting: Some charts from the Big Meeting presentation.
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Every penny of the district's budget comes from taxpayers. 16% of our budget comes from our levy.
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mages courtesy Toledo School District Facebook

Expenditures are primarily on instructional staff. Maintenance of facilities, athletics, transportation, curriculum and supplies are all in "Support Services".


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Did we mention that we're looking for school bus drivers? As long as kids get evenings and weekends off, so will you. Get paid $16.87/ hour to do what parents do for free. You'll never take your work home with you. In fact, it would be illegal! Contact the Transportation Department today. Email  Mindy Smith, msmith@toledoschools.us, or call (360)864-2393.

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Vision:Toledo asks:

Do you know any graduating seniors in the Toledo School District? Each year the Toledo Scholarship and Academic Recognition Association helps to make roughly 20 locally funded scholarships available through their application process. The application is NOW available from their website and the deadline to apply is March 31st! Please help spread the word.

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From the TES PTO:

TES Kid’s Garden Annual Sponsorship

We are making some major improvements to the Toledo Elementary School (TES) Kid’s Garden and we need your help. The garden program provides an incredible learning environment for our kids and is run solely by volunteers. The kids learn where food comes from, composting, pollination, ecosystems, recycling, health & nutrition and much more. They love their garden. Most of them choose to spend recess in the garden on Garden Science days.

We are planning to build 16 new raised garden beds for the 2016 - 2017 school year. This is where you come in. Please consider sponsoring a garden bed! A commemorative plaque will be placed on your garden bed(s). Cost is $150 the first year, and $50 each following year to renew your sponsorship.

Email TESPTO@outlook.com or contact Brooke Acosta,(360)219-6161.

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Monday:  Toledo Historical Society meet 4 p.m. fourth Mondays at the Community Library, where the History Room displays early pictures, papers and artifacts generously donated by area families. The Society also participates in numerous projects in the community, and funds scholarships.
January 2017 newsletter includes 2016 Society summary.

New members welcomed.  

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Monday night: Scarf Dyeing class @ Morgan Arts Centre
Sue Wachter, instructor
Monday, March 27, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
$50 per student, all materials included.
Call for availability. Phone (360)864-4ART.   

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Tuesday: Please note that our business office will be closed Tuesday March 28th so that the entire ToledoTel family may pay their last respects to Alice Ramsey.

Service: Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 11 a.m.
Fir Lawn Funeral Chapel, Toledo, WA
Reception: Following the Service at Toledo Presbyterian Church.
In lieu of sending flowers, please make a donation in Alice's name to the
Toledo Scholarship Fund

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From TSD Facebook, this reminder:
Our legislative delegation is hosting a telephone town hall on March 28.
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Sen. Braun is the Senate's lead on budgets and is largely responsible for the Republican plan to address school funding in the State.

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Reservations required: Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch Wednesday features kielbasa & sauerkraut with roasted red potatoes, sunshine carrots, tropical fruit & spice cake, Friday BBQ ribs with scalloped potatoes, NW veggies, apricots & biscuit.

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.

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Toledo School District Facilities Advisory Committee convenes once more Wednesday night at the High School library to brainstorm solutions to address important repairs and upgrades needed at the schools. Proponents and opponents alike are invited to air their ideas in moving forward.

Alternatively, send an email to crust@toledoschools.us or call (360)864.6325 to have your ideas recorded and shared at the meeting. Those unable to attend may register their views and suggestions online at my.thoughtexchange.com, and see others posted.

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Rene’ says: Thursday Toledo LifeSmarts is conducting a food audit at the high school. The purpose: to uncover how much food goes to waste. This audit is one of the requirements for LifeSmarts points in advance of the group heading to Nationals April 20, 2017. Students weigh unopened, and uneaten food, as well as trash and landfill garbage.

She adds: Should be interesting.

Stay tuned for the results.

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03.24.2017 Friday Column & Weekend Outlook

3/24/2017

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In today’s column:

  • Recap: TES Literacy Luau in pics
  • THS Boys Soccer Hosts Mexican Feast Saturday
  • Batik Egg Painting Class At The MAC Saturday
  • Seed Swap Saturday At Library
  • Weekend Outlook & Beyond
Last Night’s Literacy Luau at TES

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Toledo Market Day is the working title of last night’s first meeting of local folks held at Camp Singing Wind. Day, time and location possibilities were discussed, as were vendors and and themes. Those interested are invited to the next meeting, to be posted via Camp Singing Wind.

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

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Path of Hope Al-Anon Family Group 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 tomboone1146@yahoo.com or (360)262-3696.

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Weekend Outlook & Beyond
  • Toledo High School ASB Fundraiser Saturday: Mexican Feast Noon-4
  • Batik Egg Painting Class @ The MAC Saturday 1-4 PM
  • Seed Swap @ Community Library Saturday 2-4 PM
  • Toledo Historical Society Meets Monday @ Library
  • Scarf Dyeing w/ Sue Wachter @ The MAC Monday
  • Celebration of Life: Alice Ramsey, Tuesday @ Fir Lawn
  • District 20 Telephone Town Hall Tuesday 6 PM

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Batik Egg Painting Art Class Saturday 1 - 4 p.m.
Participants in this workshop will be introduced to the rich traditions and history of the art of Pysanky. Using the fascinating canvass of the egg shell (chicken, pre-blown and prepared), students will complete a simple star-burst design with the traditional batik method using kistka, beeswax, dyes and candle. All materials will be provided.
1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Morgan Arts Centre
Adults and children over 10 (kids under 13 must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost is $25.00 per student, instructor is Susan Blubaugh.
To sign up for the workshop, call Di at (360) 864 - 4ART

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Seed Swap 2 - 4 p.m. at Toledo Community Library Saturday. Bring envelopes or sealing plastic bags, and your own seed to share as well.

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Monday:  Toledo Historical Society meet 4 p.m. fourth Mondays at the Community Library, where the History Room displays early pictures, papers and artifacts generously donated by area families. The Society also participates in numerous projects in the community, and funds scholarships.

January 2017 newsletter includes 2016 Society summary.

New members welcomed.  

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Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch Wednesday features kielbasa & sauerkraut with roasted red potatoes, sunshine carrots, tropical fruit & spice cake, Friday BBQ ribs with scalloped potatoes, NW veggies, apricots & biscuit.

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

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03.23.2017 Thursday Column & Health Corner

3/23/2017

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In today’s column:

  • TES Literacy Luau Tonight
  • Toledo Farmers & Artisans Market Planning Meeting
  • ToledoTel Matriarch Alice Ramsey Celebration Of Life
  • Health Corner: Exercise, The 2nd Pillar

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Wouldn’t a Hawaiian vacation be great right now?

Family Reading Night - Literacy Luau 5:45 - 7:45 p.m. tonight at Toledo Elementary School. Learn about hula, ukuleles, volcanoes, and meet a local author! Stories, snacks, and games. Everyone invited to this free event.


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Camp Singing Wind invites all interested in hosting a Farmers & Artisans Market in Toledo this year to join them 7 p.m. Bring your experience, talents and energy!

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ToledoTel reports via Facebook: Sadly we say good-bye and gather on March 28th to celebrate the life of our ToledoTel matriarch Alice Ramsey.

Service: Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 11 a.m.
Fir Lawn Funeral Chapel, Toledo, Wash.
Reception: Following the Service at Toledo Presbyterian Church.
In lieu of sending flowers, please make a donation in Alice's name to the
Toledo Scholarship Fund

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Download an application for Toledo Fire Department volunteer firefighter or junior firefighter (age 16-17).

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Health Corner: Exercise

The four pillars* of health are largely within our control - sleep, hydration, nutrition, and exercise. Maintaining healthy levels of each will reduce the risk of today’s Top 3 Killers.

Medical News Today attributes 50% of deaths to three conditions - heart disease, cancer, and chronic lower respiratory ailments like COPD, bronchitis and asthma; going one step further, they quote The World Cancer Research Fund in estimating “that up to one-third of cancer cases that occur in economically developed countries like the U.S. are related to being overweight, obese, inactive (sedentary), or poor nutrition. These are all preventable.” America’s Health Rankings notes that 2016 marked the first time in 27 years of reporting that cardiovascular deaths increased.

Exercise in any form alleviates stress and boosts metabolism. Having a partner or joining a group adds a social aspect and reinforces commitment to regular workouts. Add music, a step counter or fitness meter, wrap up with a meditation period. Need more incentive? Get a dog (or walk the neighbor's). Grab a CD from the library. Download an app. Sign up online. Chart your progress using the Seinfeld method if that works for you.

Toledo Senior Center hosts 3 different exercise groups, from low-impact, chair-based routines and hand weight workouts to energetic Zumba classes - something for everyone - and they’re not restricted to folks North of 60 years old. Toledo High School offers a protected morning walking environment, and South County Park (Wallace Pond) features a paved three-quarter mile level track. Camp Singing Wind has a variety of dance classes available. If these options don’t appeal to you, Common Ground Toledo and TES PTO will gladly accept your help in their gardens.

If it’s been awhile, easing into it will avert that boot camp shock to your system. Consult your preferred healer or medical professional.

*Stress is often cited as a fifth controllable factor.

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One last link on last week’s topic, Insurance vs Health Care: Financial expert Michelle Singletary speaks out on her childhood spent on Medicaid, and how it helped her break the cycle of poverty. Read it all the way through and recognize the working poor before you join the haters online.

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03.22.2017 Wednesday Column

3/22/2017

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In today’s column:

  • Library Happenings
  • Gardening Community
  • Senior Center News
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Mexican Feast Saturday noon - 4 p.m. Tickets $7 in advance from any player. Toledo High School ASB Fundraiser supports boys soccer.

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From the Library:

Toledo Community Library is open until 7 p.m. Wednesdays, 5 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. Run entirely on donations, powered by volunteers. WiFi, computer help, printing and other services plus coffee and snacks. New additions to the book sale rack each week. Stop in and tell Charlie I sent you.

There’s still time to download the March Adult Pageturners Selection “Signature Of All Things” by Elizabeth Gilbert through the Timberland Regional Library kiosk, either in ebook or MP3 audio formats. Join in 1:30 p.m. March 30 to discuss this book and choose next month’s read.

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Saturday 2 - 4 p.m Toledo Community Library hosts a Seed Swap. Free and open to the public.

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From the Garden Community:
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Image courtesy Joanne Dennis, Camp Singing Wind

Planning For Toledo Farmers & Artisans Market meeting 7 p.m. Thursday at Camp Singing Wind.

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Common Ground Toledo reports: Common Ground Toledo put their best efforts into their very first plant sale and the fundraiser and it was a success!

Mike and Di Morgan graciously added us to their annual event, the Vernal Equinox Art Fair at the MAC over the weekend with all plant sale proceeds going back to CGT.

Linda Bird-Sonne volunteered her time both days to assist with the sale as well as spending many days beforehand preparing the plants. Ronda Sandoval donated the majority of plant divisions to the sale and the Whitesides filled in the gap. The soil and the containers were donations from various CGT members and the Morgans. All the plant divisions were from just two gardens. It is just amazing what bounty is hidden in a garden.

I am hoping that we can expand our efforts for future plant sales and have more people share a piece of their unique plants and bulbs to help CGT grow. The remaining plants will go back into our makeshift nursery and will either be worked into future beautification garden projects around Toledo or they will be added in on the next plant sale.

Thank you to all who made this event a success!


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Senior Center News:

Next Tuesday a new 10-week session of low-impact afternoon exercise kicks off, $30/over 60yo, $40/others. Other classes available. Contact Diana, diana.haug@lewiscountywa.gov or (360)864-2112 for details.

Lewis County Senior Center Transition Team will meet 1 p.m. April 5 in Toledo, location to be determined. These meetings are open to the public.

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03.21.2017 Tuesday Column & Tech Report

3/21/2017

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In today’s column:

  • Lewis County Interlocal (Medic One) Board Meeting Tonight
  • Art Scene:
  • TES Literacy Luau
  • Tech Report
  • 20th District Telephone Town Hall Next Tuesday
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Tonight: Lewis County Interlocal (Medic One) Board Meeting.
Held 7 p.m. third Tuesdays monthly at Toledo Fire Department.

http://www.toledofire2.com/calendar.html

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Last night’s City Council meeting coverage may be found at Lewis County Tribune, also on Facebook. Toledo City Council meets 6 p.m. first and third Mondays at Town Hall. Holidays will reschedule meetings for 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Public invited. Contact Toledo City Hall for special accommodations or cancellations at (360)864-4564.

*Post-meeting chat with LC Commissioner Stamper, Hizzoner Mayor Dobosh and City Clerk Michelle Whitten hinted at some potentially good news for Toledo in the pipeline. City Council Member Glenda Forga on next LC Senior Center Transition Team meeting: 1 p.m. April 5 in Toledo, location to be determined. Toledo Civil Service Commissioner John Morgan reported a promising candidate for Police Officer is undergoing screening now.


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Art Scene:


Today: Gallery 505 Artists Co-op theme: National Parks. Open 1 - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday through April 1. Celebrate the 1916 National Park Service Act and support local artists.

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Part history, part art, part park, all Toledo. Collaborative community art opportunity: April 1 Steamboat Alley Painting Party noon-5 p.m. (weather permitting), and you’re invited!

Not the painter type? You can still leave a lasting impression on this pocket park project. Paver forms available at Timberland Bank & other downtown businesses. Or visit Steamboat Alley on Facebook here.  

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Coming this week and later to Morgan Arts Centre:
1) Batik Egg Painting Art Class March 25 w/Susan Blubaugh
2) Scarf Dyeing class 3/27 w/Sue Wachter
3) Wet Felt Scarf making 4/17 w/Sue Wachter…
To sign up for workshops, call Di at (360)864-4ART.

See more at www.MORGANARTSCENTRE.COM

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Thursday, March 23rd from 5:45 - 7:45PM The Toledo Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (TES PTO) is hosting the 4th Annual Family Reading Night on at the Toledo Elementary School.
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The Hawaiian themed event is titled Literacy Luau. There is no charge to attend this event and it is open to the entire community.

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Tech Report:

Or is it Art? Matt Dixon is an illustrator in the games industry who does evocative pictures of robots. There’s a catch, though - a looming expiration date. Don’t overlook page 2 of
Lonely Robots Experiencing The Quiet Wonder Of The World (Part2).


Tech? Or Art?

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Check out local astrophysicist Ethan Siegel’s Ten Incredible Pictures That Showcase Astronomy's Future on startswithabang.

Art? Or Tech?


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From A Grey Area Computer Repair, this link to an article on a Google Gmail phishing scam making the rounds recently. Fools even savvy techies. Please read the details and pass it on.

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From MakeUseOf, 5 Signs and Symptoms Your RAM Is About To Fail.

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Fast Company reports: Announcing the 12 winners of the first-ever World Changing Ideas Awards. You can excuse them for trailing vision:Toledo by 6 years or so.  

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File this one under Weird But Worth A Try: backed by science, Lifehacker recommends an alternative to that icky first aid remedy for jellyfish stings you learned as a kid. Yeah, that one.  

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Mark the date - 20th District Telephone Town Hall Meeting 6 p.m. next Tuesday.
Our legislative delegation is hosting a telephone town hall on March 28. Sen. Braun is the Senate's lead on budgets and is largely responsible for the Republican plan to address school funding in the State.
Linked on TSD here.

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03.20.2017 Monday Column

3/20/2017

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In today’s column:

  • TES Kids Garden Sponsorship Opportunity
  • Recap: Vernal Equinox Art Fair, CGT Plant Sale
  • Vision:Toledo BIG Meeting Article
  • Cool & Connected - Honorable Society Vision
  • Toledo City Council Meets Tonight
  • Lewis County Interlocal (Medic One) Board Meeting Tomorrow
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Image Courtesy of Toledo School District via Toledo Girls Softball Association.

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PSA: Toledo schools closures via Facebook, radio and TV. Download the PDF link on District FB page listing all media outlets including flash alerts.

*ACT Late start today (Monday, March 20, 2017).

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Last week Toledo School District:

...thanked Lewis County Assessor Diane Dorey for leading two senior citizen tax exemption workshops. ICYMI* you can get more information on the assessor's website: http://lewiscountywa.gov/assessor

...observed Classified Public School Employee Week, highlighting folks who works beyond the classroom to keep things on track:

Teresa Holmes, a TSD employee for over 12 years, is responsible for the upkeep of over 80 acres of grounds and fields throughout the district...

Vickie Caldwell, a maintenance person who does custodial duties and a custodian with maintenance duties (since) 1996...

Karen Hazlett, Night Custodian at Toledo High School, who says, “There’s no typical day. I usually start my day by taking out the trash and then mopping, but if there’s something going on...:”

BTW, Toledo School District is hiring substitute bus drivers and substitute custodians.

ICYMI* = In Case You Missed It

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Reminder - Facility Advisory Committee Meeting:
On March 29th at 6 pm in the THS library, we will be holding a Facility Advisory Committee meeting.  All community members are invited, and encouraged, to attend.  Please come share your thoughts and visions for the future of the Toledo School District.  

Alternatively: Can't come to the meeting on March 29? Not sure you want to share your ideas in front of others? You can share your ideas here through thoughtexchange. Your thoughts about how to address the school district's facility needs will be collected and shared with the meeting participants. my.thoughtexchange.com/#162351745 The poll will close on April 5 at 5 p.m.

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THS Seniors: Deadline for Toledo Community Scholarships March 31, 2017.

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Brook Acosta on Toledo Elementary School Garden Opportunity:
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Mike says: Due to the great turnout of folks to the BIG Community Meeting last Thursday evening, there is be no need for the monthly vision:Toledo Arts, Recreation, and Events meeting slated for Tuesday.  The next Arts, Recreation, and Events meeting will be on April 25 at the Morgan Arts Centre.

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Vernal Equinox Art Fair & Common Ground Toledo Plant Sale

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Vision:Toledo linked to The Chronicle’s BIG Community Meeting article. Thanks to Natalie Johnson for her coverage.

Update on Cool & Connected/Honorable Society:

In the next few hours*, the website of https://honorablesociety.group will be up and the survey will be on there! Please note that this is not a .com, but a .group.

https://honorablesociety.group

Over time, the vision is that there's a bunch of other websites that all point back to https://honorablesociety.group. Here's a sampling:
honorablesociety.group
honorablesociety.space
honorablesocietyofdreamers.com
honorablesocietyofthinkers.com
honorablesocietyofinventors.com
honorablesocietyofmakers.com
honorablesocietyofartisans.com
honorablesocietyofartists.com
honorablesocietyofwriters.com
honorablesocietyofauthors.com
honorablesocietyofbuilders.com
honorablesocietyofcrafters.com
honorablesocietyofcreatives.com
honorablesocietyofdesigners.com
honorablesocietyofeducators.com
honorablesocietyofexplorers.com
honorablesocietyoffarmers.com
honorablesocietyoflearners.com
honorablesocietyofproducers.com
honorablesocietyofmen.com
honorablesocietyofwomen.com
honorablesocietyofwashingtonians.com
honorablesocietyoftoledo.com


Please note: It's important that we do not call this a "Makerspace" since there's no physical space at this time. One day there may be, and even when there is, this is not about tools or a place to go to use these tools. It's about an Honorable Society where classes will be all over the county. This is about community and sharing knowledge & techniques and providing mentorship for children and citizens that want to get out of their spare bedrooms and start a side business. Or, it's just for having fun and exploring and discovering something new each week.

*Website is up now.

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Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch Wednesday features broccoli cheese soup and egg salad sandwich with angel food cake and strawberries, Friday Salisbury steak with mashed potatoes and baby carrots, peaches and dinner roll.

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

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Tonight: Toledo City Council meets 6 p.m. at Town Hall. Public invited. Contact Toledo City Hall for special accommodations or cancellations at (360)864-4564.

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Tomorrow: Lewis County Interlocal (Medic One) Board Meeting.
Held third Tuesdays monthly at Toledo Fire Department.

http://www.toledofire2.com/calendar.html

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03.17.2017 Friday Column & Weekend Report

3/17/2017

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In today’s column:

  • Recap: BIG Community Meeting 7.0 In Pics
  • Senior Center Hosts Clam Chowder Feed, Silent Auction
  • Weekend Outlook: VEAF, THS Breakfast Bingo, Alpaca Event
BIG Community Meeting 7.0 in pics

PSA: Toledo schools closures via Facebook, radio and TV. Download the PDF link on District FB page listing all media outlets including flash alerts.

*ACT Late Start day Monday, March 20, 2017.

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Today:
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Path of Hope Al-Anon Family Group meets 7 p.m. Fridays at Toledo Presbyterian Church, 312 Augustus.

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Saturday:

Are you curious about alpacas?  Do you know what an alpaca is?  

Toledo Alpaca Rancher Jack Bruner, President of
Alpaca Ranchers Of the northWest (AROW)
would like to invite the community to an

Alpaca Event for Youth and New Alpaca Owners
Presented by
Alpaca Ranchers Of the northWest (AROW)
&
Cross Creek Alpaca Rescue
Tenino, WA 98589
Date:    March 18, 2017              Time:    9:00 to 5:00
All are invited:  youth, new alpaca owners, those contemplating getting an alpaca, or anyone interested in a fun Saturday activity.
Questions? Call Jack at (360)864-2271

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Monday: Toledo City Council meets 6 p.m. at Town Hall. Public invited. Contact Toledo City Hall for special accommodations or cancellations at (360)864-4564.

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Lewis County Interlocal Board Meeting (Medic One) held 7 p.m. third Tuesdays monthly at Toledo Fire Department.

http://www.toledofire2.com/calendar.html

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Accepting applications for volunteer firefighters and junior volunteer firefighters (ages 16-17). Download application form and make a difference in your community.

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Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch Wednesday features broccoli cheese soup and egg salad sandwich with angel food cake and strawberries, Friday Salisbury steak with mashed potatoes and baby carrots, peaches and dinner roll.

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

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03.16.2017 Thursday Column & Health Corner

3/16/2017

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In today’s column:

  • BIG Community Meeting Tonight
  • School District Board Meeting
  • Health Corner

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PSA: Toledo schools closures via Facebook, radio and TV. Download the PDF link on District FB page listing all media outlets including flash alerts.

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Weather forecast: More rain and rising rivers. Check NOAA’s site for regular updates on changes in water levels. DO NOT DRIVE through water over the roadway; that roadway may have washed out, leaving a truck-sized hole.

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Toledo School Board meets 7 p.m. tonight, and third Thursdays monthly at Toledo Middle School. Dates may change if on or near a federal holiday. Details and agenda online at Toledo School District website.

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7 P.M. March 16, 2017 @ Toledo Middle School
vision:TOLEDO 2017       
BIG Community Meeting 7.0

• Coolest Small Town in Washington -- according to onlyinyourstate.com
• Cool & Connected -- Goals and Actions for Toledo's Future
• Up to date reports from:  
    • Discover Lewis County
    • Common Ground Toledo
    • School Garden Initiative
    • Camp Singing Wind
    • Home Gardeners Seed Swap
    • Agritourism
    • Toledo Water Tank
    • Toledo Historical Society
    • Toledo Community Library
    • Toledo School District
    • Skills U.S.A.
    • Toledo Senior Center
• Annual Events -- Summary of Things to do this year in Toledo
    • BATTLE OF THE COWLARTZ
    • WINE TOUR
    • KIDS FISHING DERBY
    • COMMUNITY CLEAN UP DAY
    • CHEESE DAYS
    • CHEESE CAKE COMPETITION
    • WINE & CHEESE TASTING GARDEN
    • STEELHEAD FISHING DERBY
    • BLUE GRASS FESTIVAL
    • THRESHING BEE
    • WALK IN THE PARK
    • ARTrails
    • COWLITZ TRIBE POW WOW   
    • WINTERFEST
• Announcements from the Public

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On Health: Insurance vs Health Care

Just Say No! From The Onion: GOP Recommends Americans Set Aside Income From One Of Their Jobs To Pay For Healthcare Under New Bill. And within that satire is the germ of truth. Monday the Congressional Budget Office published this cost estimate on the new-and-improved American Health Care Act, including an increase from the current rate of 3 times the cost for older subscribers to 5-fold. What defines older is not made clear.

MarketWatch.com illustrated Why Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s) Can Be A Blessing And A Curse in Saturday’s article, though the current government is backing them. (Nerdwallet posts this article defining HSA’s, along with a reminder medical bills can affect your credit.)

Texas cancer survivor Lynne retired early to full-time RVing, and her emergency back surgery revealed the disparity between health care in the US and across the border. She posted in January 2017:
Not until I finally developed Stage IV symptoms a few months later would an MRI finally be ordered. That sure doesn't seem very "Gold Standard" to me. It's an outrage…
The U.S. healthcare system is seriously flawed in its approach to preventative and comprehensive medicine. Where would I be now if a simple CT or MRI had been done earlier? Especially if US health care pricing were more on-par with the rest of the world (i.e. my Mexican MRI cost just US$300).*

*Emphasis mine.


The Medical Tourism Association reports 2016 numbers at $100 billion, with 29 million people visiting Mexico alone. And the American Journal of Medicine blog notes Under ACA, Medical Bankruptcy Continues, still the #1 cause of bankruptcy.

Number One.

My still-burning memory of a friend lost only a few years back involves her husband’s reply to seeking diagnostic tests as this once-strong woman dropped below the 100-pound mark: “Insurance won’t cover it,” he told me. My knee-jerk response was to explode: “Is THAT what you’re going to put on her headstone?” When I attended her memorial service within the year, I still could not bring myself to speak to him. Soon thereafter he traded in their house for a lovely lakefront place and tried to renew our friendship. I hung up.

Another man I knew lost a thriving ranch in Idaho financing his bride’s treatment, then divorced her a couple years later simply to get her indigent care when it was clear the initial regimen had failed to return her to health. He actually never left her side, and his anguished efforts cost him his own life soon after her demise.

What happened to all the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) taxes collected from our paychecks? My Dad didn’t make 70; he paid out far more in 45 years of payroll deductions than he ever collected. His case isn’t unusual.

The Internet Of Things (TIOT) will surely change how we seek care, as information - and “alternative facts” - scroll across our screens. Those Science, Tech, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs in schools deserve all the support we can muster. Kickstarter campaigns incubate ideas that will benefit humanity globally; engineering and research development lab Otherlab’s DARPA biodegradable paper glider drone can deliver medical supplies to remote areas. The sky is no longer the limit.

My view? What passes for health care in this country is already on life support, the outlook for resuscitation bleak. The solution? Bright young innovators like Daniel Kraft (TED Talks; Medicine’s Future).

Start by taking back your power, like the author of this article linked in TOT 02.02.2017.

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03.15.2017 Wednesday Column

3/15/2017

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In today’s column:

  • Recap: March Coffee House
  • FCCLA Report
  • Toledo School District Hosts Senior Tax Exemption Workshop
  • Common Ground Toledo More Than Just Gardens
  • Thursday: Planning Commission Meeting Cancelled
  • School BOD, BIG Community Meetings @ Middle School

Coffee House in pics

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PSA: Toledo School District announces that “Due to a shortage of drivers,* bus route 6 will be split between bus route 5 and bus route 4 March 16th."

Reminder: ACT Late Start day March 20th.

*Toledo School District is hiring! Did we mention that we're looking for school bus drivers? Details on Facebook. Also wanted: substitute custodians.

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Rene’ reports:

Toledo High School FCCLA had a great showing at State Leadership Meeting with hardware. We had 4 first place finishes.
  • Davinagrace and Soraya Ramon were 1st in Chapter in Review Portfolio Sr.,
  • Sydnie McClure and Sky Nyberg were 1st in Life Event Planning Sr.,
  • Emma Cline was 1st in Life Event Planning Jr.,
  • Elizabeth Stavig was 1st in Chapter Service Portfolio Sr.,
  • Julia Davis and Cassandra Bartley received Gold in Chapter Service Project Display Sr.,
  • Calvin Wallace Silver in Illustrated Talk Jr.
  • Megan Wallace received Bronze in Interpersonal Communication Jr.
  • We also have Cassandra Bartley who is the Washington State President of Family Career & Community Leaders of America for 2017/2018.
We are very proud of all of our students.

Ronda Chumbley was nominated by the Toledo Chapter as an Honorary Member of FCCLA. She was recognized at FCCLA State Meeting for her hard work and dedication to THS FCCLA.


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Today: Toledo School District Sponsors Second Senior Tax Exemption Workshop

Toledo School District will sponsor a workshop on Monday, March 13, 2017 and again on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 6 p.m. in the Library at Toledo High School.

These workshops will focus on assisting seniors and disabled persons to evaluate their eligibility for exemption from property taxes. Lewis County Assessor, Dianne Dorey will be on hand to provide information about the qualifications and application process.  Applications will not be accepted during the workshop but information about the documents needed to apply will also be presented. Seniors over age 60 who meet income and ownership qualifications or citizens who are disabled and meet specific qualifications may be eligible for an exemption.

The workshops are free to the public.  The same information will be provided at both workshop and citizens are welcome to attend either or both.

For more information on the program go to:
http://dor.wa.gov/Docs/Pubs/Prop_Tax/SeniorExempt.pdf.

About the Toledo School District:

Located in Southwest Washington, the Toledo School District serves nearly 750 K-12 students. To learn more, visit www.toledoschools.us.

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From the TES PTO:
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Kid’s Garden Wish List

Email TESPTO@outlook.com or contact Brooke Acosta,(360)219-6161.

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Toledo Community Library open Wednesdays until 7 p.m., Thursdays and Saturdays until 5 p.m.  

March Pageturners meet 1:30 p.m. March 30 to discuss “Signature Of All Things” by Elizabeth Gilbert. Order from Timberland Library kiosk in library. Available for download as ebook or MP3 Audio. Also available in large print and standard format, as well as CD audiobook.

Toledo Community Library is on Facebook.

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new CGT biz card

Common Ground Toledo will have 100 Little Dorritt Sunflower seedlings available at Toledo’s BIG Community Meeting tomorrow - first come, first served!

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Update from CGT on the Vernal Equinox Art Fair:

You don't want to miss this creative and art filled event!

This year at VEAF, Common Ground Toledo will display a large assortment of plant starts that will tease the gardener in all of us. All proceeds from this plant sale will go back into Common Ground Toledo's many beautification projects.
One of our esteemed CGT members is Linda Bird-Sonne. She has a Bachelor Degree in Horticulture and is a Lewis County Master Gardener. We are fortunate to have her available both days of the fair to assist you with your plant purchase and any questions pertaining to plants, gardening, and CGT future projects.
VEAF provides a great opportunity to come and unwind and go home with a treasure.

Di adds: Only two (that's 2) more days until the VEAF = Vernal Equinox Artist Fair @ the Morgan Arts Centre in Toledo. Come and shop for great arts, crafts, plant starts and both local honey and preserves. Spring is nearly here and St. Patrick's Day we'll be not only wearing the GREEN, we're going to be selling some nice little green plant starts as well, 10 AM - 5 PM both days.

For more information check our website: www.morganartscentre.com

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*Note: Toledo Planning Commission meeting cancelled Thursday March 16, 2017.
City of Toledo Planning Commission meets 7 p.m. third Thursdays  monthly in Council Chambers unless otherwise noted. Public welcome and invited to attend. For details or special accommodations contact cityoftoledo@toledotel.com or call (360)864-4564..

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*Note: Toledo School Board meets 7 p.m. March 16, 2017 at Toledo Middle School, and third Thursdays monthly unless otherwise noted. Dates may change if on or near a federal holiday. Call (360)864-6325 with questions.

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03.14.2017 Tuesday Column & Tech Report

3/14/2017

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In today’s column:

  • Coffee House Tonight
  • BIG Community Meeting Thursday
  • Breakfast Bingo @ High School Saturday
  • Toledo Alpaca Rancher Hosts Youth Event
  • Vernal Equinox Art Fair March 18-19
  • Senior Center Hosts Clam Chowder Feed
  • Tech Report
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Tonight: Toledo High School hosts Coffee House 7 - 9ish p.m. in the Commons. $3 gets you dinner and performing arts showcase featuring rising local talent. Best night out in town.

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Today is National Pi Day, and pizza places all over the USA are offering $3.14 specials. Does Gateway Pizza know about Pi Day? Let’s tell them!

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Today: Gallery 505 Artists Co-op theme: National Parks. Open 1-5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday through April 1. Celebrate the 1916 National Park Service Act and support local artists.

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Coming to Morgan Arts Centre:

1) Vernal Equinox Artist's Fair Sat & Sun 3/18 & 3/19
2) Batik Egg Painting Art Class March 25 w/Susan Blubaugh
3) Scarf Dyeing class 3/27 w/Sue Wachter
4) Wet Felt Scarf making 4/17 w/Sue Wachter…
To sign up for workshops, call Di at (360) 864 - 4ART.

See more at www.MORGANARTSCENTRE.COM

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7 P.M. March 16, 2017 @ Toledo Middle School
vision:TOLEDO 2017       
BIG Community Meeting 7.0

• Coolest Small Town in Washington -- according to onlyinyourstate.com
• Cool & Connected -- Goals and Actions for Toledo's Future
• Up to date reports from:  
    • Discover Lewis County
    • Common Ground Toledo
    • School Garden Initiative
    • Camp Singing Wind
    • Home Gardeners Seed Swap
    • Agritourism
    • Toledo Water Tank
    • Toledo Historical Society
    • Toledo Community Library
    • Toledo School District
    • Skills U.S.A.
    • Toledo Senior Center
• Annual Events -- Summary of Things to do this year in Toledo
    • BATTLE OF THE COWLARTZ
    • WINE TOUR
    • KIDS FISHING DERBY
    • COMMUNITY CLEAN UP DAY
    • CHEESE DAYS
    • CHEESE CAKE COMPETITION
    • WINE & CHEESE TASTING GARDEN
    • STEELHEAD FISHING DERBY
    • BLUE GRASS FESTIVAL
    • THRESHING BEE
    • WALK IN THE PARK
    • ARTrails
    • COWLITZ TRIBE POW WOW   
    • WINTERFEST
• Announcements from the Public

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Jamie says: Order forms for Steamboat Alley personalized pavers are up on the Steamboat Alley Facebook page and out at Timberland Bank, Gallery 505, and the community kiosks. They need to be received by Memorial Day to be installed for Cheese Days.


Mark your calendars: April 1 Steamboat Alley Painting Party noon-5 p.m. (weather permitting), and you’re invited!

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This weekend:

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Are you curious about alpacas?  Do you know what an alpaca is?  

Toledo Alpaca Rancher Jack Bruner, President of
Alpaca Ranchers Of the northWest (AROW)
would like to invite the community to an
Alpaca Event for Youth and New Alpaca Owners
Presented by
Alpaca Ranchers Of the northWest (AROW)
&
Cross Creek Alpaca Rescue
Tenino, WA 98589
Date:    March 18, 2017              Time:    9:00 to 5:00
All are invited:  youth, new alpaca owners, those contemplating getting an alpaca, or anyone interested in a fun Saturday activity.
Questions? Call Jack at (360)864-2271

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Tech Report: On Money

From Ripoff Report, a daily hot sheet outlining, well, things to avoid including this annual Dirty Dozen IRS warning. This site is my first stop for vetting offers that sound too good to be true, a virtual sniff test service. You know what they say - Knowledge is power.  

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Noted financial expert Michelle Singletary amends that last statement, saying Knowledge isn’t power - the right knowledge is power! This week’s Washington Post features.

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Long-time money-matters writer Liz Weston reports 9 Bills Where You Can Cut a Better Deal on nerdwallet.

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When is a free trial NOT a free trial? When you forget to cancel. Truebill gets rid of any unwanted or fraudulent subscription fast & free.

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Wallethub compares free credit agency reporting apps and services like Credit Karma (Transunion, Equifax), Quizzle (Transunion) and FreeCreditReport.com (Experian). However, annualcreditreport.com is still the sole FTC-approved, no-strings-attached site to get your once-yearly 3-agency report.  

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Despite the generic name, CreditCards.com has been in my email inbox weekly since two incidents of ID theft vacuumed my old life away. They compare various cards, have a debt calculator, and Top 10 Tips to Stay Safe Using PayPal.

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WashingtonLawHelp.org helps low-income individuals solve legal problems including consumer debt, energy assistance and public benefits. Sign up for their free newsletter.  

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Strictly for grins - laundry day miracle: FoldiMate, only $850. Could cover a lot of allowances at that price. Still, anyone watching TV infomercials won’t be surprised. And 7,500 people have put down a deposit.

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03.13.2016 Monday Column

3/13/2017

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In today’s column:

  • Common Ground Toledo Brings Spring
  • Not Always About The Hardware
  • Toledo School District Hosts Senior Tax Exemption Workshop
  • Coffee House Tuesday Night
  • Toledo Fire Department To Hold First Aid/CPR Class
Common Ground Toledo Brings Spring To Town

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PSA: Toledo School District announces that “Due to a shortage of drivers,* bus route 6 will be split between bus route 5 and bus route 4 on the following dates - March 13th (today) and March 16th (Wednesday)."

*Toledo School District is hiring! Did we mention that we're looking for school bus drivers? Details on Facebook. Also wanted: substitute custodians.

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Just for fun: Today is Napping Day, in case you needed an excuse to recover from that hour you lost over the weekend.


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Toledo High School Principal Martin Huffman says:
I would like to congratulate the parents, advisors and coaches of the Toledo High School Cheerleaders, Band and Boys Basketball Team.
I have attended a lot of athletic contests over the years but have never received more compliments and accolades on students than I had last week in Spokane...

More on Facebook.

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And: FCCLA state results 9 gold medals , 1 silver, 1 bronze, and the 2017/2018 FCCLA State President Cassandra Bartley (4 1st place finishes). Congratulations Indians!

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TSD says: Toledo? Winlock? Napavine? Onalaska? Mossyrock? Adna? Morton? Randle? PeEll? We want to come to one of your towns for a 1 day youth camp free of charge! Get your vote in and bring a soccer camp to town! Deadline April 2, 2017.

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Tonight: Toledo School District Sponsors Senior Tax Exemption Workshops

Toledo School District will sponsor a workshop on Monday, March 13, 2017 and again on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 6 p.m. in the Library at Toledo High School.

These workshops will focus on assisting seniors and disabled persons to evaluate their eligibility for exemption from property taxes. Lewis County Assessor, Dianne Dorey will be on hand to provide information about the qualifications and application process.  Applications will not be accepted during the workshop but information about the documents needed to apply will also be presented. Seniors over age 60 who meet income and ownership qualifications or citizens who are disabled and meet specific qualifications may be eligible for an exemption.

The workshops are free to the public.  The same information will be provided at both workshop and citizens are welcome to attend either or both.


For more information on the program go to:
http://dor.wa.gov/Docs/Pubs/Prop_Tax/SeniorExempt.pdf.

About the Toledo School District:
Located in Southwest Washington, the Toledo School District serves nearly 750 K-12 students. To learn more, visit www.toledoschools.us.


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Vision:Toledo asks:

Do you know any graduating seniors in the Toledo School District? Each year the Toledo Scholarship and Academic Recognition Association helps to make roughly 20 locally funded scholarships available through their application process. The application is NOW available from their website and the deadline to apply is March 31st! Please help spread the word.

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Toledo Fire Department will hold a First Aid/CPR class April 8. Pre-registration required. Contact the main station @ (360)864-2366 for details. (These classes fill fast so sign up early.)

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Thanks to discoverlewiscounty.com for featuring All Things Toledo last week, including Kemp Olson Park. Clicking on the main picture on Thursday’s posting offers the slide show including the Veterans Wall of Honor and more. Be sure to post comments on their Facebook page.

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03.09.2017 Thursday Column & Health Corner

3/9/2017

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In today’s column:

  • One Week To BIG Community Meeting
  • CGT Friday Planting Update
  • Health Corner - Sleep
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Countdown: One week to Toledo’s Annual BIG Community Meeting. Visiting lawmakers and other dignitaries from all over Western WA will be on hand to hear progress reports from vision:Toledo and stakeholders from all walks of life. Local businesses and civic-minded organizations alike will mark their growth during the last 12 months, and since 2010’s catalyzing fire that tested this town’s mettle.

The resulting reinvigoration has been nothing short of astounding by any measure, all the more so given daunting challenges. And Toledo is welcoming newcomers, the barometer of health in any district.

I’m proud to call Toledo home.  

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Congrats to Gallery 505 Artists Co-op for making #1 on DiscoverLewisCounty’s list of Stuff You Must See & Do in Toledo. All this week Toledo is featured on DLC, a great warm-up for next week’s BIG Community Meeting! Be sure to thank DLC on Facebook for their great promotion and weigh in with your comments.

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Update: Common Ground Community announces “those coming to plant tulips at 10 a.m. this Friday - new rendezvous place will be the empty lot beside the bank...we’re going to need space as a staging area for the (300) tulips. Bring trowel, shovel, garden gloves, raingear / gardening clothes, muck boots.”

Planters and garden spots around town will get an infusion of fresh greenery and color just in time for nest week’s BIG event…

New gardeners welcome. Common Ground Toledo is on Facebook.

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Health Corner: On Sleep

Sleep is the foundation of good health, as everyone knows. Lack of sleep has significant short-term and long-term effects. A Harvard med publication notes “chronic sleep deprivation can lead to...medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease...that may lead to a shortened life expectancy.”

Medical professionals routinely recommend rest for recovery from injuries and illness. Simply put, you need it to heal. One health care provider explained it thus: “If you can’t sleep, it’s an emergency (situation).”

mindbodygreen lists the fours stages of sleep - REM, NREM, slow wave and delta. The last is where deep healing and repair occurs; people in their 30’s get about 2 hours of this nightly, but this type of sleep ebbs over time.

Getting the right quantity and quality depends on several factors including hormones and individual genes, stress, environment, and mattress. How to improve yours? Start with Harvard Med’s Twelve Simple Tips to Improve Your Sleep. Or: Sleeprate posts 6 Foods That Will Help You Sleep. Add a small bowl of cereal to that list. #5 on this list of sleep tips from helpguide.org says: wind down and clear your head. Learn to relax before bedtime. #6 speaks controlling one’s sleep environment, and brings to mind a quote my wise friend utters: “Your bed should be reserved for two things, and worry isn’t one of them.” Reading is the other one, right?

Get help if your sleep is impaired. Many insurance providers cover sleep studies and issues, including Medicare.  

Pleasant dreams!

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03.08.2017 Wednesday Column

3/8/2017

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In today’s column:

  • Recap: 7th Semi-Annual THS Mr T Pageant
  • Park Board Meets Today
  • Band & Choir Concert Tonight
  • Common Ground Toledo Planting Soiree Friday
  • Senior Center Second Saturday Breakfast
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Last night’s 7th Semi-Annual Mr T Pageant, in pictures:
Tonight: Band & Choir Concert 7 p.m. at Toledo High School.

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Toledo Park Board meets 3 p.m. second Wednesdays monthly at City Council Chambers. Public invited and encouraged to attend. Contact cityoftoledo@toledotel.com or call (360)864-4564.

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New members welcome: Cowlitz Prairie Grange 6:30 p.m. meeting is a potluck second Wednesdays, cake-and-ice-cream affair fourth Wednesdays. Grange Hall at 5180 Jackson Highway. Contact Sandy Bickar, (360)864-2601.

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From the TES PTO:
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Email TESPTO@outlook.com or contact Brooke Acosta, (360)219-6161.

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Common Ground Toledo invites you to join them for a Tulip Planting Soiree:

24 pots of 300 growing tulips will be outside the Post Office on Friday, March 10th at 10am, rain or shine. Bring trowel, shovel, gardening gloves, rain gear, etc... A very exciting day!

If you really have the need to hangout with a cool group of dirt slinging gardeners then please do come to our soiree on Friday.


Sunflowers will be available for purchase at the Vernal Equinox Art Fair plant sale at the MAC March 18 and 19, too.

Common Ground Toledo is on Facebook.

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Library: Adult Page Turners meet 1:30 p.m. last  Thursdays monthly at the Community Library. March selection: “Signature of All Things” by Elizabeth Gilbert. Order from Timberland Library kiosk in library. Available for download as ebook or MP3 Audio. Also available in large print and standard format, as well as CD audiobook.

Toledo Community Library is on Facebook.

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Toledo Senior Center Second Saturday Breakfast (don’t try to say that with your mouth full) 7:30 - 10 a.m. featuring full-fare breakfast including AYCE hotcakes. Catch up with friends around the tables while supporting your neighbors. Still only $5, and they do the dishes!

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03.07.2017 Tuesday Column & Tech Report

3/7/2017

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In today’s column:
  • WDFW Adds Twin Harbors To Razor Clam Dig Day
  • Art Scene - Mr T Pageant (& Coffee House Poster)
  • Vernal Equinox Art Fair March 18-19, MAC classes
  • Tech Report
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Almost Spring...

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Tonight:

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Next week:
Toledo High School Coffee House
Tuesday March 14
7:30 - 9 p.m.
THS Commons
$3 Dinner

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Today: WDFW Adds Twin Harbors To Razor Clam Dig Day

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Also today: Gallery 505 Artists Co-op theme: National Parks. Open 1-5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday through April 1. Celebrate the 1916 National Park Service Act and support local artists.

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This week:
  • Wednesday - Toledo Park Board Meets
  • Friday - Food Bank Open
  • Saturday - Senior Center Second Saturday Breakfast
  • Sunday - Daylight Savings Begins

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Vernal Equinox Art Fair:
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Morgan Arts Centre hosts 2 classes in March:
  • Painting - Batik Egg Art with Susan Blubaugh March 25
  • Scarf Dyeing with Sue Wachter March 27

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Are you curious about alpacas?  
Do you know what an alpaca is?  


Toledo Alpaca Rancher Jack Bruner, President of
Alpaca Ranchers Of the northWest (AROW)
would like to invite the community to an
Alpaca Event for Youth and New Alpaca Owners
Presented by
Alpaca Ranchers Of the northWest (AROW)
&
Cross Creek Alpaca Rescue
Tenino, WA 98589
Date:    March 18, 2017              Time:    9:00 to 5:00
All are invited:  youth, new alpaca owners, those contemplating getting an alpaca, or anyone interested in a fun Saturday activity.
Questions? Call Jack at (360)864-2271

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Tech Tuesday: All Over The Board

If going paperless is your goal, there are some steps to accomplish that aim. But just transferring all that stuff to email will create the same virtual mountain of “stuff.”

Michael Hyatt recommends asking yourself 3 questions before throwing out the virtual baby with the bathwater:

  • Do I need to receive this email?
  • Do I need to process this email?
  • Do I personally need to answer this email?

Enter Unroll.me, a free unclutterer and consolidator. Use caution, however.*

*One user reports Unroll.me support claimed they could not move emails from the inbox, then said if they cannot unsubscribe a particular email, it will be moved to the trash or All Mail. As always, YMMV.

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From financial expert Michelle Singletary: If You Flunk This Test, You Could Be Paying Too Much In Taxes.

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MUO compares disposable batteries to rechargeable ones, explains how they work, and advises when/where to use each. Note: stuffing alkaline (disposable) batteries into a recharger will fry the batteries, and ruin the charger. Trust me on this one. Ditto mixing alkaline & NiMH in your expensive electronic device. You’re welcome.

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FastCompany reports: There’s a Virus Infecting Our Medical Devices With Identity Stealing Malware. TIOT* connects things like your FitBit & your computer; medical devices increasingly do the same. But at what price?

Medjack “targets the weak devices, and because they are connected to the rest of the Wi-Fi network, the attackers gain access to everything therein.”

Now, about that smart toaster in your home...

*The Internet Of Things


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Cheat sheet: 30 Trendy Internet Slang Words and Acronyms You Need To Know To Fit In. Use at your own risk.

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*Correction: Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch Wednesday features sweet & sour chicken over rice with pineapple chunks, Asian veggies & fortune cookie, Friday Swedish meatballs & mashed potatoes with mixed veggies, peaches & dinner roll.

Monday The Other Toledo incorrectly posted last week’s menu. TOT regrets any inconvenience this error occasioned.

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

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03.06.2017 Monday Column

3/6/2017

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In today’s column:
  • Toledo Scholarship Association Application Announcement
  • TES PTO Kid's Garden Sponsorship Opportunity
  • School District Notices
  • Toledo City Hall Meets Tonight
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These Flickers move too fast to get a clear shot, but there are four captured here.
Extreme weekend weather deterred them not one bit.

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*ACT Late Start today*

PSA: Toledo schools closures via Facebook, radio and TV. Download the PDF link on District FB page listing all media outlets including flash alerts.

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Revisions to the 2016-2017 school district calendar, including snow make-up days and more, were finalized last weekend:

*ACT Late Start days will be March 6th and 20th.

15 minutes will be added at the end of each school day beginning March 7, 2017 to help balance time lost to weather-related closures without adding school days beyond June 14.


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Vision:Toledo asks:

Do you know any graduating seniors in the Toledo School District? Each year the Toledo Scholarship and Academic Recognition Association helps to make roughly 20 locally funded scholarships available through their application process. The application is NOW available from their website and the deadline to apply is March 31st! Please help spread the word.

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From the TES PTO:

TES Kid’s Garden Annual Sponsorship

We are making some major improvements to the Toledo Elementary School (TES) Kid’s Garden and we need your help. The garden program provides an incredible learning environment for our kids and is run solely by volunteers. They learn where food comes from, composting, pollination, ecosystems, recycling, health & nutrition and much more. The kids love their garden. Most of them choose to spend recess in the garden on Garden Science days.

We are planning to build 16 new raised garden beds for the 2016 - 2017 school year. This is where you come in. Please consider sponsoring a garden bed! A commemorative plaque will be placed on your garden bed(s). Cost is $150 the first year, and $50 each following year to renew your sponsorship.


Email TESPTO@outlook.com or contact Brooke Acosta,(360)219-6161.

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Toledo School District Sponsors Senior Tax Exemption Workshops

Toledo School District will sponsor a workshop on Monday, March 13, 2017 and again on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 6 p.m. in the Library at Toledo High School.

These workshops will focus on assisting seniors and disabled persons to evaluate their eligibility for exemption from property taxes. Lewis County Assessor, Dianne Dorey will be on hand to provide information about the qualifications and application process.  Applications will not be accepted during the workshop but information about the documents needed to apply will also be presented. Seniors over age 60 who meet income and ownership qualifications or citizens who are disabled and meet specific qualifications may be eligible for an exemption.

The workshops are free to the public.  The same information will be provided at both workshop and citizens are welcome to attend either or both.

For more information on the program go to:
http://dor.wa.gov/Docs/Pubs/Prop_Tax/SeniorExempt.pdf.

About the Toledo School District:
Located in Southwest Washington, the Toledo School District serves nearly 750 K-12 students. To learn more, visit www.toledoschools.us.


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Mark your calendars:

March 23rd from 5:45 - 7:45PM The Toledo Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (TES PTO) is hosting the 4th Annual Family Reading Night on at the Toledo Elementary School. The Hawaiian themed event is titled Literacy Luau. There is no charge to attend this event and it is open to the entire community.

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Save the date:

March 29 Toledo School District will be holding a Facility Advisory Committee meeting at 6 p.m. in the THS library. All community members are invited and encouraged to attend. Please come share your thoughts and visions for the future of the Toledo School District.

Toledo School District is on Facebook.

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Tonight: Toledo City Council meets 6 p.m. at Town Hall. Public invited. Contact Toledo City Hall for special accommodations or cancellations at (360)864-4564.

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  • Tuesday - Mr T Pageant @ THS
  • Tuesday - WDFW Adds Beach To Razor Clam Harvest Date
  • Wednesday - Toledo Park Board @ Council Chambers

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Reservations required: Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch Wednesday features meatloaf and mashed potatoes with sliced carrots plus pears and dinner roll, Friday spaghetti and garlic bread with green beans, fruit cocktail and spumoni ice cream. 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.

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Did you know? Monday, Wednesday & Friday doors open early for morning exercise, Tuesday & Thursday afternoons low impact fitness, or Zumba at 6 p.m. Exercise classes are not restricted to those North of 60 years old either. Whatever your condition, there’s something for everyone.

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03.02.2017 Thursday Column & Health Corner

3/2/2017

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In today’s column:

  • Recap: Common Ground Toledo, Library Visiting Poet Laureate

  • Gallery 505 Opening Night

  • Health Corner

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Mark your calendars!


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PSA: Toledo schools closures via Facebook, radio and TV. Download the PDF link on District FB page listing all media outlets including flash alerts.

*Toledo schools will be in session on all snow make up days on the calendar. Thursday & Friday, March 2 and 3, will be make-up days AND 2-hour late start for ACT (Academic Collaborative Time). Additionally, 15 minutes will be added at the end of each school day beginning March 7, 2017 to help balance time lost to weather-related closures.

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Recap: Common Ground Toledo met last night at Rose Cottage...
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3 varieties of tulips are emerging, a sampling of 300 donated bulbs from De Goede’s.

In keeping with their new slogan “Common Ground Toledo - Help Us Grow,” CGT thanked the Lioness Club for their very generous donation. This year’s H&R Block fundraiser ignited ideas ranging from plant sales and grants to longer-range solutions such as Amazon Associates and more. Members will also solicit thinned perennials, accent greens and materials to refresh planters and garden spots. One member mentioned the Master Gardener annual plant sale (LC Fairgrounds, May 13-14), advising “Get there early!”


Marketing details and planter maintenance were discussed. Application process for independent non-profit status is underway; CGT currently operates under the umbrella of vision:Toledo.

Visit Common Ground Toledo at the Vernal Equinox Art Fair March 18-19 at the MAC. .

*Correction: Gardenpalooza was incorrectly noted in Tuesday’s Column as taking place at Camp Singing Wind on Earth Day. This event will be scheduled to avoid calendar conflicts. Watch for updates, check Camp Singing Wind and Common Ground Toledo on Facebook.

Next meeting: April 5, 2017

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Charlie says: Last night’s visiting WA State Poet Laureate Tod Marshall claimed “I’m on the road all the time as I have already done over 170 events in the past few months.”

Quoting an excerpt from an article posted on Gonzaga University’s website, he noted:
“These words shot me through the heart. What witty, controlled moments of serious, needful signification. These poems speak for themselves.”

~ Yusef Komunyakaa, American poet and New York University Professor


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Photos courtesy Charlie Pruett.

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Today: Gallery 505 Artists Co-op welcomes March’s theme: National Parks. Open House 1-8 p.m.
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Stop in and meet local artists, enjoy creative works across a range of media. Open 1-5 Tuesdays - Saturdays. Also on Facebook.

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Health Corner: Acid Reflux

Acid reflux wreaks havoc on a billion people worldwide, yet some symptoms are so subtle and seemingly unconnected many are unaware they are affected. Recently it’s been discovered to trigger system-wide inflammation by affecting a digestive enzyme. Avoiding the “dirty dozen” foods can make a vast difference, as noted by Dr Jonathan Aviv, author of The Acid Watcher Diet: A 28-Day Reflux Prevention and Healing Program.

Avoid:
  • sugary soda, bottled ice tea, citrus, tomato, vinegar, and wine... caffeine, chocolate, alcohol, mint, raw onion, and garlic.
Eat:
  • melons, greens, nuts, and legumes.

James Maskell, creator of The Functional Forum promoting integrative medicine, and a regular on TEDMED and Huffpost Live, addresses the role of pharmaceuticals in How Diet, Leaky Gut & Drugs Are Depriving You Of Nutrients.

Emerging concerns surrounding proton pump inhibitors reveal a connection to increased risk of cardiovascular events, kidney disease, and dementia, says Functional Medicine expert Chris Kresser in this recent article.  

Former marathoner and triathlete Mark Sisson recommends an informed decision: 5 Common Prescriptions That Should Require Nutritional Counseling, including PPI’s.

As always, YMMV.

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03.01.2017 Wednesday Column

3/1/2017

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In today’s column:

  • Recap: V:T Ready For BIG Community Meeting March 16
  • LC Senior Center TransX Team Meets @ Morton SR Ctr
  • CGT Meets @ Rose Cottage
  • Toledo Library hosts Tod Marshal, Poet Laureate
  • More Library Dates - Page Turners, Seed Share, Events
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PSA: Toledo schools closures via Facebook, radio and TV. Download the PDF link on District FB page listing all media outlets including flash alerts.

*Toledo schools will be in session on all snow make up days on the calendar. Thursday & Friday, March 2 and 3, will be make-up days AND 2-hour late start for ACT (Academic Collaborative Time). Additionally, 15 minutes will be added at the end of each school day beginning March 7, 2017 to help balance time lost to weather-related closures.

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Recap: Vision:Toledo Arts, Rec & Events heard reports from the Community Library, Historical Society, common Ground Toledo, School Garden Initiative, Steamboat Alley, City Water Tank Mural project, Cool & Connected program, and an upcoming Seed Swap event. The evening wrapped up by outlining this year’s BIG Community Meeting.

Library: February’s Sweet Nothing’s Book & Bake Sale was a success. Washington State Poet Laureate Tod Marshall speaks tonight. Norene Wedam will host a GMO-free seed swap event March 25.

Historical Society: Framed photos purchased by Gee Cee’s Truck Store in place. Society is working on a PayPal button for donations. Search for a historic wagon is underway. Original steamboat-related photos were collected Steamboat Alley pocket park project. Historical Society funding up to 3 interpretive signs at water towers, Steamboat Alley, and Gospodor Eagle downtown.

Common Ground Toledo: H&R Block fundraiser gaining support. Donation from Lioness Club, and 300 free bulbs from De Goede’s will go toward downtown Springtime planter projects. CGT will be at Vernal Equinox Art Fair in March, Gardenpalooza Earth Day event in April.

School Garden Initiative: Kids starting plants for greenhouse project. Last year’s raised bed sponsors renewed their support this year, and forms for additional beds will be available via email* and locally. A scout troop from Cowlitz County will installing a deer fence; hoop house is on the wish list. More fruit trees and berries are planned for this year. Watering system is being upgraded. Goal: supplement school meals with fresh produce.
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*Email TESPTO@outlook.com

Steamboat Alley: Planters being rehabilitated, large evergreens will be donated by Camp Singing Wind. Mural completion awaiting dry weather. Paver forms available at Timberland Bank.    

Cool & Connected: Yesterday’s conference call to C&C team elicited this comment: “Of the five towns selected to participate, Toledo is the only one (addressing each component) in a linear fashion.” Establishing and connecting WiFi hotspots through the downtown business district generated lengthy discussion. Other items on the list: a maker space, upgraded website, clearing the brush along the river to beautify the boundary.

BIG Community Meeting 7 p.m. March 16 at Toledo Middle School.

Next vision:Toledo Arts, Rec and Events 6:30 p.m. March 28.

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Lewis County Senior Center Transition Team meeting 1 p.m.today at Morton Senior Center. Subcommittees encouraged to meet before scheduled meeting.

Subcommittees:
1. Taxation districts; Legislative
2. Explore non-profit information
3. Working on & developing business plan

Contact glenda.forga@lewiscountywa.gov to get involved.

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Tonight:

C.G.T. MEETING 3/1/2017
Common Ground Toledo Strategic Planning Meeting
DATE:          March 1, 2017
TIME :          7pm - 9pm
LOCATION: Rose Cottage, Glenngarann
                    590 Augustus Street, Toledo, WA
AGENDA for Wednesday, March 1, 2017:
1. ROLL CALL: Present at meeting.
2. APPROVE MINUTES : from C.G.T. meeting 2/1/'17
                                         Kathy Whiteside
3. TREASURY REPORT: Gary Whiteside.
4. OLD BUSINESS:
    a. H&R Block federal fundraiser: update - Ronda
        Sandoval/Gary Whiteside.
    b. Promotional Events: Toledo's Big Community
        Meeting, March 16 at TMS: presentation and
        visual impact/volunteer sign-up booth
        - Gary Whiteside.
     c. Vernal Equinox Art Fair March 18-19 at MAC:
          Plant & product sale fundraiser - Gary
          Whiteside.
     d. Information/Promotional: Fliers, planter
          tags/signage and handouts for CGT
          promotions for review. - Linda Bird-Sonne.
     e.  Earth Day Fair: progress - Brian Dennis
5. NEW BUSINESS:
      a.  Tulip planting work party: prep and
            scheduling. - Bird-Sonne.  
       b. Spring cleaning and garden prep: clean/
            Paint planters. - Brian Dennis/Gary
            Whiteside.
       c.  Spring garden gleaning, plant divisions,
            plant starts for inventory and fundraiser
            plant sales.     
        d. CGT donation and expense handling.
             - Gary & Kathy Whiteside
6.  ROUNDTABLE:
         a.
         b.
         c.
Mission Statement:
To create and maintain a greener and more colorful presence in Toledo by caring for the design, beautification, and maintenance of the planters boxes, gardens, and common areas throughout town.

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Tonight at the Library:
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Mark your calendars:
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Adult Page Turners March selection: "The Signature Of All Things" by Elizabeth Gilbert. Meets 1:30 p.m. March 30, 2017. Order from Timberland Regional Library kiosk. Available in print including large print, audio MP3 or CD, and ebook format.

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Coming May 9: Dave Berger will present The Razor's Edge: The Washington Razor Clam Phenomenon.

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