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03.29.2019 Friday Column & Weekend Outlook

3/29/2019

In today’s column:

WA State DVA: March 29 National Vietnam War Veterans Day
National Weather Service: April 3 Is #SafePlaceSelfie Day
FDA: Theo Dark Chocolate, More Losartan Lots Recalled
Food Safety Network: Mexican Papayas Flagged For Salmonella
Public Lands Commissioner: Franz Seeks $62M Pro-Active Wildfire Fund
Toledo Thursday Market: 2019 Vendor Applications Open
Tonight: Cowlitz Grange Open Mic Night
Local Events: ARTrails Spring Art Show, LCSWU Celebrates 25 Years
Toledo School District: Spring Break April 1 - 5, 2019
Toledo High School Sports: March 2019
Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More

Design Committee at work.

Photo credit Toledo School District

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Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs announced:
March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

On March 29, 2012, President Barack Obama proclaimed March 29, 2012, as Vietnam Veterans Day. The proclamation called "upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that commemorate the 50 year anniversary of the Vietnam War."

On March 28, 2017, President Donald J. Trump signed the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017. This act officially recognizes March 29 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day.*

Vietnam War Veterans welcome home day was placed into law by President Trump. Please take time to "welcome home" a Vietnam veteran whenever you see one, to help heal their lack of acceptance and treatment when they did come back from the war. If you know they are a veteran who was in the vietnam war try "Welcome Home" instead of "Thank you for your service" you'll get a wide smile.

*Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Vietnam_War_Veterans_Day

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US National Weather Service Seattle Washington says:

National #SafePlaceSelfie Day is on Wednesday, April 3rd!

Join us and others from all across the country sharing their weather and natural disaster safe places!

Snap a selfie at your "tsunami safe place."
Tag it. #SafePlaceSelfie
Share it.

More info on #SafePlaceSelfie: https://www.weather.gov/wrn/safeplaceselfie
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Forecast for Toledo area:
Friday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday: A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

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FDA News Release:
March 28, 2019 - Theo Chocolate Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in 3oz Sea Salt 70% Dark Chocolate Bars

Excerpt: No illnesses have been reported to-date.
The affected product was distributed nationwide to select retailers from January 30th, 2019 to March 11th, 2019.
No other product sold under the Theo Chocolate brand is affected by the recall.
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“As soon as this error was discovered, we took immediate action and corrected the packaging process. We believe less than 150 incorrectly packaged bars were distributed, and we are working with distributors and retailers to secure them. Out of an abundance of caution, we are voluntarily recalling the product for the awareness and safety of our customers,” said Etienne Patout, CEO.

Complete Company Announcement link here.
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Other recalls: Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging, LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Losartan Potassium Tablets, USP, 25mg, 50mg, And 100mg Due to The Detection of Trace Amounts Of N-Nitroso N-Methyl 4-Amino Butyric Acid (NMBA) Impurity Found in The Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API)

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Food Safety Network posted: Import Alert for Mexican papayas over widespread Salmonella contamination

The conditions that two years ago led to a deadly multistate salmonella outbreak due to Maradol papayas imported from Mexico remain largely unchanged.

Imported papayas from Mexico remain under an import alert issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that permits U.S. ports of entry to detain the Mexican produce without physical examination. FDA’s concern once again is the potential for widespread Salmonella contamination Mexican grown papayas for the American market.

More...

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Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz declared:
Never before have we faced a wildfire crisis of this magnitude.

We are going to pay for our wildfires and our dying forests, whether the funding comes or not. The question is whether we are going to pay to react or we’re going to pay to be proactive and protect our firefighters, protect our communities, and protect our forests.

Caption: Jacob Jones photo - In this 2013 photo, Kent Contreras with the Forest Service helps oversee a wildfire training exercise near Usk, about an hour north of Spokane.

From Spokane-area Inlander: Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz says the ($62M/year) funding is necessary because the state has recently faced serious risks from wildfires. 2018 was DNR's busiest fire fighting season ever, with the agency responding to more than 1,850 fires that burned 440,000 acres across the state. The proposal also creates a dedicated source of money for the agency, creating more certainty in firefighting efforts…

More...

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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife reminder:

Sunday March 31 is the last day to get your Multi-Season Application.

**** Visit fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov to purchase. ****

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Washington State Department of Agriculture deadline April 2, 2019:

We are planning to hold pesticide collection events in Western Washington and the Western Columbia Gorge during 2019, where you can safely and properly dispose of unusable and unwanted pesticide products.

Event locations will be determined by the areas where potential customers are located. Please contact WSDA via email at WastePesticide@agr.wa.gov no later than Tuesday, April 2, 2019 to express your interest in pesticide disposal.

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Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) reminder:

CLOSES SOON! The nomination window for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) award has been extended to April 1. Nominate an amazing math or science teacher today! #waedu

Nominate at: https://www.paemst.org/nomination/nominate

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Toledo Flying Club reported:
Took "Charlie" up to Olympia yesterday to pick up the WSDOT Fly Washington Passport stamps for Toledo and Packwood. Log on to www.flywashington.org to learn about this fun program. It's a way to attracting traffic to our Washington State airports, with an idea of upping their traffic count and helping the businesses around those airports. Fun idea by WSDOT!

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Annie Jones updated this thread: The Schey family says they are set for the coming week (as far as needing dinners), thanks to the caring community.

Following Spring Break, you can check back & sign up to Take Them A Meal.
Meals For Kelly Schey Family Link here.*

Keep up the good work, Toledo!

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Toledo Thursday Market announced:
The 2019 vendor application is here! The more vendors the merrier so please join us at the market this year!

Download complete 2019 TTM Vendor Application as a PDF. Link here.

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Not Strictly Toledo: First Annual ARTrails Spring Art Show

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Not Strictly Toledo2: Lewis County Solid Waste Utility invites:

We hope you make plans to join us at the 25th Anniversary of the Lewis County Central Solid Waste Transfer Station in Centralia on Friday, March 29! This special event takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Tonight: Courage to Change Al-Anon AFG meets 7 PM Friday at Toledo Presbyterian Church, 312 Augustus.
*(Will be cancelled if snow flies)*

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And: Cowlitz Prairie Grange

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Monday Night: Toledo City Council meetings 6 PM first and third Mondays monthly. Dates may change if scheduled on or near a federal holiday.
Visit www.toledowa.us or call (360)864-4564.

Workshops & Special Meetings: Occasionally the council will hold a workshop or special meeting. Dates and times will be announced prior to meetings.
Generally they are held the same night of council meetings.

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From City of Toledo: ISO Two Visionaries To Fill Posts

We are looking to fill a couple of spots on the Vision:Toledo Mayor's Task Force.
The first is a position at large currently held by Norm Baird.
The second is the Treasurer position currently held by Joh Jones.

We generally meet once a month on the 4th Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. at the Morgan Art Centre. Each Coordinator discusses what is going on in their group, where they may need additional help, new projects, etc. Bills are presented to be paid and an annual budget is discussed.

For details, contact City of Toledo, (360)864-4564

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Toledo High School Sports - March/April 2019

*** SPRING BREAK APRIL 1 - 5, 2019 ***

Soccer:
April 9th @ Castle Rock 6:00
April 11th @ La Center 6:00
April 16th @ Stevenson 6:00
April 18th vs White Salmon 6:00
April 23rd vs Kings Way 7:00
April 25th @ Seton Catholic 6:00
April 30th vs. Castle Rock 7:00

Baseball:
March 29th @ Morton White Pass 4:00 bus @ 2:00
April 6th vs. Elma 4:00
April 10th vs. Onalaska 4:00
April 12th JV @ Onalaska (DH) 3:00 bus @1:30
April 13th vs. Toutle Lake (DH) 12:00
April 15th JV @ Castle Rock 4:00 bus @ 2:30
April 16th JV vs Onalaska 4:00
April 17th @ Mossyrock(DH) 4:00 bus 2:30
April 22nd vs. Kalama (DH) 4:00 bus ** Senior Night
April 24th vs Castle Rock 4:00
April 27th @ Wahkiakum 12:00 bus @ 9:45

Fastpitch:
March 29th @ Morton White Pass 4:00 bus 2:00
April 9th vs Winlock (DH) 3:00
April 12th JV @ Onalaska 3:00
April 13th vs Toutle Lake (DH) 12:00
April 15th @ Castle Rock 4:00 bus @ 2:30
April 16th JV vs Onalaska 3:00
April 17th @ Mossyrock (DH) 4:00 bus @ 2:30
April 18th JV vs. WF West 4:00
April 27th @ Wahkiakum 12:00 bus 9:45
April 29th JV vs. Castle Rock 4:00

Track:
April 11th @ Mossyrock 3:30 bus @ 1:55
April 15th @ Pirate Invite Adna 10:00 bus @ 7:30 am
April 19th Kalama Twilight 3:30 bus @ 3:15
April 25th @ Wahkiakum 3:30 bus @ 1:00

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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More

April 12: Coffee House @ Toledo High School

April 26: FCCLA Bingo Night @ Toledo High School

April 27: Fundraiser - Silent Auction & Music for Gayle Homes @ Donna’s Place

April 27: PRIME RIB DINNER @ Toledo Senior Center

May 4: Katie’s Kids Breakfast @ Toledo High School

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Toledo Builds a High School
Information regarding the building of a new high school in Toledo, WA beginning in November, 2018. Regular updates.
https://chris-rust.blogspot.com/

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03.28.2019 Thursday Column

3/28/2019

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In today’s column:

WA DVA: Governor Inslee Lowers Flags Statewide For Kittitas Deputy Today
National Weather Service: 5-Day Outlook
NCBI-NIH: Vitamin D For Influenza
FDA: Recall - Darwin’s Natural Raw Dog Food For Salmonella
OSPI: Nominations - Presidential Award - Excellence in Math & Science Teaching
Defend The Flock: Webinar Today - Biosecurity Basics & Beyond
Ethan Siegel: The Moon Will Swallow Saturn This Friday Morning
Tonight: New THS Design Team Meets
Toledo High School Sports: March/April 2019
Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More

Image credit Barbara Nichols Lewis

This young man just discovered the little free library located in Steamboat Alley in downtown Toledo! Feel free to take a book or put a book in. It’s just down from the Toledo Community Library.

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Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs announced:

#FlagLowering - 3/28/19 (Deputy Ryan Thompson)

Governor Jay Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Kittitas County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Thompson, 42, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Thursday, March 28, 2019.

Deputy Thompson was killed in the line of duty on March 19, 2019.

Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Thursday, March 28.
Please notify your staff and all of your field offices and facilities around the state.
Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on March 28 at the Nicholson Pavilion, 715 E. Dean Nicholson Blvd., on the Central Washington University Campus in Ellensburg, Washington.

Please call (360) 902-0383 if you have any questions about this flag lowering.

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US National Weather Service Seattle Washington 5-day outlook:

Caption: Thursday through Saturday looks to be partly cloudy with a chance of showers for western Washington. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers for Sunday, then showers for the first day of the work week. Highs will mainly be in the mid 50s to mid 60s.

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One reader responded to this week’s CDC post recommending antiviral treatment (Tamiflu) to lessen symptoms & reduce down time with a paper offering an alternative remedy.

On file with the NCBI-National Institutes of Health, this article was originally published June 2015 in the journal Canadian Family Physicians.

Excerpt: “A colleague of mine and I have introduced vitamin D at doses that have achieved greater than 100 nmol/L in most of our patients for the past number of years, and we now see very few patients in our clinics with the flu or influenzalike illness. In those patients who do have influenza, we have treated them with the vitamin D hammer, as coined by my colleague. This is a 1-time 50 000 IU dose of vitamin D3 or 10 000 IU 3 times daily for 2 to 3 days. The results are dramatic, with complete resolution of symptoms in 48 to 72 hours. One-time doses of vitamin D at this level have been used safely and have never been shown to be toxic.8 We urgently need a study of this intervention. The cost of vitamin D is about a penny for 1000 IU, so this treatment costs less than a dollar.”

Link: Vitamin D for influenza

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FDA News Release:
March 26, 2019 - FDA Cautions Pet Owners Not to Feed Their Pets Three Lots of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Raw Dog Food Due to Salmonella

Fast Facts
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is cautioning pet owners not to feed their pets three lots of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products raw dog food after samples from these lots tested positive for Salmonella. The codes for each product are listed in the second group of numbers below the barcode on the package. These products are as follows:

Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Chicken Recipe with Organic Vegetables for Dogs: 5309(11)181019, manufactured on October 19, 2018
Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Chicken Recipe with Organic Vegetables for Dogs: 5375(11)181106, manufactured on November 6, 2018
Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Natural Selections Turkey Recipe with Organic Vegetables for Dogs: 5339(11)181026, manufactured on October 26, 2018

If you have these lots of Darwin’s Natural Pet Food, throw them away.

The FDA is issuing this alert because these three lots of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products raw dog food represent a serious threat to human and animal health and are adulterated under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act because they contain Salmonella.

Salmonella can affect both human and animal health. People with symptoms of Salmonella infection should consult their health care providers. Consult a veterinarian if your pet has symptoms of Salmonella infection.
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These products are manufactured by Arrow Reliance Inc.*, doing business as Darwin’s Natural Pet Products, and are sold online direct to consumers.

Because these products are sold and stored frozen, and the FDA is concerned that people may still have them in their possession...

Without an effective control, such as cooking, raw pet food is more likely than other types of pet food to contain pathogens such as Salmonella. Refrigeration or freezing does not kill the bacteria. Pet owners who choose to feed raw pet food should be aware of the risks associated with these products.

Pets do not always display symptoms when infected with Salmonella...

Read full News Release.

*Tukwila, WA

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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife reminder:

Sunday March 31 is the last day to get your Multi-Season Application.

**** Visit fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov to purchase. ****

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Washington State Department of Agriculture deadline April 2, 2019:

We are planning to hold pesticide collection events in Western Washington and the Western Columbia Gorge during 2019, where you can safely and properly dispose of unusable and unwanted pesticide products.

Event locations will be determined by the areas where potential customers are located. Please contact WSDA via email at WastePesticide@agr.wa.gov no later than Tuesday, April 2, 2019 to express your interest in pesticide disposal.

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Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs posted:

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Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) reminder:

FREE Bird Health Awareness Week Webinar! Thurs, 3/28, 2:30pm ET: “Biosecurity Basics & Beyond: Tools to Defend Your Flock,” U.S. Department of Agriculture/APHIS & CDC vets, joined by Andy Schneider/The Chicken Whisperer, will get you and your flocks ready for spring. Register today: bit.ly/BirdHealthAwarenessWebinar

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invites you to join two of our poultry health experts – and a few special guests – for a free webinar. We’ll be celebrating Bird Health Awareness Week...

To get biosecurity updates and information year-round, sign up to receive the brand new Defend the Flock e-Newsletter. The first issue will launch in May 2019. Select “Defend the Flock e-Newsletter” under Veterinary Services at bit.ly/2UC7iLi

Full details link here.

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Annie Jones shared: Your support is appreciated!
Sign up to Take Them A Meal. Meals For Kelly Schey Family Link here.*

*Thursday IS open! Set the table.

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Tom Boone wants to get the word out:

Sharing is caring.

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Ethan Siegel wrote: The Moon Will Swallow Saturn This Friday Morning, And You Can See The Event Yourself

Photo caption: When the Moon and another planet make a close approach to one another in the night sky, we get the astronomical phenomenon of a conjunction. If they appear to overlap, we get something far more exciting: an occultation, which is typically visible from only a few locations on Earth at once. There is an occultation event happening on Friday morning between the Moon and Saturn, and you won't want to miss it if you're in the right location. (DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP/Getty Images) GETTY

“Almost all occultations that are visible from Earth occur between the Moon and another planet, but there’s something special about occultations of Saturn, owing to the extended, easily-visible nature of its ring system. The events themselves last longer as the planet disappears and reappears behind the Moon, as Saturn with its rings is a more extended sight than any other world as viewed from Earth.

There’s an entire astronomy enthusiast community devoted to observing occultations, and they’ve developed some very extensive resources that are freely available to the public. If you miss the occultation of Saturn on March 29, don’t fret; there’s another coming up on April 25, visible from Australia, New Zealand, and the western portion of South America.

When you see that pinprick of light approach the Moon, remember what it is you’re really looking at: the great ringed giant of our Solar System, preparing for its spectacular moment in the shade.”

On Friday morning, March 29, the Moon will appear to pass in front of Saturn, creating the spectacular and rare phenomenon of an occultation. For skywatchers across most of the world, it will simply appear as a close approach, as though the Moon had a satellite of its own for a brief time. But if you’re located in eastern South America or southern Africa, you might want to take a closer look for a chance at seeing the disappearance or reapparance of Saturn behind the Moon!

The Moon will swallow Saturn this coming Friday morning, and if you’re careful and prepared, you can see the event for yourself.

*Special thanks to Ethan Siegel for sharing this article.

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From City of Toledo: ISO Two Visionaries To Fill Posts

We are looking to fill a couple of spots on the Vision:Toledo Mayor's Task Force.
The first is a position at large currently held by Norm Baird.
The second is the Treasurer position currently held by Joh Jones.

We generally meet once a month on the 4th Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. at the Morgan Art Centre. Each Coordinator discusses what is going on in their group, where they may need additional help, new projects, etc. Bills are presented to be paid and an annual budget is discussed.

For details, contact City of Toledo, (360)864-4564

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Tonight: New THS Design Committee 6 PM @ Toledo High School

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Toledo High School Sports - March/April 2019

Soccer:
March 28th vs. Seton Catholic 7:00 @ WHS
April 9th @ Castle Rock 6:00
April 11th @ La Center 6:00
April 16th @ Stevenson 6:00
April 18th vs White Salmon 6:00
April 23rd vs Kings Way 7:00
April 25th @ Seton Catholic 6:00
April 30th vs. Castle Rock 7:00

Baseball:
March 29th @ Morton White Pass 4:00 bus @ 2:00
April 6th vs. Elma 4:00
April 10th vs. Onalaska 4:00
April 12th JV @ Onalaska (DH) 3:00 bus @1:30
April 13th vs. Toutle Lake (DH) 12:00
April 15th JV @ Castle Rock 4:00 bus @ 2:30
April 16th JV vs Onalaska 4:00
April 17th @ Mossyrock(DH) 4:00 bus 2:30
April 22nd vs. Kalama (DH) 4:00 bus ** Senior Night
April 24th vs Castle Rock 4:00
April 27th @ Wahkiakum 12:00 bus @ 9:45

Fastpitch:
March 28th vs. King’s Way 3:00/5:00
March 29th @ Morton White Pass 4:00 bus 2:00
April 9th vs Winlock (DH) 3:00
April 12th JV @ Onalaska 3:00
April 13th vs Toutle Lake (DH) 12:00
April 15th @ Castle Rock 4:00 bus @ 2:30
April 16th JV vs Onalaska 3:00
April 17th @ Mossyrock (DH) 4:00 bus @ 2:30
April 18th JV vs. WF West 4:00
April 27th @ Wahkiakum 12:00 bus 9:45
April 29th JV vs. Castle Rock 4:00

Track:
April 11th @ Mossyrock 3:30 bus @ 1:55
April 15th @ Pirate Invite Adna 10:00 bus @ 7:30 am
April 19th Kalama Twilight 3:30 bus @ 3:15
April 25th @ Wahkiakum 3:30 bus @ 1:00

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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More

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03.27.2019 Wednesday Column

3/27/2019

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In today’s column:

National Weather Service: Tonight thru Friday
National Farmers Union: Beginning Farmer Institute, FRSAN Funding Urged
CDC: Flu Still Widespread & Virulent
FDA: Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL)
WA RCO: ISO Volunteers - Farmland Preservation, No Child Left Inside
WA Parks & Rec: ISO Summer Intern @ Mt St Helens
Op Ed: Annie Jones - Dinner Angel
Not Strictly Toledo: Hazo Hut & Swap Shack at Centralia Recycle
Today: Page Turners, Grange Meeting, Yoga In Toledo!
Thursday: New THS Design Committee Meets
Toledo High School Sports - March/April 2019
Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More

Kids Fishing Derby Toledo, Washington
Kid's Fishing Derby will be May 11.2019.
For more information about the kids fishing derby or to be a sponsor, contact organizer Penny at penny@toledolionsclub.org

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National Weather Service Seattle WA outlook:

Caption: For the rest of the work week, expect showers mainly from Seattle/Forks and areas south on Wednesday. Partly cloudy with a chance of showers for Thursday and Friday. Highs will be above normal; in the mid 50s to lower 60s.

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Toledo School District showed:

Seismic sensors being installed at THS.

This system is part of a regional system that measures seismic activity and tectonic plate movements. This helps scientists at the University of Washington.
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Images courtesy Toledo School District

Toledo School District captured: Geotechnical soil sampling at THS.

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Toledo Scholarship and Academic Recognition Association reminder:
Deadline approaching: How to apply for a scholarship

To apply for all scholarships available through TCS, your completed application (your essay, a copy of your transcripts and permission form) which must be received by TCS by March 31, 2018. Please email your application documents (as attachments) in a .pdf file format to scholarships@toledotel.com. Do not send as a link to your document drive. TCS will then reply to confirm that your application has been received.

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The Female Farmer Project reminded: Beginning Farmer Institute!!
Hurry, deadline to apply for this free year-long institute is in two weeks!

National Farmers Union's Beginning Farmer Institute (BFI) is a free training programs for new producers of all ages and operation type/size. Participants attend three in-person learning sessions over the course of the year, one each in Washington, D.C., Northern California, and Savannah, Georgia. The sessions include farm tours as well as seminars on a variety of beginning farmers issues, such as business planning, USDA programs, and acquiring land.

Applications for the 2019-2020 BFI cohort will be open February 1 through April 15.

https://nfu.org/education/beginning-farmer-institute/
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National Farmers Union Press Release:
NFU, Broad Coalition Urge Full Funding for Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 25, 2019

WASHINGTON – In an effort to improve mental health support for farmers, ranchers and farmworkers, National Farmers Union (NFU) and a broad coalition of leading farm and rural advocacy groups are urging Congress to fully fund the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) in fiscal year 2020...

The groups noted the current prolonged farm economy downturn is causing even greater stress for farmers and ranchers. “Net farm income in 2018 was nearly 50 percent less than it was in 2013,” they said. “While current projections suggest slight improvements in 2019, a significant rebound could be years away.”

Full press release here.

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Centers For Disease Control posted:

The most recent CDC FluView indicates that while outpatient flu illness peaked nationally in February, activity is still high and widespread across much of the country, with an increasing proportion being caused by H3N2 viruses. If you get sick with flu, prompt antiviral treatment can lessen fever and flu symptoms, and shorten the time you are sick by about one day.* Antiviral treatment may also prevent serious flu complications. Learn more about flu activity: https://bit.ly/2AfIS02
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CDC also posted:
Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. Learn when and how you should wash your hands to stay healthy. https://go.usa.gov/xEnje

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FDA: Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL)
Following a two-day panel this week hearing from women, surgeons, medical researchers and implant providers, the Food & Drug Administration was confronted with a confirmed link between an otherwise rare cancer (not breast cancer) and implants - designated under FDA guidelines as medical devices.

For further details, follow links listed below. Sign up for ongoing updates here.

News Release:

March 19, 2019 - FDA issues warning letters to two breast implant manufacturers for failure to comply with post-approval study requirements

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Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office asks:
Want to make a difference for Washington's outdoors? We're currently accepting applications for volunteer advisory committee members on our Farmland Preservation and No Child Left Inside advisory committees.

Learn more and apply below:
Farmland preservation advisory committee: https://bit.ly/2UawU5c
No Child Left Inside advisory committee: https://bit.ly/2HExTF3

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Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission queries:
Are you a recent college grad or student of Natural Resource Sciences/Geology/Ecology or History? Do you have great customer service and public speaking skills? And do you want to spend the summer near Mt. St. Helens? Washington State Parks is recruiting a naturalist intern for summer of 2019 (24-32 hours a week including weekends, June – Sept.). The position will work part time at State Parks’ Mt. St. Helens Visitor Center/Silver Lake, and part time at the US Forest Service managed Johnston Ridge Observatory. Shared housing available. Email resume and detailed cover to Silver.Lake@parks.wa.gov before May 4.

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Vision:Toledo asks: Did you fill out this brief survey? What do you want to see in Toledo? What are you waiting for?

ICYMI: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YMF8M9F

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Annie Jones shared:
(Monday) night I got a message from an anonymous community member that there was a meal waiting for the Schey family at Chimis, ready for pick up. This generous act helped to support and encourage a local restaurant (who had experienced a break-in the night before) while caring for the needs of a local family dealing with medical challenges. The family said the meal was just perfect and sent hugs to their “Dinner Angel”!
Thank you local friends for sharing bits of love and care for the Schey family - the meals, cards and help with other little chores that doctors orders prevent Kelly from being able to do. We are a community that takes care of our people - and our people are so worth it!

Added the Schey family: Thank you so much to (Monday) night's dinner angel, and to everyone who has pulled together to help us in all the big and little ways!!!! Our family is truly grateful!!!

Sign up to Take Them A Meal. Meals For Kelly Schey Family Link here.*
Even if you don’t cook, your support can benefit (1) the Schey family, and (2) local small business owners. Oh, and it’s good for your heart.

*Wednesday IS open! Set the table.

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Not Strictly Toledo: Hazo Hut and the Swap Shack at the Central Transfer Station in Centralia are open today until 4 p.m. to accept your leftover or unwanted household hazardous waste and burned out fluorescent lights. The Swap Shack is the place you can pick up good re-usable paint or cleaning products. Both facilities are open every Wednesday and the first and third Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Today: Page Turners Book Group 1:30 PM @ Toledo Community Library

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Tonight: Yoga in Toledo! 6:30 PM

Hello, friends! Come and join us for our weekly yoga class in the lodge at Camp Singing Wind! This is a gentle hatha class, suitable for all levels. Options and modifications are included for many poses to make the class both accessible and challenging to all levels of yogi. Everyone is welcome!
Bring your mat and a water bottle. Suggested donation of $5 - $10 per person at the door. If this is your first class with us please arrive about 10 minutes early.
See you on Wednesday! :)

Hosted @ Camp Singing Wind by Dancing Moon Yoga

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Plus: Cowlitz Prairie Grange 6:30 p.m. meeting is a cake-and-ice-cream affair fourth Wednesdays, potluck second Wednesdays. Getting in gear for the 55th Gas Show and Threshing Bee August 24-25. Grange Hall at 5180 Jackson Highway. Contact Lewis Rohrig (360)864-2744 OR Tom Boone (360)266-7055

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Thursday:

New THS Design Committee 6 PM @ Toledo High School

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Toledo High School Sports - March/April 2019

Soccer:
March 28th vs. Seton Catholic 7:00 @ WHS
April 9th @ Castle Rock 6:00
April 11th @ La Center 6:00
April 16th @ Stevenson 6:00
April 18th vs White Salmon 6:00
April 23rd vs Kings Way 7:00
April 25th @ Seton Catholic 6:00
April 30th vs. Castle Rock 7:00

Baseball:March 29th @ Morton White Pass 4:00 bus @ 2:00
April 6th vs. Elma 4:00
April 10th vs. Onalaska 4:00
April 12th JV @ Onalaska (DH) 3:00 bus @1:30
April 13th vs. Toutle Lake (DH) 12:00
April 15th JV @ Castle Rock 4:00 bus @ 2:30
April 16th JV vs Onalaska 4:00
April 17th @ Mossyrock(DH) 4:00 bus 2:30
April 22nd vs. Kalama (DH) 4:00 bus ** Senior Night
April 24th vs Castle Rock 4:00
April 27th @ Wahkiakum 12:00 bus @ 9:45

Fastpitch:
March 28th vs. King’s Way 3:00/5:00
March 29th @ Morton White Pass 4:00 bus 2:00
April 9th vs Winlock (DH) 3:00
April 12th JV @ Onalaska 3:00
April 13th vs Toutle Lake (DH) 12:00
April 15th @ Castle Rock 4:00 bus @ 2:30
April 16th JV vs Onalaska 3:00
April 17th @ Mossyrock (DH) 4:00 bus @ 2:30
April 18th JV vs. WF West 4:00
April 27th @ Wahkiakum 12:00 bus 9:45
April 29th JV vs. Castle Rock 4:00

Track:
April 11th @ Mossyrock 3:30 bus @ 1:55
April 15th @ Pirate Invite Adna 10:00 bus @ 7:30 am
April 19th Kalama Twilight 3:30 bus @ 3:15
April 25th @ Wahkiakum 3:30 bus @ 1:00

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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More

!! NEW !! April 27: PRIME RIB DINNER @ Toledo Senior Center
$17 pre sale or $20 at the door. More info later.

April 12: Coffee House @ Toledo High School

April 26: FCCLA Bingo Night @ Toledo High School

April 27: Fundraiser - Silent Auction & Music for Gayle Homes @ Donna’s Place

May 4: Katie’s Kids Breakfast @ Toledo High School

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Toledo Builds a High School
Information regarding the building of a new high school in Toledo, WA beginning in November, 2018. Regular updates.
https://chris-rust.blogspot.com/

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Air Quality Forecast at https://airquality.weather.gov
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03.26.2019 Tuesday Column

3/26/2019

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In today’s column:

WSDOT: Breaking News I-5 Closed NB & SB Near SR 16
National Weather Service: Tonight thru Friday
WA State DNR: Prescribed Fire & Smoke
WSDA: Gypsy Moth Environmental Docs ISO Public Review
Defend The Flock: Biosecurity Basics & Beyond
Op Ed: Police & Use Of Unmarked Patrol Vehicles
Not Strictly Toledo: Health & Hope Medical Outreach
Today: Uke Lessons
Tonight: Mayors Meeting
Wednesday: Page Turners, Grange Meeting, Yoga In Toledo!
Toledo High School Sports: March 2019
Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More

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WSDOT: posted 4:40 AM today:

All lanes of I-5 near SR 16 in Tacoma are closed due to an overnight crash involving a southbound semi-truck that struck the barrier. Crews must repair the barrier, clear the fuel spill and remove the semi-truck. While traffic is detouring around via I-705 and 38th St exits, drivers are encouraged to delay trips if possible.

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National Weather Service Seattle WA outlook:

Caption: Rain this evening will turn to showers tonight as a front moves north through the area. Parts of the North Interior and Coast could see locally breezy conditions tonight as well. Lows tonight will be in the lower to mid 40s. Tuesday through Friday looks to be partly to mostly cloudy with at least a chance of showers for western Washington. Daytime highs will be mainly in the 50s to lower 60s.

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Washington State Department of Natural Resources explained:
Fire is a natural part of many Washington landscapes. So while we return it with prescribed fire — a technique where firefighters burn away brush — there will be some smoke. Unlike wildfire smoke, it will not stick around for weeks.

Washington Prescribed Fire Council explains what goes into smoke management so that we can look out for communities near our forests.

38-second video: https://www.facebook.com/WashDNR/videos/359966327932357/

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WSDA: Gypsy Moth Environmental Docs ISO Public Review

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Washington State Department of Agriculture shared a post.
Free webinar this Thursday (March 28, 2019). Learn tips to keep your flock healthy! Registration now open.

Defend The Flock

FREE Bird Health Awareness Week Webinar! Thurs, 3/28, 2:30pm ET: “Biosecurity Basics & Beyond: Tools to Defend Your Flock,” U.S. Department of Agriculture/APHIS & CDC vets, joined by Andy Schneider/The Chicken Whisperer, will get you and your flocks ready for spring. Register today: bit.ly/BirdHealthAwarenessWebinar

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invites you to join two of our poultry health experts – and a few special guests – for a free webinar. We’ll be celebrating Bird Health Awareness Week...

To get biosecurity updates and information year-round, sign up to receive the brand new Defend the Flock e-Newsletter. The first issue will launch in May 2019. Select “Defend the Flock e-Newsletter” under Veterinary Services at bit.ly/2UC7iLi

Full details link here.

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Op Ed: Police & Use Of Unmarked Patrol Vehicles

Recently a reader questioned the legality of using unmarked vehicles for patrols, others quickly presuming only the guilty would complain about this protocol.

Toledo Police Chief John Brockmueller posted:

I have been made aware of people having questions about TPD using unmarked patrol cars. This issue was checked into a few years ago by TPD/City Hall.. It was discussed with county prosecutor, city insurance company as well as other legal teams. The outcome was that using the cars as we do is legal. We have a city ordinance #732 that also permits this to happen. If you wish to discuss this further please contact me or do a public records request for a copy of the city ordnance #732. Thank you and I hope this helps stop any confusion with citizens and their PD

While I know & enjoy a good relationship with all the local constabulary, one respondent highlighted a salient factor:

Not causing drama folks, just making citizens aware of the Law in Washington.

As is I stated earlier this law is here to protect people from being pulled over by criminals who impersonate police. This happens all the time. Women get assaulted and people get extorted for money by imposters.

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Traveling the country several decades ago, I was targeted by less than scrupulous men hiding behind badges. Thankfully, I could generally find someone on the CB radio to pull over on pretext of checking tires, load, etc. & provide an extra pair of eyes. More than once the man behind the badge threatened to have the other driver arrested & charged if they failed to leave the scene (& me). I remain grateful to those who risked their own safety to assure my own.

I learned not to stop until I could find safe haven - a 24-hour truck stop or other well-lit busy venue, a staffed toll booth, a rest area on a toll road. Often the one threatening dire consequences for failure to yield would peel off before I pulled up at the (full-service) fuel pumps.

Only once did an officer follow me right to the full service pumps, and after a stern admonishment (with plenty of burly witnesses) set me free with a caution.

Unlike my old mum, I didn’t automatically suspect men in uniform, men bearing a badge. Her view of those entrusted to protect & serve was ultimately revealed in, of all things, a packet of love letters between her future husband & herself during WWII.

Because she had a Wisconsin drivers license, she landed a job transporting crews of (shh!) door-to-door magazine sales, a story she admitted shamefaced in her later years. In those last years as she grew increasingly frail, she would experience nightmares which I was assured by her caregivers were the hysterical ramblings of a woman suffering dementia. She would cry out and claim, “I have been misused!”

Those love letters I discovered later bore all the euphemisms of a traffic stop gone wrong in the South, where her Yankee accent marked her for sport. Those nightmares were recollections of events long past. Her respect for uniforms was forever tarnished.

Don’t misunderstand me. Today’s police & deputies understand they have stringent guidelines to maintain, judged in the court of phone cameras & social media & instant if not accurate newsfeeds. And when I call for help, I trust a skilled professional will show up on my behalf.

But don’t discount that woman’s hesitation. The #MeToo Movement has more members than anyone’s brother really knows.

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Vision:Toledo asks: Did you fill out this brief survey? What do you want to see in Toledo? What are you waiting for?

ICYMI: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YMF8M9F

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Looking Ahead - WSU Lewis County Extension: Lacto-Fermentation
Make sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir etc
April 13 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Twin Cities Senior Center
2545 N National AVE
Chehalis, WA 98532
Phone: 360.748.0061

Organizer - Julie Pirtle
Phone: 360.740.1212
Email: julie.pirtle@lewiscountywa.gov

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Not Strictly Toledo: Health and Hope Medical Outreach
FREE MEDICAL CLINIC TONIGHT from 5:30 - 8:00pm
Located at 1911 Cooks Hill Rd. Centralia. (NW Pediatrics - West Building)
Health & Hope Medical Outreach provides FREE walk-in medical care and Mental Healthcare to the uninsured and under-insured of Lewis county and South Thurston county.

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Linda Lemiere-Zile posted:
Food Bank at Toledo New Life church Monday and Tuesday this week week! 10:00am -12:00 PM. If you are needing some food, come get what you need for what we have!

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Today: Uke Lessons

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Wednesday:

Page Turners Book Group 1:30 PM @ Toledo Community Library
Cowlitz Prairie Grange 6:30 PM @ Grange Hall 5180 Jackson Hwy
Yoga In Toledo 6:30 PM @ Camp Singing Wind

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Toledo High School Sports - March 2019

Soccer:
March 26th @ King’s Way 6:00
March 28th vs. Seton Catholic 6:00 @ WHS

Baseball:
March 26th vs. Elma 4:00
March 29th @ Morton White Pass 4:00

Fastpitch:
March 28th JV @ Rochester 4:00 bus @ 2:15
March 28th vs. King’s Way 3:00/5:00
March 29th @ Morton White Pass 4:00

Track:
March 26th @ Adna 3:30pm bus 1:55

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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More

!! NEW !! Lewis County Solid Waste Utility announced: Tire Recycling is BACK! The annual event is sponsored by Lewis County Solid Waste Utility, Code Enforcement, and the Washington State Department of Ecology.

April 12: Coffee House @ Toledo High School

April 27: Fundraiser - Silent Auction & Music for Gayle Homes @ Donna’s Place

May 4: Katie’s Kids Breakfast @ Toledo High School

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Toledo Builds a High School
Information regarding the building of a new high school in Toledo, WA beginning in November, 2018. Regular updates.
https://chris-rust.blogspot.com/

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Check out Latest Earthquakes at USGS.
Check out US Tsunami Warnings at NOAA/Weather.
Air Quality Forecast at https://airquality.weather.gov
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03.25.2019 Monday Column

3/25/2019

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In today’s column:

National Weather Service: Gust Winds Late Monday, Dry Spring Fuels Wildfires
Washington State Fire Wire: Spring Fire Weather Forecast - Hotter, Dryer
FDA: Is Using Your Smartphone or Tablet in the Kitchen a Food Safety Hazard?
USDA-FSIS: North Country Smokehouse Recalls Ready-To-Eat Sausage Products
Cowlitz, Wahkiakum: Burn Bans In Effect
Lewis County: Press Release - Outdoor Burning
Not Strictly Toledo: BOCC Meeting
Today: Silent Auction Deadline, Toledo Historical Society, Evening Of Excellence
Tuesday: Ukulele Lessons, vision:Toledo Arts, Rec & Events
Toledo High School Sports: March 2019
Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More

Spectacular weather found this group of motorcyclists refueling & enjoying free WiFi on their return from Mt St Helens.

These folks grabbed local cuisine on their return as well.

And these simply soaked up the rays at the river’s edge.

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National Weather Service Seattle WA outlook: Several Pacific storms will batter much of the West Coast through the coming week. Heavy rain is possible in lower terrain with snow for the mountains.

Caption: Rain will spread into Western Washington by Monday afternoon, decreasing late Monday night. Breezy winds develop with gusts peaking near 30 mph Monday evening. These gusts could down some tree limbs and cause isolated power outages. Impacts should be minor. Marine interests should be aware of rapidly changing wind and sea-state conditions.* Highs only in the 50s.

*That’s you, Mike Hedges.

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Washington State Fire Wire warned:

2019 FIRE SEASON - WASHINGTON STATE: Another glance at Spring projections by NOAA and the NWS spell wildfire concern for Washington State "if" they hold true...

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FDA Recalls, Statements, Other News:

Is Using Your Smartphone or Tablet in the Kitchen a Food Safety Hazard?
A Conversation with Amy Lando and Michael Bazaco

Excerpt:
Q: What gave you the idea to study consumers’ use of personal devices in the kitchen?
Lando: This issue surfaced when we were working with colleagues at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on the questions for the 2016 Food Safety Survey (FSS), which FDA conducts in collaboration with USDA. As you know, smartphones, tablets, and other devices have become ubiquitous in our daily lives. We take them everywhere—work, the store, the bathroom, the gym, and many other places. It makes perfect sense to use them in the kitchen, and people are increasingly doing that. Why have 50 cookbooks when you can just look at your phone?

Bazaco: I teach a class on emerging infectious diseases at the University of Maryland and like to ask the students how many use their cell phone in the bathroom. About 90 percent usually raise their hands. I then asked how many used their phones in the kitchen and a lot of the same people raise their hands. That was eye-opening to me so we decided that we wanted to look more into this.

Full story 5-minute read. Link here: https://tinyurl.com/ycxd9ba4
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*Note: When posting FDA Food, Drug & Pet Food Recalls, The Other Toledo omits those announcements that do not affect Washington State & the region.
For up-to-date info on all recalls, visit FDA’s Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts page. Link here: https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm

For other food-related alerts, visit USDA’s FSIS (Food Safety & Inspection Service) page.
Link here: http://tinyurl.com/yy4cdes9

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USDA-FSIS News Release: Mar 23, 2019 News Release - North Country Smokehouse Recalls Ready-To-Eat Sausage Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 5390A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

More...
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*Note: When posting USDA’s FSIS Food Recalls, The Other Toledo omits those announcements that do not affect Washington State & the region.
For up-to-date info on all recalls, visit USDA’s FSIS (Food Safety & Inspection Service) page. Link here: http://tinyurl.com/yy4cdes9

For other food-related alerts, visit visit FDA’s Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts page. Link here: https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm

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Washington State Library declared:
It’s NEVER too late to graduate – and your library can help!

The State Library has partnered with the State Board for Community & Technical Colleges, Timberland Regional Library System and regional community colleges to support adults over 21 to get their high school diploma, and adult non-English speakers to gain this literacy.

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Cowlitz County DEM (Department of Emergency Management) issued:
Cowlitz Co. officials issue county wide burn ban, multiple brush fires - 03/20/19

Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office announced: A burn ban is in effect (March 20, 2019) for Wahkiakum County.

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Lewis County Fire Marshal Doyle Sanford Press Release: Outdoor Burning Safety

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American Legion Aux Unit 101’s Wendy Carolan posted:

Our daughter is dealing with several medical issues, recent hospitalizations and many physical limitations during her time of healing from life threatening dissected artery with blood clot in her brain, a dvt, and a pseudoaneurysm in her angiogram site. Due to these limitations she may not do many routine things to keep her household in order, especially with her husband working out of state most days. She has routinely helped others for many years, and here is an opportunity to help her and her family of 6. Bless you for your help, and please keep those prayers coming!!

TAKETHEMAMEAL.COM link: https://tinyurl.com/y6jtoj3d

Notes from Annie Jones ...

Update: After a few return hospital stays Kelly has been given even stricter orders to slow down and take it easy while she heals. The family could use some easy, one pan homemade freezer meals that the kids can pop in the oven or crock pot with minimal prep. Please check in with Kelly to arrange delivery. Thanks!
Original message from March 4th: Friends, thank you for signing up to help show some love and care to the Schey Family, who is so often doing the same for others in our community! It can be difficult for givers to receive but this is our chance to help Kelly get the rest she needs to heal and recover well.
Kelly says she and her family are not picky and enjoy meat and vegetables. There is a slight preference for low carb, low sodium as that makes it easy for a Kelly to manage her current dietary needs but is not essential as she can easily monitor her portions. Crockpot ready and Freezer meals are also appreciated.
To limit visitors while she recovers please either connect with me to arrange your meal drop off at my place to be delivered with other meals or text or call Kelly to find out the best time for delivery. Thanks!
-Annie
971-506-1786

*Monday meal is open.

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Not Strictly Toledo: BOCC Meeting
The Lewis County Commissioners meet 10:00 a.m. each Monday in BOCC Hearing Room – 2nd floor, Historic Courthouse, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, Washington.
BOCC Legislative Agenda for Monday March 25, 2019.
LEWISCOUNTYWA.GOV

Included: Resolution 19-081: Public hearing informing the public of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) General Purpose grant opportunities.
In part: Lewis County is applying to the Washington State Department of Commerce for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) General Purpose grant and invited public participation to inform residents of the availability of CDBG funds and provided an opportunity for community members to propose projects or offer input on the proposed activities. More...

Still missing: $17 thousand overpaid by Toledo Senior Center months ago.
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Next up: Lewis County Planning Commission
6:00pm to 8:00pm Tuesday, March 26, 2019

WORKSHOP: Annual Work Plan
The Commission will discuss countywide planning issues for the 2019‐2020 schedule.

Agenda link here: https://tinyurl.com/y2e72qyt

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Toledo Senior Center *ISO: Need to find an instructor for afternoon Better Bones and Balance exercise class. There are about 12-15 who would take it again IF we had an instructor. Tuesday & Thursday afternoons.
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Early alert: Toledo Senior Center will be at the NB Toutle rest area May 11 and 12. We can use cookies. No peanut butter or nuts.

Contact Toledo Senior Center, (360)864-2112. Also on Facebook.

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Suzanne Kasner wrote: Hello Friends of Toledo Elementary!
Book fair starts Monday at lunch time! We really need help with this event!

*SignUpGenius Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044dacac2ca1fa7-book2?fbclid=IwAR3zfPsyBfB_FFOruCLHkt5xYuigvY3lWy8r2UFzC9wTCdjHTWjR4hwv8Rk
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Did you know that you can shop online at our book fair? Click the link below* to go to Scholastic online and read more about new books, order online, and sign up for that cool new E-Wallet option for your kiddos!

Book fair will be open:
Mon 3/25 at lunch, after school, and during conferences
Tues 3/26 before school, during lunch, and after school
Wed 3/27 before school, at lunch, after school and during conferences
Thurs 3/28 before school, at lunch, and after school
Fri 3/29 before school and at lunch

* Link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=toledoelementaryschool3

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Linda Lemiere-Zile posted:
Food Bank at Toledo New Life church Monday and Tuesday this week week! 10:00am -12:00 PM. If you are needing some food, come get what you need for what we have!

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Today: Toledo Historical Society
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.

New members welcomed.

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Deadline: Silent Auction Extended to 3 PM today @ Toledo Senior Center

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Tonight: EVENING OF EXCELLENCE 7:00PM @ Toledo High School

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City of Toledo:

!! NEW !! Lewis County Solid Waste Utility announced: Tire Recycling is BACK! The annual event is sponsored by Lewis County Solid Waste Utility, Code Enforcement, and the Washington State Department of Ecology.

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03.22.2019 Friday Column & Weekend Outlook

3/22/2019

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In today’s column:

Toledo Middle School: Toledo BIG Community Meeting
Toledo School District: THS Design Team Rolls Up Their Sleeves
FDA: Food & Pet Food Recalls, Other FDA News
USDA-FSIS: Tyson Chicken Strips Products Recalled
Cowlitz, Wahkiakum: Burn Bans Issued In Wake Of Brush Fires
WA State Fire Wire: Western WA Wildfire Numbers For March - 49
Ethan Siegel: One Of Four NASA Missions To Be Selected;
Today: Toledo Food Bank, Cowlitz Grange Open Mic Night
Local Events: Vernal Equinox Art Fair, Magic In The Air, Annual Seed Swap
Toledo High School Sports: March 2019
Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More

Special Thanks to Boone Bergsma, WeThinkItMattersInc for highlights of Toledo’s Ninth Annual BIG Community Meeting in photos.

*Facebook members can catch Toledo School District’s live stream at this link:
https://www.facebook.com/toledoschooldistrict/videos/341895829768042/
Special Thanks to Supt Chris Rust, videographer

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FDA Drug Recalls:

PET FOOD RECALL: Hill’s Pet Nutrition has expanded its January recall of canned dog food to include 85 total lots of 44 varieties of Hill’s Science Diet & Hill’s Prescription Diet canned dog food due to very high levels of vitamin D. Owners should stop feeding all recalled products and contact their vet if their dog shows signs of vitamin D toxicity, which can lead to kidney failure or death. Symptoms to watch for include vomiting, decreased appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling & weight loss.

In the United States, the affected canned dog foods were distributed through retail pet stores and veterinary clinics nationwide. No dry foods, cat foods, or treats are affected.
For a list of all products recalled to date: https://go.usa.gov/xEt3T
Initial Press Release link here.

03/21/2019: Century Snacks LLC Recalls Snak Club Honey Bliss Nut Mix Due to Undeclared Allergen

Century Snacks, LLC of Commerce, CA is recalling all packages of 3-oz. and 5.75-oz. SNAK CLUB HONEY BLISS NUT MIX due to undeclared MILK. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to MILK run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The product was distributed in 29 states including Washington through retail stores under the Snak Club brand.

03/21/2019: Better Made Snack Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk In 10 Ounce $3.99 Original Potato Chips

As a preventative measure, Better Made Snack Foods of Detroit, MI, is recalling 10-ounce packages of Original Potato Chips because they may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled 10-ounce Original Potato Chips were distributed nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders.

Ata Int. Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of BLUEFUSION Capsules, due to presence of Undeclared Sildenafil, Tadalafil, Desmethyl carbodenafil, Dithiodesmethyl carbodenafil, Scutellarin and Daidzein

BLUE FUSION capsules were marketed as a dietary supplement...and is packaged in 1-count blister packs, UPC code – 7.48252. 66460.0. All lots within expiry are being recalled. Product was distributed Nationwide in the USA between January 2015 and March 2019 to Retail stores and through the internet.
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Other FDA News:

March 21, 2019 - FDA approves new device for treating moderate to severe chronic heart failure in patients

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USDA-FSIS News Release: Mar 21, 2019 Tyson Foods, Inc. Recalls Chicken Strip Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Tyson Foods, Inc., a Rogers, Ark. establishment, is recalling approximately 69,093 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strip products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide and for institutional use in locations in Michigan and Washington.

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Cowlitz County DEM (Department of Emergency Management) issued:
Cowlitz Co. officials issue county wide burn ban, multiple brush fires - 03/20/19

Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office announced: A burn ban is in effect (March 20, 2019) for Wahkiakum County.

Washington State Fire Wire reported Thursday:
WILDFIRE ACTIVITY - WASHINGTON STATE: For the record, at least 49 significant brush/wildfires in Western Washington this week... In March.

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Ethan Siegel wrote: One Of These Four Missions Will Be Selected As NASA's Next Flagship For Astrophysics

Caption: The Hubble Space Telescope (left) is our greatest flagship observatory in astrophysics history, but is much smaller and less powerful than the upcoming James Webb (center). Of the four proposed flagship missions for the 2030s, LUVOIR (right) is by far the most ambitious. Photo credit MATT MOUNTAIN / AURA

“Choosing which of these missions to build and fly will, in many ways, inform our plans for the next 30 years (or more) of astronomy. NASA is the pre-eminent space agency in the world. This is where science, research, development, discovery, and innovation all come together. The spinoff technologies alone justify the investment, but that’s not why we do it. We are here to discover the Universe. We are here to learn all that we can about the cosmos and our place within it. We are here to find out what the Universe looks like and how it came to be the way it is today.

People will always argue over budgets — the penny-pinchers are always happy to propose something that’s faster, cheaper, and worse — but the reality is this: the budget for NASA Astrophysics as a whole is just $1.35 billion per year: less than 0.1% of the federal discretionary budget and less than 0.03% of the total federal budget. And still, for that tiny amount, NASA has steadily built a flagship program that’s the envy of the free world.”

Every 10 years, NASA performs a decadal survey, where it outlines its highest mission priorities for the next 10 years. The 2020 decadal is happening imminently, and once the recommendations are submitted to the National Resource Council at the National Academies of Science, the four flagship finalists will be ranked. This will determine NASA astrophysics’ direction for the 2030s.

James Webb is the flagship for the 2010s; WFIRST is it for the 2020s. What will we choose for the 2030s? It will be one of these four finalists! Dream big, everyone.

Special thanks to Ethan Siegel for permission to share this post.

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Toledo Senior Center Silent Auction deadline extended through 3 PM Monday, March 25.
Find your next needful thing at Saturday’s dinner & show, make your bid & help support the folks who supported you.

Video link of Silent Auction underway now.
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*ISO: Need to find an instructor for afternoon Better Bones and Balance exercise class. There are about 12-15 who would take it again IF we had an instructor. Tuesday & Thursday afternoons.
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Early alert: Toledo Senior Center will be at the NB Toutle rest area May 11 and 12. We can use cookies. No peanut butter or nuts.

Contact Toledo Senior Center, (360)864-2112. Also on Facebook.

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Toledo Youth Baseball reminder: Mandatory Babe Ruth Tryouts!! Sunday March 24th from 3pm to 5pm at the Toledo High School Field.
****************************************************Anyone wanting to sign up must be there no later than 2:45pm to fill out paperwork in order to make the list for tryouts!!!

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Toledo Community Library reminder:

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Suzanne Kasner wrote: Hello Friends of Toledo Elementary!
Book fair starts Monday at lunch time! We really need help with this event!

*SignUpGenius Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044dacac2ca1fa7-book2?fbclid=IwAR3zfPsyBfB_FFOruCLHkt5xYuigvY3lWy8r2UFzC9wTCdjHTWjR4hwv8Rk
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Did you know that you can shop online at our book fair? Click the link below* to go to Scholastic online and read more about new books, order online, and sign up for that cool new E-Wallet option for your kiddos!

Book fair will be open:
Mon 3/25 at lunch, after school, and during conferences
Tues 3/26 before school, during lunch, and after school
Wed 3/27 before school, at lunch, after school and during conferences
Thurs 3/28 before school, at lunch, and after school
Fri 3/29 before school and at lunch

Link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=toledoelementaryschool3

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Friday:

Toledo Food Bank Open 11 AM - 1 PM behind City Hall
Courage To Change Al-Anon AFG @ Presbyterian Church
Cowlitz Prairie Grange Open Mic Night @ Grange Hall

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Weekend Outlook:

March 23: WSU Lewis County Master Gardeners - Free Workshop - Getting The Vegetable Garden Started. 10:00AM Salkum Library Demonstration Garden 2480 U.S. Highway 12, Salkum
March 23: Third Annual Seed Swap @ Toledo Community Library
March 23: Afternoon at the Easel @ Toledo New Life Assembly
March 23: Classic Meatloaf Dinner & Magic Show @ Toledo Senior Center
March 23-24: Vernal Equinox Art Fair @ Morgan Arts Centre
March 25: Silent Auction Deadline Extended @ Toledo Senior Center

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Monday: Toledo Historical Society
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.

New members welcomed.

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City of Toledo:

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Toledo High School Sports - March 2019

Soccer:
March 21st vs. Stevenson 6:00 @ WHS
March 23rd @ Columbia-White Salmon 2:00pm bus @ 9:30am
March 26th @ King’s Way 6:00
March 28th vs. Seton Catholic 6:00 @ WHS

Baseball:
March 20th JV vs. King’s Way 4:00
March 21st @ Onalaska 4:00 bus @ 2:30
March 26th vs. Elma 4:00
March 29th @ Morton White Pass 4:00

Fastpitch:
March 21st @ Onalaska 4:00 bus @ 2:30
March 28th vs. King’s Way 3:00/5:00
March 29th @ Morton White Pass 4:00

Track: March 21st @ Toutle Lake 3:45 bus @ 1:55
March 26th @ Adna 3:30pm bus 1:55

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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More

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03.21.2019 Thursday Column

3/21/2019

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In today’s column:

National Weather Service: Rain And Snow For The Northwest Late This Week
Toledo Middle School: Toledo BIG Community Meeting
Toledo School District: THS Design Team Rolls Up Their Sleeves
FDA: Food & Drug Recalls, Other FDA News
WA ATG: Ferguson Says Navy Polluting Sound, Commits $750K To Test Backlog
Cowlitz, Wahkiakum: Burn Bans Issued In Wake Of Brush Fires
Billie Washington: Early Childhood Trauma Carries Lifelong Consequences
Today: Worldwide Downs Awareness Day
Local Events: Vernal Equinox Art Fair, Magic In The Air, Annual Seed Swap
Toledo High School Sports: March 2019
Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More

Farmers Insurance- Cyndi Philbrook Agency invited:
Come to find out what's happening in the Greater Toledo Community.

vision:TOLEDO 2019
BIG Community Meeting 9.0
March 21, 2019 • 7 P.M. • Toledo Middle School

• Learn about the Revitalization of Downtown.

• Hear the latest info about the New Toledo High School.

• Take a new Survey to tell us your vision for Toledo.

• Learn about new programs for our Kids.

• Find out what new Events are planned for this year.

• Share with us what you are doing for the Greater Toledo Community.

• Take a Quiz to test your knowledge of Toledo.

• Watch the Bigfoot Saga.

• See Dancing Cops.

• And more.

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National Weather Service Seattle WA: Rain and Snow for the Northwest Late This Week
Another cold front entering the West Coast states by late Friday will bring more rain and higher elevation snows to California, the Pacific Northwest, and parts of the interior West this weekend.

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Toledo School District reported:

Design Committee at work tonight. Next meeting on March 28 6pm THS.

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Toledo Middle School boasted:

Mrs. Hendrickson handed out a Toledo Pride shirt (Tuesday)!

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FDA Drug Recalls:

03/18/2019 - Mylan Institutional LLC Initiates Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Levoleucovorin Injection Due to the Presence of Particulate Matter
03/19/2019: Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging, LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Losartan Potassium Tablets, USP, 25mg, 50mg, And 100mg Due to The Detection of Trace Amounts Of N-Nitroso N-Methyl 4-Amino Butyric Acid (NMBA) Impurity Found in The Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API)

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Other FDA News:

March 19, 2019 - FDA approves first treatment for post-partum depression
March 19, 2019 - FDA issues warning letters to two breast implant manufacturers for failure to comply with post-approval study requirements
March 19, 2019 - Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., and Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannas on new steps to strengthen FDA’s food safety program for 2020 and beyond

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Washington State Attorney General Ferguson announced:
AG Ferguson today filed a motion to join a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Navy’s practice of scraping the hulls of decommissioned vessels in a way that pollutes Puget Sound. This contamination can harm marine life up and down the food chain, including salmon and orcas.

“Everyone has a duty to protect our waters, including the federal government,” said Ferguson. “The Navy’s actions endanger Washington’s diverse marine life, including salmon and orcas. The Navy must take responsibility for its actions and be held accountable.”

News Release: AG FERGUSON SEEKS TO JOIN LAWSUIT AGAINST NAVY FOR POLLUTING PUGET SOUND
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In another News Release: AG FERGUSON COMMITS $750,000 TO TEST SEXUAL ASSAULT KITS

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Washington State Patrol posted:
Every member of the Washington State Patrol offers heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the @KCSheriffOffice deputy killed in the line of duty last evening. We also offer our never ceasing support to the Kittitas PD officer wounded during the same incident along with all family members and fellow law enforcement personnel impacted.

Our state is honored by the courage and sacrifice of these two public servants and those that know and love them.

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Cowlitz County DEM (Department of Emergency Management) issued:
Cowlitz Co. officials issue county wide burn ban, multiple brush fires - 03/20/19
Cowlitz County, WA – Multiple brush fires have ignited across the county and a burn ban has been instated by Cowlitz County officials; this includes residential fires and burn pile burning. Brush fires in the area of Carlon Loop Rd (2-3 acres), Ragland Rd (3-4 acres), Tower Rd (unknown size at this time), and North Maple Hill Rd (200-400 feet wide) have ignited, some caused by unattended campfires and burn piles that the wind caught. Most of the fires in the last few days have required evacuations of homes that were threatened by fire.

Recent warm temperatures, low Relative Humidity (RH) levels, and strong warm East winds have contributed to the cause. Cowlitz County has had over seven brush fires in the past three days. Local resources including Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue, Cowlitz County Fire District 5, Cowlitz County District 6, The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Longview Fire, Cowlitz County Sheriff’s office have all contributed to the fire suppression efforts and evacuations.

More information on all incidents will be updated as it is available.

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Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office announced: A burn ban is in effect (March 20, 2019) for Wahkiakum County.

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Washington State Fire Wire reported Wednesday:
WILDFIRE ACTIVITY - WASHINGTON STATE: Warm, dry weather coupled with an East Wind event have resulted in 25 wildfires for a combined 313 acres. 24 of those fires started in Western Washington. Just caught word of resource requests happening for a 100+ acre fire (possibly southwest WA - Lewis County which was listed at 80 acres yesterday), though we haven't had that confirmed as of yet.

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Washington State Department of Natural Resources reported: "Brush fires can get out of control especially when we haven’t had much moisture recently."

Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz talked to KOMO News about the nearly two dozen wildfires that popped up this week in Western Washington. Please be careful out there!

Full article: bit.ly/2U3k0FS

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Toledo’s Billie Washington penned this observation in response to this article:
Rapid City Diocese: 21 priests credibly accused of sexual abuse

Early childhood trauma is why so many in our nation are addicted to substances, involved with domestic violence, cannot hold jobs. Early trauma destroys the lives of many. It might be a choice to do drugs, etc., but sometimes the pain is just too much. To be a strong nation of healthy citizens we need continue to clean this mess up. The danger to our country does not lie outside of us but lies at our feet. Building a wall, fortifying our military, will not make us stronger but will probably destroy us until we re-build the foundation. If it’s not on our doorstep yet, it doesn’t mean it is not already affecting our life in one way or another. Stand tall, shine your light and be brave knowing this evil is being destroyed.

*Special Thanks to Billie Washington for this post.

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Cheese Days Toledo Washington announced:

A big shout out to all the Toledo Schools for helping us with our Cheese Days button design. First place is Krista Tanninen her design will be on the button. Second place goes to Kaycee Horace and third place goes to Taylor Clark.

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Toledo Community Library reminder:

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27th. 1:30 pm

Image courtesy Charles Pruett

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Annie Jones: Update - the Schey Family could still use meals for the next few weeks as Kelly has had return hospital visits and has been sent home with even stricter instructions to slow down and take it easy while she heals! She says that homemade one-pan freezer meals that the kids can easily pop in the oven or crock pot would be most helpful. Please help if you can - thanks! See link* to coordinate - takethemameal.com

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Angela Norberg Bacon posted: March 21, 2019 is World Down Syndrome Day.

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Suzanne Kasner wrote: Hello Friends of Toledo Elementary!
Book fair starts Monday at lunch time! We really need help with this event!

Please reach out to me or take a look at the signup genius* posted below, and pick a time slot where you can come help.

We are getting new cash registers that are so easy to use! Also just signing up to help the students shop is a wonderful way to help as well!

*SignUpGenius Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044dacac2ca1fa7-book2?fbclid=IwAR3zfPsyBfB_FFOruCLHkt5xYuigvY3lWy8r2UFzC9wTCdjHTWjR4hwv8Rk
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Did you know that you can shop online at our book fair? Click the link below* to go to Scholastic online and read more about new books, order online, and sign up for that cool new E-Wallet option for your kiddos!

Book fair will be open:
Mon 3/25 at lunch, after school, and during conferences
Tues 3/26 before school, during lunch, and after school
Wed 3/27 before school, at lunch, after school and during conferences
Thurs 3/28 before school, at lunch, and after school
Fri 3/29 before school and at lunch

We are still in need of adult helpers, mostly to assist the children in choosing books. Please let us know how you can help, lots of shifts available!

* Link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=toledoelementaryschool3

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Friday:

Toledo Food Bank Open 11 AM - 1 PM behind City Hall
Courage To Change Al-Anon AFG @ Presbyterian Church
Cowlitz Prairie Grange Open Mic Night @ Grange Hall

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City of Toledo announcement: Planning Commission Vacancy

March 23: Third Annual Seed Swap @ Toledo Community Library

March 23: Afternoon at the Easel @ Toledo New Life Assembly

March 23: Classic Meatloaf Dinner & Magic Show @ Toledo Senior Center

March 23-24: Vernal Equinox Art Fair @ Morgan Arts Centre

March 25: Silent Auction Deadline Extended @ Toledo Senior Center

April 27: Fundraiser - Silent Auction & Music for Gayle Homes @ Donna’s Place

May 4: Katie’s Kids Breakfast @ Toledo High School

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Toledo Builds a High School
Information regarding the building of a new high school in Toledo, WA beginning in November, 2018. Regular updates.
https://chris-rust.blogspot.com/

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Check out Latest Earthquakes at USGS.
Check out US Tsunami Warnings at NOAA/Weather.
Air Quality Forecast at https://airquality.weather.gov
Visualize wildfire smoke with NASAWorldview - https://go.nasa.gov/2T7olog

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03.19.2019 Tuesday Column

3/19/2019

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In today’s column:

National Weather Service: Next 5 Days
Toledo School District: FCCLA Claims Silver, State Vice Presidency
FDA: Food & Drug Recalls, Other FDA News
National Farmers Union Foundation - 2019 Beginning Farmer Application
Governor Jay Inslee: March 25, 30 Proclamation Days
Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office: Seeking Information In Vader Death
Lewis County Permaculture: 5-Day Plant Medicine Summit Online
Ask Ethan: What Does The Supermoon Mean?
Not Strictly Toledo: Health & Hope Medical Outreach
Today: Uke Lessons
Toledo High School Sports: March 2019
Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More

Toledo School District posted: Megan Wallace Silver medal at State FCCLA.
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Emma Cline elected Washington State FCCLA VP. Congratulations Emma!

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National Weather Service Seattle WA: Next 5 Days

Caption: Sunny and warm weather will continue Tuesday and Wednesday, with record high temperatures likely. Thursday will see clouds with a chance of rain on the coast, and not as warm. Expect rain on Friday and showers for Saturday, with temperatures near to above normal.

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FDA Allergy Alert: Surtidoras Bakery Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Marble Muffin, Banana Muffin, and Blueberry Muffin

Products were distributed to retail food stores and specialty Latino food store in Western Washington between February 16, 2019 and March 2019.

Complete Company Announcement here.
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FDA Drug Recalls:

03/18/2019: Mylan - Levoleucovorin Injection, 250 mg/25 mL recalled due to the presence of particulate matter identified as copper salts   Mylan Institutional LLC
03/15/2019: Legacy -   Losartan Potassium USP recalled due to iImpurity found   Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging
03/15/2019 - Hospira recalled Sodium bicarbonate injection USP due to particulate matter   Hospira, Inc.
03/15/2019: Legacy -   Losartan Potassium USP recalled due to iImpurity found   Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging
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Other FDA News:

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NATIONAL FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION - 2019 BEGINNING FARMER INSTITUTE APPLICATION

*Special Thanks to Joe Notch for this info.

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Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs shared 2 Proclamations:

Governor Jay Inslee #MedalOfHonorDay Proclamation for March 25, 2019

WHEREAS, throughout our country's history, courageous men and women of the Evergreen State have answered the call to protect and defend justice, liberty, and the freedom we hold so precious; and

WHEREAS, rising above the call of duty at the risk of grave injury and loss of life, a celebrated few of these fearless service members distinguished themselves as heroes in the eyes of their comrades through their bravery and self- sacrifice; and

WHEREAS, in 1862, the United States Congress established the Medal of Honor as the highest award to be given to members of our country's military forces in recognition of their incredible valor during armed conflict; and

WHEREAS, Washington honors the 46 Medal of Honor recipients from Hazard Stevens during the Civil War to the War on Terror; and

WHEREAS, on January 12, 2019 Joe Jackson, an Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who received the Medal of Honor for his heroism during an attempted rescue of a 3-man USAF Combat Control Team from the special forces camp at Kham Duc, died at his home in Washington state at the age of 95; and

WHEREAS, in 1990, Congress designated March 25 annually as National Medal of Honor Day;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jay Inslee, Governor of the Great State of Washington, do hereby proclaim March 25, 2019 as

Medal of Honor Day

in Washington, and encourage all people in our state to remember with honor and celebrate with respect the brave heroes who have earned this recognition through fearless self-sacrifice in defense of our country and the ideals on which it was founded. #MedalOfHonorDay
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WHEREAS, the Vietnam War was fought in Vietnam from 1961 to 1975, and involved North Vietnam and the Viet Cong in conflict with United States Armed Forces and South Vietnam and on March 30, 1973, the United States Armed Forces completed the withdrawal of combat troops from Vietnam; and

WHEREAS, the Vietnam War was an extremely divisive issue among the people of the United States and members of the United States Armed Forces who served bravely and faithfully were, upon their return home, caught in the middle of public debate about the involvement of the United States in the Vietnam War; and

WHEREAS, 1,123 members of the United States Armed Forces from Washington State were killed or declared missing in action in Vietnam, and hundreds were wounded; and

WHEREAS, more than 190,033 Vietnam-era veterans live in Washington State and our Nation stands stronger for their service, and

WHEREAS, the people of Washington realize that one of our most fundamental obligations is to show respect and dignity to all who have worn the uniform of the United States, and to honor their sacrifice by serving them as well as they served us; and

WHEREAS, Washington State passed legislation in 2013 proclaiming March 30 of each year as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day in our state;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jay Inslee, Governor of the state of Washington, do hereby proclaim March 30, 2019, as

#WelcomeHomeVietnamVeterans Day

in Washington, and I encourage all people in our state to join me in this special observance.

Governor Jay Inslee

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Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office reported:
At 7:21 AM on March 18th, 2019 Deputies of the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office were dispatched along with an EMS unit from Cowlitz-Lewis Fire District # 20 in Vader to the report of a person down in their residence just north of Ryderwood on State Route 506 in NW Cowlitz County. It was determined that the subject was deceased and that the death was suspicious in nature. Detectives obtained a search warrant for the residence and the scene is being processed by the Washington State Patrol Crime Scene Response Team at this hour. Identity of the person and cause and manner of death will be pending further investigation by the Cowlitz County Coroner's Office. Detectives are asking anyone with information concerning the case contact the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office at (360) 577-3092. Detectives would also like to be contacted by anyone who may have video of State Route 506 between I-5 and Ryderwood as well as any other connecting roads in the area. Case Detective is Lorenzo Gladson and Detective Sergeant is Troy Brightbill.

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Toledo’s own Ethan Siegel penned: This Is What's Special About A Full Supermoon Occurring On The Equinox This Year

Caption: The word Supermoon came into popular use in 2011, where three Supermoons in a row graced the night sky. Shown here is the central one from that year, observed over Munich, Germany. Supermoons are brighter and closer than any other full Moons experienced on Earth, corresponding to lunar perigee coinciding with the full phase. But during the equinox, something even more special occurs: a chance to measure the Earth's axial tilt and the Moon's orbital tilt as it revolves around the Earth.KAI SCHREIBER / FLICKR

“You may remember that two months ago, in January, we received a total lunar eclipse: where the Sun, Earth, and full Moon were perfectly aligned. Now that it’s two months later, the full Moon is misaligned, because the plane that the Moon orbits the Earth in is tilted with respect to the Sun.

This is incredible for science! On any old equinox, you can measure your latitude on Earth; on any solstice, you can measure the axial tilt of the Earth. Well, on an equinox that coincides with a full Moon, you can measure how far out of the Sun-Earth plane the Moon actually is at this particular moment in time. And if you know when the last eclipse was and the next eclipse will be, you can actually determine the tilt of the Moon’s orbit. Here’s how.”

If you had a perfectly vertical stick on the day of the equinox, by measuring the shadow it casts when the Sun reaches its highest point above the horizon, you can measure your latitude. Yet that very night, when we have a full Moon, measuring the same shadow on the same object will give you a very different answer, by a little more than 4 degrees. The reason is because the Moon’s orbit is tilted with respect to the Earth-Sun plane.

This is brilliant! Make that measurement yourself, and you can calculate the Moon’s orbital tilt for yourself. Here’s how.

*Special Thanks to Ethan Siegel for permission to reprint.

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Lewis County Permaculture Society shared: 5-Day Plant Medicine Summit
FREE ONLINE EVENT - March 18-22, 2019

A global gathering of leading botanical ecological experts, health practitioners, and inspiring educators who’ll be sharing a unique synthesis of medicine, ecology, and spirituality that promises to transform your relationship with the natural world.
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Matt Powers invited: Hey Lewis County!!
(WE MIGHT BE NEIGHBORS REALLY SOON!!)
Did you know my 400+ page book is FREE?
It took 2 years to write with over 2 dozen supportive experts peer reviewing and suggesting areas for me to study deeper. Everyone deserves to know how to live regeneratively on this planet - it's a human right, so I share this book: it's that important. I hope you enjoy it and, more importantly, I hope you put it into ACTION!!
We can heal ourselves, heal our world, and heal our confused cultures. See what's possible: http://www.thepermaculturestudent.com/download-ps2-free

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Toledo Girls Softball Association announced: Good Morning Softball Peeps,

We are just days away from our first work party (March 23, 2019). I've been calling it our 'facelift' work party. Lots of areas to get cleaned up and looking fresh again. A list of things you can bring to help out: a pair of gloves for yourself, weed eaters, pressure washers, hoses, rakes, shovels, wheelbarrow. We will be getting started at 9:00AM for the work party. I know we plan on being there for some of the day and if you can't be there at 9:00AM you are more than welcome to swing in when your available.

Also this is our Lady Diamonds HS camp day. Any youth age girls are welcome to signup for camp. You can print the form and bring it with you Saturday at the appropriate registration time.

If you have any questions about the work party day or camp, please don't hesitate to message or call.

Thank you,
Christi Marcil
(360) 219-3177

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Vernal Equinox Art Fair 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 23 - 24, 2019 at Morgan Arts Centre

Featuring artwork by:
Jeanne Hamilton • Di Morgan • Eddi Baird • Karen Leback • Mike Morgan •
Sue Wachter • Vernadel Peterson • John Crocker • Bob Espen • Linda Aitchison •
Patty Misch • Jake Blake • Vicki Brigden • Susan Blubaugh • Dale Baird •
Mary Kohlschmidt • Katie Morgan • Joan Hitchcock • Richard Roth

Also: Santa Lucia Coffee • Dragonfly Chocolates • Brigden Backyard Honey •
Toledo’s Common Ground Garden plants and a limited selection of Morganic Art Farm Preserves

2019 Vernal Equinox Art Fair
baskets • books • ceramics & pottery • chocolates • coffee & cookies • decorated eggs • garden art • glass • hats & scarves • honey • jams & jellies • jewelry • knitwear • paintings • photographs • pickles & pies • plants • prints & cards • recycled & up-cycled art • soaps & scrubs • wood • wearables

Images courtesy Morgan Arts Centre

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Lewis County Food Hub clarified: May 9th is the special preview Mother's Day market! Our vendors will bring lots of plants and gifts. Official Opening Day of the (Toledo) Thursday Market is June 6th.

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Karen Thomas Scott wrote: During the break-in at Chimi’s (Family Restaurant) early (Saturday), some of the paper money displayed was stolen. The Toledo police have asked the community to look out for, especially, a $20 bill with red writing on it. Please call the police if anyone attempts to use the money.

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Not Strictly Toledo: Health and Hope Medical Outreach
FREE MEDICAL CLINIC TONIGHT from 5:30 - 8:00pm
Located at 1911 Cooks Hill Rd. Centralia. (NW Pediatrics - West Building)
Health & Hope Medical Outreach provides FREE walk-in medical care and Mental Healthcare to the uninsured and under-insured of Lewis county and South Thurston county.

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Today: Uke Lessons

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City of Toledo announcement: Planning Commission Vacancy

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Toledo High School Sports - March 2019

Soccer: March 19th @ Centralia 7:00
March 21st vs. Stevenson 6:00 @ WHS
March 23rd @ Columbia-White Salmon 2:00pm bus @ 9:30am
March 26th @ King’s Way 6:00
March 28th vs. Seton Catholic 6:00 @ WHS

Baseball:March 18th JV vs. WF West 4:00 release @ 2:40
March 19th vs. Napavine 4:00
March 20th JV vs. King’s Way 4:00
March 21st @ Onalaska 4:00 bus @ 2:30
March 26th vs. Elma 4:00
March 29th @ Morton White Pass 4:00

Fastpitch:March 18th JV vs. WF West 4:00 release @ 2:40
March 19th vs. Napavine 4:00
March 21st @ Onalaska 4:00 bus @ 2:30
March 28th vs. King’s Way 3:00/5:00
March 29th @ Morton White Pass 4:00

Track: March 21st @ Toutle Lake 3:45 bus @ 1:55
March 26th @ Adna 3:30pm bus 1:55

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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More

Vision:TOLEDO reminder: Coming Thursday! If you have something BIG you want to announce or share, contact Mike Morgan 360-864-4342.

Image courtesy vision:Toledo

!!! NEW !!! March 25: Silent Auction Deadline Extended @ Toledo Senior Center

March 21: Toledo BIG Community Meeting @ Toledo Middle School

March 23: Third Annual Seed Swap @ Toledo Community Library

March 23: Afternoon at the Easel @ Toledo New Life Assembly

March 23: Classic Meatloaf Dinner & Magic Show @ Toledo Senior Center

March 23-24: Vernal Equinox Art Fair @ Morgan Arts Centre

April 27: Fundraiser - Silent Auction & Music for Gayle Homes @ Donna’s Place

May 4: Katie’s Kids Breakfast @ Toledo High School

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Toledo Builds a High School
Information regarding the building of a new high school in Toledo, WA beginning in November, 2018. Regular updates.
https://chris-rust.blogspot.com/

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Check out Latest Earthquakes at USGS.
Check out US Tsunami Warnings at NOAA/Weather.
Air Quality Forecast at https://airquality.weather.gov
Visualize wildfire smoke with NASAWorldview - https://go.nasa.gov/2T7olog

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03.15.2019 Friday Column & Weekend Outlook

3/15/2019

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In today’s column:

NWS Seattle: 5 Day Outlook
Mt St Helens Institute: Snowpack On Mountain This Year
KATU: Students Worldwide Skip Class To Demand Action On Climate
Toledo School District: Sunscreen Up, Surveyors Begin Work
USDA: New Youth Ag Website, Safe Food During Bomb Cyclone
Washington State Library: Professional Development Grants
Ethan Siegel: This Is Why The Multiverse Must Exist
Today: THS Pep Dinner & Bingo
Weekend Outlook: Grange Breakfast, WSU Workshop - Blueberries, Boater Class
And Beyond: 2 Hour Toledo Schools ACT Late Start, City Council
High School Sports: March 2019
Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More

FCCLA State. Indians looking sharp for the banquet.

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MAP enrichment programs described:
It was a day for lessons in life and death. As we walked the paths at school we found signs of spring, pops of color and new life! This little one sat with this flower for a long while after the others had moved on. “Let’s not touch it” she whispered to me as I got close. Then “Maybe just touch it very gently...”

Images courtesy Annie Jones

Meanwhile another child discovered the carcass of a bird. “Isn’t this a marvelous discovery?!” “But where have it’s eyes gone?” As the children surrounded the carcass and wondered about it Farmer Brian reminded them about germs, showed them how to safely handle the carcass and held a short and sweet burial ceremony thanking the animal for the lessons in life and death.
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Teacher Sandra taught the students about the amazing mason bees, what makes them so special and different from other bees. They made models this week, next week they’ll drill and prepare real mason bee homes!

Checking on the mason bee house models, just in case those eggs inside really do hatch!

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National Weather Service Seattle WA: Next 5 Days

Caption: High pressure will maintain mostly dry weather over Western Washington through Tuesday. A system will spread high clouds across the area Saturday. Otherwise, partly to mostly sunny. Temperatures will gradually warm, reaching the 60s in spots by Sunday and early next week.

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Mount St Helens Institute explained:

Photos courtesy of MSHI Mountain Steward volunteer Andy Goodwin.

We usually look at the Mount St. Helens snow pack at this time of year to try and predict what summer access will look like. Sure feels like there's a lot of snow out there, huh? Actually, looking at the data, it's pretty middle of the (snow) pack. 2019 data is the dotted red line. A review of the June Lake SNOTEL data (south side of St. Helens at about 3700'), the average snow pack from 2004-2018 for March 12th is 88.5" and we're at 105" in 2019, so a bit above average. Six of the past 14 years had more snow, and 8 had less. The chart only reflects data since 2014 (because it would be too busy to show all of that data), but the last two years had more snow at this point, 2016 had a big dump of snow in the 3rd week of March, and 2014 and 2015 were historically pretty wimpy. Anyhow, thought you'd find this interesting.

Link to June Lake SNOTEL website: https://wcc.sc.egov.usda.gov/nwcc/site?sitenum=553

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KATU News alerts:

Caption: Several thousand schoolchildren take part in a climate protest in Bergen, Norway, Thursday, March 14, 2019. Students in more than 1,000 cities worldwide are planning to skip class Friday in protest over their governments’ failure to act against global warming. The coordinated ‘school strike’ was inspired by 16-year-old activist Greta Thunberg, who began holding solitary demonstrations outside the Swedish parliament last year. (Marit Hommedal/ NTB scanpix via AP)

Students worldwide are planning to skip class Friday and take to the streets to protest their governments' failure to take sufficient action against global warming.

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Toledo School District revealed:

Sunscreen in place. Safety for athletes on sunny afternoons.
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Toledo School District shared: Wendy Lee created this beautiful sign for the Softball complex from a student design. Thanks to all involved.

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Toledo Middle School posted:

7th Graders preparing for Monday’s Science Fair! We hope to see everyone at 6.

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TES PTO boasted:

Shipp’s class of gardeners!! Turnips and brussel sprouts!
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Thanks to our PTO and Master Gardener Mr. Bob! Mrs. Schultz's class is excited to see our cabbages grow!
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Mrs. Cannon’s 1st graders got to plant peas today! Thank you Garden Bob and the parent helpers who volunteered today. A lot of fun and dirty hands made for a great time in Garden Science!
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TES PTO reminder:

Only $5 a day, can be used for all sorts of occasions! Pay in the school office!

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USDA Celebrates National Ag Day with New Youth Website
USDA Offers Food Safety Tips for Areas Affected by "Bomb Cyclone"

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Washington State Library recommended:
CHECK IT OUT! We've updated our Professional Development grants making it much easier to apply to send library staff to conferences, workshops or seminars, or to bring professional training to your library. https://www.sos.wa.gov/…/gran…/professional-development.aspx

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Toledo’s own Ethan Siegel penned: This Is Why The Multiverse Must Exist

Caption: The multiverse idea states that there are an arbitrarily large number of Universes like our own out there, embedded in our Multiverse. It's possible, but not necessary, for other pockets within the Multiverse to exist where the laws of physics are different.

“This picture, of huge Universes, far bigger than the meager part that’s observable to us, constantly being created across this exponentially inflating space, is what the Multiverse is all about. It’s not a new, testable scientific prediction, but rather a theoretical consequence that’s unavoidable, based on the laws of physics as they’re understood today. Whether the laws of physics are identical to our own in those other Universes is unknown.

If you have an inflationary Universe that’s governed by quantum physics, a Multiverse is unavoidable. As always, we are collecting as much new, compelling evidence as we can on a continuous basis to better understand the entire cosmos. It may turn out that inflation is wrong, that quantum physics is wrong, or that applying these rules the way we do has some fundamental flaw. But so far, everything adds up. Unless we’ve got something wrong, the Multiverse is inevitable, and the Universe we inhabit is just a minuscule part of it.”

Skeptical about the Multiverse? You’re not alone. After all, how can you be confident that something must exist if the experimental, measurable, or observational evidence that’s required to validate its existence isn’t located within our observable Universe? It’s a reasonable thought, but there are ways to know something that go beyond verifying the exact phenomenon we’re looking for. This is why theoretical physics is so powerful: it not only allows you to draw conclusions about things you have not yet observed, but about things you cannot observe at all.

Come find out how, and learn why the Multiverse really must exist.

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A Second Time Around Thrift Store benefitting Lewis County Senior Centers reminder:

Doing some spring cleaning and got some stuff you are looking to donate? We are accepting donations! When you donate your gently used items to A Second Time Around Thrift you help support the Lewis County Senior Centers. Our sites offer nutritional and enrichment programs for senior citizens right here in our county. Donations are gladly accepted Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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‎Office Randy Pennington‎ wrote:
So time for my annual safety tip and again plead with folks to adhere to it...warm weather is coming, more kids on bikes and motorcycles are going to be out...if you or a friend or family has one of these, please don’t drive with it on the mirror, it even says so on it!!

The least (that) can happen is you can be cited for it; the worst...you hit a motorcycle or cyclist because you can’t see them...this placard can easily block them from your view. Please please please don’t hang it on the mirror and drive...you might be saving a life.

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Today: Baked Potato Dinner & Bingo @ Toledo High School

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Today is...World Sleep Day!
It’s also Buzzards Day, World Speech Day, and a few others.
Check out all the holidays you never heard of, at Days of the Year.

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Tonight: Courage to Change Al-Anon AFG meets 7 PM Friday at Toledo Presbyterian Church, 312 Augustus.
*(Will be cancelled if snow flies)*

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Weekend Outlook:

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Lewis County Fire District #2 Toledo Washington
FIRST AID / CPR CLASS Saturday, March 16, 2019
Registration required.
Contact: (360)864-2366

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ICYMI - Cowlitz Master Gardeners offer a Second Chance:

In case you missed Cowlitz County's Tree sale last Saturday, here's a second chance!
Where: Albertson’s parking lot, 2108 W Main St., Battle Ground.
The sale last year ended at about 11 a.m. when all trees were sold. About 11,800 trees were sold last year.
Trees in this year’s sale will be priced at $1, $2 and $3 each. Popular Douglas Fir trees will be priced at $1 each, along with Western Red Cedar, Norway Spruce and Sitka Spruce. This year’s Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar trees will be about 18 inches tall.
Priced at $2 will be Grand Fir, Noble Fir, Ponderosa Pine, Shore Pine, Scotch Pine, Red Alder, Big Leaf Maple, Oregon Ash, Red Osier Dogwood, Pacific Willow and Red Elderberry.
Deodar Cedar, Incense Cedar, Giant Sequoia, Vine Maple and Red Flowering Currant will be offered at $3. Oregon Grape and Salal will also be available.

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Need Your Boaters Card?
The Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office Marine Division, will begin hosting an Adventures in Boating certification course. Classes are open to any individual who needs to obtain a Washington State Boaters Education Card. The next available class will be held on Saturday, March 16th, 2019. The class will run from 8am-3:00pm at the Cowlitz County Training Center, 1942 1st Ave in Longview. Cost for the class is FREE.

To Register: Contact Deputy Jordan Spencer via email at spencerj@co.cowlitz.wa.us. This one day class will certify you to operate a vessel in the state of Washington. Registrations fill up fast.

Reminder: All vessel operators age 59 and younger must have a Washington Boaters Education Card to operate a vessel in Washington State. For additional information and resources, check out www.boatered.org.

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WSU Lewis County Master Gardeners - Free Workshop:
Blueberry Care & Hands-On Pruning
10:00AM Saturday, March 16, 2019
Providence Place Demonstration Garden
350 SE Washington Ave., Chehalis
Selection, care & hands on pruning of blueberries in the PNW

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WDFW announces razor clam dates ahead of the Ocean Shores Razor Clam and Seafood Festival OLYMPIA – Razor clam diggers can return to ocean beaches for a two-day opening, Mar. 16-17, which coincides with the Ocean Shores Razor Clam and Seafood Festival in Ocean Shores, Washington (https://www.osrazorclamfestival.org).

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Sunday is St Patrick’s Day: Here is the USDA’s instructions for cooking corned beef:
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/meat-preparation/corned-beef-and-food-safety/ct_index.

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And Beyond:

Toledo School District: 2 Hour ACT Late Start at all schools
Mt St Helens Climbing Permits go on sale Monday: https://www.recreation.gov/
Toledo City Council Meets 6 PM

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City of Toledo announcement: Planning Commission Vacancy

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Toledo High School Sports - March 2019

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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More

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Vision:TOLEDO reminder: Coming soon! If you have something BIG you want to announce or share, contact Mike Morgan 360-864-4342.

Image courtesy vision:Toledo

March 21: Toledo BIG Community Meeting @ Toledo Middle School

March 23: Third Annual Seed Swap @ Toledo Community Library

March 23: Afternoon at the Easel @ Toledo New Life Assembly

March 23: Classic Meatloaf Dinner & Magic Show @ Toledo Senior Center

March 23-24: Vernal Equinox Art Fair @ Morgan Arts Centre

April 27: Fundraiser - Silent Auction & Music for Gayle Homes @ Donna’s Place

May 4: Katie’s Kids Breakfast @ Toledo High School

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Toledo Builds a High School
Information regarding the building of a new high school in Toledo, WA beginning in November, 2018. Regular updates.
https://chris-rust.blogspot.com/

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Check out US Tsunami Warnings at NOAA/Weather.
Air Quality Forecast at https://airquality.weather.gov
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03.13.2019 Wednesday Column

3/13/2019

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In today’s column:

NWS Seattle: Next 5 Days
FDA: New Generic Valsartan Approved, Compounding Pharmacy Decree Issued
WA Dept of Veteran Affairs: Washington Service Corps Volunteers Win Increase
WA Public Lands, WA State RCO: Land & Water Conservation Fund Wins
WA State Libraries, NASA Budget Cuts: White House FY2020 Budget Out
LCSO Notice: Law Enforcement Auction
Not Strictly Toledo: Hazo Hut & Swap Shack
Today: Mighty Fine Seniors, Toledo Park Board, Yoga In Toledo!
Toledo High School: Athletics Week March 11 - 16
Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More

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National Weather Service Seattle WA: Next 5 Days

Caption: Expect dry weather and partly cloudy skies for Wednesday. Weak weather systems will bring a chance for showers to some areas Thursday through Saturday. Then dry weather returns again on Sunday. Highs over the next 5 days will gradually warm from the mid 40s to lower 50s on Wednesday, to mid 50s and mid 60s on Sunday.

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Midnight PDT - The Star Online posted: Gmail, Google Drive and YouTube back to normal
One hour later - Gizmodo AU issued: Gmail Is Down (Again) [Updated]
One user Tweeted: The internet turns 30 and suddenly @Google drive and gmail go down around the world?

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FDA Press Announcements: March 12, 2019

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Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs posted:
Washington Service Corps volunteers to see nearly 11 percent stipend increase next year
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OLYMPIA - Volunteers serving in the Washington Service Corps next year will receive the second highest living allowance of all AmeriCorps members in the state.
Increased funding from both the Employment Security Department, which administers the Service Corps program, and from community organizations which host the volunteers will bring member stipends to $1,450 per month.

“The cost of living has increased significantly in the last few years, and we were looking for ways to respond,” said James Trujillo, director of the Washington Service Corps, a program under the national AmeriCorps umbrella. “We want community service to be viable for everyone, no matter their economic background. This increase is an improvement, but we recognize we have to do more.”

The only other AmeriCorps program in Washington with a higher stipend is the Washington Conservation Corps, which gives its members about $1,840 per month.

Stipend levels for AmeriCorps volunteers vary across the country. The federal Corporation for National and Community Service funds 80 percent. The state as well as local public and private organizations that host volunteers make up the difference. They also pay for other member expenses and operational costs.

“This stipend increase helps to support the outstanding efforts of our Washington Service Corps members,” said Employment Security Commissioner Suzi LeVine. “Our volunteers help meet crucial needs in under-resourced communities across the state. The impact of their service should not be underestimated.”

The announcement about the stipend increase comes in time to celebrate the nationwide AmeriCorps Week March 10-16.

Next year’s increase will be the biggest, but not the first in Washington Service Corps history. From 2015 to 2017, the Service Corps stipend totaled $12,548 for 10 ½ months of service, if the member completes the full term. In 2017, the stipend went up to $12,630 and in 2018 to $13,732. For the 2019-2020 program year, the total stipend will be $15,225.

In addition to this increase, members anywhere in the state could see an additional raise next year if their service organizations choose a contract option allowing them to pay more to all members serving at their sites. The total amount of the increase would go directly to members, Trujillo said.

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Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz cheered:
This is a huge win for conservation and for Washington State. The Land and Water Conservation Fund is critical for supporting outdoor access.
In Washington alone, the LWCF has invested nearly $699 million over the last 50 years. I'm grateful that our representatives could come together and offer bipartisan support for this bill. Special thanks to Senator Maria Cantwell.
Link: bit.ly/2UzKJam
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Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office joined in:
Time to celebrate! The Land and Water Conservation Fund was permanently reauthorized today with the president’s signature following bipartisan support from the House and the Senate! Thankful to the congressional leadership that stood up to #SaveLWCF, ensuring funding to create, expand, and protect the outdoors for current and future generations.

Learn more about the Land and Water Conservation Fund and its impact in Washington state at rco.wa.gov/grants/lwcf.shtml
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Washington State Library jeered:
Yesterday the White House released its budget proposal for FY2020. The administration has proposed to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), which provides approximately $189.3 million in direct funding to libraries through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). The proposal also cuts the Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) program administered by the Department of Education.
Link: https://bit.ly/2TwOCAj
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Forbes: Trump's Plan To Destroy NASA Science Laid Bare In FY2020 Budget

Excerpt: Last year, the Trump administration proposed cutting a number of Earth Science missions, ending NASA Astrophysics' flagship mission for the 2020s, WFIRST, and eliminating NASA's Office of Education. Then-acting administrator Robert Lightfoot put out a statement mentioning hard choices and an inability to do everything with a limited budget, but Congress overturned these cuts and restored funding for these programs. This year, the assault is even worse, and has a better chance of succeeding. Here's why.

Link: http://tinyurl.com/y38rht7m

*Special thanks to Ethan Siegel for this post.

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Lewis County Sheriff's Office: Notice of Law Enforcement Auction

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Not Strictly Toledo: Hazo Hut and the Swap Shack at the Central Transfer Station in Centralia are open today until 4 p.m. to accept your leftover or unwanted household hazardous waste and burned out fluorescent lights. The Swap Shack is the place you can pick up good re-usable paint or cleaning products. Both facilities are open every Wednesday and the first and third Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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On your way back: Lewis County Solid Waste Utility: Free Wood Chips

Image credit Crego Vintiques

One customer posted: So....this happened today, a nice load of mulch courtesy LCSW, and our friends at the transfer station....they were even kind enough to load it for me! If you need some good, free mulch, call 360-740-1451 before you head over, so they know you're coming, and you confirm availability!

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Today: Toledo Senior Center Mighty Fine Seniors meet 1 PM monthly on second Wednesdays to tend to the business side of things. Get on board & map your future.
Some people watch things happen.
Some people make things happen.
And some people wonder what happened.
Which one will you be?

Silent Auction deadline 3 PM Thursday, March 14. Last chance to make sure yours is the winning bid on your next favorite thing.

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Toledo Park Board:

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Tonight: Yoga in Toledo! 6:30 PM
Hello, friends! Come and join us for our weekly yoga class in the lodge at Camp Singing Wind! This is a gentle hatha class, suitable for all levels. Options and modifications are included for many poses to make the class both accessible and challenging to all levels of yogi. Everyone is welcome!
Bring your mat and a water bottle. Suggested donation of $5 - $10 per person at the door. If this is your first class with us please arrive about 10 minutes early.
See you on Wednesday! :)

Hosted @ Camp Singing Wind by Dancing Moon Yoga

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Plus: Cowlitz Prairie Grange 6:30 p.m. meeting is a cake-and-ice-cream affair fourth Wednesdays, potluck second Wednesdays. Getting in gear for the 55th Gas Show and Threshing Bee August 24-25. Grange Hall at 5180 Jackson Highway. Contact Lewis Rohrig (360)864-2744 OR Tom Boone (360)266-7055

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Lewis County Fire District #2 Toledo Washington posted:
FIRST AID / CPR CLASS March 16, 2019
Registration required.
Contact: (360)864-2366

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City of Toledo announcement: Planning Commission Vacancy

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Toledo High School Sports - March 2019

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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More

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Vision:TOLEDO reminder: Coming soon! If you have something BIG you want to announce or share, contact Mike Morgan 360-864-4342.

Image courtesy vision:Toledo

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March 14-15: Common Ground Toledo meeting @ TES

March 16: Blueberry or Strawberry Pancake Breakfast @ Cowlitz Prairie Grange

March 21: Toledo BIG Community Meeting @ Toledo Middle School

March 23: Third Annual Seed Swap @ Toledo Community Library

March 23: Afternoon at the Easel @ Toledo New Life Assembly

March 23: Classic Meatloaf Dinner & Magic Show @ Toledo Senior Center

March 23-24: Vernal Equinox Art Fair @ Morgan Arts Centre

April 27: Fundraiser - Silent Auction & Music for Gayle Homes @ Donna’s Place

May 4: Katie’s Kids Breakfast @ Toledo High School

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Toledo Builds a High School
Information regarding the building of a new high school in Toledo, WA beginning in November, 2018. Regular updates.
https://chris-rust.blogspot.com/

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Check out Latest Earthquakes at USGS.
Check out US Tsunami Warnings at NOAA/Weather.
Air Quality Forecast at https://airquality.weather.gov
Visualize wildfire smoke with NASAWorldview - https://go.nasa.gov/2T7olog

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03.12.2019 Tuesday Column

3/12/2019

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In today’s column:

National Weather Service: Western Washington Outlook, Cascades Snow
Toledo School District: Educational Support Professionals week
You Can’t Make This Stuff Up: Hipsters Look Alike, Swallowed By Whale
Governor Jay Inslee: March 10 - 16 Declared AmeriCorps Week
FDA Statement: Request For Funding - eCigarettes, Food Safety, US Blood Supply
FDA Update: Connection Between Dog Food Ingredients & Canine Heart Disease
IGLOO Coolers: Safety Alert Issued; Latch Trapped PA Boy, Released Unhurt
LCSO: Press Release - Investigation Into Officer Involved Shooting Continues
WSU Lewis County Master Gardeners: Workshops - Blueberry Care, Start Veggies
Lewis County Permaculture: Tiny House Bill Passes Senate
Ask Ethan: If The Universe Ends In A Big Crunch, Will All Of Space Recollapse?
Not Strictly Toledo: Health & Hope Medical Outreach
Today: Uke Lessons
Toledo High School: Athletics Week March 11 - 16
Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More

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National Weather Service Seattle WA: Wetter Weather Returns Today

Caption: The next system is bringing rain to the lowlands and snow to the Cascades (Monday) night through Tuesday. Southerly winds could get breezy at times. Showers are expected to linger into early Wed, before we return to drier, slightly warmer weather midweek.
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Cascades Snow:

Caption: Heavy snow that could impact travel in the mountains and passes is forecast through Noon Tuesday. The heaviest snowfall looks to occur Monday night into early Tuesday morning. The Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit counties could see 8 to 15 inches of snow, while the Cascades from Snohomish county south into Lewis county could see up to 20 inches. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities with difficult travel conditions and delays possible. Be sure to call 511 or go to wsdot.com/traffic/passes to get the latest on pass conditions.

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Toledo School District posted:
This week is Educational Support Professionals week. We pause this week to thank all of the classified support people in our district: Paraprofessionals, Social Interventionist and Groundskeepers. Our kids and facilities are better because of you! Thank you!
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Plus: Thanks to our Maintenance Director, Mike Ross who wrote and was funded $3,500 for an orbital floor machine. This will reduce injuries and increase quality and efficiency of stripping and waxing floors in the district

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You Can’t Make This Stuff Up:

Man Inadvertently Proves That Hipsters Look Alike By Mistaking Photo As Himself
Right after the article was published, MIT Technology Review promptly received an email from someone who claimed he was the man in the photo and hadn't given his consent. He accused the publication of slandering him and threatened legal action

Man is caught by a whale - and lives to tell the tale
He said: "I was busy concentrating on the sharks because you want to know if the shark is in front of you or behind you, left or right, so we were very focused on the sharks and their behaviour - then suddenly it got dark."

Michigan man receives congratulatory telegram 50 years later
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — A man who graduated from the University of Michigan in 1969 has finally received a congratulatory telegram from family friends that was sent more than 50 years ago.

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U.S. Department of Agriculture toasts:

This week, we honor the farmers, ranchers, producers and agricultural leaders of our country who motivate us every day to provide leadership in agriculture in order to do right and feed everyone. Happy National Ag Week!

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FDA report: March 11, 2019 - Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on Administration’s request for new FDA funding to continue to advance robust regulatory framework for oversight of e-cigarettes, prevent youth access and initiation; and harness innovation to advance the safety of food, compounded drugs, U.S. blood supply

Excerpt: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration holds critical responsibilities for ensuring the safety, effectiveness and security of human and animal drugs, biological products and medical devices; as well as ensuring the safety of our nation’s food supply, cosmetics and radiation-emitting products; and regulating tobacco products. Advances in medical science, product manufacturing, nutrition and digital technologies give us new ways to advance our mission to protect and promote public health, delivering more of the benefits of innovation and market competition to patients in a safe and timely manner. These same opportunities give us additional tools to secure our fundamental consumer protection mission...

I want to provide some highlights on some of the high priority initiatives that we seek to fund…

More...
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FDA Provides Update on Investigation into Potential Connection Between Certain Diets and Cases of Canine Heart Disease

Excerpt: The FDA first alerted the public about this investigation in July 2018. Since then, the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has taken a multi-pronged approach to the investigation, collaborating with a variety of components of the animal health sector to collect and evaluate information about the DCM cases and the diets pets ate prior to becoming ill…

For details about the number of reports, visit the DCM Investigation webpage.

In cases in which dogs ate a single primary diet (i.e., didn’t eat multiple food products, excluding treats), 90 percent reported feeding a grain-free food. Approximately 10 percent reported feeding a food containing grains and some of these diets were vegan or vegetarian.
A large proportion of the reported diets in DCM cases – both grain-free and grain-containing – contained peas and/or lentils in various forms (whole, flour, protein, etc.) as a main ingredient (listed within the first 10 ingredients, before vitamins and minerals).
The products included commercially available kibble, canned and raw foods, as well as home-cooked diets...

The FDA continues to encourage pet owners and veterinary professionals to report both symptomatic and asymptomatic cases of dogs suspected to have DCM connected to diet by using the electronic Safety Reporting Portal or calling their state’s FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinators. Please see the link below about “How to Report a Pet Food Complaint" for additional instructions. The FDA will continue to provide updates on the progress of this investigation and will alert the public about significant developments.

More...

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IGLOO Issues Safety Alert
SAFETY ALERTS
March 8, 2019

Dear Valued Igloo Customer,

We stand behind the quality of our products, and because your safety and satisfaction are our top priority, we wanted to let you know that we are voluntarily recalling the Igloo® Marine Elite coolers. This recall concerns only those Igloo® Marine Elite coolers with stainless-steel ability to lock latches sold under the item numbers listed below:

Igloo® Marine Elite 72 quart; Item #00049375
Igloo® Marine Elite 54 quart; Item #00049374
Igloo® Marine Elite 94 quart; Item #00049574
Igloo® Marine Elite 110 quart; Item #00034108
Igloo® Marine Elite 150 quart; Item #00049573
Igloo® Lockable Latch; Item #00020087

It is possible that the stainless-steel latch could, inadvertently close where a person could potentially become locked inside.* We are working closely with our distributors to send customers a free latch-replacement kit that you can use to easily and safely switch out the current latch. If you haven’t received a kit, you can contact us toll free at 1(866)-509-3503 to see if the free latch-replacement kit has already been mailed to you.
Once removed, please discard the old stainless-steel latches.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this issue may have caused you. Our goal is to do everything we can to get you back out on the water using and loving your Igloo cooler.

Thank you,
Igloo Products Corp.

*Igloo recalls coolers after 5-year-old gets trapped inside one

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Governor Jay Inslee proclaimed:

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WSU Lewis County Master Gardeners - Free Workshops:

Blueberry Care & Hands-On Pruning
March 16, 2019; 10:00AM
Providence Place Demonstration Garden
350 SE Washington Ave., Chehalis
Selection, care & hands on pruning of blueberries in the PNW

Getting The Vegetable Garden Started
March 23, 2019; 10:00AM
Salkum Library Demonstration Garden
2480 U.S. Highway 12, Salkum
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Become A Master Gardener!

A 12-month program which includes on-line learning and once-a-month, face-to-face classes, workshops and field trips held on the third Tuesday of each month from 9 am to 4 pm with a 1 hour lunch break. To become a "certified" WSU Extension Master Gardener, trainees must complete all the training requirements and a minimum of 60 hours of volunteer service in the program within a 12-month period.
More information...
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Annual Plant Sale: The next plant sale will be 18 - 19 May 2019.

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Lewis County Sheriff's Office
Press Release: 03-11-19 Investigation into Deputy Involved Fatal Shooting Continues

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Chris Ostrander posted to Lewis County Permaculture Society Monday:

A bill just passed in the WA Senate legalizing “Tiny Houses” and “Tiny House Communities.” It was introduced by Republican State Senator Hans Zeiger, 25th District (Puyallup).

Here’s the bill’s definition:

“Tiny house” and “tiny house with wheels” means a dwelling to be used as permanent housing with permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation built in accordance with the 2018 International Resident Code Appendix Q....
Continue Reading...

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Ethan Siegel wrote: Ask Ethan: If The Universe Ends In A Big Crunch, Will All Of Space Recollapse?
“When you describe the Big Crunch, you talk about a race between gravity and the expansion of space. It’s not clear to me that if gravity wins that race, whether space stops expanding, or simply that the matter in space stops expanding. I’d love to hear your explanation of this.”

Caption: A 'Big Bounce' requires a recollapsing phase (i.e., a Big Crunch) followed by an expanding phase (which looks like a new Big Bang).E. SIEGEL, DERIVATIVE FROM ÆVAR ARNFJÖRÐ BJARMASON

The Universe is expanding, and we can confirm this by looking at the relationship between how redshifted a galaxy’s light is compared with how far away it is from us. But if these galaxies, at some point in the far future, stop being redshifted and start moving closer and closer to us again, does that necessarily mean that the fabric of space is contracting? Is all of space necessarily recollapsing? Or could the galaxies simply be moving towards us, owing to some massive attraction, while the fabric of space doesn’t recollapse at all? Does a Big Crunch necessarily equate to a recollapsing Universe?

Even though we don’t know whether dark energy will reverse itself or not, we do know the answer to this question, and yes, a Big Crunch does mean recollapse! Find out why on this edition of Ask Ethan.

Send in your Ask Ethan questions to startswithabang at gmail dot com!

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Seriously, the next time you’re inclined to take issue with the way kids sports are managed, read this post from Toledo Girls Softball Association:

Toledo Girls Softball Association
March 10 at 11:12 PM ·
UPDATE: Hello Softball Parentals,
We have currently finished rosters and coaches should have them by tomorrow morning. So please expect to be hearing from coaches soon. Most coaches met with me today to get signed up for field time and information needed to get started.
As there has been some confusion on how start dates get pushed off and do not always happen on time and why we urge people to make signup dates...
When we closed the last signup we had approximately 10-12 players signed up in each age division. Which literally is every presidents dream to have perfect numbers... 10-12 or 20-24 per age group... you get either one good sized team or you get two good sized teams.(Which by the way in my 12+ years has never happened). And after final signups rolls on we get phone calls and messages from parents hoping we can still accept players... and as a parent and president I want every girl wanting to play to get a spot... so this year I think we collected close to 30-35 signups after our 3 signup dates. Which added almost 5-8 girls per age group... that leaves 15-19(ish) girls per age group. So this means we have too many on one team (which some towns have to do) or we try to split and make two teams, which really isn't enough. We need to go out and try to find a couple more for each age group or turn girls away or have one huge team. And sometimes it does work out to move girls up a age division to lessen or fill where needed. This also means keeping some coaches on standby not knowing where players will land or if we need to start asking each parent to fill a coaches spot. Countless hours are spent trying to make sure team sizes are the best for players. With large team numbers, each player gets less time on the field. But when we can split them down, each player will get more field time. Which also brings up another important reminder to parents and how important it is to make scheduled team stuff. If your players team was split down to 10 players and two people don't show up to practice, it hinders running a full field practice and what they need to know on game day. And if your short two players on game day you technically have to forfeit. Most Lewis County league coaches will let you play but it hurts the other girls that are trying to do double time on the field where there are empty spots and the field is not meant to be covered that way.
I hope this answers questions for future years when things don't start as planned. There are so many hours spent behind the scenes making seasons happen for players to get out onto the field. Field maintenance and supply's, jerseys and sweatshirt orders, equipment that needs sorted and updated, insurance and waivers to be updated so girls can be on the fields, Toledo softball board/coaches meetings, Lewis County League meetings, building league schedules... and really the list goes on...
Thank you for taking the time to read this as it explains the crazy that comes with the season for all our little lady Indians to have a great season,
Christi Marcil (President)

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Lewis County Fire District #2 Toledo Washington posted:
FIRST AID / CPR CLASS March 16, 2019
Registration required.
Contact: (360)864-2366

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Not Strictly Toledo: Health and Hope Medical Outreach
FREE MEDICAL CLINIC TONIGHT from 5:30 - 8:00pm
Located at 1911 Cooks Hill Rd. Centralia. (NW Pediatrics - West Building)
Health & Hope Medical Outreach provides FREE walk-in medical care and Mental Healthcare to the uninsured and under-insured of Lewis county and South Thurston county.

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Today: Ukulele Lessons
All skill levels welcome
Cafeteria @ Tribal Housing
107 Spencer Road
Contact Roxi,
crazihippichic@gmail.com

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Wednesday: Toledo Senior Center Silent Auction deadline 3 PM. Last chance to make sure yours is the winning bid on your next favorite thing.

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City of Toledo announcement: Planning Commission Vacancy

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

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

City of Toledo
cityoftoledo@toledotel.com
(360) 864-4564

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Toledo High School Sports - March 2019

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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More

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Vision:TOLEDO reminder: Coming soon! If you have something BIG you want to announce or share, contact Mike Morgan 360-864-4342.

Image courtesy vision:Toledo

March 12: SPED Resource Fair @ TES

March 14: Common Ground Toledo meeting @ TES

March 16: Blueberry or Strawberry Pancake Breakfast @ Cowlitz Prairie Grange

March 21: Toledo BIG Community Meeting @ Toledo Middle School

March 23: Third Annual Seed Swap @ Toledo Community Library

March 23: Afternoon at the Easel @ Toledo New Life Assembly

March 23: Classic Meatloaf Dinner & Magic Show @ Toledo Senior Center

March 23-24: Vernal Equinox Art Fair @ Morgan Arts Centre

April 27: Fundraiser - Silent Auction & Music for Gayle Homes @ Donna’s Place

May 4: Katie’s Kids Breakfast @ Toledo High School

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Toledo Builds a High School
Information regarding the building of a new high school in Toledo, WA beginning in November, 2018. Regular updates.
https://chris-rust.blogspot.com/

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03.10.2019 Monday Column

3/11/2019

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In today’s column:

National Weather Service: System Moves In Monday Night, Cascades Advisory
Toledo School District: Architects Hired
Toledo Middle School: Band Concert Tonight
US Bureau of Reclamation: Research & Development/ Water Prize Competition
USDA: Webinars for DLT Grant Program
WDFW: WDFW Seeks Comments On Mount St. Helens Wildlife Area Plan
Lewis County Permaculture: Washington Soil Health Initiative
Ethan Siegel: Happy Birthday, Urbain Le Verrier Who Discovered Neptune
LewisTalk: SkyDive Toledo Featured
Not Strictly Toledo: BOCC Meeting
Today: Toledo Middle School Band Concert
Toledo High School: Athletics Week March 11 - 16
Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More

Image credit Billie Washington

Iconic Toledo landmark gone. Find out what’s in store for this site at Toledo’s BIG Community Meeting 7 PM Thursday March 21, 2019 @ Toledo Middle School.

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National Weather Service Seattle WA: Next System Moves In Monday Night

Caption: Here's what's in store for western Washington over the next few days. Expect sunny & dry conditions today into Monday, before the wet weather returns Monday night, with rain for the lowlands and snow for the mountains. Showers will start to taper off again on Wednesday.
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Winter Weather Advisory:

Caption: A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the Cascades from Whatcom County south through Lewis County beginning 5 PM Monday and continuing through Noon Tuesday. Snow accumulations of 8 to 15 inches will be possible, making for hazardous travel conditions across the Passes.
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PROBABILISTIC HYDROLOGIC OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 244 PM PST Thu Mar 7 2019

...SPRING AND SUMMER SNOW MELT FLOOD POTENTIAL IN WASHINGTON IS
LOWER THAN NORMAL FOR MOST AREAS OF WASHINGTON STATE...

Overview: Based on the current less than normal snow pack, and expected precipitation and temperatures, for western Washington, the flood risk is minimal as is normal...

Flooding in western Washington is unlikely during the period of mountain snowpack runoff, which peaks from April through June.

Rivers west of the Cascades crest usually reach their highest peak flows during the winter season from the heavy rain from winter storms. The vast majority of river flooding in western Washington, and almost all major floods, occur between November and March. Heavy rainfall, rather than snow melt, is the primary cause of these events.

The historical record does not show major flooding in western Washington during the period when the mountain snowpack runs off. The runoff from snow melt, even during unusually hot weather, is small compared to the runoff during heavy winter rains. This is true regardless of the size of the mountain snowpack.

More...

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Toledo School District wrote Friday:

Architects hired. Learn more in today's update. https://chris-rust.blogspot.com/

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Toledo Middle School presents:

Band Concert 7 PM tonight

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TES PTO posted: Can you believe it is March already?!
The TES Garden is ready to start growing, and we need your help!
March 14th and 15th 8:20am-2:35pm Garden Science Classes will be in session!
This month the students will begin planting seeds; and also testing soil and comparing to previous test results.

Please take a look at the signup genius and see if any time slots work for you.
If you can only stay for a partial time slot please still sign up and just drop in the comments the time you will need to leave.
We would love to see you in our Garden Science Classes!

Register on Signup Genius here.

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US Bureau of Reclamation reports: Research and Development Office/ Water Prize Competition Center

ABOUT WATER PRIZE COMPETITION CENTER
Prize Competitions spur innovation by engaging a non-traditional, national solver community while also complementing traditional research in their design to target the most persistent science and technology challenges. Competitions also involve using prizes to incentivize the submission of solutions and are made open to a national, non-Federal solver community including citizens, businesses, and other organizations.
Under the America COMPETES Act Federal agencies have the option to use prize competitions as an additional tool to find solutions to the problems they need to solve.

There are three theme areas: Water Availability, Environmental Compliance, and Infrastructure Sustainability.

Check out this page for upcoming competitions, and prizes in the $thousands. Worth a look for Toledo’s future projects.

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USDA Rural Development to Host 2018 Farm Bill Listening Session on March 14 at 2 EDT - TA Webinars for ReConnect Broadband Program - Webinars for DLT Grant Program:

Tip o’ the hat to Joe Notch for this one.

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Washington Dept of Fish & Wildlife: NEWS RELEASE

WDFW seeks comments on Mount St. Helens Wildlife Area plan

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public comments on a draft management plan for the Mount St. Helens Wildlife Area in southwestern Washington.

The wildlife area comprises 18 units located in Cowlitz, Clark, Skamania, and Wahkiakum counties and covers a total of roughly 9,897 acres. The Mount St. Helens Wildlife Area is largely managed for elk in the North Fork Toutle River Valley. The other units are diverse, and provide habitat for multitudes of species, over a broad range of habitats including old growth forest, forested floodplains, ancient lava flows, mineral springs, and wetlands.

Over the past year, WDFW staff has worked with a citizen-based advisory group to develop a draft management plan that addresses the status of wildlife species and their habitats, restoration efforts, and public recreation on the wildlife area.

"Wildlife areas are public lands, so it is critical for us to have public input to inform management," said Cynthia Wilkerson, WDFW lands division manager.

The plan will be available on WDFW's website at https://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/wildlife_areas/management_plans/mount_saint_helens/

The public can submit comments online through April 8 at http://wdfw.wa.gov/licensing/sepa/sepa_comment_docs.html

The public comment period will be conducted under the State Environmental Policy Act, which is designed to ensure that Washington citizens can participate in governmental decisions that could affect the environment.

The department is revising management plans for the state's 33 wildlife areas to reflect current conditions and identify new priorities. WDFW is also currently updating management plans for its Scatter Creek and South Puget Sound wildlife areas in western Washington and Sunnyside-Snake River Wildlife Area in southeast Washington.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is the primary state agency tasked with preserving, protecting and perpetuating fish and wildlife and ecosystems, while providing sustainable fishing and hunting opportunities. WDFW manages more than one million acres of public land across the state that is designated for wildlife habitat and public recreation.

Persons with disabilities who need to receive this information in an alternative format or who need reasonable accommodations to participate in WDFW-sponsored public meetings or other activities may contact Dolores Noyes by phone (360-902-2349), TTY (360-902-2207), or email (dolores.noyes@dfw.wa.gov). For more information, see https://wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/reasonable_request.html

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Chris Ostrander posted to Lewis County Permaculture Society last Friday:

Here is a flyer about the multi-agency Washington Soil Health Initiative (SHI). The WSU and WSDA funding requests were included in the Governor’s budget (biennial total = $3.6m in the Governor’s budget). At this time, there are not specific pieces of legislation in either the House or Senate for the SHI, it is a simply a budget item in the WSU and WSDA funding package requests that the Legislature will be considering. It would be a good idea to let your state legislators know that you support this budget request so they know when it comes time to vote on this.

The goal of the Washington SHI is to create a state-wide system of soil health research and demonstration sites to advance knowledge and implementation of soil health management practices in all of the areas / agricultural systems in the state. The SHI a multi-agency partnership that has been under development for approximately two years, but builds on significant historical leadership efforts by the WSU Center for Sustaining Ag & Natural Resources Advisory Committee to bring increased focus on research, education / extension, and implementation to agricultural soil health / quality across ag systems in the state.

The Washington State Conservation Commission (WSCC) portion outlined in the flyer was not included in the current budget request. The WSCC request will likely be resubmitted as a supplemental budget request next year (assuming the WSU and WSDA parts are funded).

Follow the link to get to the flyer:
https://scc.wa.gov/wp-content/…/2018/11/SHI_FINAL_112018.pdf

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Eastside Urban Farm & Garden hosts: Introductory Cheese Making Class

This fun class will introduce you to basic cheese-making equipment and techniques and you will learn how to make Mozzarella and Chevre in the class. Taught by Eastside Urban Nursery Manager and local homesteader Amy Ackroyd who has been making delicious cheese for years from her small herd of goats.

Sunday, March 24, 2019 at 12 PM – 2 PM
Eastside Urban Farm & Garden
2326 4th Ave E, Olympia, Washington 98506
(360) 972-2993
eastsideurbanfarmandgarden@gmail.com

*Cheese Days, anyone?

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Toledo’s own astrophysicist Ethan Siegel wrote: Happy Birthday To Urbain Le Verrier, Who Discovered Neptune With Math Alone

“The other planets dutifully followed the laws of planetary motion, but Uranus appeared to violate them. Breaking Kepler’s laws, Uranus moved too quickly for decades, then at the right speed, then too slowly. The observations weren’t easily dismissable, but their physical cause was unknown. An additional planet beyond Uranus, gravitationally tugging on it, offered a potential solution. Determining the mass, orbital parameters, and location of an unseen world presented incredible calculational challenges.”

Caption: Uranus, shown at right, appeared to orbit in violation of the laws of planetary motion. Rather than suggest a modification to the laws of gravity, simply adding in an undiscovered mass with the right parameters beyond Uranus (like Neptune, at left) could explain the observed anomalies in its orbit. NASA / VOYAGER 2

On March 11, 1811, Urbain Le Verrier was born. As a mathematician of tremendous skill in France, he had only a passing initial interest in astronomy, until the 1840s, when the influential François Arago suggested that he take up the puzzle of Uranus’ orbit, which appeared to violate the laws of planetary motion. Le Verrier theorized that if there were an outer planet beyond Uranus with the right mass and orbital parameters, it could cause these observed orbital anomalies. On August 31, 1846, Le Verrier composed a letter detailing his predictions and sent it to the Berlin Observatory. On September 23, the letter arrived. That very night, the portion of the sky where Le Verrier claimed a new planet should be was clear, and less than one degree away from his location, there it was: the planet Neptune.

Arago immortalized Le Verrier as the man who discovered a planet with the point of his pen. It remains an astronomical achievement of the highest order.

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LewisTalk.com reported: Find Extreme Thrills At Skydive Toledo
Thrill-seekers have been coming to Skydive Toledo for the ultimate adventure since 1973. In fact, it’s one of the longest continuously running parachute centers. Founded by Mike Martin, the business is now owned by Heather Whittaker, who started in the business 20 years ago. More...

Caption: Skydive Toledo boasts some unique views. Cascade volcanoes are visible on a clear day with Mount Saint Helens in the backyard of the Toledo Airport. Photo courtesy: Harry Parker.

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Lewis County Fire District #2 Toledo Washington reminder:
Spring Forward, Sunday at 2 a.m.
Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery

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Not Strictly Toledo: BOCC Meeting
The Lewis County Commissioners meet 10:00 a.m. each Monday in BOCC Hearing Room – 2nd floor, Historic Courthouse, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, Washington.
BOCC Legislative Agenda for Monday March 11, 2019.
LEWISCOUNTYWA.GOV

Heading the agenda: Resolution 19-065: Notice of Hearing informing the public of Community Development Block Grant General Purpose Grant opportunities. The hearing will begin at or after 10 a.m. March 25, 2019, in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room.

Missing: returning $17 thousand overpaid by Toledo Senior Center months ago.

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City of Toledo announcement: Planning Commission Vacancy

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

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

City of Toledo
cityoftoledo@toledotel.com
(360) 864-4564

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Toledo High School Sports - March 2019

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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More

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Vision:TOLEDO reminder: Coming soon! If you have something BIG you want to announce or share, contact Mike Morgan 360-864-4342.

Image courtesy vision:Toledo

!! NEW !! March 16: Cowlitz Prairie Grange Pancake Breakfast

!! NEW !! March 23: Afternoon at the Easel @ Toledo New Life Assembly

!! NEW !! April 27: Fundraiser - Silent Auction & Music for Gayle Homes @ Donna’s Place

March 12: SPED Resource Fair @ TES

March 14: Common Ground Toledo meeting @ TES

March 21: Toledo BIG Community Meeting @ Toledo Middle School

March 23: Third Annual Seed Swap @ Toledo Community Library

March 23: Classic Meatloaf Dinner & Magic Show @ Toledo Senior Center

March 23-24: Vernal Equinox Art Fair @ Morgan Arts Centre

May 4: Katie’s Kids Breakfast @ Toledo High School

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Toledo Builds a High School
Information regarding the building of a new high school in Toledo, WA beginning in November, 2018. Regular updates.
https://chris-rust.blogspot.com/

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Check out US Tsunami Warnings at NOAA/Weather.
Air Quality Forecast at https://airquality.weather.gov
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03.08.2019 Friday Column & Weekend Outlook

3/8/2019

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In today’s column:

Review: Gallery 505 Opening Night - Return To Space
NWS Seattle: New Snow Forecast
Toledo School District: To Parents Of Schoolchildren - Internet Safety
FDA: USDA, FDA Regulating Cell-Cultured Food, Statement on Biological Meds
WA State RCO: Grant Applications For Development & Conservation On Farms
OSPI: Deadline Extended for Nominations - Science
Lewis County Department of Public Works: Adopt-A-Road Program
Today: Toledo Food Bank, Cowlitz Prairie Grange Jam Night
Weekend Outlook:Senior Center 2nd Saturday Breakfast, Gardening For Everyone
High School Sports: March 2019
Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More

Image credit MAP enrichment programs

Digging holes and planting trees in her “Belle” dress - like a “real” princess!

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National Weather Service Seattle WA: New Snow Forecast

Caption: Showers into early Friday morning. Snow accumulations in convergence zone and heavier showers along the coast moving inland. Shower activity decreasing Friday with snow levels rising to around 1000 feet. Drying trend Friday night into Saturday.
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Daylight Saving Time:

Caption: Don't forget that we "Spring Forward" this weekend to Daylight Saving Time. Move your clocks forward one hour before going to bed Saturday night. Also, this is a great time to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as your NOAA Weather Radio.

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Toledo School District wrote:
Dear Toledo Parents,

The internet is like a big city. There are amazing resources for art, music, socializing and learning. There are amusements and there is beauty. Like any big city, there are also areas that are dangerous. Just as you would supervise your children in a big city, steering them away from temptations that might lead them into harm’s way, we encourage you to supervise your children when they are online.

Be present when your child is using any online device, watch what they’re watching and discuss what they’re seeing. Talk to your children about how to respond if they encounter anything in the digital world that is scary or threatening. Children understand, “...makes you feel icky or scared”. Just as they would tell you if they had something troubling happen at the store, they should know they can come to you with something that happens online. Make conversation with children about what they are seeing and doing online a frequent practice.

Here are some resources for family internet safety practices:

· https://www.fosi.org/good-digital-parenting/
· https://www.healthychildren.org/English/…/Pages/default.aspx

· https://www.whitehouse.gov/…/Talking-with-kids-about-being-…

As always, if you have questions or concerns, please contact your child’s school.

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Toledo Middle School reported:

A great turnout at our Family Literacy Night!
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In other news: Toledo Middle School announces:
Friday night’s (3/8/19) dodge ball tournament has been cancelled due to a lack of teams!

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FDA: News & Events
March 07, 2019 - USDA and FDA Announce a Formal Agreement to Regulate Cell-Cultured Food Products from Cell Lines of Livestock and Poultry

March 07, 2019 - Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on FDA’s steps on naming of biological medicines to balance competition and safety for patients receiving these products

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Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office reports:

Did you know that Washington lost more than 2.6 million acres of farmland since 1950, a 15 percent drop, and about 700,000 acres of forestland since 1978?

The good news is that we're accepting grant applications for programs that provide landowners a way to receive income for development rights and conservation practices while keeping their farms and forests profitable and productive. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2ILJAef

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Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) posted:
FEEDBACK OPPORTUNITY! Provide feedback on our annual application for IDEA Special Education funds! You can provide feedback in person, via ZOOM, or via email.

Learn more: https://lnks.gd/2/9WVzJZ

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Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) declared:

Great news! The National Science Foundation (NSF) has extended the deadline for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) to April 1!

To nominate an amazing educator, visit bit.ly/PAEMSTNom

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Lewis County Permaculture Society’s Chrys Ostrander asks: Your Action is Requested!
Good news from Olympia: SB 5947, "Establishing the sustainable farms and fields grant program" passed the Senate!

This bill would create a competitive grant program through WSDA to fund projects that reduce greenhouse gasses and increase rates of carbon sequestration on farms and ranches.

However, now action is needed for it to get a hearing in the House Rural Development, Agriculture, & Natural Resources committee. We need to get farmers and ranchers, as many as possible in these legislators’ districts, to call and email to ask Chairman Blake to schedule SB 5947 for a hearing, and to speak in support of the bill. Take a look at the list, and call your representative encouraging support for SB 5947 and request specifically that a hearing for the bill be scheduled in the House Rural Development, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Committee. Rural Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources

Find your legislator
https://openstates.org/find_your_legislator/

Blake, Chair
Cowlitz (P), Grays Harbor (P), Lewis (P), Pacific, Wahkiakum

Shewmake, Vice Chair
Whatcom (P)

Orcutt
Clark (P), Cowlitz (P), Lewis (P), Thurston (P)

Walsh
Cowlitz (P), Grays Harbor (P), Lewis (P), Pacific, Wahkiakum

Text of bill:
http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/…/…/Senate%20Bills/5947-S2.pdf

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Lewis County Solid Waste Utility shared a post.
Lewis County offers an Adopt-A-Road Program for community members or groups interested in cleaning litter from county roadways.

Melanie Case posted: Let’s keep Lewis County clean! The Lewis County Department of Public Works Solid Waste Utility offers an Adopt-A-Road Program for community groups or like-minded friends and neighbors to pick up litter along county roads. Groups that adopt a local roadway will be loaned litter grabbers, hard hats, safety vests and road safety signs, and be provided with litter bags to fill and leave in a pre-determined spot for collection by a county crew. The groups must agree to clean their designated roadways a minimum of two times per year. Anyone interested in this program may call 360-740-1451 with questions or to request an application.

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Toledo Hardware & Feed posted:

Time to get down and dirty. Black Gold 2cu ft potting soils on sale now!

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Today: Toledo Food Bank Open
Toledo Food Bank open 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. second and fourth Fridays monthly behind City Hall.

*Especially in demand - women's personal products, baby formula, food & diapers, paper goods (toilet paper), and pet food. Yes, pet food.

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Friday Night: 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:

WSU LC Master Gardeners host Gardening For Everyone

Lots of free classes to pick & choose from on Saturday March 9th.
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Lewis County Solid Waste Utility invites: The Upcycling for Home & Garden will be at Gardening For Everyone on March 9 at Centralia College.

Learn creative ways to repurpose items around the home and garden instead of throwing things away. Grow food with reused materials. Make and take hands on project: DIY newspaper seed pots. The free class will be held from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in Washington Hall Room 109. WSU Lewis County Master Recycle Composter Volunteers will present some of their most recent projects to help get your creative juices flowing!

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Toledo Senior Center invites you to their monthly Second Saturday Pancake Breakfast
March 9, 7-10 AM. Come enjoy great food and companionship. Visit with your neighbors and make new friends.
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City of Toledo announcement: Planning Commission Vacancy

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

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

City of Toledo
cityoftoledo@toledotel.com
(360) 864-4564

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Toledo High School Sports - March 2019

Soccer:
March 8th vs Royal City @ Winlock 7:00 pm
March 9th vs. Capital High School @ Tumwater 9:00 am
March 9th vs. Black Hills @ Tumwater 10:00 am
March 11th @ Woodland 7:00
March 16th @ WF West 1:00

Baseball:
March 9th @ Mark Morris 12:00 bus @ 10:30 am
March 12th vs. Adna 4:00
March 14th @ Rainier 6:30 bus @ 2:10
March 15th vs. King’s Way 4:00

Fastpitch:
March 13th @ Winlock 4:00 bus @ 2:45
March 15th @ Rainier 4:00 bus @ 2:10

Track:
March 16th @ Seattle Academy 3:45 bus 7:00am
March 21st @ Toutle Lake 3:45 bus @ 1:55

!!! GO INDIANS !!!

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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More

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Vision:TOLEDO reminder: Coming soon! If you have something BIG you want to announce or share, contact Mike Morgan 360-864-4342.

Image courtesy vision:Toledo

March 9: Second Saturday Pancake Breakfast @ Toledo Senior Center

March 12: SPED Resource Fair @ TES

March 14: Common Ground Toledo meeting @ TES

March 21: Toledo BIG Community Meeting @ Toledo Middle School

March 23: Third Annual Seed Swap @ Toledo Community Library

March 23: Classic Meatloaf Dinner & Magic Show @ Toledo Senior Center

March 23-24: Vernal Equinox Art Fair @ Morgan Arts Centre

May 4: Katie’s Kids Breakfast @ Toledo High School

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Toledo Builds a High School
Information regarding the building of a new high school in Toledo, WA beginning in November, 2018. Regular updates.
https://chris-rust.blogspot.com/

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Check out Latest Earthquakes at USGS.
Check out US Tsunami Warnings at NOAA/Weather.
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03.07.2019 Thursday Column

3/7/2019

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In today’s column:

NWS Seattle: Band Of Snow On Coast Heading Inland
Toledo School District: School Board Meeting, Architect Interviews
You Can’t Make This Stuff Up: Addicted Parrots, Dog Park Loser, Babies & Cheese
FDA: McDaniel Life-Line LLC Voluntary Worldwide Recall of Life-Line Water
OSPI: Support For Education Continues To Grow
Washington State Dept Of Veterans Affairs: Sully Named Hospital Corpsman
Washington State RCO: Grant Webinar Today
Today: Gallery 505 First Look, Mr T Pageant
Friday: Toledo Food Bank, Cowlitz Prairie Grange Jam Night
High School Sports: March 2019
Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More

2019 Indians Track & Field

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National Weather Service Seattle WA: 230 AM PST Radar Update

Band of snow is pushing east tonight. Expect some snow during the morning commute! Accumulations generally will be up to an inch or two, primarily on grassy surfaces. However, slick spots will be possible on roads.

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Toledo School District:
Toledo School District BOD meets 6 PM tonight @ Middle School Library

The regular meeting of the board of directors will be held on Thursday, March 7 at 6 p.m. In addition to regular business, the board will interview prospective architects for Toledo High School. This is an important selection process.
Two firms will be considered: DOWA-IBI and EL Architects.
The public is invited to hear each firm present their ideas and answer questions.
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Looking ahead: Katie’s Kids Breakfast 8 - 10 AM May 4 @ THS

Between the time students apply for free/reduced price meals and when they are eligible, they accrue charges for meals that their family can't pay for. Katie's Kids is a program of the TES PTO that works to eliminate those balances and help families. Funds raised at this breakfast will be used to retire the debts of those needy families.

$5 per person for Omelette and Pancakes or Biscuits and Gravy.

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You Can’t Make This Stuff Up:

Opium-Addicted Parrots Are Terrorizing Poppy Farms in India
Opium-addicted parrots are "wreaking havoc" on India's licensed poppy farms, and scaring them with firecrackers isn't helping.

Man Covers Himself In Peanut Butter & Walks Around Dog Park After Losing Bet
Besides the peanut butter, Steven Shrout walked around the dog park in a gold Speedo.

'Humanity is doomed': People toss cheese on babies' faces for social media likes
Depending on whom you ask, it’s either extremely hilarious or proof that the internet should never have been invented.

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FDA Recall: McDaniel Life-Line LLC Issues Voluntary Worldwide Recall of Life-Line Water
McDaniel Life-Line LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots of Life-Line Water to the consumer level. This product is being recalled because FDA analysis found the product to be contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Use of the contaminated product has a remote probability of necessitating medical or surgical intervention to preclude or reverse permanent damage to a body structure or function. To date, McDaniel Life-Line LLC has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.

The product can be taken internally or applied externally to the skin. The product is packaged in 1-gallon bottles. The affected Life-Line Water recall includes all lots.

The product was distributed in the United States and Canada to individuals via internet sales@lifelinewater.com.

More...

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Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) posted:
Legislature Hits Halfway Point as Support for Public Education Continues to Grow

OLYMPIA — March 5, 2019 — In the February Special Election, a majority of voters across the state approved nearly 98 percent of school operating levies and 85 percent of school construction levies and bonds.

This strong voter support serves as a powerful reminder that despite the Legislature’s important progress in education funding, the work is not over. Public education — our state’s paramount duty — is the engine that powers the long-term success of our state.

Last spring, more than 30,000 Washingtonians shared their budget priorities for public education. There was broad consensus around five top priorities:

1. Student support services, such as counseling, advising, and mental health.

2. Greater efforts to recruit and retain educators.

3. Increased access to career and technical education opportunities.

4. Enhancements to school safety.

5. Effective buildings and facilities for learning.

As the focus of the legislative session shifts from policy development to budget adoption, I strongly encourage bipartisan efforts to further invest in our public schools. A key piece of this is the need for unprecedented investments to support our students with disabilities.

In addition, the Legislature needs to further empower local communities to go beyond the state’s program of basic education. The cut to levy authority made last year was too deep and has left many school districts struggling to maintain critical support services for students.

I am confident that legislators can make substantial progress for public education over the next two months before the legislative session ends. For direction, they need only listen to their voters.

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Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs shared:
In his new role as a hospital corpsman in a Walter Reed facility outside Washington, Sully's duties are to provide support, comfort and cheer to wounded veterans, their families and facility staff, thus reducing stress and increasing positive feelings, the medical center said.

FILE PHOTO: Sully the service dog of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush lays in front of Bush's casket as it lies in state inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., December 4, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo

"Sully will go on to spread his love at Walter Reed Hospital. He was a loving companion when my Gampy needed him most," Jenna Bush Hager, Bush's granddaughter, posted on Twitter on Thursday.

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Washington State Department of Agriculture

We hiring several gypsy moth trappers for the summer!
https://www.governmentjobs.com/…/2370286/insect-pest-trapper

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Washington State RCO: 2019 WWRP Farmland, WWRP Forestland, and Boating Infrastructure Grant Applicant Webinar

Hosted by Washington State Recreation & Conservation Office
Grant Application schedules and requirements
10 - 11 AM on March 7, 2019
Online live webinar

Join us for a grant application webinar to learn more about grant programs offered, program schedules and requirements, applicant and project eligibility, and information on how to submit an application.
This grant application webinar is focused on the following grant programs:
Boating Infrastructure Grant
Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program: Farmland Preservation
Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program: Forestland Preservation

REGISTER at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5166636322355514883

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Oly Grown shared a post:
Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board

Garden Wise Booklets Now Available!
We just reprinted our Eastern and Western WA Garden Wise booklets that provide non-invasive plant suggestions for your landscape. We have beautiful new cover images by artist Laurel Baldwin and some additional new plant suggestions from our last edition.

Get yours today by filling out our online publication request form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LZ688S2
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If you haven’t yet checked out Oly Grown’s TV, you’re in for some great armchair gardening. YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yxszoywa

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MAP enrichment programs boasted:

Today we took a little extra time to look, to see, to listen, to be. We were not disappointed...
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MAP enrichment programs shared:
In the great words of the Once-ler in Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax, “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better... it’s not...

Thank you Brooke and Izzy for spending your day with Wood Sorrel Forest School, teaching students to plant trees!

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Today: The First Look of RETURN TO SPACE is March 7 with science author Dr. Ethan Siegel (starting at 5 p.m.) who will be signing his book TREKNOLOGY: The Technology of Star Trek from Tricorders to Warp Drive.

Come join the Master Gardeners to up your game in the garden. Lots of free classes to pick & choose from on Saturday March 9th.
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Toledo Senior Center invites you to their monthly Second Saturday Pancake Breakfast
March 9, 7-10 AM. Come enjoy great food and companionship. Visit with your neighbors and make new friends.
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City of Toledo announcement: Planning Commission Vacancy

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

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

City of Toledo
cityoftoledo@toledotel.com
(360) 864-4564

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Toledo High School Sports - March 2019

Soccer:
March 8th vs Royal City @ Winlock 7:00 pm
March 9th vs. Capital High School @ Tumwater 9:00 am
March 9th vs. Black Hills @ Tumwater 10:00 am
March 11th @ Woodland 7:00
March 16th @ WF West 1:00

Baseball:
March 9th @ Mark Morris 12:00 bus @ 10:30 am
March 12th vs. Adna 4:00
March 14th @ Rainier 6:30 bus @ 2:10
March 15th vs. King’s Way 4:00

Fastpitch:
March 13th @ Winlock 4:00 bus @ 2:45
March 15th @ Rainier 4:00 bus @ 2:10

Track:
March 16th @ Seattle Academy 3:45 bus 7:00am
March 21st @ Toutle Lake 3:45 bus @ 1:55

!!! GO INDIANS !!!

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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More

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Vision:TOLEDO reminder: Coming soon! If you have something BIG you want to announce or share, contact Mike Morgan 360-864-4342.

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03.06.2019 Wednesday Column

3/6/2019

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In today’s column:

NWS Seattle: Wednesday Temps
You Can’t Make This Stuff Up: Tinder For Cows, Used Car Love, Giant Inflatable
FDA: Gottlieb Resigns
Not Strictly Toledo: Hazo Hut & Swap Shack
Today: Yoga In Toledo!
Thursday: School Board, Mr T Pageant
Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More

Tuesday’s clear skies brought out a sun worshipper & fan of Toledo’s newest pocket park, Home of the first Free Little Library. Because, you know, books.

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New Moon arrives 8:04 AM Pacific Standard Time today.

2019 printable Moon Calendar:
https://www.calendar-12.com/moon_calendar/2019/march
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From The Old Farmer’s Almanac: MARCH FULL MOON NAMES
Historically, Native American and other traditional names for full Moons were used to track the seasons. Note that each full Moon name was applied to the entire lunar month in which it occurred.

Traditionally, the Moon we see in March is called the Full Worm Moon. At this time of the year, the ground begins to soften enough for earthworm casts to reappear, inviting robins and birds to feed—a true sign of spring. Roots start to push their way up through the soil, and the Earth experiences a re-birth as it awakens from its winter slumber.

There are many alternative names for the March Moon. One name was the Full Sap Moon, as this is the time of year when the sap of sugar maples starts to flow.

Note: March will host the last Supermoon of 2019.

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National Weather Service Seattle WA: Wednesday Temps

Rain and snow in the forecast for Wednesday, but temperatures will remain below normal. Highs on Wednesday will be in the low to mid 40s, while lows Wednesday night will be in the low to mid 30s.

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Toledo School District Calendar:
Thursday: School Board Meeting 6 PM @ Toledo Middle School Library
Plus: Mr T Pageant 7 PM @ Toledo High School

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You Can’t Make This Stuff Up:

'Tinder for cows' matches livestock in the mood for love
A Tinder-inspired app called “Tudder” is helping farmers match up potential partners for their cattle.

What a man did to sell his fiancee's used car is love
When Carrie needed to sell her used 1996 Honda Accord, her filmmaker fiance Max created something hilarious to help.

Hospital raises awareness with giant inflatable colon

The University of California, Los Angeles, Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center erected the giant inflatable colon section on a corner in the Westwood neighborhood as part of Colon Cancer Awareness Month.

In unrelated news: Missouri police recover stolen inflatable colon
A large inflatable colon was recovered by Kansas City police after being stolen (mid-October 2018).

Photo courtesy Colon Cancer Coalition

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FDA: Gottlieb Resigns

A Note from the Commissioner to the FDA Team...

U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION·TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2019

Dear Colleagues:
It is hard for me to write this note to share with you the news that I’ll be leaving my job as the Commissioner of Food and Drugs in the next month. There’s perhaps nothing that could pull me away from this role other than the challenge of being apart from my family for these past two years and missing my wife and three young children.

This is a very special institution, and the work that binds us in a shared mission is inspiring. I know that the opportunity to serve in this role was a privilege, and an endeavor that I’ll never be able to replicate in my professional life -- the impact of our public health work, the camaraderie, and our ability to improve the lives of Americans. There are many important efforts we undertook together, countless new policies we advanced, and laws we enforced with vigor to protect consumers. Over the coming weeks I’ll continue to work to cement more of these efforts, to secure our 2020 budget, and to help transition the agency to new leadership. I’ll be working closely with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Alex Azar, who is a friend to me and a staunch advocate for the agency. He is deeply committed to our public health mission.

I’ll depart knowing that the FDA is strong, its people outstanding, and its mission well recognized and deeply respected across the government, and indeed, across the world. I hope to have the opportunity to continue to work with you to advance our goals in the weeks before I depart. I’m grateful for the support of the people of the FDA. I’m thankful for the support of my family, and for their sacrifice over the past two years.
I consider myself truly fortunate to have had the chance to help lead this remarkable institution.

Sincerely,
Dr. Scott Gottlieb
Commissioner of Food and Drugs

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March 05, 2019 - FDA approves new nasal spray medication for treatment-resistant depression; available only at a certified doctor’s office or clinic

March 05, 2019 - Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., and Susan Mayne, Ph.D., director of the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, on tests confirming a 2017 finding of asbestos contamination in certain cosmetic products and new steps that FDA is pursuing to improve cosmetics safety

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Not Strictly Toledo: Hazo Hut and the Swap Shack at the Central Transfer Station in Centralia are open today until 4 p.m. to accept your leftover or unwanted household hazardous waste and burned out fluorescent lights. The Swap Shack is the place you can pick up good re-usable paint or cleaning products. Both facilities are open every Wednesday and the first and third Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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On your way back: Lewis County Solid Waste Utility: Free Wood Chips

It's a beautiful week to pick up some free wood chips at the transfer station in Centralia! Call ahead to 360-740-1451, if you want help loading.

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Jake Dailey of Ash Valley Farm wrote: Today I raised some beds for our thornless blackberry patch and Valerie Dailey planted them, then I raised another plot of 30 inch 100 foot beds with the BCS.

Rain/snow starts again tomorrow so I won't be able to get after it again for another 2 weeks at least. Hopefully the weather app is wrong!

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Today: Toledo Community Library open until 6 PM Wednesday, 5 PM Thursday & Saturday.

Next up:

Image credit Charles Pruett

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Tonight: Yoga in Toledo!

Hello, friends! Come and join us for our weekly yoga class in the lodge at Camp Singing Wind! This is a gentle hatha class, suitable for all levels. Options and modifications are included for many poses to make the class both accessible and challenging to all levels of yogi. Everyone is welcome!

Bring your mat and a water bottle. Suggested donation of $5 - $10 per person at the door. If this is your first class with us please arrive about 10 minutes early.

See you on Wednesday! :)

Hosted @ Camp Singing Wind by Dancing Moon Yoga

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Thursday: The First Look of RETURN TO SPACE is March 7 with science author Dr. Ethan Siegel (starting at 5 p.m.) who will be signing his book TREKNOLOGY: The Technology of Star Trek from Tricorders to Warp Drive.

Image credit Art Gallery 505

Gallery 505 Returns to Space for this exhibit, featuring space-inspired artwork by local artists Jake Blake, Eileen Eddleman, Bob Espen, John Glasser, Carmen Hansen, Thelma Hauge, Eric Hayes, Curtis Michael Johnson, Margaret Kincaid, Patty Misch, Di Morgan, Jake Morgan, Mike Morgan, Cindy Samco, Linda Shepherd, Ethan Siegel, Janice Sutherlin and Pauli Wolfe.

Gallery 505 is open from 1-5 p.m., Wed.-Sat. at 205 Cowlitz St. in Toledo.

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Looking ahead: Common Ground Toledo meeting scheduled for 3:30 on Thursday (March) 14th at the garden room at TES.
We’ll be discussing what plans we have for the future, which plants will be going in to the planter boxes this year, and watering schedules.
If you can’t make this meeting but still want to volunteer your time, plants, or funds - contact Brian Dennis. Also, if you’re already a Common Ground volunteer and can’t make this meeting, please comment on this thread or send a message with how you plan on committing this year.
Thank you! Hope to see you next Thursday!
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Toledo Senior Center invites you to their monthly Second Saturday Pancake Breakfast
March 9, 7-10 AM. Come enjoy great food and companionship. Visit with your neighbors and make new friends.

Mark Your Calendars: March 23 Meatloaf Dinner + Magical Evening

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City of Toledo announcement: Planning Commission Vacancy

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

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

City of Toledo
cityoftoledo@toledotel.com
(360) 864-4564

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Toledo High School Sports - March 2019

Soccer:
March 8th vs Royal City @ Winlock 7:00 pm
March 9th vs. Capital High School @ Tumwater 9:00 am
March 9th vs. Black Hills @ Tumwater 10:00 am
March 11th @ Woodland 7:00
March 16th @ WF West 1:00

Baseball:
March 9th @ Mark Morris 12:00 bus @ 10:30 am
March 12th vs. Adna 4:00
March 14th @ Rainier 6:30 bus @ 2:10
March 15th vs. King’s Way 4:00

Fastpitch:
March 13th @ Winlock 4:00 bus @ 2:45
March 15th @ Rainier 4:00 bus @ 2:10

Track:
March 16th @ Seattle Academy 3:45 bus 7:00am
March 21st @ Toutle Lake 3:45 bus @ 1:55

!!! GO INDIANS !!!

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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More

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Vision:TOLEDO reminder: Coming soon! If you have something BIG you want to announce or share, contact Mike Morgan 360-864-4342.

Image courtesy vision:Toledo

March 7: WSU LC Master Gardeners host Gardening For Everyone

March 7: Art Gallery 505 First Look/Opening Night: Return To Space

March 7: Mr T Pageant @ Toledo High School

March 21: Toledo BIG Community Meeting @ Toledo Middle School

March 23: Third Annual Seed Swap @ Toledo Community Library

March 23: Classic Meatloaf Dinner & Magic Show @ Toledo Senior Center

March 23-24: Vernal Equinox Art Fair @ Morgan Arts Centre

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Toledo Builds a High School
Information regarding the building of a new high school in Toledo, WA beginning in November, 2018. Regular updates.
https://chris-rust.blogspot.com/

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Air Quality Forecast at https://airquality.weather.gov
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03.05.2019 Tuesday Column

3/5/2019

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In today’s column:

NWS Seattle: 5-Day Outlook
Toledo School District: Choir, Band, Drama Concert Tonight
You Can’t Make This Stuff Up: Hero Wanted, Taco Sauce, Man Shoots Himself
FDA: Youth Tobacco Prevention Plan, Birth Control Pills Recalled
USDA-FSIS: Washington Beef, LLC Recalls Ground Beef Products
Washington State ATG: “Ghost Guns” Ban Passes House, Initiative 1639 FAQ
Ethan Siegel: How Much Of The Unobservable Universe Will We Be Able To See?
Not Strictly Toledo: Health & Hope Medical Outreach
Today: Uke Lessons, Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday)
Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More

From Pat Caldwell: Could you please put something in your column about the new Free Little Library in Steamboat Alley?
The idea is to “take a book, leave a book" or just "borrow and return". We hope this will help make books available during the hours the library is closed.
Thanks!

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National Weather Service Seattle WA: 5-Day Outlook

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Toledo School District Calendar:
Tonight: Choir/Band/Drama Concert 7 - 10 PM @ Toledo High School
Thursday: School Board Meeting 6 PM @ Toledo Middle School Library

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You Can’t Make This Stuff Up:

Girl Scout Cookie Good Samaritan Accused Of Federal Drug Crimes
Last week, a man bought about 120 boxes of cookies so that the children selling them could get out of the cold. The DEA says he is the same man named in a federal indictment.

Man survives being trapped in vehicle for five days by eating taco sauce

Jeremy Taylor, 36, told a friend that "Taco Bell fire sauce saves lives" after his five-day ordeal.

Unlicensed Gun Owner Accidentally Shoots Himself In (Groin)
The victim, who remains in the hospital, didn’t have a license to carry a handgun in Indiana, police said.

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FDA: March 04, 2019 - Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on forceful new actions focused on retailers, manufacturers to combat youth access to e-cigarettes as part of FDA’s Youth Tobacco Prevention Plan
We’re using our compliance and enforcement tools as part of our work to combat the epidemic level of youth e-cigarette use we’re currently experiencing.

More...
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Apotex Corp. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP, 28x3 Blister Pack/Carton Due to Possibility of Missing/Incorrect Tablet Arrangement
Risk Statement : As a result of this packaging error, where a patient does not take a tablet due to a missing tablet or that a patient takes a placebo instead of an active tablet, loss of efficacy is possible due to variation in the dosage consumed.
The affected Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets were distributed Nationwide to wholesalers and distributors.

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USDA-FSIS: Mar 02, 2019 - Washington Beef, LLC Recalls Ground Beef Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
WASHINGTON, March 2, 2019 – Washington Beef, LLC, a Toppenish, Wash. establishment, is recalling approximately 30,260 pounds of ground beef chubs products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically hard plastic and metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The ground beef chubs were produced on Dec. 27, 2018 and include a “Use or Freeze by” date of 01/20/19. The following products are subject to recall:

FSIS is concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

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Governor Jay Inslee: STEM students from around the state showcase climate change projects
Dozens of young leaders in STEM — some as young as 5 years old — presented their climate change projects to more than 200 people during the STEM Education Innovation Alliance at the State Capitol Wednesday. Gov. Jay Inslee spoke to the standing room-only group, saying the passion and curiosity of science, technology, engineering and math students will lead the way on climate change.

Caption: Gov. Jay Inslee poses with dozens of students — not all pictured here — at the STEM Education Innovation Alliance event Wednesday. The packed room brought parents, teachers and STEM leaders to the Capitol for a full-day’s STEM agenda. (Office of the Governor)

Inslee’s proposed budget for 2019–21 would support STEM students in many ways: have grant funding for climate science education, offer free college tuition for eligible students, expand career-connected learning for kids who want to learn STEM industries, offer grants for computer science and build better access to broadband services.

Washington is consistently ranked as the best place to work and do business, and it ranks as No. 2 in STEM job concentration…

Read the rest of the story on the governor's Medium page.

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Washington State ATG: Attorney General Ferguson’s bill to ban manufacture of “ghost guns” passes House
With bipartisan support, the Washington House of Representatives today passed Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s legislation prohibiting the manufacture of untraceable, undetectable 3D-printed guns.
Click here to read the full news release…
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AG Ferguson answers frequently asked questions on Initiative 1639, sends letters to all 39 sheriffs
OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson today released a “Frequently Asked Questions” document on Initiative 1639, directing the document to sheriffs across the state and releasing it to the general public online.
Click here to read the full news release...

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Washington State RCO: 2019 WWRP Farmland, WWRP Forestland, and Boating Infrastructure Grant Applicant Webinar

Hosted by Washington State Recreation & Conservation Office
Grant Application schedules and requirements
10 - 11 AM on March 7, 2019
Online live webinar

Join us for a grant application webinar to learn more about grant programs offered, program schedules and requirements, applicant and project eligibility, and information on how to submit an application.
This grant application webinar is focused on the following grant programs:

Boating Infrastructure Grant
Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program: Farmland Preservation
Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program: Forestland Preservation

REGISTER at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5166636322355514883

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Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz: Escaped Burn Piles
Over the weekend, DNR responded to three small fires. Thankfully, they were quickly controlled. But here’s the thing: it could have been avoided, escaped burn piles caused it.

https://www.facebook.com/CommissionerHilaryFranz/videos/2232180143715664/

Also, it’s March, and this happened in Western Washington. That’s why it’s so important we’re all wildfire aware all year round. If you’re burning debris, take one minute to find out how to keep it from escaping and turning into a catastrophe.

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Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office: Need Your Boaters Card?
The Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office Marine Division, will begin hosting an Adventures in Boating certification course. Classes are open to any individual who needs to obtain a Washington State Boaters Education Card. The next available class will be held on Saturday, March 16th, 2019. The class will run from 8am-3:00pm at the Cowlitz County Training Center, 1942 1st Ave in Longview. Cost for the class is FREE.

To Register: Contact Deputy Jordan Spencer via email at spencerj@co.cowlitz.wa.us. This one day class will certify you to operate a vessel in the state of Washington. Registrations fill up fast.

Reminder: All vessel operators age 59 and younger must have a Washington Boaters Education Card to operate a vessel in Washington State. For additional information and resources, check out www.boatered.org.

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Lewis County Solid Waste Utility: Free Wood Chips

It's a beautiful week to pick up some free wood chips at the transfer station in Centralia! Call ahead to 360-740-1451, if you want help loading.

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Ethan Siegel: How Much Of The Unobservable Universe Will We Someday Be Able To See?

“You might think that if we waited for an arbitrarily long amount of time, we’d be able to see an arbitrarily far distance, and that there would be no limit to how much of the Universe would become visible.

But in a Universe with dark energy, that simply isn’t the case. As the Universe ages, the expansion rate doesn’t drop to lower and lower values, approaching zero. Instead, there remains a finite and important amount of energy intrinsic to the fabric of space itself. As time goes on in a Universe with dark energy, the more distant objects will appear to recede from our perspective faster and faster. Although there’s still more Universe out there to discover, there’s a limit to how much of it will ever become observable to us.”

Image Wikimedia Commons: Logarithmic radial photo of the universe by pablo budassi

The Universe is a huge, vast, enormous place. It’s been 13.8 billion years since the Big Bang occurred, which translates into an observable Universe that’s 46 billion light years to its edge, and contains some 2 trillion galaxies in various stages of evolutionary development. But that’s not the end of what we’ll ever be able to observe. As time goes on, light that’s presently on its way to our eyes will eventually catch up, revealing a future visibility limit that’s even larger than the present observable Universe. When we add it all up, we’ll find that we more than double the number of galaxies we can observe, even though we can barely reach 1% of them.

How does this all work? Find out the limits of the observable and unobservable Universe today!

*Special thanks to Ethan Siegel for sharing this article.
Visit Art Gallery 505 First Look/Opening Night Thursday, showing: Return To Space
Pick up a copy of Siegel’s book “Beyond the Galaxy: How Humanity Looked Beyond Our Milky Way and Discovered the Entire Universe”

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Not Strictly Toledo: Health and Hope Medical Outreach
FREE MEDICAL CLINIC TONIGHT from 5:30 - 8:00pm
Located at 1911 Cooks Hill Rd. Centralia. (NW Pediatrics - West Building)
Health & Hope Medical Outreach provides FREE walk-in medical care and Mental Healthcare to the uninsured and under-insured of Lewis county and South Thurston county.

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Today: Ukulele Lessons
All skill levels welcome
Cafeteria @ Tribal Housing
107 Spencer Road
Contact Roxi,
crazihippichic@gmail.com

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Looking ahead: Daylight Saving returns Sunday, March 10 @ 2 AM.
Seattle Times excerpt: Washington state lawmakers are considering several proposals to adopt year-round Pacific Daylight Time, ending the twice-a-year switch between it and Pacific Standard Time… If approved, the law would go into effect on the first Sunday in November following the effective date of federal authorization.
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Toledo Senior Center invites you to their monthly Second Saturday Pancake Breakfast
March 9, 7-10 AM. Come enjoy great food and companionship. Visit with your neighbors and make new friends.

Silent Raffle underway now, lots of good stuff including an electric fireplace. Bid on your next needful thing and support the folks who supported you.
And while you’re Spring Cleaning...

It’s never too early to get started on this year’s heirloom masterpiece.

Mark Your Calendars: March 23 Meatloaf Dinner + Magical Evening

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City of Toledo announcement: Planning Commission Vacancy

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

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

City of Toledo
cityoftoledo@toledotel.com
(360) 864-4564

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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More

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Vision:TOLEDO reminder: Coming soon! If you have something BIG you want to announce or share, contact Mike Morgan 360-864-4342.

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March 7: WSU LC Master Gardeners host Gardening For Everyone

March 7: Art Gallery 505 First Look/Opening Night: Return To Space

March 21: Toledo BIG Community Meeting @ Toledo Middle School

March 23: Third Annual Seed Swap @ Toledo Community Library

March 23: Classic Meatloaf Dinner & Magic Show @ Toledo Senior Center

March 23-24: Vernal Equinox Art Fair @ Morgan Arts Centre

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Toledo Builds a High School
Information regarding the building of a new high school in Toledo, WA beginning in November, 2018. Regular updates.
https://chris-rust.blogspot.com/

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03.03.2019 Monday Column

3/4/2019

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In today’s column:

National Weather Service: Sunny Through Tuesday
Toledo School District: Schools On 2-Hour ACT Late Start
Good News Monday: Dolls For Disabled, Dove For Dads, NASA’s Greener Earth
USDA: Commercial Industrial Hemp Program Launches
FDA: Ongoing ARB Drug Recalls, Allergic Reaction & Mislabeling
LCSO: Lewis County Deputies Involved In Fatal Shooting of a Wanted Subject
Phillipps Insurance Agency: Celebrating 15 Years
Not Strictly Toledo: BOCC Meeting
Today: Toledo City Council Meets
Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More

Learning how to take a selfie. How’d I do?

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National Weather Service Seattle: Chilly and dry over the next few days!

Plenty of sun expected!

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Toledo School District Calendar:

Monday - March 4th 2-Hour ACT Late Start
Tuesday - March 5th Band and Choir Concert 7:00 PM @ THS

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Good News Monday:

Woman creates dolls for kids with disabilities: "It makes them not feel so alone" Jandrisevits is sewing change, so kids can play in a world that looks like them.

Dove Is Offering $5,000 Grants For Dads Without Access To Paid Paternity Leave

Less than 1 in 5 men in the U.S. are offered any paid paternity leave.
Dove is trying to change that.

NASA Confirms Earth Is Greener Today Than 20 Years Ago
A new study from NASA shows that the two countries with the world's biggest populations are leading the increase in greening on land. The effect stems mainly from ambitious tree planting programs in China and intensive agriculture in both countries.

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U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday:

We're launching a program for the commercial production of industrial hemp in the U.S. - get the details https://www.ams.usda.gov/content/hemp-production-program

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FDA News Release - March 1, 2019: FDA provides update on its ongoing investigation into ARB drug products; reports on finding of a new nitrosamine impurity in certain lots of losartan and product recall

The FDA will continue to update the list of products included in the recall as more information becomes available from ongoing testing. If patients take an ARB drug product, they should check the list periodically, as information may change.

Read the complete News Release in this link.

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Over the weekend, a young woman I know joined her friends for dinner in. Because she has a known fruit allergy, she carefully read each label to be sure none of the dishes included that fruit.
Except it wasn't listed. Not exactly.

Buried in the list of ingredients was the phrase “...natural flavors.”
To this woman, it’s quite apparent what ONE of those “natural flavors” turned out to be.

Fortunately for her, she stopped the reaction with fast-acting rescue medicine. And she traced the culprit back to the distributor, a large warehouse store.

She wants to make sure nobody has a fatal anaphylactic reaction so she is filing with the FDA: How to Report a Problem with Food
Report a Complaint - How to Report a Problem with Food

For all questions or problems related to meat and poultry, please contact USDA.

If you are a consumer, health professional, or member of the food industry who wants to voluntarily report a complaint or adverse event (illness or serious allergic reaction) related to a food product, you have three choices:

Call an FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator if you wish to speak directly to a person about your problem.
Complete an electronic Voluntary MedWatch form online.
Complete a paper Voluntary MedWatch form that can be mailed to FDA.

If you are a member of the food industry who needs to submit a Reportable Food Registry report when there is a reasonable probability that an article of food will cause serious adverse health consequences or death to humans or animals, please visit the Reportable Food Registry page.

*Special thanks to A.Tedeschi for sharing her experience.

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Lewis County 911 Communications:
Lewis County Deputies Involved in a Fatal Shooting of a Wanted Subject

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Phillipps Insurance Group, Inc. wrote:
March 1st my agency celebrated 15 years in business. Being a part of and supporting our Toledo community has been one of my goals plus of course offering insurance. I have met and made many friends over the years and look forward to the years ahead.
Thank You!

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Not Strictly Toledo: BOCC Meeting
The Lewis County Commissioners meet 10:00 a.m. each Monday in BOCC Hearing Room – 2nd floor, Historic Courthouse, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, Washington.
BOCC Legislative Agenda for Monday March 4, 2019.
LEWISCOUNTYWA.GOV

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Today: Toledo City Council meets 6 PM first and third Mondays monthly.
Dates may change if scheduled on or near a federal holiday.
Visit www.toledowa.us or call (360)864-4564.

Workshops & Special Meetings: Occasionally the council will hold a workshop or special meeting. Dates and times will be announced prior to meetings.
Generally they are held the same night of council meetings.

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Looking ahead:

Art Gallery 505 announces: Return to Space...First Look and Opening of new show will be Thursday 3/7/19....see you at the Art Gallery 505...yes, snacks will be served.
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Toledo Senior Center invites you to their monthly Second Saturday Pancake Breakfast
March 9, 7-10 AM. Come enjoy great food and companionship. Visit with your neighbors and make new friends.
*Don’t forget to check out the Silent Auction!

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City of Toledo announcement: Planning Commission Vacancy

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

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

City of Toledo
cityoftoledo@toledotel.com
(360) 864-4564

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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More

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Vision:TOLEDO reminder: Coming soon! If you have something BIG you want to announce or share, contact Mike Morgan 360-864-4342.

Image courtesy vision:Toledo

March 7: WSU LC Master Gardeners host Gardening For Everyone

March 21: Toledo BIG Community Meeting @ Toledo Middle School

March 23: Third Annual Seed Swap @ Toledo Community Library

March 23: Classic Meatloaf Dinner & Magic Show @ Toledo Senior Center

March 23-24: Vernal Equinox Art Fair @ Morgan Arts Centre

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Toledo Builds a High School
Information regarding the building of a new high school in Toledo, WA beginning in November, 2018. Regular updates.
https://chris-rust.blogspot.com/

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Check out Latest Earthquakes at USGS.
Check out US Tsunami Warnings at NOAA/Weather.
Air Quality Forecast at https://airquality.weather.gov
Visualize wildfire smoke with NASAWorldview - https://go.nasa.gov/2T7olog

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