In today’s column:
- Hot Weather Alert Issued Through This Week
- Toledo High School Water Project Updates
- Lewis County Ballots Due Tuesday
- 2nd Annual September Walk in the Park Accepting Donations
Seen in Kemp Olson Park. Toledo’s Stonehenge?
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Steamboat Plaza reports: Good News ~ The Sweet Spot Bakery will open at 6 a.m. Tuesday, August 1st. SteamBoat Plaza coffee shop will also open at 6 a.m. to serve up your favorite drinks. Come See Us!!
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Toledo Fire Department posted a link to US National Weather Service’s excessive heat alert for NW Oregon & SW Washington, saying: A(n) Excessive Heat Watch is in effect from 12 PM Tuesday through 11 PM Friday for most of NW Oregon and SW Washington… more.
More high heat & fire safety tips links at NOAA: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/heat/ and https://smokeybear.com/en
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Steamboat Plaza reports: Good News ~ The Sweet Spot Bakery will open at 6 a.m. Tuesday, August 1st. SteamBoat Plaza coffee shop will also open at 6 a.m. to serve up your favorite drinks. Come See Us!!
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Toledo Fire Department posted a link to US National Weather Service’s excessive heat alert for NW Oregon & SW Washington, saying: A(n) Excessive Heat Watch is in effect from 12 PM Tuesday through 11 PM Friday for most of NW Oregon and SW Washington… more.
More high heat & fire safety tips links at NOAA: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/heat/ and https://smokeybear.com/en
And while you’re at it, don’t forget to take care of Fido. Paws & Stay Bark & Breakfast says:
Your pup doesn’t get an alert on their phone about the excessive heat coming. Know the signs of heat stroke and take steps to keep your pal safe this week! Just in case, have your emergency plan including contact numbers & directions laid out in advance. We will be taking extra precautions to make sure any of your pals at the ranch are comfortable, so you’ll probably see less active videos and more laying in front of the AC videos… Stay safe out there!
Your pup doesn’t get an alert on their phone about the excessive heat coming. Know the signs of heat stroke and take steps to keep your pal safe this week! Just in case, have your emergency plan including contact numbers & directions laid out in advance. We will be taking extra precautions to make sure any of your pals at the ranch are comfortable, so you’ll probably see less active videos and more laying in front of the AC videos… Stay safe out there!
Image courtesy University of Illinois Extension
A related article from the University of Illinois can be found here → https://goo.gl/rsgeZe.
Also on Facebook.
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The Other Toledo will post closures due to heat this week as info becomes available.
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Toledo School District posts frequent updates on repairs & replacements underway...
A related article from the University of Illinois can be found here → https://goo.gl/rsgeZe.
Also on Facebook.
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The Other Toledo will post closures due to heat this week as info becomes available.
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Toledo School District posts frequent updates on repairs & replacements underway...
Image courtesy Toledo School District
Replacing an outdated water fountain at THS. The old unit didn't meet ADA standards - they didn't exist in 1975. The new unit will require re-plumbing and some retrofitting. Sure glad we built a contingency into the budget for this project! #itsyourlevy
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Toledo residents: Ballots must be postmarked by August 1, 2017 or dropped in local drop boxes before 8 p.m. Tuesday to vote on the Lewis County Clerk position.
Replacing an outdated water fountain at THS. The old unit didn't meet ADA standards - they didn't exist in 1975. The new unit will require re-plumbing and some retrofitting. Sure glad we built a contingency into the budget for this project! #itsyourlevy
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Toledo residents: Ballots must be postmarked by August 1, 2017 or dropped in local drop boxes before 8 p.m. Tuesday to vote on the Lewis County Clerk position.
Image courtesy lewiscountywa.gov
Details including your online Voter’s Guide may be found at: http://elections.lewiscountywa.gov/current-election/
Your voice makes a difference.
*There are also contested races in City of Centralia and the Riverside Fire Authority. Fire District #5 will also have a levy on the ballot.
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Today: Toledo Fire Department weekly drill Mondays 7 p.m. rain or shine. Download your volunteer application and fulfill your childhood dream of being a firefighter or EMT.
Lewis County Fire District #2 (Toledo) is also on Facebook.
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WitP Donors & Supporters - Jill Davis writes:
Esther Borte 2nd Annual Walk in the Park benefit run/walk, cookout and raffle will be held Saturday, September 23, 2017. Since this event can offer great exposure for your business, I wanted to give you an early opportunity for your organization to get involved. Last year’s walk had more than 50 participants and we anticipate this number will increase this year.
Long-time Toledo Resident and past Park Board member Esther Borte created this fundraiser to help support park improvements. Sadly Esther passed away last December. We would like to keep this event going in her honor. With help from Vision:TOLEDO this year’s Walk in the Park proceeds will go toward installation of an RV dump station at Kemp Olson Memorial (City) Park.
Participants will travel the park’s quarter-mile inner track, followed by cookout & raffle. Your support will improve tourist's camping experience and encourage return visits to Toledo.
Donations need to be received by September 6, 2017. Thank you for your consideration in supporting this year’s event.
Contact Jill Davis* at Toledo City Hall for your Supporter Registration Form, cityoftoledo@toledotel.com or call (360)864-4564.
*You can register to participate as well, and order your T-shirt early by contacting Jill Davis.
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Reservations required: Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch Wednesday features turkey sandwich with Italian pasta salad, fresh fruit combo & chips plus V-8 juice, Friday sweet & sour meatballs over rice with pineapple chunks, Asian vegetables & fortune cookie.
Nutrition Lunches are sponsored in part by Area Agency on Aging. Suggested donation $3 for those 60+ years of age. Contact Diana, diana.haug@lewsicountywa.gov or call (360)864-2112 for details.
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Update: I’m curious - have you overlooked sending $5 or $10 to help Toledo’s Youth Football promoter, Head Start volunteer, and TES PTO School Garden supporter lay her beloved grandmother to rest?
Support the modest Lola Lucille Ross GoFundMe account - in memory of grandmothers everywhere, gone all too soon. Donations may also be made at Catermole Funeral Home in Winlock.
Full story in original TOT post.
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Photos from TOT archives unless otherwise noted.
Everyday Heroes: Envisioned as a local September 11 observation recognizing lesser-known acts of kindness and heroism. Send your nominations to toledo.columnist@gmail.com.
Email your news, reviews and events to: toledo.columnist@gmail.com
Details including your online Voter’s Guide may be found at: http://elections.lewiscountywa.gov/current-election/
Your voice makes a difference.
*There are also contested races in City of Centralia and the Riverside Fire Authority. Fire District #5 will also have a levy on the ballot.
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Today: Toledo Fire Department weekly drill Mondays 7 p.m. rain or shine. Download your volunteer application and fulfill your childhood dream of being a firefighter or EMT.
Lewis County Fire District #2 (Toledo) is also on Facebook.
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WitP Donors & Supporters - Jill Davis writes:
Esther Borte 2nd Annual Walk in the Park benefit run/walk, cookout and raffle will be held Saturday, September 23, 2017. Since this event can offer great exposure for your business, I wanted to give you an early opportunity for your organization to get involved. Last year’s walk had more than 50 participants and we anticipate this number will increase this year.
Long-time Toledo Resident and past Park Board member Esther Borte created this fundraiser to help support park improvements. Sadly Esther passed away last December. We would like to keep this event going in her honor. With help from Vision:TOLEDO this year’s Walk in the Park proceeds will go toward installation of an RV dump station at Kemp Olson Memorial (City) Park.
Participants will travel the park’s quarter-mile inner track, followed by cookout & raffle. Your support will improve tourist's camping experience and encourage return visits to Toledo.
- $50 puts your company name on the T-shirt walkers receive as part of their registration. Over 100 participants are anticipated. Great advertising!
- $25 gift certificate lets you reward ther walker or team of your choice (Oldest Walker, best Costume, Most laps, etc).
- Gift certificate or product donation lets your business be part of the raffle.
Donations need to be received by September 6, 2017. Thank you for your consideration in supporting this year’s event.
Contact Jill Davis* at Toledo City Hall for your Supporter Registration Form, cityoftoledo@toledotel.com or call (360)864-4564.
*You can register to participate as well, and order your T-shirt early by contacting Jill Davis.
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Reservations required: Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch Wednesday features turkey sandwich with Italian pasta salad, fresh fruit combo & chips plus V-8 juice, Friday sweet & sour meatballs over rice with pineapple chunks, Asian vegetables & fortune cookie.
Nutrition Lunches are sponsored in part by Area Agency on Aging. Suggested donation $3 for those 60+ years of age. Contact Diana, diana.haug@lewsicountywa.gov or call (360)864-2112 for details.
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Update: I’m curious - have you overlooked sending $5 or $10 to help Toledo’s Youth Football promoter, Head Start volunteer, and TES PTO School Garden supporter lay her beloved grandmother to rest?
Support the modest Lola Lucille Ross GoFundMe account - in memory of grandmothers everywhere, gone all too soon. Donations may also be made at Catermole Funeral Home in Winlock.
Full story in original TOT post.
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Photos from TOT archives unless otherwise noted.
Everyday Heroes: Envisioned as a local September 11 observation recognizing lesser-known acts of kindness and heroism. Send your nominations to toledo.columnist@gmail.com.
Email your news, reviews and events to: toledo.columnist@gmail.com
