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09.30.2016 Friday Column & Weekend Outlook

9/30/2016

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Eagle Scout Lane Walton’s completed project at the Headstart building added one more eye-pleasing landscape improvement to Toledo’s home-grown beautification movement...
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Before:

...because, as Lane puts it, “First impressions matter.”

His labors were begun and finished in under 2 weeks, attesting to good planning and efficiency. Upon seeking permission to post photos of Walton, his mother enthusiastically endorsed the idea, adding: “You have my permission to take pictures of Lane and post them as well as articles on his Eagle Project. I am extremely proud of him and enjoy sharing his accomplishments.”

Beautiful results!

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Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Auction 4-10 p.m. at Toledo High School for the Morgan/Owen family. Goods and services from all over promise something for everyone, supports our neighbors, and takes place alongside tonight’s Friday Night Lights.

A worthy cause and great night out.

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From Toledo School District, this update:
Citizens for Better Schools met last week. Carlie Langhaim volunteered to lead the committee. The group's next meeting will be 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at the fire hall (Main Station). The goal of the committee is to educate the community about the (February 2017) bond measure and to campaign for the measure's passage.

Community members who want to see the measure pass are asked to participate and join the committee's work by attending the meeting.

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Rene’ Ketchum says: October 15 ASB Breakfast and Garage/Vendor Sale support FCCLA and March of Dimes.
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Contact her for forms: rene@toledoschools.us

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Reservations required: Wednesday Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch serves up a pork roast and mashed potatoes with baby carrots,ice cream with blueberries and a dinner roll, Friday clam chowder with cornbread, coleslaw and mandarin oranges, plus a brownie.  Nutrition Lunches Wednesday and Friday 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.

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Tonight: Toledo High School Football home game against Toutle Lake 7 p.m.

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

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Support: Al-Anon Courage To Change AFG, 7 p.m. Fridays at Toledo Presbyterian Church, 312 Augustus.

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Sunday: Steamboat Alley mural painting will continue 10 a.m. this Sunday (10.01.2016). All are invited to help paint. Contact Jamie Cummings, jamie.cummings.toledo@gmail.com.

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Also: Toledo Food Share invites you to bring some, take some at noon Sunday in from of Toledo’s Historic Jail. On Facebook, link here.

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Monday: Toledo City Council meets 6 p.m. first and third Mondays monthly at City Hall. Visit www.toledowa.us or call (360)864-4564.

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This just in: Monday’s High School Junior Varsity Football Game against Toutle Lake hs been cancelled (10.03.2016).

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Check out frequent updates and progress reports on the young Morgan/Owen family following Jake and Helen’s accident August 19, share your prayers and wishes on their GoFundMe campaign page here.

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09.29.2016 Thursday Column

9/29/2016

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​Autumn’s splendid feast for the eyes…
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And while you’re at it, check out Native Soil Farm’s up-close video of this incredible creature, via Facebook.

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Sandy Crowell’s presentation Wednesday night at the Toledo Community Library on her book “A Land Called Lewis” attracted historians and bibliophiles from near and far. Did you know Lewis County was once a vast area extending North into present-day British Columbia? Check out this historic journey from mid-1800’s to present, available from Timberland Regional Library or pick up a hardcover edition on Amazon here to install next to your own copy of The Toledo Story.

Toledo Community Library is on Facebook.

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This just in: Congrats to Jeff Davis of Toledo Middle School, and Ericka Arnold of Toledo Elementary School, Farmers Insurance Teacher(s) of the Month! Visit Toledo School District Facebook page here and give them a fist bump when you see them.

And while you’re there, check out TMS’s great hillside erosion control project, and especially Toledo Elementary School’s highly-coveted Washington State award.

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Such great photos of Tuesday’s Oregon Trail Marker Ceremony on v:T’s Facebook page and Toledo Historical Society’s FB page as well...

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It’s not too early! Toledo’s Veterans Parade slated for November 12. Sign up now for the Lioness Club Chili Cook Off and guarantee your own place in history. Details on Facebook.

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Genealogy assistance available at Toledo Library alternate Thursdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Today: Adult Page Turners meets 1:30 p.m.at the library to discuss "Bettyville" by George Hodgman. Everyone welcome to join the group. Meets last Thursdays monthly. Direct FB link here. Contact Harriet Whisler for details at (360)at 864-2484.

Don’t forget after-school Game Day for Middle and High School students starts October 12. Details on Facebook.

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Instructor Kim Broussard says: Filled! Congrats to those signed up for a 6-week course on learning healthy eating and life choices. Better Bones and Balance exercise class currently in session Tuesdays and Thursdays at Toledo Senior Center are NOT limited to the 60+ crowd. Contact Diana, diana.haug@lewiscountywa.gov of call (360)864-2112.

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Weekend Report: Steamboat Alley mural painting will continue 10 a.m. this Sunday (10.01.2016). All are invited to help paint. Contact Jamie Cummings, jamie.cummings.toledo@gmail.com.

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Early Alert: November 10 a workshop is scheduled with a BIG Community Meeting at the Morgan Arts Centre (MAC) to cover details of Toledo’s Cool & Connected direct technical assistance from the Rural Utilities Service to develop strategies and a plan for using ToledoTel's broadband network to support business and tourism in downtown Toledo. Mark your calendars.

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Check out frequent updates and progress reports on the young Morgan/Owen family following Jake and Helen’s accident August 19, share your prayers and wishes on their GoFundMe campaign page here.

September 30 Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Auction will be held 4-10 p.m. at Toledo High School for the Morgan/Owen family.
Contact Coordinator Brandi Devine,  bdevine@toledotel.com to get involved with the auction.

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09.28.2016 Wednesday Column

9/28/2016

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Tuesday’s centennial rededication of Ezra Meeker’s Oregon Trail Marker brought out speakers in period costumes from regional DAR/SAR chapters and Toledo, Lewis County Commissioners, local officials, and fourth grade students from Toledo Elementary School who added their names on flat stones to the symbolic rock riverbed garden surrounding the monument - much like those schoolchildren Meeker involved in the original installation of these fixtures...
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Historic accounts from journals and diaries recounted Meeker’s tireless efforts to generate support for his venture and realization of that dream. Toledo’s early and recent roles were highlighted for those gathered.
The Sacajawea Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution adopted the 100-year anniversary plaque restoration project stretching from Tumwater to Vancouver, WA.

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Vision:Toledo Arts, Rec and Events met Tuesday night to share reports. Under old business:

Toledo Community Library: TCL hosts Sandy Crowell 7 p.m. September 28 on her book “A Land Called Lewis.” 12 chairs will be replaced with donated seating from Timberland Regional Library. Patrons can now check new arrivals to the book sales racks rather than sifting through all the titles. Boxtops for Education drive includes Progresso and Campbell’s soup labels with UPC code. New game group for school-age kids offered 3:30-5:00 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays beginning October 12.

Historical Society: Don Brenner reported on Monday’s post-summer monthly meeting following a hiatus during June, July and August. He noted John “Jake” Morgan was present and resuming the Toledo Community Story update. The Historical Society turned out in numbers for Tuesday’s Oregon Trail Marker Ceremony. 2016 Threshing Bee vendor sales of vintage goods was considered lukewarm. 10 framed photos have been delivered to Gee Cee’s to be offered for sale. 89 photos of Weyerhaeuser lands around Mt St Helens just post 1980 eruption were donated, available on a USB drive held by the Society.

Steamboat Alley: Jamie Cummings reports the utility line in the alley now repaired. Paolo’s mural is near completion and will need a preservation coating. Sand is needed for October 16 work party, with the planters to be installed at the November 13 work party.

Common Ground Garden Community: Ronda Sandoval (absent) requested help maintaining the pocket gardens and planters in Toledo. Gary Whiteside stepped down due to health issues.

Under New Business:

First Annual Walk in the Park: Declared a success by Jill Davis, reporting via email, realizing over $1,100 profit. 33 participated, 11 local businesses donated more than $650 in goods and services for the raffle, and remaining T-shirts are $10 at City Hall. Local Lions Club and Lioness Club were thanked for their part in the success.

ARTrails: “Did quite well” this year, says Mike Morgan. 6 area artists featured their work at Morgan Arts Centre, totaling over $2,200 in sales and 250+ visitors

Cowlitz Tribal Pow Wow: This year’s event went well, the salmon dinner popular as always. Robert Harju reports he will be stepping back from the event to focus on other projects this year.

Oregon Trail Marker: Joh Jones (absent) was in character during Tuesday’s ceremonial event.

Cool and Connected: Conference call scheduled Wednesday (today) at ToledoTel to discuss strategic planning involving Toledo’s future emphasizing broadband in developing the community.

Veterans Parade: Saturday November 12 will be Toledo’s annual parade. April Pennington Ferrier is contact person again this year. V:T will supply 144 handheld flags to be distributed.

Camp Singing Wind: Brian Dennis reviewed Labor Day Picnic - 70+ adults, 30 children, lots of food. Sunday Food Share reports new faces and familiar ones each week, with a surplus of produce each Sunday. Paolo reports good feedback on the Steamboat Alley mural project. The Camp is winding down their events calendar for the season, more planned next year.

Christmas in Toledo: Mayor Dobosh’s vision: “Put up lights...everywhere!” Hopes to see downtown decorated and lighted, a positive drive-through experience.

Everyday Heroes: Envisioned as a local September 11 observation recognizing lesser-known acts of kindness and heroism. Suggestions surrounded soliciting stories to feature throughout the year, with special acknowledgment September 11 in memory of those who stepped up in 2001.

Next meeting 6:30 p.m. October 25, 2016 at the MAC.

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Today: Last Tuesday and Wednesday monthly Toledo New Life Church opens their Community Food Bank 10a.m. - noon, nourishing body and soul. Serving our community area of Toledo by sharing the love of Christ thru the essential needs we all have. Online here.

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Also today: Sandy Crowell speaks on her book “A Land Called Lewis” 7 p.m. Signed copies will be available. Sponsored by the Toledo Community Library and Humanities Washington.

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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. Grange Hall at 5180 Jackson Highway. Contact Sandy Bickar, (360)864-2601.

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Check out frequent updates and progress reports on the young Morgan/Owen family following Jake and Helen’s accident August 19, share your prayers and wishes on their GoFundMe campaign page here.

September 30 Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Auction will be held 4-10 p.m. at Toledo High School for the Morgan/Owen family.
Contact Coordinator Brandi Devine,  bdevine@toledotel.com to get involved with the auction.

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Photos from TOT archives unless otherwise noted.
Email your news, reviews and events to: toledo.columnist@gmail.com

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09.27.2016 Tuesday Column & Tech Report

9/27/2016

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Today’s Oregon Trail Marker Rededication Ceremony has garnered far more attention than Olympia’s Sacajawea Chapter of the Daughters of the American (DAR) envisioned when a small contingent arrived to restore the monument in August.
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VIP’s from all over plan to be on hand for this event, 100 years after Ezra Meeker retraced the original route with oxen. Toledo is home to one of ten such markers between Tumwater and Vancouver, WA.

Fifth Street will be closed to vehicle traffic between Silver Street and SR 505 to accommodate pedestrians. Contact City of Toledo, (360)864-4564 for more info.

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Also today: Last Tuesday and Wednesday monthly Toledo New Life Church opens their Community Food Bank 10 a.m. - noon, nourishing body and soul. Serving our community area of Toledo by sharing the love of Christ thru the essential needs we all have. Online here. 

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Later: Vision:Toledo Arts, Rec and Events meets 6:30 p.m. at the MAC. 

AGENDA for Tuesday, September 27, 2016

• Old Business
    a. Library -- Pat Caldwell
    b. Historical Society -- Don Brenner
    c. Steamboat Alley -- Jamie Cummings
    d. Common Ground -- Ronda Sandoval

• New Business
    a. Walk in the Park (Sept. 24) -- Jill Davis
    b. ARTrails (Sept. 17-25) -- Mike Morgan
    c. Cowlitz Tribal Pow Wow (Sept. 17) -- ??
    d. Oregon Trail Marker rededication (Sept. 27) -- Joh Jones


• New Business
    a. Cool & Connected (Sept. 28) -- Sheila Richardson
    b. Veterans Parade (Nov. 12) -- Jim Fluckinger

• Other Business
    a. Camp Singing Wind -- Brian Dennis
    b. Christmas Time in Toledo -- Mayor Steve Dobosh
    c. Everyday Heroes -- Marlea Hanson

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Tech Tuesday: Greg says: This (article) has got a huge list of internet privacy tools. Link here.

A Grey Area Computer Repair is on Facebook here.

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The Gadgeteer reviews tech hardware, possibly my favorite online wish-list generator. This week Julie covers 5 notable Kickstarter campaigns here, my favorite the Sound Reactive Fire Pit that makes the flames dance to your music. Sorta the opposite of those fountains timed to music.

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Are you a fan of remote controlled gadgets - drones, cars, robots? Check out Andy Chen’s review of the Galaxy ZEGA Tank Game here.

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How-To Geek features this article on How to Turn an Old Smartphone Into a Dash Cam for Your Car by using a free app.

And for the MAC at heart, The Best New Features in macOS Sierra (and How to Use Them)

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Speaking of iPhones, groovyPost reviews AG Drive – Apple’s Free App of the Week for iOS Devices for racing game fans.

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I’m way past my upgrade date, so here’s The Best Android Phones of 2016 from PCMag.com.

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Wednesday: Sandy Crowell speaks on her book “A Land Called Lewis” 7 p.m. Signed copies will be available. Sponsored by the Toledo Community Library and Humanities Washington.

On Facebook here or call (360)864-4247.

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

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Thursday: Genealogy assistance available at Toledo Library alternate Thursdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Adult Page Turners meets 1:30 p.m. September 29th at the library to discuss "Bettyville" by George Hodgman. Everyone welcome to join the group. Direct FB link here.

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Friday: Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Auction will be held 4-10 p.m. at Toledo High School for the Morgan/Owen family.
Contact Coordinator Brandi Devine, bdevine@toledotel.com to get involved with the auction.

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Saturday: Gallery 505 Artist Co Op wraps up their current art offering themed Flora and Fauna. My acquisition, the French Sampler quilt, joins the household collection of heirloom pieces, a richly treasured addition. Don’t miss your chance to take home your own favorite art. Open 1-5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday.

Next theme: Fantasy. Opening Night October 6.
Website here. On Facebook too.

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Early Alert: Toledo High School’s Coffee House October 6 includes Korean Drum Corp in addition to the open mic and $3 dinner. Details to follow.

Also: October 15 Toledo High School ASB/FCCLA Omelette and AYCE Pancake Breakfast kicks off a Community Garage/Vendor Sale benefitting March of Dimes and FCCLA. Contact Rene’ Ketchum, rene@toledoschools.us or pick up a flyer/app at TMS or THS front counter.

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Pat says: Toledo Community Library is collecting board games for Middle and High School age students. We are starting a "game day" after school a couple times a month beginning October. More information to come.

On Facebook here or call (360)864-4247.

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Free! Limit first 3 registered for an exclusive 6-week class designed to guide you toward healthy eating and life choices.

Kim Brossard, Wellness and Life Consultant, is owner of Clear Your Path Now in Toledo. Since 1990, she has coached winning teams in corporate and private practice. Currently she leads Better Bones and Balance, a low-impact exercise course at Toledo’s Senior Center Tuesdays and Thursdays through November 10.

Contact her at (360)880-8804 or email: panglepath@gmail.com.

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Check out frequent updates and progress reports on the young Morgan/Owen family following Jake and Helen’s accident August 19, share your prayers and wishes on their GoFundMe campaign page here.

September 30 Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Auction will be held 4-10 p.m. at Toledo High School for the Morgan/Owen family.
Contact Coordinator Brandi Devine, bdevine@toledotel.com to get involved with the auction.

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09.26.2016 Monday Column

9/26/2016

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Recap: Saturday morning over two dozen members of the Pacific NW Camero Club stole the show at Toledo High School’s first ASB Breakfast of the season, benefiting Womens Soccer...
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Event Coordinator Ginger Svensson with her “New Classic”

Says Ginger: “Our first year, only 2 cars showed up. Second year, six. Last year, our third, 60 cars filled Spiffy’s parking lot. So we knew we had to find a bigger venue.”
A Mossyrock resident, she spotted Toledo High School’s ample parking, and when she called to ask about availability four short weeks ago, Principal Martin Huffman responded “I make a killer omelette!”
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Saturday’s surprisingly sunny weather drew cars from clubs as far away as Marysville, WA and Oregon for a ragtop-ready day to enjoy their Mt St Helens Cruise.

One member added the Pacific NW Camero Club members are a philanthropic group, evident by including Toledo High School’s ASB fundraiser Breakfast on Saturday’s itinerary. Two members began planning on the spot to contact Toledo Food Bank for a benefit drive shortly.

Pacific NW Camero Club website link here.
Events calendar direct link here. 

Dubbed The Cookie Monster, this vintage beauty appeals to generations of enthusiasts.

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Bonus: The Junior Varsity set up a carwash fundraiser at the athletic fields, saving me time and supporting a good cause.
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We all benefited.

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Toledo’s First Annual Walk in the Park fundraiser Saturday was declared a success, blessed with sunshine and warm temps, more than 30 registered walkers (and half a dozen dogs) sporting T-shirts and, in some cases, tutus...

One solo walker allowed me to join her for a lap, and showed me the bead bin, where walkers collected a bead for each circuit to track their total mileage. 

Prizes were awarded for youngest walker, most laps/miles, furthest distance traveled, and most senior walker. Raffle items generously provided by local merchants and hand-crafted items brought smiles all around. City Council member Jim Fluckinger scored the sought-after Walk in the Park - Blue Lagoon quilt by Esther Borte, raffled by the Lioness Club. Walkers, supporters and volunteers alike enjoyed lunch provided by the Lions Club.

​Tammie Stanton, winner Best Costume
Michelle Whitten thanked Jill Davis, event coordinator, and everyone who participated at every level, closing with a reminder to attend the Oregon Trail Marker Rededication ceremony 1 p.m. Tuesday at State Route 505 and Kellogg Street, where a growing list of dignitaries and historians will be on hand for the centennial of this monument. 

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Alpaca Farm Days, held locally at Lone Tree Alpacas, celebrated their second year Saturday with area owners and breeders, felters and weavers and hand-crafters of an astounding array of luxurious garb and goods.
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Jack Bruner, schooling a young helper on how to attract the alpacas (hand-feeding them grain) and where they like to be petted (back of the neck), invited visitors to join him and his herd outside the barn doors in their paddock.
Two hours flew by as Jack Bruner expounded on all things alpaca - their gentle, curious natures, luxurious fleece in a wide variety of colors, and most notably the way they seem to relax one when in their company. “Just pulling into the driveway and seeing them in the pasture,” says Jack, “any stress I might have seems to evaporate.”

And they hum. Seriously.

This 3-day old baby, or cria, was frequently nuzzled and touched by all the herd in the paddock, whether getting its scent or bestowing their own. Jack confessed that the white alpaca nursing the baby might actually be a sort of wet nurse, rather than its mother. Evidently this isn’t unusual if the mama alpaca has insufficient milk for a time.


New alpaca convert Gary Gehrkens bought 3 last  year to “mow” his 3+ acres when back trouble prevented conventional mowing. Says Gary: “I considered goats and other grazers, but fell in love with alpacas. They don’t break out or tear up the place like other animals.” So calming did he find their influence that he added a fourth to his small herd this year.


Lone Tree Alpacas of Toledo* (there’s another in Wyoming) offers goods and animals for sale.

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Toledo Food Share continues to meet noon Sundays at Toledo’s Historic Jail building to swap the late season bounty of apples and tomatoes, acorn squash and zukes, sage and basil and rosemary.
And Moose, the unofficial Public Relations Director, momentarily caught napping.
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See you there next week.

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ARTrails 14th Annual Studio Tour featured Morgan Arts Centre as Studio 19 on the route, local artists and craftspeople sharing their works across a variety of media, music and Santa Lucia coffee adding ambiance.
Despite Seahawks Sunday games competing for attention, this year’s show was declared successful by Di Morgan. Some faces I recognized from Toledo’s Gallery 505 Artist Co Op, others from around the community, a few new to me. Most were involved with their next creation.
                                                    
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Today: Toledo Historical Society resumes meeting fourth Mondays monthly at 4 p.m. at Toledo Library after summer hiatus. New members welcome. On Facebook, link here.

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Tuesday: Oregon Trail Marker Rededication Ceremony 1 p.m. at Highway 505 & Fifth Street at St Helens Street. Fifth Street closed noon - 2 p.m. for visitors. For more details contact City of Toledo at (360)864-4564.

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Check out frequent updates and progress reports on the young Morgan/Owen family following Jake and Helen’s accident August 19, share your prayers and wishes on their GoFundMe campaign page here.

September 30 Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Auction will be held 4-10 p.m. at Toledo High School for the Morgan/Owen family.
Contact Catrina Mathis, buttonsems@yahoo.com about dinner.
Contact Coordinator Brandi Devine,  bdevine@toledotel.com to get involved with the auction.

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09.21.2016 Wednesday Column

9/20/2016

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​Toledo’s Wall of Honor in Kemp Olson Park represents generations of those who responded to the call…
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...though it’s not the first war memorial erected in Toledo.

Pick up an app to commemorate your service member past or present day with a brick. Available at Timberland Bank or onsite at the Wall of Honor.  

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Today: Toledo Park Board meeting rescheduled for this afternoon, September 21, 2016. The Board (usually) meets 3 p.m. second Wednesdays monthly at Toledo City Council Chambers. Public invited. Contact cityoftoledo@toledotel.com or call (360)864-4564. Website here.

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And: Cindy Quick and Kathy Tyner share tips and techniques on knitting, crocheting and needlework 3-5 p.m. alternate Wednesdays.

Pat says: We are going to put a collection box at the library for Boxtops for Education. We thought some people may not have a connection with the school and therefore a good place to leave the Boxtops.

Toledo Community Library is collecting board games for Middle and High School age students. We are interested in starting a game day after school a couple times a month.

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Citizens For Better Schools will meet 6 p.m. today at Toledo Fire Department Main Station, 150 North Second.

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Lioness Club meets third Wednesdays monthly at the library, dessert at 6:30, meeting 7pm. Discover the benefits of membership. On Facebook here.

Toledo Lioness Club accepting applications for teams and individuals for the First Annual Veterans Day Chili Cook-Off.

Details on Facebook, link here.

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Thursday: Genealogy assistance available at Toledo Library alternate Thursdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Order up a copy of "Bettyville" by George Hodgman, September Adult Page Turner’s selection for discussion 1:30 p.m September 29. Order from the TRL kiosk or online - ebook, hard copy including large print, and audio, link here. Direct FB link here.

September 28 Sandy Crowell speaks on her book “A Land Called Lewis” 7 p.m. Signed copies will be available. Sponsored by the Toledo Community Library and Humanities Washington.

On Facebook here or call (360)864-4247.

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Saturday: ASB Breakfast hosted by Womens Soccer at Toledo High School w/ special guests, Olympia Camero Car Club 8-10 a.m. Omelettes and Pancakes, only $5.

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Walk in the Park - proceeds benefit Kemp Olson Park improvements and upgrades by providing the matching funds needed to receive the grant.

This year has seen more than double the number of campers, many traveling in groups, attending local events like Cheese Days, and agricultural contract workers. Bringing the City Park up to par with other nearby picnic and camping areas is good for local families as well - all gain from pleasant, well-maintained grounds and accommodations.

WitP celebrates 8 acres of Nature at the edge of town with an all-ages event featuring a raffle for one of Esther Borte’s noted hand-crafted quilts, titled A Walk In The Park. There will costumes, and the Lions Club will offer a midday BBQ onsite.

Step up and step out. Details and registration available from City Hall. Email Jill Davis, cityoftoledo@toledotel.com, stop in or call (360)864-4564.

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Jack says: Last year we had a lot of community participation and everyone had a great time.  
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Photo courtesy of Lone Tree Alpacas

This year we want to get the word out about this event.

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Celebrate September’s (mostly) beautiful sunny weather with a fee-free day at Washington’s State Parks, details here.

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​Saturday & Sunday: ARTrails of SW Washington celebrates 14 years with Studio Tours longtime favorites and newcomers alike including Morgan Arts Centre Studio 19.


Website link here.


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Jamie says: Mark your calendars!

Sunday, October 16, at 10 a.m. we're laying down sand and installing pavers. Joh Jones is donating the pavers and Bob Severson has offered some sand, but we'll still need a bit over a cubic yard more, and if someone has access to a tamper we could use, they would be my hero.*

Sunday, November 13, at 10 a.m. we're installing the planters that Peter Sonne built for us out of recycled pallets. We'll be putting in a wicking bed system that will require less frequent watering, topped with awesome compost from Brian Dennis at Camp Singing Wind, then the plants are going to their new homes!

In the meantime, the mural is coming along! We're doing more informal work events several times a week, and even if you're not artistically inclined, we can use your help. Let me know if you or anyone you know would be interested in either painting the mural itself or helping put on the final clear coat.

I fixed our Facebook page. Hopefully these events are easily shareable now. Social media is obviously not my jam, so anything you can do to spread the word would be greatly appreciated.

The upcoming event pages are here:
http://www.facebook.com/events/174813799621520/

and here:
http://www.facebook.com/events/1045661472216390/

This project would not be possible without our volunteers. Thank you so much for all your hard work and gracious donations!

*Hero Award goes to Mike Morgan for providing a tamper.

Email Jamie to get on board: jamie.cummings.toledo@gmail.com

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Check out frequent updates and progress reports on the young Morgan/Owen family following Jake and Helen’s accident August 19, share your prayers and wishes on their GoFundMe campaign page here.

September 30 Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Auction will be held 4-10 p.m. at Toledo High School for the Morgan/Owen family.
Contact Catrina Mathis, buttonsems@yahoo.com about dinner.
Contact Coordinator Brandi Devine,  bdevine@toledotel.com to get involved with the auction.

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Photos from TOT archives unless otherwise noted.
Email your news, reviews and events to: toledo.columnist@gmail.com​

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09.20.2016 Tuesday Column and Tech Report

9/20/2016

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Lewis County Tribune is back online with this piece on the Oregon Trail Marker Centennial Celebration. Website here.

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You are invited…
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Toledo is featured once more in CityVision, the publication of AWC, the Association of American Cities, just 5 years after making the magazine following downtown’s devastating fire.


This time, however, Toledo is lauded as one of only 5 Cool and Connected recipients. Highlighted is the succinct quote from ToledoTel’s Marketing & Sales Manager Sheila Richardson:

“A whole new crowd of tech-savvy homeowners chose this place based on location and the gigabit fiber.”

Check out the full article on page 7 here.

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Recap: Toledo City Council met last night in City Chambers.

Police Report: Chief John Brockmueller reported 23 calls of service since last meeting, 7 of them regarding one individual known to officers.

Two new Reserve Officers were sworn in, Jaered Pennington and Nathan Summers, both described as pleased to be on board.

Toledo PD’s new cruiser is now in service, meeting expectations.

Public Works: No report - Supt. Craig McCown absent. Filling in, City Clerk Michelle Whitten noted Toledo’s newest addition to the Public Works Department is working out well, an asset to the crew.

Water leak detecting is still underway by contract specialists for a couple more weeks. Aging meters could misread low-flow as no-flow, although meter replacement has been on-going for some years.

City Clerk: Michelle Whitten reported an interruption in the camera feed today, contacting ToledoTel for tech assistance. A potential breach would place the City of Toledo on a “grey” list which would require remedial action quickly - one or two days - to avoid being “black-listed,” a designation with far-reaching consequences.

Water Tower mural painting estimate could double from the original $19,900 with an additional $20,000 in costs.

Saturday’s Walk in the Park fundraiser has generated few early registrants. As this event is crucial to qualifying for matching funds toward important City Park improvements, an appeal to the community goes out.

Oregon Trail marker rededication ceremony slated for 1 p.m. September 27 is gaining interest, promising to be bigger than anticipated. Several online and print media sources have carried updates on the original restoration project, Common Ground Garden Community landscape project, and the VIP list grows daily.

Other Business: Toledo School District Superintendent Chris Rust announced progress made toward putting a bond measure on the ballot in February 2017, and reminded the room that Citizens for Better Schools meets 6 p.m. September 21, 2016 (Wednesday) at Toledo Fire Department Main Station.

New Business:
  1. Resolution 240A - Interlocal agreement with AWC RMSA - passed.
  2. Chimi’s Family Restaurant liquor license renewal - passed.

Other business: Closure of Fifth Street noon - 2:30 p.m. to accommodate the Oregon Trail Marker Rededication Ceremony September 27 - passed.

Walk in the Park: Joh Jones, treasurer, declared the event needs sponsorship and participants, whether for a walk, the BBQ, or the quilt raffle.

Water Tower mural update: Jones met with the specialists contracted for the project regarding changes to some aspects of the proposed scene, including a meeting scheduled October 1, 2016 with Cowlitz Chair Roy Wilson on an alternative to the Indians iconic fish symbol. Council requested inclusion of David Ike on final painting. Jones was skeptical about Cowlitz endorsing the Council’s wish but agreed to forward their request.

Tourism: James Lovelady proposed incorporating art and history into the bicycle trail by erecting informational signs along the route. Engaging nearby towns to follow suit could create a networked system through South Lewis County. The suggestion was met with approval.

Mayor Dobosh: Lions agreed to donate Saturday’s Walk in the Park BBQ proceeds to the fundraiser.

Council member Guy Spratt: There’s been almost no input from the Planning Commission or Park Board since I was elected…

City Clerk Michelle Whitten clarified that neither has met in recent months, and noted last week’s Park Board meeting has been rescheduled for 3 p.m. September 21, 2016 (Wednesday).

Spratt noted the lack of reports on proposed a children’s water park, bicycle or dog park.

Meeting adjourned 6:30 p.m.

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Today: Lewis County Interlocal (Medic One) Board Meeting held third Tuesdays monthly at Toledo Fire Department Main Station. Visit Toledo Fire Department website calendar link here.

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Early Alert: Rene’ says - Support Toledo High School FCCLA by attending or participating in the following:
Toledo ASB/FCCLA Breakfast October 15  8:00-10:00 am
Toledo Garage/Vendor Sale at Toledo High School October 15 8:00am-4:00pm
Forms for the vendor/garage sale are on the Toledo Website and more information about the day of the sale.
Thank you for your support.
Rene’ Ketchum
FCCLA Adviser

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Tech Tuesday: Who wants cookies? Before you answer, check out this article link from A Grey Area Computer Repair on Greycoder, a privacy-testing service with some in-depth info on the pitfalls of cookies, and more.

On a lighter note, this GIF link will get a chuckle from some of us old-school users.

A Grey Area Computer Repair is on Facebook here.

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Google Docs drew me in with its simplicity, my go-to for years now. The downside? Doesn’t convert easily to WordPress. AppSumo has been a great distillery of incredible bargain productivity resources, and Postable is no exception. Link here.
*Scroll down landing page to skip signing up. You can still take advantage of this deal.

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From Lifehacker: How To Fix iOS 10’s Biggest Annoyances, link here.

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Have you met Alexa? Our Will introduced me last month to Amazon’s virtual assistant. The Gadgeteer notes: The new Echo Dot has a smaller footprint and a smaller price to go along with it. It’s available right now for pre-order for $49.99. Details here.

And this, from groovyPost: Amazon Offers Audible with Prime Accounts. Link here.

Plus: if you key in “smile.amazon.com” you can donate to Cat’s Meow SNAP! Of Lewis County, or any number of other charitable organizations at no extra cost.

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Not-So-High-Tech: As progress on the Writer’s Den moves incrementally forward, exploring the various options at each stage is a smorgasbord of ideas. HowTo Specialist is great for beginners like me in the realm of DIY.

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Legal-ish: Before you buy, sign or click, you might want to run your next choice past Ripoff Report.com. This site got me results when nobody else did!

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Check out frequent updates and progress reports on the young Morgan/Owen family following Jake and Helen’s accident August 19, share your prayers and wishes on their GoFundMe campaign page here.

September 30 Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Auction will be held 4-10 p.m. at Toledo High School for the Morgan/Owen family.
Contact Catrina Mathis, buttonsems@yahoo.com about dinner.
Contact Coordinator Brandi Devine, bdevine@toledotel.com to get involved with the auction.
*Update: Via Facebook, Brandi says “If you have made a commitment to make a contribution to the John Morgan family auction, we need it by Friday the 23rd. It would be very helpful if you included a dollar value so I know where to start bidding or buy now price. Thank you!”
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09.19.2016 Monday Column

9/19/2016

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Last Saturday’s Pow Wow at Toledo High School packed the house once again with traditional drumming, dance and apparel, tribute to former and current members of the armed services, salmon dinner and two Grand Entry Parades.
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Honorary Chief Roy Wilson in button blanket…
...and Toledo School District Superintendent Chris Rust invited to the floor with the elders.
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The Cowlitz only recently gained federally recognized status as a sovereign nation and granted lands, and support their brothers and sisters at the Standing Rock protest in the Dakotas seeking to preserve historic sites. 

Cowlitz Indian Tribe is on Facebook here. 

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Toledo Food Share was back in front of Toledo’s historic jailhouse at noon Sunday, with September’s bounty trading hands amid smiles. Grapes, apples, greens, carrots, tomatoes, and zukes. Lots of zukes. Tip: Best faux Eggplant Parmesan substitutes huge thick zucchini slices, salted both sides to draw out excess water then patted dry before layering as usual.

Bonus: I met Moose, a new addition to the clan, clearly a Public Relations expert despite his youth. The Otter chatted with Moose while I swapped produce with the others. Meet him for yourself next week, tell him I sent you.

On Facebook, link here.

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Reservations required: Wednesday Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch serves up a macaroni and cheese with steamed broccoli and jello w/ fruit cocktail, a cookie and a dinner roll, Friday beef stew, green salad, apple crisp ala mode and honey wheat biscuit.  Nutrition Lunches Wednesday and Friday 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.

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Today: Toledo City Council meets 6 p.m. first and third Mondays monthly at City Hall. Visit www.toledowa.us or call (360)864-4564.

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Also: Toledo Fire Department trains volunteers Mondays 7 p.m. at the Main Station unless otherwise noted. Download app here and make a difference in your community.

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Tuesday: Lewis County Interlocal (Medic One) Board Meeting held third Tuesdays monthly at Toledo Fire Department Main Station. Visit Toledo Fire Department website calendar link here.

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Wednesday: Citizens for Better Schools meets 6 p.m. at Toledo Fire Department Main Station. Public invited.

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Sign up now - Saturday's Walk in the Park fundraiser is an all-ages event featuring a raffle for one of Esther Borte’s noted hand-crafted quilts, titled A Walk In The Park. There will costumes, and the Lions Club will offer a midday BBQ onsite.

Step up and step out. Details and registration available from City Hall. Email Jill Davis, cityoftoledo@toledotel.com, stop in or call (360)864-4564.

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Check out frequent updates and progress reports on the young Morgan/Owen family following Jake and Helen’s accident August 19, share your prayers and wishes on their GoFundMe campaign page here.

September 30 Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Auction will be held 4-10 p.m. at Toledo High School for the Morgan/Owen family.
Contact Catrina Mathis, buttonsems@yahoo.com about dinner.
Contact Coordinator Brandi Devine,  bdevine@toledotel.com to get involved with the auction.

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09.16.2016 Friday Column and Weekend Outlook

9/16/2016

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What gives?
Photo courtesy Toledo School District Facebook page

Toledo is awash in potato chips. Toledo Senior Center has a pallet of them, the school district, they’re all over. Crunch, crunch, crunch…

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Summer’s late volunteer…
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Cool nights hint at Fall in the air, but a modified burn ban is still in effect for Lewis County. From Lewis County burn permit page:

Burn Restrictions are in Effect 
Update: As of 5:00 PM, Friday, September 2nd, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners and the Lewis County Fire Marshal will modify the current burn restrictions to allow recreational campfires if built in an approved manner. As of August 2nd at 12:01 am, The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners and the Lewis County Fire Marshal enacted outdoor burn restrictions. As of August 19th at 12:01 am, those burn restrictions were expanded to include ALL outdoor burning in unincorporated Lewis County, including recreational fires. This is a TOTAL burn ban. For further information concerning outdoor burning, please contact Lewis County Community Development at (360) 740-1146.
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Diane says: Good morning, the CPR Class at Toledo Fire Department is full. That was fast!

You can still make a difference. Volunteer applications available at Toledo Main Station or download from website page here.

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Last night Toledo School District Board of Directors unanimously passed the two resolutions (2016-17-01 and 2016 17-02) required to place a bond measure on the ballot in February, the documents signed and on their way this morning to the Lewis County Auditor’s office by courier. This action will allow the much-discussed bond measure to be placed on the ballot in February 2017 and legitimize the Citizens for Better Schools campaign kicking off 6 p.m September 21 at Toledo Fire Department’s Main Station.

Charlie Holmes and Jessica Randle introduced themselves as Two Hands on the Wheel spokespersons. While the mock car crash, jury and funeral won’t be staged this year - too repetitive, stale if repeated every year, said Homes - the ESD has asked that the program be carried “to as many schools as possible.”

Toledo School District website link here.
Documents online, link here.

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Steamboat Plaza writes: Who's ready for some Indians Football? We are! Facebook link here.

Tonight: Toledo Indians play Adna at home 7 p.m.  

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Fridays: Al-Anon Courage To Change AFG, 7 p.m. Fridays at Toledo Presbyterian Church, 312 Augustus.

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Camp Singing Wind hosts Full Moon Women Circle 7-10 p.m. tonight. On Facebook here.

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Saturday: 17th Annual Pow Wow hosted by the Cowlitz Indians at Toledo High School. This event outgrew their bounds a few years ago, moving to the High School that proudly boasts the Indians sports team and mascot. Grand Entry 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Food, dancing, vendors, and moving tribute to service members present and past.

Details on Vision:Toledo website here.

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Need a quiet moment? Toledo Community Library open Saturday. Grab a bargain at the Book Sale, enjoy fresh-brewed coffee and catch up via WiFi. On Facebook here.

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Saturday and Sunday: ARTrails of SW Washington celebrates 14 years with Studio Tours longtime favorites and newcomers alike including Morgan Arts Centre Studio 19. Runs September 17-18 and 24-25. Website link here.

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Mike says: Did you see the nice story in today's (09.15.2016) Chronicle about our new art gallery co-op? Love the lead in that starts “Tucked away in the resilient town of Toledo…” Facebook link here.

Gallery 505 Artists Co Op open Tuesdays-Saturdays through October 8. Theme: Flora and Fauna. Website here.

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Winlock Saturday Market notes:

I can't believe there are only 2 markets left in the season - September 17th and September 24th!

Remember to bring your apples to the market this Saturday!! Laura and Joe of Always Growing Design will be there to press your apples into fresh cider for only $6 a box.

Support our neighboring growers and crafters including Toledo’s own Native Soil Farm. Winlock Saturday Market on Facebook here.

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Sunday: Toledo Food Share invites you to bring some, take some at noon Sunday in front of Toledo’s Historic Jail. On Facebook, link here.

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Reservations required: Wednesday Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch serves up a macaroni and cheese with steamed broccoli and jello w/ fruit cocktail, a cookie and a dinner roll, Friday beef stew, green salad, apple crisp ala mode and honey wheat biscuit.  Nutrition Lunches Wednesday and Friday 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.

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Monday: Toledo City Council meets 6 p.m. first and third Mondays monthly at City Hall. Visit www.toledowa.us or call (360)864-4564.

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Check out frequent updates and progress reports on the young Morgan/Owen family following Jake and Helen’s accident August 19, share your prayers and wishes on their GoFundMe campaign page here.

September 30 Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Auction will be held 4-10 p.m. at Toledo High School for the Morgan/Owen family.
Contact Catrina Mathis, buttonsems@yahoo.com about dinner.
Contact Coordinator Brandi Devine,  bdevine@toledotel.com to get involved with the auction.

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09.15.2016 Thursday Column

9/15/2016

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Moon over Mt St Helens...
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According to this article on EarthSky.org, “Full moon comes on September 16, 2016, and, for the Northern Hemisphere, this upcoming full moon is known as the Harvest Moon. It’s a particularly close and large Harvest Moon, which some will call a supermoon.“

Friday Camp Singing Wind celebrates with Full Moon Women Circle 7-10 p.m. On Facebook here.

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New lights at the THS parking lot…
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Photo courtesy Toledo School District Facebook page.

Toledo School District is on Facebook.

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Update: Toledo Park Board meeting has been rescheduled for next Wednesday, September 21, 2016. The Board (usually) meets 3 p.m. second Wednesdays monthly at Toledo City Council Chambers. Public invited. Contact cityoftoledo@toledotel.com or call (360)864-4564. Website here.

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Today: Genealogy assistance available at Toledo Library alternate Thursdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

On Facebook here or call (360)864-4247.

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Toledo City Planning Commission meets 7 p.m. third Thursdays monthly in Council Chambers at City Hall. Website: http://www.toledowa.us/main.html

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From Toledo School District’s Facebook page:
Too often, we think of reducing absences as the job of parents or school clerks in the front office… More here as Attendance Awareness Month continues.

Toledo School District Board of Directors meet 7 p.m. third Thursdays monthly at Toledo Middle School Library. Website page direct link here includes current agenda.

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Heads up: Starting Monday, September 19th, Steamboat Plaza coffee shop will be closing at 3 p.m.

Last week we started delivery service. Call us at (360)864-8282 between 7:30-8 a.m. and place your order of 5 or more and we will deliver to you.
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On Facebook.

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Seats filling fast:
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A shout out to Jake Morgan for providing editorial analysis this week to The Other Toledo. Wishing him a full recovery and return to the Lewis County Tribune. BTW, his novel “Sunburned” is available in print at Gallery 505 Artists Co Op. One more way you can support your local authors. Morgan Online Media is on Facebook, website bookstore link here.

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Check out frequent updates and progress reports on the young Morgan/Owen family following Jake and Helen’s accident August 19, share your prayers and wishes on their GoFundMe campaign page here.

September 30 Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Auction will be held 4-10 p.m. at Toledo High School for the Morgan/Owen family.
Contact Catrina Mathis, buttonsems@yahoo.com about dinner.
Contact Coordinator Brandi Devine, bdevine@toledotel.com to get involved with the auction.

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09.14.2016 Wednesday Column

9/14/2016

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Shirley Stirling of Sacajawea Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, writes: As I get to know the people of Toledo, read this blog, and find out more about it, it makes me think that I would love to live in Toledo. What a great town! Best wishes to all. We are working on other Oregon Trail markers in the series now, still hoping to finish them all in 2016 and looking forward to the rededication in Toledo on September 27th!

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Charlie says: I wanted to let you know that Cindy Quick and Kathy Tyner won't be at the library this Wednesday. I will be working along with a sub.
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Check out the Book Sale racks, enjoy a fresh-made cup of coffee and order up a copy of "Bettyville" by George Hodgman, September Adult Page Turner’s selection for discussion 1:30 p.m September 29. Order from the TRL kiosk or online - ebook, hard copy including large print, and audio, link here. Direct FB link here.

Thursday: Genealogy assistance available at Toledo Library alternate Thursdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Later: Mark your calendar: September 28 Sandy Crowell speaks on her book “A Land Called Lewis” 7 p.m. Signed copies will be available. Sponsored by the Toledo Community Library and Humanities Washington.

Toledo Community Library is collecting board games for Middle and High School age students. We are interested in starting a "game day" after school a couple times a month. More information to come.

On Facebook here or call (360)864-4247.

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Wednesday: Toledo Park Board meets 3 p.m. second Wednesdays monthly at Toledo City Council Chambers. Public invited. Contact cityoftoledo@toledotel.com or call (360)864-4564. Website here.

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

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Thursday: Toledo School District Board of Directors meet 7 p.m. third Thursdays monthly at Toledo Middle School Library. Website page direct link here includes current agenda.

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Toledo City Planning Commission meets 7 p.m. third Thursdays monthly in Council Chambers at City Hall. Website: http://www.toledowa.us/main.html

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Friday: Camp Singing Wind hosts Full Moon Women Circle 7-10 p.m.
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Photo courtesy Paolo de la Concha Zindel, Camp Singing Wind on Facebook

Facebook link here.

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Planning is already underway for this year’s Veterans Day events, beginning with an invitation from Toledo High School Principal Martin Huffman: Toledo High School will have the Veterans Day Assembly at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, November 10, 2016. Please post this and invite a vet, friend or acquaintance to help us celebrate....Martin.

One veteran, gifted a Wall of Honor brick to commemorate his service, said he never felt appreciated for his sacrifice until he attended September’s Annual Pow Wow hosted by the Cowlitz Indians at Toledo High School, and was invited to join veterans and service men and women of all ages on the floor in a tribute that moved him to tears.

Pick up a brick application to honor your veteran or current service member at Toledo’s Wall of Honor in Kemp Olson Park or at Timberland Bank.

Saturday marks the 17th Annual Pow Wow, held at Toledo High School.
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Saturday & Sunday: 14th Annual ARTrails of SW Washington including Studio 19 at Morgan Arts Centre this weekend and next.
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Website link here. Also on Facebook.

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Walk in the Park Fundraiser
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Check out updates and progress reports on the young Morgan/Owen family following Jake and Helen’s accident August 19, share your prayers and wishes on their GoFundMe campaign page here.

September 30 Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Auction will be held 4-10 p.m. at Toledo High School for the Morgan/Owen family.
Contact Catrina Mathis, buttonsems@yahoo.com about dinner.
Contact Coordinator Brandi Devine,  bdevine@toledotel.com to get involved with the auction.

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09.13.2016 Tuesday Column and Tech Report

9/13/2016

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My long-ago “dirt farmer” neighbor from Kentucky used to walk outside to smoke those little cigars, scrutinizing the sky in that manner workers of the soil do.
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Today I still think of him when I scan the canopy above.

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Native Soil Farm writes:
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A neighbor gave me some seeds last year that he saved for over 20 years because he could not find them anymore.


Then: I was inspired to make some lacto-fermented pickled peppers...

Native soil Farm is on Facebook, link here.
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*Correction: Oregon Trail marker Rededication Ceremony by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Sacajawea Chapter is actually 1 p.m. September 27. Yesterday’s Column incorrectly listed the event as September 21. The Other Toledo regrets any inconvenience occasioned by this error.

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Toledo School District posts special thanks to Dick Sorenson and Jeff Davis for their work on the baseball fields, Facebook link here.

Attendance awareness Month continues: Students who are chronically absent in any year of high school are 7.4X more likely to drop out. Link to details on Facebook page here.

Thursday: Toledo School District Board of Directors meet 7 p.m. third Thursdays monthly at Toledo Middle School Library. Website page direct link here includes current agenda.  

Reminder: Slated for September 21, Citizens For Better Schools will meet 6 p.m. at Toledo Fire Department Main Station, 150 North Second.

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Tech Tuesday: Kudos to A Grey Area Computer Repair for exorcizing the virus from The Otter’s laptop, his daily driver, in a matter of hours - and at a great price! Another reason to Buy Local.

Special thanks for saving me from a nothing-but-trouble upgrade by posting this article from Consumer Reports on the Samsung Galaxy Note7.

And this article link on the NSA hacking your TV to watch you. Better wear pajamas. Years back there lived a “crazy lady” in our neighborhood who was convinced the Government was watching us through our televisions. How wry.

A Grey Area Computer Repair is on Facebook here.

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Trusted source How-To Geek posts this article: How to Disable All of Windows 10’s Built-in Advertising.

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This Free Course Teaches You Everything You Need to Know About Digital Photography from Lifehacker, featuring former Stanford professor and Google teacher Marc Levoy.

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PCmag.com compares top (paid) password managers for 2016 in this article: The Best Password Managers of 2016.

My frugal nature favors the lesser-known free one offered by Master Lock Vault, a familiar name in security, here, for anyone who hasn’t adopted a formula or system.

What? Try “label+year.” Like: “photos2014” or “member2016.” Even if you’re required to update annually, or you haven’t used a website in a long time, you might be off on the year so you can count back until you hit the correct one (then update it). This method saves me the trouble of remembering passwords.  

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Wednesday: Toledo Park Board meets 3 p.m. second Wednesdays monthly at Toledo City Council Chambers. Public invited. Contact cityoftoledo@toledotel.com or call (360)864-4564. Website here.

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And: Cindy Quick and Kathy Tyner share tips and techniques on knitting, crocheting and needlework 3-5 p.m. alternate Wednesdays. On Facebook here or call (360)864-4247.

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

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Emily Owen writes: We have arrived home! A huge thank you to everyone… Check out frequent updates and progress reports on the young Morgan/Owen family following Jake and Helen’s accident August 19, share your prayers and wishes on their GoFundMe campaign page here.

September 30 Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Auction will be held 4-10 p.m. at Toledo High School for the Morgan/Owen family.
Contact Catrina Mathis, buttonsems@yahoo.com about dinner.
Contact Coordinator Brandi Devine,  bdevine@toledotel.com to get involved with the auction.

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09.12.2016 Monday Column - Late Edition

9/12/2016

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Review: Toledo Senior Center’s Second Saturday Breakfast again drew visiting dignitaries, my exercise partners, and locally famous residents of all walks. My special friend Anna was relieved to see me so much healthier, and drew my attention to the newest class:
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BTW, these courses are not limited to the 60+ crowd, and can be a perfect re-entry for folks recovering from illness, injury or getting back into the swing of things.

​Contact Diana, diana.haug@lewsicountywa.gov or call (360)864-2112.

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Update: Toledo’s Oregon Trail marker pocket park gained a layer of red bark, completing the transformation from overlooked relic to restored monument.
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Re-dedication Ceremony by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Sacajawea Chapter 1 p.m. September 27. Attendance growing daily, so better get there early.

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Sunday Toledo Food Share met once more at the historic Jail House to swap garden harvests, smiles and stories. On Facebook, link here.

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Toledo’s Head Start building is getting a landscape makeover!
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Eagle Scout Lane Walton said he chose this project because first impressions matter. He was unaware of Common Ground Garden Community’s recent start-up and expansion, though this work will add to this year’s beautification efforts. 
Classes begin September 21, Walton’s deadline for sprucing up this long-established operation. Watch for progress photos.

For more information about eligibility guidelines and registration for the Head Start program in Toledo, contact Teresa Ashley, tashley@lewiscountyheadstart.org.

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Wednesday: Toledo Park Board meets 3 p.m. second Wednesdays monthly at Toledo City Council Chambers. Public invited. Contact cityoftoledo@toledotel.com or call (360)864-4564. Website here.

Reminder: $15 early registration for September 24 Walk in the Park fundraiser includes T-shirt. Magnificent handmade themed quilt by Esther Borte to be raffled by Toledo Lioness Club, BBQ offered by Lions Club. Details and registration available from City Hall. Email Jill Davis, cityoftoledo@toledotel.com, stop in or call (360)864-4564.

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Wednesday at the Library: Cindy Quick and Kathy Tyner share tips and techniques on knitting, crocheting and needlework 3-5 p.m. alternate Wednesdays. On Facebook here or call (360)864-4247.

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

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Reservations required: Wednesday Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch serves up chicken cordon bleu with rice pilaf, asparagus, fresh fruit chunks and herb dinner roll, Friday Swedish meatballs and mashed potatoes, mixed veggies, peaches and dinner roll. Nutrition Lunches Wednesday and Friday 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.

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Emily Owen writes: We have arrived home! A huge thank you to everyone… Check out frequent updates and progress reports on the young Morgan/Owen family following Jake and Helen’s accident August 19, share your prayers and wishes on their GoFundMe campaign page here.

September 30 Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Auction will be held 4-10 p.m. at Toledo High School for the Morgan/Owen family.
Contact Catrina Mathis, buttonsems@yahoo.com about dinner.
Contact Coordinator Brandi Devine,  bdevine@toledotel.com to get involved with the auction.

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09.09.2016 Friday Column and Weekend Outlook

9/9/2016

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“The Cowlitz Indian Tribe stands in solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe against the Dakota Access Pipeline…”
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Tuesday night’s City Council meeting included an overview of the pro’s and con’s of preserving historic sites for posterity plus a look at the historic-themed water tower mural. And recent attention surrounding Ezra Meeker’s Oregon Trail marker highlights the significance of the Cowlitz Peoples stance in yesterday’s declaration of support for their Sioux brothers and sisters in the Dakotas.

Details on Facebook, link here.

Mark your calendar: September 17 marks the Seventeenth Annual Pow Wow at Toledo High School, Honoring the Spirit of All Cowlitz People. A powerful and moving ceremony.

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Compliments welcomed: “The new garden at the Oregon Trail monument (corner of 5th and State Hwy 505) looks great!”

Common Ground Garden Community Facebook link here.

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Did you know? For poor kids, chronic absence in kindergarten = lower academic achievement through 5th grade. Check out new info daily on Attendance Awareness Month on the Toledo School District Facebook page, link here.

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Review: Gallery 505 Artist Co Op Opening Night featured an  array of comestibles and libations, relaxed conversation and mixed media themed Flora and Fauna.
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In fact, this columnist scored a fabulous handmade quilt titled “French Sampler.” Fear not, you can admire it through the end of the showing. You’re welcome.

On Facebook, link here.

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Review: Toledo High School’s first Coffee House of the year packed the house with the new MC wowing those gathered with the understatement of the evening - “yeah, I sing a little, too…”
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Mrs Berry coached the crowd to join her in an lovely Irish singalong…
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Thomas Campbell’s routine included poetry, puns and piano…
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And visiting performing artist Isalene was on-hand and in character, promising to entertain at an upcoming Coffee House. Add a $3 plate of mac-n-cheese, and you have the formula for an unbeatable evening.

Next up: September 24 ASB Womens Soccer Fundraiser Breakfast featuring hot cars and hotcakes. Olympia Camero Car Club on hand. Omelets and AYCE pancakes 8-10 a.m. with Chef Martin and Co. Only $5.

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

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Also: Toledo High School Football home game against Ilwaco 7 p.m. Dance following.

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

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Support: Al-Anon Courage To Change AFG, 7 p.m. Fridays at Toledo Presbyterian Church, 312 Augustus.

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Saturday: Toledo Senior Center Second Saturday Breakfast 7-10:30 a.m. featuring full fare breakfast with AYCE hotcakes. Still $5 and they do the dishes.

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Sunday: 15th Anniversary of 9-11. Where were you on that fateful day that forever changed us, as individuals and as a nation?

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Also Sunday: Toledo Food Share invites you to bring some, take some at noon Sunday in front of Toledo’s Historic Jail. On Facebook, link here.

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And while you’re sharing food, smiles and stories, check out this latest post from Native Soil Farm on Dr Vandana Shiva, a Himalayan woman who stood up to Monsanto and ignited a movement.

She wrote: “Food is a weapon. When you sell arms, you control armies. When you control food, you control society. But when you control seed, you control life on earth.”

Visit www.vandanashivamovie.com. Native Soil Farm Facebook link here.

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Reservations required: Wednesday Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch serves up chicken cordon bleu with rice pilaf, asparagus, fresh fruit chunks and herb dinner roll, Friday Swedish meatballs and mashed potatoes, mixed veggies, peaches and dinner roll. Nutrition Lunches Wednesday and Friday 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.


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Emily Owen writes: We have arrived home! A huge thank you to everyone… Check out frequent updates and progress reports on the young Morgan/Owen family following Jake and Helen’s accident August 19, share your prayers and wishes on their GoFundMe campaign page here.

September 30 Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Auction will be held 4-10 p.m. at Toledo High School for the Morgan/Owen family.
Contact Catrina Mathis, buttonsems@yahoo.com about dinner.
Contact Coordinator Brandi Devine,  bdevine@toledotel.com to get involved with the auction.

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09.08.2016 Thursday Column

9/8/2016

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Wednesday’s Oregon Trail marker landscape project…
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...was attended by a small but dedicated crew…
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...transformed into a lovely backdrop worthy of Ezra Meeker’s historic Oregon Trail monument.

Heads up: Re-dedication ceremony set for 1 p.m. September 27.

* Special thanks to Ronda Sandoval for feeding this blogger and sidekick James for a few hours site prep yesterday morning. You rock.

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Deadline for scoring your T with early registration September 15 for A Walk in the Park fundraiser event. Proceeds benefit Toledo’s Kemp Olson Park improvements and upgrades by providing the matching funds needed to receive the grant.

This year has seen more than double the number of campers, many traveling in groups, attending local events like Cheese Days, and agricultural contract workers. Bringing the City Park up to par with other nearby picnic and camping areas is good for local families as well - all gain from pleasant, well-maintained grounds and accommodations.

September 24 A Walk in the Park celebrates this bit of Nature at the edge of town with an all-ages event featuring a raffle for one of Esther Borte’s noted hand-crafted quilts, titled A Walk In The Park. There will costumes, and the Lions Club will offer a midday BBQ onsite.

Step up and step out. Details and registration available from City Hall. Email Jill Davis, cityoftoledo@toledotel.com, stop in or call (360)864-4564.

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This eight-minute Vimeo from Native Soil Farm’s Facebook page may explain what’s really missing from the ingredient lists on modern large-scale food supply operations. Facebook link here.
My contribution to Nature yesterday was embodied in returning this Little Green Man to the pond. We’ve been repeating this small act all summer, and I wonder if it’s the same one or a cousin.

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Today: Genealogy assistance available at Toledo Library alternate Thursdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Later: Mark your calendar: September 28 Sandy Crowell speaks on her book “A Land Called Lewis” 7 p.m. Signed copies will be available. Sponsored by the Toledo Community Library and Humanities Washington.

Adult Page Turners meets 1:30 p.m. September 29th at the library to discuss "Bettyville" by George Hodgman. Everyone welcome to join the group. Order your copy from the TRL kiosk or online - ebook, hard copy including large print, and audio, link here. The next Adult Page Turners will be on Thursday, September 29th at 1:30pm and the book is "Bettyville" by: George Hodgman. Everyone is welcome to join the group!! Direct FB link here.

Toledo Community Library is collecting board games for Middle and High School age students. We are interested in starting a "game day" after school a couple times a month. More information to come.

On Facebook here or call (360)864-4247.

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Also today: Art Gallery 505 Open House 4-8 p.m.
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Meet your local media artists, enjoy music, take home something original. Facebook link here. Phone (360)864-2789.

Mark your calendars: ARTrails of SW Washington Sept 17-18 & 24-25. Opening night Gala Reception September 16. Details on Facebook, link here.  

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Plus: Toledo High School first Coffee House of the year 7-9-ish p.m.
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Emerging talent, relaxed atmosphere and $3 dinner beats leftovers and reruns on the tube.

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Check out frequent updates and progress reports on the young Morgan/Owen family following Jake and Helen’s accident August 19, share your prayers and wishes on their GoFundMe campaign page here.

September 30 Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Auction will be held 4-10 p.m. at Toledo High School for the Morgan/Owen family.
Contact Catrina Mathis, buttonsems@yahoo.com about dinner.
Contact Coordinator Brandi Devine,  bdevine@toledotel.com to get involved with the auction.

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09.07.2016 Wednesday Column

9/7/2016

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Weekend recap:
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Steamboat Alley Paint Party Sunday drew a dozen ladder-worthy volunteers to finish the upper reaches of the historic 3-scene backdrop, including the muralist Paolo de la Concha herself (in pigtails).
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Personalized tiles (forms available at Timberland Bank or email Jamie here, ) mark your own support of this historic pocket park for generations to come.
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Toledo Food Share was back in front of the historic old Jail House again Sunday…
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...and will be back next Sunday, weather permitting.
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On Facebook, link here.

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Ronda Sandoval of Common Ground Garden Community writes of her work on the planned landscape surrounding the Oregon Trail marker: I worked at the site today (Sunday) for about 3 hours. Did some shaping, picking out rocks, and dug out the dry river bed. We are meeting to work on the (Oregon Trail) marker Wednesday, depending on weather, probably 9-10ish. The area is so small so we don't need any more help. I have buckets, but if you want to come by for pictures, go ahead and bring the buckets with you just in case.

I don't know what the John Deere Plott Walker is. Tried to look it up online but couldn't find it.
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For those new to these ramblings, this is a Plott-Walker, a hound blend sweet and stubborn by turns, possessing an unquenchable need to run herself (and anyone foolish enough to grab the other end of the leash) to exhaustion.
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This is a money pit, once a fine John Deere lawn mower, hacked into a motorized “sled” of sorts for Zu, the Plott Walker hound.
We dubbed it the John Deere Plott-Walker. 

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Monday’s Potluck at Camp Singing Wind drew an all-ages crowd with rustic picnic tables and those giant partitioned plastic trays. Watched boxes and boxes of apples put through a press to make sweet sticky cider.


Photo courtesy Camp Singing Winds
Saw familiar faces and met new friends, discussed the politics of food and medicine, food AS medicine, sustainable permaculture...and pigs. Seriously. You’d think nobody had ever seen pigs. And these pigs had jobs, rooting out the overgrown blackberry vines, invasive species of plants and generally clearing patches as their portable fencing was shifted, sort of like a chicken tractor functions.

*Check out their next event September 16, Full Moon Women Circle 7 p.m. Link here.

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Tuesday’s City Council meeting held a Public Hearing including a presentation by John Hinton of Gray and Osbourne on the Shoreline Master Plan (SMP) comment results.  

Missing were comments from local Indian leaders or members. Most other comments addressed minor language revisions with one seeking to define 500’ buffer zones for places deemed historically significant. Pro: Enacting such a decree would assure recognition of these sites, such as the Oregon Trail marker, as protected from encroachment by future development. Con: More difficult process and more paperwork for the small City staff. Developing a list of local sites, already accomplished by the Trails projects, would be forwarded to the State permitting departments as well as county agencies.

Officer Scrivner reporting for Brockmeuller: 22 calls of service since last City Council meeting, including 6 calls from one citizen known to local police (down from recent months). Scrivner introduced new Reserve Officer Nathan Summers, ready to be sworn in. Summers has longtime ties to the community already including 5 years as a firefighter with Toledo Fire Department.

City Clerk Michelle Whitten reported 2 grants covering much of the upcoming Kemp Olson City Park improvements such as paving driveways and installing an RV dump station. September’s Walk in the Park fundraising event raises matching funds required for the larger grant. Details and applications are available at City Hall and area merchants. A second grant targets economically distressed communities.

Item #1 - Accept Comments/Recommendations to the Toledo Shoreline Master Plan (SMP) - passed.

Item #2 - Resolution 239A - Alley Vacation Hearing - passed.

Item #3 - Park Signs - failed.

Other business: the unsuitable base-layer material for the new water reservoir has been removed and replaced. A progress payment for work and materials to date by the contractor needs to be reviewed by the council for approval by next meeting, about $150,000.

New motion made to install motion sensor light(s) at strategic locations in the park, and close the gate to vehicular traffic at night, reopen in the morning - passed.

Joh Jones: Update on Oregon Trail marker landscape progress included notice of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) setting 1 p.m. September 27 as the re-dedication date. “This (ceremony) has become bigger than first imagined,” grown to include visiting dignitaries from the area and state level, the list still growing. Thus a request to close off one block of Fifth Street to through traffic at that time to accommodate visitors and participants will need to be put before City Council September 19.

Ms Jones also reported progress on the water tower mural, design process including an outline of the proposed work. Questions from council members revealed 3 years of background on this project, covered by 2 separate grants. One experienced niche artist team was recommended to carry out the labor.

Meeting adjourned 7:18 p.m.

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Emily Owen writes: We have arrived home! A huge thank you to everyone… Check out frequent updates and progress reports on the young Morgan/Owen family following Jake and Helen’s accident August 19, share your prayers and wishes on their GoFundMe campaign page here.

September 30 Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Auction will be held 4-10 p.m. at Toledo High School for the Morgan/Owen family.
Contact Catrina Mathis, buttonsems@yahoo.com about dinner.
Contact Coordinator Brandi Devine,  bdevine@toledotel.com to get involved with the auction.

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09.02.2016 Friday Column and Weekend Outlook

9/2/2016

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Last night’s first planning meeting for the September 30 Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Auction event was headed up by Brandi Devine with support from a solid core of experienced volunteers.
She reported that John “Jake” Morgan is recovering from sinus surgery he underwent today, and 4 year old Helen is doing great.
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Flyers are ready for distributing to area merchants with invitations to donate goods or services to be listed as sponsors.

Catrina Mathis and Cara Buswell, overseeing the dinner, say “Homemade sauce, no jars” featuring both “meaty” and vegetarian choices, plus salad, bread and dessert will be a bargain at $7/$5 children.

Offers of donations are already coming in. Baydo’s RV in Chehalis and Farmers Insurance in Toledo are collection sites for auction items.

50/50 raffle will run from 4 p.m through the end of the evening.

As the extended Morgan family are “immersed” in their community in so many areas, several clubs and associations are likely to lend a hand on this fundraiser. As Brandi pointed out, “Any insurance or awards are probably years away realistically, and recovery will be lengthy.”    

Contact Catrina Mathis, buttonsems@yahoo.com about dinner.
Contact Coordinator Brandi Devine,  bdevine@toledotel.com to get involved with the auction.

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A reader sent along this link to a Seattle Times article, “Oregon Trail historical markers get a face-lift” on continuing restoration of the Oregon Trail markers by the Sacajawea Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

Re-dedication ceremony and celebration of Toledo’s restored marker will be announced in a future column.

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From Lone Tree Alapacas:
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Thank you very much for the Alpaca article you put in your Wednesday column. We hope it piques some curiosity and that we have a great turnout at the Farm Days Open House at our place.

Jack & Jackie Bruner
LONE TREE ALPACAS

Mark your calendars for September 24.

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Today: Toledo High School football kicks off the season opener at home against Charles Wright 7 p.m.

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Support: Al-Anon Courage To Change AFG, 7 p.m. Fridays at Toledo Presbyterian Church, 312 Augustus.

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Sunday: Toledo Food Share invites you to bring some, take some at noon Sunday in front of Toledo’s Historic Jail. On Facebook, link here.

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Jamie Cummings of Steamboat Alley Project: Our next painting party will be Sunday, September 4 at 10 am in the Alley. Ladders and brushes would be appreciated. We're going to be working higher on the wall this time, so older kids are welcome, but littler kids won't have anything to do.

Hope to see you there!

Contact her at jamie.cummings.toledo@gmail.com.

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Monday: A traffic-free solution from Camp Singing Wind - an invitation to their potluck Monday. Caution: Laughter and singing may break out. Facebook link here.

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Monday September 5 is Labor Day. Closures includes libraries and schools, senior centers and banks, Post Office and government agencies. Steamboat Plaza will give their crew the day off as well, back on the job Tuesday.

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There’s still time: Nominate your candidate for Everyday Heroes by September 5. Nominees posted September 6 & 7, September 9 (Friday) or September 12 (Monday) posting Peoples Choice as September 11 falls on Sunday this year.

Submissions to toledo.columnist@gmail.com

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Reservations required: Wednesday Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch serves up lemon pepper pollock, rice pilaf, northwest veggies, ambrosia salad, and garlic toast, Friday ham and scalloped potatoes with peas and carrots, pineapple chunks and pecan pie. Nutrition Lunches Wednesday and Friday 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.

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Check out frequent updates and progress reports on the young Morgan/Owen family following Jake and Helen’s accident August 19, share your prayers and wishes on their GoFundMe campaign page here.

*September 30 Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Auction will be held 4-10 p.m. for the Morgan/Owen family. Donations for auction items, contact Brandi Devine, (360)880-7331. Donations of food and supplies for dinner, contact Catrina Mathis, (360)703-1716. Details at Vision:Toledo on Facebook here.

*Riverview Food Mart and Deli (Flying K) also set up a Fuel Fund for the Morgan/Owen family while one member remains hospitalized in Seattle. Contact (360)64-2121.

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09.01.2016 Thursday Column

9/1/2016

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Clouds at sunset...
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....misty morn. The scent of Autumn in the air.
BTW, Mt St Helens forecast includes mixed rain and snow showers Friday with chance of thunderstorms. Fire and Ice.

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Miss last night’s Ring of Fire solar eclipse? Unless you were near the Indian Ocean around 2 a.m. Pacific Daylight Savings time, you did. You can watch via this video, link here.

Next up: a penumbral lunar eclipse September 16. Visit Space.com for more info.

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Burn bans still in effect in most of Lewis County despite recent showers. Toledo Fire Department website posts updates. Link here.

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Check out this write up on Text Neck from mindbodygreen.com, which warns: If text neck is left untreated, chronic issues could start to develop such as spinal degeneration, arthritis, disc herniation/compression, nerve damage, and more.
Link here.

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Atta Girl Award goes to two ToledoTel techs for moving this columnist indoors again to ply my trade.* My Writer's Den is one step closer to realization with Internet access now. John was a bit uncertain about the “girl” part of it, though I assured him it’s a high honor in my circle of readers. Stewart took it in stride, as he did when he hooked up our free ROKU unit last August.

Thanks to you guys, I’m once more Cool and Connected.

*  Due to breathing issues, Daily Columns have been crafted largely “in the field.” Gee Cee’s Truck Stop has sponsored more than a few late-night sessions as well.

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Toledo High School Principal Martin Huffman says: First Coffee House event of the year! I know it's short notice but the talent is excited to get going...Come and support our crew.

Toledo High School Coffee House
Thursday September 8     
7-9ish pm at the THS Commons
Bring a Friend
Local and Area Talent!!!
$3 Dinner
It will be worth the trip...

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Today: Anyone interested in being a part of putting the John Morgan family auction/spaghetti feed together for September 30, we will be having a brief meeting at Chimi's at 6 p.m.

Vision:Toledo Facebook link here.

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Check out frequent updates and progress reports on the young Morgan/Owen family following Jake and Helen’s accident August 19, share your prayers and wishes on their GoFundMe campaign page here.

*September 30 Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Auction. Donations for auction items, contact Brandi Devine, (360)880-7331. Donations of food and supplies for dinner, contact Catrina Mathis, (360)703-1716.

*Riverview Food Mart and Deli (Flying K) also set up a Fuel Fund for the Morgan/Owen family while one member remains hospitalized in Seattle. Contact (360)64-2121.

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