Supporters of a Toledo Library gathered at the Morgan Arts Centre Nov. 20 to celebrate the successful passage of annexation into the Timberland Regional Library (TRL) District.
Approved by 66 percent of local voters during the Nov. 5 General Election, annexation represented a significant victory for those who have been promoting the idea of establishing a Toledo Library, specifically in a downtown building owned by Pat and Bill Caldwell.
Fans of the Dr. Who TV series, as well as the Hunger Games books and movies, were treated to a mash-up party held at the Winlock Timberland Library Nov. 19 to celebrate both the 50th anniversary of Dr. Who, as well as the new Hunger Games movie in theaters.
Updated Dec. 3
It appears a handful local business are hoping to take part in the new recreational marijuana trade, judging from a list of applicants released Nov. 26 by the Liquor Control Board (LCB).
Accessible on the board’s website and updated every Tuesday, the list shows those who have applied for production, processing and retail licenses, sorted by county, including the name of the business and the intended location of the facility.
The Toledo City Council failed to pass a property tax increase due to a lack of support to bring the matter to a vote during their Nov. 18 meeting.
A one percent increase to the ad valorem property tax rate, which would have increased revenue to the general fund by $662 during 2014, received a motion for approval from Council Member Steve Dobosh but failed to receive a second and was not considered for either discussion or a vote.
The Vader City Council has decided against passing a recreational marijuana moratorium after being advised by their insurance provider a moratorium would likely not hold up if challenged in court.
The Association of Washington Cities (AWC) had published a legal opinion in September warning that cities who pass moratoria as a substitute for banning recreational marijuana will likely not be able to defend themselves against a lawsuit, as current state laws clearly allow the cultivation, processing and sale of marijuana by licensed individuals.
A public hearing to review a transfer agreement between Lewis County and Vader for the purchase and sale of the Vader/Enchanted Valley Water System has been scheduled for Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. in Vader City Hall.
The agreement outlines which aspects of the system will be officially sold to Lewis County, the terms of the sale, and how Vader may one day obtain the system back, after certain financial and governmental requirements are met.
For more information or for accommodations, please call (360) 295-3222.
Late Winlock resident Evelyn Miller has left her community close to $1 million in a trust to be used toward attracting and keeping businesses in town.
Made public during the Nov. 18 Winlock City Council meeting, the bequeathment was outlined by Miller's attorney, Rene Remund, who told of how Miller wanted to help the town she lived in and loved, even after she passed on.
Another oversized load became stuck on S. Military Rd. Saturday, though it did not pose nearly the obstacle a shipment of oil-drilling equipment did back in June.
The large metal tank, owned by Shell Oil, had been described by WSDOT employees at the scene as two feet too tall to travel safely on I-5 and was required to take side roads on its way north to Anacortes.
Plans to create a local police cooperative appear to have stalled indefinitely after funding for a study to evaluate such a cooperative was not approved, according to recent reports.
Vader Mayor Ken Smith announced during the Nov. 19 Vader City Council meeting a grant through the National Institute of Justice, originally applied for in April, had been denied, later stating the city had learned of the denial just after Veterans Day.
Thanksgiving is coming Thursday and State Fire Marshal Chuck Duffy wants to remind everyone to please think twice about fire safety while celebrating the holidays. The State Fire Marshal’s Office shares the following information from the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) regarding Turkey Fryers:
UL considers turkey fryers to be dangerous to use as they present numerous safety hazards to consumers. "We’re worried by the increasing reports of fires related with turkey fryer use," says John Drengenberg, consumer affairs manager of UL. "Based on our test findings, the fryers used to produce those great-tasting birds are not worth the risks. And, as a result of these tests, UL has decided not to certify any turkey fryers with our trusted UL Mark."
Hopefully 2013 will be different than the last five holiday seasons. From 2008-2012, an average of 49 people died in traffic crashes in Washington between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.
DUI is still the leading cause of traffic death, however it doesn’t have to be that way and that is why, between Nov. 27 and Jan. 1, extra officers will be looking for drivers under the influence on Washington roadways.
With the local area experiencing a number of cold snaps and frosty mornings, some residents may be rushing out to protect their gardens from deadly frost. While it is common to simply let plants die off until the spring, it is also possible to plant vegetables not that can survive the frost and be ready for harvesting come early spring.
Here are some examples of plants that you can expect to do well during the frosty months.
With the local area experiencing a number of cold snaps and frosty mornings, some residents may be rushing out to protect their gardens from deadly frost. While it is common to simply let plants die off until the spring, it is also possible to plant vegetables not that can survive the frost and be ready for harvesting come early spring.
Here are some examples of plants that you can expect to do well during the frosty months.
You may not be getting all you can out of your browsing experience
and may be open to security risks!
Consider upgrading to the latest version of your browser or choose on below: