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November 20, 2019
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Winlock News by Lynnette Hoffman 785-3151 Toledo News This column sponsored by:
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Hard to believe that Thanksgiving is just a week away; it’s the beginning of the holiday season. The radio stations are already playing Christmas music, guess someone forgot to tell them it’s not Christmas season yet. The Giving Trees are up at IGA, Timberland Bank and Winlock High School, don’t forget to grab a tag and make a student’s holiday season extra special. The Winlock Village Gift Shop is open at 11:00 a.m. daily, please stop by to find all your homemade Christmas items. They offer a variety of canned goods, glass decorations, knitting and crocheting, along with yard decorations. Stop by today! The Winlock Improvement Network meets every other Tuesday evening at the Olequa Senior Center. This group is dedicated to making Winlock a better place to live. The Winlock Memorial Christmas Tree will be going up again the first of December. If you have a name you would like to add, stop by the Rowdy Rooster and talk with Carol Wallin, she is in charge of the tree and has done a wonderful job getting everyone’s names on the tree. Mark your calendars: Friday, December 13 at 5:00 p.m. the Winlock High School cheerleaders will be putting on the movie Polar Express. More details to come. The next Winlock City Council Meeting will be November 25 at 6:30 p.m. This will be the last meeting before newly elected members, Eric Contreas, Lonnie Dowell, Anne Randt and Brandon Swenson will be sworn in. This will happen during the first meeting in December. If giving donations to the Rowdy Rooster, please leave them with the individuals at the food bank, please do not leave them on the loading dock. Your help is sincerely appreciated.
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It’s that time of year, Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means soon we will be hearing Christmas music. It’s hard to believe that some are ready for Christmas now. I just believe the Christmas season doesn’t start until after Thanksgiving is over. Turkey Bingo is happening at the Toledo High School this Saturday, brought to you by the Toledo Lions Club. The event starts at 6:00 p.m. One can of food for each card up to three cards. Or $1 a card up to 3 cards. Why not bring a bag of food? It all goes to the Toledo Food Bank and helps feed your neighbors in need! This is an event that draws many, get there early. St. Francis is having a free Thanksgiving Day Dinner on November 28 at 1:00 p.m. This will be a traditional turkey dinner, please call 360-864-4126 for reservations. If you haven’t been out to the mission, you will find that they have a beautiful setting. Stop by and tour the grounds. Friday, November 29 is Fish Black Friday at the South Lewis County Park. The Department of Fish and Wildlife will be stocking the pond for fishing. Don’t forget to sign up to fish! The Walk and Knock for the local food banks is set for December 7. Please have your bag stuffed and on your porch so they can pick up your canned goods. This helps your local food bank feed those in need throughout the winter. Congratulations to Toledo high school football team for their win over the Bulldogs 32-12, the next game has not been announced as of print time. Go Indians, you are on your way to State!
Vader News By Samantha Lovelady
Park Board and Planning Committee both have openings. Be a part of the solution and volunteer. Contact city hall for more info on filling these spots. Did you know city council meetings are posted on YouTube? Look up the City of Vader and listen to your city make moves. May Day Committee has pies for sale from Plush Pippin Pies at The Little Crane. There is pumpkin pies for $6 and a small amount of fruit pies available for $5. Contact Anita for more info. Get them while you can! Once again a reminder: Vader has a leash law. Be sure to keep pets leashed anytime they are off your property. It was also brought to my attention that people aren't cleaning up their dog poop. Vader, be a good neighbor and carry a bag. Poop bags are available next to the post office and at Mcmurphy Park. Are you or someone you know in need of help during the
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Ryderwood News By Samantha Lovelady
Hello Ryderwood! I am Samantha Lovelady, I'll be taking over for Cissy. I am excited to work with you and be a part of your weekly routine. Assuming most of you don't know me, I'd like to tell you a little about myself. I am a current city council member in Vader, Vader News writer and stay-at-home mother. My husband and I live just over the way in Vader with our five small children and an assortment of pets. I love to bake and read in my spare time. If you have any questions or comments for me, please feel free to email me at sammieslusher@gmail.com. Senior Nutrition Lunch at noon on November 26 is in the community hall. They will be serving turkey noodle soup, tossed salad and sliced oranges. For reservations call ot text Bridgette at 541-290-2591. Reservations must be made by the Monday before the event. Suggested donation is $3 for seniors and $5 for all others. Everyone is welcome. Reminder: The Red Hats will NOT have an outing this month due to Thanksgiving. Tiny reminder: Be courteous to your neighbors. It’s important to pick up pet waste on walks. There is nothing worse than stepping into someone else's dog mess. I promise you Ryderwood your neighbors will thank you. New Residents: Have you filled out your information with the RISA board yet? RISA board is here to serve you and run by volunteers. It is important to get them your information as soon as possible. Medicare open enrollment is running until December 7. Be sure contact SHIBA (State Health Insurance Benefit Advisors) 360-423-3430 ex 304. Did I miss something that you need to be in the Ryderwood News? Please let me know via email at sammieslusher@ gmail.com. Thank you for having me Ryderwood. I look forward to continuing to write for you in the future. holidays? Holiday Food Basket sign up sheets for Thanksgiving are available at the Food Bank, at the church and at J & G's Grocery. Be sure to sign up soon! The Little Crane and Vader Lions club are looking for donations for the holiday baskets. Monetary donations are accepted at Little Crane Cafe and J&Gs. For info on food donations contact Anita or Jason at the Little Crane. Did you know Vader has a noise ordinance? There have been complaints about loud music in town late at night. Be courteous and communicate with your neighbors. Friday night for you might mean Monday night for your neighbor and nobody likes neighborhood disputes. Ordinances are available at city hall via records request. Events: November 21 is The City Budget Workshop at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. Immediately following is the council meeting. November 27 is the deadline to register for the DIY Event at The Little Falls Community Center. December 14 is the DIY Event.