Have you ever wondered if a certain type of mushroom is safe to eat? We have a plethora of mushrooms in the Northwest and my friend Jude has JUST THE WEBSITE for you to go to with your questions about safety and some great recipes.
We’ve added a link to his site in our Links Category and on our Links Page. It’s an absolute must visit.
Check it out here – EdibleMushrooms.org
Thank you David Meier for sending this to us. It’s funny and well done.
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Comment from David:
As you probably know we, here, in Index, rely on a service, sponsored by
the Sno-Isle Library system, to bring us books, videos and other educational resources, called
the Bookmobile. I have been a patron for many years and to celebrate
National Bookmobile Day, yes, there is such a thing, the mobile librarians
(aka “The Bookmobile Babes”. I’m not being sexist. It is a fact.) asked
the Index patrons (we are their favorite stop) to participate in a video
titled Why We Love Our Bookmobile. This was a nationwide program to film
bookmobile patrons around the country touting the praises of their
bookmobile. I just have to say, after viewing some of the other videos
posted on youtube, that ours, far and away, surpasses any other efforts.
The production values alone are far superior, and the talent, well, let me
just say that the talent merits mention. Is that an Oscar I smell?
We have taken the liberty to post the video in our Forums. You can view the vid HERE. It that does not work, try http://indexwa.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=158&t=1270
By Amy Daybert, Herald Writer
SULTAN — Expect delays as long as 90 minutes on U.S. 2 as crews start building a roundabout on the highway this weekend.
The state Department of Transportation is telling people to avoid the town unless they really need to go there. Construction is expected to start Sunday and last five days.
“Unfortunately if you’ve ever driven through Sultan, especially on a weekend, you know it gets busy,” spokeswoman Bronlea Mishler said. “Driving through Sultan……
Read the complete article via Road work in Sultan to tie up U.S. 2 starting Sunday | HeraldNet.com – Local news.
The Town Council Public Meeting approved minutes for March 2012 have been posted to the site. You may access them by clicking here.
Thank you Lisa.
Work on roundabout in Sultan delayed
SULTAN — Bad weather made the Washington State Department of Transportation postpone construction of a roundabout on U.S. 2.
Now, the DOT is planning to narrow the highway to one lane starting at 7 p.m. April 8 until 6 a.m. April 13 on Rice Road, east of Sultan.
“We hope to get it done in April before summer travel picks up,” spokeswoman Meghan Pembroke said.
Crews are set to work on a 1,600-foot stretch which would cause significant backups and 90-minute delays. About 14,000 vehicles….
Read the complete article via Work on roundabout in Sultan delayed | HeraldNet.com – Local news.
Roundabout work to delay U.S. 2 traffic
By Alejandro Dominguez, Herald Writer
SULTAN — Drivers should expect a week of traffic woes on U.S. 2.
The state Department of Transportation is narrowing the highway to one lane so a roundabout can be built on Rice Road near Sultan.
The closure is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Sunday, until 6 a.m. April 6. After that, the roundabout will become part of the highway, making it the second roundabout on the highway. The other one is……….
Read the complete article via Roundabout work to delay U.S. 2 traffic | HeraldNet.com – Local news.
The Index Wall is available at the River house and the Index General store as well as on Hwy 2 at the Espresso Chalet.
Don’t forget to remember (cliché), turn clocks ahead at 2am Sunday. Ya’ll will lose another hour of sleep. 
OLYMPICS… WASHINGTON CASCADES NEAR AND WEST OF THE CREST NORTH OF STEVENS PASS…INCLUDING THE MT BAKER AREA-
AVALANCHE WATCH FOR SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
200 PM FRI MAR 9 2012
HEAVY SNOW AT LOWERING SNOW LEVELS AND STRONG WINDS HAVE BEGUN EARLY FRIDAY IN THE OLYMPICS AND NORTHWEST WASHINGTON CASCADES…NEAR MT BAKER. THE HEAVY SNOWFALL SHOULD CONTINUE INTO EARLY SATURDAY. THIS SHOULD BUILD NEW INCREASINGLY WIDESPREAD UNSTABLE SNOW CONDITIONS…ESPECIALLY ON LEE SLOPES RECEIVING WIND TRANSPORTED SNOW AT HIGHER ELEVATIONS…NATURAL AVALANCHES SHOULD BECOME LIKELY AND HUMAN TRIGGERED SLIDES VERY LIKELY ON SATURDAY. HIGH AVALANCHE DANGER SHOULD CONTINUE SUNDAY. DUE TO THE DEVELOPING VERY DANGEROUS AVALANCHE CONDITIONS EXPECTED ON SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY…BACK COUNTRY TRAVEL IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
THIS STATEMENT WILL UPDATED AS WARRANTED. PLEASE VISIT WWW.NWAC.US FOR DETAILS.
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BACKCOUNTRY TRAVELERS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT ELEVATION AND GEOGRAPHIC DISTINCTIONS ARE APPROXIMATE AND THAT A TRANSITION ZONE BETWEEN DANGERS EXISTS. REMEMBER THERE ARE AVALANCHE SAFE AREAS IN THE MOUNTAINS DURING ALL LEVELS OF AVALANCHE DANGER. CONTACT LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN YOUR AREA OF INTEREST FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
NWAC WEATHER DATA AND FORECASTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE BY CALLING 206-526-6677 FOR WASHINGTON, 503-808-2400 FOR THE MT HOOD AREA OR BY VISITING OUR WEB SITE AT WWW.NWAC.US.
KRAMER/NORTHWEST WEATHER AND AVALANCHE CENTER
This just in from Chief Michael Fitzgerald, Fire District #28.
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View the file HERE.
Index Bulletin Board, Misc. Information | Vox Populi | 
April 11, 2012 9:52 am | 
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