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A few days ago, one of the people I was talking with at the coffee shop asked me whether a possible ban on gas stoves is real, or just another straw-man argument designed to rile up the public in search of television ratings. It’s a real issue. Several cities, starting with Berkeley, California in 2019, banned new natural gas connections to residential and commercial buildings. The primary purpose of these laws is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Eliminating natural gas as a fuel supply f...
This summer’s burn ban begins 8 a.m. June 9. It is a modified burn ban for all residential and land clearing fires in unincorporated Skagit County and continue until further notice. County staff will no longer issue permits for these activities and existing permits are suspended. La Conner residents must check at Town Hall for local burning restrictions. Allowed are recreational and cooking fires, up to 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet high if using charcoal, seasoned firewood, or propane-fueled firepits, with safety requirements. Outdoor b...
Sunday, May 28 11:08 a.m.: Dog ran free – Report of a loose dog running around Waterfront Park. Law enforcement checked the area and couldn’t locate the dog. Conner Way, La Conner. Wednesday, May 31 11:57 a.m.: Suspicious male – Caller reported seeing a male she didn’t recognize and didn’t belong at the house next door. When she confronted the male, he advised he was lost and left the area. A door was found open, but the homeowner reported nothing was disturbed. McLean Rd., Greater La Conner Fri...
Sometimes the most important lessons are learned, or reinforced, by the most harrowing experiences. I hope the following experience, shared with me by a highly skilled boater, serves as an important safety reminder for everyone out on the water. The tale began at four in the morning when the anchor alarm went off; instead of being secure for the night they were drifting with the tide. They had to take up and re-set the anchor before anyone on board would be sleeping again. She shrugged on a jack...
Made with berries. It's June and fresh berry season. To make room in our freezer, I pulled out several containers of frozen berries from last season. I found strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and cranberries. It was a delightful selection! I used an electric dehydrator. Ingredients Berries, 12 cups Parchment paper Oil spray for cooking Preparation Drain the berries of excess liquid. Fill your blender to the 6-cup mark. Use the smoothie setting to blend. Pour into a bowl. Repeat. Measure...
