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Wound center hastens healing at Valley General
Oxygen can be a powerful medicine. Forced into the bloodstream at high concentrations, it can treat skin ulcers, flesh eating conditions and infections with a success rate of greater than…
A Guy’s Guide to Valentine’s Day
Last year, Galaxy Chocolates in Sultan had a moderately busy day on Valentine’s Day until about 3:30 p.m. Then the store was completely jammed with so many people trying…
New love in their golden years: Sultan couple, 83 and 75, marry
by Holly Glen Gearhart, special to the Monitor Charles “Ole” Carlson lost his wife of 64 years last year, and he was fine with being alone for a while. Then…
Surprise your sweetheart with a singing telegram
By Polly Keary, Editor If you have a partner who loves good causes as much as you love him or her, a truly unusual Valentine’s Day gift available in Monroe…
Hellebores and other winter blooming Ideas
By Howard Voland Hellebores, I have to admit, have not been a strong interest of mine until recently. Some twenty years ago we bought a couple of different varieties of…
Evergreen garden favorites, Asian style
By Holly Glen Gearhart Striking in winter, majestic in spring, summer and fall, what can compare to the constancy of the Asian garden? My favorite element of an Asian garden…
Planting now for a colorful and festive garden
By Holly Glen Gearhart Nothing brings me out of the doldrums of a Pacific Northwest winter than looking forward to the color of a garden in the spring, and on.…
Skiers enjoying a good season this year
The ski season got off to a relatively early start this year, with the Stevens Pass lifts beginning operations Nov. 20, and it’s been good ever since, according to snow…
Learn to snowshoe on Stevens Pass guided walks
Looking for a new sport, or want to learn more about this region? Join a snowshoe tour and discover the ecology of the winter forest with a U.S. Forest Service…
Snow activities available for all ages at Stevens Pass
Everyone from kindergarteners to seniors can find an activity geared especially for them this winter at Stevens Pass. For those past 50, 73-year-old ski and snowboard instructor Henry C. Parker…
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