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Skid-free sidewalks: How to keep walkways clear of snow
The Sky Valley is still awaiting its first heavy snowfall of the year, but one thing is for sure, when it comes, things will get slippery quickly. In this region,…
Halve your heat bill this winter
Heat bills high in the winter? You could save half or more by practicing some basic cold weather conservation habits. And with the help of the Snohomish County PUD, you…
Carbon monoxide monitors mandatory in 2013
A new kind of alarm will join your smoke detector in becoming mandatory in every home in 2013. Carbon monoxide is a particularly deadly health risk because many things can…
Fireplace safety easy but vital
Nothing beats the winter chill like a cozy fire in the fireplace. But sparks, hot glass and chimney fires can quickly turn a fireplace into a hazard without some preparation…
Give the gift of giving at the Alternative Gift Fair this year
What do you get the person who has everything? Something for someone who doesn’t. A philanthropic gift to a worthy organization is one of the socially-conscious gifts available this weekend…
Songs of the Season
Voices Northwest presents “Songs of Celebration” on Monday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Monroe, 17922 149th St. S.E. This holiday program will feature quartets and…
Grapefruit and meds can be a bad mix
By Holly Glen Gearhart Before you take your vitamins, herbal supplements, over-the-counter drugs and especially your prescription drugs, take a moment to read the drug information insert that came with…
New doctor joins Sea Mar, urges flu shots
The number of doctors on the staff at Sea Mar Community Health Clinic has gone from four to five, and that means more weekend hours and more access to care,…
Medicare enrollment deadline Friday
Holly Glen Gearhart Friday, Dec. 7, is the enrollment deadline for Medicare health coverage for 2013. Medicare part A costs about $99 a month, but supplemental plans that cover prescription…
Super Soups: We warm up with winter’s finest hot meal
By Polly Keary, Editor Photos by Polly Keary As temperatures drop and the shortest day of the year nears, one way to chase off the chill is with a bowl…
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