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CREATURE PROTECTED AS ENDANGERED SPECIES Bigfoot Big Ban for Hunters in Washington State
Before the puck even dropped, though, the festivities kicked off with a pre-game tailgate hosted by Just Call Moe at our downtown office. It was a great opportunity for fans to come together, share their excitement, and build some camaraderie ahead of the game. The tailgate set the stage for a night filled with memorable moments. As a bastion of the community, Attorney Moe DeWitt had the honor of conducting the ceremonial puck drop, officially starting the game. Additionally, in further recognition of his contributions, Moe received a personalized white-out jersey adorned with “JustCallMoe” on the back. It represents the strong partnership between the team and the community. Despite the fervent energy and overwhelming support from the fans, the Solar Bears faced a formidable opponent in the Atlanta Gladiators, resulting in a hard-fought battle that ended in a 6-4 loss for the home team. While victory may have escaped them on this particular
Tourism picked up shortly after that. Bigfoot mania officially hit the U.S. in the 1970s as directors released films like “Sasquatch, the Legend of Bigfoot.” New Bigfoot enthusiasts started to visit Washington in droves, hoping to be the first to find proof of its existence. While locals appreciated the influx of cash from tourism, they didn’t appreciate the influx of guns from Bigfoot hunters.
On Saturday, Jan. 27, the Orlando Solar Bears made history with their first-ever White Out Night at the Kia Center, leaving their mark on the team’s legacy. The highly anticipated event drew a sold-out crowd of 9,000 enthusiastic fans, creating an electric atmosphere that reverberated through the arena. To commemorate the occasion, every attendee received a special edition white Orlando Solar Bears Just Call Moe T-shirt, which turned the stands into a sea of snow- white support for the home team. Fans donning their matching white apparel added a visual spectacle to the game.
Most people don’t consider the legality of Bigfoot hunting, but in Washington state, it’s part of the law. In Skamania County, it’s illegal to kill the mythological ape. Should someone murder the creature, they’d face a stiff penalty. Bigfoot — sometimes called Sasquatch — is an elusive ape-like cryptid said to roam the forests of North America. It allegedly has reddish-brown fur, a gorilla-like body, and its namesake big feet. Some claim Bigfoot is the “missing link” between walking apes and our ancestors, who walked on all fours. Most scientists dispute the claim, saying that any ancestor this old likely would’ve adapted or gone extinct. Bigfoot was first spotted in California in 1958, and most sightings since occur in Washington state. Each year, the Evergreen State has 9.12 sightings per 100,000 people — that’s 50% more often than its neighbor Oregon, the runner-up at 6.06. If there were a Bigfoot capital of the world, it’d be in Washington. On April 1, 1969, the Skamania County legislature enacted Ordinance 1969-01, the first law prohibiting the killing of Bigfoot. Anyone convicted of murdering the cryptid would be classified as a felon and imprisoned for five years. While modified decades later, it set an important precedent: Bigfoot is a protected species.
County legislatures enacted a new ordinance in 1984. It further clarified the regulations on Bigfoot and designated the ape as an endangered species. As such, hunting Bigfoot with the intent to kill is illegal. However, the ordinance
night, the resilience displayed by the solar bears left an impression on their supporters.
softened the penalty for hunting Bigfoot, lowering the penalty for poachers to a year in prison or a fine of up to $1,000. Every law has some logic; no matter how frivolous it may seem, there’s a reason why lawmakers went through the trouble. While this law may seem unnecessary, it protects “Bigfoot” and the Skamania County citizens alike.
As the season continues, fans can look forward to more thrilling moments and opportunities to rally behind the Orlando Solar Bears. The regular season concludes on April 6, but there’s still plenty of time for the team to move up in the East Coast Hockey League standings — at the beginning of February, the team was in 6th place in the Eastern Conference. We’re just happy we got to be part of their story.
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Marry Me Chicken
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INGREDIENTS
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1 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream
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3 boneless chicken breasts
1 tsp salt and pepper
3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
DIRECTIONS
1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet over high heat, add olive oil and allow it to heat up. Then add chicken. 2. Let cook for 6 minutes or until golden brown. Repeat on the other side. Remove cooked chicken to a plate and set aside. 3. Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic, broth, and heavy cream to the skillet. Stir sauce for 1 minute. 4. Add sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes to the mixture. 5. Bring sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Add chicken back to the skillet, coating each side. Cook until chicken reaches 165 F.
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