Stories of kids walking miles to get to and from school rain or shine are the stuff of which legends are made. 

But for Roy Pearmain it is a story that is both true and represents the first step in what would be his pursuit of careers from nearly all walks of life. 

Winter officially started Dec. 21 – except on the calendar used by Town of La Conner Public Works Director Brian Lease. 

Lease and his staff began winterizing in October.