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Wed, Oct 1, 2003
When we talk about the early days of Point Roberts, we immediately think of the many Icelandic pioneers who migrated here in the later part of the eighteen...
The parks board and the seniors association are presenting a united front in asking voters for an additional $5,000 to provide a second day of activities...
EMS ok to provide $103,000 to the Point
While Point Roberts voters will only be a small voice in deciding whether to adopt a countywide levy to support emergency medical service (EMS), if the...
What feels like an amoeba, looks like...
�It�s kind of like an amoeba,� said Point Roberts water district commission chair Madeleine Anderson.
Voters to give approval first, their money later
�I�m not asking for money, I�m asking for endorsement,� said Terrie LaPorte, chair of the Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce pier committee. LaPorte is ...
Therapist sets up shop on the Point
This month I have two subjects to discuss. First: Immunizations. Every parent is made aware of the necessary requirements for their children by the school...
Bankruptcy, tax grab on fire commission�s plate
In November Point Roberts will be asked to agree to pay twice as much in taxes for fire and emergency medical protection, which two out of the Point�s ...
Mon, Sep 1, 2003
Loss of turnout bus bemoaned by parents
While most races that matter to local voters will be quiet during the fall election season, even the primary will be hard fought for one seat on the water...
Back to SchoolPoint Roberts Primary School
Principal's WelcomeWelcome back to the 2003/2004 school year. I hope you all had a restful, fun summer vacation. The staff and myself are looking forward...
Up the revolution (the gray kind)!
Point Roberts Parks and Recreation District commissioners got a taste of local gray power as their usually quiet monthly meeting was packed with senior...
Water board votes down Point-wide sewer system
Through a combination of badgering and cajoling water commissioner Art Wilkowski squeezed a unanimous resolution out of the district board that precludes...
Today we have available to us a wide range of magnificent technological advances being used to diagnose and treat many illnesses, disorders and injuries...
Commissioners vote 2�1 for 45 percent levy lift
�We�re at a juncture. It�s time for the taxpayers to decide if they want to continue at this level of service. If you want the service, pay for it. If ...
Fri, Aug 1, 2003
Lester is the name, wellness is the game
This month is the beginning of summer and the beginning of the activities that we all love to participate in. Of course this means we will be exposed to...
Dolman retires after 32 years
The Point Roberts water commissioners wouldn�t go as far as to join the Birch Bay Water and Sewer District (BBWSD) tax revolt against county flood fees...
Keep away from those fatty acids!
Have you noticed how long it takes to shop? The information overload regarding total fat, saturated fat, unsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat was complicated...
Water board considers sewer issue
�We need to button this up,� said Point Roberts water commissioner Lorne Nielson, facing another month with the sewer comprehensive plan lagging on the...
Smoke and sparks fly at public planning hearing
Last month county planning commissioners spent four hours on the Point for a public hearing on zoning changes. They left having largely approved staff ...
It may have taken longer than what they expected but the results are definitely worth it, according to visitors to Stephen and Carol Fowler�s Whalen�s ...
Plenty on tap for August 2 and 3 weekend
"We�ve got riverdancing and bellydancing,� exulted Arts and Music Festival organizer Eddie Buendia.
Tue, Jul 1, 2003
Lester is the name, wellness is the game
This month is the beginning of summer and the beginning of the activities that we all love to participate in. Of course this means we will be exposed to...
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