Fire district to determine Car 510 funding
When they meet in October Point Roberts fire commissioners will decide whether or not to reauthorize additional payments for volunteers that man the department’s quick response vehicle, a strategy that the numbers say has brought the vehicle closer to providing the intended 24/7 emergency medical service for the Point.

County pulls plug on Point Roberts advisory committee
Whatcom County Executive Pete Kremen has decided a rural advisory committee won’t work for the Point.

Hobberlin’s health throws primary race into question
Just days after besting fellow Blaine resident Dave White in the Republican primary for 42nd District State Representative, Position 2 in the November general election, former Blaine mayor John Hobberlin suffered a heart attack and was admitted to St. Joseph Hospital and underwent triple bypass surgery.

Where's the hair, C.J.?
Going through the Canadian border isn’t usually such a hair-raising experience. For C.J. Kelly, it was more than hair-raising, it was hair-losing.

A heap of thanks, guys
The pier at the foot of Gulf Road has been put on the back burner. The project, which garnered strong voter support last November with the approval of a junior taxing district to maintain it once it’s built, did not earn enough support from the Port of Bellingham for that agency to continue pursuing permits for the project.

And they’re off to Seaside, Oregon
Six members of the Point Roberts Blue Herons, Wellness Team will be attending the Northwest Wellness Conference for Seniors, in Seaside, Oregon from October 17 to 22.

Now don’t be shy, guys, tell ’em what you really think
The Blaine school district is putting together an informal group from the Point to work with administrators on the unique challenges faced by local students, and how to find solutions.

Border guard picked up with load of dope

Last chance
Shirley Forslof, Whatcom County Auditor, reminds citizens that Saturday, October 2, is the last day to register to vote or submit a change of address by mail for the November 2 general election.

Travel
It’s midnight in Dar Es Salaam when my plane touches down. The heat hits like a blowtorch, and with every footfall I feel the irresistible pull of Africa. I’m heading for the small town of Iringa, a 10 hour bus ride from the sweltering coast, into the highlands of Tanzania.

District considers treatment options
A new regimen of testing the Point Roberts water supply has discovered potentially carcinogenic organic compounds at levels higher than allowed under federal clean water standards.

A busy and exciting summer at Dylan’s

Point Roberts Idols, in the flesh
Lynne and Vick Snider put together the Point Roberts Idol Contest for September 4 to give local kids something to work towards during the summer.

Welcome to Valerie and Ruben!
Valerie and Ruben Reed came to Point Roberts to run the Starvin’ Sam’s gas station and convenience store for a cousin.

‘Use it or lose it’ is the fear of community van organizers

Bakk preparing for Ironman

Farm Aid 2004 stresses buying from local farmers

Walking rules for NEXUS

Are you into networking?

In the garden

Health Matters

Jerry Gay