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Development
co. to buy marina
Seattle
area development company Cobalt Properties
has entered into a contract to buy the
local marina, subject to conditions that
Cobalt principal Stephen MacKay has been
on the Point trying to resolve.
Republican
incumbents buck Democratic tide
Resisting
a Democratic tide, state Republican incumbents
senator Dale Brandland and representative Doug
Ericksen both eked out a small margin of victory
over their Democratic opponents in the Tuesday,
November 7 general election.
Fire
rating likely to improve
The
Washington Survey and Rating Bureau (WSRB) visited
Point Roberts recently to evaluate the local fire suppression
system and found it might have improved enough to earn
a higher rating for the community.
Parks
commissioners urged
to reconsider cell tower deal
The Point Roberts Parks and Recreation District commissioners are reviewing
the first draft of a proposed agreement to lease land to Verizon Wireless for
a cellular transmission tower, but, having used up the district’s available
legal funds they may be finalizing the deal without a lawyer.
Take
the stress out of shopping!
There are too many people north of the border. Too many cars. It’s big
and scary and not someplace you should go when they all start moving around
in fast shopping mode. Shop at home. Beat the crowds before they find out we’re
down here.
Around
the county. . .
-New border initiative proposed
-AP Program a Success
-Flood damage?
Captain
Bob is on the way
Just in time for Christmas, local retailers Pam Oakley and Jason McDougall
are teaming up to open what will be the second biggest store on the Point in
the old blue parcel service building on Gulf Road.
The
Screening Room
Another year has come and almost past, which means it’s time for The
Screening Room’s ultimate guide to the upcoming holiday movie season.
Health
Matters
We are fast approaching the holidays that herald “good eating” and
little physical activity. This is the season of family gatherings, abundance
of food and cheer. It is also the time of the year when the weather tends to
keep us inside by the fire where it is warm and provides excuses for not being
able to exercise as much or as often. This is not the season to throw caution
to the wind and allow your health to be compromised. To this end, I am going
to make some suggestions.
In
the Garden
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