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November 2006


A dozen decorated kids show off their creations at the October 18 mask-making at the community center sponsored by the Whatcom County library system. By Meg Olson

Opponents organize against cell tower
Opponents of a cellular telephone transmission facility have organized themselves as the Point Roberts Alliance for Sound Public Policy, stating as their intention to “really examine this issue closely and from every angle. “

Beach residents hope to avoid rerun
County engineers say they are finally ready to implement some of the recommendations of a 2005 report that Maple Beach residents say could have saved their properties from damage during last winter’s storms.

Sewer petition presented to water board
As promised at last month’s water district meeting, proponents of a sewer system for the south and west part of Point Roberts presented a petition to the district’s board of commissioners at their October 10 meeting.

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Feral cats
...are becoming an increasing problem on the Point.

Taxi temporarily shuts down

Crime Round-up
• Two moms charged with delivery of a controlled substance
• Local man charged with child rape
• Fender bender leads to assault charges against husband

Election 2006

From property rights to green power: some interesting initiatives
What would an election in Washington state be without a slew of initiatives to consider and vote on? This election being no different, here’s a look at what is appearing on your mail-in ballot.

Delta has its eyes on Point students
Delta school district appears to be looking to Point Roberts to make up for dropping enrollment.

Now, that’s what we call a burn pile
Point Roberts fire chief Bill Skinner is exploring the possibility of a central site for commercial burns to allow property owners and contractors to burn land-clearing debris within a stricter regulatory framework.

All about trees...
The Point Roberts Garden Club meets on the first Saturday of each month, at 9:30 am, at the community center.

Parents, school analyze survey
Despite a very low response rate, the Blaine school district and local parents claim results of a survey on community attitudes towards the Point Roberts primary school (PRP) has yielded information they can use to make the school stronger.

Kid’s program starts off with a boo!
A new program for Point Roberts children will debut with a Halloween celebration and continue on Tuesday nights throughout the school year.

Taxpayers pursue Lily Point park
After failing to convince the local parks board to take the lead role in acquiring Lily Point as parkland, the Point Roberts Taxpayers Association has turned to Plan B.

Kid’s music school to get underway
“Our whole idea is to minimize frustration and put the accent on fun,” said Arts Foundation board member Craig Jacks of the Wednesday night music school at Trinity church, which will be starting up again this fall.

Haunted house, costumes and boos
The Arts Foundation will host another spooky Halloween party for children and adults, featuring a haunted house, live music and a silent auction.

Point Roberts Primary School News

Health Matters
Sleep apnea, absence of spontaneous breathing, affects over 15 million people in the US.

In the Garden

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