Pot
smuggler sentenced to public service
On May 10 Beth Calder-Gellatly pleaded guilty to possessing more than 40 grams
of marijuana, a class C felony, in Whatcom County Superior Court.
Private
roads a problem for Point Roberts fire district
A handful of property owners on private roads will be getting notification
from the fire department that in the case of an emergency, fire and rescue
vehicles may not be able to get to them.
The
Borderite Report
Point Roberts Primary School News
Summer
program needs kayak head
While the parks department summer kayak program is still short a co-ordinator,
the kids camp is ready to go with program alumnus Andrew Grubb as the new leader.
Eco-warriors
battle bad grass
A vigorous and invasive English weed has residents in its path talking about
its impact on local estuary habitats. Known as Spartina anglica, or Spartina,
this cordgrass has found its way to various areas around Point Roberts, Delta
and Vancouver Island and currently represents a serious threat to local species.
No
more apples for Mrs. Rita
Mrs. Rita to hundreds of local young people, Rita Worth will not be welcoming
a new crop of kindergarteners to Point Roberts Primary School next fall. With
her June retirement Worth is celebrating 40 years as an educator, 15 of them
in Point Roberts
Taxpayers
looking to save Lily Point
The local taxpayers association will make Lily Point, and how potential development
and public uses will be integrated for the large undeveloped waterfront area,
the main topic on the agenda for their upcoming annual general meeting.
Assault
charge on ice
Under an agreement to defer prosecution with the Whatcom County prosecutor’s
office, Scott Chap did not go on trial for second-degree assault on May 14.
Whalen’s:
New owners and open
When June Cumali came to visit Vancouver relatives and spent some time renting
a Point Roberts cabin, she knew she wanted to always have a piece of Point
Roberts. She didn’t find the residential property that was quite right
so she started looking at commercial offerings.
Lana’s
Limo gets underway
Using a pared-back business model, Lana Boykiw is optimistic her local taxi
service can succeed where others have failed.
A
few reasons why
Lily Point should be conserved
When we sat down to do a “top ten “ list of reasons to save Lily
Point, we had plenty. Your own reasons may range from personal experiences
like seeing a great horned owl with your child, to global concerns like countering
the effects of climate change. Here are few for you to consider.
Health
Matters
This article will cover immunization recommendations for healthy adults over
age 20, not selected groups such as those with serious chronic illnesses, healthy
pregnant women, health care workers or international travelers. Each of these
groups has specific indications or contraindications for recommended immunizations.
Opinion
South Beach Looking Towards Lily Point
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