February 2008

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District works to complete plan
The local water district continues to clear the hurdles on a lengthening path to an expanded water system.

Overcrowding spurs district’s future plans
Students, teachers and administrators have all got their fingers crossed that voters will approve two money measures that will be appearing on a special election to be held March 11. Ballots will be mailed to district voters on February 20.

Fires... It’s been a bad month for house fires in Point Roberts.

Indian givers
They wouldn’t let him in, plus they took a green card away from a Native American.

We’re safe
There’ll be no grade 3 terrorists aboard the school bus thanks to new ID rules

New enhanced licenses ready to go
Cross-border travelers looking for a cheaper alternative to passports can apply for the Washington state’s Department of Licensing’s new enhanced driver license and identification card (EDL/ID) program.

Further delay for cell tower
County land use staff requested a second continuance to allow them for more time looking at alternative sites for a cellular telephone transmission tower.

County revamping septic rules
Whatcom County Council will be considering revisions to proposed septic inspection rules to make it easier for homeowners to afford both inspections and upgrades.

A man of many abilities to the rescue
Mark Ellison’s love of boats brought him to Point Roberts, and he’s brought his love of wood along.

Good work!
Shih Chiang Teng of Point Roberts, sophomore, has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Washington for the autumn quarter.