Articles published Tue, May 1, 2001
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Letters to the Editor -- May 01, 2001
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Just direct your feet to Seagull Street...
Seagull Street is the Point’s newest source for coastal and nautical decor, gifts and wearables as well as local creations and mementos. Merchandise...
Dollars seek scholars seeking dollars
The new Point Roberts chapter of Dollars for Scholars has raised almost twice what it set as its initial fundraising goal. “We’ve raised $3,500...
Fourth festivities on a heroic track
Despite recent rumors that Point Roberts won’t have a Fourth of July celebration this year, Pam Oakley said people should start working on their floats...
African Mosaic
The sun is slipping behind the hills and the colors of Tanzania are changing. The green of these rolling hills is gentler now and dotted everywhere with...
New fiber optic cable planned for park
Two years after Ledcor installed a fiber-optic cable at Lighthouse Marine Park, a second cable may soon breach the shores of Point Roberts.
Pt. Bob kids bolster winning math team
For the third year in a row, Blaine high school mathletes have taken first place in one of the state math competition’s categories, sweetening the...
Split system considered for recycling
“We haven’t come up with a final action plan but whatever it is, it will include residential roadside pickup of recyclables every other week,...
Salmon Openings
Area 7: San Juan Islands
How does ‘recovery exploitation’ sound?
The recent release of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (DFW) salmon fishing regulations for this season heralds some changes from ...
Dao earns Mensa stamp of approval
You’d have to be an idiot not to pick Dao as one of the premier mind games in America. At least, that’s what Mensa thinks.
School district needs support to build growing schools
On May 15, citizens of Point Roberts will be asked whether or not the school district will get $19.7 million to build classrooms and add safety features...
A well prepared boater is a safeand happy boater
A little spring cleaning and a checkup of onboard sytems and equipment can mean the difference between a good time and a very bad time out on the water...
Port gets new economic planning leader
When the Port of Bellingham was looking for a leader to take on the daunting task of coordinating its comprehensive economic plan for Whatcom County, commissioners...
Program brings healing touch to homes
Point Roberts cancer patients have a new therapy available to them, thanks to an outreach program at St. Joseph Hospital’s Community Cancer Center...
Senior center cook makes house calls
George Edwards’ half-ton truck carries more than lunch and dinner ingredients. The Meals on Wheels cook and driver from Bellingham delivers independence...
Community center display remembers PR school days
The Point Roberts Historical Society and the parks department are joining forces to erect a permanent display of photos of the school at the community ...
Why go anywhere else this summer?
Point Roberts kids won’t have to languish through those lazy midsummer months. The parks and recreation district’s summer program is on track...
After the coup, a rocky start for new voters’ board
The new regime of the voters’ association is hitting some rough terrain due to halfhearted participation and defections from the old guard.
More remodeling at the park?
Lighthouse Marine Park may soon have a new look.If Whatcom County Parks and Recreation gets its way, park staff will remove the small building owned by...
A new look to the Point?
Consultants, county planners and advisory committee members are ready to unveil the newest draft of the Point Roberts subarea plan and zoning map.
Sponsor a bag – support a scout
Instead of community members taking to the ditches one spring Saturday to clean up the Point for summer, this year local scouts will make the cleanup a...
Trucks leaving, golfers sneaking in
“The last trucks will be here tomorrow and that’ll be it,” said Point Roberts golf course general manager Mark Lundrigan earlier this week...
