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Week
of March 15 - 22, 2001
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In
the Blaine high school art studio, Steve Furno
works on a new mixed-media painting “Megalomania.”
Furno’s recent work and pieces by other Blaine
art students is being featured in a Whatcom Museum
of Art and History exhibit. Read
more. Photo by Soren Velice |
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| Moratorium
on manufactured homes extended With a minimum of
grumbling, city council approved extending a moratorium
on manufactured housing in Blaine for a third time. |
| Growing
airport needs $5 million in next decade “If
the Blaine airport is going to stay open as the city
grows, the airport should grow with it,” said airport
commission chairman Doug Fenton in support of a capital
facilities plan that would see $2.5 million in improvements
to the Blaine airport in the next six-years. |
| Cogeneration
the answer for BP? To curtail rising energy costs,
BP Cherry Point Refinery has made the first step toward
a cogeneration plant to produce its own power. |
| Inside
Stories |
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It’s
here!
Spring is springing up everywhere, and on March
20 it’s official. Celebrate spring with a few shamrock
spins on the senior center dance floor. See Coming
Up |
| Better
access to Blaine a priority Blaine’s lack of
southbound exits was a major concern at a town meeting
hosted by Blaine city manager Gary Tomsic to get Blaine’s
voice into the mix of agencies proposing to build a
new U.S. Customs facility. |
| Council
members recognized Council
members that served on Blaine city council....
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| Blaine
artists get wider exposure For five years, the Whatcom
Museum of History and Art has given Whatcom County art
students a chance to display their work at its annual
Promising Future exhibit. For the 10 Blaine students
selected, the show means they will know the feeling
of having their work in the limelight. |
| Calendar
scam targets fans A company taking advantage of
Borderite spirit in the community is trying to convince
local businesses to buy advertising space in a calendar
that may not exist. |
Special
Section
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Home care is a family affair...Painting tips from the
pros...Easy steps for a bright new look... |
| Something
old for a new look People looking to decorate their
homes often look past old items in favor of the shiny
new stuff. |
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SPORTS
Dog days for Baline boys...Lady B's: wait 'til next
year...Neil's Notes and more...
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