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Week of March 29 to April 5, 2001

Front Page Stories

Blaine mayor John Hobberlin, seen here with Carole and John Liebert, bids a fond farewell to his friends at a March 22 party. [MORE]

Tourism plan shifts dollars away from events Blaine city council has approved a new blueprint for developing tourism in the area, changing its focus from events to infrastructure.

Industry welcomes realistic manufactured home rules They may be strict, but Blaine’s proposed regulations would allow manufactured homes to be installed within Blaine city limits, and proponents are giving the new rules a tentative thumbs up.

Birch Bay county growth leader Local communities are some of the fastest growing in the county, and even the state, according to results of the 2000 U.S. Census released Friday.

Inside Stories

	Park price tag If the state parks commission gets their way, a trip to the beach for the afternoon could get a little more costly.
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Four sewer options studied A feasibility study for a possible regional wastewater treatment plan has met further delays due to an additional study to examine costs of other options.

Congratulations... Western Washington University recently released the names of 518 graduates who earned their bachelor’s degrees or master’s degrees and were awarded diplomas at the conclusion of fall quarter 2000.

Lots of laughs at middle school play last weekend Last weekend middle school actors performed “Help! I’m Trapped In A High School,” a play written by Tim Kelley. This play had something in it for everyone...

Volunteers wanted: should not faint at sight of blood Puget Sound Blood Center seeks volunteers to help at mobile blood drives and at donation centers.

New Scout troop organized American Legion Post 86 will be sponsoring a troop of local Boy Scouts, to be based at the legion hall at the intersection of Birch Bay/ Lynden Road and Blaine Road.

SPORTS Squalicum edges past Blaine...Borderites bow to Baker as NCC baseball begins...and more...

State parks commission to institute day use fees Starting January 1, 2002, visitors to Birch Bay State Park may have to pay, if they come in on wheels.

May the wind be at your back and the road rise up to meet you... John Hobberlin is leaving the town he has served as mayor for almost ten years with a mixture of satisfaction and trepidation.