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Week
of January 10 - 16, 2002
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U.S.
Customs supervisor Rod Hickman, right, explains
the challenges of inspecting millions of vehicles
to U.S. Ambassador to Canada Paul Cellucci, second
from right, during a January 9 visit to the Blaine
border.
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| Staff
cuts, long lines at borders for the holidays Security
at local borders remains high, but staff inspecting
traffic as it enters the United States has dwindled
by 15 percent – at least for now. |
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Drop in donations put chill in heating
aid programs Local programs aimed at keeping home
fires burning are feeling the pinch this winter, which
could mean some local families won’t have the help
they need to keep warm through cold spells. |
| Fire
service OKs new contract When the directors of the
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue Service (NWFRS) met in
Point Roberts last Thursday, they left the development
phase and turned fully to the job of running the new
fire and emergency medical servicEe. |
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Stories |
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Arch
Anthem
Christina Alexander’s musical salute to the
Peace Arch and the unity it represents is available
for home enjoyment. |
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A
firey lass Lindsay McDonald is top of
the heap at North Whatcom Fire and Rescue Services.
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| Bitten
by the fire bug... Lindsay McDonald of Semiahmoo
is the first “firefighter of the month” selected.
by The North Whatcom Fire & Rescue Service (NWFRS),
which made its official start January 1. |
2001
In Review
Drayton Harbor Shellfish Protection District This
past year has been a breakthrough year for all of us
who are interested in cleaning up Drayton Harbor so
that it will once again support the healthy harvest
of shellfish. |
| 2001
In Review - Blaine School District There were two
major events during 2001 that affected students, staff,
and community of Blaine school district. |
| Standing
tall... Standing Tall, the Peace Arch Anthem by
local musician and arts booster Christina Alexander,
is now available on compact disc. |
| Webheads,
head for the woods Young web wizards could win a
computer, a mountain bike or a digital camera by using
their skills to showcase natural resource issues. |
| Senate's
elves Senator Georgia Gardner is inviting Whatcom
County teens to be a part of state government this year.
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| SPORTS
Blaine moves
in to 2nd place tie...Pioneers top Lady B's...Neil's
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