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Week of January 17 - 23, 2002

Front Page Stories
Blaine school superintendent Gordon Dolman and the Point Roberts school bus dropped Congressman Rick Larsen off at the peace Arch port of entry for a stint as an INS inspector after a few hours as an elementary school student. Photo by Louise Mugar
Larsen taps into border realities When the first Point Roberts students boarded the school bus before dawn last Thursday, they found some seats already taken. U.S. Representative Rick Larsen, accompanied by school superintendent Gordan Dolman, were along for the ride.
Council starts new year with development fee overhaul Blaine city council tackled a packed agenda at their first meeting of 2002, starting with a little musical chairs.
Birch Bay boat launch hearing set The Birch Bay Steering Committee, faced with losing the state park’s boat launch over a shoreline development permit squabble between Birch Bay State Park and the county, decided to submit a letter to the hearing examiner in support of the launch and its present location.
One last look
Blaine residents had their last chance to comment on truck route plans before the project moves off the drawing board.
Fast and furious
Jessica Summers and the Lady B whirlwind swept Mt. Baker out of the way and left fans beaming. Page 4.
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Rasar resigns Blaine head football coach Jim Rasar has announced his intention to resign. His resignation should be finalized January 28 at a school board meeting..

2001 In Review: Washington Legislature 2001- what a year! As we come to the end of the first year of the new millennium, it’s clear our state is at a significant crossroads. At a time when our economy is struggling and the state is facing a budget shortfall of more than $1 billion, citizens are looking for leaders to provide strong and focused guidance.

MUSIC REVIEW: 50.40: Casual Viewin' USA
With the recent release of Casual Viewin’ U.S.A., 54.40’s new label Nettwerk America is out to accomplish what no other has been able to do for almost two decades – and that is to break the Vancouver based pop/rock band in the good old U.S. of A. once and for all.

BAY BUILDERS

 


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