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Week of March 28 - April 3, 2002

U.S. Senator Patty Murray visited the border Monday, followed by a cluster of cameras and
bureaucrats. Photo by Meg Olson

FRONT PAGE

Senator Murray visits border, meets with mayors United States Senator Patty Murray was in Blaine Monday to talk about interconnected issues of border security, transportation improvements and how they tie into the health of the local economy.

Council approves water contract before deadline In the nick of time, Blaine city council unanimously approved a new water supply contract with Birch Bay Water and Sewer District (BBWSD).

Kansas wins, but U.S. discovers Ridnour Just about everyone in Blaine and a copious quantity of people in Washington, Oregon, Texas and the United States were watching as ex-Borderite Luke Ridnour scored 20 points in Oregon’s 72-70 win over Texas in the NCAA Midwest Regional semifinal on March 22 in Madison, Wisconsin.

INSIDE

Easter jubilations
From a sunrise pageant to a
basketful of egg hunts, check
Coming Up for all the local holiday events.

Heading out...
March 16 Okanagan couple Bob and Dian Benson started their cross-country walk at the Peace Arch to raise funds for a Canadian memorial for September 11.

Kudos continued to pour in for Blaine police officer Jon Landis who was honored as officer of the year by the American Legion Post 86 on March 15.

A big thank you A group of Blaine citizens led by Mike McBride have put their appreciation of border personnel in writing.

Council votes to try BTAC changes Exhausted into unanimity, Blaine city council approved staff recommended changes to the Blaine Tourism Advisory Commission (BTAC), turning it from a granting commission to an advisory committee..

Crab not, for molt they do Dungeness and red rock crab are starting to molt in the San Juan Islands area and the state department of fish and wildlife (DFW) has shut down all local crabbing..

PSE gets a wee rate increase The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC), Puget Sound Energy and the state attorney general have reached a settlement which would allow the power company to raise rates, though not by as much as they'd like.

Helping parents help kids The Blaine Family Service Center’s spring workshop series kicks off next week with a series of classes to help adults help kids.

Champs again! The Blaine team of Micah Vitaliz, Reilly Vinall, Jake Hamburg, Emily Nauman, Glen Hamburg, and Chris Cushman finished second at the 2A State Knowledge Bowl tournament held at Camas high school.

Zoning review starts with hearing The Blaine planning commission will begin reviewing the first phase of a two-year review of city zoning and land use regulations tonight.

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