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Week of May 29 to June 4, 2003


Welcome aboard Ryan Meyer and Ann Kirsch.
Meyer is the new captain of the Plover, and
Kirsch is the first mate and deck hand.
Photo courtesy of Drayton Harbor Maritime

FRONT PAGE

Seagrass Cottage project put on hold
The Seagrass Cottage project, a 62-unit residential condominium development to be built on Semiahmoo spit by Trillium Corporation has been put on hold.

Upper Skagit Tribe buys into resort
In early March, the Trillium Corporation, owners of Semiahmoo Resort, announced it had entered into a consulting agreement with the Upper Skagit tribe to operate the internationally-known resort on Semiahmoo spit. And now, two months later, the tribe has bought into the resort.
All aboard: Plover season under way
The Plover ferry season officially started last weekend, complete with new crew members, the presentation of a handmade rug and a small rescue mission.
INSIDE

 

Season re-caps Members of the high school track team head to state, fast-pitch and baseball teams finish up their seasons, and middle school track teams finish first and second.

Smuggler's Inn
It’s comfortable and quiet, has a great view, and touts some interesting smuggling stories.

News in brief:
• Habitat for Humanity home to be built
• BTAC to hold public meeting
• Students: Service needed for graduation
• Whatcom Red Cross gets national award

On the Waterfront
Local fishing has come to a stop in most instances,
with a few draggers still fishing in Puget Sound waters.

Remembering Trav Skallman
Trav Skallman started working for the city of Blaine
over 50 years ago.

Tom’s Bamboo: Growing advice mixed with a wholesome story
As I enter the garden, down a winding path of coppery mulch, masses of pale violas and budding rhododendrons wind through the tall, whispery bamboo forest which frames Tom Burton’s property.

Mother-son team open Birch Bay office
Terry Lehman and Josh Lehman, a mother-son team, recently opened the Muljat Group at the Bay real estate office in Birch Bay.

SPORTS
• Baseball, fastpitch seasons come to a close
• Six head to state track meet
• Three tennis players head to state tournament
• Middle school track: Girls finish second to Lynden, boys win conference meet


 

 


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