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Your weekly ePB from the All Point Bulletin | Volume 3 | Issue 20
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Photo by Meg Olson
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 Photo by Meg Olson
Phil Jackson, part of the Whatcom County Parks trail crew, takes a breather from spreading gravel on the new beach trail at Lily Point Marine Park. The trail is now complete and ready to use and crews have started widening existing user trails to create an upland loop.
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Complete burn ban ordered by Whatcom County
Due to dry weather conditions and increased fire risk the Whatcom County Fire Marshall has ordered a complete burn ban in effect as of 4 p.m., October 12, 2012. The ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including recreational burning at permitted fire pits. Barbecues are allowed if they are fueled by propane or charcoal. Violations may result in a minimum $250 fine and violators can be held financially responsible for fire suppression costs. For more information please call 360/676-6934.
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New fire commissioner starts meeting with a roar
Jeff Wilmot shook things up at his first meeting as a commissioner for the Point Roberts fire district, putting forward motions to alter commission structure and compensation, and scuttling a motion to increase the chief's discretionary spending. Turn to page |
All high school sports, all of the time.
Sports writer Russell Paris reports on Blaine High School teams ...
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UPCOMING EVENTS
PSE HomePrint Assessment: The HomePrint program, sponsored by Puget Sound Energy, will provide free energy assessments of local homes from October 10 to 17 and will kick off with a sign-up event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the International Marketplace on October 12. Residents not already on the list can sign up for a free evaluation of their home's energy efficiency and tips on how to save energy at little cost to the homeowner. Up to 50 free energy-efficient light bulbs are part of the package. Info: 800/341-8590
Suddenly in Command Class: Saturday, October 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Point Roberts Marina. $45 at the door or $40 prepaid. Info and registration: k.wellington28@gmail.com or 360/220-3872.
Yarn Bombing Class: Tuesday, October 16, 7 to 8 p.m., Point Roberts Library. Learn to knit flowers for your winter trees. Free and open to all.
Tsunami Siren: Thursday, October 18, 10:18 a.m., the tsunami siren at the corner of Tyee Drive and APA Road will sound for approximately three minutes as a test of the tsunami warning system.
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MEETINGS
P R Registered Voters Association: Thursday, October 11, 7 p.m., community center.
P R Parks and Recreation Meeting: Monday, October 15, 7 p.m., community center.
Point Roberts Historical Society Meeting: Wednesday, October 17, 7 p.m., community center.
P R Food Bank: Wednesdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m., community center.
Walking Group: Wackie Walkers meet Tuesdays and Thursdays to walk the paths. Tuesdays, meet at Lighthouse Park at 8 a.m. Jim, 360/945-1934 or Sally, 360/945-1804.
Point Roberts Clinic Hours: Mondays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2030 Benson Rd. For appt., call 360/945-2580. |
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