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Your weekly ePB from the All Point Bulletin | Volume 2 | Issue 39
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Long-time Point Roberts health care providers to retire
Virginia and Ed Lester, who have provided the community with medical care and laboratory services through the Point Roberts Clinic, have announced they will retire this summer.
Photo by Meg Olson
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The March All Point Bulletin comes out tomorrow
Voters in the Blaine school district voted to approve the district's maintenance and operations levy and $3 million capital projects bond in the February 14 election. Read a breakdown of voting precinct percentages and these other stories in the March edition of the All Point Bulletin:
- The Whatcom County hearing examiner has denied an appeal by two Point Roberts property owners hoping to use rain water as the only water supply for their home. Learn the examiner's rationale for the decision.
Point Roberts water commissioners have approved a water rate increase, effective March 1. Find out how much water bills are expected to go up.
- A Bellingham-based water taxi service has announced plans to begin serving Point Roberts. Read how much trips to the mainland and San Juan Islands will cost.
- Point Roberts fire commissioners have announced plans to start firefighter training classes in spring. Learn what impact this is expected to have on the Point's fire department.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Bob Culbert Presentation Trinity Church: Friday, February 24, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1880, APA Road. "Ladakh: The Land of High Passes, Trekking in the Western Himalayas" and "Journey to Mustang: An Ancient Feudal Kingdom in Northern Nepal." Refreshments to follow. Info: 360/945-7105.
Oscar Night Party: Sunday, February 26, 4 p.m., Pier Restaurant, 715 Simundson Drive. Dress up for the red carpet, cast a ballot to win a prize. Info: 360/945-7437
P R Historical Association: Wednesday, February 29, 7 p.m., community center. Annual general meeting. Rick Castillano, executive director of the Island County Historical Society, will be the guest speaker. Info: Sylvia, 360/945-3277.
Whatcom County Home & Garden Show: Friday, March 2, 10.a.m to 8 p.m., Saturday, March 3, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, March 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Northwest Washington Fairgrounds, Lynden. Adults, $7, seniors $6. Ciscoe Morris on Saturday at 3 p.m. $10,000+ in prizes for giveaways.
Ninkasi Brewer's Night at Brewster's: Saturday, March 3, 7 p.m., Brewster's Attic. Beer tastings, tapas buffet, special appearance by singer-songwriter Beth Wood, complimentary rides home to Tsawwassen and Point Roberts. Tickets $39, $35 for wine club members. RSVP required: 360/945-4545. Info: www.brewstersfinefoods.com.
Family Game Night: Saturday, March 10, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1487 Gulf Road. Board games, pool, card games and more. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the Point Roberts Parks Board. Info: 360/945-6545 or 360/945-2910.
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MEETINGS & HAPPENINGS
P R Taxpayers: Monday, March 5, 7 p.m., community center. Mark Robbins, 360/945-1357.
PREP (Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness): Tuesday, March 6, 7 p.m., community center. Henry Rosenthal, 360/945-1711; Ed Lester, 360/945-2827; or Andrew Breiteneder, 360/945-1801.
P R Garden Club: Wednesday, March 7, 7 p.m. community center. Rhiannon, 360/945-5075.
P R Registered Voters Association: Thursday, March 8, 7 p.m., community center.
P R Parks and Recreation District: Monday, March 12, 7 p.m., community center. |
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