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Your weekly ePB from the All Point Bulletin | Volume 3 | Issue 33
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Point Roberts postcard circa 1950s courtesy of Chris Sotvedt
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 Photo by Meg Olson
Point Roberts Garden Club president Scott Hackleman was part of the crew that faced a windy, soggy Saturday morning to put in the club's newest plantings on Tyee Drive. Members planted rhododendrons, flowering currant, miniature escallonia and other shrubs in the mounds along Tyee Drive to provide year-round interest. The daffodil bulbs that have lit up the side of the roads each spring are being relocated to rings around existing maple trees. Future plans include hardscaping and planting additional perennials. The club used more than $4,000 raised through a garden tour and plant sale, with donated materials and volunteer labor, for their newest beautification project.
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Signed, sealed and delivered: The 2012 election
Local voters in Blaine, Birch Bay and Point Roberts pretty much mirrored the nation Tuesday with 50.8 percent casting their ballot to re-elect Barack Obama as President of the United States. Go to story. |
Point Roberts voted the straight Democratic lineup.
As of Wednesday, November 7, the vote tallies from Point Roberts were as follows:
President: U.S. Senator:
Obama - 363 Cantwell - 364
Romney - 135 Baumgartner - 142
Governor: Congressional District 1:
Inslee - 349 DelBene - 359
McKenna - 159 Koster - 147
State District 42 (1): State District 42 (2):
Overstreet - 150 Buys - 146
McClendon - 332 Krogh - 336
Same sex marriage: Legalize marijuana:
Approved - 353 Approved - 386
Rejected - 148 Rejected - 116
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Legalization of recreational marijuana
The Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) is moving to carry out Initiative 502, which establishes precedent for growing, processing, retailing and possessing marijuana. The WSLCB expects it to take until December 1, 2013, to create a system for implementation.
Effective December 6, 2012, possession of one ounce of useable marijuana by Washington state residents over the age of 21 will be legal. However, the federal government still classifies cannabis as an illegal narcotic, so anyone attempting to take it over the border will face severe consequences.
For more information, visit www.liq.wa.gov. |
Trinity Church Annual Bazaar
Trinity Church will be holding their annual Bazaar on Saturday, November 10 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Point Roberts Community Center. Fun activities for all including a fish pond and marshmallow roasting for the kids, a collectables sale, silent auction featuring donations by local merchants and community members, a penny table, quilt raffle, hot dogs, home made chili and baked goods. Come one come all for dinner and an evening of entertainment and live music. |
Library friendship rewarded
The Friends of the Point Roberts Library has been singled out by the Whatcom County Library System for their work to support the local library. Go to story. |
Shellfish harvesting now allowed
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) upgraded the recreational harvest status of local beaches on November 1. Go to story. |
Two NEXUS lanes added to B.C. border crossings
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that as of today, November 8, NEXUS members can take advantage of new NEXUS lanes at the Douglas and Huntington-Sumas border crossings. The Douglas lane will be used to process NEXUS members at high-volume times, and the Huntington-Sumas lane will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. For more information on NEXUS, go to www.nexus.gc.ca. |
All high school sports, all of the time.
Sports writer Russell Paris reports on Blaine High School teams ...
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Brewster's Holiday Wine Tasting: Thursday, November 8, 5 to 7 p.m., 1379 Gulf Road. A selection of wine from around the world with appetizers. $20 per person, $15 for Wine Club members. Limited space - call ahead to reserve. Info: 945-4545.
Life Celebration for Shirley Magnusson: Saturday, November 10. Service at 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Life celebration and wake to follow at about 2 p.m. in the Trinity Lutheran Church Hall. All who knew her are welcome to attend one or both. Stories to share are welcome. Info: 945-5076.
Trinity Bazaar: Saturday, November 10, 5 to 9 p.m., community center. Family-fun event with a fish pond, kids activities, food, collectables sale, silent auction and live entertainment.
Trinity Chamber Series Concert: Saturday, November 17, 7 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Rd. Mama and the Oom-Papa's will play.
Miniature Art Show: Saturday, November 17, 7 to 9 p.m. Auntie Pam's Country Store, 1480 Gulf Rd. Silent auction of 50+ small canvases featuring artists Kitty Doyle, Valerie Mayer, Edward Buendia, Judy Ross and more, to benefit the new library fund. Refreshments and entertainment.
CPR Class: Tuesday, November 20, Firehall, 2030 Benson Road. Free. To sign up, email chief@wcfd5.com or call 945-3473.
Gateway Pacific Terminals and Custer Spur scoping meeting:
Thursday, November 29, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Ferndale Events Center, 5715 Barrett Road, Ferndale.
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MEETINGS
Flu Immunization Clinics: Mondays, November 12 and 26, 3 to 5 p.m., Point Roberts Clinic. Info: 945-2580.
P R Community Advisory Committee: Tuesday, November 20, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-5075.
Point Roberts Art Group: Fridays, 5 to 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. Call Jim, 945-1934 or Sally, 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 Road. For appt., call 945-2580.
AA Meetings: Mondays and Fridays, 7 p.m. Closed meetings on Mondays, open meetings on Fridays. Trinity Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Rd. 945-0533.
Free Taxi Ride to Bellingham: Every Tuesday. Home pick-up. Call 676-7433 one to seven days prior. Depart and pick-up at the Cordata Station. Triangles to WTA. Elizabeth, 945-1640.
Storytime at Point Roberts Library: Every Saturday, 10:30 a.m. 1487 Gulf Road. A half-hour of stories and more for preschoolers. Weekly programs through December 15, 2012. Free, open to the public. Info: 945-6545.
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