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Your weekly ePB from
the community newspaper
of Point Roberts, Washington.
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VOLUME NO. 6 / ISSUE NO. 47
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Three fire departments respond to Point fire
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Photo by Shane MacKichan
Both Delta Fire and Emergency Services and North Whatcom Fire and Rescue were called to help put out a fire that destroyed the two-story building at the back of the Ridek Storage facility on Gulf Road.
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Taxpayers association holds AGM tonight
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The Point Roberts Registered Voters Association will hold their annual general meeting at 7 p.m. tonight, with guest speaker county executive Jack Louws. County council members Barbara Brenner and Rud Browne will join Louws to talk about local concerns and field questions from the audience.
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Stranding network seeks funds to save baby seals
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Photo courtesy Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network
The Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network (WMMSN) is raising funds to make sure injured and abandoned seal pups have a place to go.
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Friends of the Point Roberts Library AGM
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Michael Cox, the new deputy director of the Whatcom County Library System, and a conch player, gave a conch salute to the Friends of the Point Roberts Library (FOPRL) for their successful fundraising campaign to build a new library. The group's annual general meeting on April 3 focussed on how to take the new library project to completion. With 1,035 donors on record, the fundraising campaign has raised $540,000.
"We collected a tremendous amount of money just from change jars," said Judy Ross.
The goal is to renovate the Julius Fire Station, owned by the local parks and recreation district, into a new library, with the understanding the parks district would make up any funding shortfall once fundraising had run its course.
"We did send a notice to our partners that phase had been completed," said Stephen Falk, parks commissioner and FOPRL member.
The project has run into a few hitches at recent meetings, including a call to redesign it and opposition from parks district president Linda Hughes to asking voters if they would support the project through a levy. These issues will be on the agenda of a special work session of the parks district at 5:30 p.m. on April 11 at the Gulf Road community center.
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Locals sell their wares at Spring Faire
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The Spring Faire at the community center April 2 combined a book sale to benefit the Friends of the Point Roberts Library, locally crafted wares and lunch provided by Circle of Care, the beneficiary of the event.
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PR Registered Voters Association Annual General Meeting: Thursday, April 7, 7 p.m., community center. Guest speaker Whatcom County Executive Jack Louws. Whatcom County Councilmembers Barbara Brenner and Rud Browne in attendence. Info: prrva.org.
Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network Volunteer Training: Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., BP Heron Center, Birch Bay State Park. Train to become a volunteer marine mammal stranding responder. Registration required. Cost: $25. Info: wmmsn.org or 389-7011.
Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network Volunteer Training: Tuesday, April 12, 6-9 p.m., Beach Store Cafe on Lummi Island. Train to become a volunteer marine mammal stranding responder. Registration required. Cost: $25. Info: wmmsn.org or 389-7011.
The Power of Music: A Saturday Night Event: Saturday, April 16, Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. A showing of John Denver's Wildlife Concert followed by food, drink and conversation.
Hello Spring Fashion Show: Wednesday, April 20, 7 p.m., 121 1315 56th Street, Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall. An evening of fashion, wine, light snacks, gift bags and door prizes. Tickets $25. Info: 604/943-8088.
Bergamasca Recorders in Concert: Sunday, April 24, 5 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Sweet strains of recorders (small and large), melodious drumming and reedy instruments.
South Delta Garden Club Annual Plant Sale: Saturday, May 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Delta Hospital Extended Care Unit, 5800 Mountain View Boulvard, Ladner. Excellent selection of perennials, tomatoes, veggies, containers and expert advice. Info: southdeltagardenclub.ca.
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MEETINGS & ONGOING EVENTS | |
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Youth Philosopher's Caf�: Saturday, April 9, 6:30 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Ages 15-20 welcome.
PR Park and Recreation District: Monday, April 11, 7 p.m., community center.
Friends of the Point Roberts Library (FOPRL): Tuesday, April 12, noon-1 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Info: 945-6545.
PRCAC (PR Community Advisory Committee): Tuesday, April 12, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-5075.
PR Water District Special Public Meeting: Tuesday, April 12, 5 p.m., Point Roberts Water District Office, 79 Tyee Drive.
PR Fire District 5: Wednesday, April 13, 4 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Info: 945-3473.
PR Historical Society: Wednesday, April 20, 7 p.m., community center. Info: [email protected].
Cemetery District: Tuesday, April 26, 5 p.m., 260 Tyee Drive.
PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, April 26, 7 p.m., community center.
PR Beekeepers Association: Monday, April 25, 7 p.m., community center.
PR Taxpayer's Association: Monday, May 2, 7 p.m., community center.
Point Roberts Clinic Hours: Mondays 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Closed for lunch noon-1 p.m. To make an appointment, call 945-2580.
Free Taxi to Bellingham: Every Tuesday. Call 676-7433. Pick-up at Cordata. Info: 945-1640.
Point Roberts Library Hours: Tuesdays, 1-7 p.m., Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 945-6545.
Knits and Crafts at Point Roberts Library: Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m. Knitting, crocheting or other yarn crafts. Practice, advice, chat and hot drinks. For adults and grades 8-12. Info: 945-6545.
Wackie Walkers: Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tuesdays, 8 a.m., Lighthouse Park. Call for Thursday location. Info: 945-1934.
Preschool Storytime: Saturdays, 10:30-11 a.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Stories, songs and more for ages 3-6. Families encouraged to attend. Info: 945-6545.
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