MAY 12, 2016

Your weekly ePB from

All Point Bulletin,

the community newspaper

of Point Roberts, Washington.

VOLUME NO. 6 / ISSUE NO. 50

Army Corps of Engineers rejects GPT permit

The future of the Gateway Pacific Terminal (GPT) is in question after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) rejected a permit for the project on May 9.

The USACE rejected the permit on the grounds that the Cherry Point coal terminal would infringe on federally-protected Lummi fishing grounds. The Lummi tribe launched a complaint with the USACE in an effort to block the project in January 2015. Lummi Nation president Tim Ballew announced the decision before the Lummi Indian Tribal Council, where the news was met with cheers and celebration.

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Tsawwassen Mills announces retailers

Tsawwassen Mills, headed for a grand opening in the fall, has announced a preliminary list of some of the retailers that have signed on to be part of the mall's offerings.

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Yacht club celebrates 2016 opening day

Photo by Louise Mugar

The Point Roberts Yacht Club celebrated the official opening of the boating season May 7 at the Point Roberts Marina with a flag raising, sail-past and more.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Whatcom County Library Board of Trustees Meeting: Tuesday, May 17, 9 a.m.-noon, community center.

Craftapalooza!: Tuesday, May 17, 3-4 p.m., Point Roberts Library. Come and create. We'll bring everything but the kitchen sink, and you decide what to make. Group project and refreshments. Free.

Saturday Community Market: Summer Saturdays, starting Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., community center parking lot. New vendors welcome. Space fee is $5 for a 10x10 space. Info: jessica@pointbob.net.

Circle of Care Trunk Sale: Sunday, May 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Umpqua Bank parking lot. Parking spaces are $5. Start your spring cleaning and bring your unwanted goods to the trunk sale. Proceeds from the parking spaces to go Circle of Care. Info: prcircleofcare@gmail.com or Dina, 945-5222.

Point Roberts Primary School Garage Sale: Saturday and Sunday, May 28-29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Point Roberts Primary School, 2050 Benson Road. Item donations accepted starting May 1. Info: 945-ABCD.

Point Roberts Garden Tour: Sunday, June 26, various garden locations. Self-guided tour of beautiful Point Roberts gardens.

MEETINGS & ONGOING EVENTS

PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, May 12, 7 p.m., community center.

PR Historical Society: Wednesday, May 18, 7 p.m., community center. Info: historicalsociety@pointroberts.net.

Cemetery District: Tuesday, May 24, 5 p.m., 260 Tyee Drive.

PR Beekeepers Association: Monday, May 30, 7 p.m., community center.

PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, May 31, 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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