U.S. Representative Rick Larsen certainly got an earful
from Point Roberts students traveling on the bus to Blaine
January 10. Larsen wanted to experience for himself the
hassles of border crossing.. |
| When
the going gets tough, the tough get going Things are a
little slow on the Point these days. The Breakers is closed,
leaving rock and roll pilgrims to stand in the empty lot with
their kids and mourn the passing of the good old days. Stunned
regulars of TJs Restaurant and Gambling Bar faced a closed
sign on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for the first time in memory. |
|
Residents to get a chance to question
border officials U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
bosses from Seattle are coming to Point Roberts this month
to talk with local business owners about steps the agency
can take to make keep traffic moving across the border and
make it easier for Point Roberts residents to get to the rest
of the United States. |
| Even
the plants get IDed now There will be a few more hoops
to jump through for gardeners who want to buy their plants
in Canada. New federal rules prohibit any live plants, bulbs
and seeds from crossing the border without a bill of clean
health. |
| INSIDE |
 Summer
golfing Regional golfers are discovering that despite
wet weather, the Point Roberts golf course is almost
as dry as in summertime.
The result? They’re coming down in droves. |
 QRV
guys...
Bill Skinner, Scott Farrell and Nick Kiniski are the
guys you won’t be waiting for – they drive
the Quick Response Vehicle and their goal is to be at
your house within five minutes if you need them in an
emergency. |
|
| You
don’t have to go far for a bargain. Shoppers who
were crushed when the Tsawwassen supermarket shuffle did away
with the Bargain Store and Liquidation World, weep no more. |
| Gellatly
appointed marina manager Former Point Roberts fire chief
David Gellatly has been chosen to replace Bruce Gustafson
as manager of the Point Roberts Marina and marina owners are
taking the change of leadership as an opportunity to revamp
the way the marina is run. |
| Congressman
gets earful and a half from pint-size school bus commuters
When the Point Roberts students boarded the school bus before
dawn Thursday, January 10, they found some seats already taken.
U.S. Representative Rick Larsen, accompanied by school superintendent
Gordon Dolman, were along for the ride. |
| Git
yer grants here! Economic development grant applications
for Whatcom County projects are now being accepted. |
2001
IN REVIEW
Point Roberts Registered Voters
This past year has primarily been a period of transformation
and restructuring for the Point Roberts Registered Voter’s
Association.
Point Roberts Taxpayers Association
Be heard!
The taxpayer’s association is your opportunity as a Point
Roberts property owner to voice your concerns on topics of
interest...
Point Roberts Economic Development
Committee The Point Roberts Economic Develop-ment Committee
continued to make progress on several long-term projects for
improving the economic development of Point Roberts.
Point Roberts Parks & Recreation
District The Point Roberts (PR) Parks District #1 was
created by the residents of the Point who recognized organized
recreational opportunities and a community center for local
assembly would enhance a sense of community...
Friends of the Library The
Friends held seven events in 2001 that covered a variety of
interests.
Point Roberts Lighthouse Society
The mystery has always been, “Where’s the lighthouse
at Lighthouse Park?” After receiving non-profit status
from the IRS, the society has been able to receive non-taxable
contributions.
|
| Large
numbers of scouts expected to descend upon the Point Hordes
of Boy Scouts will descend on Lighthouse Marine Park in March
for an international scout jamboree. |
|
AROUND
THE POINT
OBITUARIES
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| Super
friendly, need a job and like to meet lots of people?
Congress
has approved millions of dollars in additional funding to
beef up staff at the country’s borders. Now border agencies
are scrabbling to fill the new positions and train new inspectors...
|
TRAVEL
THE VANISHING SNOWS
OF KILIMANJARO “Poli Polindio mwendo, Mr. Bob” -
‘Slow and steady wins the race.’ Late in the afternoon
of April 3, Joseph, my Tanzanian guide, urged me along the
top of Kilimanjaro’s snowcap. The sun fades towards the
Serengeti plains three miles below. In a few minutes we will
reach the top of Africa! |
