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LETTERS TO
THE EDITOR
The Editor:
July 4 is fast approaching and with it the kids carnival on the
boardwalk at Lighthouse Park. This is always popular for the children
in Point Roberts, and this year, Dollars for Scholars will once
again be sponsoring the fun and games. We need some help from
the community to make this a success. From all those spring cleaners
who found odd glasses around the house, we could use these in
the popular “dime toss” game where the kids get to throw dimes
for prizes.
From the many bakers of Point Roberts, we can use cakes for the
cake decorating contest and more importantly, the “cake walk,”
an event most of the kids won’t want to miss.
From those with new or nearly new stuffed toys that have out-lived
their use at home, many kids at our carnival would love to receive
one of these as a prize. Please call me at 945-2940 or Ginger
Porter at 945-1308 if you can help out with any of the above.
The items can be dropped off or picked up your choice. A box
for stuffed toys will soon be placed at the International Marketplace
near the north door, clearly marked, “Stuffed toys for July 4.”
Margaret Moras
Point Roberts
The
Editor:
As one of the many angered slim wallet Canadians, I read the ongoing
letters about Terry Ritchey and his shallow thinking. As I pay
by the foot for the dock space, I still don’t see his point. It’s
all about real estate and its residuals. I did receive a humble
letter of apology in the mail, but I think it was more of an ‘oops.’
Not only am I a tenant of the marina, I am also a property owner,
taxpayer and a consumer of products and services of Point Roberts.
So far I have not seen anyone suggest in writing his resignation
to allow the community champion an opportunity to move on to resurrect
the bigger challenges of the world. I’m sure the appreciative
residents of Point Roberts would rather see a realistic team player
in their community. As a Canadian I thank the citizens of Point
Roberts for maintaining its special ambience and making it my
first choice of a recreational destination.
Tom Hleucka
Surrey, B.C.
The
Editor:
Rhubarb doesn’t grow wild. This letter is to the person who is
taking plants from the Point at random; Connie is your name if
there is any truth in your note.
You left a note with my neighbor after she confronted you about
taking my rhubarb plants. She didn’t realize at the same time
you had taken the iris, yucca and a tiny grefshwim spirea as well,
but noticed that the trunk of your brown (Volvo? B.C. plates)
was chockful of plants. You say in that note that you have a good
home for them but they already had one. You said that they looked
like they needed tending but are you the self-designated SPCA
of plants for the Point? They were healthy and you viciously uprooted
them out of season so you don’t really know that much about transplanting
so it seems. Your note said if I wanted them back to call you
- so I tried. When the phone number you gave turned out to be
an out of service number I was violated a second time.
When my children were very small they played sword games with
rhubarb stalks before dipping them in sugar for a treat. I had
hoped that my grandchildren might do the same. I bought a rhubarb
plant from the nursery on Rex Street years ago knowing that it
would have to take time to mature. And as a single mother at the
time the mere $10 was very dear but my land represented dreams
of a home or cottage for my children in the future and the things
I plant now will be there for them someday. The cost of a replacement
yucca now is $34.95 Canadian and the kind folks at the new Point
nursery don’t have any at the moment. It had been a gift from
a friend who knew that I get homesick for Texas on occasion.
I would not have minded one bit if you had taken a few rhubarb
stalks for your muffins or pie but to take all those plants down
to the roots and all was ignorant and unkind. That land is what
I bought of money left to my children and me from my beloved and
late grandmother. You didn’t rescue plants from my property, you
deprived me of the pleasure I get from my memories, my roots if
you will. Have you even thought about returning them after seeing
the signs I have posted to your attention?
Anyone
having relevant information please feel free to call me collect
at 778/773-5400 or email itrain@canada.com
and a generous reward will be given. Then perhaps we could all
go to her place with our shovels in hand and see how she likes
it?
Kelly Scullion
Tsawwassen, B.C.
The
Editor:
I would like to thank Steve and Carol Fowler for using my company’s
painting services. Carol has produced a very tastefully done interior
in the old Whalen’s store at Maple Beach and I am sure the menu
will be a welcome addition to our already fine restaurants in
Point Roberts.
I look forward to many wonderful dining experiences, good luck
and thanks for hiring local people.
Hugh Wilson
Point Roberts
The
Editor:
Your April edition story on the Point Roberts marina resort generated
much community speculation on the management and future development
of the marina. Since then, we have made some key changes which
will be of interest to your readers, and I would also like to
clarify some of the points made in the story that relate to our
long term goals and our business philosophy.
On May 27, Paul Leigh joined Point Roberts Marina as operations
manager. Paul is from the U.S., holds dual U.S./Canadian citizenship,
and has worked most of his career in western Canada, most recently
in Vancouver. He has excellent experience in management, operations
and planning, with a special focus on implementing programs for
customers. He is also a boater and a member of the Royal Vancouver
Yacht Club and the Vancouver area racing council. Paul is responsible
for the day to day operations of the marina. There is no general
manager position at this time. With Paul on board, Terry Ritchey
now transitions to a consultant role as was always planned, and
he will be an important asset to our business development and
long-range planning functions.
The Point Roberts marina resort continues to be deeply committed
to the Point Roberts community and to our clientele of boaters
from both the U.S. and Canada. We continue to make major improvements,
many of which are in response to our customer survey. We aim to
manage the marina using best business practices as our guide,
and that means that quality of service and competitive rates are
always at the top of our priority list.
Perhaps the most important result of the article was that it made
us realize how fragile relationships can be if you don’t reinforce
them. Point Roberts Marina has been fortunate to maintain many
loyal and long time customers, in addition to doing business for
many years with some great local companies.
We value all of these relationships and believe they are an important
part of our future.
Kane K. Hui,
president Point Roberts Marina Resort
Hawaii
The
Editor:
On May 24, my husband and I had the pleasure of attending the
dinner with Karen Magnussen held at Trinity Lutheran Church fundraiser.
I’d like to thank chef Steve O’Neill of the Dockside Cafe for
his wonderfully prepared and served culinary feast.
The evening started with champagne and delightful hors d’oeuvres.
We listened to Karen’s inspiring talk about her life as an Olympic
medalist and world champion figure skater. It was a real treat
in such an intimate setting, which was beautifully decorated with
white linen, white roses, silver and glass wear sparkling in candlelight.
We feasted on a salad of baby spinach with raspberry vinaigrette,
followed by asparagus soup.
There was a choice of entrees. The beef tenderloin, salmon en
papillote and chicken ballottine were delicious at our table.
There were lovely wines and we finished with creme brulee.
Thank you to Fred, Steve, Neal, Ruth and Dean for organizing the
dinner and thank you to Simone Shern-Pope for dinner music selections
and Natasha Neufeld for singing beautifully during dinner, accompanied
by Rob Brouwer on the piano. I loved your choice of music.
I only hope more Point Roberts residents and summer visitors will
attend and enjoy similar dinners in the future and perhaps utilize
the church’s facilities and chef Steve O’Neill’s expertise as
well. Thank you - it was fun! Tracey and Kevin Thompson
Vancouver, BC
The
Editor:
If anyone hasn’t seen the new Point Roberts forum internet website
at www.martinmansfield.com/forum,
I encourage you to take a look and join in. Martin Mansfield has
generously set up a very sophisticated and interesting way to
be able to voice your concerns or interests on a daily basis and
see what is going on, not only in our community but also communities
south of us.
If you navigate to local politics you will read many interesting
views on the highly contentious North Whatcom Fire Rescue Service.
This forum allows the voices of the community and even the volunteers
of all three districts to speak their minds without fear of reprisal.
Take a look, join in and have fun! Thanks, Martin.
Renee Coe
Point Roberts
Letters Policy
The All Point Bulletin welcomes letters to the editor; however,
the opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the editor.
Letters must include name, address and daytime telephone number
for verification. Letters must not exceed 450 words and may be
edited or rejected for reasons of legality and good taste.
 A
fresh viewpoint on matters of general interest to local readers
will increase the likelihood of publication. Writers should avoid
personal invective. Unsigned letters will not be accepted for
publication. Requests for withholding names will be considered
on an individual basis.
Thank
You letters should be limited to ten names.
Only
one letter per month from an individual correspondent will be
published.
Please send
your letter to: P.O. Box 1451, Point Roberts, WA 98281
or fax (360) 945-1613.
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