July 2019
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Congratulations to the graduates, page 10
Parks district unveils new website, page 9
A fun July 4th coming up, page 6
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PRCAC rolling out its zoning revisions By Meg Olson The Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) is ready to roll out its proposed revisions to county code specific to the Point. At a July 9 special meeting beginning at 6 p.m., the committee will review the results of months of special meetings combing through the text of Whatcom County Code Chapter 20.72: Point Roberts Special District and taking public suggestions on how to change it. “We’re going to go through it on a screen so everyone can see it,” said PRCAC chair Linda Hughes. “We expect Cliff Strong from Whatcom County Planning and Development to attend as we review the entirety of progress we have made to date on this matter and receive his guidance toward continued progress.” At their June 20 regular meeting, PRCAC members limited the agenda to wrapping up their review of the document, which Hughes estimated had taken over 50 hours of deliberation. The intent of the review was to update the code and add extra flexibility. In some sections, such as those dealing with recreational vehicles, accessory uses and parking, PRCAC members are recommending eliminating language that make the rules for Point Roberts more restrictive than they are elsewhere in the county. One option being considered is to scratch all restricted uses in the small town commercial area that aren’t already restricted in (See PRCAC, page 6)
s Looking forward to a downhill stretch back to the finish line, runners in the annual Jog for a Jug race make the turn off Benson Road to South Beach Road. Over 200 runners registered for the June 22 race, which culminated at Kiniski’s Reef Tavern. Photo by Louise Mugar
Group calls for creation of solid waste district By Meg Olson Whatcom County Council members have thrown the brakes on a rush to get an advisory vote to form an independent solid waste disposal district for Point Roberts on the ballot this fall. “This has not gelled properly,” said Satpal Sidhu at a June 18 meeting of the county council’s public works and health com-
mittee. “There’s still too much emotion left over from what came before (establishing mandatory collection for Point Roberts). I have a real problem here with four or five people talking to the committee chair and we’re already jumping to put something on the ballot.” Council member Barbara Brenner, who chairs the committee and was approached by several Point Roberts residents who ad-
vocate the creation of the district as a way to broaden waste management options for local residents, ruefully agreed they needed more time. “We don’t have enough answers,” she said. “We’re going to have to
Tim Ballew to speak at taxpayers AGM By
Meg Olson
The featured speaker at the Point Roberts Taxpayers Association’s annual general meeting will be former Lummi Indian Business Council chair Tim Ballew II who will speak about the importance of Point Roberts to the Lummi Nation in the past, present and future. Point Roberts is part of the usual and
accustomed territory of the Lummi people as established by treaty, and Ballew will talk about his experiences fishing in and around the Point as well as the role the area plays in Lummi life and history. A question and answer period will follow. The Thursday, July 18 meeting will be held at the Reef Tavern this year, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Following the keynote speaker, there will be a report from the associ-
ation president, the treasurer’s report and election of directors. There will also be an open forum for members to raise issues or put forward motions. The meeting is open to everyone but voting is limited to members. Membership is open to all Point Roberts property owners and full-time residents and costs $10 per year, which can be paid at the door.
(See Solid waste, page 7)
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Church ............................................. 13 Classifieds ......................................... 16 Coming Up ....................................... 17 Crossings ............................................ 3 Opinion ............................................... 4 Seniors, library ................................ 18 Tides ................................................... 6
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Point Roberts July 4 Happy Birthday USA BEGIN THE DAY AT THE Community Center 1437 Gulf Rd.
Pancake Breakfast 8-11:30 am PREP benefit Flag Raising Ceremony 11:15 am featuring PR Winds
PARADE - RED, WHITE & BLUE STARTS AT 12 NOON
Gulf Rd. from Marine Dr. to Tyee Dr.
AFTER PARADE FAMILY ACTIVITIES: H Breakwaters at Point Roberts Marina.
H Kiniski’s Reef Tavern
FIREWORKS: Breakwaters
at Point Roberts Marina.
AT 10:15 PM