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What's New at River Run?
05 January 2008 Issue.
Welcome to River Run's newsletter. As recent guests to River Run we wanted to provide you with one more special detail. You now are first in line for the news and any upcoming specials or last minute deals we might be running.
Starting in January 2008 the WA state department of licensing will begin taking applications for WA residents to receive an Enhanced Driver's License. The EDL will have proof of citizenship embedded into into the card and can be used as ID at the US border crossings. The EDL will take the place for the need for a passport when crossing the US border by Land or Sea. For more information on the WA Stat new EDL go to http://www.dol.wa.gov/about/news/priorities/edl.html
As an added benefit for readers of "As the River Churns" newsletter: Show us your new EDL or US or Canadian Passport and receive a 5% discount off your next stay at River Run Cottages or the Heritage Suite
We started our Winter Mid-Week Special on the 1st of November until 31 March 2008 and there is lots of opportunity to enjoy a winter get-away.
Also it is time to start thinking about the little Cupid in your life, Valentines' is just around the corner
We wish you all good health and look forward to your next visit.
Will and Barb
What's Up in Ladner
All of us who had the opportunity take the Carol Ships and Ladner Christmas celebrations had a wonderful and festive time. Barb is in the process of taking down the ornaments and looking forward to getting ready for the Spring season.
Next on the LBA functions: May Days, the Ladner Village market, Car/Quilt show and new this year Rivermania, BC's 150 years celebration.
Notes for our US Travellers
Beginning January 31, 2008, U.S. and Canadian citizens 19 years and older who enter the U.S. at land and sea ports of entry from within the Western Hemisphere will need to present government issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license as proof of identity, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or naturalization certificate or a passport.
Children age 18 and under will be able to enter with proof of citizenship (e.g. birth certificate). Verbal claims of citizenship and identity alone will not be sufficient to establish identity and citizenship for entry into the United States. The NEXUS card continues to be a viable (and time saving) option for land, sea and air border crossings.
WHAT THIS CHANGE MEANS: This fairly minor change is the first phase of the land and sea portion of the US’ Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). Currently, oral declarations are accepted as a means of establishing citizenship and identity when crossing by land or sea. As of January 31, 2008, government-issued documentation (as above) will be necessary when crossing a US land or sea border.
It is expected that a more substantial change, requiring a passport or NEXUS card for land and sea crossing will come anytime between June 2008 and June 2009, aligning the requirements of land and sea to those currently in place for cross border air travel. That date has not been released.
In Other News
We have recently added a secure credit card link to the Availability Calendar for your convenience.
Thank you all for thinking of River Run Cottages.
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