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County and Happy holidays ... PRCAC discuss gas tax spending By Meg Olson With almost a million dollars sitting in the Point Roberts gas tax fund, the county and the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) are moving to streamline the process to decide how the funds should be spent. “The goal here is to work with the community, come up with something we’re all happy with, go to county council, make them happy about it and get something built,” said county engineer Joe Rutan at the December 12 PRCAC meeting. The key to moving projects forward was consensus and a unified voice. “We are a recommending body to council. You are a recommending body to council. Only the council has the authority to write checks. Generally, they will accept recommendations and work with them when we’re all standing in front of them arm in arm,” Rutan said. Brian Walker, senior engineering technician and PRCAC liaison, explained how and for what kinds of projects Transportation Benefit District (TBD) funds could be used. The 1-cent per gallon tax is collected on local gas sales to fund transportation related projects as defined by state law. Acting as the TBD board, county council approves use of the funds. Most TBD funded projects would be capital projects, and would therefore need to be approved on the county’s six-year transportation improvement program, a long-range planning document, and the annual plan. “Those are the projects [that we intend] to actively construct and spend funds on.” Maintenance activities do not need to be on these council approved plans. Both of the current plans identify $150,000 for Point Roberts transportation improvements that Rutan said they had included to make it possible to fast-track a project if there was community consensus. PRCAC needs to take the lead in community outreach, Rutan said, as well as be (See Gas tax, page 2)
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By Meg Olson January • As various Point Roberts associations chose to replace representatives and terms expired, the board of the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PDCAC) saw some changes. Heather McPhee replaced Steve Wolff as the chamber representative, Ron Clark said he would not
seek another term representing the taxpayers’ association while Keith Glading put his hat in the ring for another term as at-large member. • Frequent snow days this winter pointed towards a later release for Blaine school district students come summer. • Reno Ranch, the 25-acre parcel across from the golf course and the largest piece of undeveloped waterfront on the Point, sold to Vancouver investors for $3 million. February
County assessor Keith Willnauer to discuss taxes By
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Whatcom County assessor Keith Willnauer will explain property taxes and answer questions about the most recent property assessments at the Point Roberts Taxpayers Association’s January meeting. “Some property owners are wondering why their land and structure assessments went up as much as 12 percent over last year, while neighbors with seemingly sim-
ilar properties had much smaller increases,” said president Mark Robbins. Robbins added Willnauer had last come to the Point to talk taxes at the association’s 2011 annual general meeting. “With our new assessments in hand, it seems like a good time to ask Mr. Willnauer to come back and answer any questions that property owners might have.” In addition to discussing how properties are assessed, how assessments may be
appealed, and the relationship is between valuations and annual property tax bills, the assessor will be able to explain the increased statewide property tax to support public education, which was approved by lawmakers in 2017. According to Willnauer, that increase may cost taxpayers about $1 per thousand dollars valuation. The meeting will take place on at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 10 in the Gulf Road community center.
• A single complainant submitted reports to the county fingering 25 properties for code violations and the resulting enforcement actions had some citizens calling it a “witch hunt” and requesting PRCAC work to loosen rules for recreational vehicles and outbuildings. • Golf course owner Kenji Nose brought on Jane Huang as an equity partner to help him revitalize the (See Year in Review, page 8)
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org, Christopher said. The committee will refine that list and Christopher will work with Rutan and public works engineers to determine the feasibility of those projects. Christopher emphasized the projects TBD funds would be used for projects the county would not otherwise be doing, rather than regular road maintenance and upgrades all county roads receive. “Your needs up here aren’t really that much,” Rutan agreed. “You don’t have the traffic or the accidents that other parts of the county have. For that reason, projects in those areas would rank higher and
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the conduit which community priorities are identified and transmitted to county staff. Taxpayer’s association PRCAC representative Jeff Christopher volunteered to be the lead for the process, which was unanimously endorsed by the committee. PRCAC members will consult with their organizations to develop a “list of blue sky ideas” as well as take suggestions from the public at comments@pointrobertscac.
without TBD funds Point Roberts projects would end up at the bottom of the pile.” In discussing possible projects Rutan quickly pointed out hurdles but also noted he wasn’t being negative, just realistic. “We’re not talking about why it can’t be done,” he said. “We’re talking about the things we need to do to get it done.” Widened and paved shoulders, whether
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Once again, it’s time. The new year. Time for pondering new beginnings. We often look for guidance, or inspiration for self-improvement. It could look like a new diet, or a new fitness regimen. Maybe joining a neighborhood book club. But how does one truly choose to come a better human? A healthier one? A stronger one – as in, compassionate and in command of oneself? And another question – why choose at all? Choice can often require painful realizations. Who would want that? Well, good news – humans are resilient! New hope, new life. Just like the trees empty themselves of leaves, the shrubs empty of flowers, the garden empties of its fruits, we are to empty ourselves. A tall order, but think about it this way: New connections flow easily into empty spaces – the spaces cleared and ready to receive. That means a practice of emptying, clearing and cleaning one’s various houses, if you will. Including places for relationships and experiences. It is what we must do in order to make and welcome new experiences: good ones,
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deteriorating golf course. • The county’s solid waste survey drew a solid response from the community. The county launched the survey to help make changes to the solid waste system to ensure stability and high service levels. • Hospital district commissioners agreed to ask the fire district to reconsider their refusal of a new clinic sign, and to open greater dialogue with the fire district. • Over a year after closing the Cedar Point access to the Lily Point Marine Park due to erosion, county parks staff brought up a geologist to assess whether the trailhead could feasibly be reopened. • David Gellatly took over the chamber seat on PRCAC and the committee set a date to take a final vote on the draft character plan on Valentine’s Day. March • What was planned as a final look at the revised character plan by PRCAC was instead a loud contentious meeting with many audience members calling to scrap the plan entirely. • Trader Joe’s issued a cease and desist order to two local stores demanding they stop reselling Trader Joe’s products. • The Port of Metro Vancouver announced plans to plant eelgrass meadows between Point Roberts and the Tsawwassen ferry terminal as part of a series of planned habitat enhancements. • Circle of Care began offering scholarships for local residents to become licensed home care aides. • Frustrated with a lack of transparency regarding Dollars for Scholars finances, local mother Fern Peltier offered to take over the books. • Auntie Pam’s Country Store hosted its Miniature Art Show for the fifth year as a fundraiser for the local food bank. April • PRCAC members were split over whether or not the character plan should stand or be repealed after the raucous “Valentine’s Day massacre,” as Jeff Christopher referred to their last meeting. In a series of meetings, the committee agreed both that plan and the section of county zoning specific to the Point needed to be merged and simplified. • Whatcom County Park and Recreation Department announced the Cedar Point Avenue access to Lily Point Marine Park
better ones, ones on the bucket list and the ones, best of all, which we don’t even know we are capable of, or yet realize as a desire from our deepest heart’s wishes. You know, the ones that make our lives wonderful (as in wonder and full); the experiences that express hopes beyond our ken, beyond our present limiting view or expectations, so that we might dare to live and dare to live well. Meeting our heart’s deepest desires would dare us to walk a path that would bring this about and thus lead us home to our truer selves, our better selves – one step, one dare, one experience at a time. The miracle is that this path leads us to join with others also making these choices. And then – sharing our good fortune, not focused on our wealth in dollars, but in experiences, stories, the knowledge gained over the years, marked by scars and the trails of tears. We are all rich then. May you know the richness of your soul, and its connection to all that lives, to all of life! Happy New Year. Happy New Beginnings. would be closed permanently. • PRCAC unanimously endorsed a motion asking the county to look into the feasibility of a taxing district to collect fees for solid waste pickup on the Point. • The Whatcom County Library System board reversed their practice of not funding the buildings that house their branches, and contributed $160,000 to the Point’s new library fund. Added to the $680,000 raised by the Friends of the Point Roberts Library that brought funds up to the project budget number and allowed a green light for the project to move ahead. • Point Roberts resident PJ Minter developed an app to allow community members to give feedback about the draft character plan. • Kiniski’s Reef Tavern acquired a new license allowing the iconic watering hole to welcome all ages to enjoy their expanding menu. • Blue Heron Gallery owner Kitty Doyle kicked off a series of drop-in art evenings at the community center. • Best Time RV proposed relocating to the Point and into the former Brewsters Fine Foods property. May • Parks district commissioners floated the idea of asking voters for a substantial jump in their maintenance and operations levy to hire a manager and boost programming. • The Whatcom County Planning Commission, with some reluctance, agreed to recommend county council approve a PRCAC proposal to take the bulk of the character plan and move it into the zoning code, opening the way for a thorough review of the combined regulations. • The hospital district’s request to the fire district for approval of a new sign at the clinic (which rents space at the fire station) morphed into an acrimonious brouhaha leading fire commission chair to declare the sign issue dead and ask his fellow commissioners to “treat everyone with respect.” • Fire chief Christopher Carleton officially took on the job full time. • With a revitalized board the local chapter of Dollars for Scholars gave a vigorous launch to their annual fundraising drive. • Best Time RV opened the doors to its Point Roberts location on Gulf Road. • The Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness group (PREP) approached the taxpayers’ association asking for their support in (See Year in Review, page 8)
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Full steam ahead on new library construction B y P a t G r u bb Construction of the new Point Roberts library on Gulf Road is “going smoothly,” according to a progress report given to fellow Point Roberts park district commissioners by board vice-chairman Stephen Falk. Speaking at the board’s regular monthly meeting on December 11, Falk said the contractor, HBHansen, is projecting to finish by March 31, well ahead of schedule. Falk said that while there had been a few change orders due to unexpected discoveries during the partial dismantling of the existing building, neither the contractor or architect expected further surprises given that the building was taken down to its skeleton before the remodeling commenced. A number of expenses turned out to be $10,000–15,000 lower than budgeted leading Falk to conclude, “I think for money, we’re going to be fine.” With the new library expected to go online by late spring, at least two groups are circling around the space that will be vacated once the library moves into its new quarters. Speaking on behalf of the Food Bank, Henry Rosenthal and Dave Lee explained they needed to store foodstuffs in one consolidated space. Currently, the food bank has its supplies spread between the Shell gas station, the Point Roberts Marketplace and the community center. “It makes it very, very difficult for us, in terms of lack of time or lack of energy,” Rosenthal said. “Having everything in just one location would save about 20-25 hours per week. We need about 500-600 square feet altogether,” he added. That would mean about a 50 percent increase
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from the 400 square feet the food bank currently occupies at the center. Lee presented the board with architectural renderings showing how that much space could be carved out of the room on the southwest side of the building that is now used as a meeting room. Half of the room could still be used for meetings and would not impinge upon the space currently used by the library. The Point Roberts Historical Society is calling dibs on that space. Speaking on behalf of the society, Pauli DeHaan said, “I didn’t bring a fancy proposal” but reminded park commissioners that their group had started asking for space in the community center starting back in 2011. The society envisions using the library’s children’s space as an archives room which would require a door to control access. The rest of the library space would contain a “self-guided tour” of various historical artifacts and would still allow the use of the room for other purposes, explained Reneé Coe. “It would be nice to consolidate all of the historical artifacts that are currently spread all over town, some of it under beds,” Coe said. “I would like to have a continuing dialogue,” DeHaan said. In other district business, the board members discussed the proposed part-time managerial position they hope to create in the new year. Commissioners Bennett Blaustein and Sonya Liu are in the process of finalizing a job description outlining duties and responsibilities for the position. The job would entail 20 regular hours a week with possible callouts for emergencies and pay $20 an hour with a raise to $22.50 following completion of a probationary period.
S In recognition of her work towards the construction of the new library, Judy Ross, r., received Whatcom County Library System’s Outstanding Friends Service Award from Point Roberts Library manager Kris Lomedico and WCLS executive director Christine Perkins, l.
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Circle of Care, a nonprofit volunteer organization, provides information and referral services for seniors and others who need help to stay in their own homes following illness or injury. 2017 was a great year for Circle of Care, as we raised money to purchase home care equipment to loan out and fund a bursary to help those interested become fully trained and certified home care aids . We focused on identifying certified home care aides living in Point Roberts and, additionally, recruiting residents for training to become certified home care aides. The certification involves 70 hours of classroom instruction, sitting and passing an exam, having a background check and acquiring the state certification. In honor of providing support and encouragement, Circle of Care is offering a scholarship to cover the tuition and fees. We provided coffee, tea and sweets at the Fibre Festival and began selling raffle tickets for the beautiful sunflower quilt that the quilters donated to Circle of Care for fundraising purposes. In March, we began planning for the South Beach House Dinner Dance, raffle sales and acquiring corporate sponsorships. The event was a terrific success and was virtually sold
out. The food and staff at South Beach House were extraordinary and Shaune Ann Feuz and her band provided dance music as well as jazz. A wonderful time was had by all. Throughout the summer, Circle of Care provided food, coffee and tea at community events. We walked in the Fourth of July Parade proudly wearing the red, white and blue with Superwoman on our team! We are very grateful to all our volunteers who helped us with all these projects (serving nearly 20 clients throughout the year) and to the community for their continued support of our efforts to be of service to those in need in Point Roberts. We cordially invite the community of Point Roberts to attend the Circle of Care annual general meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24 in the community hall at Trinity Church at 1880 APA Road. Our agenda will include a report on our progress and our vision for the future as well as an opportunity for community participants to provide feedback and guidance. A light dessert reception will be held afterwards. Please RSVP to prcircleofcare@gmail.com or by leaving a message on 360/945-5222. Wishing you all the joy of the season, and happy 2018! Annelle Norman, Circle of Care
Fire reinforces need for detectors By Meg Olson Fire chief Christopher Carleton is crediting a pair of smoke detectors with helping to save the lives of two local residents and their pets from a devastating house fire. “These lasted long enough to wake them and save their lives,” Carleton said, looking at the image of two melted detectors. Occupants reported the fire at their APA Road home shortly after 3:30 a.m. and crews arrived within 10 minutes. “When we arrived there were flames 50 feet in the air,” Carleton said. Firefighters knocked the fire down quickly with a high velocity master stream from the outside before heading into the structure to offensively fight the blaze, Carleton said. Homeowner Carol Gilmartin said they were grateful for the quick response from
the fire department. Since the fire, she said, “we have had an outpouring of generosity from the community and we are so grateful.” Carleton emphasized the importance of having operational smoke detectors and encouraged everyone in the community to take advantage of the department’s free smoke detector program, in place since 2013. ”I know there are plenty of homes here with no working smoke detectors and there shouldn’t be,” he said. The department will provide and install the smoke detectors as well as providing fire safety information. “We will also do home safety inspections to insure there are no hazards,” Carleton said. Anyone interested in taking advantage of the free service can call the fire station at 360/945-3473.
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trying to get PRCAC to expand its five-person board to include a spot for PREP. • The taxpayers’ association set up the PRborderQA@gmail.com address as a conduit for the community to get their questions and concerns to U.S. Customs and border protection. • PREP hosted a HAM licensing event to get more community members involved in their auxiliary communications service. June • Whatcom County Council unanimously approved merging the existing character plan into the Title 20.72 zoning code to make community review of the two documents more flexible. • Campobello Island in New Brunswick and Point Roberts officially became sister cities. • Candidate filing period saw contested races only for spots on the fire district board. • Port director George Gibson announced through members of the ad hoc border committee that the commercial lane would be staffed on weekdays in hopes to have a smoother flow of traffic at the border. • Two adult eagles died within days of each other, both on James Road. • Ten local students received scholarships from the local chapter of Dollars for Scholars. • Sale of burn permits was moved from Nielson’s Building Center to the Benson Road fire station. July • The park board voted unanimously to put a resolution on the November ballot asking voters to approve a doubled operations and maintenance levy for the parks and recreation district. • There were no dissenting voices in the audience as PRCAC members unanimously endorsed the concept of having a base fee for garbage and recycling included in property tax bills. • A brazen thief stole 10 of the new lavender plants planted in front of the post office. • Nick Kiniski celebrated 30 years as the owner of Kiniski’s Reef Tavern. • The Point Roberts Park and Recreation District invited builders to bid on the proj-
ect of transforming the old Julius fire station next to the community center into the community’s new library. • Five Point Roberts young women graduated from high school. • Banner Bank teller Mariah Aranda was recognized by company leaders with a Banners Best award, earned by only 4 percent of bank employees. • A history of the Point was included on the online guide for the Cascadia Marine Trail, for which Lighthouse Marine Park is the northernmost campsite. • Seattle Asian Medicine and Martial Arts opened a satellite location on the barge at the Point Roberts marina. • The state closed all shellfish harvesting on the Point and beyond due to the risk of paralytic shellfish poisoning. August • The Point Roberts golf course was sold to new owner Bald Eagle Valley Resort Holdings for $4.45 million and managing partner Coco Luo got to work quickly revitalizing the golf course. • Local developer Wayne Knowles announced the owners of the Reno Ranch property across from the golf course planned to subdivide the property into 19 residential building lots, preserving an existing pond and the south 40 percent as open space. • Speaking at the taxpayers’ association’s annual meeting, state senator Doug Ericksen got a rough ride from audience members calling him on the carpet as a “climate change denialist.” • Virginia Lester was appointed to the fire district board of commissioners to fill the vacancy left after Stan Riffle resigned for health reasons. • Sonya Liu was appointed to the park district board after the resignation of Mary Edgley. • The Point Roberts water district agreed to look into the possibility of an irrigation rate for excess water sold to the golf course. • A juvenile gray whale was spotted off Maple Beach. • Faced with numerous complaints, park (See Year in Review, page 12)
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Shell shows the signs The Point Roberts Shell Center is letting its inside hang out. With a creative remodel to the building’s façade, the Shell Center is letting everyone know it’s about much more than just selling gas and milk. “The point to this whole remodel is to provide the community with a quaint, attractive center that people will see right after they come across the border and to let the world know all the great things that are going on inside the Shell Center,” co-owner Lynne Vick said. The concept of a collection of little storefronts was developed by employee Chuck Laird and his wife Tina, and brought to life by local painter Judson Meraw and the Laird family. Co-owner Snider Vick said they plan to continue the concept along the north side of the building “... to give the garden club, PREP and the food bank a presence, making the Shell Center even more of a community thing.”
BOOK NOW FOR NEW YEAR’S! s It seems that Esther Rosenthal, c., was a good girl this year judging by the presents being delivered by Santa Claus and Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce president Dee Gough for the Point Roberts Food Bank.
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A year ago, we were reeling from the news that the new library levy on the November 2016 ballot had failed to get the required 60 percent pass rate by just a few votes. And then 2017 rolled in and with a New Year spirit, we began raising money for the library again. Back at the beginning, in 2010, we had expected to need $540,000. But because of rising construction costs, we now needed an additional $300,000. That was the $300,000 we didn’t get from the levy. Over a surprisingly short time, community supporters came to the rescue with well over $150,000 and the Whatcom County Library System (WCLS)board of directors changed its policy about supporting capital projects for libraries. The basic principle was that the community needed to have already raised two-thirds of the cost, which we had done. Thus, by summer, we had corralled that additional $300,000 with WCLS’s help. The Point Roberts Park and Recreation District moved forward with putting the new library plan out to contractors for bids. Disappointment came again, when the initial request for bids brought no response, and then again when the second round bids came in higher than our resources: we needed at least another $80,000 to execute the building plans and to cover additional costs that weren’t part of the construction contract. But again the community came through, helped by WCLS, ensuring that the childrens’ space
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and the meeting space would be the originally planned size and that the building would have air conditioning. The original plans were then entirely funded, with a sizable contingency fund, and the contract was awarded to HBHansen Construction, the low bidder. (As a public agency, the park and recreation district is required to take the lowest bid.) As autumn worked its way, asphalt was dug up, sections of the Julius Fire hall were pulled down, new footings were set in, the water meter and fire hydrant were moved to appropriate places, and concrete was poured. Then came new roofing, new walls – new everything. This will go on throughout the winter and into the spring. Perhaps, if all goes well, weather and all, the building will be transformed by May. After that happens, WCLS will take over furnishing the building, and the landscape, too, will be transformed. And by the end of summer, we’ll all be in our new library. It’s been a real community effort and it will be a real community library. Perhaps none of us will go into the library on the first time without thinking about how many, many people worked and donated to make this dream a reality. As years go by, we will all come to take its existence for granted. But at this moment and for the months to come, it seems a near miracle. Thanks to everyone! There are stars in all our crowns! Judy Ross, Friends of Point Roberts Library
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• Dee Gough was voted in as president of the chamber of commerce. • The chamber worked with the Port Of Bellingham to see what needs to be done to update the Economic Development Plan. • David Gellatly was appointed to the PRCAC board of directors representing the chamber. • Chamber rep attended ADHOC Border Committee meeting to address business concerns. • New welcome sign was put up on Tyee Drive for all visitors and residents to see. • Henry Rosenthal once again very generously manned the visitor’s booth again this
year. • Another successful Fourth of July parade. Thank you to all spectators and participants! • Guest presentation from Wez Ireland regarding ways to improve telecommunications in Point Roberts. • Second Annual Christmas Tree Lighting was a success. Thank you for helping brighten our town! • Light on the Water contest. The chamber challenged marina tenants to light up their boats to help make our community a little more festive. Dee Gough, Chamber of Commerce
WHATCOM COUNTY Executive
Looking back on 2017, I can say that we have had quite an active year in local government. Firstly, we did not obtain voter approval for the new justice center, so we are now exploring our next steps with our existing facilities. We will complete Phase 1 within the main jail to replace the sprinkler system, replace doors and locks, enhance safety lighting and replace some kitchen equipment. The next decisions council will need to make will have major cost, code and operational challenges. As quoted in the October 2016 report by Design2Last, architect for the repairs of the existing jail, “the existing configuration and footprint (of the jail) preclude any meaningful and permanent answers to space related issues such as medical, booking, classification and programs. Some relief might be gained by an addition, but the cost of that would outweigh the benefits and so should be carefully considered as topics for further analysis. We believe the best and only permanent
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solution is to build a new jail.” In Point Roberts, I am pleased that we were able to award the Lighthouse Park improvement work that includes replacement of the existing wooden deck structure and installation of new playground equipment. This project should be completed by March 2018. Our county health department staff has been working in the community to plan a long term solution to solid waste collection on the Point. An update to county council was provided at the December 5 council meeting. I wish everyone the very best for 2018 and trust you will continue to let me know your thoughts and concerns on local government projects and activities. We are here to serve all citizens. The county website is increasingly providing information on our services and we are more and more utilizing social media through Twitter and Facebook interactions. I urge you to stay in touch. Happy Holidays, Jack Louws
WHATCOM COUNTY Sheriff’s Office
Thank you, Point Roberts, for your continued support of the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO). We appreciate your partnership in working to keep our community safe. While deputies work hard to prevent crime, Point Roberts citizens are sometimes victims of thefts, car prowls and other crimes. It is important to promptly report crime and secure vulnerable items. Recording serial numbers may help us recover stolen property. Resident deputies Ian Johnston and Tom McCarthy are available to assist you. In 2017, the WCSO noted a significant increase in people suffering from severe and dangerous forms of mental illness; while all deputies are trained to recognize and appropriately respond to this issue, a crisis intervention deputy will be added in 2018. This deputy will be trained to intervene in the most challenging of cases and work closely with mental health professionals to improve safety and divert appropriate matters from the criminal justice to the mental health system. As our community confronts an opioid crisis, the Gang and Drug Task Force successfully dismantled several major drug-trafficking networks. We are also
coordinating with the health department to increase access to treatment and issued deputies “Narcan” to reverse the effects of overdoses and save lives. In response to community safety concerns, an emphasis on speed enforcement is planned for December on Tyee Drive and other roadways on the Point. Emergency preparedness remains important. The WCSO has trained citizen-volunteer Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) members to act as first-responders during disasters. CERT training will be offered again in 2018 to all Whatcom County residents. The county will make improvements to some of the most critical life safety, security and infrastructure issues in the downtown jail and will send more inmates to out-of-county facilities when capacity is reached. During 2018, the WCSO will continue to enhance community safety and maintain the quality of life that exists in Point Roberts. On behalf of the members of the WCSO, have a safe and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Bill Elfo, Sheriff
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As we look forward to the New Year ahead we have so much to be thankful for! I am especially thankful for the amazing community support that has been offered to Point Roberts Primary School this school year. At PRPS we are so appreciative of the people and organizations that have come along side our staff and students this year. It truly does “take a village to raise a child” and our community is a wonderful example of this. If you have a talent to share or would like to volunteer, we always have a place for you.
Special thanks (in no particular order) goes to: • Point Roberts Winds who played at our Winter Performance and gave a lunch-time concert to our students. • Point Roberts Fire Department who have hosted field trips, fire safety education and supplied our families with new school shirts this year. • Point Roberts Library who host our bi-weekly field trips. • Mr. Ferguson and the Wackie Walkers who host walks and supply lunch for our students. • Lady Bug Nursery who sponsored our Poinsettia fundraiser this holiday season. • Lucy and Pat who come each week and teach our students how to play the recorder. • Our local businesses that have supplied us with donations for fund raising and special events. • Chwynyn and Etienne who lead Nature Walks and give art lessons. • Our local Sheriffs, Deputy McCarthy and Deputy Johnson who visit the school to connect with our students. • Kathryn who faithfully reads with our PRPS students each week. • Our PRPS PTO members who support pizza lunches, field trips, parties, fundraisers etc. • Henry who routinely keeps connected with our school to care for any needs we may have. • Bennett who set the Community Center up for our Winter Program. • Ester who donated her musical talents on piano during our Winter Performance. If you have donated to our school and I somehow left you off our list, please know you are appreciated.
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district commissioners looked at alternatives to the current policy of allowing dogs off-leash at Baker Field at certain times. • PRCAC began recording their meetings and posting them on YouTube to increase public participation. • For the first time in 20 years there was no Point Roberts Arts and Music Festival, while the Compass Rose at the marina tried to fill the void on the B.C. Day long weekend with a seafood festival and talent show. September • Congresswoman Suzan DelBene received a warm welcome from over 50 community members when she made her annual visit to the Point, sharing her frustration with a hamstrung legislative branch and an erratic executive in Washington, D.C. • Members of an informal dog park group that meets to exercise their dogs off-leash at Baker Field appealed to park commissioners to insure there remains an off-leash facility. • PRCAC members agreed to widen their scope of review, not only addressing the text of the former character plan but all of the zoning provisions specific to Point Roberts, such as recreational vehicles on undeveloped lots and the appropriateness of commercial zoning designations such as small town commercial. • Smoke from wildfires was a reminder that dry hot weather meant high fire danger. The fire marshal declared a ban on all outdoor burning. • Jessie Hettinga took over from Mary Edgley as the lead teacher at the Point Roberts Primary school. • The Point Roberts park district hosted an eclipse viewing party at the community center. • Whatcom County began modeling a mandatory garbage pickup system with a goal of having it in place by 2019. October • HBHansen was the low bidder to build the new library from the Julius fire station and project partners agreed to pick up different overrun items. Several community members raised concerns about the builder’s previous projects and commissioner Doug Shier resigned after fellow commissioners voted to select HBHansen as the contractor for the library project. • The local taxpayers’ association officially endorsed the park district’s new levy request. • Whatcom County park department plans to renovate the boardwalk at Lighthouse Marine Park this fall came with additional cuts to the size of the popular amenity. Overall, the boardwalk will be down to
8,000 square feet from the original 30,000 when the project is done. • Management of the Compass Rose at the marina announced they would be taking over ownership of the restaurant, and launched a contest to pick a new name. • The Whatcom Transportation Authority expanded service for the “Tuesday Taxi” so Bellingham residents could use it to visit the Point for the day, while Point Roberts residents took a trip to Bellingham. • The deli at The International Marketplace won a Silver Platter award from the county health department for excellence in food safety. • Local builder Alex Range’s van caught fire at the border, prompting a community fundraising drive to help him replace his tools. • Blackfish Resort purchased the project property at 775 Marine Drive and set a goal to open by 2019. • Roger Gookstetter took over as the chef for the senior center. November • Needing a supermajority and a high turnout to get their levy passed, park district commissioners emphasized the funds were not for the library project but for a part-time manager, continued operations, healthy reserves and expanded programming. • The candidates’ night sponsored by the Point Roberts Registered Voters’ Association was well attended both by candidates and voters. In a surprise move, fire district commission candidate Judson Meraw said he was suspending his campaign as he felt sitting commissioner Bill Meursing had addressed the factors that had led Meraw to run. • Fire chief Christopher Carleton told commissioners it was time to start looking at funding options to replace the department’s aging equipment. • The hospital district passed a state audit with flying colors. • PRCAC supported the county health department’s suggestion that data from which properties have a septic permit would be used to craft the list of properties subject to mandatory trash collection, with a minimum service level of a 32-gallon can and recycling every other week. • Point Roberts Press raked in a record 25 awards from the Washington Newspaper Publisher’s Association. • Local resident Mark Swenson published Point Roberts Backstory, a comprehensive new history of the Point. • The marina began dredging the entrance channel, a long-delayed improvement to allow access to the boat basin at all tide levels. The operation drew criticism from neighbors as the dredged material will be temporarily stored on land west of Ma(See Year in Review, page 14)
s Andy Czuczor, c., won the $1,000 first place prize at the Point Roberts Marina fishing derby on September 16 for catching a 30 lb salmon. Theresa Coe and Whitney McElroy made the presentation.
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By Peg Keenleyside Between visits to the gym this month to work off some of those holiday calories, I also seem to manage to start thinking about a plan for the year’s gardening: Am I going to start any flowers or vegetables from seed? Do I want to put in some summer or fall blooming bulbs? If your own answer to either of these questions is yes, January – surprisingly – is the month to start gathering the tools and resources you’ll need. Start off by grabbing a 2018 calendar that you’ll use just for garden planning and mark the expected day of the last frost. If you’re starting seeds for tomatoes and other cool weather vegetables, you’ll notice that seed packs and catalogues will have directions like “start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date in your zone.” So what’s the last frost date? It’s the most likely last date when overnight temperatures won’t drop below 0 degrees centigrade or 32 degrees Fahrenheit. My go-to source for this information has always been the Farmer’s Almanac; available just about everywhere including online. Online, look under the gardening tab on the home page menu bar at almanac. com. Spoiler alert: for 2018, the last frost date for our zone 7 is expected in April. Since you need 6-8 weeks lead time from the last frost date to get many vegetables and flower seeds started indoors, this month is the time to get sourcing what you want to grow. Much of the reliable, quality seed now is only available through mail order, so it’s also good to get your seed order done in time for the seed to arrive in early February. Locally, you can find great non-GMO seed at West Coast Seeds in Ladner. US -based online sites I recommend are Territorial Seeds (territorialseed.com) and Johnny’s Selected Seeds (johnnyseeds. com). For indoor seed starting, you not only need a source of full spectrum lamp light – since the winter days are still so short – but will also need a source of heat. Tomato seed starter trays, for example, need to be set on a heat mat in order for the soil to be warm enough for the seed to germinate. Tomatoes I like to grow from seed are the smaller, shorter-time-to-harvest/maturity varieties. Try out some ‘Indigo Rose,’ a plum-sized dark burgundy with pink flesh that pairs well with any of the yellow or orange varieties on the summer salad
s Former fire commissioner Stan Riffle, c., was presented with a White Helmet by fire chief Christopher Carleton for his service and dedication as a fire commissioner. Assistant fire chief John Shields, r., was recognized for his 30 years of service with the fire district
plate. Examples include the cherry-sized ‘Sungold’ from West Coast Seeds or the 60-day ‘Nova’ orange grape tomatoes from Johnny’s Seed. For those who are hard pressed to give up online shopping so soon after Christmas, shopping for seeds and seed start equipment online could have you back in the pink this month. There are a ton of great sites to go meandering around in. There’s also great equipment to be had at a variety of garden stores throughout the Lower Mainland. Late summer and fall bulbs, (and these are different from spring blooming bulbs like daffodils and tulips that get planted out in the fall), are an easy way to bring some fascinating plants into your beds and pots without a whole lot of work. Huge dinner plate-sized Dahlias, for example, start from tubers that, again, you mail order away for in January/February and plant out in March/April. Other easy-to-grow bulbs include Astrantia and Crocosmia. Astrantia, with its airy stalks comes in a range of subtle light and deeper pink flowers and really holds up well in drier conditions. Crocosmia, with its almost neon colors of orange red or yellow are a shot in the arm for a tired looking fall garden. I like to plant my summer bulbs in old nursery pots, watering and fertilizing until their growth shows, and put them out in the early summer when spring blooms are faded. For fall bulb mail order sites, try Vesey’s at veseys.com or Van Engelen at vanengelen.com.
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rine Drive and north of Edwards Drive. The land is dedicated for public recreation use as part of the marina permitting from 1970. • Unity Care NW celebrated six months of behavioral health services at the local clinic. • Construction began to transform the Julius fire station into a new library. • PREP received an $18,000 grant from the Puget Sound Energy Foundation for the purchase of a disaster response trailer. December • The park levy passed with a 70 percent yes vote and a hefty turnout coming in late counted ballots. Bill Meursing was reelected to the fire district board of commissioners. Pat Harper was newly elected replacing appointed commissioner Shan-
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non Tomsen whose term was marked by contentious relations between the fire district and hospital district. • Park commissioners voted unanimously to suspend the off-leash policy at Baker Field following a bite incident and growing complaints of accumulating poop, but agreed dogs could still be off leash on the park trails. The district will continue to work with dog owners to find a feasible location and funding for a fenced dog park. • Workers began demolition of the boardwalk at Lighthouse Marine Park. • New owners of the Compass Rose restaurant at the marina announced the new name for the business: Breakwaters Bar and Grill. • Paved shoulders for better pedestrian and bicycle safety on Point Roberts roads was the top suggestion as members of the taxpayers’ association prioritized what they would like to see local gas tax fund. • Blue Heron Gallery owner Kitty Doyle announced that after 24 years the gallery would close its doors on Christmas Eve. • Dollars for Scholars and the Point Roberts Food Bank asked the community to make a contribution to their fundraising drives part of their holiday giving.
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The Point Roberts Public Hospital District and the clinic has enjoyed many rewarding years serving the medical needs of the community. The affiliation between the district, the clinic and Unity Care NW (which provides the services of the clinic) continues to be a strong and rewarding partnership. In mid-April, the clinic began seeing behavioral health patients twice a month. We welcome Unity Care’s psychiatric nurse practitioner Janet Clingaman who brings years of clinical experience to the practice. Behavioral health care plays a vital role in the well-being of those patients who face the challenges of stress disorders such as depression and anxiety. We hope to see this pilot program remain successful into the new year and become a permanent part of the clinic’s overall medical experience. In October, Unity Care arranged a den-
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We’ve had a fun and busy year! Thanks to the volunteers for their time and effort and thanks to the community for its overwhelming support. PREP is a local nonprofit that can give you the education and training to prepare yourself and your family for a catastrophic event. There is no organization in Point Roberts that can provide large scale shelter or supplies. In an event like a major earthquake, those in Point Roberts may wait weeks for help from the mainland. The fire chief provides training and coordinates drills with us so that during an emergency we can assist first responders. We also have an agreement with the parks board to open the community center as a shelter during power outages. Training includes first aid and trauma care, planning and organizing for catastrophic events, participation in annual statewide ‘shake out’ exercises, HAM radio training, exams and weekly check in. We also hold fundraisers and participate
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tal program to target the needs of the local school children and adult patients with limited access to much-needed dental care. A dental van came with two dental chairs and an X-ray machine. Unity Care also brought their retinal eye camera to the clinic which provided another level of service for our diabetic patients. We would like to thank all those who provided these extra services to the clinic and we will continue to work in conjunction with Unity Care in bringing them all back to the community in the spring. Who knows what explorations 2018 will bring, but the hospital district and the clinic are committed to working together for the community who have been so supportive of our services. Happy New Year to all! Renee Coe, Point Roberts Public Hospital District
in community events, like the fire department’s open house, where we can answer questions and provide people with preparedness information. This year the American Red Cross removed their trailer stocked with provisions. We received a grant from PSE for a replacement but we had to come up with a percentage of the cost. We held two fundraisers: the very successful chili cook-off won by Pam Shepard and the July 4 pancake breakfast where we served 452 people! The local quilting group donated the proceeds from the quilt raffle that was won by Gaspar Schulek. PREP is a community-focused organization and we hope you will join us. Volunteer time commitment is however much you want to put into it. If you don’t have time, please consider a tax free donation. Please contact Shant Tersakian at 360/9455165 to learn more. Shannon Tomsen, Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness
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The Point Roberts Taxpayers Association (PRTA) meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the community center to discuss local issues and concerns, hear guest speakers, and meet with local officials. Everyone is welcome to participate in these meetings and to help make Point Roberts a great place in which to live, work, invest or visit. The association seeks to promote appropriate economic development and job creation while preserving the social and environmental qualities that make the Point so attractive to residents and visitors. In 2017, we continued to play an active role on the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) and the ad hoc Point Roberts Border Committee. On PRCAC, we supported adoption of by-laws and offered recommendations for revision and merging of the Character Plan and WCC 20.72. We offered recommendations for use of “gas tax” revenues collected by the Point Roberts Transportation Benefit District.
On the Border Committee, we assisted in the renewal of the USDA’s special Point Roberts exemption, which allows importation of Canadian firewood, and we produced and distributed “Border Crossing Tips,” aimed especially at assisting Canadian visitors to navigate the border crossing as comfortably as possible. The Association endorsed the new Park and Recreation District levy (2018-2023), which the voters approved in November. We were gratified by the commencement of construction of the new Point Roberts Library, which PRTA has supported since the inception of that project. Aside from providing the community with a better library facility, it will contribute to an improved esthetic landscape in the Gulf Road business core. Our keynote speaker at the AGM, on July 13, 2017, was Washington State Senator Doug Ericksen, whose remarks and presence generated lively discussion of climate change, the environment and taxes. Mark Robbins, Point Roberts Taxpayers Association
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All Point Bulletin • January 2018
Obituaries
Events Trinity Chamber Series: Sunday, December 24, 2 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran, 1880 APA Road. Bergamasca Recorders with Baroque Cheer! Regular Church Service: Sunday, December 24, 11 a.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Christmas Eve Service: Sunday, December 24, 7 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. With Father Chuck Cannon. Christmas Day Service: Monday, December 25, 11 a.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Lessons and carols with live nativity. New Year’s Eve: Sunday, December 31, Breakwaters Bar and Grill, 715 Simundson Drive. Live band, buffet and champagne at midnight. Tickets are $45 for full buffet, $25 for appetizer platter and include champagne. Point Roberts Dollars for Scholars Scholarship: Application opens January 1. High school seniors, graduates planning to enroll in school, or students currently enrolled full or part-time at accredited school can apply for this 2018 academic year scholarship program. Must be a permanent resident of Point Roberts for the past year. Info: pointroberts.dollarsforscholars.org. Youth Philosopher’s Café: Saturday, January 6, 6:30–8:30 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. For youth aged 15-20. An evening of thought-provoking conversation, homemade baked goods, hot beverages and atmospheric guitar music. PR Taxpayers Association: Wednesday, January 10, 7 p.m., community center. County Assessor Keith Willnauer’s will speak at this monthly meeting. Willnauer will discuss how properties are assessed, how assessments are appealed, what the relationship is between valuations and annual property tax bills, and the increased statewide property tax to support public education, which was approved by lawmakers in 2017. Blood Drive: Saturday, January 13., 10 a.m.–4 p.m., International Marketplace parking lot. Info: prblooddrive@gmail.com. Healing Touch with Gina Gaudet: Sunday, January 21, 1-2:30 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Circle of Care AGM: Wednesday, January 24, Trinity Community Lutheran Church Community Room, 1880 APA Road. Community is invited to attend the general meeting which includes a progress report and vision for the future. Dessert reception following. RSVP at prcircleofcare@gmail.com or 360/945-5222.
Scheduled Meetings/Ongoing Events Cemetery District: Tuesday, December 26, 5 p.m., 260 Tyee Drive. Point Roberts Book Club: Wednesday, December 27, 7–9 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. All are welcome to join in this lively library sponsored monthly book discussion. Contact the Point Roberts Library for book title list. Info: 360/945-6545. PREP (PR Emergency Preparedness): Tuesday, January 2, 7 p.m., community center. Info: Henry Rosenthal, 945-1711, Virginia or Ed Lester, 360/945-2827. PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, January 2, 7 p.m., community center. Info: pointrobertschamberofcommerce.com. PR Hospital District: Wednesday, January 3, 7 p.m., community center. PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, January 4, 6 p.m., community center. Info: prrva.org. Drop-in Art Workshop: Thursday, January 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m., community center dining room, 1437 Gulf Road. Casual fun for all skill levels. Bring art supplies of all medias. PR Park and Recreation District: Monday, January 8, 7 p.m., community center. Friends of Point Roberts Library: Tuesday, January 9, noon–1 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. The Point Roberts Friends plan activities that support the library. Info: 360/945-6545. PR Water District: Tuesday, January 9, 5 p.m., PR Water District office, 79 Tyee Drive. PR Community Advisory Committee: Tuesday, January 9, 6 p.m., community center. Info: prcac.us. PR Fire District 5: Wednesday, January 10, 4 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Info: 360/945-3473. Point Roberts Book Club: Wednesday, January 31, 7–9 p.m., All are welcome to join in this lively library sponsored monthly book discussion that meets in club member’s homes. The book is Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell. Contact the Point Roberts Library for meeting location. Info: 360/945-6545. 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. Info: 360/945-2580. Free Taxi to Bellingham: Tuesday mornings. Pick-up at Cordata. Info: 866/989-4287. Point Roberts Library Hours: Tuesdays, 1–7 p.m., Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Info: 360/945-6545. Knits & Crafts at Point Roberts Library: Tuesdays, 5–7 p.m. (No meeting December 26), Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Weekly handicraft time for knitting, crocheting, or any other hand crafts. Practice, advice, chat, and hot drinks. For adults and teens. Info: 360/9456545. Wackie Walkers: Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tuesdays, 8 a.m., Lighthouse Park. Check wackiewalkers.wordpress.com for information about the Thursday walk location.
s Christine Murray Christine A. Murray June 2, 1949 – December 12, 2017 Christine Murray, 68, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 12, at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham with her family at her bedside. Chris grew up in Oakmont, Pennsylvania and was the second of six children. Bert (Robert) Kerr Scandler November 3, 1925–December 1, 2017 After a number of weeks in Delta Hospital, Bert passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1 at the Irene Thomas Hospice in Ladner. Bert was born in Prestonpanes, Scotland, the youngest of 12 children. He decided to move to Vancouver, B.C. in November 1963, and worked for 37 years with Air Canada. Upon his retirement Bert was asked to work in TJ’s Restaurant in Point Roberts and he spent many years behind the pull tab bar. Here, he made many friends, had a lot of fun and really enjoyed the Monday night football games. After 17 years, Bert retired from TJ’s in 2010. Bert had many loves in his life, such as Scotland, his Scottish family Alex, Linda and Callum, Mary, Burdie and Marti; he also shared a love for Tiger Woods, golf and Courvoisier. He was a real gentleman and much loved by everyone who met him. He was so appreciative of those who came to visit in Delta Hospital and stayed upbeat throughout his stay. Bert was a very positive person with a sunny disposition and a beautiful smile. He loved socially interacting with people and has made the world a better place. Those who knew him are so fortunate to have shared a small part of his life.
Sheriff’s Report November 14, 3:57 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Marine Drive. November 24, 2:40 p.m.: Alarm audible on Marine Drive. November 30, 5:25 p.m.: Motor vehicle acci-
Christine’s life took her to many parts of the world collecting friends as she went. After receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Carlow College in Pittsburgh, Chris worked for aerospace companies in New Jersey, Colorado, New Mexico, Florida, the Marshall Islands and Alabama. She moved to Point Roberts six years ago and worked at the International Marketplace as a cashier. Everyone who met her there would leave with a smile and a chuckle. Chris also put her love and energy into animal rescue with Point Roberts Animal Wellbeing Society (PAWS) and into her many close friendships. Christine is survived by her sisters Cathy Allen, Carolyn Allen and Candace Uricchio and her brother Tom Allen. She is preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Ruth Allen and her sister Cindy Bartholomew. Please add your memories of Chris to the obituary found at: whatcomcremationandfuneral.com
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Music: Good Ole Days . . . Tracy Lawrence Medicine Songs . Buffy Sainte-Marie Nat King Cole & Me . Gregory Porter Reputation . . . . . . . Taylor Swift
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Your Tech Learning: Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Drop-in technology assistance. Learn to use your computer or other digital device more effectively from our friendly, helpful staff. Info: 360/945-6545.
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Self Defense/Martial Arts: Fridays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. All skill levels are welcome. Daniel Cashman has been training in the martial arts for 30 years. Call 206/363-0471 or email info@sam-ma.com for additional details.
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Conversational Spanish: Saturdays, 3-4 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Come practice your Spanish conversational skills. New questions and topics every week. Motto: Mantenga La Calma y Aprenda Español (Keep Calm & Learn Spanish). Info: 360/945-6545.
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360/945-5555 • 1339 Gulf Road, P.O. Box 17 • Pt. Roberts, WA 98281 BEACH PROPERTIES *SUCCESSFULLY LISTING & SELLING POINTBox ROBERTS SINCE 1968 • 1339 Gulf Road, P.O. 17 •REAL Pt.ESTATE Roberts, WA 98281 360/945-5555 BEACH PROPERTIES
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FREEMAN BEACH 697 MARINE DR. 2 BR cottage at Freeman Beach.
1275 BROUGHTON LANE 2BR, 3BA beautiful west side home.
247 BAYVIEW DR. 3BR, 2BA waterfront home facing
1977 PROVINCEBeach RD. Panoramic Mtn. Views 1.42Mt. acres fenced. Adjoining lot $35,000. rights. $219,900 475 MOOSE $199,000. TRAIL. Quiet location, year round home. Baker. Crabtown. $595,000 $425,000 FREEMAN BEACH $299,000
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SOUTH BEACH & BEACH RIGHTS
Rare Southside building lot with beach rights. 70 x 105 lot located on a dead-end street. Septic soils work completed.
$49,000
5 ACRES PARCEL
1275 1275 BROUGHTON BROUGHTON LANE LANE 247 247 BAYVIEW BAYVIEW DR. DR. 2BR, 3BA 3BA beautiful beautiful west west side side home. home. 3BR, 3BR, 2BA 2BA waterfront waterfront home home facing facing 2BR, 1275 BROUGHTON 247 BAYVIEW $199,000. $199,000. Adjoining Adjoining lot lotLANE $35,000. $35,000. $595,000 $595,000 Mt. Mt. Baker. Baker. Crabtown. Crabtown.DR. 3BR, 2BA waterfront home facing 2BR, 3BA beautiful west side home. $199,000. Adjoining lot $35,000. Mt. Baker. Crabtown. $595,000
2117 ROOSEVELT. Maple Beach
Been looking for that big and private building site at the right price? Property has 500 ft of road frontage with all utilities available for connecting street side. $179,000
1845 JOHNSON. 75 x 200 lot.
668 SOUTH BEACH RD.
2BR cottage plus 2 lots near beach. 1920s cabin, FP, Point.Furnished, private, 1944 excellent CLAIRE LANE2 BR, LOTwood-burning 50. Next to Lily PROVINCE. Fabulous view. 2BR, 2BA. Wrap-around $200,000 2 blocks to beach. $169,000 condition. $115,000 Shared private beach. $55,000 deck and full basement. $225,000.
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3BR, 2BA backs onto Lily Point BR designer home. A must-see! 3BR cottage w/front and rear deck. 722 CLAIRE LANE. 2BR. 60’ x 120’ lot backs2onto Park. $299,000 Make an offer! Adjacent to Lily Point Park. Lily Point Park. Furnished. $159,000
CEDAR POINT LOT
Nicely Treed lot in a great area. No traffic deadend street. Covenanted subdivision and close to Lily Point Park.
$29,900
Cliff Road 130x162 ...............................$19,900
$19,500
Province Road .40 Acre .......................$17,900
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LOT NEAR LILY POINT
This is a great lot for the money, located in a low traffic area and within walking distance to Lily Point Park. Current soils work completed.
1877 1877 WASHINGTON WASHINGTON 542 542 MCLAREN MCLAREN RD. RD. 676 676 CLAIRE CLAIRE LANE LANE 3BR, 3BR, 2BA 2BA backs backs onto onto Lily Lily Point Point 22 BR BR designer designer home. home. A A must-see! must-see! 3BR 3BR cottage cottage w/front w/front and and rear rear deck. deck. 1877 WASHINGTON 542 MCLAREN RD.Park. 676 CLAIRE LANE $299,000 $299,000 Park. Park. Make Make an an offer! offer! Adjacent Adjacent to to Lily Lily Point Point Park. 3BR, 2BA backs onto Lily Point 2 BR designer home. A must-see! 3BR cottage w/front and rear deck. $159,000 $159,000 Park. $299,000 Make an offer! Adjacent to Lily Point Park. ACREAGE: ACREAGE: 6.39 6.39 ACRES, ACRES, DESIRABLE DESIRABLE EAST EAST SIDE, SIDE, SUBDIVIDABLE SUBDIVIDABLE $299,000 $299,000 $159,000
*Member of NY State MLS Listing Service www.JuliusRealty.com See more listings at www.juliusrealty.com www.JuliusRealty.com ACREAGE: 6.39 ACRES, DESIRABLE EAST SIDE, SUBDIVIDABLE $299,000
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1350 Pelican $4,450,000 Commercial Industrial 688 Deer Lane 755 Marine Dr. $3,480,000 Commercial Industrial 405 Greenwood Dr 2124 Seabright Lp 81 Bay View Dr. $650,000 Residential 407 West Bluff Rd $645,000 Residential 1820 Austin Rd. 1953 Holiday Lane $560,000 Residential 568 Calder Tyee Drive 253498 Bayview Dr. 1471 Edwards $555,000534 Residential Moose Trail $1,200,000 MLS# 860192 $1,449,000 MLS# 1101438 $775,000 MLS# 1064406 753 Walters Lane $500,000 Residential 304 Mill Street 1 Rex Street 1540GOcean View Ln $440,000 Residential NG Roosevelt I1569 INBoundary Bay Rd $436,000 Residential 340 D D N N PE 230 Iris Blvd PE 2298 Cedar Point Ave. $430,000 Residential 398 Marine Dr. $389,000 Residential 999 Peltier Dr 1521 Roosevelt Rd. $388,000 Residential xxx Cedar Point Ave COMMERCIAL 1738 James St. $365,000 Residential xxx Greenwood Dr
1379 Gulf Rd. $525,000 MLS# 1034066
753 Walters Lane $509,000 MLS# 918572
340 Boundary Bay Rd. $448,000 MLS# 1057901
$275,000 Residential $265,000 Residential $225,000 Land $220,000 Land $220,000 Residential 1953 Holiday Lane $188,000 Residential $575,000 MLS# 1050258 $149,000 Residential $100,000 Land $90,000 Land $85,000 Land $32,500 Land $30,000 Land $23,000 Land
Happy New Year! 550 South Beach Rd. $325,000 MLS# 814163
$275,000
MLS# 1090840
276 Shadyglen Ave. $279,000 MLS# 1075717
of us at ReMAX Chris, Sherrie and Michael 1721 Benson Rd. #104
500 Moose 495 Moose Trail cjlh@msn.com CHRIS HUGHES -$129,000 360-223-7601 $124,000 $185,000 MICHAEL - 360-223-7603 cjlh@msn.com CHRIS HUGHES HUGHES 360-223-7601 SHERRIE AUSTIN - 360-926-8878 OFFICE: 465 Tyee Dr. • Point Roberts, WA MICHAEL HUGHES MLS# 1087917
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Merry Christmas 632 Highland Dr. $325,000 MLS# 942924
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398 Marine Dr. $389,000 MLS# 883553
Our heartfelt wishes for a and a688 Deer Lane
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MLS# 1082569
(incl. Lot 6 & 7) MLS# 823011
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. 465 Tyee Dr. • Point • 360-945-1313••800-723-1313 800-723-1313 RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. Roberts, WA 360-945-1313
ACRE WITH LARGE TREES and level ground, minimal underbrush amongst the trees. Located on the sunny side of the street in a very quiet area. $64,000.
A CUTE BUT QUAINT COTTAGE in South Beach nestled among groomed lawns and well-kept gardens, upgraded and winterized. $189,000
Paul 604/968-4006
Carol 360/945-2967
Greg 604/690-1468
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