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B y P a t G r u bb Just shy of 12 years’ tenure, Point Roberts Hospital District superintendent Elaine Komusi announced her resignation at the district’s regular board meeting on March 1. Speaking from a prepared statement, Komusi told the board her work circumstances had changed to “a very busy and demanding full-time role in downtown Vancouver” and that her aging parents and father’s recent health issues required more of her time in the evenings and on weekends. Komusi said she had always enjoyed her role as superintendent and added that “having a clinic in Point Roberts that rivals the medical care you can get on the mainland is an amazing thing, it’s a huge success and requires ongoing focus to ensure that success long into the future.” Komusi, contracted to work eight hours a week for the district, told the board that recently her time has been “spent more on reacting to situations, defending, following up on useless details and … strategizing how to minimize the damage created against the hospital district and the clinic by a very few individuals whose sole purpose is to undermine the success of the clinic. … This negative group has and continues to cost our district and the taxpayers money through time spent on unnecessary and, at times, repeat public records requests and through costly attorney fees which have more than doubled from previous years. These very few people who create the most negativity, noise and work for us cost us time, energy and, quite frankly, take the passion out of serving the community.” “In a community this close, reputation is everything and these people have done everything they can to create doubt, spread untruths, and spend their time trying to point out the things they consider we are doing wrong. Two of them sit here at ev(See District, page 7)
s Darlene Gibbs of Ladybug Nursery has been working long hours so local gardeners can plant some colorful cheer in their gardens and planters. Photo by Louise Mugar
Re-named golf course close to re-opening By Meg Olson After nine months of hard work and investment the Point Roberts golf course is ready to rise again. The course will have its grand reopening on Sunday, May 20, under the new name Bald Eagle Golf Club at Point Roberts, which is scheduled to coincide with the Victoria Day long weekend north of the border. “We’re actively getting back to main-
tenance and operations instead of restoration,” said golf course architect and consultant Wayne Carleton. A new management team is in place and led by club manager golf professional Paul Beauchemin, Carleton said. Beauchemin is leaving his 10-year real estate career in Arizona to return to the golf business. Originally from Edmonton, Alberta, he worked as a golf professional and general manager for 15 years before heading south. “He wanted to get back
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The Point Roberts fire district is getting ready to implement a community paramedic program sometime in April, fire chief Christopher Carleton told commissioners at their regular board meeting on March 14. The program would offer a level of non-emergency home medical care, education and referral services for residents. The program is authorized by RCW 35.21.930, the Community Assistance Re-
ferral and Education Services Act (CARES). The law was passed to address problems caused by high volumes of low-acuity or non-emergency 911 calls experienced by local municipalities. Many of these calls typically ended with a ride to the local ER. CARES programs allow providers to offer non-emergency medical and educational assistance and referral to primary and other service providers. In Snohomish County, 911 calls were reduced by 60 percent and ER visits by 50 percent following
the establishment of their CARES program. Similar programs have been established nation-wide; the first program began in 2011 in Mesa, Arizona. The federal government subsequently provided the city with a $12 million Innovation Award to expand the program. It subsequently added nurse practitioners to its personnel mix as did other cities such as Anaheim, Los Angeles, Denver and Riverdale, Georgia, among others. (See Program, page 8)
into the golf business and has family connections in Point Roberts,” Carleton said. Renowned local chef Roger Gookstetter has taken over as food and beverage manager. “We’re happy to have him on board and he’s working hard to get the restaurant up and running,” Carleton said. The restaurant will be open from 7 a.m. to dusk and the menu will be focused on (See Golf, page 3)
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Spring is here and so is Fiber Fest On Saturday, March 31, Fiber Fest will take the fiber arts from the raw goods to the finish product, featuring demonstrations on spinning, weaving, knitting, felting, papercraft and even mending. A shearing demonstration will be held outside, weather-permitting and goat (or sheep)-willing. The pool room will feature a quilt show and sale by local quilters. They will also have a table selling craft books and supplies. The event will include a raffle of a
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s Sea lions and seagulls were hard at work just off the shore at Lily Point Marine Reserve, feeding on spawning herring. The last few years have seen a resurgence of marine mammal life. Pictured l.: A herring spawn. Photo upper left by Andrew Grubb; upper right by Stephen Fowler
Letters To The Editor The Editor: We are writing on behalf of the board of directors of the Point Roberts Taxpayers Association (PRTA) to affirm our strong support for the Point Roberts Clinic. The clinic is a testament to our wonderful community which, through grass roots initiatives (going back to collecting aluminum cans to raise money) and innovation (creating a public hospital district to assure tax-based financial stability and sustainability), achieved the almost impossible dream of having our own primary care clinic on the Point. We believe that the model adopted by the district some 12 years ago of contracting with Unity Care NW to operate the clinic (including staffing, billing and medical supervision) has served the community very well. We have been rather dismayed by past reports of conflict between the hospital district and the fire district, which rents space within the fire hall to the hospital district to house the clinic. We have urged the commissioners of both districts to resolve any disagreements or misunderstandings in order to assure a positive, productive work environment for clinic staff and patients. We urge members of the public to attend commissioner meetings of these two districts in order to provide valuable feedback – whether positive or critical – in a civil, constructive manner, aimed at strengthening and sustaining the vital services they both provide to our community. We greatly appreciate the dedication and hard work provided by Elaine Komusi as hospital district superintendent. We, of course, wish her well in her future endeavors but what we really wish is that she might reconsider her recent decision to resign. We also appreciate and thank the Unity Care providers and staff, both past and present, for their work. From our perspective, the staffing, facilities, and administration of the Point Roberts Clinic are all excellent. The partnership between our hospital district and Unity Care NW is efficient and effective in delivering convenient, quality primary health care in our
community and we value its continuation. Mark Robbins, PRTA President Arthur Reber, PRTA Secretary Point Roberts The Editor: The board of directors and members of the Point Roberts Homegrown Co-op have worked to reorganize the structure and function of the Co-op and its utilization of the generously granted property at 1702 Benson Road. Without the benefit of the abundant and creative energy of Acadia Tucker and Andrew Grubb, we have decided to change the structure and dramatically reduce the scale and operation of the farm to function as a community garden. The members and workers of the Benson Road Gardens will collaborate to farm one greenhouse and the raised beds, growing food for ourselves and each other. We regret to inform our community that this means there will be no weekly farmstand produce sales this year. Existing and new members will grow organic produce on a “work for food” basis, trading labor and expertise for a share of the food grown on the premises. Our Canadian members are able to work in our community garden designated beds to grow food for their own consumption. If you would like to participate with us in growing delicious, fresh organic produce, please contact us at homegrown@ pointroberts.net. Even if you know nothing about gardening or farming, please volunteer to come work with us. We will be offering classes in various topics, hosting potlucks and other events so please “like” our Facebook page at bit.ly/2GftKqO or subscribe to our newsgroup by emailing homegrown@pointroberts.net. Annelle Norman, board chair Point Roberts
The Editor: For 25 years I have been self-dumping my trash. In that time, I doubt I ever spent $19 a year on trash disposal, let alone $19 a month. I am a non-resident cottage owner, so there is an even chance that I won’t be there on collection days and will end up self-dumping anyway. If Cando Recycling and Disposal needs more income, please increase the per pound fee and continue to allow self-dumping. This proposal is garbage. Larry Talson Point Roberts The Editor: Please return the 5-foot-tall wooden moose statue taken from our home on Claire Lane. We are offering a $50 reward. Call Kay at 360/945-1674. Kay Hopper Point Roberts The Editor: Monthly curbside collection of waste in Point Roberts appears unworkable as a profit-making business at reasonable prices even with an effective subsidy of low rent for the transfer station. Therefore, this system of funding curbside collection in Point Roberts via property taxes has been proposed. Under this proposal, all property owners, regardless of whether they utilize the service or not, will have to pay for the service. With the actual cost of collection from approximately one-third of the properties being spread out over all the properties, the price paid for the service may appear reasonable to those who utilize it. But it’s not fair to a) those who don’t generate very much waste and b) those don’t live here throughout the year. I advocate a prepaid tag system whereby residents can purchase a curbside waste pickup service for one can which also entitles them to pickup of a reasonable (to (See Letters, page 5) Please send letters to editor@allpointbulletin.com
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be defined) quantity of recyclable materials. I’ve been told that this system already exists, but have not seen it publicly announced. A discounted price tag would entitle the purchaser to dispose of the same quantity of waste by hauling it to the transfer station themselves. This might enable trash hauling to become a viable business again. And it would be fair. However, if most people favor the discounted tags and self-haul, we would not be paying our share of the cost of the important waste management services that Whatcom County provides to us. Fortunately, a bill (2017-244) has been introduced that, if adopted, would solve this aspect of the problem by applying the excise tax to self-haulers as well. Let’s think some more about ways that we can solve our waste issues here in Point Roberts instead of coercing the Canadians to pay for the current system that we don’t want to pay for ourselves. Taxing people who can’t vote for or against the tax doesn’t feel very good to the taxed. Halden Field Point Roberts The Editor: When Diane and I came to Point Roberts more than a quarter of a century ago, we met many wonderful people. Probably foremost among them were Wilfried and Millie Schwabe; they ran the nursery and spearheaded the greening and flowering of the Point. They were a pivotal part of the
garden tours and more than that, they became good friends to many people. In the middle of this month, Wilfried passed away after recovering from a long illness and then suffering a massive hemorrhage after a fall. You might say when you have endured eight-and-a-half de(See Letters, page 6)
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By Oliver Lazenby Property taxes for education just spiked, but the Blaine school district isn’t the main culprit. That’s the message district officials are hoping to spread in the weeks before the April 24 special election, when voters will decide on the school district’s proposed $12 million, six-year capital projects and technology levy that will go into effect in 2019. Property tax bills went up 11.8-13 percent this year, depending on if you live in Blaine, Birch Bay or Point Roberts. While some local taxes did go up, the biggest change was in state education taxes. The amount of money the state collects for schools from Whatcom County property owners jumped from $2.23 to $3.20 per $1,000 of assessed value in 2018, a $242.50 annual increase for a home valued at $250,000. State lawmakers passed the tax increase in 2017 to comply with the state Supreme Court’s McCleary decision, which found that the state wasn’t fully funding education. When the state disperses that money, it will go toward paying educators’ salaries, not toward fixing roofs, parking lots or grandstands – all things the Blaine school district would do with a new levy. Taxes for the Blaine school district did jump 30 cents to $2.80 per $1,000 in 2018, a bigger increase than any other local tax. A BP Cherry Point tax settlement caused that jump. BP paid a lump sum of more than $4.6 million in back taxes to the county in 2017 after the two entities settled a property value dispute. That payment temporarily lowered everyone else’s share of the district’s M&O levy by 20 cents and construction bonds by 10 cents in 2017. The school-related tax spike is inconvenient for the Blaine school district’s effort to persuade voters to pass a new tax. “People who have seen their tax bill for 2018 are concerned about what a technology and capital levy will mean for their tax bill next year,” said district superintendent Ron Spanjer. “We would reinforce that we
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cades, you have lived a full life. That does not ameliorate the loss. The Bible asks: when the salt of the earth is gone, who will replenish it? Wilfried epitomized the salt of the earth. He was kind, giving and reliable. He was also devoted to Millie and to his garden. He was proud of his flowers and vegetables and his huge yard was a showplace – a tribute to his diligence and caring for things of the earth. Being born and raised on a farm in hard times instilled a powerful work ethic in Wilfried, but he was not totally one dimensional. He had been a master chef at Vancouver’s iconic Trader Vic’s restaurant at the Bayshore Inn. He loved to go with Millie to the casino to play the penny slot machines, or take short cruises with her. However, he never lost his dedication to his place and the hummingbirds and ducks that came to his pond annually. As I write this, our calendar tells me “spring begins,” and it will with its greening message arriving soon, but one of its best messengers will not be part of this year’s delivery. Barry and Diane Powell Delta, B.C. The Editor: Expect four weeks of free appliance pick-up in Whatcom County... Earth Day is Sunday, April 22. In cele-
don’t control the state tax and unfortunately it doesn’t pay for these projects.” The district’s capital projects and technology levy would pay for projects throughout the district including a new grandstand at the high school and for purchasing property in Birch Bay for a future primary school. For more on what the levy would pay for, see last week’s issue of The Northern Light online. The levy’s property tax impact The Blaine school district has worked to keep the burden on taxpayers at a relatively constant level, Spanjer said. If the levy passes, it will tax property owners an extra 51 cents per $1,000 in value for six years, starting in 2019. However, the district’s maintenance and operations levy will also drop by 46 cents at the same time. That means district property owners will see a total rise in 5 cents per $1,000 in assessed value if the levy passes, or $125 annually for a house valued at $250,000. If the levy doesn’t pass, property taxes related to the Blaine school district would drop 46 cents per $1,000 in assessed value. Last minute bill gives relief The amount that taxpayers pay the state for education – the biggest factor in this year’s property tax hike – could drop around 30 cents per $1,000 in value next year due to a bill that state legislators passed on the last day of the session. The bill is a one-time reduction for 2019. It’s unclear how much the state will collect for education after 2019. How does Blaine compare? Of the seven school districts in the county, Blaine collects the least from local taxpayers, according to the Whatcom County Assessor’s Office. Blaine School District voters this year pay $2.80 per $1,000. Here’s how that compares to other districts: Lynden – $3.83 Mount Baker – $4.26 Ferndale – $4.32 Bellingham – $4.55 Meridian – $4.68 Nooksack Valley – $5.86. All rates are per $1,000 of assessed home value. bration, Appliance Depot is offering free pickup of your appliances, working or non-working. We have been in Bellingham for over 12 years keeping major appliances out of the landfill. We have saved 50,000 appliances from the waste stream and provided job training and work experience to over 400 low income residents. Appliance Depot is a 501c3 non-profit. All donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. From April 7-May 5, all pickups will be free. Simply leave your appliances (stoves, washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers) outside of your house. All residents must call Appliance Depot at 360/527-2646 to schedule their pickup. Residents can also drop off appliances at our store at 802 Marine Drive, Bellingham for no charge. Appliance Depot will make a special trip to Point Roberts to pick up any donated appliances on Wednesday, May 1 and if needed on Thursday, May 2. All donated appliances should be outside the house allowing for easy pickup. Our normal pickup fees are $10 or $30, depending on where you live. In addition, there is normally a $30 cost for recycling the freon from refrigerators and freezers. We are waiving this fee as well. Whatcom County is a great place to live. Let’s do our part together, and keep it that way. Contact: Mel Monkelis, manager, ApplianceDepotBham.com or 360/527-2646. Mel Monkelis Bellingham
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s Hospital district superintendent Elaine Komusi, second from right, with commissioners Candace Harper, Robin Nault and Dick Williams. Photo by Louise Mugar
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ery meeting with their cameras, recording devices, taking notes and trying to intimidate us. Well, you have failed. You do not intimidate us – you embarrass yourself,” she said, directly addressing the subjects of her ire, Shannon Tomsen and her husband Victor Riley who were sitting on different sides of the room. As usual, Tomsen was behind an iPad perched on a tripod being used to film the meeting. Continuing on, Komusi told the pair that their “relentless pursuit to find negative things about the way we do business has failed. For almost two years, you cannot come up with anything other than ‘we didn’t post notices’ even though we are not required to do so. Or, ‘we need to put our minutes and agenda on the website’ even though we are not required to do so. It would be great if you took the high road and recognized and celebrated all the wonderful things we do and the wonderful care and services this group provides to the community.” Komusi also had words to say about the fire district’s recently announced plan to institute a CARES program to provide in-home visits to those needing medical assistance. CARES is a state program that authorizes fire districts to offer community assistance referral and education services to local residents who burden the 911 system with low acuity, or non-emergent, assistance calls. She cautioned that utilizing a nurse practitioner to assist the program on the Point meant the care provided would exceed the care normally provided in other
communities where the program operates. Nurse practitioner Virginia Lester who was formerly involved with the clinic, and is now a fire commissioner is planning on assisting the CARES program. Komusi pointed out that even patients with health insurance have deductibles, co-pays and, in some cases, have to pay cash for a visit to the clinic. “We can’t compete with free,” referring to the fire district’s plans to offer the program free of charge. She said the community needs to know that the clinic requires patients to be sustainable long term and that the CARES program was “not intended to replace a medical practice with continuity of care which is essential for healthcare.” The superintendent concluded by celebrating “a few great things,” including “years of balanced budgets which have led to a healthy reserve fund … systems -Elaine Komusi and processes that allow us to track and monitor key areas … the highly qualified and caring team of professionals at the clinic – people who truly care for the people of this community.” Following the conclusion of business, Tomsen and her husband attempted to deflect Komusi’s accusations, both alluding vaguely to unsatisfactory results from an early “closed door meeting” between Tomsen and Komusi and blamed “Pat Grubb and his ilk” and the All Point Bulletin for “character assassination” and misleading coverage. The board did not bother responding to the pair’s excuses with the exception of commissioner Robin Nault who, referring to a statement Riley made alleging the commissioners’ lack of curiosity about the fire district, said, “That’s just a ridiculous comment and I’m offended by it.”
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The Cabin It wasn’t really a cabin now that I think about it, but we always called it The Cabin. I realize now that I am older that it is actually more than 3900 square feet and a very contemporary design. When my brother’s friends came down to The Cabin they all thought it was the most modern house they had ever seen. It’s right on the waterfront, like I mean, right on the beach. And, the main floor has 40 feet of glass between you and the wild seagrass in the front yard. Mom, Dad, and my brother and I would often just sit by the fire and watch the waves and witness eagles cruising by. Sometimes pods of killer whales would “drive by” causing the seals to hide in the bull kelp beds right in front of The Cabin. The big floor-to-ceiling glass windows allowed us to share incredible front row scenes of the ‘world of the ocean.’ My Mom and Dad had a bedroom upstairs with their bed positioned directly under a skylight, a private deck and even their own fireplace and bathroom with a tub. Whenever I took a bath I could sit in the tub, look through the skylight and see the sky, and then look out the windows and see the ocean. Now that I am older I realize that The Cabin was the world’s coolest bachelor pad. My brother and I had our own bunk room with two sets of bunk beds. Our room had three doors; a slider that looked on to the pool deck, one that went to the beach side of the house and one that went to the Link Space which housed our bathroom and our shower. The Link Space is one of the smartest spaces ever invented, my Mom designed it. It includes a large walk-in shower, two sinks and a washroom. This was the changing room we used when we swam in the pool. The Link Space also
connects the front of the house to an incredible 700-800 square foot carpeted space that is located over a two-car garage and the swimming pool equipment. We always called the room over the garage the Guest Suite. It looks over the internal courtyard of The Cabin, the swimming pool and the ocean. This Guest Suite space served as a dorm room when school friends came to visit. My Dad worked up there doing his writing during summer holidays. It was an excellent space to practice our drums too, and when we invited other families down to The Cabin it served as a very cool guest suite. Now, as I look at this space, I realize it would make a great home office or bedroom for an older kid or relative. If grandparents owned The Cabin, the Guest Suite might be a good place to stow their kids, and their grandkids could sleep in the bunk room or outside on the pool deck under the stars. I think the pool is one of the neatest features of The Cabin. It is a rectangle, I think about 60 feet long, ten-feet wide and eight-feet deep in the middle, and four-feet deep on both ends. They refer to it as a lap pool but we just played in it and invented games. It was great to play in and easy for my parents to manage because it had a retractable top, and a really modern saltwater system that was easy on our eyes. It’s easy to see why my brother and I loved The Cabin, but now it’s time to pass it on to another couple of kids. If you and your family would like to view The Cabin, call Tom Street at 360/2242755. He is a real estate professional with Sotheby’s Marketplace and he would be happy to show you the place. He likes The Cabin too.
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s International Marketplace manager Dean Priestman presents a $1,000 check to Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness (PREP) group president Shant Tersakian as part of the local fundraising drive for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) trailer. From l., PREP members Judson Meraw, Henry Rosenthal, Dean Priestman, Esther Rosenthal and Shant Tersakian. Purchase and outfitting of the trailer, designed to make sure CERT team members have everything they need in one mobile package, was made possible through an $18,000 grant from Puget Sound Energy. Tersakian said they are working to raise a local match through cash and in-kind donations. To donate, go to prepgroup.org or call 360/945PREP. Photo by Louise Mugar
Trash talk to get underway By Meg Olson The Whatcom County Health Department (WCHD) and the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) are moving ahead with educating the public about proposed changes to the solid waste system. “This is for the people that for the last two years haven’t been following these meetings or the All Point Bulletin coverage,” said WCHD representative Jeff Hegedus at the March 14 PRCAC meeting. Hegedus presented committee members with a letter and FAQ sheet that will be sent to the approximately 2,300 property owners who will need to pay for mandatory garbage collection if proposed changes are approved. The information will also be added to the solid waste division website which already features a section specifical-
Circle of Care: How to prepare for surgery By Chris Cameron Preparing for surgery? Over the years of our existence, Circle of Care’s volunteer staff is frequently asked for assistance after a resident has had surgery such as a knee or hip replacement, eye surgery, etc. Our community seems to be wearing out numerous body parts, some of which, fortunately, can be replaced with “bionic” parts! We are often contacted by a family member who is concerned about their time or ability to adequately care for the recov-
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In Washington state, the program requires fire districts to annually “measure any reduction of repeated use of the 911 system and any reduction in avoidable emergency room trips attributable to the implementation of the program.” That won’t be an issue in Point Roberts, it seems. In eight months in 2017, the fire district had a total of 77 EMS responses, 36 of which required no transports. In response to questions from the All Point Bulletin, Carleton replied, “Our most pressing issue does not lie in chronic “high users” of the 911 system. Many of the fire and medical issues we face are more connected to our unique status as U.S. exclave. We are looking for ways to help ease that difficulty and improve the healthcare status of our community in an easily accessible and imminently affordable fashion.” Carleton provided a recent example of a resident who had required daily antibiotic infusions that could have been provided through a home visit program; instead, the
ering patient. Circle of Care is happy to arrange for rides to appointments, deliver meals, ice, groceries or other supplies, and provide durable medical equipment such as knee scooters, shower chairs, elevated toilet seats, etc. If you are currently in need or anticipate a need for medical equipment, please contact us before you purchase or rent elsewhere. All our equipment is loaned at no charge and we have quite a stock of different items. If you have any of this sort of equipment languishing (See Surgery, page 13)
resident spent a month in an expensive nursing facility. He added, “The Community Paramedic program can ensure that home care can be an effective option and help patients understand and comply with their provider’s home care instructions. We also hope to assist patients recently discharged from hospital stays to adjust to their conditions, carry out effective home care, and reduce the need for additional hospital admissions.” A prime component of the program will be fire commissioner Virginia Lester, a nurse practitioner who ran the Point Roberts Clinic for many years. Carleton is also seeking approval to bring on Deb Shields, an Advance EMT, as a physician’s assistant. Addressing fellow commissioners, Lester told them, “I just want to underline that we don’t want to replace anything that has to do with the clinic; this is an extension of services to help people who don’t have access.” Carleton echoed Lester, adding, “There’s no replication, no competition, [the program will] provide more services to the Point Roberts community.”
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He’s baaaacckk! Ben is back! The Point Roberts Park and Recreation District has hired former Lighthouse Marine Park manager Ben VanBuskirk as its facilities and programs coordinator. “There were several good candidates, but the best was agreed to be Ben,” said commissioner Stephen Falk following the March 15 park district board meeting. “He accepted our offer and has already started to work in the part-time position, thanks to voter approval last year of our operational levy.” In November 2017, voters approved almost doubling the park district’s operational levy with goals including hiring a manager for the district, which was previously only run by volunteer commissioners. Since starting the job, VanBuskirk has been working with commissioner Bennett Blaustein, who had been working up to 30 hours every week scheduling space, changing light bulbs at the community center and mapping and clearing trails at Baker Field. “What I’m going to be doing is letting commissioners get back to being commissioners,” VanBuskirk said, adding he’s already seen plenty of old friends from the Point. “It’s going to be lots of fun.” VanBuskirk will formally be introduced at the Monday, April 9 park board meeting, Blaustein said. “We’re sort of doing a slow roll-out.” The part time position is budgeted at $23 to $30 per hour for 20 hours per week.
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Point-Interface changes hands With the Point Roberts Animal Wellbeing Society (PAWS) in transition due to changes in leadership, Point Interface administrator Al Conahan has taken over the community electronic information service as a private enterprise. In a March 21 letter to PAWS founder Carol Fuegi, who has given up an active role in the organization for health reasons, Conahan outlined decisions he states were agreed to in a March 18 phone call. “We discussed that you want to turn over the responsibility to me of running and managing the email service known as Point Interface to run as my own as I see fit,” he wrote. Fuegi was not available to confirm the discussion or her consent to the transfer. References to PAWS were removed from Point Interface emails as of March 25, and the “click to donate” button replaced with a “click to pay” button. Fuegi founded PAWS over a decade ago with longtime kitten-rescuer Wilma Donaldson and started Point Interface to raise funds for the organization’s efforts to help local animals. Over the years the group
has helped local families with veterinarian bills, collaborated with vets on spay/neuter programs, helped reunite lost dogs with their families and found homes for dozens of kittens. The organization was registered with the secretary of state as a nonprofit corporation in 2007. It was placed on inactive status by the state in December 2017. Conahan took over as administrator of Point Interface three years ago. Fuegi, he said, wanted to focus on animals and not be “troubled with chasing people for money.” While Point Interface users have been asked to make a donation to PAWS for using the service, Conahan said many did not and others only made minimal contributions. “I will operate P-I as a sole proprietorship,” Conahan said. “I’ve made a few improvements and will be launching a website shortly. I will continue to provide the community with information vital to the area.” He said he is in the process of having all Point Interface accounts separated from PAWS accounts.
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In The Garden By Rhiannon Allen Planting season is upon us, once again bringing challenges in acquiring plants for our gardens. There are times when I miss being able to hop in the car and zip over to any of dozens of plant sellers. However, there are several options for those wishing to expand or renew their gardens in this wonderful exclave. It just takes planning. First, there are opportunities to acquire plants without leaving Point Roberts. This summer, Garden Club members will offer divisions, seeds and possibly produce at the second Saturday market of each month at the community center. It is worth stopping by to take advantage of this sharing (as well as good gardening talk and knowing your dollars go towards the Tyee Beautification Project). Another option for acquiring plants within Point Roberts comes from the Point-Interface email distribution system. Point Interface circulates notices of available plants or requests for plants, along with other community notices. If you are not signed up already, email your name, address and phone number to point-interface@pointroberts.net with “subscribe” in the subject line. The cost is a $10/year annual donation to the Point Roberts Animal Wellbeing Society — a fabulous bargain; NextDoor.com offers similar opportunities. Still, nothing beats cruising the aisles of a garden center, taking in the myriad colors, scents and textures. So we are fortunate in having Ladybug Nursery on Windsor, offering a selection of annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, herbs, vegetable starts and shrubs. If none of these yield the plants you want, then most plants, cuttings, and seeds can be brought from Canada as long as you obtain a certificate to present at the Point
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they will hold the plants for you if you have no other place. In order to arrange the inspection, you must complete Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) form 3369, which can be downloaded from bit. ly/2IGa6Bw. Make sure you specify a computer location to save the form, or you will find yourself with an error message and a messy search to find the form. And keep a blank copy for future use while you’re at it. Once you have completed the form, email it and contact information to burnabyplanthealth@inspection.gc.ca, so that CFIA can set up an inspection appointment with you. You can telephone the office at 604/292–5640 if you need to talk to an inspection agent directly. The inspection fee is CDN $12.25, exact change. So, what if you cannot find a plant locally and it is not allowed to cross the border? Clearly, the plant must be purchased via mail order or in person from ‘across the big border.’ If you would like to search for a mail-order plant, then type the plant’s name into the search bar at davesgarden. com to find gardeners or mail-order nurseries that can supply rare plants. If you would like to purchase the plants in person, be aware that Canada Border Services Agency has the right to prevent any outdoor plant from crossing into or through
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Scheduled Meetings/Ongoing Events PR Beekeepers: Monday, April 2, 7 p.m., community center. PREP (PR Emergency Preparedness): Tuesday, April 3, 7 p.m., community center. Info: Henry Rosenthal, 945-1711, Virginia or Ed Lester, 360/945-2827. PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, April 3, 7 p.m., community center. Info: pointrobertschamberofcommerce.com. PR Hospital District: Wednesday, April 4, 7 p.m., community center. PR Garden Club: Wednesday, April 4, 7 p.m., community center. Turning Tyee into a Pollinator Corridor. Trinity Church Council Meeting: Sunday, April 8, 1 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. PR Park and Recreation District: Monday, April 9, 7 p.m., community center, 1437 Gulf Road.
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s Donna Barton Donna Barton January 30, 1941 – January 28, 2018 It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother Donna Barton (Donna St. Aubrey Davies, née Donalda Brown).
Donna passed away peacefully in the early morning of January 28 in Surrey Memorial Hospital due to a second stroke occurring two days before her 77th birthday. After her first stroke in 2015 she moved from her home in Point Roberts into her son Rick’s house, and was surrounded by family, friends and pets. Donna lived an eclectic, independent life with many talents and interests. Making Biloxi, Mississippi home for many years, she wrote poetry, gardened, modeled, was twice married, raised two children, bought and sold houses, was a caregiver to seniors, counseled friends, spent hours every day studying the Bible, and traveled through Europe and the U.S. She could fix anything and was queen of the chainsaw. She is well known for her collectibles of fancy vintage clothes and shoes (680 pairs to be exact). She made it clear she had no regrets and had lived a very full life, doing everything she ever wanted to do. Donna was a stunning woman and always well-dressed. She shone with great beauty inside and out. She will be dearly missed for her gentleness, kindness and compassion to others. She truly had a loving heart. Donna was born in Toronto, growing up in Thunder Bay with her father, sister Lesley and five half-sisters Denise, Joanne,
Janis, Bonnie and Frances. She reunited in Vancouver with her mother Margaret Mager and half siblings Walter, Michael, Lynden and Tanis. Donna enjoyed three grandchildren: Lucas Jeffery, Jasmine Jeffery and Kaylee Nelson. She was predeceased by her mother Margaret Mager; father Lesley Brown; and half-sisters Bonnie and Frances Brown. Rest peacefully, mom, we love and miss you deeply, we know you will be in a better place soon. A celebration of life was held on March 10 in Port Coquitlam for family and close friends.
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s Dorothea Ingeborg Hecht. Dorothea Ingeborg Hecht (née Thorsteinson) January 15, 1925 – March 14, 2018 Dorothea was a Point Roberts original, born in Vancouver, B.C., on January 15, 1925. The Point didn’t have much in the way of medical services so Theodora and Steini Thorsteinson hopped in the truck and headed into Canada for the birth of their daughter.
Christopher (Iveta), Kevin (Annabelle) and great grandchildren Thomas (Victoria), Katharyn, Taryn and Kyle Sotvedt. Shirley is also remembered by her many friends and relations in Vancouver, England and Point Roberts, Washington. Born August 18, 1931 in Stoke-on-Trent, England, Shirley trained as a nurse and midwife, and worked in Southampton, England before emigrating to Canada in 1965 where she worked at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver. Shirley met her future husband Tom in the summer of 1966 at Point Roberts, and they were married in early 1967. Shirley and Tom enjoyed many happy years of travel and sharing their love with family and friends, especially at the cottage on the Point. The sunsets, crab, Christmases, and cocktail parties are too numerous to mention, but left a deep impression on everyone who spent time with Tom and Shirley at ‘Sescape.’ A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on April 7, 2018 at St. Mary’s Kerrisdale Anglican Church, 2490 West 37th Avenue, Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, a donation would be greatly appreciated in memory of Shirley, to the Red Cross, or Trinity Lutheran Church in Point Roberts, which was dear to Shirley’s heart. Dorothea spent her early years growing up on the Point at South Beach. Her family’s home was a large crab fishing warehouse with half the building remodeled into living quarters. She recalled her home as the envy of all the children on the Point because the warehouse half of the building was equipped with a trapeze, swings and enough room to roller skate on the wooden floor. After her father built the White House on South Beach (South Beach House), Dorothea would work in the store. Her job was to look out for customers, and let her mother know when they came in. After a while her mother would let her scoop ice cream for the customers, always taking a taste to make sure it was up to standard. She also had the job of rowing out to the salmon tenders to get a nice salmon dinner for the family. The fishermen loved to see the little red head coming, and always gave her one of the best salmon. The depression took its toll on those living on the Point, and the family moved to (See Hecht, page 18)
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1959 Province Rd. MLS #1257376 ....... ......... $57,500 1835 Roosevelt Wy. MLS #1023327 .$69,000 $59,000 Claire Lane Lot 43 MLS #1253351 ....... ........ $55,000 xxx Mill Rd. MLS #1205047 .... ....... $45,000 $25,000 xx Highland Dr. MLS #1201233 ..................... $45,000 21 Columbia Vista MLS #1215463 .... .........$35,000
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CHRIS HUGHES - 360-223-7601 cjlh@msn.com RE/MAX WHATCOM COUNTY, INC. MICHAEL HUGHES - 360-223-7603 465 Tyee Dr. • Point Roberts, WA SHERRIE AUSTIN - 360-926-8878 360-945-1313 800-723-1313
Tom Street 360-224-2755 Frances Evans 360-961-8579 Global Exposure • Local Expertise
MARINA ESTATES HOME!
OCEANFRONT LOT Ready to Build Waterfront Lot!
$468,888 $649,000
Stunning Marina Estates Home! Custom designed 4-BR, 3-BA home built in 2004 with incredible designer finishes & sweeping views from every room. Only steps from the marina and community beach. MLS #1168948
Build your dream home w/water, sewer & electric at street. Panoramic views; Mt. Baker to Vancouver Island. Walk to restaurants, shopping & your boat! MLS #956045
OCEANFRONT HOME! 1613 Edwards Drive Point Roberts
OCEANSIDE RESORT CONDO 1728 Edwards #31 Point Roberts
$219,000
2-BR, 2-BA, 2-level townhouse with 1051 SF. Resort living with huge no-bank rare private beach, heated pool, dock and campfire pit. Sail in to Marina and walk home! MLS #1113884
OCEAN VIEW CONDO 1726 Edwards Dr. #10 Point Roberts
$289,500
2 BR, 2.5 BA MLS #813017 townhome! Perfect 1,541 s.f. getaway that you’ve always dreamed of owning. Inviting interior design with attached garage.
Point Roberts
$1,488,888
Low-bank waterfront contemporary home! Beautiful 3-BD, 3-BA, 3259 SF contemporary, low-bank waterfront home! Lap pool in fully enclosed private courtyard, no-maintenance front yard - connects to beach. Remodeled by award winning Canadian architect Stefan Brunhoff. Short walk to PR Marina. MLS# 1247560
AMAZING OCEANFRONT LOTS 293 Marine Dr.
RECENT HOUSE & LOT PRICES
Blaine, Birch Bay & Point Roberts FEBRUARY 2018
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HIGHER END HOUSES: Unit 3, Semiahmoo Shore 2-story condominium with 3,053 SF, 3-BD, 5-BA, 608 SF built-in garage, 214 SF patio, built in 2017, waterfront; marine view. Condominium, 9431 Turnstone Ln, Blaine. Unit 4, Semiahmoo Shore 2-story condominium with 3,097 SF, 2-BD, 3-BA, 611 SF built-in garage, 303 SF patio, built in 2017, waterfront; marine view. Condominium, 9429 Turnstone Ln, Blaine.
SALE PRICE $1,150,000
$1,175,000
2-story house with 2,682 SF, 3-BD, 3-BA, 926 SF deck, 616 attached garage, built in 1996, waterfront; marine view, .81 acres land.
9100 Pintail Lp, Blaine
$905,000
2-story house with 4,004 SF, 3-Bd, 3-BA, 258 SF deck, 232 SF patio, hot tub, 1,256 SF attached garage, built in 2001, .09 acres land.
5484 Canvasback Rd, Blaine
$611,000
8660 Ashbury Ct, Blaine
$550,000
1-and a half story house with 3,050 SF, 4-BD, 4-BA, 898 SF attached garage, 117 SF patio, built in 2005, .32 acres land.
Unit 25, Semiahmoo Shore 2-story condominium with 2,025 SF, 3-BD, 3-BA, 477 SF attached garage, 210 SF patio, built in 2017, marine view and territorial. Condominium, 9416 Turnstone Ln, Blaine.
$795,000
5433 Wood Duck Lp, Blaine
$576,000
2-story house with 2,667 SF, 4-BR, 3-BA, 624 SF built in garage, 1,120 SF shop, swimming pool, 280 SF patio, 822 SF deck, built in 1999, remodeled in 2014, 6.41 acres wooded land.
4020 Pipeline Rd, Blaine
$610,000
1-story house with 2,854 SF, 3-BD, 3-BA, 790 SF attached garage, 292 SF deck, 240 SF patio, built in 1996, .41 acres land.
8707 Wood Duck Wy, Blaine
$649,000
8082 Comox Rd, Blaine
$400,000
1-story house with 1,855 SF, 2-BD, 2-BA, attached garage, built in 2017, .36 acres land.
$699,000
LAND: .49 acres residential lot, 90 feet waterfront, 50 foot dock; marine and territorial view.
$725,000
.50 acres (2 lots) residential land.
4619 and 4623 Hall Rd, Blaine
$165,000
41.33 acres residential land.
Gulf Rd, Tyee Dr & Peltier Dr, Point Roberts
$460,000
.58 acres (3 lots) residential land.
5330 & 5326 Coastal Lp & 5417 Ocean Mist Lp, Blaine
$282,000
.34 acres (2 lots) residential land.
5343 Coastal Lp & 5445 Beach Rock Lp, Blaine
$168,000
& 297 Marine Dr. Point Roberts
100’+ of west-facing waterfront, unlimited views on 1.74 acres! Level lot; building site w/natural areas, gardens & privacy in area of estate homes. Short plat complete, 3-BR septic, water/power at street. Across from Point Roberts Golf Course, 30 minutes from Vancouver - no ferry! MLS #1117436
MLS #1117473
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From page 15 Bellingham and later to Seattle. It was there that her and a girl friend met two young suitors at a roller rink. Dorothea picked the guy with the car, Theodore Hecht, who became her husband. When Ted was discharged from the service at the end of WWII, he used the GI Bill to go to college in San Jose, California. Ted and Dorothea started a family, welcoming Shelley, then Craig and later, Brian. Through all the years away from the Point, she remained a property owner, and lover of Point Roberts. She and Ted moved from California back to the Point in 1989. It was a dream comes true for Dorothea to be back home with all the Icelandic cousins and friends.
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s Wilfried Schwabe. Wilfried Schwabe September 14, 1930 - March 3, 2018 Born in Linum, Germany, Wilfried Schwabe passed away peacefully on March 3, 2018 in St. Joseph’s hospital in Bellingham. He is survived by his wife and best friend, VANCOUVER, B.C. Milli, stepdaughter Ursula and family, and POINT ROBERTS, WA siblings Brigitte, Irene, Otto, Ulli and Arno VANCOUVER, POINT ROBERTS,B.C. WA all in Germany. POINT ROBERTS, WA Wilfried’for s first career started East GerPERSONAL Representation & Consulting Purchasers and in Sellers PERSONAL Representation & Consulting for Purchasers and Sellers many as a cooking and baking apprentice. EXPORT/IMPORT Specialists / US Customs Consumption Bonds EXPORT/IMPORT Specialists / US Customs Consumption Bonds After three years he moved to Switzerland PERSONAL Representation & Consulting for Purchasers andtoSellers Covering Point Roberts & Blaine work as a cook. Wilfried immigrated to EXPORT/IMPORT Specialists / US Customs Consumption Bonds Canada in 1957 and worked as a cook first steeleaweighyachts@gmail.com at the Banff Springs Hotel and then The Bill Steele, 604-312-5857 Bayshore Innbill@steeleaweigh.com in Vancouver. Wilfried’s first love was gardening and that became his second career. He bought his first nursery in Richmond, B.C. He latBill Steele, 604-312-5857 bill@steeleaweigh.com er discovered Point Roberts and bought land in the early ‘70s, which led to his immigration to the U.S.; he built a home and a new nursery business on Rex Street in 1978. Shortly after he met the love of his life, Milli, and they were married in 1979. Together they ran the nursery until their GENERAL CONTRACTORS retirement in 1997.
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The Point was Dorothea’s home base for traveling. She loved to travel with family and friends. She and Ted cruised, traveled to Europe and Central America and across the United States visiting most of the national parks. She had a full and productive life. Dorothea passed away on March 14, 2018. She was predeceased by her husband Theodore Hecht and son Brian Hecht. She is survived by her children Shelley Navarro and Craig Hecht; grandchildren Kahla Hall and Megan Hamilton; and great grandchildren Kya Stewart, Hailey Hall, Henry Hamilton and Christian Hamilton. Dorothea suffered a stroke on February 19 and passed away on her husband Ted’s birthday. The family plans on holding a celebration of life this summer.
“Wilf was a kind friend and a good neighbor. My daughter Georgia and her friend Autumn loved his duck pond, and wandering through his greenhouses gave them both a great love of plants. He also gave very sound gardening advice and was generous with his flower bouquets. My mom counted on them!” – KL “Wilfried always had such a beautiful smile for us. He shared his warm heart with us and was always so happy to see us (and the dogs and horses). We just loved Wilfried.” – CS & BS “Wilfried let each day unfold like new rose petals of love and laughter, family and friends, jokes and stories, work and play, interest and curiosity. He was admired, shared and enjoyed by all who knew him.” – JK & LH “Wilfried always had a smile for us and loved to give our dog Frisbee treats and a pet whenever we walked by. I will always see him smiling and waving to us from the back of the garden.” – LC & DC “I will always have joyful memories of Wilf, on the Pedal Pulverizer, around our old fire pit, working in the garden, offering advice, his infectious smile, his stories, his sincere concern for others, his love for Milli and also for his friends. A gem. Not a word for everyone, but in my eyes Wilf sparkled brighter than any. I truly will miss his kindness and spark.” – BR & TM
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All Point Bulletin • April 2018 JamesJames H. James H.Julius, Julius, H.Broker* Julius, Broker* CELEBRATING Designated Broker*
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Point Roberts real estate since 1968 and selling E-Mail: prprty@Whidbey.com * Successfully listing E-Mail: prprty@Whidbey.com www.pointrobertswashington.com • www.pointrobertswashington.com Point Roberts real estate sinceYEARS 1968
79 Tyee Drive Point Roberts, WA 98281
E/Mail: prr@pointroberts.com
360/945-5555 • 1339 Gulf Road, P.O. Box 17 • Pt. Roberts, WA 98281SELLING POINT ROBERTS
Phone: 360/945-1115 Fax: 945-0804
E-Mail: prprty@Whidbey.com REAL ESTATE 360-945-5555 • 1339 Gulf Road, P.O.•Boxwww.pointrobertswashington.com 17 • Pt. Roberts, WA 98281 BEACH PROPERTIES • 1339 Gulf& SELLING Road, P.O. 17 •REAL Pt.ESTATE Roberts, WA 98281 360/945-5555 *SUCCESSFULLY LISTING POINTBox ROBERTS SINCE 1968
BEACH PROPERTIES
“NOBODY KNOWS POINT ROBERTS LIKE POINT ROBERTS REALTY” visit our website: www.pointroberts.com
UPDATED DAILY! View color photos, listings and complete information of all properties for sale.
697 MARINE DR. 2 BR cottage at Freeman Beach. Beach rights. $219,900
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Large lot surrounded by a high hedge, this getaway is private and quiet. New roof, floors and bath. Ready for a summer of fun.
$123,500
247 BAYVIEW DR. 3BR, 2BA waterfront home facing Mt. Baker. Crabtown. $595,000
722 CLAIRE LANE. 2BR. 60’ x 120’ lot backs
697 MARINE DR. 2 BR cottage at Freeman Beach. Beach rights. $219,900
12 ACRES
This 12 acre tract is located on the sunny south slope. Cleared with over 800 feet of road frontage. Great horse property.
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1845 JOHNSON. 75 x 200 lot. Furnished, private, excellent condition. $115,000
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1845 JOHNSON. 75 x 200 lot. 668 SOUTH BEACH RD. 2BR cottage plus 2 lots near beach. Furnished, private, excellent $200,000 condition. $115,000 1877 WASHINGTON 676 CLAIRE LANE 3BR, 2BA backs onto Lily Point Park. $299,000
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CLAIRE LANE LOT.
5 ACRE PRIVATE SITE
Off the beaten path, very private site with services available at the street. Preliminary Wetlands indicates approximately 1 acre useable.
$79,000
668 SOUTH BEACH RD. 2BR cottage plus 2 lots near beach. $200,000
C GREENWOOD LOT. Sunny south side lot DU E R in nice neighborhood. $29,900
BURNS WAY LOT. Nice residential area. Priced to sell. Call.
3BR cottage w/front and rear deck. Adjacent to Lily Point Park. $159,000
Big and private building site at the right price. This versatile site is cleared, sunny with a portion zoned commercial.
1275 BROUGHTON LANE 2BR, 3BA beautiful west side home. $199,000. Adjoining lot $35,000.
247 BAYVIEW DR. 3BR, 2BA waterfront home facing Mt. Baker. Crabtown. $595,000
2117 ROOSEVELT. Maple Beach 1920s cabin, 2 BR, wood-burning FP, 2 blocks to beach. $169,000
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1275 BROUGHTON LANE 2BR, 3BA beautiful west side home. $199,000. Adjoining lot $35,000.
475 MOOSE TRAIL. Quiet location, year round home. $299,000
FREEMAN BEACH onto Lily Point Park. Furnished. $329,000
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Make your Point Roberts dreams come true in 2018!
542 MCLAREN RD. 3BR cottage w/front and rear deck. Adjacent to Lily Point Park. $159,000
1877 WASHINGTON 2 BR designer home. A must-see! Make an offer!
676 CLAIRE LANE 3BR, 2BA backs onto Lily Point Park. $299,000
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ACREAGE: 6.39 ACRES, DESIRABLE EAST SIDE, SUBDIVIDABLE $299,000
COME TO THE POINT!
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1385 Gulf Road, Point Roberts
360-945-1011
www.pointroberts.us 371 W. Bluff Rd.
$1,449,000
MLS# 1101438
Absolutely stunning custom Maurice Pez design on ocean looking due west! Extra wide waterfront lot w/views.
$1,449,000
MLS# 1101438
534 Tyee Drive $1,200,000 MLS# 860192
1453 Edwards Drive $1,077,000 MLS# 1250111 ING D N E PERFECT SOUTH-FACING WATERFRONT HOME. P Exquisite craftsmanship, totally remodeled with no expense spared.
COMMERCIAL 1379 Gulf Rd. $525,000 MLS# 1034066
753 Walters Lane $509,000 MLS# 918572
534 Tyee Drive $1,200,000 MLS# 1250304
24.97 EXTREMELY PRIVATE AND RARE OCEAN VIEW ACRES! 15 acres forest, 6 acres pasture, 4 acres cedar with 1,152 SF home surrounded by gardens and lawns. Dividable.
253 Bayview Dr. $775,000 MLS# 1064406
1953 Holiday Lane $575,000 MLS# 1050258
723 Walters Ln. $922,000 MLS# 1108249 ING D N E Incredibly rare! Well kept, west-facing beach house on 100’ P
waterfront, sandy beach. Home has vaulted ceilings, two wood burning fireplaces, sun room and attached garage.
340 Boundary Bay Rd. $448,000 MLS# 1057901
398 Marine Dr. $389,000 MLS# 883553
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699 Claire Lane $699,000 MLS# 1125664
643 Highland Dr. $549,000 MLS# 1201227
1379 Gulf Road $545,000 MLS# 1250606
632 Highland Dr. $325,000 MLS# 942924
550 South Beach Rd. $325,000 MLS# 814163
688 Deer Lane $275,000 MLS# 1090840
276 Shadyglen Ave. $279,000 MLS# 1075717
G DIN N PE 92 Victoria Way $163,500 MLS# 1256288
1721 Benson Rd. #117 $159,000 MLS# 1125664
1885 Benson Rd. $149,000 MLS# 1121269
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500 Moose (incl. Lot 6 & 7) $124,000 MLS# 823011
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
568 Calder $234,900 MLS# 1091965
MLS# 1087917
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
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WELL LOVED 3 BR FAMILY COTTAGE in Maple Beach just 1 block to swimming and building sand castles in the sand. $279,000
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Paul 604/968-4006
Carol 360/945-2967
Greg 604/690-1468
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