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s Paul Beauchemin, the newly hired golf pro and manager of the Bald Eagle Golf Club at Point Roberts, is looking forward to an exciting year as the refurbished golf course prepares for an imminent re-opening on May 20. See story on page 13. Photo by Louise Mugar

Town hall meeting spurs plenty of trash talking B y P a t G r u bb Close to 100 people turned out on a Saturday morning for a townhall discussion of a proposed mandatory solid waste pickup service that would go into effect next January. Held April 14 at the Gulf Road community center under the auspices of the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee, the meeting was chaired by Whatcom County Health Department staffer Jeff Hegedus.

Hegedus gave a brief overview of the specific challenges trash handling would have in Point Roberts such as low population density and remoteness from the rest of the county. He also described the process behind the development of the proposal to institute mandatory collection, pointing out that the county had received 314 responses to a community survey that was created to solicit residents’ views. “For two years we’ve done our best to work with the com-

School bond levy passing with 52.8 percent of votes By Oliver Lazenby Second-day results from the April 24 special election show the Blaine school district’s $12 million, six-year capital projects and technology levy easily passing. With 4,290 ballots counted, the levy was passing by 52.76 percent after the most recent count at 12:45 p.m. on April 25. It needs a 50 percent yes vote to pass. The school district was seeking the levy to raise money for a variety of maintenance

and replacement projects that the district said are too expensive for the school’s general fund. The first projects the district plans to tackle with levy funds are building a new high school grandstand, installing field turf at the high school and purchasing property for a future Birch Bay school. Other levy-funded work includes roofing, painting and flooring projects throughout the district, stage improvements for the Performing Arts Center, ren-

ovations at Pipeline Fields and technology upgrades throughout the district. The results aren’t official until Friday, May 4. The school district would begin collecting money in 2019. The capital projects and technology levy would cost taxpayers 51 cents per $1,000 of home value annually and raise $2 million a year from 2019 to 2024. The district levy was the only issue on (See Election, page 2)

munity. At this point, it’s time for county council to consider our recommendations and we’re about 6-8 weeks away from that step,” he said. Speaking from the audience, Ken Calder complained about the lack of notice given to the community for the town hall meeing, a complaint that was echoed by others. (See Town hall, page 8)

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For the second time in a month, the Point Roberts Hospital District has seen the departure of a valued and experienced key member. Speaking at the district’s regular meeting on April 4, Robin Nault told the board, “It is with much regret that I officially resign from my position as commissioner.” Just last month, superintendent Elaine Komusi announced her intention to resign. She agreed to stay on until a successor was hired for her position. Nault explained that she had received Canadian residency status sooner than she had expected and consequently would no longer satisfy residency requirements to be a commissioner. Nault’s husband is Canadian and the two will live in Tsawwassen. “I recognize the timing is not ideal. Hiring a new superintendent as well as appointing a commissioner is a lot of change in a short period of time,” Nault said. “I wish to assure [the district] and the public of my continued support of the district,” she said, adding she would still attend the district’s meetings. Nault plans to maintain her residence and full-time hair styling business on the Point. Nault expressed gratitude to those who had voted for her and said she stood behind each and every decision she had made

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the special election ballot. The district’s maintenance and operations levy will also drop by 46 cents next year; that means district property owners will see a total rise in 5 cents per $1,000 in assessed value if the levy passes, or $12.50 annually for a house valued at $250,000.

To learn more about the capital projects and technology levy, read ‘How the school levy would affect your tax bill’ (bit. ly/2H8PJMw) or ‘What would Blaine’s $12 million school levy pay for?’ (bit.ly/2vpPb3m). The articles provide a detailed assessment of the levy and its impacts to property owners. For more information on voting results, visit results.vote.wa.gov/results/current/ whatcom/

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Busy construction season expected The Cottages at Seabright Farm development is back on track after Whatcom County released additional building permits. The development is still working to complete remaining infrastructure requirements. On April 6, the Whatcom County Planning and Development services notified the developer they could have another 15 building permits, with a commitment to complete improvements to Paul’s Road by the end of May. When the project received final plat approval in August 2016, they had the go

ahead to sell the 58 lots in the new subdivision, but not to build on them. Under a deferred improvement bond, the county only issued five building permits for the original show homes until the developer completed outstanding improvements such as completion of Seabright Loop, stormwater improvements and off-site upgrades to Paul’s Road. County planner Amy Keenan said the first of those two requirements were now completed. Developer Wayne Knowles said the good news is that the pool and associated buildings are nearing completion and he is looking forward to a busy construction season adding new homes at Seabright.

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Letters To The Editor The Editor: I am writing in response to the outpouring of love and charity that was shown to me by this entire community. Not just the people here in Point Roberts but Tsawwassen, Surrey, White Rock, Vancouver and beyond. Organizers Dani Magnusson, Marcia Beech, and Tami Pondelick along with people like Denise Richards knocking on doors for prize donations, put in a lot of hours to make this benefit happen. Dani, I remember when you came to me in January, just before my treatment started, asking if you could do a fundraiser for me. I reluctantly said yes, swallowing my pride, afraid of future medical bills. I certainly didn’t imagine anything near this. I am so grateful. On Saturday, April 7, the Breakwater’s Bar & Grill held a fundraising burger and beer dinner. Whitney McElroy, Melissa and Martha Bray along with staff and volunteers threw a big party. Point Roberts Marina contributed the upstairs space for the live and silent auctions and raffle drawings. The marina also donated a raffle drawing prize of a year’s moorage. Some of the many raffle prizes included: A 65-inch television by Westwind Marine’s owners Mark and Tami Pondelick, a bicycle by Pedal Pushers Bike Rentals owners Patti and Scott Hacker, a Bud Light fridge by Dani Magnusson and a handmade treasure chest by Ernie Beech. There were dozens of other companies and individuals who donated gifts to the auctions or “get well” cards with money. To these folks, I would like to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. Outside of this dinner there were other wonderful acts of charity: Whitney McElroy set up a GoFundMe account; Greg and Ailish Wallace started the Flush Cancer Toilet; Sophia and Aine Wallace made cupcakes and sold them at the benefit and, along with their neighborhood friends, raised money with a lemonade stand; Miniature Art Show at Auntie Pam’s Country Store and the Food Bank. All of these hard working people took their time and money to give to a person in need. It is so overwhelming that it is beyond words. To all my friends, cousins, friends of friends, some of you I haven’t even met yet, your contributions and kind words to my GoFundMe page is beyond anything I could imagine, thank you. Another act of kindness and selflessness that I would like to acknowledge and thank is Karen Boyd, my girlfriend, who also plays the role of chauffeur and caregiver. She has helped with the many trips to Bellingham in the driving rain, with her sciatica going all the way to the pedal. She has been there through the six weeks of treatment, five nights a week in a hotel room with very little sleep. I can’t comprehend what it would have been like if she hadn’t been there, and even now in the recovery stage. Thank you. For me to say how thankful, grateful and appreciative I am seems inadequate; however, the humility and profound change this has created within me makes me want to pay it forward and give back to this fabulous community. This will be my ambition as I live here in this great little town. God bless you all! Bradley Everett Point Roberts The Editor: When moving to Point Roberts I was pleased to see the charming infrastructure – a community center, church, school, medical clinic, fire department, library – amazing for such a small community. But like so many, I too am guilty of sit-

ting by, not getting involved, and letting others make the decisions and changes. It now appears we will be losing possibly the best amenity in our community by what appears to be “certifiable wing-nuts” attempting to sabotage our health clinic. (We may not need it now, but how comforting to know that competent care is available for ourselves, visitors, workers etc. when we do.) The grace, restraint and professionalism that the Unity Care representatives, hospital board and clinic staff have exhibited in the barrage of nasty, inappropriate communications, misinformation and attempts to bully is to be commended. We are Washington, but not that Washington, surely! I would not blame Unity Care for dissolving its contract with Point Roberts and I doubt any other health care provider would allow their professionals to be subjected to such a toxic situation. We are about to lose one of the greatest assets to our lifestyle here, and shame on me, shame on us! It is now time to get off our complacent couches, come out of our insular nooks and crannies that is so Point Roberts and get involved in an attempt to save our clinic. May I suggest that we contact Unity Care NW directly at 360/676-6177 (option 3) or 877/235-6850 for toll free. To contact via internet, head to unitycarenw.org then to “contact us” to express our support and concerns. Bev Richmond Point Roberts The Editor: I have been enjoying my summers in Point Roberts for several years and have met many wonderful and interesting people, but the person who stands out the most for me is Carol Fuegi. With PAWS, I have seen firsthand her tireless work and devotion to animals in need and I know that countless times she has been the only person standing between many of them and certain tragedy. I have never heard her say no to any situation where the well-being of any animal was an issue. Saving kittens, feeding feral cats, re-homing, seeing to medical care and supporting pet owners in difficult circumstances are just a few of her accomplishments that I am aware of. I hope that the good work of PAWS can continue without her at the helm. We should all thank Carol for her unrelenting kindness. I am honored to have called her a friend and wish her the very best. Judy Milne Point Roberts The Editor: Like most seasonal Point Roberts residents, I am irritated at the prospect of paying additional taxes for services which I only use part of the year. I think all residents of the Point often feel we are underserved for the taxes we already pay. However, I understand that waste management on the Point is a unique situation and I will accept that the current operator is losing money. This is obviously not sustainable. As a general rule, utility services are best

provided by a public authority rather than a for-profit business but in Point Roberts the latter seems to make some sense. However, when a public body operates a utility, financial statements are available for scrutiny by the taxpayers. I trust that the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee has received such detailed operating cost information from the operator/contractor to support the proposed rates. I get a hollow feeling when I am being asked to pay additional taxes without objective evidential support. (Ed. Note: Solid waste hauling rates are governed by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. The WUTC analyzes and approves rate requests based upon costs and a reasonable rate of return. PRCAC has no role in setting or approving rates; the figures being quoted are currently approved rates for specified service levels.) Also, the conversation is all about how unique the Point is with respect to seasonal residency. Why then is the service plan “flat lined” across the entire year (the service proposed “shall be every other week”)? Why it is not skewed to reflect a reduction in winter service and a higher level of summer service for those who are seasonal (approximately 80 percent of residents)? Would it not make sense to have an option for seasonal residents to forego winter service in favor of increased summer service for the same basic fee? (26 annual pickups but concentrated in summer months)? In other words, cut the suit to fit the cloth. This would still allow permanent residents and off season weekenders to elect to have yearlong service as needed. In summary, I think there should be two considerations added to the conversation: Assurance to the taxpayers that an independent review of budgeted waste management operations has been completed which supports the proposed rates and a service plan which reflects the significant seasonal residency of Point Roberts. I encourage the decision makers to revisit this proposed policy and present a creative program which more closely reflects the “uniqueness” of Point Roberts. Don Rathborne Point Roberts/Surrey The Editor: I have received the county letter outlining the suggestion to repair the broken garbage collection model. Sadly, penalizing almost 2000 additional homes with a mandatory pick up fee seems to only benefit Cando Recycling and Disposal and the county. Giving the majority of owners no vote on financing this business is wrong and unethical. They want the public to fund a business makeover because Cando can’t make money. Most of the seasonal owners are Canadians who are fairly adept at recycling and minimizing their garbage impact already. We’ve been practicing a lot! The WCC 8.11.030(C)(D) are long standing items that are now under pressure with the need to save Cando from imminent failure. But how can the county in good conscience make such a decision that impacts 100 percent of the ownership with only about 13.75 percent of known community approval? Is there another way? A mailer to all the owners registered residences? Try to get a democratic approval rate, by a vote! We pay pretty high tax rates each year and when I asked the county why the huge (See Letters, page 5) Please send letters to editor@allpointbulletin.com

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Dollars for Scholars deadline approaches Local students headed for post secondary studies have a few weeks left to apply for scholarships from Point Roberts Dollars for Scholars. This year’s fundraising campaign has raised over $20,000 allowing the directors to increase scholarship awards this year. “The community has been tremendous,” said local chapter treasurer Fern Peltier. The application period for 2018 scholarships opened January 1 and will close on Tuesday, May 15. Thirteen applicants have registered so far, Peltier said. Those interested can log into pointroberts.dollarsforscholars.org to apply. Peltier said applicants who need help with applications should contact her at 360/945-0754 or pointrobertsdfs@gmail.com and volunteers would be glad to assist with the online process. Scholarship applicants must be permanent residents of Point Roberts for at least one year. Scholarships are open to high school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll in a full-time or part time course of study at an accredited school, or a student

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The Point It was not until I learned how to ride a bike that I discovered the true size of Point Roberts, and how steep the Maple Beach hill is. For my brother and I, The Point represented freedom. My Granddad would always joke that there was no better baby sitter than an international border with armed border guards… and as history shows The Point is almost totally crime free! On weekend and summer days my brother and I would get on our bikes and just go. With a couple of bucks in our pocket for corn dogs and a Coke, and a promise to stay out of trouble and be back before dinner, we would head out on The Point’s roads, trails and beaches. Our parents would always tell us that life on The Point is what life everywhere was like “in the day.” Now as I learn more about the world I understand what they meant. Sometimes we would head down to Lighthouse Park to see if there was anything going on and maybe find a car stuck on the launch ramp or someone catching fish. Then we’d make a little stop for some salmonberries, huckleberries or blackberries when they were in season. Before the golf course was finished and open, we used to ride up there and cruise along the border on the road by the reservoir, riding along the winding road on to the main drag. Sometimes when the season was right, we would ride to the blue heron rookery to see what was happening. It stunk in there but it was pretty interesting when they were all in there squawking. The trip from The Cabin to Maple Beach was, as I remember, a big decision because riding down the hill, meant you had to ride up again. But even this trip was interesting around the Marina, through the boat yard, down by the South Beach Restaurant and then out to the cemetery

to see if there was anyone new. We’d make a quick stop for some blackberries or huckleberries riding down the road to the hill, and down to Maple Beach. On the way back we usually rode through the forest by the dump, the school, the Marketplace and then back to The Cabin. If it was too hot to ride our bikes, we would hang around The Cabin, play in the pool or swim at the beach. The very first thing we did every year when the days got a little warmer was build a raft. At high tide, my brother and I and our neighborhood friends would go up and down the beach searching for the right kinds of logs. My brother was a master raft builder and every summer he would ride up to the lumberyard and buy a bag of spikes, and each year he would show all of us how to build a bigger and better raft. One year, he even figured out how to use cement and a chain to make an anchor that is still out front of The Cabin today. The anchor, as any kid knows, is the weakest link of a raft. Funny thing… he is a landscape architect now. As we got older The Point continued to represent freedom and a place to come back to. My brother and I went off to university in Canada, the USA and Europe and traveled all over the world. But somehow when we came back to Vancouver we always wanted to “go down to The Point” and check out the marking post in the garage to see if we had gotten any taller over the past year. As you can see, my brother and I loved The Point and The Cabin, but it is time to pass it on to another couple of kids. If you and your family would like to view The Cabin on The Point, call Tom Street at 360/224-2755. He is a real estate professional with Marketplace Sotheby’s and he can show you the place. He likes The Cabin too.

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s Seen here in a screenshot taken from Shannon Tomsen’s blog, Adam Rosyskie, standing, and others react to Tomsen’s outburst. To view clip, go to bit.ly/2I28fHq.

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From page 1 while serving as commissioner. “It is my opinion that our continued partnership with Unity Care NW is vital to the success of the Point Roberts clinic. Lastly, I want to express my gratitude and respect to all the individuals and the different groups working in a positive way to make Point Roberts a better place to live,” she concluded. As they did following Komusi’s resignation, the board praised Nault’s contributions and work on behalf of the district. Komusi told the board that she would post the opening as soon as possible. The district has already posted the superintendent’s position on its website (bit.ly/2JoeWE4). The job is part-time and entails approximately 8 hours a week. The closing date for applications was Friday, April 13. “Are you threatening me?” The start of the meeting was prefaced by a bizarre conversation which began when Adam Rosyskie entered the room. Rosykie strolled over to where Shannon Tomsen was sitting and asked, “How’s the lawyer wannabe today?” Tomsen replied, “Excuse me? Wow, that’s kind of threatening. Are you threatening me?” “Threatening you? For what? I asked you how you were,” Rosykie answered. “No, you said how’s the lawyer wannabe. That seems kind of like you’re trying to intimidate me or something,” Tomsen responded. “No, never,” said Rosykie to which Tomsen replied, dubiously, “Uh, huh.” In fact, Tomsen does have a legal background having attended what’s now called the Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. The school is unranked by the U.S. News and World Report on best law schools in the U.S.; the majority of its student body attends part-time at night and on weekends. Tomsen is not a member of the Washington state Bar Association. “Time’s up” The board appears to have grown tired of perpetual critics Shannon Tomsen and her husband Victor Riley and have begun sticking to its five-minute limit for individual public comments. The two had been

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the subjects of a withering denunciation by Komusi in her resignation announcement in March (see bit.ly/2q6DQjI). Among other things, Komusi said, “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.” Chair Dick Williams reminded the audience of the time limit at the opening of the public comment period; Riley wanted to know the details of a conversation between nurse practitioner Natalie Davidson and fire chief Christopher Carleton that took place a number of years ago and managed to clock in under five minutes. Following, his wife was first stymied by the fact that she hadn’t signed up on the comment sheet but grudgingly agreed to do so after being reminded about the district’s policy. Referring to property tax revenue, she asked, “The budget for 2018 is $255,000; is that the maximum tax revenue you believe you can get at your current rate?” Assured that it was, Tomsen then asked who decides which categories will take the hit if there was a shortfall in revenue. The board and superintendent appeared somewhat mystified by the question as property tax revenue is virtually guaranteed to be distributed to taxing districts. Six minutes in, Tomsen’s “Just one final thing…” was stopped mid-sentence by Nault who told her, “Shannon, we’re done. Done.” Komusi added, “Time’s up.” (Ed. note: Additional reporting has been included since this story’s original web publish date.)

Make it, Bake it or Grow it local The Saturday Morning Market at the Gulf Road community center will get rolling for the season with a focus on local ingenuity. The first market of the season will be at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 12, rain or shine. “The theme this year is ‘Make it, Bake it or Grow it local’ market,” said organizer Heidi Baxter. “We are hoping for lots of local and visitor involvement to share our community spirit in many ways.” Vendors need to bring their own tables and pay $25 per season or $5 per market for a spot. In addition to local creations and produce, “the fourth Saturday of each month is also a boot sale or recycle day to sell your used stuff,” Baxter said. Some of the featured participants throughout the season will be the Point Roberts Garden Club and local firefighters with special Health Day programs. Vendors can email Baxter at latitude@ whidbey.com to register a space.

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By Meg Olson The campground is open at Lighthouse Marine Park and crews are working to get ready for fair-weather visitors. Refurbished over the winter, the section of boardwalk being retained is now open, said park ranger Aaron Johnson. “There’s still some more work to do but it is open and available for use,” Johnson said. “Our crew will be coming in and doing some additional work now that the contractor is out.” In areas where the old boardwalk was removed parks crews will be cleaning up the pavilions that were kept, gravelling the surface and putting in new picnic tables, Johnson said. The Orca Center has been removed and there is no plan to replace it, said county parks director Michael McFarlane. “We looked at what was in there and Lifeforce Foundation (which developed the center) took some of it,” he said. “The rest was unusable.” The ship play structure, removed this winter due to poor condition, is being renovated and will be reinstalled near the boardwalk in time for summer. Weather and tide dependent, the dock

is expected to go in the week of Monday, May 14. Maintenance work is ongoing on the campground, Monument Park and Lily Point Marine Park, Johnson said. At Monument Park, crews have been working to improve some of the switchbacks, which Johnson said was an ongoing need for the steep trail. Following the closure of the access point, establishing the Cedar Point loop trail there remains on the to-do list. The next step will be to secure needed permitting, McFarlane said. Johnson said all of the Point’s parks, but especially Lily Point, are seeing growing numbers of users and they are working to better capture that data. “I have a counter now at Lighthouse, a better way for us to be analyzing use of the park.” County parks also has an online customer service survey. “It gives us a gauge in terms of public perception: what they like, what can we do better,” McFarlane said. To fill out the survey for any of the county’s 46 parks properties including the four at Point Roberts visit whatcomcounty. us/1787/Parks-Recreation and click on the survey link on the right hand side of the page.

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Gas taxes to be used for Tyee upkeep By Meg Olson After some grumbling, funds from the local gas tax will be used to help maintain plantings along Tyee Drive following approval by the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC). “I’ve never been a fan of using Transportation Benefit District (TBD) funds for beautification because I think it’s the fastest way to fritter away our money,” said PRCAC member Linda Hughes at the committee’s March 13 meeting. PRCAC chair Jeff Christopher endorsed a proposal by the local garden club to use a portion of the funds to pay for a landscaping company to maintain the plantings, saying the TBD was not a “black top or bust fund.” TBD funds were first used 20 years ago to put in the trees along Tyee Drive from Benson Road to Gulf Road; over the years the plantings have been improved in collaboration with Whatcom County Public Works but have become too much for garden club volunteers to maintain, said garden club president Scott Hackleman. “The garden club has sort of become an unpaid arm of public works,” he said. Hughes argued the TBD fund was in-

tended for bigger projects such as the widening of Benson Road to improve pedestrian safety and replacement of the seawall at Maple Beach to correct seasonal flooding. Hughes said the Birch Bay seawall replacement took years and millions of dollars, but that Point Roberts needed to start somewhere and the TBD funds could be a way to leverage further support from county, state and federal agencies. “My position is, we need to have patience, be strong, pick a real project and stop pissing it away on small ideas,” she said. Hackleman agreed that beautification projects could be “a bottomless pit” but that the current proposal was finite, would impact less than 1 percent of the TBD funds over three years, and was protecting an investment the fund had already made. “We need to push and push for Benson Road and the seawall and overall, I don’t think we should use TBD funds for beautification, but I think it would be a mistake not to maintain this small piece of civilization in Point Roberts,” committee member David Gellatly said. Hughes subsequently agreed to support use of TBD funds for the specific project on the floor and the motion passed unanimously.

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Taken as a whole, the crowd appeared to be in favor of the new system with the exception of some seasonal residents and others who expressed concern about the year-round base level of service. Following are some of the comments expressed: “Down here, we are being taxed for services that we don’t use. As a seasonal resident, I get billed for water year-round. I would happily pay for garbage collection. even if I don’t use it all the time. There may be some issues with the level of service. Maybe we don’t need a Cadillac service. Maybe we only need a Volkswagen and I appreciate all that. The nub of it, what do we really want at the end. We can’t keep doing what we’re doing.” “I am a full-time resident and I own a house in Vancouver and I do pay for my sewer and water whether I live there or not. So what is the difference between here and there? Because I spent two years cleaning up garbage in the forest so my kids could play in it. ... Garbage does get taken through the border. I sit on the border committee and that is the number one complaint. People are illegally taking their garbage through to Canada. ... I have a neighbor who burns their garbage which is hugely illegal also.” “I’ve been a Canadian visitor since 1950. For us, it’s taxation without representation. I’m willing to pay for some kind of service as long as it’s pro-rated.” “I’m a full-time resident here. We love living here and I care about the hygiene and the community and the garbage. I sit here listening to some of you and I’ve got to tell you, when I cross that border going north, I’m a guest in that country. For those of you who live here seasonally, these are part-time homes for you, right? They’re essentially a luxury. You own property in one of the most-effective places on the west coast. You’re complaining about spending a few bucks each month to improve the community to making sure that garbage is cleaned up and not laying around everywhere. Honest to God, we’re talking about $20 a month – how can you afford a second home? All of us understand the problem. It needs to be fixed. ”I am a long-time resident here and I’ve been a resident in both countries so I do understand the problem. I’m supportive of this proposal. You’ll never make everyone

s Standing room-only crowd listens to county health department staffer Jeff Hegedus explaining the proposed mandatory trash collection system. Photo by Louise Mugar happy but I’m willing to pay to have the community cleaner.” “I live here full-time and I get garbage collection once a month. I don’t need twice-monthly pickup but I will happily pay that money. It’s for the greater good for everybody and I’m happy to pitch in. That’s my comment – my question is: if there is going to be more money available, will there be an increase in services?” “I’m a full-time resident. If you’re a seasonal resident, here’s a way to get your

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posed changes to the solid waste system. “I’ve been on PRCAC for 16 months and for 13 of those months solid waste was on the agenda and for eleven of those it was the primary subject of discussion. Six of those meetings Jeff Hegedus and John Wolpers from the county were here. The committee took five votes, all four in favor of moving forward with David Gellatly abstaining. Now a few people are setting their hair on fire over personalities and not issues.”

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Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) meetings have been dominated by solid waste issues for the last year but the group continues to work on issues as diverse as the local economy and code revisions. New PRCAC chair Jeff Christopher, representing the local taxpayers’ association on the committee, said he had introduced a proposal at the April 10 PRCAC meeting to bank 80 percent of funds collected through the local gas tax for large projects but use 20 percent for smaller projects on an ongoing basis. The proposal was tabled for a later meeting due to the absence of two of the five-person committee. Christopher’s proposal will be on the agenda when the committee meets again on Tuesday, May 8. The Point Roberts Transportation Benefit District allows the collection of 1-cent in tax per gallon of gas sold on the Point to be used for transportation related projects. The current fund balance is $987,457. The first quarter tax receipts for 2018 totaled $18,580. PRCAC member Linda Hughes has been adamant TBD funds needed to be saved for major projects, such replacing the Maple Beach seawall. Other members have supported using the funds for smaller beautification projects, such as a recent request from the Point Roberts Garden Club to hire help for maintenance of the Tyee Drive plantings. Also on the agenda for that meeting is a report by PRCAC member David Gellatly on an April 16 meeting with county executive Jack Louws, deputy executive Tyler Schroeder and Port of Bellingham economic development director Don Goldberg on galvanizing economic development for Point Roberts. Chamber director Louise Mugar also attended. “Preliminary communications have already begun with representatives of the key stake holders in the community and we expect to meet with them within the week to commence a dialogue and chart a course,” Gellatly wrote on April 16 thanking par-

ticipants. “While we did not walk out the door with any commitments, we certainly know the direction that we need to take as we make a concerted effort to find a way to invigorate the Point Roberts economy.” The committee’s efforts to review and revise the Point Roberts Special District section of county code, a primary focus in 2017, have been overshadowed by efforts to reform the solid waste system but remain on the agenda, along with plans to have the Small Business Development Center in Bellingham schedule times to work with businesses on the Point.

Send your books to the clink While the Friends of the Point Roberts Library are not accepting donations of used books until the completion of the new library this summer, the county library system is looking for specific book donations for their program at Whatcom County Jail. Local librarian Rose Momsen said they are looking for books on Buddhism, astrology, or dream interpretation; books about gangs, cartels or crime; Lemony Snicket’s “Series of Unfortunate Events,” Conn Iggulden’s “Conqueror” series, and books by Mario Puzo. Momsen asked that community members hang on to any other books and not bring them in as donations. “I just don’t have room to store anything else,” she said, thanking prospective donors for their patience. The Jail Library Service is a cooperative agreement between county library system and the Whatcom County Jail. The jail provides the work space for the library inside their facility, as well as funds for books and other library materials. The library system provides the staff to visit the jail once a week.

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People of the Point B y M a r go t G r i f f i t h s After a career spanning half a century and half the globe, Gaspar Schulek chose the quiet beauty of Point Roberts after retiring in 1998. His life began in Budapest, where Gaspar, one of eight children, was born to an artist mother and a Lutheran priest father. Most auspicious o f his ancestors was his grandfather, an architect who designed Budapest’s most famous cathedral. When traveling in Hungary, I was awed by this cathedral and so was interested to learn what the grandson of this famous architect had done with his life. Gaspar was born just before the outbreak of World War II. The borders of Hungary shifted in the aftermath, and as a seven-year-old, Gaspar had to leave his home, taking only what he and his family could carry. Yet another face of Hitler’s brutal ambition. Gaspar was a gifted child. Music was a large part of his life but he was just as talented athletically. As a young adult, he entered the University of Budapest, studying electrical engineering. Again, history intervened with the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, when the population revolted against Soviet policies. Gaspar again fled, this time to Belgium where he finished university. But as the Belgian Congo gained its freedom, many Belgians returned to their homeland from Africa; there were few jobs for foreigners like Gaspar, so he immigrated to Vancouver, where his aunt lived. He chose Canada because he spoke French. But to his surprise, no one spoke French in Vancouver. Armed with a good ear, Gaspar quickly learned English, one of nine

languages he speaks. His career in Canada was in telecommunications, installing microwave systems for long distance telephones. He worked for a company in Vancouver that had contracts with BC Hydro, where my electrical engineer father was working at the time, an instance of the seemingly inevitable Point Roberts connections. He also worked in Montreal, where dams along the St. Lawrence River were harnessing power. Gaspar worked on microwave systems that protected high-voltage wires. The second half of Gaspar’s career was spent in cellular telephone systems, and for a time he was the only radio engineer working on huge transmission towers. He moved to San Francisco and worked for what is now Verizon, creating cellular systems in America’s largest cities. During his career, Gaspar worked around the globe, including Iran and Spain, always adding to his impressive list of languages. And he always found time to travel for pleasure while on his foreign assignments. As a child, Gaspar’s wife once had a “little spot” in Point Roberts, and so they settled here in retirement. He enjoys the quiet pace, and the sea and the forests. With European sensibilities, he speaks with respect for all of nature. And there’s enough space around him, so he says he is “not afraid to play loud!” For that is what Gaspar’s lifelong passion has been. Playing music. His home resembles a practice room at the symphony with a harpsicord and a clavichord – both of which he built himself – as well as a grand piano, a tuba and a 23-rank pipe organ. Yes, there are over

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1000 pipes in Gaspar’s living room. He enjoys playing the organ in Trinity Church and his expertise was critical in the installation of that pipe organ. He also plays the tuba in a wind instrument group in Ladner. And if you think this accomplished man is solely cerebral, back in his younger days he won a gold medal at the Canada Games

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Best Time RV gets zoning ok Whatcom County has issued a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) on proposed zoning text changes to allow auto/ equipment repair facilities in Point Roberts in areas permitted by underlying zoning, and specifying the size of buildings for the use. The change was proposed in response to a request from Best Time RV to erect a building at their new location on Tyee Drive. “Right now the county can’t permit a building for RV storage or repairs, ” said county planner Nick Smith, because of a gap in the code that covers building sizes for that use in a Local Area of More Intense Rural Development (LAMIRD), and all of Point Roberts falls under that designation. The state Growth Management Act established that building size in a LAMIRD needed to be consistent with the

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size buildings were for that use when the act went into effect in 1990 and Smith said the established zoning text did not list a comparable use. The staff-initiated amendment will take the size of the building at the marina designated for boat repair as a benchmark. “We aren’t changing anything to do with uses, just buildings,” Smith said. The maximum building size proposed is 6,732 square feet; this size is for the use in zones where it is allowed, such as general commercial where Best Time is now located. Whatcom County Planning Commission scheduled a public hearing on the proposed changes for April 26 and further information will become available on its website. Public comments on the proposal were accepted until April 24.

for fencing. Today he gets his exercise with the Point Roberts Wackie Walkers. Gaspar’s greatest enjoyment today comes from visits with his three children and 10 grandchildren, all of whom have a copy of the impressive book about Gaspar’s grandfather’s cathedral. Two remarkable men leaving indelible legacies.

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Community rallies in support of local resident Bradley Everett By Meg Olson Local resident Bradley Everett has life on hold as he fights an aggressive cancer, and the community has his back. In an unprecedented outpouring of concern and generosity Point Roberts has

come together to support the longtime resident and Westwind Marine employee. Topping off a fundraising campaign including a roaming purple toilet and a lemonade stand, the April 7 benefit at the Breakwaters Bar & Grill raised $25,000. An ongoing GoFundMe campaign has

raised an additional $7,000. “Wow!” said a profoundly grateful Everett, who was unable to attend the overflowing event for health reasons. Two of his seven siblings attended the event from Minnesota. They snagged one of two handmade wooden boxes by local woodworker Ernie Beech for their brother, one of the many dozens of donations that were auctioned and raffled off to help Everett cover medical and living expenses. Breakwaters Bar and Grill also donated proceeds of the burger and beer special to the cause.

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So a benefit was planned in Bradley’s name, a purple commode delivered door-to-door. A two-gal band played throughout the night as the people danced around on the floor! Through misty rain his friends arrived, they came from near and far, as auction items flew off the shelves, camaraderie filled Breakwaters Bar. So, on behalf of all the Everett Clan our deepest thanks we’re sharing, with appreciation that fills our hearts for Point Roberts, a true Village Of Caring.

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A battle of the Interfaces ... Volunteers with the Point Roberts Animal Well-Being Society (PAWS) are working to revitalize the organization and fighting to reclaim the community message system created by the group’s founder. Carol Fuegi recently retired from PAWS due to health reasons. Al Conahan operated the Point Interface community message service, which was the primary fundraising arm of PAWS, for the past three years. With the organization on the verge of lapsing into inactive status with the Secretary of State’s Office, Conahan took over Point Interface as a private venture at the end of March, a decision he claimed Fuegi agreed to in a March 18 telephone call. In a March 21 letter to Conahan, Fuegi stated she did “not recall willingly relinquishing control of Point Interface,” nor did she ask him to change passwords and “assume control and management” of the service, and its MailChimp or Paypal accounts. She thanked Conahan for his work in the past and asked that he reverse all changes. Conahan attached a service mark to the Point Interface name and continued to post community messages and requests. He also posted the new guidelines the service would operate under on April 4, including charging for commercial or for-profit posts, with 10 percent of the funds received going to “an established list of registered charities.” In response, PAWS volunteers revived the original logo, and began posting as Paws-Interface. The active status of the corporation has been restored with the secretary of state. The basic model for the two services is the same – submitted posts are distributed to the subscriber list, but how the service is paid for is different. PAWS interface will continue to ask posters to make a donation to PAWS and will ask subscribers for a $15 per year donation to receive posts. Conahan said he is developing an advertising rate schedule that will apply to for-profit posts, and there will be no annual subscription charge. “During this transition period, we would ask for your patience and continued support while we work to rebuild the infrastructure and put into place procedures

that will reinforce your confidence and loyalty,” wrote new administrator Tracy Armoogam on April 2. Armoogam and her family are longtime PAWS volunteers, working with Fuegi to rescue and foster stray kittens. “The next logical step was to take greater responsibility for the continued success of this organization that we are so passionate about supporting,” she said. Going forward she said PAWS would be pursuing tax-exempt status to be able to issue tax receipts to donors and setting up a volunteer board to “provide management, oversight, guidance and develop policies for the organization to fulfill the PAWS mission of helping animals and people in our wonderful community.” For the last two weeks of April, PAWS appears to be winning the battle for posters with their service, though both services continue to operate. “My customer base gets results from advertising with me and that is all that really counts to them,” Conahan said.

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By Meg Olson Paul Beauchemin, newly hired golf pro and manager of the Bald Eagle Golf Club at Point Roberts, goes to work with a smile. “The course is a beautiful setting, cut out of the trees,” Beauchemin said. “Not many golf courses can compete with the layout and the property.” The golf course will reopen on Sunday, May 20 after a lengthy rehabilitation. Beauchemin relocated from Arizona to be part of the new management team. At the age of 10, Beauchemin began playing golf at the Sturgeon Valley Golf and Country Club outside of Edmonton, Alberta. “Like any 10-year-old, your father takes you out and you get hooked on the game,” he said. By 18, he was the assistant pro at the club and on his way to a 20-year career as a golf professional and course manager. At 38, Beauchemin made a lateral move into a 17-year career in real estate, eventually relocating to Scottsdale, Arizona. He said it was time for a change, and his years as a golf professional meant he already had built-in clientele. The move to Point Roberts is an opportunity to link both careers and be close to family since his mother lives on the Point. His first task is to run the golf course but he is excited about being involved in future planned residential components of the property, connecting golfers with the right home on a great course. Beauchemin said they will begin taking reservations for tee times on Sunday, May 13 at 866/460-0383 in anticipation of the May 20 opening. “The course is looking great and we’re very excited,” he said. “It’s going to be a great year.”

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Date Night s Unable to get approval from Whatcom County to use the barge for lodging and a coffee shop, the Point Roberts Marina has entered into a contract to sell it to a Vancouver Island fishing camp, according to marina vice president of development Wayne Knowles.

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All Point Bulletin • May 2018 look for ‘Sunrise Falls’ and ‘Copper Cascade’ among others. Hostas: These must-have perennials like a nice part-shade aspect in the garden and offer just a whole lot of selection in the green foliage color range. New in hybrids are hosts with red or reddish leaves and stripes or mottling. Lupins: Lupins have fabulous upright button blooms on tall stalks that look great in the back of a border. Keep an eye out for some attractive multi-colored new varieties including ‘Manhattan Lights’ and

In The Garden By Peg Keenleyside This month’s garden column is all about having fun shopping for plants to brighten up your borders and decorating your outdoor rooms by adding color, scent and visual “wow.” I recently heard Gary Lewis of Phoenix Perennials – he’s one of Canada’s best known perennial experts who gets around the world a bit – talk about some great new plants. He reminded us that spring is the time when you just have to say to yourself, “I deserve it,” and get out there and enjoy the pleasure of buying. If you’re new to the whole gardening thing, the deal with perennials is that their foliage dies back in winter, but then regrows from underground roots the following spring. Annuals have just the one season of bloom before they die out completely. When you’re cruising the aisles of the nursery this month remember that a lot of the bright and shiny color you see will be annuals. Like a cheap summer dress that you know you’ll only wear once, it may be worthwhile to pass up the eye-candy of annuals and look for plants with a little more staying power to bring home. Here’s a brief roundup of new and interesting perennials to be on the lookout for this month: Alstroemeria Inca Series: Alstroemeria are those lily-family plants that are a mainstay of cut flower bouquets because their trumpet-shaped blooms last for weeks in

a vase. Largely avoided by gardeners in the past because of their invasive habit, this new hybrid series behaves well. Look for ‘Inca Ice’ that has a gorgeous apricot-colored flower. Astilbe: These plants are pretty common in the big box nurseries, and are great in part-shade situations. They tend to be a bit of a yawn color-wise though, so I was interested to hear about a new astilbe variety called ‘Chocolate Shogun.’ With its dark flowers, you want to be sure to pair it with something nice and bright to show it off. One suggestion might be the range of new heucheras – with mounding foliage in yellows, corals and bronzes (also perennial plants). Baptisia: This perennial is mostly known for its tall stalks of blue flowers that last a long time, but this year there are a pink and a white and blue version that you may want to look for. The variety names are ‘Pink Lemonade’ and ‘Lunar Eclipse”. Geranium: I’ll take perennial geraniums over annuals any day, although the complaint can be that perennial geranium blooms don’t keep coming all summer the way that their annual cousins do. There’s a new variety called ‘Rozanne’ to look out for now, with a purple-blue flower that’s apparently non-stop all summer. Heucherella Fall Series and Cascade Series: These are hybrids of the very popular heuchera perennial that is all about foliage color. They now come as trailing plants;

‘Persian Slipper.’ Sedums: Just about every nursery has some new varieties of sedums to consider. You can have a lot of fun making up wide shallow bowls or pots of sedums. Look for new varieties like ‘Firecracker’ with its burgundy foliage and small pink flowers. Perennials, especially bigger sized ones, can be expensive, but they will last you years instead of the brief few months that annuals do. So like a good wardrobe, this is the month to get out there and get some new classics for your garden.

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Everyday is Earth Day! Did you know that Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22nd? It is considered a Global holiday as more than 140 nations participate in Earth Day. Our students studied Earth Day this year in many different ways. For literacy, we shared stories and videos that explained the holiday and our personal responsibilities to our Earth. For art, we created our own personal Earth paintings using the painting technique of Pointillism. We also incorporated a writing exercise into our art project by making a personal Earth Day Promise. Lastly, we took a field trip into our community and cleaned up the beach at Lighthouse Park where students actively contributed to making our own community cleaner and safer for people and animals to enjoy! It is my hope that the students at PRPS will learn that Earth Day reaches far beyond April 22nd and that we each have a responsibility to be environmental stewards each and every day!

Handstands, Somersaults, Cartwheels & Balance Beam! A special “Thank You” to Grace Hettinga who donated her time to teach the students at PRPS some new PE skills. Grace is a gymnast at Delta Gymnastics and member of Team BC who will be competing in Alberta this month. Through Grace’s instruction, students learned how to warm up their muscles, stretch properly, and begin to do handstands, somersaults, cartwheels and balance beam activities! The students loved the new PE unit and look forward to Grace’s next visit! In the meantime, Baker Field is a great place to practice cartwheels and somersaults during sunny, spring recesses.

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Events Celebration of Life for Ed Lester: Saturday April 28, 1-4 p.m., community center, 1437 Gulf Road. A celebration of life for Ed Lester. Come and share your memories, stories and jokes. Kiniski’s Reef Patio Reopens: Saturday, April 28, Kiniski’s Reef Tavern and Restaurant, 1334 Gulf Road. Come out to sit on the patio throughout the day and evening. Enjoy free hot dogs and ice cream for the kids from 2 to 5 p.m.

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Circle of Care Fundraiser: Sunday, April 29, two seatings: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., South Beach House Restaurant, 725 S. Beach Road. Mexican brunch in support of Circle of Care. Tickets cost $20 each and can also be purchased at both Nielson’s Hardware and Auntie Pam’s. Tickets may be available at the door on Sunday for the 1 p.m. seating. Please call 360/945-5222 and leave a message for reservations. Reserve on Circle of Care Facebook, or by phone or email. Info: prcircleofcare@gmail.com.

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By Gina Gaudet Yesterday was Good Shepherd Sunday. In the day’s reading (John 10:11-18), Jesus declares, “I am the good shepherd...” While this metaphor is rich in cultural and spiritual content, the focus of Father Chuck’s sermon was the sound of the voice, and how the sheep respond when they hear it. Sheep are difficult to herd, he points out. I once tried to help a friend herd three sheep back into their enclosure. A long, difficult task! If you have ever watched sheepdogs do their thing, it is clear those dogs work very hard to get the sheep where they need to go! The thing about sheep (and chickens!) is that they are followers. Once they connect the sound of your voice to food, shelter or care, the voice guides them where they need to go. Shepherds of long ago guided flocks of dozens up and down the rocky hillsides, leading (not herding) them to water, to safe pastures, away from harm. Father Chuck also pointed out that there would be several herds at watering places; likely hundreds of intermixed sheep vying for water. How to get your own sheep out of the mix? You call them. They hear the

sound of your voice, they follow that sound. The Good Shepherd lays down his life for his flock (John. 10:11). In Sunday School pictures, the shepherd David fights off wild animals to protect his sheep. This is the image Jesus offers, to make his point: I will die for you. You can trust me. When I call, you can follow with full confidence in my love for you. In times of trouble, people often wonder, “How could God let this happen?” Feeling lost in the wilderness, it sometimes takes intense listening and attention to hear that voice that says, “I am with you, I love you, I will get you through this.” This voice is heard in the heart. In order to hear it, one must intently attune to the energy of the heart. Faith is the quality of assurance that the call has been issued, that the heart will hear, that the ear, the mind and the will, in the appropriate time, will also hear the call, know the deeper truth, and gladly hearken to the voice of spirit. And embrace another sweet vision; the tiny lamb, tenderly carried home on the gentle shoulder of the Good Shepherd.

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of text as the pavers would have allowed. And visitors to the library will find the plaques easy to read: no moss indoors. We are expecting a ‘soft opening’ during the summer (as soon as the library furnishings and equipment are in place and functioning) and a grand opening in mid-August. We are coming to the end of the process and looking forward to the product: a new library created by the community of Point Roberts and its friends and supporters. Congratulations to all of us!

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... and hazardous household wastes By Meg Olson In response to community requests for more frequent household hazardous waste pickups on the Point, the Whatcom County Health Department is sponsoring another collection event. Operated by Stericycle under contract with the health department, the event is intended to assist community members with the safe disposal and recycling of hazardous materials. “Join us in helping keep our environment safe and clean,” said Chris Teske with the waste management company. Crews will be on hand Saturday, June 23 from 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the public works yard adjacent to Johnson Road transfer station.

Each household can drop off up to 55 gallons of waste from engine oil to car batteries. Oil-based paints and stains and associated solvents like acetone and paint thinner, garden chemicals and fertilizers, solvents, oil and antifreeze, cleaning products, aerosols, acids, bases, fluorescent tubes & lights, re-chargeable and lead-acid batteries are all accepted. Waste that cannot be disposed of through the event are any business waste, biomedical waste, explosives and ammo, radioactive material, empty containers, asbestos, and waste in drums. Latex paint and other non-hazardous materials like alkaline batteries are also not accepted, but Stericycle staff will be on hand to tell you the right way to get rid of it. Call the Disposal of Toxics Program for further details at 360/380-4640.

New boat rules imposed A new rule banning the discharge of treated and untreated sewage into Puget Sound was signed into law by Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) director Maia Bellon on April 9. The rule goes into effect on Thursday, May 10, for all recreational boats and establishes a ‘no discharge zone’ in Puget Sound. As a result, vessels that need to empty their loads must use a pump-out station or wait until they’re out of the zone. Some commercial vessels have a five-year delay before the rule goes into effect, said the DOE. Prior to the rule being approved, Washington boaters were not allowed to discharge sewage, treated or untreated, into Puget Sound. Most recreational boats already have holding tanks. “The Washington Department of Health expects to upgrade or open approximately 1,000 acres of commercial shellfish beds for harvesting near marinas with the es-

tablishment of the no discharge zone,” according to DOE. The new zone includes all marine waters in Washington state that lie within the line between New Dungeness and Discover Island lighthouses and up to the Canadian border; Lake Washington and all water bodies that connect it to Puget Sound are also included in the zone. “This is a historic day for the protection and restoration of Puget Sound,” Bellon said in a press release. “Puget Sound is an icon of the Pacific Northwest. Its cultural and economic importance cannot be overstated. It’s the lifeblood of our renowned salmon, shellfish and orcas. Stopping the release of vessel sewage into our waters is absolutely the right thing to do.” The new rule makes no changes to current graywater requirements. For more information, visit ecy.wa.gov/ndz.

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August 9, 1925 - March 31, 2018 Virginia Lee Baker Wampler was born August 9, 1925 to John C. and Anna Baker Sr. in Point Roberts, Washington. Virginia was always a hard worker, she worked at Ben's store and Iverson Brothers Cannery company in Point Roberts. When she and her husband Ray moved to Blaine, she continued her career some 30 years with U.S. Customs and brokerage firms. Virginia married D. Ray Wampler on April 11, 1946 and they had three girls, Wendy Anne Wampler, Victoria Rae (Jeff) Reid, and Peggy Lee (Scott) Dohner. Ray passed away in November 1997; Virginia loved Ray with all of her heart. She is survived by her daughters and her grandchildren, great grandchildren and loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Wendy's children are Shane (Julie) Stanfill, children Kamryn and Cade, Trevor West and Hayden West. Matthew West deceased in 2016. Sasha Stanfill, children, Mia and Shane. Peggy's children are Brent (Tamara) Dohner, children Cassie (Nate) Goodin, children J.W., Jaelyn and Elsa. Jenneka Dohner and fiancee Craig Merrill. Demi Dohner, and Alexander Medina and daughter Esmarelda, Savanna (Daniel) Zehe; Tamara's children Alexander and Megan DePorter; Margie (Kirk) Palmberg children Jacob, Lizzie, Arron and Abbie; and Jennifer (Chris) Baisch children Gaige, Ally, Ian and Makenna; Megan (Brant) Visser, children Kaden, Krew and Knox. Virginia's life was filled with community involvement. She started with being crowned Miss Whatcom County in 1944, she was a drum major in high school, and graduated from Blaine in 1944. She remained true to her Blaine High School friends, meeting up for monthly luncheons for years. Virginia was mother advisor for the Rainbow Girls, and a lifetime PEO member. Virginia was a member of the Point Roberts Historical Society, member of Eastern Star, was nominated for Woman of the Year, taught Sunday school and played piano at the Point Roberts Lutheran Church. Most of all she was a mom that gave to her children and their children unending love. Virginia made Christmas a treasured memory, lasting forever in our minds. She loved Point Roberts, and for many years she was able to stay at the beach, beachcombing, agate hunting, walking the sandbars, seeing the eagles soar above her. She always yearned to go home. Virginia's final resting place will be at Point Roberts Cemetery beside Ray, in the family plot with generations of family surrounding her including her sister Dorothy and husband Robert Thompson, brother John C. Baker Jr. and his wife Blanche, and son Jimmy, along with her parents John C. and Anna Baker Sr. Services were held Saturday, April 21, at 2 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church 702 G Street Blaine, WA 98230. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Point Roberts Historical Society, P.O. Box 780, Point Roberts, WA 98281.

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The last beachfront lot in the Point - water, sewer and power at the street. Beach, views and sunsets plus easy access to marina and shops! MLS #956045

OCEANFRONT HOME! 1613 Edwards Drive Point Roberts

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$1,488,888

2-BR, 2-BA, 2-level townhouse with 1051 SF.

OCEAN VIEW CONDO

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

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ING END PSunset 1308 Drive $328,800

• 152’ Frontage ... 1+ Acre ..facing WEST • 8000+ SF income commercial bldg on site (lease out while you get your permits) www.tourfactory.com/1806674 MLS#1143429

• Soaring 36’ ceilings, open NDING plan, chef’ PEs kitchen. • Amazing views & SUNSETS! MLS# 1081018

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1726 Edwards Dr. #10, Point Roberts

2 BR, 2.5 BA townhome! Perfect 1,541 s.f. getaway that you’ve always dreamed of owning. Inviting interior design with attached garage. MLS #813017

AMAZING RARE RESORT COMMERCIAL ZONING BEACH HOUSE!

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$289,500

$1,599,800

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. MLS #1117436 MLS #1117473

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RECENT HOUSE & LOT PRICES

Blaine, Birch Bay & Point Roberts MARCH 2018

LOCATION

SALE PRICE

Unit #11, Semiahmoo Shore Condominium, 9415 Turnstone Ln, Blaine

$861,135

Unit #12, Semiahmoo Shore Condominium, 9413 Turnstone Ln, Blaine

$795,000

1-story house with 2,721 SF, 3 BD, 3 BA, 621 SF attached garage, 396 SF patio, built in 2004, .33 acres land.

8793 Osprey Rd, Blaine

$697,000

1-story with 2,799 SF, 3 BD, 3 BA, 525 SF attached garage, 615 SF deck, built in 1995, .35 acres land; territorial view.

5425 Quail Run, Blaine

$599,000

DESCRIPTION HIGHER END HOUSES: Condo with 2,421 SF, 3 BD, 3 BA, attached garage, built in 2017, waterfront; marine and territorial views. Condo with 2,312 SF, 3 BD, 3 BA, attached garage, built in 2017, waterfront; marine and territorial views.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES: 1-story restaurant with 2,650 SF, built in 1972, .12 acres land.

422 Peace Portal Dr, Blaine

$425,000

Holeman Rd, Blaine

$100,500

.38 acres (2 lots) residential land.

5476 and 5473 Wood Duck Lp, Blaine

$190,000

.19 acres residential lot; territorial view.

4840 Sunset Dr, Blaine

$130,000

Maple Ave, Point Roberts

$100,000

8620 Drayton View Ln, Blaine

$270,000

Koehn Rd, Blaine

$700,000

.36 acres residential lot; territorial view.

8820 Wood Duck Wy, Blaine

$130,000

.43 acres residential lot.

5475 Canvasback Rd, Blaine

$239,000

LAND: .50 acres residential lot

2 residential lots. 3.33 acres residential land. 13.38 wooded residential land.

Tyee Dr. MLS #1061695 ..........$299,000 .... $249,000 Marine Dr. MLS #965996............................ $159,000 Cedar Park Estates, Lot 2 MLS #1253371 .......$89,000 xxx S Beach Rd. MLS #1121356 ....... ............ $65,000 xxx Marine Dr. MLS #1265748 ....... .............. $65,000 McKenzie Wy. MLS #1156848 ....... ............... $62,500

1959 Province Rd. MLS #1257376 ....... ......... $57,500 1835 Roosevelt Wy. MLS #1023327 .$69,000 $59,000 Claire Lane Lot 43

MLS #1253351

....... ........ $55,000

xx Highland Dr. MLS #1201233 ..................... $45,000 21 Columbia Vista MLS #1215463 .... .........$35,000

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Commercial Investment Opportunities! 2+ Acres

2.5 Acres 1 Edwards Dr. $370,000 POINT ROBERTS

Over 2.5 Acres on Edwards Dr. by the marina. County allows for change of zoning to resort commercial, currently RR2. South-facing views of the Puget Sound plus private beach access. Water & power in street. Adjoining 2+ acres also available (MLS #1262826), totaling nearly 5 acres. Endless possibilities in booming Point Roberts. MLS #1266780.

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2 Edwards Dr. $345,000 POINT ROBERTS

Over 2 Acres on Edwards Dr. by the marina. County allows for change of zoning to resort commercial, currently RR2. South facing view of the Puget sound plus private beach access. Water and power are in the street. Adjoining 2.5 acres also available (MLS #1266780) totaling nearly 5 acres together. Endless possibilities in booming Point Roberts. MLS #1262826.

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697 MARINE DR. 2 BR cottage at Freeman Beach. Beach rights. $219,900

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SWEET COTTAGE

$123,500

247 BAYVIEW DR. 3BR, 2BA waterfront home facing Mt. Baker. Crabtown. $595,000

OCEANVIEW CT. LOT. Corner lot with beach &

Large lot surrounded by a high hedge, this getaway is private and quiet. New roof, floors and bath. Ready for a summer of fun.

FREEMAN BEACH

FREEMAN BEACH access rights. Backs onto lagoon. $99,000

697 MARINE DR. 2 BR cottage at Freeman Beach. Beach rights. $219,900

DOUBLE LOT

½ Acre double lot package located on Cliff Road. Sloped lots, very private and might get some view when cleared.

$19,900

1275 BROUGHTON LANE 2BR, 3BA beautiful west side home. $199,000. Adjoining lot $35,000.

DONEGAL DRIVE. Mountain & Bay views. Short walk to Maple Beach. Septic installed for 3BR. $125,000

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

1845 JOHNSON. 75 x 200 lot. Furnished, private, excellent condition. $115,000

D CE U D GREENWOOD LOT. Sunny south side lot RE

BURNS WAY LOT. Nice residential area. Priced to sell. Call. 2117 ROOSEVELT. Maple Beach 1920s cabin, 2 BR, wood-burning FP, 2 blocks to beach. $169,000 542 MCLAREN RD. 3BR cottage w/front and rear deck. Adjacent to Lily Point Park. $159,000

668 SOUTH BEACH RD. 2BR cottage plus 2 lots near beach. $200,000

in nice neighborhood. $29,900

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

2 BR designer home. A must-see! Make an offer!

ED C U ACREAGE: 6.39 ACRES, DESIRABLE EAST SIDE, SUBDIVIDABLE $299,000 ED R www.JuliusRealty.com

One of the last large view lots on the South Slope. 1.77 Acre site has been improved with a 4 bedroom septic system and water connected, cleared and ready to roll. This is a rare opportunity for an estate setting with water & island views and sun to the bitter end. This property fits the bill for either a discriminating user or one looking for a prime investment property. If you’re serious about purchasing at the “Point” do yourself a favor and visit our office for a complete list of everything for sale in the area and also check out our website for general information, color photos, maps and full property search function.

EDWARDS LOT 27. Clear water & island views. Beach access. Sewer. $199,000

MCKENZIE WAY, acreage 5 acres. Half is cleared. Storage container & outbuilding on property. $220,000

Build your dream home or cottage on one of these Point Roberts lots!

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

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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

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534 Tyee Drive $1,200,000 MLS# 1250304

1453 Edwards Drive $1,077,000 MLS# 1250111

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.

534 Tyee Drive $1,200,000 MLS# 860192

PERFECT SOUTH-FACING WATERFRONT HOME. Exquisite craftsmanship, totally remodeled with no expense spared.

253 Bayview Dr. $775,000 MLS# 1064406

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1953 Holiday Lane $575,000 MLS# 1050258

723 Walters Ln. MLS# 1108249 $899,000 COMMERCIAL

1664 Harbor Seal Dr. $769,000 MLS# 1274955

253 Bayview Dr. $699,000 MLS# 1064406

1379 Gulf Rd. $525,000 MLS# 1034066

753 Walters Lane $509,000 MLS# 918572

340 Boundary Bay Rd. $448,000 MLS# 1057901

398 Marine Dr. $389,000 MLS# 883553

643 Highland Dr. $549,000 MLS# 1201227

1379 Gulf Road $545,000 MLS# 1250606

118 Park Drive $299,000 MLS# 1261303

1657 Seymour Park $259,000 MLS# 1271147

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

1721 Benson Rd. #104

699 Claire Lane $699,000 MLS# 1253339

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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

OCEAN VIEW HOME with great south-west exposure, large sunny deck and private back yard with fruit trees. $299,000

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STUNNING SERVICED LOT between the ocean and marina in a private and unique waterfront community. $119,000

LARGE 1/4 ACRE LOT at the end of quiet street with just a 10 minute walk to Maple Beach. $25,000

SUNNY SOUTH BEACH PROPERTY just four blocks to private beach access. Power, Water and Septic System Installed. $95,000

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LARGE VIEW PROPERTY overlooking Boundary Bay, just a short 5 minute walk to Maple Beach. $59,000

PERFECT MAPLE BEACH COTTAGE with all the charm you wanted. 3 bdrm, 1 bath, private yard 1/2 block to beach. $279,000

LARGE FAMILY SIZED HOME, very well constructed and finished. Warm year round home on a huge lot with over sized garage. Concrete driveway and new landscaping. Quiet area close to Lily Point. $338,000

SOUTH BEACH COTTAGE just minutes walk away to private beach access. Large deck with peek-a-boo view of the ocean. $219,000

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Carol 360/945-2967

Greg 604/690-1468

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