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Whatcom The folks who brought back the 4th of July County Council mandates curbside pickup By Meg Olson Whatcom County Council has approved changes to county code that will eliminate exemptions to mandatory garbage pickup in Point Roberts. At their June 5 meeting, council heard from an almost evenly split 15 community members on the proposal, which would establish a mandatory minimum service level of a 32-gallon can of garbage to be picked up twice-monthly and billed through the property tax roll. Opponents of the proposal cited a number of reasons for their opposition, primarily that the minimum service level was too high. “This exceeds the needs of 80 percent of those surveyed (in a 2016 online survey sponsored by the county solid waste division) who self-haul or use tags,” Kimberly Butts said. Ken Calder, also opposed to the changes, submitted a petition signed by 364 seasonal and full-time residents asking that council delay the decision until September to allow a recently formed solid waste subcommittee of the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee to continue to look at the issue. Those in favor of the change as well as county staff pointed out that PRCAC had been pondering the garbage collection for over two years, held numerous public meetings, sponsored an online survey and sent out a mailer. “There have been numerous opportunities for people to put in their two cents’ worth,” Arthur Reber said. “This process has been very thorough and collaborative,” said taxpayers’ association president Mark Robbins. Chamber of commerce president Dee Gough said her association also supported the proposal, agreeing that mandatory trash pickup was the obvious solution to the perennial problem of dumping garbage on the roadsides. Jeff Hegedus with the Whatcom County Health Department said by establishing a mandatory minimum service level for all developed properties, as determined by which properties have a water connection, it would lead to vendor stability because more users would support the system. (See Garbage, page 7)
s Back in 1976, a group of civic-minded people got together to plan a 4th of July celebration, the first since 1916. On June 20, they had a reunion at Ruby White’s house. See story, page 16. Standing, from l.: Fred DeHaan, Rosy Negron, Carla Scherer, Pauli DeHaan, George Scherer, Pat Jorgensen, Doreen Peltier. Seated: Norma Peltier, Ruby White, Kris Manning. Photo by Shelley Damewood
Unity Care NW decides against renewing clinic contract Cites client base and “increasing community turmoil” By Meg Olson a n d P a t G r u bb Unity Care NW is done with the Point Roberts clinic. Citing declining use, a disproportionate administrative burden and “community turmoil,” the board of directors of the non-profit health care provider voted at its June 25 meeting to discontinue the contract to operate the Point Roberts Clinic. Notice was delivered to the Point Rob-
erts hospital district on June 26 that Unity Care NW would end its contract to provide services on the Point as of December 31, 2018, but would provide services on a month-to-month basis if needed until June 30, 2019 and help with a possible transition to an alternative service provider. According to the June 25 resolution, the Point Roberts Clinic does not fit with the other clinics Unity Care NW operates in Ferndale and Bellingham, which it described as “patient centered medical homes.” Close to half of the visits to the Point Roberts clinic are for urgent care, and not for primary medical care,
Arts and music fest makes a comeback By Meg Olson “The Point Roberts Arts and Music Festival is back on the water,” says Arts Foundation founder and festival organizer Craig Jacks. After being put on the shelf for a year, the festival will be back for its 23rd year,
running three weekends in August. Kiniski’s Reef Tavern is partnering with the foundation, offering a location, planning assistance and funds for this year’s event. “We decided to make it longer so more people can enjoy it,” said tavern manager Allison Calder. The first weekend (See Arts & Music, page 14)
according to Unity Care. The number of people being served at the Point Roberts Clinic, as well as the number of visits, have been declining, according to the resolution. The number of visits per year shrank from 1176 to 1033 between 2015 and 2017, which is de(See Hospital, page 8)
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opinion Editorial – We apologize for the delay In November, the Point Roberts Public Hospital District launched a Community Survey intended to gather valuable information about patient experiences at the Point Roberts Clinic and suggestions for how to improve the services and better meet the unique medical needs of the community. There have been some unforeseeable delays in producing the executive summary report of that survey due to the many recent changes and subsequent work required related to those changes: • Extending the deadline for the survey by one month to gather as much community response as possible • Resignation of long-standing superintendent • Advertising, interviewing, hiring and training the new superintendent • Resignation of a long-standing commissioner • Activities involved in appointing and training a replacement commissioner Each of those things are impactful and time-consuming tasks when the commissioners meet once a month and the superintendent works eight hours per week. We sincerely apologize for the delay in sharing survey results but want to assure the public that it is our intention to do so. We conducted the survey with the in-
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The Editor: So many of you have asked, so here’s the news on Wilma Donaldson. Wilma is currently residing at Delta View Center in Delta in the Forest Grove section. If you go to visit, she won’t remember you, but she’ll still be very glad to see you. Yes, she has dementia, but it isn’t slowing her down a bit! She’s still the same happy-go-lucky Wilma, full of life, and ready for every adventure. Wilma was 96 in October so she uses a walker which is decorated for each season or holiday. On Valentine’s Day, it said “Free Kisses!” She wins at bingo and is the best singer at the ‘30s-‘40s music sing-along. She still knows all the words! Her health is excellent. Wilma misses all her Maple Beach friends, the ladies at the bank, all the tradespeople, and many, many cats. We were at her Maple Beach house readying it for sale and cats showed up from everywhere! Apparently, they haven’t forgotten Wilma! We really appreciate all the people who stop by to ask about Wilma and we thought we would provide an update. Wilma and Graham loved Maple Beach and the Point. It provided their happiest times and we thank you all for that. Georgia Gardner Coupeville
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to this community member as requested. The commissioners, the incoming and outgoing superintendents, as well as Unity Care believe that the public had an expectation of privacy when completing the survey. For that, we apologize for not being clear on the survey form that the information gathered would be subject to Public Records laws. We are unsure what the individual who requested the data intends to do with the information. We want to assure the public that while many records of the hospital district are subject to public disclosure, any records related to healthcare, including but not limited to the clinic records and personal information are not subject to public disclosure. Your privacy is protected by law. Over the next two months, we will share the executive summary report to the community along with next steps and actions. If you’d like to know more, please join us at our monthly meetings which are generally at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the community center. Thank you to all those who filled out the survey! We value your comments. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to superintendent@prphd.org Elaine Komusi, outgoing superintendent
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tention of gathering information, drawing conclusions, sharing and partnering with Unity Care to make change where it was necessary and sensible. As well, we designed the survey to gather comments rather than to use a rating scale for each question. While this makes it more difficult to analyze the information, this was done purposely to get much needed opinions from the community. Generally, most businesses shy away from sharing the detailed comments from customer satisfaction surveys with individuals and staff. Survey respondents are honest and speak frankly about their good and bad experiences and those are best shared in a respectful, private employer setting. For that reason, normal business practice is to analyze the information, create trend reports and make recommendations. Those summary reports and recommendations are shared with the wider groups. However, I would like to advise the community that we have received a public records request from a community member who has requested the ‘raw data’ of the survey. Unfortunately, by law, we have to comply with this request. We were able to remove names and phone numbers from the report, but otherwise, we need to provide this information
s Wilma Donaldson.
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mid arch at Lake of the Woods, Minnesota and the arch to indicate the setting sun here. During recent years, Point Roberts and Campobello Island have formally become sister cities after learning they are mirror images of one another in many ways. Ruby White Point Roberts The Editor: If you have been strolling through Lighthouse Marine Park and spied what appears to be a horn protruding from the ground, it is not the remnant of a passing unicorn. It is the representation of the setting sun as it completes its journey from its rise at Campobello Island, New Brunswick and sets in the Pacific Ocean. In September 1985, the local populace was informed that a sculptor and his wife, along with her dance troupe, were going to visit the Point. The only person who seemed to understand the significance of this was the amiable gentleman who voluntarily managed the local chamber of commerce. He explained that the sculptor and his group had traveled to the four corners of the earth where they held modern dance ceremonies and created sculptures to denote these locations. There was not much happening on that rainy October day when the visitors arrived so most locals went down to Lighthouse Marine Park to observe. The ladies danced and a representative of the Tsawwassen band participated. The chamber manager, who bore a striking resemblance to the English actor Peter O’Toole, was to shoot a flaming arrow into the ocean just as the sun set. Alas, the arrow when fired nearly took out the cameraman from Delta TV. We learned later that Professor David Garr, a noted sculptor from the University of Michigan, had drawn a map which traced the outline of Canada and the U.S. with a meridian of the sun rising on the east coast and setting in the Pacific at Lighthouse Point. Visualizing an arch during this trip, he placed a small arch at Campobello Island in New Brunswick, the
The Editor: This article is so hard to write as it comes from deep inside my heart. It is in relation to the forced mandated curbside pickup that Whatcom County Council has approved. It took me weeks to figure out what was actually going on in my own mind regarding this change in policy. This entire subject is so much more than mandated trash pickup. It strikes at the heart of everything that I and most people in Point Roberts believe in. Over the last few weeks I have spoken to so many people about this subject. From those conversations, I learned so much about the feelings of my neighbors in Point Roberts about trash, recycling and the uses of our local garbage transfer station. At first, I was angry with the people that had a hand in moving this motion forward. It took me a while to get past that anger. By looking within myself I began to realize that our trash and recycling system was very personal and very emotional. I also realized that the people who don’t feel that connection are unable to feel and see how much importance this issue holds for so many of us. The people who want this change cannot be held responsible for not being able to feel or ultimately understand how serious this negatively affects the rest of us. Having said all that, I must say that this change in our social system ie. mandated curbside pickup is very hurtful to the majority of the homeowners at the Point. (See Letters, page 6) Please send letters to editor@allpointbulletin.com
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Recycling, composting and the disposal of minimal trash is a lifestyle choice. This lifestyle is supposed to be our goal as a society in the fight to reduce our output of garbage. Barbara Brenner of the Whatcom County Council understands this very well and explained it during the June 5 council meeting regarding this issue. Video is available online at council website. Harry Kish Point Roberts
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The Editor: I am proud of the six people who Jeff Christopher asked to step up and join the subcommittee on garbage. Thank you to Allison Calder, Kimberly Butts, Bill Meursing, Jordan Strub and Barbara Bradstock. We were asked to look into the next steps of garbage and, in a short time, we did a great job. We sent notices to community e-news on the public hearing. We had a public meeting to help people understand what was involved with the hearing process. We asked PRCAC to ensure that the variable system that was promised was included in the plan that was put forward to the county for approval. Questions were asked about the ordinance as it was going forward, such as: Why wasn’t there a simple rate increase considered before mandating service? Why was the level of minimum service set so high (less than 300 of 2,300 homes have this level of service)? Why weren’t
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homeowners directly contacted when they could still have input rather than for an information session? These are important questions. On their own, Harry Kish, Kenny Calder and Annette Madden collected 364 signatures to request that our committee have time to answer these questions. That was a vote of confidence in us that I didn’t expect. Thank you. Although I didn’t sign the petition, I believe that the three months they requested would have given the community enough time to refine the solution to suit seniors, small families, part-timers and people who believe in reducing garbage – not increasing it. People here care that the garbage company doesn’t lose money. The main request I heard was for the minimum level of service to be set lower. Is this not a reasonable request? I hope to continue to work to help reduce the level of minimum service and to ensure that our provider is successful. I am saddened that PRCAC decided to disband this subcommittee because we stepped up when asked. People deserve better and all the people who came to meetings and participated in this process deserve to be thanked, not dismissed. Samantha Scholefield Point Roberts
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The Editor: Today I called Cando and signed up for minimum service of one 20-gallon can per month with recycling pick up every two weeks. I did this because I want our service provider to make a reasonable income. What I don’t want is this crazy ordinance that the Whatcom County Health Department pushed onto us. This new fee in 2019 is forcing 2,000 households (not currently getting service) to pay for a minimum of one 32-gallon can of solid waste every other week with recycling (changed to 26 cans used at household discretion) which is a higher service level than all oth-
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From page 1 “The idea is to go from 300 to 2,300 users which will provide economies of scale, allow higher service levels and put downward pressure on pricing,” Hegedus said. Council voted 5-to-2 to adopt the changes with Barbara Brenner and Tyler Byrd opposed. It will go into effect in January 2019. Property owners could see an additional $204 fee for garbage on their 2019 tax bill, equivalent to $17 a month for two 32-gallon cans and recycling pickup. Additional service can be ordered directly from the company. A rate review by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Committee (WUTC) will be performed in the fall and could result in lower prices. The code amendment approved by council includes a change from the original draft that will provide flexibility to seasonal users. The fee will, in effect, act as a non-refundable credit, allowing users to set out 26 cans for collection at any time during the year. Summer residents who don’t come down to the Point until May, for example, won’t be paying for garbage picked up when they aren’t using the service in the first four months of the year. Come May, if they put out two cans a week for 13 weeks, that pickup service will be covered by the fee on their property tax statement (which is paid in April and October).
er households in Whatcom County. This number was picked seemingly at random. We need actual data for the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission on how much garbage is actually picked up and then they can use that information for the tariff review. Without this information, everyone is just guessing and we will be left to foot the bill. I encourage everyone to please sign up for the minimum service level so we can go back to Whatcom County Council and ask them to change our minimum back to what we are actually using and to reverse the decision to charge the fee on our property tax statements as we are responsible land owners and pay our bills. Louise Cassidy Point Roberts However, opponents of recently adopted changes to county codes governing garbage pickup in Point Roberts will continue to lobby for fewer mandatory pickups per year. “We’re asking to have the minimum service level lowered from 26 to 13 pickups per year and increase recycling programs,” said Allison Calder, a member of the recently dissolved Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee’s (PRCAC) special subcommittee on solid waste. Calder and 364 signatories of a petition asked the council to delay their decision to allow the special subcommittee more time to develop an option better suited to community needs; they think the lower service level fits the bill. “We’re aiming for a greener, cleaner Point Roberts,” Calder said. “Not more garbage.” Calder said that filings submitted to the WUTC by Cando Recycling and Disposal show that in 2017 the local hauler removed approximately 1,100 tons of garbage from Point Roberts from the transfer station, residential and commercial collection. If the 2,300 properties required to have mandatory pickup under the new rules put out 26 60-pound cans per year, it would total 1,800 tons of garbage from residential pickup alone. “Where are we going to come up with another 700 or more tons of garbage?” she asked. PRCAC’s next monthly meeting will be at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10 at the community center. For more info, visit prcac.us.
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scribed as “well below average provider productivity.” “The administrative time and energy required to maintain this remote clinic is proportionately far greater for the people served and the visits provided,” the resolution states, comparing other Unity Care NW clinics. The Unity Care NW board in its decision also cited “increasing community turmoil regarding the performance of the hospital district and the services contracted through Unity Care NW” as another reason to pull out of operating the clinic. Hospital district superintendent Barbara Wayland said they were already moving ahead with preparations for the transition. “As an organization, the hospital district has always been alert to the possibility of Unity Care not renewing its annual contract and we have already started on the process to take whatever steps are needed to ensure the clinic’s continuation,” she said. In a statement sent to the All Point Bulletin, Unity Care NW board president Melvin De Jong wrote, “The staff at the Point Roberts clinic have provided excellent care and service to the people in Point Roberts. We thank them for their service. We understand the impact that this decision will have on our Point Roberts staff. We also thank the patients in Point Roberts
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The 100th Concert Celebration By Margot Griffiths The community is invited to join in an old-fashioned community event of music, food and fun, marking the 100th concert in the on-going musical series at Trinity Community Church on Sunday, July 8. It’s been 10 years since Lucy Williams envisioned the idea of a concert series, and on Sunday, July 8, she’s honoring all those musicians who have volunteered their gifts over these years. She’s also honoring those who have attended these 100 concerts and whose contributions helped support community projects. The day will be filled with music and community spirit. Four groups will perform between 2 and 7 p.m. Three of the bands will be performing on the lawn, so bring lawn chairs and sun umbrellas and set up for the day. Spread out a blanket and create your own picnic or enjoy the barbequed hot dogs for sale. The first event will be the perennially popular Bergamasca Recorders, who will perform inside the church. Then it’s outside for the three big concert bands and the music really takes off. A total of over 120 musicians from the Royal City, Delta, and Richmond concert bands will make this day memorable. In exploring Lucy’s remarkable achievement, I was struck by the diversity of groups she has brought to Point Roberts, ranging from classical, country, jazz, baroque, gospel, to opera, as well as the sheer number of musicians. “Over 300 Canadian musicians have donated their time to give free performances for us,” Lucy says. “Talk about hands across the border! Ninety-six percent of the performers have been Canadian and without them there would not have been 100 concerts.” Both amateur and professional musi-
cians are present at the event. “Amateur musicians were the beginning,” Lucy explained. “It is a great opportunity for them, because when you are performing live, the audience collaborates and there’s a new energy. Music goes from soul to soul.” Lucy understands live performance. She has been a member of the Screen Actors’ Guild since 1984 and did stand-up comedy in LA in the late ’80s. There she was, every week, at the Comedy Club on Sunset Boulevard. In 2005, she took up the oboe as a hobby and has become an accomplished musician in her own right. Lucy wanted to bring quality live performances to Point Roberts. “Music transcends everything and connects everyone,” she said. She also wanted to raise money for community projects. The first project was to pay for a generator for the church so it could become the community’s emergency shelter if and when the need arose. Lucy was on the church council when this project was born and the money was quickly raised through the success of the concert series. Contributions have also been made to the Point Roberts Food Bank and the new library. Lucy’s focus then shifted to supporting the church’s Summer Music Camp for children. “I saw the opportunity to put our faith into action,” she says. “This was about children coming to music camp freely, without a monetary obligation.” What do they get out of music camp? Friendships, fellowship, and a chance to grow as budding performers to name just a few of the outcomes. At the conclusion of the camp, Tasha Neufeld, the camp director, launches a musical production that the kids have worked on all week. Older participants help her with the production,
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parents help with costumes. There’s a lot of involvement. Though passionate about all things musical, Lucy’s love of children outweighs her love of music. “We need to invest every kindness and opportunity to show children what life can be. We’re guardians of all children and we have to act that way,” she said. Lucy’s final word? “I appreciate all the support Point Roberts has given us and hope they’ll continue to do that. We’d like to be responsive to other community needs as well. If someone has a project that we could help support, contact me.” Those looking to learn more can visit pointrobertschurch.com where you’ll find Williams’ contact information. Music Camp dates: July 28-August 4.
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Friends of the Library By Judy Ross The builders have left (and thanks to HBHansen Construction for an excellent working relationship!) and the west-facing fence is complete. Now, we are spending time planting many ceanothus bushes, two ornamental cherries, five hydrangeas, and a Nootka cypress, as well as grass. Furniture is beginning to arrive. Whatcom County Library Services, which is responsible for the library operation, expects to finish that process as soon as possible, with the library ready for use sometime in July. The grand opening will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 11. I imagine that will be the final activity for this long process of building a new library. In the meantime, the library in the community center keeps functioning and the
library programs keep rolling along. For the fourth consecutive year, the Welcome Marionettes will return to present their new puppet show at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 28 at the community center. Come early if you want a seat! Drop by and see what else is going on, and remember that in July and August, the library is open on Friday also, giving us an extra day of service each week. This is your community library – if you want to contribute to supporting its programs, please talk to Rose at the library about becoming a member of the Friends of the Point Roberts Library’s Support Committee. And thanks again for all that you have done to make this new library a reality.
Whidbey Telecom Chief Marketing Officer Chris McKnight will be the featured speaker at the Point Roberts Taxpayers’ Association (PRTA) Annual General meeting talking about what’s new on the telecommunications horizon for Point Roberts. The meeting will be Wednesday, July 18, from 5 to 7:30 pm above Breakwaters Bar & Grill (2nd floor) at the Point Roberts Marina. The association’s business meeting will follow the speaker’s presentation and Q&A period. Appetizers and soft beverages will be provided by the association and a cash bar is available downstairs at Breakwaters. Household membership in the PRTA is open to all Point Roberts property owners or full time residents at $10 per year (US or Canadian). Everyone is welcome to attend the July 18 meeting.
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will be on August 4 and 5, and the festival will continue for two more Saturdays, August 11 and 18. The roster will include familiar offerings and some new highlights. Dance will include Los Gitanos flamenco dancers, Eire Born Irish dance troupe and the Rahma Dancers Mediterranean and belly dancers. Jacks said to expect a tap troupe this year. The musical roster is still being put together but Jacks said local professionals and musicians who got their start on the Point will be featured such as his truly, Craig Jacks and the Jackalopes, Shaune Ann Feuz, Steve Furno, Kelly O’Neill, Bocephus King and others. This year the Heritage Ukulele Ensemble with ukelele players from all over the lower mainland will be a festival headliner. Calder and Jacks said they had made changes to increase participation from festival-goers, vendors and performers. With more days, Jacks said they will be able to have more performers at times when more people can come and see them.
tract with the Greater Vancouver Water District to buy 840,000 gallons per day. In 2017, the district paid approximately $550,000 for water and used about a third of the amount purchased, Bourks said. The golf course contract sets the current price the golf course pays for water at $5.50 per hundred cubic feet, and a base charge of $1,482.15 base charge on a bimonthly basis. “It equates to about $2,300 a day when they’re taking water,” Bourks said. Depending on the weather, the golf course irrigation water bill has been up to $80,000 per year in the past. “They still want us to look at the rate,” Bourks said. The contract provides for the rate to be adjusted by the district based on the results of the cost of service study being prepared by the district’s rate consultant. The previous golf course owner cited the high cost of irrigating the course as one of the reasons it had become unfeasible to keep it in operation. Mornings have seen lower attendance so performances will be focused on afternoon and early evening hours. “We want more people to be able to enjoy it,” Calder said. Vendors will be invited to set up in the parking lot outside the patio and participation will be free and unjuried. “We’re calling it the art of anything,” Jacks said. Several local businesses and artisans are already signed up and Calder said she is taking reservations. Food will be available in the Reef but concessions are welcome in the vendor area to increase offerings. The Reef’s iconic annual cardboard boat races will also be part of the festival on Saturday, August 18. An art form all their own, boats can only be made from cardboard and duct tape. Other family fun events being considered as part of the mix are a dog show and a classic car show. Jacks said donations from local businesses such as Nielson’s Building Center, Valero and TSB Shipping, as well as artists performing for free or for limited fees made the event possible. “Everybody’s kicking in and that’s how it’s always been,” he said. For more information, to donate or to sign up as a vendor contact Calder at 360/907-5982 or Jacks at 360/945-3492.
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In The Garden By Rhiannon Allen Last month, I wrote about how different Point Roberts gardeners create wonderful gardens based on the front yard/back yard property layout. While that layout is typical of American and Canadian urban gardens, there are two other layouts that are also common here. The first is a consequence of our hilly topography, with road, garden and house on different elevations. Sometimes the slope is steep as one sees on Whalen Drive, and generally requires terracing and robust retaining walls. Sometimes it is less dramatic, but nonetheless challenging for a garden designer, as seen in two gardens on this year’s tour. In both cases, founding members of the Point Roberts Garden Club had bought houses on weedy, untended lots that sloped downwards from road to house. Both gardeners came to the realization that sloping yards allowed them to create a garden that is best designed to afford views from the house looking up towards the road. But these gardeners created very different views. For one, the gardener’s love of quilting and piecing quilts comes out in the geometry of her garden, which she carefully planned to appear symmetrical, even though like many a quilt the two sides are not identical. From the wide verandah, visitors can look back on the inclined quilter’s patch garden and marvel at the flashes of color planted throughout the front garden, popping out like a finely made quilt. Landscape bricks and low retaining walls define winding paths that are contemplative to walk, enhancing the meditative geometry of the garden. A side path leads to a less structured yard still under development. The other gardener created a less formal garden for her own viewing pleasure as she sits and reads on the small patio by her front door. Starting with a Laburnum (gold chain tree) and a Japanese maple, she carefully placed plants for maximum growth and privacy, as well as their ability to stabilize a hill and absorb runoff from the road. Having a steeper incline to tack-
le, the house is approached by stairs planted with a living carpet runner of woolly thyme and blue star creeper. Rocks have been carefully placed to define lush beds of lavender, hydrangeas, and peonies. These small front gardens contrast with a third type of property in our community: the estate-sized garden. This year, three striking gardens illustrate what can be created on an acre or more. All take advantage of the space to fashion different garden areas, but you will find that each gardener has woven different areas together nicely. One garden nestled in the forest features a series of dramatic garden rooms that reflect the owners’ love of art, crafts, music and birds. The garden rooms are tied together with repeated colors, garden art and bird-themed features like feeders and a chicken coop. Each item in this garden has been carefully selected and placed with an artist’s sensibility so that the garden feels like a work of art itself. A water feature backed by a wall of curiosities would not even fit in one of the two small sloping gardens. This water feature fills the garden with the music of moving water. A second garden is nestled into a large park-like garden originally designed by noted landscape designer David M. Ohashi. Lovely woodland paths meander past boulders, hydrangeas, ferns, rhododendrons, roses, and cunningly situated garden decor. A commanding dining pavilion was built from Douglas fir, felled and milled on site – a feature which would be completely out of scale in a smaller garden. The current owners have skillfully woven space for their Peruvian Paso show horses into this woodland lot. As with the previous garden, animals, trees, shrubs, and garden art lead the visitor from one area to the other. Our final garden was also professionally designed. The owners worked with the Philbin Group to craft a garden that took advantage of ocean views while complementing a modern house. One enters this property by walking down a long shaded
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driveway framed by native shrubs and ornamental grasses. The geometry of a formal entrance with hardscaping and compact shrubs fits the lines of the house. But wander to the side and one is treated to a sweeping view of an expansive lawn backed by rows of grasses and lavender waving in sea breezes, a dry stream bed, a hidden path, and a magnificent view of the Gulf Islands. Of course, palettes of this scope are not affordable by every gardener. But it is remarkable how each gardener on the tour manages to create an aesthetic experience using the properties they bought. No matter the shape and size of your own property, you will find something to inspire you. Thanks go to Sandy James for her input. Garden Tour XV is Sunday, July 15, with tickets going on sale on Sunday, July 1.
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The year 1976 marked the 200th birthday of the United States and the whole country was buzzing with excitement. After attending a Blaine school meeting, a group of busy young Point Roberts mothers, all with families to raise, decided to plan an event for the Bicentennial, and it caught on like wildfire. “The original committee consisted of Doreen and Norma Peltier, Carla Scherer, Kristin Manning and Pauli DeHaan. They were assisted by Pat Jorgensen, Kathy Blanchard, Rosy Martinez, Linda Myrdal and Sharon Swanson. These girls did a most fantastic job.” (Ocean Star, Vol. 1, Issue 1, 1976) It had been 60 years (1916) since the last parade and our 1976 parade had 50 entries, including Miss Tsawwassen and an experimental airplane. Our plans grew to include a dance at the Cannery Ballroom, the parade, watermelon eating contest, baseball, kids games, bands on the boardwalk, and a huge edible American flag cake donated by Dee Archer that fed 600 people. The finale to our day of celebration was a fantastic fireworks exhibition. George Scherer and Mike White volunteered to attend classes to become fireworks techni-
cians and George, a pilot, used his airplane to transport the fireworks to the Point. George and Mike went one step further, creating a grand finale message. At the end of the night, “Happy Birthday America” lit up the sky in fireworks – it was magical! This was long before the fancy fireworks competitions began in Vancouver, B.C., and our Canadian neighbors streamed across the border to see the show. An estimated crowd of 5,000 lined the dunes and boardwalk of Lighthouse Marine Park. From the planning of the event to the small army of volunteers for litter clean up the following morning, the entire community had come together to make the Bicentennial Fourth of July celebration a very special day. Forty-two years later, with the Fourth of July approaching, Ruby White suggested that the original committee have a reunion. With a little detective work, we found almost everybody and got together at Ruby’s house to reminisce. Those young mothers, who are now grand and great grandmothers, had a great time together talking about old times and new family additions. We doff our hats to all the businesses and residents who have volunteered their time over the years to continue the tradition. Happy Fourth of July, everyone.
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Congratulations to the Graduates of 2018!
Mick Armoogam has graduated from South Delta Secondary School. He looks forward to working and traveling in the coming year. Alex Peltier graduated with honors from California State University Fresno with a Bachelors of Science degree in public health. While in pursuit of her studies toward nursing, she spent four years competing in horseback riding for NCAA Division 1. She is currently interning at the Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner’s office while also taking a course to become nursing assisting certified. In the fall Alex will take a phlebotomy course and prerequisite classes in preparation for nursing school.
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Are you reading us? On the air from the Point Roberts Community Center on Gulf Road, members of the Point Roberts Amateur Radio Club were able to connect with 137 radio operators in 24 hours, the furthest away in Santiago, Chile. Starting on Friday, June 22 local amateur radio operators, or “hams,” set up an emergency communications center outside the community center. They went on air at 11 a.m. on Saturday June 23 as part of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL)’s annual Field Day. The nationwide event allows amateur radio operators a chance to collaborate on the rapid deployment of emergency communications equipment, practice how to use it and get community members involved. For 24 hours local hams will man the radios outside the community center and connect with other hams in Canada and the U.S. “It’s a contest to see how many people you can contact on how many different bands and how diverse those contacts are,” said radio club member Halden Field. “There’s the emergency preparedness part.
Emilie Sarkissian graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She received the Inspiration Award on behalf of the Management Student Association. Emilie now lives in Chicago where she has accepted an internship working for Critical Mass, a large marketing company, with 11 offices around the world. Emilie grew up in Point Roberts, moving here when she was one year old.
Matt Sarkissian graduated from South Delta Secondary in Tsawwassen. He is excited and looking forward to a summer of baseball playing for the 2018 BC Babe Ruth All Tournament team. In the fall, he will begin working towards a career in aviation. Matt has lived all of his 18 years in Point Roberts.
s In a Dollars For Scholars (DFS) award ceremony held June 23 at the Gulf Road community center, local scholars were awarded $1,000 each to help them in their continuing studies. Above, from left: Leah Laird, Alexus Mcgill Lujan, Vincent Glaser, Charles Glaser, Isabella Nielson, Brandon Dixon, Sarah Vaughan-Jones, Ryan Vaughan-Jones. Not present: Alex Peltier, Joren Jackson Alexandria Szabo, Bo Glaser, Marisa Jackson, Hailey Church, Miles Williams, Tai Long Singh, Ethan Fowler, and Megan Kelly. Local residents and businesses donated over $21,000, of which $5,550 was given in memory of Davea Fisher who started the Point Roberts Chapter of DFS. Photo by Louise Mugar There’s a technical part because it’s technically challenging. It’s an organizational challenge and finally it’s a challenge to make and log the contacts.” Of the 137 contacts made during the event, 39 were made in Morse code and 27 were in western Washington. The club has been growing and working with the Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness committee (PREP) to develop a reliable auxiliary communications service
that will keep the Point connected in an emergency. Through grants from Puget Sound Energy (PSE) they have been able to purchase radio equipment that will be stored in the PREP trailer (also acquired through a PSE grant) and a new community antenna that was mounted at the community center. “This is really about getting to use our skills,” Field said. “When the earth starts shaking, we won’t have the time to read
manuals.” Radio club president Tom Bailey said the club was connected with other auxiliary communications services in the county and the network has a regular weekly check in. In case of an emergency that takes out phone and internet service, the club aims to be ready to handle communications needs outside the scope and capacity of regular emergency communications channels.
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Blaine School District Budget On July 10th, the Blaine School District will have completed its preliminary budget for the 2018-19 school year. A budget summary will be on file at the district administrative office at 765 H Street, and a copy will be furnished to any person requesting one. The summary will include a projected total of expenses and revenues for the 2018-19 school year. A public hearing on the budget will take place during the regularly scheduled Board meeting, August 27th at 7:00 p.m. in the district administrative office. Anyone in attendance will have the opportunity to speak for or against any part of the budget, the four year budget plan, or any proposed changes to uses of enrichment funding under RCW 28A.505.240. Final budget approval will take place on August 27th, during the regular Board meeting. For more information: please call 360-332-5881.
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NOTICE OF BOAT SALE BY AUCTION
Notice is hereby given that, unless Point Roberts Marina receives full payment for the overdue balance by 3 pm on July 14th, 2018, Point Roberts Marina will sell by public auction a 32 foot, 1974 Rawson Sailboat, BC registered-434328. The sale will also include all personal property on board unless removed by the owner prior to sale. The sale will be conducted at 3:00PM on July 14th, 2018, by Point Roberts Marina located at 713 Simundson Drive Point Roberts, WA 98281. The last known owner of the vessel is Rod Hogan of Vancouver, BC. The purpose of the sale is to recover moorage, power use, water fees, late fees, impound fees and other fees in the amount of $2320.55 U.S. Funds, subject to adjustment, plus any additional fees and costs of recovery. Submit SEALED bids to Point Roberts Marina, Attn: Manager, by 3:00PM on July 14th. Bids must be an exact dollar amount in U.S. funds, with a minimum bid of $2320.55 and payment (by cash, visa or mastercard) is due immediately. Payments made by credit card are subject to a 3% processing fee. Bids are to purchase the vessel only, as is/where is with no implied or expressed warranty of any kind. Bidders must include their full name and phone number with the submitted bid. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION You may contact Point Roberts Marina at 360-945-2255 or email the Marina at prmarina@pointrobertsmarina.com
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Real Estate
VACANT LAND LISTINGS Marine Dr. MLS #889997............................ $950,000 Marine Dr. MLS #890013............................ $900,000 2070 Johnson Rd. MLS #1306440....... ........ $229,000 1854 Benson Rd. MLS #1301783....... .......... $225,000 Tyee Dr. MLS #1061695 .......... . REDUCED! $199,000 Marine Dr. MLS #965996............................ $159,000
Cedar Park Estates, Lot 2 MLS #1253371 .......$89,000 Claire Lane Lot 43 MLS #1253351 ....... ........ $80,000 xxx S Beach Rd. MLS #1121356 ....... ............ $65,000 McKenzie Wy. MLS #1156848 ....... ............... $62,500 1959 Province Rd. MLS #1257376 ....... ......... $57,500 xx Highland Dr. MLS #1201233 ..................... $45,000
CHRIS HUGHES - 360-223-7601 cjlh@msn.com MICHAEL HUGHES - 360-223-7603 465 Tyee Dr. • Point Roberts, WA 360-945-1313 800-723-1313 TESSA PINCKSTON - 604-218-5595
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1413 Edwards $1,999,000 YOUR BEACHDr.HOUSE DREAM
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$955,000
RARE West facing cottage on half acre, LOW bank waterfront MLS# 1278750 www.TourFactory.com/1979610
AMAZING Waterfront Home PLUS Cottage BEACH HOUSE! VACANT LAND A RARE OFFER
Tom Street 360-224-2755
PLUS Separate 2-Car Garage
$719,988Drive 611 Marine Private $1,488,300 5 acres, Walking distance
Frances Evans 360-961-8579 Global Exposure • Local Expertise
$319,999
$649,999
Stunning Marina Estates Home! Beautiful 4-BR, 3-BA built in 2004 with panoramic views from every room. Entertainer’s dream only steps from marina and community beach. MLS #1168948
Beautifully landscaped 1.4 acre 1977 Province Rd. lot with mountain, city and ocean views! Level building site, installed septic, bathhouse - ready for your dream home and your horses! MLS #1293515
BEACHFRONT LOT
AMAZING VIEW LOT $79,999
Ready to Build Waterfront Lot! $468,388 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
INVITING 1541 SF CONDO
1081018 Park andMLS# steps/trail to beach. www.tourfactory.com/1732402 MLS#1293437
& 297 Marine Dr.
$725,000
695 627 Freeman FreemanLane Lane $599,900 MLS# 1103325 $989,500 The One and Only Vacant, low bank, Beach Front Lot on www.tourfactory.com/1758380 Freeman Lane is now Available.
Ingrid Johnson Ingrid Johnson 206-391-0224 206-391-0224
Point Roberts
1726 Edwards Dr. #10, Point Roberts
$289,500
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
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EASTSIDE WATERFRONT GEM
AMAZING OCEANFRONT LOTS $699,000
• No-bank owned beach AND MLS#1291944
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Installed Septic and Views of City, Mountains, and Bay. Ready to Build.
293 Marine Dr.
to golf course, 2 lane Blvd entry.
• Soaring 36’ ceilings, open $79,900 plan, chef’ s kitchen. Private Half on Ross Road, • Amazing Acre views & SUNSETS! Walking distance to Lily Point
STUNNING VIEW ACREAGE!
MARINA ESTATES HOME!
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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Cute Maple Beach Cabin
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2275 Berry Lane • $1,495,000
$250,000
2124 Maple Street • Point Roberts
FOR SALE BY OWNER
Crabbing at your doorstep - stunning views of Mt. Baker! 4167 SF on full acre. Private Boundary Bay waterfront 4-BD, 3.5-BA custom Victorian. Stairs to beach. No expense spared – imported teak, ironwood and radiant heat throughout. Spacious patio area for entertaining. Beautiful kitchen opens to massive deck built for views. 45 mins to downtown Vancouver, 35 minutes to Vancouver Intl Airport.
Call 604-306-3574 to view.
Cute Maple Beach cabin ready for upgrade or move right in! Great location, and you can walk to the beach in a few minutes! New septic tank. Large living room, 2-BD, 1-BA, garage, the perfect getaway cabin. MLS # 1306613
Keith Cook 360-739-5600 BuyerMax.com
Rentals - Residential
WATERFRONT APARTMENTS - Oceanfront apartment suites available for short-term or longterm rent. Majestic southern view near Lighthouse Park. Call 360-945-RENT or visit Oceanviewpointroberts.com
BEAUTIFUL PLACE for rent in sunny location near beach. Must love animals. Rent negotiable in exchange for care of a few farm animals. 360945-1957. LOVELY 3 BD, 1 BA house close to beach, private yard. 360-945-2268. SHORT WALK to the beach. 3-BR, 1-BA at Maple Beach. Modern interior with fireplace. Private yard. YOU’LL LOVE IT! 604-825-3110.
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RECENT HOUSE & LOT PRICES
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CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE call 360-332-1777
LOCATION
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HIGHER END HOUSES: 1-and a half story house with 2,948 SF, 4 BD, 3 BA, built in 1992, 768 SF attached garage, 128 SF deck, 33 acres land; territorial view.
5419 Quail Run, Blaine
$664,000
2-story house with 2,375 SF, 520 SF basement, 4 BD, 3 BA, built in 1996, 860 SF built-in garage, 670 SF deck, .40 acres land.
2103 Whalen Drive, Point Roberts
$600,000
8732 Blaine Road, Blaine
$300,000
627 and 657 F Street and 479 C Street, Blaine
$1,185,000
Ocean Cove Lane, Blaine
$898,326
5506 Night Heron Drive, Blaine
$125,000
9641 Harvey Road, Blaine
$120,000
.67 acres residential lot.
9173 Great Blue Heron Lane, Blaine
$192,500
.35 acres residential lot.
8818 Goldeneye Lane, Blaine
$145,000
.18 acres residential lot.
5438 Ocean Mist Loop, Blaine
$100,000
9070 and 9074 Sea Mist Lane, Blaine
$196,454
Johnson Rd., Point Roberts
$300,000
8635 and 8643 Blaine Rd, Blaine
$160,000
Benson Road, Point Roberts
$278,000
COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES: 1-story clubhouse with 9,400 SF, built in 1060, 5.64 acres land. 2- story 4plex with 4,362 SF, built in 1994, 2- story 4plex with 4,368 SF, built in 1989, 1-story duplex with 2,478 SF, built in 1989. LAND: 2.34 acres (11 lots) residential land. .32 acres residential lot; marine and territorial view. 2.77 acres residential land.
2 residential lots. 4.85 acres residential land. .79 acres (2 residential lots) land with marine view. 4.95 acres residential land.
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May 25, 9:28 a.m.: Domestic verbal on South
June 8, 1:39 p.m.: Civil problem cold call on
Beach Road.
Gulf Road.
May 26, 2:16 p.m.: Littering Greenwood Drive.
June 8, 10:02 a.m.: Traffic stop on Tyee Drive.
May 27, 1:01 a.m.: Trespass on Marine Drive.
June 9, 12:54 p.m.: Welfare check on Ocean
May 27, 10:38 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident
View Lane.
with pedestrian on Pauls and APA roads.
June 11, 12:21 p.m.: Suicidal subject on Ma-
May 31, 7:02 p.m.: Forgery cold call on Ed-
rine Drive.
wards Drive.
June 11, 3:57 p.m.: Animal problem cold call
June 2, 7:12 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances
on Ross Road.
on Marine Drive.
June 12, 7:57 p.m.: Public talk on Gulf Road.
June 2, 7:12 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Gulf
June 13, 11:31 a.m.: Theft cold call on Tyee
View Crest.
Drive.
June 2, 8:16 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident,
June 13, 2:27 p.m.: Citizen assist on Tyee Drive.
no-injury cold call on Benson Road.
June 15, 10:59 a.m.: Security check on Ben-
June 3, 9:05 a.m.: Traffic stop on Tyee Drive.
son Road.
June 3, 4:46 p.m.: Private impound Marine Dr.
June 19, 7:46 p.m.: Drugs cold call on Tyee
June 7, 2:24 p.m.: Welfare check W. Bluff Rd.
Drive.
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It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Gerda on April 26, 2018. Gerda was born on May 23, 1930 in Emness, Holland to parents Theodorus and Christine Arpink. Gerda is predeceased by her parents, husband Ernest, sisters Christine, Alida and Thea, brother Ted and later, her life partner, Al Richards. She is survived by her sons Ernie (Taylor), Christopher aka Kim, grandchildren Cory and Nicole, son-in-law Alan Richards (Denise) and many nieces and nephews. Gerda loved life and all the beautiful things that came with it. She was always smiling and it was genuine. She loved all people and never found fault in them. She would listen and never judge. If you ever had the privilege of sitting down with her and hearing her life story you would become spellbound. How one woman could have endured and witnessed so much through the war times and still see the bright side of everything was truly remarkable. For those that didn’t experience that time with her you really missed out. Her home was open to all. She would have a big dinner every Sunday just in case company showed up and people always did. Gerda’s passion was her gardens. If her hands weren’t in the dirt she wasn’t happy. One always knew where Gerda lived based on the beauty of the flowers in her yard. The world has lost a very special woman. To honor this lovely lady, a celebration of life will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 28 at the home of Jesse and Mary Cervantes, 1386 Park Lane, Point Roberts. In lieu of flowers and cards we welcome a non-perishable food item for the Point Roberts Food Bank or a donation to the charity of your choice in her memory. In the words of Gerda: Well, dear, if it ain’t Dutch, it ain’t much. You will be missed!
Jean Rudd Larson October 13, 1924 – June 1, 2018 A sweet, loving spirit, Jean shall be remembered fondly as she passed peacefully surrounded by her family on the evening of June 1. She is greatly missed by daughters Susan Nichols, Anna Mannering (Mark) and Tina Baldwin (Leo) and the many grandchildren: Jennifer Shadowens, Brandee Rollins (Kevin), Robbie Nichols (Jennifer), Tammi Mannering, Todd Mannering (Amber), Luke Baldwin (Sara) and Wren Foster (Taryn) and her great-grandchildren: Ray Shadowens, DeLaney and Grayce Rollins, Rylan Nichols, Lincoln Mannering, Scarlett Baldwin, Taylynn Foster. She is also missed by her many neighbors and friends both on the Point, in B.C. and Lynden she met over the years. Mom loved her long walks in the fields with the dog(s) and numerous joint strolls on the sand bars and the tidal pools at Crystal Water Beach. Often these stretched beyond to Lily Point and back again, while rescuing stranded starfish by tossing them back into the sea. She enjoyed many conversations with a cup of tea and biscuits with long-time friends of the area and especially pottering around her garden keeping them immaculate. Her love of animals had been life long and cocker spaniels were continual companions. Dad, who went ahead of her in 1998, now greets and joins her for further journeys. We thank Lynden Manors’ staff for their gentle caring of Mom as she wrestled with dementia and declining health in this stage of her life. We also would like to give a heartfelt thank you to Whatcom Hospice House with all the staff and nurses for the tender and compassionate care in looking after Mom and all of us during this difficult emotional time. There will be no service by request, only a close family gathering at a later date. We kindly ask that in lieu of flowers to please make a donation in mom’s name to the Whatcom Hospice House, 2806 Douglas Avenue, Bellingham, Washington 98225.
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All Point Bulletin • July 2018 JamesJames H. James H.Julius, Julius, H.Broker* Julius, Broker* CELEBRATING Designated Broker*
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Maureen Stevens, Broker Notary Public * Successfully listing and selling
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
SELLING POINT ROBERTS
1339Road, Gulf Road, P.O.17 Box 17 Roberts, • Pt. Roberts, WA 98281 REAL ESTATE 360/945-5555 360-945-5555 • 1339• Gulf P.O.•Box • Pt. WA 98281 E-Mail: prprty@Whidbey.com www.pointrobertswashington.com BEACH PROPERTIES *SUCCESSFULLY LISTING & SELLING POINT ROBERTS REAL ESTATE SINCE 1968 • 1339 Gulf Road, P.O. Box 17 • Pt. Roberts, WA 98281 360/945-5555 *Member of NY State MLS Listing Service
Phone: 360/945-1115 Fax: 945-0804
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.
FREEMAN BEACH 697 MARINE DR. 2 BR cottage at Freeman Beach. Beach rights. $219,900
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697 MARINE DR. 2 BR cottage at Freeman Beach. Beach rights. !$219,900
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CLEARED LOT WITH SEPTIC
63x135 lot that has been cleared and improved with a 3 BR gravity septic system installed. All you need to do is hook up water and build.
$45,900
247 BAYVIEW DR. 3BR, 2BA waterfront home facing Mt. Baker. Crabtown. $595,000
Solid cabin with metal roof and partial foundation. Private & sunny site within 1000 feet of Lily Point park with beach and trails. Extra lot available. $139,500
DONEGAL DRIVE. Mountain & Bay views. Short walk to Maple Beach. Septic installed for 3BR. $125,000
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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
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723 WALTERS LN. West facing beachfront. 3BR, 1.5BA. $899,000
2117 ROOSEVELT. Maple Beach 1920s cabin, 2 BR, wood-burning FP, 2 blocks to beach. $169,000 542 MCLAREN RD.
1275 BROUGHTON LANE 2BR, 3BA beautiful west side home. G!$199,000. Adjoining lot $35,000.
247 BAYVIEW DR. 3BR, 2BA waterfront home facing Mt. Baker. Crabtown. $595,000
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2117 ROOSEVELT. Maple Beach 1920s cabin, 2 BR, wood-burning FP, 2 blocks to beach. $169,000
1275 BROUGHTON LANE 2BR, 3BA beautiful west side home. $199,000. Adjoining lot $35,000.
1845 JOHNSON. 75 x 200 lot. D! 668 SOUTH BEACH RD. L 2BR cottage plus 2 lots near beach. Furnished, private, excellent SO 1877 WASHINGTON $200,000 condition. $115,000 676 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 EDWARDS LOT 27. Clearwww.JuliusRealty.com water & island views. 327RGULF VIEW CRES. UNIQUE RETREAT
½ Acre compound with main house, guest house tennis court, playground and Bunkie. Extra cleared and landscaped lot included.
$488,000
Cottage on nice lot. $89,000
Water, city and mountains views from this private well-kept 3 BR 1 ½ BA Pan Abode with outstanding gardens. This is a MUST SEE Property.
$359,000
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.
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Beach rights. Sewer. $199,000
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542 MCLAREN RD. 3BR cottage w/front and rear deck. Adjacent to Lily Point Park. $159,000
NEW ON MARKET
1877 WASHINGTON 380 WEST BLUFF RD. 2 BR designer home. A must-see! Make an offer!
676 CLAIRE LANE 3BR, 2BA backs onto Lily Point Park. $299,000
3BR, 2BA gorgeous bluffside home. Built-in bookshelves, formal dining room, library/office, large kitchen with island. Steps to beach. Sunset views. $549,000.
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 534 Tyee Drive $1,200,000 MLS# 1250304
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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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.
1668Drive Harbor 534 Tyee Dr. $1,200,000 Seal MLS# 860192 $1,069,500
MLS# 1291263
COMMERCIAL 1379 Gulf Rd. $525,000 MLS# 1034066
643 Highland Dr. $549,000 753 Walters Lane
1201227 $509,000MLS# MLS# 918572
1453 Edwards Drive $1,077,000 MLS# 1250111 PERFECT SOUTH-FACING WATERFRONT HOME. Exquisite craftsmanship, totally remodeled with no expense spared.
253 Bayview Dr. $775,000 MLS# 1064406
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340 Boundary Bay Rd. $448,000 MLS# 1057901
MLS# 1270689
550 South Beach Rd. $325,000 MLS# 814163
688 Deer Lane $275,000 MLS# 1090840
1379 Gulf Road $529,000 398 Marine Dr.
MLS# 1250606 $389,000 MLS# 883553
MLS# 1291259
276 Shadyglen Ave. $279,000 MLS# 1075717
D500 Moose CE(incl. Lot 6 & 7) U D $124,000 RE
G1721 Benson DIN Rd. #117 N $159,000 PE MLS# 1125664
MLS# 823011
CHRIS HUGHES - 360-223-7601 MICHAELcjlh@msn.com HUGHES - 360-223-7603 CHRIS HUGHES 360-223-7601 -218-5595 PINCKSTON - 604 OFFICE: 465 Tyee Dr. • Point Roberts, WA MICHAELTESSA HUGHES
568 Calder $234,900 MLS# 1091965
495 Moose Trail $185,000 MLS# 1087917
1721 Benson Rd. #104 $129,000 MLS# 1082569
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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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SPECTACULAR VIEW HOME on an acre. Custom home with completely unobstructed views of Boundary Bay, Mt. Baker, Vancouver and all points south. $1,280,000
$699,000
MLS# 1253339
1958 Wellington Rd. $199,000
131 Park Dr. $224,900
632 Highland Dr. $325,000 MLS# 942924
699 Claire 1953 Holiday Lane Lane1050258 $575,000 MLS#
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WONDERFULLY RENOVATED MOBILE HOME with lots of room and open space. Quiet cul-desac and large decks on front and rear. $179,000
SOLID CABIN ON PRIVATE AND SUNNY PROPERTY located 1000 feet from the entrance to Lily Point Marine Park. Bought with extra lot. $172,500
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SERVICED LOT WITH SLIGHT VIEW, conventional septic system installed and power hooked up. Lot is also cleared for building. $58,000
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SPACIOUS MANUFACTURED HOME on sunny lot located directly across the road from horse pastures. $89,000
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1 ACRE OF BEAUTIFULLY TREED PROPERTY close to south beach area, lots of sun. $51,000
SOLD – Lots 58/59 Cliff Road
Paul 604/968-4006
Carol 360/945-2967
Greg 604/690-1468
paulrusk@pointroberts.us
carolg@pointroberts.net
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