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Jail proponents hope third time is the charm By Nolan Baker To pay for a new jail in Whatcom County, voters have been asked to approve a sales tax increase from 8.8 to 9 percent to fund in-part what the county estimates to be at least a $39.5 million capital investment, with more than $21 million in annual operating costs. Major capital investments include: $12 million (with $3 million from proposed sales tax) in funding for construction of a 23-hour crisis relief center. $8-10 million annually in capital expenses for the new jail and $8 million in one-time expenses for a behavioral health treatment center. $6 million in capital investments to fund re-entry support services. $4 million to maintain and expand recovery and supportive housing programs. County voters have twice rejected similar ballot measures. Proponents of Proposition 2023-04 hope the third time will be the charm to green light. Sales tax would also fund an in-person behavioral health facility, and diversion, housing, and re-entry programs. The current jail, located in downtown Bellingham adjacent to the county courthouse, was built in 1983 to accommodate 148 inmates. According to booking data by the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), as of October 9, the jail is housing 163 inmates. Since March 2020, booking restrictions have been implemented to attempt to keep the jail population manageable while the county court system worked through hundreds of backlogged cases. Still, the jail remains at or near capacity on a weekly basis, according to WCSO data. WCSO Corrections lieutenant Caleb Erickson said that corrections staff at the downtown jail are forced to constantly improvise ways to fit more people than the jail was built to safely house. “Everything is designed for 148 people,” Erickson said. “It’s full as a tick.” Erickson said corrections staff have had to increase capacity in makeshift ways as the jail stays above capacity. That included (See Jail, page 3)
s After fours years of work, the Point Roberts Historical Society will be installing the last of the historical markers comprising the Point Roberts History Trail. Above, Ah Fat, one of the Point’s earliest residents in the modern era is recognized. Photo by Tony Bordeville
Construction on Blackfish Resort gets underway B y P a t G r u bb After “20 years, 4 months of working on the project,” said owner Steve O’Neill, work has started on the Blackfish Resort on Marine Drive. O’Neill told the All Point Bulletin October 25 that “We’ve just passed the first inspection,” referring to foundation work that has been recently completed at the site. “The county has been great to work with,” he said. “We are moving forward and getting pricing on the next steps. We should be pouring concrete into the foundation forms in about three weeks.” The work has been done by Pearson Construction and keeps the permitting of the project active. The Blackfish Resort will offer a boutique hotel, restaurant, and spa experience,
a first for Point Roberts. The red building fronting Marine Drive will become a brew pub and commercial kitchen. O’Neill says the pub will comprise the first phase of the project. (See photo, page 4.) O’Neil had been facing another kind of deadline. The county had scheduled a November 27 auction for back taxes totaling $138,415.88 on the property. O’Neill said he had “just went in to pay my back taxes on Thursday [October 19]. That felt good. Hard but good.” O’Neill said he wasn’t ready to issue a full-scale press release on the project but promised to keep Point Roberts in the know. His son Conor has recently started his own excavation and grading company, Next-Gen Land Services LLC (nextgenlandservicesllc.com) and has been working with his father on the project.
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turning the men’s indoor recreation area into dormitory-style bunks that hold up to 20 inmates and the women’s into a dry food storage unit, the women’s block converting from 64 beds to bunk beds to accommodate 128 people in the same square footage and having inmates sleep on cots on the ground when bunks are full. Whatcom County Democrats ratified a resolution against voting for the November 7 ballot measure, citing a lack of transparency from the county government on potential taxpayer costs, and the inability to reduce the underlying causes of incarceration. They were a key opponent to the 2017 ballot measure that proposed a jail of 244 cells, now the county is proposing a roughly 440-cell jail, “with no explanation or public discussion,” according to the Democrats’ resolution.
“The county budget is stretched tight, only getting by because of federal pandemic relief funds,” the resolution stated. “The additional staff and maintenance costs not covered by the tax will eat up our capacity to provide other services to the community.” Whatcom County Democrats also pointed to other means of incarceration reduction such as cash bail reform. The county’s 2023 Needs Assessment Report showed that 98 percent of inmates are in county jail being held pretrial, and that nearly two-thirds of those cannot afford to post bail. Jed Holmes, community outreach facilitator for the Whatcom County Executive’s Office, said any legislation toward cash bail reform has to come from the state legislature. “That’s just not in our realm of responsibility,” Holmes said. “There’s a long list of things that should be done with regard to criminal justice reform. The amount of those things getting done in this building
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ets and requires huge investments both to build a new building for the current jail and a behavioral health care center,” Sidhu wrote. “I admit that this may not be a perfect solution, but this is the best compromise solution.”
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Letters To The Editor The Editor: If a town planners association had an annual Goofy Award, I would nominate the planners of Point Roberts. The most inappropriate and community damaging one is our small-town commercial designation of Gulf Road and the development rules governing it. How many private developments have taken place along this strip in the past 30 years? One. On the same strip, three houses have been built. I am not aware of any other place where tourist/commercial property has less value than residential property. We had a local developer builder actually apply for a commercial/residential building permit, found it could not be done, so built a house and sold it. Building houses on Gulf Road undermines the intent of the zoning further ensuring tourist/commercial will never be built. Assembling large tracts of developable land is not an option here. Consequently, our community continues to miss investment and employment opportunities. If the county planners believe contrary, please physically demonstrate to us how this commercial building may be done. The primary regulation that prevents commercial retail storefronts from being built along Gulf Road is the 20-foot frontage building setback. This prevents the walk by window shop-
ping experience and turns the store into a destination outlet. This grossly restricts accessibility. Look around at all the other towns like Friday Harbor, Blaine and Lynden, in fact any and every other downtown anywhere. Their downtown corridor with zero building frontage setbacks enjoys pedestrian walk by window shopping. No downtown frontage street works unless they have a zero-building setback. Our zoning is archaic and it must be drastically changed before we face another 30 years of inaction and economic erosion. Get on with it or have the decency to get out of the way. We already have enough of an economic handicap with international border regulations Lets take action to create some hope for our economic future. Brian Calder, an advocate for Point Roberts economic survival Point Roberts The Editor: Trinity Lutheran Church is often filled with music for worship services, concerts, and special events. We, at Trinity would
like to thank Esther Rosenthal for her extraordinary volunteerism in providing music for so many of these occasions. Her talent and willingness to support the church was invaluable. Whether playing piano or French horn, filling in on a Sunday morning for a worship service, or providing special musical arrangements and performances for concerts and weddings, Esther always came when called. It takes a special volunteer to do that.Thank you, Esther! Lucy Williams and Trinity Lutheran Church Point Roberts The Editor: The Point Roberts Winds would like to acknowledge and thank Esther Rosenthal for her many years of participation. Not only did we benefit from her French horn performances but also from her arrangements for the Winds, as well as her original compositions. Thank you, Esther. The Winds would not have sounded so good without you! Lucy and Dick Williams, Paul Ferry, Pat Hull, Lillian Ellis, Nancy Duncan, Claire Desautels LeBlanc, Janet Drew, Robin Black, Judy Berry, and many more! The Point Roberts Winds Point Roberts Please send letters to editor@allpointbulletin.com
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Hey Siri. What the...? B y P a t G r u bb The driver of a truck bringing a commercial load of marijuana products to Port Coquitlam, B.C. somehow managed to take a few wrong turns and ended up at the U.S. truck crossing at Pacific Highway. CBP agents seized the shipment weighing nearly 875 pounds and released the driver and the truck. The incident took place May 16 but was not announced by CBP. A request for information was denied on June 17 due to CBP policy that it “cannot comment regarding incidents that are a matter of pending litigation.” A follow up inquiry pointed out that no lawsuit had ever been filed and asked for an update. In response, CBP PIO
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Incumbent Satpal Sidhu and newcomer Dan Purdy are running for the position of county executive. The All Point Bulletin asked them why they are running. The candidates provided written responses to the questions. Satpal Sidhu Satpal Sidhu is finishing his first term as county executive after serving as a county councilmember from 2015 to 2020. Sidhu has spent his career working in manufacturing, solar and technical education for four decades. He is the former dean of engineering at Bellingham Technical College. Q: If re-elected, what are your top three priorities for your first year and how will you accomplish those? 1. Public safety: I would like to prioritize construction of a new building for the current jail. Also funding the LEAD, GRACE and Alternate Response Team programs to offer treatment services rather than incarceration. 2. Mental/behavioral health treatment facilities: starting immediate construction of the 23 Hour Sobering Facility next to the Anne Deacon Center of Hope. Completion of Way Station in mid-2024 and build a new Re-entry building for people released from jail. 3. Affordable housing: update the Land Use Zoning Codes to allow more density, smaller lots and smaller homes with lower prices. Use EDI funds for affordable housing Q: What do you believe are the biggest concerns facing Point Roberts residents, and how will you work to address those needs? The Point Roberts community is a unique place in United States. This was really highlighted during the Covid-19 pandemic, as this community suffered the most since 2020. Major issues facing PR are stagnant economy, dependence on the Canadian residents/daily traffic, dollar value disparity. There is limited commercial activity like the sale of gas, milk, and online retailer packages. Lack of workforce and trades people or special visa for Canadians to work in PR. The state grant for broadband fiber is a hopeful project but it will take two to three years. I will continue to work with community leaders to find more grants and innovative solutions. Q: What makes you the best person to serve this position? I have the right experience for five years as county councilmember and four years as county executive. I have 40 years’ of experience working as a business executive. I am an engineer and a Fulbright Scholar. I bring unique experience of living in three countries and ability to collaborate with all mayor and elected officials, interest groups and activists to get things done. My working record during the pandemic and floods illustrated my abilities and administer with calm and steady decision making for the best of my constituents.
Dan Purdy Dan Purdy is an entrepreneur and businessman who has worked at businesses ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies and has owned four small businesses since 2005. He is director of partnerships at Cultivate Advisors and management consultant and executive coach at Daring Business Strategies, according to his LinkedIn. Q: If elected, what are your top three priorities for your first year and how will you accomplish those? I’m focused on setting the P.A.C.E. for Whatcom County: increasing public safety; promoting accountability and fiscal responsibility; reducing the cost of living; and advancing environmental stewardship. After much listening, I’ve created a plan for my first 100-Days. “Dan’s Plan” includes 1) Create an actionable plan to tackle homelessness in Whatcom County and 2) Implement targeted crime prevention strategies. This plan prioritizes solutions that provide shelter, mental health/ addiction services, and pathways to rehabilitation for our homeless neighbors. To reduce homelessness, local organizations and stakeholders need collaboration and leveraging of proven strategies. Everyone deserves a safe and stable place to call home in Whatcom. Q: What do you believe are the biggest concerns facing Point Roberts residents, and how will you work to address those needs? The biggest concerns facing Point Roberts residents are declining population, labor shortages, a lack of rental housing, infrastructure improvements, county-supported maintenance, and geographic isolation. The Maple Beach seawall is failing ($3.5 million; 50 percent county and 50 percent grants). Residents want a lighthouse ($500K plus ongoing maintenance). Gulf Road needs a commercial sewer system. Let’s workshop a self-sustaining public works outpost that is well-staffed and better-equipped to support Point Roberts’ 2,000 plus homes and 5,000 plus people. A thriving community and a plenitude of skilled labor goes hand in hand. Q: What makes you the best person to serve this position? I’m the most qualified candidate for the crucial leadership role of county executive because of my experience as a chief executive officer and commitment to actionable goals. I have spent a significant amount of time collaborating and engaging with residents countywide and will continue to do so. I’m committed to less talk, more action. I not only have a vision for Whatcom County, one that’s safe, prosperous, and vibrant; but I have actionable steps to implement this vision - plans I have yet to see my opponent introduce. If you’d like to know more about my 100-Day Plan, please take a look at my website (DanPurdy.com).
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A Q&A with county council candidates Jackie Dexter and Ben Elenbaas
s Ben Elenbaas. Incumbent Ben Elenbaas and challenger Jackie Dexter are running for county council, District 5. The All Point Bulletin asked them why they are running. The District 5 position is a four-year term that represents north Whatcom County, including Point Roberts. The candidates provided written responses to the questions. Ben Elenbaas Ben Elenbaas is finishing his first term on Whatcom County Council representing District 5. Elenbaas is a farmer and works as operations foreman at BP Cherry Point. He earned his bachelor’s degree in natural sciences from Western Washington University. Q: If re-elected, what are your top three priorities for your first year and how will
you accomplish those? Public safety, the drug/fentanyl epidemic and affordability are the primary issues facing the people in Whatcom County and as such are my top three priorities. Everyone should feel safe. I believe this is a minimum expectation. As a council we secured 10 new Sheriff deputies while other municipalities reduced numbers. I helped craft our jail ordinance. When approved, I look forward to implementing, not only a safe jail plan but expanded mental health and treatment options over the next four years. Q: How will you prioritize the needs of Point Roberts residents? Point Roberts is a unique area with a unique set of needs that are often different from other areas of District 5. On the council I understand that I am often the sole voice in government for the people of the Point. During Covid I worked hard to help local businesses to secure much needed disaster relief. Working with local residents I helped get the attention of our public works department to ensure resources were allocated to the Point. Understanding the lack of representation on any governmental level is vital to being an effective representative, an understanding I’ve demonstrated over the past four years and a perspective I will not lose in the next four years. Q: Whatcom County is set to update its comprehensive plan by June 2025. What changes would you like to see in the 2025 comprehensive plan update to plan for fu-
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English ivy threatens to prematurely kill dozens of trees in Point Roberts. It’s slowly degrading the landscape you enjoy while robbing your community of many other tree benefits. Learn how you can stop its spread. People notice sudden human-caused tree losses from new development, logging, arborists, etc. especially when it’s near their home or is otherwise glaringly in view. What people often don’t notice is the slow, insidious loss of mature trees due to invasive, tree-climbing vines. I’ll focus on one here: English ivy. Although Atlantic/ Boston ivy is in the Pacific Northwest now, and four of 60+ English ivy cultivars are the most aggressive, for simplicity I’ll call it all “English ivy.” English ivy is not native to the Pacific Northwest, but thrives in our temperate region, especially along the edges of parks, trails, open spaces, and roads. The vines can grow up to six feet per year and opportunistically climb upward, seeking more sun in any way they can. That includes climbing any tree in its path. Once the ivy reaches the tree’s canopy in a few years (speed depends on sun exposure, etc.) the tree’s own leaves must compete for sun and moisture. Eventually the weakened tree gains a dense, top-heavy upper canopy. The next strong windstorm (which are more common now due to climate change) will likely snap off the top of the tree, leaving a dead snag. As a dead snag, it begins to emit rather than capture carbon from the atmosphere and it will stop providing most other benefits that trees normally provide. This collective destruction is enormous. Thousands of mature healthy trees in Whatcom County are threatened by English ivy. Virtually all will die prematurely in a handful of years. And on the ground, ivy dominates and smothers all understory plants. For decades English ivy has been sold
and promoted by nurseries and landscapers as a quick, easy ornamental groundcover solution. Why? Because it’s so aggressive! And now it has escaped our gardens and has no limits. Robins and other birds snack on the ivy’s small black berries, then spread those in droppings often miles away. WMTP’s Ivy Removal Progress The good news is that you can significantly reduce the English ivy infestation in Point Roberts. Whatcom Million Trees Project is supporting such efforts as part of our three-year goal to save at least 80 percent of all ivy-threatened trees in Whatcom County. Our English ivy removal efforts include: • English Ivy mapping – to date, we’ve mapped 2,700+ ivy-affected trees to better plan and track our progress. Once you have “ivy eyes” you see it everywhere! • Volunteer work parties – so far we’ve cleared – and thus protected – more than 1,400 of the above trees. It’s a fun, direct, satisfying climate action work that everyone can participate in. • How-to removal guide – check out our one-page step-by-step guide you can download and print to see how to remove ivy from trees safely and easily. • Community education – we’ve been presenting at Whatcom County branch libraries about ivy, including a July talk at the Point Roberts’ Library. • Local nursery advocacy – we’re persuading nurseries in Whatcom County – retail and wholesale – to stop selling English ivy. This is a root cause of the problem. • Statewide nursery no-sell list – Our online petition will help us early next year to have four English ivy cultivars (the worst aggressors) added to the Statewide Nursery Prohibited Plants List that all nurseries must follow. Oregon has already taken that step. You can learn more about all the above at whatcommilliontrees.org/tree-projects/ tree-protection/english-ivy. What can you do right now to help? 1) Know of ivy-burdened trees near you? Please email us at info@whatcommillion-
trees.org. Mention the approximate quantity of trees affected and location (street address or map pin). 2) Connect to the Point Roberts Garden Club for support in individual or small group ivy removal efforts in Point Roberts. 3) Please sign our statewide ivy no-sell petition at actionnetwork.org/petitions/ stop-selling-english-ivy-in-washington. Your info will be obscured to protect your privacy. No need to be a registered voter or over 18. We’re hoping for thousands of signatures by February 2024. Please help
and spread the word! There’s no need to feel powerless to stop the immense loss of mature trees in Whatcom County. Together, we can systematically turn the tide of English ivy and other tree-climbing invasives ourselves, thereby improving the health and climate resiliency of our entire region. Solving the ivy problem is only one of Whatcom Million Trees Project many initiatives to protect local trees. To learn more, visit us today at whatcommilliontrees.org. Thanks!
Church News By Bev Mar With the end of October, we come to the rich and marvelous times of remembering and being thankful in our cultures on Turtle Island/North America – the Day of the Dead is part of an Aztec custom combining with All Souls Day – when ancestors are celebrated, reflected in our own Halloween. In Christian churches, on All Saints Day (Sunday, November 5), we often light candles remembering those most recently passed over and read the roll call of those lost to our community this past year. For some, cemetaries are visited, gravesites tidied up and time is spent with the spirits of our ancestors – a time when the distance between the living and the dead is said to be thinner and easier to communicate across. It is rich time, deeply felt for the experiences of these relations. This is followed by our veterans and remembrance days when we remember our warriors who have served our nations, give thanks and honor their service which makes our freedom possible. At Trinity on Sunday, November 12 we will sit in a different kind of quiet during our reflection time – a sound bath by Bryan Langsdale and Megan Kennedy playing the digeridoo and a drum as a healing meditation, for us, our ancestors and in honor of those who serve – often at a great cost. Our mid month service will continue as we enter the week of U.S. Thanksgiving – that special time of year to opening our hearts and make ready for the sacred
weeks of light. In some religions it is a time called the festival of light, the feast of lights, when in our world’s cultures and spiritual practices we acknowledge Light will always overcome the darkness and when the darkness provides us the marvel of night skies shining with the light of stars and times of celebration as families, as groups and as people of shared values. Late November in our Christian churches, we come to the end of the liturgical year, as do other spiritual paths. As Christians, we celebrate Christ the King Sunday when Christ, the son of man comes in his glory. Christ for Christians is Jesus. In esoteric practices, the “Christ” is more widely interpreted as the head of Earth’s spiritual hierarchy and is expected as the Messiah, the Iman Madhi, Kristna and by other names. The time of his coming, his return or emergence no one knows but the great expectation is one of hope for a teacher of teachers. The rousing words of Handle’s Hallelujah Chorus come to mind, “the king of kings, lord of lords will reign forever and ever – words soon to be sung all over the land.” In December, we begin again – a new liturgical year of studying, reading, pondering the ways and works that make us better, more complete as human beings – more compassionate, wise, tolerant, tactful. We invite you to join us and to find your own path to celebrate our community’s diversity of beliefs and shared hopes.
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s Kat Smith, disagreeing with Sidhu’s assertion that Point Roberts is incapable of unanimity. hoto by Louise Mugar P Meet the Candidates night took place on October 3 at the community center. There were nine candidates present along with about 60 community members who attended both in person and online. The meeting began with each of the candidates giving a brief introduction of themselves and why they were running. Satpal Sidhu, the incumbent candidate for county executive, said that he is a citizen of three countries, speaks four different languages and has worked all over the world. “It widens your horizon of thinking and looking at average issues in different ways.” Dan Purdy, who is running against Sidhu, is a business owner who has been employed by five Fortune 500 companies. “I want to remind you that this is a CEO position with 900 employees, 271-million-dollar budget and 230,000 residents.” For the council at-large position, Jon Scanlon’s priorities are affordability and transparency. “You need to know where your tax dollars are going, and you need to know if those programs are working or not.” Scanlon’s opponent, Hannah Ordos is a fourth generation Whatcom County resident who emphasized community in her approach, “When I look at these faces, I don’t just see voters, I see the faces of people who are connected in this community that I’m accountable to as an elected official.” Ben Elenbaas, who is running for re-election for Council District 5, says he ran to restore balance to local politics. “If
you pay attention over the last four years, you’ll know that I’m known for challenging the status quo. Those of you that are here and are upset about things here in Point Roberts, we are here because of the status quo.” Also running for District 5 is Jackie Dexter, whose main priority is to support working families through affordable childcare and affordable housing. “I want to be a voice for those that cannot speak for themselves, and I want to support these working families.” Donnell Tanksley is running for sheriff. His concerns lie in ensuring we keep our neighborhoods safe by lowering incarceration rates and increasing training for all law enforcement officers. “I believe in accountability, treatment, rehabilitation, and reintegration into society.” Tanksley’s opponent is Doug Chadwick, who has been with the Whatcom County Sheriff’s office for 28 years, “I’m the only candidate for sheriff that has the depth of experience and leadership to step into the role of sheriff on day one and ensure a seamless transition to ensure public safety for all of us.” Ben Lazarus, who previously lived on the Point for 15 years, is running for school board. He decided to get involved with the school board after budget cuts were threatening cuts to the art department. “I really understand the school district needs from the Point Roberts’ point of view.” Following the introductions, there was a question-and-answer session, where the lack of a dog park was brought up by several attendees. A dog park was first requested by the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) to the county two years ago. This past June, the request to consider a dog park was pushed forward until 2025 due to a backlog of work and a change in county parks management. Sidhu expressed hesitance to move forward with a dog park due to lack of unity in Point Robert’s residents. “I think that saying that you guys have come up unanimously with anything is a little bit far stretched.” He has stated that if the community can come up with a unanimous decision he will move forward. Resident Kat Smith disagreed with Sidhu’s opinion, “We do think that we come with one voice, and we bring it pretty loudly often. Give us something, toss us a bone.” When Purdy was asked if he would be able to provide a dog park if elected, he replied, “the county executive has the financial authority up to $40k. How much
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know there’s an easement at the marina, we’ve brought it up year after year. There has never been an email from Whatcom County parks, public works, or the executive’s office to tell us that there’s been any discussion about putting a dock there.” A recurring theme during the meeting was Point Roberts is underserved and that its taxes doesn’t pay for things that the community wants or needs.. At the end of the meeting, Calder brought up a few projects that have been promised and never came to fruition including a commercial-only sewer plant that was promised in the 80s and repairs to the maple beach seawall. “We are tired of hearing ‘there is no money for you.’ We would like to get some of that infrastructure so that we can be a sustainable community.”
Advance Care Directive workshop B y A nn e l l e N o r m a n We are both blessed and challenged living here in Point Roberts. The beauty, the quiet, the wildlife, a great community of caring, generous and helpful neighbors all fill our hearts with gratitude and contribute to a feeling of well-being and safety. However, the challenges of living in our little border community with many of the “social safety net services” not available to us because of the border and the limitations of budget and resources are also significant. Because we live in a community without an elder care facility, when we need rehab or assisted living, currently we have to leave Point Roberts and find a bed in Blaine or Lynden, Ferndale or Bellingham. Sometimes decisions about our care and our residence must be made after we have unexpectedly fallen ill and are incapable of making sound decisions on our own behalf regarding our care. This is why an Advance Care Directive is important to have in place before some illness or injury befalls you. An advance care directive is a legal document that expresses your wishes for your future medical care if you are unable to make decisions for yourself. It can help you to: • Have more control over your health care and end-of-life care • Avoid unwanted or unnecessary treatments that do not align with your values and preferences • Reduce the burden and stress on your family and caregivers who may have to
make decisions for you • Improve the quality of your communication and relationship with your health care providers An advance care directive can include: • A living will, which states what types of medical treatments you would want or not want in certain situations, such as life support, pain relief or organ donation • A durable power of attorney for health care, which names a person who can make health care decisions for you if you cannot speak for yourself • A statement of your personal values, beliefs and goals for your health and well-being An advance care directive is important for anyone who wants to plan ahead and ensure that their future medical care is consistent with their wishes. It can also help to prevent conflicts or confusion among your loved ones and health care providers. You should review and update your advance care directive regularly, especially if your health condition or personal circumstances change. Circle of Care will sponsor an Advance Care Directive workshop on Wednesday, November 15, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Point Roberts Library. The event will be facilitated by Circle of Care’s executive director, Annelle Norman. In addition to the Washington State-approved Peace Health Advance Care Document, we will also discuss a dementia care directive and provide information on the various funeral homes that service Point Roberts. Please email to secure your seat prcircleofcare@gmail. com.
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affordable childcare programs, and more choices and opportunities to connect to high-speed internet; and 3. continuing to build bridges with the Lummi Indian Business Council and Whatcom County. Our required 2025 Comprehensive Plan update is an opportunity to do much of this work. Through that plan, we can ease the red tape for newer sustainable industries that face burdensome permitting requirements and encourage more centralized services like childcare businesses in urban growth areas and thus reducing carbon emissions. Q: How will you prioritize the needs of Point Roberts residents? Point Roberts is often ignored by Whatcom County and that needs to change. Point Roberts deserves a leader who will be present, listen, and advocate for resources to find solutions. The community in Point Roberts is resilient and the best solutions will come from its community members. I f elected, it will be my job to work with state and federal governments to improve the quality of life in Point Roberts and protecting what makes Point Roberts special. Point Roberts needs better support for its infrastructure, workforce development, economic development, housing needs, and transportation. Q: Whatcom County is set to update its comprehensive plan by June 2025. What changes would you like to see in the 2025 comprehensive plan update to plan for future growth? Careful attention to the needs and realities of Point Roberts will be critical with
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Coming up ... Scheduled Meetings/Ongoing Events Nightmare Before Christmas - A Halloween Special Feature: Friday, October 27, 6 p.m., community center. Kick off Halloween weekend with a classic movie, popcorn, tricks and treats. Info: prparkandrec.org. Your Local Small Market: Saturday, October 28, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., community center. Come out and shop locally! The Commons: Saturday, October 28, back room of the community center, from noon-2:30 p.m. We have the free used books, info about future workshops, and conversation if you’re so inclined. The History Center will also be open. Come by!
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RECENT HOUSE & LOT PRICES Blaine, Birch Bay & Point Roberts AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2023 LOCATION
SALE PRICE
8620 Great Horned Owl Lane, Blaine
$1,205,000
Condo with 1,890 SF, 2 BD, 2 BA, built in 2002, waterfront; marine and territorial views.
Unit #205 Pacific Point Condominiums, 9545 Semiahmoo Parkway, Blaine
$1,250,000
2- story new house, built in 2023, 35 acres land.
2834 Shore Pine Place, Blaine
$1,680,000
2-story house with 1,558 SF, 2 BD, 2 BA, 984 SF deck, built in 1984.
8581 Semiahmoo Drive, Blaine
$800,000 (house only)
2-story house with 4,240 SF, 3 BD, 4 BA, 2,335 SF patio with fire pit, hot tub, attached garage, 50 feet waterfront; marine view, .44 acres land.
329 Gulf View Crescent, Point Roberts
$1,050,000
Condo with 1,802 SF, 2 BD, 3 BA, detached garage, built in 2013, waterfront; marine and territorial view.
Unit B304, Marin Condominiums, 9535 Semiahmoo Parkway, Blaine
$977,000
Condo with 2,003 SF, 2 BD, 3 BA, built in 2020, waterfront; marine and territorial views.
Unit #204, Pacific Point Condominiums, 9545 Semiahmoo Parkway, Blaine
$1,272,500
1-story house with 2,231 SF, 2,138 SF basement, 4 BD, 4 BA, 508 SF detached garage, 461 SF studio apartment, 576 SF deck, 357 SF patio, built in 2007, .36 acres land.
8769 Clubhouse Point Drive, Blaine
$1,600,000
2-story house with 3,138 SF, 4 BD, 3 BA, attached garage, deck, built in 2023; marine and territorial views, .27 acres land.
8471 Camas Drive, Blaine
$989,995
Description: 2-story house with 2,505 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, attached garage, deck, built in 2023; marine and territorial view,.19 acres land.
5433 Lasiandra Drive, Blaine
$859,990
2-story house with 2,429 SF, 3 BD, 2 BA, 749 SF attached garage, 929 SF deck, built in 2022; marine and territorial view,.26 acres land.
5431 Lonicera Drive, Blaine
$900,000
1-story house with 2,261 square feet, 1,944 basement, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 752 attached garage, 561 deck, built in 2002, .48 acres land.
5470 Pine Siskin Road, Blaine
$1,695,000
2-story house with 2,372 SF, 2 BD, 2 BA, 500 SF carport, 576 SF attached garage, 180 SF storage, 587 SF pool, 2,000 SF patio, built in 1959, 92 feet waterfront; marine view, .39 acres land.
7395 Birch Bay Drive, Blaine
$1,200,000
History Center Open House: Saturday, November 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., community center. Refreshments will be served. Holiday Fun Day: Saturday, December 2. Mark your calendar, details to follow in the ePB. Come to the community center in the afternoon for cookie decorating, join the bike parade at 4:30 p.m., enjoy soup and hot chocolate at Trinity Church Hall at 6 p.m. followed by holiday music and carols with Savilla.
1-story house with 1,780 SF, 3 BD, 3 BA, 458 SF attached garage, 924 SF deck, 387 SF arport, built in 1987, 140 feet waterfront; marine view, .28 acres land.
5572 Chehalis Place, Blaine
$885,000
New 2-story house with 3,839 SF, 4 BD, 5 BA, attached garage built in 2023; territorial view, .27 acres land.
8496 Camas Drive, Blaine
$898,995
1-story house with 2,548 SF, 1,445 SF basement, 4 BD, 4 BA, 634 SF deck, 444 SF patio, built in 2007, remodel 2021, plus 1-story house with 975 SF, 1 BD, 1 BA, 1,000 SF built-in garage; territorial view, 10.91 acres wooded land.
3917 H Street Road, Blaine
$1,300,000
1-story house with 2,400 SF, 1,589 SF basement, 4 BD, 4 BA, 884 SF attached garage, 320 SF deck, built in 2018, .36 acres land.
5433 Canvasback Road, Blaine
$1,425,000
1-story house with 1,619 SF, 999 SF basement, 3 BD, 3 BA, 349 SF balcony, 504 SF built-in garage, 312 SF patio, built in 1990; marine and territorial view, .34 acres land.
8037 Chinook Way, Blaine
$986,000
2-story house with 1,856 SF, 832 SF basement, 3 BD, 1 BA, 720 SF carport, 578 SF deck, 288 SF patio, 660 SF storage, built in 1986, 4.78 acres land.
9515 Sunrise Road, Blaine
$845,000
Spook-tacular Haunted House and Social: Saturday, October 28, 1-3 p.m., fire hall. Sponsored by the PR Fire Department. Haunted house, monster fire trucks and other haunted fire equipment, treats for goblins of all ages, and more. Costumes optional. “Specter of Sweets” trunk or treat: Saturday, October 28, 6-7 p.m., Kora’s Corner parking lot. Register to dress up your car at koras-corner.com/trunk-or-treat.
DESCRIPTION HIGHER END HOUSES: $800,000 AND ABOVE: 1-story house with 2,365 SF, 4 BD, 4 BA, 617 SF attached garage, 467 SF patio, built in 2002, .36 acres land.
Jazz Vespers: Sunday, October 29, 4 p.m., Trinity Church. Featuring Savilla and Friends. Whatcom County Cemetery District No. 8: Monday, October 30, 5 p.m., community center. Halloween Alley: Tuesday, October 31, 5-7 p.m., Nielson’s Building Center. To set up a table or help decorate for a fun evening for the kids (young and old) call Marilyn or Michelle at 360/945-3116. Fire Department Levy Information Q&A: Sunday, November 4, 11 a.m. fire hall and Zoom. PR Amateur Radio Club: Monday, November 6, 7 p.m., via Zoom. PR Beekeepers Association: Monday, November 6, 7–8:30 p.m., community center. Info: thelittlegoldenharp@gmail.com. PR Cast & Crew: Tuesday, November 7, 7–8:30 p.m., community center. Info: thelittlegoldenharp@gmail. com. PR Emergency Preparedness: Tuesday, November 3, 7 p.m., community center/Zoom. Info: prepgroup17@ gmail.com. PR Hospital District: Wednesday, November 8, 7 p.m., via Zoom. Info: pointrobertsclinic.com. PR Taxpayers Association: Thursday, November 9, 7 p.m., community center and Zoom. Info: PRTA@ pointroberts.net. Your Local Small Market: Saturdays, November 11 and 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., community center. Come out and shop locally! PR Park and Recreation: Monday, November 13, at 7 p.m., via Zoom. Info: prparkandrec.org. Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce AGM: Tuesday, November 14 at 6 p.m. at the History Center, 1437 Gulf Road. Special Presentation: Mark Swansen, author of Point Roberts Backstory. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to info@pointrobertschamberofcommerce.com by Monday, November 13. Advance Care Directive workshop: Wednesday, November 15, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Point Roberts Library. Sponsored by Circle of Care. In addition to the Washington State-approved Peace Health Advance Care Document, we will also discuss a dementia care directive and provide information on the various funeral homes that service Point Roberts. Please email to secure your seat prcircleofcare@gmail.com. PR Historical Society: Wednesday, November 15, 7 p.m., in the History Center. PR Community Advisory Committee: Thursday, November 16, 7 p.m., via Zoom. Info: PRCAC.comment@ gmail.com.
Holiday Craft Fair: Sunday, December 3, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., fire hall. Tables are free and first-come-first-serve. 20 tables available. Donations to fire departments encouraged for using their space. Local artisans wanting to sell their hand made items can email info@savillacreations.com with name, phone number, email address and type of craft. Reservations for tables must be received by Saturday, November 25. Doors to the fire hall will open at 9 a.m. and crafters must be set up by 9:45 a.m. Your Local Small Christmas Market: Saturday, December 16, community center. Email slowbotanicals@ gmail.com if you would like a table. Include what you would like to sell and if you are able to bring your own table (size of table) in your email. There is no fee to participate in this market and you do not have to be a regular Your Local Small Market vendor to participate.
Ongoing Events and Hours Thanksgiving Basket Registration: Ready-to-cook Thanksgiving dinners will be provided free of charge to residents of Blaine, Birch Bay, Custer, and Point Roberts who have limited financial resources. For more info and to register, visit blainecap.org or call 360/393-9483 by November 10. Sponsored by the Community Assistance Program. Dollars for Scholars Fundraiser: Through November. Donate to support Point Roberts Dollars for Scholars. Ways to donate: Send checks to Point Roberts Dollars for Scholars, P.O. Box 1354, Point Roberts, WA 98281; donate at Umpqua Bank in Point Roberts listed under Dollars for Scholars; or donate with AmazonSmile, which will donate .5 percent of the price of eligible purchases - select Scholarship America, Point Roberts, WA. Info: Pointroberts.dollarsforscholars.org.
Condo with 1,753 SF, 2 BD, 3 BA, built-in garage, built in 2008; #A102, Marin Condominiwaterfront; marine and territorial view. ums, 9525 Semiahmoo Parkway, Blaine
$949,000
Craft and Game Night: Tuesdays from 5–7 p.m., Point Roberts Library. Bring a craft to work on or a board game to play.
New 2-story house, .24 acres land. (no additional details available) COMMERCIAL: 1-story fast food restaurant (Taco Bell) with 2,049 square feet, built in 2022, .72 acres land.
2848 Shore Pine Place, Blaine
$1,325,000
Point Roberts Walkers: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 8 a.m., coffee to follow at 9 a.m., Thursdays at the community center, Saturdays at Lily Point. Tuesdays location varies and can be found at prwalkers. wordpress.com.
895 Grant Avenue, Blaine
$1,555,000
Harrison Avenue, Blaine
$209,000
1.28 acres wooded residential land, waterfront; marine view, tidelands. Sunrise Drive and Bay View Drive, Point Roberts
$349,000
.42 acres land (3 residential lots).
9081, 9083 and 9087 Sea Mist Lane, Blaine
$826,000
.24 acres residential lot; territorial view.
Camas Drive, Blaine
$191,000
Residential lot, waterfront; marine view.
Edwards Drive, Point Roberts
$195,000
PR Food Bank: Wednesdays 8:30–10:30 a.m. at the Gulf Road Community Center. Info: prfoodbank.org. Seniors and More Lunches: Wednesdays and Fridays, dine-in or park and come inside the community center to pick up your lunches available from 11:45 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., PR community center. All ages welcome. More info: prseniors@whidbey.com or 360/945-5424. History Center: Saturdays 11 a.m.-3 p.m., community center. Holiday hours start November 24 and run through December 23; hours will be Fridays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. History center will be closed Sunday December 3 and Sunday, December 24. PR Library Hours: Tuesdays 1-7 p.m., Wednesdays and Saturdays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Library express hours: 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. daily. Point Roberts Clinic Hours: Primary Care: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., appointment needed. Urgent Care can be accessed through telemedicine or at the clinic Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Always call for an appointment before coming in, even for urgent care services. Hours subject to change. Flu shots available. Info: 360/945-2580.
LAND: .23 acres residential land.
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s Ruby White. Ruby White October 25, 1926 – October 2, 2023 Ruby was born October 25, 1926 in Kellogg, Idaho to William “Billy” and Lena Gibson. She served during WWII in the U.S. Coast Guard SPARS. In 1947, she married Max L. White who pre-deceased her in 1995. They resided in Pinehurst, Idaho until 1963, when they immigrated to Tsawwassen, B.C. where Ruby worked as a reporter and columnist for the Delta Optimist and a “stringer” for the Vancouver Province, she
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October 8, 7:09 a.m.: Hangup (911) on Waldron Place. October 10, 1:22 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Cedar Street. October 10, 2:46 p.m.: Threat cold call on Simundson Drive. October 10, 4:26 p.m.: Threat cold call on Simundson Drive. October 11, 9:03 a.m.: Follow up on Cedar
also helped her husband operate a paint and decorating shop. The family moved to Point Roberts in 1966 where Ruby was employed at Burns Realty prior to obtaining her broker’s license and establishing Point Roberts Realty, Inc. She was the first member of the Whatcom County Realtors association to earn the prestigious CRB designation. She was instrumental in bringing a bank and supermarket to Point Roberts, along with other amenities to make life there a little smoother. She was one of the founders of the Point Roberts Registered Voters Association, and served on the board of directors of Community State Bank. Ruby is survived by sons Michael (Cherilyn) White, Jerry (Karen) White; daughter Laura (Jim) Griffith; granddaughters Leah, Haley, Kali, Keely; grandsons Ryley, Larz, Danny; great-granddaughters, Addy, Bristol, Faith, Juliette, Aylish; great-grandsons, Max, Matthew, Caden and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Max, daughter Sara and son Pat. In her heart Ruby was always a caretaker and protecter of her family, friends and community. She was known to speak her mind and admired for it and will be sorely missed. Donations in Ruby’s memory may be made to: Whatcom Hospice Administration 2800 Douglas Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225. Street. October 12, 8:47 a.m.: Serve papers on Peltier Drive. October 13, 9:08 a.m.: Serve papers on Peltier Drive. October 13, 12:20 p.m.: Vehicle theft cold call on Fir Street. October 14, 12:26 p.m.: Serve papers on Peltier Drive. October 15, 2 p.m.: Harassment on Simundson Drive. October 15, 4:35 p.m.: Assist citizen on Simundson Drive.
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79 Tyee Drive Point Roberts, WA 98281
E/Mail: prr@pointroberts.com
REAL ESTATE • 1339 • Gulf Road, Box 17 • Pt. Roberts, WA 98281 360/945-5555 E-Mail: prprty@Whidbey.com • P.O. www.pointrobertswashington.com 360-945-5555 Cell: 360-525-4706
Phone: 360/945-1115 Fax: 945-0804
1339 Gulf Road,• P.O. BoxGulf 1 •Road, Point Roberts, BEACH PROPERTIES 1339 P.O. Box 17WA • 98281 Pt. Roberts, WA 98281 360/945-5555 *LISTING & SELLING POINT ROBERTS REAL ESTATE SINCE 1968
BEACH PROPERTIES
“NOBODY KNOWS POINT ROBERTS LIKE POINT ROBERTS REALTY”
LIVE LIFE ON ISLAND TIME FREEMAN BEACH 697 MARINE DR. 2 BR cottage at Freeman Beach. Beach rights. $219,900
247 BAYVIEW DR. 3BR, 2BA waterfront home facing Mt. Baker. Crabtown. $595,000
1275 BROUGHTON LANE 2BR, 3BA beautiful west side home. $199,000. Adjoining lot $35,000.
FREEMAN BEACH 697 MARINE DR. 2 BR cottage at Freeman Beach. Beach rights. $219,900
BUILDING LOT WITH WATER
70x110 Lot with culvert/driveway and water hookup. Private dead-end street within walking distance to Monument Park.
$67,000
GENEROSULY SIZED .36 ACRE LOT Located on the westside 106 x150 cleared corner lot. Current soils work done for septic, located near Bald Eagle Golf Course.
$119,000
NICE LOT NEAR LILY POINT PARK
Lot on a quiet dead-end street within 300’ of Lily Point Park with walking trails and beach access. $71,000
LARGE LOT OVER 1/3 ACRE
640 BELLS GROVE
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
2BR classic Bells Grove ED cottage with newly updated UC D E bathroom. New roof, back R deck, shed & hot tub. Buyer pays for septic 1845 JOHNSON. 75 x 200 lot. 668 SOUTH BEACH RD. 2117 ROOSEVELT. Maple Beach replacement. to 2BR cottage plus 2Access lots near beach. 1920s cabin, 2 BR, wood-burning FP, Furnished, private, excellent $200,000 2 blocks to beach. $169,000 condition. $115,000 beach for recreational use. 1877 WASHINGTON 542 MCLAREN RD. 676 CLAIRE LANE 3BR, 2BA backs onto Lily Point 2 BR designer home. A must-see! 3BR cottage w/front and rear deck. Park. $299,000 MakeShared an offer!Dinterest in Adjacent to Lily Point Park. $159,000 CEPossible view of boulevard. U ACREAGE: 6.39 ACRES, DESIRABLE EAST SIDE, SUBDIVIDABLE $299,000 D islands. RE Apple and cherry www.JuliusRealty.com trees on property.
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542 MCLAREN RD. 3BR cottage w/front and rear deck. Adjacent to Lily Point Park. $159,000
Call: Email: 755 Marine Dr., Pt. Roberts
See www.JuliusRealty.com us on Zillow and Realtor.com
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1692 Benson, Point Roberts
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$5,800,000
1728 Edwards Drive, Pt. Roberts
MLS #2053664
$949,000
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$449,000
5 Peltier, Point Roberts
MLS #2132990
$375,000
EXCEPTIONALLY MAINTAINED AND BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED South Beach Cutie - even has a peek-a-boo view! $329,000
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Philip Seel
Chris Hughes
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NEEDS A LITTLE TLC BUT WHAT A GREAT OPPORTUNITY to get into the Point Roberts market at an affordable price. Short walk to Lily Point Park. $169,000
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MLS #2061603 Listed at: $879,000
Text or email Jim: 360-525-4706, prprty@whidbey.com
1877 WASHINGTON 2 BR designer home. A must-see! Make an offer!
676 CLAIRE LANE 3BR, 2BA backs onto Lily Point Park. $299,000
ACREAGE: 6.39 ACRES, DESIRABLE EAST SIDE, SUBDIVIDABLE $299,000
COME TO THE POINT!
MLS #1663566
668 SOUTH BEACH RD. 2BR cottage plus 2 lots near beach. $200,000
Lot in the controlled subdivision of Ocean View Estates, private beach access, west facing backyard backing onto a canal.
If you are 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.
581 Marine Dr., Pt. Roberts
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
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CLASSIC MAPLE BEACH COTTAGE with 3 BR and 1BA. Just a couple blocks to the warm sands and tidal pools of Boundary Bay. $399,000
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604/910-5968
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Greg
604/690-1468 gheppner@pointroberts.net