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s Firefighters direct water onto a fully engulfed structure during a practice burn on January 3. Story and photos, page 8 and 9. Photo by Ed Park
County council expresses support for lighthouse By Meg Olson Whatcom County Council has unanimously approved a resolution offering county council support for plans to build a lighthouse at Lighthouse Marine Park, and establishing their “desire for this project to move forward.” Approved at the January 12 county council meeting, the resolution recognizes “that a lighthouse at Lighthouse Marine Park would have a positive economic impact on Point Roberts and the county as a
whole by serving as a community gathering place, a recreational focal point, and a tourist attraction.” It also recognizes a $500,000 pledge by Darrel and Dorothy Sutton for the construction of the lighthouse, and “encourages county staff to work with the Lighthouse Society to bring this proposal to fruition.” “We need to make it work,” councilmember Barbara Brenner said at the December 8 meeting, following a presentation to the public works committee by
Luringly, lower loonie looses local largesse By Meg Olson With the loonie dangling around seventy cents for months, local businesses are tweaking operations and coming up with strategies to draw their dollar-shy Canadian customers in. “Our volume is definitely down,” said Snider Vick at the Point Roberts Shell Center, estimating sales are down 25 to 30 percent overall from 2014, a figure that most other business owners echoed.
During January and February, the Shell Center is offering selected items and services for Canadian at par for cash sales to their Shell Fuel Rewards members including coffee roasting, parcel pickup, baking and homemade food. Anyone with an email address can sign up for the rewards program. They can earn cents off the gallon for Shell purchases and purchases from participating online stores and restaurants, which fund the program. “We’ve had people come in who had earned a dollar off,”
Vick said. Open to Canadians, the program gives them an added incentive to come to the Point. At Auntie Pam’s Country Store, Pamala Sheppard gives a break on the exchange rate to cash-paying customers. “If they’re getting 80 cents of the dollar they’re happy,” she said. She is also planning a Canadian At Party one day a month. “The greatest impact is fewer people (See Loonie, page 6)
members of the Point Roberts Lighthouse Society, which all councilmembers attended. “We had a wonderful discussion and a whole bunch of people from Point Roberts came down.” Lighthouse society treasurer Mark Robbins said they had been working with the county parks department since 2009 and that progress has been “admittedly slow.” He said the group developed (See Lighthouse, page 6)
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The dock at Lighthouse Marine Park is on track to be fixed and back in the water this year. “We’ve come up with a solution,” said Rod Lamb, Whatcom County Parks and Recreation design and development supervisor. “We hope to implement that before the boating season.” Lamb said the dock’s failure, only a month after it was installed following six years without a dock, was due to a design flaw. “What went wrong is the structures that contained the wave attenuation chambers were also the ‘feet,’ for the dock,” Lamb said. Due to environmental constraints, the shoreward 20 percent of the dock is the maximum that can hit the ground at low tide, so that 20 percent took the entire load of the dock, and the framing wasn’t strong enough. “As the dock structure grounded out, it hit on the square aluminum tubing and deformed it.” According to Lamb, the dock manufacturer is making replacement parts up to the task, which will be installed on site. “We’re going to fix it,” he said. He added they were also working on obtaining a permit from the state to allow for ongoing clearing of the boat ramp. The county has also begun work on the wooden boardwalk used for public events such as the arts and music festival. The failing section of boardwalk has been removed and Lamb said they were beginning a design and engineering process. “We’ll come up with an approach for that area to maintain its day use function. It will likely include a playground,” he said, and some changes to the Orca Center. The old boat playground will probably be removed. “I’m not sure when it will happen but it will likely be a fall project at the soonest,” Lamb said. However, the fate of the Cedar Point trail, closed following a slide is uncertain. “We need to evaluate it and see if we can relocate that access point,” Lamb said.
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Letters To The Editor The Editor: Is anyone else worried that Steve Harvey may announce that Norway has gifted Point Roberts to Finland? Todd Strong Point Roberts The Editor: I was reading your article about the dumping of trash around the park. One idea to help alleviate this problem would be to give each household one or two free dump passes per year, or even a 50 percent off day. I use the dump often and the last time it cost $68. It can get pricey. This may help the litterers as I’m sure it’s not laziness that drives them to do this as they still have to load it up in their vehicle – it seems to me it’s a monetary issue. Claude Beaudry Point Roberts The Editor: Time to take off the rain boots and put on your dancing shoes for a big party that you won’t want to miss. It’s time to eat, drink, dance and be victorious! And help the Cross-Border Coalition to Stop the Towers pay off its final legal bills. We are having a victory celebration at Kiniski’s Reef Tavern on Saturday, March 5 from 6 p.m. until late, with live music, dancing, stand-up comedy, a raffle, silent auction, prizes and more. The main attraction will be The Neon Stars, a well-known six-member Vancouver band playing vintage country and honky-tonk music. There will be a suggested donation of U.S. $20 for admission, which includes (while supplies last) a complimentary Stop the Towers cap. The raffle will be for a 50-inch TV with wall mount and speaker system (a $900 value), courtesy of TSB Shipping. Raffle tickets are U.S. $20, with only 200 offered, and the winner need not be present for the drawing. They can be purchased in advance at the Reef, Caffe Capanna, Auntie Pam’s, TSB Shipping, Banner Bank, and Nielson’s Building Center. We want this to be a fun, celebratory party and an opportunity to thank all our stalwart champions in Point Roberts and Tsawwassen who contributed their time, intellect, labor, and money to stop the towers. Thanks also go to the All Point Bulletin and Delta Optimist for their consistent and valuable support to our cause. Yes, we won the fight, but we still owe a good chunk of money to the lawyers who secured our victory. Please visit NoTowers. webs.com for more information; and if you can’t make it to the party at the Reef on March 5, consider making a donation to help us retire our debt online or by check to PRTA/FTT, PO Box 158, Point Roberts, WA 98281-0158. Mark Robbins Cross-Border Coalition to Stop the Towers Point Roberts The Editor: This letter is a reminder that the current maintenance and operations levy for the Blaine school district will be on the ballot for renewal for four more years on February 9. When the Washington state legislature cut funding for education to the bone, the Blaine school district had to run a levy. The voters successfully passed it. Just recently the Supreme Court ruled that the state legislature shall provide full funding for basic education in the “near future.” We all know that when it comes to politics, the “near future” is very likely a long way off. Simply put, this levy is a continuation of the one we currently have. Hopefully
the politicians will, in the next four years, provide full funding for basic education as required by the Supreme Court, and just maybe we won’t have to go through this again. I for one am not willing to roll the dice on something as important as our children’s education. I urge you to vote in favor of the maintenance and operations levy on February 9, to ensure the quality of education continues in our schools. Gary Dunster Blaine The Editor: Please support Blaine school district by voting to approve its maintenance and operations levy for the next four years. The district relies on levies to fund a variety of academic, extracurricular, maintenance, operating and staffing needs. Programs and activities supported by levies help provide students learning tools and skills today that will help them transition into careers later in life. Blaine’s levy tax rate is the lowest by far among Whatcom County school districts, and that is not expected to change if the upcoming levy is approved. Please vote “Yes” for our kids and for our community. Bill Baldwin Blaine The Editor: Several multi-national corporations and government negotiators dealing with Pacific Rim nations have put our country’s next trade agreement, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), together. The U.S. Congress is considering whether or not to sign on to this partnership. Though it is over 5,000 pages long, our Congress has already agreed to give it an “up or down” vote without negotiating on any of the terms of the deal. This is an abdication of their role as our elected representatives. They work for us, not for multi-national corporations! This partnership could put into place rules that say foreign corporations can bring in employees even if it will displace our workers from the jobs. These foreign workers may be paid lower wages, which will bring down wages for all. Fact Checker finds that in the long run there will be zero new jobs for us and the Center for Economic Policy Research finds that the TPP will result in only 0.013 percent increase in GDP. Other provisions allow foreign firms to sue the U.S. if our laws interfere with their profits, including minimum wage and environmental laws. They can also sue the U.S. taxpayer for loss of expected future profits. Is this working for We the People? Please contact your representative and tell them to stop this corporate takeover. More information is available at publiccitizen.com. Linda Schonborn Ferndale The Editor: Talk about being out of step with the rest of the world! Senator Doug Ericksen (F-R) is sponsoring Senate Bill 6173 that would block “state regulators from adopting rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions without legislative direction” (The Bellingham Herald, January 20, 2016). Ericksen claims any policies limiting
carbon emissions would affect Washington’s business climate and “sends a bad message to job creators and would hurt working families.” A New York Times editorial from January 19 claims otherwise: “The energy policies adopted by some American states and Canadian provinces demonstrate that those arguments are simply unfounded.” The article further states that over 40 nations, British Columbia, Quebec, California and nine other states have rules taxing carbon emissions without hurting their economies. What makes Ericksen think otherwise? On what are his claims based? What are his motives? It is time for Washington to join the rest of the world in its quest for a cleaner future, cleaner jobs, safer air, water and soil and better human health. It is all possible – China has made an announcement that it will be instituting a national cap and trade policy. Join the movement, Senator Ericksen and stop being an obstructionist. Contact Senator Ericksen to let him know that you want Washington to be in step with the rest of the world. dougericksen.com, 360/920-3276. Naomi Murphy Ferndale The Editor: Over the holidays, the Lynden Tribune ran a Northwest Jobs Alliance (NWJA) editorial entitled, “We Need Cherry Point’s Working Class Jobs,” in which the authors seemed ungrateful for the many jobs, taxes and charitable donations provided by Lummi Nation’s Silver Reef Casino. The editorial writers did not express gratitude for the effort Lummi leaders have put into working to provide our county government with suggestions for ways to protect our precious resources here in this gorgeous area. For me, NWJA and SSA Marine/PIT/ GPT are one and the same, since Craig Cole is both director for NWJA and a paid spokesperson for the Gateway Pacific coal terminal. If coal interests want to endear themselves to us in favor of their project, it strikes me as a crazy strategy to chastise our fellow Whatcom County community members as they have been doing. Wouldn’t you think they would want to demonstrate how much they support putting the quality of our air, lands and waters first, for example, by writing comments advocating these top priorities and adequate regulations to protect them in our county’s comprehensive plan, as the LIBC and Lummi planning department has? Luckily, we can tell our council, planners, local representatives and businesses that we want clean bays and harbors, good smelling and healthy salt air, untainted rivers, aquifers and lands to grow foods to keep us alive and flourishing. Let’s let them know we want to support businesses that keep our area life-supporting and beautiful, and that will create jobs for all sectors of our population. Dena Jensen Birch Bay
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New reporting procedures for small boats beginning in 2016 U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) office of field operations will be implementing new procedures for small boats entering the country in 2016. On December 22, the CBP announced new inspection procedures for foreign flagged private boats entering the U.S. These procedures will be in addition to the current reporting process. All operators of pleasure boats must report to CBP immediately if they are arriving in the U.S. from a foreign port or location; if they had contact with another vessel outside the U.S.; or if they have received merchandise outside U.S. territorial waters. Canadian registered boats moored fulltime in Washington marinas will need to report in person the first time they return from Canadian waters. Operators should request a cruising license which will then allow them to report as usual (e.g. NEXUS) for the remainder of the year. The cost of a cruising license is $19. “The cruising license will greatly facilitate multiple entries during the year and avoid additional fees for boaters,” said Bellingham port director Diana Sandoval. A cruising license may be available to boats departing from Canada and arriving in the Puget Sound area. Cruising licenses may exempt some foreign flagged pleasure boats from having to undergo formal CBP entrance and clearance procedures, except at the first CBP port of entry each year. Cruising licenses are normally valid for one year. The operator of a foreign flagged or undocumented foreign pleasure boat without a valid U.S. cruising license must obtain CBP clearance before leaving a port in the U.S. Foreign flagged boats traveling under a
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The Marketplace and the Shell Center have also had to cut labor costs. “We keep it tight but we make sure we take care of our base employees,” Priestman said. Vick said they had fewer employees now through attrition, but “we haven’t had to lay anybody off.” TSB Shipping manager Teresa Pope said the impact of the low Canadian dollar had led to some “tweaking of hours,” but they were keeping people employed. “We have a great staff and want to take care of them,” Pope said. The largest parcel service on the Point, TSB has seen a 15–20 percent drop in volume. “There’s quite a few still loving the online selection but the dollar can make them think twice,” Pope said. “It’s being felt everywhere. Fewer orders, fewer people coming in.” Pope said their business was also at the mercy of online retailers, and as more sites follow Amazon’s lead and offer memberships and free shipping, it can make it worthwhile for Canadian customers even with a weaker dollar. At Westwind Marine, Ben Lazarus said both his business and the Point Roberts Marina had added extra discounts this year. “The dollar doesn’t affect parts prices as much as service prices, since parts are sold at world market prices,” he said. “We’ve put some deeper discounts in service but I can’t really drop the rates. Still, we’re still pretty competitive.” He has not had to cut staff but said the downturn has “made it harder to give raises and stuff you want to do for your staff.” Other business owners agreed with Sheppard, who said her strategy is to hold on during the off-season and hope the summer months will see people coming to their cottages and not wanting to cross the border, boosting the fortunes of local businesses.
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near-complete blueprints and, with the Suttons’ pledge of financial support, feels ready to move forward. “We think we are now in a critical go or no-go situation,” he said. The proposed lighthouse would be operational, housing the Coast Guard’s beacon currently in operation. It would also include meeting space and a viewing deck. The lighthouse society has obtained a construction estimate of $445,192. They had proposed building it on public land as a private construction project and gifting it to the county, but county legal staff determined it needed to be built as a public works project, which would increase costs. “We estimate it’s going to be more,” said county parks director Michael McFarlane, perhaps as much as a million dollars. “The challenge we have is we don’t have additional funds.” Seeking grant funding to make up the difference would likely push the project out to 2018 or later. McFarlane added that while they had
“kind of reserved a footprint at the park,” they are not prepared to move the project forward. “We don’t have the capacity right now, nor do we have it in our work plan in the next year to tackle this project.” County councilmember Carl Weimer said they could find creative ways to get the project moving. “It seems to have a lot of economic development opportunities,” he said. “We have economic development funds, we have money that comes in through tourism. There are lots of ways.” Departing councilmember Pete Kremen suggested this was an opportunity for the county to address frustration from Point Roberts residents. “They feel they don’t get enough focus and attention and enough investment in that community, especially compared to the amount of taxes they pay,” he said. “I think this is an optimum way to address that and to realize an asset that is going to pay huge dividends in the future.” Following up the January 12 vote, Brenner has requested McFarlane meet with the public works committee to “figure out how to make the Point Roberts Lighthouse Project work financially.”
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Friends of the Library By Judy Ross The new library is a collaborative project; the Friends of the Point Roberts Library (FOPRL) agreed to do its best to raise $538,000. The park and recreation district agreed to make the Julius Fire Hall available for renovation, to do its best to provide any gap funding that was needed and to supervise the reconstruction of the fire hall which would continue to be the district’s property. Whatcom County Library Services agreed to furnish the completed library building with necessary furnishings, equipment and human resources. Last month, FOPRL informed the parks district that it had completed its active fundraising and that $540,000 was available for the project. The architect who carried out the feasibility study in 2012 provided us with an updated design and costs last month. The increased costs largely arise from the discovery (after an x-ray examination of the foundation) that it would need to be replaced. In addition, we are advised that we need to include a much larger inflation factor than anticipated, and that the building may need a new septic system. Finally, a number of features were added to the design over the four years. After receiving this information, representatives of the three organizations met with the architect and pared back additional features. Even with that, we are expecting a $150,000–$200,000 increase in costs. A new final cost estimate will be available in several weeks (taking into ac-
count the changes made in the meeting). The parks district will be determining the next steps as it is responsible for any gap funding. From the FOPRL’s perspective, there are several possibilities: FOPRL could agree to release the funds it has raised to begin construction in the spring and take the building to lockup (board members have indicated they would support this). The parks district could then put a levy request on the ballot in the August or November 2016 election and, assuming the levy passed, the final interior construction work could be completed by the end of 2016 or shortly after. Alternatively, put a levy request on the fall ballot and, if it passes, begin construction in spring 2017, with completion expected by the end of 2017. Finally, the parks district could request a loan from the state to be repaid over a period of years. All of the options would require additional funds to be generated through property taxes. There are approximately 3,000 individual properties in Point Roberts, which means, if it were a one-time levy, that the average property owner payment would be $50–$70. If you have ideas, concerns or questions about all this, the parks commissioners will be holding public meetings. The next regular meeting will be Monday, February 8, at 7 p.m. in the community center.
School district seeks M&O levy OK By Ian Ferguson Ballots for the February 9 special election were mailed to Whatcom County voters on January 20. The Blaine school district is seeking a four-year maintenance and operations (M&O) levy to cover day-to-day operations and upkeep of the school district. The projected collection rates are as follows: $1.98 in 2017, $2.01 in 2018, $2.04 in 2019 and $2.06 in 2020 (amounts are per $1,000 of assessed property value). The total projected collection amounts are $7 million, $7.17 million, $7.34 million and $7.5 million. The proposed levy replaces the current M&O levy, which expires at the end of 2016.
The Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, Meridian, Nooksack Valley and Mt. Baker school districts are also seeking replacement M&O levies. Of the seven educational levies on the February ballot, the Blaine school district’s rates are the lowest. Ballots can be returned by mail or drop box. Mailed in ballots must be postmarked by Election Day, Tuesday, February 9. Drop boxes opened January 20 and close at 8 p.m. on February 9. Ballot drop box locations are listed on the county auditor’s website. The voters’ guide is also available online through the auditor’s office at whatcomcounty.us/1732/ Current-Election.
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A Night for Krysten Cooper February 27, 2016 • 7 pm A medical benefit will be held at the Reef on Saturday evening, February 27, starting at 7 pm to benefit Krysten Cooper. Krysten who is a young Point Roberts resident, unfortunately had to be hospitalized recently with a major medical condition that resulted in numerous blood transfusions and medical procedures. Krysten is one of the regular cashiers at the Point Roberts Marketplace and does have some medical coverage but it is very limited and nowhere near the funds needed to pay her hospital expenses, prescription costs and any future unexpected medical expenses that she will incur with this life-long condition, Krysten has her doctor’s approval to return to work but for a very limited number of hours per week which has put an additional strain on her financial situation. Donations in the form of money, a raffle or door prize or a Silent Auction item would be greatly appreciated. Please include a business card with your donation as all donors will be recognized. Any questions or prize pick-up requests, please contact Alli or Michelle whose names appear below. We would like to “thank you” in advance for your donations. Alli 360-907-5982 or Michelle 360-296-4434
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Hot times on the Point By Meg Olson It was all hands on deck on January 3, when the local fire department used a donated house on Marine Drive for a morning of live-fire training before burning it completely down. “Having the opportunity to train on actual structures is invaluable to our members,” said fire chief Christopher Carleton. The fire district has used the structure since November for training in search and rescue, incident command and small live fires. The district’s goal is to get water on a fire within two minutes of arriving, Carleton said, which means firefighters need to be experienced in quickly evaluating a situation. “This type of training helps our members hone their skills in these crucial areas of
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The Cross Border Coalition to Stop the Radio Towers will celebrate their victory and try to raise funds to pay off their legal bill with a party at the Reef Tavern. The Saturday, March 5 event will feature music by singer/songwriter KK and comedy by Lucy Williams. Headliners The Neon Stars will play three sets of early country, hillbilly swing and traditional honkytonk music. Admission is by donation, with a suggested donation of $20, which includes a “no towers” hat while supplies last. There will be a silent auction, a 50/50 draw and a jellybean guessing game. A 50” Smart television system will be raffled off, with 200 tickets for sale for $20 each. The coalition was formed in 2013 to stop a proposal for an array of five BBC Broadcasting Inc. 150’ AM radio transmission towers at the corner of Tyee Drive and McKenzie Way. Opposing both the conditional use permit at the county level and BBC Broadcasting’s license renewal with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the coalition racked up almost $250,000 in legal bills. “We still need about $14,000 to pay our final obligations,” said treasurer Jennifer Urquhart. Thanks to coalition efforts, the hearing
examiner denied the application to the county, a decision upheld in subsequent appeals. BBC Broadcasting abandoned the appeals process. “Once BBC decided not to pursue their case with the County any further, resulting in their staying in Ferndale, the FCC ruled that they could renew their license,” Urquhart said. The December 23 FCC order puts an end to their investigation into allegations raised in a formal petition to deny from the Point Roberts Taxpayers Association and a number of informal objections, including one from the coalition and one from Whidbey Telephone Company, based on changed the circumstances. The agreement between the FCC and BBC for termination of the investigation includes a $10,000 “voluntary payment.” “The FCC construction permit cannot be renewed and BBC will never be permitted to build their towers in Point Roberts,” Urquhart said. “The fact that the FCC slapped a fine on them is, apparently, unusual. We are told the last time the FCC did anything but approve a license renewal as a matter of course was in the 1960s.” The March 5 event starts at 6 p.m., with the raffle draw at 10 p.m. “We are hoping that the party, along with any donations made on our website, crowdfunding site etc., will allow us to close the books on this battle,” Urquhart said.
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Blaine School District Four-Year Maintenance & Operations Levy Renewal February 9, 2016 Ballot Measure What is a Maintenance & Operations Levy?
School Districts throughout the State remain reliant on local tax revenue for maintenance and operational costs. In Blaine, local taxes pay for 25% of day-to-day operational expenses. From staffing the classroom, to purchasing curriculum and technology, to providing professional development for staff, to the athletic arena, to after school activity programs for students, to transportation and food service costs, to facility and equipment maintenance needs, virtually every aspect of the program is necessarily supported to some degree by the Maintenance and Operations Levy. Over the past five years, with respect to Legislative fiscal challenges and expectations, there has perhaps been no single issue commanding greater public attention in the State of Washington than that of the pursuit of ample funding for basic education programs in our public schools. At present, as has been well chronicled, the State Supreme Court has implemented financial sanctions against the Washington State Legislature for failure to follow through on K-12 basic education funding commitments. As in each of the more recent Legislative sessions, the 2016 session once again promises to be both dynamic and challenging, as some level of significant resolution on the matter of basic education funding continues to be debated. In the interim, and for the foreseeable future, local school district tax measures, formally referred to as Maintenance and Operations Levies, will continue to be necessary, if existing programs and future, pending mandates are to be adequately supported. In the Blaine School District, registered voters are being asked to consider a four-year Maintenance and Operations Levy, which once approved in the February 9 Special Election, will replace the existing levy, a levy that is set to expire at the conclusion of the 2016 calendar year. Maintenance and Operations Levies have served as an essential funding mechanism for school districts in the State of Washington for decades.
The program expenditures supported by local Levy funding in the Blaine School District currently include, but are not limited to:
Our proposed Maintenance & Operations Levy will also support:
• Enhanced Staffing (e.g. Student Supervision, Crossing Guards, Reduced Class Size,
Full Time Kindergarten - While the State will provide par-
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Counseling, etc.) Athletics and Co-curricular Programs Enrichment and Intervention Programs (e.g. AP Course Offerings) Staff Training and Compensation for Additional Responsibilities Routine Maintenance & Transportation Needs Associated Economic Inflationary Variables
tial funding for Full Time Kindergarten, levy funds will cover the remaining costs beginning in the 2016-17 school year.
24-Credit Graduation Requirement - Beginning with
the Blaine High School Class of 2021, students will be required to complete 24 academic credits in order to graduate. Over the course of the next two years, the District will work to implement necessary resources to meet this new state requirement.
While projected tax rates for our Maintenance and Operations Levy increase each year, to support the rising cost of existing programs, as well as the Blaine School District’s obligation to offset the cost of new mandates at the State level, our rates remain competitive with other Districts in Whatcom County. Estimated Levy Tax Rates for Properties in the Blaine School District
Blaine School District’s 2015 Levy Tax Rate is the Lowest in Whatcom County
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2016 School Calendar
LID Day – No School P.S. PTO Meeting, 6 p.m. P.R.P.S. PTO Meeting at 7p.m. P.R.P.S. Library Field Trip, leave at 1:15 p.m. P.R.P.S. Art with Sally Roberts at 1:30 p.m. P.R.P.S. Kaatri Jones, B.E.S. School Counselor here in the morning LATE START - all schools start 2 hours late; Shannon here for speech; Yoga at 1:30 p.m. B.M.S. PTO Meeting, 7p.m. P.R.P.S. Library after school event, “Let’s Make Valentine’s” 3 - 4 p.m. B.E.S. PTO Meeting, 6 p.m. P.R.P.S. Zumba at 2 p.m.
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$ 1.84/1000 $ 2.66/1000 $ 3.70/1000 $ 2.90/1000 $ 3.93/1000 $ 3.74/1000 $ 4.38/1000
New Curriculum at All Levels - After years of budget
cuts, we are now “catching up” with very critical curriculum adoptions. The selection and purchase of up-to-date curriculum materials at all levels of the program will continue during the coming Levy cycle.
Rapidly Increasing Technology - Acquisition of technol-
ogy is crucial to keep pace with the 21st century needs of staff and students to support both day-to-day instructional expectations as well as student assessment requirements that are now mostly done online. Decreased Program Related Costs to Families - The District is committed to offsetting athletic participation fees and supplementing necessary school supplies to decrease costs for families.
P.R.P.S. Principal Craig Baldwin here in the morning; Valentine’s Day Party at 1:45 p.m. 12-15 No School – Mid-Winter Break 16 B.M.S. Sports Award Assembly, 1 p.m. 17 P.R.P.S. Zumba at 2 p.m. 18 P.R.P.S. Art with Sally Roberts at 1:30 p.m. 22 P.R.P.S. Shannon here for speech; Yoga at 1:30 p.m. 22 School Board Meeting, 7 p.m. 23 B.M.S. 7th/8th Grade Concert, 7 p.m. 24 B.E.S. 3rd/4th Grade Concert, 1:30 p.m. 24 P.R.P.S. Zumba at 2 p.m. P.R.P.S. Rose Momsen with 3rd graders at 9:30 a.m.; 25 Art with Sally Roberts at 1:30 p.m. 26 P.R.P.S. Pizza Day, kindergartners join us at 11:45 a.m. 26 B.E.S. 5th Grade Concert, 1:30 p.m.
27 B.M.S County Math Championships 29 B.H.S. Spring Sports Begin 29 – March 4 K-8 Parent/Teacher Conferences Early Dismissal, 12:50 p.m.
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In The Garden By Rhiannon Allen As spring peeks around the corner, gardeners’ thoughts turn to summer. Soon we will decide what to plant, head to the seed racks to purchase new seeds and prepare our garden beds. At this time, it can be productive to consider ensuring plant health. The end of February is a good time to start digging in compost, manure, slow-release fertilizer, mycorrhizal fungi and other soil amendments so that spring rains can work their magic in time for planting. But I’m also thinking of further ahead, to late summer and early autumn vegetable harvesting, and what I can do now to ensure a healthy crop. An issue that West Coast gardeners confront is late blight, a problem which emerges as temperatures drop and humidity rises in late summer and early autumn. This is a disease that affects members of the potato family. Its scientific name is Phytophthora infesta– what a mouthful. It’s a fungus-like organism that can destroy entire potato or tomato crops. In late August, if you look closely at an infected plant, you can spot a darkening or blackening of the petiole, the stalk that attaches a leaf to the stem. Soon, irregular, usually grayish blotches appear on leaves. If you look at an affected leaf closely, you might see visible mold on the underside. With tomatoes, this infection opens the way for secondary bacterial infections that can rot the tomato fruit. With potatoes, the original blight can directly rot the tubers that are encased in the moist ground, leaving each potato a slimy mass. Late blight is the organism responsible for the 1880s Irish potato famine. Fortunately, with modern supermarket and agricultural systems, we are not affected in the same way as the Irish population was. However, even if we are not dependent on our home gardens, what supermarket tomato or potato can delight us as much as homegrown produce? One of the pleasures of summer is a tasty potato or luscious sun-warmed tomato. So what can be done, starting now, to avoid losing a crop to late blight? The first step is buying plants or seeds that are blight-resistant. For potatoes, unless you are careful in preparing your own seed potatoes, make sure that you buy certified seed potatoes harvested from disease-free plants. If you insist on using grocery store potatoes to start a crop, use only very healthy-looking organic potatoes. Organic farms are not immune to late blight, but at
least you’ll get a potato that does not contain substances such as sprout-inhibiting chemicals. If you want to be extra cautious, see if you can purchase seed potatoes of varieties that have been developed as blight-resistant. For tomatoes, would early-fruiting varieties fit your bill? Since late blight does not generally appear before the end of August, tomatoes that produce early in the season generally ripen before late blight becomes a problem. Many cherry tomato varieties fruit early, although the first time I had a late blight problem, it appeared on an early-ripening gold cherry tomato plant. If you want larger resistant varieties, Veseys sells seeds for other blight-resistant tomatoes. “Resistant” doesn’t mean “immune,” but it’s worth a try. Once you get seeds, what can you do to ensure a blight-free crop? The first key, if you can manage it, is to plant in new, high-quality soil. Commercially purchased soils are generally free of Phytophera spores, which can persist dormant in the soil for years. This works well if you plant in containers. Container planting even works for potatoes, which can be grown in containers, bags of soil, or flexible containers made of recycled plastic. If you must plant in old, possibly infected soil, consider mulching heavily so that water will not splash dormant spores up onto leaves. For tomatoes, I like to use red plastic sheets, available via mail order or in some nurseries, since the red color has been shown to increase yields of tomato plants. Another key is providing a low-humidity environment, since Phytophthora flourishes in damp conditions. Space plants well. Plant under south or west-facing eaves if you can. For tomatoes, provide supports that allow for air circulation. Water the base of the plant, so that leaves are never damp. The last thing you want is dreaded dormant spores landing on a moist leaf, where they will awaken. If you are not able to prevent all possible routes for Phytophthora, then you can use a copper spray in late summer before the disease appears. Copper is toxic to many microorganisms like Phytophthora. It can also be toxic to macro-organisms in high doses, so do not use it during harvest time. Finally, do not compost infected plants. Infected plants will be rife with spores just ready to sleep the winter away and attack next year’s plants. Put infected plants directly into the garbage.
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By Meg OlsOn It’s official. Community efforts to prevent a proposed radio tower farm from being built on the Point have succeeded. November 30 was the last day that BBC Broadcasting could appeal the most recent legal ruling in Skagit County Superior Court that the proposed array of five 150foot AM radio towers was not allowed under existing zoning. Their failure to do so amounted to their abandoning their project, according to Jennifer Urquhart, treasurer with the Cross Border Coalition to Stop the Radio Towers. The grassroots coalition brought together people from both sides of the border to fight the project, which was intended to serve metro Vancouver’s east Asian community. Opponents said the towers would wreak havoc with electronics in Point Roberts and Tsawwassen. “We are gratified that our small communities have prevailed in a case where we were out-gunned and out-spent,” Urquhart said. “This win shows what can be done when ordinary citizens of two countries unite behind a common cause – in this case to protect our quality of life and health from an unwanted tower array on our shared peninsula.” Congresswoman Suzan DelBene was quick to congratulate the coalition. “After a lot of hard work, determination and vocal objection, Point Roberts has succeeded in preventing the construction of this project that would have negatively affected the quality of life for residents,” DelBene said. “I am honored to have worked closely with the community on this important issue, and thankful for the efforts of all involved.” The two-year legal battle has taken the coalition and its lawyers from the county hearing examiner through to superior court, and has cost a quarter of a million dollars, raised from community donations and fundraising events. Urquhart said they still need to raise $15,000 to pay off the legal bills and encouraged community members to visit notowers. webs.com to donate. The coalition has also petitioned the Federal Communications Commission to deny the renewal of BBC’s broadcast license.
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Dollars for Scholars comes up with the dollars By Meg Olson After a bit of a rocky 2015, the local Dollars for Scholars is heading into the new year fully compliant with the national organization. “While we’ve been successful in awarding scholarships to everyone who submitted an application this year, Point Roberts Dollars for Scholars experienced some challenges that made the process less than optimal,” said board member Linda Hughes. “The transition from a local group of volunteers back to membership in the national Scholarship America organization necessitated some major operational changes. Much of our process had to be done online, and in making sure we complied with all the requirements we ended up delaying the application and awards process.” Thirteen scholarships were awarded, Hughes said, although only 12 were accepted. The six freshmen recipients were Veronica Hughes, Sarah Vaughan-Jones, Beth Passburg, Tavin Jackson, Alexandria Szabo and Bo Glaser. The six returning college student recipi-
ents were Alex Peltier, Clara Monheit Berman, Alexander Tersakian, Joren Jackson, Zachary Fijal and Emilie Sarkissian. “We regret not being able to have an awards ceremony because of the timing, and are on track to have the entire process follow a more traditional timeline next year,” Hughes said. The organization raised over $10,000, Hughes said, thanks to generous donors in the community. Major donors include All Point Bulletin, Point Roberts Volunteer Firefighters Association, Bruno and Margaret Moras, Auntie Pam’s Country Store fundraiser, Ken and Judy Spencer, the Wilson family, Brian Calder, “as well as others who prefer to remain anonymous, and many generous members of this community,” Hughes said. Donations to Dollars for Scholars can be made at Umpqua Bank. “We look forward to working with our long-term and new donors in the coming months, and welcome volunteers who would like to help us with our fundraising and operational tasks,” Hughes said. Interested volunteers can contact Wesley Hubbard at hubbardwtl@gmail.com.
s Linda Hughes, left, and Stephen Falk.
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A change of guard at the parks board By Meg Olson The local parks district is shuffling some duties to fill the shoes of departing chair Mark Robbins. At their January 11 meeting the board elected Linda Hughes as chair and Stephen Falk as vice chair. New board member Bennett Blaustein took on more than half of the tasks that had fallen to Robbins, including receiving requests for booking space at the community center, a process he hopes to streamline with online bookings and calendars. “This year we’ll make a website a priority,” said Hughes, who will take over for Robbins as the liaison with the senior association. In other parks business, Mary Edgley said they needed to take steps to stop dumping on parks property. She said there
is an “amazing amount” of garbage at the skate park. “Actual bags of garbage stuffed under things, hunks of cement, barbecues. It’s really disgusting.” The parks district will organize a cleanup in March, and commissioners hope the community will come out to help, as well as keeping an eye open and reporting dumping.
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s Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce directors at work: From left, Ingrida Grossman, Stephen Hedlund, Tamra Hansen, Dee Gough, Heather McPhee. Not pictured: director Louise Mugar, director at large Steve Wolff and director Meagan MacKay .
Traffic into Point Roberts for November 2015, with 2014 figures following: Vehicles – 73,242 (91,073); Pedestrians – 1,708 (1,581); Commercial – 1,275 (1,763); NEXUS – 30,751 (36,489). Traffic into Point Roberts for December 2015, with 2014 figures following: Vehicles – 79,223 (91,995); Pedestrians – 1,801 (1,455); Commercial – 1,363 (1,531); NEXUS – 34,043 (37,471).
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Endangered sea lion shot By Meg Olson
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New library needs plan tweaks The committee also heard a presentation from Steve O’Neill previewing the design The Point Roberts Community Adviso- for Blackfish Resort at the site of the old ry Committee (PRCAC) has determined cannery on Marine Drive, and PRCAC acthe proposed new library does not comply knowledged his commitment to comply with the character plan, but it’s close. with the character plan. The committee made the decision followAt their next regular meeting on Februing a presentation by the project architect Da- ary 9, the primary agenda item is a convid King at the January 12 PRCAC meeting. tinuing review of a proposed revised char“Final vote was that the project does not acter plan, which the committee began in comply, as presented, with every objec- a January 6 work session. tive of the Point Roberts Character Plan. “We’ll roll up our sleeves on the text However, the steps required to bring the edit,” said committee chair Joel Lantz. project into compliance may be minimal. Public discussion of proposed more The architect will continue to work with substantive changes to the plan, such as his client Friends of the Point Roberts Li- its applicability to single family homes in brary, Whatcom County Planning and De- resort commercial and small town comvelopment Services and the community to mercial zones, will occur once the text achieve a satisfactory result,” according to edit and possibly the county’s technical draft minutes from the meeting. review are complete.
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The Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network (WMMSN) has determined the cause of death for a large Steller sea lion found at Lily Point was due to a gunshot. Principal investigator Victoria Souze confirmed the sea lion’s cause of death. A local WMMSN responder notified Souze on December 26 the animal’s body was on the beach, though it had likely been there for at least a week. On December 29, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife brought a WMMSN team from the county to the point where they joined three recently trained responders. “We did the necropsy right there on the beach,” Souze said. “We could tell by his teeth that he was old.” He measured 13' and 10", and likely weighed 1,000 lbs. A maximum size for a Steller is 14 feet.” The necropsy found the sea lion had a very thin blubber layer, an empty stomach and was infected with numerous parasites. The team took samples to get more information about what had weakened the animal. “It’s important to monitor what’s going on in our marine life,” Souze said. “They can carry diseases that can be transmitted
to humans and dogs,” and are indicators of the state of our oceans. The head was removed and x-rayed to confirm the animal had been shot. “The bullet will be given to a NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) enforcement officer, where it will be held as evidence,” Souze said. “Steller sea lions are a federally protected marine mammal and they are also endangered. Unfortunately, fishermen consider them a nuisance and competition for fish. They are fully aware that it is illegal to shoot marine mammals, yet they still do it.” “Obviously, there still needs to be more awareness of who to call when a marine mammal is stranded,” Souze said. The WMMSN hotline number is 360/9668845. For more information about marine mammals and the network visit the WMMSN website wmmsn.org and “like” its Facebook page: Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network. Last October, Souze held a training for responders on the Point and she will retrain the 30 local responders and any new volunteers in the spring. People interested in the training can call her at 360/7582068 or email vsouze56@gmail.com.
s Steller sea lion washed ashore at Lily Point after being shot.
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Lotto fever floods Point Roberts By Meg Olson With three lucky winners sharing the Powerball mega-jackpot, the Point has gotten a break from the throngs of lottery hopefuls that clogged the border and lined up at two local retailers for a chance at $1.5 billion. “I can’t give you any specific numbers,” said International Marketplace manager Dean Priestman when asked how many tickets the store sold. “What I can say is it was enormous.” Priestman said it was the store’s practice not to disclose lottery revenues. The marketplace has an automated vending machine and a manned lottery terminal. “Each day both of the machines were running from the minute we opened until the minute we closed,” Priestman said. At times the line for the manned till snaked down the aisles to the meat department while the line for the vending machine ended at the carrots. At 5 p.m. on the winning draw date, January 13, staff at the USA Gasoline station reported they had topped $31,000 in sales
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of the $2 tickets. The vast majority of ticket purchasers came from Canada. On Saturday, January 9, the date of the previous draw, with the jackpot approaching $1 billion, the line to enter Point Roberts stretched to 4th Avenue in Tsawwassen, with the majority of cars showing B.C. plates. Officers stated the primary reason for crossing was “lotto fever.” Despite speculation that rules would prohibit a holder of the winning ticket to return to the Unites States with it, neither U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) would confirm any such prohibition. “CBP is unable to make a determination on a person or item’s admissibility into the U.S. until faced with the totality of the circumstances,” was the official CBP statement. “As lottery tickets are not considered to be prohibited or controlled goods, no special requirements exist,” CBSA responded. “Travelers must always make a full and accurate declaration of all purchases and answer all questions truthfully to the CBSA officer.”
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By Renee Coe (Note: Due to an editing error, the hospital district’s year in review article missed the January issue of the All Point Bulletin.) The Point Roberts Public Hospital District would like to thank both the clinic staff for seeing a record number of patients this year, and the community for their continued support of the Point Roberts Clinic. We are proud to have so many residents choosing the clinic and Family Nurse Practitioner Natalié Davidson as their primary care provider. Many of the clinic patients received a flyer in the mail recently that Interfaith Community Health Center changed its name to Unity Care NW. New name, same mission, same services. In August, a dozen members of Unity Care’s Bellingham facility drove to the Point to participate in the joint fire department and clinic open house. The Unity Care team brought up a mobile dental van and provided 10 of our patients with a free dental exam. This state-of-the art van came complete with enough space for two dental chairs and an X-ray machine. We also gave 10 diabetic patients free retinal eye exams and the clinic staff performed free blood screenings. Both the clinic staff and fire department continue to work together col-
laboratively in addressing the needs of the community. We are delighted to welcome back Natalié Davidson to the clinic after an extended illness. We extend our deepest gratitude to Unity Care for providing the clinic with excellent providers who filled in during Natalié’s absence. Thank you to Dr. ChiNa Kim and Dr. Rachel Wagner, as well as advanced registered nurse practitioners Muriel Handschey, Laura Richel and Anne Slater. Their dedication to serving our patients went beyond the call of duty especially when asked to travel to and from Bellingham to Point Roberts (including getting caught in a five-hour traffic accident backup on Highway 99!). The hospital district, along with the clinic staff and our patients sincerely thank each of you for your unwavering support. In July, the hospital district said goodbye to commissioner Barb Wayland who resigned and welcomed Kandace Harper, who was officially elected to fill Barb’s position in November. We wish Barb all the best and thank her for the many years of service to the hospital district. Both the hospital district and the clinic continue to work for the community of Point Roberts who have been so supportive of our services. Happy New Year to all!
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Coming up ... Events Community Sustainability and Composting Workshop: Saturday, February 6, 1 p.m., community center. The Point Roberts Garden Club is sponsoring a special workshop by Amberose Kelley, master composter recycling coordinator of the Washington State University Whatcom County Extension program. Info: info@pointrobertsgardenclub.org. Super Bowl Party at The Reef: Sunday, February 7. Half time prizes. Info: 945-REEF. CPR Class: Monday, February 8, 6–10 p.m., fire hall, 2030 Benson Road. Learn adult, child and infant CPR, choking assistance and AED use. The class is free, and the certification card is $5. Info: chief@wcfd5.com. Whatcom Reads Book Talk: Tuesday, February 9, 7–8 p.m., Point Roberts Library. Come and discuss A Tale for the Time Being, by Ruth Ozeki. Ash Wednesday Service: Wednesday, February 10, 7 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Info: 945-7105.
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A Wine and Chocolate Love Affair: Sunday, February 14, 3–5 p.m., Brewster’s Fine Foods, 1379 Gulf Road. Taste wines complemented by four different chocolates and silent auction of romantic gifts. A fundraiser for Circle of Care. Tickets by $25 donation. Info: Annelle Norman, 945-5070. Alternative Worship Service: Saturday, February 20, 7 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Spirituality in the music of The Eagles. Info: 945-7105. Krysten Cooper Benefit: Saturday, February 27, 7 p.m., Kiniski’s Reef Tavern, 1334 Gulf Road. Door prizes, raffle, silent auction and refreshments. Seeking donations to help with medical bills. Info: Allision, 907-5982 or Michelle, 296-4434. Cross-Border Coalition to Stop the Towers Party: Saturday, March 5, 6 p.m., Kiniski’s Reef Tavern, 1334 Gulf Road. Fundraiser for Stop the Towers legal bills. Live music and comedy, silent auction, 50/50 draw, jellybean guessing game and smart TV raffle. 200 raffle tickets for $20 each. Admission by suggested $20 donation, which includes a “No Towers” hat, while supplies last. Point Roberts Miniature Art Show: Saturday, March 19, 7 p.m., Auntie Pam’s Country Store, 1480 Gulf Road. Info: 945-1626. Annual Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 26, 1 p.m., Point Roberts Primary School, 2050 Benson Road. Open to all residents and visitors of Point Roberts. Free. Kids under 10 are invited to participate in the hunt. Donations accepted. Info: 945-2223.
Scheduled Meetings/Ongoing Events PR Taxpayer’s Association: Monday, February 1, 7 p.m., community center. PREP (PR Emergency Preparedness): Tuesday, February 2, 7 p.m., community center. Info: Henry Rosenthal, 945-1711, Virginia or Ed Lester, 945-2827. PR Hospital District: Wednesday, February 3, 7 p.m., community center. PR Park and Recreation District: Monday, February 8, 7 p.m., community center. Friends of the Point Roberts Library (FOPRL): Tuesday, February 9, noon–1 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Info: 945-6545. PR Water District: Tuesday, February 9, 5 p.m., 79 Tyee Drive, Suite A. PRCAC (PR Community Advisory Committee): Tuesday, February 9, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-5075. PR Fire District 5: Wednesday, February 10, 4 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Info: 945-3473. PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, February 11, 7 p.m., community center. Info: prrva.org. PR Historical Society: Wednesday, February 17, 7 p.m., community center. Info: historicalsociety@pointroberts.net. Cemetery District: Tuesday, February 23, 5 p.m., 260 Tyee Drive. PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, February 23, 7 p.m., community center. PR Clinic Hours: Mondays 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Tuesdays 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Thursdays 9 a.m.–5 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Closed for lunch noon-1 p.m. To make an appointment, call 9452580.
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Church News Seems like El Niño is working on our behalf. This wetter winter should make for lovely gardens this spring and a glorious Garden Tour this summer. Meanwhile, there are lots of things happening at Trinity this winter as we await more sunshine and longer days. Many folks on the Point love eagles, as in the bird, as well as The Eagles, as in the band. We recently lost Eagles founding member and lead guitar Glenn Frey, and on Saturday, February 20 at 7 p.m., Trinity is sponsoring a tribute to Glenn and the music of The Eagles. The evening will feature songs from the 1994 reunion DVD “Hell Freezes Over.” Singing along will be encouraged, and Fred Culbert will facilitate a discussion regarding the meaning of these iconic songs. Come celebrate the music of this singer/ songwriter. The evening will take place in the church social hall and there will be light refreshments. The Youth Philosopher’s Café continues on the second Saturday of the month with music, discussion, and refreshments in a coffee house atmosphere. All young adults ages 15–20 are welcome. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. Lucy Williams is already busy getting performers lined up for the 2016 Trinity Chamber Series. So far she has three concerts lined up: the Chamber West Woodwind Quintet will present a Children’s
Concert April 2 at 4 p.m.; the Bergamasca Recorders return April 24 at 4 p.m. and the Chamber West Woodwind Quintet returns May 14 at 7 p.m. with a program of classical music. We are particularly excited to be offering an afternoon of music specifically chosen for children. We will keep you posted as more concerts are scheduled. Our sanctuary is now more accessible; although we have always had a ramp on the east side for entry into both the church and the hall, we now have a wider side door into the sanctuary. Trinity would like to say a special thank you to Bev Nielson for the donation of the door, and to Tor Baxter for his expertise in widening the doorway and installing the new door. Tor and Heidi became aware of the need when bringing Heidi’s father to church recently and Tor immediately offered to do the work. There is also a new motion light for night visibility in the side parking lot. Peter Barclay and Stella Abbey came to church just after the installation and were so pleased at how easy it was for Peter to get his chair through the new door. February is also the month when we traditionally honor those we love. Whether it is with a gift, a box of candy, some flowers, a simple card or a hug, remember to say “I love you” to the special people in your life this month and all year long.
Obituary Dean Edward McIntyre January 11, 1951–November 13, 2015 Dean Edward McIntyre, 64, of Point Roberts, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 13, 2015 at his winter home in Jensen Beach, Florida. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he had been a winter resident of Jensen Beach for the last four years, escaping the Washington state winters. A steamfitter/pipe fitter by trade he was a member of Union Local #636 in Detroit for many years. Dean was a friend of “Bill W” for more than 20 years, active in the clubs in British Columbia.
Survivors include his companion, good friend and former wife of 13 years, Philomena M. Mulligan-McIntyre of Point Roberts and Jensen Beach; children, Paul, Deirdre and Sean; daughters-in-law Jennifer and Linda; son-in-law Jay; grandchildren Riley, Paul Jr., Maren and Josilyn; his Maltese “Tippy” and his many friends in AA. Services to celebrate his life will be held in Florida and Washington and will be announced at a later date. An online guestbook is available by visiting treasurecoastseawinds.com
Sheriff’s Report December 28, 8:30 a.m.: Landlord tenant dispute on Georgia Way. December 30, 9:58 a.m.: Suspicious person cold call on Marine Drive. December 30, 4:34 p.m.: Security check on Limerick Ave. January 3, 2:14 p.m.: Theft cold call on Johnson Road. January 4, 3:51 p.m.: Threat on Georgia Way. January 5, 8:38 a.m.: Assist citizen on Peltier Drive. January 5, 9:55 a.m.: Burglary cold call on Mill Road. January 6, 3:30 p.m.: Traffic stop on Tyee Drive. Delta man cited for driving with a suspended license third degree. January 9, 5:11 p.m.: Traffic stop on Tyee Drive. Delta man, 25, cited for driving with a suspended license third degree. January 10, 7:58 a.m.: Alarm hold up on
Tyee Drive. January 11, 10:08 a.m.: Theft cold call on Marine Drive. January 13, 2:38 p.m.: Assist citizen on Johnson Road. January 14, 1:34 p.m.: Harassment cold call on Roosevelt Way. January 17, 1:49 p.m.: Traffic stop on Tyee Drive. Vancouver woman, 37, arrested for operating with a suspended license third degree. January 20, 4:17 p.m.: Forgery cold call on Tyee Drive. January 23, 1:48 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Peltier Drive. January 23, 8:16 a.m.: Traffic stop on Tyee Drive. Surrey man, 38, arrested for driving with a license suspended in the third degree. January 24, 2:42 p.m.: Domestic order violation on Baher Road.
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1877 WASHINGTON 542 MCLAREN RD. 2 BR designer home. A must-see! 3BR cottage w/front and rear deck. 1877 WASHINGTON 542 MCLAREN RD.Park. 676 CLAIRE LANE $299,000 Park. Make an offer! Adjacent to Lily Point 3BR, 2BA backs onto Lily Point 2 BR designer home. A must-see! 3BR cottage w/front and rear deck. $159,000 Park. $299,000 Make an offer! Adjacent to Lily Point Park. MARINA$159,000 MIST CONDO #14.6.39 2 BR, 2.5 BA. South water view. EAST SIDE, SUBDIVIDABLE $299,000 ACREAGE: ACRES, DESIRABLE $295,000
1361 PARK LANE.
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1385 Gulf Road, Point Roberts
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371 W. Bluff Rd.
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3-BR,#860192 2-BA 1404 s.f. $1,200,000 MLS# $1,100,000 MLS# 774443 MLS# 405687 MLS# 556567
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1953 Holiday Ln. $689,000 MLS# 812275 all
MLS# 508395
$770,000
534 Tyee Drive
398 Marine Dr. $389,000 MLS# 882553
24.97 EXTREMELY PRIVATE & RARE OCEAN VIEW ACRES!
$1,200,000
574 Boundary Bay Rd. Claire Ln.County, Inc. Re/Max757 Whatcom MLS# 698466
$155,000
MLS# 811882
550 South Beach
$325,000
MLS# 814165
297 Marine Dr.
$750,000
MLS# 870394
632 Highland Dr. $325,000 MLS# 803235
MLS# 541526
ChRIs hughes $225,000
723 Walters Lane
$949,000
MLS# 803204
360-223-7601 • cjlh@msn.com
CHRIS HUGHES
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500 Moose (incl. Lot 6 & 7) $129,000 MLS# 823011
156 Burns Way $119,000 MLS# 876027
1 Rex St. MLS# 717692 .............................$100,000 26 Wicklow MLS# 710266 ........................... $99,000 999 Peltier Dr. MLS# 715476 .................. $49,500 View more listings at: discoverpointroberts.com
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. cjlh@msn.com
360-223-7601
New Office Opening: 465 Tyee Dr. • Point Roberts, WA
360-945-1313 • 800-723-1313
SOLIDLY BUILT 1200 SQ. FT. COTTAGE with 2BR, 2BA and large loft. Vaulted ceilings, large deck and metal roof, just to name a few features. $185,000
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LAND LISTINGS
2281 Berry Lane MLS# 782793 ................$575,000 XXX Boundary Bay Rd. MLS# 820511 .... $349,000 Tyee Fr. MLS# 826250 ............................ $299,000 3 Edwards MLS# 885262......................... $149,000
LOCATED ON A LARGE CORNER LOT it has an additional insulated guest cottage and large cedar storage shed for your toys. $219,000
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LD 676 CLAIRE LANEO S Point 3BR, 2BA backs onto Lily
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1845 JOHNSON. 2298 75 x CEDAR 200 lot.POINT. 3BR, 668 SOUTH RD. 2117 ROOSEVELT. Maple Beach 2BA. AdjacentBEACH to Lily Point Park. GULF AIRE 2BR MOBILE View Boundary Bay.Brand executive home.beach. 2BR cottagenew plus 2 lots near 1920s cabin, 2 BR, wood-burning FP, HOME. Furnished, private, excellent 1845 JOHNSON. 75 x 200 lot. 668 SOUTH BEACH RD. 2117 ROOSEVELT. Maple Beach $200,000 2 blocks to beach. $169,000 condition. $115,000 2BR cottage plus 2 lots near beach. 1920s cabin, 2 BR, wood-burning FP, Furnished, private, excellent D $200,000 2 blocks to beach. condition. $115,000 CE $169,000
SOUTH SIDE LOT WITH SEPTIC
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2116 CEDAR. 2BR. Only 840 feet to Maple Beach! $219,000
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LOWEST PRICED WATERFRONT. Fully serviced, medium bank west bluff. 50’ of frontage. $398,000
EXECUTIVE HOME now selling for significantly below builder’s cost. Beach rights, ocean views, canal in your back yard, two master suites, two fireplaces, massive garage, radiant heating. $450,000
Paul 604/968-4006
Carol 360/945-2967
Greg 604/690-1468
paulrusk@pointroberts.us
carolg@pointroberts.net
gheppner@pointroberts.net