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s High wind and tides made for an interesting morning at Maple Beach on Sunday, January 22. Gusts of wind exceeding 50 mph were reported at YVR. Lines down caused power outages all while fallen trees and blowing branches conspired to make travel around the Point problematical. For more photos, turn to page 12. Photo by Stephen Fowler
Expect to get pounded with taxes, says county assessor B y P a t G r u bb Property owners should expect a sizable jump in their 2018 tax bill that will arrive in their mailboxes around mid-February. Much of the increase can be attributed to the state legislature’s decision to hike the state education levy to comply with Washington State Supreme Court’s McCleary decision requiring the state to fully fund basic K-12 education. “The state has decided to pound every-
one with a huge increase this year,” county assessor Keith Willnauer said, advising that state education taxes will increase from $2.23 to $3.20 per $1,000 assessed value. A house valued at $250,000 will see an extra $242 added to their property tax bill. There will be other increases heaped on, he added, such as a 37 percent increase in the county flood control levy and increases by other local taxing districts. Willnauer was the featured speaker at the Point Roberts Taxpayers Association’s
AGM on January 10 at the community center on Gulf Road. Taxpayers can expect some relief in 2019 as the state claws back some taxing authority from local school districts in what’s referred to as a tax swap. How much relief is not known for certain. Willnauer discussed the relationship between property assessments and property tax bills. “Each of you are going to pay a share of government costs based upon the value of your property. If your property
Lack of money means no new playground at park By Meg Olson Delays and higher than expected costs will mean a later opening for the boardwalk at Lighthouse Marine Park and the elimination of plans for new playground equipment. “The boardwalk repairs consumed most of the budget,” said Rod Lamb, design and development supervisor with Whatcom County Park and Recreation. “The available funding couldn’t support
that and the playground,” he added. In 2015, $250,000 was budgeted for replacing the rotten decking on a portion of the boardwalk while eliminating a portion of the structure. Plans included putting in at-grade picnic areas under existing covered areas, and adding in a new play structure close to the boardwalk and demolishing the disintegrating old play area. Lamb said when construction crews removed the old boardwalk they found problems in the substructure that required
reengineering for how posts were secured to concrete piers supporting the deck. The contract to complete the boardwalk was extended and is now set to be completed in March. The increased costs for the boardwalk replacement were partly due to the needed improvements to the substructure, Lamb said, but were also due to escalating construction costs since the project was (See Parks, page 3)
value goes up relative to other properties, then your property tax will go up. It’s a shift in the burden,” he said. “My problem,” he added, “is [everyone’s] going to see [their] property taxes go way up,” due to the increases by various taxing districts. Willnauer said it’s not the assessment that is behind the tax burden, it’s the tax levy that results from spending decisions (See Taxes, page 2)
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made by local governments. “Most of the time, it’s voter-approved taxes levied by hospital or parks or fire districts,” he pointed out. “People don’t leave their check in the ballot box when they vote in favor of a new school or a new tax,” he observed. In a later interview on January 23, Willnauer said he was in the final stages of preparing the 2018 property tax year review
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which provides Whatcom County’s total tax burden in relation to the county’s total property assessment. The report will present the mill rate for various taxing districts which, in combination, will allow property owners to assess the impact of upcoming tax increases. “You’re going to see a dramatic increase in your tax bill,” Willnauer prophesized. This is Willnauer’s eighth four-year term as county assessor. His current term runs until January 2020. During ski season, he is a ski instructor at the Mt. Baker ski area.
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planned in 2014. “Quite frankly, we were pushing on some other projects and this one got delayed.” The total cost of the boardwalk project will be $210,445, leaving less than $40,000 for the playground project. The cost of a new manufactured play system is approximately $50,000, Lamb said. “We’re going to look at the existing play structure; it’s in really bad shape but we can reuse some components and use some as templates,” Lamb said. Plastic compo-
nent panels would be manufactured inhouse from the templates and the structure would be relocated near the boardwalk, adding some “nature-play” features. In other county park news, Lamb reported from the operational side that crews had done some work on the eroding Monument Park trail last spring and would evaluate trail conditions again this spring. As far as the plan to loop the Cedar Point trail at Lily Point Marine Park, Lamb said they would be looking for the best route in late winter or early spring. “One of the challenges this summer was really dry conditions and we needed to wait to locate the wetter areas we would need to avoid.”
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Letters To The Editor The Editor: It was good to read the progress report on the new library and let’s hope it speedily continues. We hope the request for space from the Point Roberts Food Bank and the Point Roberts Historical Society will be fully supported by the community. For the hours the dedicated volunteers put in, they deserve nothing less. Tim and Judi Footman Point Roberts The Editor: The Point Roberts Taxpayers Association was pleased to welcome Whatcom County Assessor Keith Willnauer to address the public at our January 10, 2018 meeting. Mr. Willnauer’s remarks and responses to many questions from the audience were most informative and helpful. In particular, we heard that property values are reassessed annually to reflect fair market value, based on sales of comparable Point Roberts properties and on the condition of the property. On-site visual inspections are only performed every sixth year (unless there has been a building permit pulled for a given property). Point Roberts properties were last visited in 2016. Therefore, it is important for property owners to inform the assessor’s office of any intervening changes (damage, needed repairs, condition of adjacent properties, etc.) or other information that might reduce the fair market assessment and thereby reduce taxes. Mr. Willnauer also discussed the reality that property taxes are going up significantly this year, mainly due to the increased Washington state portion aimed at achieving Supreme Court-ordered equity in the funding for public education across the state.For more information, visit the assessor’s office website at bit.ly/2GewzEX. Join the discussion by attending PRTA monthly meetings, at 7 p.m.on the second Wednesday of each month in the community center. Mark Robbins, president Point Roberts The Editor: The directors of Point Roberts Dollars For Scholars (PRDFS) would like to extend our sincere condolence to the family of Davea Fisher on her passing. Davea was one of the founders of PRDFS, shaping it into a successful scholarship program that continues to support the youths of Point Roberts with their goals of higher education. During her time as a director and president of PRDFS, Davea helped raise over $143,000 for the scholarship fund.
Davea’s dedication and countless volunteer hours changed lives and advantaged many students in our community. An educator herself, Davea recognized the value and importance of education for building stronger and more sustainable communities. We and the many beneficiaries of her efforts are grateful and hope Davea’s Dollars For Scholars legacy will continue to provide hope and educational opportunities for generations to come. Fern Peltier, treasurer Point Roberts The Editor: I am delighted that Timothy Ballew II, former chairman of the Lummi Nation, was appointed by Whatcom County Council members at their January 16 meeting, to fill the vacant position on the council until the November election. I believe that Ballew, sworn in on January 19, is very well-qualified and has excellent experience that will serve Whatcom County well. I was shocked however, that council members didn’t recognize at their meeting how racist and unacceptable the questions asked of Ballew regarding his potential service on the council in the context of conflicts of interest. Ballew is both a citizen of the US and a member of a sovereign Native American nation according to the laws of our country. These are his rights as a descendant of the Coast Salish people who were indigenous to our area, where I and other immigrants are now allowed to live. With no evidence of unethical behavior presented by members of the council, the public challenging of Ballew’s ethics was painful for me to listen to. I am unable to believe reasoning offered by council member Tyler Byrd about why he questioned Ballew so extensively regarding conflict of interest. He said that due to nomination criteria and the lack of questions from council members, Ballew would likely win. However, from the nomination votes cast at the last meeting, Ballew and Natalie McClendon were in close competition. Also, Byrd’s questions of Ballew came before he heard any questions posed by council members of
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any nominees, so he could not know how much questioning had been done when he asked his questions. Additionally, Byrd directed the most questions to Ballew and yet did not vote for him. As a white person, I am aware that we are all evolving in our levels of racism and other exclusionary actions. We must work to educate each other constantly to confront and banish the practice of discriminating in any way against others because of their race, culture, disabilities or sexual identities. Dena Jensen Blaine The Editor: Thank you representatives Vincent Buys and Jim Walsh for the opportunity to explain the importance of the Hirst decision. Washington State Department of Ecology is legally required to determine well drilling based on Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) maps. There are 62 specific areas in the state based on geological drainage. Whatcom County shares two of these designated areas. The Hirst ruling mandates that Whatcom County be responsible for its own water decisions based on economic and growth needs of businesses, environmental needs, population and agricultural usage. In 1975, Whatcom County’s population was around 93,000. Today it is around 220,000. Unfortunately, available water does not increase with population and use requirements which is one reason Growth Management Plans are required. If the county doesn’t know who is using what quantity of water, how can it permit new wells in a shared aquifer? Housing projects are required to have regulated flow to each home, metered and accounted for. Farms and rural homes need to be accountable too because we share the limited resource! WRIA maps tell us where water is, HIRST requires us to decide how, when and where to use it. To legislatively “leverage” budget considerations in an effort to find a “permanent Hirst solution” (deny the court decision) is not taking constituents’ best interest at heart! Donna Starr Blaine The Editor: In November, Whatcom County’s jail proposition was defeated. Now what? Our jail is still in need of repairs and maintenance, it is still overcrowded (although there are reasonable alternatives to incarceration for certain non-felons which would alleviate this) and there is still a need for improved programs for those in need of mental health treatment. To better understand where we go from here, I listened to Joy Gilfilen, president of Restorative Community Coalition, as she outlined these concerns. Her advice? Become better educated. Get a copy of the Vera Institute of Justice report (cob.org – search for Vera Report). Contact Restorative Community Coalition (whatcomrec. org) and become familiar with their work. Recommend that the sheriff’s office move from the basement of the existing jail, opening up space in the current facility. Promote “no bail” alternatives, after educating yourself on the issue. We can move forward as educated, informed residents and make Whatcom County better for so many. Naomi Murphy Ferndale Please send letters to editor@allpointbulletin.com
District placing construction levy on April special election By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine school district will send a $12 million, six-year levy to voters in April to rebuild, repair and replace facilities throughout the school district. Blaine school board commissioners approved a resolution to send the capital projects levy to voters at a January 22 meeting. Residents will vote on the levy in a special election on April 24. The levy only requires a 50 percent voter approval to pass, unlike bonds, which require 60 percent approval. The money will go toward projects identified by a facilities committee that the district appointed in September 2017. The committee was tasked with identifying projects to accomplish in the next five years so that short-term projects are “not allowed to accumulate and create a greater financial challenge in the future.” The timeline should allow the district to begin construction on a new high school grandstand – one of the first projects in the levy – by spring 2019. The April vote will give the district time to complete plans, go to bid and order materials before the spring, said district finance and operations director Amber Porter. The district will explain the capital levy and what the money will be used for soon, giving it about three months of outreach before the election. “It is not a long time but it can certainly be done,” Porter said. Cost Starting in 2019, the levy will cost taxpayers an estimated 51 cents per $1,000 of assessed value, or $127.50 for a house valued at $250,000. If the levy passes, property taxes for education would stay roughly even between 2018 and 2019, as the school district’s maintenance and operations levy will drop by about 45 cents per $1,000 in assessed value, Porter said. State education taxes will jump this year due to the legislature’s decision to hike the state education levy to comply with the McCleary devision. [See ‘Taxpayers’ on page 1 for more information.] Property owners will get their tax bills by mail in mid-to-late February for payments due April 30. Projects With levy money, the district will focus on projects it has already committed to, including replacing or updating the existing grandstand structure and field surface at the high school, and purchasing property for a future Birch Bay school. A full list of projects the levy will
fund, with price estimates, is online at bit.ly/2mcWVxJ. They include: • Main gym complex: new roofing, new paint, flooring and heating upgrades • Performing arts center: roofing; gutters; paint; stage, lighting, sound and restroom upgrades • Middle school: cafeteria flooring, gym exterior patching and painting, gym roof replacement and heating upgrades • Primary school: rooftop heating unit replacement • District-wide: work to parking lots, drains lighting, sidewalks, security cameras, electronic locks, new storage facility and Point Roberts heating units • Vocational building: painting, ceiling tile, carpeting and restroom upgrades • Pipeline fields complex: irrigation systems, field renovations, softball dugouts, pole building improvements and equipment storage • Raise and replace student data facility The levy would also fund technology and equipment for vocational classes. The district estimates that the work will cost $11 million. The $12 million levy will leave a buffer for contingency costst, Porter said.
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The Point Roberts fire department is poised to expand their services with a community paramedic program. “The idea of our program is to go out into the community to those people who would like us to do home visits,” chief Christopher Carleton told hospital district commissioners at their January 4 meeting. Department paramedics and advanced emergency medical technicians would get an overview of a patient’s medical condition and concerns, review their medications and work with their primary care provider. “If they don’t have [a provider ]our hope is to work with them to be part of the medical system and either become patients at the clinic or connect with some kind of primary care provider either in Canada or south of the border.” The program is modeled on many in the state that operate under 2015 legislation allowing pre-hospital medical providers to serve patients in non-emergent situations. A primary goal for community paramedic programs is connecting with people who use 911 as their main avenue to receive medical care and get them connected to the wider medical care system. The new Point Roberts program has been approved by Whatcom County medical program director Marvin Wayne. Fire district commissioner and licensed nurse practitioner Virginia Lester will be working with Carleton to expand the level of service the program can provide. “She can do things beyond what I might be able to do in a paramedic capacity,” he said, including writing prescriptions while patients transition to a primary care provider. Services provided through the program would be free of charge. Lester emphasized that the program was not intended to replace the services provided by the Point Roberts clinic and she has no intention of using it as a launchpad for her own practice. “I have no interest in taking these patients on as clients,” she said in a later interview. “The clinic does not make house calls. There is a void here and we are filling it.” Carleton said the program could potentially bring clients to the clinic, rather than take them away. ‘We want to be partners in any avenue we can,” Carleton said. He added they would also be working with Circle of Care,
the local group working with seniors. “We can get them involved if someone needs help to stay in their home and social support the county and state programs are not able to come to Point Roberts to provide.” One focus would be on community members recently discharged from the hospital who might need to be checked or have a dressing changed, Lester said. Another would be connecting with those who don’t seek medical care until too late. “I think there are people who are shutins and tend to stay shut in until they’re really bad and we get a 911 call,” she said. “We can reduce hospital readmittance and reduce the number of people who use 911 and emergency as their primary care provider,” Carleton said, adding they could transport patients to the clinic for services if a lack of transportation was the barrier to them getting medical services. Along with the clinic and Circle of Care the program would be another avenue to connect people with a wide variety of social programs, and advocate to get them served in their community. “We would do our best to get them involved in some way,” Carleton said. “My expectation is those agencies should provide what they provide in the rest of the county and come here to Point Roberts. Some do. It’s a matter of reminding people that Point Roberts is part of Whatcom County and we deserve the same access to services as anyone else.” “I think this is great,” said hospital district commissioner Robin Nault. “There’s a need out there.” She said there had been discussions in the past about providing inhome services in conjunction with the fire department that had not moved forward because Unity Care, the company contracted to run the clinic, had not allowed nurse practitioner Natalié Davidson, whom they employ, to work outside the clinic. “There has been a bit of a disconnect between the fire department and the clinic and I appreciate you guys coming in. I would love to see this mesh with the clinic,” she added. Carleton said they were working on outreach and guidelines for the program. He said if there were less than 50 people interested in the service he, working with Lester and other emergency medical personnel in the district, could handle the program without operational changes. “If we get 500, we’ll need to make some adjustments.”
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Future use of community center is a matter of concern to some B y P a t G r u bb Given that the community center on Gulf Road has been the nexus of Point Roberts life for 41 years, it’s no surprise that the old brick building occupies a tender part in many residents’ hearts. And now that the library will shortly move out of the place it has called home since its establishment in 1946, how the vacated space will be used is a matter of concern for some of those people. Both the historical society and the food bank have asked the park district board of commissioners to allow them to use the soon to be freed space for their respective organizations. The historical society has called dibs on the space currently occupied by the library while the food bank has asked to use a portion of the meeting room directly behind the library. The food bank would use its space to consolidate food storage; currently, the group stores its supplies at the Shell station, the International Marketplace and the community center. It currently occupies about 400 square feet of the center and would like to increase that another 50 percent to around 600 square feet. The historical society, on the other hand, would use its space for displaying historical artifacts with the exception of the alcove currently used for the children’s library. The society would like to enclose that space and use it to store its archives. Those storage plans have at least one community member saying, wait a minute. Former park commissioner Mark Robbins prefaced his remarks to the park board at its January 8 meeting by saying he was a strong proponent of the food bank and the historical society but would like to express his opinion about the utilization of the old library space. Referring to a long-time park district commissioner, Robbins said, “I guess I
have inherited Irene Water’s feelings about the park district. I think the community center is kind of sacred – I don’t want to see its structure altered, I wouldn’t like to see its architecture altered.” Continuing on, Robbins said neither room should be used for storage purposes. “That front space is really valuable; I don’t think it’s the best use of that space if the historical society is only going to store its stuff there and have self-guided tours. I think that having a museum in the community center is a really good idea that benefits the community. “If it comes down to giving that space to the society, they should take on some commitment to having a museum that has docents at least one day a week, perhaps one or two days a week during the summer … if they do get that space, the historical society needs to step up to the plate and do more than just lock up a bunch of artifacts,” he concluded. In response, commissioner Stephen Falk said, “I was concerned about their presentation last month when they talked about taking over that space and I support that whole-heartedly but I was very disappointed when the historical society was suggesting to use it for essentially just a larger version than what they’ve got here.” Commissioner Arthur Reber related a conversation he had recently with a museum professional who had stressed the importance of simple yet informative signage and display lighting. Chair Linda Hughes suggested the park district could consider partnering with the historical society on improvements such as lighting. Robbins suggested that containers could be located at the Baker Field parking lot on Benson Road for food bank use. He concluded by suggesting that the district finish any needed seismic upgrades to the building before accepting new tenants for the available space.
Conflicting tsunami warnings create community confusion A tsunami warning was issued to residents of coastal British Columbia and Washington after an earthquake struck south of Kodiak, Alaska at 1:31 a.m. on January 23. Social media pages were awash with questions from users asking why a tsunami warning included Vancouver and Tsawwassen but not Point Roberts and other parts of Whatcom County. Howev-
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The Point Roberts water district is looking for a new home as Best Time RV moves to the Point Roberts Realty building at 79 Tyee Drive, the building that has housed the district for the last 20 years. “We are moving to a larger location to match the increased business we are expecting in the coming year,” said Best Time RV vice-president Neal Klass. While Klass was unwilling to share the number of rentals that had come and gone from the Point in their first year operating a branch here, he did say that “our 2017 season went very well.” Klass was also unwilling to say if the company was buying or leasing the Tyee Drive property. The property is the only parcel on the Point zoned rural general commercial (RGC). Other commercial properties fall under the resort commercial or small-town commercial (STC) or resort commercial zoning designations. “We are sorry we could not stay where we were, but we needed to move to a bigger space that could support our growing business,” Klass said. The company also had a zoning hitch at their previous location in the former Brewster’s building on Gulf Road. While “recreational vehicle service, repair, washing facilities, commercial storage or sale” is a permitted use in the STC and GC zones (with slightly broader language), it is prohibited in the STC zone along Gulf Road, meaning the company could only use the location for their office and vehicle pickup and drop-off. Efforts to work with the county to change the code by text amendment were not pursued. The company will not have this limitation at the Tyee Drive location provided “that all repair services are conducted within an enclosed building.” Nick Smith with Whatcom County planning and development Services said Shant Tersakian had approached the county on behalf of Best Time RV about erecting a building to accommodate those functions, and was told it wasn’t quite that easy. “Right now, the county can’t permit a building for RV storage” or repairs, Smith said, because of a gap in the code that covers building sizes in a Local Area of More Intense Rural Development (LAMIRD); all of Point Roberts falls under that designation. The state Growth Management Act mandates that building size in a LAMIRD needs to be consistent with the size of buildings that were used for those purposes when the act went into effect in 1990. Smith said the established zoning text did not list a comparable use. County staff will propose a code amendment that would set the size benchmark to be as large as the marina’s boat repair building, he said. “We aren’t changing anything to do with uses, just buildings,” Smith said. The plan, he said, was to get the amendment in place by April but a tight timeline to meet state requirements for water rights planning following the Hirst decision could delay that. Water district manager Dan Bourks said they had been given until March 31 to move out of their current location. The district’s lease had been operating on a month to month basis since 2008 as they made plans to build a new facility, a project still a year away.
Golf course returns to glory By Meg Olson The golf course is set to reopen in the spring, restored to its former glory and renamed as Bald Eagle Golf Club at Point Roberts. “We have a good team, good support from the owners and we’ve accomplished a lot,” said course designer Wayne Carleton who was brought back by the course’s new owners in July 2017 to oversee the rebuilding of the course and facilities. “The golf course was in disrepair and the intent was to have it be what it used to be,” Carleton said. When it first opened to rave reviews 15 years ago, it was selected as one of the top 10 new public golf courses by Golf Digest. “It is a great piece of property; (former owner) Kenji Nose used the most modern construction standards.” So far crews have resodded all the greens, fertilized and reseeded fairways, repaired cart paths, upgraded the irrigation system and replaced the sand while renovating bunkers. The clubhouse has had a thorough cleaning and renovation both in and out, and they are waiting for permits so they can reopen the restaurant.
Coco Luo, a partner in ownership group Bald Eagle Valley Resort Management, has played an active role in the revitalization of the golf course, which will reopen in late spring or early summer. “She’s down there and enjoys talking to the staff and seeing what they’re doing,” Carleton said. “She is definitely wanting to be involved.” “The people working on the golf course are local, the contactors we’re using are local, we’re really trying to be part of the community,” Carleton said. The course currently employs a crew of 10 full-time maintenance workers, a number Carleton said will be increasing as they move into summer. New owners are investing in a new fleet of golf carts and maintenance equipment. They are also planning to add a beverage cart to the course. “We still have work planned for parking lots and boulevards as well as landscaping,” Carleton said. “As people drive in, they will see a fully restored golf course right from the entrance.” The golf course will be at the Vancouver Golf Show in mid-February and plans an open house for the community prior to opening in May or June. “We will just have to see how the weather goes,” Carleton said. T Top; Wayne Carleton, left, and Coco Luo, second from right, with members of the golf course crew; right, a rainbow is an omen of good luck for the golf course’s re-opening.
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Cold winds were, indeed, blowing Fallen trees, flying picnic tables and a widespread power outage are all to be blamed on a week of high winds. Winds toppled a tree into a power line on Roosevelt Road at approximately 7 a.m. on Thursday, January 18, knocking out power to 821 customers in Point Roberts, according to Puget Sound Energy. Power was restored to all customers by 1 a.m. the following day. Winds peaked in the early hours of Sunday, January 22 with average wind speed
of 30 mph reported at the Point Marina windspeed.com weather station; gusts were up to 41 mph. Wind gusts of nearly 55 mph were recorded at YVR. Numerous fallen trees were reported and the patio tables at Breakwaters tumbled. On Monday, January 22, the power was out again, this time for the whole Point and 10,000 customers north of the border. According to Puget Sound Energy the problem was caused by a failed BC Hydro transmission line in Delta.
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Church News By Gina Gaudet Saint Augustine said, “Miracles are not contrary to nature, but only contrary to what we know about nature.” We think of an event as “miraculous” when it occurs outside the realm of what we think is possible. In Jesus’ time, miracles were signs of God’s Kingdom. For witnesses, they were proof that Jesus was truly the Son of God. For actual miracle recipients, they were proof of God’s perfect, infinite love for them. So it would stand to reason that when we witness or receive a “miracle” and can happily accept it as entirely possible, if not inevitable, then we are living in that moment in the Kingdom of God.
Dollars for Scholars! Local students headed for post secondary studies or continuing their education are invited to apply for scholarships from Point Roberts Dollars for Scholars. The application period for 2018 scholarships opened January 1. This year’s fundraising campaign has raised over $12,000 allowing the directors to increase scholarship awards this year. Scholarship applicants must be permanent residents of Point Roberts for at least one year. Scholarships are open to high school seniors or graduates planning to enroll in a full-time or part time course of study at an accredited school, or a student already enrolled in such a program. Log into pointroberts.dollarsforscholars. org to apply. Dollars for scholars relies on community donations to support our local students, and there are lots of ways to donate. Contact pointrobertsdfs@gmail.com to learn more about the program.
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Jesus’ miracles included physical healing and psychological healing (‘casting out demons.’ See Luke 4:40-41) He turned water into wine (John 2:1-11). He caused a tree to wither (Mark 11:12-14, 20-21). Life as it was perceived was actually transformed at his touch. Even physical death is re-defined by his resurrection as well as his raising of other deceased people (Mark 5:35-43). What can we declare as possible when we live by the Gospel, where miracles are actually inevitable? Jesus said it himself: “Truly I tell you, those who believe in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will they do.” (John 14:12) We live in remarkable times, when it can seem that the world is going crazy, or is perhaps on the verge of great climatic cataclysm. Rather than feel overwhelmed by this perceived reality, I just think to myself these words of Paul – Paul Simon, that is: “These are the days of miracle and wonder!” (1986)
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Science News: by Jessie Hettinga M.S.Ed., K-3 Teacher, Point Roberts Primary The month began with a unit on geology filled with hands-on student exploration. Students are learning about the rocks, specifically pebbles, sand and silt. Students have experimented by rubbing rocks together, washing them, observing and sorting by properties such as color, size, texture etc., and screening them from a mixture to a group based on similar size. As students conducted this experiment they were introduced to the vocabulary of large and small pebbles, large gravel, small gravel and sand. Students also studied the world around them by creating their own rock collection and presenting them to their peers. I have been very impressed with their observant eyes and great enthusiasm as they work as geologists. I hope these lessons will lead to more personal exploration as they notice and hunt for rocks in their world.
s On Thursday, the waves washed up to the bottom of the stairs leading down from the Cottages at Seabright Farm. By Monday, the stairs had been knocked off their foundation and the bank under the first landing had been undermined. They are now closed for repairs. Note that all the debris had been washed away in the second windstorm.
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Long ago, at the garden owners reception for a Point Roberts Garden Tour, I received a “Great Gardens of British Columbia” wall calendar donated by the Vancouver Sun’s garden columnist. This wasn’t long after I returned to the area after decades of east coast gardening, and I didn’t realize how useful this calendar would be as I readjusted to west coast gardening and the development of a new garden. First of all, the glossy photographs of premier gardens that topped each month were inspirational. Each month featured a private ornamental garden in Metro Vancouver. Not only was it lovely to gaze on these serene gardens, but the garden descriptions gave a little history of each garden and a list of plants featured in each photograph. This provided a listing of plants that would thrive in our area but also encouragement and design ideas. The most useful part of this calendar, however, was an extensive monthly list of garden tips for the metro Vancouver climate, printed alongside each month’s calendar grid. What a find this was for me! It had been some time since I had to remember the first and last frost dates of this area, when best to start seeds, fertilize various plants, prune my wisteria, and so on. Even though I easily readjusted to gardening here, I have kept this calendar for all these years. It sits right by my garden door, where I can consult it each time I go to the garden – just in case I have forgotten anything. Over the years, I have added personalized notes such as January’s “Shrubby dogwoods, potentillas & spirea – remove one-third of branches or cut down all branches to 3 inches” and March’s “Manure rhubarb.” I’m not a particularly forgetful or neglectful gardener, but I can no longer imagine gardening without this cheerful and friendly prodding as I head out the door. Now what does my calendar remind me to do in February? (I’m including tasks that the calendar reminded me of in January, but I never finished.) Well, I notice that Hellebore care features in January and February. Hellebores are hardy winter-flowering evergreen perennials, meaning that they will survive our winters, bear flowers any time from December through late spring, maintain their (usually glossy dark green) leaves year-round, and live for decades. Most Hellebores prefer shade, so they are great additions to tree-shaded gardens. How can you go wrong with that? They are pretty low care as well, despite my calendar’s notes of a number of January and February tasks. First, the old fashioned Hellebores like Helleborus niger (Christmas rose) whose flowers and glossy leaves
alike emerge directly from a basal root ball at ground level should be checked for dead and damaged leaves. Damaged leaves should be removed and disposed of in household garbage in case they are infected with any of a number of nasty diseases. I generally remove all the leaves from some varieties of Hellebore as soon as the flowers begin to open so that the flowers will show up better. After the removal of undesired leaves, the area around the plants should be top-dressed with compost and then the plants treated with fish fertilizer to jump start their bloom. In February, my calendar reminds me to give them a light application of lime because they prefer soil more alkaline than Point Roberts soil. Finally, in April, they will be fertilized again to boost growth of new foliage. If you want to learn more about Hellebores, I suggest that you check out Phoenix Perennials on No. 6 Road in Richmond at phoenixperennials.com. The proprietor, Gary Lewis, is famous for his dedication to Hellebores. Interested in acquiring these distinguished harbingers of spring? Each February, Gary organizes a spectacular “Hellebore Hurrah!” with educational workshops and an extensive sale. This year it is held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on February 23 through 25. As a matter of fact, my February garden calendar reminds me to check the dates of the Hellebore Hurrah! each year. Show a garden club membership card, and you will even get a discount on your purchases. Moreover, the staff can arrange for a phyto-sanitary inspection (at extra cost) and contact you once your purchases have been cleared for import. Now, back to my favorite calendar, if you like the idea of a region-specific gardening calendar, I am sorry to tell you that I have been unable to locate one in print. It would be easy, however, to create your own customized calendar – possibly a good project to start before the spring warmth lures you out into the garden. Or I wonder if the Point Roberts Garden Club would consider making a “Great Gardens of Point Roberts” calendar? The only problem might be narrowing down the list to only 12 gardens!
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s Trail users have taken to building informal bridges across the wet areas on the trail system. Photo by Bennett Blaustein
Park district to seek grants PUBLIC NOTICE Whidbey Telecom1 is a local telecommunications company that has been serving the Point Roberts area since 1988. During the intervening years, we have worked hard to build a telecommunications system that provides high quality telephone and other telecommunications services to the communities we serve. We have done this, notwithstanding the higher costs of serving rural areas in the State of Washington and when few, if any, other telecommunications companies were interested in serving our communities. We have served and intend to continue to serve both residential and business customers in our service area with high quality telecommunications services at attractive and affordable rates. In addition to our basic voice telephony services, we offer throughout our service area advanced telecommunications services, High Speed Internet, high-speed data services, special Calling Features, Voicemail, Caller ID, our full-featured Premium Voice service with unlimited Long Distance2, and Security & Alarms system installations and monitoring services.
Each of the basic voice telephony services offered by Whidbey Telecom is comprised of several components, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following: (1) single-party, voice grade access to the public switched network or its functional equivalent; (2) an unlimited amount of local usage at no additional charge to end users; (3) access to 911 or enhanced 911, as implemented by local governmental authority in Whidbey Telecom’s service area;3 and (4) certain toll limitation services for qualifying low-income consumers (generally, those residential consumers who are eligible to participate in the federal Lifeline program). Whidbey Telecom’s monthly charge for such basic voice telephony service is $18.00 for each line designated as “residence” telephone exchange service and $18.00 for each line designated as “business” telephone exchange service. The monthly charge for “residential” service may be reduced as described in the next paragraph. Applicable federal, state, county and municipal taxes and surcharges, including federally-mandated end user charges per line, are in addition to these amounts.4 The rates, charges, taxes and surcharges mentioned in this notice are subject to change, and in some instances are subject to change without notice. With respect to most, if not all, of its service area, including its Point Roberts service area, Whidbey Telecom participates in the Federal Lifeline and Tribal Link Up programs. Under the Federal Lifeline program, Whidbey Telecom offers to qualifying low-income consumers a discount off of the monthly rate for basic residential voice telephony service or broadband internet access service. For an eligible resident of Tribal Lands5, under this same program, additional discounts for either of these services may apply. Whidbey Telecom’s current discounted monthly rate for Lifeline residential voice service on non-Tribal lands within its service area is $15.25, and for Lifeline residential service on Tribal lands within its service area may be as low as $0.00. Discounted monthly rates for Whidbey Telecom’s broadband internet access services start as low as $30.70 and vary based on the level of service purchased. Under the Tribal Link Up program, Whidbey Telecom’s installation charge for either residential voice or broadband internet access service for a qualifying low-income consumer on Tribal lands within its service area may be discounted by up to $100.00. Lifeline is a governmental assistance program, the Lifeline-supported service is non-transferrable, only eligible consumers may enroll in the Lifeline program, and the Lifeline program is limited to one Lifeline discount per household. The Tribal Link Up program is also a governmental assistance program and is subject to restrictions. Participation in the Lifeline and Tribal Link Up programs requires that the qualifying consumer satisfy eligibility criteria and comply with applicable program rules and requirements. The above-described services are available to all qualifying subscribers of Whidbey Telecom. The charges for these services are reflected each month on our normal telephone bill, and may be accompanied by charges for other services provided by Whidbey Telecom. The services described in the immediately preceding two paragraphs are those that Whidbey Telecom offers and must advertise in order to be eligible for federal funds that are used to help offset the high cost of serving rural areas and bringing affordable telephone service to residences and businesses in rural areas. These and other services are available by contacting Whidbey Telecom’s Customer Experience Center at (360) 945-1122. 1
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The Point Roberts park and recreation district is looking for grant opportunities to help stretch additional tax dollars approved by voters in the last election. At the January 8 district board meeting commissioner Bennett Blaustein reported his ongoing efforts to improve trails at Baker Field and suggested the district pursue grant funding to ensure key trails aren’t flooded in the winter and safe from falling trees. “We have a little bit of extra money now with our new levy,” he said. “A grant with a 20 percent match, if we threw $5,000 in, that would mean a $25,000 budget and we could do a lot with that.” Blaustein started mapping the trails at Baker Field in 2016 and has been slowly improving them, removing deadfall and clearing overgrown areas. He has focused on two trails he feels offer the most to park users. The transfer station trail connects the parking lot off of Benson Road with Johnson Road, running along the eastern edge of the transfer station property. The forest loop trail overlaps the transfer station trail between the northwest corner of Baker Field and the water tank, then veers off into the woods and loops around to the east and south to return to the field. “Trail conditions currently flood during the winter and spring and a grant could be used to fix the areas that flood so the trails could be used year-round,” Blaustein
said. Blaustein identified grant opportunities through the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO)’s recreational trails program that the district project would qualify for with a 20 percent match. According to a 2018 RCO press release, a new program offers grants with only a 10 percent local match to certain communities. In addition to trails the RCO also offers low-match grants to develop parks facilities such as ball-fields, outdoor swimming pools, boating facilities and water access. “One caveat is that some communities must have a comprehensive plan in place by March 1 to be eligible for this year’s grants,” read the January 11 RCO press release. New park commissioner Arthur Reber agreed to take on the time-consuming task of getting the district registered on the state’s online grant application portal and write the grant before the November deadline. Commissioners also moved forward with plans to use funds from the levy increase to hire a part time program and facilities coordinator. The board has budgeted $39,000 a year for the part-time position, including benefits. The successful candidate will need to be available to work 20 hours per week, perform maintenance and light repair work and handle computer tasks.
Youth Philosopher’s Café: Saturday, February 3, 6:30–8:30 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. For youth aged 15–20. An evening of thought provoking conversation, homemade baked goods, hot beverages and atmospheric guitar music. Free to attend. Not a religious based discussion group. Healing Touch with Gina Gaudet: Sunday, February 4, 1:15-4:15 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Take a break from the daily rush and experience true relaxation. Sign up day of or contact Gina. Info: touchtoheal828@gmail.com. Let’s Make Valentines: Tuesday, February 6, 3–4 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Make one-of-a-kind valentines for family and friends. All materials provided. Contact: 360/945-6545. Garden Gadgets Party: Wednesday, February 7, 7 p.m., community center, 1487 Gulf Road. Back by popular demand! The garden club invites gardeners to bring their favorite tool(s) to share with the community. Tea and light snacks provided. Come enjoy the fun with or without a tool, and share unwanted or old seeds. info@pointrobertsgardenclub.org
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s There were 26 guests plus board members in attendance at the Circle of Care’s first annual meeting, held January 24 at Trinity Church. Photo by Annelle Norman
Circle of Care holds first annual meeting The Point Roberts Circle of Care organization held its first annual general meeting on January 24 at Trinity Church community hall. Co-founder and president of the board of trustees Chris Cameron led the formal meeting during which the board of directors was elected and 2018 goals were announced. The annual report which includes a
2017 financial accounting and a listing of the organization's 2018 goals can be found on Circle of Care’s Facebook page at bit. ly/2DHOOog. Keynote speaker Virginia Lester addressed the gathering and outlined plans to initiate a collaborative effort with the fire department to provide house call services for those in need.
PR Historical Society: Wednesday, February 21, 7 p.m., community center. Info: historicalsociety@pointroberts.net. Point Roberts Book Club: Wednesday, February 28, 7–9 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. All are welcome to join in this lively library sponsored monthly book discussion. Contact the Point Roberts Library for book title list. Info: 360/945-6545. Free Taxi to Bellingham: Tuesday mornings. Pick-up at Cordata. Info: 866/989-4287. Point Roberts Library Hours: Tuesdays, 1–7 p.m., Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Info: 360/945-6545. Knits & Crafts at Point Roberts Library: Tuesdays, 5–7 p.m. (No meeting December 26), Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Weekly handicraft time for knitting, crocheting, or any other hand crafts. Practice, advice, chat, and hot drinks. For adults and teens. Info: 360/9456545. Wackie Walkers: Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tuesdays, 8 a.m., Lighthouse Park. Check wackiewalkers.wordpress.com for information about the Thursday walk location.
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2-story condo with 2,333 SF, 3 BR, 3 BA, built in 2017, 555 SF attached garage, 244 SF patio, waterfront, .21 acres land; marine view.
Unit #14, Semiahmoo Shore Condominium, 9409 Turnstone Lane, Blaine
$950,000
1- story house with 3,840 SF, 3 BR, 3 BA, 280 SF office, built in 2007, 796 SF attached garage, 829 SF patio, .40 acres land.
9000 Snowy Owl Lane, Blaine
$900,000
1-story house with 2,382 SF, 3 BR, 3 BA built in 2003, 856 SF attached garage, 420 SF patio, .39 acres land.
5574 Sandpiper Lane, Blaine
$585,000
1-story house with 3,226 SF, 3 BR, 3 BA, built in 2002, 1,077 SF attached garage, 384 SF patio, .42 acres land; territorial view.
8687 Great Horned Owl Lane, Blaine
$700,000
LAND: .16 acres residential lot; marine view.
Holeman Avenue, Blaine
$100,000
Residential lot; territorial view.
Cowichan Road, Blaine
$121,000
1820 Austin Road, Point Roberts
$220,000
2748 Peace Portal Drive, Blaine
$385,000
Bay Road, Blaine
$80,000
64.79 acres agricultural land.
Blaine Road, Blaine
$450,000
39.55 acres forest/residential land.
H Street Road, Blaine
$222,500
39.99 acres forest/residential land.
H Street Road, Blaine
$222,500
DESCRIPTION HIGHER END HOUSES: 1-story house with 1,836 SF, 3 BR, 2 BA, built in 1978, 948 SF attached garage, 576 SF deck, 60 feet waterfront, .20 acres land; good marine views.
5.11 acres residential land. 2.72 acres commercial land with 2 old houses. 9.79 acres forest land
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Davea Fisher 1940 – 2017 From the moment Davea arrived in Point Roberts, she was a tireless worker for the community, helping every group and every person as much as she possibly could. She participated in fundraising for Friends of the Library, established the Point Roberts Joke Contest at the community center, and founded Point Roberts Dollars for Scholars, for which she was able to raise over $143,000. She also served as secretary for the Point Roberts fire department and later as commissioner. Prior to coming to Point Roberts, she was an active member of the Studio Playhouse in Upper Montclair, NJ where she both acted in and directed plays for over three decades. She played leading roles on Broadway in the plays Hot L Baltimore and Once Upon a Mattress. She accompanied her husband John who was a geologist for Shell Oil and Suncor on
exploration trips to the Yukon and the Arctic as well as to the then-Queen Charlotte Islands. She is survived by husband John Fisher, daughter Michele Wallis, sons William and Gib Wallis and son Ken Fisher and wife Cindy, and her grandchildren Kaitlin and Brook Andrusyk and Molly Fisher and great grandchildren Logan and Hailey Andrusyk. A memorial service was held on January 20 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Point Roberts. The family requested that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Point Roberts Dollars for Scholars in Davea’s memory. Donations can be deposited at Umpqua Bank at 476 Tyee Drive, or mailed to DFS at PO Box 1354, Point Roberts 98281. Please write “Davea Fisher” in the memo line of the check.
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James H. Julius, Broker* James H. Broker* James H. Julius, James H.Julius, Julius, Broker*Public Notary Designated Broker*
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Point Roberts real estate 1968 Point Roberts real estate since 1968since E-Mail: *prprty@Whidbey.com Successfully listing and selling • www.pointrobertswashington.com www.pointrobertswashington.com Point Roberts real estate since 1968 www.pointrobertswashington.com
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360/945-5555 • 1339 Gulf Road, P.O. Box 17 • Pt. Roberts, WA 98281 BEACH PROPERTIES *SUCCESSFULLY LISTING & SELLING POINTBox ROBERTS SINCE 1968 • 1339 Gulf Road, P.O. 17 •REAL Pt.ESTATE Roberts, WA 98281 360/945-5555 BEACH PROPERTIES
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FREEMAN BEACH 697 MARINE DR. 2 BR cottage at Freeman Beach. Beach rights. $219,900
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fenced. $425,000
CEDAR POINT LOT
This 12 acre tract is located on the sunny south slope. Cleared with over 800 feet of road frontage. Great horse property.
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D CE U D RE 1845 1845 JOHNSON. JOHNSON. 75 75 xx 200 200 lot. lot. 668 668 SOUTH SOUTH BEACH BEACH RD. RD. 2117 2117 ROOSEVELT. ROOSEVELT. Maple Maple Beach Beach 2BR 2BR cottage cottage plus plus 22 lots lots near near beach. beach. 1920s 1920s cabin, cabin, 22 BR, BR, wood-burning wood-burning FP, FP, Furnished, Furnished, private, private, excellent excellent 1845 JOHNSON. 75 x 200 lot. 668 SOUTH BEACH RD. 2117 ROOSEVELT. Beach $200,000 $200,000 22 blocks blocks to to beach. beach.Maple $169,000 $169,000 condition. condition. $115,000 $115,000 2BR cottage plus 2 lots near beach. 1920s cabin, 2 BR, wood-burning FP, Furnished, private, excellent $200,000 2 blocks to beach. 542 $169,000 condition. $115,000 1877 WASHINGTON MCLAREN RD. 676 CLAIRE LANE
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Off the beaten path, very private site with services available at the street. Preliminary Wetlands indicates approximately 1 acre useable.
$179,000
$79,000
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3BR, 2BA backs onto Lily Point Park. $299,000
2 BR designer home. A must-see! Make an offer!
Park. Furnished. $329,000
5 ACRE PRIVATE SITE
Big and private building site at the right price. This versatile site is cleared, sunny with a portion zoned commercial.
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Nicely Treed lot in a great area. No traffic dead-end street. Covenanted subdivision and close to Lily Point Park.
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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1877 1877 WASHINGTON WASHINGTON 542 542 MCLAREN MCLAREN RD. RD. 676 676 CLAIRE CLAIRE LANE LANE 3BR, 3BR, 2BA 2BA backs backs onto onto Lily Lily Point Point 22 BR BR designer designer home. home. A A must-see! must-see! 3BR 3BR cottage cottage w/front w/front and and rear rear deck. deck. 1877 WASHINGTON 542 MCLAREN RD.Park. 676 CLAIRE LANE $299,000 $299,000 Park. Park. Make Make an an offer! offer! Adjacent Adjacent to to Lily Lily Point Point Park. 3BR, 2BA backs onto Lily Point 2 BR designer home. A must-see! 3BR cottage w/front and rear deck. $159,000 $159,000 Park. $299,000 Make an offer! Adjacent to Lily Point Park. ACREAGE: ACREAGE: 6.39 6.39 ACRES, ACRES, DESIRABLE DESIRABLE EAST EAST SIDE, SIDE, SUBDIVIDABLE SUBDIVIDABLE $299,000 $299,000 $159,000
*Member of NY State MLS Listing Service www.JuliusRealty.com See more listings at www.juliusrealty.com www.JuliusRealty.com ACREAGE: 6.39 ACRES, DESIRABLE EAST SIDE, SUBDIVIDABLE $299,000
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1385 Gulf Road, Point Roberts
360-945-1011
www.pointroberts.us 371 W. Bluff Rd.
723 Walters Ln. $922,000
$1,449,000
MLS# 1108249
MLS# 1101438
Incredibly rare! Well kept, west-facing beach house on 100’ waterfront, sandy beach. Home has vaulted ceilings, two wood burning fireplaces, sun room and attached garage.
Absolutely stunning custom Maurice Pez design on ocean looking due west! Extra wide waterfront lot w/views.
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$1,449,000
MLS# 1101438
534 Tyee Drive $1,200,000 MLS# 860192
253 Bayview Dr. $699,000
G MLS# 1064406 DIN built - super clean and unbeCustom N PElievable views true waterfront, owner-
ship of tidelands included on a private lane for residents and visitors only.
COMMERCIAL 1379 Gulf Rd. $525,000 MLS# 1034066
253 Bayview Dr. $775,000 MLS# 1064406
632 Highland Dr. $299,000 MLS# 942924
MLS# 1201227
753 Walters Lane $509,000 MLS# 918572
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340 Boundary Bay Rd. 398 Marine Dr. $448,000 MLS# 1057901 $389,000 MLS# 883553 Tyee Dr. MLS #1061695 ........................$299,000 7 Rex St. MLS #1209423 ......................$188,000
1976 Johnson Rd. $224,900 MLS# 1212703
632 Highland Dr. $325,000 MLS# 942924
1885 Benson Rd. $149,000 MLS# 1121269
1721 Benson Rd. #117 $159,000 MLS# 1125664
550 South Beach Rd. $325,000 MLS# 814163
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500 Moose (incl. Lot 6 & 7) $124,000 MLS# 823011
Marine Dr. MLS #965996 .....................$159,000 1835 Roosevelt Wy. MLS #1023327 .......$69,000 xxx Beach Rd. MLS #1121356 688S Deer Lane 276 ...........$65,000 Shadyglen Ave. $275,000 MLS# 1090840 $279,000 MLS# 1075717 McKenzie Wy. MLS #1156848 ................$62,500
D xxx Mill Rd. MLS #1205047 ...................$45,000 CE U D xx Highland Dr. MLS #1201233 RE ..............$45,000 21 Columbia Vista 1721 Benson Rd. #104
MLS #1215463
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500 Moose 495 Moose Trail cjlh@msn.com CHRIS HUGHES -$129,000 360-223-7601 $124,000 $185,000 MICHAEL - 360-223-7603 cjlh@msn.com CHRIS HUGHES HUGHES 360-223-7601 SHERRIE AUSTIN - 360-926-8878 OFFICE: 465 Tyee Dr. • Point Roberts, WA MICHAEL HUGHES
568 Calder $234,900 MLS# 1091965
MLS# 1087917
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RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. 465 Tyee Dr. • Point • 360-945-1313••800-723-1313 800-723-1313 RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. Roberts, WA 360-945-1313
LARGE 68 X 135 LOT on quiet dead end street with Approved Septic Design and Archaeological Assessment completed. $35,000
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1953 Holiday Lane $575,000 MLS# 1050258
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CUTE COTTAGE WITH SOUTHERN EXPOSURE and large covered deck located on quiet street across from treed acreage. $148,888
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6.94 ACRES - Cleared and Seeded. Accessed by a private road, this property is just waiting to be your Private Estate or Horse Ranch. $249,000
e e mfer! k Man Of a ABSOLUTELY STUNNING, one-of-a-kind executive cottage with wrap-around covered porch. $289,900
Paul 604/968-4006
Carol 360/945-2967
Greg 604/690-1468
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