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“There’s a new History buffs enjoy a look at the Point’s past. sheriff in town” B y J am i M a k a n U.S. border guards are now issuing fiveyear bans to Canadians and other non-citizens at a higher rate than before, according to immigration lawyers interviewed by The Northern Light. Five-year bans, formally called expedited removals, used to be issued in cases of egregious conduct such as lying to a border guard or being caught working in the U.S. illegally. But immigration lawyers say that the bans are now being issued more liberally, including when visitors lack the right documents or are simply unaware of the rules. “I’m getting tons of cases where people come to the border and don’t have the right documents or they are naïve in what they are doing, and they get five-year bans,” said Blaine immigration lawyer Len Saunders, who noted a case in which a Canadian professional was banned from the U.S. for having a notarized, rather than an original, copy of his college degree. Saunders described a recent case in which a Canadian woman married an American man. After the wedding ceremony took place in Surrey, B.C., the two attempted to cross the border into the U.S., where they planned to spend two months at the husband’s house. The woman was issued a five-year ban. “In the past, they would have done a simple denied entry and said you really need to apply for a green card and don’t come back until it’s been approved or there’s proof that you’ve filed,” said Saunders. In another case, a Canadian man got a temporary job working for a winery on the Canadian side of the border. However, he decided to reside at his girlfriend’s parents’ condo on the American side of the border during this period. After crossing the border every day to go to and from work for a few months, he was banned from entering the U.S., because officials believed he intended to immigrate there. In a third case, two Canadian men were going to Montana to film a fly-fishing (See Removals, page 7)
s Longtime historical society members enjoy the opening of the Point Roberts History Center at the community center on August 31. Open hours can be viewed in Coming Up. From l., Joan Linde, Bunny Meikle and Maureen Meikle. Photo by Renee Coe
Parent company infuses cash into Seabright By Meg Olson With an infusion of capital from their parent company in China, Mengfa International Resources Inc. (MIRI) is reaffirming its commitment to the Cottages at Seabright Farm. “We remain very committed to the company, the development and the community of Point Roberts,” said MIRI president Frank Li. As the majority shareholder in Orca Shores LLC, the company responsible for the development of Seabright, Li said MIRI
decided to step up and fill the current funding gap so maintenance of the property can resume. “We have started discussions about how to restructure the company to make it more workable,” Li said. As of September 9, Li said, Orca Shores, which owns 33 unsold lots of the 59 in the development, had met its financial obligations to the homeowners’ association. “We are planning to bring back maintenance staff as soon as possible,” Li said. “Our top priority right now is to ensure continued site maintenance.” Li added that they would be reviewing
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The third annual Apple Harvest Festival, sponsored by Point Roberts Circle of Care, Umpqua Bank and Greg Hepner takes place Saturday and Sunday, September 28 and 29 at the Point Roberts Community Center. All are invited to join in this family-oriented, fun, informative and entertaining weekend. The weekend will include two days of good, old-fashioned apple cider pressing, a music concert with
local celebrity Shaune Ann and The Fuez Band and games and activities for families and children. Shaune Ann and The Fuez Band will perform on Saturday, September 28, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the community center. General seating tickets are $35 and reserved seating tickets are $40. There will be dancing and both ticket options include two servings of wine, beer or soft drinks. Tickets are limited and can be purchased by contacting Circle of Care directly or at
Auntie Pam’s Country Store and Nielson’s Building Center. The apple press will be in operation from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. the Point Roberts Registered Voters Association will be hosting apple bobbing and there will be other games for kids. There will also be apple tasting and a balloon artist. (See Festival, page 3)
back pay for maintenance staff and correcting any impediments to staff members applying for unemployment benefits. “We understand our legal obligations as employers,” he said. A lengthy approval process, changing market conditions, and the death last July of Wayne Knowles, partner in Orca Shores LLC and project manager, had all contributed to the company running out of budget to fund its commitments to the home(See Seabright, page 3)
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On Saturday at 11:30 a.m., local farmer and apple tree historian George Wright will present a lecture on the history and cultivation of local apple trees, many of which are over 100-years-old. This apple talk will be followed by a questions and answers segment. If you have apple trees on your land, let him know. There will be an “everything apple” bake sale put on by Circle of Care. Pre-ordered pies that have been will be available for pick-up at the community center. On Saturday, Auntie Pam’s Cakewalk will be taking place at Auntie Pam’s Country Store from noon until 1:30 p.m., and a Costco kiosk will be operating at the same location from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. For several years now the apple press, purchased collectively by Circle of Care, the Food Bank, the Garden Club and the Benson Road Gardens, has pressed hundreds of pounds of locally sourced apples into juice. Bring your apples for pressing at the apple festival. Unbruised, whole apples that have been gathered and allowed to “sweat” for at least two weeks prior to pressing are ideal. This year the apple press will be outside under a canopy, so it’s important that apples be prepared for pressing before arrival at the community center. All apples should be washed thoroughly and any bugs and bruises should be removed. Apples that are two inches and smaller do not need to be cut, but larger apples should be halved or quartered so that they can be fed into the hopper. Pears and Chinese pear apples also make delicious additions to apple juice. Anyone is welcome to bring their own clean, preferably sterilized jugs, but new,
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Letters To The Editor The Editor: I just want to express my appreciation to the volunteers who work so hard to give joy when walking through the enchanted forest. The effort and imagination are amazing. When I wander through, I feel as if I’m seven-years-old instead of 77. The new loop with its critters theme of ladybugs, butterflies, dragonflies and iguanas is very amusing. Thank you so much for your thoughtful effort. It is appreciated. June Morin Point Roberts The Editor: Re: Canadian purchase of Point Roberts I appreciate the responses from Whatcom County elected representatives thus far on the referenced proposal, introduced at the Point Roberts Taxpayers forum on August 22. The particulars of the proposal were printed in the letters section in the September issue of the All Point Bulletin. The tentative plan is to have an advisory vote on the ballot in the November 2020 general election. Suggested ballot title: “Do you support the governments of the United States and Canada entering into discussions regarding the sale of Point Roberts to Canada?” Only Point Roberts registered voters would be allowed to vote on this question. As of 2016, that number was 1,016. Shortly after the publication of my letter, a private post appeared on Facebook, posing the same question regarding Canadian purchase. There were a number of responses, both for and against the idea. Some constructive suggestions were offered. Unfortunately, the post and responses were removed shortly thereafter because the discussion became “too heated.” No matter. The informal public comment period has begun. We have over a year to consider this. Those wishing to further express their opinions over the next year can do so in a variety of ways: 1. Submit a letter to the editor of the All Point Bulletin at allpointbulletin.com or by email at letters@allpointbulletin.com 2. Send an email to Whatcom County Council at council@co.whatcom.wa.us 3. Send an email to the Whatcom County Executive at: jlouws@co.whatcom. wa.us 4. Send a written letter to me at: P.O. Box 2053, Point Roberts, WA 98281-2053. I will ensure it becomes part of the written record. My original letter was emailed to all of the above parties, as well as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Donald Trump. Both 42nd district state representative Sharon Shewmake and Whatcom County councilmember Barry Buchanan, who were in attendance at the taxpayers meeting were also included. The point is that there should be no limits on the number of responses to an important question that can and will be brought forward in the months to come. The editor and publisher of the All Point Bulletin moved to Point Roberts in 1990 about the same time as I did. I would be interested in their editorial perspectives on the proposal to become part of Canada, based on over 25 years’ of residence and continuous news coverage of Point Roberts, Tsawwassen, B.C. and Blaine, Washington. Additional input and perspective from the long-established families in Point Roberts, whose roots go back many generations, would be valuable. Specifically, the Myrdals, the Calders, the Nielsons, the Julius family, the Kiniskis, the Whites, the Bradburys, the Meikles, etc.
Thanks in advance for your consideration and constructive suggestions. John Lesow North Vancouver and Point Roberts The Editor: We would like to give a heartfelt thank you to the community for the overwhelming positive response that we have had for your new History Center. We are so pleased you like it. We had a lot of help getting it to this point, and while we will not be able to thank everyone, we do have some that need special recognition. The parks board for allowing us the space to use. After 37 years, it is nice to have a “home.” To Historical Society members, both past and present, we finally did it. To the unfortunately defunct Lighthouse Society for their overly generous donation, as well as a number of donations from other groups, we thank all of them! To Bennett Blaustein for his assistance whenever needed. Early on in the process, to Ben VanBuskirk for his happy, smiling, helpful self. To both Leigh Moorhouse and Tor Baxter for construction help, which was way beyond our comfort level or knowledge. Your work shows and is greatly appreciated. Bruce Meikle for fine tuning some old photos and designing our new logo. Scott Hackelman for taking that logo and making our new sign. Judy Ross for trusting her collection of abandoned home quilts to our care; our guests are awe struck. We thank all of them with gratitude. Thanks for all who have come by. Please feel free to pop in when we are there. We have fun plans for the future of your History Center. Winter hours, beginning October 1 will be Wednesdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. and Saturdays, noon-3 p.m. Thank you for your support from our core work group, the Point Roberts Historical Society members. Pauline DeHaan, Renee Coe, Mark Swenson and Jessica McVey Point Roberts The Editor: An interesting intellectual exercise was presented in the letter that suggested selling the Point to Canada. I was relieved to read that politicians from both countries say it is a decision for the locals, since current events in Hong Kong should teach the world that when one country surrenders territory to another as though selling the farm complete with the livestock, things do not go well. However, I suspect that your country’s slogan “one country indivisible” and your memory of a civil war to prevent separation would complicate any urge you might have to change countries. Canada is better off on this front. We have our Clarity Act, which says that if a section of the country such as Quebec clearly wants out, there will be negotiation rather than immediate war. It is easy to see arguments for and against a change of country for you. You residents would no longer live in fear of losing your NEXUS pass. Your economy would brighten up as Lower Mainland residents would no longer face a quiz at the border if they wanted to patronize one of your businesses. Part time residents might be replaced by
full time residents, and become real neighbors. Maybe then they would do their share for the amazing volunteer organizations that run your food bank and your PREP group and rise up to counter threats like the radio towers of a few years back. Part timers seem more likely to participate by complaining to the editor when they have to pay for garbage services they aren’t there to use. The downside would be that the Point would no longer be the rural idyll it is. Your property would become too valuable to raise horses on. New residents would demand new services and taxes would rise. You would miss the old Point. I am a Canadian living within walking distance of the border and I think the old mapmaker was quite mad when he slapped the border where it is. But I would have some personal regrets if it changed. I would lose the convenience of picking up online shopping from U.S. sites. I would miss shopping at the Marketplace for products that are not distributed in Canada. More important, I would lose the pleasure of living near a very large informal nature reserve that the land-squeezed Lower Mainland could never provide. Gail Neff Bell Delta, B.C. The Editor: Re : Proposed Changes to Title 20.72 It seems a few people involved in these processes, often representing a few peoples’ interests, even if they don’t know it. Now we have a group of frustrated individuals, often uninformed, who think they want to scrub all 20.72. Please look at our past and we can see what the real problem is. Seabright, Whalen Drive, Ocean View Estates are all failing to capture what Point Roberts is meant to be. Now the golf course and marina are following the model of gentrification with overly large homes that are too expensive, with outdated aesthetics and, worst of all, have little benefit to community, environmental concerns and a changing economy. The business district has too many gas stations, parcel and storage businesses, with little benefits for the majority of residents, land owners and visitors. The 20.72 zoning and related planning was well thought out but not followed through by the community being involved over time. It’s like some people got what they wanted and it stopped. Lily Point Park and the No Towers initiatives are considered successful, only by stopping unfitting efforts by investors, the development/real estate industries, and local and foreign land owners. Strong minded individuals, set on hurtful development models are the norm in Point Roberts. They are often encouraged by local land owners and others. People have to break this pattern and stop seeking familiar models from failed developments done in areas that now have unmitigated social and environmental issues and damage. This is happening all around the world. The results are catastrophic and include: insecure and unaffordable housing, opportunities reserved for few on the backs of many, environmental damage, disenfranchised people, non-resistant cultures and communities, a weak social fabric and more. Point Roberts has one chance to get it right. Please do not change 20.72 until a (See Letters, page 5) Please send letters to editor@allpointbulletin.com
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visioning process is done. Judson Meraw Point Roberts The Editor: For four years, my daughter has been attending the Point Roberts Fire Department open house. She cherishes the opportunity to explore the fire trucks and ambulances as well as interact with the firefighters. After every visit, my daughter explains that she wants to be a firefighter when she grows up so that she can help people too. After the last open house this past August, I asked my daughter if she would like to go shopping for a special outfit to wear for her first day of kindergarten; however, she declined my invitation. Instead, she said that for her first day, she wanted to wear a Point Roberts Fire Department t-shirt. I contacted chief Carleton and explained my daughter’s wishes. Firefighter Michael Glasser reached out and presented my daughter with a t-shirt, which she proudly showed off to all of her classmates today. The relationship that the fire department has with communities on both sides of the border is very special. It is not only evident in the community in which chief Carleton and his team serve, but our experiences also highlight the impact they have in the lives of many Canadians in neighboring cities. K. Matthews Delta
The Editor: I can’t be the only person who has noticed that it is illegal to drive from public buildings to a public park in Point Roberts. I was really hoping some wisdom would creep in with the opportunity to open up access from both directions to Lighthouse Marine Park and the library/community center just like the intersections, but, unfortunately, both access points are double lined, again. You cannot legally go from one to the other. By virtue of lane painting, we are set up to commit a traffic violation.
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a three-week period. Boos said the reason Canadian truckers are receiving five-year bans is because they are caught violating the “point to point” rule, which is designed to protect American truckers and prohibits foreign drivers from picking up goods at one U.S. location and delivering them to another U.S. location. Boos believes the penalties for violating the point to point rule have already been established by regulation, and that expedited removals issued for violating the point to point rule are therefore illegal. More broadly, Boos argues that expedited removals are illegal whenever they are issued to Canadian citizens who seek to enter the U.S. on a temporary non-immigrant basis. This is because of a regulation that waives documentary requirements for most Canadians seeking to enter the U.S. as non-immigrants. CBP does not, as a matter of law, have the authority to subject these Canadians to the expedited removal process, Boos argues. When contacted for comment, a CBP spokesperson said that the agency does not have a quota for expedited removals. “Recently there has been a slight increase in the number of expedited removals issued within the Seattle Field Office’s area of responsibility,” said the spokesperson. However, the spokesperson said that there has been no change in policy related to expedited removals. “In accordance with law, CBP officers are issuing expedited removals to individuals who are inadmissible to the U.S. and fall within the parameters for expedited removal as established by the Immigration and Nationality Act,” said the CBP spokesperson. “In 20 years, I’ve never seen so many expedited removals,” said Saunders. “It’s like they’re giving out speeding tickets at the border. Instead of being denied entry, they’re giving five-year bans to Canadians. It’s happening in all of the ports under the Seattle Field Office. It’s happening in Blaine, at the truck crossing, in Point Roberts, in Montana, all across the district. It appears that there is a new sheriff in town.” He added that he had been contacted by a number of Canadian TV and radio newsrooms seeking insight into the new development. On September 9, The Northern Light filed a freedom of information request seeking statistics on the number of five-year expedited removals that have been issued by CBP at the Blaine-area ports of entry and on a national basis for the past five years. No response has yet been received.
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documentary. They didn’t have work permits or journalist visas. Because the border guard thought that they had the potential of filming the movie commercially, they were denied entry and given five-year bans. “When you get an expedited removal, the officer at the border is judge, jury and hangman,” said Saunders. Andrew Hayes, a U.S. immigration lawyer based in Vancouver, B.C., said he has also noticed an uptick in expedited removals in his law practice. He said that they used to be very common for people who have lied at the border, but are now being issued for people who are simply “bumbling into it” – for example, by admitting that “I’m coming to move in.” Hayes said that the law is written in such a way that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is essentially required to treat every visitor as an intending immigrant, until they satisfy the officer that they should be admitted under a different classification. Furthermore, the law mandates the removal of undocumented immigrants, saying that they “shall” be removed from the U.S. “without further hearing or review” unless they plan to apply for asylum. “All Canadians that come down are essentially already removed, legally speaking,” said Hayes. “You are presumed guilty and you have to rebut that presumption.” Hayes said that the process of receiving a five-year ban takes anywhere from a couple of hours to seven or eight hours. He said that visitors are questioned at length by border guards, and in the process, a sworn statement is generated. “The sworn statements are interesting because they don’t reflect the entire interaction,” said Hayes. “Often the person is at the counter and has a lengthy back and forth with the officer, and talks several times with the officer. Then, at the end of that, a transcript is formed, and it doesn’t necessarily reflect the entire conversation.” Hayes said that five-year bans are extremely difficult to reverse once they are issued. However, with the assistance of a lawyer, a request can be made to a higher-level CBP officer. “Usually it’s got to go pretty far up the chain,” he said. “They can decide whether to rescind it or not. It’s increasingly rare.” “There’s no formal appeal,” said Greg Boos, a U.S. immigration lawyer based in Bellingham. “But every once in a while, we’re successful in getting one set aside.” Boos said that he is increasingly seeing Canadian truckers receive five-year expedited removals. “I’ve never seen truckers get expedited removals before,” he said, noting that he recently saw at least 10 truckers put into expedited removal in just
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District gives chief raise, sort of By Meg Olson
s Thanks to a $60,000 grant from the Helen and Jose Colton Foundation the local fire department was able to purchase five new automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) for use in the community and three new cardiac monitors for use by emergency medical personnel. Grant funds will also be used to upgrade the department’s communications equipment. Returning the favor, funds raised through the Point Roberts Volunteer Firefighters Charitable Society’s July 30 golf tournament went to support several local and regional charities. Point Roberts Dollars for Scholars received $500, the Point Roberts Food Bank received $2,000 and Canuck Place Children’s Hospice received $4,000 CDN.
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No dock for kiddies Whatcom County won’t be putting in a dock for Point Roberts Race Week 2020, so organizers are deciding if they can afford their own solution or will need to cancel certain components of the event. “The county will not replace the dock so I am looking at alternatives,” said event owner Schelleen Rathkopf. “There are a number of requirements even for a temporary dock.” Rathkopf said county parks staff had given her drawings and studies that they had completed prior to deciding a dock at the Lighthouse Marine Park boat launch was not financially feasible. “They’ve been helpful like that, but they’re not budging on this one.” Without a dock, Rathkopf said they would not be able to have the planned small boat/dinghy races as part of the 2020 event. Adding that class of races to the event was a strong reason for relocating the event to the Point from Whidbey Island. The planned children’s sailing camp will also need to be scrapped if there is no dock.
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Despite suggestions that the amount was an insult, fire chief Christopher Carleton said he was happy with a 3.5 percent salary increase in 2020. “I’m very happy and proud to be able to serve this community,” Carleton said at the September 11 meeting of the commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District 5. “I appreciate the 3.5 and in 2020 if you want to consider bumping that up, I’d be grateful, but if you don’t I’m happy with that.” Following a discussion in executive session commissioner Pat Harper suggested increasing the chief’s salary by 3.3 percent effective in January as that would not impact the current budget. Fellow commissioner Rate Newman said he favored 3.5 percent as the chief did not receive an increase in 2019. “We also need to consider what the chief brings to the table in terms of training and expertise,” he said. Commission chair Virginia Lester also favored the 3.5 percent and the motion to grant the increase was approved unanimously. Chief Carleton currently earns $60,000 per year for a full-time position, which commissioners approved June 2017, effective January 2018. Prior to that he earned $50,550 in 2016 and 2017. Carleton did
not receive a salary increase for the 2019 budget year. From the audience, former commissioner Bill Meursing said that with no salary increase in 2019, giving Carleton 3.5 percent for 2020 was not allowing his salary to keep pace with inflation. He said a minimum five or six percent increase was warranted. “It seems the chief is falling behind on the cost of living and that’s not fair,” he said. “Two thousand a year? That’s all you guys can afford compared to what chief Carleton puts in? In my view, 3.5 percent is a complete insult.” Lester suggested they revisit the matter in January when commissioners had more information about income and expenses in the 2020 budget. Carleton said he was happy to look at the issue again at that time and that any further adjustments to his salary should come only once budgetary consideration had been given to an increase for assistant chief John Shields, added incentives for volunteers and operational stability. “I don’t want to be that chief who’s making a lot of money and there’s none left for operations,” he said. At the close of the meeting, Lester suggested making the increase in Carleton’s salary effective immediately, which was unanimously approved.
Donate, help or mend at clothing drive Last year’s clothing drive at the community center brought in an elephant sized pile of clothes and textiles for redistribution and recycling. This year, organizers are expanding the event to provide more opportunities to find a new home for things we no longer want and support more charitable causes at home and away. “This is all about repurposing and reusing – don’t throw it away,” said Allison Calder with garbageinpr.com, the community group sponsoring the event. “We want to encourage a greener Point Roberts and help out our neighbors at the same time.” On Saturday, October 26, donors are asked to bring in used clothing, shoes, linens and blankets from noon until 3 p.m. Volunteer sorters will organize items for different donation streams. “We give the local food bank first pick to get anything and everything they need for the local community,” Calder said. Remaining children’s clothing goes to a charity in Bellingham for children entering foster care. Women’s and men’s business attire are sent to women’s shelters and halfway houses so that they can help their clients be ready to get back in the workforce. The Lighthouse Mission in Bellingham also has a list of items they need to help
the homeless population that they serve. Textiles that can’t be reused are directed to a textile recycling non-profit in Vancouver. Calder asked that badly stained and torn items be bagged separately and labeled for recycling to save the sorters some time. A critical part of the event is the cadre of volunteer menders who will be fixing salvageable items for donation but will also mend a favorite item. “If somebody has something they love that needs mending and they can’t do it themselves, the menders will do it for them,” Calder said. “This year, we are also accepting battery or electric alarm clocks in working order that we will be taking to women’s shelters and halfway houses,” Calder said. “We are also accepting used cell phones, which will be going to developing countries.” Originally established by citizens opposing the mandatory garbage service that Whatcom County put into effect January 2019, garbageinpr.com has broadened its mandate to promote all opportunities for Point Roberts residents to reduce the amount of waste they generate through recycling and reuse. To volunteer for the upcoming event, please contact garbageinpr@gmail.com.
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Cable TV has left the Point. What now? By John Beals The loss of cable TV in Point Roberts has many residents asking, “What are the options left for TV?” and, “How do I get local stations?” There are basically three choices for TV: A satellite dish; streaming services for national stations, movies and TV series; or digital antenna for local stations. Since most residents are asking about local TV stations, let’s talk about digital antennas! A digital antenna provides access to local stations, but depends on having “line of sight,” distance to the broadcast antenna and other electrical requirements. There are several types of digital antennas. First, it must be a “HD” or “DTV” antenna that picks up both UHF and VHF signals. There are indoor, attic and outdoor antennas. Directional and multi-directional antennas. Attic and outdoor antennas usually provide the most channels, but they are harder to set up. A tip: The antenna should have a removable coax cable, in case you want to upgrade your cable, because RG6 coax cable is much better than RG59, which is what usually comes with the antenna. Before digital TV, you just connected an analog antenna and flicked through the channels to see what you got, adjusting the antenna to get the best reception. However, a digital antenna requires a digital tuner. TVs built after 2007 were required to have a built-in digital tuner. Older TVs
require a digital TV converter. The digital tuner requires you to scan for channels before viewing them. Each TV manufacturer has their own method to scan channels so follow the instructions in your manual. Scanning for channels can take up to half an hour, so be prepared to spend time waiting for the scan to complete. Once the scan is complete you can flip through your channels to see what you were able to pick up. Test the number and quality of channels by pointing your antenna in different directions and repeating the channel scan. Some locations in Point Roberts can pick up 11 DTV channels. The number of channels you pick up depends on your location with respect to the TV station broadcast antennas. Hills, mountains, trees and the direction the antenna is placed can affect your reception. You can see your available channels at antennaweb.org. If you’re interested in getting a digital antenna, talk to your neighbors who own antennas to see how many channels they get. Search the internet to learn more and get reviews on different antennas. Talk to your local electronics expert. A tip: Buying an expensive antenna won’t guarantee more channels. However, do avoid the super-cheap models which only work in large cities. (John Beals owns Point Roberts Computer Services.)
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If I’d only stocked in a few items, planned for a few contingencies B y C ampb e l l M c C l u s k y There are many things we do that we regret and recall with anguish, but what about the steps we could take that we put off or simply didn’t even contemplate? Now those would make a long list. Forget them. Let’s build on a few simple actions we do take, such as telling children, “visit the bathroom before we go” or, “unplug the iron,” or, “turn off the lights,” or, “bring a jacket,” or, “lock the door,” etc. Add to those, as many of you already have, stocking some jugs of water in case of emergency. Or stock small “go bags” of minimal essentials in each car just in case of rushed departures; think of such measures in the same way we routinely check the fuel gauge or check when oil changes are due. Think like parents who have set contingency plans for their children to cover delays of after-school pickups. Tailor “go bag” essentials to each member of the family. Then too there is the matter of important family documents to s Point Roberts Primary School teacher Jessie Hettinga with local students enjoying a break from recent rains on September 24. either duplicate or store lest the main set Photo by Louise Mugar become soaked or burnt. Community steps have already been taken for us: streets, stop signs, road markings, fire hydrants and fire departments, EMTs and even clinics and in our location, borthe community. Urquhart later clarified thority. A resulting district would be a quader guards, etc. It seems like some of the B y P a t G r u bb that the committee was independent of si-municipal corporation with the power lesser steps could reasonably be left to us, A committee to examine the pros and the taxpayer association and suggested it to set and levy excise taxes, issue gener- householders, homeowners, residents, etc. cons of establishing a Point Roberts solid should seek liaison members with other al obligation bonds for capital purposes Yes, we do not know what emergency we waste district was created during the Point community groups such as the chamber of and revenue bonds to fund its activities. It might face next, but even without emergenRoberts Taxpayers Association regular commerce. could also, on approval by voters, levy an cies, things happen: water heaters fail, trees monthly meeting on September 11. Local Point Roberts is currently part of the sol- annual property tax in excess of the Wash- fall on roofs, refrigerants leak (with or withrecycling advocate Heidi Baxter proposed id waste collection district encompassing ington state constitution limit of one per- out power outages), and, as we have seen the committee during a discussion of trash the entire county. Under RCW 36.58.100, cent of a property’s value. all too often, power outages themselves issues. in order to become a separate district, proCurrently, in Washington state, only San confound our expectations. Point Roberts Acting as chair in the absence of Mark ponents would need to petition Whatcom Juan County has a second solid waste dis- Emergency Preparedness (PREP) is simply Robbins who is away on vacation, Jenni- County Council which would hold a pub- trict and that is the Lopez Solid Waste Dis- a small group of concerned Point residents fer Urquhart pointed out the board didn’t lic hearing and would have to determine posal District (LSWDD) on Lopez Island. seeking to awaken us all to painless meaknow what were the ‘pros and cons’ of the that the establishment of a new solid waste The district charges users a 14.5 percent sures we might consider to better protect proposed district, and recommended that district was in the public interest and pass excise tax and levies a 10¢ per $1,000 our families, be ready and supportive to our the people who are interested in its cre- an ordinance creating the district. The property tax as well as dumping fees. In neighbors and the larger community. PREP, ation should provide that information to county would remain the over-arching au- comparison, Whatcom County residents as always, is all about “neighbors helping are charged around two percent on their neighbors.” bills; however, on September 24, WhatStart by knowing your neighborhood: com County approved a revenue-neutral phone numbers, addresses, numbers of increase in the solid waste excise tax from children and pets and any skills or resources $8.50/ton to 3.3 percent of the customer that might be helpful in whatever emergeninvoice. cy might arise. Carry the pocket-sized list Presently, both curbside trash collection of emergency phone numbers we’ve passed and the operation of the solid waste trans- out, something useful for each family memfer station are contracted to Cando Recy- ber to keep in wallets or purses. Then make cling and Disposal. Curbside collection is it a point to attend a PREP meeting: first COME TO A FREE SEMINAR COME TO TO A FREE TO under theSEMINAR authority of the WUTC while Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the the transfer station is under contract with community center – all are welcome. GET YOUR QUESTIONSGET ANSWERED YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED the county. The pros and cons committee is comThe Annual Enrollment period Theis Annual October 15 Enrollment – December 7. period October 15 – December 7. prisedis of Louise Cassidy, Samantha ScholeNo appointment necessary! No Sessions appointment are provided necessary! field andSessions Kimberley Butts. are provided (Ed. Note: an earlier version of this arat no cost to you. Call 800-999-1498 at no cost for tomore you. info. Call for more info. 800-999-1498 ticle published online incorrectly stated that the approval of a solid waste district required the approval of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission.)
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Recycling is not free (anywhere) but it is PRICELESS. Due to a more robust recyling stewardship program up North, paid for with Container Recycling Fees at the time of purchase; recycling differs slightly between British Columbia and Washington. Here is a friendly reminder of how to approach recycling in Point Roberts:
How you can Recycle Right Empty, clean and dry Empty out liquids, rinse or scrape out food residue, make sure paper and cardboard are dry, and keep your recycling bin closed to shut out rain.
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Many Hands Make Light Work... Over the past year, the students at Point Robert’s Primary School have been learning how to take care of the world around them. One example of this, is through the care of their own apple tree in the back of the school. Last fall, the students picked up the dropped apples to take care of the tree and keep it healthy. In the winter, they learned about caring for the tree by proper pruning. In this process they helped to identify branches that required pruning.
Last spring, the students learned about Mason Bees and other pollinators, establishing a Mason Bee house in the garden. We also learned about organic ways to treat the tree to prevent pests from ruining the harvest. Before school was out, the students created signs for the apple tree asking the public to please save the apples for them to harvest in the Fall (thank you so much for honoring their request!). As we came back to school this year, our tree was full of beautiful apples. The students carefully picked the apples off the ground and sorted the good apples from the spoiled ones. They also picked the rest of
the apples off the tree. On a beautiful Friday afternoon in early September, the students walked though the woods to visit the home of their classmates where they learned about apples and made apple cider together. The final treat was getting to share the cider together after their hard work and then share it with their families at our Back to School Open House. As we move forward into Fall, we look forward to continuing our learning about the world around us by visiting the Honey Bee Center and the Westham Island Pumpkin Patch in late October.
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By Margot Griffiths For South Beach House fans – who among us aren’t? Replacing master chef Max Briand is a heavy lift. But the news could not be better. Tennessee Briand and her husband Mark Holub have picked up the mantle, and with her parents’ blessings, they are making this restaurant their own. Max’s retirement comes after nearly 40 years of culinary artistry in Point Roberts. He and Diana came here in 1980, looking for a new business location after selling a successful West Vancouver restaurant. The inspiration for the move was Diana’s. Her parents had owned a summer home here and memories of that beckoned her back. She and Max bought the Silver Sands Hotel for what they thought would be a temporary gig, but Point Roberts “completely charmed” them – again, who among us? And the move became permanent. Ruby White introduced them to South Beach Grocery Store, which they soon converted to a restaurant. Life on the Point suited the Briands. Max had begun his career running a restaurant near Paris. “A restaurant in the forest,” he says. When asked what he loves about Point Roberts, Max answers without a beat, “The trees.” “He’s a nature boy from Paris,” Diana quips. And so, the Point had a Parisian chef. From the beginning, South Beach House was a seafood restaurant, famous for Max’s gumbo. And many will remember the 80s Mongolian Grill – fill your bowl from an astounding choice of foods and sauces, choose your spices (added by Max), then onto the grill. Over the decades, in all their locations, Max and Diana have enlivened and enriched life in Point Roberts – from South Beach, to the cannery, to Rosie’s, then back to South Beach to stay. And they have given back, offering their restaurant for local fundraisers. “They were always fun,” Diana says. “Participation was never an issue. Point Roberts people filled the place, for the benefit of others.” A favorite feature of South Beach House is Diana’s garden. Her father, a New Yorker who loved to get down to earth, nurtured Diana’s passion for growing things. Al fresco dining in the garden overlooking the ocean is one of summer’s lovely promises.
Flowers of all colors surround diners in rich profusion. Meanwhile, Tennessee has been building her own thriving business – Little House Tutoring, in the Vancouver neighborhood of Kerrisdale. After years of success in the city, she and Mark, a Vancouver native, decided to expand their careers by taking the reins of the family restaurant. “There’s something about Point Roberts that always draws you back,” Tess says. The summer menu has always focused on fresh seafood and gifts from the garden. As daylight shortens, Tess and Mark are offering a change of scene. Working alongside her Dad on cold winter nights is among Tess’s fondest memories. “It was just the two of us, with the fire, the music and then the locals would come through the door, and it was a cozy, neighborly feeling.” It is this atmosphere they look forward to re-creating this winter. And the menu? “Comfort food,” Tess says. Sophisticated comfort, I say. Lamb shank slow-cooked for eight hours, hearty winter stews with a bottle of red wine, and – wait for it – making its comeback is Max’s legendary gumbo. Also being considered are Saturday and Sunday brunches or lunches. Feedback is welcome about these and any ideas customers themselves may offer. The most exciting change in Tess and Mark’s lives is the arrival of their twins. Amazingly, they are “42-week twins.” That’s right, two weeks overdue. This is a rare achievement. Lyla May and Indiana Rose, met their parents on August 1, looking “as different as two siblings can,” Tess reports. “Lyla is fair and blue-eyed; Indie’s complexion and eyes are darker – and their personalities are polar opposites too.” “I want to raise our family in Point Roberts,” Tess says. “I want our girls to run around on the beach like I did, in a tightknit community where people look out for other people’s kids.” My guess is the people of Point Roberts want this too. As well as warm and welcoming dining experiences in Point Roberts’ iconic restaurant. Visit southbeachhousepointroberts.com for winter hours and menus.
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Sheriff’s Report September 1, 4:46 a.m.: Missing person on Olson Road. September 1, 10:48 a.m.: Traffic stop on Benson Road. One citation for front shoulder seat belt violation. September 1, 12:17 p.m.: Trespass cold call on Birch Street. September 1, 1:17 p.m.: Drugs on Tyee Drive. September 1, 4:46 p.m.: Assault simple on Harbor Seal Drive. One arrest for assault in the 4th degree. One citation. September 4, 11:37 a.m.: Trespass cold call on Edwards Drive. September 4, 2:19 p.m.: Hit and run cold call on Simundson Drive. September 4, 6:16 p.m.: Civil problem cold call on Burns Way. September 5, 2:18 p.m.: Serve papers on Raleigh Drive. September 5, 2:48 p.m.: Serve papers on Benson Road. September 6, 10:26 a.m.: Neighborhood dispute cold call on Windsor Drive.
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Community Clothing Drive: Saturday, Oct 26, noon-3 p.m., PR community center. All sizes, winter items, linens, blankets. Donate/volunteer to mend. Garbageinpr@gmail.com. Spook-Tacular Haunted House & Social: Saturday, Oct 26, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., firehall, 2030 Benson Road. A haunted house for zombies young and old! Mask Making: Tuesday, Oct 29, 3-4 p.m., PR Library. Grades K-5. Info: 360/945-6545. PR Book Club: Wednesday, Oct 30, 7-9:30 p.m., PR Library. Call for title: 360/945-6545.
Scheduled Meetings/Ongoing Events PR Community Advisory Committee: Saturday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m., community center. Review of permit application COM2019-000073 – Tenant Improvement, 1480 Gulf Road. Comments@pointrobertscac.org. PREP (PR Emergency Preparedness): Tuesday, Oct 1, 7 p.m., community center, 1487 Gulf Road. Info: Henry Rosenthal, 360/945-1711. PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, Oct 1, 7 p.m., community center. Pointrobertschamberofcommerce.com. PR Garden Club: Wednesday, Oct 2, 7 p.m., community center. Info@pointrobertsgardenclub. org. PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, Oct 3, 6 p.m., community center. Prrva.org. PR Amateur Radio Club: Monday, Oct 7, 7 p.m., community center. Friends of Point Roberts Library: Tuesday, Oct 8, noon–1 p.m., PR Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Info: 360/945-6545. PR Water District: Tuesday, Oct 8, 5 p.m., community center, 1487 Gulf Road. PR Hospital District: Tuesday, Oct 8, 7 p.m., community center , 1487 Gulf Road. PR Fire District 5: Wednesday, Oct 9, 4 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Info: 360/945-3473. PR Taxpayers Association: Wednesday, Oct 9, 7 p.m., community center. PR Park and Recreation District: Monday, Oct 14, 7 p.m., community center. PR Historical Society: Wednesday, Oct 16, 7 p.m., community center. Historicalsociety@ pointroberts.net. PR Community Advisory Committee: Thursday, Oct 17, 6 p.m., community center. Comments@pointrobertscac.org. WTA’s “Zone Service:” Tuesdays. One round trip to Bellingham. $1 per trip. 866/989-4287. PR Library Hours: Tuesday, 1–7 p.m., Wednesday/Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Knits & Crafts: Tuesdays, 5–7 p.m., PR Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Adults/teens. 360/945-6545. Wackie Walkers: Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tuesdays, 8 a.m., community center. Check wackiewalkers.wordpress.com for Thursday location. Knee Club: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30–11:30 a.m., Trinity Church, 1880 APA Road. Point Roberts Storytime: Saturdays, 10:30–11 a.m., Point Roberts Library, 1431 Gulf Road. Ages 2–6. Info: 360/945-6545.
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tice. The class begins with “Cedar Tree in the Wind,” a name I gave to a Tai Chi move that involves rotating the torso around the spine with the arms hanging “like wet noodles” or like cedar branches flapping in the wind. Essentially a moving meditation with relaxing music, it’s a mind/body/breath connection while both standing and sitting. For strengthening, the class ends with a plank, hands on the chair seat, with or without push-ups. Finally, half down dog, which involves moving into deep lunges with the chair for support. It’s too easy for some, and too hard for others; both men and women of a certain age are finding it helpful. Created to assist in the healing process of knee replacements, Knee Club tries to make that process a lot more fun. There is no fee for the class, but a donation box is available and a donation is made for the use of the room. To reserve a spot, contact me at shirleycannon3@ gmail.com or 360/945-2617
county executive and two county council coastal district candidates will participate in a moderated debate beginning at 5 p.m. at the Benson Road fire station. Satpal Sidhu and Tony Larson are vying to replace Jack Louws when he steps down as county executive at the completion of his term. Ben Elenbaas and Natalie McClendon are competing for a vacancy on county council representing the coastal district. Candidates will be provided in advance with four “critical economics and local governance related questions,” which will be posted prior to the event at pribc.org. The Point Roberts Registered Voters Association will host its traditional candidates night event following the debate at the Gulf Road community center, beginning at 6 p.m. In addition to the debate participants, this event will also welcome Carol Frazey, who is seeking reelection to her at-large position on county council. Following a moderated town hall forum, the event will provide each candidate with time to make a brief statement, to be followed by questions from the audience.
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With the public hearing phase of its review complete, the review panel for the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project will move on to the final review of the proposed port expansion. On August 27, the review panel closed the public record for the environmental assessment. The panel will now review all the information available and submit their report to the Canadian Minister of Environment and Climate Change, who will decide whether the project can proceed. The proposal, which has been under environmental review since 2016, is to build a new three berth container terminal to the south west of the existing terminal and the coal port, as well as an expanded tug basin and a widened causeway. The project would create capacity for an additional 2.4 million 20-foot container units, more than doubling the current capacity of the Deltaport terminal.
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All Point Bulletin • October 2019 JamesJames H. James H.Julius, Julius, H.Broker* Julius, Broker* Designated Broker*
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FREEMAN BEACH 697 MARINE DR. 2 BR cottage at Freeman Beach. Beach rights. $219,900
FREEMAN BEACH 697 MARINE DR. 2 BR cottage at Freeman Beach. Beach rights. $219,900
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1845 JOHNSON. 75 x 200 lot. 668 SOUTH BEACH RD. 2117 ROOSEVELT. Maple Beach 2BR cottage plus 2 173 lots KENNEDY near beach. 1920s cabin, 2 BR, wood-burning FP, Furnished, private, excellent 88 DERBY WESTSIDE DR. $200,000 2 blocks to beach. $169,000 condition. $115,000 1877 WASHINGTON 542 MCLAREN RD. 2+BR 676 CLAIRE LANE AVE. BLUFF. Double-wide on 3BR, 2BA backs onto Lily Point 2 BR designer home. A must-see! 3BR cottage w/front and rear deck. Maple Panoramic Park. $299,000 Make an offer! Adjacent to Lily Point Park.Beach $159,000Cottage. sunsets.
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2275 Berry Ln.
371 West Bluff.
$1,275,000
Absolutely stunning custom Maurice Pez design right on the ocean looking due West!
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1688 Harbor Seal $995,000
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683 South Beach Rd. $575,000
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134 Monte Drive $299,000
2157 Birch Street $279,000
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2215 Ross Rd. $249,000
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6.94 ACRES CLEARED, Seeded and Private. Just waiting to be your Private Estate or Horse Ranch. $239,000
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