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Group presses The annual migration returns... council review of trash system By Meg Olson Critics of the current garbage collection system are pressuring Whatcom County Council to review the ordinance establishing mandatory garbage collection for all properties, and they have the support of at least two council members. “Point Roberts, you heard it a year ago when we said we would bring it back and look at the impacts and reassess,” Tyler Byrd told half a dozen Point Roberts residents attending the November 19 county council meeting. “Did it happen? No.” Allison Calder, president of the Point Roberts Voters’ Association whose board has voted unanimously to request the review, said she was looking forward to further discussion of the matter when the council, public works and health committee meets on Tuesday, December 3, chaired by Barbara Brenner who has voiced her support for revisiting the mandatory collection ordinance. Several other speakers echoed a wish to see the minimum service level reduced from 26 pickups of a 32-gallon can to 12 pickups of a 20-gallon can. “There is no incentive to reduce waste,” said Ken Calder. He said customers in the rest of the county, where curbside collection is not mandatory, have the option to choose a service level as low as one 20-gallon can per month. Both the Washington Utilities and Transportation (WUTC) and staff with the county health department, which oversees solid waste collection, have recently completed their reviews of the curbside collection system, which was established as a mandatory service for all property owners in Point Roberts by county council action in June 2018 and went into effect January 2019. The WUTC does not propose any changes in the tariff for Cando Recycling and Disposal (Cando), which operated the curbside collection system and the transfer (See Garbage, page 6)
s Making their autumnal return to the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary, clouds of Sandhill Cranes provide a splendid sight to behold as they descend to feed before continuing their journey. Photo by Tara Nelson
Sidhu declares victory in the county exec race By Jami Makan Following a switch from election night vote totals, Satpal Sidhu is now ahead and has declared victory against opponent Tony Larson in the race to become Whatcom County executive. When initial election results were released shortly after 8 p.m. on election day, Sidhu trailed Larson by 61 votes. On November 6, the following day, Sidhu pulled
ahead of Larson by 163 votes. Sidhu has since increased his lead, according to the latest counts released by the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office. As of the last count on November 14, Sidhu had received 41,104 votes (51.1%), 1,835 more than Larson’s 39,269 votes (48.8%). At that time, the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office had three ballots left to count, although this figure did not include ballots that had not yet been received. “Ballot sig-
Water district to prepare sewer system checklist By Meg Olson Point Roberts water district commissioners have approved funds to put together a checklist for potential sewer system proponents. “We have been contacted by some local folks with properties here in the commercial district who, in the last year, have become aware of a new technology for a sewer treatment system” that could make such a system feasible in that area, chair Scott
Hackleman told fellow commissioners at their November 12 meeting. “It’s kind of a chicken and an egg thing. Money has to be spent for feasibility studies, and it is not water system dollars that should be spent, but they need to go through us for grants.” The water district is officially a water and sewer district, explained district manager Dan Bourks. The district manages the marina community sewer system and would be responsible for operating any other sewer system. “We are required by
law to provide the service if we receive a sufficient petition,” he said. However, funds from the water system cannot be used to plan or build sewer systems. Proponents need to come up with funds for feasibility studies, engineering and the eventual establishment of a local improvement district through which property owners served by the system pay to have it built and operated. “It is no easy (See Sewer, page 2)
nature cures and overseas ballots are not included and can be received up until the day before certification,” according to the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office website. Certification of the election will take place on November 26. On November 8, Sidhu declared victory over Larson. “It is a great honor and privilege to have earned the trust of the voters (See Election, page 13
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task to petition for service and there are a lot of moving parts,” Bourks said. Hackleman said they had a telephone consultation with the district’s legal staff who, for approximately $4,000, would put together a comprehensive checklist of all the legal requirements for a sufficient petition. “It’s one thing for people to come to us with a pipe dream and want us to pay for it, but what this will do is lay out in black
and white how to move down that road,” he said. “Practicality will set in once they realize what will be required.” Bourks said the funds to pay for the checklist would not come from water system funds but from sewer funds that were left over from a 1985 general obligation bond. At that time, commissioners approved the bond and used funds to purchase a five-acre parcel near the airstrip for potential future development as a sewer plant. Remaining funds can be used to pursue sewer options. At this time, approximately $28,000 remain in that fund, Bourks said.
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Letters To The Editor The Editor: In regard to the Senior’s Point column that appears every month in the All Point Bulletin. The apostrophe should come after the plural (seniors’) or else you are referring to the singular! This senior is going to gain weight eating all this food. Ilma Gourley Point Roberts (Ed. Note: Regarding the apostrophe … the person who originally titled the column was Glennys Christie who started the All Point Bulletin in 1985. After we bought it, we asked about it but we don’t remember her answer. Unfortunately, she’s no longer around to ask again but she did have a reason. And we’re sticking with that reason, whatever it is. Perhaps it’s because we want to see how many readers pay attention to grammar. Judging by the number of people who have commented on it, I guess the answer is one. Congratulations, Ilma! Please don’t celebrate by eating all of the lunch offerings at the senior lunch.) The Editor: I was very pleased to be a part of this democratic process we just went through. It appears that the incumbent, Bennett Blaustein, has won the election for parks commissioner position 1. It was a close race. Congratulations, Bennett! It was great to see the high voter turnout. Remember, your vote counts! Thank you to everyone for your support; I will continue to help the parks board in any way I can. Hugh Wilson Point Roberts The Editor: For the past year, the Friends of the Point Roberts Library has been sponsoring film evenings at least once a month. The movies are shown on Friday evenings in the library meeting room. It’s a new program and the audience has varied by the season, of course, with more people coming out during the summer. But the numbers have been steady. The Friends has purchased a yearly film license to make these showings possible. But it is a Friends project, not a library project. Staff from the library who have
been running these films are volunteering their time, a gift for which we are very grateful. But in the long run, it needs to be a community group project that is supported by the Friends. We’re looking for some people who are interested in hosting these film nights (opening and closing the building, turning on the heat), choosing the films, doing publicity for them and operating the computer that runs the film. We’d be pleased to hear from anyone who is interested in joining us to create such a group; email us at foprl1@gmail.com. Judy Ross, Friends of the Library Point Roberts The Editor: Another point I could have added to my recent letter to you is that, in Canada, lottery winnings are not taxable. In fact, I’ve been told that no gambling winnings are taxable, unless one earns his living as a professional gambler. But I think a person could get around this by having some part-time job and declare that as his means of livelihood. The Canada Revenue Agency would probably look at it tonguein-cheek, but not take any action – if they actually knew the guy was a gambler. I find them easy to deal with if one is up front with them. A racket that is going on in Canada works like this: an immigrant gets a mysterious phone call. The caller says the immigrant is in trouble with the income tax department, but the caller says his outfit can prevent the immigrant from going to jail. They will get him out of trouble for a fee. One woman was taken for $28,000 CDN. The caller wanted payment in gift cards! You would think that alone would have put her wise to the fraud. The last place that the Canada Revenue Agency
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wants you is in jail! You can’t pay them when you’re in jail! The problem is that most immigrants come from police-state countries where they don’t have English common law as we do in the states, and all English-speaking countries such as Canada. We like government to be afraid of the people, not vice versa. P.S. One more thing. The federal government allows Canadians to invest between $5,500 and $10,000 each year into a tax-free savings account. I missed three years, so they told me I could invest $17,000 tax free. If Canada can afford a national medical plan, then most certainly the United States can, if anybody can. G. Scott Richmond, B.C. The Editor: Re: Advisory vote regarding Canadian purchase of Point Roberts Thanks to those who have voiced their opinions on this so far. Now that both Whatcom County and Canadian elections are behind us, efforts to have this initiative on the November 2020 ballot are moving ahead. Suggested title of the ballot initiative: “Do you support commencing serious negotiations between Canada and the United States regarding purchase of Point Roberts by the government of Canada?” (text subject to final review and approval by Whatcom County prosecutor and Whatcom County Council) Here is a status report: 1. The results of the Whatcom County election will be certified on November 26. 2. The calculations for the total number of voters in the recent county election from the county auditor will be available on December 31. 3. Number of signatures needed on a petition to place initiative measure on ballot is to be determined in early January. Please continue to submit letters, emails and letters to the editor on this subject. Your early opinions count. Please send letters to editor@allpointbulletin.com
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From page 4 Some additional email addresses for your reference: Washington Governor Jay Inslee – jay@ jayinslee.com County councilmember-elect, coastal district 5, Ben Elenbaas – council@ co.whatcom.wa.us Whatcom County Executive-elect Satpal Sidhu – council@co.whatcom.wa.us (Satpal takes office in January and will have a new email address at that time. He will succeed Jack Louws.) John Lesow North Vancouver, B.C. The Editor: We want to express our gratitude to the Point Roberts fire department. Chief Carleton, Deb Shields and Virginia Lester have eased the trauma of losing our husband and father. So many friends and neighbors have been a great source of help and comfort. There is no way to properly thank everyone. Linda Dorner and family Point Roberts The Editor: Let me take this opportunity to be thankful for any and all of our dedicated, articulate, hard-working and helpful neighbors who contribute to and account for achievements of the taxpayers, the voters, fire department, its Community Paramedic Cares program, the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee, Circle of Care, the Point Roberts branch of Whatcom County Library System, the Friends of the Library, the Senior Center programs and lunches, the Food Bank, Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness, the garden club, the Point Roberts parks board, the hospital district, the Point Roberts clinic, the water board, the cemetery district, the historical society, the Wacky Walkers, the Saturday markets, and the July 4th parade and breakfasts, the primary school and the school buses, the marina, the golf course and its luncheons, the chamber of commerce, our All Point Bulletin community newspaper and, finally, assorted all volunteer fund-raising events. Lest we forget, we thank our dedicated fellow citizens who keep Trinity Church and its variety of entertaining programs including volunteer musicians, singers and writers. The International Marketplace, Best Time RV, Auntie Pam’s, Whidbey Telephone, the gas stations and stores, and the Shell Cafe, the Reef, South Beach House, Breakwaters, the Salt Water Cafe, the hardware store, assorted real estate entities, the transfer station, deputy sheriffs and tireless border personnel at both U.S. and
Canadian borders, as well as Stephen’s Hair Design. Also those not exactly from here, but who are charged in part with our interests: our representatives at Whatcom County, Washington state legislature, Washington state governor and our stalwart friends in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Finally, all the thoughtful full-time and part-time residents who volunteer in so many, often unseen ways, to help welcome newcomers, comfort those with losses, contribute to young scholars and succeed in making plans come to fruition. Any omissions or oversights not intentional. Happy holidays. Campbell McClusky Point Roberts The Editor: I would like to thank everyone who voted for me and Hugh Wilson during this past election. Hugh and I have talked on several occasions and we both recognize how hard it is to be a commissioner on the park board and how difficult it is to get people to serve on one of the few boards where there is no financial compensation. The main objective of being a park commissioner is to provide good governance over the assets of the park district and the public funds that we are entrusted with. Part of this is trying to provide the best facilities, services and recreational opportunities to the broadest range of groups and residents from Point Roberts. I can say that Hugh and I had honorable intentions when we ran against each other and I am grateful to have been selected to serve a second term. Bennett Blaustein, commissioner Point Roberts
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Art, Craft and Collectible Faire s A Remembrance Day ceremony included a tribute to veterans given by flying officer (ret.) Harold Lowe who amassed 22,000 hours flying time during WWII. He was introduced by Richard Foreman, r., Canadian Coast Guard master diver. The November 11 event at the fire hall attracted a standing room-only crowd. Photo by Pat Grubb
Cando expanding recycling list By Meg Olson Joining a growing number of disposal entities nationwide, Cando Recycling and Disposal is partnering with SC Johnson to expand their list of accepted recyclables to include plastic film. Starting on January 13, 2020, Point Roberts property owners with garbage pickup can recycle clean and dry plastic bags and film, including Ziplock-style bags, plastic film, dry-cleaning bags, grocery bags and bread bags. Plastic bags and film to be recycled should be put into a plastic bag which should be tied at the top when it’s about the size of a soccer ball and placed out on pickup day on top of mixed paper in the white recycling bin. Cando will be the second small disposal system to join the current SC Johnson pilot program, which aims to expand plastics recyclables to smaller systems. “The most important thing we can to do to save our oceans from plastic waste is to address the issue at its root cause by improving waste collection systems and capturing plastic before it gets into the ocean,” said SC Johnson chairman and CEO Fisk Johnson. In other Cando news, the company announced that it plans to work with the staff at the WUTC in the early part of 2020 in order to implement a curbside yard waste pro-
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Preparedness depends on you, and you, and you By Campbell McClusky Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness (PREP) is made up entirely of volunteers and has limited local financial resources. PREP is dependent upon fundraising events and member dues. It needs your help. Previous emergency training not required, as needed training can be provided. There were 44 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers certified here at the Point at one time, but many have moved on or not
maintained their certifications. Some of the key “energizers” over the years have moved away; it is time for new neighbors to step up to PREP’s “neighbors helping neighbors” programs. Come to the PREP annual general meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, December 3, at 7 p.m. at the Point Roberts Community Center. Everyone is welcome, whether you’re available to volunteer or not. Get a sense of what we are about, what we’re looking to achieve and how to be best prepared. Keep in mind that we, both long-term and short-term residents, may
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be “all we’ve got” here on this exclave when an emergency occurs. Come have a say as to how we could and should help each other when an emergency strikes. All who come and sign the attendance sheet become full voting members. Your say, your vote and, most importantly, your participation will count! Our monthly meetings will let you see who is doing what and how our leadership is coping with our limited cadre. Attending the AGM will also give you the opportunity to point out what you think we should be doing or doing more of. Then too, you could meet or become part of existing volunteers currently set to focus on emergency shelters. Sheltering training and additional shelter equipment is being offered. The Point and PREP have already identified two potential shelters – the community center and Trinity Church – to supplement the emergency cots and mats that the fire department keeps available for use. The upcoming sheltering training is designed to enable all-weather emergency enclosures to be erected by PREP and CERT and other volunteers wherever and
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whenever needed – equipped with items from cots to stoves to sanitary facilities. The more of us who gain some sheltering familiarity, the more effectively the fire department, its cadre of volunteer firefighters and assorted PREP volunteers, will be able to cope with coordinating the full scope of rescue and relief urgencies. Whatever mother nature throws at us, many neighborhoods have already assessed who will need special help and which homes may be especially well suited for local collection and coordination points. It will be helpful to know how many live where, and what skills the neighborhood residents may already possess. “Mapping” the neighborhood is an initial step each neighborhood may want to take. One such exercise disclosed at least one family which hadn’t even stocked an emergency water supply and another family unaware they could shut-off the water from the water main to the house. Hence, there may be some simple basic preparedness steps from which many of us could benefit. Maybe our motto should be, “neighbors preparing neighbors.”
With four out of five positions on the ballot and one resignation in November, the board of the Point Roberts park and recreation district could have seen a lot of new faces in the new year, but most of the existing board will be back in 2020. It was a close race for commissioner Bennett Blaustein, but with the election results a few days away from certification, he held off challenger Hugh Wilson by 15 votes. Commissioners Holly Robinson and Chwynyn Vaughan ran unopposed for another term. Parks board chair Stephen Falk had intended to run for another term but found out he had to choose between putting his name on the ballot to retain his position on the hospital district board, to which he was appointed, or running again for the parks board. “I was surprised,” said Falk, who also serves on the cemetery district board and on the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee. “It makes sense
if you were running for governor and for senator I suppose but not so much for these districts in small communities.” Michele Wallis ran for the position and will take Falk’s place on the board in January. At the November 7 parks district meeting Arthur Reber resigned from his position, leaving an opening that commissioners plan to fill by appointment when they meet on December 9. “Those interested in being considered are encouraged to provide a resume or similar information by December 6, 2019 to the parks district at PRparkdistrict@gmail. com,” Falk said. Applicants are also encouraged to attend the meeting and make a statement in support of their application. If no candidates present themselves, or at the discretion of the other commissioners, Falk could be appointed to the position left vacant by Reber. While Falk said he would serve if asked, he said it would put him in the same position come election time two years from now. Whoever is appointed to Reber’s seat will have the opportunity to run again when his term expires in 2021, and Falk’s spot on the cemetery district board will also be on the ballot.
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The Point Roberts Volunteer Firefighter Charitable Society is hosting a pancake breakfast with Santa this holiday season to help fill the coffers of the local food bank. The Saturday, December 21 event at the Gulf Road community center will cost $10 per person, but kids under 12 eat for free. In addition to a pancake feast, there will be complimentary pictures with Santa, who will make an appearance at 11 a.m., gingerbread-house making and an opportunity to write Santa a letter. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and all proceeds benefit the food bank. Auntie Pam’s Country Store will also be collecting donations for the local food bank at their Thursday, December 14 cookie contest. The contest is free to enter by bringing a plate of cookies to the store before 5 p.m., but prospective judges need to make a donation to the food bank. Judges get to taste all the cookies and cast a ballot for their favorite! Judging is from 5 to 8 p.m. and there will be free wine, punch and milk as well as prizes for the top three cookie batches!
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Need a ride to Bellingham? By Anelle Norman Welcome aboard! Circle of Care is announcing the launch of its new wheelchair accessible bus this week and encourages Point Roberts residents to book a ride. Call 360/945-5222 to reserve your seat on the first trip to Bellingham on Thursday, December 5. Rides to and from the grocery store or to Bellingham for doctor’s appointments, prescription pick-ups and visits to the hospital are frequent requests made of Circle of Care’s volunteers, accounting for about 40 percent of the requests for assistance. As a result, the board of trustees announced its intention to acquire the funding and purchase a wheelchair accessible vehicle at its annual general meeting in February. A proposal to the Colton Family Foundation was submitted in the spring, and the funds to purchase and operate the bus were awarded in July. The bus was purchased in the autumn with grant funding. The intended purpose is providing Point Roberts residents with transportation to doctors and other medical appointments. Initially, the service will make a weekly run to Bellingham on Thursdays, so clients are encouraged to do their best to arrange their appointments on Thursdays after 9:30 a.m. and before 3 p.m. Riders will be collected from their homes, driven to their appointments, collected afterward and returned to their doorsteps. If you anticipate utilizing the service, you are encouraged to acquire a Nexus card if you don’t have one, as the bus and its riders will – under most circumstances – be allowed to use the Nexus lanes. Not having a Nexus card will not prohibit you from taking advantage of the service, but
will affect the scheduling of the departure time so as to ensure that everyone can be processed by CBP/CBSA and arrive in Bellingham on time for their appointments. There is room for eight passengers and four wheelchairs as well as a driver and a volunteer rider to assist passengers on and off the bus. The Circle of Care board of trustees hopes to see the bus traveling to Bellingham full of passengers and will schedule another day each week when demand increases. The bus can also be used to provide rides around the Point for senior lunch, grocery shopping, appointments at the clinic or for physical therapy. It could even be booked for special excursions into B.C. for cultural or special events. Currently, two drivers have are willing
to make the weekly trip. Each trip with a wheelchair user present will need a volunteer to assist in loading the wheelchair and securing it and its occupant. If you are interested in either being a driver (no CDL is required due to the occupancy of the bus) or assist in helping passengers on and off at their destinations, please let Circle of Care know. To book your trip, or if you have any questions about the bus service, please leave a message on the Circle of Care voicemail at 360/945-5222.
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s Who says firemen are good looking? There were plenty of ghoulish firefighters around at the annual Point Roberts fire department Halloween party on October 26.
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Brambles & Blackberries floral studio opens in time for the holidays
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We have had so many opportunities to learn about the amazing world we live in through interactive ways as we have gained momentum into our school year. In October, we toured the Honeybee Center where we continued our on-going bee studies. After a fantastic presentation, we visited Westham Island Herb Farm where the students learned about the farm, types of vegetables and each student picked out a pumpkin. During the month of October we also learned about bats. As students learned about this mammal, they realized how vital bats are to the natural environment and how they are gentle creatures contrary to many spooky myths. Through this study, students combined linguistic and artistic talents to create bat inspired poems and paintings using watercolors, tempera paint and mixed media. In the month of November, we collaborated with Rose and our local library. Our first project was to write postcards to our favorite authors. We are hoping that one of the authors will write back. The students top 3 favorite authors were: Mo Willems, Dav Pilkey and Jan Brett. Next, after a school visit from Rose, we brainstormed the future of Point Roberts in the year 2094 and students made futuristic posters for the Whatcom County Library System’s 75th birthday party. We had a lot of fun celebrating the library’s birthday with Rose and the other library staff. To honor both Veteran’s Day and Remembrance Day, students read books about Veterans, wrote about their freedoms and created beautiful oil pastel poppies which were inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe. Our students were thankful to Veterans for the freedoms to go to school, to love, and to travel between countries. I am thankful for the opportunity to learn with such wise children.
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By Meg Olson When she was 11-years-old, Peggy Fletcher’s parents bought a flower shop in Peace River, Alberta. She has been working as a florist ever since, and this month opens her floral studio in Point Roberts. “We have a little over an acre here and the studio is attached to our barn,” Fletcher said. “I do a lot of foraging on our property and my style is very garden-ey with lots of texture.” Brambles & Blackberries is not a retail florist, but a studio, she explained. “It is seasonal and event-related.” To usher in the Christmas season, the
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studio will have an open house on Saturday, November 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 519 Island View Lane. “There will be an eclectic array of different things,” Fletcher said, including items for sale and gift cards. “I really enjoy Christmas.” Among the services Brambles & Blackberries offers are flowers for events like weddings or decorating your home for the season. Fletcher said she would also consider starting a subscription service if there is enough interest. To see some of Fletcher’s work follow her on Instagram at @brambles_and_blackberries. She can be reached at 360/945-1610.
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H H H H ELECTION Whatcom County and local races results as of 11/08/2019 4:24 PM. State Measures results as of 11/11/2019 12:56 PM.
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RESULTS 2019 H H H H Blaine School District 503 Director District 2
Whatcom County Executive Tony Larson
Todd Berge
48.8% (39,269)
43.23% (2,413)
Satpal S. Sidhu
Dougal Thomas
51.1% (41,104)
56.52% (3,155)
Whatcom County Council District 5 Ben Elenbaas
Blaine School District 503 Director District 4 Charles Gibson
58.6% (9,563)
51.99% (2,909)
Natalie McClendon
Tana Perkins Reneau
41.3% (6,732)
47.56% (2,661)
Whatcom County At-Large Position B
Point Roberts Park & Recreation District Position 2 Bennett Blaustein
Carol Frazey
51.7% (215)
60.8% (46,502)
Hugh Wilson
David Ramirez
48.1% (200)
38.9% (29,801)
STATE MEASURES
Whatcom County Council District 4 Brian Estes
24.6% (3,925)
Referendum Measure No. 88
Kathy Kershner
75.4% (12,074)
Allows the state to implement affirmative action policies in public education, employment and contracting.
Approved
Whatcom County Assessor
49.4% (948,825)
Rebecca Xczar Rejected
60.8% (37,127)
50.5% (969,782)
John Romaker
38.9% (35,734)
Initiative Measure No. 976 Repeals, reduces or removes authority to impose certain vehicle taxes and fees; limits annual motor vehicle license fees to $30, except voter-approved charges; and bases vehicle taxes on Kelley Blue Book value.
Whatcom County Sheriff
Yes
Joy Gilfilen
52.9% (1,051,456)
30.9% (24,198) No
Bill Elfo
47.1% (933,661)
68.9% (53,954) Port of Bellingham Commissioner District 3
Whatcom County Election Stats Number of Precincts . . . . . . Number of Registered Voters Total Ballots Counted . . . . . Voter Turnout . . . . . . . . . .
Anthony Distefano
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Robert (Bobby) Briscoe Source: Whatcom County Auditor’s Office (county and local races) and the Washington Secretary of State Elections Division (State Measures).
64.9% (46,307)
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of Whatcom County,” he said. “During this campaign, I had the opportunity to speak with thousands of people from all corners of the county and listen to their concerns. It was a valuable learning experience and I will bring that with me to this office.”
Asked for a comment from Larson, the All Point Bulletin did not receive a response. To date, Larson has not conceded defeat publicly. Sidhu, whose four-year term as executive will begin in January, stated that he has already been in touch with outgoing executive Jack Louws. “Mr. Louws has already reached out to me, and we will be meeting in the near future,” read Sidhu’s statement.
“I am putting together a highly qualified transition team to ensure a smooth handover, and I will be ready to lead from day one.” In another switch in lead, Whatcom County assessor candidate Rebecca Xczar pulled ahead of opponent John Romaker. On election night, Xczar had been trailing Romaker by 729 votes. As of November 14, however, Xczar had received 37,127 votes (50.8%), 1,393 more votes than Ro-
maker’s 35,734 votes (48.9%). Closer to home, sitting Point Roberts parks commissioner Bennett Blaustein came from behind on election night and now has 215 votes (51.7%) versus opponent Hugh Wilson’s 200 votes (48.1%). The Whatcom County canvassing board will certify the results of the election on Tuesday, November 26. For the most upto-date tallies, visit results.vote.wa.gov/ results/current/whatcom.
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Coming up ... Events Community Assistance Program: Community Toy Store Registration: Register by Sunday, December 1. Families living in the Blaine school district who qualify for free or reduced lunch can sign up to receive assistance providing holiday gifts for their children. Details/registration: blainecap.org or 360/332-0740. Community Toy Store Toy Drive: Through Friday, December 6. Toys will be offered in a store-like setting to families that qualify for free or reduced lunch in the Blaine school district. Sponsored by the Community Assistance Program. Drop off locations and info: Blainecap.org. History Center Open House: Saturday, November 23, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., community center, 1437 Gulf Road. Selling Pacific Northwest books, mugs, sweatshirts and T-shirts. Refreshments. Brambles & Blackberries Studio Open House: Saturday, November 23, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., 519 Island View Lane. New floral design studio on the Point. Info: brambles.blackberries@gmail.com. Point Roberts Book Club: Wednesday, November 27, 7-9:30 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1431 Gulf Road. Call the library for the book title at 360/945-6545. Create your own Holiday Swag: Saturday, November 30, 2–4 p.m., community center. Raw materials and instructions provided. Circle of Care fundraiser. $20 suggested donation. Info: 360/945-5222. Power of Music Video Event: Saturday, November 30, 7 p.m., Trinity Church, 1880 APA Road. Free. Healing Touch: Sundays, December 1 and 15, 1–3 p.m., Trinity Church, 1880 APA Road. Holiday Faire: Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, December 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., community center. Arts, crafts and collectables. Blood Drive: Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Closed 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.), Point Roberts Fire Department training room, 2030 Benson Road. To schedule an appointment, visit schedule.bloodworksnw. org and use sponsor code 668A or call 800/398-7888. Bring photo ID or BWNW Donor Card and eat a substantial meal prior to giving. Questions: 800/398-7888, ext 4. Point Roberts Let’s Make Presents: Tuesday, December 10, 3 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Point Roberts Library, 1431 Gulf Road. Kids, make great gifts for family and friends. For grades K–5. Info: 360/945-6545. Great Christmas Cookie Contest: Saturday, December 14, 5–8 p.m., Auntie Pam’s Country Store. Free to enter; bring platter of cookies before 5 p.m. To judge, donate to the food bank. Free wine, milk and punch. Point Roberts Drop-In Legal Clinic: Wednesday, December 18, 3–4:30 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1431 Gulf Road. Talk to a lawyer for free. Info: lawadvocates.org. Reading/Prayer/Meditation: Thursday, December 19, noon–1 p.m., Trinity Church, 1880 APA Road. Point Roberts Library Movie Night: Friday, December 20, 7 p.m.–9p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1431 Gulf Road. Check with the library for this month’s selection. Info: 360/945-6545. A Midwinter Noel: Friday, December 20, 7 p.m., Trinity Church, 1880 APA Road. Trinity Community Choir. Pancake Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, December 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., community center, 1487 Gulf Road. Hosted by Point Roberts Volunteer Firefighter Charitable Society. Proceeds support the Point Roberts Food Bank. Complimentary pictures with Santa, gingerbread house making, write a letter to Santa, Santa arrives at 11 a.m. $10 per person, under 12-years-old eats free. Bergamasca Recorders: Radiant Stars: Saturday, December 21, 2 p.m., Trinity Church, 1880 APA Road. Free concert; donations accepted. Proceeds benefit Trinity Summer Musical Camp. Christmas Eve Service: Tuesday, December 24, 6 p.m., Trinity Church, 1880 APA Road. Christmas Day Service: Wednesday, December 25, 11 a.m., Trinity Church, 1880 APA Road.
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Council approves TBD expenditures Whatcom County Council has unanimously approved another $20,000 annual budget for the expenditure funds in the Point Roberts Transportation Benefit District (TBD) account, but several council members want to review how much of a slice the county keeps for administration. “I think you guys are getting cheated,” said county council member Barbara Brenner at a public hearing on November 19 to authorize the 2020 budget for the TBD. Several community members spoke during the public hearing and expressed concern that the public works department’s fees to administer a contract maintaining plantings along Tyee Drive represented 41 percent of the total expenditures for that purpose. An accounting summary from the county shows that from June 2018 through October 2019 there had been $11,859 paid to
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Remember to winterize your summer home. Winterizing your home will help avoid any broken water pipes when temperatures dip below freezing. Unhook all outside hose bibs and have water service shut off. Please feel free to phone or email the Point Roberts Water District for further information at 360-945-4696 or prwd@whidbey.com. Point Roberts Water District No. 4 1437 Gulf Rd. • P.O. Box 39 Point Roberts, WA, 98281
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MLS Listing Service BEACH PROPERTIES Road, P.O. Box 17 • Pt. Roberts, WA 98281 360/945-5555 • 1339 Gulf
*LISTING & SELLING POINT ROBERTS REAL ESTATE SINCE 1968
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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
EDWARDS DRIVE HOME 75’ level south facing waterfront. 4BD, 2.5BA. Lots of amenities: 1275 BROUGHTON LANE 247 BAYVIEW DR. Granite countertops, side home. 3BR, 2BA waterfront home facing 2BR, 3BA beautiful west $199,000. Adjoining lot $35,000. Mt. Baker. Crabtown. $595,000 Brazilian hardwood throughout, master bath w/jetted tub and steam shower, double car garage.BROUGHTON Private tidelandsLANE to low 1275 247 BAYVIEW DR. panoramicwest island views. 3BA beautiful side home. 3BR, 2BA waterfront home facing 2BR, water, $199,000.MUST Adjoining lot $35,000. SEE!
Mt. Baker. Crabtown. $595,000
$889,000
BIG VIEW
A LOT FOR A LITTLE
1.5 Acre view lot located on the sunny south slope, cleared and improved with a 4-BR septic and water installed, ready to build.
Sunny corner lot at a reasonable price. Located in Dogwood Park near the border.
$23,900
2117 ROOSEVELT. Maple Beach 1920s cabin, 2 BR, wood-burning FP, 2 blocks to beach. $169,000
$498,000
1845 JOHNSON. 75 x 200 lot. Furnished, private, excellent condition. $115,000
668 SOUTH BEACH RD. 2BR cottage plus 2 lots near beach. $200,000
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668 SOUTH BEACH RD. 70‘x119’ lot. 2BR cottage plus 2 lots near beach. 1920s cabin, 2 BR, wood-burning FP, Furnished, private, excellent soon. 20‘x52’ lot. sunsets. Recent septic. $200,000 2 blocks to beach. $169,000 condition. $115,000 1877 WASHINGTON 542 MCLAREN RD. 676 CLAIRE LANE
$225,000
3BR cottage w/front and rear deck. Adjacent to Lily Point Park. $159,000
BEST BUY IN AREA
Move in ready 3-BR, 1¾-BA with open living dining, kitchen. Low traffic private setting backing onto acreage. Terrific starter or second home.
$183,000
ED C U ACREAGE: 6.39 ACRES, DESIRABLE EAST SIDE, SUBDIVIDABLE $299,000 D RE www.JuliusRealty.com
BOUNDARY BAY & MT. BAKER VIEWS
Quality 3-BR 2¾-BA home situated on a private 1/2-acre lot with a paved private driveway. Bonus room over the 2 car garage. Solid wood floors and upscale finishing throughout. $589,000
If you’re serious about purchasing at the “Point” do yourself a favor and visit our office for a complete list of everything for sale in the area and also check out our website for general information, color photos, maps and full property search function.
EDWARDS LOT 27. Clear water & island views. Beach rights. Sewer. Water meter. ReducedRD. to $170,000 542 MCLAREN
Chris Hughes
LOTS:
360-223-7601 cjlh@msn.com
604-218-5595
w/ 2-BR permit. Reduced to $79,000
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1385 Gulf Road, Point Roberts
360-945-1011
POINT ROBERTS
MLS# 1392842
581 Marine Dr.
$4,950,000
5-BD, 4.5-BA, waterfront estate, set on a 150’ west facing low bank gated property.
1617 Edwards Dr. $1,375,000
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MLS# 1440207
2275 Berry Ln. $1,325,000
371 West Bluff $1,275,000
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Low-bank waterfront 4-BD, 4-BA luxury property. Oceanfront southern exposure is jaw dropping!
MLS# 1440019
MLS# 1476426
589 Marine Dr. $1,249,000
1688 Harbor Seal $995,000
MLS# 1493560
Michael Hughes
360-223-7603
465 Tyee Drive Point Roberts, WA
293 & 297 Marine Dr. 1692 Benson Rd. $660,000 $675,000 EACH
MLS# 1381666
MLS# 1529986
674 South Beach Rd. 2031 Cliffside Dr. $599,000 $649,000
NEW Pelican Lane lots at Bald Eagle Golf Course! Starting at $250,000 FULLY SERVICED LOTS!
360-945-1313 800-723-1313 MLS# 1529077
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Fully serviced lots backing onto nature preserve. Choose from our custom home plans - or bring your own! 25 year entitlement to free golf - plus limited number of custom golf carts. Extremely beautiful setting, very private and surrounded by nature.
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MLS# 1504278
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
1458 Rex Street $419,000
MLS# 1436199
MLS# 1497822
134 Monte Drive $299,000
2157 Birch Street $279,000
MLS# 1522463
2215 Ross Rd. $249,000
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LARGE WELL PRICED HOME with vaulted ceilings, large back yard, a chicken coop and New Septic System. $139,000
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OVER 1/3 ACRE within the controlled subdivision of Ocean View Estates. Just blocks to the Beach. $50,000
OVERLOOKING BOUNDARY BAY with views of the North Shore Mountains and City Lights. Lot is cleared with septic system and water installed. $92,000
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LARGE 1/3 ACRE LOT at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Sidewalks and Beach Rights included. $67,000
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SOUTH BEACH OPPORTUNITY on almost ¼ acre with View! Blocks to the Beach - hundreds of sq. ft. of deck space. $249,000
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ADORABLE AND WELL MAINTAINED CHALET STYLE COTTAGE with cedar finish located on fully landscaped property. $189,000 MLS# 1529986
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BEAUTIFUL HOME nestled in the trees with lots of privacy! Located on Double Lot within walking distance to Golf Course. $299,000
MLS# 1492364
Tessa Pinckston
600 EVERGREEN LN. 2-BR cottage 1531 COLUMBIA VISTA. 2-BR, in South Beach. Recently refurbished. 3/4-BA. Short walk to shopping, post office, library. New 676 septicCLAIRE system. LANE $182,500 1877 WASHINGTON
ACREAGE: 6.39 ACRES, DESIRABLE EAST SIDE, SUBDIVIDABLE $299,000
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MLS# 1491914
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3BR, 2BA backs onto Lily Point 2 BR designer home. A must-see! 3BR cottage w/front and rear deck. Park. $299,000 Make an offer! Adjacent to Lily Point Park. GEORGIA CT. Treed lot. $35,000 $159,000 CLAIRE LANE VIEW
COME TO THE POINT!
DREAM WITH YOUR EYES OPEN
50‘x400’+/- lot.
3BR, 2BA backs onto Lily Point 2 BR designer home. A must-see! Park. $299,000 $595,000 Make an offer!
Paul
604/968-4006 paulrusk@pointroberts.us
Kristen
778/686-7625
FAMILY SIZED HOME located near the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, just 10 minutes walk to Maple Beach. $279,000
Hugh
604/910-5968
kristenrockrealestate@gmail.com hwilson@pointroberts.net
Greg
604/690-1468 gheppner@pointroberts.net