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Prospect of improved senior care increases By Meg Olson The Point Roberts Circle of Care (PRCC) has plugged into a web of regional agencies that is taking the group one step closer to providing home care and other services to seniors on the Point. On May 27, the group’s founders Annelle Norman, Dina Boykiw and Chris Cameron met with representatives from the Northwest Regional Council (NRC), the Whatcom Council on Aging (WCOA), the Chuckanut Health Foundation and Bellingham at Home. “The first order of business was to call attention to the 2010 census, which showed that a majority of Point Roberts residents are 50 years of age and over,” Norman said. “The results of the survey conducted in the community demonstrate that senior in-home care is a concern for many residents and is likely to become a serious issue with a shortage of qualified providers.” Washington state law requires that individuals who are paid to provide in-home care complete a 70-hour course and pass a certification examination. Norman said they learned a number of resources are available to help them provide services for seniors in the community. “We have their attention, their collaboration and their offer of enthusiastic support,” she said. Currently senior services in Point Roberts are limited to the senior (See Seniors, page 6)
A spectacular 4th on tap Couple offer to jump-start lighthouse project
s Joan Furniss, with daughter Katie, walks up the newly installed floating dock at Lighthouse Marine Park along with park ranger Ben VanBuskirk on a warm Saturday, June 20.
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By Meg Olson Point Roberts’ Fourth of July celebration keeps getting bigger. From the pancake breakfast to the fireworks, it’s a packed day celebrating the nation’s independence. The Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness group will host the pancake breakfast starting at 7:30 a.m. at the Gulf Road community center and wrapping up at noon. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for kids, which buys you pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee or tea while helping support work to prepare the community in the event of a major emergency. Stay after you’ve eaten for Point Roberts parks and recreation district’s flag-raising ceremony to honor Independence day at 9:30 a.m. at the community center. Members of the Point Roberts Volunteer Firefighters association will take over (See 4th of July, page 5)
By Meg Olson Darrel and Dorothy Sutton are passionate about having a real lighthouse at Lighthouse Marine Park, and willing to back up their dream with their money. “We want to see that lighthouse built,” said Dorothy Sutton, a member of the Point Roberts Lighthouse Society. The society has raised approximately $20,000 so far, and has commissioned a conceptual design and blueprints to build the lighthouse. HB Hansen gave the society a rough estimate of approximately $500,000 to build it. With the community feeling donor fatigue after the vigorous library construction fund campaign, the Suttons have offered to put up the money. “Darrell and I will give it and if we get some of that back through future fundraising that would be nice, but we don’t want this to wait,” Sut-
ton said. The U.S. Coast Guard has agreed to have the light currently on a metal tower moved into the proposed lighthouse. Mark Robbins, treasurer and secretary for the society, said it is currently working with the county parks department under a draft memorandum of understanding (MOU) “... that basically says we’ll raise the funds and you’ll build it as a public works project.” County parks director Michael McFarlane said the department is currently consulting with their legal staff to see if a less cumbersome alternative – the society would build the structure and gift it to county parks – would be feasible. McFarlane was very cautious about the pace the project would take, and said when county parks commissioners were presented with the proposal for the project they came away with a lot of unanswered questions.
“They did not walk away with the idea this project was ready,” he said. “We don’t (See Lighthouse, page 7)
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From page 1 feeding the masses for the afternoon, opening up their barbecue in the community center parking lot during the parade. The parade, sponsored by the Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce, starts at noon from Kiniski’s Reef Tavern and runs east along Gulf Road and down Tyee Drive to the marina’s overflow parking lot. “Our theme this year is ‘celebrating your Point Roberts lifestyle’ – whatever is special to you about Point Roberts: kayaking, paddle-boarding, boating, fishing, bird watching, hiking, biking, gardening, backyard parties, etc.” said chamber president Heather McPhee. Blues musician and actor Jim Byrnes has agreed to serve as parade grand marshal. Leading off the parade this year will be the Vancouver Police Pipe Band, the world’s oldest continuous serving police pipe band. The band celebrated its 100th anniversary last year with a performance at Buckingham Palace for the changing of the guard. After the parade the festivities move to the marina where Pier Restaurant will have a barbecue, a beer garden and live music. Manager Tamra Hansen said the restaurant will have a giant inflatable super-slide to
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raise funds for Dollars for Scholars. “It’s the same fair we put on every year but bigger and better!” she said. Hansen said thanks to generous donations from the new owners of the marina and from The Cottages at Seabright Farms, in addition to other local businesses and families, this year’s fireworks display will be double what it’s been in years past. “It’s going to be spectacular,” Hansen said.
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PRCC is also coordinating with the local fire department, which has been expanding community services to help medically fragile and elderly people. “We’ve started to follow up with patients that we’ve transported or responded to see if we can help them with their medical needs, making sure they can successfully return to or remain in their homes,” said fire chief Christopher Carleton. In May the fire district joined the Northwest Regional Council (NWRC)’s falls prevention program, which helps connect victims of a fall or other accident or illness with social services. “We may get called for a fall and arrive at someone’s home to find their living environment is not conducive,” Carleton said. Through the program the first responders can fill out a form, with the patient’s permission, that identifies their unmet needs, such as lack of transportation, safety issues, living conditions, food availability and inadequate support. The form is faxed to the NWRC, which connects the individual with social services. “They can reach out to them and get them involved with the county and regional agencies that will help them,” he said. Once it’s established, PRCC would be one of those resources.
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Health Foundation for grants.” WCOA has indicated a willingness to take on that role and both parties are reviewing a memorandum of understanding with the expectation it will be approved. PRCC is now looking to expand their steering committee from three to seven and putting together a timeline of goals that would allow them to begin providing services in September. A high priority would be to get enough people interested in receiving training to become in-home care providers. “If we could get a dedicated group to commit to two weeks we could potentially get somebody here to provide the training, and that would be amazing,” Norman said. Trained providers would be paid to provide services in the home similar to a nurse’s aide in a nursing home: bathing, meals, medication management, basic health monitoring, changing bandages and more. The volunteer component of the program would provide more “neighborly” help: walking the dog, picking up groceries or driving to an appointment. Norman said the group is actively recruiting volunteers and encouraged anyone interested in volunteering or taking the training to contact her at annelle.norman@gmail.com.
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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced summer crab-fishing seasons for Puget Sound, starting June 1 with an opening in Marine Area 13 south of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Most other areas of the sound will open for recreational crab fishing July 2, although two areas around the San Juan Islands open later in summer to protect molting crab. Seasons for the upcoming fishery are posted on WDFW’s crab fishing website at wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/crab/. The website includes details on fishing regulations, as well as an educational video on crabbing. Recent test fisheries indicate that crab in southern Puget Sound are in hard-shell condition, allowing for an early start to the fishing season in that area, Childers said. “Sport crabbers in that area have fallen short of reaching their catch quota in recent years, so we can afford to give them more time to fish during the upcoming season,” Childers said. Crabbers should check the department’s website for any announcements, Childers emphasized. The daily limit for crab fishers through-
out Puget Sound is five Dungeness crab, males only, in hard-shell condition with a minimum carapace width of 6.25 inches. Fishers may catch six red rock crab of either sex per day, provided those crab measure at least 5 inches across. Below is the Puget Sound summer crab-fishing schedule for Marine Area 7: Marine Area 7 South (San Juan Islands/ Bellingham) – Open July 16 through September 28. Crabbing is allowed Thursdays through Mondays each week; closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Marine Area 7 North (Gulf of Georgia, Point Roberts) – Open August 13 through September 28. Crabbing is allowed Thursdays through Mondays each week; closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Crab fishers may not set or pull shellfish gear from a vessel from one hour after official sunset to one hour before official sunrise. All shellfish gear must be removed from the water on closed days. Childers reminds Puget Sound crabbers that they are required to record their harvest of Dungeness crab on their catch record cards immediately after retaining crab. Separate catch record cards are issued for the summer and winter seasons.
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want a structure that would be a liability to the county,” so they want to ensure the ongoing maintenance of the structure is covered. The original MOU said a fund would be set up with the Whatcom Parks and Recreation Foundation. The next step, McFarlane said, would be to set up a meeting and determine a plan
for permitting. He added he hadn’t yet seen blueprints for the project and county planning and development services would need to determine their adequacy. “It’s headed in the right direction, it’s just very early in the process,” he said. Sutton said with funding secure she hoped to “get some excitement going” and get the project moving quickly. “We want to give you a lighthouse with a whale watching platform and you’re hesitant?” she asked.
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By Meg Olson Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) members are in disagreement about whether traffic circles are a good idea, but they agreed to ask the county if they could be feasible at two intersections in Point Roberts: Gulf Road and Marine Drive, and Benson Road and Tyee Drive. At the June 6 PRCAC meeting, taxpayers association representative Ron Clark said his organization was proposing a roundabout at the corner of Benson Road and Tyee Drive. “There are a fair number of people doing rolling stops and not stopping at that stop sign,” he said. “Not only would it address that safety concern, it would have an esthetic benefit.” He suggested it might be a good location for a “Welcome to Point Roberts” sign. From the audience, Arthur Reber, former PRCAC chair, said a roundabout at Gulf Road and Marine Drive had been suggested earlier, but there were concerns about the design being able to accommodate large trucks. “One of the questions is
how much room is really there,” he said. Reber said roundabouts could certainly fall under transportation projects, and would be an allowable use of gas tax funds accumulated in the Point Roberts Transportation Benefit District (TBD) fund. Committee chair Joel Lanz, representing the voters association, said while the project might qualify as a use of TBD funds, he didn’t think it was a good one. “The voters association is dead set against this,” he said. “It’s a ridiculous expense of TBD funds. We have law enforcement. Why spend to put in a traffic circle when you just need the cop there doing their job?” “Another factor is beautification,” Reber said. “The ones in Bellingham are gorgeous.” Committee member Keith Glading made a motion to ask the county about the feasibility of the project. “Can it be done and for how much?” he asked. Committee members agreed and approved the motion unanimously. The next PRCAC meeting is July 14 at the community center at 7 p.m.
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By Rhiannon Allen Are you spending too much time watering your garden? Are you feeling guilty about sucking the Seymour Reservoir dry? Perhaps it’s time to switch to waterwise gardening. “Waterwise gardening” might bring to mind the xeriscape rock, cactus and agave plantings of coastal southern California, the southwest and the Jersey shore. Unfortunately, most plants used in those gardens will not survive here. We share dry summers with those locations; however, our wet, cool winters will rot plants like cacti. So what are the solutions for a winter wet, summer dry climate? Fortunately, the choice of waterwise plants is amazing. For shrubs and trees, it’s hard to beat plants native to the Pacific Northwest, which are native precisely because they evolved here in this climate. Dogwoods, red flowering currant and vine maples are good choices for a local waterwise garden. Their leaves can turn a little crispy in a very dry summer, but the plants will generally bounce back quite well the next year. If you are looking for non-native plants, look to those from Mediterranean climates like South Africa, Chile, southern Australia, coastal California and the old world Mediterranean, where the dormancy period is mild and wet but the growing and flowering period warm and dry. The classic example is lavender. Most of our traditional culinary herbs also favor this climate, including shrubs like rosemary and small trees like bay. Two Mediterranean plants whose non-edible foliage delights the senses with evocative aromas are ornamental wormwoods (Artemisia) and curry plant (Helichrysum italicum). The thin, slightly fuzzy gray or silver leaves of many of these plants are key to their ability to thrive in a warm, dry summer. The gray color reflects sunlight, reducing the plant’s need for water. The hairiness or fuzziness of the leaves traps moisture that would otherwise be transpired directly into the air, with the result that more water is retained for sustaining growth. The scent released by crushing or brushing these leaves is a good reason to locate these drought-tolerant plants where you can brush the foliage as you pass. Two low, shrubby Mediterranean plants that also often sport slightly fuzzy grayish leaves are the sun rose cousins Cistus and Helianthemum. Tolerant of a very wide range of conditions, the sun rose family is underutilized in the sunny garden, and in the rock garden in particular.
Of course, the master of the silver fuzzy leaf is lamb’s ear. Place this plant where you can feel the soft leaves. However, place it where it can either spread or be contained, as it can be a bit of a garden bully. If you want something larger than these Mediterranean offerings, cultivars of California lilac (Ceanothus) seem to tolerate our wet winters and salt air rather well, as long as you do not plant them in a particularly boggy area. Moreover, they delight us with delicate blue-purple flowers and intense fragrance for up to three seasons, beloved by people and pollinators alike. If you are looking for plants with a more dramatic color statement, some colorful plants have developed adaptations that allow them to survive our climate. High Country Gardens is a southwestern plant nursery specializing in waterwise plants, inclusive of plants that will do well here. Although it began as a nursery for people gardening in the high desert plains, it now sells nationwide, with a specialty in drought-tolerant ornamental perennials from around the world. As a special bonus, almost all plants are grown free of the neonic pesticides now known to harm bees, and the online catalog will note whether or not a plant is neonicotinoid-free. High Country Gardens takes great care to specify how much water a plant needs, and whether it will tolerate western wet winters. It’s best to use both their print and online catalogs because the former makes it easy to browse for visually appealing plants but the latter excels at grouping plants into categories like “hummingbird friendly” and “butterfly plants.” For example, I can use their website to search for deer-resistant plants or learn that black eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida Goldsturm) is deer- and rabbit-resistant, likes full sun and will flourish with our amount of rainfall. This sounds like a great flower for Point Roberts gardens. A personal favorite I found out about and ordered from this nursery is penstemon. This tough plant does well in my rock garden that is watered only once a month, attracting nectar-hungry hummingbirds to its blooms during the dry summer months. For other ideas, look at our Tyee Beautification Project plants or visit the Earthwise Society Garden in Tsawwassen, since neither uses extensive summer watering. Please don’t forget that even waterwise plants will need adequate water their first summer. But after that, you can garden on totally guilt-free!
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In the center of this happy 1916 photo taken at Maple Beach is Miss Kate Reid, flanked by her two Wintemute cousins. Two years later, WWI ended and Kate’s boyfriend (who survived all that horror) came home to New Westminster. His friends met him at the train station to tell him that Kate had just died that morning from the great flu epidemic. Photo and family story as told by greatgreat niece Valerie Remedios. Courtesy of Point Roberts Historical Society
Bellingham nixes jail plan By Steve Guntli Bellingham City Council rejected a cost-sharing agreement for the new county jail project. At the council’s regular meeting on June 15, the council voted 6–1 against the cost-sharing agreement with Whatcom County, with only councilmember Gene Knutson in favor. On June 9, Whatcom County Council passed a jail cost-sharing agreement 6–1, but council members indicated they thought the Bellingham council would reject it. The agreement calls for a countywide ballot measure to introduce a .2 percent sales tax, which would repay $97 million in bonds to build and operate the jail. The total cost of the jail is estimated at $122.5 million. The sales tax would go towards funding the jail for the first few years. After that, the cities would share 40 percent of the revenue generated from the new facility, based on each city’s population. The county and five other cities have already agreed to the program, but Bellingham council members have been reluctant to embrace the agreement, saying the sales tax would put too great a burden on lower-income citizens and would prevent Bellingham from raising sales taxes for the next 30 years. State law allows up to .3 percent sales tax increases for health, safety and criminal justice. A .1 percent sales tax, approved by Bellingham voters in 2004 for jail facilities, is still in effect. Bellingham mayor Kelli Linville expressed concerns that implementing the new tax would limit the city’s options when dealing with their own public health and safety needs.
County executive Jack Louws was pushing to get the measure added to the ballot for the August primary, but that deadline has now passed. Council members emphasized they were in favor of the new jail, but the cost-sharing agreement needs to be revised. Bellingham city attorney Peter Ruffatto proposed several principles to amend the agreement going forward, including equitable contributions to the operation and funding of the jail based on who uses the facility and prevention and diversion programs implemented into any funding agreements. Council member Michael Lilliquist added the agreement must let Bellingham address its health and safety needs. The council’s vote will now be handed back to the Whatcom County Council, who will decide how to proceed. The current county jail facility houses 298 inmates and has been suffering from overcrowding. The new jail has been in the planning stages since 2011. When built, the new facility, located on Labounty Road in Ferndale, will have 521 beds, medical and mental health centers, outdoor recreation space and special needs housing.
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The Point Roberts water district has turned off the taps for irrigation water to the Point Roberts Golf and Country Club until the golf course pays its water bill from last summer. “We’ve certainly given them plenty of opportunities,” said commissioner Scott Hackleman at the district’s June 9 meeting. “They can’t get water if they don’t pay.” With this year’s unseasonably warm weather, the golf course is showing signs of strain. The irrigation account for the golf course hit $58,000 last September, and the district has sent late notices and letters warning they would move to placing a lien on the property, which they did with the county auditor in May. “If they’re going for financing or somebody is buying in, this secures us in line,” said district manager Dan Bourks. “You can’t get the lien off the title until we’re paid.” All of the other golf course water accounts are current. Commissioners discussed the problem
for several months before moving to place a lien on the golf course. “Usually when I send him a letter he comes in and pays a little bit,” said district manager Dan Bourks at the district’s April meeting, in reference to golf course owner Kenji Nose. The balance currently owing is $54,000. “He did this last year but not before,” Bourks said, leaving the previous year’s final irrigation bill hanging until the golf course needed to draw water again. Hackleman suggested they look at billing the golf course monthly for irrigation and making continued water delivery contingent on payment so the course doesn’t get behind. Nose said he was transferring funds from an outside source and could pay the bill in the first week of July. He said he had used the water in the retention ponds, now virtually empty, to keep the greens verdant while other areas of the golf course went dormant. “It will come back in the fall,” he said. “Once we pay off the debt we will buy water again.”
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if the county-collected Point Roberts gas tax could be used, according to Point Roberts Taxpayers Association president Mark Robbins. Currently the tax is collecting approximately $8,000 per month, said former PRCAC chair Arthur Reber, and approximately $750,000 is in the Point Roberts Transportation Benefit District (TBD) fund. The cost for the school district to make the bus available and operate the (See Gas tax, page 6)
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Coming up ... Events Auntie Pam’s Third Anniversary: Saturday, June 27, Auntie Pam’s Country Store, 1480 Gulf Road. Cake, prizes, Bingo, flea market and more. Info: 945-1626. Kiniski’s Reef Tavern 8th Anniversary Party: Saturday, June 27, 5 p.m., Kiniski’s Reef Tavern, 1334 Gulf Road. Enjoy a slice of pizza compliments of Nick. Info: 945-4042. A Delicious Evening of Song: Saturday, June 27, 7 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Natasha Neufeld performs with musician friends. Champagne and dessert reception. Suggested donation $25 adult, $10 children. Benefits Summer Music Camp. Info: 945-7105. Camp Demigod: Sunday, June 28 to Friday, July 12, Point Roberts. Weeklong, two and three week camps for ages 9-17, along with family camps. Overnight Camp Half-Blood based on Percy Jackson series and Camp Fandom™. Scholarships available. Info: campdemigod.org.
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Church News B y B a rb a r a W a y l a n d Let the celebrations begin July is the jewel of our Point Robert’s summer. The celebrations kick off on the first day of the month with Canada Day when many of us cross the border to celebrate with our neighbors. I can almost smell the hotdogs on the grill. The park in Tsawwassen will be filled with families, food, music and games for the kids. Then on Saturday, July 4, we will all be celebrating Independence Day. Like most of small-town America, we do it the old-fashioned way, with a pancake breakfast and a parade. The fire department will be grilling burgers, and lots of folks will be part of neighborhood BBQs or join in the festivities at the Marina, where the day will culminate in fireworks. There is no better way to celebrate our country’s birthday. Here at Trinity Community Lutheran Church we are hard at work getting everything ready for the Summer Music Camp. Open to children ages 7–12, the camp begins Monday, July 27 and concludes on Sunday, August 2 with a performance at 11 a.m. as part of the annual Point Roberts Art and Music Festival at Lighthouse Park. The program also includes the opportunity for teens ages 12–17 to participate as part of the crew. Crew membership is limited and requires applying in advance,
an interview with the director and a preplanning meeting the week before camp begins. The cost of the camp is underwritten by donations to the various Trinity Chamber Series concerts throughout the year. Parents can enroll their children before camp on the first day. And speaking of concerts, here is a rundown of the upcoming performers. Saturday, June 27 at 7 p.m. we have A Delicious Evening of Song. This concert features soprano Natasha Neufeld. Neufeld will be joined by a number of her friends, all professional musicians. The event is a benefit for the Summer Music Camp and these fabulous performers are donating their time. Following the performance will be a luscious champagne and dessert reception. The suggested donation for the concert is $25 for adults and $10 for children. Then on Sunday, July 12 at 4 p.m. there will be an outdoor concert on the lawn at Trinity. Bring your blanket or chair and a picnic and listen to Dixieland, jazz, golden oldies and more played for you by Marilyn Turner’ Tailgate Band. This fun, eclectic group promises a great afternoon for the entire family. Rejoice! The lazy days of summer are here at last.
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among other activities. “We’re working to organize a day with a local artist to give casual lessons,” Hughes said. Tie-dye day will be back, as well as the talent show. “That’s been pretty awesome,”she said. Hughes said they might spend one day at the Point Roberts Homegrown Co-op digging fresh potatoes to take home. Wednesday is field trip day and counselors take kids out to explore the Point: Maple Beach, the skate park and Lily Point. This year Hughes said she was thinking of adding a trip to the water park at Diefenbaker Park. Registration for the camp can be done on-site any day. The morning session begins at 9 a.m. and the afternoon session starts at 1 p.m.
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It’s time for Trinity Church’s magical summer musical camp In a single week participants in the Trinity Church Summer Musical Camp will put together a musical and perform it. “The first day all of the parts are given out,” said church musical director Natasha Neufeld. The week is spent learning acting, dancing, singing and stagecraft. By Friday everyone has learned his or her parts. Dress rehearsal is on Saturday and on Sunday they perform at the Point Roberts Arts and Music Festival. “We need full participation. It isn’t a drop-in thing,” Neufeld said. This year the camp will perform “The Rock Slinger and his Greatest Hit,” the story of David and Goliath. “It’s hilarious,” Neufeld said. “It’s full of great puns.” The camp is open to children aged 7 to 12, but there are roles for teens and adults as well. “We’re putting together our team of teen helpers early and spots are limited,” Neufeld said. “I’m also looking for some adults who have something to give in the
musical theater arena: stagecraft, acting, dance or stage fighting. I’m hoping to give the teens a couple of afternoons of added instruction.” The camp runs from Monday, July 27 to Sunday, August 2 and the performance is at 11 a.m. on Sunday. For more information or to register, contact Neufeld at natashaneufeld@gmail.com.
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Taxpayer Annual General Meeting Whatcom County planning staff will be the guests at the taxpayers association annual general meeting. Mark Personius, planning director with Whatcom County Planning Development Services, will be the keynote speaker for the July 22 event. He will be joined by permit center specialist Nick Smith and special projects manager Tyler Schroeder. Following Personius’ prepared remarks, the floor will be open to questions for all three. The meeting is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Brewster’s Fine Foods. Appetizers are provided by the association and there will be a cash bar. ❦ Fire rating Fire chief Christopher Carleton is urging homeowners to contact their insurance company to see if the fire district’s improved rating will save them money. “I received notice of another home owner having a reduction in the cost of their insurance by over $100,” Carleton said. The fire district has posted an evaluation letter from the Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau on their website (wcfd5. com) that boosts the district’s protection class from a six to a five on a scale of one to 10, with one being the best. “Please contact your insurance provider to see if you can benefit from this improvement and download the letter for verification if requested by your provider,” Carleton said. The boost in the rating comes after the bureau thoroughly inspected the fire district’s equipment, staffing, training and operations. ❦ Burn ban Due to increasingly dry and warm conditions, the Whatcom County Fire Marshal has instituted a burn ban in unincorporated parts of the county. The fire marshal’s office has banned all open burning in unincorporated areas of the county, effective 8 a.m. on June 17. This means all land clearing and yard-debris burning must be discontinued at that time. Recreational fires are still permitted, but
only in designated campgrounds and on improved properties with the owner’s permission. All recreational fires must be less than 3 feet in diameter, must only burn charcoal or seasoned firewood and must be built within an approved fire enclosure. Anyone caught violating the burn ban can face charges of up to $250. Any illegal fires that escape their confines and need to be extinguished by the fire department could result in criminal charges for reckless burning. For questions regarding the burn ban, or for information on approved fire pit requirements, contact the Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office at 360/676-6907. ❦ Art contest Whidbey Telecom’s annual artwork contest is underway, offering local artists a chance to be featured on the on the cover of approximately 15,000 telephone directories, which are circulated annually throughout Whidbey Telecom’s local and extended customer base. This year’s contest theme is A View of Local Life. The company’s announcement says they are “looking for all media and art styles that capture what makes life in this area so spectacular.” All entries must be received at the Whidbey Telecom Customer Experience Center in Freeland by Friday, July 17 at 5 p.m. The contest is open to all artists living within the Whidbey Telecom service areas that are at least 18 years of age. Entries will be reviewed by a panel of judges consisting of the company’s executive management, as well as members of the local art community. Artwork must have been created after May 31, 2014 to be eligible. The winning entry receives a $500 award and publication on the 2015-2016 directory cover with artist credit and promotional exposure. The winning artist will retain their own rights to submitted artwork, but grant Whidbey Telecom permission to publish and reproduce their entry. Contest entry forms and specific details are available online at whidbey.com/ CoverContest and in the Whidbey Telecom Customer Experience Centers. Call 360/945-1122 for additional information.
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This year she began offering the products on eBay and says she now sells about eight bottles a day. A few weeks ago she began selling the products wholesale, and they are now being carried at Blue Door Interiors in Ladner, B.C. and in Leavenworth, Washington. “There’s a great potential here,” she said. To expand, Sheppard said she will need additional equipment and more staff – she currently employs three people. “If I could buy more professional equipment it would enhance my ability to produce,” Sheppard said. “My staff would grow as my business grows.” A thriving wholesale division will give stability to the store “by forming a strong financial foundation that won’t be influenced by the dollar, seasons or the weather.” The first step to qualify for a grant was getting 250 votes online. Auntie Pam’s hit that mark on June 18. Voting closed on the June 19 and by that time the store had more than 300 votes. The store’s application moves on to a jury, which will select grant recipients at the end of the summer. “Someone has to win,” Sheppard said, “and no matter what happens this has really sharpened my focus.”
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HOUSES ABOVE $500,000: 1 –and a half story house with 2,875 s.f., 4 BR, 4 BA, 310 s.f. bonus room, built in 2003, 702 s.f. attached garage, 298 s.f. deck, 382 s.f. patio.
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$535,000
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$499,900
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Sheriff’s Report May 15, 2:36 a.m.: The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) was called to a report of domestic violence in progress in the 1400 block of Roosevelt Way. A subject was arrested for assault, interfering with a report of domestic violence and malicious mischief. May 21, 5:10 p.m.: WCSO responded to a report of vandalism in the 2000 block of Benson Road. May 23, 2:17 p.m.: WCSO responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle on the 1900 block of Drake Avenue. May 23, 8:53 p.m.: WCSO responded to drunk in progress in the 800 block of Marine Drive. May 26, 1:07 a.m.: WCSO performed a security check in the 1400 block of Edwards Drive. June 4, 11:14 a.m.: WCSO performed a death investigation on the 300 block of Evergreen Way. June 7, 10:26 a.m.: WCSO responded to assist agency in progress in the 100
block of Tyee Drive. June 7, 10:24 a.m.: WCSO performed a traffic stop in the 100 block of Tyee Drive and arrested a subject for driving with a suspended license. June 8, 1:02 p.m.: WCSO responded to a report of theft in the 1600 block of Benson Road. June 11, 4:22 p.m.: WCSO responded to a theft in progress in the 700 block of Simundson Drive. June 12, 10:30 a.m.: WCSO responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle on the 1400 block of Peltier Drive. June 14, 2:41 p.m.: WCSO responded to an animal problem in progress in the 1700 block of Edwards Drive. June 14, 4:35 p.m.: WCSO responded to a report of found property in the 200 block of APA Road. June 15, 5:13 p.m.: WCSO responded to a report of assault in the 1300 block of Pelican Place. s WCSO deputy Tom McCarthy.
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A new sheriff in town By Meg Olson Veteran Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputy Tom McCarthy has relocated to Point Roberts, bringing the number of resident deputies back up to two. McCarthy officially started his duties on the Point June 1, but he and his daughter moved to the community a month earlier, after selling their Lynden home. After 26 years with WCSO, 14 of those as a detective, McCarthy said he wondered, “What had I done?” when he was approached to take on the resident deputy position in Point Roberts. After visiting the community he changed his mind. “We did our research, came up and
looked around. I thought maybe change would be good,” he said. “I would not have come up if Breakers was still open.” Having served in Point Roberts before in 1989 and 1990, he remembers the wild years when the landmark nightclub at the foot of Gulf Road was “rockin’ the Point.” McCarthy has committed to serve in Point Roberts for 18 months. This September he will have had a 30-year career in law enforcement, and retirement might be an option. When it comes to policing the Point, McCarthy said he is “not young and full of vinegar” and is taking the time to figure out community priorities. “I hear a lot of complaints about traffic issues, speeding vehicles,” he said.
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1413 Edwards Dr. $1,945,000 Spectacular south-facing waterfront in the Northwest. Wake to Orca whales breeching off your front door step, bald eagles swooping by your windows, or exploring the beach as winter storm waves crash at your feet....you can have it all in the luxury of your own Beach House. Striking, w/3-BR with full ensuites, situated on double lot. Hot tub/spa, loft, solarium/ atrium and more! MLS# 775138
1615 Edwards Dr. • $888,000
Contemporary south-facing waterfront home in Point Roberts Marina Estates. Spectacular views! Walls of windows, fireplace & large outdoor decks, heated floors. Home location takes 100% advantage of the unequaled view. Steps to the beach! MLS# 781638
709 Marine Dr. • $1,100,000
Extremely rare West side low bank waterfront 50’ x 503’ parcel with Pan Abode cottage at waters edge. Stunning Beach Front, beautiful grassed half acre - ready for another cottage or ? Truly one of a kind! A property like this is hard to find as they’re never on market for long. MLS# 774443
317 Marine Dr. • $699,000
Owner demands sale - all offers presented! West facing waterfront - panoramic view of the Gulf Islands, across Marine Rd. to world class golf course. Guest cabin called the “Barnacle” half way down to Beach. Solidly re-built 3BR, 2BA home. MLS# 405687
Price Reduced $50K 1457 Churchill Dr. $615,000
Stunning West coast contemporary post & beam home built for privacy, tranquility & nature. Upgrades galore. Exquisite vertical grain douglas fir finish work. Open flowing layout w/second kitchen -restaurant quality everywhere. MLS# 723660
1471 Edwards • $688,000
Best waterfront value PERIOD. No-bank beachfront, south facing, 180 degree views! Heated POOL! 3-BR, 2-BA, 2-car garage. Views, views, views!! Truly spectacular! MLS# 766234
s For the first time, Maple Beach in Point Roberts has been selected for water quality tests; specifically, for fecal coliform pollution. In a collaboration with the county health department, the state department of ecology and the Surfrider Foundation, testing will take place every two weeks through Labor Day. Above, Western Washington University environmental science student Miles Mayer receives instruction from Eleanor Hines of the NW Straits chapter of the Surfrider Foundation on sampling methods. The form asks for information as to sampling location, approximate human, bird and dog counts, water depth and time. Right, Hines notates the samples which will be placed on ice and immediately taken to Bellingham for testing.
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You are what you eat Enjoy fresh-picked organic vegetables and fruits Point Roberts Homegrown Co-op 1702 Benson Road
632 Highland Dr. $325,000
1860 Washington Dr. • $389,000
Exceptional home on 1/3 acre backing onto greenbelt. 3BR, 2.5BA, vaulted ceilings w/built-in music speakers. Keyless entry, double-car gar. w/workshop, 2 outbuildings, lrg back deck. Propane stove & fp, and office on main. Amenities. MLS# 794924
MLS# 803235
Expansive ocean view surround. Spacious living area with windows that frame the view & flood the rooms in natural light. Brick fireplace & wood detail throughout offer the comfort of home. Community beachfront minutes away.
757 Claire Lane $275,000
Quintessential getaway - true log cabin! Meticulously hand crafted by owner. Complete with everything you need - it is literally ready for you today. Extremely popular VRBO and kept up to the highest standard. MLS# 698466
1948 Cliff Rd. • $289,000
Swimming pool! Well-layed out, 3-BR home. Open living area 6 oversized glass sliding doors for tons of light and air, opening onto deck side and back deck - the large well maintained swimming pool is heated. Private and peaceful. MLS# 669333
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665 Deer Lane • $219,000
Charming, affordable getaway w/large patio and firepit. Open concept & high efficient wood fireplace to heat the whole house. Bonus room could be 3rd BR. A quick jaunt down the road & you are at the beach! All furnishings stay! MLS# 803078
Rare high-bank waterfront property. Stairs beach access, ready to build (water, septic and electricity in.) MLS# 782793
1361 Peltier $355,000
3 individual parcels bundled - 4053045120210000, 4053045040370000, 4053045040480000 total 1.7544 Acres. Rare RIM zoning. MLS# 628921
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574 Boundary Bay Rd. • $195,000
New price, recently remodeled. Hardwood, ceramic tile. 2 large decks, fully-fenced large lot. Oversized detached garage. Short walk to new Lilly Point Park. Must be seen! MLS# 803204
Golfer’s dream, Point Roberts Golf Course parcel with 289’ on Hole 13. Two lots; 78’ of access frontage attached to park-like property. MLS# 717692
26 Wicklow $99,000
View property over looking Maple Beach area, pre-architectural design done.
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252 Windsor Dr. • $97,234
Starter or investor special. Good bones in need of attention and sweat equity to make it sparkle like the little gem that it is. You’d be hard pressed to find an opportunity knocking like this! MLS# 707410
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1630 Edwards. 3BR view home on Marina Estates.1/2 block from private beach. $495,000 1860 WasHinGTon. 3BR, 2.5BA, Formal living/dining, 490 moose TRail.family 3BR,room. 1.5BA,$389,000 condo. 1400 s.f. $139,000
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D CDE U D E RDEUC 1677 seyMour PlaCe. 2BA on quiet cul-de-sac. REonto 553BR, Private. Backs acre forest. $189,999
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SoutH beaCH Cottage updated with new windows, hardi-board siding, new septic tank and roof. Even has a concrete foundation. $169,000
Marina Channel lot. The last one! 98.2’ frontage. Sewer.
$259,000 668 SOUTH BEACH RD. 2117 ROOSEVELT. Maple Beach Beach rights. $309,000 1845 JOHNSON. 75 x 200 lot. 2BR cottage plus 2 lots near beach. 1920s cabin, 2 BR, wood-burning FP, Furnished, private, excellent 1845 JOHNSON. 75 x 200 lot. 668 SOUTH BEACH RD. 2117 ROOSEVELT. Maple Beach $200,000 2 blocks to beach. $169,000 condition. $115,000 W cottage plus 2 lots near beach. 1920s cabin, 2 BR, wood-burning FP, Furnished, private, excellent O2BR R $200,000 2 blocks to beach. $169,000 condition. $115,000 SC
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large CleareD beaCH area lot, across from South Beach. With approved septic system design. $79,000
Calgary & ProvinCe rd. 2BR, 1BA. Great home on large lot.
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611 evergreen. 2BR, beautifully crafted log cabin in South Beach area. Lots of love went into this home. $299,000
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BROUGHTON LANE 247 BAYVIEW DR.SC E facing 2BR,1275 3BA beautiful west side home. 3BR, 2BA waterfront ihome N 1275 BROUGHTON 247 BAYVIEW $199,000. Adjoining lotLANE $35,000. $595,000 Mt. Baker. Crabtown. DR. 3BR, 2BA waterfront home facing 2BR, 3BA beautiful west side home. $199,000. Adjoining lot $35,000. Mt. Baker. Crabtown. $595,000
669 south BeaCh rd. 2BR executive home. 50‘x200’ lot.
JuSt tHe CuteSt Cottage steps away from South Beach. This property has been updated and very well maintained. Large decks both front and back, new septic system. $189,000
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697 DR. iE MARINE FREEMAN BEACH 2 BRV cottage at Freeman Beach. 697 rights. MARINE DR. $219,900 Beach 2 BR cottage at Freeman Beach. Beach rights. $219,900
2298 Cedar Point. 3BR, 2BA. Double lot. View of Boundary Bay Brand new executive home. $486,000
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317 Marine dr. 3BR, westside waterfront, plus casita. Across from golf course. $699,000
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huge north sloPe lot. 140x190. Water meter in, site prepped. $89,000
2.6 aCre lot near east Bluff. 1877 $89,000 WASHINGTON 676 CLAIRE LANE View Potential. 3BR, 2BA backs onto Lily Point 2 BR designer home. A must-see! 3BR cottage w/front and rear deck. south BeaCh area lot w/water meter, 1877 WASHINGTON 542 MCLAREN RD.Park. 676 CLAIRE LANE $299,000 Park. an offer! Adjacent to Lily Point landscaped, RV? Make 65’x76’. $39,900 3BR, 2BA backs onto Lily Point 2 BR designer home. A must-see! 3BR cottage w/front and rear deck. $159,000 Park. $299,000 edward dr. Large Make Adjacent to Lily Point Park. beachan lot. offer! $569,000 ACREAGE: 6.39 ACRES, DESIRABLE EAST SIDE, SUBDIVIDABLE $299,000 $159,000 Boundary Bay rd. 2.35 acres. $59,000 1790 Benson. Contemporary 2BR cottage. $179,000 ACREAGE: 6.39 ACRES, DESIRABLE EAST SIDE, SUBDIVIDABLE $299,000
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