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Congresswoman Down to a watery grave, it goes... lends an ear to Point Roberts By Meg Olson U.S. Congresswoman Suzan DelBene visited Point Roberts and spent an hour updating local residents on her work in Washington, D.C. and getting feedback to take with her as she heads back to Washington, D.C. in September. “The focus this session will really be on keeping the government funded,” she said at the August 17 town hall meeting hosted by the Point Roberts Taxpayers Association. “We haven’t passed a budget this year. I don’t expect a lot of things to move before the election. This is unfortunately a very contentious election cycle and even things both sides agree on may not move.” DelBene congratulated the Point Roberts community for their successful efforts to stop a proposed radio tower project, which had been a focus of her last visit to the Point, and several audience members asked her to continue to support cross-border efforts. “We couldn’t have done it without the Canadians, both citizens and politicians,” said Arthur Reber, member of the Cross Border Coalition to Stop the Towers. He asked DelBene to work with British Columbia legislative assembly member Vicki Huntington to address issues of pollution and over-industrialization in Delta that will have impacts south of the border. DelBene said she participates in the Northern Border Coalition which “provides a forum for us to work together with our colleagues across the border.” When asked if there had been any investigation by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers about the possible impacts that a proposed expansion of the Deltaport facility could have in Point Roberts and on the habitats that support the Pacific Flyway, DelBene said she would enquire and share that information with the community. Jim MacKay, Point Roberts Marina project coordinator, said the company was (See DelBene, page 10)
s After competing for three years in The Reef’s cardboard boat race, it was time to say goodbye to this boat to make room for a new one for next year’s race. From left, Devin Ogg, Darrell Cassidy and Melissa Meyer. Photo by Louise Cassidy
“Upgraded” Arts & Music Festival set to go By Meg Olson With new dates and a new location, organizers of the Point Roberts Arts and Music Festival expect to deliver a more polished event for the festival’s 21st year. “Partnering with the marina really lets us upgrade the event,” said vendor coordinator Gail Pueyo. The two days of music, art and dance will take place in the grassy area adjacent to the marina building on September 3 and
4 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. With two stages set up, “It will be an ongoing continuous live entertainment,” Pueyo said, rather than the audience needing to wait between acts. Performers offer a wide range of styles, from classical to alternative. Starting off with the Kelley ukulele group, Saturday’s highlights include Craig Jacks and the Jackalopes alternative country, the Los Gitanos flamenco dance troupe and jazz/pop standards with former Van-
U.S. border cracking down on past pot use B y P a t G r u bb Smoked pot? Not an American? You’d better think twice before you unburden your guilty conscience while talking to a U.S. border official. Ted Gilliat likes to come down to Point Roberts with his 4- and 6-year-old daughters to fly kites at Lighthouse Marine Park. He won’t be doing that anytime soon after undergoing over four hours of examination at the U.S. port of entry on August
21 – a harrowing experience that led to his permanent exclusion from the United States. His offense? He admitted to border personnel that he smokes marijuana. He’s not the only one recently banned from entering the States. According to Blaine immigration attorney Len Saunders, “I am aware of two exclusion incidents involving marijuana use, past and present, that happened in Point Roberts last week.” Gilliat, 46, grew up in Tsawwassen and
has crossed the border countless times from childhood on. In November 2005, he rode across the border on his bike and was discovered with 11 grams (less than 0.4 oz.) of marijuana in his backpack. He was not prosecuted or fined and was allowed to return home to Canada. In 2011, he applied to the Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Admissibility Review Office for advance permission to (See Pot, page 7)
couver Symphony trumpeter Ray Kirkham and friends. The Point Roberts Winds will start the lineup on Sunday, followed by Nashville recording artist Delaney Rose, the Eire Born Irish Dancers, Las Vegas-acclaimed Jeffrey Elvis and eclectic world/ folk songwriter Bocephus King. A new addition this year will be the festival’s talent search, which will run in slots (See Arts & Music, page 3)
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on both days. Contestants can sign up at stars@pointrobertsmarina.com, but can also join in during the festival. “We’d like you to contact us to help us plan better but the mic will be open too,” said entertainment coordinator Craig
Jacks. “We always get a lot of people who come up and want to get on stage and this is an opportunity for them. We think this could make it into a more open and funfilled family event.” The contest finale and awards will be at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, followed by a grand finale featuring festival headliners. A first in the festival’s history, the marina and the Compass Rose Restaurant will
host a beer garden as well as a barbecue. Other food vendors will offer ice cream, Hawaiian shaved ice and kettle corn. Auntie Pam’s Country Store will join visiting vendors, including those selling native art, collectibles and gemstone jewelry. “We will also have fun stuff for the kids,” Pueyo said. Local organizations, including Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness and the Point Roberts fire department, will
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Letters To The Editor The Editor: An unfortunate accident occurred on Sunday and I wish to thank Tamra and staff from the Saltwater Cafe for her quick response, and then fire chief Carleton, John Shields, Christi and the whole team for their quick and awesome response. I am deeply grateful . Jana Walker Point Roberts The Editor: “Why are you going to the Point? There’s nothing there!” said the U.S. border guard. Interesting! My wife and I will be celebrating our 50th and we thought we would drive down and visit some old haunts, i.e. the Reef and Breakers. Lots of memories from the past. We drove past the Reef and Breakers with memories of long-past dancing and fun. We drove by the marina and marveled at all the new homes and development in this truly wonderful oasis by the sea that is so close to home. We traveled up and walked around Lily Point Park and looked out over the strait and the beauty of Mt. Baker and the surrounding islands. We then went to the Reef and sat out on their patio and had the best burger we’ve had in awhile as we inhaled the fresh sea
air and enjoyed the life by the sea. We then went to your International Market and worked our way over to the golf course where we plan to return sometime soon. The border guard sold us short. There is much to see and do at the Point. We plan to rent a cabin on the “Big Day” in October and look forward to walking the trails and biking and just kicking back and thanking the Good Lord for all he has done for us – the life we’ve had together and the places we’ve been. Point Roberts is one of our very special places we’ve been and are coming back again soon. There’s nothing there, eh? The young border guard will hopefully read this and change his mind, especially as he accumulates memories of his own. The Point is one of the best! RJ Rick Pearson Coquitlam, B.C.
The Editor: Can you believe the 2016-2017 school year is just about to begin? Keep your eyes out for some deals, as stores are starting to have their school supply sales and the family service center would benefit greatly from donations of school supplies to ensure all the students in need who qualify are provided with necessary supplies. The Blaine school district family service center is already anticipating an increase this year in the number of low-income and homeless students that will be provided with school supplies and backpacks. The Blaine school district family service center serves low-income (on free or reduced lunch) and homeless students who attend Blaine schools. The service center provides many direct services, and one of the largest is school supplies that are provided to students in need. Last year more than 300 low-income students were provided with basic school supplies during the first few days of school. Supplies that are desperately needed this year are: glue sticks, spiral notebooks (both wide- and college-ruled), pencil (See Letters, page 5)
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pouches, pencil boxes, highlighters, sixor eight-tab dividers (for three-ring binders), scissors, markers (thick or thin) and backpacks – lots and lots of backpacks. Although these are the supplies that are in the greatest need now, we gladly will accept any and all school supply donations. Donated supplies can be dropped off at the Blaine school district office, 765 H Street, during regular business hours, Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. If you would like to donate money for supplies you can either drop it off at the district office or mail it to: Jessie Burton, Family Service Center, Blaine School District, 765 H Street, Blaine, WA 98230. All
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The Point Roberts Marina is starting off an ambitious program of dock replacement with T-dock at the far end of the basin. The old concrete and wood docks are over 30 years old and in the case of T-dock have had to be buttressed with additional flotation to keep them from sinking. The crane that pulled the old floats out of the water weighed one of the larger ones at 14,000 pounds. “They’re completely waterlogged,” said project manager Bob Jewell. Manufactured in China by Shenzhen Potona Marina Engineering, the new floats were shipped to the Point in nine containers. The aluminum floats edged with
rubber feature 50 percent open grating, according to marina manager Jacquelyne Everett, which allows for better light penetration into the marine environment. “We’ll also have brand new electrical pedestals which will have WiFi capability,” she added. The replacement of T-dock is expected to be complete by the end of September. Wayne Knowles, the marina’s vice president of development, said the T-dock replacement cost was approximately $500,000. “Over the next few years we will be replacing all of the docks at a cost of approximately $10 million,” he said. The schedule will rely on permitting and especially on when the state department of fish and wildlife sets windows to permit in-water work.
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enter the States. That August, he received what is referred to as a September Letter which stated: “Upon examination of the incident you were not arrested nor convicted, nor did you admit to committing acts which constitute the essential elements of a violation of any control substance law or regulation… It is the determination of this office that you are eligible for travel to the United States.” Gilliat said his most recent troubles began when he came down to the Point two days earlier on August 19 without his September Letter. Questioned extensively about the 2005 incident and after cooling his heels in the office for 90 minutes, he was denied access because he wasn’t carrying the letter. “I’ve only been asked for it twice in the five years I’ve had it and I’ve entered the States plenty of times,” he said. On Sunday, Gilliat again attempted to enter the Point to attend a family picnic, this time carrying the letter. To no avail, it appears. According to Gilliat, this time he spent well over four hours being interrogated at times by three officers about the 2005 incident and his use of marijuana. “If I had to use one word to describe the experience, I’d say entrapment. That is exactly the word that comes to mind. They made me say stuff that I shouldn’t have said. They got me so worked up to get me to answer the way they wanted me to answer. They’re not nice about it. It’s an interrogation, it’s like you’re going to jail so you give answers so you won’t go to jail,” Gilliat said. “[Going to jail] is the inference they make,” said Saunders. “They make it sound like there’s serious negative consequences when in reality all they can do is to deny entry. It’s a twilight zone. Marijuana is legal in Washington state and elsewhere but they’re still asking the question. What people don’t realize is that they’re setting themselves up for a lifetime ban from entering the U.S.” Gilliat was interrogated under oath inside a closed room and asked a standard series of questions. According to Saunders, the initial questions are innocuous and intended to confirm that the subject is not American or has a claim to U.S. citizenship or American Indian status. The questions become more and more portentous and deal with the subject’s drug use and knowledge of the law. For example, Gilliat was told, “According to Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) Section 1308.11 Schedule 1, marijuana is considered to be a Schedule 1 controlled substance,” and asked if he understood. The questions end with a declaration by the officer that the subject is an alien “who has been convicted of, or admits having committed” violating controlled substance
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laws and is thus inadmissible for entry to the U.S. unless they obtain a nonimmigrant waiver of inadmissibility from the Department of Homeland Security. Saunders said he always recommends to people that they should be truthful about having been arrested or convicted of a crime. “However, you’re under no obligation to answer [questions about drug use] – it’s none of their business,” he said. “Ted’s crossed the border thousands of times. For an officer to spend four-and-ahalf hours on a busy Sunday to interrogate a middle-aged Canadian who recreationally smokes a little marijuana is a colossal waste of government resources. Who spends half their shift interrogating someone when there’s a long line of cars waiting to cross the border?” Current and former CBP officers say this type of questioning is at individuals’ discretion and, according to Saunders, is often driven by a desire for promotion. “I’ve been told that there’s guidance coming from senior officers to pursue these cases,” said Saunders. Gilliat has begun the process of applying for a waiver of inadmissibility which he described as “a huge inconvenience.” Not only that, said Saunders, it’s also expensive and will be getting even more expensive. “Currently, it costs $585 just to file for an I-192, not considering attorney fees, and will be going up to $930 later this year.” Initially, an I-192 is valid for a year but eventually is good for a multi-year period. Saunders has been notifying clients who need to renew their waivers to do so before the cost goes up. The attorney also had sobering words for people who have NEXUS membership but get excluded after admitting to prior drug use. He said it’s more than likely that they’ll be able to get a waiver and be able to enter the U.S. but they will never get their NEXUS status back. “That’s a lifetime ban,” he said. “What’s interesting about Gilliat’s case is that he actually had a September Letter saying he was admissible but they went beyond that,” Saunders said. Sounding disgusted, he added, “I know Ted. He’s a good person. For the government to put him through all this is a huge waste of time and money.” In the meantime, Gilliat will have to find another place to fly a kite with his young daughters.
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Deltaport expansion to hold review of environmental impacts The review of the environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed second container terminal at Roberts Bank will continue with a second “orientation session” before members of the independent review panel established by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) and open to the public. At the first orientation session on June 28, available to watch online at bit.ly/2bD0tTD, federal and provincial agencies, the proponent and experts who have reviewed the projects outlined their roles and responsibilities in the review process. At 9 a.m. on September 16, at Simon Fraser University’s Segal building, 500 Granville Street, Vancouver, room 1200-1500, the Tsawwassen First Nation and local municipalities will provide information. There will also be a presentation about Canada’s marine safety system and the project proponent will deliver a presentation on the container terminal industry. Members of the review panel and the public will not have an opportunity to com-
ment, but comments and questions can be submitted via email to panel.RBT2@ceaa. gc.ca until October 14. “The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority proposes the construction and operation of a new three-berth marine container terminal located at Roberts Bank in Delta, British Columbia,” the CEAA website states. “The Project would be located next to the existing Deltaport and Westshore Terminals. The environmental assessment includes a consideration of the proposed Project and of marine shipping associated with the Project.” The new terminal would double Deltaport’s container capacity. Information on the project proposal can be found at robertsbankterminal2.com. That site also has links to the full environmental impact statement and an executive summary. Information on the environmental review process, and the opportunity to be added to a distribution list and receive notification of future proceedings, is available at bit.ly/2bD107J.
Save the delta, Huntington cries By Meg Olson When Vicki Huntington came to speak at the Point Roberts Taxpayers’ Association annual general meeting, she came with a plea. “The Cross Border Coalition to Stop the Towers was an amazing exercise in citizen power,” Huntington, member of B.C.’s Legislative Assembly for South Delta told attendees at the July 27 meeting, but added that citizen power is needed for another, larger issue. “This whole area is under threat, big threat right now and we are at a crossroads as citizens. Either we are going to try and protect and save what’s left of the migratory bird flyway or we’re going to watch it disappear.” Huntington’s presentation, “The Great Migration: Love it or Lose it,” was a sobering catalog of the increasing industrialization and development in south Delta and in the Fraser River estuary in general, which is destroying critical habitat for migratory birds. “The estuary is an ecosystem of its own and it is the primary stop for the migratory flyway on the west coast of North America,” she said. “It is an ecosystem that supports millions of birds.” Snow geese, swans, widgeons, mallards and other waterfowl winter in our region and summer in the high arctic, she said. Flocks of dunlins and other shorebirds, including the world’s entire population of the western sandpiper, rely on the habitat of the Fraser estuary. “Delta has the highest concentration of raptors in Canada,” she said, including snowy owls. The area has been recognized as critical habitat, with almost 21,000 hectares designated as a wetland of international significance under the Convention on Wetlands, known as the Ramsar Convention, an intergovernmental environmental treaty established in 1971 under UNESCO. The Fraser River estuary, specifically Boundary Bay, Roberts Bank and Sturgeon Bank, are designated an Important Bird Area under a global initiative of BirdLife International in partnership with the Audubon Society. Huntington said in the last 20 years development has steadily encroached on critical habitat and if the trend isn’t changed, that habitat loss could spell the collapse of the migratory flyway. The Boundary Bay Airport, previously designated for light aircraft industrial uses has become “fully industrialized” with
large distribution facilities either built or planned. Greenhouses continue to proliferate, now covering 150 acres in south Delta. “What we see here is a component of east Delta that 15 years ago was vital habitat and is now essentially gone,” Huntington said. A proposed second terminal at Deltaport, which would add another terminal on a rock foundation at Roberts Bank, would double the capacity of the container port. Open land owned by B.C. Rail would be converted to an intermodal yard to serve the expanded port. Huntington described plans for the area as the development of an “industrial triangle on what are now primarily agricultural lands.” Rapid development on Tsawwassen First Nations land is adding to the disappearance of habitat. “Tsawwassen First Nation is putting 4,000 homes on that land in addition to the mall and what I think will be a casino,” Huntington said. The threat to the migratory flyway is an international issue, Huntington said, and she hopes residents south of the border call on their members of congress to look at an international migratory bird treaty. A second terminal at Deltaport would directly impact Point Roberts. “I don’t know if you’ve seen a change in your beach on the west side, because the hydrology of the area has changed,” she said, which would be exacerbated by an expansion of port facilities. “I don’t understand why the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency in the U.S. haven’t been more interested.” Audience member Arthur Reber said August’s open public forum with U.S. Representative Suzan DelBene would provide an opportunity for Point Roberts residents to bring up their concerns, specifically about the proposed port expansion. “The impact on the Point is significant,” he said. “Our shoreline is changing.” Other audience members voiced concerns about the impact additional vessel traffic would have on air quality. Huntington said reining in development in the Fraser estuary to find a balance between economic growth and environmental health was a cross-border issue. “We’re up against forces that are very real, very large and have all the money and influence,” she said. “It’s like starting on the tower battle, only some of us have been at this battle for a long time.”
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So the next time you enter the forest or wander at the edge of the ocean, consider that you are entering an “ego-free zone” and feel the embrace of the peace that it offers. The Power of Music: These lively, inspiring events include live concert footage on video, followed by food, fellowship and discussion. They are hosted by Fred Culbert on the third Saturday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Trinity sanctuary. Our fall lineup looks like this: September 17: Johnny Cash “In Concert.” This is a tribute concert with performances by Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, Chris Isaac, Kris Kristofferson, Lyle Lovett and many more. October 15: Andre Rieu, live in concert in Tuscany. November 19: Bruce Springsteen tribute concert (more details to come). Youth Philosopher’s Café: Saturday, September 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m. An evening of thought-provoking conversation, homemade baked goods, hot beverages and atmospheric guitar music. No previous philosophy experience necessary! Trinity Concert Schedule: December 10, 7 p.m., featuring Elizabeth McBurney (flute) and Tony Chotem (classical guitar). This professional duo will be gifting us with music to remember forever. A reception in the parish hall will follow.
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While walking the trails at Lily Point, I reflect on the words of Jesus found in Matthew and Luke, which are sometimes described as “teachings on anxiety.” “Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.” This passage invites us into a restful, easy relationship with our creator, trusting in divine providence over the fruits of our labors. These ideas come to us in another form: “Look at the optimism of Nature. Nothing can stop it. Only the ego makes humans pessimistic, and this causes suffering.” (Amma) We go into nature for many reasons; it calms us, refreshes us, inspires us; it can relieve our suffering and bring us peace. Perhaps, more than sense perceptions, or lack of noise and busyness, consider that it is the utter lack of ego in the natural world that brings us the peace that we seek. Trees have no ego investment in their size, nor do the flowers in their beauty, nor the blackberries in their juiciness. They just are. They not only remind us of the power of pure and simple presence in the great scheme of things, they also invite us to join them in the freedom of egoless being.
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hampered by its inability to hire Canadians for non-management positions, as had been possible under a visa waiver program created specifically for Point Roberts and discontinued when the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) took over running the port of entry from the Immigration and Naturalization Service. “We can’t be more than 70 percent productive because we can’t get staff,” he said. DelBene said she had discussed the issue with DHS staff, who said they don’t feel they have the flexibility to put port-specific solutions in place without legislative direction. “We’re working on what opportunities there might be and what legislative solu-
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The local chapter of Dollars for Scholars is looking for volunteers to help administer their scholarship program. “The current board is comprised of members who are very thinly stretched,” which makes it difficult to find times to meet and take care of chapter business, such as awarding scholarships and ensuring funds are raised for next year’s awards,” said current board member Linda Hughes. “We need help,” Hughes said.
The local Dollars for Scholars organization has operated for over a dozen years, awarding more than $120,000 in scholarships to community members pursuing post-secondary education. The chapter is accredited by Scholarship America, through which scholarship seekers can apply online. Board members evaluate applicants and award scholarships, coordinate fundraising and organize community outreach. To volunteer, contact Hughes at usranch@pointroberts.net.
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Retired TV professional putting the Point onto the little screen By Meg Olson
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School district passes 2016/17 budget Blaine school district board of directors passed a budget for the 2016/2017 school year at its August 22 meeting. The budget anticipates that the district will start the school year with $2,433,044 in its general fund and end it with $1,861,516, a difference of $571,528. The district will collect $26.69 million and spend $27.26 million. General fund revenue comes mostly from state funds, but also local property taxes and federal grants and funds. Projected revenues and expenditures both increased by a little more than $1 million from the 2015/2016 budget. Much of
that is due to state-mandated full-day kindergarten, which starts this year. School district’s throughout Washington get extra state money to implement all day kindergarten, but it will also have significant costs in terms of extra staff hours and curriculum and transportation costs. School district finance director Amber Porter said extra state funds for full-day kindergarten will roughly cover the district’s costs for adding the program. The district is also reducing costs to students and families for participating in sports programs and for school supplies, Porter said.
When Bennett Blaustein retired after a 30-year career in television and video production and moved to Point Roberts, he saw a way to put his skills to work for the community. “One of the things I noticed is that people had cable service from Canada, and others had satellite dishes, but there was nothing covering Point Roberts locally,” he said. “There was no public access television and no way for people to share videos unless someone put them online. I wanted to create a single environment for those videos to go out.” Blaustein created Point Roberts TV, accessible at pointroberts.tv, taking advantage of YouTube’s recently opened live-streaming opportunities to cover local events in real-time. Those videos then join videos Blaustein collects from YouTube or creates himself on the Point Roberts TV playlist, which can be experienced as a continuous looping video through the website or selected individually through a YouTube link. Most recently, Blaustein added U.S. Congresswoman Suzan DelBene’s visit to the Point on August 17. “It’s an easy way to get events out to the community, especially valuable for people who can’t attend meetings or other events,” Blaustein said. “I can see doing candidates
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In The Garden By Peg Keenleyside There is a cycle to the gardening year: the rebirth of the early spring, the heady days of early summer flowers and shrubs, then on to the clamoring hot colors of late summer perennials, followed by the long, slow sunset of the fall garden and into the quiet of winter. It’s the cycle of life of course, seen through the lens of that little patch of earth we tend. And one of the great joys of the dirt-digging pursuit is to plan ahead for the rebirth of the garden in spring. It’s in the sunset of this years’ fall, in fact, that much of what we plant makes that rebirth of the garden next spring such a life-affirming thing to behold. As my late gardening friend Jody Hackleman might suggest, it all starts with bulbs. Plant them in the fall and get your visual reward when they flower in the spring. For the uninitiated bulb planter, there is a dizzying array of choices, from low-growing tiny crocus, to funky fringed tulips, to the very cool looking 4' tall ornamental onions called alliums. There are so many choices in fact, that I suspect most people just settle for the tried-and-true they know: yellow daffodils and a bag or two of plain Jane colored tulips found at the garden center. To explore all the truly fabulous bulb
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Madrona Yoga celebrates 10th year B y P a t G r u bb Madrona Yoga, the little studio nestled in the trees at Maple Meadow at the foot of Goodman Road hill, is celebrating 10 years in business. Classes are held Monday through Saturday mornings with an evening class on Monday night. Owner Desiree Kleeman recently sat down to answer questions about her studio and yoga experiences. When did you begin teaching yoga? About 18 years ago! Yikes, where did the time go? Where did you learn how to teach? My first yoga class experience, believe it or not, was in an air conditioned gym with the clanking of gym equipment and people walking through the middle of the class. The teacher was an aerobic teacher who had no yoga teacher training. But wow, did I love it! It was like getting a massage from the inside out. It was shortly after my first
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class that I did my first teacher training course with Maureen Orman in Ladner. It was amazing. I learned more from her than any other teaching training I did after that. Maureen had a yoga studio in Ladner, Delta Yoga Centre, and I was fortunate enough to be hired and teach my first yoga classes at her place. What type of yoga do you offer at Madrona? We offer Vinyasa Flow, Gentle/Therapeutic, and Yin. Our classes are small enough that we (the teachers) can adjust the practice to who is in the room. And we always make sure to offer modifications so that even if you are new to the practice you can rest assured that we will take care of you. I came into yoga after a full and long dance career, so I draw on my dance background when teaching, with a big emphasis on music. I also created and make six-foot round yoga mats that I use in my
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we offer. We have people who have been crossing the border for 10 years to come and take classes with us. Why not come across the border for milk, gas and yoga? Do you hold special workshops? We have had many workshops throughout the years including meditation, restorative and yin classes. Do you offer Yoga trips? I have led three yoga retreats to Bali, with my next one March 13 – 19, 2017. Bali is an incredible and spiritual place to dive into your practice and it is one of my favorite places to bring people to. I build the yoga portion of the retreat around my 6 foot round mandala yoga mats, with a flow class in the morning and yin in the afternoon. Yoga is, of course, the main emphasis of the retreat but experiencing the culture and food are just as important. So you can expect a week full of yoga, incredible food, group outings and time to relax and unwind. Who else teaches at Madrona? Kathleen McInnes has been teaching since I opened up the studio on Goodman Road. Even though we have very different teaching styles, I think we complement each other’s classes perfectly. She has students that have been coming to her Tuesday/Thursday gentle yoga classes loyally for the last six years. Over the past few years she has expanded her teaching style with Yoga Therapy and yin classes. I don’t know what I would do without her! How much does it cost? Prices for classes range from $11 to $14, depending upon frequency. For more information about the studio, go to madronayoga.com. To learn about Desiree’s round yoga mats, visit mandalayogamat.com.
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s The slate of officers for the Point Roberts Taxpayers’ Association looks pretty familiar. At the association’s August 15 meeting members voted to keep Mark Robbins, l., as president and Jennifer Urquhart, r., as treasurer. Arthur Reber will retain his role as vice president until another member steps forward to fill the slot, but has also taken on the role of secretary. Photo by Meg Olson
Taxpayers endorse library levy The board of directors of the Point Roberts Taxpayers Association has approved a motion in support of the excess levy before voters this November that would make up the budget shortfall to transform the Julius fire station into a new library. The motion states that the association “supports the plans for a new library through renovation of the Point Roberts Park and Recreation District’s old Julius Fire Hall property (adjacent to the Community Center) and commends the Friends of the Point Roberts Library (FOPRL) for its outstanding achievement in raising over $500,000 in private donations for this purpose.” The association also “supports and urges voters to vote in favor of the District’s proposed one-time excess levy on the No-
vember 8, 2016 election ballot, to raise up to $300,000 in public funding in order to fund the new library project and proceed with construction as soon as possible.” Action was taken in response from a request from the FOPRL, which noted that “the Point Roberts Library has remained basically unchanged since the 1940s.” The new library will have over 2,500 square feet (a significant increase from the current 900 square feet); more computer stations; areas for adults, teenagers and children to sit, read and use library materials; and a meeting room available to the community. The levy places a one-time property tax increase of up to $0.51 for each $1,000 of assessed value: a house assessed at $200,000 will have a one-time assessment of up to $102.
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dations and individuals. So property taxes will cover only about a third of the costs. If Bill Gates dropped by and offered to give us $540,000 to build a new library if property owners paid the final $300,000, we’d probably think, “That’s a good deal.” Second, the construction line. We have final design drawings and a final budget. We began the permitting process in July. That is an ongoing process, but we are pleased to report that the county has accepted the current septic field, but will require a new septic tank. That is a small cost increase; requiring a new field would be a much bigger increase, so we are pleased with that outcome. In addition, we are not required to do any wetlands mitigation. Further, it looks like the issue of additional parking spaces will be resolved in our favor. We expect the rest to go through pretty routinely, but with permitting you never know. Stay tuned. That’s what’s happening. We’re working on a “Vote Yes on the Levy” campaign; the parks district will be getting ready for construction bidding. It’s a big second stage. We’re glad that you’ve been with us so far, and hope for your continued support.
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At Point Roberts Primary 2016-2017
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Point Roberts Primary School Welcome Back 2016-17 Welcome back to the 2016-17 school year, students and families of Point Roberts Primary School! As principal of Point Roberts Primary and Blaine Elementary I’m very happy to welcome all of our students back at both schools! I’m also excited to work with both returning and new staff at Point Roberts Primary this year. Staff will include: Mary Edgley- K-3 teacher, Tracy Kelly- educational assistant, and Anita Aleksejev- bus driver and custodian. Tammy McDonald will continue as a permanent secretary and educational assistant, and Jessie Hettinga will become our new half-time kindergarten teacher
supporting the move to all-day kindergarten. As a team this group will continue to work together to support programs that are unique to the Point Roberts community, while also staying connected to initiatives in the Blaine School District. I will continue to visit Point Roberts Primary at least once each month to work with our staff and students throughout the school year. I will also attend a variety of events and meetings during the school year. I am currently working to finalize a calendar for the year and will publish these dates in the coming weeks. Two changes occurring as we start this year that I want you to be aware of are: 1) All kindergarten students in the Blaine School District will move to all-day kindergarten and 2) the extending of the school day at Point Roberts Primary by starting at 8:45a.m. Here’s some background infor-
mation on both topics: • All Day Kindergarten- As you may already be aware, all schools in Washington State have been moving to all-day Kindergarten over the past few years. This year there is an expectation that all schools in the state make this transition to all-day Kindergarten. For Point Roberts Primary this means that we have hired Jessie Hettinga, a half-time teacher, to support kindergarten programming. • Extended School Day- The State of Washington requires a minimum of 1000 hours of instruction per year, for students enrolled in all-day kindergarten. With the transition to all-day kindergarten and additional staffing, we are now making this change and will start the school day at 8:45a.m. instead of 9:10a.m. The school day will still end at 2:50 as it did in previous years.
I look forward to the 2016-17 school year and supporting a great educational program at Point Roberts Primary School. Please feel free to contact me with your questions or comments as we begin another school year! School starts on Wednesday, August 31. Point Roberts Primary will follow an 8:45 to 2:50 schedule this school year, while students attending schools in Blaine will follow an 8:20 to 2:50 schedule. On behalf of our staff, welcome to the 2016-17 school year!
Craig Baldwin Ed.D. Point Roberts Primary School Principal Blaine Elementary School Principal
2016-2017 Calendar Dates printed here are subject to change. An up-to-date calendar of events can be found on the district website at www.blainesd.org. AUGUST 25 HS fall sports parent meeting, 5:30 p.m., PAC 26 New staff day 29 All certificated staff day 29 Freshman orientation, 5 p.m., MS cafeteria or football field 30 All staff day First day of school, 8:20 a.m. in Blaine, 8:45 a.m. in Point Roberts 31 31 MS 1st sports season begins SEPTEMBER 5 Labor Day – no school 6 PS PTO Meeting, 6 p.m., PS library 14 HS open house, 6 p.m., PAC 15 6th grade band parent meeting, 7 p.m., MS cafeteria 19 Late start at 10:20 a.m. 21 ES curriculum night, 6 p.m., PAC 22 MS open house, 6 p.m., PAC 26 School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office 29 PS open house, 6 p.m. 30 MS academic assembly, 10:45 a.m., PAC OCTOBER 4 PS PTO meeting, 6 p.m., PS library 10 Late start at 10:20 a.m. 11 ES PTO meeting, 6 p.m., MS library 12–13 PS picture days 21 ES picture day 24 School board work session 5 p.m., School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office 27 PS PTO harvest festival, 5:30 p.m., MS cafeteria 31 Late start at 10:20 a.m. NOVEMBER 1 PS PTO Meeting, 6 p.m., PS library HS fall concert, 7 p.m., PAC 3 7th & 8th grade concert, 7 p.m., PAC 8 ES Veterans Day assembly, 2 p.m., PAC ES PTO meeting, 6 p.m., ES library 10 MS Veterans Day assembly, 9 a.m., PAC HS Veterans Day assembly, 10:30 a.m., PAC 11 Veterans Day – no school 14 Teacher workday – no school HS winter sports begin 16 PS picture retakes 17 HS winter sports parent meeting, 5:30 p.m., PAC 17 – 23 K-8 parent/teacher conferences – early dismissal at 12:50 p.m. 22 MS dance, 7 p.m., MS cafeteria 23 K-12 Early dismissal at 12:50 p.m. 24 – 25 Thanksgiving break – no school 28 School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office DECEMBER 1 PS concert, 1 p.m., PAC 5 Late start at 10:20 a.m. 8 HS community concert, 7 p.m., PAC 13 ES PTO meeting, 6 p.m., ES library School board meeting, 12 p.m., district office
DECEMBER (continued) 13 7th & 8th grade community concert, 7 p.m., PAC 14 MS academic assembly, 8:30 a.m., PAC 14 HS Roman banquet 19 – Jan 2 Winter break JANUARY 3 PS PTO Meeting, 6 p.m., PS library 5 – 7 HS drama performance, 7 p.m., PAC 9 Late start at 10:20 a.m. 10 PS Bedtime with Books, 6 p.m., MS cafeteria ES PTO meeting, 6 p.m., MS library 12 – 13 HS drama performance, 7 p.m., PAC 14 HS drama performance, 2 p.m., PAC 13 ES Martin Luther King Jr. assembly, 2 p.m., PAC 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day – no school 19 6th grade concert, 7 p.m., PAC 23 School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office 28 HS math championships 30 Teacher workday – no school FEBRUARY 4 Arts and Jazz festival, 7 p.m., MS Cafeteria 6 Late start at 10:20 a.m. 7 PS PTO Meeting, 6 p.m., PS library 14 ES PTO Meeting, 6 p.m., ES library 17–20 Mid-winter break – no school 25 Whatcom County math champs 27 Late start at 10:20 a.m. School board work session, 5 p.m., School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office HS spring sports begin 28 7th & 8th grade concert, 7 p.m., PAC MARCH 4 Pizza and Pizzazz, 5 p.m., MS cafeteria 6 – 10 K-8 parent/teacher conferences – Early dismissal at 12:50 p.m. 7 PS PTO meeting, 6 p.m., PS library 9 Kindergarten registration begins, 10 a.m., PS multipurpose room 14 ES PTO Meeting, 6 p.m., ES library 20 Late start at 10:20 a.m. 24 MS academic assembly, 8:30 a.m., PAC MS drama performance, 7 p.m., PAC 25 MS state math championships 27 School board meeting. 7 p.m., Point Roberts Primary School APRIL 3–7 Spring break – no school 11 PS PTO meeting, 6 p.m., PS library 14 MS spelling bee, 2 p.m., PAC 17 Late start at 10:20 a.m. 18 – 19 HS student led conferences, 1 p.m., MS cafeteria HS early dismissal at 11:50 a.m. ES PTO Meeting, 6 p.m., ES library 21 MS spring dance, 7 p.m., MS cafeteria 24 School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office 25 HS concert, 7 p.m., PAC
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Learning improvement day – no school PS PTO meeting, 6 p.m., PS library HS drama performance, 7 p.m., PAC ES PTO meeting, 6 p.m., ES library PS concert, 1 p.m., PAC School board work session, 5 p.m., School board meeting, 7 p.m., district office HS senior boards HS early dismissal at 11:50 a.m. 6th grade spring concert, 7 p.m., PAC Memorial Day – no school
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BORDERITE BUS SCHEDULE 2016-2017 ALLOW UP TO TEN MINUTES before and after the times on the schedule for buses to arrive at the stop during the first two weeks of school. TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE anytime after the first day of school. Students should be at their published stop FIVE MINUTES PRIOR to the published time. NOT ALL ADDRESSES ARE SHOWN. Students should plan to board the bus at the stop nearest their home. If you do not see a stop near you, are a new rider, or need more transportation information, please contact Blaine School District Transportation Dept. at (360) 332-0700.
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Fire chief address taxpayers association Point Roberts fire chief Christopher Carleton was the guest speaker at the August 15 meeting of the Point Roberts Taxpayers Association. Carleton shared information about the local fire department’s finances, including some projected big-ticket items in the near future. “Our projected capital costs in the next 10 years is $2 million,” Carleton said, which includes a new fire truck by 2020 in order to meet current standards and pro-
tect the community’s fire rating. “Hopefully I’ll be successful in buying the community a new fire truck with funds that are given to us rather than out of our tax dollars,” he said, reporting on continuing efforts to secure grant funding. Carleton also reminded audience members that they can view the department’s budget online at wcfd5.com. “You can go there and it will tell you exactly how we are spending the funds,” he said.
All hands on deck for fire department open house By Meg Olson The Whatcom County Fire District 5 open house will bring together dozens of organizations that serve the community, with the fire department at its core. “This event allows the public to come and see the facility and the equipment and meet the professionals that provide emergency services to this community,” said fire chief Christopher Carleton. Carleton said he has invited other groups to be part of the August 27 event. The Point Roberts Clinic will be providing health screenings, including eye exams and dental exams. The Bloodworks Northwest bloodmobile will be there for people who wish to donate blood. The Airlift Northwest helicopter will be on site, with information about how to obtain airlift insurance. The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office and Delta Fire and Rescue have also been invited to attend.
The Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness group and the HAM ravdio operators will have information tables, as will the American Red Cross. This year the local senior center will join the open house, collecting donations for senior center programming, which the fire department will support with a run/bike with firefighters following the openv house. Members of the Point Roberts Volunteer Firefighters Association will be serving up hotdogs and hamburgers. “We’ll have a miniature combat course set up for the kids this year,” Carleton said, giving them the opportunity to experience being little firefighters. The fire safety house will be on site for the event, and both kids and adults will have a chance to try out a fire hose and sit behind the wheel of the fire engine. The open house runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 27 at the Benson Road fire station.
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July 23, 6:25 a.m.: Drunk, McLaren Rd. July 25, 5 p.m.: Drugs on Tyee Drive. July 27, 4:38 p.m.: Assault simple cold call on Tyee Drive. July 27, 5:46 p.m.: Serve warrant on Tyee Drive. Point Roberts man, 27, arrested on a warrant from another jurisdiction. July 29, 4:56 p.m.: Mental on Province Road. July 30, 8:11 a.m.: Hazard on Churchill Drive. July 30, 5:52 p.m.: Serve warrant on Tyee Dr. July 31, 12:32 p.m.: Vandalism on Holiday Ln. August 1, 6:11 a.m.: Alarm audible on Gulf Road. August 1, 8:51 p.m.: Assault simple on McLaren Road. August 2, 1:57 p.m.: Domestic physical cold call on Claire Lane. Point Roberts man arrested and cited for assault fourth degree. August 3, 6:17 p.m.: Theft cold call on Roosevelt Way. August 4, 3:47 p.m.: Assist citizen on Claire Ln. August 5, 10:31 a.m.: Assault aggravated cold call on Tyee Drive. Point Roberts man, 63, arrested for 2nd degree assault.
August 5, 4:35 p.m.: Vandalism cold call on Maple Ave. August 6, 8:46 p.m.: Parking problem on Boundary Bay Road. August 9, 2:31 p.m.: Traffic stop on Tyee Drive. Richmond, B.C., man, 47, arrested, cited for driving with license suspended 3rd degree. August 11, 10:22 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Marine Drive. August 11, 2:39 p.m.: Vandalism cold call on Benson Road. August 13, 6:14 p.m.: Domestic physical on Roosevelt Way. North Vancouver, B.C., man, 34, arrested for assault fourth and unlawful imprisonment. August 14, 8:20 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Roosevelt Way. August 16, 6:36 p.m.: Alarm audible on Tyee Drive. August 17, 12:20 p.m.: Fireworks cold call. August 17, 6:47 p.m.: Traffic hazard on McKenzie Way. August 21, 3:12 a.m.: Party on South Beach Road.
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Coming up ... Events Trinity Church Yard Sale: Friday, August 26, 6–8 p.m. and Saturday, August 27, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Fire Department Open House: Saturday, August 27, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Helicopters, fire trucks, food, health screenings, blood drive and more. Sonja Picard Annual Sale: Friday–Sunday, September 2–4, Brewster’s Fine Foods, 1379 Gulf Road. Friday wine and cheese reception 6:30–9:30 p.m., Saturday sale 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Jewelry and paintings for sale. Info: sonjapicard.com. Point Roberts Arts and Music Festival: Saturday–Sunday, September 3–4, 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Point Roberts Marina. Beer gardens and barbecue, more than 20 arts and crafts vendors, food concessions and live music. New “talent search” to find local stars. Friends of the Point Roberts Library Fall Book Sale: Saturday, September 3, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. and Sunday, September 4, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Books for sale: fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, cookbooks, craft books, and VHS, DVD and CDs too! Thanks for supporting your local library programs and projects! Info: 945-6545. Youth Philosopher’s Café: Saturday, September 3, 6:30–8:30 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. For youth aged 15-20. An evening of conversation, baked goods, beverages and guitar music. No previous philosophy experience necessary. Kiniski’s Reef Anniversary Party: Sunday, September 4, 8 p.m., Kiniski’s Reef Tavern. Celebrate Nick’s 28th anniversary. Pizza, old photos, and dancing. Day at the Farm: Saturday, September 10, 10 a.m.–4 p.m, Westham Island Herb Farm, 4690 Kirland Road, Ladner, B.C. Hay wagon tours, potato dig, milking demo, music and more. Free. Point Roberts Marina Fishing Derby: Saturday, September 17, 6 a.m.–4 p.m., Point Roberts Marina. First prize $1,000, second $750 and third $500. Cost: $75. Tickets available at Compass Rose Bar and Grill and Nielson’s Building Center. Info: pointrobertsmarina.com. The Power of Music – Johnny Cash: Saturday, September 17, 7:30 pm, Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Johnny Cash “in concert” with special focus on the music of Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, Chris Isaac, Kris Kristofferson, Lyle Lovett and many more. Point Roberts Book Club: Tuesday, September 20, 3–4:30 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. All are welcome to join in this lively monthly book discussion. Contact the Point Roberts Library for book title. For adults. Info: 945-6545.
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Family Fun in the Fall: Indoor Game Party: Saturday, September 24, 1–5 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Celebrate the fall equinox and first day of fall with board games, pool, shuffle board, foosball and fall trivia games. Fun for the whole family. Info: 945-6545. Kamishibai Man: Tuesday, September 27, 3–4 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. A high-energy show using traditional Japanese storytelling tools. For ages 4-11. Info: 945-6545. Oktoberfest: Saturday, October 1, 11 a.m., Compass Rose Bar and Grill, 713 Simundson Drive. Beer, live music, bratwurst, schnitzel and soft pretzels. $15 includes a stein of beer and either bratwurst or schnitzel. Info: pointrobertsmarina.com.
Scheduled Meetings/Ongoing Events Point Roberts Writers Group: Tuesday, September 6, 5:30–6:45 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Writers get-together for support and information. Info: 945-6545. PREP (PR Emergency Preparedness): Tuesday, September 6, 7 p.m., community center. Info: Henry Rosenthal, 945-1711, Virginia or Ed Lester, 945-2827.
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veloped work ethic.” During their visit, pairs of students stay with Japanese host families, where they are immersed in a new culture. For Gray, that’s the big takeaway. He’s seen former students go on to make their careers in teaching English in Japanese schools or joining the Peace Corps – all because of a high school band trip. “I’m not really exaggerating when I say for the most of the kids we’ve brought, it’s changed them permanently, in terms of seeing the world with a broader set of eyes, and maybe more open arms, I’m hoping,” he said. In addition to accepting individual and group work, the band will host several fundraising events through the year, including an ongoing estate sale, a golf day at the Dakota Creek Golf Course and an all-ages dance with popular Bellingham band The Atlantics. For now, the countdown to Japan is on. For more information about employing BHS band students, call Mary Lou Kelly at 360/332-1617. To donate, contact Dorita Gray at bandtojapan@blainesd.org.
Get rid of your toxic products The Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics program will hold a household hazardous waste collection day at the local transfer station, giving community members an opportunity to get rid of potentially dangerous substances in a safe way. The event will be held on Saturday, September 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the transfer station at 2005 Johnson Road. Jeff Hegedus, environmental health supervisor for Whatcom County, said the event is later than usual this year due to a delay in processing paperwork for the products to be transported through Canada. Toxic products such as pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, automotive products like oil and antifreeze, household cleaners and other things marked “danger” or “poison” should never be poured down a drain or on the ground. These products can make their way into fresh and marine waters, poisoning people and wildlife. Poisonous and flammable items should also not go into the regular trash as they could harm workers. While facilities to collect and dispose toxic are available in the county, collection events on the Point are the only way to safely dispose of them here because they
can’t go through Canada without special permits. “If you don’t collect it, people will dump it in the woods,” Carol Fuegi said when Hegedus spoke to the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee on July 12. Fuegi complained that the event, previously held annually, had become an every-other-year occurrence. “It’s a question of demand and funding,” Hegedus said, adding that they would include a question about the need for hazardous waste pickup in their upcoming survey about solid waste needs on the Point. The September event will accept up to 55 gallons of residential hazardous waste, including oil-based paints, garden chemicals, solvents, oil and antifreeze, cleaning products, aerosols, acids and bases, fluorescent lights and tubes, rechargeable batteries and more. Items not accepted include waste from businesses, latex paint, biomedical waste, alkaline batteries, explosives and ammunition, radioactive material, empty containers and waste in drums. Please call the disposal of toxics program with any questions at 360/380-4640.
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s The 2016 Ha Ha Cup winner was Debby Altow. Second and third place winners were, respectively, Teri Counts and Kris Lomedico. The annual event was held August 20.
s The annual Maple Beach Regatta, held August 13, attracted a large and festive crowd.
s First and third place winners of the annual Point Roberts Marina Salmon Derby were, l., Scott Stuart (21 lbs) and Scott Harris (17.5 lbs). Photo by Simon Shanke
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966 Jackpot Winners In The Last 30 Days! JULY 25TH SURREY, BC $10,024.47
JULY 31ST LYNDEN, WA $30,000.00
AUGUST 7TH FERNDALE, WA $11,139.60
AUGUST 14TH SEDRO-WOOLLEY, WA $13,362.95
88 FORTUNES
FREEDOM PAYS
MEGA VAULT
DIAMOND BINGO
JULY 25TH BUCKLEY, WA $11,044.71
AUGUST 1ST BELLINGHAM, WA $9,772.61
GONG XI FA CAI
DRAW POKER PROGRESSIVE
AUGUST 7TH FERNDALE, WA $12,000.00
AUGUST 14TH GLACIER, WA $9,189.00
MELTDOWN
100 LIONS
JULY 26TH BELLINGHAM, WA $9,764.16
AUGUST 2ND BELLINGHAM, WA $20,000.00
WARRIOR’S LEGACY
$5 MELTDOWN
AUGUST 7TH SEATTLE, WA $7,129.53
AUGUST 18TH VANCOUVER, BC $10,000.00
COPPER DROPPER
EAGLE’S HERITAGE
JULY 28TH EVERSON, WA $13,687.24
AUGUST 2ND EVERSON, WA $9,408.16
MEGA MELTDOWN
TRIPLE BLACK TEXAS
AUGUST 7TH FERNDALE, WA $10,000.00
AUGUST 20TH N. VANCOUVER, BC $20,000.00
EAGLE’S HERITAGE
EAGLE’S HERITAGE
JULY 28TH BOTHELL, WA $7,230.96
AUGUST 4TH BELLINGHAM, WA $10,000.00
COPPER DROPPER
EAGLE’S HERITAGE
AUGUST 12TH BELLINGHAM, WA $10,010.00
AUGUST 20TH LANGLEY, BC $20,000.00
JULY 29TH BELLINGHAM, WA $10,000.00
AUGUST 5TH MAPLE RIDGE, BC $7,450.00
EAGLE’S HERITAGE
MEGA VAULT
JULY 30TH OLYMPIA, WA $8,030.00
AUGUST 5TH PUYALLUP, WA $6,977.10
TOTAL MELTDOWN
QUICK HIT
JULY 30TH N. VANCOUVER, BC $20,000.00
AUGUST 5TH
EAGLE’S HERITAGE
WICKED WINNINGS II
JULY 30TH AUBURN, WA $10,000.00
AUGUST 7TH ELKO, NV $6,368.32
FREEDOM PAYS
DOUBLE DRAW POKER
NEW WESTMINSTER, BC
$6,018.00
FREEDOM PAYS
EAGLE’S HERITAGE
AUGUST 12TH RICHMOND, BC $18,060.58
AUGUST 21ST CULTUS LAKE, BC $9,093.91
88 FORTUNE
GOOD CENTS PROGRESSIVE
AUGUST 12TH FERNDALE, WA $20,662.59 MONEY MAN
AUGUST 13TH FERNDALE, WA $7,216.78 WARRIOR’S LEGACY
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All Point Bulletin • September 2016
James JamesH.H.Julius, Julius,Broker* Broker*
James H. Julius, Broker* James H. Julius, Broker* Maureen Stevens Notary NotaryPublic Public
79 Tyee Drive Point Roberts, WA 98281
E/Mail: prr@pointroberts.com
Phone: 360/945-1115 Fax: 945-0804
“NOBODY KNOWS POINT ROBERTS LIKE POINT ROBERTS REALTY”
Notary * Public • *Successfully listing and selling *Successfully Successfully listing listing and andselling selling Public Point Roberts real Notary estate since 1968 Point Point Roberts Robertsreal real estate estate since 1968 1968 Successfully listing andsince selling E-Mail:*prprty@Whidbey.com
Point Roberts real estate since 1968 E-Mail: E-Mail:prprty@Whidbey.com prprty@Whidbey.com • • www.pointrobertswashington.com www.pointrobertswashington.com www.pointrobertswashington.com E-Mail: prprty@Whidbey.com • www.pointrobertswashington.com • •1339 1339Gulf GulfRoad, Road, P.O. P.O.Box Box1717• •Pt.Pt.Roberts, Roberts,WA WA98281 98281 360/945-5555 360/945-5555
Road, PROPERTIES P.O. Box 17 • Pt. Roberts, WA 98281 360/945-5555 • 1339 Gulf BEACH BEACHPROPERTIES CH
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Spacious 3 BR, 1 ¾ bath with large kitchen/dining. Livingroom with fireplace. Oversize double garage. 104 x 104 lot for a great yard and located within a short walk to Lily Point Park. $209,000
DOUBLE LOT PACKAGE
Great opportunity to purchase two side by side lots totaling ½ acre. Quiet cul–de-sac with no traffic. Ten minute walk to the beach at Lily Point Park. $15,900 each
LOT 27 EDWARDS DR. Water views and beach access. $199,000
1509 COLUMBIA VISTA. 3BR, 3BA, year-round home. Double lot. $289,000
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Living area with fireplace, newer kitchen, large Chalet style 2 BR, 1 BA overlooking 1 bedroom, bath with washer/dryer. Large front Boundary Bay, city and mountains. Large living deck, cover rear deck. Needs nothing, super clean area with FP, open kitchen with dining. and move in ready. $189,000 Short walk to the beach. $229,000
Moose Trail irreg. .......................................................................$19,900 South Beach Rd. 114x178 ...........................................................$48,900 .84 Acre with septic, power & water ............................................$89,900 Province Rd. .40 acre ..................................................................$23,500 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.
2215 ROSS RD. 3BR, 2BA. Plus 2 sheds. Furniture included. Close to Lily Point. $138,500
186 MONTE DRIVE. 3BR, 3BA.. $225,000
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summer home. $539,000
www.JuliusRealty.com www.JuliusRealty.com See more listings at www.juliusrealty.com www.JuliusRealty.com ACREAGE: 6.39 ACRES, DESIRABLE EAST SIDE, SUBDIVIDABLE $299,000
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360-945-1011
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2275 Berry Lane $1,495,000 MLS# 942906
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371 W. Bluff Rd. $1,495,000 MLS# 877198
534 Tyee Dr. $1,200,000 MLS# #860192
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$799,000 775 Claire Lane $925,000 3-BR, 2-BA 1404 s.f. MLS# 405687 556567 Dr. 723 Walters 297 Marine UltimateLane waterfront getaway! MLS# $922,000 MLS# 811882 $750,000 MLS# 870394
1953 Holiday Lane $617,000 MLS# 812275
1471 Edwards $599,000 MLS# 942911
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534 Tyee Drive
24.97 EXTREMELY PRIVATE & RARE OCEAN VIEW ACRES!
753 Walters Lane
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Re/Max Whatcom County, Inc.
$1,200,000 MLS# 541526
1415 Edwards $529,000 MLS# 966991
1594 Edwards $515,000 MLS# 942135
2298 Cedar Point Ave. $439,000 MLS# 1005223
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550 South Beach Rd. 1937 N. Cedar Park Dr. 632 Highland Dr. 398 Marine Dr. 1948 Cliff Rd. $389,000 MLS# 883553 $345,000 MLS# 931243 $325,000 MLS# 942924 $325,000 MLS# 814163 $279,000 MLS# 893090
1902 Cedar Park Dr. 379 George Rd. 495 Moose Trail 1976 Johnson 500 Moose (incl. Lot 6 & 7) $218,000 MLS# 916048 $229,000 MLS# 914123 $189,000 MLS# 915378 $129,000 MLS# 823011 $129,000 MLS# 967513
CHRIS HUGHES cjlh@msn.com 360-223-7601 OFFICE: 465 Tyee Dr. • Point Roberts, WA MICHAEL HUGHES
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc.
360-945-1313 • 800-723-1313
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EXCEPTIONAL HOME ON 1/3 ACRE, sunny park like setting. 3 BR, 2.5 bath, 2642 sq ft with southern exposure. $349,000
Paul 604/968-4006
Carol 360/945-2967
Greg 604/690-1468
paulrusk@pointroberts.us
carolg@pointroberts.net
gheppner@pointroberts.net