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Buyout sought And a new library is born... on Baker Field cell tower lease By Meg Olson Park district commissioners are considering a buyout proposal for their lease with the company that owns the Verizon cell phone tower. At their August 13 meeting commissioner Bennett Blaustein reported that Landmark Dividend, a company that specializes in ground lease acquisitions, was “really pushing” to buy out the lease the district entered into with SBA Communications in 2011. SBA has also approached the district with a lease buyout offer. The lease currently pays the district $1,250 per month and contains a clause for inflation adjustments for the term of the agreement. Unsure of the length of the term, commissioners asked secretary Lynn VanBuskirk to have a copy of the lease for discussion at their September meeting. “We would get a lump sum,” Blaustein said, with initial numbers being suggested in the $200,000-$250,000 range. The land would remain the property of the park district and when the lease expired it could be renegotiated or terminated. Blaustein asked commissioner Stephen Falk to look into the proposal with him. “It looks to me like it might be the right thing to do but I want to make sure it helps the community,” he said. “I would go for a bird in the hand,” agreed commissioner Linda Hughes. She added that having the money now could allow for future investments or to enhance the park system with improvements or land acquisition. Blaustein said with cellular technology changing, the value of the tower could diminish in coming years. In 2017, he said, over 60 percent of Verizon’s new deployment was using small-cell technology rather than tower installations. “All of the cellular companies are starting to move to small cell technology and when they do they won’t need towers,” he said.

s With the snip from a large pair of scissors, Whatcom County Library Board of Trustees chair Marvin Waschke officially opened the new Point Roberts Library on August 11. More photos at allpointbulletin.com Photo by Louise Mugar

Lighthouse Marine Park dock puzzling engineers By Meg Olson Whatcom County parks engineers are scratching their heads trying to figure out how to design a long-lasting dock for Lighthouse Marine Park. In July, the dock was taken out again after “stress cracking” was discovered throughout the structure, according to parks design and development supervisor Rod Lamb. “This was the third time it was in the

water,” Lamb confirmed. The dock was originally launched in 2015 to replace the old wooden dock that was removed from service in 2009. It failed after a month in the water and the county spent $27,000 in materials to repair it, sharing the rest of the costs with the dock manufacturer and installer. It was back in the water in mid2016 and survived the 2017 season before the current damage caused the county to pull it for public safety reasons. So why can’t a new dock be built to

withstand the same conditions the old wood and floatation foam dock put up with for 16 years with minimal annual maintenance? “It’s different than the last time,” Lamb said. “There are new requirements the old dock didn’t need to meet,” such as allowing light to penetrate to the water below. Lamb said engineers were reevaluating the design and costing out alternatives. “We will do some analysis,” Lamb said. (See Dock, page 3)

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The three state district 42 races for senator and representatives in the 2018 primary showed that the current Republican incumbents have a headwind against them in the upcoming general election in November. What accounts for this turn of affairs? Were Republican voters content to let their mail-in ballots sit on the kitchen counter or were Democrats more energized than usual this go-around? Comparing countywide primary results in state representative races in 2016 ver-

sus 2018, there were 32,490 and 32,084 total votes cast in the seats held by Luanne Van Werven and Vincent Buys respectively in 2016. In 2018, there were 41,578 and 41,520 total countywide votes cast in the same races. Republican votes increased 9.4 percent for Van Werven (18,409 in 2018 vs. 16,834 in 2016) and 14 percent for Buys (19,808 in 2018 vs. 17,408 in 2016) so Republican apathy isn’t an issue, it seems. The big news is Democratic turnout. Democratic votes in the Van Werven race

in 2018 increased 61 percent countywide (21,101 in 2018 vs. 13,082 in 2016) and 99 percent in the Buys race (21,712 in 2018 vs. 10,867 in 2016). While state senator Doug Ericksen wasn’t up for election in 2016, results from the 2018 primary show he too has a tough horse race ahead of him. He received 19,147 votes in this primary while his two Democratic challengers combined had 22,620 votes, 3,473 more than him. Ericksen is going to need some fancy silver spurs come November.

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Letters To The Editor The Editor: In a recent letter to the editor, a Canadian artist did not paint an accurate picture of his interaction with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Point Roberts Port of Entry. The artist’s letter contained several unfounded accusations and misleading information about CBP and the process to which he was subjected. First off, the artist claims he was teaching senior citizens art at his partner’s studio. Research of open source information determined he was in fact teaching at his partner’s studio for profit, which he admitted under oath. This illegal employment was confirmed when a traveler stated they were entering Point Roberts to take lessons from the artist for a fee of $45. At no point was a senior citizen or anyone else “harangued” to glean this information. Additionally, the artist admitted he knew this was a violation of the law and had given false information to CBP officers on previous occasions. Due to his material misrepresentations, he was deemed inadmissible according to the Immigration and Naturalization Act. The artist alleges he was going to paint a mural at a local gas station, volunteering his time. His services as an artist to paint a mural do not meet the requirements established by the INA. Furthermore, to qualify as a B-1 visitor, a person may not be seeking entry to perform any type of labor for hire, no matter where the remuneration is generated. The artist says he was assessed a $1,000 fine by CBP. However, CBP does not issue civil or administrative penalties in conjunction with processing under 8 CFR 235 (Expedited Removal). Processing is strictly administrative and does not include fines. The artist claims he was detained by CBP for 20 hours; but a review of CBP systems revealed the artist was interviewed, processed and released within five hours and 39 minutes. It’s important to note that he was provided several breaks throughout the interview, provided water and given the opportunity to care for his dog. In addition, CBP’s inspection determined the artist did not maintain an un-relinquished domicile in Canada, as required to be admissible to the U.S. as a visitor. Under oath, he admitted to living in his commercial studio unbeknownst to his landlord. He also admitted he was living four nights a week in Point Roberts, and had no intent of obtaining a residence outside of the U.S. due to current real estate prices in Vancouver, British Columbia. Finally, CBP officers process more than 1 million travelers a day at U.S. ports of entry and are thoroughly trained to enforce U.S. laws and regulations fairly and uniformly. They are committed to treating everyone with professionalism, dignity and respect while enforcing the laws of the United States. Brad Denson, port director Point Roberts The Editor: Before the folks on the advisory board get too yippy skippy over their plans, I suggest they read a copy of the 1 cent per-gallon gas tax regulations. It is written in a very ham-handed manner and says the funds may only be used for “streets and roads.” That is pretty limited. I suppose the garden club project could be interpreted as beautifying a road. Even that is a stretch on the regulation. If the wording were to be amended to match that of the state gas tax regulations, there might be more flexibility. A joint venture of the local voters and taxpayers groups failed to get that approved by the legislature. There is virtually no hope of that situation chang-

ing. It is opposed due to the fear by gasoline companies that other localities would attempt to qualify for a local tax which would impact their prices. They have a powerful lobby. I urge the advisory committee folks to familiarize themselves with the limitations on use of the fund before wasting a lot of time proposing schemes. Some of us have been there and done that and there are many more pleasant ways to waste one’s time. Ruby White Point Roberts The Editor: Just talked to yet another couple of poor Canadian property owners forced to sell their lot in Point Roberts on account of the secretive and malicious actions of the individual or persons who essentially weaponized Whatcom County zoning restrictions to target and harass them. They are only the latest of taxpayers, many of them elderly, with heartbreaking stories about being driven from their beloved summer homes. To those responsible, your actions were both cowardly and despicable, resulting in the loss of friends and neighbors, many of whom have lived here for decades. You made good people fearful and paranoid about their neighbors. You made them feel unwelcome in our community. You have made Point Roberts a colder, meaner place. Shame. John Sheppard Point Roberts The Editor: In advance of its closing I would like to thank the staff of the Point Roberts Clinic, both past and present, for years of dedicated and appreciated service. They have been, literally, lifesavers. I don’t really know why the clinic is closing ... the real reasons, not the rumors and personal attacks that seem to spread around Point Roberts like the wildfires of California. I don’t know why the numbers dropped, or what, or who, suddenly caused the “increasing community turmoil.” I don’t know why Unity Care was given what they needed to close a clinic obviously less profitable than others. I do know, that for myself and many others, I’m not looking forward to more traffic and border crossings, just to get much needed medical treatment that was previously available right down the street. And while I’m sitting in those lineups I will always wonder ... why? Thanks again to all of the clinic staff. You’ve been great! Bill Knowles Point Roberts (Editor note: There are no plans to close the local health clinic. Please see hospital district superintendent Barb Wayland’s letter.) The Editor: This letter is seemingly late in expressing my gratitude to the many members of my community, friends, organizations, and the people who serve us daily for our safety. I had a fall on concrete walkway of a Ladner shopping centre on June 19. Shop owners called 911 for the Delta Ambulance to transport me to Delta Hospital, all of who I thank. After X-rays, the medical staff agreed to let me call into the Point

Roberts Clinic to secure an ambulance to transport me to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. Our fire chief arranged two paramedics and two volunteer firefighters making it possible for me to be picked up at the Delta Hospital in Ladner and transported to Bellingham. I think we made history that day with two close communities working together to make this unusual arrangement. I will be thankful for many years for this effort made on my behalf. After a successful hip replacement and a brace on my compromised previous knee replacement, I was whisked away to Stafholt Care Home in Blaine for three weeks of care. During my absence, friends were in and out of my home and garden tending to my daily maintenance. Friends contributed to rearranging my home and the Circle of Care jumped in to finalize the final moving of large pieces in the living room with the help of the fire department. The fire chief and Virginia Lester came to see me after my return ensuring that I was comfortable and introducing their newly organized “care” for our community. They are focused on allowing seniors to feel they can depend on “care” when needed, so that seniors feel secure in staying in our homes without need to leave for the mainland. The Circle of Care arranged many volunteers to visit with wonderful lunches and help with transport to our clinic for physical therapy appointments. So many have shown up at my door with smiles and encouragement, new faces and old friends. We are most fortunate to have the Circle of Care on the Point. Annelle Norman, your endless attention to seeing my needs have been met with the help of the volunteers and my many dear friends has been so appreciated. Nancy King Point Roberts The Editor: Local access to quality healthcare is important for all of us, and the Point Roberts Public Hospital District is totally focused on maintaining that for our community. On behalf of our commissioners and our clinic staff, I want to thank all of you who are speaking up in support of our efforts, and for the many ideas and suggestions. We are experiencing a good response to our request for proposals, and conversations are underway with potential service providers. I also want to thank our clinic staff for their continued devotion to their patients and the mission of the clinic. Although we are working hard to assure no interruption in clinic services, it is impossible not to have a sense of uncertainty about the future. Despite this pressure, Natalie, Kristy, Fran, and Reneé continue to do their work for the community. We are very grateful for the dedication of these individuals. Please feel free to email me at superintendent@prphd.org or to leave a message on the hospital district voicemail at 360/945-5040 with your questions, comments, or suggestions. Emails are checked more frequently, but I will respond regardless. Barbara Wayland, superintendent Point Roberts The Editor: Each fall for two to three weeks, we in Tsawwassen are treated to the marvelous daily sight of thousands of Canada Geese (See Letters next page) Please send letters to editor@allpointbulletin.com

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s A new app allows parents new ways to keep up with what’s happening.

There’s an app for that! Students went back to school on August 29, and parents have some new ways of keeping up with news from Blaine schools. The Blaine school district launched a new mobile app and website that should make it easier to communicate with the school community. The new system will allow district staff to post updates to its website, app and social media channels from one program, which should streamline communication, especially during school closures or emergencies, said Tina Padilla, administrative assistant to the superintendent. The new mobile app can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play. Just search for “Blaine school district” and look for the Peace Arch icon. The new website’s address is blainesd.org. The app features a live newsfeed and “push button notifications.” That means it will alert your phone when school district news is updated. App users can select which schools they want to receive notifications from. The new website and mobile app also provide access to calendars, cafeteria menus, a staff directory and other information. The district’s alert system will still send recorded messages to telephones in the event of an emergency or school cancellation. For questions about the app and website, you may contact the district office at 360/332-5881.

and Snow Geese flying overhead and coming to rest in the Southlands before journeying south. Five million migratory birds rest and recover in Delta each year. This yearly spectacle makes Tsawwassen a beautiful place to live, aiding migratory birds and incorporating nature in our shared environment. Unfortunately, the migratory birds’ traditional flyway and resting site are being threatened by the proposed development of industrial greenhouses and a parking lot just a few meters and immediately east of the Forest by the Bay subdivision. Forest by the Bay residents were alarmed and dismayed earlier this summer at the sight of large equipment levelling the land, cutting trees and depositing gravel directly behind their homes. It was determined that the purchaser of the land did not have a permit – consequently, the municipality of Delta issued a stop work order. This was front page news in the June 27 issue of the Delta Optimist. Concerned citizens in Tsawwassen and Point Roberts are dismayed at this potential blight in their vicinity. Greenhouses emit large amounts of light which can be seen long distances, have fans creating noise pollution and, if marijuana crops are grown, emit a foul odor that some growers have used chemically harmful “air fresheners” to mask. Currently, open air soilbased vegetable crops are grown in this area. In our opinion, we must stop any development at 5761 6th Avenue to both protect migratory birds long established and traditional habitat as well as prevent noise,

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air, and light pollution in our residential neighborhoods. Industrial greenhouses must be sited far away from the heart of Tsawwassen. It is our shared duty to protect and preserve this precious habitat for these birds. For more information you may wish to check out Concerned Citizens of Delta South at ccods.ca and consider filling out the on-line survey and/or downloading the petition. Don and Beverly Alder Delta The Editor: Will anyone be held accountable for the inexcusable decision to install aluminum docks in such an exposed location as Lighthouse Marine Park? Did anyone ask to see some 10-year-old aluminum docks in exposed conditions before the decision was made? I have been in the marina busi-

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Hospital district on the search for new health services provider NW when announcing its decision to not extend its contract with the district was the difference in client base between Point Roberts and the other Unity Care NW clinics. Approximately 50 percent of Point Roberts patient visits involve urgent care where someone needs immediate attention for a cut or an infection while the remaining visits are continuing health care issues. Urgent care patients represented a much smaller proportion of the Unity Care NW patient base. It’s possible that the clinic might be forced to operate as a standalone clinic if a service provider doesn’t materialize. “I think we have to have several tracks going at the same time,” said board chair Dick Williams, “with the first step being a request for proposals.” Wayland told the board that she was reviewing how the clinic could renew its rural health clinic status which it had in the clinic’s early years. PeaceHealth has rural health clinics in Alaska and Friday Harbor which “makes it appear they are more pro-active in that area,” Wayland said. Wayland and commissioner Kandace Harper have already met or communicated with prospective service providers. “Out of the goodness of her heart, [Kandace] has volunteered to make some of the calls to potential providers,” Wayland said. “I’m really hoping that this goes on for five months and then, boom, we’re through this and we’ll be back to normal.”

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The Point Roberts Hospital District is searching for an organization to replace the outgoing health services provider, Unity Care NW. Following up on the introduction of a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) at the district’s special meeting held July 25, an RFP was approved by district commissioners at its regular meeting on August 1. “We’re well ahead of where we could be,” said district superintendent Barbara Wayland. “It’s a huge relief to have this taken care of.” Originally, August 23 had been the working goal to get the RFP out; however, Wayland had said she intended to expedite the process. Wayland said the plan was to contact organizations initially by telephone to ask if they’d be interested in receiving an RFP and to follow up based upon their response. The district also scheduled notices that appeared in the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association’s statewide advertising network and in the Seattle marketplace. Wayland told the board that she expected it would take around six weeks before they would start to see RFPs being returned but she intended to ask for expressions of interest within two or three weeks. An important issue facing the district is how the Point Roberts clinic would fit with a potential service provider. One of the reasons given by Unity Care

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The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission is proposing a 15-percent boost in recreational hunting and fishing license fees for 2019, with caps on the increase for people who buy multiple licenses in “bundled” packages. The commission, a citizen board appointed by the governor to set policy for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), will include the recommendation with other proposals designed to eliminate a $31 million gap between projected revenue and expenses during the two-year state budget cycle that begins next July. The commissioners voted on August 27 to replace an earlier 5-percent proposed increase with the 15-percent proposal. To cushion the impact on people who buy multiple hunting and fishing licenses, the commission would limit the maximum increase for bundled packages to $7 for fishing and $15 for hunting. For example, WDFW sells multiple fishing licenses in the “Fish Washington” package and plans

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Helping taxpayers, one OPR at a time B y P a t G r u bb A controversy that broke out August 23 on Next Door Point Roberts began with a post alleging that the Point Roberts clinic was effectively closed and wasn’t accepting new patients or former patients. Over the following four days, there were 44 comments added to the thread including one by Point Roberts Hospital District Commissioner Stephen Falk who corrected the original post and informed the readers that the clinic remained open, taking new clients and in discussions with “potential service providers who have shown interest in managing our clinic.” Also chiming in was Shannon Tomsen and her husband Victor Riley who have been engaged in a years-long campaign against the district, its management and employees and its current service provider Unity Care NW. The couple’s acrimonious campaign has been cited as one of the reasons that Unity Care NW decided not to renew its contract with the district. In their Next Door comments, Tomsen and Riley made a series of remarks regarding the district’s treatment of taxpayers. Tomsen wrote, “Putting taxpayers last

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Back to School Point Roberts Primary 2018-2019 Find the school district online at www.blainesd.org

Point Roberts Primary School Welcome Back 2018-19 Welcome back to the 2018-19 school year students and families of Point Roberts Primary School! As principal of Point Roberts Primary and Blaine Elementary Schools I’m very excited to welcome all of our students and families back to school! This year’s teaching staff will include Jessie Hettinga-teacher and Tammy McDonald, secretary/ instructional assistant. Other support staff will include Sue Schroeder, bus driver/custodial and Anita Aleksejev, bus driver/custodial. Our staff strives to provide an outstanding education to all of our kids each school year. We will continue to work together

to support programs that are unique to our Point Roberts K-3 students, while also connecting to initiatives in the Blaine School District. Some focus areas for the Blaine School District Staff will include continuing to develop effective teaching practices through differentiated instruction or knowing our learners. Knowing our students helps us “meet them where they are at as learners” and cultivates social, emotional and academic learning that is essential for each individual child to reach their unlimited potential in life. Our staff will also continue to implement a new literacy curriculum aligning to efforts with all K-3 students in the Blaine School District. Through this ongoing professional growth and learning we endeavor to provide high quality learning opportu-

nities for all students who attend our schools. I will continue to visit Point Roberts Primary at least once each month to work with staff, students and families throughout the school year. I will also attend a variety of events and meetings during the school year. Mrs. Hettinga and I are currently working to finalize and publish these dates in the coming weeks. Another item of note is that Blaine School District has a new website this school year! As part of our new website we will be communicating with families in an electronic form more often than in past years. Our goal is to increasingly send news and notifications to families through our website. Look for more information coming soon about how to get signed up for news-

Welcome to the 2018/2019 school year! I come back to school refreshed yet energized after a lovely summer with my family. Although I traveled some, I spent the best, most relaxing part of my summer at home in sunny, Point Roberts. As an educator, I take the time away from school, however I find that school is rarely out of my mind as it is a labor of love. This summer was no different and I found myself creating and planning as the summer days flew by. As this new year begins, I am excited to share with my students the love of learning that made me want to become a teacher so many years ago. The love of learning is a lifelong gift that I hope each student that comes through Point Roberts Primary School embraces. I look forward to working with our community again this school year. We have amazing guest instructors who volunteer their time to give our students vast experiences in art, music, reading, PE, science and social studies that are unique and special to our school. As the year unfolds, I look forward to sharing these experiences and special volunteers with you. To a wonderful year ahead, full of learning, exploration, joy and discovery! Jessie Hettinga, M.S.Ed. K-3 Point Roberts Primary School Teacher

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Church News By Gina Gaudet In honor of the imminent end of summer, submitted by Gina Gaudet. The Summer Day Who made the world? Who made the swan, and the black bear? Who made the grasshopper? This grasshopper, I mean– the one who has flung herself out of the grass the one who is eating sugar out of my hand, who is moving her jaws back and forth instead of up and down– who is gazing around with her enormous and complicated eyes. Now she lifts her pale forearms and

thoroughly washes her face. Now she snaps her wings open, and floats away. I don’t know exactly what a prayer is. I do know how to pay attention, how to fall down into the grass, how to kneel down in the grass, how to be idle and blessed, how to stroll through fields, which is what I have been doing all day. Tell me, what else should I have done? Doesn’t everything die at last, and too soon? Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? Mary Oliver, 1990

In The Garden By Rhiannon Allen Have you read “Tree: A Life Story?” by David Suzuki and Wayne Grady? If not, this prize-winning book is available through our library, and Greystone Books has just released a second edition. This small book, lovingly illustrated by Robert Bateman, traces the life of one native Douglas fir tree from its beginning hundreds of years ago to its recent demise and service as a forest nurse log. This book enhances your appreciation of the web of life that characterizes our Point Roberts ecology. Looking at aerial photographs, one easily sees that our trees and forests distinguish us from Delta, which has only remnants of forests outside of Burns Bog. However, steadily but surely, we are losing our tree canopy, most immediately due to tree removal and more gradually to climate change. There are many reasons to slow down this loss. First, mature trees are magnificent garden features. Douglas firs and western red cedars form the year-long green backdrop and sometimes even the core of our gardens. That certainly is the case in my neighborhood, with virtually every garden either revolving around a mature tree or separated from other properties by magnificent giants. A few gardeners elsewhere might gaze on a tall western hemlock or grand fir, although it is my impression that both are now largely confined to densely forested areas away from gardens. It might surprise you that, with very few scattered ancient trees, our Point Roberts forests are secondary rather than oldgrowth forests. Fire and logging to clear farmland or space for houses and septic systems have taken their toll on our original forest. It has taken almost 100 years to regenerate much of our canopy. But now, when one looks at Point Roberts from the air or approaches it from Highway 17, what one sees are tall, dark, magnificent evergreens. Think of what Point Roberts would look like if it were clear-cut. I can’t really speak to your particular garden, but the gardens in my neighborhood would look suburban, exposed, and frankly sterile without their splendid giants. But back to Suzuki and Grady’s book for another reason to slow down tree loss; this lyrically-written book drives home the fact that the regeneration of evergreens is fraught with hazards. Those trees that reach for the heavens have grown from small seeds that exist because their parents were spared the axe. Each Douglas fir’s parent went through a five-month ‘pregnancy’ before dropping a viable seed which

fell into an hospitable environment with sufficient moisture and the right balance of sun and shade. As it grew, each sapling had to escape the actions of hungry deer, insects and drought. Douglas fir survivors can reach 25 feet in 20 years, but relatively few seeds and saplings will make it that far. So you can’t expect that a single mature tree removed will be naturally replaced within your lifetime. Nature left to its own devices will take years or decades to replace that tree, and up to 100 years to grow that replacement to mature size. Buying a small tree as a replacement is not a good option either, for many native evergreens grow much less vigorously in cultivated form than in natural form. While infant native trees feed deer and insects, those that survive to maturity offer the environment even more. All trees absorb greenhouse gases, sequester carbon, and breathe out oxygen. Dropped leaves, needles and lichens form mats colonized by fungi, invertebrates, and micro-organisms that eventually break down the material down into soil. Birds and small mammals nest in branches. Pileated and other woodpeckers feed on insect invaders and Douglas fir seeds feed our native Douglas squirrel. Western red cedars host native caterpillars that transform into butterflies. All mature conifers provide year-round shade and shelter, but the high branches of mature Douglas firs in particular are favorite nesting and perching sites of eagles. In short, the contribution of a mature native tree to the natural ecology of Point Roberts is immense. Do you want all this right next to your house? Given their root structures, Douglas firs and Western red cedars are not susceptible to blow-down until they are centuries old, as long as they grow on normal soil and are not damaged or climbed by ivy. They can, however, catch fire, which would be a sensible reason for removing a mature tree. Western red cedars with their high flammability are more likely to catch fire than many trees. So remove red cedars within 10 feet of your house and prune back branches that are within 15 feet of the ground to minimize fire hazard. But please consider leaving other trees to grow and enhance our natural landscape. Beginning with this column, In the Garden will transition to a bimonthly column supplemented by occasional guest columnists. If you are interested in writing a guest column, please email RhianonAllen@dccnet.com.

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with me and love it as much as I do,” Alex said. Only 13 years old at the time, Alex vividly remembers the day her first horse joined the family. “One day my dad came home and said we were the proud owners of 5 acres and we were going to have a farm. We thought because we now owned a horse, we needed a farm for it to live on.” Owning a horse is having a very large family member who hangs around longer than the children do. When you love a horse, you love it for life. The Peltiers now love three horses who could not wish for more beautiful quarters. When I comment about the disparity between horses and a nursing career, Alex begs to differ. For her they go together well. “I’ve known how to care for and communicate with something much larger and stronger than myself for almost 20 years. I will take those skills and bring them into my nursing career – with the added advantage that most patients can speak.” And the greatest appeal of nursing? “Not only do I assist people in getting better, I get to be their first line of defense,” Alex said. She watched her grandfather, Hank, deal with health issues in later life and she was drawn to help him. Growing up in Point Roberts gave Alex freedom. “I didn’t realize till I left home that going on walks to my grandma’s house wasn’t normal in the ‘real world.’” Living in California, she missed the trees. She missed what greenery adds to a community. When asked what she missed about her family, she simply answered, “everything.” Point Roberts will remain unique for Alex. A place of 100-year-old trees under which the horses graze. A place of freedom – walking in the footsteps of seven generations of family. For Alex, Point Roberts means you really can go home again.

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Gradually the trees change color, the mornings are heavy with dew and spiders’ webs appear suddenly throughout the garden. Sunny days at this time of year are some of the nicest times for a walk along the bay or through the woods. There is once again a bustle of activity among birds and animals, fungi are sprouting up everywhere in all their wonderful variety of form and colour and berry bushes are heavy with fruit. The leaves of deciduous trees turn from green to yellow, gold, red and brown, before falling to the ground. Chlorophyll production, a process which accounts for the green color, is reduced as a response to cooler temperatures and shorter daylight hours, and the underlying yellow pigment then becomes more visible. Trees stressed by drought, pollution or low levels of nitrogen produced the glorious red coloration as a “sunscreen” so that leaves can linger longer, helping the tree survive.

Out in the farmland, sweet corn ripens and pumpkins swell orange in the field. Rolls of hay and silage in white plastic rolls stand around like a giant marshmallow harvest, and flocks of Canada geese fly in to feed on the stubble. Waterfowl numbers build steadily in September as skeins of ducks fly in from northern and interior regions. A succession of shorebirds arrives on mudflats, shores and upland fields around Boundary Bay, including unusual visitors, like sharp-tailed, stilt and buff-breasted sandpipers. Warblers pass through quickly, difficult to spot in their drab non-breeding plumage. Finches and sparrows gather into flocks to spend the winter roaming hedgerows and weedy fields. Squirrels can be seen everywhere, preparing for winter by searching for nuts and finding dens. Garter snakes become torpid and retreat to hibernacula. Warm, misty September days merge into October and a sudden fruiting of fungi takes place. Thin white fungal strands, or mycelia, lie hidden underground and in rotting wood all year, and colourful mushrooms and toadstools appear overnight in clumps and masses on lawns and gardens and all over the forest floor. Fungi are vital components of forests and an amazing number and variety exist, including many that are poisonous and difficult to identify. Wet weather produces the greatest diversity; however, even in a dry fall, dozens of species can easily be seen in a short woodland stroll. For spectacular sights, it is hard to beat the annual autumn gathering of lesser snow geese on Westham Island. Late in October, long white skeins suddenly appear, drifting across the sky, and we hear

Food bank still looking for storage By Meg Olson After several months of discussion, the park board has decided not to let the food bank use the community center for food storage. “I don’t believe the food bank falls within the social and recreational activities the park district is currently mandated to support,” said Bennett Blaustein at the board’s regular meeting on August 13. “The food bank is beneficial to a segment of this community but I do not believe the park department should support the program by giving up any of the limited and valuable recreational space we have in the community center.” With the library moving to the renovated Julius fire hall, both the historical society and the food bank approached the Point Roberts Park and Recreation District asking for space. The district is currently working on a memorandum of agreement that would allow the historical society to turn the former library into a museum and archive while still allowing its use for public meetings. Food bank director Henry Rosenthal

had asked that the back meeting room be made available for food storage, with a refrigerator and freezer, to help consolidate food bank operations at their distribution location, the community center. At the June and July park district meetings the park board was split with Linda Hughes and Blaustein in opposition, Stephen Falk and Arthur Reber in favor and Sonya Liu absent. With Liu again absent at the August meeting, Reber decided in opposition and with three opposed, the food bank proposal failed. Rosenthal said they would continue to work on possibilities for a single centralized location for food bank operations. Currently the Point Roberts Marketplace and the Shell Center provide cold storage and food is also stored in containers on Gulf Road and adjacent to the Benson Road fire station. The fire district would support the food bank’s construction of a metal building behind the station but Rosenthal said the estimated $35,000 cost and the location made that a backup option. “We will keep looking for a central option,” he said. S Whitney McElroy, l., and Mike Neil, r., congratulate 1st place winner Nelson Greidanus at the 4th annual Salmon Classic August 18 at the Point Roberts Marina. Additional winners were Scott Campbell, 2nd place, and Tavish Bradbury, 3rd place. Courtesy photo

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By Meg Olson There will be no charges laid following the mini crime spree that hit Auntie Pam’s Country Store and adjacent properties in the early morning of July 31. “Somebody came forward a few days later and that suspect is working with property owners,” said Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office chief deputy Doug Chadwick. “The property owner was willing to work with them rather than press charges so there was no arrest.” Business owner John Sheppard discovered the damage when he arrived to open the store. The glass windows on the front door had been smashed out in an attempt to gain entry but the intruder or intruders had been stymied by the deadbolt on the interior side of the door. “They took out every panel on the door that they could take out,” Sheppard said. The thief was able to reach through the door to grab some merchandise off a near-

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s The Arts & Music Festival had a new venue this year at Kiniski’s Reef Tavern, and the event was held over three weekends in August. Festival organizer and performer Craig Jacks brought together approximately 25 performances by singers, bands and dancers to the waterfront venue. Above, Craig Jacks and the Jackalopes and the Los Gitanos Flamenco Dancers.

Photos by Louise Mugar

s The Welcome Marionettes presented their final puppet show at the community center on July 28. This long-time favorite puppeteering troupe has now retired. The tap dancing flamingo was a big hit this year. Photo by Heidi Baxter

s People of all ages enjoyed meeting the professionals who provide our emergency services at the Point Roberts Fire Open House on August 18. Demonstrations included Airlift Northwest, above. Photo by Louise Mugar

s Four-time winner Jakeob Keller took 1st place at Kiniski’s Reef Cardboard Boat Races on August 18. Second place winner, Bill Stannard, received encouragement from shore. Photo by Louise Mugar

s Renowned Chilean musical artist Viviana Morales performed with her husband Rodrigo Ormeño and son Salvador in a benefit concert at Trinity Community Lutheran Church on July 29. They are recognized in Chile for their preservation of the traditional indigenous music of the Andes mountains. Their instruments included the Charango, a 10-string instrument resembling the ukulele, the Kultrun, a drum from the Mapuche people in the south of Chile, the Quena, a wooden flute from the Andes, and guitar. They performed to a full house in the indigenous languages of the Mapuche people, the Aymara, the Easter Islanders, as well as in Spanish. Photos by Louise Mugar

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Rory’s Race The second annual Rory’s Ride attracted 200 riders and over 30 volunteers to its fun 10 and competitive 20K race around Point Roberts on August 11. The now-annual race, held in memory of long-time summer resident Rory Munro, raised $12,037 for the Nancy Chan Pal-

liative Care Clinic in Vancouver. Riders and friends gathered following the race at Kiniski’s Reef Tavern for an afternoon of burgers, beer, raffles and prize auctions. Photos by Matt Borne; bottom photo by Louise Mugar.

s Rory Munro’s family and organizers of the race: Sebastian, Isabella, wife Shaun Dolman, and Michael.

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene talks about the ‘other Washington’

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene highlighted bipartisan wrangling, trade wars and challenges to our natural resources during the Point Roberts town forum sponsored by the local taxpayers’ association, but she was most interested in hearing from the community. “I want this to be a dialogue,” DelBene said at the August 9 event at the Gulf Road community center which was attended by over 40 people. “There are really unique issues in Point Roberts. One of the reasons I go to these events is I want to make sure I hear from everyone.” Audience members expressed concern about eroding social assistance, such as with Medicare and food stamps. “These are benefits people paid into and we need to protect them,” DelBene said. Food bank director Henry Rosenthal said getting food to local families in need was complicated by the state administration of federal food assistance that ended up with the food bank having to pay $2,500 per year for liability insurance. “What we need is a dialogue between the state and the federal government,” he said. DelBene said that dialogue is where

her office can help, asking Rosenthal to get in touch with her local staffers. Another example where state and federal dialogue was needed was with cannabis, an audience member said. “I’ve introduced legislation that allows there to be waivers for states that have legalized marijuana,” DelBene said, which would establish “the things you need to do to properly regulate marijuana” at the state level to remove the threat of federal reprisals to businesses and banks. In her closing remarks DelBene encouraged community members to contact her office if they have concerns. “If you are ever having problems with federal agencies whether it be immigration, social security, Medicare or something else, contact our office and we can try to help,” she said. “We do a lot of casework.” DelBene has district offices in Bothell (425/485-0085) and Mount Vernon (360/416-7879). District director Molly Keenan from the Bothell office and community liaison Kaylee Galloway from the Mount Vernon office also attended the August 9 meeting.

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The Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) was willing to listen and even provide a forum for proponents of a lower minimum service level for the newly minted garbage collection ordinance, but that was about it. At the August 14 PRCAC meeting a group of community members gave a long and data-rich presentation asking the committee to revise their position and ask county council to lower the minimum service level from 26 to 12 cans per year. “In the end it was you guys who recommended to council that it be 26,” Samantha Scholefield said. After several years of discussion to come up with the changes to the Point’s solid waste system that county council approved in June, the garbage-weary committee members declined the request. “This is not a garbage meeting,” committee member Keith Glading said. ‘We’re not going to keep you from going to council.” PRCAC chair Jeff Christopher said that he had met with the county executive Jack Louws about tweaking the garbage rules. “There’s no appetite with the county executive to revisit it until the ordinance as voted upon is rolled out and evaluated,” he said.

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The new garbage system, under which there are no exemptions from curbside garbage and recycling pickup with every other week service and a minimum of 26 cans per year, is due to be in place in January 2019. Moving on from garbage, PRCAC unanimously approved a motion to adopt an electoral process for the selection of atlarge members by November. “This is an experiment in participatory democracy community-wide,” Christopher said. He added Louws, who by ordinance appoints the at-large members to PRCAC, would continue to do so after community selection. Louws has also said that if members are to be elected they must be U.S. citizens, currently not a requirement for PRCAC membership. Committee members also voted to change their monthly meetings to the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in order to avoid a conflict with county council meetings. Blackfish Resort developer Steve O’Neill spoke to the committee at the end of the meeting, seeking their blessing once again as the project waits for the issuance of building permits. “We’re looking for a recommendation from PRCAC,” he said. “With any luck, we’ll start construction in 90 days.”

Students at the Blaine school district returned to plenty of changes on the first day of school on August 29. Here’s a quick look: New electronic door locking system New electronic door locking systems that have been installed at Blaine primary, elementary and middle schools will allow all exterior doors to be locked from a central location. The door locking systems include cameras and a “buzz in” feature at main entrances. Main doors will be unlocked at arrival and dismissal times and locked during the rest of the day. Those arriving at school after 8:30 a.m. must use the main doors and will get “buzzed in” by office personnel. Teachers and other staff members will have key cards for the doors. “It’s going to take some time for parents in particular to adapt to this change,” district superintendent Ron Spanjer said at the August 27 board meeting. Blaine High School will also have a system of electronic door locks once the final phase of construction is complete in summer 2019. School resource officer The Blaine Police Department has selected an officer to be the school district’s full-time resource officer. That position is on track to become full-time in January 2019, Spanjer said. The school district currently contracts with the police department for part-time police presence. Between now and January, the Blaine Police Department plans to dedicate as much time as they can to having an officer on campus, Spanjer said. Budget adopted The Blaine school district board of directors voted unanimously to adopt a budget for the 2018-2019 school year at an August 27 board meeting. In the budget, the district projects that

its general fund – the fund that accounts for most district operations – will receive $33.7 million in revenues. Expenditures are expected to be $33.2 million. That’s a $3.1 million increase compared to 201718 levels. Most of that increase is due to hiring new staff to reduce class sizes and caseloads for specialized employees, new curriculum, and safety programs such as increasing the school resource officer’s hours to full-time. The general fund has a projected beginning balance of $1,574,414 and a projected ending balance of $1,994,646. The budget also includes a transportation vehicle fund, a debt service fund, a capital projects fund and an ASB fund for student events. More information on the budget is available on the school district’s new website, blainesd.org. Teachers get a raise Though the Blaine School District board of directors still needs to approve it, the Blaine Education Association as of Monday had ratified a two-year salary agreement with the district. For 2018-2019, teachers at the lowest level of the salary schedule will get a 5.7 percent raise and teachers at the highest level will get a 9.8 percent raise, school district superintendent Ron Spanjer said. For 2019-2020, teachers will get raises ranging from 4.3 percent to 5.3 percent. Education unions throughout the state bargained for higher salaries in August because the state legislature changed how schools are funded, adding money for raises and hiring. The change is a result of a 2012 supreme court ruling that ordered Washington state to better fund public education and limited how much districts can collect from local tax levies. The Blaine school board will vote on the collective bargaining agreement during a special board meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 31. For more information on the Blaine school district, visit blainesd.org.

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s Effie Abrahamson Effie Abrahamson December 6, 1924 - July 29, 2018 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Effie Abrahamson. Effie, along with her pre-deceased husband Dick, were a part of the Point Roberts community for the past 38 years. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 15 at Pacific Spirit United Church, 2195 West 45th Avenue, Vancouver.

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Darrel Robert Sutton July 9, 1947 - August 2, 2018 Darrel Robert Sutton of Sherwood Park, born in Lac La Biche, Alberta passed away August 2 at the age of 71. Darrel loved God, family, life, curling, Floating Stone Lake, sailing, The Filter Shop, and all the many people and pets that journeyed with him in this lifetime. Left to cherish his legacy are his loving wife Dorothy, his children Kelly (Scott) and their children Matt and Abby Vass; Roberta (Ian) and their children Ella and Reese MacGillivray. Sharing in his memory are his siblings and their families, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Darrel was predeceased by his parents Robert and Beatrice and his sister Diane. A Catholic Mass was celebrated August 9 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish. Darrel’s family would like to thank the special caregivers at MacTaggart Place Care Residence and the Grey Nuns Community Hospital for their amazing care and compassion. Memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Northern Alberta Renal Program (c/o the University Hospital Foundation 8440 – 112 St. NW Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7.) Dorothy, Kelly, Roberta and families

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s Rita Watson Rita Watson July 29,1925 – July 27, 2018 Rita was born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario. She met her husband Roly in Toronto, and they moved to Havlock where they ran a smoke shop and raised their two children. When they moved to Vancouver, they bought a cottage on Ross Road in Point Roberts, where the family spent many happy years. Rita and Roly were regulars at The Reef and Nick Kiniski has a painting of The Reef which Rita created for him. Rita resided at the Kinsman Retirement Centre in Tsawwassen for 28 years. When her health deteriorated she spent a few months at a rehabilitation centre. Rita passed away peacefully at the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, two days before her 93rd birthday. In her purse was a list of jokes and a card with a blue spot on it, which she used to rub for good luck, before playing pull tabs. Rita is survived by her son Gary (Marti- Rita’s angel), her daughter Lynn (Gerry) and her grandchildren, Aaron and Christopher.

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s Yahsdi Tallion Yahzdi Tallion March 20, 1946 – July 25, 2018 Yahzdi Taillon was born Robert Roland Taillon on March 20, 1946 to Gaston and Jeannette Taillon in Bristol, Connecticut. He left us on July 25, 2018. He was 72 years old. Yahzdi graduated from high school in Burbank, California, and also earned college credits at Los Angeles City College. He taught nuclear weapons handling during his time in the US Air Force in the Vietnam era. He worked for IBM for many years as a project manager for systems setup and traveled all over the United States and Canada with them. He became a proud and productive member of the Bahai faith many years ago, after which time he had his name legally changed to Yahzdi, which he said meant the man from Yahzd. He dearly loved the faith and was an avid teacher – spending many years in the San Francisco area and the past several years in northwest Washington and British Columbia. He was a humble, interesting, and intelligent man who was loved and respected wherever he went. His passions included food and cooking, studying people and life, photography, woodworking, fishing and boats. He is survived by his brother Rick; sisters Sylvia and Lydia, two nieces, four nephews, and many extended family members and friends. He is now in a much better place and will be sorely missed by those of us remaining here.

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In others, they get a cheese sand- new U.S. Department of Agriculture regBlaine’s guidelines say students won’t this into consideration.” wich to eat in front of their classmates ulations that require school districts to get turned away at the lunch counter, even The city has already started developing who are toting trays of corndogs, baked communicate, in writing, what they’ll do if they already have a negative balance By Meg OlsOn when students can’t pay for lunch. on their account. Instead, they’ll either a revised impact fee ordinance out of a re- beans, fruit and vegetables. quest from the state legislature for all citFor the most part, that’s not the case at The new federal rules are aimed at end- get a regular meal and some more debt Whatcom County Council has approved Blaine schools. 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Lady Washington will appear in Dray- operations director with Grays Har- slew of local cruise excursions and tours. Tides . . . . . . . . . . 14 Opponents of the proposal cited a numton Harbor – the vessel is a full-scale bor Historical Seaport, Caitlin Stan- Here’s a look at what’s in store: ber of reasons for their opposition, replica priof the first American ship ton. Grays Harbor Historical Seaport Vessel Tours: The tours are offered marily that the minimum service level to wastouch land on the west coast of organizes trips along the west coast throughout Lady Washington’s stay in too high. “This exceeds the needs ofNorth 80 America in 1788. to educate the public about maritime Blaine. Stanton said they offer the public percent of those surveyed (in a 2016 onLady Washington typically pairs with history and traditions. line survey sponsored by the county solid the Hawaiian Chieftain for trips along Crews maneuvering Lady Washington (See Tall Ship, page 3) TheNorthernLight @TNLreporter @PointRobertsPress waste division) who self-haul or use tags,” Kimberly Butts said. Ken Calder, also opposed to the chang- s Back in 1976, a group of civic-minded people got together to plan a 4th of July celebration, the first since 1916. On June 20, they had CELEBRATE 5 YEARS AT a reunion at Ruby White’s house. See story, page 16. Standing, from l.: Fred DeHaan, Rosy Negron, Carla Scherer, Pauli DeHaan, George es, submitted a petition signed by 364 sea- Scherer, Pat Jorgensen, Doreen Peltier. Seated: Norma Peltier, Ruby White, Kris Manning. Photo by Shelley Damewood THE JANSEN ART CENTER sonal and full-time residents asking that council delay the decision until September 321 Front Street to allow a recently formed solid waste subLynden, WA 98264 committee of the Point Roberts Commu360-354-3600 nity Advisory Committee to continue to look at the issue. Cites client base and “increasing erts hospital district on June 26 that Unity according to Unity Care. jansenartcenter.org Those in favor of the change as well as Care NW would end its contract to proThe number of people being served at community turmoil” county staff pointed out that PRCAC had vide services on the Point as of December the Point Roberts Clinic, as well as the been pondering the garbage collection B y M e g O l s O n 31, 2018, but would provide services on a number of visits, have been declining, acfor over two years, held numerous public a n d P a t g r u B B month-to-month basis if needed until June cording to the resolution. The number of meetings, sponsored an online survey and 30, 2019 and help with a possible transi- visits per year shrank from 1176 to 1033 sent out a mailer. Unity Care NW is done with the Point tion to an alternative service provider. between 2015 and 2017, which is de“There have been numerous opportuni- Roberts clinic. According to the June 25 resolution, the (See Hospital, page 8) ties for people to put in their two cents’ Citing declining use, a disproportionate Point Roberts Clinic does not fit with worth,” Arthur Reber said. “This process administrative burden and “communi- the other clinics Unity Care NW operhas been very thorough and collaborative,” ty turmoil,” the board of directors of the ates in Ferndale and Bellingham, which said taxpayers’ association president Mark non-profit health care provider voted at its it described as “patient centered mediRobbins. 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Point Roberts real estate since 1968 and selling E-Mail: prprty@Whidbey.com * Successfully listing E-Mail: prprty@Whidbey.com www.pointrobertswashington.com • www.pointrobertswashington.com Point Roberts real estate sinceYEARS 1968

79 Tyee Drive Point Roberts, WA 98281

E/Mail: prr@pointroberts.com

SELLING POINT ROBERTS

1339Road, Gulf Road, P.O.17 Box 17 Roberts, • Pt. Roberts, WA 98281 REAL ESTATE 360/945-5555 360-945-5555 • 1339• Gulf P.O.•Box • Pt. WA 98281 E-Mail: prprty@Whidbey.com www.pointrobertswashington.com BEACH PROPERTIES *SUCCESSFULLY LISTING & SELLING POINT ROBERTS REAL ESTATE SINCE 1968 • 1339 Gulf Road, P.O. Box 17 • Pt. Roberts, WA 98281 360/945-5555 *Member of NY State MLS Listing Service

Phone: 360/945-1115 Fax: 945-0804

BEACH PROPERTIES

“NOBODY KNOWS POINT ROBERTS LIKE POINT ROBERTS REALTY”

Westside Waterfront

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FREEMAN BEACH 697 MARINE DR. 2 BR cottage at Freeman Beach. Beach rights. $219,900

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FREEMAN BEACH 697 MARINE DR. 2 BR cottage at Freeman Beach. Beach rights. $219,900

PRICED RIGHT

LAST OF THE BIG VIEW LOTS

One of the last large view lots on the South Slope. Site is cleared with 4 BR septic and water installed ready for that dream home.

63x135 Reasonably priced building lot that you can develop with that weekend retreat you have been wanting.

$27,000

2117 ROOSEVELT. Maple Beach

723 WALTERS LANE. 100’ of level westside waterfront. Walk out directly to sandy beach. Large deck and nicely landscaped yard. 3BR, 2BA. 1275 BROUGHTON LANE 247 BAYVIEW DR. room, garage, 2 side wood-burning fireplaces. 2BR, 3BA beautiful west home. 3BR, 2BA waterfront home facing Sun $199,000.950’ Adjoining $35,000. Park. Mt. Baker. Crabtown. $595,000 from lot Lighthouse $875,000 1275 BROUGHTON LANE 247 BAYVIEW DR. 3BR, 2BA waterfront home facing D! 2BR, 3BA beautiful west side home. L $199,000. Adjoining lot $35,000. Mt. Baker. Crabtown. $595,000 O

1845 JOHNSON. 75 x 200 lot.

668 SOUTH BEACH RD.

2BR cottage plus 2 lots near beach. 1920s cabin,DRIVE 2 BR, wood-burning FP, Furnished, EDWARDS WATERFRONT LOT. One private, of the excellent $200,000 2 blocks to beach. $169,000 condition. $115,000 DONEGAL DRIVE. Mountain & Bay views. Short walk few remaining waterfront properties with tidelands. to Maple Beach. View from Lummi Island to Active Pass. EDSeptic installed for 3BR. $125,000

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2117 ROOSEVELT. Maple Beach 1920s cabin, 2 BR, wood-burning FP, 2 blocks to beach. $169,000 542 MCLAREN RD. 3BR cottage w/front and rear deck. Adjacent to Lily Point Park.

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1845 JOHNSON. 75 x 200 lot. 668 SOUTH BEACH RD. 2BR cottage plus 2 lots near beach. Furnished, private, excellent $200,000 condition. $115,000 1877 WASHINGTON 676 CLAIRE LANE 3BR, 2BA backs onto Lily Point Park. $299,000

2 BR designer home. A must-see! Make an offer!

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MOOSE TRAIL, LOT 38. Secluded wooded area. 1385 PARK LANE. 1BR, 1BA, 442 SF. One block $159,000 Soils test ACREAGE: completed 6.39 for 2-3BR. $29,900 to the beach. Quiet lane. Peaceful. $119,000 ACRES, DESIRABLE EAST SIDE, SUBDIVIDABLE $299,000

www.JuliusRealty.com FABULOUS RETREAT

½ Acre compound with main house, guest house tennis court, playground and Bunkie. Extra cleared and landscaped lot included.

$398,500

Water, city and mountains views from this private well-kept 3 BR 1 ½ BA Pan Abode with outstanding gardens. This is a MUST SEE Property.

$359,000

If you’re serious about purchasing at the “Point” do yourself a favor and visit our office for a complete list of everything for sale in the area and also check out our website for general information, color photos, maps and full property search function.

1877 WASHINGTON 542 MCLAREN RD. 676 CLAIRE LANE 3BR, 2BA backs onto Lily 2 BR designer home. A must-see! 3BR cottage w/front and rear deck. 746Point MARINE DRIVE. C2BR, 2BA, 1580 SF. Views $299,000 Make an offer! Adjacent to LilyLOT Point EDWARDS 27.Park. Clear water & islandPark. views. of Mt. Baker and water. 400 ft. to public beach. $159,000

Beach rights. Sewer. Water meter. $199,000

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534 Tyee Drive $1,200,000 MLS# 1250304

360-945-1011

$1,449,000

MLS# 1101438

1668Drive Harbor 534 Tyee Dr. $1,200,000 Seal MLS# 860192 $1,069,500

MLS# 1291263

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C COMMERCIAL MER COM1379 Gulf Rd.

$525,000

MLS# 1034066

1379 Gulf Road 753 Walters Lane $529,000

$509,000MLS# MLS# 918572 1250606

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1453 Edwards Drive $988,000 MLS# 1250111

24.97 EXTREMELY PRIVATE AND RARE OCEAN VIEW ACRES! 15 acres forest, 6 acres pasture, 4 acres cedar with 1,152 SF home surrounded by gardens and lawns. Dividable.

Absolutely stunning custom Maurice Pez design on ocean looking due west! Extra wide waterfront lot w/views.

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1385 Gulf Road, Point Roberts

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371 W. Bluff Rd. $1,449,000 MLS# 1101438

PERFECT SOUTH-FACING WATERFRONT HOME. Exquisite craftsmanship, totally remodeled with no expense spared.

253 Bayview Dr. $775,000 MLS# 1064406

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Highland 1953 643 Holiday Lane Dr. 1050258 $575,000 MLS# $549,000

MLS# 1201227

340 Boundary Bay Rd. $448,000 MLS# 1057901

131 Park Dr. $224,900

398 Marine Dr. MLS# 1270689 $389,000 MLS# 883553

1373 Gulf $295,000 118Highland Park Dr.Dr.$299,000 688 Deer Lane 680 Marine 550 South Beach Rd. Rd. $359,000 632 276Dr. Shadyglen Ave. MLS# 1303995 MLS# 1345305 1261303 $275,000 MLS# 1090840 $279,000 $325,000 MLS# 814163 $325,000 MLS# MLS# 942924 MLS# 1075717

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495 Moose Trail $185,000 MLS# 1087917

MLS# 823011

MLS# 1082569

THIS TWO BEDROOM BEACH COTTAGE, full fenced private yard, new windows & floors, a huge deck and is only a five minute walk to private beach. $205,000

(incl. Lot 6 & 7) MLS# 823011

RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. 465 Tyee Dr. • Point • 360-945-1313••800-723-1313 800-723-1313 RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. Roberts, WA 360-945-1313

LARGE FAMILY HOME on a huge property, bright sunny and private backyard patio area. Includes Beach Access. $445,000

THIS PROPERTY IS ACTUALLY TWO SEPARATELY TITLED LOTS. One has a new septic system & the other has water and the cabin on it. $108,000

ENJOY THIS SUNNY SOUTH FACING BACK YARD from your spacious deck and peek-a-boo view of the ocean. Includesbeach access. $219,000

BRING SOME ELBOW GREASE and vision, and you will have your piece of South Beach Paradise. Best priced spot south of the A.P.A. line. Only a short walk to the Beach and Marina. $79,000

1721 Benson Rd. #104 500 Moose cjlh@msn.com CHRIS HUGHES - 360-223-7601 $129,000 $124,000 MICHAELcjlh@msn.com HUGHES - 360-223-7603 CHRIS HUGHES 360-223-7601 -218-5595 PINCKSTON - 604 OFFICE: 465 Tyee Dr. • Point Roberts, WA MICHAELTESSA HUGHES

568 Calder $234,900 MLS# 1091965

CHARMING SOUTH BEACH COTTAGE only a couple of blocks to the beach with new floors and metal roof. $199,000

1958 Wellington Rd. $199,000 1721 BensonRd. #117 $159,000 500 Moose (incl. Lot 6 & 7) $124,000 MLS# 1291259

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$349,000

ACREAGE: 6.39 ACRES, DESIRABLE EAST SIDE, SUBDIVIDABLE $299,000

COME TO THE POINT!

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PRIVATE WITH A VIEW

LARGE 0.78 ACRE PROPERTY in subdivision of large properties. Everything is practically done - Partially cleared, septic design approved, water meter installed, recently surveyed, two culverts installed. $115,000

ALMOST 1/2 ACRE OF SUN DRENCHED COUNTRY LIVING just a 10 minute walk to Monument Park. $119,000

Paul 604/968-4006

Carol 360/945-2967

Greg 604/690-1468

paulrusk@pointroberts.us

carolg@pointroberts.net

gheppner@pointroberts.net