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Park levy Save time and money while shopping locally passes after some anxious days and nights B y P a t G r u bb A collective sigh of relief could be heard escaping from the lips of Point Roberts Park and Recreation District commissioners and many other Point residents after election vote totals were updated Thursday night, November 9, two days after the general election. They had been on tenterhooks ever since initial results from the Tuesday general election were released after the polls closed. While over 60 percent of the voters had marked Yes on the park’s annual levy request, not enough ballots had been counted to meet the minimum turnout requirement. In order to pass, the park levy required a 60 percent super-majority with votes from at least 40 percent of the voters in the 2016 general election. That being a presidential election, 805 ballots were cast in Point Roberts which means at least 322 people were needed to vote in the 2017 election to meet the 40-percent cutoff. On Tuesday night, just 196 votes were counted – another 126 votes needed to come in before the measure could succeed. Another count on Wednesday night resulted in only two more Point Roberts votes. Finally, at 5:02 p.m. Thursday, another count was released and the levy prevailed. By a count of 262 Yes votes (70%) versus 114 No, the minimum voter turnout was well and truly surpassed and the measure was successful at last. Fire District In other election news, Bill Meursing was re-elected to the fire district – perhaps not with the landslide he might have expected. Blessed with an opponent, Judson Meraw, who decided in early October to stop campaigning and give his support and presumably his vote to Meursing, most observers could have thought it would have been a lopsided result in favor of the (See Election, page 2)
s Christmas shopping at the Blue Heron Gallery will be a sad but sweet affair this year; owner Kitty Doyle is closing the gallery on December 24 and moving to Florida. Photo by Meg Olson
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Here’s a plan for the most relaxing, fun and community minded Christmas shopping trip ever! Start with breakfast at the Saltwater Cafe, then stroll over to Pedal Pushers and the Blue Heron Gallery for unique gifts, big and small. Head down Gulf Road to Auntie Pam’s Country Store and plan to spend some time looking at an incredible selection of gift ideas.
Stop by Westwind Marine and snag a gift certificate for the boater on your list, then pop over to Breakwaters Bar and Grill to gift dinner to a helpful neighbor. With so many local services and eateries the possibilities for gift certificates are endless: yoga classes, massage, hair cuts, dog walking, an oil change… Up Tyee Drive you’ll find all the holiday basics at the International Marketplace and then pick up a tree at Nielson’s Building Center. At the Point Roberts Shell pick
Park district declares off-leash area a failure By Meg Olson The off-leash dog experiment at Baker Field has failed, and dogs need to be back on the leash until local park commissioners can come up with a plan for a fenced dog park. At their regular November 13 board meeting, park commissioners voted unanimously to discontinue the policy that allowed dogs to be off-leash at Baker Field during non-school hours and specified
times during the summer. The action was taken partly in response to a recent dog biting at the park, but commissioner Bennett Blaustein said there were other issues. “I have had to chase people off who had dogs loose at the playground while school was in session,” he said, adding that there is a growing problem of dog feces accumulating around the restrooms, ironically right where the poop bag station is located. Several members of the Facebook group
Point Roberts Dog Park attended the meeting to ask that the district maintain opportunities for dogs to be off-leash on the Point. “Dogs need to run and socialize,” said Noelle Newbolt. The Facebook group has 31 members but usually a dozen or less get together at the park between 4 and 5 p.m. Their initial meeting place was adjacent to the restrooms but they moved to the other end (See Dog park, page 7)
up a pound of locally-roasted coffee and ship it to Aunt Mabel. Then head back down to the end of Gulf road to Larry’s Liquor Locker where you can pick up some holiday cheer and over to the Reef Tavern to put up your feet and have a late lunch and a cold beer. Let’s make this holiday season a year to remember for our local businesses and give gifts that are as unique and special as the Point. (See Shopping, page 12)
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incumbent. In fact, Meursing received just 214 votes (58%) to the non-campaigning Meraw’s 152 (42%). In 2015, when Meraw ran against then-fire commissioner Stan Riffle, he received 164 votes (48%) versus Riffle’s 178 votes (52%). For the fire district, Pat Harper received a convincing 264 votes (75%) against actual candidate Donna Gillespie’s 89 votes (25%) for fire commissioner, position 2. There were no other contested races in
Point Roberts. Other Point Roberts election results Returning uncontested to Point Roberts offices (with votes following) were: Point Roberts Water District Commissioner, Position 2: Scott Hackleman (337) Point Roberts Park and Recreation District, Commissioner, Position 3: Sonya Liu (298) Point Roberts Park and Recreation District, Commissioner, Position 4: Arthur Reber (267) Point Roberts Public Hospital District, Commissioner, Position 1: Robin Nault (348)
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All Point Bulletin The All Point Bulletin is published each month by Point Roberts Press Inc. Total circulation is 9,000 copies including home delivery in Point Roberts and Tsawwassen, subscriptions and distribution to retail establishments on the Point. The opinion expressed by contributors is their own and is offered for the general interest of our readers. Mail and classified ads should be addressed to:
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Letters To The Editor The Editor: In the summer of 1993, a small pop-up gallery opened and closed in Point Roberts, giving birth to the concept of a permanent gallery featuring the work of local artists. With that in mind, Renee Coe, Kathy McGunn-Kim, Nevin Pfaltzgraff and I converted a storage garage into a gallery space, displaying the work of 10 artists. On July 1, 1994, the Blue Heron Gallery opened on Gulf Road; on December 24, the gallery doors will close for the last time. It would be remiss of me not to express thanks to the more than 150 artisans who have exhibited over the years. Special recognition must go to Evelyn Roth, the internationally recognized artist who supported our vision with words of encouragement as well as providing several of her own creations for our initial exhibit. A huge thank you to the gallery patrons who have given overwhelming support to the local artists, year after year. Finally, thank you for the personal encouragement and for the friendships developed over my time running the gallery. If you are on the Point on December 24, please stop in and share a glass of holiday cheer to close out this chapter and celebrate the turning of a new page. Kitty Doyle Point Roberts The Editor: Sunday, December 24 will bring a big change to Point Roberts. The Blue Heron Gallery will be closing its doors.
Many artists and I want to thank Kitty Doyle, for giving us an opportunity to display our works in the Gallery – the heart of our artistic community. Stop and shop soon, everyone. It’s our last chance to have all these art pieces, gifts and Kitty in one place! We’ll miss you, Kitty, and wish you well when you return to your family and friends in Florida. The art community there will be lucky to have you. Jollena Tylor Point Roberts The Editor: At my advanced age I often feel as though I just landed here from a distant planet. Recently I learned that FedEx, UPS and the USPS have gone in cahoots. Their contract, aimed at higher profitability, could be labelled Boomerang Delivery. A parcel sent by UPS may be dropped off at the local post office rather than delivered to a residence. Since they cannot deliver to a post office box, the parcel will go back to the sender. The exception to this is that one may fill out a “permission slip” authorizing the post office to deliver your parcel.
This will work only if your sender has included the street address of the post office in the address. If you use rural free delivery, the post office will deliver to your mailbox. If you pay for a postal box, they won’t, unless, of course, you provide the address of the post office along with your own, thus making it a part of your address. Christmas is coming, so if Aunt Nettie back in Wisconsin does not know these things, it is going to be an interesting holiday season fraught with much disappointment. Ruby White Point Roberts The Editor: I want to express my thanks to all those who voted in the November elections. Turnout was critical for one item on the ballot: the levy for our park and recreation district. The levy could have failed simply for a lack of votes. Instead, our community came out in sufficient numbers to pass the levy. The properties of our park district are used by the majority of Point Roberts residents – particularly the community center which hosts hundreds or thousands of events such as organizational meetings, community fairs, game nights and the seniors lunch – to the best of my knowledge free of charge. It is with great relief that our community will now see the continued operation of the park and recreation facilities! Rhiannon Allen Point Roberts
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s A capacity crowd showed up for Veteran and Remembrance Day ceremonies at the fire hall on November 11. Both national anthems were sung to music played by Esther Rosenthal. Photo by Jollena Tylor
It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas (Faire) This year’s Christmas Faire will be a busy one, bringing together local non-profits, vendors and artisans for three days of festivities, cozy food and lots of gift ideas. The fair runs from Friday, December 1 to Sunday, December 3 at the community center on Gulf Road. Friday night’s opening starts with a potluck supper from 6 to 8 p.m. The Circle of Care people will sell lunch and treats for a fundraiser on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go to programs to assist senior citizens or local residents who remain at home following illness. There are already plenty of vendors
signed up. So far, items for sale include: personal care products, knitwear, aprons, collectibles, painted furniture, garden art, jewelry and a variety of textile arts. Interested vendors can pick up an application at the Blue Heron Gallery. This year the raffle is being organized by the Friends of the Point Roberts Library and donations can be dropped at the library during open hours. Event organizer Jessica McVey asked that items donated for the raffle be new, handmade or gently-used and packaged in a basket or container if they are made up of multiple items. To drop off donations or for more information about the event, contact McVey at 360/945 0409 or jessica@pointbob.net.
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As the Christmas season and the Festival of Lights enters our homes, we reignite the fires of our traditions in our hearts. We sing carols and songs long familiar, while learning a few new ones, and the warmth of our hearts and hope for a time of peace and hope surround us. Whether we are healthy or not, young or old, in the midst of loss or new life, we are lifted up by thoughts of the courage and strength of family; we are lifted up by the story of Mary and Joseph welcoming Jesus into their lives – their home – and the story of shepherds, angels and wise men coming from a distance to welcome him. For many, there is the wish to be home or actual return “home” to those who are beloved. In the midst of WWII in 1943, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” was written by Gannon and Kent and can take us back to that time of yearning for the safety and love and better memories of home. But we’d like you to ponder a different understanding – the return of the Christ into our hearts and homes, not just as an infant from 2000 years ago, but the current Christ – a force for good, for hope of reconciliation, for a place where everyone is valued whatever their gifts or differences, where we let go of the old hurts and slights and where the love light gleams. And where those who are homeless can find a time of shelter, and we provide that with a smile, a kind word, a softening of heart and a new ability to relate and to lighten the loads of their isolation, fear, loneliness and poor-ness of spirit, of safety, of love, of warm and clean clothes. And in doing so, we welcome Christ home; we can say, things have improved some, Lord, come home now, we’re ready ... not just in our dreams but here and now. This year’s concert by our Trinity Community Choir is called “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” For some of us, that is what we are hoping that Jesus is saying to us – that he is going to show up for us, be with us now, in every way we can receive him – perhaps as a visitor in our midst, perhaps as a long lost friend or perhaps on the street begging. Join us, by lighting the flame in your own heart and letting that light and love shine in our world. Saturday, November 18, 7 p.m., Power of Music – Tribute to Bruce Springsteen DVD Concert: In 2013, Bruce Springsteen was honored as the MusiCares Person Of The Year. This recording brings together a stellar list of other artists paying tribute to Bruce and his music performing many of the songs he wrote throughout his illus-
trious career. In the finale, Bruce himself and the E Street Band reprise the magic. Sunday, November 19, 1–2:30 p.m.; Healing Touch with Gina Gaudet: Take a break from the daily rush and experience true, deep relaxation and peace. There is always a sign-up sheet at the church on the day of, or you can contact Gina directly at touchtoheal828@gmail.com to make an appointment. Tuesday, November 21, 10:30–11:30 a.m.; “Exalted Sublime Golden Light:” A Buddhist Sutra read by Interfaith minister Bev Mar, followed by a guided meditation on peace and ending with a small walking labyrinth. It is said that just hearing a small portion of the Sutra read aloud will bring peace and enlightenment to individuals, and countless other blessings. For more information, please contact Bev directly at pointtreasures@gmail.com. Sunday, November 26, 4 p.m.; Trinity Chamber Series presents – Capilano Flute Choir: Based in Vancouver, the choir brings together accomplished adult flute players who share ensemble music with the public. The 20-member choir includes players on piccolo, C flutes, and alto and bass flutes. A bass instrument such as bassoon or double bass rounds out the sound. Musical offerings vary from 17th to 21st Century and from the classics to folk, world music, jazz, and show tunes. Saturday, December 2, 6:30–8:30 pm; Youth Philosopher’s Café: For youth aged 15-20. An evening of thought-provoking conversation, home baked goods, hot beverages and atmospheric guitar music. Saturday, December 9–7 p.m.; Trinity Chamber Series Presents – Bobby Ogdon Christmas Concert: A tenor soloist, join the concert and sing along. Sunday, December 17, 1–2:30 p.m.; Healing Touch with Gina Gaudet: Take a break from the daily rush and experience true, deep relaxation and peace. There is always a sign-up sheet at the church on the day of, or you can contact Gina directly at touchtoheal828@gmail.com to make an appointment. Sunday, December 17, 7:30 p.m.; Trinity Community Choir Presents – “I’ll Be Home for Christmas:” With reception. Sunday, December 24, 11 a.m.: With Pastor Gina Gaudet Sunday, December 24, 2 p.m.; Trinity Chamber Series Presents – Bergamasca Recorders with Baroque cheer! Sunday, December 24, 7 p.m.: Christmas Eve Service with Father Chuck Cannon. Monday, December 25, 11 a.m.: Christmas Day Service.
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of the field to address concerns about dog feces near the school. The district addressed dogs roaming onto adjoining properties with temporary fencing in September. Blaustein said members of the dog park group had made concerted efforts to coexist with other parks users, but problems persisted. “It may not be the dog park people but we have people who are just not following the rules and I think we [need] to restrict the off-leash program,” he said. Commissioner Sonya Liu said she had received an email from an individual who claimed he had been “stalked and bitten” by a mixed breed black and white dog named Rosie while jogging through the field during the hour the dog group met. “The owner didn’t get there quickly enough,” Liu said. Liu suggested that the dogs might be harder to control when they are in a large group. The park district has signage outlining the rules of the off leash program such as allowing dogs off-leash on the trails in the woods and during restricted hours, and asking for owners to clean up after their dog. There is also signage alerting other users to times when a large number of offleash dogs might be on the field. “The signs are there but it’s not enough,” Blaustein said. “We need to make it more restrictive. I still want to support a dog park but I think the only way to do that is to have it enclosed.”
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And there have been a few ideas on how to keep the dogs and owners happy. Fencing an area on the north end of the field was practically and financially feasible, Blaustein said, “But do we want to see parts of Baker Field fenced off?” Three acres of the marina is supposedly dedicated to public recreation, Newbolt said, and could potentially be a good dog park. “We should ask them,” she suggested. “It was supposed to be improved for public recreation and it never was.” Commissioner Arthur Reber suggested approaching the water district to see if the already fenced area around the water tank on Roosevelt Road could be used. Dog group member Ron Clark pointed out that possibility had been looked at earlier and parking had been a concern. Water district manager Dan Bourks had also previously said that the tank needed to be secure from the public to protect the water supply. Blaustein suggested they suspend the off-leash program at Baker Field immediately and “spend the next month looking at these options.” Liu said she felt they should continue to allow dogs to be off-leash on the trails in the woods. “Problems have occurred when they’re in a large group,” she said. “I think keeping the trails off-leash is a reasonable compromise.” Commissioners voted to make Baker Field an on-leash area but allow dogs offleash on the trails. “We will be looking at other options and if none can be found we will revisit fencing part of Baker Field,” Blaustein said.
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Dear Santa, First of all, thank you for last year’s presents! The transplant spade was put to work moving errant perennials and clearing narrow paths between rows of strawberry plants. The new trowel with its beautiful hardwood handle made planting bulbs easy. It seems like my garden shed is now well supplied and ready for years of happy gardening. Since I’m spending less time in the garden, I am looking for a way to extend some of its joys through the winter. I love to look at my garden from the warmth and dryness of the house. I think that one way of enjoying the garden with indoor comfort is to attract birds to areas viewable from inside. Unfortunately, all the seed heads in my garden will be stripped bare by the time Christmas rolls around. So, then, we are talking about things that you could put under the tree and place as soon as they are unwrapped. Many people may not provide for winter birds for a variety of reasons. One reason is that birds are wild creatures that evolved to fend for themselves and that is true. However, we have taken so much of their natural habitat away! In my neighborhood, the bulldozing of an entire field has removed seeds and berries that would have fed birds through early winter. Other areas of Point Roberts have suffered a similar fate, and I suspect that ground leveling has also reduced the concentration of shallow pools and boggy spots that offered liquid refreshment to seed eaters. Another reason is that bird food attracts rats, which are a chronic problem here. The rats we see around Point Roberts are not native to the area, but probably arrived many decades ago on ships. They compete with native fauna for food, gnaw electrical wiring and are vectors for fleas and disease. Fortunately, while rats (particularly roof rats) are great climbers, it is easy to block their access to the food and water set out for birds. So how can I feed the birds without encouraging rodents? (I’m including those pesky, non-native, ravenous and clever eastern gray squirrels in that category.) Well, clearly, do not give me anything that needs to be placed flat on the ground. Not only would that attract rats and gray
squirrels, but would leave the birds vulnerable to my neighbor’s killer cat. Can we start with a bird bath, please? Seed-eating birds need water to drink, and many love to splash in water despite scientists’ failure to understand why. So I think that a pedestal birdbath would do the trick. Most are designed for safe water depth for small birds yet inaccessible to rats, who cannot scale very slick surfaces. I’ll let you, Santa, choose the exact design, but I’d prefer a non-ceramic one in case a curious raccoon attempts to use the bath and sends it crashing over. Since the water will need to be changed regularly, and the birdbath cleaned at least weekly, see if you can find me a model that is easy to empty and clean. If you are not sure, please include a very large plant pot saucer that I can place in the bowl of the birdbath; that should make maintenance easy. And since we are talking about winter, I’d like a device that keeps the water ice-free. Unfortunately, battery-operated water wigglers that ripple the water don’t leave enough space for enthusiastic bathers like towhees. Moreover, since we are expecting a very cold winter, a plug-in submersible heater designed for shallow birdbaths would be a better choice. Now for feeding them; most of our winter birds love a high-fat diet. That means suet, and Nielson’s Building Center always keeps a good supply of suet and hanging suet feeders in stock. I’m sure that just the plain old suet that comes in bulk boxes would be much appreciated, and a small-hanging suet basket would be great. Now I need a way to keep the suet out of the range of a certain person’s dog, since I have no intention of supplementing the diet of pets. If Nielson’s has those long metal plant hangers, I could hang the suet from the gutter or fascia of an outbuilding that I can see from the house. Again, rats will not be able to get a purchase on smooth metal and the suet will be out of the jumping distance of predator cats and suet-stealing dogs. I know that it seems like you are buying presents for the birds, but think of how happy it will make me (and our indoor cats) watching all the avian activity in the garden!
December 2017 • allpointbulletin.com A rose is a rose is a rose The restaurant at the marina is celebrating new ownership with a new name. Make way for Breakwaters Bar and Grill. The Compass Rose officially take its new name at the restaurant’s grand opening on Saturday, December 2, transitioning to a new look and new menu by next season. The event runs from 5-11 p.m. and will feature live music, drink specials and hors d’oeuvres. On Saturday, December 16 management will be taking over ownership. Previously, they launched a contest asking the community to help them rename the restaurant and received a whopping 283 entries. Winner Bradley Everett came up with the Breakwaters name, receiving dinner for four at the restaurant. During the winter the business model and menu will remain the same as new owners work on changes that will be implemented in the spring, including expanded outdoor seating, special events and new menu options. ❦ Chamber to hold AGM The Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce is inviting the local business community to their annual general meeting and social. “Come out and see what we have been working on for the last year!” chamber president Dee Gough said. “Let us know what you would like to see from the chamber of commerce in the future.” The event will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21 at the Saltwater Cafe. Please RSVP to queenofcleanpointroberts@ gmail.com. ❦ Send a kid to college That jar on your dresser could send a local student to college! The Point Roberts chapter of Dollars for Scholars annual fundraising drive is in full swing and Umpqua Bank has offered to roll people’s coins for free for donation to the scholarship program. There are many other ways to donate to Dollars for Scholars too. Donations can be made at Umpqua Bank or mailed to DFS, Box 1354, Point Roberts WA. 98281. Amazon shoppers can donate to the cause through by going through smile.amazon.com and selecting Scholar-
Around The Point ship America Point Roberts to have .05% of all their purchases go to PRDFS. Online donations can also be made at youcaring. com/allpointrobertscollegestudents-797660. For more information visit the chapter’s website at pointroberts. dollarsforscholars.org or email pointrobertsgfs@gmail.com ❦ Aprons on, it’s cookie time Auntie Pam’s Country Store will be hosting their cookie contest again this year, boosting the holiday spirit and the food bank coffers. The event will run from 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday, December 9, and participants can be bakers, tasters or both! Bakers can drop off their entry of two to three dozen cookies anytime of the day of the contest. “We anonymously number them so no one knows whose cookie is whose,” said store owner Pamala Sheppard.
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far, so some of our Christmas turkeys will be paid for by the wonderful shoppers at the Marketplace,” Rosenthal said. Financial contributions can be made at the local food bank. Those wishing to contribute can contact Rosenthal at 360/9451711 or Randy Quarry at 360/945-4156.
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Taxpayers hash out gas tax ideas B y A n d r e w G r u bb Ever since the Point Roberts transportation benefit district (TBD) was created in 1992, there’s been no shortage of ideas on how to spend the money raised by the 1 cent a gallon tax on gas sales on the Point. It’s actually getting the money that has been the problem. In an effort to break the logjam, the Point Roberts Taxpayers Association held a brainstorming session November 8 to create a list of priority projects that can be presented to the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) for consideration. PRCAC acts as liaison between the Point Roberts community and the Whatcom County government. “I think if you ask 10 different people on the street about how to spend the gas tax, you get 10 different answers,” said taxpayer board member Jeff Christopher, who is also the taxpayers representative on PRCAC. Christopher told the board that he would like to walk out of the meeting with a road map on how to proceed. There have been a number of ideas in the past that failed to gain headwind. These include a roundabout at Benson Road and Tyee Drive, rumble strips to act as traffic calming devices and road end beautification projects. In fact, the only project that PRCAC has endorsed is creating a pedestrian shoulder on Marine Drive adjacent to Lighthouse Marine Park. Many community members have supported that idea due to its proximity to the park and campground. Alternate taxpayer board member Steve Wolff reported on a conversation he had with Brian Walker, public works liaison to PRCAC, who told Wolff, “We can’t just give you a budget just on that … let’s look at everything you guys would like, we can study all of that at once and then we can get back to giving you a set of budgets.” Not surprising, given long standing public interest in trails, the paving of selected shoulders for pedestrian and bicycle use proved to be the most popular among the group. Various locations recommended by group members included Benson Road. Judson Meraw suggested the southern shoulder between Tyee Drive and
South Beach Road would be a good place to start, since it previously had shoulder work done but was never paved. Another section that merited consideration was the south side of APA Road extending from Simundson Drive to Pauls Road to meet up where the Seabright trail begins. A paved shoulder already exists from the corner of Tyee Drive to just east of Simundson Drive. Another suggestion was made to extend the proposed shoulder widening at Lighthouse Marine Park north to Gulf Road, thereby creating a trail from the park to the commercial core of Point Roberts. Meraw pointed out that the various suggestions, if carried out, would essentially create a new multi-modal pedestrian and cycling circuit. Another issue needing to be hashed out with the county is what projects should be county-financed through general road funds and which should be paid for out of gas tax revenues. A few years back, the county attempted to access gas funds in order to pay for re-surfacing of Tyee Drive which created a storm of controversy. Both the taxpayers association and PRCAC encourage the public to suggest projects that would benefit the community and the goals of the gas tax. Comments and suggestions can be emailed to comments@ pointrobertscac.org.
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Coming up ... Events Point Roberts Health Fair 2017: November 17, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Community Senior Center, 1487 Gulf Road, learn your health care options and get enrollment assistance. Info: 360/7886594. Landscape Work Party: Saturday, November 18, 10 a.m.–noon, Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Help renew church grounds. Bring own work gloves and tools if possible. Community Game Night: Saturday, November 18, 6:30-9:30 p.m., community center. The last game night until the new year! Play foosball, pool, shuffleboard and a variety of board games. Power of Music: Tribute to Bruce Springsteen: Saturday, November 18, 7 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. This recording brings together a stellar list of other artists paying tribute to Bruce and his music.
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Christmas Gift Faire: Friday-Sunday, December 1-3, community center. Show off your talents and share your wares. Applications available at the Blue Heron Gallery. Info: Jessica, 9450409, jessica@pointbob.net. Youth Philosopher’s Café: Saturday, December 2, 6:30–8:30 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. For youth aged 15-20. An evening of thought-provoking conversation, homemade baked goods, hot beverages and atmospheric guitar music. Holidays by the Sea: Wednesday, December 6, 6 p.m., community center, 1437 Gulf Road. Performance by Point Roberts Primary, prize raffle and bake sale. Holiday Cookie Contest: Saturday, December 9, 7 p.m., Auntie Pam’s Country Store, 1480 Gulf Road. Be a baker or taste, bring cookies to be part of the contest. Info: 360/945-1626. Drop in Artist’s Workshop: Thursday, December 14, 6:30–8:30 p.m., community center. Bring your own art supplies. I’ll Be Home For Christmas: Sunday, December 17, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Trinity Community Choir performance. Refreshments. Bergamasca Recorders with Baroque Cheer: Sunday, December 24, 2 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Trinity Chamber Series. Christmas Eve Service: Sunday, December 24, 7 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. With Father Chuck Cannon.
Scheduled Meetings/Ongoing Events Point Roberts Hospital District Special Meeting: Wednesday, November 29, 7 p.m., community center. Special meeting to review the 2018 budget. PR Beekeepers: Monday, December 4, 7–8:30 p.m., community center small conference room, 1437 Gulf Road. Join in with your local beekeepers for a lively, informative discussion of fall hive prep. All are welcome to attend. Info: Stephen Falk, sfalkjd@gmail.com.
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Fire commission approves budget for 2018 By Meg Olson Fire district commissioners have approved a restrained budget and an increase in transfers to reserves for 2018. Chief Christopher Carleton presented the budget at the district’s November 8 meeting. Tax revenues are expected to go up by approximately $10,000 and the district is receiving refunds from the county of mistakenly collected payroll deductions, allowing for the district to transfer $23,800 into reserves in 2018 – $10,000 more than in 2017. Expenditures will be down by $1,000 overall, primarily due to leaving the line item for an administrative captain at zero. The line item was budgeted at $18,000 in 2017 but Carleton said he had been unable to fill the position and determined it was unnecessary at the moment. The 2017 budget had a line for audit expenses at $9,500 in 2017, which is now zero for 2018. The next audit will be in 2020. There are increases in salaries for administrative positions in the 2018 budget. Carleton’s salary, by contract, will go up $9,000 and assistant chief John Shields will see a $1,500 boost. At the beginning of the meeting, commissioners went into executive session to discuss “financial issues, payroll issues,” commission chair Bill Meursing said. When they reconvened, Meursing said they had discussed options for increasing the salaries of district secretary Linda Hughes and finance manager Patty Markel. Queried by the All Point Bulletin, Queried by the All Point Bulletin, Carleton later said that the executive session was a performance review and that, in accordance with the state Open Meetings Act salaries were only decided upon in open session. Commissioners approved increasing Markel’s annual salary 16 percent 15 percent from $11,520 to $13,320 with Meursing, offering no reason, abstaining. Commissioners voted unanimously to increase Hughes’ pay 35 percent from $130 to $175 per meeting. The two had not received raises in recent years and were due for an increase, commissioner Shannon Tomsen said.
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All Point Bulletin • December 2017
PRCAC lines up heavy rotation The next meeting of the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee PRCAC) should prove to be a mouthful. County works representatives Joe Rutan and Brian Walker will be attending to discuss transportation benefits district projects. Also making the trek are Jeff Hegedus and John Wolpers from the county health department. They have been working on a mandatory trash collection program and making regular visits to update PRCAC. In other PRCAC business, the terms of board members Linda Hughes and Joel Lantz expire at the end of January 2018. Members may serve two two-year terms;
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Hughes has served one term as an at-large representative. Lantz serves as a representative of the Point Roberts Registered Voters Association which has a permanent seat on the committee. Either Lantz or another board member must be nominated and sent to county executive Jack Louws by January 9. Any member of the public wishing to be considered a candidate for the at-large position should apply by January 9 as well. Hughes has indicated that she intends to re-apply for the position. PRCAC next meets at 6 p.m., Tuesday, December 12 at the community center on Gulf Road.
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FREEMAN BEACH 1275 BROUGHTON LANE cozy, MARINE DR. BAYVIEW DR. 629 SOUTH BEACH RD. 2BR charming, 1977 PROVINCE RD.697 Panoramic Mtn. Views 1.42 acres247 fenced. 2BR, 3BA beautiful west side home. 2 BR cottage at Freeman Beach. 3BR, 2BA waterfront home facingcottage private near beach. NEWlotPRICE! $159,000 $425,000 $199,000. Adjoining $35,000. Beach rights. $219,900 Mt. Baker. Crabtown. $595,000
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! DR. 1275 1275BROUGHTON BROUGHTONLANE LANE 697 697MARINE MARINE DR. 247 247BAYVIEW BAYVIEWDR. DR. GBEACH FREEMAN IN 2BR, 3BA 3BA beautiful beautiful west west side side home. home. 2 BR 2 BR cottage cottage atat Freeman Freeman Beach. Beach. 3BR, 3BR, 2BA 2BA waterfront waterfront home home facing facing 2BR, D 1275 BROUGHTON LANE 697 MARINE DR. 247 BAYVIEW $199,000. Adjoining Adjoining lotlot $35,000. $35,000. $219,900 Beach Beach rights.$219,900 $595,000 $595,000 $199,000. Mt. Mt. Baker. Baker. Crabtown. Crabtown.DR. ENrights. P 2 BR cottage at Freeman Beach. 3BR, 2BA waterfront home facing 2BR, 3BA beautiful west side home. $199,000. Adjoining lot $35,000. Beach rights. $219,900 Mt. Baker. Crabtown. $595,000 SOUTH BEACH & BEACH RIGHTS
Rare Southside building lot with beach rights. 70 x 105 lot located on a dead-end street. Septic soils work completed.
$49,000
475 MOOSE TRAIL. Quiet location, year round home. $299,000
CLAIRE LANE LOT 50. Next to Lily Point. Shared private beach. $55,000
12 ACRES
This 12 acre tract is located on the sunny south slope. Cleared with over 800 feet of road frontage. Great horse property.
$179,000
2117 ROOSEVELT. Maple Beach 1920s cabin, 2 BR, wood-burning FP, 2 blocks to beach. $169,000
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1845 JOHNSON. 75 x 200 lot. Furnished, private, excellent condition. $115,000
668 SOUTH BEACH RD. 2BR cottage plus 2 lots near beach. $200,000
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1845JOHNSON. JOHNSON.7575 x 200 x 200 lot. lot. 668 668SOUTH SOUTHBEACH BEACHRD. RD. 2117 2117ROOSEVELT. ROOSEVELT.Maple Maple Beach Beach 1845 LOT 272EDWARDS DR. Water views access.private, 1944 PROVINCE. Fabulous view. 2BR, 2BA. deck 2BR 2BR cottage cottage plus plus 2 lots 2Wrap-around lots near near beach. beach. 1920s 1920s cabin, cabin, BR, 2 BR, wood-burning wood-burning FP,FP,and beach Furnished, Furnished, private, excellent excellent $199,000 1845 JOHNSON. 75 x 200 lot. and full668 SOUTH BEACH RD. basement. $225,000. 2117 ROOSEVELT. Maple Beach $200,000 $200,000 2 blocks 2 blocks toto beach. beach. $169,000 $169,000 condition. condition.$115,000 $115,000 2BR cottage plus 2 lots near beach. 1920s cabin, 2 BR, wood-burning FP, Furnished, private, excellent $200,000 2 blocks to beach. 542 $169,000 condition. $115,000 MCLAREN RD. 676 CLAIRE LANE G! 1877 WASHINGTON
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3BR cottage w/front and rear deck. Adjacent to Lily Point Park. $159,000
14 ACRES
Big and private building site at the right price. This versatile site is cleared, sunny with a portion zoned commercial.
$179,000
Moose Trail 70x120 .............................$19,500
5 ACRE PRIVATE SITE
Off the beaten path, very private site with services available at the street. Preliminary Wetlands indicates approximately 1 acre useable.
$79,000 each
Province Road .40 acre .......................$17,900
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3BR, 2BA backs onto Lily Point Park. $299,000
1976 WELLINGTON. Nice quiet neighborhood. Ready to complete. $169,900
2 BR designer home. A must-see! Make an offer!
MCKENZIE WAY LOT 4. Soils work done. $269,000
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D 1877 1877WASHINGTON WASHINGTON 542 542MCLAREN MCLARENRD. RD. 676 676CLAIRE CLAIRELANE LANE ELilyN 3BR, 2BA 2BA backs backs onto onto Lily Point Point 2 BR 2 BR designer designer home. home. AA must-see! must-see! 3BR 3BR cottage cottage w/front w/front and and rear rear deck. deck. 3BR, P 1877 WASHINGTON 542 MCLAREN RD. 676 CLAIRE LANE $299,000 $299,000 Park. Park. Make Make ananoffer! offer! Adjacent Adjacent toto Lily Lily Point Point Park. Park. 3BR, 2BA backs onto Lily Point 2 BR designer home. A must-see! 3BR cottage w/front and rear deck. $159,000 $159,000 Park. $299,000 Make an offer! Adjacent to Lily Point Park. ACREAGE: ACREAGE: 6.39 6.39 ACRES, DESIRABLE EAST SIDE, SIDE, SUBDIVIDABLE SUBDIVIDABLE $299,000 1857 WASHINGTON DR. 3 BR, 2$299,000 BA, large living and dining MARINA$159,000 CHANNEL LOT. The last ACRES, one! 98.2’ DESIRABLE frontage. Sewer.EAST rooms. Large tool shed and fruit trees. $210,000
$278,000
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Point Roberts Properties Discover more listings at DiscoverPointRoberts.com
1385 Gulf Road, Point Roberts
360-945-1011
www.pointroberts.us 2275 Berry Ln.
371 W. Bluff Rd.
$1,495,000
$1,449,000
MLS# 1101438
MLS# 942906
Quiet eastside waterfront stunner. Teak & ironwood custom built. Full acre, 4,167 SF, 3-car garage.
Absolutely stunning custom Maurice Pez design on ocean looking due west! Extra wide waterfront lot w/views.
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SINGLE WIDE MOBILE HOME IN FAIR CONDITION, with large yard and shed outbuilding. Concrete septic tank with final inspection signature on permit. $75,000
$1,449,000
MLS# 1101438
534 Tyee Drive $1,200,000 MLS# 860192
534 Tyee G Dr. $1,200,000
IN MLS# 860192 ND E P4.97 Private Ocean View Acres! 15 acres
forest, 6 acres pasture, 4 acres cedar with current 1,152 SF home.
COMMERCIAL 1379 Gulf Rd. $525,000 MLS# 1034066
MLS# 1108249
G Incredibly rare! Well kept, west-facing DIN sandy beach house on 100’ waterfront, N PE ceilings, two beach. Home has vaulted wood burning fireplaces, sun room and attached garage.
753 Walters Lane $509,000 MLS# 918572
643 Highland Dr. $549,000 MLS# 1201227
632 Highland Dr. $325,000 MLS# 942924
253 Bayview Dr. $775,000 MLS# 1064406 723 Walters Ln. $922,000
253 Bayview Dr. $750,000
340 Boundary Bay Rd. $448,000 MLS# 1057901
398 Marine Dr. $389,000 MLS# 883553
276 Shadyglen Ave. $279,000 MLS# 1075717
688 Deer Lane $275,000 MLS# 1090840
276 Shadyglen Ave. $279,000 MLS# 1075717
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1721 Benson Rd. #117 $159,000 MLS# 1125664
1885 Benson Rd. $149,000 MLS# 1121269
1721 Benson Rd. #104
500 Moose (incl. Lot 6 & 7) $124,000 MLS# 823011
500 Moose 495 Moose Trail cjlh@msn.com CHRIS HUGHES -$129,000 360-223-7601 $124,000 $185,000 MICHAEL cjlh@msn.com CHRIS HUGHES HUGHES 360-223-7601 SHERRIE AUSTIN - 360-926-8878 OFFICE: 465 Tyee Dr. • Point Roberts, WA MICHAEL HUGHES
568 Calder $234,900 MLS# 1091965
MLS# 1087917
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Custom built - super clean and unbelievable views true waterfront, ownership of tidelands included on a private lane for residents and visitors only.
632 Highland Dr. $299,000 MLS# 942924
550 South Beach Rd. $325,000 MLS# 814163
1953 Holiday Lane $575,000 MLS# 1050258
MLS# 1082569
(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
EXPANSIVE OCEAN VIEWS SURROUND this peaceful Pan Abode Cottage! Inside find large spacious living area with windows that frame the view & flood the rooms in natural light. $299,000
THIS ACRE IS LOCATED ON CHURCHILL DRIVE JUST SOUTH OF THE BORDER oLarge trees and level ground, with minimal underbrush amongst the trees. Located on the sunny side of the street in a very quiet area. $64,000
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A CUTE BUT QUAINT COTTAGE IN SOUTH BEACH nestled among groomed lawns and well-kept gardens, upgraded and winterized. $189,000
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ONE OF THE MOST TRANQUIL SETTINGS ON THE POINT just a short walk to trails in Lily Point and then just a leisurely walk down to the beach. $55,000
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CUTE COTTAGE WITH SOUTHERN EXPOSURE and large covered deck located on quiet street across from treed acreage. $148,888
e e mfer! k Man Of a ABSOLUTELY STUNNING, one-of-a-kind executive cottage with wrap-around covered porch. $269,900
Paul 604/968-4006
Carol 360/945-2967
Greg 604/690-1468
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