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By Meg Olson January • In a 5-2 vote, Whatcom County Council approved changes to the ordinance that determines the makeup and operations of the Point Roberts Advisory Committee (PRCAC), increasing the number of atlarge positions to four. • The Wackie Walkers changed their name to the Point Roberts Walkers, continuing their tradition of Tuesday and Thursday walks. • After 10 months closed to the public, the Point Roberts library was able to open at 25 percent capacity.
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• Banner Bank closed its Point Roberts branch. • The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office announced all deputies would begin wearing body cameras in March 2021. February • County executive Satpal Sidhu recommended PRCAC take 2021 off while his office worked with the community to make the advisory body more effective. He set criteria for member organizations to have a seat on the committee, which two of the three groups had already met. • Some students at Blaine schools returned to the classroom under a hybrid learning model. • The local parks district began hosting
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Save our sanctuary. An update on the restoration of Trinity Community Lutheran Church: 2021 has been a year marked by life challenges for so many. But also marking this year of hurdles, has been the selfless generosity of so many. Trinity Community Lutheran Church is grateful to our heroes – those whose donations have raised $125,000 toward our goal of $200,000 for the Save Our Sanctuary restoration project. Early in 2021, a structural engineer confirmed that the west wall of the sanctuary was bowing outward; the movement of the
west wall resulting from the gravity load of the roof above. Phase one – bringing the southwest corner of the church back to level – is well underway. Seven steel cables have been installed, spanning the ceiling of the sanctuary, stabilizing the structure. With the completion of the placement of these cross cables, Trinity will welcome people back into the sanctuary on Sunday, December 19 for the 11 a.m. service. No greater gift could we have hoped for. The remaining $75,000 needed to complete the restoration will cover phase two. This work will commence in the new year and will result in a foundation being
poured under the existing structure as well as the restoration of the front entry, which is pulling away from the sanctuary due to the destabilization of the building. The fundraising team will continue to reach out – with gratitude – for donations to complete the project and restore Point Roberts’ oldest landmark: Trinity Community Lutheran Church. Though her name is that of a church, this venerable landmark serves the community in many other meaningful ways. Our only concert hall, a food bank partner, an emergency shelter, a meeting place; Trinity is here for all of us. Thank you for your generosity and your loyalty in preserving this 100-year-old treasure for generations to come. – Margot Griffiths
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Letters To The Editor The Editor: Circle of Care could use a little help. Over the past year I have been ferrying people from the Point to various medical locations throughout Whatcom County. I have picked up prescriptions. Satisfying work, helping your neighbors; sometimes you get gas money, sometimes not. It is the thank you that matters. So why do it? I suppose it started with my late Mother who always admonished me to be gracious, grateful and magnanimous. Maybe it is the over 20 years of serving in the Lions Club whose simple moto is “We Serve.” Maybe there is some religious aspects my religion calls upon me to follow 613 rules, plus Deuteronomy and Leviticus, chapters in the Old Testament. Throw in the requirement to do a daily Mitzvah (good deed). No, there is something else going on. These are my neighbors, some who do not have the means or the where-with-all to help themselves. Lack of transportation and the border, with the continued closure, preventing loved ones from helping. Who do you call? Ghostbusters, Superman, Batman? No, you put the request in Next Door, Paws or you contact Circle of Care. There are less than a handful of drivers, so sometimes it is a struggle to fill a request. If you have the time, are a conscientious driver, and wish to become part of the fabric of this community, please contact Circle of Care directly 360/945-5222, or put the offer out on Paws or Next Door and Circle of Care will contact you. People respond to a request for help, doctors will tell you it is healthy to volunteer, you get to know your neighbors. In life there are photo ops and there are journeys. It is easy to do a photo op, look
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around. Come with Circle of Care and participate in the journey. Come help your neighbor. Bill Zidel, Circle of Care board of trustees Point Roberts The Editor: This is a letter of gratitude to all those who enjoyed our adventure into sharing cut flowers this summer. Setting up the flower tables at our little farm on Marine Drive was so much fun. We appreciate everyone who came by, admired the colorful blooms, said hello to our Icelandic horses and purchased flowers for themselves and loved ones. It was truly an honor to create birthday bouquets, welcome home surprises, anni-
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versary love, “cheer up a friend” arrangements and even make “jars of sunshine” for a backyard wedding. We started growing flowers about six years ago. In 2021, we found ourselves home and unable to travel for work. So we decided to plant and grow more flowers than we ever had before. The summer of 2021 brought continued challenges for all of us. Amidst the limitations though, it also gave us time in the garden and the ability to offer fresh, locally grown flowers to our neighbors in Point Roberts. The flowers also brought us the opportunity to make new friends and to meet new neighbors who moved here this past year. Thank you again to everyone who visited our little stand and for sharing your stories and smiles. We are excited to continue expanding and learning about organic gardening. We will be offering a lot more colorful blooms next season here at Clover Blossom Farm. Thank you again for your kindness and support. We wish you a holiday season full of happiness and love. Catherine Stewart, Clover Blossom Farm Point Roberts
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Saturday, is filled with our used books (now free to visitors), chairs, tables (and coffee and cookies during those weeks in the summer when masks were not required). Almost every week, some generous person in the community has come down to share their particular interests, whether it is bees, pottery, quilting, health care, fundraising or just being new in our town. Sometimes a dozen people drop by, sometimes two dozen (which is about all the space can comfortably hold). We are happy to see you all. Additionally, early in the year we bought a new park bench to be placed outside the library which is very frequently occupied by people using the library’s WiFi. The Little Free Libraries, which are located about the town, are all well-used (as is the library itself). And you all continue to bring us your well read books which we are then able to share with others in the community.
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Two lives, needlessly lost B y P a t G r u bb The apparent cause of death for a longtime Point Roberts couple appears to be due to the faulty installation of a radiant heating system. Gail Amundsen, 61, and Murray Church, 67, were discovered dead in their home on Thanksgiving Day evening. The pair were discovered by family friends who were asked to check on them after their children had been unable to make contact with them since November 21. Church was discovered dead in bed while Amundsen was found in an adjoining bathroom. The couple had moved into their newly constructed home on August 9. It was heated by a high efficiency Triangle Tube Prestige Solo 110 condensing boiler which can use either natural gas or propane for its fuel source. It comes set up for natural gas; it must be converted to use propane. The installation guide contains numerous warnings about the dangers of running the boiler on propane without conversion stating serious injuries or deaths can occur. On December 3, Point Roberts assistant fire chief John Shields and two friends of the family filmed Jerry Amundson, a Blaine heating and air conditioning contractor, as he examined the boiler. He discovered that the original installer, Andgar Heating and Cooling, had failed to replace the natural gas orifice with one designed for propane. Propane, an ingredient in natural gas, has a higher energy content than natural gas. A cubic foot of natural gas will produce 1,030 British Thermal Units (BTUs) while propane will produce 2,516 BTUs. The orifice that constrains propane flow is significantly smaller than an orifice intended for natural gas. In addition, propane gas pressure is higher than natural gas; a typical operating pressure for a natural gas appliance would be around 4 ounces of pressure per square inch versus 5.8 to 6.4 ounces per square inch for propane. Regardless of fuel type, the Prestige installation instructions for the unit call for the installer to run a series of tests and complete a checklist that will determine gas pressure, indicate the fuel source, and determine temperatures and combustion readings for CO2, O2 and CO ppm. In addition, the manual specifies that there must be CO monitors in the room containing the equipment as well and in sleeping areas. A sticker attesting that the equipment has been converted to propane must be affixed to the exterior, signed and dated by the installer including the orifice size and pro-
pane kit number and gas pressure. A photo of the boiler shows no such notice. The higher energy content and gas flow would result in higher internal temperatures and pressures. A slight delay in ignition would result in explosive pressures being generated; a photo of the exhaust vent shows it has separated allowing carbon monoxide and other gases to be released into the house. Point Roberts fire district personnel encountered CO levels of 1300 ppm in the main living floor and 1800 ppm in the basement. The U.S. standard for CO levels is a maximum of 35 ppm for a 1-hour exposure (not to be exceeded more than once a year) and a maximum of 9 ppm for an 8-hour exposure, again just once a year. Exposure at the levels found in the residence would lead to a loss of consciousness in less than an hour. As CO is colorless, odorless and tasteless, it is especially dangerous to individuals who are asleep. Despite the fact that Point Roberts has never had natural gas service, this is not the first time that Andgar has failed to convert a gas-powered device to propane. In 2020, Margot Griffiths had an on-demand water heater installed by the company. After the installer had left, she noticed an odor of propane and called 911. The fire department arrived and advised that she had a gas leak. It was later determined that a part intended for use with natural gas needed to be replaced with its propane version. In compensation for that and being without hot water for three days, the company offered her a free furnace checkup. In response to multiple messages left with Andgar Heating and Cooling seeking comment, the All Point Bulletin received a written statement from company spokesperson Michael Grossman: “Andgar’s heartfelt condolences and prayers are with the families of Gail Amundsen and Murray Church. Their deaths are a tragedy, especially this time of year when families get together to celebrate the holiday season. “We assume that a further investigation will be undertaken to determine the cause of the CO leak. We hope this will bring a measure of closure for the couple’s children, and out of respect for the process, we will have no further comment at this time.” Despite the failure of the boiler flue pipe, the couple still need not have died. Since 2011, Washington state law requires new homes under construction to have a (See CO, page 7)
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CO alarm to be installed outside of each sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedroom, and on each level of the dwelling. Standard practice is to also install an alarm in the garage. The alarms must be hard-wired with a back-up battery and connected to other alarms so when one detector is set off, all the detectors sound the alarm as well. (In homes constructed before then, any work that requires a permit also triggers the requirement for CO alarms.) Despite this, neither the fire department nor the sheriff’s department found any CO monitors installed in the new home. Gary Orr, owner of Shoreline Electric, installed the electrical system in the house. Reached by the All Point Bulletin, Orr said, “I can guarantee you that there was a CO alarm installed in the living room at the time the house was inspected by the county.” When asked about the need for multiple alarms, Orr said there was a conflict between what the state and county required and that people typically used the more relaxed county standards. However, the Whatcom County Plan Review and Construction Guide is equally restrictive as it incorporates Washington Administrative Code into its guidelines. Given the county and state requirements and the home’s sleeping configurations, the house should have had a minimum of four CO detectors and possibly more. The home was constructed by Optimum Contracting owned by Eric and Christina Johnson. When contacted for comment about the deaths, Eric Johnson replied, “Very sad.” He was unaware that Andgar had failed to convert the boiler for propane use nor was he aware that the house contained no CO monitors. “I don’t know how it could have passed final inspection without those monitors,” he said. Approving residential electrical work is the responsibility of the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. When the Bellingham office was contacted, the All Point Bulletin was told that inspectors would also examine hard-wired alarm systems before signing off on the work. The All Point Bulletin contacted Whatcom County Planning and Development and asked how the house was able to receive a final occupancy permit given the obvious deficiencies with the furnace installation and the lack of CO detectors. They were also asked if the county had begun a review of other projects given occu-
pancy permits by the same county employee or other projects that involved Andgar and/or the contractor and electrician that worked on this particular house. In response, planning department assistant director Steve Roberge replied, “Whatcom County is aware of the tragic occurrence at 549 Calder Road in Point Roberts. We are still learning more details about this situation and extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Gail Amundsen and Murray Church, longtime residents of Point Roberts. The safety of our community is our paramount objective, and the process of reviewing police, fire, and other related reports is underway. We will continue to work with our partner agencies to ensure the highest standard of safety here in Whatcom County. “According to preliminary reports, carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of the deaths, and the source of the carbon monoxide was likely related to a furnace located in the basement of the home. “We know that the house was inspected by our staff prior to occupancy. At the time of inspection, the house was approved for occupancy. Carbon monoxide detectors are required for new construction and are included in the final inspection review. “We understand that the community wants to know more about the circumstances surrounding this tragedy, and we appreciate your patience as we painstakingly work to shed light on them.” Whatcom County deputy chief Kevin Hester confirmed in a December 13 email to the All Point Bulletin that the sheriff’s department investigation into the deaths had been closed as the deaths were classified as “accidental.” The couple’s family has retained local attorney Mark Stowe to help determine the family’s course of action.
committee chair Stephen Falk’s term, two at-large positions became available which were filled by Katherine Smith and Grant Heitman following an online election. March • Trinity Community Lutheran Church launched a fundraising campaign to make urgently needed structural improvements to the 108-year-old building. • Covid-19 vaccinations got underway on the Point through a collaboration between the local fire department and the SuperTrack Point Roberts clinic. • Diners lined up for the drive-through senior center lunches being offered while Covid-19 restrictions remained in place. • As Whatcom County moved into Phase 2 the library, the history center and local restaurants were able to open to the public with certain restrictions. • Over 50 community members attended a virtual townhall meeting with county executive representative Jed Holmes and county council member Ben Elenbaas to talk about the future of PRCAC. There was strong consensus the committee needed to see some changes but shutting it down was the wrong way to make them. • Rumors that homeless people were coming to the Point on the ferry and being returned to the mainland by deputies were debunked by the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office. April • The vigorous vaccination program at the Benson Road fire station had vaccinated 489 Point Roberts resident with at least one dose. • PRCAC members committed to keep the committee rolling through 2021, addressing executive Sidhu’s recommendations to increase the effectiveness of the committee while tackling local issues that need attention, from seawall erosion to economic recovery from Covid-19. Two of three member organizations met all of Sidhu’s criteria
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for a spot on the board while the chamber of commerce met all but the requirement for meetings open to the public. • Whatcom County Council voted to renew Cando Recycling and Disposal’s lease the Johnson Road transfer station despite questions from PRCAC about why rent for the local transfer station remained significantly higher than at other transfer stations in the county. • Unpermitted road work and ditching on a property at the intersection of Tyee Drive and APA Road drew the attention of county code enforcement officials. • The Washington State Department of Agriculture urged Whatcom County residents to keep their eye open for Asian giant hornets waking from winter hibernation. The first nest in the U.S. was eradicated in Blaine the previous October. • The buoy off of Lily Point was the turn back southward for racers in the WA360 race. • Whether Point Roberts residents transiting through Canada needed to use the new ArriveCAN app for people arriving in Canada remained a murky question. • Staff at Lighthouse Marine Park prepared for the potential reopening of the campground for the season. • Circle of Care continued gathering input and discussing ideas for what facilities and seniors need to allow them to stay on the Point as they grow older. • Washington moved to phase three of governor Jay Inslee’s Roadmap to Recovery reopening plan. • The Whatcom County Library System opened a new online bookstore for county residents. • Point Roberts Marketplace owner Ali Hayton spoke out to dispel rumors the local grocery store would be closing if the border didn’t reopen by May. May • Fire chief Christopher Carleton approached the Washington congressional delegation with the idea of using Point (See YIR, page 8)
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Roberts as a cross-border vaccination site for Canadians to boost the local economy while helping out our Northern neighbors. • Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism president and CEO Sandy Ward visited the Point looking to help with short and long term solutions to the community’s economic challenges. • County parks was able to hire seasonal staff for Lighthouse Marine Park and eyed the possibility of opening the campground even if the border stayed closed. • The chamber of commerce chose to withdraw from PRCAC and the committee voted to ask the county to change the makeup of the committee to five at-large members chosen in an informal community election and representatives from the two remaining organizations – taxpayers’ and voters’ associations. • A total 664 people had received their Covid-19 vaccinations through the program run jointly by the fire department and the clinic. • Working with engineers and a project contractor, Trinity Lutheran Church came up with a $400,000 plan to stabilize the building. Fundraising picked up steam from both sides of the border, with $13,000 of the $200,000 needed to start the project raised. The sanctuary is closed until the work is complete. • The Centers for Disease Control advised Americans not to travel to Canada, even if vaccinated. • The Point Roberts health clinic began offering service seven days a week, three days open on-site, two days of telemedicine through the local clinic and weekend coverage via telemedicine through the Bellingham SuperTrack clinic • Owners of central Point Roberts properties issued violations by the county for unpermitted road building said that they were working on a farm. June • A proposal by local fire chief Christopher Carleton to vaccinate Canadians in Point Roberts was turned down by B.C. Premier John Horgan. • Sources at the U.S. ports of entry in Blaine told local immigration attorney the U.S. would unilaterally open its border with Canada on June 22. • An Israeli ketch circumnavigating the world had its trip cut short when it ran aground arriving at the Point Roberts Marina. • A petition started by Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce president Brian Calder to use the Point as a pilot project for a controlled reopening the U.S./Canada border garnered over 1,000 signatures from both sides of the border. (See YIR, page 9)
County engineers to evaluate drainage issues on Point By Meg Olson County engineers will be coming to Point Roberts to assess drainage systems for county roads and determine how they might tie into the marina’s private drainage system. Numerous property owners approached the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) with concerns about drainage, leading to a special meeting of the committee on December 3, attended by over 30 community members. “We had a lot of different people coming forward with concerns about the flooding on their property and on roads,” said PRCAC chair Allison Calder. During heavy rainfall in mid-November properties in OceanView Estates, along Edwards Drive and along Gulf Road suffered from flooding. Water was over the roadway at several locations in Point Roberts, including Tyee Drive, Johnson Road, Gulf Road and Edwards Drive. “Most of the water eventually goes into the basins operated by the marina,” Calder said. In an email to Calder and members of county council, Whatcom County engineer Jim Karcher said the county’s legal department has determined that the marina “is fully responsible for maintenance of their drainage system.” An inspection team will be dispatched from the county public works department “to attempt to determine if any system operating deficiencies exist. If system deficiencies are found, the county will make a formal request of the
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on gasoline sold in Point Roberts to be used only for transportation-related projects. The balance is over $1 million. “Public works will seek a qualified drainage consultant to evaluate and propose improvements to drainage facilities associated with county roadways at the Point,” Karcher wrote. “This effort would involve PRCAC members, along with maintenance and operations and engineering staff. The timeline for this effort is early January 2022.” Calder said that the drainage plan would “Sort out what part is the marina and what part is the county,” and community participation would be crucial to help identify where drainage infrastructure, often put in many years ago and not on county maps, was located. She added that the newest appointee to PRCAC, Brian Hunter, was coming on board at the right time for this project. Hunter, appointed to PRCAC in November, is a planning and development professional who previously served as the stormwater runoff planner for the state of Hawaii.
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For most of the past year PRTA met virtually, both for its regular board meetings and for its annual general meeting (AGM). However, in December, we did meet in person – at a Tsawwassen venue for the first time ever – to facilitate participation by our Canadian members. The 2021 AGM resulted in a full board consisting of nine regular directors and four alternate directors. Our meetings provide an open forum for public discussion of issues of concern to the Point Roberts community, including full-time and part-time/seasonal residents, regardless of nationality, reflecting our inclusive membership. During the past year, PRTA championed proposals by members that Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) in turn approved and forwarded to the county for consideration: an off-leash dogs enclosure at Lighthouse Marine Park and a one-time “garbage amnesty” to provide free disposal of large items and green waste that might especially be associated with returning Canadian property own-
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ers. Both proposals are pending: while country parks and recreation has not so far embraced the off-leash facility; Whatcom Public Works responded very positively to the refuse proposal and hopefully will work with CANDO to make it happen. PRTA continued to lobby federal officials to re-open the border to Canadian property owners and to reduce restrictions on direct transit by Point Roberts residents to and from the rest of Washington. These changes were finally realized but clearly not at the pace we had hoped and requested. PRTA was pleased to participate in the meeting in Point Roberts with governor Jay Inslee on July 9. On October 15, PRTA hosted (via Zoom) the eighth annual town hall meeting with our congresswoman, Suzan DelBene. Work in progress, together with PRCAC and the Point Roberts Registered Voters Association, includes continued efforts to command a stream of earmarked county revenue for infrastructure and other needs identified by the community. – Mark Robbins
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Thank you, Point Roberts! As one of Scholarship America’s® national network of locally-based, volunteer-driven Dollars for Scholars® chapters, our mission is to mobilize our community to ensure education success for our Point Roberts post-secondary students. Dollars for Scholars chapters like ours help hometown students achieve their educational goals by raising scholarship funds, establishing endowments, providing assistance with college readiness and the financial aid process, and distributing scholarships each year. 2021 has been an unprecedented year and the challenges have made one thing clear: Giving, kindness and support for each other are more crucial than ever. We’re pleased to announce that the Point Roberts community donated over $18,000 in 2021 to support the students of Point Roberts. In June 2021, once again dollars for scholars increased the usual
$500 scholarship to $1,200 per student, sent directly to the students’ schools. We sincerely thank our financial partners and the many donations made in memory of Doreen Peltier, G and O Tognetti Legacy Trust Foundation Charity, Wilma Donaldson and Sally Roberts, in our 2021 fundraising campaign and we know that the recipients thank you as well. For additional information, and to see a list of donors, please visit pointroberts. dollarsforscholars.org. Thank you for your continued support. – Brian Calder, Pam Sarkissian, Vicki Robertson, Fern Peltier
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• A Village Fair was organized to let the community get together safely after over a year of isolation. • Point Roberts celebrated its 175th birthday as a geographic exclave, and members of the historical society celebrated the 1846 signing of the Treaty of Washington that drew the border. • The space formerly occupied by Banner Bank at the Point Roberts Marketplace was reopened as a space for local artists and producers to sell their wares. July • Despite reports that it would reopen on June 22, the U.S./Canada border remained closed, and both counties announced it would stay closed until at least July 21. Looking at almost 500 days of lost revenue with the border closed Point Roberts Marketplace owner Ali Hayton announced the store would close July 15. State and federal elected representatives wrote letters to officials of both countries asking for relief for Point Roberts. • At an outdoor townhall meeting attended by county executive Satpal Sidhu and other elected officials PRCAC considered four requests for county action: A shuttle bus service on the Point, expanded highspeed internet service, a solution to flooding at Maple Beach, and the creation of a wetland mitigation bank. Sidhu offered enthusiastic support for improvements to internet on the Point and the establishment of a wetland mitigation bank. • Jessica and Bryson Basore took over as the new owners of Westwind Marine. • An 18-year-old from Shelton, Washington died after crashing his vehicle into the Maple Beach seawall at the corner of Roosevelt Way and Bayview Drive. (To be continued next issue.)
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Obituaries Gail Amundsen and Murray Church, age 61 and 67, from Point Roberts, WA passed away suddenly on November 25, 2021. They leave behind their children Hailey and Dawson and extended family across Canada. Murray was born in Calgary, Alberta and raised in Winnipeg. He is survived by his mother Margery and by his three younger brothers; Alan, David and Robert. Murray loved to visit Margery in Kelowna whenever possible. Murray had an entrepreneurial spirit, spending many years working in medical sales while also starting his own businesses. He always kept the room entertained, telling jokes or showing off one of the
new gadgets he had bought. He was an active member of the Point Roberts community, always wanting to get to know his neighbors and join them in their hobbies. Friends and family will miss his caring nature that always had him going above and beyond for others. Gail grew up in Calgary, Alberta with her sisters Linda and Beth and brothers Larry and Patrick. She spent many years as a radiography technician before taking time off to raise her children. Her adventurous spirit was always pushing her to try new things including beekeeping, surfing, hiking and bike racing. Gail was an active member of her community garden, always willing to take on
the undesirable task without complaint. As a marathon runner, you would often see Gail out running or at a fitness class with her Winskill Warriors. Her calm, caring and adventurous presence will be deeply missed by her children, siblings and friends alike. Gail and Murray met in Vancouver in the late ’80s and moved to Point Roberts to raise their family shortly after. They were married in Point Roberts 31 years ago, surrounded by their family members at Lily Point. While Point Roberts was their home, they were often travelling with friends and family, visiting Dorothy Lake in Manitoba, exploring waterfalls in Costa Rica, beaches in Thailand, and castles
in Europe. After completing their dream home in early 2021, they were taking advantage of everything Point Roberts had to offer and living their life to the fullest. Their greatest joy in life was their children and they were so proud of their professional and educational accomplishments. The outpouring of love and support has been tremendous, and the family appreciates hearing and continuing to hear any stories or memories with Gail and Murray. The family is planning a celebration of life in the spring of 2022. If you have any memories or photos to share, or would like to be involved in planning the celebration of life please email gailandmurraymemorial@gmail.com.
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A year ago, as we anticipated what 2021 would bring, we were able to use our bus each evening to take community members to view all the houses decorated for the holidays. Holiday Light Show was a spectacular event for all ages. Our long-term vision has always been to have a retirement/care facility on the Point. We created a survey early in 2021 to learn what our community wanted and needed in the short-term and long-term. With over 95 respondents (mostly over 60 years old), the majority felt that a retirement/care facility would be a good addition to the Point. Thank you, participants. We are working on next steps. In 2020, the Helen and Jose Colton Foundation gave us $5,000 toward educating ourselves and the community in such matters as caring for dementia/Alzheimer’s friends and family members, preparing advance directives, identifying and supporting our citizens in need of Life Lines and Northwest Airlift Insurance for households. We held six sessions of advance directive workshops with 19 participants, with more planned for 2022. This fall, we held a campaign to enroll households in a group offering of Northwest Airlift insurance at a discount and we offered to supplement the cost for those in need. We hope to move forward with dementia care training courses in 2022. We held a wonderful bake sale at the summer’s Village Fair. We took orders and prepared strawberry-rhubarb pies in July, blackberry pies in August and apple pies for Apple Harvest Festival in September. In total, we made over 200 pies this year!
This week, we fulfilled lots of holiday swag orders. Our volunteer activities included taking clients to medical appointments, picking up prescriptions in Blaine and Bellingham, bringing clients home from Saint Joseph’s Hospital, visiting housebound residents, taking clients for drives/walks, caring for their animals, providing durable medical equipment/supplies and preparing meals. We prepared over 60 meals for our clients this year. Our cherished community volunteers have given over 1,157 hours of their time; and our board of trustees gave over 650 hours of their time to our community. In the beginning of December, we trustees created a matching fund of up to $2,000 until the end of the year. As further incentive, the government allows 100 percent of donations to 501c3’s to be deducted. Even if you do not itemize on your taxes, you can deduct up to $300. This is a one-time opportunity to make your donation more impactful for the recipients and yourself. To donate, visit prcircleofcare.com or email prcircleofcare@gmail.com. Regarding putting the bus in service, the border situation and difficulty scheduling appointments due to the pandemic have required patience. We are working on a schedule to begin in 2022. On behalf of the board of trustees, I want to thank Annelle Norman, our executive director, for her expertise, coordinating acumen, care for our clients and our community in general. She is an essential part of our team and we are grateful for her contribution to our mission. – Galen Wood, President of the board
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The park district began a phased reopening of the community center in February when Whatcom County was moved to phase 2 for Covid-19 restrictions. Our Covid response plan allowed the History Center to reopen in March and soon after The Commons opened in the meeting room. When the county moved to phase 3, the park district was able to host several larger outdoor activities. We were proud to host the following events: The Village Fair in May, the Historical Society Treaty Day Celebration in June, The 4th of July takeout Pancake Breakfast, Family Days at Baker Field in August, and The Apple Harvest Festival in September. As more restrictions were removed in October, community center usage continued to grow allowing us to host the Saturday market as well as additional group meetings. The park district continued to support the senior take-out lunch program. Whatcom County Parks generously donated
seven picnic tables for outdoor dining, so people can gather when the weather permits. We also held a very successful summer kids camp for two weeks with a generous $15,000 grant through the Washington Recreation & Parks Association. Our Zoom account supported over 100 scheduled events with over 1,000 attendees. The park district has invested in hybrid meeting technology to allow live meetings from the community center using Zoom. At the end of the year the park district welcomed three new commissioners to our board: Matt Wang, Michael Cressy, and Mitch Friedman. We look forward to providing support and recreational activities to our community this coming year as we move beyond the pandemic and look towards the future. If you or your group has any needs that we can help you with then please contact us at prparkdistrict@gmail.com. – Bennett Blaustein
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outside of town; a revelation given specifically to them and no one else. For Luke, this is the miracle; that God comes into the world as one who is lowly for the sake of the lowly. God is present in the human suffering of the devastation of homes and lives, whether by nature or for political gains. God is present in our suffering, in our shock and trauma, and, ultimately, in our healing. This is the good news, not so much proclaimed by angels in our day, but in hearts that share sorrow and the work of rebuilding; those who organize to transport money and goods to neighborhoods in need, and those who do the giving and the working that makes all things new again. As we move from a season of joy back into the everyday-ness of our lives, let us remain wide open to the coming of the Christ into our minds and hearts. Jesus comes to us as we share the load, and celebrate that we are all in this together, and together we will make all things new! In this hope, and in this calling, we can wish each other a happy New Year, and God bless us all!
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HIGHER END HOUSES: $750,000 & ABOVE: 1-story house with 2,258 SF, 1,652 SF basement, 4 BD, 3 BA, 834 SF attached garage, 1,652 SF patio, 596 SF deck, built in 2008; marine and territorial views, .47 acres land.
s April 2021: Over 400 people received their second dose of the Moderna vaccine thanks to the efforts of the fire district and health clinic staff and volunteers. Courtesy photo
Coming up ... Dollars for Scholars 2022 Fundraising Campaign: Local Dollars for Scholars board members are actively raising funds to again award scholarships to high school seniors and our continuing education students. Donations can be made through Umpqua bank for Dollars for Scholars, through bill pay at any bank – Add Point Roberts Dollars For Scholars as a payee P.O. Box 189, Point Roberts, WA 98281 – or by mail to DFS P.O. Box 1354, Point Roberts, WA 98281. Info: pointroberts.dollarsforscholars.org. Point Roberts Clinic Hours: Primary Care: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., appointment needed. Urgent Care can be accessed through telemedicine or at the clinic Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Always call for an appointment before coming in, even for urgent care services. Hours subject to change. Flu shots available. Info: 360/945-2580. Point Roberts Walkers: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 8 a.m., coffee to follow at 9 a.m., Tuesdays on Elizabeth Drive, Thursdays at Lighthouse Park and Saturdays at Lily Point. Location subject to change, the current schedule can be found at prwalkers.wordpress.com. PR Food Bank: Every Wednesday 8:30-10 a.m. at the Gulf Road Community Center. Seniors and More Lunches: Wednesdays and Fridays drive through and pick up available from 11:45 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., PR community center. Weekly menus published on PAWS and Point Interface. All ages welcome. More info: prseniors@whidbey.com or 360/945-5424. No lunches will be served Friday, December 24.
SALE PRICE
2116 Whalen Drive, Point Roberts
$1,125,000
1-story house with 2,496 SF, 4 BD, 2 BA, 720 SF attached garage, 781 SF patio, built in 1992; marine and territorial views, .38 acres land.
5745 Nakat Way, Blaine
$1,000,000
1-story house with 1,570 SF, 3 BD, 3 BA, 400 SF attached garage, 490 SF deck, built in 1970 remodeled in 2013; marine and territorial views, .26 acres land.
8130 Comox Road, Blaine
$900,000
1-story house with 2,357 SF, 3 BD, 3 BA, 696 SF attached garage, 796 SF deck, built in 2005, .32 acres land.
5405 Quail Run, Blaine
$1,025,000
1-story house with 2,633 SF, 3 BD, 3 BA, 778 SF attached garage, 340 SF patio, built in 1995; marine and territorial view, .36 acres land.
5345 Canvasback Road, Blaine
$919,500
1-story house with 1,836 SF, 3 BD, 2 BA, 650 SF attached garage, 650 SF patio, 424 SF deck, outbuildings, built in 1968, 32.62 acres wooded land.
3451 Haynie Road, Blaine
$885,800
2-story house with 3,363 SF, 3 BD, 3 BA, 696 SF attached garage, 1,002 SF deck, built in 2016, .36 acres land.
8648 Ashbury Court, Blaine
$940,000
1-story house with 2,713 SF, 2,713 SF basement, 3 BD, 2 BA, 740 SF balcony, 510 SF patio, 718 SF attached garage, built in 1996, beach access; marine and territorial views, .67 acres land.
5913 Normar Place, Blaine
$1,330,000
2-story house with 3,685 SF, 3 BD, 4 BA, 652 SF attached garage, 826 SF patio, built in 1997; territorial views, .36 acres land.
5429 Canvasback Road, Blaine
$1,150,000
COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES:
Covid-19 PCR testing: Sundays and Wednesdays, 9 to 11 a.m., Point Roberts Fire Hall, 2030 Benson Road. Bring ID and insurance information.
2-story warehouse with 10,208 SF, 1,552 SF mezzanine office, built 1300 and 1400 Boblett $1,000,000 Street, Blaine in 1965, 6.44 acres land.
Tsawwassen Order of Old Bastards Food Drive: Saturday, December 18, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., South Delta Recreation Center. Accepting donations of non-perishable food, cash or checks made out to “Deltassist” for the Deltassist Emergency Food Cupboard. Info: toobfordelta.ca.
Gas station and mini mart with 1,786 SF, 80,000 gallon tanks, built in 1983 and 1995, .81 acres land.
Your Local small Market: Saturday, December 18, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., community center. Local vendors include Ollie Otter Bakery and The Garden Stand/Slow Botanicals. Come out and shop local and handmade. Info: slowbotanicals@gmail.com. Old Books/New Gifts Zoom Workshop: Saturday, December 18, 2–3 p.m. Upcycle a tired library book into art with Rose Momsen. Stop by the library to grab a kit and join in on Zoom. Registration and PDF instructions: bit.ly/3s8L9bp. Holiday Toy Drive for Whatcom County: Saturday and Sunday, December 18-19, 8 a.m. –5 p.m., Speedway Gas Station, 490 Tyee Drive. Donations of new, unwrapped toys as well as gifts for teens. Info: queenofcleanpointroberts@gmail.com or all.calder17@gmail.com. Covid Vaccination Event: Sunday, December 19, at the firehall, 2030 Benson Road. Moderna and JJ shots only. It must be six months from your last Moderna shot to qualify for a booster. For JJ it must be two months since your shot to qualify for a booster. Bring ID and vaccination card. If you would like to participate please email chief@wcfd5.com. Flu Shot Clinic: Tuesday, December 21, Point Roberts Clinic. To book a vaccine appointment call 360/9452580 on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship: Friday, December 24, 7 p.m., Trinity Church in the parish hall. Info: pointrobertschurch.com. Point Roberts Vaccination Clinic Ages 5-11: Wednesday, January 5, by appointment, Point Roberts Clinic. First and second doses of pediatric Pfizer vaccine available. To book a vaccine appointment call 360/945-2580 on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, January 4, at 6 p.m., via Zoom. Info: info@pointrobertschamberofcommerce.com. PR Emergency Preparedness: Tuesday, January 4, 7 p.m., community center and Zoom. Info: rnewmen@ gmail.com.
Gas station and mini mart with 2,160 SF, 22,000 gallon tanks, built in 1955 and 1995. Includes old house with 990 SF built in 1953, 2.00 acres land. Mixed use commercial building with 18,240 SF, 1,403 loading dock, 2.28 acres land.
1307 Boblett Street, Blaine
$1,000,000
4520 Drayton Harbor $1,000,000 Road and 8839 Blaine Road, Blaine 1649 Boblett Street, Blaine
$6,600,000
Mobile Home Park with 164 spaces, 2,887 SF club, 4,800 SF utility 4672 Birch Bay Lynden $8,125,000 Road, Blaine building, built in 1979 and 1989, 23.37 acres land. LAND: 6.82 acres commercial land.
Tyee Road, Point Roberts
5.0 acres residential land. Delta Line Road, Blaine
$375,000
$200,000
2.69 acres commercial land.
Marine Drive, Point Roberts
$409,000
4.85 acres residential land.
Benson Road, Point Roberts
$230,000
Portion 24.81 acres residential and other use land.
Shore Pine Place, Blaine
$660,000
Portion 24.81 acres residential and other use land.
Sandlewood Lane, Blaine
$1,075,000
H Street Road, Blaine
$2,650,000
Portion 24.81 acres residential and other use land.
Sandlewood Lane, Blaine
$960,000
Portion 24.81 acres residential and other use land.
Sandlewood Ln & Shore Pine Pl, Blaine
$1,285,000
Residential lot in Drayton Reach
1314 Leighton Street, Blaine
$235,000
8066 Niska Road, Blaine 4041 Tarte Road, Blaine
$210,000
PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, January 6, 6 p.m., community center. Info: prrva.org. PR Park and Recreation: Monday, January 10 at 7 p.m., via Zoom. Info: prparkandrec.org. Fire District 5: Wednesday, January 12 at 4 p.m., via Zoom. Info: WCFD5.com PR Taxpayers Association: Wednesday, January 12, 7 p.m., Via Zoom. PR Hospital District: Wednesday, January 12 at 7 p.m., via Zoom. Info: pointrobertsclinic.com.
144.13 acres forest land.
PR Community Advisory Committee: Thursday, January 20, 7 p.m., via Zoom. Knit and craft: Tuesdays, 2–4 p.m., PR library meeting room. Bring your creative project to a friendly and encouraging environment. Cribbage Night: Tuesdays, 5–7 p.m., PR library meeting room. Come for cribbage, stay for cocoa. PR Library Hours: Tuesdays 1-7 p.m., Wednesdays and Saturdays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Library express hours: 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. daily. History Center Holiday Hours: Open Saturday December 18, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sunday, December 19, noon – 3 p.m., open Friday, December 24, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Closed Christmas day and New Years Day. Will reopen Saturday, January 8, 11 a.m. –3 p.m. Masks required. Hand sanitizer available at the door. Whatcom County Al-Anon: Online meetings available via Zoom and GoToMeeting. Info: whatcomafg.org
.24 acres residential lot; marine and territorial view.
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In The Garden By Rhiannon Allen The start of a new gardening year already? While we have not yet put aside our holiday decorations and activities, it is almost time to think about 2022. Whether you are relatively new to gardening or an old hand at it, it’s time to plan for seed starting if that suits your fancy. With pandemic-inspired interest in home gardening and growing from seed, it makes sense to order seeds before companies sell out of the seed variety you have your eyes on. One of the things that confuses even old garden hands is the terminology used in seed catalogs. It certainly has confused me at times. So I thought that perhaps I could take this column to go over some generic terms one sees in seed catalogs: genetically modified, organic, heirloom, open pollinated and hybrid. Genetically modified (GM, GMO or GEO) seed comes from plants whose genetics have been modified in laboratories to produce plants with some sort of advantage over seeds whose inheritance lies in the field rather than the lab. Genes from a different organism have been spliced into the genetic code of a GMO seed to enhance productivity, increase resistance to pests, or create resistance to the herbicides used in agriculture for weed control. Plant breeding has gone on for millennia, but over time the term GM has become restricted to plants developed in the laboratory. Currently, few GM
seeds are sold to home gardeners, since they were developed for largescale agriculture and for provisioning groceries, but that could change at any time. Organic seed is nonGM seed that has been grown on certified organic farms and processed in certified facilities. These seeds have never come in contact with synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, although they might have been grown with those approved for organic use. Organic seeds can be handled with bare hands and used for sprouting – even eaten direct from the package – without fear of contacting harmful chemicals. All this care, of course, comes at a cost and you should expect to pay more – just as you pay more for organic produce in the grocery store. Heirloom or ‘heritage seed’ lacks a precise definition. However, most catalogs will label plants grown before WWII as heirloom. Of course, what is heirloom in one place does not mean that it really is a heritage plant in another region. Nonetheless, these are usually robust plants that have stood the test of taste and time, having hit their stride when local farming and home gardening supplied the primary provisions on our dining tables. Stick to heirloom seeds from your own region, and you will not be disappointed. If you prefer to be delighted by the wild,
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wonderful or exotic, these are not the plants for you. Note that heirloom plants will not be GM, but they may or may not be organic. All heirloom plants are open pollinated, which is the next term used in many catalogs. Open pollinated or OP is a term likely to confuse the home gardener selecting seeds from a catalog. It comes from the concept that in a natural setting, most plants are pollinated by the wind and by pollinators carrying pollen from nearby plants of the same variety. This produces fertile seed that is strikingly genetically similar to its parents. Over time, seed companies have worked carefully to make sure that seeds they label as OP will grow true to their parents and will pass on predicable characteristics to their own progeny. They do this by growing the seed in large plantings of genetically identical plants that will pollinate each other. Therefore, when you buy OP seed, the plant will have relatively predictable characteristics and will yield seed that you can save for next year’s crop.
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Today we are going to learn more about one of our most beloved long-time residents, Kristin Lomedico. Kristin was born here, the daughter of Shirley Dennison of Ladner and Tsawwassen and her dad, Agnar Magnusson of Point Roberts. She has a sister Ogn (brilliant artist and author) and a brother Trygve who is no longer with us. After graduating from Blaine high school, Kristin studied in Seattle, married and lived in Central America for eight years. Kristin has two children, Tommy and Georgia Mojica. Moving back to Point Roberts in 1982, she began working at the library and has
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However, there might be occasional surprises because ‘open’ creates the opportunity for – well – wayward parents. This is particularly the case for OP seeds that you save yourself when your plant was easily cross-pollinated by your neighbor’s plant. OP stands in contrast to hybrid seeds, which sometimes bear the additional designation of F1 or F2 to indicate their genetic generation. These are seeds derived by fertilizing one variety of a plant with the pollen from a different but compatible variety. This is done in an effort to blend the best characteristics of each parent. When developed by professional plant geneticists you can get some spectacular and unusual plants. However, the plants have not yet been stabilized into varieties that breed true and can be left to open pollinate. That means that you are unlikely to experience success with saving seeds in the hope that you will get a similar plant next year. I’ve noticed that many garden vegetable seeds are hybrids, but this seems to be less true of herb and flower seeds. Now bring on those seed catalogs!
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s July 2021: Perhaps the most notable visitor to the Historical Room ever? Governor Jay Inslee made a special trip to Point Roberts. Courtesy Photo
been there, helping us, since 1984. That’s 37 years! Here’s her favorite recipe from her Costa Rica days: Patacones. Patacones are pieces of plantain that are first fried in hot oil until golden brown. Then, they are drained and flattened. Take quite green plantains, slice diagonally ½ inch thick, then peel away the rinds. Heat 1/4 inch vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the plantain, turning over once, then remove from the pan. With a flat-bottomed glass, mash each slice to flatten it. There is a special wooden device for this, but a glass will do fine. Return the flattened slices to the oil. Fry again on each side and remove to drain on paper towels. Sprinkle liberally with salt and eat while hot. A very special and interesting appetizer for holiday parties! Thank you, Kristin for this great recipe, for your years of service to this community and for being such a kind and helpful librarian. If you get a chance to see or buy any of Kristin’s jewelry, you won’t be disappointed. Her pieces are beautiful and one of a kind.
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