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B y P a t G r u bb Looking for a NEXUS interview appointment? It might be easier to find a Sasquatch in the woods behind Baker Field. Thirteen NEXUS enrollment centers in Canada remain closed even though the U.S. centers have been open since April 19. One reason why is because the U.S. wants officers to bear arms while on duty processing NEXUS applicants, according to CBP spokesperson Rhonda Lawson who was quoted in a July 23 Canadian Press story. The issue of legal protections for U.S. officers was raised in an April 21 story in the All Point Bulletin in which Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) senior spokesperson Rebecca Purdy was specifically asked if the issue of carrying weapons while on duty was the reason why the two governments had failed to reach an agreement to re-open the centers. Purdy avoided answering the question and merely replied that “the CBSA and the U.S. CBP are working together to mitigate the impact on members caused by the extended closures of the enrollment centers.” A U.S./Canada Preclearance agreement that went into effect in 2019 authorized U.S. officers working in Canadian airports and other ports performing immigration and customs duties in preclearance areas to carry guns wherever CBSA officers carry guns. However, as CBSA officers are not allowed to carry guns, neither are U.S. officers. The agreement also allowed U.S. officers to conduct strip searches when necessary. “It is totally ridiculous to think that U.S. officers need to carry guns while interviewing pre-approved NEXUS applicants,” said local immigration attorney Len Saunders. “It shows an absolute lack of common sense and a complete disregard of the needs of traveling citizens,” he added. Prior to the shutdown, Canada had 12 processing centers, mostly at international airports. Once an individual has submitted an application and received provisional approval for membership, that person (See NEXUS, page 2)

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Drop in students creates district budget pressures By Ian Haupt The Blaine school board adopted a budget for the 2022-23 school year during its July 25 regular meeting that included a budget forecast for the district’s expenditures exceeding its revenues to a point, where by 2026, it will have a $14 million deficit. As state law requires a district to balance its budget before each upcoming school year, the Blaine school district will need to make adjustments this school year that could include staff reductions if enrollment is as low as projected. Blaine school district finance director Amber Porter led a public hearing on the district’s 2022-23 budget during the board meeting. Porter went through the district’s

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five funds and broke down how she laid out next year’s budget and forecasted future balances. Two community members attended the meeting. Porter used a projected enrollment of 2,085 students, based off May 2022 cohort sizes and past Kindergarten levels, to budget for the upcoming school year. She mapped out the district’s general fund expenditures being $45.3 million, while its revenue and beginning balance were $40.5 million and $8.5 million. This would have the district’s ending school year balance as $3.7 million. Along with the upcoming school year’s budget, the district is required to submit a (See Schools, page 3)

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four-year budget forecast to the state. Porter said she interprets the state’s four-year forecast law, which took effect January 2017, as estimating the cost to continue at the district’s current service levels. With that as the benchmark, she forecasted the next three year’s – 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 – revenue and expenditures based on enrollment and staff levels remaining the same. It had the district spending about $6 million more than its revenue, adding up to a total deficit of over $14 million in 2026. While rising inflation rates have increased expenditures, Porter said the district’s drop in enrollment has not helped revenues. Enrollment peaked at 2,220 before the pandemic. It has declined to 2,085 since 2020. Porter said the school district still has enough staff to operate at pre-pandemic levels. This has added to costs, she said, but also left the district in a position to absorb 100 more students if they enrolled. Porter estimated one student accounts for at least $11,320 in current year revenue, plus about $3,000 in future years. “We will need to take a close look at our enrollment levels and how our operations fit with that,” Porter said. “Because we have not adjusted downwards when our enrollment adjusted downwards. We have a high staff level currently.” Federal stimulus money has also padded the books the last two years, but the district has about $870,500 remaining. “I don’t know what the state will do as far as revenues,” Porter said. “This is not a Blaine-specific issue.” She said she’s been in meetings with business managers from different industries around the region who have shared their financing issues and are considering significant cuts. Board members and superintendent Christopher Granger discussed what actions could lower operating costs. They hoped for an increase in enrollment and current staff leaving positions that could go unfilled. Otherwise, Granger said staff reductions would be necessary. “I’m personally concerned about the mismatch between the revenues and ex-

penditures being such a large discrepancy,” board member Erika Creydt said. Board president Dougal Thomas said he agreed and asked Granger what work would be done in the next six to eight months so the next budget is balanced. Granger said the district will look to save as longstanding faculty, who earn higher wages, retire. Those positions will either be replaced with less experienced staff or, if possible, left open to be evaluated whether they are needed. He also said enrollment hasn’t dropped significantly enough in one grade level for a position to be absorbed. Enrollment losses have been spread through multiple grade levels. “Let’s say people don’t leave, because they love Blaine, what’s the plan?” Creydt said. Granger said the district will have to consider the impact of removing a position from a department and make those difficult decisions if necessary. “We would have to reduce positions based on where we can save the amount of money we have to get to a balanced budget,” he said. Granger said he hopes recent school events and productions will give people confidence that a more normal school experience is returning. “But I would be remiss to tell you that I don’t think that there are people that have found that a more independent educational offering, alternative learning, online learning hasn’t worked better for their student or their family,” Granger said. “I don’t think that’s specific to Blaine. I think that’s a sidebar of the pandemic.”

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opinion A Q&A with new Blaine port director Harmit Gill up for hours and the traveling public is looking at you. My goal is to make sure officers have the tools necessary to do their job, but we’re not working them so hard they’re missing the details.

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently promoted Harmit Gill to serve as the Blaine area port director at the end of March. The All Point Bulletin sat down with Gill to discuss what We, too, are limited by budget conhe hopes to accomplish in his first year, straints. Our officers are working a lot of how he’s improving transparency within overtime, not because they want to, but the agency and his background growing because they have to. I have to recognize up in Blaine. they are human beings and make sure Gill moved from California to Blaine in they’re able to perform their duties. sixth grade and attended Blaine schools We are the face of this nation. Very before earning his bachelor’s degree in likely this might be the first time an incomputer science at Western Washingdividual comes into our great country. I ton University. He worked as a systems want to make sure their first encounter analyst at Microsoft in Seattle before is memorable. It’s my goal that we treat returning to Blaine to start his career at everyone with dignity and respect. CBP. Previous to his new role, Gill had What is your biggest achievement so worked at the Point Roberts port as well far with CBP? as chief of staff for CBP’s Seattle Field OfBuilding relationships with our exfice since 2019. ternal partners, internal partners and As Blaine area port director, Gill overoutside government agencies. Letting sees 17 ports and stations on the border s Harmit Gill. people know we’re human and creating Courtesy photo of Washington state and B.C. as well as a an environment that people aren’t afraid general aviation facility and seaport operaof. There’s a lot of anxiety when crossing tions in Bellingham, Anacortes and Friday the mercy of them. We can make requests the border because people don’t know Harbor. He is in charge of 700 employees with our counterparts to see if internation- what they’re going to encounter, how our who process over 17 million travelers and al affairs are able to have communications officers are going to treat you, and you’re $20 billion in commercial trade annually. with them. We’ve spoken with Congressio- scared for no reason. Questions and answers have been edited nal delegates to see what CBP is doing. We I never thought I would be in this pofor brevity and clarity. don’t create the rules, we enforce them but sition. I might be the first director who Can you tell me about your background we also empathize with our communities. wears a turban. I recognize our limited and experience growing up in Blaine? I often will verbalize in closed meetings time to make an impact. If you want to do I’ve had a challenge in these communi- that sometimes I wish Canada would allow and accomplish something, there has to ties. I came to Blaine in sixth grade and Point Roberts a little more leniency. Can be a certain need. My motive in moving graduated in ’96 but Blaine wasn’t diverse. I do anything? No. With Canada, we’re up quickly was to how much I’m able to I may have been the first child to wear a at the mercy of another country. All we influence. In every position I took, you’re turban and it’s always challenging to be can hope to do is engage and have a good still limited in what you can and can’t do. different. In the ’90s was the war in Iraq working relationship and hopefully they’ll Maybe the reason I moved up quickly was so being different here wasn’t easy because understand. If we’re communicating, we’re I wasn’t seeing the needed change. people would make assumptions about able to start that dialogue and bring an isI never looked at myself as the outsider, what religion I belonged to and they liked sue to a larger focus because if everyone but my looks will deceive you. Most folks to display that in outbursts. stayed quiet, Point Roberts would still be assume I’m Canadian because there are Western was good. I graduated in 2004 struggling. more Sikhs in Canada. As an American, it and transitioned here in 2008. My family Are there any plans to update the com- doesn’t matter what you look like or wear. has always been in Blaine since we first puters in Point Roberts? Maybe there’s a misconception that I’m moved. I started with CBP in 2008. Yes, it’s a single focus of mine. We could trying to prove myself. How did you come to work for CBP? upgrade the computers, that’s not an issue, What do you see as the biggest challenges When I left Microsoft, my family was but it’s the internet connection that poses within CBP and how are you working to building homes here. One of the homes significant challenges. solve those? we sold was to a CBP officer and in a casuIt’s out-of-the-box thinking right now, Personnel, resources and budget. Covid al conversation, he said, ‘You should work not only for Point Roberts, but for eastern significantly affected our budget. Most borhere.’ It piqued my interest. It’s a good ca- Washington ports to see if we can get ad- ders are open 24 hours a day, seven days a reer. It’s one of the few jobs that gives you vancement in internet access. A lot of the week. Congress is working with CBP and a 20-year retirement pension. It gives sta- locations are remote and the infrastructure the Department of Homeland Security but bility and in 2006 my first child was born. doesn’t exist. We’re doing the best we can if there’s no travel, there’s no money. A lot I have two daughters and one son; 15, 13 but these basic technology essentials are of CBP’s budget comes from user fees and and 10. on our books and I hope to get those up- a lot of those are in air travel and commerWhat has your career with CBP looked graded before the end of the fiscal year. cial trade. like and what positions have you held? Any concerns the residents have, my Covid poses a big challenge. The majorMy journey was as an officer to super- door is open. We recognize those folks ity of our staff are vaccinated but some are visor, chief, chief of staff for the director have to travel twice through the ports of not, so the challenge is to make sure staff of field operations at the Seattle field of- entry, and it’s not easy. is healthy. We take it seriously and we are fice before I took on this role. I worked in What do you want to have accomplished prepared but at the same time those chalPoint Roberts for a couple of years, so I’ve by the end of your first year as director? lenges are continuous. I hope we continbeen fortunate to stay in this area. My main focus has been improving of- ue to be healthy so we can make sure we What position did you hold in Point Rob- ficer morale and professionalism. Even in are doing our job and allowing travel and erts? the first three months we are making prog- trade to continue because that has a signifI worked as a supervisor [in 2015]. ress. There’s a lot of stress involved when icant impact on our local economy. Point Roberts has a good place in my lobbies are full of people, traffic is backed You had mentioned previously that you heart. That’s where I got my management experience. Not only that, Point Roberts is very unique and they have significant challenges. I relate to the community sigThank you to our latest supporters: nificantly. We have a lot of conversations Brad & Cathy Lamoureux • Jeanette Burket • Tracey Moropito with our counterparts in Canada about the community and what we can do to assist You can also contribute online at allpointbulletin.com them. Point Roberts continued to be our second busiest in the area port of Blaine for Name: traffic during Covid. Can you explain more about the challengEmail: es of Point Roberts and how you want to Address: overcome them? (or whatever you can) Point Roberts is political. They heavily City: depend on their counterparts from Tsawwassen, Richmond and Vancouver. As a State: Zip: federal entity we don’t dictate what CanaMAIL TO: All Point Bulletin, PO Box 1451, da can and can’t do, so Point Roberts is at

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August 2022 • allpointbulletin.com want to improve community relations. Can you explain more on how you plan to do that? Outreach. I would love to host events and give tours. There’s no curtain here, with the caveat we have to manage tours. We are an entity that is here but that nobody knows anything about. Without the uniform, we’re just human beings. It’s not just a job for us. We take pride in what we do. We have to open our doors to create community relations and that’s the biggest challenge. Immigration is a hot topic and we recognize it. We want to introduce our-

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getting back to a semblance of normality, the border communities in the U.S. and Canada are not nearly where they should be,” said Higgins. “This is the beginning of the travel season for 2022 and we still have all this redundancy and obstacles that we need to get rid of.” The most recent stats for Point Roberts for the second quarter of 2022 show that border crossings are down nearly 47 percent from the equivalent period in 2019. In June 2019, 269,793 personal vehicles crossed into the Point while in 2022, just 143,349 did. Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce president Brian Calder has called on the Canadian government to scrap ArriveCAN and failing that, to create a reusable e-receipt for Canadians to come and go from Point Roberts. In the period dating April 1 to June 10, 2022, 271,886 air travelers were randomly tested returning a positive Covid-19 rate of 3.31 percent. In the same period, 44,205 land travelers were tested with 2.66 percent posting positive results. From June 11 to July 16, the percent positive rate per week for land travelers ranged from 2.47 percent to 3.24 percent. By way of comparison, from July 5 to August 8, 2021, 245,615 air travelers were tested for a positive rate of 0.2 percent; 79,450 land travelers returned a positive rate of 0.09 percent.

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Goodfellow’s big beach boiler By Mark Swenson Up the beach from Lily Point, there is a large boiler which has been rusting away for over 130 years. Contrary to popular belief, the big boiler is not a remnant of the cannery at Lily Point. Indeed, the boiler was owned by an early Point Roberts pioneer who was very much in competition with the cannery owner. Born in 1837 in New Brunswick, Joseph Goodfellow arrived on the Point in the 1870s and lived by the boiler in a log cabin on the beach, leased from John and Kate Waller. A very large, muscular man who drove in fish trap pilings by hand, Goodfellow fished and operated a saltery on the beach. The boiler is believed to have been used to boil sea water to produce salt for preserving fish. The Point Roberts Historical Society notes some evidence this section of the beach was traditionally called Goodfellow Point and Goodfellow Spit, though the name does not survive on official charts today. John Waller and Goodfellow were the first two pioneers to build fish traps at Point Roberts. As they experimented with various trap designs, the Wallers leased land at Lily Point to Edmund Wadhams, on the site of the Coast Salish fishing village. Newly-arrived in 1893 from Ladner, Wadhams quickly built a cannery at Lily Point and added his own fish traps to the reef. What we know as a peaceful park today was seething with activity back in the day when there was big money to be made off salmon. Goodfellow and Wadhams sued each other, and both were sued by wealthy cannery interests on the mainland, over fish trap placement, leading a judge to rule

the fish traps had to be 1,500 feet apart. In one notable case, Goodfellow sued Wadhams for improperly trap fishing without all the required permits. Wadhams countered that the law specified the fish trap rules were for “Puget Souvnd,” and won his case on the grounds Point Robert is on the Strait of Georgia, any not anywhere near Puget Sound. Cases like this led, in part, a century later to the adoption of the term Salish Sea to collectively describe both waterways. In the autumn of 1893, Goodfellow gathered up his salted salmon in barrels and went on a road trip back East to sell it. He made sales in Nova Scotia and Boston, and had returned as far as Chicago when he went missing. The Bellingham Bay Express reported in April 1894, “Goodfellow, the well-known fish man of Point Roberts, has mysteriously disappeared, and fears are entertained that he has met foul play.” Presumed dead, his attorney started settling his affairs, when Goodfellow turned up and went back to work as though nothing had happened. Goodfellow also tussled legally with the landowner Kate Waller. When the state land commissioner decided in her favor, and financially hurt by rival fishing interests, Goodfellow left the beach, and his boiler, and squatted 37 acres near today’s marina with his wife and eleven children. A lone fruit tree near the edge of the road at the top of Simundson Drive is all that remains from his farm. Goodfellow died December 31, 1915 at age 78 and is buried in the Blaine cemetery. Learn more about our amazing history at the Point Roberts History Center on Gulf Road. Stop by on Saturdays, and it’s open this summer on Friday afternoons too.

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Summertime fun at Maple Beach July’s hot weather got everyone out to the beach. The Maple Beach Bike Parade brought out around 50 young cyclists on July 23. Sweet Water Ice Cream truck was on hand to help everyone cool off. On July 1 the Delta Police Pipe Band performed at the border separating Centennial Beach, Tsawwassen and Maple Beach, Point Roberts.

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s Kay (and Archie) Kovanen. Kay (Agnes) Kovanen September 16, 1928 – May 7, 2022 Agnes L. (McDowell) Kovanen passed away peacefully on July 7, 2022 at the age of 93 in Point Roberts, Washington. Known as Kay, she was born September 16, 1928 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. She grew up on a farm in Blackberry, Minnesota with her parents Leona

(Wilhelm) and John McDowell, her brothers Vernon (Mary), Robert (Barbara), and James, and her sisters Erma Fox (Tom) and Jean Nelson (Donald). In 1955 she married Archie E. Kovanen who preceded her in death in 2013. They had four children: David (Aya), Doris, Debra Wilkowski (Hugh Wilson), and Danny (Megan), as well as five grandchildren, Izaac, Benjamin, Grace Wilkowski, Jack and Emerson Kovanen. They all enriched her life as she watched them grow and Kay (and Archie) made sure that all knew of their loving support that has helped them achieve their highest potential. The legacy of Kay’s kind spirit and zest for life will live on through them. Kay was a devoted wife and dedicated mother. During Archie’s distinguished business career, they moved many times, spending time in Hoyt Lakes and Duluth, Minnesota; Los Angeles, California; Portland, Oregon; Tacoma, Washington; Juneau, Alaska; and Kent and Bellingham, Washington. Kay’s bright smile, quick wit, kindness and generosity helped her make friends wherever she went. Her family and friends valued her love, support, encouragement and enduring interest in their lives. Kay lived an exemplary life; she dedicated her time to her family and serving others. Her

generosity to others is too widespread to encapsulate properly. She cared deeply about supporting and encouraging her husband’s and her childrens’ activities, as well as those of their friends. Over the years she volunteered at the Washington State Historical Museum, taught literacy and English as a second language with Laubach, served as a food advisor for the Washington State University Extension Program, organized a Homemaker Club in Tacoma, Washington, and assisted with retail sales for the Children’s Orthopedic Hospital Thrift Store in Kent, Washington. She also studied tailoring, cooking and was a licensed massage therapist. Kay was a resident of Point Roberts, Washington for nearly six years. She relished the natural beauty, peaceful setting, and being close to her daughters. Kay’s family is deeply appreciative of the team of caregivers who gave her such wonderful support and devotion. Kay was loved and adored by all who knew her. She will be deeply missed by her children, grandchildren, countless cousins and friends for her love, kindness and giving heart. A memorial service will be held at Tahoma National Cemetery where she will be reunited with her beloved husband Archie.

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s Judith Mann. Judith (Moira) Mann January 27, 1936 – June 15, 2022 It’s shared with great sadness that Judith (Moira) Mann, passed away in her sleep on June 15.Judith had recently suffered a fractured hip from a fall, but showed great progress in rehabilitation. She died in her sleep two days before her expected release to go home with her blood pressure contributing as the apparent cause of death. She was described by a visiting friend and nursing staff as having spent her last day in the highest of spirits and found the next morning resting peacefully with a smile on her face. My words to share who she was and what she was about are immeasurable, and they have been enriched by the love and support of people local and around the world who she knew and the stories they have shared with me of their experiences of her and what she meant to them.

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s Nancy Wilson. Nancy Wilson May 8, 1960 – July 6, 2022 Nancy Wilson, long-time Point Roberts summer visitor, passed away peacefully in her home in West Vancouver; she was 63. Nancy had a bright spirit and was known for her kindness, positivity and love of dancing. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Phyllis Wilson and brother, Eric Wilson. She leaves behind brother Hugh Wilson, nephew Patrick Wilson (Catherine) and grand-nieces Eliana and Piper Wilson. A Celebration of life was held on July 24 with her Community Living Society family and friends. Nancy will be laid to rest with her parents at the Point Roberts Cemetery.

Local Stats >>> Fire Incidents for June 2022 Total calls (39); EMS calls (15), resulting in the following transports: Saint Joseph Hospital (2), Airlift Northwest (4), County Medic (2); Fire classification (6) resulting in wrong address (1), gas leak (1), outdoor burns – permits (1), Outdoor burns – illegal (1), power lines down (1); public service (4). PR health clinic numbers for June 2022 (2021 figures following) Total 144 (171); office visit 97 (105); labs 20 (33); PT/INR 1 (10); telemedicine visit 19 (0); Physical exams 3 (9); skin clinic 4 (14); B12 and flu shots 0 (0).

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Point Roberts Kids Camp Attendees of the Point Roberts Park & Recreation District’s summer kids camp got to experience several field trips in addition to activities around the Point. Trips were made to the Greater Vancouver Zoo, Vancouver Science World and Vancouver Aquarium, made possible by grants given to the district.

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Church News By Gina Gaudet A few weeks ago, I spoke with a friend’s granddaughter, a youth leader in her church. She was starting to process big questions about what she reads in the bible and was unsure where to turn. I suggested that a commentary may be a good start. In-depth commentaries are works of biblical scholarship. We often confuse translation with interpretation, which can be two different things. When studying scriptures for informing preachers and teachers, linguistic background is very important. Reliable commentary will usually include the history of a particular passage, its attributed authorship, the general dating of the original text and the historical/cultural context at the time of its writing. Writers of commentary usually turn to

specialists in ancient texts to address the details of translation so that they might offer a more truthful interpretation of the text to the preacher or teacher. At the same time, the translation must also make sense to the reader. (For an informative and entertaining read on the history of biblical translations, I found the History of Biblical Translations at historyworld.net.) History aside, the inspiration for this article was a text described as a reconstruction of the lord’s prayer, from Neil Douglas Klotz, independent scholar in religion, spirituality and psychology, and Sufi teacher. This reconstruction puts a beloved text and its language in its appropriate cultural/linguistic setting. The resulting text is so much more than a translation of an

O birther! Father – mother of the cosmos, Focus your light within us – make it useful: Create your reign of unity now – Your one desire then acts with ours, as in all light, so in all forms. Grant what we need each day in bread

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Point Roberts Clinic Hours: Primary Care: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 10 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. PR Library Hours: Tuesdays 1-7 p.m., Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Library express hours: 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. daily.

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Point Roberts Walkers: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 8 a.m., coffee to follow at 9 a.m., Thursdays we meet at the community center, with coffee at 9 a.m. Saturdays at Lily Point. Location subject to change, the current schedule can be found at prwalkers.wordpress.com.

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PR Food Bank: Every Wednesday 8:30 –10 a.m. at the Gulf Road Community Center.

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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.

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Covid-19 PCR testing: Sundays,10–11 a.m., Point Roberts Fire Hall, 2030 Benson Road. Bring ID and insurance information. Every Dog’s a Winner: Saturday, July 30, noon, outdoor at the community center. Entry fee: $10. Show off your dog, chance to win raffle prizes and giveaways. Supporting PAWS. All dogs welcome. Sign up begins at 11:30 a.m. Your Local Small Market: Saturdays, July 30, August 13 and 27, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., community center. Takes place every other Saturday. Local vendors include Ollie Otter Bakery and The Garden Stand/Slow Botanicals. Come out and shop for local and handmade. Info: slowbotanicals@gmail.com.

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The Whiskeydicks beach concert: Saturday, July 30, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Maple Beach border marker. Gratuities welcome. Vancouver-based band featuring Point Robert’s own Mike Bell. Bring a chair, sunscreen and an inclination to dance. Please respect the parking rules around Maple Beach, car pool, bike or drop-off advised. The Summer Outdoor Sale: Sunday, July 31, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Kora’s Corner, 1480 Gulf Road. Over 12 local vendors, carnival games, cotton candy machine. Covid-19 Vaccination Event: Sunday, July 31, Benson Road firehall. Providing Pfizer and Moderna (12 years or older for Pfizer and 18 years or older for Moderna). Please send an email to chief@wcfd5.com with the vaccine you are requesting and number of participants. We offer vaccination to anyone within our community. PR Amateur Radio Club: Monday, August 1, 7 p.m., via Zoom. PR Emergency Preparedness: Tuesday, August 2, 7 p.m., community center/Zoom. Info: prepgroup17@ gmail.com. PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, August 4, 6 p.m., community center. Info: prrva.org. Historical Society 40th anniversary get-together: Saturday, August 6, 1 – 3 p.m., the History Center. Refreshments will be served.

To The Point

Alan Richards Ph: (360) 945-2672

Stone n Brick n Tile n Hardscapes New Construction & Renovations Email: tothepointmasonry@pointroberts.net

PR Garden Club: Friday, August 12 at 5:30 p.m., Annual Membership Meeting, info: info@pointrobertsgardenclub.org.

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Connections and Restorations Journey Jazz Vespers: Sunday, August 7, 4 p.m., in the garden at Trinity Church. Small reception to follow. Featuring vocalist Shaune Ann Fuez and Paul Lucas on guitar. Info: pointrobertschurch.com.

WHATCOM COUNTY Including Point Roberts

PR Park and Recreation: Monday, August 8, at 7 p.m., via Zoom. Info: prparkandrec.org. Water District: Tuesday, August 9, 5 p.m., via Zoom. Fire District 5: Wednesday, August 10, at 4 p.m., via Zoom. Info: WCFD5.com. PR Hospital District: Wednesday, August 10, 7 p.m., via Zoom. Info: pointrobertsclinic.com. PR Taxpayers Association: Thursday, August 11, 7 p.m., via Zoom.

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Community CPR Training: Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 28, 1 p.m., Benson Road fire hall. If it is a nice day, training will be outside under some tents and then inside to take a look at some videos. We look forward to helping you refresh on skill sets during our one-day training sessions. Please email chief@ wcfd5.com if interested. PR Historical Society: Wednesday, August 17, 7 p.m., in the History Center, back room of the community center. PR Community Advisory Committee: Thursday, August 18, 7 p.m., via Zoom. Fire Department Open House: Saturday, August 20, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., the fire hall, 2030 Benson Road. Meet the professionals who provide your emergency services, other community volunteers, and community organizations. Explore emergency response vehicles, the fire house, law enforcement vehicles and a helicopter. Great food and fun for all ages! Free household hazardous waste collection: Saturday, August 20, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Point Roberts Solid Waste Transfer Station, 2005 Johnson Road. Accepted: Oil-based paint, latex paint, solvent, gasoline, oil, garden chemicals, fertilizer, antifreeze, household cleaners, acids, bases, aerosols, florescent lamps, batteries (non-alkaline), etc. 55-gallon max per household. For questions call 360/380-4640. Sponsored by Whatcom County Health Department with support from the Disposals of Toxics Program and Cando Recycling and Disposal. Eagle Sun Fest: Sunday, August 20, noon – 6:30 p.m., community center. All day concert with food and beverages, a vendor village and classic cars. Drum circle opening ceremony at 12:30 p.m. Celebrating Eagle SkyeNet’s 10 year anniversary. Presented by Eagle SkyeNet. To be a vendor fill out the application at EagleSkyeNet.com/eagle-sunfest-2022. Email Email Kimberly@eagleskyenet.com with applications and questions. The Friends of the Library AGM: Sunday, August 28, 2–3:30 p.m., The Commons in the back meeting room at the community center. Refreshments will be served. Friday Market: Fridays, 4–7 p.m., Marina West lawn. Make it, bake it or grow it vendors contact latitude@ whidbey.com to participate. Bring your own table, chair and umbrella, space is free. Kids welcome to host their own art table with parent/guardian supervision. Hosted by Salish Sea Co-op. History Center: Fridays, 4 – 7 p.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. until Labor Day. Stop by to check out displays and the Pacific Northwest gift shop. Play and Learn at the Library: Saturdays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., PR library. Come and cool off at the library. We’ll put out all the toys and the kids can play while the adults visit in our glassed-in reading area. Help to encourage a love of reading by spending time in the kids area at the library. Craft and Game Night: Tuesdays from 5–7 p.m., Point Roberts Library. Bring a craft to work on or a board game to play. Whatcom County Al-Anon: Online meetings available via Zoom and GoToMeeting. Info: whatcomafg.org. and Pacific Northwest gift shop.

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HIGHER END HOUSES: $750,000 & ABOVE: 2-story house with 2,300 SF, 911 SF basement, 4 BD, 3 BA, 780 SF attached garage, 420 SF built-in garage, 513 SF deck, 569 SF patio, built in 2017; marine view, .27 acres land.

5649 Whitehorn Way, Blaine

$1,400,000

1 and a half story house with 1,315 SF, 820 SF basement, 4 BD, 3 BA, 411 SF deck, built in 2006; marine view, .15 acres land.

8233 Cedar Avenue, Blaine

$900,000

1-story house with 2,108 SF, 2,108 SF basement, 3 BD, 3 BA, 736 SF attached garage, 270 SF deck, 360 SF patio, built in 2011; marine and territorial view, .25 acres land.

8054 Makah Road, Blaine

$1,260,000

2-story house with 1,982 SF, 3 BD, 3 BA, 480 SF balcony, 480 SF patio, built in 2015; marine and territorial views, .11 acres land.

7444 Jackson Road, Blaine

$775,000

Condo with 1,924 SF, 2 BD, 3 BA, built in 2013; marine view.

B201, Marin Condominium, 9535 Semiahmoo Parkway, Blaine

$1,195,000

2-story condo with 3,052 SF, 3 BD, 5 BA, 607 SF built-in garage, 215 SF patio, built in 2016 and 2017; waterfront; marine and territorial view.

#5, Semiahmoo Shore Condominium, 9427 Turnstone Lane, Blaine

$1,895,000

3388 Haynie Road, Blaine

$775,000

5665 Garibaldi Way, Blaine

$849,900

8466 Camas Drive, Blaine

$810,000

2-story house with 2,601 SF, 4 BD, 3 BA, 462 SF attached garage, 189 SF balcony, 457 SF deck, built in 1971, .18 acres land.

6926 Holeman Avenue, Blaine

$900,000

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES: Office with 1,824 SF, built in 1981 and 1983, parking, .24 acres land.

61 12th Street, Blaine

$315,000

Gas service station built in 1985 and 2001, 2.28 acres land.

365 Tyee Drive, Point Roberts

$1,500,000

1-story motel with 3,158 square feet, built in 1959.

7368 Birch Bay Drive, Blaine

$875,000

8787 Charel Drive, Blaine

$358,000

.21 acres residential lot.

9775 Vista Terrace Drive, Blaine

$230,000

.21 acres residential lot.

9777 Vista Terrace Drive, Blaine

$230,000

7.84 acres industrial land.

Odell Road, Blaine

$1,920,000

Whitehorn Way, Blaine

$225,000

2-story house with 2,838 SF, 4 BD, 2 BA, 108 SF patio, outbuilding, built in 1978, 4.77 acres land. New 1-story house with 2,454 SF, 4 BD, 2 BA, built in 2022, .26 acres land. 1 and a half story house with 3,027 SF, 3 BD, 3 BA, 653 SF attached garage, 449 SF deck, 332 SF patio, built in 2009; marine view .33 acres land.

LAND: .20 acres residential lot; marine and territorial views.

.25 acres residential lot; marine view.

480 D Street, Blaine

$259,000

.19 acres residential lot, waterfront; marine view.

Birch Bay Drive, Blaine

$293,000

.38 acres residential lot.

8725 Bufflehead Court, Blaine

$208,000

4886 Lincoln Road, Blaine

$210,000

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Sheriff’s Report

August Tides Tides at Tsawwassen DST Not For Navigation

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June 7, 12:28 p.m.: Prowler cold call on Claire Lane. June 7, 4:25 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Gulf Road. June 7, 5:18 p.m.: Littering cold call on Gulf Road. June 7, 5:21 p.m.: Traffic problem cold call on Benson Road. June 8,3:54 p.m.: Assist citizen on Gulf Road. June 10, 10:14 p.m.: Suspicious person on Roosevelt Way and Bay View Drive. June 12, 2:56 p.m.: Trespass cold call on Gulf Road. June 14, 9:48 a.m.: Welfare check on Raleigh Drive. June 14, 1:49 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Vista Way. June 14, 3:26 p.m.: Assist agency on S Beach Road. June 16, 2:39 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident non-blocking/non-injury cold call on Gulf Road. June 18, 9:56 p.m.: Party on Calhoun Drive. June 18, 10:04 p.m.: Party on Benson and Mill roads.

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All Point Bulletin • August 2022

Fourth of July Point Roberts Style! From the pancake breakfast and flag raising at the community center, to the car show and parade along Gulf Road, to the live music and fireworks at the marina, Point Roberts was rockin’ round the clock! The parade was graced by four Point Roberts school alumni (1936-1943) Bunny Meikle, Sylvia Schonberg, Lola Loreen and Joan Linde. Photos by Renee Coe, Stephen Fowler, Pat Grubb and Louise Mugar

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All Point Bulletin • August 2022 JamesJames H. James H.Julius, Julius, H.Broker* Julius, Broker* Designated Broker*

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

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

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Newer 2 BR, 1 BA open living/kitchen with dining. Second story loft area, wrap around covered decks.

$549,000

2117 ROOSEVELT. Maple Beach 1920s cabin, 2 BR, wood-burning FP, 2 blocks to beach. $169,000

LD 2117 ROOSEVELT. Maple Beach 1920s cabin, 2 BR, wood-burning FP, 2 blocks to beach. $169,000 542 MCLAREN RD. 3BR cottage w/front and rear deck. Adjacent to Lily Point Park. $159,000

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247 BAYVIEW DR. 3BR, 2BA waterfront home facing Mt. Baker. Crabtown. $595,000

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1845 JOHNSON. 75 x 200 lot. Furnished, private, excellent condition. $115,000

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RARE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME 1275 BROUGHTON LANE 247 BAYVIEW DR. ON THE WEST BLUFF. 50' 3BR, 2BA waterfront home facing 2BR, 3BA beautiful west side home. $199,000. lot $35,000. Mt. Baker. Crabtown. $595,000 WIDE X Adjoining 395' DEEP.

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1385 Gulf Road, Point Roberts

360-945-1011

www.pointroberts.us LD

THIS IS WHAT A COTTAGE IS MEANT TO BE, a woodsy setting in a very private area featuring one bedroom with a loft space for overnight guests. $229,500

DISCOVER A RARE OPPORTUNITY! One of the few remaining unobstructed view properties available in Point Roberts. High end finishes throughout. $985,000

IN ND

SPOTLESSLY CLEAN, WELL-CARED FOR, move-in ready all-season bungalow on large landscaped and sun-drenched property. $295,000

MAPLE BEACH ORIGINAL - less than a nine-iron shot (5th cottage from the beach) to the warm sands and tidal pools of Boundary Bay. $379,000

IN ND

BAVARIAN CHARM COMBINED WITH LATIN AMERICAN FLAVOUR is this two-story home located on a quiet street in the heart of Point Roberts. $488,000

SOUTH BEACH OPPORTUNITY with loads of potential. Quite literally a block to the beach, less than a 5-minute walk to warm sands and tidelands . $259,000

604/968-4006 paulrusk@pointroberts.us

THIS AMAZING PROPERTY OVERLOOKING BOUNDARY BAY enjoys breath-taking views of the North Shore Mountains and the Lights of Vancouver. $835,000

Paul

Kristen

778/686-7625

SOUTH FACING BEACH FRONT HOME located between the Marina and Lighthouse Park with stunning panoramic views of Mount Baker and the Islands. $899,000

Hugh

604/910-5968

kristenrockrealestate@gmail.com hwilson@pointroberts.net

Greg

604/690-1468 gheppner@pointroberts.net