district votes to buy new ambulance
In an emergency special meeting held October 16, Point Roberts fire commissioners voted to authorize the purchase of a new ambulance after A58, its frontline ambulance, was taken out of service due to a collision. The accident took place near the Peace Arch border crossing at roughly 3 a.m. on October 11 while transporting Georgina Mathey, a Point Roberts resident, to the hospital.
The accident occurred on the Canadian side of the Peace Arch border on Beach Road and Highway 99 when a vehicle pulled out in front of the fire district ambulance, fire chief Christopher Carleton said, resulting in the collision. The ambulance ended up spinning 180 degrees and facing northbound in the southbound lanes.
The collision threw the attending EMT, Trent Viant, across the back of the ambulance; he was admitted to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center later that morning for back pain. Chief Carleton commended the EMT for quickly resuming care of the patient until another ambulance arrived. The ambulance driver, Terry Scott, suffered injuries to their hand and lower back but was not taken to the hospital for treatment. Carleton said the injuries were reported to the state Volunteer Firefighters Board.
Mathey was also injured in the collision, though details were not provided on the extent of those injuries. She was taken to the hospital by a Ferndale fire district ambulance, while Viant was driven to the hospital via car after the incident, Carleton said. Both Georgina and her husband, Terry Mathey, were present at the special meeting following her release from hospital.
The ambulance was driving from Point Roberts to cross the Peace Arch border in Blaine before transferring the patient onto a separate ambulance to travel the remainder of the way to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Carleton said.
Damage to the Point Roberts ambulance was extensive, with the front right wheel
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District in need of superintendent
Point Roberts Hospital District superintendent Barbara Wayland has announced her intention to retire effective with the district’s regular meeting in December. Her decision was made public at the commission’s regular meeting on October 9.
Commission chair Stephen Falk thanked Wayland for her service saying he had been “particularly impressed six years ago when UnityCare dumped us. You had only been hired a month before that and you jumped on helping us find a replacement which turned out to be SuperTrack.”
Falk’s comments were later echoed by
Dr. Sean Bozorgzad during the provider’s report. “First, I wanted to express my deepest gratitude to Barb. Barb has had an amazing career, starting as a pediatric nurse, and finishing her career with this work which is pretty much public service. I wanted to say, thank you, Barb, it has been a pleasure working with you. … I feel like you’ve always advocated very well for Point Roberts.”
Bozorgzad earlier announced that the clinic had hired a registered nurse, Kimberly Kimerer, who would start on October 10. A recent transplant to the Point,
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and assembly destroyed. Speaking to commissioners at the special meeting, Carleton said claims adjusters were in the midst of determining the extent of the damage, but the process could take months to complete. If the vehicle is declared a total loss, the maximum the district would receive is approximately $165,000. The vehicle is insured through ESIP McNeil and Company.
Carleton said the vehicle was the only modern ambulance the fire district had in its fleet. In the meantime, the district will borrow an ambulance from another county fire district while it awaits the arrival of the new ambulance. The purchase was authorized on an emergency, no-bid process. The new ambulance is available now as it has been used as a demo vehicle. It is still considered a new vehicle.
The cost of the new ambulance is about
$272,000, depending upon delivery costs and other variables. It is a Type 1 vehicle with four-wheel drive made by Hughes Fire Equipment located in Syracuse, New York. Carleton said he was considering flying two department volunteers back East to drive it back, saving $7,000 in delivery charges.
A58 was scheduled to be replaced as part of the district’s capital improvement plan but the purchase of the new ambulance moves that up by some years.
A major factor in the decision to purchase now instead of waiting for the insurance determination is that the district would be forced to abandon its practice of taking patients all the way to St. Joseph PeaceHealth in Bellingham and would have to transfer to another county EMS service at a transfer point at Ladner Trunk Road and Highway 99. Otherwise, the Point would be left without adequate emergency response should another emergency medical call come while the ambulance was away.
s A58, or what was left of it after the collision in the early hours of October 11.
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Port under scrutiny for back-to-back$99K contracts
Recent contracting practices at the Port of Bellingham have raised concerns about oversight and transparency, as two high-value contracts just under $100,000 were approved without formal competitive bidding procedures.
At their October 15 board meeting, port commissioners approved a $99,435 personal services (PS) contract with Maul Foster and Alongi, Inc. (MFA) to conduct an industrial lands and employment study in Whatcom County. This follows an August contract with Conflux Associates for $99,396 to conduct a public relations campaign aimed at improving the port’s standing with taxpayers.
Both contracts fall just below the $100,000 threshold that would trigger formal bid procedures requiring a public Request for Proposals (RFP). Under Port Resolution 1279-A, contracts between $50,000 and $100,000 can be issued without formal bid procedures. However, state law still requires ports to demonstrate competitive activity for these contracts.
Questions of Competition and Oversight
While the Port sent its proposal to five different consulting companies for the MFA contract, no competing proposals have yet been made public. For the earlier Conflux contract, officials indicated that consultant selection “was based upon the firm’s response to a request for personal
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she has 10 years’ experience in outpatient surgery, home healthcare and had worked at dialysis centers. She is BLS, ACL and PAL-certified and well-versed in managing IV catheters and blood draws. “She’s a very friendly nurse, very likable, with great experience,” he said.
Bozorgzad told commissioners that the clinic’s first flu clinic went well with over 20 people vaccinated with more to be vaccinated as supplies lasted.
services.” The port did produce a “draft for internal review only” dated January 22, 2024, from EnviroIssues for a “Public Support Engagement” campaign priced at about half the Conflux contract cost.
Neither contract shows evidence of commissioner discussion prior to their presentation for approval, despite port spokesperson Mike Hogan’s assertion that commissioners have opportunities to ask questions about agenda items in advance of meetings.
Contracting Disparities
The two firms present stark contrasts. While MFA is an established firm with eight offices across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, employing various specialists, Conflux Associates has no web presence and lists a Chuckanut Point residential address as its corporate office.
Questions have also arisen about contract terms and budgeting. The MFA contract specifies completion by December 31, 2024, though its attached proposal indicates a final report due in March 2025. Hogan defended the December deadline, stating it reflects fiscal year requirements for operating budget contracts. However, this explanation appears to conflict with the Conflux Associates contract, which extends to August 31, 2025.
Budget Concerns
The contracts’ funding sources have also drawn scrutiny. While port economic development director Tyler Schroeder indicated that departmental “lapse” would cover the unplanned MFA study, no funding source was identified for the Conflux Associates contract before its approval.
The Conflux contract structure has particularly raised eyebrows. Initially proposed for a three-year term at $298,200, it was reduced to one year at $99,396 with annual renewal options, without adjusting the scope of services. State law prohibits “structuring” contracts to avoid formal bidding procedures.
The MFA study’s cost breakdown anticipates 535 hours of work at rates ranging
Port
Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting and Social
Thursday, November 14 • 6 p.m.
Kiniski’s Reef Tavern • 1334 Gulf Road
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
Port of Bellingham update on Point Roberts Economic Development Study
Join us for an informative and fun evening. Learn more about the chamber of commerce. Refreshments will be served.
RSVP by Tuesday, Nov. 12:
chamber, visit PointRobertsChamberofCommerce.com
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The Editor:
As we approach this season of Thanksgiving, the Point Roberts Food Bank board of directors would like to acknowledge and thank our donors and partners, past, present and future. Under the leadership of Henry Rosenthal, the Food Bank was the beneficiary of this community’s extraordinary generosity, which has allowed us to purchase land upon which we are building a warehouse to store our goods, fulfilling a long-standing dream of Henry’s.
Over the years, we have relied on many community partners to store our goods, including the International Marketplace, Trinity Lutheran Church, the fire hall, Tamra Hansen, and May Nichols. The community will hear more about our plans as we pursue a conditional use permit from the county to build the warehouse on Teller Road.
The Food Bank will continue to operate at the community center on Wednesday mornings, with thanks to another long-standing community partner, the
Point Roberts Park and Recreation District.
This would not have been possible without this community’s support and kindness over the years, and we are exceptionally grateful and appreciative. At this time of thanksgiving, we thank all of our donors, supporters and partners over the years.
Holly Robinson, acting president Point Roberts Food Bank board of directors
The Editor:
We should have seen this coming when the Supreme Court passed Citizens Unit-
Fireside Chat
Winter is just weeks away and soon we will be celebrating the holidays with our families, friends and loved ones. Enjoy the love, laughter, tears, and warmth that this time can bring you.
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We are an incredible community filled with diverse thoughts and ways of doing things. Still, that never disrupts our ability to give and take care of each other. Over the years, I have witnessed mortal enemies come together for each other in a time of need.
We all have a fixed amount of time in this life, some more, some less; with all of it, most of us conclude that caring, being nice, laughing, loving and giving brings us the most interpersonal freedom.
In my career, I see a lot of death and have the duty to say goodbye (especially in this community) to a friend whose time has come and support the family in their grief. Spend time with family, friends and loved ones sharing your life and say what you need to say, before there is no time left.
This community is the amalgamation of all our numerous definitions, and I want to thank you for helping me make Point Roberts my home. I am still looking to start a support group for anyone dealing with cancer or other medical conditions, providing them an opportunity to tell their story, experience and exchange support, and understand they need not navigate that journey alone.
If you have interest in being a part of this, please email me.
Service
Due to an unfortunate accident that occurred while our ambulance was taking a patient to the hospital, A58 is out of service. Due to the length of time before we
can expect an insurance resolution, the board of commissioners have authorized the purchase of a new and available ambulance. A58 was previously scheduled for replacement as part of our infrastructure replacement and improvement plan; this purchase simply moves that date forward. We continue to increase our outreach program with the Welcome Home project, bringing people home from the hospital when needed. Also, when someone is not able to be taken to the ER by a personal vehicle and needs ambulance transport to the ER due to the nature of their emergency, we no longer bill for transports. This was approved in January to help relieve financial worry some had for this service. If by chance we must transfer to a higher level of care or to another agency to complete the trip to the ER, that organization or agency has the full right to bill you as normal. This could include Airlift Northwest, Life Flight, County Medic or Aid unit and others. We will always do our best to take you all the way to the hospital but staffing or level of care needed may dictate otherwise.
Great news!
The district was awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) through FEMA to purchase new portable radios that will be used by your firefighters during agency operations and emergency incidents. The district will receive $229,733 of the awarded $241,220 to help with the purchase of 24 radios. As part of the grant, we are responsible for just over $11,000 as non-federal sharing. We will still need to use some capital funds to purchase additional accessories, mobile radios (radios in vehicles) and additional items above what the grant is covering. We will continue to try for a
ed in 2010. The protection of the First Amendment, free speech, was extended to political supporters. Opinion was given economic value. Today we see the potential oligarchs or our country playing with our elections. The Washington Post and Los Angeles Times, owned by billionaires, withdrew support of their formerly supported candidates possibly due to fear of retaliation in the future. With endorsement histories of 50 and 30 years, these publications decided just this past week to stop their tradition.
Fear had been planted across the nation for retribution. Will this retaliation include lawn signs and emails? Changes to the justice department and federal protections could be a social tragedy and affect citizens in Blaine as much as the rest of the nation. The allegiance of every citizen and business should be protected, not abused, or controlled by fear.
Consider your vote carefully.
Donna Starr Blaine
new ambulance in this next round of applications starting in the coming weeks.
I had a great time discussing local conditions and response for tsunamis (earthquake) and wildfires at the recent Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness (PREP) meeting with community members. There are applications for your mobile device to be alerted for earthquakes and other emergencies and the FEMA website along with Whatcom County provide good direction on how to prepare for such disasters. I am working closely with our local and federal partners for these types of emergencies so this community can overcome any difficulties resulting from such an event as quickly as possible. We will be offering another Certified Emergency Response Team (CERT) course next year, hopefully before summer. We can always use more disaster-trained community members so keep your eyes open for the announcement. Safety tips
As the colder months arrive, please visit nfpa.org/Public-Education for safety information on heating your homes, carbon monoxide and smoke alarms (free from your fire department) and other safety items. Do what you can to be self-efficient for at least two weeks and have a bag ready to go with essential items if you need to leave quickly.
Reminder
If you are using a cell phone here in Point Roberts, please consider calling 360/676-6911 to reach 911. Continue to dial 911 from a landline. The reason for cell phone consideration is that a person trying to make a 911 call within our community may be connected to a cell provider in Canada and thus be routed to Canada’s emergency system.
from $115-$135 per hour for administrative support to $260-$280 per hour for principal involvement, totaling $99,425 –just $565 below the formal bidding threshold.
Commissioner Michael Shepard questioned the necessity of the MFA study given budget constraints and previous analyses. The study aims to supplement work by the county and cities in updating the county’s 2025 comprehensive plan as required by the Growth Management Act.
These contracts have raised significant questions about the port’s contracting procedures, particularly regarding transparency, oversight, and compliance with state competitive bidding requirements.
Melinda Gudmunson
Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what your representative can do for you
As the November 5 general election draws ever closer, the All Point Bulletin posed one question to candidates for the 42nd Legislative District Position 1 and Position 2 races: If elected, how would you help Point Roberts residents?
The candidates were given a maximum of 200 words for their written responses. Below are their responses, separated by race. Responses were not fact-checked.
42nd Legislative District Position 1 Alicia Rule (D-Blaine)
Alicia Rule is a two-term incumbent and former Blaine City Councilmember. She is a fifth-generation Whatcom County resident who works as a mental health professional. Rule has said she has worked
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to cut taxes for small businesses, increase affordable housing, expand outdoor education, improve healthcare and mental health access, and increase funding for law enforcement.
“Point Roberts is a unique community and has unique challenges. As your state representative, I will keep showing up, listening and working with community members.
Last year, we secured $72,000 and an additional $18,000 in local funding for an economic development study for both short- and long-term solutions to create an economic strategy for infrastructure investment, business development strategies, housing and workforce needs. I am committed to continue working with the community to elevate and support the project needs to implement the economic development plan.
This past year, we also secured funds to establish composting and mulching to help move Point Roberts to greater sustainability and secured investment funds for Lighthouse Park.”
vested interests in Point Roberts to improve the overall viability of the point. Having work assignments in Point Roberts over the years has allowed me to appreciate the uniqueness of Point Roberts. Its history, recreation and serene lifestyle has always been a pleasure for me. We want to continue that.”
42nd Legislative District Position 2
Joe Timmons (D-Bellingham)
Joe Timmons is a first-term incumbent who has worked as regional outreach representative for Whatcom County in the governor’s office and as assistant director of government relations at Western Washington University. Timmons has said that he has worked to lower costs for seniors, improve public safety and support small businesses as well as increase access to education, affordable housing and mental healthcare.
Raymond Pelletti (R-Blaine)
Raymond Pelletti is a Blaine real estate agent and U.S. Air Force veteran who has previously served as president of the Whatcom County Association of Realtors and as a member of the board of directors for the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center. Pelletti supports promoting conservative American values and creating working-wage jobs, according to the voters’ pamphlet.
“There are several issues which we will take on.
The increased gas prices through the cap-and-trade carbon tax. Repealing or reducing it will lower costs to travel to the main portion of Whatcom County and help restore tourism. With almost $.50 a gallon extra, tax curtails many people from extended traveling.
Safety: Point Roberts has an extremely high crime rate per capita. We will work with Whatcom County to find a solution to the lack of police and ambulance services. Safety and emergency services are vital to the point.
Across border travelers and employment. We will work with the agencies to create a cross-border exemption for workers. Businesses need sufficient staffing to run their businesses. The lack of reliable employees is very detrimental to businesses.
Education. We need to improve the available educational services at Point Roberts.
We will continue to listen to those with
“It has been an honor serving as your state representative for the last two years. During my first term in office, I met with local leaders and passed bills to reduce the cost of living for seniors and improve public safety, including sponsoring a bill that added a judge to the Whatcom County Superior Court (HB 1992). I also helped pass SB 6017 (sponsored by senator Sharon Shewmake), to support Point Roberts residents by expanding the use of the border fuel tax for local transportation needs. If re-elected, I will continue to listen to community needs and collaborate with state and local partners to improve quality of life for Point Roberts residents, like increasing access to broadband internet. I am also committed to working with our
s Alicia Rule.
s Raymond Pelletti.
s Joe Timmons.
federal representatives in Congress when border issues arise that impact Point Roberts.
Additionally, I will continue working on issues that matter most to our community, like ensuring that all students in Whatcom County have access to a quality education, housing and child care are affordable for working families, small local businesses can thrive, and protecting reproductive freedom.”
Kamal Bhachu (R-Blaine)
Kamal Bhachu works as a hospital engineer at PeaceHealth, and has previously worked as a nurse and at Lynden Sheet Metal. Bhachu volunteers with the Punjabi Selfless Service Outreach Organization and with a Vietnam veterans organization. He wrote in the voters’ pamphlet that people have been hurt by Seattle’s extreme policies that became state laws, and is looking to reverse those changes.
“I recently spent a weekend in Point Roberts enjoying some amazing views. Being isolated from the rest of the United States, by two international borders, brings many specific challenges to this community that most of us never even think of.
I spoke to some local business owners, and several issues were brought to my attention. This area was hit hard by Covid-19 lockdowns, and they are desperately struggling to survive. Ninety percent of their economic dollars came from Canada. To say that they suffered after the lockdowns would be a gross understatement. Among their most urgent concerns is the need for infrastructure and infusion into the business community.
When elected, I will pursue state grant options and look into tax incentives to encourage business growth that would help restore tourism in this area and provide additional jobs. I realize what a truly unique area this is, and I understand this will require some intentional relationships going forward.”
s Kamal Bhachu
in the Garden
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Chances are you’ve had spiders on your mind lately. In October and November, it feels like there are spiders everywhere. Not the black plastic Halloween spiders with their gauzy white webs, but big fat real live spiders in a multitude of sizes and colors.
In October, there was a fresh obstacle course of invisible spider webs in my yard each and every day, rain or shine. Spiders apparently build their webs at the exact height of my head, with a preference for my mouth and eyes and hair. Because of spider webs, I dropped packages, potted plants and coffee cups navigating between the house, the mailbox and the garden. There was no safe path from point A to B. Not in my yard, and probably not in yours.
My arms grew tired from flailing about, and my husband grew weary from rushing outdoors to see why I shrieked. We collected garden stakes and hearty twigs and put them on the porch, in the garden, and even in my car, to ensure our safe passage through the wild kingdom.
Here’s why we’re seeing so many orb weaver spiders right now: It’s their mating season. Spiders have been busy stashing their egg sacs under the eaves and throughout the garden. When the frost arrives, the adult spiders will die, with the hope their eggs will hatch in the spring.
Not all spiders build webs and wait for dinner to arrive. Many spiders are hunters and actively stalk their prey. Some spiders live on plants, flowers, and trees. Others live on the debris beneath plants or in piles of wood, and some live beneath the ground. However, it is the ones who build webs are the ones we’re most familiar with and that we see when going about our lives.
know the good guys from the bad guys, and to understand what part they play in the health of our gardens.
The bad guys (pests) are the leaf sucking and plant eating bugs that damage our plants, including aphids, leafhoppers, mites, thrips, whiteflies, grasshoppers, and some species of caterpillars and beetles. These bad guys are an important food source for the beneficial good guy bugs, as well as for birds, bats and snakes. They also assist with pollination while visiting plants and flowers, and they help with diversity by moving seeds and pollen from one spot to another. We don’t have to fully eliminate the bad guys, but we do want to control them and their damage in ways that don’t damage the ecosystem.
The good guys (beneficials) provide free pest control in our home gardens, helping to balance the population of bad guys. Here are some of the desirable good guys, with info about which bad guys they eat:
Ladybugs
Ladybugs are among the most voracious predators in the garden. Everyone loves the cute spotted adults, but it’s their developing larva that that benefit our gardens. The larvae look like tiny alligators with orange spots, and they can eat hundreds of aphids per day. They also eat mites, scale, thrips, mealybugs, leafhoppers, and insect eggs. To attract ladybugs to your garden, plant nasturtiums, which act as trap plants and draw aphids away from other plants. Don’t purchase live ladybugs for your garden, as they typically fly away or die when you release them.
Ants
I welcome spiders in my garden, and you should too. Although most spiders are venomous, very few have fangs that can penetrate human skin and therefore aren’t considered “medically significant.” Spiders are a very important species in our yards and gardens. They are voracious eaters of a wide variety of garden pests, including aphids, caterpillars, wasps, grasshoppers, thrips, beetles, cutworms and mealybugs.
In addition to spiders, there are a multitude of other beneficial insects, bugs and creepy crawly critters that eat the pests in our yards. Often, these beneficial good guys are mis-identified as pests themselves. To add confusion, many familiar garden species (for example, the beetle family) contain good guys and bad guys, and we don’t know which are which. We need to learn more about them – what they look like and what they eat – to help us
Ants eat aphids, mites, thrips, millipedes and centipedes, whiteflies, leafhoppers, and insect eggs. Ants also help create healthy soil.
Hoverflies and Green Lacewings
Both species eat flower nectar, and their offspring – like ladybugs – are voracious aphid eaters. Never spray an infestation of aphids, as you may wash away the eggs or larva of hoverflies, who are far more effective than pesticides at controlling aphids.
Braconid Parasitic Wasps
These very tiny wasps inject their eggs into aphids, caterpillars, beetles, moths, and more. The egg hatches inside the host, who then dies.
Dragonfly
These eat mosquitoes, gnats, flies and swarming termites.
Ground Beetles
Ground beetles live beneath rocks and piles of debris. They consume a wide variety of insects, including slugs.
New teacher on board
B y e rin K elly
Bethany Anderson has recently joined Point Roberts Primary School as the new teacher. Originally from Blaine, she chose to apply to the Point Roberts Primary School because of its unique size. “I always wanted to work in a one-room schoolhouse, and when I discovered such a thing existed here near home, I was thrilled to be a part of it.”
Anderson comes from a family of teachers and feels that her path in education was inspired early on. “I’ve always felt a drive to make a positive impact on the world, and I decided this was a great way to do so,” she said.
After receiving her degree, Anderson gained a wide range of experience in education. Some notable positions she has held include working at a Reggio-inspired school and working with individuals on the autism spectrum as a social skills coordinator and teacher.
Together with para-educator Tammy
McDonald, Anderson teaches five students from grades K-2. This mixed grade environment allows her to bring new ideas to her lessons. “Teaching a smaller group of varied grades presents opportunities for more creative thinking and differentiation,” she adds. “This is exciting for me because I love being creative and enjoy finding out-of-the-box solutions.”
In her free time, Anderson cherishes time with her close-knit family. “My son, nearing 24, is a bright light of joy in my life, and any moment I spend with him is a treasure,” she says, adding her gratitude for her mother, who has been a pillar of support. She’s also active in her church and enjoys a variety of hobbies, including gardening, homesteading, painting, playing instruments, singing, and caring for her pets and chickens.
“I bounce around from hobby to hobby because I love to learn new things,” she said, reflecting her passion for growth both personally and professionally.
Margot Griffiths, M.Ed., C.L.C.
After 30 years experience at The University of British Columbia in the Office of Counseling Services, I am pleased to begin my Life Coaching practice in Point Roberts.
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s Chasina, a local purse seiner brings in a set while fishing for salmon off of Lighthouse Marine Park on October 14.
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Two views of Trinity Lutheran Church from two very different generations, 50 years apart in age. When asked if they enjoyed having pastors from the Lutheran, Episcopal, and Interfaith churches rotate at Trinity, here is what they said!
From AmandaLyn Wayland (granddaughter):
Growing up, I always thought “non-denominational” meant something akin to pantheism. Sure, we talked about God in a very Christian sense, Biblical stories as general moral litmus tests. But our minister was Jewish, and travelers of many faiths would stop by at our little sanctuary while passing through town, getting to share what their relationship to a higher power meant to them. During the holidays, we’d have three days of celebration, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa all getting their time in the spotlight.
There was a time when my mom got really, really, sick, where I swore that I reached out for answers and got nothing back. It left me a little cold, a little bitter, and I latched onto atheism vehemently for many years. The past few years, though, through encounters, conversations and studying on my own, I’ve managed to find my way back to an agnostic-pantheist balance, where I find a lesson in every shape of faith and reflection in the room for doubt.
The opportunity to hear multiple ideas and theologies is a great gift, even if a person is monotheistic. In cultural anthropology, I learned about the evolution of religion and its correlation to societal size and structure. Often, the smallest groups subscribe to Animism, where animals have spirits that offer life lessons and guidance; tribes growing into the triple digits will often incorporate ancestral worship, calling upon past and future generations for insight. Chiefdoms which were large enough for people to be assigned a single job in their community, will begin giving thanks to the gods of their specific trades and pri-
orities. This is polytheism. Finally, in larger communities, these multiple entities are conflated to the point where a single higher power is credited and beloved for connecting individuals across a great community. I think that all these ways of connecting to faith say something remarkable about the human condition and spirit, and I find myself pondering each at varying points in my life.
I do attend Jazz Vespers as often as I can, and I love hearing what pieces of themselves people are eager to share with their community. Everyone has a story, and how they present themselves through it can be the most fascinating puzzle piece of all. Music, too, is a powerful emotive, a string of energy connecting each speaker to the next, and a persistently tangible reminder to the audience to sit with whatever has been inspired to come to the surface to demand reflection. Spiritual or not, something larger is at play when humans gather together to talk, sing, listen, feel and share in space.
From Barbara Wayland (grandmother):
Time is moving at an ever-increasing pace and many of us are feeling it. Trinity has for many of us become a refuge from life’s pressures. All are welcome and made to feel at home. Our musicians play solos and accompany the hymns. Two Sundays ago, our very talented pianist, Allison Chu, played a work so complex and beautiful that I was amazed she only had two hands. Our ministers and guest pastors do an amazing job speaking from the pulpit, offering messages both uplifting and instructive.
Many of you have a church home. If you do not, we invite you to worship with us on any Sunday and be sure to join us afterward in the social hall for great conversation and refreshments. The fifth Sunday of the month offers Jazz Vespers in lieu of a morning service. Check the All Point Bulletin for dates, times and speakers.
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Shine your light on RPRG Solar!
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Point Roberts is embracing solar power through an innovative community initiative, RPRG Solar, spearheaded by local residents Shauna Sylvester and Steve Work.
The group’s bustling autumn schedule included a week of dynamic community center workshops, an eye-catching solar awareness campaign at the Marketplace featuring a giant inflatable pig, and a vibrant Solarfest celebration at the firehall.
Thanks to funding from the Washington Department of Commerce’s Climate Commitment Act, matched by community support, RPRG Solar partnered with Cascadia Renewables for an intensive mid-October project.
The collaboration focused on two key objectives: evaluating solar and battery installation possibilities for community buildings, and training local volunteers to conduct residential solar assessments. While Cascadia Renewables finalizes their analysis of community structures, trained volunteers are actively evaluating properties throughout Point Roberts.
These comprehensive assessments provide residents with detailed cost projections and potential savings, allowing them to explore solar options without obligation. The initiative’s strength lies in its collective approach – once homeowners decide to proceed, the group will harness bulk purchasing power to secure competitive rates on installations and battery systems, making sustainable energy both accessible and economically viable.
Steve Work leads a dedicated team of six volunteer assessors. When discussing ideal solar candidates, Work explains, “The best properties for solar would have an area available for installation of panels unshaded in summer and ideally the shoulder seasons. Winter sun won’t do much for anybody here, but equipment costs have dropped so low that depending on your goals it shouldn’t matter, unless you wanted an off-grid operation. More area means more power at peak sun times.”
For homeowners, the process is straightforward. “It would just involve a couple of
short conversations, and permission for us to come onsite to take some pictures,” said Work.
The volunteer team, however, faces a more detailed process. “We’re hoping we can get them done in a couple of hours each. We will need to model the site using specialized software tools, and gather the results into a format suitable for inclusion in the RFP (request for proposals) later. If the homeowner wants to be a part of the bulk RFP, the assessment info will give solar power installation contractors the good baseline site data they need to do initial site design and estimation work.”
The program has already attracted over 50 households for free assessments, and RPRG Solar continues accepting applications through their website, www.resilientpointroberts.com. After applying, participants receive an email from Steve at steve@work.renlabs.com. Applicants should monitor their spam folders and whitelist his email address. Those who registered but haven’t received a response are encouraged to reapply.
s State senator Sharon Shoemake speaking at SolarFest on October 12. Photo by Erin Kelly
s Mike Bell singing along with a giant pink pig – could you ask for anything more at SolarFest 2024?
Photo by Erin Kelly
sheriff’s report
October 1, 3:53 p.m.: Alarm on Gulf Road.
October 4, 12:02 p.m.: Assist citizen cold call on Benson Road.
October 4, 12:12 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle cold call on Tyee Drive
October 4, 3:35 p.m.: Serve papers on Marine Drive.
October 4, 4:13 p.m.: Theft cold call on Edwards Drive.
October 5, 12:29 p.m.: Assist citizen cold call on Diane Circle.
October 5, 12:57 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on James Road.
October 5, 3:32 p.m.: Shots on Sunset Drive.
October 5, 3:50 p.m.: Welfare check on Simundson Drive.
October 8, 9:32 a.m.: Trespass on Simundson Drive.
October 9, 11:42 a.m.: Assist agency cold call on Ocean View Lane.
October 10, 3:47 p.m.: Follow up on Ocean View Lane.
October 10, 6:18 p.m.: Vandalism cold call on Weasel Run.
October 11, 12:21 p.m.: Assist citizen cold call on Gulf Road and Panorama Drive.
October 12, 10:52 a.m.: Assist citizen cold call on Park Drive.
October 14, 3:50 p.m.: Assist citizen on Boundary Bay Road.
October 18, 10:19 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Benson Road.
October 18, 9:52 p.m.: Assist citizen on Boundary Bay Road.
October 19, 8:10 a.m.: Traffic hazard on Boundary Bay and Williams roads.
October 19, 10:05 a.m.: Hit and run cold call on Gulf Road.
October 19, 12:14 p.m.: Mental on Boundary Bay Road.
October 21, 7:17 p.m.: Suspicious person on Gulf Road.
October 22, 6:27 a.m.: Mental on Boundary Bay Road.
October 22, 10:55 a.m.: Missing person cold call on Gulf Road.
October 22, 11:02 a.m.: Missing person cold call.
October 22, 11:02 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident non-blocking/non-injury.
October 23, 11:22 a.m.: Assist citizen on Boundary Bay Road.
October 24, 1:32 p.m.: Burglary on Birch Street.
October 25, 11:41 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Tyee Drive.
CirCLe of Care
B y a nnelle n or M an
The holidays will soon be here … and so the angel project returns.
Circle of Care’s mission is to provide volunteer services that will help our seniors and others with illness or challenges that come with staying in their homes, here in Point Roberts.
From organizing meal deliveries, collecting prescriptions, chauffeuring to doctor appointments, to helping with chores, interfacing with absent families and referring caregivers for in-home care, we are here to help.
We have two win/win fundraising products this month: holiday swags (This will be our 10th year making swags!) and picturesque Point Roberts 2025 wall calendars. Additionally, we are reprising The Angel Project for the holiday season.
Circle of Care board members will gather on Friday, November 29 to construct beautiful and whimsical holiday swags for your front door, porch or living room mantle. Small, medium and premium swags are available in vertical or horizontal designs, decorated with ribbons, pinecones, tiny toys and ornaments.
Your swags can be collected the afternoon of November 29 at the Trinity Church hall. Swags are $25 (small), $30 (medium), and $35 (premium).
Please email your order, stating size as well as any colors or theme requests, to prcocswags@gmail.com.
Our picturesque Point Roberts 2025 calendars are now available for purchase. These beautiful, suitable-for-gifting calendars are spiral bound, printed on heavy, luminous card stock and feature various local photographers’ photos of sunsets, landscapes, eagles and other wildlife, as well as one iconic person.
They are $25 each or 10 for $100. Please send your orders to prcircleofcare@gmail. com with “calendars” in the subject line.
Our motto for most of our fundraisers is: You give something, you get something. It’s a win/win for everyone!
The Angel Project Initially organized by Pamala Sheppard in 2020, in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, and subsequently organized and administered by Circle of Care board of trustees, The Angel Project is an opportunity for our community to provide Point Roberts families and elders with gift cards or cash during the holiday season.
Who benefits? Seniors living on fixed incomes having trouble paying the utility bills or buying groceries, families with children struggling to have something under the tree for their little ones, residents with health issues or disability challenges. Let’s do it again this year and make the season bright for everyone!
If you are aware of someone who you believe is struggling and could benefit from a little financial aid, please send us an email at prcircleofcare@gmail.com. Please contribute generously to the donation jars at the following businesses: – Kora’s Corner – Point Fuel and Pantry – Nielson’s Hardware – Umpqua Bank (Deposits can be made directly into the Circle of Care account, designated for The Angel Project, and receipts are available.)
If you’d prefer to donate via Paypal, please go to prcircleofcare.com and click on the Donate button in the upper right. It would be helpful if, in the notes on PayPal, you let us know that your contribution is for the Angel Project. (If you are a business owner and would like to have a donation jar on your counter or would like to make a contribution, please let us know.)
If you are in the giving spirit, you are welcome to support our work by making a donation on our website at prcircleofcare. com. Find and click on the “Donate” button in the upper right corner and you’ll be taken to a PayPal donation page. We are grateful for all your support throughout the year. Your donations make our work possible.
Traffic into Point Roberts August 2024, with figures for 2023 following: August – Personal vehicles: 110,303 (73,159); commercial vehicles: 643 (388); pedestrian: 1,210 (1,196).
Point Roberts health clinic numbers for September 2024 (2023 figures):
Total 168 (145); office visit 127 (95); labs 2 (12); PT/INR 7 (3); telemedicine visit 13 (13); Physical exams 0 (0); skin clinic 9 (9); B12 and flu shots 10 (13)
senior’s point
M enus F or n o V e MB er
Friday, November 1: Pub style fish and chips, coleslaw and dessert.
Wednesday, November 6: Chicken and biscuits, peas and carrots, garden salad and dessert.
Friday, November 8: Pork loin, mashed sweet potatoes, green beans and apple pie.
Wednesday, November 13: Cheeseburger with all the fixings, French fries, salad and ice cream.
Friday, November 15: Shrimp creole, rice, Cajun-style coleslaw and beignets.
Wednesday, November 20: Mediterranean quesadillas, Greek salad and fruit.
Friday, November 22: Thanksgiving lunch: Turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and pie.
Wednesday, November 27: Butternut squash ravioli with brown butter, sage sauce, kale citrus salad and dessert.
Friday, November 29: Tomato soup, grilled cheese, garden salad and berry crumble.
Library piCks
K ris lo M edi C o
Bestsellers:
The Bright Sword Lev Grossman
Den of Iniquity Judith A. Jance
The Wedding People Alison Espach
Spirit Crossing
William Kent Krueger
Movies:
Deadpool & Wolverine Hugh Jackman
Twisters Daisy Edgar-Jones
Someone Like You Sarah Fisher
The Boy in the Woods Jett Klyne Music:
Beautifully Broken Jelly Roll
50 Herb Alpert
Artificial Paradise One Republic
Hit Me Hard & Soft Billie Elish Teens:
Heir Sabaa Tahir
Compound Fracture A. White
Five Nights at Freddy’s Scott Cawthon Kids:
Slouch Christina Wyman
Pied Avione Lee
Sea Shop Lacey Young
Hours: Tuesdays 1 to 7 p.m.
Wednesdays and Saturdays 10 to 5 p.m.
Express Hours: 6 to 11 p.m. daily wcls.org
November Tides
Fr 1 7:05 am 13.3 12:12 pm 10.1 5:10 pm 12.8
Sa 2 12:21 am 3.6 7:45 am 13.8 12:52 pm 10.7 5:28 pm 12.7
Su 3 12:49 am 3.2 7:25 am 14.1 12:34 pm 11.2 4:48 pm 12.7
Mo 4 12:21 am 3.0 8:09 am 14.2 1:20 pm 11.5 5:10 pm 12.6
Tu 5 12:57 am 2.9 8:59 am 14.1 2:10 pm 11.8 5:34 pm 12.4
We 6 1:39 am 3.0 9:55 am 13.9 3:18 pm 11.9 6:02 pm 12.2
Th 7 2:27 am 3.3 10:55 am 13.8 4:54 pm 11.7 6:36 pm 11.8
Fr 8 3:23 am 3.7 11:49 am 13.8
Sa 9 4:21 am 4.3 12:33 pm 13.8 7:14 pm 10.1 10:10 pm 10.5
Su 10 5:23 am 5.0 1:07 pm 13.9 7:50 pm 8.7
Mo 11 12:10 am 10.4 6:27 am 5.9 1:37 pm 14.0 8:24 pm 7.1
Tu 12 1:58 am 10.9 7:31 am 7.0 2:07 pm 14.1 9:00 pm 5.4
We 13 3:20 am 12.0 8:33 am 8.2 2:37 pm 14.2 9:36 pm 3.8
Th 14 4:26 am 13.1 9:33 am 9.3 3:07 pm 14.2 10:14 pm 2.5
Fr 15 5:26 am 14.1 10:31 am 10.2 3:39 pm 14.1 10:54 pm 1.5
Sa 16 6:20 am 14.9 11:27 am 11.0 4:13 pm 13.9 11:34 pm 1.0
Su 17 7:14 am 15.3 12:25 pm 11.5 4:47 pm 13.6
Mo 18 12:18 am 1.1 8:08 am 15.4 1:27 pm 11.7 5:25 pm 13.1
Tu 19 1:02 am 1.5 9:02 am 15.2 2:39 pm 11.7 6:03 pm 12.5
We 20 1:50 am 2.3 9:58 am 14.9 4:05 pm 11.3 6:47 pm 11.7
Th 21 2:38 am 3.3 10:52 am 14.6 5:35 pm 10.6 7:45 pm 10.8
Fr 22 3:30 am 4.4 11:40 am 14.2 6:47 pm 9.7 9:19 pm 9.9
Sa 23 4:24 am 5.6 12:20 pm 14.0 7:33 pm 8.6
Point Roberts Self Storage
Erickson Bros. Garage
The Point Roberts Clinic on Benson Road welcomed veteran nurse Kim Kimerer on October 9, bringing with her a wealth of experience spanning 36 years. Her most recent role was serving as a preand post-op nurse at a surgery center in Richland, Washington.
Her path to nursing began unexpectedly in a dental office, where an observant colleague recognized her natural aptitude for patient care and encouraged her to pursue nursing education.
A patient’s comparison of Point Roberts to New Zealand intrigued Kimerer enough to visit the peninsula with her sister. Captivated by the area’s natural beauty, they made the bold decision to relocate.
She has found her niche in the clinic’s intimate atmosphere, noting, “It’s small and laid-back, and I like that. We have more time with the patients.”
Serving the community four days a week – Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays – Kimerer performs various clinical duties, including lab draws. She looks forward to expanding her role to include diabetic education. Outside of work, she embraces an active lifestyle filled with hiking, reading, traveling, and quality time with her pets. The peninsula’s relaxed pace has allowed her to more fully engage in these cherished activities.
Her prescription for community wellness remains refreshingly simple: “Keep exercising, laughing, and enjoying that fresh Point Roberts air!”
s Brent Chaput: Green bean casserole!
s Larry Musselwhite: Pecan pie with whipped cream!
s Shawn Ireland: Definitely sweet potato casserole with marshmallows!
s Wayne Lyle: I love stuffing and my family!
Coming up ...
Scheduled Meetings/Ongoing Events
The Commons: Saturday, November 2, from noon to 2:30 p.m., back room of the community center. There are lots of free used books on the shelves looking for new homes, conversations on the topics of the day (whatever they may be), and perhaps a game of scrabble to join in. The History Center will also be open. Come by and see us!
Point Roberts Writing Club: Saturdays, November 2, 9 and 16, 3 to 4 p.m., Point Roberts Library meeting room. Drop by to share and listen along with fellow storytellers looking for feedback.
PR Amateur Radio Club: Tuesday, November 5, 7 p.m., via Zoom. Link: bit.ly/3yUNk8f. Your Local Small Market: Saturdays, November 9 and 23, 10 – 2 p.m., community center. Come out and shop locally!
PR Park and Recreation: Monday, November 11, at 7 p.m., via Zoom. Info: prparkandrec. org.
PR Water District: Tuesday, November 12, 5 p.m., 2002 Benson Road. Info: pointrobertswater.com.
Fire District No. 5: Wednesday, November 13, 4 p.m., fire hall and via Zoom. Link: bit. ly/45YUv9U. Info: WCFD5.com.
PR Hospital District: Wednesday, November 13, 7 p.m., via Zoom. Info: bit.ly/3Kw9Ypt.
Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce AGM and social: Thursday, November 14, 6 p.m., Kiniski’s Reef Tavern, 1334 Gulf Road. Special presentation by the Port of Bellingham: Update on the Point Roberts Economic Development Study. Refreshments will be served. RSVP by Tuesday, November 12 to info@pointrobertschamberofcommerce.com.
Author visit with Stewart Goodings: Thursday, November 14, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Point Roberts Library meeting room.
PR Taxpayers Association: Thursday, November 14, 7 p.m., via Zoom. Info: PRTA@pointroberts.net. Link: bit.ly/3OBb1rn.
Point Roberts Book & Movie Discussion Group: Monday, November 18, 2 to 4 p.m., library. Info: wcls.org.
Let’s build a treasure box: Tuesday, November 19, 3 to 4 p.m., Point Roberts Library meeting room. For kids. Come to the library and decorate a box to store your trinkets and treasures in. Teen volunteers needed to help from 2:45 to 4:15 p.m.
Historical Society: Wednesday, November 20, 7 p.m., in the History Center.
PR Community Advisory Committee: Thursday, November 21, 7 p.m., community center. Info: PRCAC.comment@gmail.com. This month PRCAC is hosting the department of ecology.
PR Cemetery District: Mondays, November 25, 5 p.m., community center.
Point Roberts Book Club: Wednesday, November 27, 5:30–7:30 p.m., Point Roberts Library. All are welcome to join this lively monthly discussion group at the library. Call the library at 360/945-6545 for this month’s selection. Last Wednesday of the month.
Vendor call: Point Roberts Holiday Market: Saturday, December 14, community center. If you would like to be a part of the market please email yourlocalsmallmarket@gmail.com with what you’ll be making to sell. This market is open to all community members, but tables need to be reserved in advance. Must be legally allowed to work in the US to have a table.
Ongoing Events and Hours
Basic Tai Chi for seniors: Mondays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m., Mondays at the community center and Fridays at the fire hall with Shirley Cannon. No registration required. Wear comfortable clothing.
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.
The Raven: Tuesdays and Thursdays, rides to Bellingham and the surrounding area. To book your ride fill out the form at bit.ly/45PVJFP or call 360/788-9473 or email prtheraven@gmail. com. The Raven does not run on state or U.S. federal holidays. For more information: bit. ly/3RWrRCa. As the new school year is rapidly approaching, the Raven community shuttle is looking to build its afterschool program. Parents planning to have their children participate in afterschool programs and homeschooling families wishing to do field trips and other events, please contact us at: Prtheraven@gmail.com or 360/788-9473. Info: prtheraven.com.
Point Roberts Walkers: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 8 a.m., Saturdays at Lily Point. Tuesdays and Thursdays vary, and locations can be found at prwalkers.wordpress.com.
PR Food Bank: Every Wednesday 8:30–10:30 a.m. at the community center. Info: prfoodbank.org.
Point Roberts Storytime: Wednesdays,10:30 to 11 a.m., library. Ages two to six. Seniors and More Lunches: Wednesdays and Fridays, dine-in or park and come inside the community center to pick up your lunches available from 11:45 until 12:30 p.m., community center. All ages welcome. More info: prseniors@whidbey.com or 360/945-5424.
History Center Fall Hours: Saturdays, 11 to 3 p.m.
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.
Point Roberts Clinic Hours: Primary care provider schedule: Dr. Lary: Mondays, 9 to 5 p.m.; Dr. Sean: Tuesdays, 9 to 5 p.m.; Dr. Kelly: Wednesdays, 9 to 5 p.m.; Doreen (RN): Thursdays, 9 to 3 p.m.; Sara (RN): Fridays, 9 to 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday hours vary with nurse availability. Appointment needed. Urgent care can be accessed through telemedicine or at the clinic Monday – Saturday 10 – 6 p.m., Sundays 10 – 4 p.m. Always call for an appointment before coming in, even for urgent care services. Info: 360/945-2580.
UPPER END HOUSES: $800,000 & ABOVE:
2-story house with 3,768 sf, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 748 sf built-in garage, 516 sf patio, built in 2018, .18 acres land.
2-story house with 2,829 sf, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 440 sf attached garage, 663 sf attached garage, 324 sf deck, built in 2002, 3.84 acres land.
1-story house with 1,896 sf, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 286 sf carport, 848 sf deck, 512 sf patio, built in 1970, waterfront; marine view, .22 acres land.
1-story house with 1,928 sf, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 631 sf deck, built in 1967, plus 1-story house with 1,188 sf, 750 sf basement, 1 bedroom, 2 baths, 962 sf built-in garage, 212 sf patio, built in 2014, 55 feet waterfront; marine view, .26 acres land.
1-story house with 1,580 sf, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,076 sf deck, built in 1962, 70 feet waterfront; marine view, .75 acres land.
2-story house with 1,828 sf, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 440 sf carport, 136 sf deck, built in 1950, 50 feet waterfront; marine view, 06 acres land.
1-story house with 2,443 sf, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, attached 2-car garage, built in 2024; marine view, .21 acres land.
2-story house with 2,586 sf, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 743 sf built-in garage, 200 sf deck, 248 sf balcony, built in 2023; marine and territorial view, .32 acres land.
1-story house with 2,422 sf, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 464 sf attached garage, 507 sf patios (2), built in 1981, remodeled, .37 acres land.
2-story house with 3,187 sf, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 730 sf built-in garages (2), 1,356 sf patio, built in 2007, waterfront; marine view. 22 acres land.
2-story house with 2,727 sf, 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, 1,272 sf detached garage (built in 2002), 624 sf attached garage, 960 sf patio, built in 1992, 2.19 acres land.
Condo with 1,595 sf, 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, built in 2013, waterfront; marine and territorial view.
Condo with 2,029 sf, 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, built in 2008, waterfront; marine and territorial view.
1-story house with 3,952 sf, 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, 1,290 sf patio, 1,212 sf attached garage, built in 1999, 104 feet waterfront; marine and territorial views, 1.13 acres land.
2-story house with 3,764 sf, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, built in 2024; marine and territorial views, .31 acres land.
1-story house with 1,746 sf, 1,650 basement, 1 bedroom, 2 baths, 470 sf built-in garage, 329 sf loft, 231 sf deck, built in 2011, 50 feet waterfront; marine and territorial view, .11 acres land.
1-story house with 2,750 sf, 576 sf basement, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 576 sf shop, 1,836 sf detached garage, 192 sf loft, 696 sf deck, built in 1984, 4.77 acres land.
LAND:
4.95 wooded acres land.
.16 acres residential lot.
31.57acres forest and open space land.
5340 Ocean Cove Lane, Blaine
9338 Delta Line Road, Blaine
5429 Tsawwassen Loop, Blaine
6889 Holeman Ave, Blaine
5537 Maple Way, Blaine
7419 Birch Bay Drive, Blaine
8103 Kayak Way, Blaine
5428 Lonicera Drive, Blaine
8237 Comox Road, Blaine
5585 Haida Way, Blaine
9596 Flambeau Road, Blaine
Unit B102, Marin Condominium, 9535 Semiahmoo Parkway, Blaine.
Unit A303, Marin Condominium, 9525 Semiahmoo Parkway, Blaine
9017 Shearwater Road, Blaine
8458 Camas Drive, Blaine
6957 Birch Bay Drive, Blaine
3196 H Street Road, Blaine
3920 Holzheimer Trail Road, Blaine
297 Sweet Gum Drive, Blaine
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Boo!
From the firehall to Kora’s Corner, it was a frightening evening for kids from Point Roberts and elsewhere! Halloween 2024
s Oh no! Pam, the blind Air Canada pilot!
s “Double double toil and trouble, Fire burn and cauldron bubble.” Woah – sounds bad!
s As soon as Supergirl figures out who needs saving, she’ll be on the clock!
s Next year, someone better check to see what’s in those supposed water bottles. This witches coven was having waaaay too much fun!
s Now this was a nice witch! Virginia was her name. s Caution! These treats taste like Ollie Otter!
Photos by Louise Mugar
