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B y P a t G r u bb Those idyllic days of fishing on the dock at Lighthouse Marine Park are a thing of the past, it seems. Whatcom County Executive Jack Louws and county parks director Michael McFarlane confirmed that the county does not intend to repair and re-install the dock this spring despite previous assurances by Louws that the county was going to give it one more college try. The confirmation came in emails in late February sent to Point Roberts Taxpayers Association president Mark Robbins and the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) after Robbins questioned conflicting accounts of the county’s intentions. County parks design and development supervisor Rod Lamb had discussed plans for the dock at the PRCAC meeting on February 21, but various attendees had different interpretations of the county’s direction. Some thought the county was going to repair the damaged dock and put it back in the water while others thought it was already a goner. Robbins’ emails to all and sundry resulted in the bad news being delivered straight from the horses’ mouths. Last July, the dock was taken out after “stress cracking” was discovered throughout the structure, according to Lamb. “This was the third time it was in the water,” he confirmed, as reported in the September 2018 issue of the All Point Bulletin. The dock was originally launched in 2015 to replace the old wooden dock that was removed from service in 2009. It failed after a month in the water and the county spent $27,000 in materials to repair it, sharing the rest of the costs with the dock manufacturer and installer. It was back in the water in mid-2016 and survived the 2017 season before the most recent damage caused the county to pull it for safety reasons. (See Dock, page 3)
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Speak your piece or forever hold your peace By Meg Olson The Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) is asking community members to come up with a list of what is wrong, and what is right, about local zoning. “We will have a series of these meetings so this is certainly not your last opportunity to share your thoughts,” PRCAC chair Linda Hughes told a sparsely attended meeting on March 9 intended to gather
community input as the committee moves into a five-month review of Title 20.72 of Whatcom County zoning code: the Point Roberts Special District. The special district is an overlay zone “which imposes additional controls and creates opportunities not available in the underlying zone districts to fit the needs of Point Roberts. This district is designed to protect the rural character of Point Roberts while allowing opportunities for community growth and self-reliance,” according
Roberts Bank expansion subject of public hearings By Meg Olson The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) review panel conducting the environmental assessment for the proposed expansion of the Roberts Bank container terminal has scheduled public hearing dates for the project. Beginning on May 14 and continuing to June 1, the panel will hold a series of hearings in Tsawwassen on such varied topics as the effect of additional noise on marine
mammals, biofilm and shorebirds, human health impacts of the proposed expansion, and the possible benefits to the community the expansion would have. “The primary objective of the public hearing is for the panel to gather the information it still requires to complete its environmental assessment of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project and marine shipping associated with the project,” the CEAA announced on March 1. The public hearing is open to anyone,
including Point Roberts residents. Participants who wish to present oral or written submissions must register in advance at the Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry website at bit.ly/2Wy2K9H. Those who are registered as participants can also ask question of anyone who makes an oral presentation. Written submissions must be submitted in advance of the public hearing. At the completion of the public hearing, par(See Roberts Bank, page 2)
to the code. It covers everything from tree retention to building setbacks and height restrictions. PRCAC has been talking about updating 20.72 for several years as an extension of their work to eliminate the character plan and incorporate its design guidelines into the Point Roberts Subarea Plan, which was done in 2017. (See Title 20, page 6)
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In McFarlane’s email to Robbins, he explained that “after thoroughly examining the amount and type of damage suffered by the dock last season, a recommendation was made to the executive and county council that the dock not be installed at the park.” The decision, he said, “was not made lightly and only after lengthy discussions with the project engineer. While the damage could be repaired for around $50,000, the consensus was that the severity of the site conditions would likely result in additional stress damage … The exposed site, constant pounding by the surf and the lighter weight and grounding restraints are contributing to the damage. “The recommendation was made in the interest of public safety and the high probability that we’ll continue to see major failures far beyond what would be considered normal maintenance.” McFarlane included a video showing the dock in high wave action to illustrate the conditions and safety concerns presented. Robbins had questioned the decision as Louws had previously told the former chair of PRCAC, Jeff Christopher, that the county would give the dock one more shot. In his email to Robbins, PRCAC and others, Louws wrote, “I remember having the discussion with Jeff related to the dock and barring any major issues I committed to giving it one more attempt. “After review of the costs, the proposed fix, and the likelihood of incurring the same challenges with the dock due to our inability through permitting to make it stronger, I agree with the recommendation of the parks department to remove [it]
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from Lighthouse Marine Park. “As designed and permitted, it has not proven to be a viable system. I have made the decision with the council’s knowledge to put an end to what I am convinced would be a short-lived $50,000 repair. I’m sure this is disappointing to those who use the facility, as other alternatives are not as convenient, but I cannot in good conscience spend the money knowing that it would not solve the problem,” Louws wrote. In response, Robbins expressed dissatisfaction with the county’s decision. “Speaking on behalf of the Point Roberts Taxpayers Association (PRTA), which has taken a special but unsuccessful interest in preserving and enhancing the assets at Lighthouse Marine Park in particular, in view of its importance to our tourist economy and our support of appropriate economic development in Point Roberts, this reversal on the part of the county is extremely disappointing. We have watched the removal of the whale watching tower, orca center, about 75 percent of the boardwalk, a six-year delay in replacing the old dock (which survived nicely for 16 years), failed installation of a flawed ‘new and improved’ dock design, and reversal of support for a proper lighthouse in the park even if all construction costs could be covered by private and grant funding,” Robbins wrote. “Now we are told that there will not be a dock for campers, visitors, and residents to enjoy for the first time in memory,” Robbins concluded. The county intends to repair the dock and use it at another park facility elsewhere in the county, presumably a location that doesn’t have waves.
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Piece by piece: A guest editorial B y M a r k R obb i n s Point Roberts is a wonderful, unique place to call home, but in some respects it is struggling. The border and seasonality of good weather are challenges to an economy that depends on visitors to support local businesses and services. In addition to cheaper beer, milk, cheese and gas, Point Roberts offers a scenic, wooded environment, first class marina and golf course and set of four county parks at each corner. Lily Point may be the “crown jewel” of our parks, preserved for nature and passive recreational use, but Lighthouse Marine Park is the main tourist destination, with its campground, picnic tables, barbecues, boardwalk, orca education center, whale watching, fishing pier and small boat launch ramp. Well, we used to have those amenities at Lighthouse Marine Park; but they are slipping away, piece by piece. The boardwalk, which used to be expansive and hosted an annual arts and music festival, has been reduced by about 75 percent as part of a “deal” to repair it at an “affordable” cost both in terms of replacement and future maintenance. The orca center was dismantled with the “excess” boardwalk. The whale-watching tower was removed years ago (presumably for safety reasons) without any announcement or explanation to the community, let alone plans to replace it. The old wooden floating dock, which served as a fishing pier for campers, visitors and residents and made launching boats from the adjacent ramp easier and safer, finally needed to be replaced follow-
ing the 2008 season, after 16 years of faithful service – a reasonable and expected life expectancy for such a facility. An article in the January 2010 All Point Bulletin recalled: “For nearly 36 years, visitors and members of the Point Roberts community have enjoyed the use of a floating dock next to the public boat ramp at Lighthouse Marine Park. Warm summer days saw as many as 200 boats launched from the site, and local boaters tied up to go ashore, while children and adults fished from the dock. The activity was so entertaining that many people brought lawn chairs to watch the all-day comings and goings of fishermen, crabbers and pleasure boaters. No longer.” Local contractors begged the county to let them patch up the old dock, but county parks and recreation officials said, “No. That’s not the way to do public works. We need proper design engineering, competitive bidding, and proper contracting to replace the old dock with a new and improved dock.” Unfortunately, county parks had never funded depreciation of capital assets and had no plan to replace the Lighthouse Park dock even though everyone knew that it was approaching the end of its useful life. County parks depends on grants from the state to fund capital projects and it took six long years to get our “new and improved” dock. Parks staff were quick to point out that, technically, the floating dock and adjacent boat ramp were unrelated. But somehow, in the absence of the dock, less attention was given to removing gravel and debris to keep the ramp usable.
The new and improved dock was supposed to be more stable than the old one, but the opposite was immediately clear to anyone who ventured out to the end. In any case, it only lasted a couple of months. It had to be removed, repaired and strengthened and we eventually got a couple of years out of it before it failed again, in 2018. Now we have learned that in the county’s opinion, there is no point in repeatedly spending large sums of money on repairs every year. The design was inadequate from the beginning, and the county plans to find some use for our dock elsewhere, perhaps on some calm lake. The dock is probably a lost cause, but why is abandoning this cherished amenity the solution instead of starting over to plan and fund a dock or a fixed pier that can survive the surf conditions at Lighthouse Park? The “new and improved” boardwalk looks great, but it’s tiny compared to what we had before; the tables are no longer sheltered from the wind, making it far less usable throughout the year. Also gone are the electric outlets that allowed users (like the Wackie Walkers) to plug in their coffee pots or other appliances. The biggest loss is something that could have been rather than something that went away: A proper lighthouse in Lighthouse Marine Park. About 10 years ago, a group of lighthouse enthusiasts known as the Point Roberts Lighthouse Society, came up with a beautiful octagonal design for a working lighthouse that would also serve (See Piece, page 14)
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The Editor: Just a few reminders about the new library from an old librarian: The Library Express allows pick-up of requested items from 6 a.m to 11 p.m daily. Simply scan your library card using the telescan to open the front door. Requests can be checked out, and items returned during convenient hours. A small selection of books and movies for check-out is kept there, as well as free magazines and used books for sale. The new meeting room can be booked online at wcls.org under “Events” in the catalog. Feel free to use it as quiet spot when otherwise unoccupied. The Friends of the Point Roberts Library also sell used books there. Coming events include the Friend’s annual general meeting, movie nights, knit (craft) nights, summer reading bingo, weekly story time and more. Perhaps a joke telling contest if volunteers care to organize it. What would you like to have happen in this wonderful place? Kris Lomedico, branch manager Point Roberts The Editor: Point Roberts Conservation Society (PRCS) and other members of the community gathered on February 25 to discuss what will happen with the foliage corridor on APA Road that was decimated during the hellacious wind storm that struck Point Roberts in late December. This once romantic and pastoral country road running past Seabright Farm, ending at the Lily Point Marine Reserve was violently changed forever and lovers of nature in Point Roberts were struck low by the visage. The iconic symbol of serene loveliness that is quintessential Point Roberts was no more. Instead, what remains looks like a war zone. First a little history … In 2010 PRCS
spent 2.5 days in a hearing with the Point Roberts Beach Club development company (now the Cottages at Seabright Farm). This hearing addressed numerous concerns PRCS had with the development’s plans from an environmental prospective. One of the issues was tree retention/removal. We presented how there were historically violent winds that wiped across the parcels in question and how the tree barriers/forest areas naturally in place protected the APA Road tree canopy corridor among other things. The end result since those hearings concluded were the taking of many more trees, with a cosmetic veil of trees on the Seabright Farm property side bordering APA. What satisfies a hearing examiner does not assuage mother nature. In December, our worst fears were realized. Not enough of Seabright’s former forest remained to protect the tree canopy along APA Road from winds historically predicted and preserved in hearing testimony. So the community loses the tree canopy on county property which will not grow back to its former glory. Many of us alive today will not realize its restoration. How will the county address this destruction with Seabright Farm, who also lost trees? Will Seabright Farm move to correct the lack of wind break so desperately needed? To that end, Steven Wolff (PRCS) contacted Brian Walker of Whatcom County Public Works about the status of APA Road. Walker reported that county main-
tenance and operations removed approximately 35 trees providing an open corridor to traffic. County staff are currently in process of developing a new ordinance that will limit the types of trees/vegetation that can be planted within county right-ofway in order to avoid future maintenance problems. So, our lovely tree canopy may not be restored … the county must hear from us. We are asked to lodge our concerns through the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC). Suzanne M. Rosser Point Roberts The Editor: I live on Gulf Road speedway near the community center, where people seem to think 25 miles per hour means anywhere from 35 to 60 miles per hour. I really would like to see the world slow down a bit especially at 6 a.m., when it could be a wonderfully quiet time of day. I realize that when you have 350 horse power you want to utilize every bit of it but actually, this isn’t the place to do it. We have a community center with a playground and a library where people can be present at any time. The distance from Tyee to Marine Drive is about 1 mile, and there are stop signs at either end. No emergency services exist at either end so what is the hurry? Joy Otto Point Roberts The Editor: Thank you for your support of the Point Roberts Community Blood Drive! On Saturday, March 16, your community blood drive registered a total of 33 donors! We welcomed 12 first-time donors (See Letters, page 5) Please send letters to editor@allpointbulletin.com
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to the Bloodworks Northwest family. New donors, we hope it was a positive experience for you and that you will consider giving again! We were able to collect 28 units of whole blood. Since each unit of whole blood is separated into the different components (red cells, platelets and plasma) your efforts will benefit as many as 84 patients in hospitals we serve. The blood donations collected at the blood drive are critical in maintaining a stable blood supply for surgeries, medical emergencies and for supporting patients battling life-threatening illnesses like leukemia and other cancers. Thanks to all the donors who took time out of their busy day to donate blood. With great appreciation to Whatcom County Fire District 5 for hosting, and to chief Christopher Carleton for his continued support of our organization. We would also like to thank the All Point Bulletin and everyone else who helped promote the blood drive. We wouldn’t be able to fulfill our lifesaving mission without the support from our community. On behalf of patients in our community’s hospitals, I wish to extend our thanks to you. These are a few patients who recently received blood products from Bloodworks Northwest: – Patient with gastrointestinal bleed. Patient used 10 units of red blood cells, 2 units of plasma, 1 unit of platelets. – Patient with pregnancy complications. Patient used 8 units of red blood cells, 14 units of plasma, 3 units of platelets. – Patient in motor vehicle accident. Patient used 20 units of red blood cells, 11
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McClendon to run for county council By Jami Makan Whatcom County planning commissioner and small business owner Natalie McClendon has announced a run for the open “coastal” district seat on Whatcom County Council. District 5, also known as the coastal district, includes Lummi Island, Lummi Nation, Ferndale, Birch Bay, Blaine, Custer, Point Roberts and land west of I-5 outside of Bellingham. According to a March 15 press release issued by McClendon, no current council member resides in district 5, and this will be the first time in about 20 years that voters west of I-5 can elect a council member from their area. “Our neighbors in the district 5 face very real problems – affordable housing, hunger, and lack of job opportunities,” McClendon said in her press release. “We also have many county-wide issues – land use, water, the jail – that have languished for decades without resolution. Moving our county forward should be more than a slogan.” McClendon is currently serving her second term on the Whatcom County planning commission. She said this has given
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The remainder of the subarea plan was last revised in 2001, when the “Small Town Commercial” (STC) designation along Gulf Road was put in place, as well as the new “Transitional” residential zoning under which the Cottages at Seabright Farms was developed. The current push to modify 20.72 was sparked by public concern over code enforcement action. Most recently on February 6, county planning and development services put enforcement action for code violations at 1480 Gulf Road on hold for a year to give time to consider changes to land use rules. The county had given property owner Lorne Nielson until February 13 to remove all vehicles parked unlawfully on the property. Current county code prohibits vehicle storage in the STC zone along Gulf Road. The large parking lot at that address has been used by The Potty Wagon to store their vehicles when not in use, and by local resident George Wright to park containers for storage. PRCAC chamber of commerce representative David Gellatly had previously recommended striking all prohibited uses from the STC zone along Gulf Road, including mini-storage, animal kennels, vehicle equipment storage and repair, as well as additional RV parks. In February the board of the taxpayers’ association voted to oppose striking prohibited uses until a comprehensive review was undertaken. “We have five months,” Hughes said, to make recommendations in time for code changes to be in place before enforcement action on the Gulf Road property resumes. “An outdated 20.72 has created a code violation nightmare.” Wright said the subarea plan already had the broad community vision they needed, but that the accompanying zoning was for a vision of Gulf Road that wasn’t realistic. “Ninety-five percent of this is spot-on,” he said. “We really don’t have to do very much.” Ken Calder said most of the changes needed to address land use in the STC zone, but that the Point did not have a mix of permitted land uses to accommodate the services the community needed, such as storing heavy equipment needed for construction and septic services. Calder
her a front row seat on many of the pressing issues facing Whatcom County. “Technology and climate change are transforming our communities before our eyes,” McClendon said. “We can either sit on the sidelines and watch or proactively reinvent our local economy to meet the challenge. According to the press release, McClendon has been actively involved in her community for four decades, through paid and volunteer stints with the Sierra Club, Planned Parenthood, parent-teacher associations, cub scouts and boy scouts. She was elected to two terms as chair of the Whatcom Democrats, and worked as treasurer and manager on over a dozen local election campaigns. In 2012, McClendon ran as a Democrat for the legislature in the 42nd District. “We have a duty to work together – business, community groups and ordinary people – to create smart, efficient, and fair government policies that take advantage of future job opportunities and shared prosperity,” said McClendon. Only voters living in district 5 may vote for candidates running in council district 5, in both the 2019 August primary and November general election. said he felt the zoning overlay was unfairly restrictive. “They bought the property and if it’s allowed under county code it should be allowed.” Heidi Baxter and Steve Wolf said they felt it was appropriate to limit some uses. “I don’t want to see more storage units. We have enough,” Baxter said. Wolf added he didn’t think the community wanted to see a proliferation of RV storage businesses and industrial uses along Gulf Road. “We want it to look nice,” he said, “but we know we need more room for industrial uses.” “The zoning overlay doesn’t support the vision in the subarea plan,” said Allison Szabo. She added the Point Roberts Registered Voters Association would be holding educational sessions in the coming months to educate the public about the planning documents relative to Point Roberts. “What does 20.72 actually say, and if it doesn’t address something specifically what does the county code say?” PRCAC member Stephen Falk said that, while he acknowledged the need for periodic code revisions, he did not like to see the process rushed to save one property owner from enforcement action. “I think it’s an odd thing to be driving systemic change to an entire zoning system,” he said. “We should be trying to do what’s best for the entire community.” Hughes said the code violations might have triggered the push to revise 20.72, but the revision was long overdue and the code violations seemed to have galvanized community interest. “Before it was just an idea and maybe it takes more than just an idea to bring people to the table.” Changes they recommend to the county by the August 31 deadline to work through county approval this year may not be all that’s needed, but it would be a start that can be regularly revisited, she said. Hughes said they had received two comments to date at comments@pointrobertscac.org and hoped to receive more. “Let’s make a list of all the shortcomings people might see and start from that,” she said. “We need to ask the public to find these documents, find what’s important to them.” The Point Roberts Subarea plan is available at bit.ly/2WsgbHU. The Point Roberts Special District zoning overlay (20.72) is available at bit. ly/2uw06VJ.
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PRCAC schedules special meetings The Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) held two special meetings in March in addition to its regular meeting as the newly minted board sets its course for the year and honors its commitment to rewrite local zoning. At their February 20 meeting, PRCAC members selected at-large member Linda Hughes as chair and new at-large member Stephen Falk as secretary. Steve Wolf joined the committee as the representative from the Point Roberts Taxpayers’ Association while Tessa Pinckston is representing the Point Roberts Registered Voters’ Association. David Gellatly continues as representative from the chamber of commerce. PRCAC held a special meeting Saturday, March 9 at the Gulf Road community center at 9:30 a.m. At the meeting they accepted input from the community regarding any changes that “people would either like to see or are opposed to seeing vis a vis WCC 20.72. (the Point Roberts Special District portion of Whatcom County Code),” Gellatly said. “The train of thought is that most non-resident property owners cannot make it to weekday meetings, so we thought that a Saturday morning meeting would perhaps encourage people to come out and make their views known.” While a complete revision of the special district zoning is being considered in coming months, the change most recently on the table is the elimination of prohibited uses from the small town commercial zone along Gulf Road, opening the door
for mini-storage, animal kennels, vehicle equipment storage and repair, as well as additional RV parks to locate there. The committee held another special meeting on March 19 to determine their priorities for 2019. The list included a number of topics that were shifted to the back burner in 2018 as the community wrestled with changes to the garbage collection system: how to spend the gas tax, traffic safety, facilities at Lighthouse Marine Park including the dock, economic development planning, trail maintenance at Lily Point Marine Park and the possible replacement of the Maple Beach seawall. The committee was also approached in early 2019 to work on a potential project to restore the native vegetation and tree canopy along APA Road. Efforts to get the “sliver tax” (that portion of sales tax collected on online orders shipped to Point Roberts) used for local projects is also on the list for 2019 priorities. The city of Blaine derives a significant portion of its annual sales tax revenue from parcels delivered to shipping and receiving businesses in the city. According to Blaine finance director Jeffrey Lazenby, of the approximately $1.7 million in sales tax the city collected in 2017 $200,000 came from parcels delivered to addresses in the city. Point Roberts is home to several similar shipping businesses but currently the local sales tax collected from parcels delivered to them goes into county coffers.
Three seats up for November election By Oliver Lazenby Three of five positions on the Blaine school district board of directors are up for election in November 2019 and at least one current board member won’t be running for re-election. John Freal, director district position 1, told the All Point Bulletin he doesn’t plan to run again. Freal has been involved with the Blaine school district since 1984 when he started teaching at the high school. Director positions 2 and 4 are also up for election. Charles Gibson (district 4) plans to run for re-election, he said. Todd Berge (district 2) didn’t respond to inquiries from the All Point Bulletin by press time. Berge began on the Blaine school board in 2003 and Gibson was first elected in 2006. Both ran unopposed in the 2015 election. The filing period for the open positions
is May 13–17. The positions are four-year terms that end in 2023. Current directors hold office until December 2019. The Whatcom County Auditor’s office can provide instructions on filing and can confirm the boundaries of each director district. Anyone running for the position must be a registered voter living inside the boundary of the director district to be represented. District 1 includes Point Roberts and downtown Blaine, district 2 includes areas east of downtown Blaine and south roughly to California Creek, and district 4 includes areas south of Blaine along the water and east of Birch Bay. Maps of the director districts are available on the school district’s website at blainesd.org/board-of-directors--24. Click the link under the pictures of each director for a map of the district.
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❦ Louws to speak at Voters Whatcom County Executive Jack Louws will be the featured guest speaker at the April 4 meeting of the Point Roberts Registered Voters Association (PRRVA). “We want to give our members and the community an opportunity to engage with their elected county representatives and senior staff members,” said interim PRRVA chair David McCarthy. “I will play the role of facilitator so we can have a constructive engagement.” Louws will be accompanied by Whatcom County councilmember Satpal Sidhu. McCarthy said public works director Jon Hutchings and parks and recreation director Michael McFarlane had also been invited but they had not confirmed their attendance. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the Gulf Road community center. ❦ Get ready for fresh veggies The Saturday Morning Market is getting ready for another season of offering the fruits of Point Roberts. “It is a make-it, bake-it or grow-it market to encourage local ingenuity and inspirations,” said market facilitator Heidi Baxter. “The Market is a great place to share community. And we are looking forward
another enjoyable year.” The market starts May 4 and will run every Saturday until August 31 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., rain or shine. Vendors pay $25 for the season or $5 per market and need to bring their own table. “Kids crafts and lemonade stands are free, and all non-profits are welcome to participate for free too,” Baxter said. On the third Saturday of each month, Circle of Care will be providing coffee and freshly baked goods. Organizers are inviting other non-profits to sign up for other weeks or to host pancake breakfasts. Local firefighters will be there as available to provide blood pressure checks. “We are hoping the inventors and recyclers join us with more engaging activities to help us all recycle more,” Baxter said. On the last Saturday of the month starting May 25, a boot sale will run concurrently with the market, a way for community members to pass on things they no longer need. Gardeners are welcome to participate in the Seed Program every week. Growers bring their excess produce between 9 and 10 a.m. and it is sold at the market by volunteers to raise funds for the local food bank. “It is a great way to share those zucchinis and other produce while benefiting the food bank,” Baxter said. “We started this last year and many community members enjoyed purchasing local veggies while the food bank was able to buy more eggs with the proceeds.” For more information or to sign up as a vendor, please email Baxter at latitude@ whidbey.com. ❦ Whidbey expands fiber optic network The Point Roberts Community Center on Gulf Road now has screechingly fast internet service available for free, thanks to Whidbey Telecom as they begin introducing fiber optic service to the Point. “This is kind of the tip of the spear to providing this service to the whole community,” chief marketing officer Chris McKnight said. Making good on a commitment to bring fiber optic infrastructure to Point Roberts, McKnight said the company had started by installing fiber optic from the border down Tyee Drive and along Gulf Road to the community center. “We are starting with businesses and that builds the backbone,” McNight said. “I would love businesses on Gulf Road and Tyee Drive to know it’s there and to know the benefits. The more people who show interest early on, the better we can make a case for moving forward.” “We provided the community center with the latest wireless technology so when you walk into that building you can connect for free to the latest and best technology,” McKnight said. “Our primary motivation was to provide our best service to the community and groups that use the space. A happy by-product of that is that people can see what we can do.” The fiber optic service is faster and more reliable than technology currently deployed. The top speed available through the fiber optic infrastructure is 150 megabits per second (Mbps). “Right now, it’s 50 Mbps in select areas and some people can only get 10,” McKnight said. Currently, the fiber optic service is only available to businesses, and it will take time to install the underground infrastructure needed to service more of the Point. “Residential service is still down the road,” McKnight said. “We’re committed to upgrading our services in Point Roberts and will continue to do so over time.
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Travel By Joan Dickerson Bhutan ... the happiest place on earth. A land-locked country of less than a million people, Bhutan is bordered by India, Tibet and China. To the north, the southern slopes of the eastern Himalayas rise over 23,000 feet while the south features low-lying subtropical forests, lowland river valleys with mountains no higher than 5,000 feet. Accordingly, the climate varies with the elevation and ranges from warm and sub-tropical in the south to temperate in the highlands to bitterly cold in the north. Transportation is problematic in the country. There are no trains, and roads are extremely narrow, curvaceous and harrowing. There are four airports in the country with Paro Airport being the gateway for international travelers. Situated in a valley surrounded by mountain peaks reaching 18,000 feet, approaching and departing planes make precipitous changes in altitude and direction resulting in a plane full of white knuckles and nervous giggles. Planes can only access the airport during daylight hours and flights are often canceled due to high crosswinds. Only a few pilots are certified to make the trip. The government is a parliamentary democracy; the head of state is the Dragon King, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, who sits atop a constitutional monarchy. His father, King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, coined the phrase Gross National Happiness in 1972 which he said was more important than Gross National Product. The concept was subsequently enshrined in the Bhutanese constitution, enacted in 2008.
While the country enjoys an excellent reputation as the least corrupt country in south Asia, it remains on the list of least developed countries from which it hopes to graduate by 2023. While hydroelectric power is its biggest export by value, coming up on the list is tourism. Traveling in Bhutan can only be done by guided tour. Each traveler pays a government royalty of $100 per person per day, plus they are required to spend a minimum of $250 per visitor on touring and accommodations. In 1974, Bhutan allowed its first foreigners to tour the country. The numbers slowly grew from 2,850 in 1992 to slightly more than 250,000 in 2017. Unlike other Asian countries, the sights of Bhutan are not blighted by hordes of tourists jostling for the best camera angles. With an annual year to year increase of over 20 percent in tourism, the country is gearing up for larger numbers to arrive. We all felt fortunate to be seeing the country while it was still in its innocence. In March, long-time owner of Brewster’s Restaurant, Joan Dickerson, her husband Kevin, and a couple of friends spent a week in the country. Following are some of Joan’s observations: Cheri Gompa monastery: Today we hiked up the mountain to Cheri Gompa monastery in a valley just outside Thimphu, the nation’s capital. After an hour hike, we arrived at the monastery, built in the 1100s. This was the original home to the Tibetan Buddhist lama Ngawang Namgyel, known today as the Unifier. He was responsible for unifying the country and developing the current system of government with two branches:
a civil administration led by the King; and a monastic authority led by the Desi, the spiritual leader. Statues of the Unifier are placed in the auspicious position to the right of the Buddha. The temple honoring the Unifier is colorful and spiritual with wall paintings depicting stories from the Buddhist lessons. Cheri Gompa monastery is currently used to educate younger monks and is undergoing renovations to expand the residences. Labor in Bhutan is increasingly equal opportunity with men and women working side by side, hauling rock to work sites, building with the minimum of mechanization. All materials from the valley are brought up on zip lines but workers hike up and down each day. Festival time in Punakha: In the town of Punhaka, located in rich (See Bhutan, page 10)
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s Festival singers. Photo by Pat Grubb referred to as “Lotus Born.” The hike up to the monastery takes approximately 2 - 2.5 hours each way with steady climbing uphill. The monastery hangs precariously on a cliff at 10,240 feet, about 3,000 feet above the Paro valley. When you round the last bend of the trail, you look directly across the ravine to the monastery, an awe-inspiring and spiritual sight. From this point, you follow a series of stone stairs down the ravine, across a wooden bridge, then back up the rock face to the monastery. A strict code of ethics is enforced when visiting all monasteries, including appropriate dress and checking all cameras or video devices. We were fortunate to be hiking on an “Auspicious Day,” a spiritual day in the Buddhist religion, as determined by astrological charts and the Buddhist calendar. Many Bhutanese have apps on their s Festival clowns. Photo by Pat Grubb (See Bhutan, page 12)
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while learning about the mystical country of Bhutan. On our descent from Tiger’s Nest, Sonom produced prayer flags to string up along the trail to mark our passage and our hopes for the future. He had carefully selected a place where our flags would constantly wave in the wind, a place they would pass on each tour, to remind them of us. Heartfelt thanks to the “& Beyond” team that worked tirelessly to ensure our experience was truly memorable. A special thanks to Rishi Sarma for his professional guidance to select accommodation to meet our budget and needs. If you or anyone you know is considering a trip to Bhutan or would like some hands-on information, please contact me directly. I am happy to share our experiences, consult with you on accommodations, and provide you a quote for your trip. Happy travels! (Dickerson owns and operates UNIQ Destinations, a local travel agency that specializes in small-group or individual travelers. Her forte is in developing personalized itineraries that reflect the travelers’ interests, desires and comfort level. She may be contacted at info@UNIQdestinations.com or by phone at 360/510-0242).
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From page 11 phones that will suggest appropriate days to perform various activities. Within the walls of the monastery, many celebrations were taking place. Outside one temple, a family had gathered to send off a recently departed member; in the original altar room built to honor Lotus Born, young monks gathered to chant and perform their traditional horns and drums. We entered the small altar room just prior to the ceremony, and were instructed to sit around the perimeter, cross legged on the floor to meditate along with the monks. Our guide, Namgay, led us to another altar room to light candles to pray for those who have touched our lives: wishing those departed a safe journey; and those living, long and healthy lives. This was an emotional moment with visions of all for whom I prayed. The day was glorious and the company special, a perfect way to cap off our fascinating trip to Bhutan. Our guide Namgay and driver Sonom, both Bhutanese, expertly guided us in Bhutanese history and tradition. Namgay is a special man, passionate about his country. We shared his traditions and ours on similar subjects,
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Families and Circle of Care working together to keep seniors in their homes By Annelle Norman Most everyone reading this article will eventually be in one of two situations: either as an aging senior in need of some assistance or the adult child of an aging senior needing to provide their parent with some support. As the Point Roberts community ages (more than half of us are over 65), Circle of Care is starting to see more and more residents who are experiencing health challenges and yet still want to remain in their homes and community. Fire district 5 has implemented the C.A.R.E.S. program which entails medically trained staff serving numerous seniors, visiting them weekly in their homes to check blood pressure, blood sugar, general well-being and coping skills. Circle of Care can provide volunteer services such as meals, home care, pet care, transportation, errands, etc. as well as referring trained, certified caregivers. Sometimes in these situations, family members are local, but not always, and we do our best to interface with absent loved ones to keep them abreast of their family member’s condition. It isn’t uncommon for us to encounter a situation where important decision-making and information-sharing conversations have not yet happened, resulting in family members being unaware of their loved one’s wishes regarding aging in place, end of life care or other important life decisions. These conversations are often delayed at best or avoided entirely because they are perceived
as not easy for either party. The aging parent might be grappling with the specter of declining health and their eventual demise while their son, daughter or other family members might be frightened by the prospect of dealing with those issues firsthand or of upsetting their aging loved one. As a result, most families do not have a plan until there is a problem, which can make a bad situation even worse. Within the next 25 years, the number of American families providing care and/ or financial assistance for aging loved ones will double to 60 million families. Those numbers have far-reaching implications – from politics and economics to social and community values to family dynamics. Do we as a nation want to build more and more institutions to house and serve our aging population or do we want to keep them integrated into our communities? Do we, as individuals, want to stay in our homes (or, at least, in our communities) or move into institutions as we age? Are we, as loved ones, willing and able to care for and/or financially assist our elders? Having an aging-in-place plan is not just for the elderly. We all know families whose routines and lifestyles have been turned upside down by a severe injury, a stroke suffered early in life, cancer or chronic illness. It seems that all families would be wise to have a “what if” conversation to ascertain family beliefs, desires, intentions and resources. Whatever your situation, please plan to gather your family around a table to talk
plete and guides you through making some of the difficult decisions about end of life care. Here are the primary legal documents recommended by Washington state: wsma.org/advance-directives. We at Circle of Care encourage you to initiate these conversations with your family members sooner rather than later. We are happy to assist you with guidance about resources as well as information and referrals. If we can be of assistance, please contact us at 360/945-5222 or at prcircleofcare@ gmail.com.
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through these decisions. (Technology can make “round table” family conversations happen even long distance via Skype or other conferencing applications, so there is no reason to put it off.) Ask different participants to lead different topics of the conversation: What is the current situation? What are the current and likely future needs? What are the resources available? As in people (remember to take into account not only family but also friends, neighbors and community services like Circle of Care), time and finances. What are the wishes of the family member who is likely to be or is currently in need of support? Are all essential documents completed and accessible? Have you each completed a will which takes into account aging family members as well as unforeseen illnesses or deaths? Do you know where these documents are filed and who has access to them? What kind of a plan can you put into place? There are many excellent resources online. An excellent article on this subject was published by AARP and is available here on the web: bit.ly/2U1JEvx “Prepare to Care, A Planning Guide for Families” discusses many of these challenges and provides guidance for how to approach these needed, yet challenging, conversations. Five Wishes at fivewishes.org puts essential documents in your hands to com-
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as a marine observation platform and multipurpose facility for lectures, gatherings, weddings, etc. It was to be attached to the existing boardwalk, take advantage of the existing washrooms, connected by a wheel chair accessible ramp. The U.S. Coast Guard approved the plan to move its light to the new facility. The basic plan was for the Lighthouse Society to raise the money needed for construction and for the county to then incorporate it into Lighthouse Park, accepting ownership and responsibility for the new facility in perpetuity. Initially, the proposal met with enthusiastic support from the county, but gradually that support waned, even as the Lighthouse Society obtained a
pledge of $500,000 – if not enough to cover all construction costs, surely enough to attract additional grant funding to bridge the gap. But county parks was way too busy to assist on grant writing for a lighthouse and finally the county executive admitted that he opposed adding any new park facilities that would incur future maintenance costs and liabilities. Lighthouses are huge, iconic tourist attractions all over the world. The Point Roberts Lighthouse would have been a game changer for our tourist economy, bringing many visitors who would patronize local businesses. At Lily Point Marine Park, the county has chosen to abandon the northern entrance (off Cedar Point Road) rather than spend the money on a solution to erosion that made the old trail unsafe. The Point Roberts Conservation Society (PRCS), which was an active partner in raising
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support and money to acquire the property that became Lily Point Marine Park, begged the county to acquire the lot at the end of Cedar Point Road, as part of the northern entrance. PRCS also lobbied to build a trail or stairway to the beach near the northern entrance so that park visitors could enjoy a loop hike along both the highlands and beach portions of the park. The response was that it would be too expensive (no doubt an engineering challenge but not impossible). When erosion cut the northern entrance trail, the county’s response was not to find a solution but to close the entrance. Maple Beach is also a county park (on the ocean side of the sea wall). County parks has rebuffed all requests to develop it, at least minimally, for public enjoyment. There are no washrooms (not even a port-a-potty), no drinking faucet, no doggie poop bag dispenser, and no trash cans. Why can’t county parks provide these ba-
sic, minimal services to make Maple Beach Park more enjoyable to visitors and residents alike? At Lighthouse Marine Park and elsewhere, we have seen our county park amenities chipped away, piece by piece, through lack of vision and support from the county. This is a trend that ought to be reversed. I am encouraged that the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) plans to take up this matter with the county executive and Whatcom County Council. There will be a change in county leadership in 2020, and I am hopeful that the next county executive will be more imaginative. (Mark Robbins is chair of the Point Roberts Taxpayers Association)
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Whidbey Telecom1 is a local telecommunications company that has been serving the Point Roberts area since 1988. During the intervening years, we have worked hard to build a telecommunications system that provides high quality telephone and other telecommunications services to the communities we serve. We have done this, notwithstanding the higher costs of serving rural areas in the State of Washington and when few, if any, other telecommunications companies were interested in serving our communities.
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In addition to our basic voice telephony services, we offer throughout our service area advanced telecommunications services, High Speed Internet, high-speed data services, special Calling Features, Voicemail, Caller ID, our full-featured Premium Voice service with unlimited Long Distance2, and Security & Alarms system installations and monitoring services.
or Whidbey Telecom Customer Each of the basic voice telephony services offeredService by Whidbey Telecom is comprised of several
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components, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following: (1) single-party, voice grade access to the public switched network or its functional equivalent; (2) an unlimited amount of local usage at no additional charge to end users; (3) access to 911 or enhanced 911, as implemented by local governmental authority in Whidbey Telecom’s service area;3 EEOC and (4) certain toll limitation services for qualifying low-income consumers (generally, those residential consumers who are eligible to participate in the federal Lifeline program). Whidbey Telecom’s monthly charge for such basic voice telephony service is $16.00 for each line designated as “residence” service and $16.50 for each line designated as “business” service. The monthly charge for “residential” service may be reduced as described in the next paragraph. Applicable federal, state, county and municipal taxes and surcharges, including federally-mandated end user charges per line, are in addition to these amounts.4 The rates, charges, taxes and surcharges mentioned in this notice are subject to change, and in some instances are subject to change without notice.
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Yanmar diesel engine. Lots of new updates. $19,900. All offers considered.
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With respect to most, if not all, of its service area, including its Point Roberts service area, Whidbey Telecom participates in the Federal Lifeline and Tribal Link Up programs. Under the Federal Lifeline program, Whidbey Telecom offers to qualifying low-income consumers a discount off of the monthly rate for basic residential exchange service. For an eligible resident of Tribal Lands5, under this same program, additional discounts may be applied towards the monthly rate for basic residential exchange service. Whidbey Telecom’s current discounted monthly rate for Lifeline residential service on non-Tribal lands within its service area is $13.25, and for Lifeline residential service on Tribal lands within its service area may be as low as $0.00. Under the Tribal Link Up program, Whidbey Telecom’s installation charge for residential service for a qualifying low-income consumer on Tribal lands within its service area may be discounted by up to $100.00. Lifeline is a governmental assistance program, the Lifeline-supported service is non-transferrable, only eligible consumers may
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s Drop-in art socials take place twice-monthly in Point Roberts. Every second Wednesday at Trinity Church hall, 12:30-4:30 and every fourth Wednesday evening at the community center, 6:30-8:30. While there isn’t an instructor, the attendees enjoy the creative inspiration from others. Seen here at Trinity Church on March 13, from l., Savilla Kress, Heidi Baxter, Jean Barrington and Rita Worth. Courtesy photo s From l., Theresa Coe, marina general manager; Schelleen Rathkopf, race event producer and owner; Sam and Danielle Chen, marina chief operating officer, at the announcement of the 2020 race week location. Photo by Renee Coe
Point Roberts Marina chosen to be site of the 2020 Race Week Whidbey Island Race Week LLC announced March 28 that Point Roberts has been chosen as the new venue for Race Week beginning in 2020. The event will be named Point Roberts Race Week and the date of the event will be July13-17, 2020. “Point Roberts has everything we need to host a world-class destination regatta,” said Schelleen Rathkopf, event producer and owner. It has an exceptional race area for both big boats and dinghies, a deep-water full-service marina and a comfortable Pacific Northwest summertime vibe. It’s the perfect venue for Race Week’s new home.” Rathkopf said the goal was to create the largest sailboat racing event on the west coast including racers from both the U.S.
and Canada. Race organizers hope to tie in a U.S. sailing national championship as well as have the event included in the Vancouver area racing circuit. This year will represent the 37th year Race Week has been held in Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island. Organizers needed to find a new home due to failing infrastructure in Oak Harbor and the inability to attract big boats due to shallow water. One of the attractions of the Point Roberts Marina was its ability to feed the 500600 people for the indoor/outdoor postrace parties on site. As well, the marina can handle the influx of the over 200 boats that are expected to attend for the daily races that will be taking place.
RECENT HOUSE & LOT PRICES
Blaine, Birch Bay & Point Roberts FEBRUARY 2019 DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
SALE PRICE
HIGHER END HOUSES: 2-story house with 4,416 SF, 4 BD, 4 BA, built in 2008, 815 attached garage, 342 SF patio; territorial view, .38 acres land.
8796 Osprey Road, Blaine
$930,000
Condo with 2,050 SF, 3 BD, 3 BA, built in 2017, 484 SF built-in garage, 429 SF patio, waterfront; marine and territorial views.
Unit 16, Semiahmoo Shore Condominiums, 9405 Turnstone Lane, Blaine
$989,000
1-story house with 3,038 SF, 3 BD, 3 BA, built in 1999, 529 SF attached garage, 656 SF deck, .24 acres land; territorial view.
8131 Coquitlam Place, Blaine
$605,000
5331 Nootka Loop, Blaine
$665,000
9043 Dearborn Avenue, Blaine
$287,500
APA Road, Point Roberts
$519,000
1-story house with 1,618 SF, 3 BD, 2 BA, 440 SF attached garage, 368 SF deck, built in 1984, 25 acres land, waterfront; marine and territorial views. LAND: .19 acres residential lot, 66 feet waterfront; marine view. 1.78 acres residential land.
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Point Roberts Park & Recreation District is Seeking
Programs and Facilities Coordinator Half –Time Job Position Point Roberts Park & Recreation District is seeking a self-motivated individual for a half-time position to help oversee the daily operations of the Point Roberts Park and Recreation District. The Park & Recreation District includes the Community Center and Baker Field facilities and trails. Candidates must be able to work well with various civic groups, non-profits and clubs. The candidates must also be able to handle light repair and maintenance duties as well as oversee vendors. Hourly rate between $23 and $30 per hour based on experience. To request an application email PRPR. jobs@gmail.com or pick one up at the Point Roberts Library. If you have any additional questions about this job please email PRPR.jobs@gmail.com. Job applications must be received by February 26. Qualifications: • Be available for 20+ hours per week that consist of a set schedule in addition to some flexible work hours • Be able to clearly communicate in person, on the phone, and through email. • Be able to handle minor repairs and maintenance as needed in the Park facilities • Have basic computer skills to send and receive email as well as create reports for the Park Board • Must be able to walk the trail system • Be able to lift 40 lbs • Have a personal vehicle, valid drivers license, insurance and ability to cross the border • Must pass background check • Must be able to work in the United States Applications can be sent to: Point Roberts Park & Recreation District PO Box 156 Point Roberts, WA 98281 Or they can be dropped off at the Point Roberts Library
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cesses and lessons learned following the December windstorm, and how to prepare for future disasters and emergencies. To April is the first full month of spring, understand the issues from various angles, Over 18 years experience. and a great time to plan how your house- we are encouraging input from Point Robhold is going to be even better prepared for erts residents. Please send us observations Licensed • Bonded • Insured the next windstorm or other disaster. The and suggestions as to what did and did not CASCAFL912J8 Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness work, and what might work better in fu(PREP) group is here to help. Throughout ture emergencies. Send stories about your the year, in addition to planning our own households, your neighborhoods, ad hoc preparedness and participating at local efforts, communications and communievents, we will be writing articles for the ty-wide resources and efforts. Please email All Point Bulletin with various tips, guide- stories and suggestions to PREP@whidbey. lines, links, lists and other useful informa- com. tion. PREP’s tip of the month for April 2019 On March 9, the PREP group met with is the basis for the first of the nine steps The APB’s weekly electronic fire chief Chris Carlton to discuss the suc- to take immediately following disaster and newsletter! Sign up at is the most important: take care of your loved ones. Our loved ones include all www.allpointbulletin.com people and pets in the household, those not at home at the time, and others we care for, both nearby and far away. How do we take care of our loved ones ahead of the emergency? Take time this month to estabVANCOUVER, B.C. lish and rehearse a family emergency plan POINT ROBERTS, WA that ensures everyone in the household VANCOUVER, POINT ROBERTS,B.C. WA knows what to do (and not do) in each POINT ROBERTS, WA type of emergency, where to initially meet PERSONAL Representation & Consulting Purchasers each otherfor if you have to and leaveSellers the house, PERSONAL Representation & Consulting for Purchasers and Sellers EXPORT/IMPORT Specialists /numerous US Customs Bonds waysConsumption to contact each other, how EXPORT/IMPORT Specialists / US Customs Consumption Bonds find out what’s happening in the area PERSONAL Representation & Consulting for Purchasers andtoSellers Covering Point Roberts & Blaine and how to contact other special people EXPORT/IMPORT Specialists / US Customs Consumption Bonds steeleaweighyachts@gmail.com and emergency resources. The familybill@steeleaweigh.com communication plan is the Bill Steele, 604-312-5857 core of the household emergency plan. Choose a willing out-of-area person whom
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March 3, 7:02 a.m.: Welfare check on Columbia Vista Drive. March 8, 3:41 p.m.: Follow up on Washington Drive. March 8, 3:52 p.m.: Follow up on Marine Drive. March 9, 3:33 p.m.: Assist citizen on Gulf Road and Julius Drive. March 14, 9 a.m.: Neighborhood dispute cold call on Jonna Drive. March 15, 4:59 p.m.: Traffic stop on APA Road. One arrest and citation for driving with a suspended license. March 16, 11:22 a.m.: Traffic stop on Gulf Road. March 18, 3:05 p.m.: Noise cold call on Northwood Drive. March 19, 12:21 p.m.: Theft cold call on Simundson Drive. March 22, 9:30 a.m.: Vandalism cold call on Roberts Drive. March 23, 6:17 p.m.: Juvenile problem on Boundary Bay Road.
all in the household should contact in an emergency, and make sure family members always carry or have memorized that person’s contact information. At a central location in the house, post contact information for everyone living at the house, important family members and friends, plus key medical, vet, emergency and other important numbers and email addresses. Send the complete list to your family contact person as well (update as needed). A detailed online form to use as a model of what might be included is at ready.gov/ make-a-plan. Most families use the fridge as the central information point, and the fridge is the primary place emergency personnel check when they come to help. While you’re together and the family is meeting to discuss your family emergency plan, it’s also a good time to discuss and set up ready-to-go kits for each member of the family – each adult, child and pet. Curious about the other initial steps to take following a disaster? According to a brochure prepared by the Washington state emergency management division, Map Your Neighborhood, there are nine steps to take immediately following a disaster. Here’s the short version: 1. Take care of your loved ones. 2. Protect your head, feet and hands. 3. Check the natural gas or propane at your house (shutting off if necessary). 4. Shut off water at the house main. 5. Place a “help” or “ok” sign in a visible place to help responders. 6. Put your fire extinguisher where neighbors can see it, to use if needed. 7. If able, go to the neighborhood or community gathering site. 8. Form response teams at the gathering site to start communication, canvassing and response actions. 9. Regroup, share findings and assess what needs to be done. After experiencing a real disaster event here at Point Roberts, you have probably realized the importance of getting your family and household ready for the next emergency. If you want to help our community be ready for the next one, we encourage you to get involved in PREP, which meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., at the community center on Gulf Road. In future articles we’ll discuss more about what you can do, the PREP group and other volunteer opportunities in the community. Be PREPared!
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All Point Bulletin • April 2019 JamesJames H. James H.Julius, Julius, H.Broker* Julius, Broker* Designated Broker*
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Point Roberts real estate since 1968 and selling E-Mail: prprty@Whidbey.com * Successfully listing YEARS E-Mail: prprty@Whidbey.com www.pointrobertswashington.com • www.pointrobertswashington.com Point Roberts real estateSELLING sincePOINT1968 ROBERTS
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REAL ESTATE • 1339 Gulf Road, P.O. Box 17 • Pt. Roberts, WA 98281 360/945-5555 360-945-5555 • Cell: E-Mail: prprty@Whidbey.com • 360-525-4263 www.pointrobertswashington.com *Member of NY State
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1339 Gulf Road, P.O. Box 1 • Point Roberts, WA 98281
MLS Listing Service BEACH PROPERTIES Road, P.O. Box 17 • Pt. Roberts, WA 98281 360/945-5555 • 1339 Gulf
*LISTING & SELLING POINT ROBERTS REAL ESTATE SINCE 1968
BEACH PROPERTIES
On the beach!
“NOBODY KNOWS POINT ROBERTS LIKE POINT ROBERTS REALTY” visit our website: www.pointroberts.com
UPDATED DAILY! View color photos, listings and complete information of all properties for sale.
EDWARDS DRIVE HOME 75’ level south facing waterfront. 3BD, 2.5BA. Lots of amenities: 1275 BROUGHTON LANE 247 BAYVIEW DR. Granite countertops, side home. 3BR, 2BA waterfront home facing 2BR, 3BA beautiful west $199,000. Adjoining lot $35,000. Mt. Baker. Crabtown. $595,000 Brazilian hardwood throughout, master bath w/jetted tub and steam shower, double car garage.BROUGHTON Private tidelandsLANE to low 1275 247 BAYVIEW DR. panoramicwest island views. 3BA beautiful side home. 3BR, 2BA waterfront home facing 2BR, water,
FREEMAN BEACH 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
MAPLE BEACH COTTAGE
SOUTH SIDE VIEW
1.5 Acre view lot located on the sunny south slope Cleared and improved with a 4 bedroom septic and water installed, ready to build.
$199,000
1845 JOHNSON. 75 x 200 lot. Furnished, private, excellent condition. $115,000
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1845 JOHNSON. 75 x 200 lot. 668 SOUTH BEACH RD. 2BR cottage plus 2 lots near beach. Furnished, private, excellent $200,000 condition. $115,000 723 WALTERS LANE. 100’ of 1877 WASHINGTON 676 CLAIRE LANE
Westside Waterfront
waterfront. Walk out directly to sandy beach. 3BR, 2BA. Sun room, garage, 2 wood6.39 ACRES, DESIRABLE EAST SIDE, SUBDIVIDABLE $299,000 burning fireplaces. 950’ from Lighthouse Park. $875,000 www.JuliusRealty.com
3BR cottage w/front and rear deck. Adjacent to Lily Point Park. $159,000 ACREAGE:
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Marine Drive Ocean Front VACANT LAND 3.05 acres - MLS#889997 $950,000 2.55 acres- MLS#890013 $900,000
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753 Walters Lane $509,000 MLS# 918572
730 Walters Ln.
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MLS# 1406631
Rare Westside Beach rancher. 3-BR, 3-BA. Exceptionally maintained. Beach rights.
Outstanding views of ocean and marina. 3-BD plus office, 3-BA, turnkey home.
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MLS# 1404473
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Benson Rd. 9.7 acres ..... $399,999 MLS#1376845
1854 Benson 276 Rd. 5Shadyglen acres ... $225,000 688 Deer Lane 550 South Beach Rd. Ave. MLS#1301783 $275,000 MLS# 1090840 $325,000 MLS# 814163 $279,000 MLS# 1075717 Tyee Drive 4.95 Acre...... $199,000 MLS#1061695 REDUCED TO SELL! G ED........ $89,000 N 450 South BeachCRd. 1379 Gulf Rd. $529,000 I D U MLS#1253371 680 Marine Drive $295,000 N D MLS# 1250606 PE MLS# 1345305 RE Ct. .......... $119,000 Very successful restaurant opportunity 7 Ocean View
CHRIS HUGHES - 360-223-7601 MICHAELcjlh@msn.com HUGHES - 360-223-7603 CHRIS HUGHES -218-5595 PINCKSTON - 360-223-7601 604 OFFICE: 465 Tyee Dr. • Point Roberts, WA MICHAELTESSA HUGHES 495 Moose Trail $185,000 MLS# 1087917
LOT 38 MOOSE TRAIL .......................... $29,900
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LOT 18 EDWARDS DRIVE .................. $169,000
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Maple Beach cottage. 2-BR, 1-BA, on desirable street.
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CLEARED WITH SEPTIC AND WATER INSTALLED! Amazing view acreage on the Sunny South Side of Point Roberts.. $539,000
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398 Marine Dr. $389,000 MLS# 883553
632 Highland Dr. $325,000 MLS# 942924
One of a kind offering.
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MLS# 860192 $775,000 MLS# 1064406$559,000 $575,000 1050258 MLS#MLS# 1405557 MLS#1381666
Like new 3,398 sq, 4-BD home, stunING ning views of ocean, 3Ddecks.
2 BR designer home. A must-see! $289,000 Make an offer!
EDWARDS DRIVE w/views of San Juan Islands. CLAIRE LANE VIEW w/ 2-BR permit LOTS: $89,900 Private sewer. $199,000 ACREAGE: 6.39 ACRES, DESIRABLE EAST SIDE, SUBDIVIDABLE $299,000
355 W Bluff Rd. $795,000
West facing sanctuary offers epic sunsets & stunning ocean vistas with 3 decks.
683 South Beach Rd. Drive Bayview Dr. 2031 Cliffside Dr. 253 $599,000 $649,000 MLS# 1376905 534 Tyee
MARINA MIST CONDOS. Unit 14. 2-BR, 2.5-BA, 1877 WASHINGTON 2-car garage.
542 MCLAREN RD. 3BR, 2BA backs onto Lily Point 3BR cottage w/front and rear deck. $149,000 Park. $299,000 Adjacent to Lily Point Park. $159,000
MLS# 1366165
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1617 Edwards Dr. $1,375,000
668 SOUTH BEACH RD. 2BR cottage plus 2 lots near beach. $200,000
ED UC D RE 2117 ROOSEVELT. Maple Beach 1920s cabin, 2 BR, wood-burning FP, 2 blocks to beach. $169,000 542 MCLAREN RD.
The local market has improved and there are buyers looking for realistically priced listings. We don’t just want to list your property we want to sell your property and will be happy to give you a free market analysis of your property’s value, it may not be what you want to hear but it will be a true and honest assessment of current market value. A well- priced property does not linger long on the market.
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2117 ROOSEVELT. Maple Beach 1920s cabin, 2 BR, wood-burning FP, 2 blocks to beach. $169,000
Maple Beach cottage with recent upgrades including new septic tank, roof and foundation. Clean, cute and ready for a summer of fun. This one will not last long.
$498,000
$199,000. lot $35,000. MUSTAdjoining SEE! $889,000.
Mt. Baker. Crabtown. $595,000
1721 Benson Rd. #104 $129,000 MLS# 1082569
500 Moose (incl. Lot 6 & 7) cjlh@msn.com $124,000 MLS# 823011
RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. 465 Tyee Dr. • Point • 360-945-1313••800-723-1313 800-723-1313 RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc. Roberts, WA 360-945-1313
HOME WITH SEPARATE LOT, 220’ road frontage. Lovely, year round updated home. Loft, sun room and salt water hot tub. Full basement. Lot 5 & 6 combined at $326,500
Paul
604/968-4006 paulrusk@pointroberts.us
Carol
360/945-2967 carolg@pointroberts.net
BEST VALUE ON THE POINT. Two bedroom cottage with concrete foundation located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. $119,000
Hugh
604/910-5968 hwilson@pointroberts.net
Greg
604/690-1468 gheppner@pointroberts.net