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By Meg Olson A group of Asian investors has purchased the Point Roberts Marina and former owner Steve MacKay is confident they are ready and able “to take the marina to a new level.” Representing the buyers, local developer Wayne Knowles would not disclose the terms of the sale but confirmed the May 11, 2015 sale of the marina to Boundary Bay Investments LLC. The Washington Secretary of State does not list governing persons for the corporation. The registered agent listed is PTSGE Corp, a legal firm representing a number of Washington corporations, perhaps most notable as the former agents for Microsoft Corporation. According to the Washington Department of Revenue, Boundary Bay Investments LLC shares the same address on Denman Street in Vancouver as Mengfa International Resources Inc. One of the principals of that company, Gao Zhu, is purported to be one of the investors in the Cottages at Seabright Farms. Bloomberg Business also lists Gao as the chairman of Inner Mongolia Mengfa Coal and Charcoal Co. Ltd. MacKay said they have been looking for ways to “bring in those with not only resources but a vision” to develop the marina and its properties into “the finest West Coast port for traveling and living.” After turning down offers from several potential buyers who were primarily interested in the marina as a “holding property,” MacKay said they were approached by the new owners, already involved in the “sporting industry,” and he was “intrigued by their vision.” After several weeks traveling to their homes and businesses in Asia he returned home convinced he had found the right buyer. “This transaction is good news for both the Marina and Point Roberts,” MacKay said. “It is time to take the marina and (See Marina, page 8)
s The Saturday Morning Market is off and running, featuring items by local designers, artists, crafters and collectors. The market runs every Saturday through Labor Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Photo by Meg Olson
Local seats open up for November election By Meg Olson With the recent resignation of water district commissioner Bill Meursing, there will be one more opportunity to serve on one of the local boards. Meursing had earlier suggested he would retire but made it official via email on April 24. He did not cite a reason for his decision to resign. “It has been a pleasure working with you and the staff,” he wrote. “I wish the district all the best in the future.”
Candidate filing week for the November election was held May 11 to 15, with spots open on the boards of all the local taxing districts. Both Wayne Knowles and Arthur Reber have filed to be on the November ballot running for the position Meursing is leaving vacant. At a May 21 special meeting remaining commissioners Scott Hackleman and Madeleine Anderson put out an invitation to interested parties to fill the vacant seat until the election.
Fire district’s attorney has no concerns with contract B y P a t G r u bb In response to concerns that have been raised by the All Point Bulletin regarding the district commissioners’ approval of a new contract with fire chief Chris Carleton, district attorney Brian Snure reviewed the contract and expressed no concern with the terms. Dated May 1, Snure’s memorandum makes it clear that he had not reviewed the contract prior to the board’s unanimous approval at a special meeting that
was held on April 15, 2015. Snure noted he had received “two voice mail messages from Commissioner Meursing prior to the Board’s approval of the contract” but was unable to call back. There was no mention of his having received a copy of the proposed contract. Asked at the April 15 meeting if the attorney had reviewed the contract and raised any concern, Meursing had replied, “If there had been legal issues, he would have called me back.” He did not explain how Snure would have been able to review the contract by listening to voice mails.
The attorney noted that the contract is substantially based on the first contract that he “assisted the board” in negotiating when Carleton was hired. That contract had to be revised after it was signed when this newspaper pointed out it rewarded the part-time chief with six weeks of vacation at the end of the first year. Snure’s review of the 2015 contract noted that revisions “appear reasonable and ... have not generated any specific issues or concerns.” However, he did not address (See OPR, page 8)
“Now that we have found there are two people running for the spot we don’t think it’s appropriate to appoint one of them because it would show favoritism,” Hackleman said. “We are looking to appoint someone temporarily so that if one of the two of us isn’t available we can still do business.” The three-commissioner board can only take action if a quorum of two commissioners is present. Hoping to appoint a temporary (See Election, page 8)
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All Point Bulletin The All Point Bulletin is published each month by Point Roberts Press Inc. Total circulation is 9,000 copies including home delivery in Point Roberts and Tsawwassen, subscriptions and distribution to retail establishments on the Point. The opinion expressed by contributors is their own and is offered for the general interest of our readers. Mail and classified ads should be addressed to:
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Letters To The Editor The Editor: Regarding the letter to the editor from Harold “Tom” Thomson in opposition to raising the minimum wage to $15. First, you are pointing your finger at the wrong people. In the 1960s, a head of a corporation made 25 times the salary of an employee; now the head of a corporation makes around 300 times the salary of an employee. Corporations don’t need to raise prices, they need to cut CEO salaries and raise the wages of the workers. Second, many highly qualified people have had to take low-paid service jobs because high-wage jobs have been outsourced. And third, if service jobs are all we’re going to create in this country, we have to mandate that those jobs pay a living wage. Theresa Zukovic Point Roberts The Editor: The powerful electromagnetic ground wave from KRPI goes deep into our bodies. Two years ago we learned about KRPI’s plan to build their 50,000-watt AM radio antenna array directed towards Canada just across the border in Point Roberts. The more we learned, the less we liked it. The relocation of station KRPI 1550 AM from Ferndale to Point Roberts is unethical engineering and its application for a construction permit from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was obtained under false pretenses. The BBC Broadcasting Inc. (BBCBI) site selection report was knowingly parsimonious with the truth. By excluding Tsawwassen, it did not reveal to the FCC the total dense population that would be impacted by harmful blanketing interference across the border if the towers are relocated to Point Roberts, 1,000 feet from the border. As a result, the FCC approved the application. This border blaster station will expose 23,000 people in densely populated Tsawwassen to unwarranted harmful cross-border blanketing interference (BI). From this powerful directional antenna array, in addition to its sky wave, its ground wave skin effect penetrates the soil. At 1550 kilohertz, in wet soil, the signal skin effect depth is 4 meters deep at which it has 37 percent of the energy level at the surface. In your body, the skin effect depth is about 30 centimeters. Unless you shield your rooms by enclosing them with conductive paint, mesh or foil to create a Faraday cage, this BI ground wave will also penetrate our homes, offices, schools, and our bodies, disrupting our lives day and night. This border blaster station is unfair competition to Canadian radio stations serving the same East Asian market in metro Vancouver since KRPI’s programming content and advertising, directed to Canadians, can subvert the Canadian Broadcasting Act. FCC demands high standards of truthfulness and candor as well as of character. This bad antenna location violates the FCC code for the allowable nearby population density. The proposal violates engineering ethics on protecting people from harm. These violations should invalidate the application for the renewal of the KRPI license. We’ve won two rounds on height restriction, first with the hearing examiner and then with Whatcom County Council. But BBCBI is appealing the decision to the Washington Superior Court in Skagit County. We have great attorneys representing us but this fight is becoming very expensive. Please consider sending a check to: PRTA-FTT, P.O. Box 158, Point Roberts, WA, 98281 or go to notowers. webs.com and select the “donate” button. There’s a big fundraising event, the Delta
Lifestyle Art and Travel Auction on June 7, 1–5 p.m., at Harris Barn in Ladner. Save the date and if you have an objet d’art or a travel package you would like to donate, it would be greatly appreciated. You may contact us at: lrwilk@telus.net or call Lois Wilkinson at 604/943-1821. Jim Ronback and Steve Wolff Tsawwassen and Point Roberts The Editor: Regarding the letter about workers receiving $15 an hour: writer Harold “Tom” Thomson has not learned from history. His arguments are the same ones used to defend slavery. The present minimum wage represents economic slavery. A person working full time must be able to live above the poverty level, which is currently not the case. In the last century Henry Ford doubled the wages of his employees, much to the chagrin of his fellow industrialists. His employees could then afford to buy the cars they built. Pushing wages down does nothing for the economy but increase the misery. Larry Talson Point Roberts The Editor: Both sides of the border, Tsawwassen and Point Roberts, are supporting each other in our common goal of having Point Roberts free from 50,000-watt AM radio towers. Regardless of our nationality, we are all blessed to live in our shared Tsawwassen peninsula. We want our environment to be free from harmful electromagnetic radiation to avoid the possibility of ill health and serious future diseases for our children and ourselves. A large study done in South Korea concluded that “there was an increased risk of lymphocytic leukemia among children with higher levels of exposure to radio frequency radiation from nearby AM radio broadcasting (stations) than among children with lower levels of exposure,” (Ha et el, 2007). Martin Blank, PhD, an expert on electromagnetic radiation effects on the human body has recently published research on this topic. He concludes that in our cells, “The reduction in stress protein synthesis as a result of continuous exposure to electromagnetic frequencies would predispose an individual to the accumulation of DNA damage and the development of cancer.” (Prof. Martin Blank PhD, “BioInitiative 2012The Cellular Stress Response: EMF-DNA Interaction 2012 Supplement.”) Tsawwassenites are battle-weary from the many challenges we have already faced. We are tired and don’t want to engage in yet another struggle. But helping in our legal battle with KRPI to prevent the powerful 50,000-watt signal radiating from the proposed AM radio towers is a good fight and one we must engage in to avoid the risk of ill health and disease of our families as well as the daily frustration of not having our electronic equipment working in a satisfactory manner. The Cross Border Coalition of dedicated people is working tirelessly, diligently, freely giving of their time, energy and talents to preserve our way of life and health. We need your help to help you and your
family. Please consider sending a check to: PRTA-FTT, P.O. Box 158, Point Roberts, WA 98281 or go to: notowers.webs.com and select the “donate” button. A fundraiser Art and Lifestyle and Travel Auction will be held on June 7, 1–5 p.m., at Harris Barn in Ladner. Save the date and if you have art or a travel package you would like to donate, it would be greatly appreciated. As well, be sure to attend the auction and enjoy the fun. Contact us at lrwilk@telus.net or call Lois Wilkinson at 604/943-1821. Beverly Alder Tsawwassen The Editor: In the 1976 movie, “Network,” actor Peter Finch’s character Howard Beale utters one of the most classic lines in movie history. Beale’s on-air rant galvanizes the nation by persuading his viewers to shout out of their windows, “I’m as mad as hell, and I’m not going to take this anymore!” This sentiment is how I feel every day with the impending threat of five towering radio antennas beaming down on all of us. This invisible force field has been called a rolling tsunami of electromagnetic radiation that goes through buildings, people, pets and well, just about everything. Scientists have said that we should not stand in front of our microwaves, not live under power transmission lines, and that we should use earphones to keep cell phones away from our heads. We are exposed to all kinds of invisible forces but this one has the potential to directly interfere in our health and well-being, besides completely messing with all of our home electronics. This project is too close to too many people. Period. And it is unfair for so many reasons. Unfair that the applicants didn’t inform our community of their impending grandiose plans, unfair that both communities have to organize and raise money so we can hire the appropriate lawyers to fight this battle in court. Unfair that we can’t enjoy our homes without the constant threat of disruption from those who have more money and make it their mission to accumulate more to the detriment of others. Life isn’t fair but it’s not stopping me from fighting for what I believe in and I believe this project has to be stopped. It just has to! But after nearly two years of fighting and fundraising, we need to replenish our legal fund to continue this battle. So please join the Stop the Towers Coalition by attending the Art and Lifestyle auction fundraiser at the Harris Barn in Ladner on June 7 from 1 to 5 p.m. Come, enjoy and help our cause. You’ll be glad you did. More information is available on our website: notowers.webs. com. Renee Coe Point Roberts The Editor: I have attended the charter review commission meetings, and have been impressed with the quality of its members. Their convictions are divided about 50/50, as you might expect. But all of them want what is best for the county. When people stand up to testify and accuse them of ulterior motives and financial skulduggery, it shows only that the speakers are uninformed. They can look up the laws governing financial intake and outlay during charter campaigns. And remember this is a local group – interested citizens can email the commissioners or phone them up. They can probably sit down with them if so desired. (See Letters, page 5) Please send letters to editor@allpointbulletin.com
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By Peg Keenleyside California, arguably the primary source of fruits and vegetables for most of us living up and down the West Coast, is in its fourth consecutive year of severe drought with no end in sight. As California’s farmers have to cut back on production in order to meet mandatory water use restrictions, the cheap plenty of broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce, carrots and strawberries we have enjoyed in our supermarkets could be coming to an end. Already food costs are on the rise and we’re seeing more agricultural imports from China and South America on the shelves. Water shortages are the new norm in many parts of the world, not just in California. It all adds up to a growing awareness that there are some real threats to food security for us looming on the near horizon. Short of taking to social media and signing yet another petition to do something about global climate change (well, I might be doing that too), the best response to the rising costs of fruit and vegetables may just lie in supporting local food systems and growing your own food with neighbors and friends. In that vein I stopped by the Point Roberts Homegrown Food Cooperative on Benson Road recently to find out how their community supported agriculture (CSA) program is doing and when they would be opening their farm stand for the summer. The CSA movement has grown like a wildfire on a drought-ridden prairie in recent years as communities search for ways to support small local, largely organic, farming ventures. Members pay up front for a season’s worth of a weekly box of vegetables and fruit, enabling farmers to buy seeds, equipment and make advance growing plans in the early spring for the community they serve. The good news at the Point Roberts coop is that they have filled all but one CSA spot for the year and the farm stand opens the first weekend in June for the summer. Sign up for the coop’s weekly post about what’s available at the stand and their weekend hours of operation by visiting their website: prhomegrowncoop.com. Growing your own food also has huge rewards, and you may find you never want to go back to a box of lettuce that’s traveled to you by plane for four days after you’ve tasted your own fresh-picked salad greens.
Growing leafy greens from seed is as easy as gardening gets. A couple of my favorites are the soft little butter head lettuces like Buttercrunch and the quick-to-mature John Scheepers Lovely Lettuce Mesclun Blend kitchengardenseeds. com. Tuscan lacinato kale is also getting rave reviews. If you’re new to gardening, start with just 3–4 different vegetable types and learn how they grow. If you can get a friend’s family to grow a few different types and you share with each other, you’ll both be getting enough variety that the novelty of having 20 zucchinis a week to eat won’t lose its charm. Growing for winter keeping is a great way to save on the fall grocery bills. Fallharvest carrots, beets, parsnips and squash will all keep well in cool storage for weeks. Look for varieties that are bred for winter keeping, like the Autumn King carrot from West Coast Seeds (WCS) in Ladner. WCS also has an online planting guide for late harvest planting times and over wintering veggie types at their website: westcoastseeds.com/garden-resources. Good old-fashioned “putting by” or canning is also the old-is-new-again way to extend your harvest – or the bounty from the farmers market – and keep the pantry full for the winter months. Must-haves at my house include peaches, tomatoes, caramelized onions in balsamic vinegar and a summer chutney packed full of apricots, raisins, roasted garlic and apple. For canning good quality low sugar berry and fruit jams, I rely on an apple pectin called Ponoma Pectin that allows me to use almost no sugar, replacing its preservative qualities with the acid found in lemon juice. The company’s website at ponomapectin.com has a full line of excellent recipes and is worth a visit. When canning up a whole case of 12 jars of something takes almost as much time as making just a few jars, the process cries out for getting a group of friends together to do a couple of sessions over the summer where everyone gets to take home several jars. The only cautions for canning with a crowd is to use professionally tested recipes designed for canning, be food safe and don’t open the wine until the jars are out of the canner!
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Following a visit from the Washington Surveying and Ratings Bureau (WSRB), the fire department has improved its grade, meaning property owners might see a break on their insurance. The WSRB administers the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)’s Public Protection Classification program that ranks fire protection agencies from one to 10, with one being the best. The Point Roberts fire department’s rating has improved from a six to a five. “Usually the lower the rating, the less insurance is for home and business owners,” said fire chief Christopher Carleton. “Everybody should contact their insurance company to ask about a reduction. It may or may not impact you.” Carleton said the biggest reason the rating had improved from the last evaluation 10 years ago was personnel. “Since 2012, I’ve added 15 certified firefighters to the
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the fact that the contract states “that all times, the District has been represented by its attorney” which is clearly false. Nor did he address the removal of clause 10.1 which allowed the district to fire the chief for “Incompetency, inefficiency or inattention to or dereliction of duty.” Perhaps most surprising was Snure’s assertion that accrued vacation pay was capped at 200 hours given that the contract contains no explicit clause to that effect. As the contract has three terms of five years each and the chief is able to accrue 200 hours per term, there is nothing to prevent the chief from claiming up to 600 hours if he is terminated without cause. In a May 27 email to Snure from the All Point Bulletin, the district’s response to an open public record request made on April 23 was described as “non-responsive” to the documents sought. The All Point Bulletin had requested the district to “produce all emails concerning fire district #5 business between commissioners and district staff for the period of March 15 to April 20, 2015. Such records should include emails to, from and between commissioners and district staff using personal, business or district email accounts.” In the email, Snure was advised that the newspaper’s review of the district’s response concluded that, with the exception of two emails, the district had provided an apparently random collection of inter-staff emails that had no bearing on the newspaper’s request. “Among other commissioner–staff correspondence, email communications that were referenced at public fire commission meetings that took place during the specified time period were not included in the material provided by the fire district.
roster,” he said. “The more trained and certified firefighters you have, the more responders, the better your score is.” Carleton said they had identified a number of areas they could get more points in their next evaluation, from more thorough training records to annual weighing of apparatus. The district will also start a business and residential safety check program. “That could get us a lot of points,” Carleton said. Keeping apparatus current will be a challenge. “The older your apparatus are the less potential you have for a good score,” Carleton said, with apparatus older than 25 having a significant impact. The department’s engines are now 21 and 24 years old. “In 2020 when we have our next evaluation both engines will be over 25.” Carleton said they would begin discussing a 25-year fleet replacement program. “I’m optimistic working on all these factors we have a very good run at getting us down to a 4 in 2020,” he said. When [the newspaper] asked district secretary Linda Hughes why the records were not responsive to the OPR request, she appeared confused and to lack knowledge of the request.” The email went on to point out that Ms. Hughes is not only apparently responsible for fulfilling fire district OPR requests, she is also a sitting commissioner for the Point Roberts Parks and Recreation District. Both positions require the holder to satisfy the requirements of the 2014 Open Public Government Training Act which, to date, Ms. Hughes has not. The All Point Bulletin has requested that the fire district amend its response and to produce the relevant documents.
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surrounding lands to a new level and the new owners certainly have the ability and resources to achieve this goal. MacKay said he and his wife Meagan would continue to own and operate the Pier Restaurant and will be adding a new wine and tapas space, “Top of the Pier” this summer. Knowles said he will be spearheading the refurbishment of the Marina.
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Going from “Xero to Sixty” By Meg Olson Arthur Reber, familiar to many for his active role with several local organizations and committees, is also a psychology professor and a passionate poker player. In his first novel, “Xero to Sixty,” he merges his own experiences with stories collected from years in poker rooms. “The first part is autobiographical,” Reber said of the novel, available now on Amazon and through Barnes and Noble. Main character Xero’s early years mirror
Reber’s experiences as he took time off from college at 19, traveled to California from Pennsylvania and after a series of sometimes surreal jobs, joins the circus. “Sometimes I would think I must have read this in a book,” Reber said. “This can’t really have happened. I met some wonderful crazy people. I’ve always had a low-life streak in me and I kind of just connected to it.” While Reber returned to school and became a psychology professor, in the novel Xero makes his career as a poker player.
Reber said for this portion of the novel, which takes Xero up to his 50th year, he relied heavily on interviews with a longtime friend, Mike Z. “We were friends, we played poker together, he ran the room,” Reber said. “Events occur and those are Mike’s stories, integrated into Xero’s life.” While the novel explores some deeper themes such as the role of human intuition, Reber said it’s mostly a good time. “It’s a ride,” he said, adding, “There are elements to it if someone wants to dig deeper they can find something.” For more information and a link to the novel on Amazon, visit Reber’s website at bit.ly/1GH4HFo
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20 years of arts and music The Point Roberts Arts and Music Festival will turn 20 this year and organizers have chosen a “blast from the past” theme, celebrating past festivals and the music, trends and styles that went with them. Festival organizers are booking performers and vendors until June 15 through a redesigned website at pointrobertsartsandmusicfestival.com. “Spots are filling up fast,” said organizer Kaitlyn O’Neill. This year’s festival will also focus on sustainability, and the website has information about how not only festival-goers but the community as a whole can reduce their waste. O’Neill said they were establishing a comprehensive recycling program for the festival and measuring waste with the goal of becoming a zero-waste event in the future. “We’re requiring all vendors to avoid Styrofoam and use sustainable and compostable items,” she said. The festival will run Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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School Calendar 2 – PTO Meeting at the school, 6:30 – 7:30, childcare provided 3 – Last Library/Beach field trip 4 – Third Grade Graduation, 2 p.m. 5 – Field Day 9 – Last Day of School, picnic at Lighthouse Park, EARLY DISMISSAL AT 12:50, kindergartners join us in the morning, bus on conference schedule 10 - 16 – Office open, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 17 – Office closed for the summer
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by Sandra Almond, PTO President Memorial Day weekend has come and gone as you read this but as I write these words the PTO and volunteers are busy preparing for our annual garage/bake sale. “Thank You!” to all the parents, staff and community volunteers that dedicated their time and energy to this event. This year the PTO has been able to sponsor swim lessons and purchase a variety of educational software and apps for the students. It is an honour, as a parent and the head of the PTO, to be able to enrich our children’s school lives. Summer is just around the corner! Our last day of school is June 9th! Thank you Point Roberts Community for another successful school year. Be safe! Watch for children.
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PRiNCiPal’s CORNER by Craig Baldwin, Principal Point Roberts Primary & Blaine Elementary
We are just a couple of weeks away from wrapping up another great school year at Point Roberts Primary and Blaine Elementary Schools! I want to thank everyone in our communities for your contributions throughout the school year! Some particular groups include the Point Roberts Primary PTO, who support and enrich school programs, the many volunteers who visit the school to provide support through instruction and enrichment opportunities and of course the Point Roberts Primary Staff including Mary Edgley, Deb Wilkowski, Tracy Kelly and Anita Aleksejev. Their commitment to the school is not limited to the school day or school building. As important members of the Point Roberts community, our staff bring passion to serving children in and out of school throughout the year. Thank you Mary, Deb, Tracy and Anita for investing your time, energy and enthusiasm, so that Point Roberts Primary continues to be a living part of the Point Roberts community. There are a few more events remaining this school year at both Point Roberts Primary and Blaine Elementary. On Thursday, June 4, Point Roberts Primary will hold its graduation ceremony. Both schools have Field Day on June 5. On Monday, June 8 students at Blaine Elementary will celebrate the end of the school year with a trip to the Birch Bay Waterslides. Finally, the last day of school for Blaine School District is Tuesday, June 9 and will be a half-day with a 12:50 dismissal time. Point Roberts students will celebrate the end of the year with a picnic at Lighthouse Park. Report cards will be sent home with students on this day. School offices open back up for school in late August prior to the first day of school on Wednesday, September 2nd. Between June 10 and September 1, I encourage students and families to fill their days with lots of fun, relaxation, and learning. There are many ways to keep children involved in educational opportunities throughout the summer. Research tells us that students often lose hard earned learning when they do not continue to read or participate in other intentional learning activities over the summer months. Whether students participate in events organized through community organizations, go to a camp, visit museums, check books out at the public library or while on vacation take time to visit historical sites; it’s important to keep curious young minds engaged and challenged throughout the summer months! Thanks for a great year Point Roberts Primary and we’ll see you in September!
TEaChER’s CORNER by Mary Edgley The beautiful spring weather, regularly calls us outside. This is the time of year for those big outdoor running games like Capture the Flag and Kickball. We were playing a lot of soccer as well, until one side of one of the goal posts fell down. We continued to play even then, but the team that was defending that goal had a clear advantage. Our big news this year is that we have been going for swimming lessons at the Winskill Community Recreation Center in Tsawwassen. Since the Point is surrounded by water, swimming can be considered an essential skill. The kids have been divided into three groups, according to prior swimming experiences and their skill levels. Each child takes a half-hour lesson, and then gets a half hour of free time. The students are having a great time splashing around together during free time, and they are learning an important skill that will keep them safe at our local beaches. EXTRA, EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT!! The students have worked hard this month to create their own Point Roberts Primary newspaper. Students brainstormed possible topics of interest and then wrote their articles. The paper includes comics, crossword puzzles and a sports section, as well as local news. Students have really enjoyed this project and look forward to making their paper available in the community soon. In math, we have been learning about measurement. I like to set this up as stations that student groups can rotate through. For example, at the Long Jump Station students take turns jumping. They use a measuring tape to measure each jump, and the results are recorded in feet and inches. Students compare the recorded jumps to determine their personal best. At the water station, students experiment with a variety of measuring devises to answer questions such as: How many cups in a quart? and Which is more a liter or a gallon? They are then asked to use what they have learned about liquid measurement to determine things like: How many cups in 3 gallons?” Of course students are always expected to explain how they find their answers. We plan to end the year learning about money. Students examine and compare coins and record their observations in their math journals. Math games help students practice counting money and learn to make change. Students use coins to find as many ways as they can to make specified amounts. All these activities are hands on and enjoyable, but according to the students the best part of this learning is that at its conclusion each student creates his or her own store for the other students to shop in. They make a variety of items to sell and price each according to its value. Successful shopping and selling requires students to know the coins and their values, count money, add the total cost of items being purchased, and make change. Learning and fun together, it doesn’t get any better than that. Have a great summer, you will be hearing from me again next year.
suPERiNTENdENT’s CORNER by Ron Spanjer These are very exciting times for the Blaine School District, as we enter into a four-year process of completing some incredibly important facility work in support of the educational needs of our staff and students. There are many pieces now in motion with respect to work being supported by recent Bond Initiative approval. The architect is working on preliminary design for the Primary School addition. We should be prepared to review with applicable staff later this month. Additionally, preparations are being made for the following work to take place over the summer. • The track at the High School continues to deteriorate, and needs to be taken care of now. The bid for repair of the base and replacement of the surface has been approved. • Roofing bids for Point Roberts Primary and the Middle School have been reviewed and accepted. • Carpeting bids for Blaine Elementary are also in. • We in the process of shoring up the bids on resurfacing the large parking lot next to the Middle School Gym. The bids are coming in very optimistic, with oil prices down right now. • We should have the cost estimate for relocation of the Primary School Playground shortly. The playground has to be moved before construction can start. • While we are not certain that it will be feasible, we would like to get the doors on the play shed at the Primary School this summer, as the bird issues are continuing to be more of a concern on the part of staff and parents. • We are working with the City of Blaine to determine how much site prep at the High School (primarily including utility relocates) can take place this summer.
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Whidbey Tel planning service upgrades By Meg Olson Whidbey Telecom is offering a phone package to eliminate long-distance charges calling the county, working to improve dependability and Internet speeds, and looking at whether their new television service would work for the Point. “Over the last year we’ve been working on improving our network connectivity,” chief operating officer Bruce Russell told members of the Point Roberts Taxpayers’ Association at their May 4 meeting. To avoid service disruptions that happened after a submarine fiber optic cable was damaged last year and signals were coming to the Point by microwave, he said they had been working with Bell Canada to add backup routes for signals to travel by fiber optic. Taxpayers’ association president Mark Robbins said the group had invited representatives from Whidbey Telecom as part of their focus on economic development, and dependable high-speed internet is critical. “We have a lot of self-employed people in Point Roberts who depend heavily on broadband,” he said. Improved service will depend on “pushing fiber deeper into the network and we’re doing that,” said Chris Burns, senior technology director. The company is studying where they can most effectively impact more people by extending their fiber optic network from the company offices on Johnson Road, where it now terminates. Signals are carried from there to homes in copper wires, to “cabinets” in satellite locations. “There are a couple of places we could add equipment that would make internet
speeds faster,” Burns said. Brent Dixon from the local Whidbey Telecom office also encouraged all customers with questions about their service quality to call. “We can get to the bottom of it,” he said. Robbins also asked if local calling could be extended. “We have a horrible local calling area,” he said. “Economically and socially we’re part of the lower mainland. Governmentally, we’re part of Whatcom County. Our schools are in Blaine. None of it is a local call,” he said. Russell said a new product called “premium choice” is now available that for $29.95 a month would include local and long distance to the U.S., including Puerto Rico, Hawaii and Canada. “I know long distance is a big concern for this community,” he said. “We’re taking down the borders here. Here’s one rate that covers all of that.” Currently a basic residential landline is $16 with long distance charges on top of that. “There are people who already don’t have a phone here because they can’t afford it,” Jennifer Urquhart said, and asked if Whidbey Telecom offered assistance. Russell referred her to the national Lifeline program for low income consumers. Information about the program is at fcc. gov/lifeline. Audience members wanted to know if the new WhidbeyTV service, available on Whidbey Island, would be coming to Point Roberts. “Part of the critical path is to improve the distribution system,” Russell said, by continuing to expand the fiber optic network. “If we had more subscribers we could add more cabinets.” He added if
they had a better sense of how many potential WhidbeyTV customers they would have, they could have a better idea of whether or not it would be feasible. Steve Wolff suggested that with Delta Cable plans to switch their Canadian customers to a digital service but keep the Point analog, or even discontinue service here, many Delta Cable subscribers might consider a switch. Delta Cable representative Tannis Goodfellow confirmed they are actively switching their Delta customers to digital service, providing higher definition and on-demand programming, but that those improvements are not planned for the Point. However, “There are no plans to limit or eliminate service from what we currently provide,” she said. “We are investing in maintaining service at its current level and we are always looking at our service levels.” WhidbeyTV provides a service similar to
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B y B a r b a r a W ay l a n d Trinity Community Choir. The program is entitled “Potpourri!” It is a mix of musical styles and eras that will be pleasing to everyone. The choir often performs for a full house, so it is a good idea to get there a bit early so you can get a good seat. On Sunday, June 21 at 4 p.m., the Bergamasca Recorders return. They have been part of our annual series since it began in 2009. These talented musicians have a repertoire that crosses centuries. Do not confuse these recorders with the one you played in grammar school. If you have never heard Bergamasca, you will be amazed by the lovely sound they create with their professional, artisan-made instruments. One more thing. You may have memories of hot, stuffy concerts in previous summers. However, the church windows have been freed from decades of paint and once again can be opened, plus new screens have been installed so summer audiences can listen in comfort. It promises to be a great summer.
what Delta Cable offers in Delta, with high definition and on-demand programming. Audience members with the Coalition to Stop the Towers asked if Whidbey Telecom could help in their efforts to prevent an AM radio tower farm from being built on the Point. “It’s your right to complain as it will affect you and your customers [through interference],” Wolff said. “We haven’t been very visible about our efforts but there’s been a lot of behind the scenes work,” Russell said. “We’ve been figuring out how to best combat the towers,” working with legal counsel in Washington D.C. Burns said the signal from the tower would be picked up by any copper wiring, such as is what’s used to get signals from fiber optic hubs to homes. “We can mitigate the interference but it leads to performance degradation,” he said. “The biggest sources of interference will come from your home wiring.”
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I am awestruck by the amazing flower displays this year. Our yard is a riot of color and the plants that have not yet bloomed are heavy with buds. The lovely weather has everyone out working in their yards making things even more beautiful. And what a blessing that we have an active garden club that sees all of Point Roberts as their garden. They have made Tyee Drive a floral highway into our bit of paradise. We are beginning to see more of our Canadian friends both around the Point and at Sunday service. Pastor Jean Barrington presided on Pentacost Sunday and she had made a beautiful quilted banner in multiple shades of red with a white dove to hang in the church. Just a reminder here that we are now filming the sermon each week and they can be viewed on our website, pointrobertschurch.com. This Sunday you have the opportunity to hear Father Chuck Cannon. Thank you, Chuck, Jean and Ernie for all you do for us. The concert series continues. Lucy asked me to tell you that not only do you have the opportunity to hear amazing musicians at a ticket price set by you, there will be a reception following each concert so you can meet the musicians and visit with your fellow concertgoers. Our concerts continue to be on a donation basis with a suggested donation of $10 per person. Try finding a deal like that at any of the performance halls. Add free parking and a reception and it is simply the best musical deal anywhere. Plus you are supporting a music camp that brings children together each summer for a week of singing, dancing, learning and wholesome fun. It just doesn’t get better than that. The next program in the series is at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 13 and features the
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The white house next to South Beach House Restaurant was built by Steini Thorsteinson in 1933–34. Steini and his brother Arni had bought the holdings of Abner McKeen which consisted of a large crab cannery that sat right on the beach at the foot of the road, plus land including all of Bells Grove. Steini remodeled the west side into living quarters for his family of four, leaving a large warehouse on the east side. Dorothea Hecht, Steini’s daughter, remembers it as a wonderful space that had a trapeze, swings and enough room to roller skate on the smooth wooden floor. The brothers proceeded to develop the area into a summer resort. There were nine cabins for rent, and a small grocery store. The first store was located at the present day corner of South Beach and Deer Lane. After the white house was built, the store moved to the east side of the new building where the porthole windows are. Dorothea remembers being assigned, as an 8-year-old, to sit in the store and fetch her mother when a customer came in. Be-
Anti-tower fundraisers planned By Meg Olson This summer a string of fundraisers for the “Fight the Towers” coalition will work to fill up the coalition’s war chest as they look towards fighting an appeal by proponents of an AM radio tower farm on the Point. BBC Broadcasting Inc. has filed an appeal in state Superior Court challenging Whatcom County’s interpretation of land use rules in denying their application to build a array of five 150-tall transmission towers on the corner of Tyee Drive and McKenzie Way. The county hearing examiner denied their application in November 2014 because the towers did not meet height restrictions and no exemp-
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Obituaries
s Deb Baker Deborah Baker June 27, 1955 – May 23, 2015 Deborah Baker passed away at Delta Hospital after a brief and sudden illness. She leaves behind her husband Jim Martian, children Tyler (Laura), Chelsea, Brandon and Darcie, brothers Cam and Jeff and many family and friends. Deb grew up in Vancouver, coming to Point Roberts in 1995. She raised her four children with fierce love and devotion, and had a hand in raising a whole generation of their peers that were always welcome in her home. A passionate animal lover, she welcomed a menagerie of dogs, cats, pigs, horses and donkeys to her Benson Road farm, to the delight of many visitors driving by. As co-owner of Bloomers Nursery and later Lush Gardens, Deb was a familiar face to the Point’s gardeners. She married Jim in 2011 after many years together. Deb was passionate about her friends and family, and she will be remembered for her kindness, warmth and hospitality. She spoke her mind, sometimes a little loudly, but always honestly, and people counted on her for understanding and forthright advice. Hundreds attended a celebration of Deb’s life on Tuesday, May 26, at the Beach Grove Golf and Country Club in Tsawwassen, B.C. to share stories and memories of a beautiful woman, and a beautiful life over too soon.
after his divorce he moved back to the Bay area and found his favorite job of all time, a tour bus driver. He was a natural. In December 2008, after nearly 40 years, he reconnected with Jessica. He moved to Point Roberts to be with her, where he fell in love with the area and called it home. Special thanks to the Point Roberts Fire Department, for always being available to help us when care was needed. A special thanks also goes to the staff at the Point Roberts Clinic; he adored each of you. He knew he could sometimes be a tough cookie. Thanks for caring. He is survived by his partner, Jessica McVey, son Christian and Tawni Gott, (Olivia and Katherine); daughter Kirsten Provence (Jackson); ex-wife Debbie Provence; brother Ken and Alice Gott; nephews Peter and Jenni Gott (Riley) and David and Angela Gott (Haley) and the lovely kitty, Fiona. We will all miss him. A remembrance will be held this summer in Point Roberts. His ashes will be scattered at his favorite fishing spot on the Olympic Peninsula. Paul was a voracious reader and a long supporter of libraries. Donations in his honor can go to the Friends of the Point Roberts Library. Thanks to Shirley Cannon who posted “Death is Nothing at All” by Henry Scott Holland on Facebook.
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Dr. John Nasedkin DDS June 2, 1936 – May 7, 2015 Dr. John Nasedkin, DDS, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Jay, children Nicola and Andrew, grandchildren Zoe and Ellis, big brother to Nina, Margie, Robbie and Bill. John was born in Beaverlodge, Alberta, the son of Nicolas and Elda. Life on the farm couldn’t contain him but he always looked forward to returning home to visit his family and many friends. The smell of the land and taste of elk sausage always made him feel like a country boy again. Later in life he came to treasure his time with Jay at Point Roberts, and working on the bank. John was a graduate of the University of Alberta School of Dentistry 1959, and Forsyth (Harvard) Dentistry 1961. He loved his work and loved his patients. His obsession was dentistry and passing his knowledge on to others. John and Jay traveled the world with his teaching and they met many life-long friends on those trips. Married to Jay for 53 years, his passion was her. His shelves were filled with awards, and while he was never one to boast, he cherished his last award as Dentist of the Year 2014. Memorial services took place May 20 at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Kerrisdale, Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation (bccancerfoundation.com). Our dentist/teacher/mentor/father/husband will be greatly missed.
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South Delta Garden Club Presents Gordon McKay: Tuesday, June 16, 7:30 p.m., Kin House, 5050 47th Avenue, Ladner. Gordon McKay will speak on dwarf conifers. Visitors and new members welcome. Info: southdeltagardenclub.ca. Jog for a Jug: Saturday, June 20, 11 a.m., Kiniski’s Reef Tavern, 1334 Gulf Road. An 11 km run around Point Roberts followed by a jug of beer at the finish. Info: 945-4042. Bergamasca Recorders Concert: Sunday, June 21, 4 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Cost: $10. Reception to follow. Info: 945-7105. Kiniski’s Reef Tavern Anniversary Party: Saturday, June 27, 5 p.m., Kiniski’s Reef Tavern, 1334 Gulf Road. Info: 945-4042. Auntie Pam’s Third Anniversary: Saturday and Sunday, June 27–28, Auntie Pam’s Country Store, 1480 Gulf Road. Cake, prizes, Bingo, flea market and more. Info: 945-1626. Camp Demigod: Sunday, June 28 to Friday, July 12, Point Roberts. Weeklong, two and three week camps for ages 9-17, along with family camps. Overnight Camp Half-Blood and Camp Fandom™. Info: campdemigod.org.
Scheduled Meetings/Ongoing Events PR Taxpayers Association: Monday, June 1, 7 p.m., community center. The public is welcome. Info: Mark Robbins, 945-1357. PREP (PR Emergency Preparedness): Tuesday, June 2, 7 p.m., community center. Info: Henry Rosenthal, 945-1711, Virginia or Ed Lester, 945-2827. PR Garden Club: Wednesday, June 3, 7 p.m. Call for location. Info: 945-5075 or info@ pointrobertsgardenclub.org. PR Park and Recreation District: Monday, June 8, 7 p.m., community center. Friends of the Point Roberts Library (FOPRL): Tuesday, June 9, noon–1 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Info: 945-6545. PR Water District: Tuesday, June 9, 5 p.m., 79 Tyee Drive, Suite A. PRCAC (PR Community Advisory Committee): Tuesday, June 9, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-5075. PR Fire District 5: Wednesday, June 10, 4 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Info: 945-3473. PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, June 11, 7 p.m., community center. Info: prrva.org. PR Hospital District: Thursday, June 11, 7 p.m., community center. PR Historical Society: Wednesday, June 17, 7 p.m., community center. Info: historicalsociety@pointroberts.net. Cemetery District: Tuesday, June 23, 5 p.m., 260 Tyee Drive. PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, June 23, 7 p.m., community center. Point Roberts Clinic Hours: Mondays 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m.–5 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. To make an appointment, call 945-2580. Free Taxi to Bellingham: Every Tuesday. Call 676-7433. Pick-up at Cordata. Info: 945-1640. Point Roberts Library Hours: Tuesdays, 1–7 p.m., Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Info: 945-6545. Knits and Crafts at Point Roberts Library: Tuesdays, 5–7 p.m. Knitting, crocheting or other yarn crafts. Practice, advice, chat and hot drinks. For adults and grades 8–12. Info: 945-6545. Wackie Walkers: Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tuesdays, 8 a.m., Lighthouse Park. Call for Thursday location. Info: 945-1934.
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Throwback Thursdays: Thursdays, Brewster’s Fine Foods, 1379 Gulf Road. Live music upstairs. Info: 945-4545. Preschool Storytime: Saturdays, 10:30–11 a.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Stories, songs and more for ages 3–6. Families encouraged to attend. Info: 945-6545. Saturday Market: Saturdays through September 5, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., community center. New vendors always welcome, be ready to set up by 9:45 a.m. Fee is $5 per space. Info: Jessica, 945-0409 or jessica@pointbob.net. Point Roberts Writers Group: First and third Saturdays, 2–4 p.m., community center. Info: 945-6545. Sunny Sunday Flea Market: Every sunny Sunday, 11 a.m., Auntie Pam’s Country Store, 1480 Gulf Road. Vendors need not register. Space by donation. Info: 945-1626.
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5375 Nootka Loop, Blaine
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Unit 102, Marin Condominium, 9525 Semiahmoo Parkway, Blaine 8651 Great Horned Owl Lane, Blaine
2-story house with 2,939 s.f., 1,007 s.f. finished basement, 4 BR, 3 BA, built in 2001, 700 s.f. detached garage, 395 s.f. deck; good marine view.
8893 Semiahmoo Drive, Blaine
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5311 Nootka Loop, Blaine
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279 Marine Drive, Point Roberts
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Unit B302, Marin Condominium, 9535 Semiahmoo Parkway, Blaine
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5151 Heronswood Drive, Blaine
$537,000
1 story house with 676 s.f., 1 BR, 1 BA, built in 1961, 58 feet waterfront, beach access ; good marine and territorial views.
6987 Birch Bay Drive, Blaine
$509,000
1-story house with 2,129 s.f., 1,923 s.f. finished basement, 615 s.f. attached garage, 737 s.f. patio, 702 s.f. deck; marine view.
5608 Whitehorn Way, Blaine
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Houses Above $500,000: 1-story house with 1,946 s.f., 4 BR, 2 BA, built in 1990, 528 s.f. attached garage, 516 s.f. deck, 80 feet waterfront, beach access; good marine and territorial view. Condo with 1,753 s.f., 2 BR, 2 BA, built in 2008, good marine and territorial view.
1-story house with 2,996 s.f., 3 BR, 3 BA, built in 1989, remodeled in 1996, 576 s.f. detached garage, 573 s.f. loft, 420 s.f. deck patio, swimming pool; beach access, good marine and territorial views. 1 and a half story house with 3,964 s.f., 3 BR, 5 BA, built in 1999, remodeled in 2005, 936 s.f. attached garage, 694 s.f. enclosed porch, 1,779 s.f. patio, hot tub, swimming pool, 100 feet waterfront; good marine and territorial view. Condo with 1,561 s.f., 2 BR, 2 BA, built in 2013; marine and territorial view.
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LAnD onLy: Lot in St. Andrews Green. 3.70 acres land, 545 feet waterfront, 100 feet tideland; good marine and territorial views.
For more information, contact McVey at 945-0409 or email her at Jessica@ pointbob.net. The market fun doesn’t end Saturday, with the Every Sunny Sunday Flea Market at Auntie Pam’s Country Store. The sale runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and “people can sell anything they want,” said Pamala Sheppard. There is no registration or fees for vendors but they are encouraged to make a donation to a local charity. Vendors so far include a henna tattoo artist, local art and handcrafted items, and antiques.
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The Point Roberts Saturday Morning Market got started in May with everything from works by local artists to garage sale treasures. The market is every Saturday until Labor Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., except for July 4 and September 5. “Anyone is welcome,” to be a vendor said organizer Jessica McVey. A spot in the market costs $5 but vendors are encouraged to bring their own tables and chairs since they are not always available from the community center.
8692 Great Horned Owl Lane, Blaine
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Traffic into Point Roberts for April 2015, with 2014 figures following: Vehicles – 87,784 (104,202); Pedestrians – 1,940 (1,005); Commercial – 1,596 (1,521); NEXUS – 36,511 (37,778).
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New summer dump hours Transfer station days and hours will change to summer hours effective July 1 through September 6 (Labor Day weekend). Days open are Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. ❦ Summer hours for NEXUS U.S. and Canadian border agencies have extended NEXUS hours for the summer. Going north, NEXUS is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. while going south, the expedited travel lane is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Labor Day.
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tee (PRCAC) Arthur Reber reported on the latest move by BBC Broadcasting Inc., which has applied to build the array of five AM radio transmission towers. The county hearing examiner first denied the company’s application because the towers did not meet height restrictions and no exemption to those rules exists in county code. Whatcom County Council upheld that decision and the applicants have now appealed it to Skagit County Superior Court. “They are using the Land Use Petition
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if the county-collected Point Roberts gas tax could be used, according to Point Roberts Taxpayers Association president Mark Robbins. Currently the tax is collecting approximately $8,000 per month, said former PRCAC chair Arthur Reber, and approximately $750,000 is in the Point Roberts Transportation Benefit District (TBD) fund. The cost for the school district to make the bus available and operate the (See Gas tax, page 6)
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Cedar Park cleared with septic 71x110 .......................................$43,900 Boundary Bay Rd. septic & water 80x100 ...................................$49,500 Victoria Way. 70x130 ...................................................................$21,900 South Beach Rd. 114x178 (.47 acre) ............................................$48,900 If you’re serious about purchasing at the “Point” do yourself a favor and visit our office for a complete list of everything for sale in the area and also check out our website for general information, color photos, maps and full property search function.
1363 Gulf Rd. 3BR, 2.5BA. $399,000 1860 WasHinGTon. 3BR, 2.5BA, Formal living/dining, 490 moose TRail.family 3BR,room. 1.5BA,$389,000 condo. 1400 s.f. $139,000
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QualiTY BuilT 125 PaRk dR. 3BR, 2.5BA. 2170 Alder. 2BR, 2BA condo.1400 s.f. $279,000 2400 sq. ft. $379,000
1363 Gulf Rd. 3BR, 2.5BA. 1630 Edwards. 3BR view home on Marina Built 2005. Estates.1/2 block from private beach. $495,000 $360,000
D SOUTH BEACH - VIEW CE U D RE vieW 1917 PRovinCe. 2BR, 1.5BA, Chalet, 658 Marsh Lane. 2BR on 2 lots close to beach. built 2012. Immaculate. $275,000 $259,000
COME TO THE POINT! James H. Julius, Broker* James Julius, Broker* James H.H.Julius, Broker*
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Notary Public • *Successfully listing and selling * Successfully listing and selling Point Roberts real Notary estate since 1968 Public
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GREAT LOT on east side just up road from Maple Beach. Septic approved. $23,500
ALMOST MAPLE BEACH. 800 sq. ft. cottage on Double Lot. New roof and septic tank. Only about a 10-15 minute walk to the beach. $129,000
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722 CLAIRE LANE. 2BR bungalow backs on to Lily Point Park. $319,000
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697 W MARINE DR. FREEMAN BEACH E at Freeman 2 BR cottage Beach. N 697 rights. MARINE DR. $219,900 Beach 2 BR cottage at Freeman Beach. Beach rights. $219,900
WELL-KEPT COTTAGE in desirable Crystal Water Beach. Large living and family room with three bedrooms. Sunny deck in private setting. $249,000
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CLASSIC CABIN with concrete foundation. Needs a lot of work and clean up. Quiet area. $79,000
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JUST THE CUTEST COTTAGE steps away from South Beach. This property has been updated and very well maintained. Large decks both front and back, new septic system. $189,000
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STUDIO STYLE CABIN on two large lots located on corner. Beautiful feel to this property. Very sunny and private with southwest facing cabin and yard. $89,000
SOUTH BEACH COTTAGE updated with new windows, hardi-board siding, new septic tank, and roof. Even has a concrete foundation. $169,000
Paul 604/968-4006
Carol 360/945-2967
Greg 604/690-1468
email:paulrusk@pointroberts.us
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email:gheppner@pointroberts.net
CALGARY & PROVINCE RD. 2BR, 1BA. Great home on large lot. $79,000 AS IS
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MARINA LOT.668 The last one! 98.2’ frontage. Sewer. 1845 JOHNSON. 75 x 200CHANNEL lot. SOUTH BEACH RD. 669ROOSEVELT. SOUTH BEACH Maple RD. 2BRBeach executive home. 50‘x200’ lot. 2117 $259,000plus 2 lots near beach. Beach rights. $309,000 2BR cottage 1920s cabin, 2 BR, wood-burning FP, Furnished, private, excellent 1845 JOHNSON. 75 x 200 lot. 668 SOUTH BEACH RD. 2117 ROOSEVELT. Beach $200,000 2 blocks to beach.Maple $169,000 condition. $115,000 2BR cottage plus 2 lots 1920s cabin, 2 BR, wood-burning FP, Furnished, private, excellent NEnear beach. $200,000 2 blocks to beach. $169,000 SE W condition. $115,000
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611 EVERGREEN. 2BR, beautifully crafted log cabin in South Beach area. Lots of love went into this home. $299,000
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1275 BROUGHTON LANE 247 BAYVIEW DR. IN D Nfacing 2BR, 3BA beautiful west side home. 3BR, 2BA waterfront home E P$595,000 1275 BROUGHTON 247 BAYVIEW $199,000. Adjoining lotLANE $35,000. Mt. Baker. Crabtown. DR. 3BR, 2BA waterfront home facing 2BR, 3BA beautiful west side home. $199,000. Adjoining lot $35,000. Mt. Baker. Crabtown. $595,000
38 DERBY. Maple Beach 2BR cottage. Private backyard. $149,000 DOUBLE-WIDE MOBILE HOME on 1/2 acre backing onto acreage. Large new double car garage with workshop. Extra outbuilding. $116,000
1534 GULF RD. B&B potential. 6BR, 2.5BA, water views. $299,000 (adjacent lot also available)
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HUGE NORTH SLOPE LOT. 140x190. Water meter in, site prepped. $89,000
1877 WASHINGTON 676 CLAIRE LANE 2.6 ACRE 2LOT EAST BLUFF. 3BR, 2BA backs onto Lily Point BR NEAR designer home. A must-see! WASHINGTON 542 MCLAREN RD.Park. 676 CLAIRE LANE 378’ frontage on1877 Herring Lane, deep. $299,000 Park. Make an297’ offer! Adjacent to Lily Point 3BR, 2BA backs onto Lily Point 2 BRPotential. designer$89,000 home. A must-see! 3BR cottage w/front and rear deck. View $159,000 Park. $299,000 Make an offer! Adjacent to Lily Point Park. BEACH LOT w/water meter, ACREAGE: 6.39 ACRES, DESIRABLE EAST SIDE,SOUTH SUBDIVIDABLE $299,000 $159,000 1790 BENSON. Contemporary 2BR cottage. $179,000
landscaped, 65’x76’. $39,900
www.JuliusRealty.com See more listings at www.juliusrealty.com www.JuliusRealty.com ACREAGE: 6.39 ACRES, DESIRABLE EAST SIDE, SUBDIVIDABLE $299,000