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By Meg Olson More shared information between U.S. and Canadian border agencies spells more scrutiny for Canadians who regularly spend time in the U.S. When phase two of the Beyond the Border Entry/Exit Initiative rolled out in June 2013, border agencies began sharing biographic information on third-country nationals, and U.S. and Canadian permanent residents. The next phase of the project was scheduled to cover all travelers and was due to be implemented by June 2014, but has been slowed down by privacy concerns on the Canadian side. “Both Canada and the U.S. remain dedicated to the full implementation of the Entry/Exit Initiative, to enhance security through a common approach to perimeter screening,” stated Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) spokesperson Line Guibert-Wolff. “Legislative and regulatory changes are required before phase three can be fully implemented in Canada.” When the system is fully implemented, border agencies will share information of entry into one country to use as proof of exit from the other, providing accurate information on how much time individuals spend on either side of the border. According to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), the shared information will be used to enforce immigration warrants, monitor removal orders and, “also assist the government in determining that individuals continue to meet permanent residency obligations and/or meet eligibility requirements to apply for citizenship.” In a January 20 interview with CBC Radio, Gail Hunnisett, a constituency assistant for Adam Atamanenko, the Member of Parliament for B.C.’s southern interior, said the new system was causing anxiety to frequent travelers to the U.S. Hunnisett said the office was hearing from “people who own property in the states and spend four to six months there,” a description that would apply to many property owners in Point Roberts and Birch Bay. “Most Canadians believe if they spend no more than 182 days, essentially six months, in the U.S. they are going to avoid U.S. tax complications and they aren’t going to lose their healthcare,” Hunnisett said. “That’s a common misconception.” Depending on which government agency consulted, the “days out of country” criteria are different. Regarding health insurance, the B.C. Ministry of Health requires B.C. residents to be physically present in the province for at least six months in a calendar year. However, as of last year, they need to be present for seven months if they are outside B.C. “for vacation purposes only.” However, the (See Border, page 3)

s Radio tower opponents Jennifer Urquhart and Arthur Reber celebrate Whatcom County Council’s January 27 affirmation of county hearing examiner Michael Bobbink’s rejection of a proposal to build a radio tower farm in Point Roberts.

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County council upholds denial of radio towers By Meg Olson On January 27 The Cross Border Coalition to Stop the Towers was celebrating its latest victory in their battle to stop a tower farm being built in Point Roberts, but already planning for the next round. At its regular meeting Whatcom County Council voted unanimously to uphold the county hearing examiner’s decision to deny BBC Broadcasting’s conditional use permit to build an array of five 150' radio towers at the corner of Tyee Drive and

McKenzie Way. Hearing examiner Michael Bobbink ruled against the application because he said there was “no specific mechanism for allowing broadcast towers or other utility structures to exceed zoning height limitations” in the county code, and the towers would exceed to height limitations for Point Roberts. Such a mechanism specific to cellular communications towers already exists. County council was briefed by their legal team in closed session prior to the vote

Parks board seeks new blood By Meg Olson Following Point Roberts Parks and Recreation District board chair Mark Robbins’ decision to not run for reelection this fall, fellow commissioners are considering how they will fill his over-sized shoes. “Mark [Robbins] has expanded the shoe size of the role to where none of us want to take it on,” said Linda Hughes at the January 12 board meeting, at which Robbins

was absent. The district hires staff only for cleaning and secretarial services, and to run the summer program. Other duties, from unplugging toilets to coordinating improvements to the community center, fall to the commissioners, who are elected and unpaid. The chair has traditionally shouldered most of the burden. (See Parks, page 3)

and took no testimony from the packed council chambers, filled with a mix of coalition members and their supporters, Point Roberts and Delta residents and members of the Indo-Canadian community that is served by BBC Broadcasting’s KRPI, currently broadcasting out of Ferndale. “It was a very strict council review of the laws and the rules and whether the hearing examiner went through that process (See Towers, page 2)

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Canadian government has not confirmed that individual out-of-country data will be transmitted to provincial agencies. The U.S. Internal Revenue Service considers someone a U.S. resident for tax purposes if they meet the “substantial presence test,” which adds up to a portion of the days spent in the U.S. over three years. It adds the days present in the current tax year plus one-third of the days in the previous year and one-sixth of the days in the year before that: if the total equals 183 days, boom, the IRS is on you. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, a Canadian may reside in the U.S. for up to six months. After returning home, there is “no set period of time” they need to wait before re-entering the U.S., as long as the traveler, through proof of employment or residence, can demonstrate to the officer that they are spending more time in Canada than the U.S. and are “not de facto U.S. residents.” With the new data sharing, officers will have access to specific data about when and how long a person has been in the U.S. or Canada. As day trips for gas, food or parcels also count as trips to the U.S., Hunnisett recommends frequent travelers to the U.S. keep a detailed log of their trips and each trip’s purpose. According to the CBSA, there is still no definite timeline for implementation of the full information-sharing program. “This is part of an ongoing effort, in consultation with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) to ensure that privacy concerns are addressed and personal information is safeguarded,” Guibert-Wolff said. “Strict measures and agreements are and will be in place to protect Canadians’ personal information gathered and shared under the Entry/Exit Initiative.”

“If I were to put my name forward for the role, the role would need to morph,” commissioner Stephen Falk said. “I wouldn’t see myself for a position as a building maintenance manager. I can’t see myself doing as much as Mark is doing and it seems different from what this body should be doing.” Other commissioners agreed it might be time to revisit hiring a superintendent. “It has been high on the wish list of this board for a long time to have a building/property manager,” Hughes said. While Falk agreed, he pointed out the district had just asked the voters to support the bond for facility improvements, and might possibly have to go to the voters again if there is a shortfall in funding for the new library. “Then we ask again for another ongoing amount,” he asked. Robbins said his decision not to run for

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a third term was linked to the workload. “It’s taken quite an investment of time and effort,” he said, citing such demands as building maintenance and repairs. “I have put a lot of time into it.” Robbins said the district has to operate and maintain the community center and Baker Field and run the summer kids program and kayak program on only $50,000 a year. The board doesn’t have the resources to fund a paid position, he said. “There’s a peculiar tradition at parks of being extremely frugal and running on a shoestring,” he added. A property manager would be a good idea, Robbins said, “But I don’t think it’s something we can do until our next operating levy.” A levy will not be on the ballot again until 2017. Unlike other taxing districts, the parks district needs to periodically ask voters to support its operating funds. The current operating levy of approximately $50,000 costs property owners 8 cents for every $1,000 of property valuation, or $16 a year for a $200,000 home.

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The Editor: The Point Roberts Quilting Group would like to thank the coordinators of the Point Roberts Christmas Craft Faire for all the many years of effort and headaches that they endured to put on this great event for our community. As crafters, we know how much work it is to pull off such a large event. Thank you for all your ideas, visions, and encouragement to all of us who make things in Point Roberts. You will be sorely missed. Rose Momsen Point Roberts The Editor: In light of Ferguson, Cleveland and New York City, you have no idea how pleased I was to open the January issue of the All Point Bulletin to note on page one that a year ago “Newly appointed Whatcom County Library System director Christine Perkins made her first visit to Point Roberts.” That item was offset by the shocking violence piece, the photo of Nutmeg the killer ewe attacking the Frosty the Snowman last March. Keep on reporting these marvelous stories that restore our faith in simpler times and values. W. Baird Blackstone Tsawwassen The Editor: Your “parks board” is composed of five commissioners, elected to staggered fouryear terms. This coming November, three of the five positions will be up for election, and I am writing to encourage you to consider throwing your hat in the ring.

The parks board oversees the community center, Julius Fire Hall and Baker Field. The board has a lot going on at present, from ongoing capital improvements at the community center to working with the Friends of the Point Roberts Library to renovate the Julius Fire Hall to revitalizing Baker Field. We need citizens to contribute their time, energy and good judgment as representatives of the people on all of our elected boards, including the Point Roberts Park and Recreation District. For me, serving two terms has been a great honor, and I hope I have made a positive contribution. However, I do not plan to run for a third term, feeling that it’s time to take a little rest – hence this appeal to others to consider running for office. We will always need fresh faces and new ideas, and it’s a great way to give back to the community. If anyone would like to talk privately with me about how to run and what it’s like to serve on the parks board, please give me a call any time at 945-1357 or email mark.robbins@prodigy.net. Mark Robbins, commissioner Point Roberts Park and Recreation District

The Editor: It’s been said many times, “It takes a village to raise a child.” This is a truism that is relevant today in our community. The village is Birch Bay, Point Roberts, Semiahmoo, Point Whitehorn and downtown Blaine. For decades, we have prided ourselves on our spirit, tenacity and ability to debate, compromise and come together with others to support a worthy cause. To me, this current worthy cause is to pass our upcoming school district bond election on February 10. This bond would enable us to upgrade our entire school district facilities and build a new high school over a three-year span. It’s exciting to see the young people jumping on this cause, knowing that it is not to raise our present tax rate, but to “roll it over” from the present bonds that are completing their term. For those of us who are older, what better legacy could we leave for the future than to be active in our support of this cause and leave our school in a better place than we found it. In 1964, a special school assessment passed by 80 percent. At that time, superintendent Irv Ricketts said, “Blaine will have one of the most modern and complete educational plants in the state!” That was for $10 million and it passed with 80 percent of the vote. Now that’s a statement of spirit, tenacity and good will. Let’s be part of the new history and help set the path for our “village” in the future. Now is the time! John Liebert Blaine

2014 Year in Review Part 2 August • Whatcom County Council enthusiastically approved the scenic loop proposal for Point Roberts. • Plans for the annual Arts and Music Festival moved forward despite a scare that the closure of half of the boardwalk at Lighthouse Marine Park would derail the event. The county parks department began budgeting to redesign and replace the boardwalk. • The Point Roberts Food Bank, with operations spread out to several locations, asked for community support in finding a permanent home. • Trinity Lutheran Church prepared for another year of the Children’s Music Camp and offered a special concert featuring the arrangements of local musician Esther Rosenthal. • Local resident Margot Griffiths published her first novel, “Angel Hair.” • United Parcel Service (UPS) announced a new franchise of the UPS Store was scheduled to open in Point Roberts. • Former fire chief Bill Skinner announced his retirement from the local fire department after serving over 20 years. • The Point Roberts Volunteer Firefighters Association raised over $1,000 for Dollars for Scholars through carwashes in July. • The dock at Lighthouse Marine Park, due to be installed for the summer, was put on hold again due to uncooperative tides and spawning fish. • The Friends of the Point Roberts Library (FOPRL) presented a show of quilts by Judy Ross as a benefit for the library construction fund. September • People denied NEXUS membership struggled to get answers about why, and turned to Blaine attorney Len Saunders for legal help. • Whatcom County set a November hear-

ing date for the radio tower array proposed for Point Roberts. • The Blaine school district board approved putting a $45 million bond before the voters in February to fund an expansion of the high school and a roof replacement at the Point Roberts Primary School. • Jim McMurty won the coveted Ha Ha Cup at the 2014 joke telling contest. • Les and Nancy Lomedico announced plans to shut down The Letter Carrier, citing the condition of the building and an expiring lease. • With his application to put up a 25-foot internally-lit sign turned down by the county, Valero owner Fred Pakzad went back to the character plan committee proposing a 22-foot sign advertising Valero and the new UPS Store, replacing the community events sign. • B.C. artist Blake Wydeman painted a mural featuring summer berries on the wall of the Baker Field restrooms. • At a well-attended community forum, congresswoman Suzan DelBene talked about efforts to ease border lineups and concerns about proposed radio towers. • A Richmond antiques dealer was indicted for smuggling ivory and rhino horns through Point Roberts parcel services. • The local water district told the developers of The Cottages at Seabright Farm it was up to them to negotiate with the current property owners of a parcel which was once part of the development but was foreclosed upon regarding who owns the water connections purchased by Stanton Northwest in 2005 for the project. October • The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) scheduled a hearing to consider whether a trio of radio stations are breaking the law by broadcasting content produced in Canada from across the border.

• The Friends of the Point Roberts Library (FOPRL) received a $25,000 grant from the Norcliffe Foundation to help fund the renovation of Julius Fire Station as a new library. • The fire department’s CPR training class, which saw 70 people certified so far in 2014, proved its value when back-to-back emergencies saw well-trained citizens step in until emergency crews arrived. • The Point Roberts Character Plan Committee, with two members recusing themselves, agreed the proposed radio towers did not conform to the character plan due to their height. • Over 500 opponents of the proposed radio tower array came out in droves to Seabright Farm for a mammoth fundraiser. • The character plan committee approved the building design for a proposed UPS store but the design for the sign, which would advertise both the UPS Store and the Valero station, was tabled pending more information on lighting. • Western Washington University’s Border Policy Research Institute found Whatcom County is getting more Canadian shoppers than ever. • Sandra and Richard Procter took over as owners of Brewster’s Fine Foods. • At an open house held by the committee tasked with revising the character plan, community members talked about what they felt was the “essence” of Point Roberts: nature, land, community, security and uniqueness. • Dakota Land Company LLC, the Point Roberts applicant for a retail marijuana license that made it to the lottery stage, didn’t earn a high enough ranking to move to the next stage of licensing. November • Whatcom County Hearing Examiner (See Year in Review, page 16)

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With an increase in complaints about code violations in Point Roberts, Whatcom County Planning and Development Services will be asking the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC) to take a more active role in prioritizing enforcement activity. “We’ve been inundated with code violation reports from Point Roberts,” said Suzanne Bosman, senior planner for Whatcom County, but she said what is a high priority according to county policy might not be the highest priority for the community. A high priority in county policy includes “a significant threat to public safety, property or the environment.” A moderate threat is a “probable though not imminent threat” and a low priority “does not indicate a probable or imminent threat” to those areas. Under those guidelines, Bosman said, “A sign is typically not going to get our attention right away.” By working with PRCAC, the county hopes to build more community focus into the guidelines they use to enforce the rules on the Point. “We understand our policy, in a small community, might not meet Point Roberts’ needs,” she said. “That’s why we want to work with the community. We want to know what you consider a high priority.” Bosman said she had contacted committee member John Lesow to ask if the committee could discuss how it might perform that role at its next meeting. While three new faces on PRCAC might change the picture, the committee has previously struggled with what its role should be regarding code enforcement. “I’d like to suggest the committee not impose its personal opinion,” said Jennifer Urquhart at their January 13 meeting. “The role of the committee is to be most effective by acting in an impartial way.” Lesow put forward a motion that the committee limit its involvement in code enforcement activities to commercial and industrial uses, not residential uses. “We

need to divorce ourselves from the idea we’re going around sending in complaints about people whose yards we don’t like,” he said. Committee chair Arthur Reber said while the committee should not be in the business of reporting code violations, they should be ready to advocate for citizens who do. “We don’t submit code violation reports (CVRs), but we are welcome to submit a letter of support,” he said, and he disagreed with Lesow about limiting that support to complaints about commercial and industrial uses. “I don’t see any reason this committee would not want to provide support to someone with a complaint about a residence,” he said. Urquhart and committee member Joel Lantz were uncomfortable with the idea of supporting a specific CVR, but were in favor of Reber’s suggestion the committee could “write a letter asking the county to do their job,” if a community member felt a reported violation wasn’t getting attention, whether the violation was residential or not. Lesow’s motion failed. Reporting from the character plan review committee, Annelle Norman suggested an amendment to the plan that would have residences in the resort commercial zone and the commercial core be subject to the requirements of the character plan. “Some concern was expressed that a major piece of resort commercial property has been consumed by a very large residence,” she said. The character plan currently applies only to “commercial and institutional use structures and appurtenant signage.” Norman said the amendment would have residences in those zones conform to height and mass restrictions, in order to encourage harmonious development. Urquhart pointed out, “a residence can be converted to another use.” Overall, committee members were uncomfortable sending the change through as a text amendment. “This is a major step,” Reber said. “I’d like to see it part of a larger review.” The proposal was referred to county planning for review.

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Church News B y B a r b a r a W ay l a n d So many good things Now that we have had a month to recover from the holiday festivities we find ourselves looking for something to do. I am happy to tell you that Lucy Williams has already been very busy planning the 2015 Trinity Chamber Series. While there may be changes and additions, here is the lineup as it currently stands: February 20, 7:30 p.m. – Pianist Michael Munro returns to concert playing Bach, Schubert and Berg February 21, 7:30 p.m. – Mystic Winds in concert playing Barber, Ravel, Ibert and more April 17, 7 p.m. – Trinity Community Choir sings ABBA! April 25, 3 p.m. – The Cowal-Earle Duo presents “Vignettes of Canada” May 24, 4 p.m. – Chamber West Quintet in concert June 14, 4 p.m. – Capilano Flute Choir June 21, 4 p.m. – Bergamasca Recorders in concert At least two other concerts are in the works as well. Watch for further announcements. This wide range of musicians, instruments, styles and composers means there is something on the list for everyone – a veritable feast for music lovers. I’m marking my calendar now so I don’t miss any of these fabulous programs. In January the church held its annual general meeting and elected the members of the church council for 2015–16.

The worship committee is already planning the services for Lent through Easter. The church will hold an Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18; a Maundy Thursday communion service at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 2; and a Good Friday service at 11 a.m. on April 3. Easter Service will be at 11 a.m. on April 5. We have much to be thankful for, not the least of which is our mild winter weather and our peaceful little part of the world. Remember to spend a few moments each morning listing those things for which you are grateful. Family, friends and good work are just a few. The practice of gratitude brings joy to the heart and peace to the soul. May life be good to you in the weeks and months that lie ahead.

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Group seeks to offer in-home care B y A n d r e w G r u bb A local group of community members has proposed a bold new alternative for providing affordable in-home services for residents with mobility and healthcare needs. A meeting at the community center in December, facilitated by Annelle Norman, Dina Boykiw and Chris Cameron was attended by more than two dozen community members. The goal of the group is to establish a caregivers cooperative that would train and hire local caregivers and pair them with residents who need assistance traveling to appointments, using local amenities and completing tasks around the home. Norman had been part of a group of friends who helped care for long time resident Mary Irving in her final stages of life. These friends took Irving to doctor’s appointments, checked out books from the library, and made it possible for her to live out her days in the comfort of her own home. After Irving passed away, the friends discussed the fact that there were no local options for other residents who might prefer this type of service over long-term assisted living. After researching different models, the group discovered Circle of Life Caregiver Co-op in Bellingham, an employee owned caregiver cooperative established in 2011. The Point Roberts group will be structured on the Bellingham model and affiliated with Circle of Life although they plan to stay flexible given the unique and isolated nature of Point Roberts.

The Point Roberts cooperative will need to be licensed by the state and prospective members will be required to undergo a background test, complete 75 hours of training and pass a final exam to become a Certified Home Care Aid. The course cost is partially covered by Circle of Life. If hired, the new employees can pay their $300 membership fee by deduction from their paychecks. Caregivers provide the co-op with their hours of availability and the coop administration is responsible for matching caregivers with those in need and organizing work schedules. The cost for services for the customer is $25 an hour, and is covered by Medicare and Medicaid. The Point Roberts group plans to establish an affiliated non-profit that would help cover the cost for those in need of financial assistance. The caregiver would receive a portion of the rate while the remainder would go towards administration. As with all co-ops, all profits accrued are returned to the employees through dividends. Attendees appeared to be excited about the prospect of this service becoming available in Point Roberts and voiced their own stories of the difficulties caring for those in need. It was noted that currently it is the fire department that responds when a person needs to be “checked in on.” Organizers have set up an online survey to gauge interest in the service. For prospective CareGivers: http://svy. mk/1z9weM3. For prospective in home care recipients: http://svy.mk/1BvnGfp.

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work. Arthur has done this, unfailingly, for the past four years.” Keith Glading will replace at-large member Louise Mugar, whose term is also expiring. Steve Wolff will replace chamber of commerce representative Jennifer Urquhart, who is resigning for personal reasons. “I don’t see myself having the time in the next year to devote the time needed to PRCAC,” she said. At their next meeting on Tuesday, February 10 at 7 p.m. at the Gulf Road community center, the committee will elect a new chair to replace Reber.

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People of the Point By Margot Griffiths Laura Carson is a promising young jockey on an international racing circuit. At 24, she has ridden, and won, some prestigious races and it all began on Point Roberts. Her mother, Michelle, always wanted a hobby farm, and realized her dream in 2.5 wooded acres on the Point. It was here that six-year-old Laura was introduced to what has become her life’s passion – horses. Her first pony was a Shetland/Icelandic cross, who still lives on the Point today. “Lightning” is an ambitious name for a tiny horse only 11 hands tall. That’s about 3.5 feet. You can see him at his current home on APA Road, and he’ll race to the fence to greet you. He was a perfect match for Laura, though she said she was “horrified” when she first met him. “He was huge!” Although scared, she was also intrigued.

“Horses are so beautiful, and they represent freedom. Mom gave me that freedom,” she said. Laura and Lightning spent halcyon days roaming the woods of Point Roberts. It was a life that suited her. “I’m an introvert; I like to write poetry and I enjoy my own company.” She went to school in Blaine and briefly played soccer, but her focus always came back to horses. Lightning seemed huge because Laura was small. “I think I had a Napoleon complex when I was little. I was tiny and I felt picked on, though I wasn’t really.” Today, at 4'10", she is a confident and incredibly strong woman who races thoroughbred horses that tower over everyone. Her career began in 2008. The economy was in freefall and she left college to earn money. “The racetrack is always hiring,”

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her courage. She’s back in Philadelphia now, racing the big thoroughbreds, her 98 pounds on 1,200-pound horses. This year she will advance from apprentice jockey to a fully-fledged journeyman rider. The heartbreak of racing is when a horse gets hurt. When Laura speaks about it, it’s clear this is worse to her than getting hurt herself. “There’s an all-knowing calm in a horse’s face when they’re injured. They just know.” Three times she’s seen a horse break down, and held its head in her arms until it was over. Although she loves one of the world’s most exhilarating and dangerous sports, Laura has other goals too. “I want to complete college at Whatcom Community College. I’d like to get a writing degree and continue to write poetry,” she said. Ultimately, equipped with an impressive knowledge base and a deep empathy for horses, she’d like to become a trainer. She has the compassion for it. She’s adopted a racehorse not suited for the track who now has a life in Point Roberts. She sees horses as individuals. “You can’t teach a horse to want to run. That’s where we fail,” Laura said. A horse’s instinct to run—to win—is not a given, even in the best breeding programs. The horse knows if it belongs in the race and if it doesn’t, it deserves a different life. Laura has the heart and the mind to discern that.

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School Calendar February 2 – Principal Dr. Craig Baldwin here in the morning 3 - Sally Roberts here for art; PTO Meeting at the school, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., childcare provided 4 – Library (only) field trip 10 - Sally Roberts here for art; Ballots must be postmarked by today! 12 – Valentine’s Day Party, 1:30 p.m. 13 & 16 – NO SCHOOL, Mid-Winter break 17 - Sally Roberts here for art 23 - LaTe STarT at 11:10 a.m., bus is on late start schedule, kindergartners join us at their regular time 24 - Sally Roberts here for art 27 - Pizza lunch sponsored by the PTO, kindergartners join us at 11:45 a.m.

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Ballots have been mailed out to voters for the Capital Projects Bond Measure. These need to be returned on or before February 10. Approximately 85% of the $45M initiative is targeted for new construction and related facility upgrades on the Blaine High School Campus. The balance of the measure includes added Kindergarten space at Blaine Primary School, expanded cafeteria space, some needed classroom upgrades at Blaine Elementary School, as well as roofing, carpet, parking lot and playground structure improvements at numerous sites. Throughout the planning and subsequent roll out process, direct priority has been placed upon: • Urgent needs first • Student and staff safety as a critical point of emphasis • Assuring that older Bonds were paid off prior to new Bonds being released (resulting in stable tax rates for our citizens)

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My family and I recently relocated to Point Roberts and registered our daughter at Point Roberts Primary School, and we could not be happier with our decision. Mrs. Edgley, Deb and the new families have been so welcoming and have opened their arms to our family. We could not be happier with our decision to move. Our child comes home every day with stories of friendship, trail walks and bus ride adventures. Thank you Point Roberts Primary for making our move so easy on our family.

TEAChER’S CORNER

by Mary Edgley

This month I would like to use my space in the All Point Bulletin to write about something that will almost certainly have a significant impact on the education of Point Roberts students, the Blaine School Bond Proposal. Here on the Point the passage of the bond will mean a new roof for the school. The old one hasn’t failed yet, but it is clearly in need of replacement. The bond will also provide new playground equipment at Point Roberts Primary that will be available for all of the kids in the community to enjoy. Lastly it will provide a permanent solution to the concrete floor in the covered play shed. A rubberized covering, something like those you see at the gym means a greatly reduced chance of injury when a student falls down.

Finally, what people need to know about this bond is that it is a replacement bond, so it is not expected to increase taxes at all.

The bond continues to affect Point Roberts students after they leave our primary school. When they get to Blaine Elementary they will find a cafeteria that is big enough to accommodate the needs of the student body. Currently, in order for all the students to get a chance to eat, they have to be rushed through in shifts. It’s chaotic and hurried and many students don’t have time to finish their lunch. Best of all though they will attend a safe, new high school that can effectively meet the educational needs of today’s students. If you have any question about how badly this is needed just take look at the video of the current high school available on the home page of the Blaine School District website, www.blainesd.org. Finally, what people need to know about this bond is that it is a replacement bond so it is not expected to increase taxes at all. In fact, if the bond passes, the tax bill could even drop a bit. Please remember to vote.

PTO CORNER — 2014 Year in Review

by Sandra Almond

The PTO reached out to the community of Point Roberts on several occasions in 2014. We owe our wonderful community a big “Thank you” as you always give generously and show up to support the kids and the school. 2014 saw record-breaking fund raising efforts for the PTO with the Garage Sale last May and the Winter Program in December. The families at the school are dedicated to the students and recognize the importance of having funds available to the school. Recently, the PTO purchased and installed urgently needed flooring for the cement floor in the playshed to ensure the safety of the students until a more permanent solution can be found. Other money has been spent on apps for our new iPad minis, subscriptions to educational software and magazines, field trips into Bellingham and Vancouver, and much needed storage space. The PTO would also like to take a moment to remind our voting community to vote on the Blaine School District bond measure in February. Our students will benefit from this measure today at PRPS and in the future when they continue their education in Blaine. Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you at our “Egg Hunt” in the spring.

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s “My grandmother Sarah Olson, r., was hired by the U.S. Coast Guard to keep the light. Her house was across the road from the schoolhouse (now the community center). She had to walk every evening to polish the huge lens, light it and fill the burner with just enough fuel to last the night. This routine was repeated for many years. In 1929, Puget Sound Power and Light wired it and it became automated,” said Joan Linde. This photo (and 11 others) are available to purchase from the Blue Heron Gallery. Photo courtesy of Point Roberts Historical Society

Questions about $45 million school district bond answered By Ian Ferguson Local voters will soon decide the fate of a $45 million bond measure for capital improvements to Blaine school district schools, including the primary school in Point Roberts. A rebuild of the high school, which was built in 1971 with a modular layout and no cafeteria, makes up $38,094,000 or 84.6 percent of the total school bond. With ballots already in the hands of voters, superintendent Ron Spanjer and business manager Amber Porter sat down with the All Point Bulletin to explain why the needs addressed by the bond are urgent, and to answer questions about how it would affect the community if passed. The bond measure is on the February 10 special election ballot. Ballots were mailed out in January and are due back by February 10. For the measure to pass, it requires approval from at least 60 percent of voters registered within the geographic boundaries of Blaine school district. A sample ballot can be viewed online at tinyurl.com/ pcvbxl2. Editor’s Note: In their answers, Spanjer and Porter reference a video highlighting the limitations of the current high school facilities. That video can be found at allpointbulletin.com. What are the most substantial projects be-

ing proposed in this bond measure, and how were those projects determined? Ron Spanjer (RS): In terms of priority projects, [rebuilding] Blaine High School has been a long-term focus of the community and of facility groups since before I arrived here nine years ago, as well as in each of the bond issues in 2008 and 2011. The Blaine school district communities of Point Roberts, Blaine and Birch Bay have over the years been very consistently supportive of key facility initiatives, but this larger project, the high school project, has been a tougher hurdle to get over. We feel that the recession created some unique challenges for the Blaine school district and the broader community, with a lot of people out of work, key challenges with finances, etc., so we weren’t able to get over the 60 percent threshold in those prior elections. One of the commitments we had made in 2012 was to not come back [with a new bond proposal] until the 2012 bond [to build the science building] and any prior bonds were rolling off of the tax burden. That occurs in 2016, so with this election we’re able to stage the transition to the new bond with the expiration of the old bonds. That results in establishing a stable tax rate. (See School bond, page 14)

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Coming up ... Events Trekking in the High Himalayas Photo Presentation: Saturday, January 31, 7 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Bob Culbert presents his photos taken in the high Himalayas of Nepal and Ladakh. Info: 945-7105. Super Bowl Party at The Reef: Sunday, February 1, Kiniski’s Reef Tavern, 1334 Gulf Road. Watch the game and enter to win halftime prizes. Info: 945-4042. Valentines-Making Party: Saturday, February 7, 1–4 p.m. $15 for all the Valentines you can make, refreshments served. Call for reservations and location. Benefits Valentines for Sudan. Valentines also for sale at Brewster’s Fine Foods and Auntie Pam’s Country Store in Point Roberts and The Blue Door in Ladner, B.C. Info: Annelle Norman, 945-5070. Ash Wednesday Church Service: Wednesday, February 18, 7 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Info: 945-7105. Free Homeopathy Class: Wednesday, February 18, 7–9 p.m. Two-hour free class on treating acute illness and minor injuries with homeopathy. Call for reservations and location. Info: Annelle Norman, 945-5070. Michael Munro in Concert: Friday, February 20, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Playing Bach, Schubert and Berg. Proceeds benefit the new library fund. Info: 945-7105. Mystic Winds in Concert: Saturday, February 21, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Community Lutheran Church, 1880 APA Road. Playing Barber, Ravel, Ibert and more. Proceeds benefit the church music program. Info: 945-7105. Point Roberts Third Annual Miniature Art Show: Saturday, March 14, 7 p.m., Auntie Pam’s Country Store, 1480 Gulf Road. Miniature art show and Stella and Dot jewelry show. Info: 945-1626.

Scheduled Meetings/Ongoing Events PR Taxpayers Association: Monday, February 2, 7 p.m., community center, 1437 Gulf Road. Info: Mark Robbins, 945-1357. PREP (PR Emergency Preparedness) Meeting: Tuesday, February 3, 7 p.m., community center. Info: Henry Rosenthal, 945-1711, Virginia or Ed Lester, 945-2827. PR Garden Club: Wednesday, February 4, 7 p.m., community center. Re-experiencing Point Roberts Garden Tour XIII Gardens: A video by Lowell Holland. PR Hospital District: Wednesday, February 4, 7 p.m., community center. PR Park and Recreation District: Monday, February 9, 7 p.m., community center. Friends of the Point Roberts Library (FOPRL): Tuesday, February 10, noon–1 p.m., Point Roberts Library, 1437 Gulf Road. Info: 945-6545. PR Water District: Tuesday, February 10, 5 p.m., 79 Tyee Drive, Suite A. PRCAC (PR Community Advisory Committee): Tuesday, February 10, 7 p.m., community center. Info: 945-5075. PR Fire District 5: Wednesday, February 11, 4 p.m., 2030 Benson Road. Info: 945-3473. PR Registered Voters Association: Thursday, February 12, 7 p.m., community center. Info: prrva.org. PR Historical Society: Wednesday, February 18, 7 p.m., community center. Info: historicalsociety@pointroberts.net. Cemetery District: Tuesday, February 24, 5 p.m., 260 Tyee Drive. PR Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, February 24, 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. 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. Point Roberts Writers Group: First and third Saturdays, 2–4 p.m., community center. 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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We also said we would come back with the most urgent issues, and as I’ve just reiterated, that high school project has been an urgent issue for a long time. The other key urgent issue, along with the approximately $38 million high school, is the all-day every day kindergarten capacity, and we’ve talked about how that $4 million piece is in response to assuring that we have the space available when the state steps forward with funding for the all-day every-day kindergarten. That project doesn’t respond to new students, it responds to new programs. The students are already attending Blaine Primary School, and we think we’re in line to receive state funding for all-day every-day kindergarten in the 2016/17 school year, so the objective is to establish the space for that. With those two projects alone, we’re close to 90-95 percent of the overall bond. And then the other projects are really about looking at what was on prior bonds, and determining which are the most critical to be done. A representative committee from across the district met over a series of dates to shore up what seemed most feasible, with the overlying variable being, “How do we keep the tax rate constant?” What would be the impact on overcrowding at the high school? Amber Porter (AP): The current high school was made for 350 students, and we have 650 right now. To deal with that issue, we have high schoolers going across campus to take some of their classes. They go out of the high school to take art and vocational classes. They go to the middle school to take band and choir. They’re carrying their band instruments out in the rain sometimes to go to those classes. The other thing the high school didn’t have when it was built was a cafeteria. The video on the website shows how long the lines are in the middle school cafeteria, because that’s where they have to go for lunch. So you have 650 kids needing to get lunch, and that cafeteria wasn’t designed for that many kids either. RS: Another variable for overcrowding in the high school is the new state mandated 24-credit requirement. The current state requirement is for 20.5 credits, our district requirement right now is for 22 credits and the new state requirement is going to be for 24 credits. Reciprocally that creates more classes; we’ll have more classes in the arts, foreign languages, lab sciences and additional core and technical education courses. It’s fortuitous, when this bond issue passes, that we’ll have increased space on the high school campus, not just to alleviate what Amber has mentioned in terms of the current burden on the district facilities, but also be able to accommodate the increased number of courses that we see coming down the pathway for high school students. So that’s another piece of the overcrowding; that it’s not just more kids, it’s more courses that are going to have to be offered to these high school students. How will staff and student safety be improved by this project? AP: There are a few smaller projects included in the measure – seismic upgrades, communication system improvements, cameras and electronic doors, so those types of projects will help, but the biggest issue is the layout and design of the high school as a whole. Right now, we have 46 exterior entrances because many classrooms have their own doors to the outside. We are hoping to reduce the number of access points down to about two or three so we can monitor who is coming in and who is going out of the building. Supervision becomes difficult when you have students who have to go clear across campus

to take different classes and to the middle school to eat lunch and they’re eating outside. It’s hard to find people. Those dozens of access points are a safety issue, but they’re also inefficient in terms of heating and cooling. RS: We had an example today where we had a campus-wide lockdown drill, and this communication systems issue came to the fore. As it stands, you initiate a drill from the district office over a phone system that has intercom capacity into certain areas of the campus. Then we have a two-way radio system that we’ll subsequently announce it on so that we can get into areas that aren’t linked to the intercom system, and then we have a district cell phone system that goes out to the administrative team. To announce a drill or an actual emergency, we have to go through all these layers of communication. That can happen fairly quickly, but there are concerns that on a campus of this magnitude with this many staff and students, we really need to get to a point where with the flip of one switch we can be announcing to all of these buildings concurrently what’s taking place. We realize the urgency of being able to simultaneously get that message out to all buildings, all staff because time is of the essence in these situations. There are additional components of the measure such as electronic doorlocks, camera upgrades, seismic upgrades that will also increase staff and student safety. What other issues will be addressed? RS: I think one key piece again for the high school is really being able to adapt and support the educational expectations of the programs. Technology is a huge part of that. It’s not unique to Blaine – the advancements in technology have really increased the need for wireless access, the need for continuity between classrooms, student access and staff access. We’ve really reached technological capacity in the current structure. We’ve maxed out how we can patchwork or dovetail these systems together, and a variety of educational issues are compromised at the high school in relationship to what we would call a more state of the art facility to support those. The infrastructure just isn’t there. AP: Comfort is an issue as well. We’re in need of an HVAC system that can effectively heat and cool the buildings. There are classrooms that are getting over 80 degrees when the sun comes out, even in the early spring or late fall. So you have 30 teenagers in one classroom trying to learn math and it’s over 80 degrees, with the ventilation system running at full capacity. Teachers bring in those oscillating fans and leave the door open. It’s not working and it’s not efficient. And then I think the overall layout and appearance will benefit. People should be able to find the high school office from the street. It should look like an entrance. Aesthetically, the building is out of style; it was built in 1971, and it shows. What are the tax implications to property owners in the district? AP: People should not be paying more than they are now. That was our goal in how we structured this, so we’re really asking the taxpayers to continue paying what they are paying now. RS: The tax rate issue is a very important one, because the issue was there in 2011 when we got 59.4 percent of the vote. A lot was learned in that process and we continue to prioritize looking for ways to stabilize the tax rate. Right now we’re in the range of $1.08 [per $1,000 of assessed property value] and the projections are that the rate for the new bond could drop down to about $1.04, but there are a lot of variables that really impact it. And then 10 years into the 20-year timeframe, the projection is that it steps down another $0.20, so in that $0.80-$0.85 range.

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Fighting the proposed radio towers was at the forefront of our agenda in 2014. As part of the Cross-Border Coalition, PRTA served as treasurer and formally petitioned the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to deny the renewal of radio station KRPI’s broadcast license. While the matter of license renewal is still pending, the Whatcom County Hearing Examiner’s decision to affirm the coalition’s position that the proposed towers violate applicable height restrictions was a huge success. No doubt, this battle will continue if the applicant decides to fight county council’s recent decision affirming the hearing examiner’s ruling. We continued to play an active role in the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC), including reviewing the Character Plan, which we called for in order to make it better reflect current needs and wishes of the community. During the year, PRTA twice hosted fire chief Chris Carleton and commissioner Bill Meursing to report on the fire district’s activities and budget. Our Annual General Meeting in July was well attended and included a keynote ad-

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dress by Whatcom County Council member and chair Carl Weimer, who was accompanied by fellow council member Barbara Brenner. In August, the PRTA hosted a town hall meeting with U.S. Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, also very well attended by members of the community. The association continued to discuss and refine its ideas about desired economic development in Point Roberts and practical steps that might be beneficial. Under frustrations, our efforts to obtain legislative action to expand the allowed uses of our local gas tax revenues stalled in Olympia; we will have to resume this effort in the next legislative session. Our greatest frustration is the continued absence of a pier at Lighthouse Park, for the sixth year since the old dock’s demise. Although the county finally secured the necessary funding and awarded the contract for its replacement in 2014, construction was foiled this year by the presence of spawning smelt. We can only hope to finally celebrate a new pier in 2015. Mark Robbins

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I admit to having strong feelings for those who face hard times. I also believe we need to be careful with the public’s money. In this bi-annual budget process the council heard from virtually no one. Usually we have lots of organizations and agencies come in to update us – not this year. As we neared the public hearing on November 25, I started calling around. I heard some organizations/agencies were never told to contact the council. Some felt intimidated into silence for fear of reprisals. I brought forward a motion to allocate $10,000 for each senior center for food, including Point Roberts, distributed according to population. Not only did I get no support, I was told “charity is not government’s job” and that I was just being “political.” To correct those inaccurate comments, many assistance programs,

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including senior centers, are for public health/wellbeing. County government’s highest priority is public health and safety. I also recommended ways to save enough money to support my motions. For example, I believe the parks department could be folded into three other departments: senior centers to public health; parks planning to planning; and parks maintenance to public works. The public would notice no difference but consolidation would save money. I could go on but am only allowed 300 words. Please contact me at bbrenner@co.whatcom.wa.us or 360/384-2762 for much more. Ending on a positive note: a county crew will be at the Point from November to March to assist in emergencies; the dock will be installed at Lighthouse Marine Park; the scenic loop at the Point is now a reality. Barbara Brenner

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Thank you, Point Roberts, for your continued support of the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office during 2014! Despite severe budget limitations, we leveraged opportunities and partnerships to maintain having two sheriff’s deputies stationed in Point Roberts. The sheriff’s office has modernized its information management systems in order to better fight crime and allocate resources. Deputies now have more timely data to prioritize patrols, enforcement and solve crimes. Due to budget restrictions, the sheriff’s office has operated with three unfilled deputy sheriff positions for over two years. Whatcom County Council and Executive have allocated funding to fill two of these positions in 2015 and agreed to work to fill the third position as soon as possible. The gang and drug task force has been instrumental in reducing gang violence and disrupting sophisticated criminal organizations. Reductions in federal and state funding jeopardized this highly effective program. The council and executive approved the funding needed to continue the Task Force’s focus on gangs, violent habitual offenders and criminal enterprises. In 2015, we will continue to enhance community safety and maintain the quality of life that exists in Point Roberts. A safe and adequate jail being necessary to ensure effective justice, the executive’s office is shepherding the planning, permitting and financing for the replacement jail in Ferndale. The proposed new jail will enhance safety, efficiencies and allow the delivery of mental health services and programs designed to reduce recidivism. Sheriff Bill Elfo

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The Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness group (PREP) is an all-volunteer organization created for the purpose of providing a public educational forum for developing, promoting, increasing and maintaining individual and community capacity to respond to emergencies that affect our community. Our motto is “Neighbors Helping Neighbors.” Many of our activities this year can be highlighted as helping the members of our great community. Some of our activities have been focused on raising funds to support our goals as well as those of other community groups. During the year we supported the “Fight the Towers” campaign and the food bank with funds generated at the chili cook-off. We also successfully revived the pancake breakfast held prior to the 4th of July parade and celebrations. A main focus has been on developing an organized ham communications team that will be able to assist with emergency communication during a disaster. The PRACS group (Point Roberts Auxiliary Communication Service) continues to develop trained ham radio operators and during this year has successfully installed a tower and repeater system that can now communicate with distant emergency responders. This capability is vital to Point Roberts should we experience the predicted great disaster to come. Every Sunday evening the group conducts a “net check-in” to

help members become more skilled. We hosted a community education meeting with guest speakers Kent Catlin, deputy director of the Whatcom Unified Emergency Coordination Center; Bob Jacobson, CERT education director and fire chief Christopher Carleton. Each speaker provided excellent information regarding how the residents of Point Roberts can be better prepared for disaster. More than 50 people attended the meeting. We have added eight new CERT-trained responders; one is a high school student. PREP members distributed educational materials during the Arts and Music Festival and the fire department open house. We also continue to encourage neighborhoods to become acquainted with their neighbors in the “Map Your Neighborhood” project. To date at least five areas are active. PREP has taken on new activities this year. We will be staffing the community center during any cold weather power outages. The center will be open if the power is out for more than 4-5 hours. Only shelter will be provided; recipients will need to bring any necessary items with them. The second activity is providing transportation for residents who have been taken by ambulance to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Hospital and have no means of transportation back to Point Roberts. PREP meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the community center.

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examiner’s decision to deny the company’s CUP to county council. • The annual craft fair invited shoppers into the community center and for a stroll among Gulf Road businesses. • More than 80 people attended the International Day of Remembrance at the Benson Road fire hall. • The CRTC ordered Sher-e-Punjab and two other “pirate” radio stations to cease operations. • Point Roberts voted overwhelmingly Democrat, a trend not reflected across the state or the nation. • Spawning surf smelt put the dock replacement at Lighthouse Marine Park on hold once again, leading the county to ask regulators for a little wiggle room so the project can move forward. • Another benefit for the legal fund to oppose the towers took place at Kiniski’s Reef Tavern, featuring Tony Barton, raffles and costumed superheroines. • Enraged by PRCAC steps to forward perceived code violations to the county, Benson Road resident Shawn McSkimmings disrupted the committee’s meeting to the extent that the meeting was abruptly adjourned. • All Point Bulletin co-founder Glennys Christie died.

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Paul Doyle Longtime Point Roberts resident Paul Doyle died suddenly while on vacation in Florida. Born in Newburyport, Massachusetts Paul joined the U.S. Navy right after graduation. He retired in 1975 and worked for the department of defense in safety and security. He retired in 1990, moved to the Point and worked at the marina for the next 16 years. Paul is survived by his wife Kitty from Point Roberts, his sons Paul Jr. and Jim and his daughter Almarie, who reside in Florida. In accordance with his wishes there will be no memorial.

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Barbara Marie Matthews April 8, 1940 – January 7, 2015 Longtime Point Roberts resident Barbara Matthews passed away peacefully at home on January 7. Born in Vancouver. B.C., she spent her summers in Point Roberts before moving here permanently in 1982. Barb is survived by her son Josh. A small celebration will be held this summer.

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Brian Curtis Hecht January 26, 1960–December 19, 2014 Brian Curtis Hecht, 54, of Bellingham passed away on December 19. Brian was the youngest of three children and was born in San Rafael, California to Theodore and Dorothea Hecht in 1960. Brian graduated from San Rafael High School in 1978, and then went on to Chico State University. While at college Brian was diagnosed with schizophrenia, a mental illness he dealt with the remainder of his life. He moved to the Point in 1991 with his parents. He was one of the Point’s Icelanders, and was very proud of his heritage. He was also an avid sports fan, closely following his favorite teams from the San Francisco Bay area. He loved to play the piano, playing rags and some of the old standards. When doing well with his mental illness, he often performed for local senior convalescent facilities in Blaine and Bellingham. Brian was predeceased by his father Theodore Hecht and “Uncle Paul” Thorsteinson. He loved and was loved by his mother Dorothea Hecht, sister Shelley Navarro, brother Craig Hecht, nieces Kahla Hall and Megan Hamilton, grand nieces Kya and Hailey Hall, and grand nephew Cody Hall. The family will hold a private memorial this summer, and will spread his ashes off South Beach, where he will join his father and uncle. Memorial gifts may be made to NAMI of Whatcom County, P.O. Box 4124, Bellingham Washington, 98227.

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review A LOOK BACK Conservation Society 2014 was huge year in the fight to keep the radio towers from being approved. The Cross Border Coalition to Stop the Radio Towers has five Point Roberts Conservation Society (PRCS) members: Armene Belless, Carol Clark, John Lesow, Suzanne Rosser and Steve Wolff. Steve prepared evidence and expert witnesses and was the coalition’s liaison with lawyers. Suzanne kept the Stop the Radio Towers email list humming while assisting the coalition in fundraising. PRCS filed the SEPA appeal on the behalf of the cross border coalition, giving important positioning during the hearing.

In December 2013, Suzanne Rosser organized the first cross-border street demonstration to engage residents in the radio towers fight, thereby gaining publicity. Global News and the CBC were obliging, as was the Delta Optimist newspaper. In December 2013, John Lesow and Armene Belless drafted a text amendment to the Whatcom County Code to limit the height of radio tower antennas in Point Roberts to 25 feet. The amendment went to public hearing before the Whatcom County Planning Commission on December 11. In July, Armene Belless and John Le-

sow successfully completed their quest to have the county approve the Point Roberts Scenic Loop, the first of its kind in Whatcom County. Armene helped to create the roadside entry sign directing drivers to discover more of the verdant landscapes in Point Roberts. Ruth Lauman of Point Roberts Press was responsible for the graphic design. John Lesow is now a member of the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee (PRCAC), and Suzanne and Steve have taken up the web duties for notowers.webs.com. PRCS hopes our members’ contributions will bring attention to the activities our organization has always engaged in to protect the vacation destination environment that serves the communities on both sides of the border. New Canadian and American members are welcomed. Contact Suzanne at s.rosser@inter-the-gateway.com for more information.

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large remodeled Cottage in quiet woodsy setting. Price includes the subdivided lot next door giving you almost 1/2 Acre. $159,000

CharaCter home on quiet street just up from South Beach. Needs a little TLC. $127,000

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Custom Built Two Story Executive Home backing onto the Point Roberts Marina features 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ bath. $459,000

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almost maple BeaCh. 800 sq. ft. cottage on Double Lot, only about a 10-15 minute walk to the beach.. $129,000

NEW Lot 7 Crystal Beach Rd. ...... $89,000 NEW 6.94 Acres McKenzie Way –

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

1275 BROUGHTON LANE 247 BAYVIEW DR. 3BR, 2BA waterfront home facing 2BR, 3BA beautiful west side home. 1275 BROUGHTON 247 BAYVIEW $199,000. Adjoining lotLANE $35,000. $595,000 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

1821 ShaW CreSCent. 3BR, 1.5 BA. $199,000

gulf aire 2Br MoBile hoMe, furnished. Only $10,000. Plus serviced 50x100 lot for $37,000.

722 Claire lane. 2BR bungalow backs on to Lily Point Park.

1969 MaCh 1 MuStang. One owner. $9,800.

1845 JOHNSON. 75 x 200 lot. 668 SOUTH BEACH RD. 2117 ROOSEVELT. Maple Beach $319,000 Offers encouraged. 2BR cottage plus 2 lots near beach. 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 near beach. 1920s cabin, 2 BR, wood-burning FP, Furnished, private, excellent e us $200,000 2 blocks to beach. $169,000 condition. $115,000 ho

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great little home, just like new. Close to Maple Beach, very well built with open living room kitchen plan. $189,000

611 eVergreen. 2BR, beautifully crafted log cabin in South Beach area. Lots of love went into this home. $299,000

large family home on 5 aCres surrounded by other large land parcels complete with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and full basement. $335,000

Bank owned. Large home near Lily Point. Over 2100 square feet in the modern, two story. $189,000

317 Marine Dr. 3BR, westside waterfront, plus casita. Across from golf course. $699,000

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2.6 aCre lot near eaSt Bluff. 378’ frontage on Herring Lane, 297’ deep. View Potential. $99,000

1877 WASHINGTON 676 CLAIRE LANE W MCLAREN RD. E542 VieW lot $34,900 ashome. of 2/1/15. 3BR, 2BA backs onto Lily Point 2 BR designer A must-see! 3BR N cottage w/front and rear deck. Will be reduced by $5,000 every 14 days. 1877 WASHINGTON 542 MCLAREN RD.Park. 676 CLAIRE LANE $299,000 Park. Make an offer! Adjacent to Lily Point 3BR, 2BA backs onto Lily Point 2 BR designer home. A must-see! 3BR cottage w/front and rear deck. Wicklow & Kilarney $159,000 Park. $299,000 Make an offer! Adjacent to Lily Point Park. South BeaCh lot w/water meter, Calgary Way. 2BRACRES, on large lot. ACREAGE: 6.39 DESIRABLE EAST SIDE, SUBDIVIDABLE $299,000 $159,000 Fixer-upper with view potential! $89,000

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