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January 18, 2011

Volume 4, Issue 1
Alabama Hill
Association Newsletter
Chairman:
Larry Nicholas Annual Meeting Time AGAIN!
647-2315 Tuesday – February 1st – Bloedel-Donovan Pavilion – 7 PM
Vice Chair:
Dean Haskins My how time flies. Here we are once Meet us at Bloedel-Donovan Pavilion
733-2800 again at our Annual Neighborhood on Tuesday, February 1st at 7 PM and
Secretary: Association Meeting. This of course is a help us to carry on our legacy as one of
- vacant - time for neighbors who would like to take the oldest neighborhood associations in
Treasurer: part in the Association to step forward and Bellingham.
Jim McLeod
run for any one of the offices available.
734-5127 Of course, any of the officer positions
Past Chairman: In particular, we’d like to find folks who are eligible for any interested neighbor
Doug Bestle would be interested in representing their as well (except Past-Chair – which ya
734-2272 portion of the neighborhoods – AHA Areas gotta earn). In addition to the elections
MNAC Rep: A, B, C & D. Our current Reps have done and reports we have a program planned
Jimmy Kelsey a great job, but it’s time to hear from for your enjoyment. We’ll also provide
715-3053 others. No heavy lifting, just good clean updates on our neighborhood parks,
AHA Area A (NW) Rep
democracy in action here. Plan on trails and the latest on the state of our
Brian Walker
671-8258 coming to the meeting and let your segment of the city. We’ve got it all –
AHA Area B (NE) Rep interest be known, or contact our so come by and check it out.
Michael Eisenberg Nominating Committee Chair – Jeff ☺
734-3615 Braimes @ 733-3014.
AHA Area C (SW) Rep
Steve Potvin One of our long
734-5384 time neighbors in
AHA Area D (SE) Rep
Nancy Allen the Alabama Hill
BP, the operator of Olympic Pipe Line Company was
922-0256 neighborhood is the pleased to have attended an Alabama Hill Association
Olympic Pipeline. meeting to have a conversation with members of the
Special Interest We thought it would be a neighborhood about the pipeline and the role pipeline
Articles: neighbors have in keeping pipelines safe in their
good time to get to know
• Feb Neighborhood them a little better. They community.
meeting were helpful in providing What is Olympic Pipe Line?
• Olympic Pipeline this info from their The Olympic Pipe Line is a vital link in the North-
Report presentation at our last west’s energy transportation system, supplying
neighborhood meeting in transportation of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel from four
Individual Highlights: November. For all our refineries located in Whatcom and Skagit Counties.
MNAC Report safety become aware of The pipeline system consists of a 400-mile network
AHA Membership Form
this important information. running in a 299-mile corridor the entire length of
AHA Ed. Western Washington. The pipe-line system ships
approximately 300,000 barrels of fuel each day,
Next AHA Qtly Seattle, Sea-Tac Airport, Tacoma, Vancouver,
Meeting is Tues Washington and Portland, Oregon. The Olympic
February 1st Pipe Line is the sole supplier of jet fuel to SeaTac
7 PM Bloedel- Airport. Most Alabama Hill neighbors are well aware
Donovan of the pipeline and know where it is located, but many
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people learned for the first time Olympic’s damage
prevention efforts, and that residents also have a role
in ensuring pipeline safety.
How to recognize a pipeline.
Pipeline markers are important for the safety of the
general public and provide emergency responders
with critical information identifying the company, the
product transported, and a phone number to use in
the event of an emergency. Pipeline markers are
placed along pipeline rights-of-way identifying the
approximate (not exact) route of the pipeline.
Olympic’s pipeline is in use 24/7 and the
CURBSIDE MARKER
phone number on our signs is direct to our control subsequently lead to corrosion.
center in Renton. In the event of an emergency,
operators will immediately dispatch trained personnel
to assist public safety officials in their response to the
emergency. Pipeline operators will take immediate
steps to isolate the emergency by closing valves to
minimize the amount of product released.
Preventing damage to pipelines.
Alabama Hill residents should know even minor
excavation activities like landscaping and fencing can
cause damage to a pipeline and its protective casing.
In fact, most serious pipeline accidents are caused
when a third party inadvertently digs into the pipeline.
If you see excavation equipment in your
neighborhood, it is wise to inquire if a one-call has
been placed. If you are planning a project and need
to dig deeper than one foot, it’s the law to contact the
State One-Call Center – just pick up the phone and
dial 811. One easy phone call to 811 starts the process to get
underground pipelines and utility lines marked for free.
Once your under-ground
lines have been marked
for your project, you will
know the approximate
loca-tion of pipelines
and utility lines on your
property, and you can
dig safely. If you are
digging within 10 feet
of the pipeline. Olympic
will coordinate with you
so that we may be on-site during your excavation to monitor
the excavation and ensure the integrity of the pipeline is
maintained.
You may have noticed Olympic Pipe Line’s aerial patrol plane
of one of its weekly surveillance flights. The plane flies low for
a visual inspection of the right of way, looking for any potential
dangers to the pipeline such as excavation activities, or
possible leaks.
If you cause or witness even minor damage to a pipeline or it’s
protective coating, please notify the company immediately.
Even a small scrape, gouge or dent requires repair as it could
Safe pipelines in your community.
Fortunately for pipeline operators and the public, Whatcom
County is home to some of our nations leading pipeline safety
advocates. The Whatcom County Council recently passed an
ordinance creating a new “consultation zone” requiring that
pipeline are to be notified when someone someone seeks a
permit within 500 feet of an underground transmission
pipeline. The law will help pipeline operators become aware of
projects well in advance of construction and will further assist
to prevent third party damage to pipelines by requiring proof
that a one-call was placed.
How you can help.
If you suspect a leak, here’s what you can do:
• Become familiar with the Olympic Pipe Line right of way in
your neighborhood.
• Call 911, and/or Olympic at (888) 271-8880 depending on
the situation.
• Be aware of unusual or suspicious activity or unauthorized
excavations near the right of way, and please report any
such activities immediately to Olympic.
Working together, we can continue to improve safety on the
Olympic Pipe Line system to the benefit of the Alabama Hill
neighborhood, as well as the entire Pacific Northwest.
Olympic thanks the Alabama Hill Association for the
opportunity to meet with residents and share this important
safety information

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MNAC News
Last Meeting held in December
– Jimmy Kelsey, our Rep
The December regular meeting was converted to a
walking tour of the waterfront development area with
Linda Stewart to gain familiarity with the actual site and
proposals for layout, transportation changes, connections
to Central Business District, Old Town and the Boulevard
Park Trail.
The next MNAC meeting is January 19th and includes a
presentation by Bellingham Police Lieutenant Scott
Snider on Automated Traffic Safety Cameras, and
discussion led by subcommittee members who will be
reviewing incoming Neghborhood Plan Proposals on the
process they plan to follow.
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Current Properties For Sale ALABAMA HILL Real Estate Update for 2010
Type Address List $ D OM B D B A SF Date Type Address SOLD $ D O MB D B A SF Date T
COND 3700 A labama # 208 $119,000 206 1 1 667 10/21/10 RESI 3112 Crestline Dr $ 245,500 4 3 1.8 1,548 8/5/10
COND 3700 Alabama St # 101 $124,900 472 2 2 960 11/20/10 RESI 2416 B irch St $ 260,000 73 3 2.5 1,468 3/9/10
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COND 2317 Fir St $187,000 103 3 2 1,440 10/7/10 RESI 2409 Crestline Dr $ 260,000 15 4 2 1,792 5/10/10
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RESI 2196 B irch St #12B $199,900 64 2 3 1,387 11/15/10 RESI 2715 St. Clair P lace $ 262,000 6 3 2.5 1,415 8/31/10
COND 2182 E B irch St $215,000 182 2 2 1,387 10/21/10 RESI 2710 Ontario $ 265,000 30 3 1.8 1,476 4/7/10 H
COND 2235 E Birch St # 2235 $229,000 5 2 2 1,245 1/13/11 RESI 2726 St. Clair P lace $ 266,000 10 3 3 1,551 10/28/10
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COND 2331Fir St $229,500 40 2 2 1,220 12/9/10 RESI 2301View Ridge Dr $ 271,000 41 3 1.5 1,636 7/19/10
RESI 2705 E Crestline $265,000 1 3 2 1,545 1/17/11 RESI 2505 Fir St $ 274,900 11 3 1.8 1,623 7/29/10
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RESI 2201Ontario St $275,000 137 4 3 2,674 9/7/10 RESI 2735 W Crestline Dr $ 275,000 158 5 2.5 2,406 1/21/10 S
RESI 2210 Huro n $279,000 142 3 2 1,532 8/29/10 RESI 2230 Erie St $ 275,000 17 4 2.5 2,229 12/22/10 I
RESI 2900 Heights Dr $325,000 145 4 3 2,710 8/26/10 RESI 2608 Lakeridge Ln $ 280,000 165 3 2.3 2,034 1/27/10 N
3009 Windtree Ct $325,000 32 3 2 1,924 12/17/10 $ 280,000 321 3 1.8 2,184 4/7/10
RESI RESI 2635 W Crestline Dr
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RESI 3701Seeley St $330,000 251 3 2 2,067 5/14/10 RESI 2600 Lakeridge Ln $ 299,000 7 4 3 1,982 8/5/10
RESI 2427 Vining St $369,000 316 3 2 1,984 11/30/10 RESI 2817 Sylvan St $ 300,000 240 4 2.5 3,667 10/29/10
RESI 3235 Iowa Dr $444,900 138 3 3 2,378 9/2/10 RESI 2902 Sylvan St $ 311,000 180 3 2.5 2,424 12/17/10 M
RESI 1909 Io wa Dr $445,000 95 4 3 2,636 10/15/10 RESI 2449 Erie St $ 320,000 566 4 2.5 2,876 8/5/10 A
Ave ra ge $ 27 2,6 3 8 145 .6 17 35 RESI 2415 Huro n $ 320,000 56 3 2 2,053 8/27/10 R
All Properties SOLD in 2010 3039 Crestline Dr $ 324,900 194 4 2.5 1,629 3/4/10
RESI
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COND 3700 Alabama St # 214 $123,900 266 1 1 667 4/19/10 RESI 3007 Daniels Ct $ 325,000 18 4 3 2,624 5/24/10
COND 3700 Alabama St # 307 $149,000 82 2 1 895 6/1/10 RESI 2130 Niagara $ 335,000 51 3 2.8 2,500 9/30/10
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RESI 3405 A labama St $199,000 45 5 2 2,000 1/22/10 RESI 3615 Silver Beach Ave $ 348,000 32 3 2 1,772 5/6/10 T
RESI 3417 A labama St $205,000 3 5 2 2,188 6/10/10 RESI 2300 B irch St $ 350,000 5 3 3 2,400 2/22/10
RESI 2413 B irch St $209,000 93 3 2 1,596 5/28/10 RESI 209 Cro wn Lane $ 350,000 66 5 2.5 2,804 6/10/10
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COND 2229 E B irch St $210,000 156 3 3 1,371 4/16/10 RESI 3208 Io wa Dr $ 370,000 13 3 1.8 1,556 3/25/10
RESI 2434 Huro n St $225,000 146 2 1 988 9/1/10 RESI 2119 Huron St $ 373,000 8 5 2.8 3,000 5/3/10
E
RESI 1921Lakecrest Dr $225,000 114 3 2 2,298 9/17/10 RESI 2705 Lakeridge Ln $ 385,000 37 4 2.5 3,210 9/3/10
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RESI 2604 St Clair St $230,000 194 4 2 1,680 4/8/10 RESI 2713 Fir St $ 395,000 0 4 2 5/28/10 S
RESI 3412 Crestline P l $230,000 2 5 2 2212 1/18/11 RESI 3020 Niagara $ 396,000 21 3 2 2,530 11/3/10
RESI 2204 Ontario St $235,000 18 4 3 2,083 6/9/10 RESI 3022 E A lpine Dr $ 400,000 2 3 2.8 2,584 9/22/10
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RESI 3614 A labama $239,000 205 3 2 2,016 11/22/10 RESI 1931 Rhododendron Wy $ 420,000 4 4 2.8 2,601 8/25/10
RESI 2611Roslyn P lace $240,000 125 3 2 1,420 12/17/10 RESI 3140 St. Clair St $ 450,000 463 5 3.5 3,950 12/30/09

ALABAMA HILL ASSOCIATION

RESI 3614 A labama $239,000 205 3 2 2,016 11/22/10 RESI 3302 Io wa Dr $ 500,000 71 3 2.5 3,146 8/26/10 D
RESI 2611RoslynPO Box
P lace 29902
$240,000 125 3 2 1,420 12/17/10 RESI 3015 A lpine Dr $ 528,000 56 5 3.3 3,503 8/5/10 e
RESI Bellingham,$243,000
2401Fir St 98228 60 3 2 1,350 1/29/10 RESI 3009 Vining $ 676,000 2 5 3 6/18/10 a
2146 Huro n St $245,000 13 4 2 2,293 3/23/10 $ 3 04 ,00 0 91 2 112
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Source: Comprised of NWMLS Data Compiled By Dean Haskins, Managing Broker -Keller Williams Realty
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Bloedel-Donovan
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