Poulsbo Marine Science Center Funding Surviving
When the House and Senate released separate versions of the capital budget, $500,000 for the Poulsbo Marine Science Center was in the House version, but not the Senate. E-mails being circulated among the Poulsbo lobby indicate the money is in the most current version to be voted on in both houses.
Ed Stern, Poulsbo city councilman, wrote to a couple of people:
OMG !
Somebody pinch me quick!!!
Hugs to Sherry, kisses to Hans Dunshee, and what should we give Marty and Victor??!?
8:04 p.m. UPDATE: OK, I’m convinced is in there. I seen it with me own eyes. Carry on, then. The House is debating the budget
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April 24th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
Thank the Heavens!
I can’t think of a more worthy cause for our present and future than the Poulsbo Marine Science Center…so deserving of our tax dollars.
Some 35 years ago, my own grade school daughter was lucky enough to be picked to experience the center. I don’t recall how many days were involved but the center changed her from a bright shy little girl into a bright, inquisitive and outgoing girl filled with wonder of the sea world she discovered there.
To this day she has a deep appreciation, awareness and now concern for the creatures and teaming life within our magical sea world.
The Poulsbo Marine Science Center is a treasure for our children, our very lives and the future of our waterways.
“Hugs to Sherry, kisses to Hans Dunshee, and what should we give Marty and Victor??!?”
That is easy – Hugs and kisses to all!!
Sharon O’Hara
April 24th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
I grew up next to this place. Many times, especially during the summer, a kid could just walk in and touch things. The staff was always very friendly and helpful. I am glad that this place will be continued for future generations. I well remember touching an octopus suction cup(scared the &%^$# out of me) or holding a sea cucumber for the first time. Well done, all. Gary Davis
April 26th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
On my first dive after certification, we met a young friend – part fish and experienced diver- out by Seabeck. Thanks to him, I experienced my first octopus up close and personal.
Early in the dive ’something’ zoomed past my face mask – a baby octopus moving fast. It moved with such astounding grace I forgot everything and watched that creature undulate itself inches from my mask. It came from my left, jetted past the front of my mask and disappeared into the murky distance, about 30 feet.
The odds of such a phenomenon happening are about 1/billion…but thanks to my young diving friend, rt the prankster, I was privileged to observe a octopus in its own environment..a wondrous sight.
Too bad our schools seem to be more enamored of swimming pools than using the existing ones for student marine biology projects. Sharon O’Hara