Comments for Orcas Issues: News & Views http://orcasissues.com Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:51:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Opinion: Followup to BLM Meeting in Anacortes by Steven Jung http://orcasissues.com/opinion-followup-to-blm-meeting-in-anacortes#comment-18465 Steven Jung Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:51:31 +0000 http://orcasissues.com/?p=15597#comment-18465 Bravo! s Bravo!
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]]> Comment on Dr. Magda Mische Dies in the Caribbean by Gretchen Krampf http://orcasissues.com/dr-magda-mische-dies-in-the-caribbean#comment-18434 Gretchen Krampf Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:18:50 +0000 http://orcasissues.com/?p=15566#comment-18434 Magda was a woman of great courage and passionate for living life well. I hold her friendship in my heart. Alexandra, you were a precious partner to her, and a part of our island community. Paul and I are here to support you as you move through this sad time. Magda was a woman of great courage and passionate for living life well. I hold her friendship in my heart.

Alexandra, you were a precious partner to her, and a part of our island community. Paul and I are here to support you as you move through this sad time.

]]> Comment on Benjamin George Marcin: 1920–2012 by Peter Schietinger http://orcasissues.com/benjamin-george-marcin-1920-2012-2#comment-18427 Peter Schietinger Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:17:51 +0000 http://orcasissues.com/?p=15592#comment-18427 My father is/was Hubert "Sheets" Schietinger. Dad passed away in 2011 and I can remember him speaking well and with respect of Mr. Marcin. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Sounds like he had a great life. My father is/was Hubert “Sheets” Schietinger. Dad passed away in 2011 and I can remember him speaking well and with respect of Mr. Marcin. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Sounds like he had a great life.

]]> Comment on Dr. Magda Mische Dies in the Caribbean by Cindy Burns http://orcasissues.com/dr-magda-mische-dies-in-the-caribbean#comment-18414 Cindy Burns Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:40:28 +0000 http://orcasissues.com/?p=15566#comment-18414 Alexandra, We're all still trying to get our heads wrapped around a life without Magda. Many memories of adventures we shared keep floating to the surface but what I will never forget is hearing her gut-laugh the last time we spoke on the phone. Hope to see you in Arizona soon, you'll hear lots of stories from Phantom Ranch days. Hugs to you dear girl. Cindy Alexandra, We’re all still trying to get our heads wrapped around a life without Magda. Many memories of adventures we shared keep floating to the surface but what I will never forget is hearing her gut-laugh the last time we spoke on the phone. Hope to see you in Arizona soon, you’ll hear lots of stories from Phantom Ranch days. Hugs to you dear girl. Cindy

]]> Comment on Benjamin George Marcin: 1920–2012 by Peter Waldheim http://orcasissues.com/benjamin-george-marcin-1920-2012-2#comment-18406 Peter Waldheim Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:16:12 +0000 http://orcasissues.com/?p=15592#comment-18406 Just like Rolf, I also worked for The M. W. Kellogg Company in New York City. I got to know Ben well in the 70's in Houston. Ben was one of those brilliant men who often out-ran other's headlights. Rolf's comments reminded me of Ben's leadership in the integration of modular engineering and construction into our practices. Challenged with the "Not Invented Here" syndrome, Ben remained undaunted and applied his unusual quiet, yet forceful passion to his mission. He did so in everything he did. When I became VP of Engineering in 1986, I would have loved to have Ben Marcin on the team. Of course, I missed him by just by three years with Ben retiring in 1983. There was only one Ben Marcin and he is remembered very fondly. We extend our thoughts and prayers to the entire Marcin family. Blessings from the Colorado Waldheims. Just like Rolf, I also worked for The M. W. Kellogg Company in New York City. I got to know Ben well in the 70′s in Houston. Ben was one of those brilliant men who often out-ran other’s headlights. Rolf’s comments reminded me of Ben’s leadership in the integration of modular engineering and construction into our practices. Challenged with the “Not Invented Here” syndrome, Ben remained undaunted and applied his unusual quiet, yet forceful passion to his mission. He did so in everything he did. When I became VP of Engineering in 1986, I would have loved to have Ben Marcin on the team. Of course, I missed him by just by three years with Ben retiring in 1983. There was only one Ben Marcin and he is remembered very fondly.
We extend our thoughts and prayers to the entire Marcin family.
Blessings from the Colorado Waldheims.

]]> Comment on Benjamin George Marcin: 1920–2012 by Rolf Nedelmann http://orcasissues.com/benjamin-george-marcin-1920-2012-2#comment-18403 Rolf Nedelmann Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:30:09 +0000 http://orcasissues.com/?p=15592#comment-18403 I met Ben when we both worked at The M. W. Kellogg Company in New York City. He was one of the leaders in the Engineering Department and continued in this role when the company moved to Houston, TX. He became expert in modular engineering and shared his skills with many of Kellogg's clients. Later, in retirement on Orcas, Ben and his family were our highly respected and kind neighbors. We admired Anne's singing in the Orcas Choir Society with Ben as a faithful listener in the audience. Ben will be sorely missed by many. Our love and prayers go out to Anne, Carol, Tom and all the Marcin family. Ruth and Rolf Nedelmann I met Ben when we both worked at The M. W. Kellogg Company in New York City. He was one of the leaders in the Engineering Department and continued in this role when the company moved to Houston, TX. He became expert in modular engineering and shared his skills with many of Kellogg’s clients. Later, in retirement on Orcas, Ben and his family were our highly respected and kind neighbors. We admired Anne’s singing in the Orcas Choir Society with Ben as a faithful listener in the audience. Ben will be sorely missed by
many. Our love and prayers go out to Anne, Carol, Tom and all the Marcin family.
Ruth and Rolf Nedelmann

]]> Comment on Canine Capers: Adopting a Shelter Dog – Part One by Hilary Canty http://orcasissues.com/canine-capers-adopting-a-shelter-dog-part-one#comment-18402 Hilary Canty Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:21:52 +0000 http://orcasissues.com/?p=15589#comment-18402 We have adopted several dogs, from different shelters. It is important to know what type of dog you are looking for first, then test those pups that fall within the range. If you have any doubts about health, take them to a vet prior to finalizing the deal. We have had great experiences and love our shelter pups. We have adopted several dogs, from different shelters. It is important to know what type of dog you are looking for first, then test those pups that fall within the range. If you have any doubts about health, take them to a vet prior to finalizing the deal. We have had great experiences and love our shelter pups.

]]> Comment on Dr. Magda Mische Dies in the Caribbean by Bea vonTobel http://orcasissues.com/dr-magda-mische-dies-in-the-caribbean#comment-18399 Bea vonTobel Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:53:30 +0000 http://orcasissues.com/?p=15566#comment-18399 Alexandra--- Cindy and I have thought of you daily since I talked with you before you headed east. We look forward to being with you in the next week and offering hugs and shoulders. And we are so grateful for having had that recent dinner and conversation opportunity at Chris and River's house! Bea and Cindy Alexandra—
Cindy and I have thought of you daily since I talked with you before you headed east. We look forward to being with you in the next week and offering hugs and shoulders. And we are so grateful for having had that recent dinner and conversation opportunity at Chris and River’s house!
Bea and Cindy

]]> Comment on Benjamin George Marcin: 1920–2012 by Charles Clark http://orcasissues.com/benjamin-george-marcin-1920-2012-2#comment-18395 Charles Clark Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:44:58 +0000 http://orcasissues.com/?p=15592#comment-18395 Michelle & I attended the same church as Ben and Ann. It was there that We had the great pleasure of kidding with Ben and admiring Anne's voice as she sang in the choir. Also her festive sweaters for every season and holiday. Ben was a member of "The Greatest Generation" and contributed to all that knew him. We are honored to call Carol & Tom our dear Friends. Charlie &Michelle Clark Michelle & I attended the same church as Ben and Ann. It was there that We had the great pleasure of kidding with Ben and admiring Anne’s voice as she sang in the choir. Also her festive sweaters for every season and holiday. Ben was a member of “The Greatest Generation” and contributed to all that knew him. We are honored to call Carol & Tom our dear Friends. Charlie &Michelle Clark

]]> Comment on Letter to the Editor: Friends of San Juans to Discuss Its Part in Code Enforcement by Peg Manning http://orcasissues.com/letter-to-the-editor-friends-of-san-juans-to-discuss-its-part-in-code-enforcement#comment-18394 Peg Manning Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:49:25 +0000 http://orcasissues.com/?p=15581#comment-18394 Of course, the Friends support the National Conservation Area/National Monument initiative. And like the Saturday meeting to talk about making our islands a National Monument (which for some reason was held in ANACORTES), this is another meeting with a day-and-a-half "notice." Some folks have jobs that DON'T pay them to go to community meetings, no matter how interested they are. Of course, the Friends support the National Conservation Area/National Monument initiative. And like the Saturday meeting to talk about making our islands a National Monument (which for some reason was held in ANACORTES), this is another meeting with a day-and-a-half “notice.” Some folks have jobs that DON’T pay them to go to community meetings, no matter how interested they are.

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