WHAT’S INSIDE CROW VALLEY POTTERY 360-376-4260 An island landmark www.crowvalley.com & GALLERY since 1959! “THE CABIN” “IN TOWN” This 1866 Homestead Log Cabin Downtown Eastsound! features pottery from our own A gallery of American Crafts, studio, plus works from over 80 with a focus on local and regional artists! An always changing paintings, glass, jewelry, pottery, selection make us one of the and all manner of art from a long region’s favorite galleries! Orcas list of artists! A “Must See” Road (across from Golf Course). Orcas venue! (Next to Darvill’s) Open daily 10 to 5 (Seasonally) Open all year (winter hours vary) OUR 18TH ANNUAL GARDEN ART SHOW! • JUNE 26 THRU JULY 12 at "The Cabin" Show opening reception: Friday June 26th, 4 to 7PM at "The Cabin". Live music of course, with Margie and Jeffri’s nibbles! Art For and About the Garden… an Orcas tradition! THE ANNUAL POTTER'S FEST! • JULY 17 THRU AUGUST at “The Cabin” Show opening reception: Friday July 17th, 4 to 7PM at "The Cabin". Naturally, live music and tasty treats too! With the varied works of over 50 potters... Crow Valley’s most awaited show! Orcas Island * BEACHFRONT COTTAGES * RV+CAMPING * MARINA * ACTIVITIES KIOSK OAD O NL UR W A * STORE & SUPPLIES O P D P * FAMILY FUN www.WestBeachResort.com 877-WEST-BCH Right Care, Right Here. When you need health care, it’s nice to know that you can get the care you need, right here on the island. PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center is San Juan County’s only critical access hospital. With primary care and specialty clinics, as well as SATURDAY hospital services, emergency department and a WALK-IN CLINIC 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Walk-in Clinic, our caring providers are 1117 Spring Street here to serve you when you need it. Friday Harbor, WA 98250 www.peacehealth.org/peace-island A Clean Marina Leadership Award Recipient… San Juan Island’s Favorite Corner — Since 1920 — Painted by Lanny Little, the front of the store features the interior of the original pharmacy based on photos from Al Nash Jr. Art donated by A&H Stores, owners. hoto/Matt Pranger P T.G.I.F. ALL YEAR LONG! Prescriptions • Souvenirs Year-round services include: T Shirts & Sweatshirts • Cosmetics Pump-Out Vessel • Fuel Dock • U.S. Customs Hallmark Cards & Gifts, Gift Wrap Wildlife Cruises • Airport & Seaplanes • Kayak Rentals Dining & Provisions • Floating Restrooms • Showers Candy • Party Ware Laundry • Chandleries • Yacht Brokerage Marine Repair • Courteous Service • Free Wi-Fi Art, Office & School Supplies Music in the Park, Friday nights & Sunday afternoons 210 Spring Street, Friday Harbor Post Office Box 889 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 • 378-4421 • 360-378-2688 • VHF66A Mon.–Sat. 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.portfridayharbor.org Contributors Publisher: Colleen Smith Armstrong Editor: Cali Bagby Columnists: Colleen Smith Armstrong, Cali Bagby, Russel Barsh, Audrey DeLella Benedict, Joe Gaydos, Meredith M. Griffith, Madrona Murphy, Bob Myhr, Rebecca Parks, Scott Rasmussen, and Dennis Ryan Advertising Sales: Colleen Smith Armstrong, Cali Bagby, Phil DuBois, Cherie Sarrett, Howard Schonberger Graphic Artists: Scott Herning, Kathryn Sherman Publication Information The Journal of the San Juans: 640 Mullis Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 P: 360-378-5696, F: 888-562-8818 • www.sanjuanjournal.com The Islands’ Sounder: 217 Main Street, Eastsound, WA 98245, P: 360-376-4500, F: 888-562-8818 • www.islandssounder.com The Islands’ Weekly: 217 Main Street, Eastsound, WA 98245, P: 360-376-4500, F: 888-562-8818 • www.islandsweekly.com Springtide 2015 / 16 5 ADVENTURE LOVE WHALES ISLAND LIFE HAPPINESS COMMUNITY FUTURE BEAUTY NATURE CALLING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS HOME … Whatever Your Reasons Windermere Property Specialists Are Here To Help Relocation Buying or Selling Commercial and Investing Rental Property Managment Windermere Real Estate San Juan Island 50 Spring Street W | Friday Harbor Washington 98250 | 360 378 3600 office www.BeOnSanJuan.com Giant Pacific octopus. Brandon Cole photo BY JOE GAYDOS AND AUDREY DELELLA BENEDICT up to the taste of a fresh, locally harvested spot prawn. And spot prawns are caught in pots, which minimizes the bycatch f the 3,000 Salish Sea marine invertebrates that you and destructive seafloor issues associated with shrimp harvest can easily see, you might pick a favorite. If you are in other parts of the world. And if you are into cute, by all fond of superlatives, the giant Pacific octopus might means choose the stubby squid. Invertebrates don’t get any be your choice. How many suckers does it have? Isn’t cuter than this one. Oit inspiring that the female can lay 100,000 eggs and spend 9 months caring for them, only to die after the eggs hatch? If you favor economics, the geoduck or Dungeness crab might be good © 2015 by choices, as both are foundations for multimillion-dollar fisheries Cloud Ridge in the Salish Sea. Publishing. All Those fascinated with history might consider the northern rights reserved. abalone, the Salish Sea’s only species of abalone. These gastro- Excerpted from pods have been harvested and eaten, and their beautiful shells “The Salish Sea: have been traded by some groups of Coast Salish since time Jewel of the Pacific immemorial. Northwest” by If you like diversity, you might pick a beautiful nudibranch, permission of then pick another, and another. If you’re a foodie, choose the Sasquatch Books. spot prawn. There is not a lobster in the world that will stand Springtide 2015 / 16 7 Mark your Calendar! July 4 www.sjctheatre.org Parade, voted one of the 10 best in the nation! Box offi ce: 360-378-3210 Pig War BBQ • Rock The Dock Fireworks – Biggest and Best Ever! Locally owned & operated Since Saturday and Sunday July 11 & 12 16th Annual Summer Art Fair Richard Lawson Construction Art, music, library book sale and more! INDUSTRIAL • COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL October 1 - 31 Gravel • Shale • Ponds • Dams Savor the San Juans • www.visitsanjuans.com/savor Rock Bulkheads • Land Clearing December 4 Road Building • Site Prep, • Island Lights Holiday Celebration Local Materials Concrete Pump truck available Tree lighting and Christmas caroling Licensed, Bonded Insured FREE ESTIMATES CONTRACTOR LICENSE #RI-CH-AL-C998P6 www.sanjuanisland.org • 360-378-5240 RichardLawsonConstruction.com • 378-4313 • 1165 West Valley Road, Friday Harbor The Largest Full MARKETService Supermarket on San Juan Island Full Selection of Fresh and Frozen Meat & Fish • Fresh Produce Service Deli • Outstanding Wine, Beer and Liquor Selection Great Selection of Fishing Tackle and Marine Supplies Current & Tide Guides • N.O.A.A. & Canadian Charts Travel Guides & Nautical Publications • Galley Accessories Camping Gear • Kayaks • Fishing Licenses • Discovery Passes Sportswear for Men, Women and Children MARINE Patagonia • Columbia • Pendleton • Kavu Use Our Outside Entry Elevator! Sperry Topsiders • Smartwool • Keen • Merrell New Balance Shoes • Swimwear, Sunglasses, Accessories and much more! Visit our Corner Shirt Shop! Complete Line of Fun & Original Island T-shirts, Sweatshirts and Gifts Walking Distance (1 Block) from Moorage Spring Street, Downtown Friday Harbor 360-378-4505 8 Springtide 2015 / 16 BY JOE GAYDOS AND AUDREY BENEDICT Scientists have shown that the bet- ter-known resident and transient killer whales not only prefer different diets but Yes and no. Some will kill and also have genetic, behavioral, vocal, and eat other whales – a behavior noted morphologic differences. The offshore by early whalers who created the epi- ecotype, which has not been studied as thet. We now know, however, that not intensively, is geneti- all killer whales have cally distinct from the this dietary preference. resident and transient In some parts of the Residents are the ecotypes, although it world, there are killer most well-known is more closely related whale subtypes, or ecotype, and these to residents than tran- ecotypes, that special- sients. Ecological spe- ize in certain prey. The whales prefer fish, cialization – with ac- Salish Sea is home to specifically salmon. companying social and 3 distinct killer whale reproductive isolation ecotypes. Residents are of offshore, resident, the most well-known ecotype, and these and transient killer whales prefer fish, specifically salmon. whale ecotypes – has led to a divergence The marine mammal eaters are called and one day might even lead to their clas- transients. Members of the third and sification as distinct subspecies or species. less well-known ecotype, offshores, are © 2015 by Cloud Ridge Publishing. believed to be fish specialists that appear All rights reserved. Excerpted from “The to have a preference for eating sharks. Salish Sea: Jewel of the Pacific Northwest.” Transient orca hunts a harbor porpoise in the Salish Sea. Robin W. Baird photo Very Successful Zip Line Park On San Juan Island Facility is located on 40 acres in 6 parcels adjacent to Lakedale Camp- ground. Operating Since 2010. Property includes 2 ponds and front- age on Bacon Lake. Additional Acreage Available. Present owners contract daily operations to a management company. FOR SALE $695,000 or LEASE For more information or a tour call 360-317-5743 [email protected] Springtide 2015 / 16 9 Contributed photo. BY SCOTT RASMUSSEN tables and an area devoted to land-based whale watching, as well as a coveted campground outfitted with mooring buoys and a It is always nice to find a place where you can get away from boat ramp, and a national historical park divided into two large it all. separate sections of land, one at the south end and the other far- Even better when that place has an assortment of intriguing ther north. sights, invigorating activities and oodles of entertainment oppor- All told, the west side of San Juan Island boasts 30-plus miles tunities close at hand.