From: Dan Spomer <dano@rockisland.com>
To: Makah Whaling Update List <makahwhaling@onenw.org>
Date: Thursday, May 13, 1999 12:13 PM
Subject: Makah Whaling Update (May 13, 1999 AM)


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>FROM WASHINGON CITIZEN'S COASTAL ALLIANCE
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>MID-DAY UPDATE 5/13/99
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>Seattle-area media are reporting that there will be NO HUNT today, due to
>rough weather and heavy seas. The Makah state that they will resume
>tomorrow, weather allowing.
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>In another development, KIRO-TV is reporting that several other Washington
>and Canadian tribes may try to join the Makah in a show of "solidarity" by
>sending their canoe teams to Neah Bay.
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>ACCEPT THIS AS YOUR OFFICIAL CALL TO ACTION!
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>The would-be whalers off Washington's northwest coast have made it clear
>that they want to kill a whale before the IWC meetings later this month.
>As you are no doubt aware, they have gone out twice over the past two
>days to kill a whale. The whalers even threw a harpoon at one whale, but
>missed. A combination of good protestors and bad weather have thus far
>thwarted their success.
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>It can't go on forever though. We need as many people as possible to
>show their support for the whales on Saturday, May 15th in Sekiu, WA at
>1:00pm. From there, we will take the protest to Neah Bay.
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>I am organizing vehicles to leave from Victoria on the Port Angeles
>ferry at 10:30am so we can get to Seiku with plenty of time to set up
>and organize. This will probably be an overnight trip for many of us
>(camping or motel stays are available), though it is possible to leave
>Saturday night as well.
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>What we need is this:
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>1) PEOPLE - first and foremost, we need people to come and show their
>support.
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>2) Cars - we also need cars to get people over there and back. My little
>car seats 5 people and it will be packed full.
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>3) Protest Signs
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>4) Camping gear - you may want to stay overnight, and this is the
>cheapest way to do it.
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>5) Food and clothes - dress warmly!
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>6) Cameras - these work great against totalitarian police.
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>7) MONEY of course. The protest groups (Sea Shepherd, West Coast
>Anti-Whaling Society, and Sea Defense Alliance) are going through
>expensive fuel very fast, and need all the help they can get
>financially.
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>If you can come, and need help with transportation from Victoria or
>lodging, please contact me at the numbers/email below.
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>Frank Arnold < GreenInvestor@home.com>
>Phone: (250) 382-9993
>Toll-free in BC - 1-888-813-7265
>Fax: (250) 382-9912
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>FYI: The ferry runs daily from Victoria to Port Angeles at 10:30am, 3pm
>and 7:30pm. It returns daily to Victoria at 8:20am, 12:45pm, and 5:15pm.
>Further info about the protest specifically can be obtained from Chuck
>Owens at 360-928-3048.
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