State Senator Mary Margaret Haugen (D-Camano) was honored Friday night by a crowd gathered to kick off the Anacortes Waterfront Festival. Presenting a “saved” poster was Mayor Dean Maxwell, who noted Haugen’s key role in preserving the Anacortes-Sidney, B.C. international ferry from state budget cuts. Save the Ferry kudos also went to the Chamber of Commerce, the Economic Development Association of Skagit County (EDASC) and a committee led by Duane Clark. The annual kickoff dinner, held at the Port of Anacortes warehouse, is hosted by EDASC, represented by Director Don Wick and board officers. Among people and businesses honored by the Port of Anacortes were Dakota Creek Industries (DCI) and architect Marc Estvold; numerous festival sponsors including principal sponsor Shell Puget Sound Refinery.