Whidbey Crosswind, June 22, 2012

Whidbey Crosswind The Puget Sound Veterans’ Monthly | July 2012

A Salute to Old Glory The Stars & Stripes take center stage ❙ pg. 7

Serving WHIDBEY ISLAND’S VETERANS, retired military personnel and families

Far left: Jesse Scott speaks to members of the Whidbey Island Fly Fishing Club about his invention, the Evergreen Hand. On the screen behind him is a photo of the man who inspired him to invent the device, Army Sgt. 1st Class Marvin Johnson.

Top left: The Evergreen Hand helps wounded or disabled veterans to tie fishing flies, an exercise which aids in their rehabilitation.

Bottom left: Scott demonstrates how his device works to members of the Whidbey Island Fly Fishing Club.

Lending a hand to disabled vets

Photos by Kathy Reed

By KATHY REED

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ot only were members of the Whidbey Island Fly Fishing Club swapping some good fish stories at their last meeting, they got a chance to find out how they can lend a hand — in a very literal sense — to wounded active duty military personnel and disabled veterans.

Guest speaker for the evening was Jesse Scott, a retired Air Force pilot who lives in Arlington. Scott is the inventor of the Evergreen Hand, a device he created to help wounded military and veterans tie fishing flies.

While it may seem odd to think of the wounded tying flies, there’s a very good reason for them to do it - it’s great therapy.

“I was at Madigan Army Medical Center (in Tacoma),” Scott said. “The patients there are not fly fishing people, but tying the flies helped cause their fingers to be able to start manipulating things again.”

Scott and several other volunteers from other fly fishing clubs from around the area would go to Madigan regularly to help teach the wounded soldiers and veterans how to tie flies.

“They were tying some of the ugliest flies you’ve ever seen,” Scott laughed. “But it was simply used as therapy,

because their fingers and arms didn’t work very well.”

Then Scott met Army Sgt. 1st Class Marvin Johnson, a self-taught fly fisherman who had an interest in tying flies. But Johnson had taken a bullet to the shoulder while on deployment and wasn’t able to use his left arm.

“That’s what caused the Evergreen Hand to be here today,” said Scott. “It takes the place of a missing or disabled hand.”

Scott’s first device was constructed from wood.

“It took a lot of cutting wood, bending wire and throwing it all out and starting over,” Scott said. “It’s been a slow, slow, slow evolution.”

As Scott has made contact with members of other fly fishing clubs, he’s been able to make some valuable contacts who have helped him make significant improvements on the Evergreen Hand. The wood has been replaced by high-density plastic, dowel rods have been replaced by stainless steel. A curved rod on the device acts as an elbow, Scott described, while a metal plate serves as a wrist. Magnetic tools that attach to the plate are the fingers.

The device has proved so successful in helping with occupational therapy, it has earned the support of the Federation of Fly Fishers, which has provided a grant of $2,300 to make 125 of the devices.

“We’ve gotten the cost down to well under $25 per unit, so now we can build more of them,” said Dean Childs, a member of the Olympic Penninsula Fly Fishing Club who is working with Scott on the project.

“We’re also planning to make a professional DVD on how to use it,” Childs said.

Scott has also connected with Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, a national nonprofit organization that provides basic classes and clinics for wounded and injured personnel on fly fishing, fly casting and fly tying as well

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The Whidbey Island Fly Fishing Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue on Race Road, south of Coupeville. Call 360-969-1241 or email fishrswim1@gmail.com for information.

The club will also be holding a “Fly Fishing 101” class at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 23 at the Coupeville Library. The free community outreach will teach fly fishing basics to anyone. as providing fishing excursions to the wounded and disabled. Scott said he would set up his invention in the Healing Waters booth at conventions, and people told him he should patent it.

“But I want people to make them, I don’t want to make money from them,” he said, putting up a picture of a Vietnam veteran with two prosthetic arms using his device. “There’s a guy with no hands tying flies. That’s the pay-off for me.”

Scott, who will turn 80 on June 26, said he sees even more potential for the Evergreen Hand on the horizon.

“So far all our users have been battlefield-injured, but our market has broadened to include stroke victims and people with other types of disabilities,” he said.

It takes about two days to put one of the devices together, but Scott said he’s getting faster. A good thing, since he has to make 125 of them with the potential for more. They will be shipped to occupational therapy centers at military and veterans hospitals around the country.

“It’s looking pretty good,” he said. “There’s a lot of work to be done, but we’ll do it.”

Paintings by local artist help raise money for Healing Waters It’s hoped paintings by a member of the Whidbey Island Fly Fishing Club will generate a good amount of money for Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, a national nonprofit organization which offers its services and programs to military and veterans hospitals across the country.

“The whole thing was

started by Bridgit (Sims),” said Dean Childs, a member of the Olympic Penninsula Fly Fishing Club. “She came to me a year ago with the idea of doing paintings to raise money for Healing Waters.”

But Childs took the idea one step further. He took the original, brightly colored paintings of fishing

flies, and made four prints.

Then he enlisted the aid of eight famous fly-tiers from around the country who tied the flies depicted in the paintings. The paintings and prints have been framed along with the matching flies, making a striking piece of art, especially for those interested in fly fishing.

“We plan to sell them for as much as we can get for them,” Childs said. “We’re going to make them known all over the country.”

“I just love the idea,” Sims said. “At this point in life, it’s just wonderful to be able to give back. It’s given me a whole new perspective.”

One of the fly tyers was

81-year-old Harry Lemire, Childs said, who passed away shortly after he finished the fly.

“In fly fishing history, everybody knows him,” said Childs. “We’re hoping having big names associated with the paintings will help raise the ante.”

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Battle Buddies: Service dogs for vets Meet Jason Haack, a 15-year-veteran of the U.S. Army, who has been chosen to receive the first PTSD service dog from Summit Assistance Dogs in Anacortes.

On the cover: Celebrating Old glory From a program celebrating all the flags that have flown over our nation to a ceremony celebrating their retirement, we honor the American flag. Plus, Fourth of July activities abound

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ur nation is celebrating its 236th birthday this month.

I can remember celebrating the bicentennial in my home town of Miltona, Minn. Even a town with a population of 172 at the time knew how to throw a party that Fourth of July. It was a big deal.

As I prepared for this issue of the Whidbey Crosswind, I had the chance to attend a few events in honor of the symbol of our nation, which made me realize many of us don’t pay the American flag the respect it is due. I confess, I didn’t know many of the rules regarding Old Glory until I went looking for information for a story on Flag Day last year. I knew the Pledge of

Allegiance, I knew you weren’t supposed to mistreat the flag or disrespect it, but I didn’t know the specifics.

There’s a great website — www. usflag.org — that is a wealth of information on flag etiquette, among other things.

As we take time to honor our country this month, try to remember the significance behind the stars and stripes. Think about the men and women who sacrificed everything to fight for the freedoms that banner represents. Stand up when the Color Guard marches past in the parade.

Wave it proudly and treat it well, with the respect it is due. And make it a habit — don’t just do it on the Fourth of July.

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Photo courtesy of Jason Haack

Photo courtesy of Summit Assistance Dogs

By KATHY REED

These two Labrador Retriever puppies are part of a litter of nine puppies donated to Summit Assistance Dogs by Misty Mountain Labradors in Woodinville. At right is Army Staff Sgt. Jason Haack.

J

ason Haack has been in the Army for 15 years.

He’s done two tours of duty in Iraq and is currently transitioning out of the army because he’s being medically retired.

“My first rotation was 22 months long. We were on an escort mission,” Haack said. “The vehicle in front of us was blown up. The concussion blew me out of my truck and I landed on the ground. I wasn’t medivaced because I didn’t want to go home.”

Haack’s injuries have left him with bulging and ruptured discs in his back. He’s undergone two back surgeries and he’s hoping to have his right shoulder replaced because of the arthritis that has settled into the joint since his injury.

His worst injury, though, isn’t visible.

Haack suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, which was diagnosed after his first tour of duty.

“When I got home from the first tour they changed me from infantry to human resources,” he said. “My last tour was supposed to be a protection detail for a three-star general, but my team’s mission fell through when the general was sent home.”

PTSD was already taking its toll during Haack’s second tour. He did high risk escorts but mostly sat at his desk and did special projects.

“I still saw stuff,” he said. “I would see the bodies come in. But I just didn’t feel the threat any more. I could stand in downtown Bagdhad and feel perfectly safe. I wouldn’t even load my weapon. I had weapons and I had ammo on me, I just didn’t put the two together.”

Adjusting

Haack has had difficulty beginning his adjustment to civilian life. He has walked out of grocery stores because he can’t handle crowds. He also suffered a traumatic brain injury when he was thrown from the vehicle and has difficulty remembering things. He has a hard time driving, has nightmares and suffers

BATTLE BUDDIES

from panic attacks.

“I have flashbacks,” he said. “People notice that my eyes lock in one spot for 10 minutes and I don’t blink.”

A service dog program at Joint Base Lewis McChord proved to be an invaluable resource to Haack. The dogs were being trained to help disabled soldiers returning “They’re like from combat.

The dogs can also often pick up on changes in their handler’s body chemistry, which could signal the onset of an anxiety attack.

PTSD service dogs can also be taught to search a room or search a home and alert their handler if there is someone else there. All these skills are something Haack said would be very useful to him.

our courage, our battle buddy on four legs.”

“I still didn’t want to talk to people. I just did what I had to do and that was Jason Haack it,” Haack said. “But I met U.S. Army the Lieutenant Colonel that ran the service dog program, and he too was a warrior in transition. He and I would talk.”

Haack eventually helped run the service dog program and was interested in having a service dog himself. But demand was becoming bigger than their supply of dogs. Haack began looking around for programs and found Summit Assistance Dogs in Anacortes.

New Hope

Summit, founded in 2000 by Sue Meinzinger, had just begun accepting applications for service dogs from veterans suffering with PTSD. Haack applied, and is the first veteran chosen to receive a service dog from Summit.

“Jason has been part of the service dog program at JBLM, so he’s pretty familiar with what’s involved with having a dog,” Meinzinger said. “We felt he was a good candidate because of his prior experience.”

While Summit will be placing both therapy and service dogs with veterans, its primary focus is on service dogs, which are trained to follow commands, pick up on specific cues from their handler and perform duties that are helpful for veterans suffering from PTSD. “We teach them a command called ‘Watch my Back,’ where the dog positions himself behind his handler,” explained Meinzinger. “If the handler is in a crowded environment, the dog can be cued to nudge them on the leg so the handler can use the dog as a reason to excuse himself. It provides an easier way to get out of a social situations.”

“I expect my dog to be able to do a 360 around me and keep a buffer,” he said. “If I have a deja vu moment - that’s what I call them - we can train the dog to do something like tap me or nudge me and bring me back.”

Haack said he is thrilled to be chosen to receive Summit’s first PTSD service dog. He said the process has been easy.

“Working with Sue has been easy and she makes it so you want to accept her help,” he said. “Because it’s hard to say this is why I need a dog.”

“We just see an increasing need for this type of service dog now because so many are coming back with PTSD,” Meinzinger said. “Because service dogs are shown to make a positive difference, there’s a high demand.”

Training

If a service dog enters the Summit training program as a puppy, training takes approximately two years. Older dogs entering the program can be trained in approximately six to eight months. An average service dog learns about 30 typical cues.

“Beyond that they’ll be taught 10 or 12 more things that are customized to the type of placement they’re making,” Meinzinger said.

One of the biggest challenges Meinzinger foresees as more agencies begin training service dogs for PTSD is a solid screening program.

Currently there is no national standard.

“Many veterans are coming back and selecting dogs on their own from shelters or maybe from a group that may not be training the dogs properly,” she said. “All programs placing service dogs really need to look at their screening process and they should be providing the

Learn More: Any veterans organization interested in learning more about Summit Assistance Dogs and its veterans program can contact Summit founder Sue Meinzinger and arrange for a presentation. Call 360-293-5609 or go to www.summitdogs.org for information. proper type of dogs for this work. I see a lot of inappropriate animals being used.”

One requirement of the Summit program is that veteran applicants are getting proper treatment for their PTSD, not just using the service dog as a cure-all for their condition.

“What we’re really for in screening is making sure someone has adequate support in place, between their health care providers, friends and family,” Meinzinger said. “We’re really concerned about stability and whether they have a good support system.”

Meinzinger said Summit is currently limiting applications to veterans who plan to be in Washington State for a few years after they receive a dog in order to provide adequate follow up support. Applications from veterans with hearing and mobility issues are also always accepted.

There is no charge to get a dog from Summit, other than a $25 application fee. As far as when Haack will receive his service dog, there is no set date. They currently have 24 dogs in various stages of training and will probably place eight to nine new dogs this year.

“It’s really a matter of what dogs do as they develop and we see where their talents lie,” Meinzinger said. “Then we look at all our applicants and try to make a match. But I expect Jason will have a dog in about 12 months.”

He can hardly wait.

“The dog is someone that can be there for me, listen to me,” Haack said. “Dogs don’t care what happened.

“They’re like our courage, our battle buddy on four legs,” he continued. “We watch out for them and they watch out for us.”

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ove ‘em or hate ‘em, perhaps no breed of dog elicits a stronger response than pit bulls.

misidentify.

The American Pit Bull Terrier was born when 19th century dog owners combined the speed and agility of a terrier with the strength and athleticism of a bulldog. But the breed can exhibit aggression toward other dogs and there have been numerous reports of the animals attacking people, which Moore feels are exaggerated.

Convincing arguments can be made both for and against the breed, stirring strong emotional reactions on both side of the issue.

By KATHY REED

The Pit Stops Here Kathy Reed photo

Taz, 5, does a flip for his ball at the home of Karen Moore.

Whatever side you’re on, there are plenty of people who love them, and a Langley woman is out to save as many of the animals as she can, in hopes of rehabilitating them and placing them in appropriate homes — and she would like veterans to help.

“I have always enjoyed the company of pit bulls,” said Karen Moore, founder of the nonprofit group The Pit Stops Here.

“I think there’s a misconception, almost a propaganda campaign, that’s happening against them.”

Moore freely admits pit bulls are not for everyone and should always be matched with an appropriate, responsible owner. The term “pit bulls” she said, has become a blanket term for many different breeds or cross-breeds which are easy to

“Some dogs are dog-aggressive,” concedes Moore, “but that’s not limited to pit bulls.”

Moore believes the dogs can be properly trained and socialized, making them adoptable. She has transformed her South Whidbey Island home into a rehabilitation center of sorts and is trying to establish a program for military veterans in which they would help with the dogs’ training, in turn helping those who may suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

“Veterans can sit down and talk with a therapist, but sometimes that’s not helpful,” Moore said. “There’s a healing that happens when you sit down and are accepted (by an animal). It’s almost like the love seeps into you.”

Rick Lawless of Freeland is a disabled veteran with PTSD. He’s also the owner of Baby, a 13-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier, a similar breed to the American Pit Bull Terrier. He’s been

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volunteering his time to help Moore train the dogs at The Pit Stops Here.

“I love it. I look forward to it,” he said.

“I go down twice a week for three or four hours at a time. It’s like seeing friends again.”

Lawless, who has had his share of hard times, said he would have been in worse shape if he didn’t have his dog.

“You can talk to them. They feel your pain,” he said. “I couldn’t tell you how many times I’d wake up in the middle of the night and the dog would be there.”

“Veterans (with PTSD) tend to isolate,” Moore said. “Their world gets smaller, and smaller, and smaller. This could be part of healing.”

Lawless said working with the dogs has helped him.

“Now I’m more open,” he said. “I get out to meet people more. Anytime I’m out walking them, it’s a conversation starter.

It’s made me feel a lot more relaxed.”

Moore feels veterans who participate in her rehabilitation efforts could find satisfaction in the work.

“They can contribute to society by turning these dogs around,” she said.

Anyone interested in more information can contact The Pit Stops Here at 360-331-2033 or online at www.welovepits.org.

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On On Base Base

Grey Knights Deploy

Patrol Squadron (VP) 46 has officially begun its deployment into the Fifth Fleet Area of Responsibility, relieving the VP-26 Tridents.

The squadron, under the command of Cmdr. Adam Kijek, will participate in anti-submarine warfare, reconnaissance, intelligence and surveillance over the six-month period in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

“We have already completed a smooth transition and look forward to providing enhanced maritime patrol reconnaissance capabilities for the rest of deployment,” said Kijek. “We are off to a strong start.”

This is the first deployment for some of the sailors. Lt.j.g. Dan Getchell is excited for the opportunity to travel and experience reallife situations.

“I’m really looking forward to it, since this is my first deployment,” he said.

“My goal is to stay focused and come back safe.”

Squadron leaders say the Grey Knights are equipped

with a good attitude and the motivation to accomplish its missions over the next 6 months.

“This is a great group of sailors and I’m excited to see what we will do here,” said Cmdr. Pete Kennedy, Executive Officer.

-Lt.j.g. John Schmid and Lt.j.g. Erica Ross VP-46 Public Affairs

New leader for VAQ-129 Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 has a new leader.

In a change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island June 15, Cmdr. Christopher Middleton relieved Cmdr.

Jeffrey Craig as commanding officer of the squadron.

Craig led the Vikings since July, 2011, overseeing the replacement squadron as the community transitioned dozens of new aircrew and three squadrons to the EA-18G growler, while continuing replacement production in the community’s legacy airframe, the EA-6B. Cmdr. Middleton has done several tours of duty at NAS Whidbey Island and

The Buzz has a long and distinguished record of service. As VAQ129 leader, Middleton will be in charge of more than 800 Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, civilian contractors and transitioning squadron personnel.

-Lt. Joseph Caneco VAQ-129 Public Affairs

Wizard Chief Promoted It wasn’t your run-ofthe-mill promotion for the Wizards of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 recently. Aviation Structural Mechanic Equipment Master Chief Dariusz Dziura was promoted to Ensign through the highly competitive Limited Duty Officer program.

During a ceremony held May 4 at the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Chief Petty Officers’ Club, guest speaker Cmdr. Christopher DeMay, Commanding Officer of VAQ-133, spoke highly of Dziura, citing his “sustained superior performance” being the reason he was selected for the LDO program.

-Lt. Roy “Nilla” Walker VAQ-133 Public Affairs

Oyster Roast and fish Fry The Whidbey Island Retired Chief Petty Officers Association will hold its annual oyster roast and fish fry from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 24 at the Chief Petty Officers’ Club on Ault Field Road in Oak Harbor.

The event is open to the public. Cost for CPO Club members is $13 per person or $25 per couple. Cost for non members is $15 per person.

Call Bud Betz for information at 360-632-5738.

Columbia dean’s list The following students have been named to the Dean’s List at Columbia College-Whidbey Island for the January through May terms: Rya n Beecher, David Blashill, Larissa Brandenburg, Michael Carr, Samantha Clark, Aimee Graner, Amanda Grooms, Jessica Hahn, Kirill Hale, Crystal Holbrook, Carey Langley, Jill Laplante, Jamie LaPointe, Miguel Losada, Rodney Post, Kendra Richter, Nicholas Ryan, John Sawyers, Shammi Singh, Lessa Smith, Brandi Summers, Donald

Sutherland, Erik Treftz, Amanda Trindle, Chad Vetter and Mark Wanless.

PBY holds luncheon The PBY Memorial Foundation will hold its monthly no-host lunch at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 26 at the CPO Club on Ault Field Road in Oak Harbor.

Speaker Will Stein will give an overview of the Battle of Midway, which took place from June 4 to June 6, 1942.

The victory of the U.S. Navy set the tone for the war in the Pacific during World War II. All those interested are invited to attend.

In addition, the Aviation History Center and the PBY seaplane on the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Seaplane Base will be open the first Sunday of each month through September, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Both are open to the public and are free to tour. Call 360240-9500 for information.

IDIPIC panel set for July The Impaired Driving Impact Panel of Island County will hold its North Whidbey DUI/underage

drinking prevention panel July 10. Open to all, the panel will be held at the Oak Harbor Library conference room. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. but there will be no late admittance.

Local driving instructors require driver’s education students and parents attend the panel. Call 360-672-8219 or go to www. idipic.org for information.

W.I.T. performs at playhouse The Whidbey Improv Team will perform as part of a fundraiser for the Impaired Driving Impact Panel of Island County at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 30 at The Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor.

“Comedy, Canapés, Magic & More!” has been expanded this year to include “JR” Russell, a retired Navy captain who has turned his passion for flying into performing magic. There will also be a silent auction.

Tickets are $17.50 in advance; $20 at the door (if any) and are available by calling IDIPIC at 360-672-8219 or stopping by The Whidbey Playhouse. Reserved seating tickets can be picked up at the event.

“The simple t ru th is - e xperience mat ters.”

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Jim Campbell (R)

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Laurie Croan, left, and Gina Riggles display an example of the first American flag during a program on the 27 flags of the United States, given June 11 at the Oak Harbor Senior Center.

By KATHY REED

27 Flags program

Judy Leu freely admits she’s super patriotic.

A retired Army 1st Sgt. who lives in Renton, Leu was at the Oak Harbor Senior Center June 11 to present the program “27 Flags” to a crowd of more than 40 senior citizens, many of them veterans.

“When I first joined the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Ladies Auxiliary, I found a box. In it were 27 flags and a description for each one,” Leu said, explaining the flags used to be carried in parades.

“I didn’t know the U.S. flag had changed 27 times,” she continued, “I thought ‘This is too good, it needs to be shared.’”

So Leu developed the 27 Flags program, which she has performed over the years at schools, nursing homes and wherever else she is asked to do it. The Senior Center presentation was in honor of Flag Day on June 14.

“I thought this would be just a great celebration of our nation’s flag,” Senior Center program coordinator Roxann Dunn-Terry told the audience.

The stage was a field of red, white and blue, filled with all 27 American flags that have flown over the U.S. since 1777.

One by one, as Leu read its history, the flags were held up for the audience to see, the narrative filled with interesting facts about each.

second World War.

Those interested in having Judy Leu do her presentation of 27 Flags can contact her at 425-235-8542 or leu.judy@gmail.com.

Judy Leu “This is the second flag of the U.S.,” said Leu. “It has 15 stripes (rather than 13) and the union has 15 stars. It flew during the war of 1812 and the Barbary Coast and is the one Francis Scott Key wrote of when he composed “The Star Spangled Banner.” (It became the national anthem in 1931.)

In 1816, the flag went back to the 13 stripes called for by the Continental Congress.

Flags changed as quickly as states were admitted to the union, although the 21st flag has the distinction of having the shortest life, flying officially for just six days. The nation’s 25th flag had the longest reign before our current 50-star banner.

“It flew for 47 years, longer than any previous flags,” said Leu. “It was the flag that flew over Pearl Harbor in 1941 and it flew during World War I, World War II and the Korean War.” The same flag that flew over Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, was flown over the White House on Aug. 14, 1945, when the Japanese accepted the terms of surrender, spelling an end to the

The 26th flag marked the entrance of the state of Alaska, the largest in the Union. Finally, the flag took its current form when Hawaii, after applying for statehood 56 years earlier, was admitted to the Union in 1959.

Ingeborg Johnston, a nurse during WWII and one of the first German war brides, said she loved the presentation.

“I’m a fierce American,” she said, “and I learned a lot. It always comes back to teaching it in the schools.”

“I thought it was wonderful,” said Evelyn Warnken, who is responsible for starting Oak Harbor’s display of flags throughout town on special occasions.

“I got the first $1,000 together and wrote up a brochure to help raise money,” she said, adding that the Oak Harbor Lions Club does a good job getting the flags out now.

Since the holiday falls on a Wednesday, there are several events that will get underway early, giving plenty of people time to get out and enjoy the fun.

• The thrills begin early for the annual 4th OH July celebration in Oak Harbor.

The Davis Amusement Carnival opens daily at 11 a.m., beginning Friday, June 29 and running through July 4.

• The Coupeville Lions’ annual “Biggest and Best in Our World” Garage sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 30 and will continue from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, July 1 at the Coupeville Elementary School on S. Main Street just off Highway 20. A special preview will take place from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, June 29.

The sale features tools, auto equipment, good used furniture, sporting goods, books and games, toys, electronics and appliances, exercise equipment, bikes and skates, collectables and much more. Items are collected for this event throughout the year.

Call 360-678-4105 or go to www.coupvillelions.org/garagesale.htm for information.

• Those who work up an appetite at the Lions’ garage sale Saturday, June 30 can mosey across Highway 20 to 608 North Main Street, where the Coupeville United Methodist Church will be having its annual Strawberry Social from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be homemade waffles, shortcakes and ice cream sundaes topped with local strawberries and whipped cream.

Cost is $7 for a full order and $5 for a half order. Takeout orders will be available. Proceeds go to support missionaries in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa.

• There’s also something for art lovers to enjoy in Coupeville. Island Artists will hold their annual art show on June 29, 30 and July 1, at the Coupeville Recreation Hall. Their featured painting is a group painting to which all the artists contributed. They will also feature miniatures. For more information, call 360-678-0960.

• If you’re looking for a little something different before kicking off your Independence Day festivities, Meerkerk Gardens in Greenbank can provide beautiful music. From noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, In the end, Leu’s patriotism June 30, the Whidbey Island Orchestra, got the best of her, choking under the direction of Chris Harshman, up a bit as she f i nwill perform. Bring a blanket or a chair, ished her propack a lunch and relax in the splendor of T becau exas, se it gram with this Meerkerk Gardens. Admission is state is the only th tribute: indep at was $10; children 15 years and under enden before t jo are free. Dogs on a leash are welthe un ining “This is the ion. come. land of the free, the home • All those interested are welcome to of the brave and Celebrate America Tuesday, July 3 at long may she wave,” said Leu. Freeland Park. This free event, sponsored

by South Whidbey Assembly, gets underway at about 2 p.m. with fun and family activities and bouncy house for children until 7 p.m. Food vendors open at 4 p.m.

The roads around the park will close at 4:30 p.m. and a shuttle will begin running from the Freeland Park n’ Ride and the Island Transit stop in front of Payless. The boat ramp will be closed.

Entertainment for this year’s celebration includes local pop rock group Baby Island, who will play at 6 p.m. John Fox will present a fantastic Yo-Yo show at 7:20 p.m. and Seattle steel drum band The Toucans will take the stage at 8:40 p.m. The patriotic program will begin at 10 p.m. when award-winning contemporary Christian singer and songwriter Kelsie Geer sings the National Anthem, followed by a fireworks show over Holmes Harbor. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket and food, fun and a wholesome evening of entertainment. Call 360-221-1656 or visit www.swag-online. org for information.

• If you’ve saved all your celebrating for the middle of the week, you’re in luck. 4th OH July activities on Wednesday, July 4 get going early, with a Rotary pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the YMCA at 540 SE Pioneer Way in downtown Oak Harbor. The carnival and the vendor marketplace at Windjammer Park open at 11 a.m. and the Grand Parade begins at 11 a.m. as well. This year’s parade will begin on Pioneer Way, then turn onto Bayshore Avenue before getting back onto Pioneer Way. Family fun and games will be available to play from 2 to 5 p.m. at Windjammer Park, and will include an egg toss, jalapeño and watermelon eating contests and more.

The main attraction, as always, will be the Whidbey Coffee/Whidbey Island Bank Grand Fireworks display, which begins at about 10:30 p.m., when $15,000 of pyrotechnics will be detonated.

“We’re just going to do a traditional, old fashioned 4th of July,” said Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jill Johnson. “I can’t think of a better way to spend the middle of the week. We’re feeling pretty patriotic down here.”

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La Conner is a town of less than 900 people that many people have come to know and love.

right at the stoplight onto La Conner-Whitney Road, next to the Farmhouse Restaurant. Enjoy the drive through beautiful farmland until you come to the roundabout that leads into the historic waterfront town of La Conner.

“We keep getting voted best tiny town because we are tiny,” Marci Plank, the executive director of the La Conner Chamber of Commerce, laughed.

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For thousands of years, the Swinomish Tribe has resided on the land near the mouth

of the Skagit River. In 1869, John Conner purchased the trading post on the west side of the Swinomish Channel and established a post office. The town, plus 70 acres, was then deeded to Conner for $500. The town’s original name was Swinomish, but, in 1870, John CONT. PAGE 9

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LA CONNER FROM PAGE 8 Conner changed the name to La Conner to honor his wife, Louisa A. Conner.

La Conner is the oldest town in Skagit County and was the county seat prior to moving the seat to Mount Vernon. La Conner’s Civic Garden Club, which is still standing today, was the first courthouse north of Seattle.

The town itself and one of La Conner’s most prominent features, Rainbow Bridge, are listed on state and national historic registries. Today, you’ll find La Conner as picturesque as it was in the early days because many original buildings have been restored and now house retail shops, restaurants and museums.

“La Conner itself is just a very, very charming piece of America that is being lost in much of the country,” Ramon Hayes, the mayor of La Conner, said.

La Conner has a Walking Tour of Historic Landmarks and is home to four museums: the Skagit County Historical Museum, La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum, Volunteer Fireman Museum and the Museum of Northwest Art. AN ARTISTS’ HAVEN Artists settled in La Conner in the 1940s. Renowned artists including Morris Graves, Guy Anderson, Richard Gilkey and Clayton James found inspiration in the area’s unique light and landscape. Many of the leaders of the Northwest School of Art are from La Conner and highly acclaimed artists continue to call the tiny town home.

“Some of the most famous, most recognized Northwest artists started in La Conner,” Hayes said.

The town hosts a Final Friday Art Walk on the last Friday of each month. The Art’s Alive! event is the first weekend in November and the three-day celebration includes exhibits, demonstrations, a concert, artist reception, yoga and poetry.

“We really try to build upon the history of being an art community,” Plank said.

FARMING, FOOD & FLOWERS La Conner is home to some of the best farmland in the world. Farming in Skagit County began in La Conner, according to Hayes.

“Farming has always been vital to our

community,” he said.

La Conner also is home to many restaurants and bars. Seed’s Bistro and Bar opened in 2004 in the historical Tillinghast Seed Company building. Owner Linda Freed also owns the Calico Cupboard Cafe, which started in La Conner in 1981, then branched out to Mount Vernon and Anacortes.

Brenda Schmidt, general manager of Seed’s Bistro, said they use local produce, seafood and free-range chicken. Most of their food is grown in La Conner’s own Hedlin Farms.

“It’s how we all survive in our

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VRC board members and volunteers gathered June 13 at the nonprofit organization’s Visitor Information Center at Scott Road and Highway 525 in Freeland to welcome Rep. Rick Larsen. It was a chance for the VRC to introduce itself to the 2nd District Democrat, in hopes of raising awareness of the VRC and the services it provides.

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“We are a completely community-based effort,” said VRC Executive Director Fred McCarthy.

“We don’t take money from the VA or the government, but we’re certainly open to that,” he continued with a chuckle.

“We serve all of Island County and there is no other group that is totally independent like we are.”

McCarthy, who was hired on a part time basis as the VRC’s director, said board members reached into their own pockets to fund his position and continue to support him, because they feel it’s important to have someone at the helm of the organization that can be the public face of the VRC and keep it moving forward.

About 20 people attended the information session and board members had a chance to address Larsen regarding the various activities and services provided by the VRC, such as the group’s recent Stand Down at the American Legion in Bayview.

“The Stand Down was a joint venture between the VRC and the American Legion,” explained Kord Roosen-Runge.

“We had about 30 volunteers plus vendors related to veterans services. About 75 veterans or family members showed up for information, so by and large, it was

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Board president and VRC cofounder Judith Gorman described the group’s successful presentation of the film “The Welcome” over the Memorial Day holiday and board member Charles Pellor summed up the rest of the holiday services, which were conducted in conjunction with American Legion Post 141 in Bayview.

“It’s an example of how groups can be successful working together for a common goal,” he said.

Joining forces with the Legion has helped on several levels, board members told Larsen. While a donation from property owner Paul Samuelson has helped the VRC open its information center, which serves as an intake and referral office, the American Legion provides space for the VRC to hold special events and its weekly discussion group, which has grown from just a few people to a core group of 16.

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“We’re very proud of the produce and vegetables grown in the valley.”

Whether you’re looking for clothing, artwork or home decor, there is a shop in La Conner for you. There are no big chain stores in the town, so folks will find plenty of unique items for sale.

“We certainly appreciate and support our military personnel,” she said.

The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival takes place every April in nearby Mount Vernon, but the festival actually began in La Conner, according to Plank.

La Conner’s speciality shops are a huge draw to the town.

Antiques, pottery, woodwork and jewelry are just a small sampling of the items that are available for purchase.

The tulip festival brings huge crowds to La Conner and, with only 120 rooms available in the town’s inns and hotels, they fill up quickly.

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La Conner will always be a tiny town because it is locked in between farmland, the Swinomish Channel and the Port of Skagit.

“We are going to remain this small town and that’s part of our appeal,” Hayes said.

“This is as big as we’re going to get.”

Despite those boundaries, there are new things on the horizon for La Conner.

Construction begins this fall on a boardwalk, which Hayes is confident will be another big draw to the town.

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about a seaside boardwalk project for 35 years,” he said.

“There’s a huge economic component to a boardwalk.”

The town also will build a tourist and resident center on the north end of town, which will feature large bus parking, stroller rentals, boat tie-ups and other features to make visiting La Conner even easier.

With small towns fading away throughout the country, La Conner remains a mustvisit historic community.

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By J.M. Kiel, DVM Psychologists in England set up a study for owners of purebred dogs to help determine how an individual’s personality traits correlated with the type of dog they owned.

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retriever); hound dogs (greyhound); herding breeds (German shepherds and collies); terriers (Staffordshire bull terrier); toy breeds (Chihuahuas); utility breeds (bulldogs); and working breeds (Doberman).

The results revealed correlations between the type of dog and the owner’s personality.

People who own herding or utility breeds are the most extroverted of any dog owners. Owners of gun dogs and toy dogs were the most agreeable. The most emotionally stable people tended to own hounds, including beagles and Afghans. Toy dog owners tended to be the most open and imaginative bunch. And while the study suggests that

dog owners naturally gravitate toward breeds that fit their personality and lifestyle, the information could also be used to create a questionnaire that could help people pick the dog that would best fit themselves and their lifestyle – something that could lead to far fewer dogs being sent to shelters.

Another study by a different group of UK psychologists looked at the reasons why some people prefer aggressive dog breeds. They found that people who were younger and who were lower in agreeableness (i.e., being less concerned with the needs of others and may be competitive, suspicious, or unfriendly) tended to like an aggressive dog. Their

study, like the previous one, also confirmed the basic idea that the dog one chooses tends to match their personality.

If we look more closely at the issue of aggressive dogs, can it be said that some breeds are more dangerous than others? The Maryland Court of Appeals recently decided that they could when they ruled that pit bulls and pit bull mixes are “inherently dangerous.” The term “inherently dangerous” implies that all pit bulls are, through genetics or their environment, born with a vicious streak. This is a common misconception. Actually, the top three biters of humans are smaller dogs: Dachshunds, Chihuahuas, and Jack Russell terriers.

Pit bulls didn’t always have such a bad rap. In the early

part of the 20th century, this breed was in fashion and became quite popular as a family pet. But over breeding and selection for more aggressive dogs, especially for dog fighting, has changed that.

Studies of behavior in foxes have shown that a trait affecting personality can appear in just two or three generations.

Pit bulls bred this way seem to be more aggressive against other dogs, but not necessarily humans. And before we consign all pit bulls to the category of unredeemable let’s remember that an 8-year-old pit bull named Lilly recently pulled her unconscious owner from the train tracks moments before a freight train barreled through. The owner was uninjured, but Lilly was struck by the train and lost her right front leg. Fortunately, she survived with the assistance of the veterinary staff at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston.

So it seems that our dogs are a reflection of us. I’d like to hope that we are also a reflection of the better traits of our dogs. There is no closer relationship on this planet between two species than between man and dog. Stories of this relationship are common, but one of the most poignant ones I know about is that of Ann Elizabeth Isham and her Great Dane. There were 12 dogs on the Titanic when it sank. Only three survived. Legend says Isham climbed out of a lifeboat after being informed that her dog was too big to join her and returned to the ship’s kennel.

A few days after the sinking her body was found by a recovery ship, clutching her beloved canine.

Dr. Kiel is the U.S. Army veterinarian currently supporting NAS Whidbey Island and Naval Station Everett. Please send questions or comments to joseph.kiel@navy.mil.

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“It was more about spending time putting That’s what Kimberly Suchek did. She is everything together,” said Suchek. “I the author of “Operation: Military wanted to make sure every organizaResources,” a book that tion was still up and running. You Suchek hopes will become a know, businesses go up and businesses household necessity go down. I wanted to make sure there Suchek, of Lansing, Mich., was an actual link for everything.” is a military spouse. She is The first chapter of the book is no stranger to deployments, basic information for active duty since her husband, Steven, is a spouses, said Suchek. But there are sergeant in the Army National sections that pertain to retirees and Guard. A job with Joint Forces veterans as well.

Headquarters for the Army “It’s a one-stop location. I National Guard in Lansing gave have it broken down into differher a whole new perspective on ent categories, such as retirees, resources for military families. homeless, veterans,” said Suchek.

“It opened my eyes to a whole “The book lists a lot of the new world,” Suchek said in a telemedical places veterans can go, plus career phone interview. “That’s where opportunity websites.” it hit me — ‘Where’s your resource book?’ I Connections to veterans groups are also asked. Because not all families fall into the millisted as well as resources for itary requirements. I wanted to veterans’ children. be able to say ‘I can’t help you, but let me connect you here.’”

“Operation: Military “There may be a lot of Resources” is available retirees and veterans in your Suchek started collecting in a PDF and Kindle area that don’t know there are information and got involved places their kids can go to get version for $15.99 and with the nonprofit group scholarships,” noted Suchek.

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While her book is a good families and wounded warmilitaryresource start, Suchek said she has plans riors. She realized she had comfor more, to make her resource books.com to order. piled a long list of resources guide even more comprehenthat were available to military sive. families, active duty personnel “I plan on doing one for each state as well,” and veterans alike. she said. “That way you can get all the informa“I’d been collecting stuff since 2005,” she tion in two books. said. “I started playing with this idea in my “There’s so much out there,” she continued. head. When my husband told me he would be “I just think having a universal book and then deploying in 2010, I knew I needed to do somehaving a state one with it, veterans should be thing. I thought it would give me something to all set.” focus on while he was gone.”

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It’s not something you see every day. More than 100 United States flags were retired on Flag Day, June 14 at American Legion Post 141 in Bayview. Legion officers and members of South Whidbey Boy Scout Troop 57 watched as the red, white and blue succumbed to flames of orange and yellow.

“Retiring flags by burning is the honorable way to get rid of those that are no longer serviceable,” said Americanism chairman for Post 141, Andy Campbell.

“Rather than throw them in a landfill, this is the proper way, the American way.”

According to the National Flag Code “the flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.”

“We do this as a community service, to honor the institution of the flag and to show respect,” Campbell said.

As the ceremony got underway, two scouts unfolded the first flag, holding it up before American Legion officials for inspection, then walking it over to the fire barrel where

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At left, members of Boy Scout Troop 57 on South Whidbey hold up an American Flag for inspection before it is burned. Above, Brock Gray, 10, salutes in honor of the flag. it was laid across the flames and given a final salute. The process was repeated for each flag.

This was the first flag retirement ceremony Marshal Campbell, 86, had ever seen.

“It was really good,” he said.

“It’s a nice way to get rid of the flags and it’s good for the kids, too.”

“I am very honored to be able to help the community in the rightful disposal of flags,” said 16-year-old Jameson Gavac, member of Troop 57.

Gavac has helped at other disposal ceremonies, unlike some of the younger members of the troop.

“It was an honor to retire a

lot of flags,” said Brock Gray, 10. “And I learned how to fold them properly.”

“Being here, sharing this with the veterans, you learn a lot,” said 13-year-old Evan Mellish.

The ashes from the burned flags will be collected and respectfully buried.

Anyone is welcome to drop off unservicable flags at the American Legion in Bayview during regular business hours. The Oak Harbor American Legion Post 129 on Barrington Avenue also collects flags throughout the year, as does Oak Harbor’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post on Goldie Road.

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MOVING SALE on Saturday, June 30 th from 8am- 1pm at 5069 Evergr e e n S t r e e t ! P l a n t s, some home school supplies, tools, bicycle racks that fit Honda van, fishing gear, large air dog crate, general thinning down! See you there!

14’ ALASKAN Smokerc ra f t : a l u m i nu m . N ew galvanized Salt Water King trailer. 25 HP Johnson outboard and electric Kicker motor. 4 life j a cke t s, E a g l e d e p t h f i n d e r, r o d h o l d e r s , seats, cushions, anchor, tag lines, crab pots with bouys and leaded lines and too much more to list! $3,000 obo. Coupeville. Call Richard 425218-0213.

23’ SEARAY Weekender 225, 2002. Excellent condition, original owner, 193 hours. Always stored, dry and covered.

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Strong, safe, roomy. Single Merc cruiser direct drive. Newer trim tabs.

Large head, pressure water, propane galley, a/c fridge. VHF, depth, stereo. Anchor windless, new cushions. Ready for cruising or fishing. $12,500. Oak Harbor Marina, B-2. 360-9291776

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