Whidbey Crosswind, July 27, 2012

Whidbey Crosswind The Puget Sound Veterans’ Monthly | August 2012

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Legion Riders are born

By KATHY REED

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ny newborn requires a lot of attention and that is certainly true of a new motorcycle group on South Whidbey.

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Members of the newly-formed Legion Riders meet to discuss how the group will be structured.

The Legion Riders, the newest group born at American Legion Post 141 in Bayview, is just a few weeks old, but my, how it’s already grown.

“This is something that’s been lacking on the South end for a long time,” said charter member Bill Hughes. “I think it will be a good thing.”

At just 12 weeks old, the group already has 17 charter, or founding, members and a total of about 24 riders. To become a member, someone needs to have some affiliation with the American Legion, whether as a

member of the Post or of the Legion Auxiliary or Sons of the American Legion or a family member. Riders must have a bike that’s 350 cc’s or better, it must be legally registered and insured and riders must have a motorcycle endorsement on their license.

“There have been lots of details and formalities to work through at the beginning,” said group director Frank Turner with a grin and a shrug of his shoulders. “We all have different ideas on how to get there, so it’s been a bit of a process.”

Members want to ride, first and foremost, but they also want to impact their community.

“The group is excited,” Hughes said.

“Here’s a bunch of guys, veterans, doing something fun and something for the community.”

According to Hughes, the Legion Riders plan to hold events that will raise funds and help other organizations, such as the nonprofit Veterans Resource Center, which is now headquartered at Post 141.

“Everything we do will all be for

Legion Riders meet Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 141 in Bayview.

Anyone interested in more information can contact Bill Hughes at 360-941-3483. charity,” he said. “And we want to try to involve active duty personnel, their families and the families of those who are deployed.”

During the initial start-up of the group, members have been meeting every Thursday at the Bayview American Legion. Annual dues to be part of the group are $20 per year, all of which stays with the club.

Turner is happy to be able to ride with a group of people who not only share a love of motorcycles, but a love of country.

“I can ride with a crew like this and hold my head up,” Turner said.

“I’ve been riding a long time,” agreed Hughes. “This makes it way more fun.”

Local riders team up for Pets for Vets fundraiser

By KATHY REED

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nother area motorcycle group came together recently to help with a worthwhile cause.

Anyone interested in learning more about Pets for Vets can go to www.pets-for-vets.com. Earmark contributions for Washington state to assure funds stay in the Northwest to help Washington veterans seeking a companion animal.

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The North Puget Sound Chapter of the Brothers in Arms sponsored a charity motorcycle run June 30 to raise money for Pets for Vets, a nonprofit group that helps train shelter dogs as companion animals for veterans. For members, benefit rides are just a continuation of the service men and women are used to performing during their military careers.

“I spent 21 years in the Navy,” said Brothers in Arms president Tom Oliphant, also known as ‘Renegade.’ “Every time we’d pull into a foreign port, different groups would go in and do something to help the local community. I guess 21 years of doing things for others keeps you involved in wanting to continue doing things like that.”

As a group, Brothers in Arms is still relatively young — it began 10 years ago.

The local chapter started the process in 2007. Members can be active duty, honorably discharged or retired from any branch of the military and have a cruiser-style motorcycle. Oliphant said it’s important for people in the community to know the group is more than just a motorcycle club.

“Anything we can find to do to help not just veterans, but the community, we want to do it,” he said. “This is our home and we like to help our local community. It gives

us a sense of well-being to know we’re helping more than just our members.”

Jim Ballos is the program director for the Northwest Region of Pets for Vets. He said he was stunned when he got a call from the Brothers in Arms telling him they wanted to do a charity run to benefit the organization.

“I had never heard of them,” Ballos said.

“But that a group of vets would call, knowing the importance of the program to other vets — I’ve never seen a unity that strong.”

Pets for Vets currently has chapters in 11 states. The program has only been in Washington since 2010. Ballos, a veteran himself, said the program has been a very successful way to help veterans suffering from all kinds of ailments, from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder to Gulf War Syndrome.

“I stand before you today because of a companion animal,” he said. “They’re there with the unconditional love veterans need.”

Ballos, who said he was a burden on the system for 20 years, now wants to pay it forward, which is why he got involved with Pets for Vets.

“It’s helped me. Now it’s about them,” he said.

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Brothers in Arms president Tom Oliphant stands among some of the motorcycles of riders who took part in a charity motorcycle ride June 30 in Oak Harbor. Riders helped raise money for Pets for Vets, a new nonprofit company that helps match trained shelter dogs with veterans.

It takes about four to five months to train a rescue dog because many of them are already partially trained, according to Ballos. Cost of the training, which is all done by trained volunteers, is about $500 to $750. Veterans applying to the program are interviewed to ascertain their needs and desires in a companion animal. Once a pet is paired with a veteran, the pet spends time in a trainer’s home, learning basic obedience and other behaviors needed to live with its new owner. When the dogs complete their training, they are turned over to veterans at no cost to them.

“In a way, a lot of veterans feel we have to watch out for each other,” Ballos said.

“This event is opening many avenues for us.”

“It’s for the vets - that’s the payoff,” said Dave Hollett, a member of the VFW Riders in Oak Harbor who participated in the charity ride. “All our rides benefit somebody. We’re happy as heck - we can’t lose.”

“Pets for Vets is such a tremendous organization, we could not go without helping them out,” Oliphant said.

Ballos said he was amazed at the support he found in Oak Harbor.

“I think it’s a very powerful statement,” he said. “Patriotism has deeper roots than people think. It doesn’t stop at the Fourth of July.”

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On the Cover: Living History

The Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis, Wash., is all about bringing history to life, as it did recently when it sponsored a Civil War reenactment in the small Lewis County community.

Chehalis museum is worth a stop

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of the population — risk their lives every day for our everyday freedom.

We had gone to Lewis County for a weekend visit to my mom’s and found out about a Civil War reenactment that was being held nearby in Chehalis. I had no idea what to expect, but I certainly didn’t expect what we found.

The reenactment was sponsored in part by the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis.

I highly recommend anyone interested in history pay a visit to this Lewis County treasure.

This nonprofit organization has collected millions of artifacts from our nation’s military history, from the Revolutionary War through today. It is an impressive collection, one that deserves your time and attention.

It was a blast — and I kind of mean that literally, what with all the cannons going off. I have a newfound respect for Civil War reenactors. They throw their heart and soul into what they do, both on and off the battlefield. We had a chance to take a virtual step back in time and take a peek at what it was like to live back in those times.

I had anticipated writing a whole feature on Lewis County itself, but alas, there are not enough pages this month to make that happen. A future issue, perhaps. At any rate, the museum is worth a stop, whether you’re just passing through Lewis County on your way somewhere else or as a destination in and of itself. You won’t be disappointed.

When I think of the battles waged not only during the Civil War, but every conflict in which our country has been involved, it brought home to me how very fortunate we are that a few proud Americans — just one percent

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A Reverse Career Fair at the 2012 Hire America’s Heroes Symposium helps potential employers learn about some of the professional skills and values military personnel can transfer to a job in the civilian workplace.

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ou’d have to live under a rock to miss the push underway to help America’s military veterans find jobs.

In an already tight job market and with thousands of veterans returning, one organization has taken a different approach to connecting veterans with jobs by targeting potential employers.

Hire America’s Heroes, a nonprofit organization formed in the Seattle area in 2007, helps veterans find jobs by focusing efforts on educating corporate employers about the advantage of hiring prior military.

“Corporations must provide a level playing field,” said HAH Executive Director Marjorie James.

“And when you can help identify candidates for these opportunities, then you can get former military members placed where their skills are truly recognized and compensated.”

A Hire America’s Heroes symposium earlier this year at Naval Station Everett brought together leaders from all branches of the military, politicians and representatives of the cor-

porate world, including Stephanie Cootsona, the manager of baggage performance at Alaska Airlines and a 1st Sgt. in the U.S. Air Force Reserve.

According to Cootsona, corporate recruiters and human resources or hiring personnel need to be able to translate military language into civilian language, especially when it comes to someone with a military resume.

“They can certainly be put off,” said Cootsona. “It’s like looking at something that’s almost in another language and if it’s too difficult to understand, sometimes it’s discarded.”

But there are simple things corporate recruiters can do to understand a military resume.

“Definitely take a look at the title of a job and just Google it,” Cootsona said.

“That can give an employer a framework to use in considering their experience.”

A resume that shows a progression in job titles, such as crew member to crew chief, for example, shows a progression in responsibility, which translates into positive job growth. Someone who has been in the military a while has typically reenlisted, which means they were able to adapt to military life, a good indicator that person can adapt to different work environments and situations, Cootsona said.

“If someone is enlisted, versus an officer, they likely don’t have a college degree,” she said. “If they do, they

probably fought pretty hard to get it.

“It may take a military individual longer to get a degree due to the rigor of their duties and available time for school,” Cootsona continued. “The fact they completed it is a good sign, because it means they used their off-duty time wisely.”

One of Hire America’s Heroes corporate sponsors is State Farm. According to J.D. Trueblood, the director of agency recruiting for State Farm, the company wanted to be able to take advantage of the pool of potential employees coming home after serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, and came up with a sort of playbook for hiring former military members.

“When you think about the training the military has, it just all aligns,” said Trueblood. “They have to be the best at the worst of times and so do we. After some catastrophic event, who better than someone with a military background? It’s a tremendous benefit to our policy holders.”

Likewise, veterans can make use of their connections in the civilian world to help them transition into a new job. Civilian acquaintances who have written their own resumes can look over that of a former military member. Find ways to translate military terms and jargon into terms and phrases more easily understood by civilians.

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Dr. L. F. “Skip” Rowland shares information about Hire America’s Heroes’ programs during the mentor and job shadow panel presentation at the 2012 symposium. another important part of the job-hunting process: the interview.

“In the military, it’s all about the team,” said Trueblood. “In corporate America we love to say we’re about the team, but I want to know what you did on that team. Military men and women struggle with that, because they talk team, team, team.”

“The biggest obstacle is to bring out the true personality of the person being interviewed,” agreed Cootsona. “For a military member, the closest thing they may have had to an interview is a military board, which is very formal, serious and often scary.

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military person, being able to pull out the information you need to be able to properly evaluate what they bring to the table is key,” said Trueblood, who added that a reverse career fair held as part of the

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Working on the water

By Kathy Reed

Photos courtesy of Capt. Kelly Sweeney

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Military veterans acquire a variety of skills during their service. The question is how to match those skills with a rewarding career in the civilian world. That’s where Maritime Headhunters, founded by a Whidbey Island couple, might be able to

offer some assistance.

Capt. Kelly Sweeney, a longtime Merchant Mariner, and his wife, Frances, founded Maritime Headhunters five years ago from their Greenbank home to help anyone interested — especially military veterans — pursue a career with the Merchant Marine.

“Prior military do very well,” said Kelly.

“For those who want to use their experience and feel there is more they could be doing, they need to know there is more — and there’s a place they can go to help them do it.”

With more than 30 years experience, Capt. Sweeney has a few connections.

“I have a vast network of people I know,” he said. “The jobs we get here are not jobs

that are advertised.”

“It’s a pretty complicated process,” Frances said of transitioning to the Merchant Marine. “That’s why they need Kelly. (Veterans) deserve to get a good job.”

The U.S. Merchant Marine is a fleet of civilian-owned merchant vessels that use navigable waters to transport cargo and passengers in and out of the U.S. and around the world. Any commercial vessel transporting cargo falls into the Merchant Marine category. The U.S. Coast Guard supervises the Merchant Marine - issuing licenses, inspecting vessels and monitoring operations, but it does not run the Merchant Marine; how to handle day-today operations is under private control.

While a civilian organization, the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 gives the President the authority to press a Merchant Marine vessel into service during a national emergency, and mariners are considered military personnel in times of war.

Because of that connection, it is possible for Navy veterans in particular to transfer some of their time at sea to a Merchant Marine license. Kelly Sweeney helps evaluate what a client will need to do to pursue a career in the Merchant Marine.

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Skywarrior Association members hope to be able to move the “whale,” as the plane is nicknamed, to its location in September, perhaps in conjunction with the 70th anniversary of NAS Whidbey.

“We probably need another $25,000 to get the plane moved and mounted and the monument built,” said director Bill Burklow. “The airplane is ready to go, we just have to get the site built.

It may have to be done in phases.”

Anyone interested in participating in the golf tournament can register at Gallery Golf Course. For information on the A-3 Skywarrior Whidbey Memorial, contact Burklow at 360-969-0445.

VRC finds permanent home The Veterans Resource Center of Whidbey Island is consolidating its operations.

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The VRC has been operating from three different locations for the past three months — a business office in Bayview where organizational records were kept and administrative functions coordinated; an Information Center at Scott Road and Highway 525 in Freeland that was provided as an in-kind contribution by Langley businessman Paul Samuelson; and a Community Activity Center for groups, activities and services at American Legion Post 141 in Bayview.

Board members voted July 16 to consolidate all its operations into one facility — American Legion Post 141. The board believes this move will improve efficiency, simplify operations and be a sustainable move for the long term.

“These are times that require every organization to look carefully at services and expenses and provide the most cost-effective, efficient and focused service delivery model possible,” said Dr. Fred McCarthy, VRC Executive Director. “To that end the VRC will continue to thrive with the efforts of dedicated volunteer veterans and community members.

McCarthy, who was contracted by the board for his part-time services, will continue in a volunteer capacity as Executive Director, focusing on development.

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Brandman recognizes senior enlisted and officer’s military training to waive four electives and the required Teambuilding course. Students who begin in the next session can graduate as early as April 2013 by taking two classes per session. Fall session begins Aug. 27 and registration is already in progress. In addition, students who begin in the next session can use this year’s Tuition Assistance Funds.

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Memorial run changes course The 6th annual Megan McClung Memorial Run will be held Saturday, Aug. 18, but the location will be a little different.

The city of Oak Harbor and Mike and Re McClung are hosting the annual

event, which will begin at ON PU Windjammer Park near the intersection of S. Beeksma Drive and SW Bayshore Drive in Oak Harbor. The new course will parallel the beach around the harbor and winds through the wharf area on Catalina Drive to intersect with the Maylor Point Trail on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s Seaplane Base. 5K and 10K courses will be offered.

Registration is open and all proceeds from the event will benefit the Semper Fi Fund.

This is a family-friendly event and children are welcome to participate.

The race is held in honor of Maj. Megan McClung, who was the first female USMC officer killed in combat during the Iraq War. For information, call Michael McClung at 360-320-3013 or go to www.meganmcclungmem orialrun.com.

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Members will meet at the Oak Harbor Library public meeting room, Room 137.

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The menu includes pancakes, eggs, hashbrowns, sausage, bacon and biscuits-ngravy. Cost is $7 for adults, $4 for senior citizens and children under 12. All are welcome to attend.

Proceeds will benefit the local post, including veterans assistance and community service programs.

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Island County vets team with WISH

By KATHY REED Whidbey Island Share a Home, also known as WISH, is partnering with Island County Veterans Services to help veterans and other Island County residents find and keep affordable housing.

The organization has been around for seven years, operating out of its office in Freeland. As of mid July, however, WISH has a second office location in Oak Harbor to better serve residents on the entire island.

“We do two things,” said Executive Director TJ Harmon. “We help match people looking for affordable housing with people who have space and are willing to offer affordable rent. We also help people stay in their homes.”

Harmon was excited by the prospect of being able to help Island County veterans who are in need of housing or in need of assistance to keep their home.

“We charge a $25 application fee and a match fee, which is based on a sliding scale. But if the service fees are a hardship, we try to identify a different method

of payment,” she said. “If the service fee is a hardship for a veteran, Gerald Pfannenstiel, Veterans Services Coordinator for Island County, has offered to help with that.

“It’s a great partnership,” Harmon continued. “it allows more opportunities for people to participate in the program.”

WISH is a nonprofit organization that helps match people who need a place to live with people who have room to share and need either financial assistance or help around the house, for instance.

Harmon said it’s a need that seems to be increasing.

“I believe it’s increasing for two reasons,” she said.

“One being the economy.

It’s hitting young families very, very hard. The other side is people on fixed incomes who need a little help. If folks are willing to help by sharing, it’s mutually beneficial.”

The tough economic times have also been challenging for nonprofits of all kinds. Harmon said WISH is entirely supported by donations from individuals and businesses. Volunteers

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Living History

Civil War enthusiasts reenact the Battle of Antietam July 21 near the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis, Wash.

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he words carved into the front desk of the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis, Wash., aren’t just words, but a promise: They shall not be forgotten.

That is the mission of the Lewis County museum.

That is the driving force

behind everything the museum does, as far as director Chip Duncan is concerned.

“It’s important to collect the artifacts and equally important to collect the stories as well, so we can tell them over and over,” he said.

Anyone interested in military history should make the journey to Lewis County (about a 3 1/2 hour drive from Whidbey Island) to see the Veterans Memorial Museum, which is visible from Interstate 5. Founded in 1997, the museum

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Above, the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis, Wash., features items in its collection from as far back as the Revolutionary War. Left, the battle flag from the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) dominates one end of the Veterans Memorial Museum.

Each has a story According to Duncan, the museum’s artifacts have been donated by people from all over the country.

Sometimes the museum gets them because people have no idea what else to do with the items, or they don’t know their history.

“When that happens, they just become objects,” he said. “It’s not that they don’t respect them, they just don’t know what to do with them. The history is lost.

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Hundreds of spectators flocked to the side of the battlefield to watch Confederate and Union soldiers act out the combat scene.

“We do it to help bring history to life,” Duncan said. “It helps us see the real men and women who fought and gave their lives for the preservation of our

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country, enlisting in the Navy in 1918. She marched in the victory parade in Washington, D.C. when World War I ended before she was sent to Bremerton and transferred to the Reserves. Her uniform is on display, a rare find for the museum.

“Women don’t keep their uniforms,” Duncan said.

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Sometimes it’s like an onion, you’re peeling back the layers and it become more interesting and more interesting.”

Those stories are carefully collected and retold by Duncan and by the 30-plus volunteers who lead tours and man the museum.

Visitors are also welcome to stroll through the displays at their own pace if they prefer. When they do, they begin with displays dating back from the Revolutionary war, moving slowly through our nation’s military history conflict by conflict, up through the present.

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When I first met retired Colonel Charles Leavitt, I thought he looked like an actor with a similar first name, Charlton Heston, who was famous for his leading role in the movie, “Ben Dr. Fred McCarthy Hur”.

As I have gotten to know Chuck, I have discovered he is the real deal, not an actor.

Charles Leavitt enlisted in the U.S. Army on April 2, 1948. He served in the Army for a total of 38 years (10 active duty U.S. Army and 29 in the Army Reserves).

At one time he was a drill instructor at Fort Dix in New Jersey. You can still see the qualities of an exemplary DI in Chuck.

He is tough, demanding, a stickler for details, and a courageous take-charge kind of individual.

Chuck is now 82 years old and when others might be considering pulling the

throttles back, he has just completed a vigorous six week resident training program —the Blind Rehabilitation Program — at American Lake Hospital just outside of Tacoma.

The program, designed for veterans by the Veterans Administration, included a challenging schedule and days filled with life skills, manual skills, physical exercises, computer classes, a private room, and meals Leavitt describes as on par with the finest restaurants.

Chuck partially lost his sight at 30 years of age due to a brain aneurism, however, this challenge didn’t keep him from driving cars and operating power boats, things he really enjoyed doing as part of an adventurous life on Whidbey Island.

When I met with Chuck recently, he was wearing a brown leather belt that looked to me like a set up that a police officer might wear on foot patrol in a tough urban area.

One pouch contained a high-tech magnifier; another an expanding cane; a third had an LED flashlight with white and red lens capability. His initials were tooled into the leather of one pouch in stylized

lettering.

“I made this belt myself in the manual crafts leather program,” he said. Then he picked up an aluminum cane with a flip down retractor device for ice, snow, or muddy surfaces.

Next he described a gnarled cane made from special Wisconsin wood in the hospital workshop.

Chuck detailed the methodical and meticulous step-by-step training, starting with navigating the hospital grounds and culminating with practical tests of walking on busy streets and crossing busy intersections.

A message Chuck asked me to pass on is that the VA is restricted from promoting or actively marketing this program to veterans; but he, as a very satisfied recipient of this specialized training, wants to assure other veterans with similar needs they will be very well treated and given the most modern tools, devices, and skills to continue to live productive and fully involved lives.

Thank you, Col. Leavitt, for your lifetime of service to our country in the Army and for your courage and tenacity in completing this latest course in your quest for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

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Mauceri, who has a 3rd Assistant Engineer’s License, now works for the largest dredging company in the U.S., improving and repairing channels, waterways and ports. He said because of Kelly’s help, there was very little he had to do to get the job.

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These blue-green blooms can produce a toxin that affect pets when they drink or swim in the water. Signs include vomiting, diarrhea, and in severe cases, collapse and death. There is no antidote for the toxins and veterinary treatment is aimed at supporting your pet through the crisis. This problem spikes in July and August and tends to go away with the return of the fall rain.

It’s summer. Enjoy it. Just be aware of what your pets are doing and protect them, and yourselves, by exercising some common sense practices to keep them safe.

1,025 SF, 2 BEDROOM, 1.5 bath with water view from Master! Quality 2-story townhouse style.

Includes fireplace, dishwasher, washer/ dr yer hookups. $750 month.

360-675-9596 or 360914-0379 Whidbey Residential Rentals Inc. www.whidbeyrentals.com

5 B E D RO O M , 3 b a t h split level. Washer, dryer, 2 fireplace’s. 2 car Oak Harbor garage, yard. Walk to 1400 SF, 2 bedroom, s c h o o l s . $ 1 , 5 7 5 + 2nd Stor y Loft Apar tm e n t i n O a k H a r b o r. utilities. 360-679-1103. $600 month, $600 depost. Near Navy base.

OAK HARBOR Cat okay. Personal and Credit References. 360929-6268.

5 MINUTES from NAS. 2.5 acre private setting!

2 bedroom duplex with garage. New windows, doors and bath. Pets OAK HARBOR okay. $800 month plus 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH deposit. 360-333-8080 on large lot. 1,800 sq.ft. unique barn house!

Hardwood & tile flooring. Oak Harbor M a p l e c a b i n e t s w i t h DECEPTION PASS. 3 g r a n i t e c o u n t e r t o p s . bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car N a t u r a l g a s f u r n a c e. g a r a g e , h o t t u b. N o Close to base. $1,100/ s m o k i n g , d o g o k a y. m o n t h p l u s d e p o s i t . $1150 month. 360-6750548 360.240.8938.

Oak Harbor

1 BR, 1 BA & 2 BR, 2 BA APARTMENTS.

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Madrona Manor CALL FOR MOVE-IN SPECIALS Families and special needs welcome.

1, 2 and 3 bedrooms starting at $615/mo.

Walking distance to beach, park, shopping and bus route.

Call: 360-240-1606 ** Section 8 ok

OAK HARBOR

$525-$690 per month.

Near NAS. Available Now!

Call: (360)679-1442 Oak Harbor

LEXY MANOR. Move-in Special. 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms available. Close to shopping. Families and special needs welcome. Section 8 ok.

Rent starts at $556. Call: 360-279-2155

NICE 2 BEDROOM, 1 bath. Close to shopping a n d bu s l i n e . Wa t e r, sewer, garbage paid. No pets. $650 month, $700 deposit. 360-734-7896

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Commercial Rentals Office/Commercial OAK HARBOR

OAK GROVE APTS

Now available:

1 & 2 Bedrooms $550-$680 per month New Energy Efficient Windows

Call 360-675-4002

65 SW 3rd Ave, Oak Harbor

OFFICE SPACE

OAK HARBOR

OAK GROVE MOVE-IN SPECIAL 1/2 month rent + $300 deposit.

Call 360-675-4002

231 SE Barrington Starting @ $425/mo 735 SF ~ $765+nnn 605 SF ~ $745+nnn

206-715-9000

www.LeasingRealEstate.com

Vacation/Getaways Rental

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Call Johnson Law and speak with female staff members 1-800-535-5727 Found

65 SW 3rd Ave, Oak Harbor CLINTON OAK HARBOR

S PA C I O U S 2 B D R M Large patio. Clean and quiet! Fireplace, washer, dr yer hookups. Senior discount avail. Garbage included. $725/ Month.

360-675-6642.

LEASE PURCHASE. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 989 SF, 2 story. Come vacation on Whidbey Island.

Wa l k t h e c o m m u n i t y beach. Go swim, fish, hike, kayak the sound.

Only $995 month, $50 WA Misc. Rentals Condos/Townhomes toward purchase. References needed. Call now!

360-579-3655 or tallOAK HARBOR 2 BEDROOM CONDO in man@ whidbey.com for t ow n ! C l o s e t o b a s e. more info.

Storage and stackable washer/ dryer. Available CLINTON now. $695 plus deposit.

360-969-0248.

WA Misc. Rentals Duplexes/Multiplexes

WA Misc. Rentals Mobile/MFG Homes

OAK HOLLOW MOBILE HOME PARK

Spring Specials!

$545 - $745 Lease, Purchase or Rental Options SPECIALS OAC

836 NE Midway, Oak Harbor

LEASE PURCHASE. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 989 SF, 2 story. Come vacation on Whidbey Island.

Wa l k t h e c o m m u n i t y beach. Go swim, fish, hike, kayak the sound.

Only $1075 month, $50 toward purchase. References needed. Call now!

360-579-3655 or tallman@ whidbey.com for more info.

KAUAI, HAWAII Condo.

Oceanfront, swimming pool, tennis & other activities. Up to 3 people. $70/ night. Book 1 to 4 weeks. 360-398-1222.

Veteran/Military Discounts

APPLICATION FEE S8 okay CALL TODAY 360-675-4228 WA Misc. Rentals Want to Rent

Announcements

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OAK HARBOR/ COUPEVILLE

FURNISHED HOME Wanted from August until mid- October, 2012.

Light traveling, quiet, snow bird couple with 2 well behaved small dog companions. References. Cash friendly. 509675-4383.

Commercial Rentals Office/Commercial OAK HARBOR

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231 SE Barrington Starting @ $425/mo 735 SF ~ $765+nnn 605 SF ~ $745+nnn

206-715-9000

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Employment Finance

Branch Manager

OAK HARBOR

2 BEDROOM waterview!

Old town, quiet neighborhood, near beach!

Laundry room, yard, offstreet parking. $735.

360-679-1103.

LOST DOG on 7/20 in Dugalla Bay. Last spotted near Cresent Harbor/ Regatta. Bearded Collie, 40 lbs named “Sweetheart”. She will not come to you, so please call me; 360-675-1752.

G&O MINI STORAGE New Space Available Now! Some Just Like A Vault!

Hwy 20 & Banta Road

Call:

360-675-6533

Are you looking to make great things happen in your community? At U.S. B a n k , o u r e m p l oye e s and our company share a strong tradition of joining forces to build great places we call home.

The ideal candidate will interact with customers to build deeper relationships; lead/super vise personnel; generate leads; build partnerships with branch support; encourage volunteer ism within community; and expand your customer base through effective mar keting. Candidate will have a Bachelor’s d e gr e e o r e q u i va l e n t work experience; proven performance in leading a sales and customer service team; experience in outside business calling; strong leadership and organizational skills.

To become a part of our energetic team apply now at: www.usbank.com/careers

Employment General

PUBLISHER Sound Publishing is seeking a proven leader with the entrepreneurial skills to build on the solid growth of its twice weekly community newspapers and its 24/7 online presence on the beautiful Whidbey Island.

Ideally, the candidate will have a good understanding of all facets of newspaper operations with emphasis on sales, marketing, and financial management. The publisher will help develop strategy for the newspapers as they continue to serve a rapidly expanding and diverse suburban marketplace.

Sound Publishing Inc. is Washington’s largest private, independent newsp a p e r c o m p a n y. I t s broad household distribution blankets the entire Greater Puget hr@soundpublishing.com Sound region, extending nor th from Seattle to or mail to: Canada, south to Portland, Oregon, and west HR/JSJADSALES Sound Publishing, Inc. to the Pacific Ocean. If you have the ability to 19351 8th Ave. NE, think outside the box, Suite 106 a r e c u s t o m e r - d r i ve n , Poulsbo, WA 98370 success-or iented and want to live in one of the NEED EXTRA m o s t b e a u t i f u l a n d livable areas in WashMONEY? ington State, then we MOTOR ROUTE want to hear from you.

CARRIER NEEDED Please submit your reFor the South Whidbey sume, cover letter with R e c o r d . 2 r o u t e s salary requirements to: available in the Free- tbullock@soundpublishing.com land/Greenbank area. or: Delivering Tuesday and Sound Publishing Inc., Friday nights. No collectHuman Resources/ ing. Applicants must be Publisher, ove r 1 8 w i t h r e l i a bl e 19351 8th Ave NE, Suite t ra n s p o r t a t i o n . G r e a t 106, Poulsbo, WA second job!

98370.

Contact Lynette in Circulation, For more selection, 360-675-6611 or email ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT The Journal of The San Juans’ in beautiful Friday Harbor, WA seeks an enthusiastic, motivated Advertising Sales Representative to sell advertising to our island clients.

The successful candidate must be dependable, detail-oriented and possess exceptional customer service skills.

Previous sales experience required and media sales a plus! Reliable insured transportation and good driving record required. We offer base salary plus commissions, excellent health benefits, 401K and a great work environment with opportunity to adva n c e. E O E . P l e a s e send resume with cover letter in PDF or Text format to

lreeff@whidbeynewsgroup.com

Are you good at sales?

POLICE OFFICER ENTRY-LEVEL $4936/month $5404 Second year & $6468 Third year The City of Everett seeks a diverse group of qualified individuals who are interested in a police career that provides professional and personal challenges and rewards.

To apply go to: HR Dept., 2930 Wetmore Ave., Suite 5A, Everett, WA 98201, (425) 257-8768 or www.ci.everett.wa.us .

Applications must be received by Friday, 8/17/12. EOE.

Employment General

RECEPTIONIST/ CASHIER For more information please visit: www.whidbey.com EEOE PUBLIC SAFETY TESTING for 175+ depts. including police, fire, paramedic, dispatch & corrections.

To apply visit: PublicSafetyTesting.com or call 1-866-HIRE-911

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SALES CAREERS

U.S. Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Member FDIC.

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE REP

Employment General

POLICE OFFICER ENTRY-LEVEL $4936/month $5404 Second year & $6468 Third year The City of Everett seeks a diverse group of qualified individuals who are interested in a police career that provides professional and personal challenges and rewards.

To apply go to: HR Dept., 2930 Wetmore Ave., Suite 5A, Everett, WA 98201, (425) 257-8768 or www.ci.everett.wa.us .

Applications must be received by Friday, 8/17/12. EOE.

Do you want to stop working weekends and holidays?

Are you creative and thrive on success?

Would you like to earn $40,000 or more per year in salary, commissions and benefits?

Are medical, dental, life insurance and 401k benefits important to you?

If your answer is yes, we want to talk with yo u ! T h e W h i d b ey News Group is the island leader in all media on Whidbey. Our team of professional sales people help local businesses increase their sales using the web and print. Join our dynamic team today!

Visit us in Coupeville at 107 S Main Street, Suite E-101, and ask to speak to our Advertising Manger, or email your resume to hr@soundpublishing.com We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SOLD IT? FOUND IT? Let us know by calling 1-800-388-2527 so we can cancel your ad.

Employment Restaurant

WAITRESS

with 2-5yrs experience is needed at Tyee.

Call MaryAnne at: 360-678-6616 Or apply in person at: Tyee; 405 S. Main Coupeville, WA.

August 2012 Employment Transportation/Drivers

Driver…

MBM Food Service is growing in Sumner!!

Home Services Handyperson

24/7 EXPERT HANDYMAN

Reasonable!

Dependable! Excellent Work! Free Estimates!

Call Denny Today!

Has several openings for Class-A Regional Food Delivery Drivers

360-632-0269

Average Earnings 1st year = $60-$65K plus generous Benefits!!

Firearms & Ammunition

• 1-3 Day Regional Routes.

• Deliver and Unload • •

Custom Food Orders to Restaurant Chains.

CDL-A, 2 Yr. Exp. Req. Good Driving/Work History.

Apply Online TODAY!

MBMcareers.com

Driver…

MBM Food Service is growing in Sumner!!

Has several openings for Class-A Regional Food Delivery Drivers Average Earnings 1st year = $60-$65K plus generous Benefits!!

• 1-3 Day Regional Routes.

• Deliver and Unload

Custom Food Orders to Restaurant Chains.

• CDL-A, 2 Yr. Exp. Req. • Good Driving/Work

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Heavy Equipment

E S TAT E S A L E S m i t h and Wesson 9 mm model 59 $500, Luger Stoeger .22 cal $450 with ammunition, British 303 cal rifle 44vs (D) $250, Mossberg .22 cal rifle $250. 360-970-1125

‘86 DUMP TRUCK; Ford F-800: Price Reduced f r o m $ 9 , 0 0 0 d ow n t o $ 7 , 0 0 0 o r b e s t o f fe r !

Must sell A.S.A.P! Newly Rebuilt 429 Truck Motor & clutch, 10 speed. Includes 16,000 lbs Eager Beaver, triple axel trailer.

Call today 360-7317402 360-277-4613. Belfair, Kitsap.

Home Furnishings

Flea Market

2 metal farm gates, approx. 4’ tall x 14’ long, $75 each. Coupeville.

(360)639-8403 3 0 ” R A N G E / OV E N , electronic, with glass top, $100. Coupeville.

(360)639-8403 B E AU T I F U L D I S H E S, N i p p o n To k i K a i s h a , porcelien china, over 50 years old, 6 piece setting of 12, complete with 8 extras. Makes an elegant presentation. $150.

Coupeville. (360)6788377

LAZY BOY COUCHES! One reclines on both ends, burgandy/ green/ tan plaid. Also, Sleeper sofa, 4” queen size matress, barly used. Both in excellent condtion! $400 each or best offer. Oak Harbor. Call after 5pm 360-675-3271 Medical Equipment

TWIN TEMPERPEDIC Bed. Adjustable head and foot. Massage feature included. $1,000.

Easy lift chair, 3 months old, $500. Excellent conBuffet, spanish style, dition! 360-678-4404. large glass door. $150.

You haul. Oak Harbor 619-540-5517.

Musical Instruments Berkline Rocker/ Recliner, Brown, excellent condition, like new. $150.

(360)679-3661

C O U C H , 8 fo o t l o n g , Gray tone color, with a 6 C H I C K E R I N G C O N foot Walnut Coffee Ta- SOLE Piano. Gorgeous Apply Online TODAY! Tone. Lovingly Cared for ble, $100. 360-579-3660

by Piano Teacher. ExMBMcareers.com D R A F T I N G TA B L E ; cellent Condition! $700. $100. Small wood table, 360-675-0962. round pedestal-type with & 2 chairs, $75. 360- VINTAGE STORY and Clark walnut spinnet pia678-3493. no with unique, matching seat and heel mat. AlHealth Care Employment GE MINI Refrigerator, w ay s ke p t t u n e d bu t 18”x19”x34”, $50.

Good General condition. You pick up. needs to be tuned again.

In very good condition.

(360)675-4600 $450. Call: 360-3763128 Orcas Island Certified UPRIGHT FREEZER, 1 1 .

6 c u b i c fe e t , G E .

Medical Assistant Works well. $150 OBO. Cats Full Time (360)682-5415 Oak Harbor Naval Hospital HS diploma or GED W H E E L S , 8 - B o l t cer tificate, 1 yr exp “ C o i n e d ” , fo r D o d g e within last 3 yrs, MA Truck or Motorhome. (2) c e r t i f i c a t i o n . R e p l y - 17.5” and (1) - 16.5” for $20 each. Ask for Bret, with resume to 360-679-9151 sabina@caseproinc.com EOE Z I N C S T R I P S, s t o p s moss in its tracks! Brand 2 total, 2” x 50’, CHARGE NURSE new, $15 each. Coupeville. B E N G A L K I T T E N S , Full or Part Time.

(360)678-8377.

Gorgeously Rosetted!

Please apply in person Consider a bit of the Monday - Friday, “Wild” for your home.

Free Items 8am - 4pm: L i ke a d ve n t u r e ? T h i s Recycler Careage of Whidbey may be the pet for you!

311 NE 3rd Street www.seattlebengals.com Coupeville, WA. then click on “Kittens” to 360-678-2273 see what’s available with pricing starting at $900.

Championship Breeder, TICA Outstanding CatHOUSEKEEPER tery, TIBCS Breeder of Part time Distinction. Shots, Please apply in person: Wood pallets Health Guarantee. TereCareage of Whidbey 311 NE 3rd Street for firewood sa, 206-422-4370.

Coupeville, WA. or ?

360-678-2273 History.

FREE! (Does not include 48x40 size)

MED NURSE

Full or Part Time.

Please apply in person Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm: Careage of Whidbey 311 NE 3rd Street Coupeville, WA. 360-678-2273

Dogs

Call Today!

425-355-0717 ext. 1560

Ask for Karen Avis

AKC Red Doberman Puppies. Born 6/15, service quality, parents on site, tails and claws. Excellent family and guard dogs. 6 weeks old on 7/27/12. Starting at $700. Call today to res e r ve yo u r p u p. 2 5 3 359-3802

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I August 2012 Dogs

Dogs GREAT DANE

BICHON FRISE puppies. AKC Registered.

Ta k i n g d e p o s i t s . Fo r companion only! Will be vet checked and have first shots and be dewormed. Call for information: 360-874-7771, 360-621-8096 or go to website to see our adorable puppies! www.bichonfrise puppies4sale.com

BORN 06-10-12; 3/4 Great Pyrenees, 1/4 English Mastiff Puppies!

Ideal as pet and guard dog. Large, intelligent protectors of you, your fa m i l y a n d l i ve s t o ck .

Last years puppies have already saved children!

7 puppies left. Great health and strength.

Shots and wormed. $700 each. Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island. 2533 4 7 - 1 8 3 5 . jhof585075@aol.com

www.bichonfrisepuppies4sale.com

CARLIN PINSCHER Puppies!! Two males; 12 w e e k s o l d : r e a d y fo r their forever home! First and second shots. Home raised. Solid color $400 and black/ r ust $600.

360-929-1451. Oak Harbor.

GENERAL CONTRACTOR MINI DACHSHUNDS, 3 Living and serving F e mlocally a l efors ,30 years 1 Male. 9 weeks old. Parents on t /FX $POTUSVDUJPO site. t 3FNPEFMJOH Mom Cream longhair, t "EEJUJPOT dad Red smooth. In 360-678-6040 Freeland on Whidbey Is-JD $$ 4P"5;8- 13 land. First shots and wormed. $350 each.

360-632-4515

Spatz of Washington LLC

GENERAL CONTRACTOR

New Construction - Remodeling - Additions

360-678-6040 Lic#CC01SPATZWL953PR

A K C G R E AT D A N E Puppies. Now offering Full-Euro’s, Half-Euro’s & Standard Great Danes. Males & females. Every color but Faw n s , $ 5 0 0 & u p.

Health guarantee. Licensed since 2002.

Dreyersdanes is Oregon state’s largest breeder of Great Danes. Also; selling Standard Poodles. www.dreyersdanes.com Call 503-556-4190.

Garage/Moving Sales Island County

Garage/Moving Sales Island County

COUPEVILLE

COUPEVILLE

E S TAT E S A L E ! U S N WWI & II, household effects, collectibles, furniture, local artworks, piano, tools, fishing gear, spor ting goods, lots more!! Saturday & Sunday, July 21 st & 22 nd , 9am shar p- 4pm, 401 NE Front Street. Follow “ E l k h o r n Tr a d i n g � o n Twitter for sales alerts.

COUPEVILLE

HUGE ANNUAL Community Sale! Household, Garage/Moving Sales g l a s s, f u r n i t u r e, c o l lectibles, antiques, and Island County lots of miscellaneous!

S a t u r d ay, Au g u s t 4 t h , Clinton 9am- 3pm, Living Hope BARN SALE Church, 105 NW Broadat Waxwood Farm. w ay. S o r r y, n o e a r l y birds. Donations gladly 11th annual. 12 vendors. accepted August 2 nd & Antiques, furniture, 3rd, 11am- 5pm. All items tools, books, pottery, must be clean and in primative, vintage good working condition. lighting, clothing and No clothing/ electronics. jewelry, and more. www.livinghopeonwhidbey.org Something for everyone!

4280 Deer Lake Rd., GREENBANK Clinton, Whidbey Is. MOVING SALE! FurniSaturday July 28th, ture, tools, car par ts, 9am-5pm. lawn equipment, sports equipment, all ages CLINTON MULTI FAMILY! NEAT clothing, toys & more!

Stuff! Outdoor furniture S a t u r d ay, 7 / 2 8 , 9 a m and lots of treasures! 4pm, 4080 Junco Rd, Saturday, July 28th, from Greenbank, on the uphill 8:00am- 2:00pm at 6638 side of Classic Road.

Rain or shine. Cash only Anderson Rd.

GUN SHOP

Targeting Your Needs Since 1947

Huge Selection! Best Prices!

GREAT DISCOUNTS FOR MILITARY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT!

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Queen size brass bed frame, hundreds of ya r d s o f w h i t e t u l l e , men’s racing bike, bike rack, American Girl doll clothes, antiques including large oak teachers desk and 200 year old rocking chair. Stamps, HO gauge model train, amazing selection of women’s clothes from petite to plus sizes, 3 rattan bar stools, vintage Tandberg reel to reel tape deck and tapes, Nakamichi cassette d e ck , ya r d s o f gra p e vine garland, compost bins, electric piano, tiki bar and stools, patio furniture, wire fencing, holiday items, Singer sewing machine with cabinet, two vintage leather Aviator jackets, games, jewelry, rototiller, lots of books including many cook books, dishes, glasses, free TV and lots more! Located at at 777 Nature Lane.

1 and a 1/2 miles South of Coupeville, off Jacobs Road. Look for yellow signs!

360- 724- 3113

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starting at $40. Call 800-388-2527 to place your ad today.

BUIDLING, HOUSE and camping stuff, toys and lots more! Saturday, July 28th from 9am to 2pm at 5841 South Langley Road. Look for signs.

C a s h o n l y. N o e a r l y birds.

OAK HARBOR

20 MINUTES FROM ANYWHERE IN SKAGIT!

NORTH CASCADE

QUICK LOAN BUSINESS AND CREDIT CENTER

800.834.1551 APPLY ONLINE@ NORTHCASCADEFORD.COM

H Y D R O H O I S T B O AT LIFT. Will lift up to 9000 lb boat out of water in minutes. Always have a clean bottom. Can attach to side of float. Recently reconditioned and painted. $5000. 360317-4281 OUTBOARD MOTOR, 4 stroke, 6 HP Nissan with short shaft and tiller handle. Operater manual, external tank and transpor ter dolly included.

Like new with only a total of 2 hours, 30 minutes of break-in run time out of 10 hours required.

Surgery prevented further use. $1,300. 360376-3128 Orcas Island

Marine Power

36’ UNIFLITE SPORT SEDAN, 1976. Double ber th, hanging/linen lockers. Shower stall.

Galley down, propane range, microwave, large refrig/fr, dining counter.

Teak interior. Sleeper sofa. Diesel heat. 2-250 Cummins 1200hrs, new fuel tanks. Winch, chain rode. Radar, GPS, inver ter. Inflatable and outboard. No bottom blisters. Now only $29,500. Port Orchard.

360-871-5907 9’ LIVINGSTON BOAT Excellent condition! Perfect for summer fun or transpor t. $575. 602692-7007 360-222-4136.

Marine Sail

1 9 8 1 2 4 . 5 ’ TA N Z E R .

Shoal keel, main, jib, spinner. Includes 8 HP, 4 cycle Honda outboard.

PFD’s, extra fuel tank.

New seat covers, two bur ner alcohol stove, s i n k , i c e b ox & d r o p down table. Forward “V� ber th, Por ta-potty. Inflatable raft. Very stable boat under sail! Easy to handle! $3,800. Oak Harbor. John 360-2408332. Or email today; john.acton@comcast.net

40’ KETTENBURG K-40.

Elegant Mahogany sloop. Ideal racer/ cruiser for Islands & Sound!

E x t e n s i v l ey r e s t o r e d .

Well maintained! Yanmar 30 HP diesel eng i n e. E x c e l l e n t c o n d ! $34,500 obo. West Sound Marina, Eastsound, Orcas Island location. Call Mark 360298-2449. Many details available at: www.kettenburgforsale. weebly.com

Marine Power

GREAT INTER-ISLAND Boat. 27’ Monk designed hull. Perkins 4-107 diesel, Foruno radar, GPS, VHF, sounder, charger, stereo, Red Dot heater.

Forward cabin with bunk, sink and head.

Spotlight, chart table and 2 bunks in main cabin.

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28’ ASPEN C-90 Cruiser, 2011. Like new, 135 h o u r s. C u r r e n t P r i c e : $150,000. Washington Sales tax paid. Located in Fr iday Harbor. For contact, email: aspenc90@centurylink.net.

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1976 33’ RANGER; ONE ow n e r b o a t & a l way s well maintained! New; 25 HP Universal Diesel, 22 gallon fuel tank, 2 batteries, prop, electric marine toilet, Dodger, interior cushions, sailing electronics. Standing rigging & life lines replaced 2007. Refrigeration, Dickinson fireplace, propane cook stove/ oven.

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1993 CHEVY Corvette.

Original Owner. 44,000 miles - always garaged.

Color is Black on Black.

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Excellent condition. $14,000 or best offer.

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2006 FORD FOCUS ZX4 SE. Nice, smooth ride! Metallic grey with grey upholstered interior!

5 speed standard shift, 4 d o o r, n ew t i r e s. L ow miles, only 83,800, used very little! Mostly towed behind our motor home.

Excellent condition! Only owner. Dealership maintained. Records included. $7,500. Coupeville.

Call Bill 360-720-6283.

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2010 HYUNDAI Accent.

Great car! White, 25,000 highway miles. 5 speed, excellent inside/ out. All records. $7,000 ($1,000 below KBB). (252)5713096 Bainbridge Island

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29’ FOURWINDS Class 3 4 ’ M O N TA N A R L , C Motorhome, 1995. Ap2011. King bed, second prox. 54,000 miles. On air, washer, dryer, auto Ford Chassis. Sleeps sattelite, generator and 5 - 6 c o m fo r t a bl y. F u l l fireplace. Will consider kitchen with microwave. par tial trade for newer Bath with shower. Air Class A diesel pusher. conditioned. Located In $61,900. Pictures upon Oak Harbor. $8,500. Call Tires & Wheels request. (360)378-4670 “Spud� at 360-840-8950

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2007 HONDA VT100C Shadow Spirit with windshield. All Silver and chrome. Excellent condition with only 5,761 miles. Rides nice and handles well! Perfect for your summer road trip!

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BAYWOOD New Homes in THE BAYWOOD COLLECTION. Make your new home a Landed Gentry home, in this beautiful neighborhood. These welldesigned single and two-story homes range in size from 1300 to 2388 square feet, and feature spacious bonus rooms, 3-car garage options, gourmet kitchens, and access to a community park and numerous green belts. Homes are fully fenced & landscaped. Now Starting at $259,900!!!

CASTLE PINES New Homes in THE CASTLE PINES COLLECTION. Castle Pines is a neighborhood designed for all ages in Fairway Point, featuring single and twostory homes with spacious 1663 to 2779 square foot interiors, spacious master suites and gourmet kitchens. This collection is adjacent to Whidbey Golf and Country Club, with premium golf course sites available. Golf course frontage starting at $328,800.

immigrated to the U.S. at the turn of the century. He settled in Mount Vernon, working as a baggage handler at the Mount Vernon Train Depot. He enlisted in the U.S. Army at the start of World War I, serving with the 42nd “Rainbow” Infantry Division and earning the Distinguished Service Cross. A memorial to Sgt. Berg is located at Pine Square in Mount Vernon, but you’ll have to go to the Veterans Memorial Museum to see his Distinguished Service Cross, which is still nestled in its original case.

Honoring service There are other pieces of history as well, such as a piece from the U. S. Pentagon, damaged in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. A 40-by-60-foot battle flag from the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) dominates one end of the museum, rustling ever so slightly as the building’s ventilation systems stir the air. It is the flag that was on the Lincoln when President George W. Bush visited the carrier in 2003. It is the same flag upon which at least one veteran has wiped his tears during a visit to the museum.

“It’s a healing place as well for veterans. It touches them,” Duncan said.

“So many people are amazed we honor all

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The Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis is about a three-and-a-half hour drive from Whidbey Island, depending upon the route you choose. The museum is filled with millions of artifacts from the Revolutionary War to present day. branches of the military, from cooks to the generals,” he continued. “Our viewpoint is that everyone who served in one capacity or another played their part in something greater than themselves. So whether it’s peace time or war time, we honor their service.”

The Veterans Memorial Museum is a nonprofit organization that relies on support from various donors. About a quarter of its budget comes from membership donations.

Last year more than 14,000 people visited the facility.

Most of the collection is on permanent display, while about 25 percent of the displays are rotated regularly to keep the displays fresh and interesting.

But it always comes back to the stories waiting to be told to those who are willing to listen.

“If we can tell the story, then people will learn something more about the sacrifice, duty and honor of veterans,” Duncan said.

Veterans Memorial Museum 100 SW Veterans Way Chehalis, WA 360-740-8875 Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sundays (June through Labor Day) 1 to 5 p.m.

Admission: $6 Adults $5 Veterans and Seniors $3 Students/children ages 6 to 18 Active Duty and museum members - Free Driving Directions: From Seattle travel south on Interstate 5 and take exit 77. Turn right on Highway 6. Immediately, at the next intersection, Riverside Drive, turn left.

The museum is on the left approximately 1/4 mile from Highway 6.

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

ELECT

Jim Campbell (R)

Island County Commissioner – District 2

OAKMONT

New Homes in THE OAKMONT COLLECTION. Oakmont is an age-qualified (those 55 and better) enclave within the Fairway Point planned community. Home models are single story, ranging from 1328 to 2779 square feet and offer contemporary finishes such as granite countertops and natural wood trim. Starting at $259,900.

NEW LUXURY HOMES YOU CAN AFFORD! Showing Tuesday– Saturday 10-5 and by appointment.

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“I be lie ve there is room for improveme nt in the way things are be ing handle d and the pe ople who li ve here de ser ve be t ter than they are ge t t ing.”

EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP US Navy CPO (Retired) • Lockheed Missile & Space Company, 24 years Oak Harbor City Council, 6 years Boards: Chair - Governmental Services Standing Committee Member - Lodging Tax Advisory Committee • Member - Island County Tourism Board Married to wife Beth, 33 years

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