Whidbey Crosswind, August 31, 2012

Whidbey Crosswind The Puget Sound Veterans’ Monthly | September 2012

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PEDAL POWER

By Kathy Reed

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heers, whoops and applause greeted the Schroeder and Halvorson families Saturday as they rode their bikes down the steep gravel path to the beach at Joseph Whidbey State Park near Oak Harbor.

After spending nearly three months pedaling more than 4,000 miles, the glorious moment finally arrived when the travelers were able to dip the front tires of their six tandem bicycles into Puget Sound. More cheers and shouts of joy erupted as the waves lapped at the bikes, signifying an end to an unforgettable cross country journey.

Actually, the celebrating began even before the group of travelers got to Oak Harbor. A welcoming party was waiting at Deception Pass Bridge to cheer them on the last few miles of their journey.

“This is a huge accomplishment, it’s just crazy and really cool,” said Emily Huffer, 15, a longtime friend of the families. “They will always remember this trip.”

Long journey

Clark and Annemarie Schroeder and their children, Hannah, 17, Emily, 15, Ella, 13 and Noah, 11, along with Dan and Lesli Halvorson and their children, Jon Michael, 14, Sarah, 13, Lydia, 10, and Abraham, 8, left Yorktown, Va. on May 30. The four adults and eight children set out from Yorktown, Va. on May 30. The six tandem bicycles each pulled a small trailer full of camping gear and supplies. They stayed

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Top: Hands are raised in victory as the Halvorson and Schroeder families dip the front tires of their bikes into the waters of Puget Sound Saturday, Aug. 25 at Joseph Whidbey State Park near Oak Harbor. Above left: Clark and Annmarie Schroeder leave Deception Pass Bridge for the last leg of their bike ride across the country. Above right: Members of the Halvorson and Schroeder families smile as they line up under a rainbow of balloons marking the end of the trail. The families, 12 members all together, spent nearly three months riding tandem bicycles across the country. in campgrounds, city parks, churches, hotels, private homes and even a fire station.

“It’s hard to put into words,” said Clark Schroeder, a Cmdr. in the Navy Reserve and an employee of a defense contractor. “It was really hard, really challenging, but such a grand experience.”

“It was beyond my expectations,” Lesli Halvorson said. “I didn’t think I could do it.

And then every time we went over a pass, it was such a sense of accomplishment.”

Biking across the country is a significant accomplishment for anyone. Lt. Cmdr. Dan Halvorson, newly retired from the Navy just before the trip began, had done it once before

10 years ago. The joint trip was his idea and both families started saving years ago to make it happen.

don’t have a car. So it was a good lesson for the kids to learn that you can face difficulties and persevere.”

Before they left, Clark Schroeder said they had four goals: to strengthen relationships; develop character; plan and accomplish dreams; and to share Christ across America. He said he felt they accomplished all of them.

“I’m really proud of these folks,” said Richard Haines, who was there to celebrate with other members of Family Bible Church, home church of the Schroeder family and the Halvorsons, when they were stationed at NAS Whidbey Island. “The kids have learned principles that will last them the rest of their lives, that no task is too big.”

“More than anything, I think the kids learned that if you have this giant thing to do, just do it a little bit at a time. That’s what we did every day,” he said.

“We learned a lot about perseverance and overcoming challenges,” agreed Lesli. “You can’t run away from your problems when you

Lessons learned

“I know I can do big things,” said Sarah CONTINUED PAGE 9

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Back to school Our kids aren’t the only ones preparing to head back to the classroom this fall. More and more veterans are choosing to go back to college. We’ll take a look at some of the challenges they face when they go back to school.

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This town is steeped in history but has plenty of appeal for modern art lovers as well.

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Shopping local benefits veterans An Oak Harbor business owner wants to establish a “Military Thursday” discount day in Oak Harbor. Take a look at her plans to reward shoppers who show her their military identification.

Back to school time already?

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t’s hard to believe summer is coming to an end so quickly.

At our house, back to school shopping is underway, much like households all over Whidbey Island.

But these days, going back to school isn’t simply for our kids. Many of us have found the need to return to the classroom in order to keep ourselves competitive in today’s employment marketplace.

Those in the military are more than likely familiar with the educational opportunities afforded active duty personnel and their spouses. If not, I’d encourage you to make your way to the Navy College office on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, where there are several degree programs available.

Those who have been out of the military for a while also have myriad choices when it comes to pursuing their education. From the Post 9/11 GI Bill to the new Veterans Retraining

Assistance Program, which is aimed at helping veterans who are out of work, more and more military vets are heading back to the classroom.

It’s a scary proposition for many, some of whom haven’t stepped inside a classroom (other than for military training purposes) since they finished high school. But in a tough economy and a tight job market, we all need to figure out how to keep ourselves marketable and employable.

For most of us, holding down a job is essential to our survival. Keeping pace with how the world does business today can be mind boggling. A degree may not be your ticket to easy street, but it can certainly open a few doors as you try to make it there. I know it was my degree that opened the door for me at a time in my life when I really needed it.

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Island campus in May, Dr. Peter Schmidt, project director of the Veterans Training Support Center, Center for Learning Connections at Edmonds Community College, stressed the importance of establishing some kind of support group to help veterans make those needed connections.

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he sluggish economy, a cut in active duty forces through programs like the Navy’s Enlisted Retention Boards and the drawdown of troops in Iraq and Afghanistan have made it necessary for veterans of all ages to go back to school.

But it can be complicated. The transition from military to civilian life can be difficult. Add college to the mix and it becomes even harder for some.

“I joined the Army in 2005. I got out in 2006 after an injury,” said Michael Thom, who is a student at Skagit Valley College’s Mount Vernon campus. “When I got out, I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life. I’d planned on being in the military for 20 years.”

With the increase in the number of veterans on campus, many of whom have a story similar to Thom’s, colleges are looking to make their campuses more “veteran friendly.” Like colleges all over the country, both the Mount Vernon and Whidbey Island campuses of Skagit Valley College have seen an increase in the number of veterans taking classes.

“We have about 400 to 450 veterans who are currently receiving benefits (between the two campuses),” said Dave Paul, SVC Dean of Students. “On the whole, our veteran students are a lot like our other students, but then we have a strong nontraditional student population.”

“The bulk of our student veterans are in their mid 20s to their mid 30s, but we have begun to see a significant influx of people between 35 and 60,” said Jim Heggie, Veterans Education Coordinator for the Mount Vernon campus. “We cover the full spectrum.”

Smoothing the way

Heggie said the increase in older students is probably because of the new Veterans Retraining Assistance Program, which is aimed at older, unemployed veterans. The post 9/11 GI Bill has also helped many veterans pay for college courses and has contributed to more veterans going back to school after completing their service.

“It’s all about relationships,” he said. “It’s about letting veterans tell their story and have a voice.”

Thom, after being in school for two weeks, went into the SVC administrative office and inquired about a veterans club.

When he was told there wasn’t any, he started one.

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Lorin Koehler, left, gets help with paperwork from fellow veterans and Skagit Valley College students Heath Coulter, center, and Shannon Walsh, right. Koehler, who has been out of the military for 15 years, begins classes at SVC Sept. 24.

The paperwork required of veterans in order for them to get their benefits is what Veterans Services Coordinator at SVC Whidbey Island, Clyde Mann, feels is the most frustrating thing for the students he sees.

“Anyone who’s been in the military knows the value of a team, of a group,” said Veterans Club president Will Prouty.

“This club’s been supportive for me, like a family.”

“We try to make the process as seamless and smooth as possible for our veteran population,” he said, adding that SVC will have a new state funded position this fall, which means there will be a staff member on campus strictly there to help veterans work through the process.

“Even when I’m down and out and don’t feel like doing something, the club will push me to better myself,” Thom said.

“There’s a military slogan ‘No man left behind.’ I know my fellow club members will be there to support me.”

Raising awareness

“I think this will be a great positive influence for veterans,” Mann said. “He’ll be available as an additional resource.”

Lorin Koehler, who enlisted in the Navy and served 20 years, has been out of the military for 15 years. He said it’s been a struggle to find something he can do that builds on the skills he learned in the military. He heads back to school this fall under the VRAP program.

“I was told I’d be taught something that I could use after the military. That hasn’t happened,” he said. Koehler said he wasn’t a great student in high school, but has high hopes going back to school as an adult will be better.

“I’m scared, but I’m looking forward to it,” he said.

Making connections

One thing that’s helped, said Koehler, is being able to connect with other veterans.

Heath Coulter and Shannon Walsh are both retired after 20 years in the Navy.

They both attend SVC in Oak Harbor and work in the veterans services office.

“Going back to school is harder for guys

“The social aspect is probably one of the hardest things about going back to school,” Thom said. “You’re dealing with adults to running start students alike who have no idea about the military and you’re dealing with faculty who don’t understand if you have a traumatic brain injury. With other veterans, you have that shared experience of basic training, deployments and all the different aspects of the military.”

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Veterans Club of Skagit Valley College, Mount Vernon, Will Prouty, logs onto the computer in the college’s veterans lounge.

The group is open to all SVC students, whether they are veterans or not. who have been out for a while,” acknowledged Coulter. “I was a police officer in the military and wanted to go into something I would enjoy doing. That’s why I’m in school.”

“It’s been more taxing than I thought it would be,” said Walsh, who plans to get a general transfer degree in hospitality management. “It’s hard to get back into doing homework and taking care of the house.”

That’s where being able to share common ground with other veterans comes into play.

At a symposium held on the Whidbey

Prouty and Thom say they both feel the veteran’s club can help make the college experience a positive one for veterans.

The group plans at least one major activity each quarter and hopes to one day be able to provide educational programs for other students and faculty to help raise awareness of some of the issues veterans might have to deal with, such as traumatic brain injuries or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Coordinating programs for faculty and staff is something SVC wants to do, but it takes money the college simply doesn’t have, said Heggie.

“We’re working on it but the resources for that sort of thing is something we don’t have,” he said. “Right now our time is pretty much taken up just keeping everyone in school and coping with benefits, changes in benefits, making sure veterans are getting them and keeping them up to date.”

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Education alternatives abound on Whidbey

By KATHY REED college alternative easily overlooked is Navy College on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and its college partners, Columbia College of Missouri and Brandman University, Chapman University System.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, which was formerly on the base and is now located on Goldie Road in Oak Harbor, is another alternative for military and civilian students.

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“Currently I would say our students are about 75 percent active duty and 25 percent are retirees, veterans or civilians,” said Barbara Bockman, Director of Brandman University.

“But the VA population is really growing in our in-seat programs,” said MarJean Knokey, director of Columbia College.

“Our veteran population has grown substantially,” said Embry-Riddle campus director Patrick Travenetti. “They are a great part of our student base.”

For those who are interested in taking college courses on base, there is no shortage of help available and the services are convenient. Students can get information on career counseling, financial aid and more all from one office.

“We take them from the cradle all the way through to their degree,” said Knokey. “It’s important to us to make sure students are getting what they want.”

And for students who haven’t been in a classroom for a long time, the goal is to offer as much assistance as necessary to

Photo courtesy of Columbia College and Brandman University

Active duty military personnel and their spouses, veterans, retirees and civilians can work on various degree programs through the colleges on board Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. make them feel comfortable.

“We specialize in adult learners,” said Bockman. “We have an executive coaching program that can help students brush up on those skills. We understand that life goes on whether you’re in school or not, that’s the thing about our program.”

“If someone will take the time to come in, we can counsel and guide them,” agreed Navy College Director Cheryl Pollock. “We want to help them succeed at what they want to do.”

“The counselors at the colleges on base and here at Embry-Riddle are passionate about what they do,” Travenetti said.

“And talk to your potential employer of choice and find out what they’re looking for. Ask them if you would be more

marketable in a particular position if you have a degree.”

As more and more adults train for new careers, the number of adult learners on NAS Whidbey is likely to grow.

According to Pollock, at least 25 percent of the sailors on base are actively engaged in college programs, testing, classes or enrolled at Skagit Valley College.

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“The Navy is not a guaranteed 20-year career any longer,” she said. “A lot of active duty are looking for a second career.”

“When the economy is down, education is up,” said Bockman. “And we’re seeing more and more that a bachelor’s degree is not enough.”

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The Men’s Auxiliary will serve a buffet-style breakfast from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Sept. 9. The menu consists of scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, French toast, bacon, sausage and home fries. Cost is $5 a plate. Proceeds benefit the Men’s Auxiliary.

The VFW Post will prepare and serve breakfast from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Sept.

30. Enjoy pancakes, eggs, hash browns, breakfast meats and biscuits and gravy. Cost is $7 for adults, $4 for senior citizens over 62 and for children under age 12.

Proceeds benefit the post’s veterans assistance and community service programs.

The Whitehead-Muzzall Post is located at 3037 N. Goldie Road in Oak Harbor.

Call 360-675-4048 or visit www.vfwpost7392.org.

Monthly DAV meeting set Disabled American Veterans will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 6.

The meeting will take place at the Island County Resource Center, located at the corner of Whidbey Avenue and Regatta Drive.

Call 360-257-4801 for information.

Last PBY tours of the year offered The PBY Memorial Foundation, located on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Seaplane Base, will hold an open house from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2, including tours of the PBY aircraft.

This will be the last tour of the seaplane for the year.

The Aviation Heritage Center will also be open, with displays from World War II through the present.

There is no charge.

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access, enter the Seaplane Base through the Torpedo Gate, just off NE Regatta Drive and W. Crescent Harbor Road. A picture ID, registration and proof of insurance will be required for access.

Call 360-240-9500 for information.

Great Oak Harbor Giveaway Day Everyone is invited to take part in the Great Oak Harbor Giveaway Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8.

The event, also known as the Free Community Clothing Swap, will take place at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7392, 3037 N. Goldie Road, Oak Harbor.

Anyone can drop off clean, usable clothing and household items at the VFW before the event or on the day of, but all are welcome to “shop” for what they need whether they bring donations or not. Children are welcome to bring a book to trade.

Guests may browse through items and take what they need.

There is no cost.

This twice-yearly event is hosted by the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in support of the community.

For information on the event, how to donate or to volunteer, contact Amy Hannold at 360-675-2338 or hannolds@comcast.net.

Free Retiree seminar At NAS Whidbey Naval Air Station Whidbey Island will offer a free seminar for military retirees and their spouses.

The seminar will take place from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Nor’Wester aboard the NAS Whidbey Ault Field Base.

Doors will open 30 minutes early and remain open until 1:30 p.m. to allow those attending time to speak with exhibitors.

Military retirees from all branches of U.S. Armed Forces are invited and encouraged to attend. There will be information about earned entitlements and eligibility and legislative changes to pro-

grams and services that affect them. Surviving spouses are particularly encouraged to attend to find out about benefits and resources available to them.

noon to 4 p.m. at Windjammer Park. It is free and open to the public and is the community’s way of thanking members of the military and their families for their service.

Several people are scheduled to speak and there will be information booths from Fleet and Family Readiness, Disabled American Veterans, Naval Hospital Oak Harbor, Tricare and Tricare Retired Dental, Military Officers’ Association of America, Island County Veterans Outreach, Navy Mutual Aid and the Department of Veterans Affairs and MWR/ITT.

Free hot dogs, pulled pork, coleslaw and more will be offered. Donations are welcome and so are volunteers willing to help with the event.

Call 360-257-6289 for information.

Freedom 5K coming up NAS Whidbey Island’s Fitness Center will host its annual Enduring Freedom 5K Run and Walk starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor.

The event is free and the public is welcome to participate. The 5K begins and ends near the windmill at Windjammer Park.

Turnaround point is near the Oak Harbor Marina, where there will be an aid station.

In order to compete for awards, individuals are encouraged to pre-register at the NAS Whidbey Island Fitness Club or at the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce no later than Wednesday, Sept.

5. Medals will be awarded to the top three male and female winners in each age division.

Commemorative T-shirts will be available for purchase the day of the race for $15, cash only. T-shirt purchases are limited to the first 100.

Call the NASWI Fitness Center at 360-257-6438 or 360-257-9018 for information.

Oak Harbor Appreciates the Military Those who are at Windjammer Park for the Enduring Freedom 5K may want to stick around and enjoy Oak Harbor’s 11th annual Military Appreciation Picnic.

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The picnic is sponsored by the Oak Harbor Area Council of the Navy League, Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, the City of Oak Harbor and members of the Oak Harbor business community.

Go to www.oakharbor. nlus.us for information.

Maylor’s Point Trail closed The Navy has announced Maylor’s Point Trail in Oak Harbor has been temporarily closed.

The trail, which runs through the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Seaplane Base along the north beach of Maylor’s Point in Oak Harbor and connects with the city’s waterfront trail, will remain closed until December.

The closure is necessary to allow a contractor to use the trail for equipment and access to truck in sand and gravel, which will be placed on the beach to promote fish spawning. The trail will be closed from where it enters Seaplane Base next to the City of Oak Harbor Marina to the westernmost point.

Questions can be directed to the City Parks and Recreation Department at 360-279-4752 or NAS Whidbey Public Affairs Office at 360-257-2286.

Navy League to meet The summer standdown is over and members of the Oak Harbor Area Council of the Navy League can look forward to a new season of meetings.

The group will meet at noon Tuesday, Sept. 4 at the Officers’ Club on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

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Historic

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P

ort Townsend hasn’t racked up numerous accolades for nothing.

Budget Travel named the city one of the “Top 13 Coolest Small Towns in America” and National Geographic named it one of 24 authentic historic destinations in the world. Settled on April 24, 1851, Port Townsend is one of only three registered Victorian Seaports in the United States. It also is one of the few cities to have two National Historic Landmark Districts.

“We’re very steeped in history, especially maritime history,” Christina Pivarnik, Port Townsend’s marketing director, said.

Hollywood seems to think Port Townsend is a great place too. Several movies have been filmed there, including “The Ring,” “An Officer and a Gentleman,” “Enough,” “Snow Falling on Cedars,” “Farewell to Harry,” “Practical Magic” and “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial.”

GETTING THERE IS EASY

Port Townsend is an easy trip across the water from Coupeville.

Pivarnik recommends people make ferry reservations for the CoupevillePort Townsend route because the boat can fill up quickly. But even if you don’t have reservations, 50 percent of the vessel is still available on standby.

Ferries run later on Fridays and Saturdays, so folks can spend lots of time checking out the city. The city is easy to walk or bike, making it

accessible to many.

HISTORIC SITES

Port Townsend is full of history.

The Rothschild House on the corner of Jefferson and Taylor Streets in the uptown district has remained virtually unchanged from 100 years ago. It features original furnishings and decor.

The Jefferson County Courthouse overlooks Port Townsend Bay and the entrance of Admiralty Inlet. It was approved for construction in 1890.

“Our city council chambers are the oldest in use in Washington,” Pivarnik said.

The Port Townsend Post Office and Customs House is now the city’s Federal Building. Built in 1893, it is the oldest federally constructed post office in Washington and is still in use today.

The uptown district is filled with Victorian homes and both the uptown and downtown core of Port Townsend is a National Historic Landmark District.

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Port Townsend plays host to the first and largest wooden boat festival in North America. The 36th Wooden Boat Festival runs Sept. 7 to 9, with more than 300 wooden vessels, dozens of indoor and outdoor presentations and demonstrations, and many more activities for the whole family.

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Pivarnik said around 30,000 people come from all over the world to attend the Wooden Boat Festival and the event does not disappoint.

“They really do show their unique craftsmanship during the festival,” she said.

The city’s Northwest Maritime Center showcases Port Townsend’s deep maritime heritage and offers educational programs.

The 13th annual Port Townsend Film Festival runs Sept. 21 through 23. Many movies will be shown in various venues in the city, including a few outdoor movies on the recently renovated Taylor Street.

This year’s outdoor movies are “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Tootsie.”

“It should make for a really spectacular outdoor movie festival this year,” Pivarnik said.

Key City Public Theatre is perhaps the most active and vital theater organization on the Olympic Peninsula, hosting performances and workshops year-round that draw audiences from around the region.

Port Townsend also hosts a Gallery Walk the first Saturday of every month from 5:30 to 8 p.m., showcasing local artists’ works.

features saltwater beaches, wooded hills, open fields and stunning views of the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges as well as the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

“It’s got incredible trails for hiking and biking,” Pivarnik said of Fort Worden.

Chetzemoka Park is located between downtown Port Townsend and Fort Worden. It has flower gardens, picnic areas, play equipment and beach and tidelands access. The Cascade Mountains and Whidbey Island can be seen from the park.

Port Townsend also is just miles away from Olympic National Park, which features Pacific Ocean beaches, rainforest valleys, glacier-capped peaks and a variety of plants and animals.

FARMERS MARKETS

Port Townsend’s Saturday Farmers Market was named the Best Large Market in 2011.

The city’s Saturday market features 60 to 70 local vendors selling produce, cheeses, bread and pastries, homemade pickles, fish and salmon sandwiches and cider, to name a few.

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“It’s becoming kind of a culinary destination for folks from Seattle,” Will O’Donnell, Jefferson County Farmers Markets director and marketing manager, said.

Port Townsend is home to Fort Worden State Park. The 19th-century military fort is located two miles from downtown. The 434-acre park

One regular vendor at the market is “Dented Buoy Pizza.” The mobile wood-fired oven was built out of an old mooring buoy.

“We have quite a few creative folks like that at our market,” O’Donnell said.

The Saturday market draws 1,500 to 2,000 people, including some folks from Whidbey Island.

“We have some regulars that come over every Saturday from Coupeville,” O’Donnell said.

The Saturday Port Townsend Market is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until December on Tyler Street in the uptown district. Port Townsend’s Wednesday Market features strictly produce and is from 3 to 6 p.m. on Polk Street. The last Wednesday market is September 26.

DINING & SHOPPING

Port Townsend has lots of great shops and eateries to please everyone.

Shops and restaurants are within walking distance from the ferry, making it easy for folks to check out what the city has to offer. It has become a culinary destination for its wide variety of foods served in its numerous restaurants, many of which use local products.

There also are seven worldclass wineries in and near Port Townsend.

“There’s so much fun stuff for people to explore and poke their noses in,” Pivarnik said. “There’s a little something for everybody.”

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Lorin Koehler, a veteran of 20 years in the Navy, says he has been unable to find a job since he got out 15 years ago that allows him to utilize the skills he learned while in the military. He hopes going back to school will give him the training he needs to make a living at something he enjoys.

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said, suggesting a simple solution.

FROM PAGE 4 military to civilian life.

“There is no effective transition program out of the military,” said Schmidt.

“We spend five months turning civilians into soldiers,” Heggie said. “We spend three days (through the military’s Transition Assistance Program) turning them back into civilians.

The process is uneven.”

“The military TAPs program is great, but it has its flaws, like with any program,” Thom

He thinks having a veteran who has made the transition to civilian life should help teach the TAP classes, because they would have a better handle on what it’s like to be a civilian again, or go back to school.

In the end, though, it’s all about achieving success, whether a student is a veteran or not.

“We try to help students before they’ve slipped so far behind that they can’t get back on their feet,” said Paul.

“Veterans have a lot to teach us,” said Schmidt. “It behooves us to listen to them.”

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For those who say that even with a college degree, jobs are hard to come by, that may be true. But education is still a good bet.

“If you look at the numbers, people with an education have lower unemployment rates,” Knokey said.

“So it’s still giving you an edge. And you’d be crazy not to use benefits if you have them coming.”

“Don’t underestimate the value of a degree,” Travenetti said. “It doesn’t necessarily make you a brain surgeon, but it makes you more marketable in whatever career you choose, especially when combined with military experience.”

“We give credit for military experience,” said Bockman, who recom-

Photo courtesy of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

While many students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Whidbey Island campus are active duty, the number of veterans taking classes is on the rise.

mends veterans and retirees bring in their DD214.

“That’s a nice piece of a bachelor’s degree.

“They might have college credit they don’t even know they have,” she said.

Pollock encourages anyone interested to stop by the Navy College office, which is located in the Navy Operational Support Center on the Ault Field base on Midway Street, just west of the gas station.

“If they have any documentation from prior colleges, military transcripts, that kind of thing, bring it along,” she said. “Go to the websites. Give us a call.

Make an appointment.”

“If you try to put a square peg in a round hole, you just get splinters,” Knokey said.

“So we want our students to get what they need.”

“And they’re going to get everything they need right here,” said Bockman.

Shopping local benefits veterans and active duty alike

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“I try to be as valid and valuable to the military community as I can be,” she said.

n Oak Harbor business owner wants to reward anyone with a military identification card.

The bookshop, which Mueller took over last October, boasts a military history section; she’ll take art work from military personnel to put on display; and if a group of military spouses would like to start a book club, she’d be happy to host it for no charge.

It’s all part of learning how to do business in a small community like Oak Harbor. Mueller said she never thought she’d wind up owning a book store, but the thought of not having such a store in the community where she grew up was her motivation to buy the shop.

Karen Mueller, owner of the Wind and Tide Bookshop downtown, is borrowing an idea she got from a national business (Walgreen’s) — offering a discount to anyone with military ID, whether active duty or retired.

“I remember coming here as a child. I remember the smell of the books,” she said.

“I felt like somebody had to (buy the store). It would have been heartbreaking if it couldn’t stay.”

“I thought, if I can offer a discount on Thursdays too, maybe others would do it and we could have ‘Military Thursday.’ Wouldn’t that be great?” asked Mueller. “The military is a big part of this island and I think we need to ask what we can do for them.”

Mueller will offer a 15 percent discount on purchases to anyone with a valid military ID card beginning Sept. 6. She plans to have her idea brought up for discussion at the Downtown Merchants Association as well.

Karen Mueller, owner of the Wind and Tide Bookshop in downtown Oak Harbor, plans to give a 15 percent discount on purchases made on Thursdays to anyone with a valid military identification card.

“We should do more for them,” she said, referring to active duty military, retirees and veterans. She encourages other businesses to join forces for a cause she feels would drive more business to the downtown area.

“We should all just contribute and help each other,” she said. “We should embrace this idea, because it’s good for all of us. The military brings young families in.”

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PEDAL POWER FROM PAGE 2 Halvorson, 13. “It taught me perseverance, endurance, submitting to authority and I really grew in my faith. And it taught me to be content with what I have.”

“It taught me about being patient and content and to put others first,” said Lydia Halvorson, 10.

The trip was not without its difficulties. Searing heat in the Midwest meant traveling several days in temperatures above 105 degrees. On the flip side of that, they didn’t encounter a lot of rain, said Clark. They lost count of the number of flat tires the group had and they were fortunate not to experience too many breakdowns. But those were the times that proved to be the most inspirational.

“We had a breakdown outside of Kettle Falls, Wash., and there were no bike shops within 70 miles,” Clark said.

They didn’t know how they would get it repaired. “A man offered us a ride there and back to get the bike fixed. It was so humbling.

“That’s probably my biggest memory,” he continued. “The generosity and hospitality of

people.”

Faith renewed “I think for all of us the best part of this was meeting so many neat people,” agreed Lesli. “You stop and talk to them and you learn so much about generosity and kindness.”

“It renewed my faith in America,” Clark said.

Now both families are looking forward to what comes next. Annmarie was overheard telling someone she has much to do before school starts. The Halvorsons are planning a year-long mission trip.

As people exchanged hugs and caught up on three months’ worth of chat with friends, already life seemed to be heading back toward normalcy and the kids especially were looking forward to things they hadn’t had in a while.

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Mueller said she also tries to plan events and activities that the military community would be interested in, such as military speakers and local authors who can address histori-

Mueller is hopeful her idea will catch on with other downtown merchants so that shopping locally for products and services will be everyone’s first thought and people won‘t look for what they want off the island.

“The more we can keep things local, the more we can support our community,” Mueller said.

For more information, contact Mueller at the Wind and Tide Bookshop at 360-6751342.

By REBECCA OLSON

A TRUE LITTLE ANGEL

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hen Lindsey and Greg Renick learned they were having a baby girl, images of frilly pink clothes, baking cookies and prom dresses filled Lindsey’s mind.

Those images were shortlived. Now, the family asks the community for help raising money for research through a picnic fundraiser to be held from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor.

By age 1, baby Mackenzie wasn’t functioning the same as other girls her age. She didn’t sit up alone or crawl and had already gone through two corrective surgeries for eye and ear issues. Lindsey had a “mom gut feeling” that something wasn’t right.

After months of therapy with little progress, Lindsey convinced the pediatrician that there was more to Mackenzie’s developmental delays and the developmental pediatrician department at the Navy Hospital in Virginia, their home at the time, consented to “poke and prod,” Lindsey said.

“Let me tell you, there are times in your life when you pray to be wrong,” Lindsey

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Command Master Chief Greg Renick holds out his arms to catch his daughter, Mackenzie, 4, who has a genetic disorder called Angelman Syndrome. A picnic fundraiser is planned for Saturday, Sept. 15 at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor to help raise awareness. said.

But Lindsey’s gut feeling wasn’t wrong. Pediatricians discovered that 20-monthold Mackenzie was functioning at the 6 to 8 month level, Lindsey said. The pediatrician threw around a few possible disorders and said Mackenzie could be that way forever.

“I cried all the way home,” Lindsey said.

At home, she cried some more before channeling her fears and anger into research.

“I felt like every dream I had for her life was gone. I have since learned that those dreams are just different,” Lindsey said.

Thanks to an offhand comment by a physical therapist, Lindsey and Greg learned of Angelman Syndrome, a neuro-genetic disorder that affects one in 25,000 children.

Characteristics of the disorder include developmental delay, lack of speech, seizures and walking and balance disorders, and individuals with Angelman Syndrome will require life-long care, according to the Angelman Syndrome Foundation. The syndrome stems from problems with a single gene.

Tests revealed that Mackenzie was an Angel, which Lindsey said was a relief in the face of a number of scary disorders. Consistent with effects of the syndrome, Mackenzie has blonde hair, blue eyes and porcelain skin and is constantly a little angel:

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smiling a dimple-cheeked grin and giggling.

Now, at age 4, Mackenzie walks and the little angel has also transformed into a monkey who climbs all over everything, Lindsey said. Giggling, she tromped around the Renicks’ living room, clasping a toy in her hands and laughing at her dad’s loving nicknames for her or at the antics of her brother, Rowan, 6. She attends Hand in Hand Learning Center in Oak Harbor.

Lindsey is a work-athome mom for Angel’s Food Custom Cakes, named after her little angel, and Greg is a Command Master Chief for VAQ-129 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

“The Navy medical system has been incredible,” said Greg. “We’ve had incredible support with her appointments.”

The Renicks moved from Virginia to Oak Harbor earlier this year and were pleased with how quickly the Navy moved their files. TriCare also helped them afford a stroller-

wheelchair.

“We know a lot of families aren’t fortunate enough to have TriCare,” Lindsey said.

“The doctors and nurses, anyone we’ve worked with, have taken an interest in her and want to help out,” Greg said of Naval Hospital employees.

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Greg and Mackenzie are joined by mom, Lindsey and brother Rowan for a family photo. onds with her smile,” Lindsey said. Even after tripping while gallivanting around the living room, Mackenzie was up again, beaming, a moment later. “She’s always happy.

That’s a trait of an Angel baby,” Lindsey added.

“We look at it as a blessing,” Greg said, hugging his grinning daughter. “It kind of forces you to be more patient, more understanding.”

Sometimes, the people the Renicks have to be the most patient with are strangers who approach Mackenzie and ask what’s wrong with her. They absolutely hate that question because there is nothing wrong with Mackenzie, Lindsey said.

“Normal” isn’t a word in the family’s vocabulary.

“Every day is like having any other child except for the communication,” Lindsey said. Mackenzie isn’t able to tell her parents when she isn’t feeling well, and she also can’t comprehend her parents’ demands, even when she is in danger. If she burns her hand on the stove, she would go back and do it again 10 minutes later because she can’t understand, Lindsey said.

“There will hopefully come a point when you say ‘Angelman Syndrome’ people don’t cock their head and say, ‘What’s that?’” Lindsey said.

The Renicks hope their fundraiser picnic will raise awareness for the syndrome. They were stunned to discover another Angel family in Oak Harbor and one in Freeland.

Three other Washington Angel families will attend the picnic.

The scariest effect of Angelman Syndrome is the seizures. A few weeks ago, Mackenzie had her first.

Actor Colin Farrell’s son was diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome, bringing further awareness to the disorder.

“It was absolutely one of the most terrifying moments of my life,” Lindsey said.

“We don’t have Jenny McCarthy, we have Colin Farrell,” Lindsey laughed.

“She puts stress into you in two seconds when she’s in danger and takes it out in two sec-

At the end of the day, the Renicks are just a family with a special blessing, they said.

“She’s happy and she’s healthy and she’s incredibly well-functioning. We hope that she talks at some point,” Lindsey said.

“We think the best part about this is she’ll always be pure and innocent,” Greg said.

“She’ll never get her heart broken,” Lindsey added.

“Every day, when she sees her mom and dad, she’s instantly happy,” Greg said.

So far, the Renicks have raised more than $1,000 for Angelman Syndrome research, which surpassed last year’s total. Twenty-five businesses have donated so far and are sponsoring the event with food and auction prizes. This is the second year the Renicks have hosted the fundraiser.

“A lot of businesses have been incredibly helpful,” Lindsey said.

“We’ve been amazed with the level of support from the community and people willing to help out,” Greg said, adding that that’s wonderful with how rare Angelman Syndrome is.

“Each Angel is a perfect pure representation of happiness, unconditional and unending love, light, strength and beauty. Our daughter is just one shining example of what God can create and how he can teach the world through an Angel who can’t say a word,” said Lindsey.

services and programs, and those are the most important things,” he said.

Coming home

Part of that focus now involves the VRC’s new location in the lower portion of American Legion Post 141 in Bayview. For a nominal contribution, the VRC has access to 1,600 square feet of space that can be used as its information center, meeting space for its support group and home base for special events and activities.

A conversation with Dr. Fred McCarthy

By KATHY REED

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hen Fred McCarthy came home after three years of active duty in the Army, he went back to school. In fact, he attributes much of the success he’s achieved over the years to the training he received.

“The military profoundly affected me,” McCarthy said, sitting at the dining room table of his Langley home. “It was a very positive experience for me.”

A helicopter pilot, McCarthy said he was given a lot of responsibility at a young age, as are most active duty personnel.

“I was in charge of operations as the leader of an armed helicopter section,” he said. “I was making decisions like when to land all the transports; if they got shot down, which ones you pulled out; whether you fired to suppress enemy fire; whether you landed to pull people out. It was a lot of responsibility for a 21-yearold.”

Because of the military’s teaching methods, McCarthy said he was a better student.

“I found that my study skills were enhanced by having been in the military,” he said.

“Because their teaching methods were very

concrete, sequential methods, I had really good study skills when I went back to school.”

He became a teacher, earning a bachelor’s and master’s degree along with a number of flying licenses on the GI Bill. At 50 Dr. Fred McCarthy years old, McCarthy went back to school to get his doctorate and following a career path that led him to the South Whidbey School District, where he was the superintendent for five years.

Upon retiring, McCarthy didn’t plan on getting too involved in anything right away.

But that’s not how things have worked out. He teaches some classes for principals and superintendents at Western Washington University in Bellingham, is very involved in his local church, St. Hubert’s in Langley, and was hired a few months ago as the executive director of the Veterans Resource Center in Freeland.

“When I was contracted by the board of the VRC, they wanted me to gather data and

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“It’s exciting growing a service helping all the veterans navigate the VA systems and get the local help that they need,” McCarthy said. “We deeply appreciate their hospitality and taking us under their wing.

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Fred McCarthy, director of the Veterans Resource Center on South Whidbey, is shown during his time as an Army helicopter pilot in Vietnam. research and give them a report that would indicate what I thought their future should be,” he said.

McCarthy completed the report a few weeks ago, recommending the VRC continue to operate with a mostly volunteer staff — his position included.

“The more we can stay a volunteer organization and not have excessive costs going to facility rental and things like that, then we can focus our time, energy and money on direct

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“They have a big space that was being underutilized, so it was a natural marriage,” he continued. “We don’t have to spend our resources renting space somewhere and we can focus it on our programs and services. It’s what we ought to be about.”

McCarthy said his involvement with the VRC has also allowed him to connect with veterans of all eras, from World War II and Vietnam to those coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan.

“I’ve gotten to meet some really neat people,” he said. “I think what we do as a small, rural veteran-oriented organization is that we have the time to slow down and help veterans navigate some very complicated systems to get the help they need.”

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well as by bites or scratches from infected cats and dogs. Of the 296 human patients tested, 62 percent had Bartonella antibodies, which demonstrated prior exposure to these bacteria. While one study does not prove an infectious origin for some cases of rheumatoid illnesses it may, if supported by further research, open up more directed treatment options for patients with these diseases. different study from the University of California, San Francisco, found that having a dog may improve the health of children in that household. In a study of mice, researchers found that the house dust from homes with dogs worked to protect against a common cold strain, the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

So what’s the big deal about RSV? It’s a virus to which almost everybody has been exposed within the first few years of life. However, it can be severe, and sometimes fatal, in premature and chronically ill infants. It is the leading cause of bronchiolitis, which is an inflammation of the small airways in the lung, as well as pneumonia in children under one year of

2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH on secluded acreage.

Just 10 minutes to ferry!

Spacious family room.

Relaxing jacuzzi tub. Airtight woodstove keeps heating costs low. Entertaining patio, great for BBQ’ s. Washer, dryer & water incl. No smoke/ pet. $750 month. First, last, $500 damage deposit. 360-579-1371.

CLINTON

CABIN, MODERN AND Rustic 1 Bedroom. Private gated property on bus line. Washer, dryer, all utilities included except gas heat. No pets.

R e fe r e n c e s r e q u i r e d .

Ava i l a bl e N OW. $ 7 5 0 Month, first, last, deposit. 206-696-2875 CLINTON

Real Estate for Rent Island County CLINTON

2 BEDROOM home with large master bedroom, n e a r L a n g l e y. N e w floors, washer, dr yer, large deck and covered porch. Cats okay. $849 month. (360)321-0336

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

Real Estate for Rent Island County Freeland

DEER LAKE AREA. Two bedroom plus den; 2 bath home; beach access. All appliances; no smoking; close to free public transpor tation. $975 per month with one 2 B E D RO O M , 2 b a t h ye a r l e a s e. 2 0 6 - 2 0 0 - mfg home on acreage.

Office, air tight stove, 4219 or 360-730-1852 new carpet. $725 month, First, last, deposit.

CLINTON Ava i l a bl e S e p t e m b e r PAMORAMIC VIEW OF 15th. (360)331-1088 Everett & Cascade Mountain Range. Half mile to ferry! 1,500 SF, 2 FREELAND Bedroom, 1.75 bath with large attached double garage. Appliances included. New heating/ air conditioning unit. No pets or smoking. $950 per month with first, last, plus damage/ cleaning deposit. 1 year lease. 3 B R , 2 B A L OV E LY R e fe r e n c e s r e q u i r e d . Newer home with Fair360-341-4564 or 360- way view! 1,800 SF fea708-0840. tures granite kitchen, all appliances and gas fireCOUPEVILLE place. Double garage.

Water paid. No smoking.

Pet negotiable. $1,125.

Barbara, 360-221-2151.

CABIN, MODERN AND Rustic 1 Bedroom. Private gated property on bus line. Washer, dryer, all utilities included except gas heat. No pets.

R e fe r e n c e s r e q u i r e d .

Available August 13th. $750 Month, first, last, deposit. 360-579-1814.

Clinton COMFORTABLE Older (3) story home, 3+bdrm, 2ba, family room, office, large kitchen, on 1/2 private acre, 4blks to ferry, o n l y $ 1 0 9 5 / m o. , l o n g 2 B R F U R N . B E AC H lease. Call (360)969- house! Cozy home on Snakelum Point. Fish, 5069 clam & beachcombe CLINTON COZY 1 BR CABIN right out your front overlooking large pond. door!!! Avail. after labor Very private & secluded. day. A steal for the right Washer, dryer plus gas person! $785 month inheat and stove. $400/ cludes water and cable. month. 360-914-7112. Call Greg 360-682-6534.

Jim 206-310-9964.

360-579-7597.

Langley

age, and it is associated with increased risk of developing asthma.

What excited researchers is that this work may help explain why pet ownership has been associated with protection against childhood asthma. The idea is that exposure to animals early in life helps “train” the immune system, which plays an integral part in asthma development. In short, there is reason to believe that germs, such as those associated with dogs, may be good for children’s health under certain circumstances. e live on a planet that is getting smaller all of the time. There are some very scary diseases, like Ebola, that can result from more people and animal interactions. There are also some very positive things that can come from recognizing that many species on this globe share common diseases. Research and treatments that can help one species can help others.

It’s a life-saving idea.

Oak Harbor

2 B E D R O O M d u p l ex available. Quiet country setting. Pets negotiable.

Water, sewer, garbage paid. $625 per month plus secur ity deposit.

360-679-2677

Freeland

Real Estate for Rent Island County FREELAND

CHARMING 3 BR, 2 BA Home on Holmes Harbor Golf Course! Features include washer, dr yer, hardwood floors, fireplace, patio & 2 car garage. $1,200 plus utilities.

No smokers. 1 year minimum lease. Call 360-239-7150.

FREELAND

HOLMES HARBOR 3 bedroom, 2 bath rambler with double garage.

Safe, quiet dead end street! Pets ? No smokers. $1,150 plus $750 deposit. Available August 1st! Call for viewing appointment 425-2808115, 360-654-9995.

B E V E R LY B E A C H Charming cozy cottage, furnished, 1 bedroom.

No smoking/pets. References. $850 month. 360730-1210 or 650-4401641

Oak Harbor

Oak Harbor

2 BEDROOM, 1 bath in t ow n . W / D h o o k - u p, fenced yard. No pets. $895 month + deposit.

(360)675-1436

2 BR, 1 BA located at 130 SE Pasek Street. $700/mo, $500/deposit.

Pe t s o k a y. 3 6 0 - 6 7 5 1815 or 360-672-5195

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Apartments for Rent Island County FREELAND

Apartments for Rent Island County OAK HARBOR

Announcements

G&O MINI STORAGE New Space Available Now!

Employment General

Workforce Coordinator, Oak Harbor

Some Just Like A Vault!

Hwy 20 & Banta Road

WATCH THE EAGLES from your deck! Beautiful 1 + BR on acerage.

Open space with loft, skylights & high ceilings.

Gorgeous wood floors in dining/ living. Washer, dryer, elec. heat, wood stove & garage. No pet/ smoke. $875. First, last, dep. 503-341-3799 or slaar@imagina.com

FURNISHED Useless B ay S t u d i o. B e a u t i f u l water view, just steps to beach! Includes all u t i l i t i e s , H B O, D S L . $675. 9 month lease.

206-909-5424 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.

WA Misc. Rentals Condos/Townhomes OAK HARBOR

Oak Harbor

2 BEDROOM apartment

by NAS. Carport, storage, yard & laundr y room with appliances.

Includes water, sewer and garbage. Small pet okay. $550 per month.

1 BEDROOM, 1 bath, 425-385-2000 or 425p r i va t e h o m e o n 2 . 5 760-1614. acres. Compact washer and dryer, wood stove, electric heat. Water and s ew e r p a i d . C a r p o r t , storage shed. Non s m o ke r s , p e t s n e g o tiable. Close to Oak Harbor and NAS Whidbey.

Ava i l a b l e S e p t e m b e r 1st. $700 per month, first, last & $1000 deposOak Harbor it. 360-929-1999 OAK HARBOR

2 BR: $664/mo W/S/GRB PAID Good location W/D hookups No pets Park Place Apts 360-757-2923

2 BEDROOM, lower level of home. Private parking, large yard. No laund r y. N o p e t s . Wa t e r, sewer, garbage included. $750. 360-675-3537.

OAK HARBOR

3 BEDROOM duplex in Penn Cove, washer & dryer, fenced yard. $675 month. 425-385-2000 or 425-760-1614.

Oak Harbor

OAK HARBOR

5 B E D RO O M , 3 b a t h split level. Washer, dryer, 2 fireplace’s. 2 car garage, yard. Walk to schools. $1,475 + utilities. 360-679-1103.

OAK HARBOR

Oak Harbor

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

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V E T E R A N S WA N T E D for homes. If you are homeless, or in danger of loosing your home; have an income, dependents, & DD214; we may have a home for you!

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WA Misc. Rentals Mobile/MFG Homes

OAK HOLLOW MOBILE HOME PARK

Lease, Purchase or Rental Options SPECIALS OAC

Harbor Heights 2 & 3 BR APT’s $610 + & $650 +

1st Full Month Free

360-679-6671

31 NW Crosby Ave 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

Madrona Manor

Apartments for Rent Island County

2 BEDROOM waterview!

Old town, quiet neighborhood, near beach!

Laundry room, yard, offstreet parking. $735.

360-679-1103.

Call: (360)679-1442

Oak Harbor

5 MINUTES from NAS. 2.5 acre private setting!

2 bedroom duplex with garage. New windows, d o o r s a n d b a t h . Pe t s okay. $800 month plus deposit. 360-333-8080

OAK HARBOR

Spring Specials!

OAK HARBOR

OAK HARBOR

WA Misc. Rentals Duplexes/Multiplexes

AUGUST SPECIALS on ALL 2 BR, 2 BA and 1 BR apartments $612-$777 per month.

Near NAS. Available Now!

2 BR UPSTAIRS IN 5 unit building on large lot.

Beautiful San Juan Island view! New interior, b a l c o ny, p a r k i n g . N o laundry/ hookups $585.

360-679-1103.

10 MIN. TO NASWI: 2 BR condo in town!

Stackable washer/ dryer, and lots of storage. Water/ garbage incl. $695 plus dep. 360-969-0248.

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

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

Call 360-675-4002

65 SW 3rd Ave, Oak Harbor

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$545 - $745 Veteran/Military Discounts

APPLICATION FEE S8 okay CALL TODAY 360-675-4228 Commercial Rentals Office/Commercial OAK HARBOR

OFFICE SPACE

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

206-715-9000

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PHOTO DEPT. TECHNICIAN Full time with benefits.

Experience with Fuji Frontier processor preferred.

Contact Adam 360-331-5270 Home Services Homeowner’s Help

Chore Boys

Gardening, property cleanup, odd jobs,..

Quality work at reasonable rates!

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Think Inside the Box Advertise in your local community newspaper and on the web with just one phone call.

Call 800-388-2527 for more information.

Domestic Services Child Care Offered

SMALL LOVING HOME DAYCARE 18 Years Exp. Openings for two infants; 6 wk - 2 yr.

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Farm Fencing & Equipment

Firewood, Fuel & Stoves

DIESEL TRACTOR “Fordson Dexta� with 5’ Dutchman Mower. Bushhog type. Good tires, new battery, remanufactured star ter and repaired wiring. Operator manuals. Economic ope r a t i o n . $ 2 , 9 0 0 o b o.

Coupeville, Whidbey Island. Call 360-678-6651, 360-969-3223. Photos available.

FIREWOOD, seasonal, split. Call today! Maple/ Alder/ Fir. Cord and/or bundles. Delivery always available! Steve Benson for pricing 360-416-3227 Flea Market

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MOTOR ROUTE CARRIER NEEDED For the South Whidbey Health Care Employment Record. 2 routes General available in the Freeland/Greenbank area.

MA/LPN’s Delivering Tuesday and Friday nights. No collect- wanted for fast paced ing. Applicants must be medical clinic in Oak ove r 1 8 w i t h r e l i a bl e Harbor. F/T position t ra n s p o r t a t i o n . G r e a t with some Saturdays.

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Flea Market

Flea Market

Flea Market

Jewelry & Fur

DON’T Risk a chimney fire. Remove soot and creosote deposits with these Chimney Cleaning To o l s : 8 i n c h r o u n d brush plus four 4’ extensions. Excellent condition. $30. 360-730-2179

STEREO SPEAKERS: “Tanaberg�, teak wood housing, excellent condition! Purchased in Norway. These will knock yo u r s o ck s o f f ! 2 fo r $150. Oak Harbor. 360679-1280.

KDK 12� oscillating fan, excellent condition, runs very quietly, $15. Eddie B a u e r f i s h i n g j a cke t , mens small size, never used, $15. Boom box, Realistic (Radio Shack) AM/FM Cassette dubbing portable with compact disc, owners manual included. May be played with D-cell batteries, $15. Weight lifting set. Ten, five and 2 1/2 pound weights. Bar also. $15. 360-730-2179

Need to sell some furniture? Call 800-388-2527 to place your ad today.

Must sell Beautiful Ladies size 7 wedding ring.

White gold band.

Nice 1/2 karat surrounded by (4) 1/8 karat Diamonds. Total weight little over 1 karat.

Paid $4,000 asking $2,000 OBO. Call 253-579-3460

LAPTOP, 1.8 ghz, 1 gig m e m o r y, 8 0 g i g h a r d drive, wireless, CD reade r, DV D p l aye r, W i n d o w s X P P r o, O f f i c e 2000 Pro and carrying case, $150. Call 360675-8187 after 5pm.

Wood pallets for firewood or ?

Flea Market

NORTH COUNTRY MOTORS

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Men’s Harley T-Shirts for sale, slightly wor n, in very good shape, size XL. 10 at $5.00 each.

360-720-4549

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425-355-0717 ext. 1560

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Come in and talk to our educated staff about all your gun options, concealed carry, purses, and holsters! Enjoy FREE cookies and juice! This is offered to all of the ladies who want to feel empowered in a stress free, no pressure sales situation.

Whether it’s your first time in the shop, or you’re a frequent gun enthusiast, we are to help! We ask that you leave you significant other at home so you can express concerns and question freely, in our judgement free environment. No question is a dumb question, except those that you do not ask.

We we are liberated from our fear, our presence automatically liberates other. - Marianne Williamson

4&15 t #&3&55" -&610-% &953"7"("/;" Factory Rep, Kurt Kruger, on-site both days to show demos & answer questions!

Beretta 12 GA 18� Ghost Shotgun (Style#BER1201FP) ONLY $495 Beretta 22LR Bobcat (Style#F212104) ONLY $249.95 Beretta 32ACP Tomcat (Style#J320115) ONLY $339.95

Discontinued Beretta 391’s Priced to Move, Blowout Sale! Hourly Giveaways & Free Cookies on Sat. While Supplies Last!

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BENGAL KITTENS, Gorgeously Rosetted!

Consider a bit of the “Wild� for your home.

L i ke a d ve n t u r e ? T h i s may be the pet for you! www.seattlebengals.com then click on “Kittens� to see what’s available with pricing starting at $900.

Championship Breeder, TICA Outstanding Cattery, TIBCS Breeder of Distinction. Shots, Health Guarantee. Teresa, 206-422-4370.

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Horses

20 MINUTES FROM ANYWHERE IN SKAGIT!

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2 AQHA HORSES, starte d w i t h 9 0 d ay s p r o training. Gentle and ready to progress. Both a r e 2 ye a r s o l d . O n e mare and one gelding.

Partner up! Great project horses and terrific Western Pleasure, Gaming, Trail Potential. UTD on Shots, Worming, H o o ve s . C l i p, B a t h e , Trailer, Stand for Farrier.

Stanwood location. $2000 each. A Deal!

206-465-8748.

GARAGE SALE! Multi family contr ibutions!!!

Free 2012 coupon book w i t h eve r y p u r c h a s e !

Come out for the coffee, juice & baked goods we will also have for sale!

Nice clothes, dressers, living room set, kitchen chairs, bar stools, craft supplies, Halloween costumes. Friday & Saturday, August 24th and 25th from 8am to 3pm at 2 1 0 8 P i n e w o o d Way Road.

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OAK HARBOR

M U LT I FA M I LY Ya r d Sale! Furniture, house hold, miscellanious and m o r e ! S a t u r d ay, Ju l y 28 th , 8am- 1pm at 475 SW Dyer Street, behind Oak Harbor Middle School.

LANGLEY

2 2 ’ W I L DWO O D L E Travel Trailer 2006 with hitch. Ready for your summer trip! Awning, 4 Point Jacks, dual axel, spare tire, dual propane tanks and batteries.

Bathroom with shower, kitchenette, queen bed & C D p l a y e r. P r o p a n e stove and water heater.

Sleeps 4! Excellent cond i t i o n ! Ve r y c l e a n ! $7,000. Eastsound, San Juan Islands. 360-3175843

Build up your business with our Service Guide Special: Four full weeks of advertising starting at $40. Call BIG GARAGE SALE!!

F u r n i t u r e, h o u s e h o l d 800-388-2527 to goods, clothing & much, place your ad today.

A MEGA 4 PERSON Sale! Futon, corner table, antique desk, drafti n g t a bl e, t w i n b e d s, school desk, educational K - 4 , n ew g o l f b a g , quality clothes/ coats, t oy s , g a m e s , b o o k s , Christmas, gift items and much more! Saturday, 8am - 3pm at 1960 NE 9th Ave, end of street.

OAK HARBOR

GARAGE SALE!!! Bunk beds, bookcases, file cabinets, office chair, & other fur niture. Scuba gear, shop vacuum, leaf blower, floor scrubber/ polisher, garden items, tools and other stuff!

Saturday, September 1 st from 9am - 3pm at 1490 SE Pioneer Way.

RARE 24’ OFFSHORE I / O w i t h c u d d y. 1 9 8 8 hull, great shape! 2003 Mercruiser Horizon 6.2 HP?, 320 HP Bravo 3 drive. 16 GPH at 30- 35 knots. Top end 45 knots.

Radar and GPS. Hardtop. Was kept indoors in Anacor tes, now on Vashon. Fired up on first crank this spring. Longshaft kicker won’t start (at the moment). Needs a c l e a n i n g , bu t i t ’s a beast! Switching to more o p e n , s u m m e r fa m i l y b o a t ( d e ck b o a t , e t c ) .

206-427-9651.

Marine Sail

Tents & Travel Trailers

Garage/Moving Sales Island County FREELAND

Marine Power

OAK HARBOR

GREAT STUFF & Lots of it! Some brand new!!

Come see us! Friday & Saturday from 8am to 4pm at 1281 NE Goldie Street.

OAK HARBOR

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A K C G R E AT D A N E puppies! Health guarantee! Very sweet, lovable, intelligent, gentle giants.

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Adm. Jonathan Greenert, Chief of Naval Operations, greets officers of the Oak Harbor Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7392. The CNO was in Oak Harbor Aug. 7 to tour Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

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Greenert visited Oak Harbor with Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Dist. 2). The two received a tour of one of the new P-8A Poseidon aircraft at Boeing that morning before heading to NAS Whidbey. While at the VFW, Greenert assured those gathered the Navy will stand by its decision to bring the new maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft to Oak Harbor.

“Whidbey Island is in our future,” Greenert said. “(Bringing the P-8A to NAS Whidbey is) the Decision of Record and our plan is to remain committed to that decision.

When asked about potential acrossthe-board budget cuts if lawmakers in Washington, D.C. can’t agree on a spending

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Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Jonathan Greenert, speaks to Oak Harbor VFW officers during a brief stop at the post Aug. 7.

plan, Greenert said the impact to the Navy would be huge.

“To summarily go in and cut everything across the board, to say the least, would be destructive,” he said.

The CNO, who is the most senior uniformed officer in the Department of the Navy and acts as a military advisor to the Secretary of the Navy, said plans to bring Poseidons to Whidbey fit well with the the Obama administration’s defense strategy, the so-called pivot to the Pacific.

Before leaving to return to NAS Whidbey for an all-hands call, Greenert took a few minutes to talk to the VFW officers present.

“A little recognition can got a long way,” said Pierzchala. “I’m sure a lot of the older sailors probably appreciate the visit.”