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Angie Ingram’s hands are full, a familiar pose for the mother of three young children.

As she surveys the evening’s offerings at the Oak Harbor Farmers Market, she cradles 6-month-old Violet Jane in a baby sling and keeps a watchful eye on 3-year-old Skyler, who is exhibiting an enormous burst of energy after chewing on a peanut butter cookie.

Aubrey, 8, watches her brother run around in circles and starts to bolt, but decides she better not contribute to the chaos.

Despite the activity going on around her, Ingram is unfazed, undistracted, stopping only to set down a halfflat of strawberries.

As a mental health counselor, mom and college student with a husband serving in the U.S. Navy, Ingram is used to juggling a lot at the

“It’s only weird when I’m not busy,” she said.

Ingram, 28, is putting the finishing touches this summer on a third master’s degree from Brandman University.

She served seven years in the Navy, leaving in December, 2011, and has since used her Navy benefits to go after a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Columbia College, followed by advanced degrees in psychology, organizational leadership and human resources from Brandman.

Although it won’t be until August when her human resources coursework is complete, Ingram’s completion of three master’s degrees was recognized during Brandman’s commencement ceremony April 30 in Oak Harbor.

“It’s really rare,” campus director Barb Bockman said.

“I’ve only had a few of those

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Angie Ingram visits the Oak Harbor farmers market with her three children: Violet, 6 months, Skyler, 3, and Aubrey, 8. Ingram served seven years in the Navy before returning to school to continue her education. in my career and I’ve been here 30 years.”

A long-distance runner, Ingram is used to life on the go.

She likes to start her day running four miles before taking her kids to daycare.

She stays on the road with

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When her work day ends, her time as a mom and student begins. The load is lighter when her husband, William Ingram, an aviation technician with VAQ-136, is not away on sea duty.

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I have a job where I’m trying to learn something that helps somebody else. I like to challenge myself.”

Ingram’s organizational skills have allowed her to succeed, according to Mary Ellen Schief, her student advisor at Brandman who remembers seeing her carry a binder filled with research notes when she discussed entering the master’s programs.

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“I didn’t want a strictly online program, and Brandman was beginning to offer blended courses at the time,” Ingram said. “I was working and pregnant, and knew a traditional classroom wouldn’t work for me.

Meeting for class for three hours, and then being able to do the rest on my own schedule worked for me.”

She said everything has revolved around time management, which might be contagious.

“She’s extremely organized,” Bockman said.

“Her husband also attends Brandman and she has him all organized.”

William Ingram calls his wife “one of the strongest and determined women I know of.” He said on top of everything else, she inspired him to go back to school and has been a motivating force and big supporter during the time he earned an associates degree at Brandman recently.

He said her support continues while he works to complete his bachelor’s degree.

“While I can say I helped her watch our three children while she spent hours upon hours writing papers for her assignments,” William Ingram said, “it was really her that kept the family moving along.”

Veterans Affairs secretary defends whistleblowers Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs Sloan Gibson said in late June that those who reported misconduct would be protected.

“I reminded all 341,000 of our employees that we must protect whistleblowers and create workplace environments that enable full participation of employees,” Gibson said in June 23 news release.

Reports of long hospital delays and patient neglect have plagued the VA in recent months and the Office of Special Council investigated and made recommendations for improvements last month.

“As I told our workforce, intimidation or retaliation –

not just against whistleblowers, but against any employee who raises a hand to identify a problem, make a suggestion or report what may be a violation in law, policy or our core values — is absolutely unacceptable,” Gibson said. “I will not tolerate it in our organization.”

Acting Secretary Gibson sent a message to all VA employees on June 13, 2014 regarding the importance of whistleblower protection and has met with employees at VA Medical Centers across the country to reemphasize that message.

A message was sent to all VA employees on June 13

regarding the importance of whistleblower protection and Gibson met with employees at VA Medical Centers across the country to reemphasize that message, according to the VA. “I respect and welcome the letter and the insights from the Office of Special Counsel,” Gibson said. “I am deeply disappointed not only in the substantiation of allegations raised by whistleblowers, but also in the failures within VA to take whistleblower complaints seriously.”

Gibson said he has organized a comprehensive review of all aspects of the Office of Medical Inspector’s operations.

GI Bill celebrates 70 years

The Department of Veterans Affairs is celebrating 70 years of investment in servicemembers and veterans.

The Ser vicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, better known as the “GI Bill” was enacted on June 22, 1944.

The law provided a wide range of benefits for Veterans returning from World War II, including low-cost home loans, education and vocational training.

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was heralded as a success and a major contributor to America’s stock of human capital that sped long-term economic growth across the nation, according to the VA. Today, a new group of veterans is accessing the post9/11 GI Bill and other education benefits, following in their footsteps.

Subsequent legislation expanded and extended similar “GI Bill” benefits to generations that followed, including veterans of the Korean, Vietnam and Gulf Wars as well as those serving during peacetime.

Roughly 8 million out of 16 million World War II veterans used their GI Bill education benefit, according to the VA.

Disabled American Veterans moving to VFW location The Whidbey Island chapter of Disabled American Veterans #47 will be moving off base and into space at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7392 on Goldie Road in Oak Harbor.

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As of July 8, those seeking services, information or membership can contact DAV lead-

The chapter now has more than 900 members.

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JUGGLING ACT A Navy retiree balances family, school and a career after her military service.

PBY MEMORIAL OPENS IN NEW LOCATION The PBY Memorial moved off base and is now located on Pioneer Way. A grand opening will be held July 25.

AMERICAN LEGION NAMES NEW BOSS Whidbey Island’s American Legion has named its first female commander in the post’s history.

THE BUZZ Navy man to break world record for pullups; two sailors killed in kayaking accident.

NAVY SURGEONS TO OPERATE OFF BASE Oak Harbor Naval Hospital has established partnerships with Whidbey General and Island hospitals to use civilian facilities for surgeries.

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New PBY Memorial location opens its doors

By MICHELLE BEAHM

On the 70th anniversary of D-Day, the PBY Memorial Museum held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its soft opening at its new location on Pioneer Way. The museum, now located in the former Whidbey Furniture building, opened its doors to allow visitors to view what they’ve done so far, but according to Wil Shellenberger, PBY Memorial Foundation president, the museum isn’t quite finished yet.

“We’re still in the process of setting up exhibits, so it’ll be two or three weeks before the museum is complete,” Shellenberger said.

Shellenberger estimated that six or seven exhibits in the museum would be ready in June, and each week will see the completion of more additional exhibits.

“The museum is always a work in progress,” Shellenberger said.

“We constantly change exhibits, add things here, add things there, but the major exhibits will all be done in about three weeks.”

Shellenberger said general admission is $5, and there are discounted prices for military and children.

“We need to open our doors so that we can start generating some revenue,” Shellenberger said, “But the grand opening will be conducted on the 25th of July, and we’ll have a dedication ceremony and the grand opening then.”

The soft opening, which occurred in June, was mostly for local businesses, though the public was welcome.

The Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce sent out invitations to the event, and Mayor Scott Dudley was on hand to cut the ribbon.

“We’re not making a real big deal about this,” Shellenberger said.

“A soft opening means low key.”

Organizers hope to move the museum’s namesake, the PBY Catalina, to a location nearby sometime before fall.

Locations across the street and on Highway 20 are under consideration.

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From left, Wil Shellenberger, Richard Rezabek and Jim Siggens celebrate the opening of the PBY Memorial Museum.

Organizers hope to move the PBY aircraft off base to a location near the memorial before this fall.

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American Legion post selects new commander First female commander in post’s 94-year history looks to recruit women, serve the community and provide for veterans and retirees

By JANIS REID

The American Legion Post 129 selected a female commander in June — the first in the chapter’s history.

“I’m stepping up to the plate,” said the post’s new commander Lisa Quilico.

“It’s an honor and I want to make a difference.”

Quilico served 20 years as a logistical store keeper for the Navy. She retired in 2005 as a petty officer first class.

Quilico said she’d like the post to become more involved and visible in the community, both as a way to give back to veterans but also to recruit new members, especially women.

sive of all servicemen and women.

“For many years women were kind of looked down upon,” Mayotte said. “They thought of them as secretaries… not on the front lines.

We’re trying to get at that stigma. We’re all in this together.”

Mayotte said selecting Quilico as commander also reflects the changing face of the military, which has more and more women joining and serving in traditionally male roles.

“It shows times are changing,” Mayotte said.

“Change is not always a bad thing. We’re trying to get the old guard to say “we accept you.”

Quilico estimated that less than 10 percent of the Legion’s membership is women.

Post 129 was first chartered in 1920 in San Juan de Fuca but eventually migrated to Oak Harbor.

“My goal is to triple that,” Quilico said.

Mayotte said that unlike other veteran organizations, like the Veterans of Foreign Wars, members are not required to see combat to join.

DW Mayotte, the post’s finance officer, said that it’s good for the Legion to move away from the “old boys club” and be more inclu-

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have served during a period of conflict, here or abroad,” Mayotte said.

Quilico said her priorities will be driving membership and community service.

The Legion already contributes to the Boys and Girls Club, Relay for Life and a college scholarship program. But Quilico would like to see them do more for the island’s veterans and the community at large.

“The message I’m trying to send is the American Legion is not a bar, we do a lot,” Quilico said. “It’s gonna be exciting. It will be very challenging but very rewarding.”

The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization. Focusing on service to veterans, servicemembers and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of World War I veterans into an influential nonprofit group.

Nationwide, membership stands at over 2.4 million.

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The George Morris Post 129 of the American Legion has selected Navy retiree Lisa Quilico as their new commander. Quilico is the post’s first female commander in the post’s history.

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The Buzz Petty officer to break pullup record for Wounded Warrior Project A petty officer stationed at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station plans to attempt to break the Guinness World Record for “Most Pullups in 24 hours” on July 26.

Mike McCastle said he is performing the feat to raise awareness and funds to assist service members who have been injured in the line of duty. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the nonprofit organization Wounded Warrior Project and will support a full range of programs and services for this generation of injured veterans and their families.

“It’s not about the record,” said McCastle in his new release. “It’s not about the war.

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The event will be held at Fort Nugent Park in Oak Harbor at 6 a.m. when McCastle will begin performing pull-ups for 24 hours straight in an attempt to break the current world record, which, according to Guinness, is 4,030, set by Navy SEAL David Goggins.

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Two Navy men killed in kayaking accident Whidbey Island Naval Air Station held a memorial service June 6 for two men killed in a kayaking accident on the west side of the island, according to Mike Welding, the base public affairs officer.

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The two men, 25-year-old Vinson C. Ya and 21-year-old Joseph T. Lee, were both with VAQ-129.

Weldind said the base command “continually stress safety for personnel in all professional and recreational activities.”

Both men were wearing life jackets, but that didn’t guarantee their safety in the cold and choppy water.

The men rented two “recreational kayaks” and borrowed a pickup truck from a friend.

The two men went into the water in separate kayaks at Libbey Beach Park Saturday, May 31, according to Island County Coroner Robert Bishop.

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Ya’s body about a half mile north of the Libbey Park.

The call prompted a search of the waters on the area. Chief Marv Koorn with North Whidbey Fire Rescue said his agency responded with Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue and a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter.

The kayak was about 50 feet from the body, Bishop said.

Koorn said they thought they were looking for a boat that was traveling south past Libbey Beach.

“At no point did we realize that there were kayakers out there,” he said.

The search was called off at about 11:30 p.m. when nothing was found. The Coast Guard located the boat in question at 1:30 Sunday morning and reported that he was fine.

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Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue personnel arrived in a boat to retrieve the body from the beach.

Bishop said he was with them on the way back to Keystone Harbor when they spotted the other kayak about half a mile south of Libbey Beach Park. They found Lee’s body about 200 yards off shore.

Bishop said the men’s friends reported them missing at about the time their bodies were being recovered.

The manner and cause of death for both men was accidental saltwater drowning with hypothermia, according to Bishop. The time of death was approximately 10 p.m.

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