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Pearl Harbor Survivors chapter shaken by losses

By RON NEWBERRY

Out of appreciation for Electronic Attack Squadron VAQ-129 at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, the North Cascade chapter of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association holds an annual picnic in La Conner each August.

It’s a gathering that brings together young, active-duty sailors with storied veterans who lived to tell about a tragic, yet iconic, event in U.S. history 73 years ago.

It’s also a way for the veteran group to thank members of VAQ-129 for their military service as well as for their sponsorship over the years, involving events and ceremonies.

Ordinarily much anticipated, the picnic two months ago was unlike any other, with those attending still reeling over the recent passing of two celebrated Pearl Harbor survivors.

When Cecil Calavan, the witty, North Cascade chapter president, died in his Anacortes home at the age of 90 on Aug. 14, it happened three days after the passing

of fellow Pearl Harbor survivor and former chapter president Jim Stansell, 91, of Bellingham.

The picnic both men had organized, attended and shared stories at for years went on as scheduled Aug. 19.

“It was heartbreaking,” said Cindy Fowler, a senior chief with VAQ-129 and honorary member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Cascade Chapter group.

“We had a moment of silence. It (their absence) was very noticed.”

Calavan, a survivor of the USS Utah, had joked in recent years about being the youngster of the group. Also president of the USS Utah Survivors Association, he was well known in Oak Harbor and Coupeville for his animated story-telling, energetic personality and wacky sense of humor.

“Cecil was very special,” said Lynda Eccles, executive director of the Coupeville Chamber of Commerce. “He always had such a positive outlook on life.”

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Stansell and others with the Pearl Harbor Survivors local chapter because of their involvement with the Memorial Day parade and ceremony in Coupeville.

She pointed out that two others in the group also passed away in the past year ­ — Anthony Nady of Anacortes and Roger Allen of Bellingham. Allen, a Korean War veteran, was an associate member with the Pearl Harbor group.

Stansell served on the destroyer USS Hull at Pearl Harbor, Nady on the USS Nevada.

“That generation will never come around again,” Eccles said. “They just had that exuberance. Whether it was what they went through, they were very positive and so full of life.

“They were very proud of who they were.”

Members of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association North Cascade chapter also were honored guests in parades, changes of command and other ceremonies in Oak Harbor, including a Pearl Harbor remembrance on the

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Cecil Calavan, a survivor of the USS Utah at Pearl Harbor, was one of three members of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association North Cascade chapter who passed away since June. The chapter participated in many parades and ceremonies in Oak Harbor and Coupeville over the years and was sponsored by Electronic Attack Squadron VAQ-129. Calvan, the chapter’s president, passed away Aug.14, just three days after the passing of former chapter president Jim Stansell.

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Fowler said younger sailors have come to her to share how much it meant to them to meet and chat with Pearl Harbor veterans.

“They got fairly well known around Oak Harbor,” said Skip Pohtilla, a retired Naval officer and member of the Oak Harbor Area Council of the Navy League. “They were able to get out and also participate in the St. Patrick’s Day

parade. It was an important part of Whidbey Island history to have the Pearl Harbor survivors here.”

Shimer, who served on the USS Helena — attended the picnic in La Conner in August.

With the number of Pearl Harbor survivors declining and current members now in their 90s, it’s a chapter of local history that is fading.

“The group is definitely dwindling,” Fowler said.

Only two Pearl Harbor survivors from the North Cascade chapter — Harold Johnson, who served on the USS Oklahoma, and Harold

The group met in September at its monthly meeting at the Farmhouse Restaurant in Mount Vernon and agreed to continue on.

Only four members remain with the North Cascades chapter.

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On Sept. 21, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island turned 72 years old. It was on this date in 1942 on the steps of Building 12 that Commanding Officer Capt. Cyril Thomas Simard read the orders and U.S. Navy Air Station Whidbey Island was commissioned. On Sept. 25, 1943, following the recommendation of the Interdepartmental Air Traffic Control Board, an area 2.5 miles southeast of Coupeville was approved as an auxiliary field to serve Naval Station Seattle. Survey work began in February 1943, and work started in March. Outlying Field Coupeville was in use by the following September.

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Trainees of the fire school at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station learn how to work as a team to combat potential fires on an aircraft carrier. The fire school, which is a Navy-wide program, is the result of the 1967 tragedy on the USS Forrestal when more than 100 sailors died in an on-deck fire.

NAS Whidbey’s fire school aims to thwart disaster

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or Tony Matthews, Whidbey Island Naval Air Station’s fire school is about feeling safe and prepared on an aircraft carrier.

Matthews, an enlisted command career counselor, said she has taken the course several times before in other locations, but at a NAS Whidbey’s fire school training in September she learned a few new things that will help keep her prepared.

Matthews said the training makes her feel safer to be on the Navy’s ships.

“I’ve been on ships most of my career,” Matthews said.

“You need to learn these

things because you never know what’s going to happen.”

Navy personnel are taught how to work as a team to operate high-powered hoses that combat external fires on the flight deck.

Fires can occur both on aircraft or on other types of equipment on the carrier.

During training, teams on each side of the aircraft push the stream of water from the front of the aircraft to the back, forcing the flames to the back of the aircraft.

NAS Whidbey’s fire school was a response to the 1967 tragedy on the USS Forrestal when a fire and series of explosions killed 134 sailors and injured 161 on the aircraft carrier.

Sen. John McCain was among the survivors.

After the USS Forrestal tragedy, the Navy implemented mandatory training for every person on the flight deck.

“As a result of that, the Navy said, ‘No more,’” said the base’s Public Affairs Assistant Tony Popp.

The training is delivered through the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training.

NAS Whidbey’s facility includes an aircraft hull on which students can practice firefighting procedures and provides training for all branches of the military in the Northwest.

and purple is assigned fuel management.

Young said in his 15 years of active duty, he’s only seen one on-deck fire, but the training is still very important for that rare occasion it’s

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Lt. Jason Coates said he and all of Electronic Attack Squadron 137 were completing the training in preparation for deployment sometime next year.

“It’s a high-risk environment on the boat and this helps balance out the risk.”

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Stroller Warriors run for health, camaraderie

By MICHELLE BEAHM For Breanna West, being a part of a motivating club with a strong sense of community is important.

it’s primarily a club to provide motivation for running, there’s more to it than that, and it’s important to West on a deeper level.

For her, that club is Stroller Warriors.

“The sense of community and getting to know people who live in the military lifestyle … it’s great, because everybody kind of understands what it’s like to deal with deployments and to deal with moving constantly and being away from family,” West said.

Stroller Warriors is a free running club for military spouses, and recently a new chapter opened in Oak Harbor, thanks to West’s efforts.

A national club, Stroller Warriors, has 17 chapters in five different countries. It was started in 2010 by Stephanie Geraghty.

West said she started the Oak Harbor chapter because there wasn’t a running club for military spouses. Though

“It’s a great place to go to just be with others who understand your situation, and the support because of that is amazing. We support one another in times of hardship.”

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Monica Andreas, left, Meredith Small and Kelly Janda, all members of the Oak Harbor Stroller Warriors, set out on a Tuesday morning run with their children in Windjammer Park last month.

The club meets twice a week to go for a run. Many participants have children and bring them along for the exercise. Many are young enough to still be in strollers, which their parents push along while jogging.

“I just started running with them, and it’s really hard,” said

Meredith Small, who joined the Oak Harbor Stroller Warriors a couple weeks after it started in July. “So when you see other moms doing it, it helps you to push yourself a little bit further.”

After the run, West said they meet up to work out afterward near a playground

so the children can play.

“It’s for all levels,” said Small. “People who want to walk, people who want to run.

No matter what, it’s encouragement to just push yourself to do a little bit more activity than you might just sitting on your couch at home.”

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Their first run for charity occurred at the end of August, when they did a 5K to raise money and awareness for Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

Stroller Warriors also participates in the “I Ran to Afghanistan” mileage incentive program, which encourages members of the organization to run toward completing a virtual relay to Afghanistan.

The goal is to have a combined total of about 7,000 miles.

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By JANIS REID The Oak Harbor community expressed its gratitude to those in uniform during the annual Military Appreciation Picnic this month.

With fair skies and a lot of free food, the event saw record numbers of participants.

“It was a wonderful, wonderful day,” said organizer Beth Munns, who also serves on the Oak Harbor City Council.

The event, held at Windjammer Park, featured a free meal of hot dogs and pulled pork, as well as frozen yogurt. Games and live music kept everyone entertained.

Munns, who helped first organize the first event in 2002, said the well-attended event ran out of 4,000 free hot dogs and 600 pounds of barbecued pork.

“I just think it’s a good way to connect the Navy with the community, especially the families. This provides a place for them to come together,” said Johnson, who was volunteering in the food line.

Johnson said that it is also a great way for the community to get to know the base’s commanding officer, Capt. Mike Nortier.

“It’s a point of pride, and it’s a great chance for Nortier to be here,” Johnson said.

The event also provided resources to the area’s active duty, retirees and veterans like at the Disabled American Veterans booth.

DAV Chapter Service Officer Greg Baker said he spoke to a number of veterans at the event whom he would be able to help with claims.

“I feel it’s a great way of sharing the community spirit and harmony with our military and our military past — our veterans,” DAV Chapter Commander Steven DeAvilla said. “It’s great to get together and have some fun in the sun.”

“We had a steady line all day long, and a lot of military personnel were volunteering alongside us, even though it was for them,” Munns said.

Steven McCalmont, a firefighter with the Oak Harbor Fire Department, said he has come to the event since it started several years ago.

The event was organized through partnerships with the Oak Harbor Area Council of the Navy League, The Boeing Co., the City of Oak Harbor, Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce and members of the Oak Harbor business community.

The Oak Harbor Fire Department, with the assistance of the base fire department, hoisted a large American Flag that hung from the cherry pickers of two fire trucks.

“It says, ‘We appreciate you,’” said David Johnson, pastor for Oak Harbor United Methodist Church.

“It’s a good community effort,” McCalmont said.

“We’re thanking the military folks and putting some good in front of them.”

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A giant American flag oversees the Military Appreciation Picnic in Oak Harbor.

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The Admiral Nimitz Hall earned a 5-Star Accreditation from commander, Naval Installations Command and Navy Region Northwest for 2014.

Whidbey Island Naval Air Station held its chief petty officers pinning ceremony Tuesday, Sept. 16, at the Skywarrior Theater.

On hand for the award presentation at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island on Sept. 17, 2014 were Capt. Michael Nortier, Whidbey Island Naval Air Station commanding officer; Chief Culinary Specialist John Alexander; CSC Kristopher Lucion; Chief Logistics Specialist Michael Grant; Lt. Jason Story, food service officer; Capt. Darryl Walker, commander, Electronic Attack Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet; and Cmdr. Justin Lewis, base supply officer.

Seventy-four selectees were pinned out of 80 total from the base, representing 25 tenant commands.

As part of their fiscal year 2015 phase II training, the CPO selectees cleaned, washed and painted 10 memorials at the air station on Aug. 21, a day dedicated to community relations.

The award criteria was based on record keeping, financials, food preparation, inventory, sanitation and customer service. The galley serves an average of 850 meals a day.

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MSRP.................$28,515 Dewey Discount .. -$2,516

$25,999

STOCK# 88661

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive EFA 01

MSRP................ $24,720 Dewey Discount ..-$1,170 -$1,170

$23,550

STOCK# 99502

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IF YOU USED THE BLOOD THINNER XARELTO and suffered internal bleeding, hemorrhaging, required hospitalization or a loved one died while taking Xarelto between 2011 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation.

Call Attorney Charles H Johnson 1-800-535-5727

Health Care Employment

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OUTBACK

2.5i LIMITED

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BRZ LIMITED

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive EDF Package 04 MSRP................. $31,899 Dewey Discount ...-$2,600

MSRP................ $29,982 Dewey Discount ..-$1,883

STOCK# 99024

STOCK# 98789

$29,299

2014 SUBARU

XV CROSSTREK

2.0i PREMIUM

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive ERB, Package 01 MSRP................. $24,056 Dewey Discount ...-$1,037

$23,019

STOCK# 99532

$27,099

2014 SUBARU

IMPREZA

2.0i PREMIUM 5-DOOR

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive ELD, Package 02

MSRP................ $22,110 Dewey Discount .....-$998

$21,112

STOCK# 99395

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360-734-8700 • 1800 IOWA STREET • BELLINGHAM, WA OCTOBER 2014

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Serving Whidbey, Oak Harbor, Burlington and Mt. Vernon Credit Challanges?

Don’t Drive By! DROP IN!

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VISIT US 24/7 @ WWW.JERRYSMITHCHEVROLET.COM

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Professional Services Attorney, Legal Services

Firewood, Fuel & Stoves

Garage/Moving Sales Island County

Automobiles Classics & Collectibles

Notice to Contractors Washington State Law (RCW 18.27.100) requires that all advertisements for construction related services include the contractor’s current depar tment of Labor and Industries registration number in the advertisement.

Failure to obtain a certificate of registration from L&I or show the registration number in all advertising will result in a fine up to $5000 against the unregistered contractor.

For more infor mation, call Labor and Industries Specialty Compliance Services Division at 1-800-647-0982 or check L&Is internet site at www.lni.wa.gov

NOTICE Washington State law requires wood sellers to provide an invoice (receipt) that shows the s e l l e r ’s a n d b u y e r ’s name and address and the date delivered. The invoice should also state the price, the quantity delivered and the quantity upon which the price is based. There should be a statement on the type and quality of the wood.

When you buy firewood write the seller’s phone number and the license plate number of the delivery vehicle.

The legal measure for firewood in Washington is the cord or a fraction of a cord. Estimate a c o r d by v i s u a l i z i n g a four-foot by eight-foot space filled with wood to a height of four feet.

Most long bed pickup trucks have beds that are close to the four-foot by 8-foot dimension.

To m a k e a f i r e w o o d complaint, call 360-9021857. agr.wa.gov/inspection/ WeightsMeasures/Fire woodinformation.aspx

COUPEVILLE

46TH ANNUAL Monroe Swap Meet, October 11th & 12th, Evergreen S t a t e Fa i r G r o u n d s , M o n r o e Wa . Ve n d o r s $40 per stall per weekend. Car Corral, $40 per stall per weekend. Free A d m i s s i o n . S a t u r d ay 8am - 5pm. Sunday 8am - 3pm. Autos, Motorcycles, Tractors, Stationery Engines, Parts, Antiques & Collectibles. www.aarcbellingham.com

Log on to a website that’s easy to navigate.

Whether you’re buying or selling, the Classifieds has it all.

From automobiles and employment to real estate and household goods, you’ll find everything you need 24 hours a day at nw-ads.com.

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HUGE TRUCK IT’S OUR TURN INVENTORY TO HELP YOU!

LOW OVERHEAD , LOWEST SALES TAX IN THE STATE!

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GREAT SELECTION OF NEW & USED

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WE SERVE THOSE THAT SERVE!

professional services

HUGE ANNUAL Garage Sale, 9am to 3pm, Saturday September 27th.

Living Hope Church, 105 NE Broadway. No early birds! Household, glass, fur niture, collectibles, antiques, tools and garden items plus tons of Motorcycles misc. Money raised goes to the youth in our Church and our Community. Donations gladly accepted September 24th - 26th, noon to 5pm. All items must be clean and working.

Please, no clothing, TVs, C o m p u t e r s o r M i c r o - 2001 HARLEY Davidson waves. Any questions? FX/STD. A smooth bike i n bl a ck a n d c h r o m e.

Call 360-678-6692.

Most excellent condition!

Only 27,500 mi. $7000.

OAK HARBOR, 98277.

9/27/14 GARAGE SALE Whidbey. Call 360-331Sat, one day only, 9-3!!!! 1675.

Lots of clothing (many List in the Flea sizes & genders), kitchfor free! en ware, misc household Items selling for items, furniture. All pro$150 or less are ceeds to benefit the always listed for SPIN Cafe free meals FREE in The Flea. program for people in need in our community! theflea@ Classifieds. We’ve got you Come find a treasure soundpublishing.com covered. 800-388-2527 and show your support! or 866-825-9001 811 SE Jensen Street. agr.wa.gov/inspection/WeightsMeasures/Firewoodinformation.aspx

Transitioning Out of the Military?

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The Port of Seattle Can Help!

Veterans Fellowship Program The Port of Seattle’s Veterans Fellowship Program assists veterans in transition from active duty to the civilian work environment.

The program supports you through exposure and experience in the civilian workplace while refining skills and abilities necessary for successful integration into civilian organizations.

Through career guidance from the Port of Seattle, backed by the dedication and work ethic reflective of your service in the armed forces, you will have the opportunity to successfully transfer your military experience into the civilian workplace in a six-month fellowship.

WHAT AWAITS YOU AT THE PORT OF SEATTLE While gaining invaluable on-the-job experience and training during your fellowship with the Port of Seattle, you receive individualized career assistance through: • Exposure to the civilian work environment and to corporate business practices • Identification of your transferable skills • Resume writing guidance and interviewing practice • Planned and informal networking opportunities with other organizations and civilian employees As a fellow you receive appropriate compensation for your work. Basic health care benefits are provided for you and your dependents.

Our program is recognized as a best practice by Hire America’s Heroes, a Seattle-based consortium dedicated to helping men and women leaving active duty to refine their skills and focus on the abilities necessary for the current business environment.

For more info or to apply today visit https://www.portseattle.org/jobs

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