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Celebration of the century

Tom Tack resigns council, Navy League

By NATHAN WHALEN

Whidbey News Times

Tom Tack, the president of the Oak Harbor Navy League and member of the Coupeville Town Council has announced he is resigning from the council effective Aug. 15.

Tack resigned his position because he accepted a job with Northrup Grumman Corporation in New York, where he is going to work in its electronic warfare program.

He presently works for Electronic Warfare Associates at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

A former Navy pilot, Tack said the quick

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An AD-1 Skyraider and a F/A-18 Hornet fly side by side Saturday during the Centennial of Naval Aviation at NAS Whidbey Island, signifying the changes in naval aviation over the past century. KATHY REED/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND

Naval aviation hits 100

By Kathy Reed

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t was a celebration 100 years in the making.

Beautiful weather and a chance to see aviation history in action brought more than 15,000 people to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Saturday for the Centennial of Naval Aviation event.

From vintage World War II aircraft to today’s modern aviation marvels, people had a chance to get up close and personal with the planes and the people who fly them. The opportunity brought a steady flow of folks of all ages to the Ault Field base, where the bulk of the centennial events took place.

Navy officials were very pleased with the turnout.

“Saturday was a great day to reflect on the proud heritage of 100 years of naval aviation — Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard — and experience firsthand the community’s interest in and steadfast support of NAS Whidbey Island,” said public affairs spokeswoman Kimberly Martin.

Those attending ranged from active duty military members to veterans to people who just love planes.

“I’m not a pilot, but I built models of every one of these when I was a kid,” said Albert Carreras of Gig Harbor. “My favorite

was the PBY Catalina.”

Friends Bob Meier and Roland Garbs are both Army veterans. They live in the same neighborhood in Anacortes, and wanted to get a closer look at the planes they see regularly overhead.

“We’re big supporters of the military,” said Meier. “This is a great chance to see on the ground what we see flying over us all the time. And I enjoy the P-3 — I think I flew on one once.”

“It’s great — I get to kick the tires on these old aircraft. It’s almost like shopping for a car,” laughed Garbs The Latta family of Oak Harbor had a simple reason for their visit.

“Are you kidding? Look around — it’s a chance to look at American history,” said L.D. Latta, who was there with his wife, Lisa, and their two children, Lindsey, 6, and Lucas, 14. “For them to do this, it’s really neat.”

“I got to put on a parachute, which was kind of scary,” said Lucas of his experience on the P-3C Orion. “It’s scary because they actually jump out of these things. I was surprised at how heavy the parachute was, too.”

“Being out here and being here watching the guys up in the cockpit was amazing,” said Lisa.

“It’s amazing to see all the different vintages of airplanes all in one spot,” said Nancy Atkinson of Maple Valley. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to view them and be up so close.”

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THIS EDITION Wizards of VAQ-133 reunite in Oak Harbor.........pg. 3 For Pets’ Sake: Take your dog to the park .............pg. 4 Flying the PBY Catalina could be a workout ..........pg. 5 Cougars and cobras and birds ......................pg. 8

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VP-40 makes strong impression at CARAT Philippines

By Lt. JUSTIN CHRISTENSEN VP-40 Public Affairs

PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines – Patrol Squadron (VP) 40 joined Commander Task Group (CTG) 73.1 on June 30 to continue with the 2011 Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise series.

CARAT Philippines was designed to enhance regional cooperation, promote a clear understanding between partner nations, and to help strengthen the Philippine Navy’s overall operational readiness.

“The main goal for this detachment was to share information.

Through increased cooperation between U.S. and Filipino naval forces, we are better prepared to inter operate together in cases such as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief,” said Cmdr. Kent Moore, VP-40 Executive Officer and detachment officer in charge. “We also gained trust and understanding among aircrews. This is particularly important to operate safely and effectively with the Philippine Navy.”

USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) and USS Howard (DDG 83) participated in CARAT Philippines along with Philippine Naval Forces, including BRP Rizal (PS 74), BRP Pangasinan

(PS 31), a Miguel Malvar-class corvette of the Philippine Navy, and a Philippine Britten-Norman Islander, a light utility aircraft.

On July 1, Combat Aircrew (CAC) 5, sailors from USS Chung-Hoon and USS Howard, and service members of the Philippine Air Force, Marines, and Navy were greeted by students and teachers of Santa Lourdes Elementary, a school comprised of 710 students and 16 teachers. Prior to arriving, VP-40 obtained over $400 of sporting equipment and school supplies, based solely on donations from the sailors, chief petty officers, and officers of VP-40, to welcome the new school year that began in May. CTG 73.1 donated basic sanitary supplies for the children to bring home to their families, as well as paint and supplies to repaint the exterior of one of the school buildings.

A sixth-grade teacher remarked this was the first time a military community service had been conducted at Santa Lourdes Elementary and that the children were very interested in the military personnel and their roles in their respective services.

July 2 consisted of a symposium at the 570th Composite Tactical Wing headquarters at Antonio Bautista

Air Base. Subject matter experts discussed aircraft capabilities as well as local air traffic rules and maritime domain awareness and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

“The 570th was instrumental to the success of our detachment. Their kindness and generosity made us feel welcome in a remote detachment site,” said Chief Naval Aircrewman Paul Winch.

On July 4 and 5, CAC 5 conducted flights in the Sulu Sea to demonstrate the flight characteristics and capabilities of the P-3C. Riders from the Philippine Armed Forces were provided familiarization on the various systems onboard a P-3C aircraft.

“The Philippine aircrews were very professional. I truly enjoyed the opportunity to show them some of the non-acoustic capabilities of our aircraft,” said Naval Aircrewman 2nd Class Joel Sharp, CAC 5’s non-acoustic operator.

CARAT Philippines 2011 closed with a ceremony on July 8. Moore presented Brigadier General Esteban Castro, Commanding General of the 570th Composite Tactical Wing, with a plaque in appreciation for the service and facilities provided during VP-40’s stay in Puerto Princesa.

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VP-40 CAC-5 and maintenance detachment with Philippine Navy Britten-Norman Islander squadron members. PHOTO

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Lts. Murray and Christensen discuss humanitarian and disaster relief best practices with members of the Philippine Armed Forces. PHOTO COURTESY OF VP-40 PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Navy ends search for Boxer sailor missing at sea From U.S. 5th Fleet Public Affairs

Lt. Roy Walker, from NAS Whidbey Island-based Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 prepares for flight operations Saturday on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on its way to the Western Pacific Ocean and the Arabian Gulf for a scheduled deployment. U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 2ND CLASS WALTER M. WAYMAN/RELEASED

GULF OF ADEN (NNS) -- The U.S. Navy announced today that it has ended the search for the sailor from USS Boxer (LHD 4), reported missing July 26.

Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) Second Class Matthew Bergman, 21, was reported missing after he did not report for watch and a search of the ship failed to locate him.

Ships and aircraft from the U.S. Navy conducted extensive searches of the area for more than 72 hours, spanning four days, but were unable to locate Bergman.

After a thorough review of search and rescue data collected during this period, Navy officials determined that every reasonable effort had been expended, and expectations for recovery no longer existed. Search operations concluded at 6:22 p.m. local, July 29.

Surface search operations included Boxer, guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68), guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57), and USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3). Fixed and rotary wing aircraft from aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), Boxer and Anzio, as well as HC-130 aircraft from the 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, attached to the 449th Air Expeditionary Wing from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, and P-3 maritime patrol aircraft conducted aerial searches.

Bergman was assigned to the Navy Information Operations Command (NIOC), Georgia. He was on temporary duty to Boxer at the time. Bergman’s home of record is Franklin, TN. He enlisted in the Navy in 2008.

NIOC Georgia was his first operational command.

The incident is under investigation.

Wizards reunite for magical weekend Founding members of VAQ-133 gather in Oak Harbor

By K ATHY REED

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The Centennial of Naval Aviation event Saturday was a great excuse to reunite former members of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, some of whom hadn’t seen each other in more than four decades.

The conference room at the Best Western in Oak Harbor was filled to capacity Saturday evening, as more than 115 members, plank owners and spouses of the squadron gathered to reminisce and reconnect.

“The best friends you have are the ones from the military, because you were with them all the time,” said Jack Studley. “It’s been 41 years since I’ve seen some of them.”

Studley and his wife, Grayce, came all the way from Nobleboro, Maine for the reunion, which was planned around the Centennial.

“Those years in the Navy were the most significant in his life,” said Grayce.

“Those are the ones that impacted him the most.”

“It was the most exciting thing I ever did,” said Jack, who was an air intelligence officer who served two tours in Vietnam. “I’d go back on a carrier in a minute.”

The history of VAQ133 is tied very closely to the A-3 Skywarrior. The squadron was established in March, 1969 at Naval Air Station Alameda; it rose from the ashes of Heavy Attack Squadron (VAH) 10, Detachment 64 and VAQ-130, Detachment 64. Retired Navy Capt.

Ralph Poore was the first commanding officer and retired Capt. John Dillon was the squadron’s first executive officer.

Missile threat During the late 1950s and early 1960s, the Soviets had developed a new weapon — the surface-

(Above) Former Aviation Electronics Technician Tim Floyd laughs at a comment from the audience Saturday evening during a reunion of former VAQ-133 members and plank owners. (Top right) Grayce and Jack Studley stand next to the A-3 Skywarrior at Saturday’s Centennial of Naval Aviation. (Bottom right) Retired Capt. John Dillon, left, and retired Capt. Ralph Poore are the first executive officer and commanding officer of VAQ-133.

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to-air-missile. The United States didn’t immediately realize what a significant threat the Russian missile would be.

“From the mid 50s, the Department of Defense was arrogant about the Soviets,” said Poore.

“In 1960, they shot down a couple of our U-2’s. In 1963, the Navy lost two planes. In 1965, the Air Force lost four F-4s in one morning.

Finally, the alarm bells began to ring.”

According to Poore and Dillon, the threat led the Navy to fast-track a plan to equip the under-utilized A-3 Skywarrior with electronic jamming equipment.

“The A-3 had basically lost its mission,” recalled Dillon. “The QRC (Quick Reaction Capability) called for 50 of the A-3 Skywarriors to be updated with electronic warfare capability.”

The problem was, there was a shortage of pilots available to fly the jet, and there weren’t a lot of the aircraft around, either.

“When I arrived in Alameda, there were no aircraft and there was no support,” said Dillon. “We got one plane in June, two in July and two more in August. But we didn’t have any pilots.”

Dillon said most of the pilots in his first class had no jet experience. He said there were some former helicopter pilots and others who had flown the EC-121 patrol planes or single engine aircraft.

Maintenance was an issue as well, because there were no personnel familiar with the A-3 actually there to work on them.

“When we deployed for the first time on Jan. 3, 1968, our readiness rating was 23 percent,” Dillon said.

But the ‘electric whale’ performed well.

“Where the candle of electronic warfare had dimmed, we got it going again,” Dillon said.

Common bond No doubt the Wizards’ shared experiences drew them closer together. For many on Saturday evening, it was as if no time had passed. Hair might have been a little thinner or grayer, waistlines perhaps a bit thicker for some, but the camaraderie hadn’t changed.

“If you ended a conversation with someone 20 years ago and then saw them again tonight, it’s like

you never left off,” said Cmdr. Gary Albert, who was visiting from Bellevue.

Gary Jackson, from Poulsbo, was an Aviation Electronics Technician during his time in the Navy.

“The fact that so many came tonight shows how much this means to people,” he said.

“I have been having a ball,” said former Lt. Court Carter, who made 265 carrier landings in the A-3.

“It’s a beautiful airplane to me. But it’s fun to watch the evolution to the new aircraft.”

The men of VAQ-133 continue to hold their memories dear even though they passed the torch to new generations of naval aviators long ago.

“When I established this squadron I said we are pioneers,” said Poore. “We will face challenges, but we will overcome them. VAQ-133 has fulfilled that prophecy.”

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Hot planes, hot potatoes

It takes a lot of work to pull together a party, especially one with 15,000 guests.

The Centennial of Naval Aviation event held at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island will definitely go down in the books as a success — it was wellattended, there were lots of different things to see and do and there were interesting stories to be heard.

But I have some unanswered questions: Why is there never enough time (and I was there most of the day) to get to everything? I KATHY never had a chance to listen to REED the Tales of Naval Aviation. I made it to the hangar, but I got there between speakers. By the time I’d made the rounds, it was near the end of author Stephen Coonts’ presentation.

I also never got to see the Flying Gizmos. That was a bummer. Who doesn’t love whirly-gigs and doo-dads? I did get to see the King Cobra and the armadillos and a few other creatures presented by Predators of the Heart, so it wasn’t a total loss. I can see why the Kids Zone was full. If I was a few (okay, several) years younger, I might have given the rock wall a go.

I know one of the vendors selling curly fries brought 2,000 pounds of potatoes to the Centennial, but I never got to find out if they went through all of them. How many potatoes can 15,000 people eat? Is 2,000 pounds of potatoes a lot or a little for an all-day event? I have no idea.

So, while I didn’t get to everything, I did spend a lot of time looking at the aircraft. After all, the event was celebrating 100 years of naval flight. It made sense to me to look at the planes. I have to admit, they were pretty cool.

Yep. It was a good day. It only leaves one question — who’s planning the bi-centennial party and how many pounds of potatoes should we bring?

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Pure skill needed to operate the PBY aircraft Former flight engineer recalls the ins and outs of flying the PBY Catalina during WWII

By MELANIE HAMMONS

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Experience and training were the key factors to learning how to handle the PBY Catalina aircraft. NAVY FILE PHOTO Today, Stites and his wife, Donna, are active volunteers in their community. Win especially enjoys being a docent at the PBY Memorial Foundation’s Aviation History Center on the Seaplane Base. There, he sees visitors from all over.

“I met someone visiting from England the other day,” he said.

And it is not surprising to learn that he doesn’t think of age as being a limitation.

“We had an 88-yearold visitor come by last weekend. She wanted to see what it was like to be in the pilot’s seat of the static PBY aircraft we have parked outside our building. Guess what — she was able to crawl up in there by herself, no problem,” said Stites. “That was a thrill for us to see that.”

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ured was during the closing days of World War II. The occasion was the sinking of the USS Indianapolis by a Japanese submarine.

Though hundreds of sailors died, a PBY Catalina, piloted by Navy Lt. Adrian Marks, managed to land in heavy seas and rescue more than 50.

Although Stites did not participate in that rescue, he remembers the incident well.

“These planes were able to pick up many survivors during wartime,” he said.

“They did a valiant job.”

And in spite of what may seem to some to be limitations of the PBY, Stites’ own affection for the airplane remains undiminished. Even as he downplays his own wartime experiences, he saw his share of close calls as well.

“I loved the PBYs — they were slow, noisy but they always got us home — even on one engine,” said Stites.

“I don’t have a real colorful history,” he continued.

“But we patrolled and did our duty.”

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Modern aviation relies greatly upon computers and other time and labor saving applications, such as the auto-pilot function.

But that was not always the case.

In the days before specialized computers, successful aviators depended pure- Win Stites ly upon skill, and the teamwork of all crewmembers, to accomplish the mission.

Such was the case of the storied PBY Catalina aircraft and its crew, said former Aviation Machinist Mate and World War II veteran Win Stites.

Stites served from 1943 to 1946. The last two years of his Navy career were spent as a flight engineer on PBYs. “The job of the flight engineer was engine control operations,” said Stites.

“That and the control of the floats, wheels and props.”

Stites said some other duties he remembers are now done in the Navy by the plane’s captain — duties such as safety checks and flight clearance.

“The flight engineer took a load off the pilot and co-pilot, so that they could concentrate on the flight itself,” said Stites.

Not that the pilots had it that easy, either.

“The PBY aircraft we flew during the war had very few hydraulic controls,” said Stites. “What that meant was that the pilot had to move the ailerons and other controls manually, all of which requires training and experience. And sometimes, training could be just as hazardous as war.”

PBY pilots and co-pilots assisted one another during the flight, Stites said. The airplane could fly 12 to 18 hours nonstop on patrols.

According to Stites,

the crew’s navigation aids included slide rules and a sextant — quite a difference from what is used in modern naval aircraft.

The unique mission of the PBY aircraft, a seaplane initially used for patrol but used for rescue operations as well, required even more expertise. Weather conditions always factored into flight decisions, as they do now, but successful operation of seaplanes also depended greatly upon sea conditions.

Stites explained what that meant for the crew of their PBY, typically 7 to 9 members.

“When coming down for a landing, you couldn’t see the water surface — we did not have the sophisticated instruments then that would have allowed that.

“And the weather itself could be absolutely unforgiving — heavy seas and rough water were not the sort of things we wanted to take off or land in, obviously.

“On the other hand, you didn’t want to land on water that was smooth as glass either,” said Stites.

He explained that water surfaces that are entirely smooth create suction to the plane hull during landing.

The ideal water landing took place on surfaces that “had a few white-caps” on them, he said.

“If there weren’t any, we would sometimes create our own waves and an ideal landing surface by circling low over the water,” said Stites.

One of the most dramatic and tragic events in which the PBY aircraft fig-

An ideal water landing for a PBY Catalina aircraft required a few white-caps on the surface, according to former PBY flight engineer Win Stites.

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PBY Memorial Foundation welcomes Sheriff Mark Brown

By MELANIE HAMMONS

Whidbey Crosswind

Island County Sheriff Mark Brown spoke to the PBY Memorial Foundation for the group’s meeting July 26 at the CPO Club in Oak Harbor.

Former PBY flight engineer and World War II veteran Win Stites introduced the guest speaker, following the meeting’s opening pledge of allegiance and invocation.

Brown began his remarks by paying tribute to the members in attendance, nearly all of whom are veterans.

“When I first ran for the office of sheriff several years ago, I was inspired by the faces of many of those seated around this room today,” said Brown.

The sheriff talked about the responsibilities and challenges of upholding public safety while still using public dollars wisely.

“I’m all for saving money, and using tax dol-

“I’m all for saving money and using tax dollars wisely.

At the same time, I believe that public safety is the number one responsibility of government.”

– Sheriff Mark Brown lars wisely,” said Brown.

“At the same time, I believe that public safety is the number one responsibility of government,” he said.

Brown pointed out that Island County encompasses the 10th most populated unincorporated county in the state of Washington. Its unique geographic features can be a potential problem for law enforcement responding to a crisis in a timely way.

“From my agency’s standpoint, the biggest

challenge is a hypothetical situation where we have two emergencies occurring simultaneously on North Whidbey and Possession Point in the south,” said Brown.

Another factor to consider is the responsibility of law enforcement to use necessary force in appropriate ways, said Brown.

“Nationwide, the use of force is under great scrutiny,” he said. “Police departments in Seattle and many other areas are experiencing this reality right now.

“If you’re going to use force, you’d better know what you’re doing,” he said.

Brown said this reality only underscores the need to have well-trained personnel in law enforcement.

“My desire is to uphold public safety in Island County — the best way I can see to accomplish that is to have officers with the right training, and enough of them to call on when there’s a need for a twoofficer call,” said Brown.

Island County Sheriff Mark Brown, featured guest speaker for the PBY Memorial Foundation’s meeting, speaks to the group at the Chief Petty Officers’ club on July 26.

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For more information on the PBY Memorial Foundation, go to www. pbyma.org The foundation’s Naval Aviation History Center is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The center is located in Simard Hall (Building 12) at the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Seaplane Base.

Call 240-9500 for information.

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Aviation-themed quilts attract a crowd

By MELANIE HAMMONS

Whidbey Crosswind

The Centennial of Naval Aviation at Naval Air Station Whidbey drew several thousand participants on Saturday.

Many visitors were aviation buffs, to be sure, but the display of quilts made in honor of the centennial appealed to the artistically inclined, too.

Bill Evans, a visitor from Iowa, agreed.

“I think they’re beautiful as well as inspiring,” he said, looking at the quilts. “You can tell a lot of work went into them, with amazing results.”

Local quilt guild Whidbey Island Treasuremakers created a quilt which features cut-out designs of former and current aircraft flown on NAS Whidbey. Aviation-style motifs decorate the quilt, which the creators have named “Jet-Stream.”

Other quilts featured at the event are part of a traveling collection that has been making its way around the country for the past year. Some pictured aircraft, others aircrew members, and some, a combination of both. Titles included “On Patrol,” “The Vision” and one whimsically titled, “Benny and the Jets.”

One quilt on display honored the achievements of a family of aviators stretching over three generations.

Former Navy Lt. Mark Boberg is pictured on the quilt, as is his father, and his nephew, Ensign S. Allen

Darlington Jr., who will be stationed at NAS Whidbey Island come November.

Boberg’s daughter, Annajean, and her husband, Russell, accompanied him at the quilt display.

“I’m proud of my dad and his service,” said Annajean.

“And I’m also proud of my aunt for making this quilt to commemorate their years of service over several generations.”

According to Debra Staley, a member of Whidbey Island Treasuremakers, the group hoped that many pilots and aircrew would come by the display to sign their quilt.

It seems that Staley got her wish. By noon, the quilt was filling up with the signatures of many who stopped by.

One of those is retired Navy Chief Petty Officer Dolan Nance, of Oak Harbor.

“I Joined the Navy in 1956,” said Nance. “A lot of the airplanes I worked on are pictured on this quilt.”

Nance said he thought it was a good way to commemorate the centennial.

That’s just what Kathy Vass, another member of the Whidbey Island Treasuremakers, liked to hear.

“Whether you like quilts or not, everyone can still appreciate the artistry that goes into making them,” she said.

Former EA6B aircrew member Randy Wood, left, and retired Navy Chief Petty Officer Dolan Nance, right, prepare to add their signatures to a quilt created to honor the achievements of naval aviation at Saturday’s Centennial of Naval Aviation celebration at NAS Whidbey Island.

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A cougar looks out at the audience during the Predators of the Heart presentation at the Centennial of Naval Avaition Saturday. KATHY REED/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND

Vintage and modern warbirds were front and center at Naval Air Station Whidbey this past weekend, but the Centennial of Naval Aviation celebration Saturday also hosted some real birds of the feathered variety in the Kids’ Zone area.

One corner of Haviland Hangar turned into a temporary wildlife habitat, featuring not only vultures and owls, but also cougars, wolves, alligators, snapping turtles and King Cobra snakes. The animals were there courtesy of Predators of the Heart, a wildlife and character education program, which proved to be a

very popular attraction, according to participants.

Leila Theophilus, wife of AWOC David Theophilus from VP-1, and mom of Ava, agreed.

“We’ve loved all the activities, but seeing these animals was really special — it’s like having a little zoo right in the hangar. And it was extra nice that the kids were able to pet the animals.”

Besides the Predators of the Heart program, there were bouncy houses, games, a climbing wall, and an educational presentation put on by the Museum of Flight. The Flying Gizmos show seeks to teach principles of flight and aviation history in a fun, hands-on sort of way, said Museum of Flight employee Paz Clearwater.

Flying Gizmos featured models of many types. Each illustrated either a principle of flight in action, or a miniature prototype of a particular air-

craft. From gliders to hot-air balloon mockups to radio-controlled planes, the kids in the audience took turns flying them all.

Clearwater said events such as the Centennial of Naval Aviation were the most exciting aspect of his job.

“In college, I majored in history, and I also like airplanes,” he said.

“Every kid learns by doing, and I try to give each and every kid a chance to fly one of the models at least once.”

The Museum of Flight offers programs to summer camps and schools year-round, said Clearwater.

The Kids Zone also hosted clowns who made balloon animals and hats.

Quite of few kids took them up on the offer, including Jennifer Bassett’s four children Sterling, Stewart, Lincoln and Hannah.

“This has all been so awesome,” said Bassett, whose husband is a firefighter on NAS Whidbey. “This has been a great way to spend a Saturday.”

Radio controlled aircraft is a show all its own

By MELANIE HAMMONS

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Accomplishments of aircraft large and small were celebrated at Saturday’s Centennial of Naval Aviation.

Whidbey Island Radio Control Society, a featured attraction at CoNA, proved beyond a doubt that aircraft need not be full-size to be impressive.

Visitors seemed to be observing WIRCS’s demonstrations with great interest, said WIRCS president Chuck Bower.

“This is the aviation community out here today — you could say this is our kind of crowd,” said Bower.

WIRCS members share a passion for operating radio-controlled aircraft models — yet they are far more than just operators. Learning to expertly pilot and control the model aircraft is one of the skills they seek to cultivate. They also take

great pride in creating prototype aircraft that match their full-sized namesakes with great fidelity.

Recently, WIRCS presented NAS Whidbey’s commanding officer, Capt.

Jay Johnston, with one such model — a specially-made F-15 aircraft for him to display in his office.

WIRCS maintains an active monthly meeting schedule, as well as an agenda of planned events. One of those events, “Jets Over Whidbey,” is coming up soon, said Bower.

“We’re glad to be out here today so that we can publicize our next event, on August 26 to 28,” said Bower. “So far, we’ve seen some good interest shown by Navy families and the public alike.

“But the main reason we’re here today is to say ‘thank-you’ to the Navy for all they do for us,” he said.

Whidbey Island Radio Control Society members prepare a flight demonstration of one of their models at the Centennial of Naval Aviation celebration Saturday. MELANIE HAMMONS/

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Crew members of the NAS Whidbey Island Search and Rescue unit perform a rescue exercise at the Centennial of Naval Aviation KATHY REED/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND

SAR shines spotlight on rescue skills

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For most Whidbey Island residents, the sight of the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Search and Rescue helicopter flying the skies is a familiar one.

These SAR sailors know their stuff, and had a chance to show it off during two rescue demonstrations at Saturday’s Centennial of Naval Aviation.

They even impressed fellow sailors.

Just ask Lt. Shane Jones, who, with his sons, Dominic, Austin and Dakota, witnessed the SAR demonstration last Saturday at the Centennial of Naval Aviation at Ault Field on Naval Air Station Whidbey.

“We thought it was pretty awesome,” said Jones, who admitted he may be a little bit biased since he’s attached to the SAR unit himself.

“We’re really looking forward to viewing the SAR over-water rescue that’s taking place on the Seaplane base later today - we’ll be heading over there to watch that, too.”

With crowds of people watching, the SAR helicopter hovered over the tarmac, dropped a line, and lowered a crew member down in the simulated rescue event.

Aviation Machinist’s Mate First Class, Sandra Sadler, was among the spectators.

“It was neat to see this,” said Sadler. “Being in the Navy, I’ve

witnessed this type of demonstration before, but I am excited knowing that it’s a fun thing for the public to see — they don’t get to see this sort of event a lot.”

The SAR chopper, an MH-60S Knighthawk, headed over to the Seaplane Base at noon and proceeded to wow an albeit smaller, but still enthusiastic, crowd of onlookers and the crew demonstrated their rescue skills over water.

The SAR team even has its own mascot. SAR bear made several appearances around the base Saturday, greeting children, posing for pictures and showing off a few moves with the team from a local fitness center.

“Grumpy,” a B-25D Mitchell bomber from the Historic Flight Foundation collection, attracts a lot of attention during the Centennial for Naval Aviation Saturday at NAS Whidbey. KATHY REED/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND

An F/A-18A Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 204, NAS Joint Reserve Base New Orleans rests on the tarmac at NAS Whidbey Island Saturday at the Centennial of Naval Aviation.

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(Above) The pilot prepares the AD Skyraider for flight.

(Right, top) Mike Lawrence polishes a North American T-28 Trojan.

(Right, bottom) Author Stephen Coonts speaks during Tales of Naval Aviation Saturday at NAS Whidbey Island.

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And people did get close. They were climbing on wings, sitting in cockpits, climbing into the belly of a C-130 and just about anything else they were given an opportunity to explore.

But it wasn’t just visitors to the base who were having fun. Personnel on duty at both the aircraft and at the displays in Hangar 1 said it was interesting listening to some of the stories shared by aviation old-timers.

“It’s been interesting hearing all the old war stories and seeing how rough it was then,” said Aviation Structural Mechanic Chief Petty Officer Jason Sjodin, with Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137.

“It’s a whole different world these days.”

“To get to share in this anniversary is pretty amazing,” said Naval Air Crewman First Class Geoffrey Stanford.

“It’s a great job,” said Lt. Cmdr. Dennis Rippy, who was there with VX-31 from Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake.

“I’m glad to be up here telling people what we’re doing.”

Yeoman Second Class Derek Gailey was also on duty.

“It’s cool, with all the old planes and new planes,” he said. “You don’t see this every day.”

Several different aircraft were on display, and many of the owners, pilots and crew were on hand to answer questions about their particular aircraft, like Mike Lawrence of Woodinville, who was there polishing the North American T-28 Trojan owned by Roger Collins.

“This plane was originally designed as a trainer, but in Vietnam, it was used as an attack plane,” explained Lawrence. “They needed something low and slow to support the ground troops.”

The A-3 Skywarrior aircraft was on dis-

play, and members of the A-3 Skywarrior Whidbey Memorial were there as well, helping to raise awareness of the group’s fundraising efforts and singing the praises of “the whale.”

“It’s a great-flying airplane,” Lanny Kee called out to passers-by. “It looks as nice as it is.”

While the centennial event wasn’t supposed to be an air show, there were a few takeoffs and landings with some fly-bys in between. A legacy flight later in the afternoon was also a crowd-pleaser. The old — an AD-1 Skyraider from the Heritage Flight Museum in Bellingham — and the new — a F/A-18 Hornet from VFA-122, NAS Lemoore — took to the sky together over Ault Field, providing a fitting demonstration of what the celebration was about.

While the aircraft took center stage, there were plenty of other activities. Many gathered to hear speakers present their Tales of Naval Aviation and to look at the squadron displays and the specialty quilts created for the centennial.

NASWI Search and Rescue did demonstrations on both Ault Field and Seaplane Base, there were classic cars to look at and members of Whidbey Island Radio Control Society gave demonstrations with miniature versions of the planes on display.

There was also plenty for children to do — Predators of the Heart brought shivers and grins with its display of animals and reptiles, and the Seattle Museum of Flight’s Flying Gizmo show captured children’s imagination. No matter what the age, there was something of interest to just about everyone.

Perhaps 87-year-old World War II Seige of Bastogne veteran, Roy McWilliams, summed the day up the best: “I think this was an exceptional day for the Navy.”

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He wouldn’t have time to tend to council business while organizing a quick family move across the country.

“As you can imagine, the decision to leave Coupeville was not an easy one and we debated the pros and cons for some time. Ultimately we decided this opportunity is in our family’s best long term interest,” Tack said in his resignation letter submitted to the town of Coupeville.

Tack, a former EA-6B

Prowler pilot, retired from the Navy in 2008. Since his retirement, he has become a highly visible leader on Whidbey Island. In addition to the Coupeville Town Council and the Navy League, he is the vice president of the Central Whidbey Chamber of Commerce.

He said the most difficult thing about the move is having to pull his four children out of the Aquajet swim program at the John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool in Oak Harbor. He said there isn’t a finer youth program around.

He was sworn in for his first term on the town council in January 2010.

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7 p.m. - Larry Crowne (PG-13) 9 p.m. - Transformers: Dark of the Moon (PG13) Saturday, Aug. 6 Matinee $3 adults/$1.50 youth

2 p.m. - Monte Carlo (PG) FREE Double Feature 6 p.m. - Mr. Popper’s Penguins (PG) 8 p.m. - Super 8 (PG13) Sunday, Aug. 7 All seats $1

2 p.m. - Cars 2 (G) 4:15 p.m. - Green Lantern (PG-13)

FRI., AUG. 5

First Fridays at the Farm: Greenbank Farm stays open late once a month for this special event. From 5 to 8 p.m. the first Friday of each month, enjoy the wines of Sorensen Cellars and Fair Winds Winery of Port Townsend. Have dinner at the Whidbey Pies Cafe, chat with the winemakers and stroll through the farm’s three art galleries. Call 678-7710 or go to www.greenbankfarm. com for details.

Whidbey Island Music Festival: The second week of the Whidbey Island Music Festival will feature the music of Buxtehude. The program will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday at St. Augustine’s in-the-woods in Freeland, or at 3 p.m.

Sunday at Greenbank Farm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors or $15 for students and are available online at www. brownpapertickets.com or by calling the ticket hotline at 800-838-3006. Go to www. whidbeyislandmusicfestival. org for information.

Little Strikers: Parents are encouraged to bring children ages 2 to 5 to learn to bowl at the Convergence Zone on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. each Friday.

Bowling is followed by a craft in the Media Zone. Children must be supervised. Call 257-2432, 257-2702 or 257-2074 or go to www. navylifepnw.com for details.

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7 p.m. - Zookeeper (PG) 9:15 p.m. - Horrible Bosses (R)

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Click Music Acoustic Jam: Join friends and neighbors for a free evening of playing music together Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Click Music, 1130 NE Seventh Ave., Oak Harbor. Jam leader Ed Newkirk welcomes players of all ages and levels. Call 675-5544 for information.

SAT., AUG. 6

Whidbey Island Music Festival: The music for Buxtehude’s Abendmusiken will be presented Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s in-the-woods Episcopal Church in Freeland. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors or $15 for students and are available online at www.brownpapertickets. com or by calling the ticket hotline at 800838-3006. Go to www. whidbeyislandmusicfestival. org for information.

Romeo loves Juliet: Island Shakespeare Festival presents William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” for three weekends, beginning Saturday and running through Sunday, Aug. 21 at the StoryHouse Stage on the land at Chinook in Clinton. See Shakespeare’s classic tale of romance and tragedy in a beautiful outdoor setting in the woods directed by Susannah Rose Woods. Bring a blanket or folding chair, a picnic and bug spray and enjoy a 4 p.m. performance on Saturdays and Sundays, or a 6:30 p.m. show on Fridays. Dress in layers in case of unexpected

weather. Admission is free.

Call 221-1710 or visit www. islandshakespearefest.org for info and directions to the stage. This show may not be appropriate for very young children or infants.

Whidbey Island Triathlon: The 15th annual Whidbey Island Triathlon will be held Saturday, Aug. 6, with a 9 a.m. start. New and veteran triathletes can enjoy this event. It begins with a halfmile swim in Goss Lake, followed by a 19.5-mile bike ride on paved county roads, ending with a 3.8 mile run.

Space is limited. Individual registration through Aug. 5 is $75; team registration is $145. The event is open to the first 300 swimmers.

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Saturday Matinee at the Library: Adults and teens can watch Leonardo DiCaprio in the film “Inception” at 2 p.m.

Saturday at the Oak Harbor Library. DiCaprio stars in this sci-fi action film, playing a man who can steal dreams for corporate espionage.

He must accomplish the impossible inception to get his life back. Popcorn will be provided. Call 675-5115 for details.

Whidbey Island Winery Music Series: Bring a blanket, a chair, a picnic and a friend and relax with a glass of wine as you enjoy an evening of music at the Whidbey island Winery in Langley. Concerts begin at 6 p.m. and cost is $20. Tickets include a glass of wine.

Music provided Carolann Ames. Reserve a spot by calling 360-221-2040. Go to www.whidbeyislandwinery. com for information.

Calliope’s Craft Corner: Children ages 4 to 12 can enjoy a craft project at Hummingbird Farm and Nursery the first and third Saturday’s of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. through August. The craft on Saturday, is Sand and Plaster Casting. Cost is $15 per child and preregistration is encouraged. Hummingbird Farm is located on Zylstra Road near Oak Harbor. Call 679-5044 for information or go to www. hummingbirdfarmnursery. com for registration.

Click Blue Grass Jam: Join friends and neighbors the first Saturday of every month for a Blue Grass Jam at Click Music in Oak Harbor. Everyone is welcome to play along from 10 a.m. to noon. Call 675-5544 for information.

SUN., AUG 7 Chamber Music in the Garden: Whidbey Island

musicians will present an afternoon of chamber music at Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens in Greenbank on Sunday, Aug 7. Those interested are invited to bring refreshments and enjoy music, fun and sun.

Tickets are $15; children under 16 are admitted free with an adult. Call 678-1912 or go to www. meerkerkgardens. org for details.

Sunday Farmers Market: A farmers market will be held each Sunday through Sept. 25 at Greenbank Farm.

Hours are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local farmers and food producers participate in this weekly event.

There will be cooking demonstrations, plant clinics and other activities. Call 678-7700 for information.

MON., AUG. 8 Tween Film Fest: The Oak Harbor Library will present “Tron: Legacy” at its Tween Film Fest at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8. This futuristic film features the character Sam Flynn, who goes searching for his father, who programmed a video game years before, then disappeared. Sam’s adventure takes him into the virtual world his father created. This film is rated PG and is appropriate for children ages 8 to 12 and their families. Call 675-5115 for details.

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WED., AUG. 10 Family Fun at Jim Creek: Eligible military families can participate in a free family fun event at the Jim Creek Recreation Area near Arlington from 2 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10.

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THURS., AUG. 11 Tall Ships Return to Coupeville: The Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain will arrive Thursday, Aug. 11 at the Coupeville Wharf and will stay through Monday, Aug. 15. Daily tours, adventure, battle and sunset sailing will be offered. For information and tickets, got to www. historicalseaport.org.

NAVY QUADZLE Each row (across), column (down), and quadrant must contain all four letters, N,A,V,Y, without duplication.

TUES., AUG. 9 Whidbey Sounders Toastmasters meet: Improve your ability to articulate ideas and present information to a group.

The Whidbey Sounders Toastmasters Club meets the second, fourth and fifth Tuesdays of each month at San Remo Mediterranean Grill in Oak Harbor at 6:30 p.m. Information is available online at www. whidbeysounders.org.

World of Wonder: The Oak Harbor Library presents World of Wonder: Surprising Stories and Games, at 1 and 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9. The program will have sensational songs and surprising stories, songs, activities and games from around the world for children ages 6 and up.

Call 675-5115 for details.

Navy Wives Club of America meeting: Navy Wives Club of America, Whidbey Island #150, meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Building 22 on NAS Whidbey Island’s Seaplane Base. Call 675-0233 for

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Some 250 Machinists Union members working for a defense contractor at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station have ratified their first contract.

The group — all employed by URS Corp. — approved the new four-year agreement with a 97-percent yes vote on July 27. “The agreement touched on every major issue members identified as important in our surveys,� said Jon Holden, a business representative for Machinists Union District Lodge 751 in Seattle who helped negotiate the deal.

Under the terms of the agreement, the URS employees will receive: Wage increases of 3 percent in the first year, 3.5 percent in the second year, 3.5 percent in the third year and 4 percent in year four; in addition, workers in five specific job classifications will receive an additional $1 an hour pay increase in each of the first three years of the deal; increased pay for employees working night or weekend shifts, and new rules on how workers are to be paid when they deploy for assignments away from NAS Whidbey; company contributions to a pension plan offered to employees through the International Association of Machinists &

Aerospace Workers, and increased contributions for health insurance benefits; and a grievance and arbitration procedure, improved sick leave and vacation schedules and an allowance for buying safety shoes. “Initially, I was skeptical about union representation,� said Shannon Carr, a URS employee who was involved in the unionization effort. “But it is clear we needed representation. This collective bargaining agreement will change a lot of the wrongs that have plagued our workforce for way too long.�

The URS workers do maintenance on EA-6B Prowlers and EA-18G Growlers based at NAS Whidbey. They had voted to join the Machinists Union in December 2010 after a year-long organizing campaign. Talks for their first contract began in March. “Solid, positive contracts like this show the value of gaining union representation,� said Tom Wroblewski, the president of Machinists District 751. “The URS workers do a job that’s essential to maintaining America’s might, and we’re proud to have them as our Machinists Union brothers and sisters.�

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Local Navy League council wins Mackie Award The Oak Harbor Council of the Navy League has won a 2010 Donald M. Mackie Award for best council newsletter.

The local chapter took second place in the medium council division for the “Quarter Deck,� which is published quarterly. Its staff is made up of K.C. and Skip Pohtilla and Jack Stiltz.

The Mackie Award honors excellence in both print and web-based communication. The awards were established in 1964 to encourage more effective communication between Navy League members, and were named after Donald M. Mackie, who was instrumental in establishing what is now known as “Seapower� magazine.

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The awards will be presented at the Hall of Fame and Honors luncheon in October, during the Navy League’s national convention in Chattanooga, Tenn.

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For best consideration submit app materials by 4 : 3 0 p m , Au g u s t 1 6 , 2011. Details and applic a t i o n s a r e ava i l a bl e from school district office at 2 S Main, Coupeville, WA 98239, (360) 6784522 or website www.coupeville.k12.wa.us /employment_main.html EOE Coupeville School District is accepting applications for two positions:

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Flea Market

Table, octagon (8 sided), 2 leaves, seats 6, heavy base, great condition $50. 4 red velvet seat cushions, new, $20 obo.

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14’X16’ CABIN WITH partial loft for sale. Own some island history, perfect for guest house or studio. Built of dimensional boat lumber with wood framed retracting windows, metal insulated roof, recently resided a n d p a i n t e d ex t e r i o r.

Fully constructed building, you move. $7,500 obo. Friday Harbor, San Juan Island. 206-8527201.

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AKC Mini Dachshounds back after two year break, 3 girls / 3 boys D ew c l aw s r e m o ve d , first shots, & wormed. parents of both litters on sight. $400/ea. 360675-0128, Whidbey CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES, 2 males, 1 female, 12 weeks, first shots & wormed. $350 each.

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www.joyfuldogtraining.com OAK ENTERTAINMENT joy@joyfuldogtraining.com CENTER. 71� long, 22� wide, 52� high. Holds 678-4731 36� (diagonal) TV. Glass Is your dog a joyful dog? cabinet with 4 shelves, CD/DVD disc compartment. $150, 360-675- AUSTRALIAN Shepherd pups. 7 weeks, males & 1449 or 360-969-1806 females, Tri-color; black, RIDING LAWN Mower, tan, white, shots, health good condition, $150. guaranteed, $250 cash.

Located in Greenbank. Oak Harbor. 360-6725577 Call: (425)876-4049

ESTATE/MOVING SALE Aug. 5,6,7, 9am-4pm.

No early birds. Continued until gone. Furniture, sofa, love seat, Drexel coffee & end tables, pair chairs, stiffel lamps, 52in TV, couch & end tables, leather recliner, TV unit, pictures, speakers, queen & king bedroom sets, Niagra beds, twin bed, roll top desk, book case, hope chest, lamps, 2 table & chair sets, china cupboard, upright freezer, 12in Dewalt saw, 4 x 6 trailer, lawn mower, bicycle, kitchen stuff, crystal, little of everything. Cashonly. 6130 Dassel St. corner of Sunlight Beach Road & Dassel. off Bayview by The Goose.

Phone 360-321- 4523 Coupeville

GREAT DANE Puppies, AKC. Males/ females.

Every color but Fawns.

Two litters of blues fathered by Tiber ious. $500 & up, health guarantee. Licensed since 2002. Dreyersdanes is Oregon state’s largest breeder of Great Danes.

Also selling Standard Poodles Visit: www.dreyersdanes.com Call 503-556-4190 LLEWELLIN Setter Gun D o g s : 4 m a l e s, 4 fe males. Whelped June 25th, ready to go August 20th. $700/each. $200 deposit reser ves your puppy. Champion bloodlines. (425)773-3440

C A R P O RT M OV I N G Sale. This & future saturdays until gone. 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. 701 S. Main St. #45, Coupeville. Furniture, matching love s e a t , 2 g l i d e r r o cke r chairs, small end tables, trundel bed with matresses, large exotic china cabinet. Linens, kitchen, bathroom, lots of bedding for single beds. books, ladies vintage 1975 Schwin 3 speed b i ke. G a r d e n t o o l s & supplies, large indoor plants. misc. dishes, etc.

Coupeville

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, 8am to 2pm. Kids’ clothes, furniture, misc, CDs, DVDs & lots more.

2037 Captain Whidbey Inn Road.

Coupeville

GARAGE SALE, Saturday August 6th, 9am4pm. Bells Far m; 892 West Beach Rd. Lots of LOST female Shih Tzu, misc. household stuff small and white. Last COUPEVILLE seen July 3rd, wearing a MOVING SALE: Everyred collar, on NW 7th thing must go-we’re not A v e i n O a k H a r b o r. taking it with us! AnPlease call 360-969- tiques, tools, spor ts 1641 with information. equip, dining table, anMALE MALTESE stud, tique safe, desk, arts & friendly dog, available crafts, arc welder, old $ 5 0 0 , A K C p a p e r e d , Fo r d p a r t s a n d t o n s p u r e b r e d . F e m a l e more. 2546 Deseret Dr, should be in heat, will C o u p ev i l l e . S a t u r d ay wait! Contact Elizabeth Only, 8am-3pm (360)720-2403 Coupeville MOVING SALE, Saturday and Sunday, 9am.

2 5 y r s a c c u mu l a t i o n .

Fur niture, TVs, tools, tractor, more. Welcher and Hwy 20. Look for signs.

Freeland

Pembroke Welsh Corgi pups, 1 male, 1 female.

B o r n M ay 3 1 s t 2 0 1 1 . $700.00 CALL (360)6826463

GARAGE SALE, August 6th, 1092 Timber Lane end of the street. Something for ever yone.

Tools, collectibles, fishing stuff, Honda CRX 70 m o t o r c y c l e. S a t u r d ay only 9am-3pm.

Greenbank

Multiple-family garage sale. Saturday only, 9 6. No earlybirds please.

Collectibles, antiques, furniture, 20’ Olympic, household goods, etc.

3325 Greenbank Dr

Lamp, large, cut glass, in beautiful condition, no shade, $50. Oak Harbor.

360-682-6366 Light Fixture: Three circles hanging at graduated heights. Chrome and glass with frosted circles. Perfect for dining room chandelier. Photo available online. $150.

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Free couch with queen hide-a-bed. Fair condition! Oak Harbor. 360675-4838.

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HUGE GARAGE sale, thousands of items. Friday August 5th and Saturday August 6th, 9am4 p m . S u n d ay Au g u s t 7th, noon-4pm. 3283 Bayview Road - by the Gun Club. Hundreds of tools, lots of furniture, s m a l l r e f r i g e ra t o r, housewares, TV’s, electronics, landscape items, lawn and patio furniture, ladders, like new woodstove with pipe, some c h i l d r e n i t e m s, s o m e new items, rugs, beautiful paintings, cartop carrier.

SCATCHET HEAD community yard sale, Saturday, August 13, 9am 4pm. Largest community on the South end of the Island is having its annual sale. Directions: From Ken’s Korner Clinton take Cultus Bay Rd, right on Bailey, left on Scatchet Head Rd, right on Swede Rd, left on Blakely into the community. Look for the Garage Oak Harbor Friday & Saturday, 9-5.

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Oak Harbor

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CHURCH Sale . Saturday only, August 6th, 9am - 5pm. Furniture, chairs, rocking chair, chest of drawers, tools, lots of books, exercise equipment, rugs, dishes, & lots of nicnacs, H e l d a t F i r s t R e fo r m Church, 250 SW 3rd Ave. Oak Harbor

LARGE yard sale, lots of misc. Friday & Saturday, 10am-5pm. No early birds. 1375 North View Rd. of Hastie Lake Rd. Oak Harbor

MEGA YARD Sale- Saturday August 6th, 8am1pm. 1075 NW Kitsap Terrace - Huge selection of antique, vintage and painted furniture; Thomasville dining table set; antique oak round dining table w/chairs; old pine desk; bookcases; antique clocks; small farmhouse table; architectural salvage pieces; garden pots & furniture; quilts; linens; quality clothing; art prints and watercolors; old & new books; dealer resource books and decor books and much much more.

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YA R D S A L E - Fr i d ay and Saturday, August 5th-6th, 9am-4pm. 3157 Fr e e d o m L a n e ( o f f C l ove r Va l l ey a c r o s s from NAS Hospital). Furniture (small): rocking chairs, ottoman, misc tables, glass topped coffee table (like new), toaster o ve n ( n e w ) , c a n n i n g jars, usual kitchen stuff, yarn, quilting magazines and books, canning jars.

There’s lots more. Just haven’t gotten to the loft yet, which is packed.

Also have man stuff: 25 ft & 100 ft contractors tapes, Big Cat cement m i x e r, s h o p v a c , 6 � bench grinder, air hoses, 8ft ladder, 2 new alum. screen doors, fishing poles, old farm tools & shop tools, fishing poles, 70’s Nissan 6cycl. engine, mid 60’s Chevy truck par ts, large propane wall heater. Kids stuff: Mostly girls-Barbie car (like new-$100).

Trike, play kitchen, grocery cart with supplies & more.

OAK HARBOR

YARD SALE, Friday and Saturday, Aug 5th & 6th, 8am-1pm. Lots of baby items, exercise equipment, TV’s, pub table with chairs, misc. 2138 Crosswoods Circle

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Saturday August 6th & Sunday August 7th, 10am-3pm. #86 in Western Village; Ernst Street, Oak Harbor. Just past Elks Club. Large variety!

Framed pastel oil water painting; framed quality prints, ladies, sailing, planes, Indians, horses, Washington, others. Early photos, portraits, cabinet and cartes with cw stamps, fine platinum portrait, glamour shots. 5 beautiful Victorian framed pictures. Statues. Collectors books.

Golf books. Other special books. And some usual’s. Rare beautiful golf driver, $100. Many 33 1/3 records, excellent condition, singles, special var iety albums, Shakespeare plays, CW centennial albums, unusual’s. Porcelain carousel music player, $150.

Bottles. Porcelains. Vase s. F i g u r i n e s. I n d o o r fountain. Time Life Lincoln photo. Scrimshaw books and material. No children. Cash.

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SATURDAY, 8-12. Lots of baby girl items Like new! Men/women clothes, vaccum, highchair, swing, toys, tricycle, gas BBQ pit and more. 2302 C. Goldfinch Street.

Oak Harbor

Saturday, 8/6, 8am-5pm.

Oak fur niture: couch, desk, entertainment center, coffee tables; and lots of misc. 1852 SW 17th Street, Fireside area.

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ATTENTION Island Contractors! 37’X13’ heavy duty power boat “Pelican�. Water taxi, large cargo capacity, heavy duty tow bit, crew and materials, picnic boat.

Heated cabin, seats 12 inside, walk around outer decks. Foam filled hull. Unsinkable! New canvas, new UV windshields and wipers. 2 hours on re-built. 8V71 500HP. 22 knots. A must see! $39,000. On Orcas Island 360-376-6566.

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1977 BOSTON Whaler 17’ Newport. 115h merc, easy loader trailer, kicker motor, power trim/tilt, c e n t e r c o n s o l e, r u n s gr e a t , $ 6 0 0 0 O B O. (425)773-3440

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1 8 ’ 1 9 9 7 B AY L I N E R Trophy Model 1802, V bir th cabin with por ta potty. Bimini top with fish curtains. 120 HP Mercur y Force outboard, 40 gallon fuel tank. Lowrance GPS, depth & fish finder, VHF Marine & CB radios, dual batter ies with isolator. Includes 1997 Escort galvanized trailer & all boat access o r i e s. G r e a t f i s h i n g boat, about 70 hours running time! Needs some minor TLC due to a lack of use. Low NADA retail is $6,145, will sell for $6,000. Oak Harbor, W h i d b ey I s l a n d . C a l l Dave at 360-682-6571 if no answer leave message will call you back. davekline5790@ comcast.net to request pics.

24’ BAYLINER Buccaneer Sailboat and trailer.

Fiberglass, has 2 sails and 2 outboard motors.

Comes with life preservers, cushions and port-apotty. Has cockpit steering and can sleep 4-6 people. $3,800 or best offer. Call for more information, (360)373-5379

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Motorcycles

2001 HARLEY Davidson Fat Boy FLSTF. Have many of the original parts, sale includes new motorcycle jack, books, manuals & all riding accessories helmets chaps etc. 8,340 miles; Color is Real Teal; Polished solid wheels; Quick release windshield, with leather bag; Sissy bar with full tbags & luggage rack; Bike lowered about 1/2 inch; Big bore kit installed about 3,000 miles ago; Vance & Hines two into one exhaust; Wide Glide handlebars; Halogen fog lights; LED flush mount amp, fuel gage and gas cap; Custom Nostalgia Speedo & Tac; Custom turn signals front and rear; Easy clutch installed; Studded custom seat, with gel p a ck s ; C u s t o m f l o o r boards; Custom passenger foot pegs; Custom WWW NW ADS COM Automobiles grips & mirrors; Factory ,OCALĂĽJOBSĂĽINĂĽPRINTĂĽANDĂĽON LINE alar m. Asking $8,500 Pontiac f i r m . C a l l D ave K l i n e 1985 PONTIAC Firebird.

360-682-6571. or email Motorcycles New tires worth $320 & davekline5790@comcast.net m a g w h e e l s . T- t o p , 60,000 miles. Top notch 1995 BOSS-HOSS with Tents & gray interior & exterior! Z Z 4 C h e v y e n g i n e , Travel Trailers Beautiful, never wrecked stored for several years, but needs paint/ decals. only 6,900 miles. Tuned Excellent runner! Origi- up, ready to go! Needs nal owner & licensed. some polishing and tlc Great starter car! $2,100 cleaning. $18,500 obo, make offer. Vashon Is- or par t trade on other land. Call David 360- Harley bike and trike.

425-327-4818, Everett.

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16’ 2003 ROCKWOOD Freedom Camper. Only used twice, ready to roll for your summer vacation!! Stove, sink, refrigerator and heated. Detachable BBQ grill.

Electric mattress’s to warm you at night. Two full size and one twin, sleeps 4 to 6. Excellent condition! Purchased new, only owners! Oak Automobiles Classics & Collectibles H a r b o r. $ 5 , 0 0 0 . 3 6 0 675-9125.

1972 MERCEDES Benz 280 SEL. Sweet cruiser, 8’ Rendezvous cabover, ow n yo u r d r e a m c a r ! c a m p e r 1 9 9 7 . N ev e r Last year this model was l e a ke d , ex c e p t i o n a l l y made with all handmade clean, sleeps 4, two parts! 4.5 liter, automat- showers, toilet, furnace, ic, 75,000 miles. Cream gas/electric fridge, douexterior with tan interior. ble sink, great storage, S t a r t s r i g h t u p, w e l l d i g i t a l T V a n t e n n a , maintained! $1,000 tune sound system, roof storup recently done. Origi- age, electric hydraulic n a l m a nu a l i n c l u d e d . jacks, & two propane $6,000. Coupeville. Call t a n k s . $ 3 0 0 0 . C a l l (360)678-6002 360-672-1402.

26’ 1980 U.S. NAVY Motor Whaleboat. Fiberglass by Mason, Perkins 35 HP model 4/107 (runs well), stainless 40 gallon tank. Enclosed wheel house and berths forward. Self bailing aft deck with access under to storage/ shaft. Two axel trailer. Work boat, Pickup Trucks not yacht. $8,000 obo.

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1984 CHEVY C-10 305 Has 156K miles $1500 O B O. 3 6 0 - 6 7 9 - 4 9 4 3 , Whidbey

2 6 ’ G L A C I E R B AY ( C AT ) , l i k e n e w , $99,950. Enclosed pilot cabin, dinette, refrigerator, forward queen bed, head, extensive electronics, Yamaha 150’s (2), 50 hours. Call; (206)842-6798; email: almorrow710@gmail.com

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2002 SUZUKI 1500cc LC Intruder. Only 1700 miles. Beautiful two tone b l u e & g r e y. L o t s o f chrome. Good tread on tires. Always garaged.

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Clockwise from top left: People line up to walk through a US Coast Guard C-130.

A SAR helicopter demonstrates a water rescue on Seaplane Base. BRYAN ILYANKOFF/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND A Curtiss P-40N Warhawk from the Museum of Flight People pause to take a closer look at the EA-18G Growler from NAS Whidbey Island SAR Bear gets jiggy with it on the flight line.

The A-3 Skywarrior rests in front of the control tower at NAS Whidbey Island.

At Center: A F/A-18 Hornet shows off as it makes a pass of Ault Field.

KATHY REED/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND