The Whidbey Crosswind 08/12/2011

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VOLUME 1, NO. 20 | 12 AUGUST 2011

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Fleet Support Unit of� cer in charge retires .........pg. 2

New leader for the Lancers of VAQ-131 .................pg. 2

IDIPIC sponsors evening of improv ...................pg. 3

Sarah Smiley: Fish � rst, then a dog .....................pg. 4

Vote for me!Summit Assistance Dogs

seeks grant for veterans program

By KATHY REEDWhidbey Crosswind

Summit Assistance Dogs in Anacortes would like to expand its program and residents of North Whidbey Island can lend a hand.

The nonprofit company, which trains hearing and mobility assistance dogs for people with disabilities, is one of 36 candidates vying to get the most votes in Walton Beverage’s local Pepsi Refresh Project. The nonprofit that gets the most votes will receive a $10,000 grant from the beverage distributor to fund a startup project.

Summit would use the money to fund its newest pro-gram, which currently has the working title “Serving Our Soldiers,” or S.O.S., which would provide service dogs for wounded soldiers or those suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

“We want to use that money to kick off S.O.S. market-ing and outreach,” said Erik Mann, development associate with Summit Assistance Dogs. “It would also help us to create screening guidelines, establish policy and procedure for training the dogs and acquire breeding stock and dogs to start training.”

“The local Pepsi Refresh Project is our take on the national project, and is our way of rewarding and giving back to nonprofits in our area who are really coming up with innovative and refreshing ideas,” said Kaitlin Isle, marketing and special projects coordinator with Walton Beverage. “Nonprofits are really working hard to generate innovative ideas that are pushing our communities ahead and creating important programs. It’s great to hear the things they would do if they had extra funding.”

Summit was founded in 2000 by Sue Meinzinger. The nonprofit organization does not charge for its dogs and relies solely on grants, fundraising and private contribu-tions. Puppy raisers volunteer to take the puppies into their homes when they are about 8 weeks old and work

with them for up to a year and a half, bringing them to Summit’s headquarters on Christianson Road in Anacortes regularly to work with professional trainers. The training process takes about two years, at which point the dogs are carefully matched with applicants.

Meinzinger said the emerging need for service dogs for veterans with PTSD is huge.“There is a big enough need that the Veterans Administration has a three-year study being conducted to study what the effects

of service dogs are on veterans with PTSD,” she said. “If they determine they are valuable, they could possibly start making funding available.”

Much of the training for the S.O.S. dogs is the same as its training for other service dogs, Meinzinger said. There are currently about 40 dogs in the program. Summit graduates about eight to ten dogs each year.

“Our graduation rate currently is about one in four, meaning that for every four dogs in the training program, only one will suc-cessfully complete it,” said Mann. “Our standards are strict and we’re looking for special dogs.”

Often dogs that aren’t selected to complete the program are simply too energetic or too active for their handlers. That is some-thing that wouldn’t necessarily be a problem for a veteran with no physical disabilities, opening the door for more dogs to complete

Isabelle is a 1-year-old Golden Retriever being trained as a service dog through Summit Assistance Dogs. The agency is trying to win a grant to start a service dog program for veterans. KATHY REED/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND

SEE SUMMIT | PAGE 7

By JIM GARAMONE American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON — Army Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Colt will conduct the investigation of the crash of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter in Afghanistan that killed 38 U.S. and Afghan service members, U.S. Central Command officials announced Tuesday.

Colt, deputy commanding general of the 101st Airborne Division, will begin his duties immediately. Marine Corps Gen. James N. Mattis, the Central Command commander, appointed Colt.

Officials in Afghanistan believe a Taliban rocket-propelled grenade shot down the

Army general to helm Chinook investigation

SEE CRASH | PAGE 8

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It was a day of endings and new beginnings Friday for Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 10 Detachment Fleet Support Unit at Naval Air

Station Whidbey Island.A dual ceremony was held Friday morning in Hangar

6, commemorating the Change of Charge from Cmdr. Stephen Ruscheinski to Cmdr. Matthew Kennedy and marking Ruscheinski’s retirement from the Navy.

Capt. Peter Garvin, commander of Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 10, was the guest speaker for the event. Garvin said it was difficult to describe in an unclas-sified setting all that the men and women of FSU-10 do to defend freedom.

“They are the quiet, often unseen warriors that keep us one step ahead of our adversaries,” Garvin said.

Garvin had high praise for Ruscheinski, telling guests and family members Ruscheinski leaves behind a legacy of service of which his family can be proud.

“He did none of this for glory, but because it was an honor, because it was ‘the right thing to do,’” said Garvin. “I have always believed the measure of success as a unit is a direct reflection of its leader. The men and women of FSU-10 are exceptionally well-trained.”

Both Garvin and Ruscheinski mentioned the strides FSU-10 has made in integrating the Littoral Surveillance Radar System within the 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet. The LSRS operates from P-3C Orions and can be used to track tar-gets on land or at sea.

“It has not been easy,” Ruscheinski said. “If you notice, there are no FSU personnel standing at the back of the hangar today, because most are deployed.”

New officer-in-charge Kennedy credited Ruscheinski for paving the way to a busy future for the detachment of 25 active duty personnel and six civilian staff members.

“Because of the hard work and countless hours you put in, we are becoming more popular,” said Kennedy. “I think we’re going to be very busy for the next couple of years.”

After the orders had been read and the change of charge was complete, it was time for Ruscheinski’s 20 years in the Navy to come to an end.

In an emotion-filled voice, he thanked his parents, Adolph and Susan, for giving him the drive to succeed.

“For the past 20 years, I’ve tried to exceed my father’s standard instead of the Navy’s, which is high,” said Ruscheinski. “As a new father in my 40s, I now under-stand that I didn’t raise myself like I thought I did at 14.”

Ruscheinski also thanked his fellow officers and mem-bers of FSU-10, and offered words of encouragement to his successor.

“It has been an honor to serve with each and every one of you,” he said. “I know full well you will take care of the program and take care of the people. I give you my best wishes for success and hope you enjoy every moment.”

In a career that spanned 20 years, Ruscheinski said he had many favorite moments and memories, but said there

wasn’t time to recount them all.Following the presentation of retirement certificates,

personnel performed the traditional “Old Glory” flag presentation, passing the folded flag ceremoniously from one to another, until it was finally presented to Cmdr. Ruscheinski.

Requesting permission, Ruscheinski was piped ashore for the last time, symbolizing the end of his naval career.

“Every step is a new step in an uncharted direction,” Ruscheinski said before the ceremony ended. “The deci-sion to retire is never easy, but I am at complete peace. By the grace of God I now go ashore with those I love the most.”

Dual ceremony for Fleet Support Unit 10

(Above) Cmdr. Matthew Kennedy speaks during a Change of Charge ceremo-ny for FSU-10.(Right) Capt. Peter Garvin, right, presents Cmdr. Stephen Ruscheinski with a certificate of retirement.(Far right) Cmdr. Ruscheinski is piped ashore with his wife, Katie, and their sons, Jack and Luke. KATHY REED/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND


Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 pulled out all the stops for its 44th Change of Command ceremony held last Friday at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

Leadership changed hands from Cmdr. Thomas Huerter to Cmdr. Stephen Flaherty, as the men and women of VAQ-131 stood in formation at the back of Hangar 9.

Because of deployments and other duties and assignments, the Lancers

of VAQ-131 had not had a full, formal Change of Command ceremony since November, 2007. Personnel wore dress whites and the ceremony opened with the sounds of the Bellingham Bagpipes.

Guest speaker for the event was Capt. Sterling Gilliam, commanding officer, Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps Unit at George Washington University, located in the nation’s capital.

“Today is a special day, away from the heat, humidity and political hot air of Washington, D.C.,” Gilliam said in his open-ing remarks. “It’s good to be surrounded by so many familiar faces. It’s most rewarding to be back in the VAQ community where I grew up.”

Gilliam had high praise for Huerter and his succes-

sor, saying they had hard jobs, but had done them well, improving the VAQ community and allowing it to thrive.

“Naval aviation is a team sport,” he said. “Tom Huerter is the consummate team player. It is impres-sive what this squadron has accomplished.”

Gilliam said both Huerter and Flaherty had managed to find the bal-ance necessary in their professional and personal lives to make them suc-cessful.

“They are fine examples of teamwork and grace under pressure,” said Gilliam. “Thanks to these two, the ‘never say die spirit’ is alive and well in VAQ-131.”

The outgoing command-er had high praise for his Lancer team.

“No man is an island,”

Capt. Huerter said. “While he may fail on his own, he never succeeds without the help of those he surrounds himself with. To my Lancer team — you have done yourselves exceptionally

proud.”Huerter thanked his par-

ents for instilling him with the confidence to do what-ever he wanted to do and had words of encourage-ment for the next Lancer

commander.“I am supremely con-

fident this squadron will continue to succeed and

New leader for the Lancers

Cmdr. Stephen Flaherty, left, shakes hands with Cmdr. Thomas Huerter during a Change of Command ceremony Aug.5 for VAQ-131. KATHY REED/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND

Formal ceremony

for VAQ-131

SEE LANCERS | PAGE 3


The Impaired Driving Impact Panel of Island County is hoping an upcoming event will kill three birds with one stone — provide an evening of fun while raising money for a good cause and shine the spotlight on an up-and-coming group of local performers.

An evening of comedy and canapes, as it’s called, is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor and will feature the community theater’s Whidbey Improv Team.

“My husband and I are season ticket holders to the Whidbey Playhouse,” explained JoAnn Hellmann, IDIPIC director. “We heard about a comedy night they were hav-ing there, so we went to it and it was just flat-out funny, but there weren’t a lot of people there.”

Hellmann knew organizations had worked with the playhouse in the past for fundraisers, buying out the house for a performance and then selling the tickets to raise money. She thought the same concept might work as a fundraiser for IDIPIC, but instead of a scripted play, the improv team will be performing.

Aircrew Survival Equipmentman Airman Jonathan Wilkinson is one of four Navy personnel on the team. AT3 Bob Foster, ATAN Derek Remington and ATAN Michael Wilson and Whidbey Playhouse regulars Mary K. Hallen, Keath Hallen and Anjelica Glasgow make up the rest of the improv team.

Wilkinson made his first stage appearance at the Whidbey Playhouse in “Murder in the Magnolias” earlier this year. While new to the stage, he quickly felt at home.

“I tried some improvisation towards the end of the run of ‘Murder in the Magnolias,’” he said. “It’s such a fun thing not knowing what’s going to happen next.”

Wilkinson, who will turn 21 that evening, said he always wanted to be an actor when he was a child. When his Navy tour is up in about a year, he plans to go to film or acting school.

“It’s always interested me,” he said. “Whenever I’d go to a play or performance, I always wanted to get up out of my seat and join in.”

Hellmann said tickets for the event are selling well so far and hopes it will generate interest among people who haven’t gone to the theater before.

“There are people who have been in this town forever but have never gone to a Whidbey Playhouse produc-tion, said Hellmann. “This is an opportunity to introduce them to the theater and if we can get some more people in there, they might want to see a couple of shows. That’s a

good thing.”Hellmann is also hoping the event will generate income

for the nonprofit. IDIPIC was established in 2000 as a community service to deter driving under the influence and underage drinking through education and awareness.

Tickets for assigned seating are $12.50 in advance. All proceeds will benefit IDIPIC’s work for ‘safer kids, safer roads,’ Hellmann said. In addition to a big serving of laughter, there will be plenty of tasty treats to entice the-ater-goers. Wine will be served separately by donation.

While that may raise some eyebrows, Hellmann is quick to point out that IDIPIC is not against drinking, but about making responsible choices and saving lives.

“We’re not against alcohol,” she said. “But impaired driving or underage drinking touches everyone — we’re all out on the roads together, this is all around us. We need to be aware and part of that is knowing what we are doing to make our roads safer and be defensive drivers.”

Patrons of legal drinking age will be limited to two, five-ounce glasses of wine for the evening, and it will only be available before the show and during intermission.

“Even though we will be serving wine, we will be limit-ing the amount,” said Hellmann. “It’s our soiree and we feel that’s the responsible thing to do. There will be no ‘one for the road.’”

Tickets for Comedy and Canapes are available at the Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., or by calling IDIPIC at 672-8219. Go to www.idipic.org for informa-tion.

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accomplish every mission under your leadership,” said Huerter.

Flaherty also had words of thanks for his family, telling them and the audi-ence that is was their sup-port that has made his job easier. He also praised his outgoing commander.

“It is an honor and privi-lege to be your XO and your friend,” he said. “You are leaving this command in better shape.

“To the entire Lancer team, this job is pivotal to the success of our nation’s goals,” Flaherty continued. “I applaud you and am proud I have been given the honor to lead you.”

LANCERS| FROM PAGE 2 Cmdr. Thomas Huerter speaks during a formal Change of Command cer-emony Aug. 5 for Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131. KATHY REED/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND

IDIPIC hosts night of unscripted fun

From left, Jon Wilkinson, Mary K. Hallen, Anjelica Glasgow, Keath Hallen, Derek Remington, Bob Foster and Michael Wilson gear up as the Whidbey Improv Team. COURTESY PHOTO

Rotary car showThe 26 Annual North

Whidbey Rotary Car Show will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor.

Organizers say there will be more than 300 of the best vehicles from all over the Northwest and British Columbia, from mild to wild, classics to muscle cars, and more.

There will be cars, trucks, and motorcycles of all makes, models and years.

Because of its location in Windjammer Park, people can make a day of it. There will be music, food and a beer garden.

Admission to the car show is free. Parking is available behind Frontier Automotive Services at 201 SE Pioneer Way.

McClung Memorial Run is Saturday

The fifth annual Megan McClung 5K Run/Walk takes place Saturday at 10 a.m. at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

The race is open to all runners and costs $35. Participants receive a tech-nical running shirt and commemorative poker chip. Prizes include the use

of a Porsche for a week-end and two free entries into the Marine Corps Marathon.

Proceeds benefit the Semper Fi Fund.

Register online at www.meganmcclungmemori-alrun.com or www.active.com.

Maj. McClung was the first female officer killed in Iraq. She enjoyed running and set up the first mara-thon held in Iraq.

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Washington, you have our attention

KATHY REED

NAVYVIEWS

“My favorite things to do are going crabbing and fishing during Race Week.”

SAM BEAUCHAMPSenior Chief Culinary Specialist

“I‘m going to enjoy watching the races.”

FABIAN LOPEZAviation Electrician’s Mate Third Class

“We’re new to the area, but we’ve heard about the sailboats, and are looking forward to seeing all of them.”

REBECCA DAHLWife of AMC William Dahl

“Seeing the different people who come through here, as well as all the different sailboats. It’s a really fun event for the whole town.”

RYANN NORTONdaughter-in-law of Jim Norton, VQ-1

What is your favorite activity during Race Week?

“I used to sail, so I look forward to seeing the sailboats again. Nowadays though, I also enjoy the liquid refreshments available.”

HARRY ABBOTTAir Force veteran

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“We think it could affect the number of squadrons attached to NAS Whidbey.”

RACHEL BOTTWife of a former Navy Avionics Technician

“It’s probably inevitable that it will come down to personnel, pay raises, and benefits.”

ELLEN MCKEMYYeoman Chief Petty Officer, retired

“I think manpower could possibly be affected; both military and civilian workforce.”

HOYT DECKERAviation Electrician’s Mate Airman

“The base here may not be affected, because the electronic attack aircraft are vital to our defense.”

HARRY FERRIERCmdr., USN, retired

How do you think NAS Whidbey might be affected by possible defense spending cuts?

“It’s been on the chopping block before - Some of us wonder if health benefits could be cut.”

LISA SHARPWife of Army Sergeant First Class Sharp

SEE SMILEY | PAGE8

First fish, then a dogLindell desperately wants a

dog, so last week we bought him a fish. He’s still too young to realize this doesn’t add up. And anyway, the excitement of a new pet — any kind of pet — is enough.

At the pet store, however, we met several obstacles.

“You have to cycle the tank first,” the fish expert told us. “The water has to build bacteria for a week before you can put a fish in it.”

“But I promised my son a fish today?”“Then I guess this is a good time to teach him

patience.”I must have looked like a lunatic mother. In fact,

I hadn’t had a chance to comb my hair that morn-ing, and I was wearing the same clothes from the day before.

“I’ve been trying to teach him that for four years!” I said.

The clean-cut, 20-some-thing boy looked scared. He backed away from me and glanced over his left and right shoulder. “Might I suggest a betta fish,” he said.

A betta-what?Apparently betta fish can

come to the surface and breathe oxygen, so high levels of ammonia and nitrites do not put them at risk during the tank’s initial “start-up cycle.” But betta fish are kind of sleepy and boring looking. They live in plastic containers the size of a tub of butter. They have nothing on the see-through glass catfish or the miniature shark fish my kids were eyeing.

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LIFELIFELIFE

You have to love a job where, in the space of a week, you get to do everything from attend uber-formal changes of command and touching fare-wells to talking with up-and-coming performers and organizers of non-profit agencies who train

service dogs. If variety is the spice of life,

then I got the rainbow sprinkles when I was hired to work here.

Each of the stories I worked on this week, while all very dif-ferent, has a common thread. It’s something I’ve mentioned before — the broad-reaching impact of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in particular and the military in general — on our community.

It is an unavoidable, unequivocal, inescapable fact that changes in the structure of NAS Whidbey would impact our community in one way or another. The bigger the changes, the bigger the impact.

Cuts in our nation’s defense spending also seem unavoidable, given the tenor of the Budget Control Act of 2011. Just how or what that will impact when it comes to NAS Whidbey is unclear, but it is certain to have an effect one way or another.

And people are thinking about it — just look at the answers we got to our question of the week. We wonder if the cutbacks will impact health care, pay, benefits, personnel or even the base itself.

It’s too early to tell what, if anything, will change. The coming months are sure to bring proposals from the farcical to the fathomable. We’ve already begun asking questions of our representatives in Washington, D.C. We haven’t gotten any answers yet, but we are asking.

The upcoming debate is worth paying attention to, because it could impact all our lives. We’ll keep you posted.

-Kathy Reed, editor

FRI., AUG. 12Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival: The 48th annual Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival will be held Friday through Sunday in Coupeville. Go to www.coupevilleartsandcraftsfestival.org for details.

Art Gallery Opening and Wine Reception: Kick off the Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival with the Art Gallery opening and wine reception from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at the Coupeville Recreation Hall. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Call 678-8332 for information or go to www.coupevilleartsandcraftsfestival.org.

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 learning- or holiday-themed 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.

North Whidbey Coupon Club: All couponers, new or experienced, are invited to attend open house-style meetings of the North Whidbey Coupon Club each Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce on Highway 20. Guests are offered coupons, a menu planning/grocery shopping list, non-insert coupons and more. Call 675-2338 for information.

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. 13Megan McClung Memorial Run: The fifth annual Megan McClung Memorial 5K Run/Walk will take place starting at 10 a.m. Saturday on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The race is open to all runners. Cost is $35 per person. Proceeds will benefit the Semper Fi Fund. Register online at www.meganmcclungmemorialrun.com or at www.active.com.

Highland Games: The 13th annual Whidbey Island Highland Games will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Greenbank Farm. Experience Scottish music, culture, and enjoy a variety of Celtic performances on the main stage throughout the day. Call 331-5437 or go to www.wigh.org for information.

North Whidbey Car Show: The 26th Annual North Whidbey Rotary Car Show will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor. More than 300 cars of all varieties will be on display. The event will feature music, food and a beer garden. There is no cost to attend.

North Whidbey Coupon Club: All couponers, new or experienced, are invited to attend open house-style meetings of the North Whidbey Coupon Club each the second Saturday of each month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce on Highway 20. Guests are offered coupons, a menu planning/grocery shopping list, non-insert coupons and more. Call 675-2338 for information.

SUN., AUG. 14Sunday 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.

TUES., AUG. 16National Geographic Photographer Presentation: Legendary photographer Sam Abell will give a free presentation and lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Performing Arts Center at Coupeville High School. This acclaimed National Geographic photographer will transport you to another world with his images. call 678-3396 or go to www.pacificnorthwestartschool.org for information.“The Emperor and the Nightingale:” The live theater troupe Last Leaf will present a sweet, sentimental and fun adaptation of the familiar tale “The Emperor and the Nightingale” at 1 and 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Oak Harbor Library. Call 675-5115 for details.North Whidbey Coupon Club: All couponers, new or experienced, are invited to attend open house-style meetings of the North Whidbey Coupon Club each Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Regency on Whidbey dining room, 1040 SW Kimball Dr., Oak Harbor. Guests are offered coupons, a menu planning/grocery shopping list, non-insert coupons and more. Call 675-2338 for information.

THURS., AUG. 18Island County Fair: The Island County Fair in Langley kicks off Thursday and runs through Sunday, Aug. 21. Gates open daily at 9:30 a.m. Exhibits are open until 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and until 7 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $1 per person for adults; $5 per day for military with ID, senior citizens and youth age 6 to 15. Children under 5 are admitted free. Call 221-4677 or go to www.islandcountyfair.com for information.

Creative Kids Club: North Whidbey Parks and Recreation invites children and their families to participate in the Creative Kids Club at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Oak Harbor Lutheran Church. The craft project will be “Friendship Bracelets.” All supplies are provided. Cost is $3 per person or $6.75 per family. Please call 675-2338 to reserve a spot.

Oak Harbor Public Market: Fresh local produce, baked goods, unique arts and crafts and more take center stage Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Oak Harbor Public Market, located next to the Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s Information Center on Highway 20. Information is available by calling 678-4288.

SAT., AUG. 20An Evening of Comedy and Canapes: The Impaired Driving Impact Panel of Island County presents an evening of comedy and canapes Saturday, Aug. 20, starting at 7 p.m. at the Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor. Laughs will be provided by the Whidbey Improv Team. All proceeds will benefit IDIPIC’s work for “safer kids, safer roads.” Cost is $12.50 per person. Tickets are available at the Whidbey Playhouse or by calling IDIPIC at 672-8219.Driftwood Days: Oak Harbor’s Driftwood Days will take place from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 at Windjammer Park in downtown Oak Harbor. This is a fun, family sculpture-making day.Whidbey Island Winery Music Series: Bring a blanket, a chair, a picnic and a friend and 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 by Levi Burkle. Reserve a spot by calling 360-221-2040. Go to www.whidbeyislandwinery.com for information.

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By Katie McVickerWhidbey News-Times

Thousands of people gathered at Windjammer Park last Tuesday eve-ning to participate in Oak Harbor’s National Night Out.

Event organizer Cathy Niiro, the executive direc-tor of United Way of Island County, said this year was probably the best yet.

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through-out the United States on the first Tuesday in August. Niiro said the goal of the event is to establish relationships between com-munity members and their law enforcement officials.

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island com-manding officer, Capt. Jay Johnston, gave opening remarks along with Oak Harbor Mayor Jim Slowik, Island County Sheriff Mark Brown and Oak Harbor Police Chief Rick Wallace.

“It’s an honor to be involved in National Night Out for 28 years now,” Capt. Johnston said.

Navy personnel showed off their K-9 security unit, battle rigs and training suits and put on a search and rescue demonstration.

Spectators gawked as Senior Chief Jeremiah Wilkins propelled him-self out of a helicopter and “rescued” Lt. Eileen Crawford from the park

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“Let’s see what you got!” Master-at-Arms Chief Petty Officer Dan Thiel called out to 7-year-old Kristina Jones as she stepped into the ring.

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A needs assessment survey 11 years ago by Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s Navy College was the catalyst behind a celebration last week at the CPO Club in Oak Harbor.

“The question was, ‘What one major or degree offer-ing would you like to see?’” said Cheryl Pollock, NAS Whidbey’s Navy College director. “The answer we heard repeatedly was ‘a business degree.’

“Of all the proposals we saw, Columbia College’s plan exceeded the others in both quality and range of degrees offered,” Pollock said.

The college, based in Columbia, Mo., celebrated its selection and its first successful first decade at NAS Whidbey at the event Aug. 4.

A friendly crowd of current students, former alumni, faculty, and guests gathered to hear Dr. Gerald Brouder, president of Columbia College, offer his congratulations and gratitude for the accomplishment.

MarJean Knokey, director of Columbia College, NAS Whidbey, introduced Dr. Brouder and the other speakers, and shared some statistics for the college.

“Columbia College granted degrees to 559 students in the last decade, and we now serve between 600 and 700 individuals yearly at NAS Whidbey,” she said.

In his remarks, Brouder thanked the Navy for its sup-port, and praised the local staff and faculty.

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One of the college’s greatest strengths is the quality of its faculty, said Dr. Brouder. From the faculty’s perspec-tive, having motivated students and a supportive admin-istration has likewise been invaluable. Lacy Meeks, a Columbia College English instructor for two years, says she’s benefitted from having both.

“Students at Columbia are different — they are self-starters, and it’s been a pleasure for me to teach them,” said Meeks. “And I’m proud to say that the administrators make it a pleasure for us as teachers to work here,” she said.

Columbia College strives to make the best use of a blend of Internet-based and online courses to grant ver-satility to its students. It was also the first college at NAS Whidbey to offer computer-based testing for CLEP and DANTES - an important development for military mem-bers and others with valuable life and workforce experi-ences.

Carrie Finch, a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer at NAS Whidbey, touted the advantages of Columbia’s online offerings.

“I’m working on a master’s degree in general studies,” she said. “This college has some pretty cool instructors on staff here who are willing to more than meet you halfway,” she said. “It’s been a great experience for working adults and others who need flexible scheduling.”

Many students choose business majors, just as the needs assessment indicated, but not all. Jamie Lapointe, wife of Aviation Maintenance Adminstrationman Third Class, Andrew Lapointe, is majoring in history.

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AZ3 Andrew Lapointe, left, son, Andrew Jr., and wife, Jamie,enjoy the 10-year anniversary celebration for Columbia College. Andrew and Jamie are both students at the college. MELANIE HAMMONS/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND

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President John Callahan called the meeting to order. The invocation and pledge of allegiance followed.

One of the most impor-tant events of the year for DAV was taking place over the weekend, said local adjutant Michelle McClain.

“Our 90th national con-vention is in New Orleans this year from August 6 to 9,” she said. “Although I don’t think anyone from our local chapter will be able to attend, we’ll still be very interested in following up on what is done there.”

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“We are always on the lookout for volunteer driv-ers for the van,” she said. “If you know of anyone who would like to help a veteran in this way, please have them contact us.”

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“We’re trying to fill a niche. A returning soldier would have the strength to handle a dog that might be too much for someone with a balance issue to handle,” said Mann.

“One of the things people with PTSD often suffer with is hyper-vigilance and the anxiety that can go with it about being with a crowd,” explained Meinzinger. “If the veteran needed more space and was becoming anxious, for instance, they could cue the dog to take a position that would give them an automatic barrier.

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The waiting list for a dog from Summit currently has about 30 applicants. Mann estimates the typical wait is between two and four years, but that can fluctuate greatly, depending on the specific needs of the applicant.

Shortening that wait would require increasing the number of dogs going in the program. That may seem like an easy thing, but because Summit relies on vol-unteers who are willing to devote time to daily training and weekly sessions at Summit, the shortage is not in the number of available dogs.

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In addition, you can save your receipts for any Pepsi products purchased in Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan and north Island County (from Coupeville north), and turn them in to help in the voting. Every dollar spent is equal to a vote.

“If you have $150 in receipts, then that’s 150 votes,” said Isle.

This is the second year Walton Beverage has conducted the contest, and Isle said it is the only Pepsi distributor in the country doing a local Pepsi Refresh Project.

“We’re really excited about it,” she said. “$10,000 can go a long way.”

It’s estimated it will take about a year to get the S.O.S. program up and running, so both Meinzinger and Mann say the sooner they can get started, the better. The exposure the organization gets from par-ticipating in contests like this helps build awareness, which in turn can help when it comes to raising money.

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“We don’t ever want to have to charge for our dogs. That’s one of the things that sets us apart,” Mann said. “We’re not in this to make money, we’re in this to serve people.”

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So we bought a pink betta and decided it would be mine. In other words, I took one for the team. In a week, once the ph levels in the water have settled, the boys, and in particular Lindell, could pick out something cool like a bumble bee fish.

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Everyone dreamed about what kind of fish they would get in a week. Ford wanted a glass catfish. Owen liked the lion fish, but, unfor-tunately, it is only suitable for salt water. And Lindell wanted the mysterious “skeleton fish” that no one else had actually seen at the pet store. I saw more tears in my future.

“I guess I’ll get a bottom feeder,” Dustin said. “Because someone has to.”

Dustin, taking the next one for the team. I wonder if he will let Lindell name his fish, too. And I wonder if Lindell will name it something like “Dave.” If he names it “Skinny Minny,” I might be offended.

That first night, all three boys fell asleep watching the fish tank. After we carried them to their beds, Dustin and I watched it, too. I remembered the fullness of having a family pet. Even if it is a fish. And then I remembered the heartache of watching our past pets leave us. I wondered, why do we bring animals into our lives when we know someday we will have to say goodbye, or, um, flush them down the toilet?

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Garage/Moving SalesIsland County

BLUEBERRIES. Fresh Local Handpicked. No c h e m i c a l s . F a m i l y ow n e d . $ 5 a p o u n d [2pnts]. Stop by on Re- gatta Drive or delivery available. 360-675-1144ClintonSCATCHET HEAD community yard sale, Satur- day, August 13, 9am - 4pm. Largest community on the South end of the Island is having its annual sale. Directions: From Ken’s Korner Clin- ton 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 Sale signs. ClintonSOUTH WHIDBEY Is- land Rotary yard sale. Saturday August 13th, 9am-4pm held at China C i t y Res tau ran t . I n - credible sale! Too much to l ist . Everyone welcome! All proceeds in- vested in the community.ClintonYard Sale! Saturday Au- gust 13th, 9-3pm. Dish- washer, fridge, TV, pic- tu res, BBQ, double stroller, highchairs, play- pen, NB-3T kids clothes, Men/Women designer office clothes, toolboxes + tons more! 6582 Hum- phrey RdCoupevilleFRIDAY AND Saturday 9 a m - 3 p m . 2 5 6 3 L a Mesa in Sierra off West Beach Rd. Kayak, tools, bike trailer, fishing gear and much more.CoupevilleFRIDAY & Saturday, Au- gust 12th & 13th, 8am- 1pm. 2 North Pheasant Run Rd, off Morris Rd. Household i tems and much much more.Freeland1021 E. Bush Point Rd. - corner Mutiny Bay Rd. Big garage/shop sale. Tools, lathes, band saw, some power, hand tools etc. Riding lawn mower, Toyo t a AT V, f i s h i n g gear, table chairs. Worth coming to see including the rock cutter and all at- t achments . Sa tu rday 8 /13 & Sunday 8 /14. 9am-3pm. 206-714-3074FreelandMULTI FAMILY Garage Sale. Saturday, August 13th, 9:00a.m. 593 Dol- phin Drive. (Take 525 to Bush Point Road to Dol- phin)Oak HarborMULTI FAMILY Garage sale. Saturday August 13th, 8:00am to 2:00PM. 1583 Balda RD


LangleyF R I DAY, A u g 1 2 t h , 1-6pm and SATURDAY, Aug 13th, 10-5pm . Fur- niture, washer & dryer, appliances, tools, office suppl ies, p lumbing & electrical supplies, & lots of misc. 3420 Passage Way, off East Harbor Rd

LangleyHUGE MOVING sale. Fr iday, Saturday, and Sunday, 12th-14th, 8am - 4pm. Includes tools, furniture, baby items, an- tiques, books, and lots of misc. i tems. Furniture items include a round cuddle couch, sofas, a double Sleep Number bed in excellent condi- t i o n , a l a r g e d e s k , dresser, 7’ book case and more. Sale will take place inside the house and garage. 307 Louisa Street off of Al Ander- son.

LangleyMY FAVORITE things c a n b e yo u r s ! Ta ke home baskets, wreaths, vintage handkerchiefs, o ld p r in ts , ch ickens, dishes, pic nick baskets, tins, Ethan Allen book- c a s e , o a k c o m p u t e r desk and hutch, oak TV entertainment, designer fabrics, garden items including a potting stand, plus much more.. . . at reasonable prices. Sat- urday, 9am-3pm at 1089 Woodside Lane. Look for signs star ting from Fairgrounds.

Oak HarborBARGAINS GALORE – S a t u r d a y, 8 / 1 3 / 1 1 8 : 0 0 a m - 1 2 : 0 0 n o o n , Sunrise Hills 4515 Sun- day Drive, Oak Harbor. French co r n ingware, towels, throw cushions, luggage, tools, portable grill, garden tools, weed- wacker, e lec t r i c lea f b lower, black p las t ic plant pots, bicycle helmets, k i t chen i tems, VHS movies, blankets, skis, large ceramic belly p lan te r po ts, p ic tu re frames, Kirby vacuum w/attachments, Panini maker, black swivel TV base, computer desk, er- gonomic desk cha i r, Christmas lights, wreath, ornaments, storage bins, c a r w i n d s h i e l d sun/shade cover, garden ing books, cook- books, toiletries, Japa- nese vegetable slicer, school supplies, rolling red and b lack back - packs, king size electric blanket with dual controls, electric standalone tower heaters with remote controls, candle holder, numerous shop tools and equipment, and more! Free interior doors.

Oak HarborHUGE GARAGE sa le with brand name items. Something for everyone. Saturday August 13th, 8:30am-2pm. 63 SW Roeder Drive

Oak HarborHUGE SALE, 32” f lat screen TV (Samsung), twin trundle bed - hand car ved, home school curriculum K-5th grade (tons to choose from), desks - school and office size, table, large selection of books - paper and hard back, movies, toys, games, motorized cars, clothes, gifts, numerous more items - don’t want to miss this one! Satur- day August 13th, 8am- 6pm. End of NE 9th Ave- nue - last house - 1960 NE 9th Avenue.

Oak HarborMULTI FAMILY garage sa le , Sa tu rday 8am- 3pm. 2420 SW Capital Drive. Furniture, house- wares, electronics, toys, bikes and clothes.


Oak HarborHUGE SALE - Friday & Saturday, 9am-4pm. 717 Scenic Heights. Fishing tack le , b i rd feeders , tools, wet stone sharp- e n e r , w h e e l b a r r o w, shelving, air compres- sor, area rugs, motorcycle, much misc.OAK HARBORJUMBO SIZED garage sale. Wor th the dr ive! Rain or shine. Fr iday, August 12 & Saturday, August 13, 9am - 4pm. No early birds. Leap Pad books, Duplos, Brio train set, chi ldren’s books, many other toys. Wilson suede leather dress with jacket, collectibles, old books, collectable cards, many other items to numerous to mention. Sale is behind house, 1060 View Ridge Drive.Oak HarborMULTI-FAMILY Garage sale to support the local Whidbey Island Running Club will be held August 13th at 380 SE Midway Blvd, Oak Harbor. Thank you for supporting local youth athletes.Oak HarborMULTI- FAMILY, Sat & Sun, Star t ing at 8am. 1955 Chevy 4 door wagon, Mt bike, car t ires, Bean whiskey bot t le, model kits, jewelry box and many more items. Directions: Hwy 20, 2 miles south of Deception Pass Bridge, watch for signs.Oak HarborV Q - 2 A N N UA L Ya r d sale. Large multi-family yard sale in the Cham- ber Lot on Hwy 20 in Oak Harbor, WA. August 12th and 13th, 8 a.m to 4 p.m. Ten percent of the proceeds will go to a local charity.Oak HarborYARD SALE a t 1153 R a i n i e r C i r c l e o n Aug.12th and 13th from 8am to 1pm. There are baby boy clothes from 9 t o 1 8 m o n t h s , g i r l s clothes from 4T to 6/7, b oy s c l o t h e s , b a b y items, household items, and much more.Oak HarborYARD SALE, Saturday August 13th, 8am-2pm. 490 SW Regency Drive. Fur n i tu re, teen boys clothes, exercise, misc. tools, etc.

Estate Sales

Oak HarborESTATE SALE; Fr iday and Saturday, 8 am - 3 pm, August 12th & 13th. 731 E Front ier Lane, Oak Harbor - Tools, an- tiques, tons of stuff, Fur- niture, extreme holiday decor, hundreds of 25 Cent items see the website: http://www.alleyca- tantique.com/53.html




Estate Sales

Freeland

ESTATE SALE. Some- thing for everyone. Lots priced under $2! Furni- ture; clean bed; futon mattress; lamps & mirrors; glass & stemware, col lect ible plates and bottles; kitchen misc.; f reezer ; wheelchai rs, walkers and misc.; art; books; toys; Playstation II; Lincoln Logs & LE- GOS; snowboards and boots; motorcycle jack- ets and pants; tools; mit- er & skill saw; drill press; clothes; jewelry; garden ar t. Friday, Saturday & Sunday f rom 9am to 5pm. Located at: 1769 Compass Drive at Maple Ridge in Freeland.

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Miscellaneous

ATTENTION Island Con- tractors! 37’X13’ heavy duty power boat “Peli- can”. Water taxi, large cargo capacity, heavy duty tow bit, crew and materials, picnic boat. Heated cabin, seats 12 inside, walk around out- er decks. Foam f i l led hul l . Unsinkable! New canvas, new UV wind- shields and wipers. 2 hours on re-built. 8V71 500HP. 22 knots. A must see! $39,000. On Orcas Island 360-376-6566.

MarinePower

1977 BOSTON Whaler 17’ Newport. 115h merc, easy loader trailer, kick- er motor, power trim/tilt, center conso le, runs g r e a t , $ 6 0 0 0 O B O. (425)773-3440




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26’ 1980 U.S. NAVY Mo- tor Whaleboat. Fiber- glass by Mason, Perkins 3 5 H P m o d e l 4 / 1 0 7 (runs well), stainless 40 gal lon tank. Enclosed wheel house and berths forward. Self bailing aft deck with access under to storage/ shaft. Two axel trailer. Work boat, not yacht. $8,000 obo. Richard 206-463-4619. 310-200-9974. Vashon.

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24’ BAYLINER Bucca- neer Sailboat and trailer. Fiberglass, has 2 sails and 2 outboard motors. Comes with life preserv- ers, cushions and port-a- potty. Has cockpit steer- ing and can sleep 4-6 people. $3,800 or best offer. Call for more information, (360)373-5379

AutomobilesClassics & Collectibles

1972 MERCEDES Benz 280 SEL. Sweet cruiser, own your dream car ! Last year this model was made with all handmade parts! 4.5 liter, automatic, 75,000 miles. Cream exterior with tan interior. S ta r ts r igh t up, we l l maintained! $1,000 tune up recently done. Origi- na l manual inc luded. $6,000. Coupeville. Call 360-672-1402.

AutomobilesChevrolet

2005 Chevy Ma l ibu Max, Automatic, Silver exter ior, gray inter ior A /C, CD p layer 64K. $8995. Call Freeway Auto. 360-647-5686

AutomobilesFord

2000 Ford Taurus Wagon SE. Automatic, Blue exterio, gray interi- or, 135k. $4895. Free- way Auto Sales 360- 647-5686

AutomobilesLincoln

1999 SIGNATURE Lin- coln Towncar. 116K with all maintenance receipts. Engine purrs like a kit- ten. Garage kept. $3,495 O B O. 3 6 0 - 7 2 0 - 2 4 3 5 [email protected]

AutomobilesOldsmobile

2001 Oldsmobile Alero Automatic, Burgundi ex- te r io, be ige in te r io r, 125k. $4495. Freeway Auto Sales 360-647- 5686

Pickup TrucksFord

2000 FORD F-250 extended cab with shor t bed. 93,500 miles, V-10 6.8L, AT, 4WD Lar iat. Many options. Remote start, alarm system, air conditioning, power windows, power door locks, power / lea ther sea ts , cruise control , power s teer ing, s l id ing rear window, rear air bag shocks, tow package, s p r a y e d b e d l i n e r . $10,365. (206)567-4222 Vashon

Sport Utility VehiclesGMC

2000 GMC Yukon Black exter ior, be ige lea ther in ter io r, fu l ly loaded, 147K. $8495 . Call Freeway Auto Sales 360-647-5686

Vans & Mini VansToyota

2002 Toyota S ienna Automatic, Gold exterior, b i e g e i n t e r i o r 1 0 2 k . $7,995. Call Freeway Auto. 360-647-5686

Campers/Canopies

16’ 2003 ROCKWOOD Freedom Camper. Only used twice, ready to roll for your summer vacation!! Stove, sink, refrig- erator and heated. De- t a c h a b l e B B Q g r i l l . Electr ic mattress’s to warm you at night. Two full size and one twin, sleeps 4 to 6. Excellent condi t ion! Purchased new, only owners! Oak Harbor. $5,000. 360- 675-9125.

Motorcycles

1995 BOSS-HOSS with Z Z 4 C h ev y e n g i n e , stored for several years, only 6,900 miles. Tuned up, ready to go! Needs some polishing and tlc cleaning. $18,500 obo, or par t trade on other Har ley bike and tr ike. 425-327-4818, Everett.

2007 200cc 4 s t roke Moto Bravo off-road dirt bike. Electr ic and kick star t. Excellent condi- t ion. Great d i r t b ike! Pr ice reduced! $550. (360)468-2456

Motorcycles

2001 HARLEY Davidson Fat Boy FLSTF. Have many o f the o r ig ina l 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 t- bags & luggage rack; Bike lowered about 1/2 inch; Big bore k i t installed about 3,000 miles ago; Vance & Hines two into one exhaust; Wide Glide handlebars; Halo- gen fog lights; LED flush mount amp, fuel gage and gas cap; Custom Nostalgia Speedo & Tac; Cus tom tu r n s igna ls f ron t and rear ; Easy clutch installed; Studded custom seat, with gel packs; Custom f loor - boards; Custom passenger foot pegs; Custom grips & mirrors; Factory a larm. Asking $8,500 f i rm. Cal l Dave Kl ine 360-682-6571. or [email protected]

CLASSIC 1982 Gold- wing. Good to commute or travel across country. Reasonable offer. 360- 720-2540

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Motorcycles

2002 SUZUKI 1500cc LC Intruder. Only 1700 miles. Beautiful two tone b lue & grey. Lo ts o f chrome. Good tread on tires. Always garaged. E x c e l l e n t c o n d i t i o n . Great cruiser. Very com- fortable. Plenty of room for two riders. Must see to appreciate. Price reduced! $5995. (360)468- 2456 located on Lopez.

Tents & Travel Trailers

1971 Airstream. Magnifi- cent vintage Land Yacht. Cus tom Renova t i on , farmed Indonesian Ma- hogany, heated Bamboo Floors, Totally New 120 Vo l t E l e c t r i c i t y a n d range. 31 feet. Plumbing up to new owner. Ideal for Studio, Guest Room, Office or Travel Trailer. $19,275. Vashon Island (918)[email protected]

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MSRP ..............................................$25,495Promo Cash .................................... -$1,000Dealer Discount ................................ -$759College Grad* .................................... -$500Military** ........................................... -$500Red Carpet Lease Renewal*** ....... -$1,250American Quarter Horse***** ........... -$500

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