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The Puget Sound Veterans’ Monthly | August 2012
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Living HistoryVeterans Memorial Museum in Lewis County keeps it alive z pg. 8
By KATHY REED
Another area motorcycle group came together
recently to help with a worthwhile cause.
The North Puget Sound Chapter of the Brothers in Arms sponsored a charity motorcycle run June 30 to raise money for Pets for Vets, a nonprofit group that helps train shelter dogs as companion animals for veterans. For members, benefit rides are just a continuation of the service men and women are used to performing during their military careers.
“I spent 21 years in the Navy,” said Brothers in Arms president Tom Oliphant, also known as ‘Renegade.’ “Every time we’d pull into a foreign port, different groups would go in and do something to help the local community. I guess 21 years of doing things for others keeps you involved in wanting to continue doing things like that.”
As a group, Brothers in Arms is still relatively young — it began 10 years ago. The local chapter started the process in 2007. Members can be active duty, honor-ably discharged or retired from any branch of the military and have a cruiser-style motorcycle. Oliphant said it’s important for people in the community to know the group is more than just a motorcycle club.
“Anything we can find to do to help not just veterans, but the community, we want to do it,” he said. “This is our home and we like to help our local community. It gives
us a sense of well-being to know we’re helping more than just our members.”
Jim Ballos is the program director for the Northwest Region of Pets for Vets. He said he was stunned when he got a call from the Brothers in Arms telling him they wanted to do a charity run to benefit the organization.
“I had never heard of them,” Ballos said. “But that a group of vets would call, know-ing the importance of the program to other vets — I’ve never seen a unity that strong.”
Pets for Vets currently has chapters in 11 states. The program has only been in Washington since 2010. Ballos, a veteran himself, said the program has been a very successful way to help veterans suffer-ing from all kinds of ailments, from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder to Gulf War Syndrome.
“I stand before you today because of a companion animal,” he said. “They’re there with the unconditional love veterans need.”
Ballos, who said he was a burden on the system for 20 years, now wants to pay it forward, which is why he got involved with Pets for Vets.
“It’s helped me. Now it’s about them,” he said.
It takes about four to five months to train a rescue dog because many of them are already partially trained, according to Ballos. Cost of the training, which is all done by trained volunteers, is about $500 to $750. Veterans applying to the program are interviewed to ascertain their needs and desires in a companion animal. Once a pet is paired with a veteran, the pet spends time in a trainer’s home, learning basic obedience and other behaviors needed to live with its new owner. When the dogs complete their training, they are turned over to veterans at no cost to them.
“In a way, a lot of veterans feel we have to watch out for each other,” Ballos said.
“This event is opening many avenues for us.”
“It’s for the vets - that’s the payoff,” said Dave Hollett, a member of the VFW Riders in Oak Harbor who participated in the charity ride. “All our rides benefit some-body. We’re happy as heck - we can’t lose.”
“Pets for Vets is such a tremendous orga-nization, we could not go without helping them out,” Oliphant said.
Ballos said he was amazed at the support he found in Oak Harbor.
“I think it’s a very powerful statement,” he said. “Patriotism has deeper roots than people think. It doesn’t stop at the Fourth of July.”
Legion Riders are bornBy KATHY REED
Any newborn requires a lot of attention and
that is certainly true of a new motorcycle group on South Whidbey.
The Legion Riders, the newest group born at American Legion Post 141 in Bayview, is just a few weeks old, but my, how it’s already grown.
“This is something that’s been lack-ing on the South end for a long time,” said charter member Bill Hughes. “I think it will be a good thing.”
At just 12 weeks old, the group already has 17 charter, or founding, members and a total of about 24 rid-ers. To become a member, someone needs to have some affiliation with the American Legion, whether as a
member of the Post or of the Legion Auxiliary or Sons of the American Legion or a family member. Riders must have a bike that’s 350 cc’s or better, it must be legally registered and insured and riders must have a motorcycle endorsement on their license.
“There have been lots of details and formalities to work through at the beginning,” said group director Frank Turner with a grin and a shrug of his shoulders. “We all have different ideas on how to get there, so it’s been a bit of a process.”
Members want to ride, first and foremost, but they also want to impact their community.
“The group is excited,” Hughes said. “Here’s a bunch of guys, veterans, doing something fun and something for the community.”
According to Hughes, the Legion Riders plan to hold events that will raise funds and help other organiza-tions, such as the nonprofit Veterans Resource Center, which is now head-quartered at Post 141.
“Everything we do will all be for
charity,” he said. “And we want to try to involve active duty personnel, their families and the families of those who are deployed.”
During the initial start-up of the group, members have been meet-ing every Thursday at the Bayview American Legion. Annual dues to be part of the group are $20 per year, all of which stays with the club.
Turner is happy to be able to ride with a group of people who not only share a love of motorcycles, but a love of country.
“I can ride with a crew like this and hold my head up,” Turner said.
“I’ve been riding a long time,” agreed Hughes. “This makes it way more fun.”
Legion Riders meet Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 141 in Bayview. Anyone interested in more information can contact Bill Hughes at 360-941-3483.
Kathy Reed photoMembers of the newly-formed Legion Riders meet to discuss how the group will be structured.
Local riders team up for Pets for Vets fundraiserPets for Vets: Anyone interested in learning more about Pets for Vets can go to www.pets-for-vets.com. Earmark contributions for Washington state to assure funds stay in the Northwest to help Washington veterans seeking a companion animal.
Kathy Reed photoBrothers in Arms president Tom Oliphant stands among some of the motorcycles of riders who took part in a charity motorcycle ride June 30 in Oak Harbor. Riders helped raise money for Pets for Vets, a new nonprofit company that helps match trained shelter dogs with veterans.
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on the CoVer: liVing historyThe Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis, Wash., is all about bringing history to life, as it did recently when it spon-sored a Civil War reenactment in the small Lewis County community.8
Working on the WaterFor some veterans, navigating their way through the job search can be tough. Capt. Kelly Sweeney, founder of Maritime Headhunters, based in Greenbank, helps job seekers hoping to transition to the Merchant Marine. 5
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I had an opportunity recently to see his-tory come to life.
We had gone to Lewis County for a weekend visit to my mom’s and found out about a Civil War reenactment that was being held nearby in Chehalis. I had no idea what to expect, but I cer-tainly didn’t expect what we found.
It was a blast — and I kind of mean that literally, what with all the cannons going off. I have a newfound respect for Civil War reenactors. They throw their heart and soul into what they do, both on and off the battlefield. We had a chance to take a virtual step back in time and take a peek at what it was like to live back in those times.
When I think of the battles waged not only during the Civil War, but every conflict in which our country has been involved, it brought home to me how very fortunate we are that a few proud Americans — just one percent
of the population — risk their lives every day for our everyday freedom.
The reenactment was sponsored in part by the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis. I highly recommend anyone interested in his-tory pay a visit to this Lewis County treasure. This nonprofit organization has collected mil-lions of artifacts from our nation’s military history, from the Revolutionary War through today. It is an impressive collection, one that deserves your time and attention.
I had anticipated writing a whole feature on Lewis County itself, but alas, there are not enough pages this month to make that hap-pen. A future issue, perhaps. At any rate, the museum is worth a stop, whether you’re just passing through Lewis County on your way somewhere else or as a destination in and of itself. You won’t be disappointed.
Chehalis museum is worth a stop
hiring heroesMilitary veterans acquire a number of marketable job skills, but sometimes they don’t translate well in the civilian world. Hire America’s Heroes is out to make the connection between military veterans and corporate employers. 4
Hiring Heroes By Kathy Reed
you’d have to live under a
rock to miss the push underway to help america’s military veterans find jobs.
In an already tight job mar-ket and with thousands of veterans returning, one orga-nization has taken a different approach to connecting vet-erans with jobs by targeting potential employers.
Hire America’s Heroes, a nonprofit organization formed in the Seattle area in 2007, helps veterans find jobs by focusing efforts on educat-ing corporate employers about the advantage of hiring prior military.
“Corporations must provide a level playing field,” said HAH Executive Director Marjorie James. “And when you can help identify candidates for these opportunities, then you can get former military members placed where their skills are truly recog-nized and compensated.”
A Hire America’s Heroes symposium earlier this year at Naval Station Everett brought together leaders from all branches of the military, politicians and representatives of the cor-
porate world, including Stephanie Cootsona, the manager of baggage perfor-mance at Alaska Airlines and a 1st Sgt. in the U.S. Air Force Reserve.
According to Cootsona, corporate recruiters and human resources or hir-ing personnel need to be able to translate military language into civilian lan-guage, especially when it comes to someone with a military resume.
“They can certainly be put off,” said Cootsona. “It’s like looking at something that’s almost in another lan-guage and if it’s too difficult to understand, sometimes it’s discarded.”
But there are simple things corporate recruit-ers can do to understand a military resume.
“Definitely take a look at the title of a job and just Google it,” Cootsona said. “That can give an employer a framework to use in con-sidering their experience.”
A resume that shows a progression in job titles, such as crew member to crew chief, for example, shows a progression in responsibility, which translates into positive job growth. Someone who has been in the military a while has typically reenlisted, which means they were able to adapt to military life, a good indicator that person can adapt to differ-ent work environments and situations, Cootsona said.
“If someone is enlisted, versus an officer, they likely don’t have a college degree,” she said. “If they do, they
probably fought pretty hard to get it.
“It may take a military individual longer to get a degree due to the rigor of their duties and available time for school,” Cootsona continued. “The fact they completed it is a good sign, because it means they used their off-duty time wisely.”
One of Hire America’s Heroes corporate sponsors is State Farm. According to J.D. Trueblood, the direc-tor of agency recruiting for State Farm, the company wanted to be able to take advantage of the pool of potential employees com-ing home after serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, and came up with a sort of playbook for hiring former military members.
“When you think about the training the military has, it just all aligns,” said Trueblood. “They have to be the best at the worst of times and so do we. After some catastrophic event, who better than someone with a military back-ground? It’s a tremendous benefit to our policy hold-ers.”
Likewise, veterans can make use of their connec-tions in the civilian world to help them transition into a new job. Civilian acquain-tances who have written their own resumes can look over that of a former mili-tary member. Find ways to translate military terms and jargon into terms and phrases more easily under-stood by civilians.
Civilian friends can also help when it comes to
another important part of the job-hunting process: the interview.
“In the military, it’s all about the team,” said Trueblood. “In corporate America we love to say we’re about the team, but I want to know what you did on that team. Military men and women struggle with that, because they talk team, team, team.”
“The biggest obstacle is to bring out the true personality of the person being interviewed,” agreed Cootsona. “For a mili-tary member, the closest thing they may have had to an interview is a mili-tary board, which is very formal, serious and often scary.
“If you can put the per-son at ease, get them to
use “I” statements versus “we” statements and help them become comfortable answering in longer sen-tences, you’ll get to know them a bit better,” Cootsona continued.
“When interviewing a
military person, being able to pull out the informa-tion you need to be able to properly evaluate what they bring to the table is key,” said Trueblood, who added that a reverse career fair held as part of the
Career day at Safeco FieldStarts 8 a.m., Friday, Sept. 7
Join hire america’s heroes for this job-seeking opportunity. there will be 100 exhibitors, including representatives from aerospace, financial, insurance, It, manufacturing, logistics, retail and other industries.
Register early at www.hireamericasheroes.org.
Career day activities will be followed by the Seattle Mariners vs. Oakland athletics game, with discounts for Career day participants.
Photos by Steven Giang Photography © 2012 Hire America’s HeroesA Reverse Career Fair at the 2012 Hire America’s Heroes Symposium helps potential employers learn about some of the professional skills and values military personnel can transfer to a job in the civilian workplace.
Photo by Steven Giang Photography © 2012 Hire America’s HeroesDr. L. F. “Skip” Rowland shares information about Hire America’s Heroes’ programs during the mentor and job shadow panel presentation at the 2012 symposium.
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Name: Eric J. PearsonService: U.S. NavyRate/Rank: Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (E-6), Fleet Marine ForcesBorn in (hometown): Covington, WAPlace of work: Naval Hospital Oak Harbor, NAS Whidbey Island, WAJob Description: As a Surface Force Independent Duty Corpsman, I’m responsible for attending to medical needs of the sick and injured, and to provide preventative care and education for active duty Sailors and Marines assigned to NAS Whidbey Island. Nickname: DocMy favorite childhood memory: It was a high school rugby game against Redmond High School. Both teams were undefeated; it was an away game for us. Their coach was the Nationals High School Rugby Coach, and several of their players had played on a national level already. My immediate concern was stopping their � anker, a national team veteran. Everyone ended up bruised and exhausted. It was
the hardest, most gratifying win our team had all that season, largely due to how well we came together as a team.
I joined the military because: I wanted to seek out medical training and to work with the
Marine Corps to focus on Emergency Medicine. My ultimate goal was to return to Covington and join the Fire Department. I ended up liking my job and being very good at it. My most memorable moment in the military: Ihe � rst CASEVAC we conducted after one of our companies was engaged by Iraqi Forces during the 2003 invasion. From the point of injury to the time we got the Marine on the helicopter was approximately 20 minutes. The bird landed just yards ahead of my vehicle, not far from
an active � re � ght. The casualty recovered from his wounds, but the professionalism and
the execution of the casualty treatment and evacuation, under � re, was so brilliant that all of
the corpsmen were reinvigorated, and our Marines con� dence in us swelled.
The best thing about being in the military: I feel that my time with the Marine Corps has been the best part of my career.
Navigating the transition from the military to civilian
world can be tough, especially when it comes to the job hunt.
Military veterans acquire a variety of skills during their service. The question is how to match those skills with a reward-ing career in the civilian world. That’s where Maritime Headhunters, founded by a Whidbey Island couple, might be able to
offer some assistance.Capt. Kelly Sweeney, a longtime
Merchant Mariner, and his wife, Frances, founded Maritime Headhunters five years ago from their Greenbank home to help anyone interested — especially military veterans — pursue a career with the Merchant Marine.
“Prior military do very well,” said Kelly. “For those who want to use their experi-ence and feel there is more they could be doing, they need to know there is more — and there’s a place they can go to help them do it.”
With more than 30 years experience, Capt. Sweeney has a few connections.
“I have a vast network of people I know,” he said. “The jobs we get here are not jobs
that are advertised.”“It’s a pretty complicated
process,” Frances said of transitioning to the Merchant Marine. “That’s why they need Kelly. (Veterans) deserve to get a good job.”
The U.S. Merchant Marine is a fleet of civilian-owned merchant vessels that use navigable waters to transport cargo and passengers in and out of the U.S. and around the world. Any commercial vessel transporting cargo falls into the Merchant Marine category. The U.S. Coast Guard supervises the Merchant Marine - issuing licenses, inspecting vessels and monitor-ing operations, but it does not run the Merchant Marine; how to handle day-to-day operations is under private control.
While a civilian organization, the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 gives the President the authority to press a Merchant Marine vessel into service during a nation-al emergency, and mariners are considered military personnel in times of war.
Because of that connection, it is possible for Navy veterans in particular to transfer some of their time at sea to a Merchant Marine license. Kelly Sweeney helps evalu-ate what a client will need to do to pursue a career in the Merchant Marine.
“After meeting, I have a good idea where they are at,” Kelly said. “Skills from the
Working on the water By Kathy Reed
Photos courtesy of Capt. Kelly Sweeney
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tournament benefits a-3 memorial
The A-3 Skywarrior Whidbey Memorial foun-dation will hold a benefit golf tournament starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11 at the Gallery Golf Course on NAS Whidbey Island.
All proceeds from the event will be used to help construct the A-3 Skywarrior Whidbey Memorial, which is being built to honor those lost while flying the A-3 in defense of our country.
Cost to participate in the tournament is $50 per per-son, which includes greens fees.
Skywarrior Association members hope to be able to move the “whale,” as the plane is nicknamed, to its location in September, per-haps in conjunction with the 70th anniversary of NAS Whidbey.
“We probably need anoth-er $25,000 to get the plane moved and mounted and the monument built,” said director Bill Burklow. “The airplane is ready to go, we just have to get the site built. It may have to be done in phases.”
Anyone interested in par-ticipating in the golf tourna-ment can register at Gallery Golf Course. For informa-tion on the A-3 Skywarrior Whidbey Memorial, contact Burklow at 360-969-0445.
VrC finds permanent home
The Veterans Resource Center of Whidbey Island is consolidating its operations.
The VRC has been oper-ating from three different locations for the past three months — a business office in Bayview where organi-zational records were kept and administrative func-tions coordinated; an Information Center at Scott Road and Highway 525 in Freeland that was provided as an in-kind contribu-tion by Langley business-man Paul Samuelson; and a Community Activity Center for groups, activities and ser-vices at American Legion Post 141 in Bayview.
Board members voted July 16 to consolidate all its operations into one facility — American Legion Post 141. The board believes this move will improve efficien-cy, simplify operations and be a sustainable move for the long term.
“These are times that require every organization to look carefully at services and expenses and provide the most cost-effective, effi-cient and focused service delivery model possible,” said Dr. Fred McCarthy, VRC Executive Director. “To that end the VRC will continue to thrive with the efforts of dedicated volunteer veterans and community members.
McCarthy, who was con-tracted by the board for his part-time services, will con-tinue in a volunteer capacity as Executive Director, focus-ing on development.
seVen steps to a master’s degree
Brandman University is offering a unique oppor-tunity for ranks E-7 and above who hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited school to earn a Master of Arts degree in Organizational leadership — in just seven classes.
Brandman recognizes senior enlisted and offi-cer’s military training to waive four electives and the required Teambuilding course. Students who begin in the next session can grad-uate as early as April 2013 by taking two classes per ses-sion. Fall session begins Aug. 27 and registration is already in progress. In addition, stu-dents who begin in the next session can use this year’s Tuition Assistance Funds.
For more information contact the Whidbey Island campus at 360-257-1277.
memorial run Changes Course
The 6th annual Megan McClung Memorial Run will be held Saturday, Aug. 18, but the location will be a little different.
The city of Oak Harbor and Mike and Re McClung are hosting the annual
event, which will begin at Windjammer Park near the intersection of S. Beeksma Drive and SW Bayshore Drive in Oak Harbor. The new course will parallel the beach around the harbor and winds through the wharf area on Catalina Drive to intersect with the Maylor Point Trail on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s Seaplane Base. 5K and 10K courses will be offered.
Registration is open and all proceeds from the event will benefit the Semper Fi Fund.
This is a family-friendly event and children are wel-come to participate.
The race is held in honor of Maj. Megan McClung, who was the first female USMC officer killed in com-bat during the Iraq War.
For information, call Michael McClung at 360-320-3013 or go to www.meganmcclungmem orialrun.com.
daV to meet at library
Disabled American Veterans will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2.
Members will meet at the Oak Harbor Library public meeting room, Room 137. The library is located at 1000 SE Regatta Dr.
VfW serVes sunday breakfast
Breakfast will be served at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7392 in Oak Harbor from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, July 29.
The menu includes pan-cakes, eggs, hashbrowns, sau-sage, bacon and biscuits-n-gravy. Cost is $7 for adults, $4 for senior citizens and children under 12. All are welcome to attend.
Proceeds will benefit the local post, including veterans assistance and community service programs.
Post 7392 is located at 3037 N. Goldie Road. For information, call 360-675-4048 or go to www.vfwpost7392.org.
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a Home, also known as WISH, is partnering with Island County Veterans Services to help veterans and other Island County residents find and keep affordable housing.
The organization has been around for seven years, operating out of its office in Freeland. As of mid July, however, WISH has a second office loca-tion in Oak Harbor to bet-ter serve residents on the entire island.
“We do two things,” said Executive Director TJ Harmon. “We help match people looking for afford-able housing with people who have space and are willing to offer affordable rent. We also help people stay in their homes.”
Harmon was excited by the prospect of being able to help Island County vet-erans who are in need of housing or in need of assis-tance to keep their home.
“We charge a $25 appli-cation fee and a match fee, which is based on a sliding scale. But if the service fees are a hardship, we try to identify a different method
of payment,” she said. “If the service fee is a hard-ship for a veteran, Gerald Pfannenstiel, Veterans Services Coordinator for Island County, has offered to help with that.
“It’s a great partnership,” Harmon continued. “it allows more opportunities for people to participate in the program.”
WISH is a nonprofit organization that helps match people who need a place to live with people who have room to share and need either financial assistance or help around the house, for instance. Harmon said it’s a need that seems to be increasing.
“I believe it’s increasing for two reasons,” she said. “One being the economy. It’s hitting young families very, very hard. The other side is people on fixed incomes who need a little help. If folks are willing to help by sharing, it’s mutu-ally beneficial.”
The tough economic times have also been chal-lenging for nonprofits of all kinds. Harmon said WISH is entirely supported by donations from individuals and businesses. Volunteers
are also welcome. Currently Harmon intends to spend two days a week at the Freeland office, which is located at Trinity Lutheran Church. The new Oak
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Living History By Kathy Reed
The words carved into the front desk of the Veterans
Memorial Museum in Chehalis, Wash., aren’t just words, but a promise: They shall not be forgotten.
That is the mission of the Lewis County museum. That is the driving force
behind everything the museum does, as far as director Chip Duncan is concerned.
“It’s important to collect the artifacts and equally important to collect the stories as well, so we can tell them over and over,” he said.
Anyone interested in military history should make the journey to Lewis County (about a
3 1/2 hour drive from Whidbey Island) to see the Veterans Memorial Museum, which is visible from Interstate 5. Founded in 1997, the museum
opened its current facility in 2005, which features a 9,000-square-foot gallery with 85 display cases, hun-dreds of displays and hun-dreds of thousands, more likely millions, of artifacts.
There is also a military reference library, a gift shop and a “USO” where
visitors are welcome to enjoy a cup of coffee and conversation with local veterans. The museum also has an event center for special occasions and hosts ceremonies throughout the year in honor of veterans of all eras. Most recently, the museum sponsored a Civil
War reenactment hosted by the Washington Civil War Association to mark the sesquicentennial of the war. More than 500 reenac-tors from Washington and Oregon converged on the small town of Chehalis, where they played out the Battle of Antietam, the first major battle of the war to take place on Union soil.
Cannons blasted, guns fired, troops advanced and fell back, the reenac-tors keeping the battle as realistic as possible.
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Is working to pass legislation that will enable us to better meet the needs of veterans
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An encampment nearby featured men and women dressed in period costumes, playing out scenes as they would have occurred in the 1860s, with historically accurate tents and props. Hundreds of spectators flocked to the side of the battlefield to watch Confederate and Union soldiers act out the combat scene.
“We do it to help bring history to life,” Duncan said. “It helps us see the real men and women who fought and gave their lives for the preservation of our
country.”
Each has a storyAccording to Duncan,
the museum’s artifacts have been donated by people from all over the country. Sometimes the museum gets them because people have no idea what else to do with the items, or they don’t know their history.
“When that happens, they just become objects,” he said. “It’s not that they don’t respect them, they just don’t know what to do with them. The history is lost.
“Every artifact has a uniqueness to it,” Duncan continued. “We always
ask, do you have the story? Sometimes it’s like an onion, you’re peeling back the layers and it become more interesting and more interesting.”
Those stories are care-fully collected and retold by Duncan and by the 30-plus volunteers who lead tours and man the museum. Visitors are also welcome to stroll through the dis-plays at their own pace if they prefer. When they do, they begin with dis-plays dating back from the Revolutionary war, moving slowly through our nation’s military history conflict by conflict, up through the present.
Tour guides tell visitors about Vivian hazel Havens Hudson, for instance. She was the first woman to go over Stevens Pass. She was determined to serve her
country, enlisting in the Navy in 1918. She marched in the victory parade in Washington, D.C. when World War I ended before she was sent to Bremerton and transferred to the Reserves. Her uniform is on display, a rare find for the museum.
“Women don’t keep their uniforms,” Duncan said. “Finding one in such good condition is exceptionally rare.”
There’s also a painting of Sgt. Joseph Berg, who was born in Belgium and
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Kathy Reed photosAbove, the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis, Wash., features items in its collection from as far back as the Revolutionary War. Left, the battle flag from the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) dominates one end of the Veterans Memorial Museum.
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When I first met retired Colonel Charles Leavitt, I thought he looked like an actor with a similar first name, Charlton Heston, who was famous for his leading role in the movie, “Ben Hur”.
As I have gotten to know Chuck, I have discovered he is the real deal, not an actor.
Charles Leavitt enlisted in the U.S. Army on April 2, 1948. He served in the Army for a total of 38 years (10 active duty U.S. Army and 29 in the Army Reserves). At one time he was a drill instructor at Fort Dix in New Jersey. You can still see the qualities of an exemplary DI in Chuck. He is tough, demanding, a stickler for details, and a courageous take-charge kind of individual.
Chuck is now 82 years old and when others might be considering pulling the
throttles back, he has just completed a vig-orous six week resident training program —the Blind Rehabilitation Program — at American Lake Hospital just outside of Tacoma.
The program, designed for veterans by the Veterans Administration, included a challenging schedule and days filled with life skills, manual skills, physical exercises, computer classes, a private room, and meals Leavitt describes as on par with the finest restaurants.
Chuck partially lost his sight at 30 years of age due to a brain aneurism, however, this challenge didn’t keep him from driv-ing cars and operating power boats, things he really enjoyed doing as part of an adven-turous life on Whidbey Island.
When I met with Chuck recently, he was wearing a brown leather belt that looked to me like a set up that a police officer might wear on foot patrol in a tough urban area.
One pouch contained a high-tech mag-nifier; another an expanding cane; a third had an LED flashlight with white and red lens capability. His initials were tooled into the leather of one pouch in stylized
lettering. “I made this belt myself in the manual
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Next he described a gnarled cane made from special Wisconsin wood in the hospi-tal workshop.
Chuck detailed the methodical and meticulous step-by-step training, starting with navigating the hospital grounds and culminating with practical tests of walking on busy streets and crossing busy intersec-tions.
A message Chuck asked me to pass on is that the VA is restricted from promot-ing or actively marketing this program to veterans; but he, as a very satisfied recipi-ent of this specialized training, wants to assure other veterans with similar needs they will be very well treated and given the most modern tools, devices, and skills to continue to live productive and fully involved lives.
Thank you, Col. Leavitt, for your life-time of service to our country in the Army and for your courage and tenacity in com-pleting this latest course in your quest for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
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Once a client has the proper docu-mentation in place, such as a Merchant Mariners Document, a passport and a Transportation Worker Identification Card, the job search can begin.
Former Marine 1st Lt. Steve Mauceri learned of Maritime Headhunters through a classmate at New York Maritime College. He knew he wanted a career on the water and had heard good things about Capt. Sweeney.
“I already had my license and knew what to expect as a Merchant Mariner, but Capt. Sweeney was able to place me in a capacity to set me up for success,” Mauceri said. “He took the time to speak with me and really see what my goals and intentions were. He’s spoken of very highly by other Merchant Mariners.”
Mauceri, who has a 3rd Assistant Engineer’s License, now works for the largest dredging company in the U.S., improving and repairing channels, waterways and ports. He said because of Kelly’s help, there was very little he had to do to get the job.
“He did everything,” Mauceri said. “All I had to do was speak with the HR representative and schedule my physical.”
According to Capt. Sweeney, an entry level position for someone with no experience could be something like washing dishes or swabbing decks, and would pay approximately $4,000 to $4,500 a month. An able seaman could earn between $6,000 to $8,000 a month, junior officers more than $10,000 a month, Captains even more. For someone willing to work their way up, there’s a lot of potential. And it’s not just men seeking these jobs.
“Women are highly sought after,” he said. “And we’re not talking just as cooks, either, but as engineers.”
“Kelly will never get someone a job on a ship that he wouldn’t work him-self,” Frances said. “I’m so proud of what he’s managed to do.”
While he doesn’t generally go to sea any longer, like any good sailor, even Capt. Sweeney can’t resist an occa-sional opportunity.
“I still will do jobs that are unique or that I haven’t done before,” he said, although after 32 years, there’s not much he hasn’t done.
Success, enthusiasm for the job and an underlying feeling of patriotism is what has made Sweeney want to help others find the same kind of profes-sional satisfaction he found in the Merchant Marine.
“We need good people,” Kelly said. “A strong Merchant Marine is vital to our country.”
WORKINGFROM PAGE 5
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According to VA offi-cials, those the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program will serve are in particular need. Of approximately 900,000 U.S.
veterans who are unem-ployed, nearly two-thirds are between 35 and 60, according to the Labor Department.
The program provides 12 months of train-ing assistance equal to the monthly full-time payment rate under the Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty pro-gram, which currently
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symposium on May 17 was a great eye-opener for employers.
“I was talking to an individual on the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) who said ‘I’m a cook,’” Trueblood described. “But this guy was respon-sible for 14,000 meals a day. You start to see the logistics behind that — 5,000 people on the car-rier and they’re going out to sea for six months — the inventory, the plan-ning, all the things that go into that, oh my gosh, it’s so much more than a
cook.”According to James, job
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There will also be a Career Day job fair at Safeco Field Sept. 7, all part of HAH’s efforts to help returning veterans and their families make a successful transition to the civilian work world.
“It’s a huge undertak-ing,” said James. “But it’s a privilege and honor to do it.”
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Photo by Steven Giang Photography © 2012 Hire America’s HeroesPhilip Dana, talent acquisition manager for Amazon, leads a panel presentation on military employment during the Hire America’s Heroes 2012 Symposium.
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By: J.M. Kiel, DVMSummer has arrived, and
with it we will all be spend-ing more time outdoors. This includes our pets, so there are some things you should be aware of to keep them, as well as yourself, healthy.
Heat StrokeIt seems like we were just
wearing fleece, but that sel-dom seen sun is now high in the sky and it can create life threatening problems for pets. Heat stroke happens when heat generation exceeds the body’s ability to get rid of it. While rare in cats, it occurs frequently in dogs. There are several risk factors that increase a dog’s chance of suffering from heat stress, heat exhaustion, or a poten-tially fatal heat stroke. These include obesity, age (very young or older dogs), breed
sensitivity (pugs), exercising in hot weather, and confinement in cars or being kept in yards without shade or water. Signs start with excessive panting and drooling, but then prog-ress to shock due to decreased blood pressure and heart fail-ure. You may then see seizures, bloody diarrhea and collapse. Quick action is critical at this point. Start cooling your dog immediately. Do not use ice! Immerse them in cool water or spray them with a hose. A fan can also increase cooling. Emergency care is essential in cases of heat stroke so call your veterinarian or the emer-gency clinic to let them know you are on your way.
Cold tailGetting in the water for a
swim is great exercise for a dog, but be aware that the water temperature in Puget Sound averages in the low
fifties year round. Dogs that spend a long time swimming in the water can develop a condition known as cold tail or limber tail. The tail will typically hang straight down and will not move on its own. It may also be painful when touched. Fortunately, most dogs recover spontaneously within a few days.
ParaSiteSWalking with your dog is
a great summertime treat for both of you. This can also expose your dog to a few parasites (giardia and toxo-plasmosis) or a bacterial infec-tion (leptospirosis) that you should know about. These are important conditions because they can also affect people. Many people are aware that cats can get toxoplasmosis, which is why pregnant women are advised not to clean litter boxes, but dogs can also get
this disease. Dogs do some-times eat from the carcasses of dead animals or birds that may contain the organism. They can also get this para-site from eating contaminated dirt. The same can be said of giardia, which is a common parasite here on Whidbey Island. Giardia can produce a chronic diarrhea., which can be treated once it has been diagnosed. Toxoplasmosis can be more severe, as well as more difficult to diagnose, as the signs are more generalized and may not occur for months to years after the initial infec-tion. Drinking ground water can expose your dog to a bac-terial infection known as lep-tospirosis. This is passed in the urine of infected animals, and is most common here from July through November. The disease causes acute infection of the kidney and liver and can be fatal if not aggressively treated. This is also a disease that can affect humans, which is one of the reasons veterinar-
ians recommend annual vac-cination to help protect pets as well their people.
Salmon PoiSoningThis problem is unique to
the Pacific Northwest. It is caused by a small organism that lives in a parasite that infects salmon. Dogs become infected by eating raw salmon, developing symptoms a week to a month later. These include a high fever, depression, vom-iting and diarrhea. Diagnosis is usually based on history as well as a fecal exam to identify the parasite. If detected early, treatment is usually success-ful, but untreated cases have a mortality rate of 50 to 90 percent. The best advice is to not feed your dog any part of a salmon that has not been thoroughly cooked and watch your dog when they are on the beach so that they do not scavenge on dead fish. Rolling on dead fish will not cause a problem, however, aside from the smell.
Blue-green algaeThe combination of sum-
mer heat and decreased rain-fall can lead to the growth of algae in ponds and lakes. These blue-green blooms can produce a toxin that affect pets when they drink or swim in the water. Signs include vomiting, diarrhea, and in severe cases, collapse and death. There is no antidote for the toxins and veterinary treatment is aimed at sup-porting your pet through the crisis. This problem spikes in July and August and tends to go away with the return of the fall rain.
It’s summer. Enjoy it. Just be aware of what your pets are doing and protect them, and yourselves, by exercising some common sense practices to keep them safe.
Dr. Kiel is the U.S. Army vet-erinarian currently supporting NAS Whidbey Island and Naval Station Everett. Send questions or comments to Dr. Kiel at [email protected].
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SPACIOUS 3 Bedroom, 2 & 1/2 bath, attached 2 car garage. $1,250 per month. Granite counter tops, stainless steel ap- p l i a n c e s , h a r d w o o d floors, tiled baths with deep tubs! Lots of light, views and a beauti ful garden patio. Desirable end unit. Quiet street, grassy area out front, surrounded by woods. Wa l k eve r y w h e r e i n town: schools, shopping, restaurants, gym, library, hospital, farmer’s mar- ke t , post o f f ice. Non smoker. Pets negotiable. Call Bill 360-302-0024.Langley2 BEDROOM home with large master bedroom. New floors, washer, dry- er, large deck and cov- ered porch. Cats okay. N o s m o k i n g . $ 8 9 5 month. (360)321-0336
Real Estate for RentIsland County
FREELAND
HOLMES HARBOR 3 bedroom, 2 bath rambler w i t h d o u b l e g a ra g e . Safe, quiet dead end street! Pets ? No smok- ers. $1,150 plus $750 deposit. Available Au- gust 1st! Call for viewing appointment 425-280- 8115, 360-654-9995.FREELAND
HOLMES HARBOR 3 bedroom, 2 bath rambler w i t h d o u b l e g a ra g e . Safe, quiet dead-end street! Pets ? No smok- ers. $1,200 plus $750 deposit. Available Au- gust 1st! Call for viewing appointment 425-280- 8115FREELAND
LOVELY NEWER Home with Fairway view! 1,800 SF, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Granite kitchen, all appli- ances and gas fireplace. Double garage. Water paid. No smoking/ pets. $1,250/ mo. Barbara, 360-221-2151.
Real Estate for RentIsland County
OAK HARBOR
1,200 SF, 2 bedroom townhouse with washer/ dryer hook-up. Forest City view! Excellent con- dition! Garbage includ- e d . $ 7 6 0 m o n t h . Available July 1st. 360- 682-6739.
Oak Harbor2 BEDROOM dup lex available. Quiet country setting. Pets negotiable. Water, sewer, garbage paid. $650 per month plus secur i ty deposit . 360-679-2677
OAK HARBOR
2 BR UPSTAIRS IN 5 unit building on large lot. Beautiful San Juan Is- land view! New interior, ba lcony, park ing . No laundry/ hookups $585. 360-679-1103.
OAK HARBOR3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH on large lot. 1,800 sq.ft. u n i q u e b a r n h o u s e ! Hardwood & tile flooring. Map le cab ine ts w i th g ran i t e coun te r t ops . Natura l gas fu r nace. Close to base. $1,100/ m o n t h p l u s d e p o s i t . 360.240.8938.
Real Estate for RentIsland County
OAK HARBOR3
BEDROOM, 3/4 BATH Cute & Clean! Country setting duplex. Washer/ dryer hookups. Large fenced yard and storage. Water and sewer paid. $ 6 7 5 p l u s d e p o s i t . 360.240.8938.
OAK HARBOR 3 BEDROOM $995 IN town! Great family area by parks, playing fields, schools. Laundry, fire- place, fenced yard, park- ing. 360-679-1103.
OAK HARBOR5 BEDROOM, 3 bath split level. Washer, dry- er, 2 fireplace’s. 2 car garage, yard. Walk to s c h o o l s . $ 1 , 5 7 5 + utilities. 360-679-1103.
OAK HARBOR
5 MINUTES from NAS. 2.5 acre private setting! 2 bedroom duplex with garage. New windows, doors and bath. Pets okay. $800 month plus deposit. 360-333-8080
Oak HarborDECEPTION PASS. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car ga rage , ho t t u b. No s m o k i n g , d o g o k ay. $1150 month. 360-675- 0548
Real Estate for RentIsland County
OAK HARBOR WONDERFUL 3 BR, 2 BA home in Oak Harbor. 5 minutes to town and NAS. Large wood play set with swings! Spa- cious deck, fenced yard and 2 car garage. Rent is $1,245/ month plus deposit. Pets negotiable. Call 360-632-8434 for additional information.
Apartments for Rent Island County
Oak Harbor1,025 SF, 2 BEDROOM, 1.5 bath with water view f rom Master ! Qual i ty 2-story townhouse style. Includes fireplace, dish- washer, washer/ dryer hookups. $750 month. 360-675-9596 or 360- 914-0379 Whidbey Resi- dential Rentals Inc. www.whidbeyrentals.com
Oak Harbor1400 SF, 2 bedroom, 2nd Story Loft Apar t- ment in Oak Harbor. $600 month, $600 de- post. Near Navy base. Cat okay. Personal and Credit References. 360- 929-6268.
Oak Harbor
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APARTMENTS.$525-$690 per month.Near NAS. Available Now!Call: (360)679-1442
Oak HarborLEXY MANOR. Move-in Special. 1, 2 & 3 bed- rooms available. Close to shopping. Famil ies and special needs wel- come. Sec t i on 8 ok . Rent starts at $556. Call: 360-279-2155
Apartments for Rent Island County
OAK HARBOR
2 BEDROOM Duplex. Newly updated. No pets, n o s m o k i n g . $ 5 9 5 month, sewer and water included. 360-659-9282 or 425-345-7068
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WA Misc. RentalsCondos/Townhomes
OAK HARBOR2 BEDROOM CONDO in town! Close to base. Storage and stackable washer/ dryer. Available now. $695 plus deposit. 360-969-0248.
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OAK HARBOR2 BEDROOM waterview! Old town, quiet neigh- borhood, near beach! Laundry room, yard, off- s t reet park ing. $735. 360-679-1103.
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Vacation/Getaways Rental
CLINTON
LEASE PURCHASE. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 989 SF, 2 story. Come vaca- tion on Whidbey Island. Wa lk the commun i t y beach. Go swim, f ish, hike, kayak the sound. Only $995 month, $50 toward purchase. Refer- ences needed. Call now! 360-579-3655 or ta l l - man@ whidbey.com for more info.
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LEASE PURCHASE. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 989 SF, 2 story. Come vaca- tion on Whidbey Island. Wa lk the commun i t y beach. Go swim, f ish, hike, kayak the sound. Only $1075 month, $50 toward purchase. Refer- ences needed. Call now! 360-579-3655 or ta l l - man@ whidbey.com for more info.
KAUAI, HAWAII Condo. Oceanfront, swimming pool, tennis & other ac- tivities. Up to 3 people. $70/ night. Book 1 to 4 weeks. 360-398-1222.
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Employment Finance
Branch Manager836 NE Midway,
Oak Harbor
Are you looking to make great things happen in your community? At U.S. Bank, our employees and our company share a strong tradition of join- ing forces to build great places we call home.
The ideal candidate will interact with customers to build deeper relation- ships; lead/superv ise p e r s o n n e l ; g e n e ra te leads; build partnerships with branch support; en- courage volunteer ism within community; and expand your customer base through effective market ing. Candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or equ iva lent work experience; proven performance in leading a sales and customer ser- vice team; experience in outside business calling; strong leadership and organizational skills.
To become a partof our energetic team
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U.S. Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Member FDIC.
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ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT
The Journal of The San Juans’ in beautiful Friday Harbor, WA seeks an enthusiastic, motivated Advertising Sales Repre- sentative to sell advertis- ing to our island clients. The successful candi- d a t e m u s t b e d e - pendable, detail-oriented and possess exceptional customer service skills. Previous sales experi- ence required and media sales a plus! Reliable in- sured transportation and good driving record re- quired. We offer base sa la r y p lus commis - sions, excellent health benef i ts, 401K and a great work environment with opportunity to ad- vance. EOE. P lease send resume with cover letter in PDF or Text for- mat to
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HR/JSJADSALES Sound Publishing, Inc.
19351 8th Ave. NE, Suite 106
Poulsbo, WA 98370
NEED EXTRA MONEY?
MOTOR ROUTE CARRIER NEEDED
For the South Whidbey R e c o r d . 2 r o u t e s avai lable in the Free- land/Greenbank area. Delivering Tuesday and Friday nights. No collect- ing. Applicants must be over 18 wi th re l iable t ranspor ta t ion. Great second job!
Contact Lynette in Circulation,
360-675-6611 or [email protected]
POLICE OFFICERENTRY-LEVEL$4936/month
$5404 Second year & $6468 Third year
T h e C i t y o f E ve r e t t seeks a diverse group of qualified individuals who are interested in a police career that provides pro- fessional and personal challenges and rewards.
To apply go to:HR Dept.,
2930 Wetmore Ave., Suite 5A,
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www.ci.everett.wa.us . Applications must bereceived by Friday,
8/17/12. EOE.
POLICE OFFICERENTRY-LEVEL$4936/month
$5404 Second year & $6468 Third year
T h e C i t y o f E ve r e t t seeks a diverse group of qualified individuals who are interested in a police career that provides pro- fessional and personal challenges and rewards.
To apply go to:HR Dept.,
2930 Wetmore Ave., Suite 5A,
Everett, WA 98201, (425) 257-8768 or
www.ci.everett.wa.us . Applications must bereceived by Friday,
8/17/12. EOE.
EmploymentGeneral
PUBLISHERSound Publ i sh ing i s seeking a proven leader with the entrepreneurial skills to build on the solid growth of its twice week- ly community newspa- pers and its 24/7 online presence on the beauti- f u l W h i d b ey I s l a n d . Ideal ly, the candidate will have a good under- standing of all facets of newspaper operations with emphasis on sales, marketing, and financial management. The pub- lisher will help develop strategy for the newspa- pers as they continue to serve a rapidly expand- ing and diverse subur- b a n m a r k e t p l a c e . Sound Publishing Inc. is Washington’s largest pri- vate, independent news- p a p e r c o m p a n y. I t s broad household distri- bution blankets the en- t i r e G r e a t e r P u g e t Sound region, extending nor th f rom Seatt le to Canada, south to Port- land, Oregon, and west to the Pacific Ocean. If you have the ability to think outside the box, a re cus tomer-dr iven, success-or iented and want to live in one of the m o s t b e a u t i f u l a n d livable areas in Wash- ington State, then we want to hear from you. Please submit your re- sume, cover letter with salary requirements to:[email protected]
or: Sound Publishing Inc.,
Human Resources/Publisher,
19351 8th Ave NE, Suite 106, Poulsbo, WA
98370.
SALES CAREERS
Are you good at sales?
Do you want to stop working weekends
and holidays? Are you creative and thrive on success?
Would you like to
earn $40,000 or more per year in salary, commissions and
benefits?
Are medical, dental, life insurance and
401k benefits important to you?
If your answer is yes, we want to talk with you ! The Whidbey News Group is the is- land leader in all me- dia on Whidbey. Our team of professional sales people help local businesses increase their sales using the web and print. Join our dynamic team today! Visit us in Coupeville at 107 S Main Street, Suite E-101, and ask to speak to our Adver- tising Manger, or email your resume to
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EmploymentRestaurant
WAITRESSwith 2-5yrs experience
is needed at Tyee. Call MaryAnne at:
360-678-6616Or apply in person at:
Tyee; 405 S. MainCoupeville, WA.
EmploymentTransportation/Drivers
Driver…
MBM Food Service
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Health Care EmploymentGeneral
Certified Medical Assistant
Full TimeOak Harbor Naval
HospitalHS diploma or GED cer t i f icate, 1 yr exp within last 3 yrs, MA cer t i f i ca t ion . Rep ly with resume to
CHARGE NURSEFull or Part Time.
Please apply in person Monday - Friday,
8am - 4pm:Careage of Whidbey
311 NE 3rd StreetCoupeville, WA.360-678-2273
HOUSEKEEPER Part time
Please apply in person:Careage of Whidbey
311 NE 3rd StreetCoupeville, WA.360-678-2273
MED NURSEFull or Part Time.
Please apply in person Monday - Friday,
8am - 4pm:Careage of Whidbey
311 NE 3rd StreetCoupeville, WA.360-678-2273
Home ServicesHandyperson
24/7 EXPERTHANDYMAN
Reasonable!Dependable! Excellent Work! Free Estimates!
Call Denny Today!
360-632-0269
Firearms &Ammunition
ESTATE SALE Smi th and Wesson 9 mm mod- el 59 $500, Luger Stoeg- er .22 cal $450 with am- munition, British 303 cal r i f l e 44vs (D ) $250 , Mossberg .22 cal r if le $250. 360-970-1125
Flea Market
2 metal farm gates, ap- prox. 4’ tall x 14’ long, $75 each. Coupevi l le. (360)639-8403
3 0 ” R A N G E / O V E N , electronic, wi th glass top, $100. Coupevil le. (360)639-8403
BEAUTIFUL DISHES, N ippon Tok i Ka i sha , porcelien china, over 50 years old, 6 piece setting of 12, complete with 8 extras. Makes an ele- gant presentation. $150. Coupevi l le. (360)678- 8377
Berkline Rocker/ Reclin- er, Brown, excellent con- dition, l ike new. $150. (360)679-3661
Buffet , spanish sty le, large glass door. $150. You haul. Oak Harbor 619-540-5517.
COUCH, 8 foot long, Gray tone color, with a 6 foot Walnut Coffee Ta- ble, $100. 360-579-3660
D R A F T I N G TA B L E ; $100. Small wood table, round pedestal-type with & 2 chairs, $75. 360- 678-3493.
GE MINI Refr igerator, 18”x19”x34”, $50. Good condition. You pick up. (360)675-4600
UPRIGHT FREEZER, 11 .6 cub ic fee t , GE. Works well. $150 OBO. (360)682-5415
W H E E L S , 8 - B o l t “Co ined ” , fo r Dodge Truck or Motorhome. (2) - 17.5” and (1) - 16.5” for $20 each. Ask for Bret, 360-679-9151
ZINC STRIPS, s tops moss in its tracks! Brand new, 2 total, 2” x 50’, $15 each. Coupevi l le. (360)678-8377.
Free ItemsRecycler
FREE!Wood pallets for firewood
or ? (Does not include 48x40 size)
Call Today!
425-355-0717ext. 1560
Ask for Karen Avis
Heavy Equipment
‘86 DUMP TRUCK; Ford F-800: Pr ice Reduced f rom $9,000 down to $7,000 or best of fer ! Must sell A.S.A.P! Newly Rebuilt 429 Truck Motor & clutch, 10 speed. In- cludes 16,000 lbs Eager Beaver, triple axel trailer. Ca l l t oday 360 -731 - 7402 360-277-4613. Bel- fair, Kitsap.
Home Furnishings
LAZY BOY COUCHES! One recl ines on both ends, burgandy/ green/ tan plaid. Also, Sleeper sofa, 4” queen size ma- tress, barly used. Both in excellent condtion! $400 each or best offer. Oak Harbor. Call after 5pm 360-675-3271
Medical Equipment
TWIN TEMPERPEDIC Bed. Adjustable head and foot. Massage fea- ture included. $1,000. Easy lift chair, 3 months old, $500. Excellent con- dition! 360-678-4404.
Musical Instruments
C H I C K E R I N G C O N - SOLE Piano. Gorgeous Tone. Lovingly Cared for by Piano Teacher. Ex- cellent Condition! $700. 360-675-0962.
VINTAGE STORY and Clark walnut spinnet pia- no with unique, matching seat and heel mat. Al- ways kep t tuned bu t needs to be tuned again. In very good condition. $450. Ca l l : 360-376- 3128 Orcas Island
Cats
B E N G A L K I T T E N S , Gorgeously Rosetted! Consider a bi t of the “Wi ld” for your home. L ike adventure? This may be the pet for you! www.seattlebengals.com then click on “Kittens” to see what’s available with pricing starting at $900. Championship Breeder, TICA Outstanding Cat- tery, TIBCS Breeder of D i s t i n c t i o n . S h o t s , Health Guarantee. Tere- sa, 206-422-4370.
Dogs
AKC Red Dobe r man Puppies. Born 6/15, ser- vice quality, parents on site, tails and claws. Ex- cellent family and guard dogs. 6 weeks old on 7 / 2 7 / 1 2 . S t a r t i n g a t $700. Call today to re- ser ve your pup. 253- 359-3802
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Dogs
BICHON FRISE pup- pies. AKC Registered. Tak ing depos i t s . For companion only! Will be vet checked and have first shots and be de- wormed. Call for infor- mation: 360-874-7771, 360-621-8096 or go to w e b s i t e t o s e e o u r adorable puppies!
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Dogs
BORN 06-10-12 ; 3 /4 Grea t Pyrenees, 1 /4 English Mastiff Puppies! Ideal as pet and guard dog. Large, intell igent protectors of you, your fami ly and l i ves tock . Last years puppies have already saved children! 7 puppies le f t . Great hea l th and s t reng th . S h o t s a n d w o r m e d . $700 each. Oak Harbor, Whidbey Is land. 253- 3 4 7 - 1 8 3 5 . [email protected]
MINI DACHSHUNDS, 3 Fe m a l e s , 1 M a l e . 9 weeks old. Parents on site. Mom Cream long- hair, dad Red smooth. In Freeland on Whidbey Is- land. F i rs t shots and wor med . $350 each . 360-632-4515
Dogs
GREAT DANE
A K C G R E AT D A N E Puppies. Now offer ing Full-Euro’s, Half-Euro’s & S t a n d a r d G r e a t D a n e s . M a l e s & fe - males. Every color but Fa w n s , $ 5 0 0 & u p . Heal th guarantee. Li- c e n s e d s i n c e 2 0 0 2 . Dreyersdanes is Oregon state’s largest breeder of Great Danes. Also; sell- ing Standard Poodles. www.dreyersdanes.comCall 503-556-4190.
Garage/Moving SalesIsland County
Clinton
BARN SALEat Waxwood Farm. 11th annual. 12 vendors.
Antiques, furniture, tools, books, pottery,
primative, vintage lighting, clothing and
jewelry, and more.Something for everyone!4280 Deer Lake Rd., Clinton, Whidbey Is.Saturday July 28th,
9am-5pm.
CLINTONMULTI FAMILY! NEAT Stuff! Outdoor furniture and lots of treasures! Saturday, July 28th, from 8:00am- 2:00pm at 6638 Anderson Rd.
Garage/Moving SalesIsland County
COUPEVILLE
ESTATE SALE! USN WWI & II, household ef- fects, collectibles, furni- ture, local artworks, pia- no, tools, fishing gear, spo r t i ng goods, l o t s more!! Saturday & Sun- day, July 21st & 22nd, 9am sharp- 4pm, 401 NE Front Street. Follow “E lkhor n Trad ing” on Twitter for sales alerts.
COUPEVILLEHUGE ANNUAL Com- munity Sale! Household, g lass, fu r n i tu re, co l - lectibles, antiques, and lots of miscellaneous! Saturday, August 4 th, 9am- 3pm, Living Hope Church, 105 NW Broad- way. Sor r y, no ear l y birds. Donations gladly accepted August 2nd & 3rd, 11am- 5pm. All items must be clean and in good working condition. No clothing/ electronics. www.livinghopeonwhidbey.org
GREENBANKMOVING SALE! Furni- ture, tools, car par ts, lawn equipment, sports equ ipmen t , a l l ages clothing, toys & more! Saturday, 7/28, 9am- 4pm, 4080 Junco Rd, Greenbank, on the uphill side of Classic Road. Rain or shine. Cash only
Garage/Moving SalesIsland County
COUPEVILLE HUGE SALE! Friday & Saturday, July 27 th & 28th from 9am to 5pm and Sunday, July 29th f r o m 9 a m t o 1 p m . Queen size brass bed f r a m e , h u n d r e d s o f ya rds o f wh i te tu l le , men’s racing bike, bike rack, American Girl doll clothes, antiques includ- ing large oak teachers desk and 200 year old rocking chair. Stamps, HO gauge model train, amazing se lect ion of women’s clothes from petite to plus sizes, 3 rattan bar stools, vintage Tandberg reel to reel tape deck and tapes, N a k a m i c h i c a s s e t t e deck, yards of grape vine garland, compost bins, electric piano, tiki bar and stools, patio fur- niture, wire fencing, holi- day items, Singer sew- i n g m a c h i n e w i t h cab ine t , two v in tage leather Aviator jackets, games, jewelry, rototiller, lots of books including m a n y c o o k b o o k s , dishes, glasses, free TV and lots more! Located at at 777 Nature Lane. 1 and a 1/2 miles South of Coupeville, off Jacobs Road. Look for yellow signs!
LANGLEYBUIDLING, HOUSE and camping stuff, toys and lots more! Saturday, July 28th from 9am to 2pm at 5841 Sou th Lang ley Road. Look for signs. Cash on l y. No ea r l y birds.
OAK HARBOR GARAGE SALE! Reclin- ers, chairs, dresser, end tables, Schwinn station- ary bike, classic Nordic Track, lawn mower, bicy- cle, clothes (adults & girl teen), leather jackets, ar- tificial Christmas tree, 3’ high Sinterklaas (Santa Claus). Electronics; in- cluding 2 TV’s. Books, C D s , r e c o r d s , V H S tapes, kitchen items, & more. Friday- Saturday, Ju ly 27 th- 28 th, 8am- 2pm. No early birds. Lo- cated at 1292 Swantown Road; across from Whid- bey Golf & CC.
OAK HARBOR M U LT I FA M I LY Ya r d Sale! Furniture, house hold, miscellanious and more! Saturday, Ju ly 28th, 8am- 1pm at 475 SW Dyer Street, behind O a k H a r b o r M i d d l e School.
MarineMiscellaneous
HYDROHOIST BOAT LIFT. Will lift up to 9000 lb boat out of water in minutes. Always have a clean bottom. Can at- tach to side of float. Re- cently reconditioned and pa in ted. $5000. 360- 317-4281
OUTBOARD MOTOR, 4 stroke, 6 HP Nissan with short shaft and tiller han- dle. Operater manual, external tank and trans- por ter dol ly included. Like new with only a to- tal of 2 hours, 30 min- utes of break-in run time out of 10 hours required. Surgery prevented fur- ther use. $1,300. 360- 376-3128 Orcas Island
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1 9 7 8 2 5 ’ B AY L I N E R SARATOGA Boat with trailer. Perfect first boat! Runs well & good cond! Chevy V8 motor, fresh water cooled. Full cabin! Full canvas, marine ra- dio & depth finder. New interior & marine toilet. $2,500 obo. Langley, Whidbey Is land. Ca l l 425-754-3794.
1986 HEWES CRAFT, 50hp Honda with con- trols, trailer, depth finder, Bilge pump. Trained in: duck hunting, f ishing, c ra bb i n g , p raw n i n g , clamming. Owner pur- chased new. Vessel ser- viced by Roche Harbor Marine. $5100. Contact: ( 4 2 5 ) 2 3 8 - 9 1 0 0 o r (425)778-6414
26’ CALKINS Bartender boat, 1976. Complete re- fit in 1997. Yanmar 4LH- DTE diesel with trolling gear. 115 hours. Com- p le te e lect ron ics. In- cludes trailer. $12,000 or offer. 360-378-3074 Fri- day Harbor.
26’ Tollycraft fly bridge. Strong, safe, roomy. Sin- gle Merc cruiser direct drive. Newer trim tabs. Large head, pressure water, propane galley, a/c fridge. VHF, depth, stereo. Anchor windless, new cushions. Ready for c r u i s i n g o r f i s h i n g . $12,500. Oak Harbor Marina, B-2. 360-929- 1776
28’ ASPEN C-90 Cruis- er, 2011. Like new, 135 hours. Current Pr ice: $150,000. Washington Sales tax paid. Located in Fr iday Harbor. For c o n t a c t , e m a i l : a s - [email protected]. Manufactured locally in Snohomish County.
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36’ UNIFLITE SPORT SEDAN, 1976. Double be r th , hang ing / l i nen lockers. Shower stal l . Galley down, propane range, microwave, large refrig/fr, dining counter. Teak interior. Sleeper sofa. Diesel heat. 2-250 Cummins 1200hrs, new fuel tanks. Winch, chain rode. Radar, GPS, in- ver ter. Inflatable and outboard. No bottom b l i s t e r s . N o w o n l y $29,500. Port Orchard. 360-871-5907
9’ LIVINGSTON BOAT Excellent condition! Per- fect for summer fun or t ranspor t . $575. 602- 692-7007 360-222-4136.
GREAT INTER-ISLAND Boat. 27’ Monk designed hull. Perkins 4-107 die- sel, Foruno radar, GPS, VHF, sounder, charger, stereo, Red Dot heater. Fo r w a r d c a b i n w i t h bunk, s ink and head. Spotlight, chart table and 2 bunks in main cabin. Maxwell windlass 10.5 x 8 ’ open cockp i t w i th stainless steel bows and covers. 360-317-4281
ULTRA PRISTINE 2003 56’ Meridian 580 Pilot- house Motoryacht. Me- t icu lously mainta ined and moored in freshwa- ter since new! Only 723 h o u r s ; t w i n 6 3 5 H P Cummins. Includes 1800 GPD, watermaker, fur- nace, 14’ Avon dinghy with 50 HP Yamaha, fullelectronics! Too many op t ions to l i s t ! On ly $598,000. Mercer Island. Call Dale 503-519-4235.
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1976 33’ RANGER; ONE owner boat & a lways well maintained! New; 25 HP Universal Diesel, 22 gallon fuel tank, 2 batteries, prop, electric marine toilet, Dodger, in- terior cushions, sailing electronics. Standing rig- ging & life lines replaced 2007 . Re f r i ge ra t i on , Dickinson fireplace, pro- pane cook stove/ oven. Last haul out October 2011. She’s ready for s u m m e r c r u i s i n g ! $28,500. San Juan Is- land. Call 360-378-5111.
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1981 24 .5 ’ TANZER. Shoal keel, main, j ib, spinner. Includes 8 HP, 4 cycle Honda outboard. PFD’s, extra fuel tank. New seat covers, two burner alcohol stove, s ink , ice box & drop down table. Forward “V” ber th, Por ta-potty. In- flatable raft. Very stable boat under sail! Easy to hand le ! $3 ,800 . Oak Harbor. John 360-240- 8332. Or email today;[email protected]
40’ KETTENBURG K-40. E l e g a n t M a h o g a n y sloop. Ideal racer/ cruis- er for Islands & Sound! Extens iv ley restored. Well maintained! Yan- mar 30 HP diesel en- g ine. Excel lent cond! $ 3 4 , 5 0 0 o b o . W e s t Sound Mar ina, East - sound, Orcas Island lo- cation. Call Mark 360- 298-2449. Many details available at:www.kettenburgforsale.weebly.comwww.kettenburgforsale.weebly.com
AutomobilesClassics & Collectibles
1985 FERRARI Mondial Cabriolet, 2+2, 3.2L, red with black top, 44,000 mi les, new bel ts and fluids, great condition!! Fun, good ride and han- dling. This car has a 5 S TA R ra t i n g fo r r e - liability. $25,000 or best o f fer. Ca l l Tom: 206- 842-2744
AutomobilesChevrolet
1993 CHEVY Corvette. Original Owner. 44,000 miles - always garaged. Color is Black on Black. Automatic Transmission. E x c e l l e n t c o n d i t i o n . $14,000 or best offer. Cal l Don at 360-588- 1611
AutomobilesFord
2 0 0 6 F O R D F O C U S ZX4 SE. Nice, smooth ride! Metallic grey with grey upholstered interior! 5 speed standard shift, 4 door, new t i res. Low miles, only 83,800, used very little! Mostly towed behind our motor home. Excellent condition! Only owner. Dealership main- tained. Records includ- ed. $7,500. Coupeville. Call Bill 360-720-6283.
AutomobilesHyundai
2010 HYUNDAI Accent. Great car! White, 25,000 highway miles. 5 speed, excellent inside/ out. All records. $7,000 ($1,000 below KBB). (252)571- 3096 Bainbridge Island
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Motorcycles
2006 HARLEY Low Rid- er. Fuel Injection Twin Cam 88, 6 speed, 35.7k miles, well maintained. Very low seat height for short or tall riders. Har- ley’s special “Prof i le” chrome laced wheels. Kuryakyn “Switch Blade” folding-heel-support for- ward control foot rests, and Kuryakyn Panacea LED ta i l l igh t . $9 ,650 o b o. d i ve r s i f i e d i n t e - res [email protected] o r 253-473-5326 South Ta- coma.
COUPEVILLE2007 HONDA VT100C Shadow Spirit with wind- shie ld. Al l Si lver and chrome. Excellent condi- t i on w i th on ly 5 ,761 miles. Rides nice and handles well! Perfect for your summer road trip! Only owner, well main- tained & garaged. Ready t o g o ! D o u b l e s e a t . NADA average reta i l : $5 ,274 . Ask i ng on l y $4,585. Coupeville. Call Art 360-678-5603.
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2 2 ’ W I L DW O O D L E Travel Trailer 2006 with h i tch. Ready for your summer trip! Awning, 4 Point Jacks, dual axel, spare tire, dual propane t anks and ba t te r i es . Bathroom with shower, kitchenette, queen bed & C D p l aye r. P r o p a n e stove and water heater. Sleeps 4! Excellent con- d i t i o n ! Ve r y c l e a n ! $7,800. Eastsound, San Juan Islands. 360-376- 5557.
AutomobilesMercedes-Benz
1 9 8 4 M E R C E D E S 280SL European model driven off assembly line by original owner! Beau- tiful car! Gorgeous blue pa in t ! Smooth gent ly cared for grey leather in- ter ior. 110,000 mi les w i th new t i r es ! We l l maintained; cared for by professionals! Both tops, order/ purchase records & repair manuals includ- ed. Asking just $13,500. Sweet deal! Call Peter (360)222-3556. Clinton, W h i d b e y I s l a n d [email protected]
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Tents & Travel Trailers
2002 26 ’ PROWLER Travel Trai ler. Seldom used! Ready to roll! Per- fect for your summer t r ip. Sleeps 6; queen bed and couch into dou- ble bed. AC, awning, stereo & new batteries. E x c e l l e n t c o n d i t i o n ! Stored inside. Includes silverware & dishes. Ful- ly self contained. Only $8,450. Call Jack 360- 579-1507. Clinton, Whid- bey Island.
Utility Trailers
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“The simple truth is - exper ience matters.” ELECT
Jim Campbell (R) Island County Commissioner – District 2
“I be l ie ve there is room for improvement in the way things are be ing handled and the people who l i ve here de ser ve be t ter than they are ge t t ing.”
EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIPUS Navy CPO (Retired) • Lockheed Missile & Space Company, 24 years
Oak Harbor City Council, 6 yearsBoards: Chair - Governmental Services Standing Committee
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HistoryFROM PAGE 9
immigrated to the U.S. at the turn of the century. He settled in Mount Vernon, working as a baggage han-dler at the Mount Vernon Train Depot. He enlisted in the U.S. Army at the start of World War I, serving with the 42nd “Rainbow” Infantry Division and earning the Distinguished Service Cross. A memo-rial to Sgt. Berg is located at Pine Square in Mount Vernon, but you’ll have to go to the Veterans Memorial Museum to see his Distinguished Service Cross, which is still nestled in its original case.
Honoring service
There are other pieces of history as well, such as a piece from the U. S. Pentagon, damaged in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. A 40-by-60-foot battle flag from the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) domi-nates one end of the muse-um, rustling ever so slightly as the building’s ventilation systems stir the air. It is the flag that was on the Lincoln when President George W. Bush visited the car-rier in 2003. It is the same flag upon which at least one veteran has wiped his tears during a visit to the museum.
“It’s a healing place as well for veterans. It touches them,” Duncan said.
“So many people are amazed we honor all
branches of the military, from cooks to the gener-als,” he continued. “Our viewpoint is that everyone who served in one capacity or another played their part in something greater than themselves. So whether it’s peace time or war time, we honor their service.”
The Veterans Memorial Museum is a nonprofit organization that relies on support from various donors. About a quarter of its budget comes from membership donations. Last year more than 14,000 people visited the facility. Most of the collection is on permanent display, while about 25 percent of the dis-plays are rotated regularly to keep the displays fresh and interesting.
But it always comes back to the stories waiting to be told to those who are will-ing to listen.
“If we can tell the story, then people will learn something more about the sacrifice, duty and honor of veterans,” Duncan said.
Kathy Reed photoThe Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis is about a three-and-a-half hour drive from Whidbey Island, depending upon the route you choose. The museum is filled with millions of artifacts from the Revolutionary War to present day.
Veterans Memorial Museum100 SW Veterans Way Chehalis, WA 360-740-8875
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays (June through Labor Day) 1 to 5 p.m.
Admission: $6 Adults $5 Veterans and Seniors $3 Students/children ages 6 to 18 Active Duty and museum members - Free
Driving Directions: From Seattle travel south on Interstate 5 and take exit 77. Turn right on Highway 6. Immediately, at the next intersection, Riverside Drive, turn left. The museum is on the left approximately 1/4 mile from Highway 6.