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SERVING WHIDBEY ISLAND’S VETERANS, RETIRED MILITARY PERSONNEL AND FAMILIES

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By RON NEWBERRY

On an overcast after-noon, just hours after hav-ing a crown put on at the dentist, retired Navy captain JR Russell was all smiles, performing an impromp-tu magic show in his Oak Harbor backyard.

He had made the innocent mistake of stepping out front holding a white bunny pup-pet stuffed in a black top hat. He’s found that people of all ages are drawn to his bunny Kevin whenever he breaks him out in public to practice his act.

This day was no exception as a neighborhood kid walked over to inquire. Soon another showed up and Russell fig-ured it was time to put on a little show.

Sitting in original Wrigley Field seats on Russell’s back porch, two wide-eyed kids oohed and awed and giggled as they watched Russell make a coin disappear, transform a playing card on an iPhone and levitate a table.

All the while, it was hard to tell whose smiles were larg-er — Russell’s or his audi-

ence.

“The people who know me know I’m probably really 10-years-old,” said Russell, who’s 56. “I haven’t cracked adolescence. I know it’s got to be 10 because if I was 8, I wouldn’t have liked girls. That’s why I say I’m 10.

“Even when I was in a squadron and flying, there was humor and magic in everything.”

During his time in the Navy, JR Russell flew planes and commanded a squadron.

Yet, since his college days when he served as social chairman in his col-lege fraternity at Villanova University, Russell has never been one to shy away from the spotlight and has enjoyed entertaining others with a quick wit or card and coin tricks he learned as a kid.

Unsure what was next in his life after the Navy, Russell was urged by his wife of 29 years, Sarah Russell, to chase a new dream.

He went to Las Vegas to learn the finer points of stage magic at McBride’s Magic & Mystery School, and was

taught by well-known magi-cians Jeff McBride and Eugene Burger.

Since 2011, Russell has been performing magic acts at various Whidbey Island outlets from schools to social clubs to senior centers to pri-vate residences for children’s

birthday parties.

“I found out it’s a lot more than doing card tricks,” he said. “You have to start put-ting together a show and be able to entertain.”

Russell, even as command-ing officer of Electronic Attack Squadron 133 at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, was never one to lack

in that area.

“He kind of knows when humor can be used to his advantage,” said Bob McNaught, who served with Russell early on in their mili-tary careers and remains a friend. “He tends to turn awkward, stressful moments that come with all walks of life into humor.

“He’s an extrovert. He loves talking to people. He likes to draw a crowd. He’s very comfortable around people.”

Russell has created a character he calls “Father Martini,” which he’s broken out in front of adult audienc-es at the Whidbey Playhouse and more recently at a show in Vancouver, B.C.

He caters his act to his audience, mixing his humor and tricks, whether’s he’s per-forming at a child’s birthday party or as an opening act at the playhouse.

He’s started to feel more like an entertainer who has a show rather than a magician who does a few tricks.

“I don’t know how the tricks are done and I don’t want to know,” said his wife, Sarah, a music teacher. “I like the magic too.”

JR Russell can also feel the magic.

He remembers how at one of his first performances at a senior center, he watched an 85-year-old resident get up and sing. Russell created a magical setting with bubbles blowing and had been pull-ing out long strands of silk, about 50 feet of it, when the woman got up and started dancing, then left.

“The director came up and said, ‘What did you do? She’s been here two months and hasn’t said a single word and now she’s upstairs singing.’

“Magic. At one of my first performances at a retirement home, I saw the power of magic.”

Russell knew then he’d made the right decision to go after another dream.

He recalled a conversation he had with Vice Admiral William Sullivan at North Atlantic Treaty Organization headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, five years ago as retirement approached. Russell was Sullivan’s chief of staff at that time.

Russell told Sullivan he was planning to be a magi-cian after the Navy.

“He laughed,” Russell said, “and then he said, ‘I wish I had the courage to chase a passion like that,’ and he wished me luck.”

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MEMORIAL DAY SERVICESServices were held around the island to remember the sacri-fices of those who have lost their lives serving their country.4A MAGICAL CHANGE OF TACKRetired Navy captain finds new passion in magic.2 Secretary of Veterans

Affairs Eric Shinseki has announced the VA’s plan to conduct an independent review of operations through the Inspector General, accord-ing a VA news release.

The review comes in the wake of allegations that have surfaced over the last several weeks, beginning with sched-uling delays at the Phoenix VA Health Care System.

Shinseki testified before Congress on May 15 saying he takes allegations about patient safety or employee miscon-duct very seriously.

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Shinseki said the audit is being conducted now by more than two hundred senior staff.

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“Memorial Day is something spe-cial,” said Fleet Reserve Association President George Brown during his remarks. “It’s for everyone who has served our country and still supports our country.”

The service was conducted by leadership of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7392 in conjunction with other veteran groups, including the American Legion and the Fleet Reserve Association.

Keynote speaker Dennis Jones, senior vice commander of the Oak Harbor American Legion Post 129, stressed that Memorial Day should be more than just another holiday.

“So many people look at this as just another day, but it’s not,” Jones said.

“We’ve lost almost three million to combat death. We don’t know how many more we are going to lose. The only thing I’m reasonably certain of is that many of us will be here to honor the fallen.”

Jones encouraged those in atten-dance to keep the deceased in their thoughts year round, not just on Memorial Day.

“The adage freedom isn’t free is true,” Jones said. “Let us keep those people in our minds daily so they know their sacrifice will not be forgotten. We are honored to be able to honor them.”

In addition to speakers, the service included the traditional silent salute, placement of the wreaths and the two-bell ceremony, which was read by Fleet Reserve 1st Vice President Shawn Seribian.

“The toll of the ship’s bell reminds us of the reverence we owe to our departed shipmates and to those who guard the honor of our country upon the sea, under the sea, in the air and upon foreign soil,” Seribian read as the bells rang. “Let it be a reminder of the faith they confide in us. Let us who gather here not forget our obligations and in silence breathe a prayer for our absent shipmates.”

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The parade, led by grand marshal Beth Kuchynka, proceeded down Main Street onto Front and Alexander streets before ending on Coveland at Coupeville Town Park. An estimat-ed couple thousand people filled the streets to watch. Flags were handed out along Front Street.

Navy Band Northwest performed along the parade route and played at the entrance to the park as the rest of the community flowed in for further celebration.

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Janis Reid photoJulia Dietz, with the Oak Harbor American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, hands out poppies on Memorial Day in remembrance of those who died serving their country.

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REPORTERT h e a w a r d - w i n n i n g newspaper South Whid- b ey R e c o r d h a s a n opening for a general ass ignment repor te r. We ’r e h u n t i n g fo r a skilled and passionate feature writer who isn’t a f ra id to a lso tack le meaty news stories. Ex- perience with photography and Adobe InDesign pre fer red. Appl icants must be able to work in a team-oriented, dead- line-driven environment, possess excellent writing skills, have a knowledge of community news and be able to write about multiple topics. Must re- locate to South Whid- bey. This is a full-time position that includes excellent benefits: medical, dental, l i fe insurance, 401k, paid vacation, sick and holidays. EOE. No calls please. Send re- sume with cover letter, three or more non-re- turnable clips in PDF or Text format and references to

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FEATURES EDITORPeninsula Daily News on Washington’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula — a six-day daily with 14,000 circulation Sun- day through Friday and mo re t han 1 m i l l i on monthly page views online — seeks a features editor to produce two popular sections focus- ing on local enter tain- ment and on weekend and family activities. Our circulation area covers two counties, including the Victorian seaport of Port Townsend, the sun- shine town of Sequim, the “Twilight” country of Forks, five Native Ameri- can tribes plus wild riv- ers and the “mountains to the sea” city of Port Angeles. We are located at the gateway to million- acre Olympic National Park and across the Strait of Juan de Fuca from Vancouver Island and spectacular Victoria, Brit ish Columbia. Por t Angeles was named by “New Rating Guide to Life in America’s Small Ci t ies” as one of the best U.S. small cit ies. Plus we get half the rain- fall of Seattle! This is a great job for a journey- man se l f -s tar ter wi th newspaper staff experience. Great feature writing skills and passion for accuracy essential; good photography skills and knowledge of AP style are required. InDesign knowledge is helpful, al- though pagination is not part of this position but some general-assign- ment reporting is. Com- pensation includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and paid vacation. The PDN, nearly a century o ld , is a communi ty - minded, family-focused loca l newspaper and Web enterprise that is the main news provider for the Nor th Olympic Peninsula. Check us out atwww.peninsuladailynews.com

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CARRIER NEEDEDFor the South Whidbey Reco rd . Free land t o Greenbank. Delivering Wednesday and Satur- day mornings. No col- lecting. Great second job!

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Do you have experience in building material and management? Hanson’s Building Supply is looking for a weekend Man- ager. 40 hour week, plus benefits.

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(RCW 18.27.100)requires that all advertisements for construction related services in- clude the contractor’s current depar tment of Labor and Indust r ies registration number in the advertisement.Failure to obtain a certifi- cate of registration from L&I or show the registration number in all advertising will result in a fine up to $5000 against the unregistered contractor.For more information, call Labor and Industries Special ty Compliance Services Division at

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3 VINTAGE Bull Durham Ta b a c c o Po s t e r s . 2 measure 18”x25” and one measures 20”x25”. At least 35 years old. Good condition. Minor wear. Graphics contain historicrcal black charac- tures, $65 for all. South Whidbey 360-321-7254.

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2 COMFY RECLINERS G e n u i n e S t r e s s l e s s Leather recliners in very good condition! Clean, I vor y co lo r w i th foo t stools. Bought new for $2000, in Anacortes, at Tracy ’s. Ask ing $750 each or best offer 360- 675-6214.

$ 3 5 0 C R E D E N Z A i s custom crafted in l ike new condition! 6’ long by 2’ high by 18” deep with 2 she lves & 4 g lass doors. Med. - dark rough finish, showing the beau- t i fu l wood grain. Cal l Terry Ann 360-720-2507

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HORUGEL BABY Grand Piano / bench. Musician owner. Beautiful finish! Great tone / action. Well cared for! $2,890 OBO. 604-924-9006. 360-679- 3605.

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‘08 YAMAHA WR250R Dual Sport Motorcycle. Excellent! Only 2,623 mi. Medium blue. $4,000 obo. Call / text 360-670- 3662.

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Michelle Beahm photoVFW Rider Skip “Grumpy” Johnson plays Twister for a good cause in May, raising money for indigent and needy veterans.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Motorcycle Riders raised another $500 last month to help veterans who have fallen on hard times.

Through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program, some funds are avail-able to assist local veterans with rental and deposit assistance, minor car repairs and utilities.

In order to supplement this program, the VFW Riders have started to gather money as well as items that are not provided otherwise.

The group presented its second check for $500 to the Opportunity Council this month along with several bags and boxes full of personal hygiene items, socks, T-shirts and Ziploc bags.

With several fundraisers completed and with the assis-tance of fellow post members and the general public, the

Riders will continue to support local veterans in need and hope to make this the first of many donations. Organizers say there will be more fundraisers in the future.

The program’s objective is to help veterans and their families in crisis situations and continue to work with them by giving them the tools, resources and education through case man-agement. In this way, the Riders hope to help them to stabilize and become self-sufficient.

The Riders see this project as a perfect way to fulfill their national motto, “To Honor the Dead by Helping the Living.” Those interested in donating can contact the VFW riders at Post 7392 on Goldie Road in Oak Harbor or call 360-675-4048 or 360-672-5166 for additional information.

Twisting the night awayOak Harbor VFW raises money, collects personal items for veterans

whidbey crosswind, may 30, 2014

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