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COVERING WHIDBEY ISLAND’S NAVAL AIR STATION COMMUNITY

VOLUME 1, NO. 24 | 09 SEPTEMBER 2011

THIS EDITION

Navy League back after summer break .......pg. 2

DAV discusses how best to serve fellow vets .....pg. 3

Sarah Smiley: Power outage stirs appreciation.. .pg. 4

Jam sessions foster sweet harmony .................pg. 7

Ladies Auxiliary member and coordinator of the Great Oak Harbor Giveaway Day, Amy Hannold, sorts through a bag of items donat-ed for the giveaway. The biannual event will be held at the VFW Post on Goldie Road on Saturday, Sept. 17. KATHY REED/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND

VFW Ladies Auxiliary holds Great Oak Harbor Giveaway Day

By KATHY REEDWhidbey Crosswind

It’s not every day Oak Harbor resi-dents can shop for free.

Well, actually, the opportunity comes around twice a year during the free clothing swap sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

The second great Oak Harbor Giveaway Day of the year will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the VFW Post on Goldie Road in Oak Harbor. Clean, usable items can be

dropped off in advance of the giveaway or on the day of the event; people are then welcome to “shop” for items they need — all at no cost.

“If people bring in six items and take home 60, that’s great,” said Amy Hannold, giveaway coordinator and Ladies Auxiliary member. “This event is all about what our community puts into it and our community has been very gener-ous so far.”

Clothing of all sizes will be available, from infant to adult and will be organized by gender. Volunteers will take donations at the door the day of the giveaway, and items will immediately be sorted and put out on the floor. People can take as many ‘new to them’ items as they like but no money will change hands. People are invited to shop for items whether they’ve donated or not. The main focus of the event is clothing, but Hannold said

household items are also available. Most importantly, all items should be in good condition.

“We want our event to represent the best of what people want to share with others,” she said. “So it should be clean and ready to go.”

Hannold said auxiliary members have already taken in a lot of donations. Since the event is in its fourth year and on a predictable schedule, with giveaways in March and September, people in the com-munity have come to anticipate it. And with the steady transition of military personnel in and out of the area, Hannold said they get a lot of items from people who are moving.

“I’ve already had people calling, and we’ve started taking donations earlier,” said Hannold. “It seems like we have a

Take what you needShop for ‘new to you’

items at no charge

SEE GIVEAWAY | PAGE 5

Larsen says budget woes shouldn’taffect NAS Whidbey


Washington Congressman Rick Larsen (D - Arlington) doesn’t have any specific concerns that possible forced cuts in future defense spending would dramatically impact Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

“The Navy has been very clear to me that NAS Whidbey is a major asset in terms of naval air assets and nothing would ever change that,” he said.

Larsen’s comment came after a forum Aug. 31 at the American Legion in Oak Harbor. The congressman was in town on the last of a four-stop tour across the second district, talk-ing to veterans about issues ranging from

SEE LARSEN | PAGE 6

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After a brief summer stand down, the Oak Harbor Area Council of the Navy League is back in busi-

ness and as busy as ever.The September meeting was held

Tuesday at the Officers’ Club on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, with nearly 100 members attending. Visitors included Island County commissioners Kelly Emerson and Angie Homola.

Intelligence briefingThe intelligence briefing was provided

by Information Specialist Seaman Timothy Stinson, who discussed the Aug. 20 elec-tion of a new prime minister of Japan, Yoshihiko Noda; the current situation in Libya; the Chinese confrontation with an Indian Navy vessel; and an update on the U.S. withdrawal of troops from Iraq.

According to Stinson, the actions by the Chinese on July 22, when one of its war-ships stopped the INS Airawat off the coast of Vietnam, raised some eyebrows.

“This is the first time China has confronted a country other than the United States or one of the countries touching the South China Sea,” Stinson said, adding that China claims the entire South China Sea, whereas most nations would regard the area of the confrontation as interna-tional waters.

Stinson said in terms of the drawdown of American troops in Iraq, the current deadline for withdrawal still stands.

Patrol and Reconnaissance mission Guest speaker for the luncheon Tuesday was CAPT. John Radka, Chief Staff Officer of Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 10. Due to the content of his address, we are waiting for final approval before publish-ing that portion of the story.

Military Appreciation PicnicThe Navy League’s annual military appreciation picnic will be held Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. by the windmill at Windjammer Park in downtown Oak Harbor.

“This is a great event and a good way to get to know your neighbors,” said Navy League co-president and picnic organizer Beth Munns.

The menu will feature pulled pork sandwiches, hotdogs, coleslaw, chips, beverages and dessert. Live music will be provided by El Colonel Blues and Paid ‘N Full, plus there will be activi-ties for children, lawn games and much more. Everyone is invited to attend, and those interested in help-ing are most welcome.

“Please come and help, whether it’s for 30 minutes or the whole time,” said Munns.

The picnic is sponsored by the Oak Harbor Area Council of the Navy League, NAS Whidbey Island’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation, the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, the City of Oak Harbor and members of the city’s business community.

Navy League back

ISSN Timothy Stinson

VP-40 Works with Royal Thai NavyBy Lt. KARL MURRAY

VP-40 Public Affairs

UTAPHAO, Thailand – Combat Aircrew (CAC) 5 and 10 maintainers returned from Thailand on Aug. 10 after a 10-day exercise.

Thailand Sea Surveillance Survey (SEASURVEX) 2011 was designed to foster international relations between the Royal Thai Navy and U.S. Navy.

On August 2, CAC 5 and Royal Thai Navy 102nd Squadron aircrew joined together at a symposium to dis-cuss details of the event to be flown two days later. The two aircrews sorted out specifics, including coordinates of the operating area, frequencies for safety of flight, and altitude de-confliction.

Lt. j.g. Jon Torbett presented a series of briefs focused on contact identification techniques, crew fatigue recogni-tion and prevention, and anti-piracy operations. He also led a discussion on operational risk management, a pro-cess that the U.S. Navy incorporates into many mission-related decisions.

On Aug. 3, Patrol Squadron (VP) 40 maintainers were given a tour of the 102nd Squadron maintenance spaces.

“Seeing their electronics shop was a trip back in time,” said Aviation Technician First Class Hochstatter. “We hope that our maintenance procedures will help influence sound practices and that their programs will continue to improve.”

The morning of Aug. 4 began with a joint Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) flight off the coast of Thailand. CAC 5 used its radar and worked cooperatively with the Royal Thai Navy P-3A to visually identify surface contacts. After 90 minutes, the two aircraft conducted an altitude swap and the Thai P-3 assumed on-scene com-mand.

Using the Automated Identification System, the Thai P-3 identified surface contacts and CAC 5 visually con-firmed the contacts. The exercise concluded with the Thai and U.S. aircrews conducting a simulated weapons train-ing.

“Working with friendly nations is always a pleasure, especially on a tactical level,” said Lt. Danny Rees.

Lt. Cmdr. Jim Imlah, detachment officer-in-charge, pre-sented the commanding officer of 102nd Squadron with a plaque in appreciation of the hospitality and friendship. Following the exercise, VP-40 aircrew and maintainers

were given the opportunity to tour a portion of Thailand and explore the town of Pattaya before returning to Okinawa.

“Working with the Royal Thai Navy was a great oppor-tunity to practice interoperability and to execute Maritime Domain Awareness in the Gulf of Thailand,” said Imlah.

Combat Aircrew 5 and Royal Thai Navy 102nd Squadron aircrew stand in front of a Thai P-3A and U.S. P-3C Aug. 7 in Utaphao, Thailand. PHOTO COURTESY OF VP-40 PUBLIC AFFAIRS

VAQ-139 returnsto Nas Whidbey Island

Three major worldwide operations kept the Electronic Attack Squadron 139 (VAQ-139) “Cougars” in the fore-front of news since their departure in February 2011.

After seven months aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76), the EA-6B Prowler squad-ron of about 200 personnel is returning to NAS Whidbey Island this week.

In March, when the devas-tating tsunami hit Japan after a 9.0 earth-quake off the Japanese coast, the aircraft carrier responded as part of Operation Tomodachi.

VAQ-139 sailors created watch schedules that brought shipments of humanitarian aid from the USS Reagan to relief sites along Japan’s devastated coast.

The squadron was constantly unloading helicopters and C-2 air-craft for the moving of supplies to support the humanitarian relief effort. Crews on the flight deck and hangar bay worked tirelessly to unload new cargo, organize, stage and load new shipments of food, water and medical supplies.

Squadron aircrew maintained a constant watch in the Carrier Intelligence Center, coordinating heli-copter deliveries of food, water and medical equipment.

The carrier’s efforts were recog-nized by Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, U.S. Ambassador to Japan John V. Roos and many Japanese dip-lomats.

VAQ-139 also sup-ported Operations New Dawn and Enduring Freedom, flying 125 and 430 combat hours, respectively. Squadron Electronic Countermeasures Officers joined with Marine Tactical Electronic Attack Squadron 4 in Afghanistan to fly combat missions as both squadrons

operate the Improved Capability III (ICAP) Block 4 in the EA-6B.

Surprisingly, there was time for the Cougars to relax with liberty port vis-its to Sasebo, Japan; Phuket, Thailand; Manama, Bahrain; Hong Kong, China; Naval Base Marianas, Guam; and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

This was VAQ-139’s last deploy-ment in the EA-6B ICAP III as they will start transition to the EA-18G Growler with VAQ-129, Fleet Replacement Squadron, shortly.

Returning with the squadron are 18 members of the Sea Operational Detachment from Fleet Readiness Center Northwest that provide tech-nical support to keep the jets in top condition.

Look for details of the Cougars’ homecoming in next week’s Whidbey Crosswind.

NAVFAC celebrates 169 years

Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) celebrated its 169th anniversary Aug. 31. NAVFAC was established on this date in 1842 as the Bureau of Navy Yards and Docks (BuDocks) and for-mally changed its name to NAVFAC in May 1966.

“Beginning in 1961, NAVFAC has had a presence in the Pacific Northwest,” said Capt. Pat Rios, commanding offi-cer NAVFAC Northwest. “Back then we were the Northwest-Alaskan Division Bureau of Yards and Docks. Our goal then was the same as our goal now, to provide increas-ingly efficient, innovative and responsive solutions to our supported command-ers facility needs.

“We are here to support the fleet, fighter and fam-ily,” Rios continued. “Our NAVFAC team holds true to the Navy core values of honor, courage and com-mitment. Happy birthday NAVFAC and here’s to another 169 years.”

NAVFAC is the Systems Command that delivers and maintains quality, sus-tainable facilities, acquires and manages capabilities for the Navy’s expedition-ary combat forces, provides contingency engineering response and enables ener-gy security and environ-mental stewardship.

Navy flagfootball tryouts

Navy Region Northwest will be holding flag football tryouts for the upcoming Army vs. Navy flag football game.

Tryouts will be held at Naval Air Station Whidbey

Island at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. The Army vs. Navy flag football game will be held in December. For information, contact the NAS Whidbey Morale, Welfare and Recreation sports coordinator at 257-4320 or email [email protected].

CWSA to holdbenefit match

The Central Whidbey Sportsman’s Association will hold a charity benefit match from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at its range facilities just south of Coupeville.

There will be several different events including large bull at 25 yards with any pistol/revolver using iron sights only; briquettes at 10 yards with any pistol/revolver using iron sights; shotgun at turkey target at 25 yards; jug head at 25 yards with any pistol/revolver using iron sights; and a rifle shoot at bulls eye target at 50 yards using 22 rimfire rifle, any sights. Shoot-offs will be held as needed at 12:30 p.m.

Participants are welcome to bring any 22-caliber rifle or pistol and shotgun with ammunition. CWSA will supply a 22 rifle or pistol for those who don’t have one.

Tickets are available for $1.50 each or four tickets for $5 and may be used to enter one event or all. Those ages 12 and under will shoot in junior class.

Proceeds will benefit WAIF, Whidbey Animals’ Improvement Foundation. Participants are encour-aged to bring a bag or can of dog or cat food to donate as well. Call 678-0960 for information.

POW, MIA Recognition Day

The public is invited to a ceremony at noon on Friday, Sept. 16 to com-memorate National POW/MIA Recognition Day. The ceremony will take place at the POW/MIA Sentinel Memorial Fountain on Seaplane Base, located near Building 13.

The service will honor all veterans whose remains have been brought home during the past year and remember all those still labeled as Prisoners of War

or Missing in Action. Guest speaker for the

event will be Lt. Cmdr. Brian Danielson, a member of the National League of Families for POW/MIAs. Danielson is a former Individual Agumentee who helped excavate the remains of a missing service member in Laos, Vietnam.

There will also be a motorcycle rally which will leave from the Saratoga Gate (Hospital Gate) at 9 a.m. Call 703-220-4361 for more information on the bike rally.

Melanie Hammons, ReporterI would describe myself as a Navy veteran who loves to read and travel. I love being with my husband and daughter, whether on vacation, or home enjoying a

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Disabled American Veterans meetBy MELANIE HAMMONS

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At the September meeting of Disabled American Veterans, group members focused on what they do best: Looking out for the interests of their fellow disabled vet-erans.

Local chapter president John Callahan called the Sept. 1 meeting at Whidbey Coffee to order at 7 p.m., and read some statistics for the past month.

“We answered telephone inquiries, helped 68 clients complete paperwork, and gave 90 people rides in our van to the VA medical center,” said Callahan.

Allen Barney updated members on a public forum held by U.S. Representative Rick Larsen at the American Legion in Oak Harbor.

“A lot of the questions from those in attendance at the forum dealt with budget issues,” he said.

Closer to home, one of the ongoing projects of the local DAV chapter has been to make the chapter service offi-cers guide more user-friendly, said Callahan. In response to that discussion, Barney said he felt the need to assess how well DAV is doing its job was even more important.

“I’ve observed that many CSO’s need to realize that the DAV ought to be the first line of defense for the disabled veteran,” he said. “We shouldn’t be directing them to other agencies, we need to step up and take the responsibility that rests with us.

“Maybe it’s just a matter of holding more CSO train-ing, so that officers know how to accurately, and directly, answer calls for help,” he continued.

Other members agreed, and some mentioned the satis-faction they hold in knowing that they’ve assisted veterans and their families who had no place left to turn.

The DAV assists clients with paperwork and with rides to medical appointments. It also tries to maintain a public profile that encourages veterans to seek them out, while soliciting qualified volunteers.

Some of the closing business of the evening addressed the group’s plan to sponsor a table at a retirement seminar slated for Sept. 17 at the Nor’wester on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

The October meeting of the DAV will take place the first Thursday of the month at the Oak Harbor Library.

Local DAV chapter president John Callahan, third from left, presides over the group’s September meeting at Whidbey Coffee. MELANIE HAMMONS/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND

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Ten years later

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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“I will be remembering my mom’s phone call to me that day, asking me to turn on my television.”

FRED XAVIER CLARKAviation Electronics Technician First Class, retired

“I will remember how I’m thankful my mom was not around to see that day.”

MARGEEN BOWYERSenior Chief Petty Officer, retired

“I’ll honor the day by visiting the American Veterans Traveling Tribute, and remembering.”

BOB SPILLERMaster Chief Petty Officer, retired

“There’s a special airing on Nickelodeon about 9/11; we will be watching it that day.”

ISAIAH RENNESSon of retired Petty Officer First Class Rick Rennes

This year marks the 10th anniversary of 9/11. How do you plan to commemorate that day?

“We’ll be attending a remembrance event about 9/11 that day.”

KYLEE ALLENFormer Aviation Machinist’s Mate Second Class

Night without power brings appreciationHurricane Irene was,

relatively, nothing more than a big storm when it came through Maine. But it did bring back memories of our family’s experiences with Ivan, Dennis and Katrina: the quiet, deserted streets; the sound of generators at night; the darkness; the worry.

We lived without power for more than a week after those hurricanes. (New definition of Hell: August in Florida without air-conditioning.) By 10 p.m. Sunday night, however, Irene still had not taken our electricity. I was baking cookies and mentioning that the day had felt like a long snow day, with the notable absence of the roof rake and snowblower.

Which doesn’t mean the possibility of losing power wasn’t on our mind. The lights occasionally

flickered, and our children stopped mid-bite, their cook-ies hovering over their plates, to look up at the ceiling. Losing electricity is a com-mon concern when you are a kid, because on the scariness-scale, being in the dark ranks just below someone reaching out from under the bed and grabbing your ankles.

And really, adults aren’t that fond of the dark either. We only put on a brave face for the children. Once, when our power suddenly went out in Florida, I jumped out of the bathtub and ran through the house screaming and slipping on my own trail of suds. Dustin told me later that I had set a bad example for our boys. Since then, I’ve gotten better about being in the dark. In fact, when we lost power during a family vacation in New Hampshire

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LIFELIFELIFE

There are moments in our lives that are like a snapshot — memories perfectly preserved in our mind’s eye years later, even the tiniest details still intact.

Sometimes those snapshots are happy, like the birth of a child or a wedding day, for instance. Pictures ingrained in your memory that bring a smile to your face.

But our brains take mental snapshots of more than the happy times. We document those moments that make the most impact.

Growing up I can remember adults and older siblings around me being able to recall exactly what they were doing when they heard President Kennedy had been shot.

My first snapshot moment of significance was the day Neil

Armstrong walked on the moon. I recall walking along our gravel road in Minnesota, looking up at the moon visible in the clear blue sky, thinking how truly amazing it was there were people on the lunar surface at that very moment. I was too young to remember much more than my parents’ excitement as they watched the broadcast, but I’ll never forget the warmth of the sun or the blue of the sky or my sense of awe.

Neither will I forget watching the events of 9/11 unfold before my eyes ten years ago. Who can for-get the stunned disbelief, the feeling of utter help-lessness as our country came under attack? It is a snapshot moment I wish was just a bad dream.

I will take time to remember this weekend, as will most of us. For anyone interested in attending, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, North Whidbey and Oak Harbor fire departments will hold a memorial service Sunday at 1 p.m. at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor. Capt. Jay Johnston, com-manding officer of NAS Whidbey, will be one of the speakers.

Capt. Johnston was at the Pentagon when it was attacked ten years ago. I’m sure those are mental snapshots he would rather do without.

-Kathy Reed, editor SEE SMILEY | PAGE 8

FRI., SEPT. 9A Bad Year for Tomatoes: Regular performances of the latest production by the Whidbey Playhouse Community Theater, “A Bad Year for Tomatoes,” begin Friday and will run for three weekends. Tickets are $16. Call 679-2237 or go to www.whidbeyplayhouse.com for information.

Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL):The Whidbey General Hospital fall prevention team will present a class for adults outlining the Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) program at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9 at the Coupeville Library. This class is free. Call 678-4911 for information.

SAT., SEPT. 10Military Appreciation Picnic: The 10th annual Military Appreciation Picnic will be held Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at Windjammer Park in downtown Oak Harbor. This free event will feature food, live music, plus games and activities for the whole family. Sponsored by the Navy League, NASWI MWR, Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, City of Oak Harbor and city businesses.

Navy Flag Football Tryouts: Navy Region Northwest will be holding flag football tryouts for the upcoming Army vs. Navy flag football game. Tryouts will be held at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island at 10 a.m. Saturday. The Army vs. Navy flag football game will be held in December. For information, contact the NAS Whidbey Morale, Welfare and Recreation sports coordinator at 257-4320 or email [email protected].

North Whidbey Coupon Club: All couponers, new or experienced, are invited

to attend open house-style meetings of the North Whidbey Coupon Club 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.

Impaired Driving Impact Panel of Island County: IDIPIC presents its North Whidbey DUI/Underage Drinking prevention panel on Saturday in conference room 137, down the hall from the Oak Harbor Library. Arrive by 12:45 p.m. to assure a seat. The panel is open to all and attendance is required by local instructors for both driver’s education students and parents. Call 672-8219 or go to www.idipic.org for information.

SUN., SEPT. 119/11 Memorial Service: Fire departments from NAS Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor and North Whidbey will co-host a 10-year memorial service commemorating the September 11 attacks on the U.S. on Sunday. The service is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor, and will include several guest speakers, NAS Whidbey commanding officer, Capt. Jay Johnston, among them. A picnic honoring all firefighters, EMS personnel and police officers will be served immediately following the ceremony.

Lions Salmon BBQ and Town Concert: The annual Lions Salmon Barbecue and Town Concert will start at noon Sunday in Coupeville. The barbecue starts at noon at Town Park. Tickets are $15 and are available from any Lion or by calling 678-4105. The free town concert begins at 1:30 p.m. and will feature the sounds

of Dillinger Clambake. Call 678-4105 for information.

FRI., SEPT. 16National POW/MIA Recognition Day: A ceremony will be held at noon Friday, Sept. 16 on the NAS Whidbey Island Seaplane Base in honor of National POW/MIA Recognition Day. The public is invited to attend the service, which will honor all veterans whose remains have been brought home this past year and remember all those still listed as Prisoners of War or Missing in Action. Lt. Cmdr. Brian Danielson will be the guest speaker. In addition, a motorcycle rally will depart at 9 a.m. from the Saratoga Gate parking lot. All local riders are cordially invited to attend. Call 703-220-4361 for information on the bike rally.

The Great American Trailer Park Musical: Don’t miss an opportunity to see “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” at the Fine Arts Building at the Island County Fairgrounds in Langley. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 through 18, Sept. 23 through 25, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. Matinee performances will be held at 2 p.m. on Sept. 18 and 25. Tickets are $18 for adults and $14 for students and seniors citizens. Go to www.brownpapertickets.com.

Dog Agility Trials: Dog Agility, American Kennel Club licenses trials will be held at Windjammer Park Friday, Sept. 16 through Sunday, Sept. 18. at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor.

SAT., SEPT. 17Great Oak Harbor Giveaway Day: The Great Oak Harbor Giveaway Day, also known as the free community clothing swap day, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post hall on Goldie Road in Oak Harbor. Those interested should bring clothes and household items in clean, usable condition. Guests may take what they can use. For details on this event, call Amy at 675-2338.

Annual Retiree Seminar:The annual Retiree Seminar for U.S. uniformed services will be held Saturday, Sept. 17 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Nor’Wester on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Exhibits will be open for viewing from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be informational booths from other agencies, including Fleet and Family Readiness, Disabled American Veterans and TriWest. Call 257-6289 for information.

Great Oak Harbor Giveaway Day

Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the VFW, 3037 Goldie Road.Those interested in volunteering should call Amy Hannold at 675-2338.

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Amy Hannold, left, and VFW Ladies Auxiliary president Joanne McDaniel look through household items donated for the Great Oak Harbor Giveaway. KATHY REED/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND

greater number of people moving in and out.”

“It’s always a little bit like Christmas,” said Ladies Auxiliary president Joanne McDaniel, as she surveyed a room full of items to be sorted last week at the VFW. “Two years ago a storage company donated a whole bunch of items.”

“A lot is even new stuff people either didn’t use or didn’t wear,” said Hannold. “It’s pretty exciting to see what we’ve got already. It’s a good mix of clothing and household items.”

In addition to items for the swap, members of the Ladies Auxiliary are also looking for volunteers.

“We always need lots of help during the event,” Hannold said. “We need greeters, sorters, loaders, unloaders and people to help with the cleaning up after it’s all over.”

Because shopping for clothes isn’t always that exciting for some of the younger crowd, Hannold said children are encour-aged to bring a book to swap.

“It gets them in the spirit of bringing something to share and taking some-thing new home,” she said.

Hannold, whose hus-band of eight years is a retired Navy chief, said the giveaway days are her two favorite service days of the year. She said the reward for the women of the Ladies Auxiliary and the volunteers is being able to feel like they’ve helped others in the community who may be having a tough time.

She shared an example from the last giveaway in March, when she watched a young woman spot a stroll-er from across the room. When she made her way over to Hannold and asked who the stroller belonged to, Hannold told her it was for her. Hannold said the look on the young woman’s face was priceless.

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jobs to homelessness, veterans benefits to the economy and the drawdown of troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Approximately 40 people attended, in addition to the con-gressman’s staff members and representa-tives of the Veterans Administration and local agencies.

Before opening the discussion to ques-tions, Larsen briefed the group on a proj-ect he’s been assigned to work on for the House Armed Services Committee which

is designed to connect small businesses, including those owned by veterans, to available contracting opportunities at the Pentagon.

He also talked about the Veteran Employment Transition Act, House Bill HR865, which would provide an exten-sion of the work opportunity tax credit to employers who hire combat veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

“Although the unemployment rate nationally is about 9.1 percent, the unem-ployment rate for Afghanistan and Iraqi war veterans is at least 13 percent,” Larsen said. “So the VET Act finds incentives for employers to hire combat veterans.”

Lisa Clark, the director of the Island County Service Center of the Opportunity Council, addressed the growing issue of homelessness among veterans and announced that Island County is

among five counties recently awarded a grant through Housing and Urban Development for supportive services for veteran families.

“There are a lot of young families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness because of their transition out of military service,” Clark said. “This will help us sta-bilize them.”

Clark said Island County should receive at least $60,000, which includes $20,000 in matching funds from the Opportunity Council.

One lively exchange occurred when W.D. Mayotte asked whether there was a way to ensure veterans receiving disability payments related to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder could be forced to undergo treat-ment. His question wasn’t immediately clear.

“About 85 to 95 percent of those who go into the military come home and rein-tegrate successfully back into civilian life with no issues,” said Raymond Miller, a clinical therapist at VA Puget Sound. “Those who suffer from PTSD, if you knew what they had to go through to get that $3,000 check; if you knew about the nightmares, if you knew about the guilt of being the only survivor in your unit, if you knew about having to kill young children because you were in a combat situation ... it haunts you for life. It don’t go away.

“Those veterans earned that money by protecting our rights and our privileges,” Miller continued. “$3,000 a month is not a lot of money to live off of and if you think that’s a gift, it’s not a gift, they earned it.”

“You’re not hearing my question,” said Mayotte. “I did 22 years. I did four years of combat in country. I went through all

that stuff. My question is, can the VA force someone to come in for mental psychiatric assistance instead of just sending them a check?”

In the end there was no answer for Mayotte’s question because the appropri-ate VA staff member was not there. Miller, however, said about 90 percent of veterans who receive disability for PTSD receive regular counseling and therapy.

Other concerns among those who attended Wednesday included questions on cost of living adjustments to Social Security, whether contractors would be used to fill any gaps left by the drawdown of troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, Larsen’s view of baseline budgeting and a flat tax rate and whether there is a mechanism in place to weed out redundant government programs.

The short answer to each of those ques-tions was there is a COLA ahead due to an increase in the inflation rate; the U.S. will not drawdown the military in Iraq and Afghanistan and then pay contractors to go in; baseline budgeting is unlikely and a flat tax rate would eliminate deduc-tions and exemptions people wouldn’t be willing to give up; and the Government Accountability Office conducts audits on various departments when requested to do so by Congress.

Larsen encouraged those attending to keep asking questions.

“You might be here next year and say ‘I’m going to ask that question again,’ and you should,” he said. “Members of Congress all over the country need to know what you all think, whether you’re a veteran, a retiree or the spouse of a vet-eran.”

W.D. Mayotte asks a question about dis-ability payments for veterans with PTSD during a forum with Rep. Rick Larsen . KATHY REED/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND

VA Puget Sound clinical therapist Raymond Miller, right, answers a question from the audience during a forum at the American Legion in Oak Harbor Aug. 31, while Rep. Rick Larsen looks on.KATHY REED/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND

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The Navy is into music in a big way and it’s not limited to the touring Navy band that plays a Christmas concert in Oak Harbor each

December. According to Click Music owner Avi Rostov, for many

local sailors, music is what bridges the cultural divide. Take the bluegrass group that meets at Click Music the first Saturday of the month. You’ll hear spirited fid-dlers, banjo players and more, belting out renditions of “Will the Circle be Unbroken?” and “Wildwood Flower,” among others.

“Some of these musicians have a connection to the South, or at least to that region of America where blue-grass is very popular,” said Rostov.

“If they’re transplants to Oak Harbor via the Navy, for example, there’s a longing for that familiar culture that’s now many miles away,” she continued. “Music is one of the best ways to reconnect with your culture.”

Former Navy airman Terry Hough plays the mandolin in the bluegrass group. Although he only started playing three years ago, he says it’s enriched his life greatly.

“It’s given me common ground with other people, beyond just the love of the music,” said Hough. “I’ve found bluegrass to be a very comfortable music style.”

In fact, Hough says he enjoys it so much he recently sold a pickup truck and trailer to cover the cost of a mandolin that he really wanted.

Another devoted bluegrass group member is retired Senior Chief Petty Officer and fiddle player Jim Johnston. Johnston says a friend of his in Port Orchard suggested he learn to play.

“I took a fiddle home and found it to be an enjoyable social experience,” he said.

That was 30 years ago. Now, not only does Johnston find time to jam with the bluegrass group at Click, he’s also an active member of the Old-Time Fiddlers’ Association. According to Johnston, their group covers four counties, and performs at nursing homes and other venues. Many of the bluegrass group participants at Click Music played an August event in Freeland to benefit WISH (Whidbey Island Share-A-Home).

That same spirit of outreach permeates some of the other informal music practice sessions. In June, the area’s largest cancer fundraiser, Relay for Life, called on musi-cians at Click Music to provide the entertainment.

“The Navy provided the sound stage and amplifier, and asked us to provide the musical talent for the event,” said Rostov.

“That’s one of the cool things about music,” she said. “It has a way of drawing people together, and encourag-ing communities to take care of their own.”

The benefits from that connection can end up touch-ing many lives, said Rostov. She cites the case of one sailor at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

“He transferred here, knew no-one, and was feeling pretty homesick,” said Rostov. “But he does know how to play the bassoon. Now he uses music to fill his spare time. He’s even volunteered to help mentor some kids who may show an interest in playing the bassoon them-selves.”

Getting physicalFor some local participants, their love of music takes

them way beyond aesthetics. They like to get downright physical in their sessions, like the drumline group that meets on Saturday afternoons. Rostov said in some areas of the country, marching band is an activity that demands a high degree of skill and precision, something local drumline members at Click Music are keen on developing.

Monti Johnson Jr., of Oak Harbor, is one of these.“I like to drum,” said Johnson, the 11-year-old son of

former Navy Personnel Specialist Martha Richardson. “I really want to continue with this.”

Richardson said her son “has had sticks in his hands creating rhythm since he was a toddler.” He writes his own music, and has learned self-discipline as well as music appreciation, she said.

“I mainly desire that he not take his gifts for granted, and that he use them to encourage others,” Richardson said.

Scott Small, of Langley, is teaching and mentoring the drumline group at Click, which just started this summer. Having taught drumming for over 30 years, Small said he left a high-tech job in Bellevue to focus on his love of music and mentoring kids. In addition to teaching in Oak Harbor, he also mentors a similar group at South Whidbey High School.

Although the numbers in drumline are small right now, that could change, said Small.

“Right now, we only have one student who’s had actual marching band experience,” he said. “But the perfor-mance and competitive aspects of drumline, its synchro-nization, are a big draw for many kids.”

There’s no telling where the local drumline group could end up, said Small, as the state of the art of rudi-mentary drumming has changed drastically in the past 20 years. And while he has the drumming instruction side covered for now, he noted the future could well accommodate someone who desires to provide the marching drill aspect, or even something totally differ-ent.

“I’ve allowed myself to wonder if it might be possible to have a separate drumline just for Navy active duty folks,” said Small. “Or even a small, local Navy jazz band? Anything is possible.”

World flavorThere’s even an international flair evident in some of

the jam sessions at Click. The ska music group special-

izes in that blend of reggae and jazz that became popular dance music in 1960’s Jamaica.

Fast forward to the year 2011, and you will hear the updated sounds of Skautomatic Weapons, a ska group at Click which recently put out its first CD, “Skautomatic Weapons on Target.” Teens and college-aged students comprised the group, said Rostov, and since then, many of the group have graduated.

One jam session participant, Kevin Silveira, son of retired Navy Master Chief Tony Silveira, led a recent ska practice at Click.

“We’re playing in an assembly tomorrow at Oak Harbor High School,” said Silveira. Five other members, playing instruments ranging from saxophone to trum-pet to guitar, were energetically performing “Popular Demand,” written by Silveira.

The young musicians have a range of aspirations as well: Some plan to continue their music studies in col-lege, one loves it as a hobby, and one even said she could see herself as a street performer one day.

Whatever type of music you are into, one thing is cer-tain: Music jam sessions impart much more than merely music appreciation and skill, said Rostov.

“For example, if you’re in a group, how do you keep the group going, when people leave for graduation, or deployments?” she said. “How do you handle disagree-ments among members? These are life’s lessons being learned here.”

Jam sessions create harmony

(Above) From left, Carole Hansen, Chris Lindauer, Ed Newkirk, Ken Merrell and Terry Case jam at a lunchtime session at Click Music in Oak Harbor.(At left) Instructor Scott Small, left, works with Monti Johnson Jr. at a drum lesson at Click Music. MELANIE HAMMONS/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND

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a few years ago, I helped our family make the most of it by suggesting that we play “Two Truths and a Lie” by candlelight.

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So I had my eye on the chandelier over-head, too, even as I told our youngest son, Lindell, 4, that “losing power is like sit-ting around with your eyes closed.” Total bologna. Losing power is like trying to get a bug out of your eye and putting your activities on an indefinite pause. It’s walk-ing into the bathroom and, out of habit, flipping on the light switch, even though you have a flashlight in your hand and you know the lights won’t work. (What’s up with that?) It’s eating cold cereal and reaching into the fridge super fast so that you don’t let cool air escape. It’s searching for flashlights and then realizing your chil-dren have used up all the batteries during

light saber duels.I did not want to lose power.Then Lindell started crying. Lindell: “What happens if we lose

power?”Me (eyeing light fixture): “Then

Mommy can’t make any more cookies. That is all.”

Lindell: “Who will fix the expricity?”Me: “Electricity?”Lindell: “Yes, the expricity.”Me: “Men and women from the power

company will come during the night and fix the lines, and then we will have lights again.”

Lindell accepted this last reassurance, and about an hour later, he fell asleep.

That’s when the power went out. Dustin found some flickering, battery-

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ceiling and hoped that the recorded mes-sage from the power company - the one saying to expect days-long power outages - was wrong. When I went to the bathroom, I flipped the switch and cursed myself. Eventually I fell asleep.

The next morning, the lights were on.

Me: The lights went out last night, Lindell, and you didn’t even know it.

Lindell (eyes wide): Did the invisible men come in the middle of the night to fix it? Did they come in our house while we were sleeping?

I realized Lindell thought the power company was something like Santa Claus or the Tooth Fairy. And I can see how that might be a little scary to a 4-year old. I took him outside and showed him the cables stretching across the telephone poles and to our house. I told him that brave men and women- real ones, not invisible ones - get in special cranes on trucks and fix the lines so that we can have

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Much like the military, it’s a service that goes unnoticed and under-appreciated until we need it. Today, Lindell and I are both grateful and amazed.

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Oak Harbor2 BR , 1 BA dup lex . Close to NAS on private 1/2 acre. All appliances including W/D, propane heat, private deck. $700, 1st and deposit. Water & septic included. Pets negotiable. (360)682-6253OAK HARBOR3 BEDROOM, 2 bath rambler. 2 car garage, fully fenced. 5 minutes from NAS. $1100 month. (360)279-0474Oak Harbor3 miles from Deception Pass, 2 BR, 1 BA house with large lot, all new windows, carpets, floor- ing, cabinets. $720 per month, $500 damage deposit. 425-750-4745.



OAK HARBOR

3 BEDROOM in 5 unit building. Beautiful San Juan Is land v iew. No laundry/hookups. Single- story. Parking. New interior. Yard. $645. 360- 679-1103.OAK HARBOR

3 BEDROOM, lower level of home. Private parking, large yard. No laun- d r y. No pe ts . W/S /G included. $700. 360-675- 3537.

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Oak Harbor1st MONTH FREE: 2 BR, good location, W/D hookups. $650/mo, 12 mo lease. water, sewer, trash paid. No pets. Park Place Apartments. 360- 708-3427


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“IN-LAW” STUDIO, sep- erate kitchen, full bath. Sunny, fireplace. Seper- ate entry. Washer, dryer. New refrigerator. Private lake wi th dock, f loat , boat ramp. $450 month plus electr ic i ty. Trade rent for handyperson skills. (360)341-2308

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OAK HARBOR

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1 BEDROOM, 1 bath, 950 SF. 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 1250 SF. Starting $650-$800 +depos i t . Water, sewer, garbage included. Covered parking, storage, W/D hook- u p , F i r e p l a c e s a n d MORE! Very clean! 360- 675-1516.www.windmillrentals.com

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DARK BLUE Velvet 7ft sofa, good condi t ion, $125. (360)341-1843, Whidbey

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GATE, 12’X4’, tubular steel, heavy duty, needs welding to swing, $20. 360-321-4635, Whidbey

GE Mini Refr igerator, 18” by 18” by 34” high. Works, good condition. $80 OBO. (360 )675- 4600

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Lamp, large, cut glass, in beautiful condition, no shade, $50/obo. Oak Harbor. 360-682-6366

MOVING must sell: Ko- dak easy share digital camera and case, older model, wel l cared for $125. Pictures available upon request; contact Sophie, 708-548-1351, SanJuan

PENDALINER BED lin- er, for pick up. Long bed, full size, $50. (360)341- 1843, Whidbey

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Home Furnishings

BROYHILL bedroom set; armoire, tr iple dresser wi th mirror and night stand. Color : medium stain. Good condition. $250. (352)284-8719

Medical Equipment

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ROTOTILLER, $200. 4K generator, $200. Miche- l in Pilot P235-50zr18, $125. Bicycle for two, $125. RV voltage boost- er, $75. 360-682-5271

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I AM MOVING and must sell: Tandem white water Dagger kayak and pad- dles, very sturdy, teal and white swir l, spray skir t, no rudder, great cond i t i on , mus t see. $850; Kodak easy share digital camera and case, older model, well cared for $125; Diamondback adult female bike, HOT PINK and black, used 3 t imes, l ike new. $75. Pictures available upon request; contact Sophie, 708-548-1351, San Juan

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678-4731

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A K C D O B E R M A N Pincher Puppies born July 29th, available Sep- tember 23rd, 1 male and 2 females. We own both parents.The babies and parents are black and rust in color. I have pictures of the parents and bab ies I can emai l . There is also videos I can d i rec t you to on Youtube. Tai ls docked and dewclaws removed. $600 each. Does notinclude ear cropping if you so desire . Call 360-675-1095

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Oak HarborGARAGE SALE. Friday 9/9 and Saturday 9/10 10am-4pm. 124 NW Jib Street, Oak Harbor (near High School)


LANGLEYLAST OF Summer Sale! 413 1st Street. Saturday Only, September 10th, 9am-?. Dr ipp ing wi th good stuff at great prices! Furniture, household items, china, glass, col- l e c t i b l e s , a n t i q u e s , oddities. Fun assortment of everything!

LangleyMULTI-FAMILY st reet sale at the end of Noble- c l i f f P lace: Saturday, Sept 10, 9am-2pm (NO EARLY BIRDS): Furni- ture, electr ic golf bag caddy, lawn mower, bi- cycles, small kitchen appliances, boating sup- p l i e s , t oy s , g a m e s , luggage, wheelchair, of- f i ce supp l ies, spor ts g e a r , b o o k s , c o l - lectables, purses & accessories, clothing, etc. Please park on Edgecliff and walk in.

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BACK YARD SALE - The th i rd o f severa l ! Thursday September 8th, Friday September 9th & Saturday Septem- ber 10th, 9am-4pm. 830 NW Anchor Dr ive, off Cathlamet, Oak Harbor. Antiques; a little furniture; v intage console crank Victrola in excellent condition; records; jewelry; lots of l inens; books, some first edi- tions; tools; rugs; cast i ron pans ; hur r i cane lamps; kitchenware; dish sets; crystal; glassware; lots of Candle Wick and Fostoria American; sil- verware sets; silver service sets; vintage lamps & shades; glass display cubes; quality women’s shoes size 9.5-10 in excellent condition; many new items, never been out before. Much new misc. You don’t want to miss this one!!

Oak HarborDining room set with china hutch, furniture, 2 Slovakia crystal chande- liers, Polish pottery; Vil- leroy & Bach china, trays and containers; movies, Paradise Gal lery col- lectible dolls, home im- provements - bath fix- t u res , l i gh t f i x t u res , o f f i c e , h o r s e t a c k , clothes. Saturday 9/10 & Sunday 9/11, 9am. 1785 SW Quince Street.


Oak HarborMULTI-FAMILY/Moving Sale. Saturday Septem- be r, 10 th & Sunday, S e p t e m b e r , 1 1 t h . 7am-Sunset. 2142 Fair- way Lane, Oak Harbor.

MarineSail

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. Great price at $2,800. Call for more info r mat ion , (360)373- 5379

27’ 1974 Catalina with 8’ Walker Bay dinghy. Main + Jib, Roller furler, 8 HP Yamaha OB, head, gal- l e y, u p d a t e d c a b i n . Moored in Winslow on Bainbridge. Great sailing boat! $5,500. 206-669- 4435 or 206-300-3332.

33’ COLUMBIA, 1971. “Dulc inea” is in good cond i t ion . Moored a t Winslow Wharf Marina, Slip C-21. $9,500. Call: ( 2 0 6 ) 3 8 4 - 7 0 3 2 o r (206)842-5400. Bain- bridge Island

AutomobilesClassics & Collectibles

1959 FORD Edsel Sta- tion Wagon. 3 speed automatic, 6 passenger, good tires, new carpet. $4500 f i rm. 360-675- 2712, leave message.

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AutomobilesClassics & Collectibles

1985 JAGUAR XJ-6. 4 Door, Burgandy, Runs Great. Great Condition. Everything Electric In- cluding Sunroof. 5 Brand N ew Pe r e l l i R a c i n g Tires. Automatic, Excel- lent 8 Speaker Stereo S y s t e m . D u a l F u e l Tanks. $3500 Or Best Offer. Call Jim Anytime, Day Or Night, 360-279- 1053

AutomobilesChevrolet

2005 Chevy Ma l ibu Max, Automatic, Silver exter ior, gray inter ior A /C, CD p layer 64K. $7995. Call Freeway Auto. 360-647-5686

AutomobilesFord

1992 FORD CROWN V I C T O R I A . 2FACP74W1NX104964 $3956. (stk#20241U). Call today Skagit Mazda. 360-757-2200

1999 FORD E-150 Car- go Van. Has a rack and shelving that is not put together, 135K miles. $4995. Freeway Auto Sales 360-647-5686

1999 FORD E-150 Car- go Van. Has a rack and shelving that is not put together, 135K miles. $4995. Freeway Auto Sales 360-647-5686

2004 FORD FRESTAR 2FMZA57604BA67435 $ 6 3 1 1 . ( s t k # 2 7 7 0 T ) Skagit Subaru. 360-757- 7737

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AutomobilesHonda

2009 WHITE HONDA Pilot Tour ing 4x2. 3rd row seating, fully loaded inc lud ing Navigat ion, DVD Entertainment system including wireless headphones (great for the kids), Honda luggage carrier, window vi- sors, leather inter ior. Dual front heated seats, blue tooth throughout, heavy duty Honda floor mats and rear mat, tow package included, hil l assist, new tires, much mo re . A l l s chedu led maintenance done & up to date. Only 50k miles, $29,000. Call 360-682- 5949

AutomobilesNissan

2002 NISSAN SENTRA 3N1CB51D72L634484 $5706. (s tk#20220U) Ca l l Skag i t Subaru . 360-757-7737

AutomobilesSubaru

1991 SUBARU LOYALE JF2AN52BXMF417602 $3637. (s tk#20240U) Call today Skagit Ford. 360-757-2000

AutomobilesToyota

1996 TOYOTA PASEO JT2CC52H6T0022280 $4,672. (stk#20169U) Skagit Subaru. 360-757- 7737

Sport Utility VehiclesDodge

1998 Dodge Dakota Sport, 4x4, 1-owner, 86K miles, Red exterior, Black interior. $8995. Cal l Freeway Auto. 360-647-5686

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 VansChevrolet

1998 Chevy Venture. 62K miles, well main- ta ined. $3500. Great f a m i l y c a r . C a l l (360)331-3368

Vans/MinivansDodge

1976 DODGE TRADES- MAN 100 VAN with fiberglass extended shell. REDUCED! $2000! Low mileage, 318 engine, 3 speed manual, 8 cylin- ders, runs strong! Has full-size platform in back. Stand up room, lots of space. Includes newer AM/FM/CD stereo. Great work van. Must see. Call for details or show- ing. 360-293-9097 (Ana- cortes).

2002 Dodge Caravan 135K miles, Blue exteri- or, Gray interior, $4995. Freeway Au to Sa les 360-647-5686

5th Wheels

2005 MONTANA 35’ 5th whee l t ra i l e r, mode l 3295RK. New tires. New a i r condi t ioner. DISH satellite system. Excel- lent condit ion. Every- th ing goes. Ful ly sel f c o n t a i n e d . $ 3 3 , 4 5 0 . (360)675-0237

Campers/Canopies

16’ 2003 ROCKWOOD Freedom Pop-up Camp- e r. On ly used tw ice, ready to rol l for your s u m m e r v a c a t i o n ! ! Stove, sink, refrigerator and heated. Detachable BBQ grill. Electric mat- tress’s to warm you at night. Two full size and one twin, sleeps 4-6. Ex- cellent condition! Pur- chased new, only owners! Oak Harbor. $4,000. 360-675-9125.

1987 JAYCO Cabover Camper. Fits all trucks, on a Dodge Dakota right now. Sleeps 3- 4, kitch- enette, refrigerator, oven and heater. Dual power; run it off battery or propane. New condi t ion, barely used! Ready to roll for your next vaca- t ion ! $1,600 obo. L i - censed, & wel l main- t a i n e d . C o u p e v i l l e , Whidbey Is land. 360- 678-1079.

Motorcycles

2006 SUZUKI Boulevard (Blue) Superb condition w i th less than 1 ,600 miles, kept undercover in garage. Saddle bags, rear seat and back rest included. I am home on weekends just leave a message on my cell at 360-720-9264. Asking pr ice $6,200. A must see!

WHY PAY FOR GAS? Own an electric scoot- e r /moto rcyc le . En joy freedom of commuting to work, college or running errands without stopping for gas! Li thium Pow- ered, quality scooters with warranty. Only $6 to board ferry! Speeds up to 70mph. Distance up to 80 miles/charge. Pric- es range: $500-$6,000. Cal l Jen to test r ide. 425-270-1351www.greenextremescooters.com

Tents & Travel Trailers

2003 TERRY 24’ trailer with bumpout Northwest edition very good condition $9,000. 360-378-3273

, Whidbey Crosswinds, Friday, September 09, 2011

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Disclaimer: All vehicles one only unless stated and subject to prior sale, pictures for illustration purposes only. All prices exclude tax and license. A negotiable $150 documentary service fee may be added. Expires 09/13/11.

20169U 1996 TOYOTA PASEO JT2CC52H6T0022280 ...........................$46722481T 2008 FORD F350 4X4 DIESEL 1FTWX31R88ED24400 $2855120240U 1991 SUBARU LOYALE JF2AN52BXMF417602 ..................... .$363719925U 2005 FORD TUARUS SES 1FAFP56UX5A303145 ............$752619946U 2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD 1FAHP60A92Y110498 ......$1875820242U 2000 HONDA ACCORD JHMCG5647YC033215 .......................$63812557T 2008 FORD F350 4X4 LARIAT 1FTWW31R48EA06308 $310162762T 2005 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY .............$118862574T 2006 FORD EXPEDITION 4X4 EDDIE BAUER 1FMFU18556LA74893 ..$170332575T 2008 FORD F250 4X4 LARIAT DIESEL 1FTSX21R08EA50134 ..$2815920220U 2002 NISSAN SENTRA 3N1CB51D72L634484 ........................$57062598T 2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT AWD 1FMCU93148KD06186 ....$1690520130U 2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 3C4FY58B74T314954 $754520023U 2007 INFINITY M35 JNKAY01E57M303316 ...............................$2252319981U 2010 MAZDA 3 JM1BL1SG7A1279118 ...........................................$17330

20241U 1992 FORD CROWN VICTORIA 2FACP74W1NX104964 .......$39562432T 2010 FORD EDGE SEL AWD 2FMDK4KCXABB47139 ....$270372509T 2005 FORD F150 4X4 LARIAT 1FTPW14505FB28106 .$180542773T 2002 FORD RANGER 1FTYR14U42PB08787 ............................$52262770T 2004 FORD FREESTAR 2FMZA57604BA67435 .......................$63112554T 2008 FORD F150 4X4 XLT 1FTPW14V48KC55582 ..........$2643420173U 2005 HYUNDAI XG350L KMHFU45E75A419115 ..................$115272558T 2010 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED RUBICON 1J4BA6H17AL151157 .......$2817020234U 2004 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 4T1BE32K54U899409 ..........$1175220164U 1992 LEXUS SC400 JT8UZ30CXN0004906 ................................$52372590T 2006 FORD F350 4X4 DIESEL AMARILLO 1FTWW31P16EA05225 ......$2398820166U 2005 KIA AMANTI KNALD124X55057661 .................................$99182600T 2005 FORD F250 4X4 DIESEL XLT 1FTSX21P56ED66818...$2182820044U 2004 VW BEETLE 3VWCM31Y04M314531 .....................................$985820105U 2005 SCION XA JTKKT624050119198 .............................................$9858

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Must present AD at time of sale. ^0 Cash due at signing. 48x229.40 a month plus tax. Residual of 11685.60. Total of payments 11,011.20 plus tax. 10k miles per year. O.A.C.*Must � nance through Mazda Capital Services subject to credit approval of Mazda Capital Services. Terms may vary. Details available at Dealership. All cars are one and only and subject to prior sale. All prices exclude tax and license. A NEGOTIABLE DOCUMENTARY FEE OF $150 MAY BE ADDED TO THE PRICE. Ad expires 09/13/11.

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2011 Mazda CX-7 I SPORTMSRP ....................... $23,790Skagit Mazda Discount .......-$934Mazda APR Rebate .......-$50028MPG, SPORT

PKG!!!!!!!STK#M8886 VIN JM3ER2BM9B0388671

SALE PRICE

$22,356

2011 Mazda CX-9 SPORT AWDMSRP ....................... $31,520Skagit Mazda Discount ....-$2,082Mazda APR Rebate .......-$5003RD ROW,

AWD!!!!STK#M8875 VIN JM3TB3BV9B0327556

SALE PRICE

2011 Mazda3MSRP ....................... $19,745Skagit Mazda Discount ....-$1,001TOURING PKG,

AUTO, BLUETOOTH AND MORE!!!! STK#M8743 VIN JM1BL1VG0B146218

SALE PRICE

2011 Mazda3 SPORTMSRP .....................$18,350Skagit Mazda Discount .....-$912 AUTOMATIC,

A/C, GREAT MPG!!!

STK#M8843 VIN JM1BL1UG1B1479717

SALE PRICE

2011 Mazda3 5-DOORALLOYS, BLUETOOTH,

AUTOMATIC!!!STK#M8862

VIN JM1BL1K66B1452815

0 DOWN $299/MO +TAX

2011 Mazda MX-5 TOURING PHRTMSRP .....................$29,045Skagit Mazda Discount ..-$1,911 POWER RETRACTABLE

HARDTOP, TOURING PKG, AUTO!!!

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SALE PRICE

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service fee may be added. Retail, bonus, and promotional customer cash provided by FMC. *0% on Ranger in lieu of factory rebates on approval of credit. Expires 09/13/11.

Final Days BEST PLACE To Be Sales Event

NEW 2012 Ford Escape XLTMSRP .....................$25,495Retail Cash ..............-$1,000Bonus Cash .............-$1,000Trade Assist ............-$1,000Dealer Discount ......-$2,498

AUTOMATIC, POWER WINDOWS, POWER

LOCKS, MYKEY, CRUISE, TILT, POWER SEATS

STK# 6713VIN# 1FMCU0D72CKA07979

SALE PRICE

$19,997

NEW 2011 FORD RANGERMSRP ....................... $19,205Retail Cash ................-$1,000Promo Bonsu Cash ....-$1,000Bonus Cash ...............-$1,000Trade Assist...............-$1,000Dealer Discount ........-$1,208

XL, 4 CYL, 5-SPD, PKG 861A

STK# 6726 VIN# 1FTKR1AD9BPA81788

ASK ABOUT 0% X 62*O.A.C. SALE PRICE

$13,997NEW 2011 FORD E150 CARGO VAN

MSRP .....................$28,950Retail Cash .................-$500Promo Bonus Cash .-$1,000Dealer Discount ......-$3,453

NEW 2010 FORD MUSTANG GTMSRP .....................$34,225Dealer Discount ......-$9,228

V-8, 5-SPEED, RACE RED, ALLOYS, LEATHER, HiD

LIGHTS, ALARM, LOADED

STK# 7416 VIN# 1ZVBP8CH0A5131886

SALE PRICE

NEW 2012 FORD FUSIONMSRP ....................... $21,540Retail Cash ...................-$500FMCC Cash* .................-$500Bonus Cash ...............-$1,000Dealer Discount ........-$1,544

AUTOMATIC, POWER WINDOWS, AM/FM/CD, POWER MIRRORS, KEYLESS ENTRY, MYKEY, ADVANCE TRACSTK# 7825 VIN# 3FAHP0GA8CR144869

SALE PRICE

$17,996

NEW 2011 FORD EDGEMSRP ....................... $29,030Promo Bonus Cash ....-$1,000FMCC Cash ................-$1,000Bonus Cash ..................-$500Dealer Discount ........-$2,533

LOADED, POWER WINDOWS, POWER LOCKS, TILT, CRUISE, A/C, SIRIUS SAT RADIOSTK# 6622 VIN# 2FMDK3GLXBBB04022

SALE PRICE

$23,997

CRUISE, TRAILER TOW, POWER WINDOWS,

LOCKS, QUIET FLEX RACKS & BINS

STK# 5479 VIN# 1FTNE1EW0BDA55179

SALE PRICE

$23,997

whidbey crosswind september 9, 2011

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