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VFW pitches in for Gray Wolves picnic .........pg. 3

NJROTC youth learn leadership skills .....pg. 5

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Stephanie Mott, 3, gets a kiss from Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Clint Pritchett moments after he stepped off the plane at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station Friday. JUSTIN BURNETT/WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES

By JUSTIN BURNETTWhidbey News-Times

Most of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132, the “Scorpions,” returned home

last week following an eight-month deployment overseas, just in time for Independence Day.

Approximately 150 of the squadron’s maintenance and support personnel land-ed at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station aboard a passenger jet Friday evening. Many stepped off the plane and into the

arms of family and friends.“I’ve been dreaming of this

day since the day he left,” said Jeanne Pritchett, a few min-utes before the jet landed.

Pritchett, a Colorado resi-dent, is the proud mother of Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Clint Pritchett. She flew to Whidbey Island to see her son come home. She joined his wife, Chelsea Pritchett, and 3-year-old Stephanie Mott for the homecoming.

Little Stephanie was especially happy to see Clint Pritchett,

jumping up for a long overdue hug and kiss. This was the family’s first deployment, and at eight months, it was a long one. They spoke often through Skype, an online video-chat

service, and that helped. However, there were times

when contact was impossible and Chelsea Pritchett said she

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Fourth features fireworks,flags and fun

By Kathy ReedWhidbey Crosswind

Oak Harbor certainly knows how to cel-ebrate the Fourth of July.

From carnival fun to patriotic parades to fireworks over the water, there was no short-age of activities to mark the anniversary of our nation’s independence.

Hundreds of people lined the street Monday morning for the grand parade, which followed a slightly different route this year due to construction downtown. Participants wound their way from Pioneer Way onto Bayshore Drive and then back onto

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By KATHY REEDWhidbey Crosswind

It is a small staff tasked with a big job, and it is now under

new leadership.In a change of com-

mand ceremony June 30, Cmdr. Peter Milnes took over as leader of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s Electronic Attack Weapons School. Milnes assumes command from Cmdr. Peter Yelle, who had been at the EAWS helm since March, 2010.

Guest speaker for the ceremony was Capt. Robert Field, chief of staff for Carrier Strike Group Eight, and one of Yelle’s former commanding office.

“This is an especially meaningful change of com-mand, as it is for one of my own junior officers,” said Field. “He’s been doing a difficult job, and doing it well, for a long period of time.”

Field went on to list the qualities and actions that make superior com-manding officers, such as building esprit de corps, inspiring others, monitor-ing morale, creating an atmosphere of mutual

support, being a master of influence and maintaining high standards.

“Without high morale, teamwork and pride, you can’t achieve goals,” Field said. “Cmdr. Yelle was the right man for the job at a critical time, ensuring the efficient transfer from the EA-6B Prowler to the EA-18G Growler. His staff exceeded expectations and created an environment of integrity and high stan-dards.”

Field said superior com-manding officers know the importance relationships play in achieving success, and that Yelle was proof of that.

“He has focused on peo-ple throughout his career and in his life, as evidenced by all the people here in the audience,” he said.

For his part, Yelle’s fare-well address was further evidence of the strong relationships he had built during his time as EAWS leader. His speech was pep-pered with friendly call-outs for fellow sailors, and delivered with affection.

“To my phenomenal command, I wish you all the best on your next jour-

ney,” he said. “I’m in awe of this talented group. All the instructors are the cream of the cream.”

Cmdr. Yelle grew up in New York state and attend-ed college at the University of Central Oklahoma/Thomas Edison State College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in elec-tronics engineering tech-nology. He attended officer candidate school with the U.S. Coast Guard and was commissioned in 1991.

Yelle transferred to the Navy in 1996, where he completed flight training in 1997 and reported to NASWI for EA-6B transi-tion training. His career in the Navy has brought him to Whidbey Island for several tours of duty. He served as EAWS executive officer before taking com-mand.

Yelle’s successor, Cmdr. Milnes, promised to do his best during the ceremony not to live up to his call sign, “Mumbles,” drawing laughs from the crowd. He said he is amazed by what the EAWS has been able to accomplish.

“Much of that success can be attributed to our

former commanding offi-cer,” he said.

“My goal is to ensure EAWS remains one of the top weapons schools in the country. This community is here to train and support the fleet, and that is what

AE1 Christensen and AME3 Stone repair a fastener on the engine cowling during VP-40’s participation in SEACAT Malaysia. PHOTO COURTESY OF VP-40 PUBLIC AFFAIRS

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Milnes takes charge of EAWS

(Above) From left, Capt. Christopher Shay, Cmdr. Peter Yelle, Cmdr. Peter Milnes and Capt. Robert Field bow their heads dur-ing the benediction at a change of command cere-mony for the EAWS June 30.(Right) Outgoing Cmdr. Peter Yelle addresses the audience as incoming Cmdr. Peter Milnes stands behind him during the change of command cer-emony. KATHY REED/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND

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VP-40 supports VBSS during SEACAT Malaysia 2011By Lt. j.g. DAVID ROSENFELDER

VP-40 Public Affairs

KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia – Patrol Squadron (VP) 40 recently took advan-tage of a unique opportunity to operate out of an international airport in Kota Kinabalu. VP-40 sent 11 aircrewmen and seven maintenance personnel to provide overhead surveillance while Philippine and Malaysian warships executed boarding exercises in support of the 2011 Southeast Asia Cooperation Against Terrorism (SEACAT) exercise series.

“The SEACAT exercise is an invalu-able opportunity for our Southeast Asian friends to practice anti-terrorist/anti-piracy tactics and techniques while managing large-scale, multi-national plan-ning and coordination,” said Lt. j.g. David Rosenfelder, Combat Aircrew (CAC) 6 Tactical Officer. “Establishing these prac-tices between SEACAT nations provides the keys to success in future training and real-world missions.”

CAC 6, lead by Mission Commander Lt. Chris Mottino, was tasked to provide overhead surveillance and real time com-munication with Philippine and Malaysian naval vessels over three separate missions as they practiced visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) procedures on USNS Safeguard (ARS 50) and USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93).

The first exercise featured the Philippine Navy practicing compliant boarding procedures on Safeguard. CAC 6 was able to provide an “eye-in-the-sky” for the Philippine Navy as they contacted, approached, and boarded the USNS vessel. The boarding procedures were executed swiftly and with precision. Once the VBSS team safely departed the boarded craft, training was complete.

Due to aircraft complications with the oxygen supply system, CAC 6 suffered a delayed takeoff on their second mission.

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By DENNIS CONNOLLYWhidbey Crosswind

Last Friday was a good day for a picnic.

Just ask any of the folks who showed up at Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142’s picnic at Costen-Turner Memorial Park on Naval Air Station

Whidbey Island. By 11 a.m. the fog had cleared to offer sunny skies and warm temperatures. The breeze was light.

Approximately 175 peo-ple were there; the grounds were lovely and the food was great by any standard.

And no one from VAQ-142 had to spend a dime

on food.That’s because the

Veterans of Foreign Wars, Whitehead-Muzzall Post 7392 in Oak Harbor hosted the Gray Wolves’ command picnic.

They used the VFW’s Military Assistance Program, and all they asked for from the Navy was to set up a small sunshade near the picnic area to answer questions and provide information about the VFW. They also asked for room for Myron Brundidge, also known as “Andy” the clown, to per-form for the children.

“It was a good picnic, a good day,” said Gunner’s Mate First Class Matthew Kelly, along with his wife, Amanda, and their child, Lydia.

They were sitting at a table finishing some burg-ers.

Navy Counselor First Class, Kristin Cruz, agreed.

Cruz did much of the preparation.

When the squadron priced the cost of the picnic out to $900, she thought of getting the VFW to help.

She got in touch with VAQ-142 Command Master Chief Paul

McFadden, who got in touch with Pete Sill, former VFW post commander, and the picnic was on.

“Master Chief McFadden called and he had heard of MAP, the Military Assistance Program,” said Sill. “We got together with NC1 Kristin Cruz and found out how many people were going, how much food they were going to have and a detailed price list.”

There was still work to be done.

Aviation Machinist’s Mate Airman Rachel Jasso helped to bake and pull 100 pounds of pork shoul-der. It took nine hours. The dunk tank had to be set up, the human foosball court had to be blown up and the food had to be brought in.

The menu included pulled pork, brats, potato salad, macaroni salad, cole slaw, veggie burgers, water-melon, sodas, juice boxes and more, including items like plates and condiments.

The kids seemed happy, just being there. They either questioned Andy the Clown, were out of breath from playing, or heading out for more exercise.

The adults were gath-ered around, talking and relaxed.

It was a very good day for a picnic indeed.

“It just an honor,” said Sill. “It’s our small way of appreciating what they do.”

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VFW puts on a picnic

(Top left) Andy the Clown, aka Myron Brundidge , makes balloon animals and answers questions from his young audience. (Bottom Left) From left, VFW POST 7392 members Sam Miller, Kristy Miller, Pete Sill and Thomas Catoire take time out from helping with the picnic to pose for a photo.DENNIS CONNOLLY/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND

Members of VAQ-142, the Gray Wolves, get food and drink during their command picnic Friday at NAS Whidbey Island. DENNIS CONNOLLY/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND

Military Assistance Programgives the Gray Wolves a boost

“It’s just an honor. It’s our small way of appreciating what

they do.”– Pete Sill

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When did summers get so busy? As a child, I remember the days stretching out endlessly before me, with nothing to do but sleep in late and then spend the days splashing in the lake, riding my horse (preferably at the same time), annoying my

older sister and all the other fun things you’re supposed to do during vacation.

At some point, and I’m guess-ing the transformation must have occurred sometime dur-ing or after college, all that free time evaporated and time went into warp drive.

Even now it seems summer is just a bridge from one big event to the next. It’s a short bridge,

too, because the events just seem to line up one after another.

Wasn’t Memorial Day just a couple of weeks ago? What happened to June? Please don’t tell me the Fourth of July has already come and gone. That must mean Labor Day is two weeks away! Forget about the long, hot, dog days of August — we’ve already rounded the bend and are coming down the stretch, or at least that’s how it feels.

Well, we’re not quite there yet, at least according to my calendar, and we have a little more time to relax and enjoy what will hopefully be more sum-mer-like weather.

And we do have at least one more big event before we get to Labor Day.

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island will host the Centennial of Naval Aviation Fly-in July 30, and has all kinds of events scheduled that are open to the public. Look for a list of activities and infor-mation in future issues of the Whidbey Crosswind as the days draw nearer. An official program for the event will be published and inserted in this paper July 29.

-Kathy Reed, editor

Summer flies by faster every year

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“Grilled vegetable skewers.”

CANDACE NELSONAviation Structural Mechanic Third Class

“Cheeseburgers and watermelon.”

JILLIAN GANCIWife of Chief Warrant Officer 4, David Ganci

“Burgers and watermelon.”

ERICA CASHENAviation Electronics Technician Second Class

“Steak on the grill, marinated with Lowry’s.”

KRISTIN CRUZ Navy Counselor First Class

What’s your favorite outdoor barbecue food?

“Ribs, slow-cooked on the grill. Homemade sauce and marinated ribs.”

RACHEL JASSOAviation Machinist’s Mate Airman

KATHY REED

Dennis ConnollyWhidbey Crosswind

What’s your favorite outdoor barbecue food?

Steak on the grill, marinated with Lowry’s.NC1 (AW/SW) Kristin Cruz

Ribs, slow-cooked on the grill. Home-made sauce and marinade ribs.

ADAN (SW) Rachel Jasso

Burgers and watermelonAT2 (AW/SW) Erica Cashen

Grilled vegetable skewersAM3 Candace Nelson

Cheeseburgers and watermelonJillian Ganci married to Chief Warrant Officer

4, David Ganci

Navy Petty Officer Third Class Maricela Diaz, left, and Navy Airman Tatiana Balaguer-Magana carry a ban-ner during Oak Harbor’s Fourth of July parade promoting the Centennial of Naval Aviation Fly-In July 30. The event is open to the public. NATHAN WHALEN/WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES

By DENNIS CONNOLLYWhidbey Crosswind

The kid is in trouble.He’s walked several yards

on the wooden 4-by-4’s but slips on the last one, fall-ing into a pool of steaming lava.

Meanwhile, the 30 men and women in his platoon just go on talking, like it’s a game. Which it is.

For the 10th year in a row, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island hosted the week-long Northwest Leadership Academy last week.

Each year 120 cadets from the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps are picked from Area 13, which encom-passes Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Utah, Nevada, northern California, Hawaii, Japan and Guam.

The cadets are broken up into four platoons of 30 each, and apply themselves to drills, military history, navigation, orienteering and physical fitness — and by walking on 4-by-4’s over the grass, which they pretend are steaming pits of lava caused by a volcano on a South Sea Island.

Brittany Kjos seems to like it. The junior from Oak Harbor High School wasn’t keen on the tents they sleep in during the

week or the physi-cal train-ing they must do the first couple of days, but now she likes it.

“It gets cold at night sleeping in the tents, but it’s also been very reward-ing too. I learned a lot of leadership skills getting from one place to another,” she said.

Cmdr. Rick Gile, the officer in charge of the pro-gram, says being reward-ing is only one part of the NJROTC program,

“Honor, courage, com-mitment and today, leader-ship team builders,” says Gile, “The alphabet of what makes a good citizen.”

One of the biggest mis-conceptions about the NJROTC program is that high school students who take part in NJROTC go into the military.

That’s not necessarily true, but students say they like NJROTC because it helps them be better stu-dents.

They like learning the alphabet of those qualities that are encouraged — honor, courage and com-mitment.

“What is true about NJROTC students is once they become cadets, they have better attendance, bet-ter grades, better attention paid, far less disruption, less problems and more go to college,” said Gile. “And it’s true for high schools across the country.”

Another bonus to the program is the feeling of being a part of something, of belonging.

“A lot of kids have noth-ing else and don’t fit in anywhere,” said Gile. “They get structure and discipline here. Kids that got straight F’s get straight A’s.

“Whether it’s drill, color guard, orienteering, physi-cal fitness or academics, for everyone who goes to NJROTC, there is some-thing they can fit into

that gives them a sense of belonging,” he continued.

That’s why 18 retired Navy and active-duty Marine Corps personnel gathered on NAS Whidbey to look out for these cadets.

On their own time, on their own dime. For NJROTC, and for 120 kids who are better off for it.








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Officer in Charge, Retired Cmdr. Rick Gile, takes a moment in front of the tents where his NJROTC stay at night. DENNIS CONNOLLY/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND

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“What is true about NJROTC students

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we will continue to do,” he continued.

Milnes, a native of Fresno, Calif., gradu-ated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1993 and was designated a Naval Flight Officer in 1995, when he reported to NAS Whidbey for fleet replacement train-ing in the Prowler with VAQ-129.

After several other tours and duty stations, Milnes returned to VAQ-129 for refresher training before becoming the executive officer of the EAWS in March, 2010.

The EAWS provides

comprehensive, formal training to Prowler and Growler aircrew and exten-sive weapons-related train-ing of the jets’ ordnance and maintenance person-nel.

A special “guest” at the change of command ceremony was a Russian surface-to-air (SA-2) mis-sile, serving as an example of some of what the EAWS mission encompasses.

The SA-2 is the most widely deployed and used air defense missile in his-tory.

Officials said the EAWS plans to restore and then display the 27-foot missile.

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Sailors salute as Capt. Robert Field, Chief of Staff Commander, Carrier Strike Group Eight, is piped aboard during a change of command ceremony June 30 for the Electronic Attack Weapons School at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.KATHY REED/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND

Naval Hospital Oak Harbor births• Ella Grace Carver, 7 pounds, 13.5 ounces, was born June 13, 2011. She is the daughter of James and Gina Carver.• Olivia Jemini Trontel, 8 pounds, 6 ounces, was born June 13, 2011. She is the daughter of Richard and Vanessa Trontel. • Greyson William Porter, 7 pounds, 15.5 ounces, was born June 13, 2011. He is the son of Jeremy and Katie Porter.• Louri Lynn Sorensen, 6 pounds, 14.5 ounces, was born June 14, 2011. She is the daughter of Benjamin and Carolyn Sorensen.• Malachi Alexander Hain, 8 pounds 14.5 ounces, was born June 14, 2011. He is the son of Joseph and Amy Hain.• Eric Lamar Lang Jr., 8 pounds, 3.5 ounces, was born June 15, 2011. He is the son of Eric Lang Sr. and Shakara Taylor-Lang.

By JESSIE STENSLANDWhidbey News-Times

Nichols Brothers Boat Builders is looking to expand its operations with a second boat yard in Oak Harbor, but the Navy has to get on board first.

The Freeland company, one of the largest private employers on Whidbey Island, is considering a vacant waterfront property next to the Navy Exchange on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s Seaplane base. Nichols Brothers needs a large work area and access to deep water to pursue contracts for larger boat-building projects.

The proposal could mean 100 jobs and a new industry for the city, which has a healthy population of educated and skilled employees due to the pres-ence of NAS Whidbey.

“They are talking about 100 skilled-labor jobs. These are good-paying jobs,” Oak Harbor Mayor Jim Slowik said. “It’s hard to bring good jobs to the community in these diffi-cult times.”

Slowik announced the boat builders’ plans during a meeting of the Island County Council of Governments June 29 and asked for money to fund a federal environmental study.

The project’s main hurdle, Slowik said, is securing Navy permission to lease the unused prop-erty. Getting the go-ahead will require at least the major studies and buy-in

by regional Navy officials, he said.

“We’d absolutely need to have the Navy’s coop-eration on this, and at this point, we don’t have it,” he said.

Kim Martin, base spokesperson, said the Navy has a policy of encouraging the use of vacant property on bases through an “enhanced use lease.”

“Any time we have the opportunity to leverage underutilized facilities, it’s a good thing. It can benefit the Navy and the commu-nity,” she said.

In this case, she said Navy officials realize the new jobs would help the city’s economy, as well as provide employment to Navy spouses and Navy retirees who have a lot of skills. Also, any pay-ment from the lease would remain at the Whidbey base.

Still, Martin said a lot of issues must be consid-ered as part of the federal environmental study. The Seaplane Base is a historic

district and the area has a historic “view shed,” so the state Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation will be involved. Also, fishermen and Navy personnel use the ramps, which were built for seaplanes.

She said the study will likely take about a year. After that, the lease would be opened up to competi-tive bids.

John Collins, CEO of Nichols Brothers, gave NASWI commanding offi-cer, Capt. Jay Johnston, a tour of the Freeland boat yard June 29.

He acknowledged the company has talked about other locations for the expansion, but the focus is largely on Oak Harbor.

“We think it’s to our advantage to stay on-island; that’s going to be our first priority,” he said.

If Nichols expands its operations to the Oak Harbor Navy base, the Freeland boat yard will not be impacted, Collins said.

South Whidbey Record Editor Brian Kelly contributed to the story.

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couldn’t help but worry.“It was rough,” she said.With two unplanned

extensions, Clint Pritchett agreed that this was a par-ticularly long deployment. But it was also a good one, with “a lot of firsts.” The Scorpions are the base’s first EA-6B Prowler squadron to transition to the Boeing-built Growler platform.

It was also the first Growler squadron to deploy when it left for Iraq in November and the first of its Super Hornet breth-ren to conduct an entire 7-month “feet dry” expe-ditionary, or land-based deployment, according to a recent Navy news release.

The 200-plus member squadron participated in Operation New Dawn from Al Asad Airbase in Iraq and Operations Odyssey Dawn and Unified Protector with coalition forces over Libya. At the stick was Commanding Officer Cmdr. Jeff Craig.

The mission of airborne electronic attack is to sup-press enemy electronic capabilities through tac-tical jamming and the delivery of high-speed anti-radiation missiles. The Growler boasts technologi-

cal advances that increase aircrew situational aware-ness, add new capabilities and enhance performance in traditional mission sets.

Among these are the new air-to-air/air-to-ground radar, operator interface displays and the ability to carry air-to-air missiles.

Although the squadron’s jets and the majority of its officers aren’t set to return until this weekend, July 9, a few did return with the bulk of the squadron this past Friday. One of those was Lt. Cmdr Adam Daymude.

After a warm greeting by his wife and four children, the man’s duties quickly changed from combat

leader to dad. While play-ing with the kids around a giant blowup toy in the hangar, he took a moment to compliment the squad-ron’s maintenance and sup-port personnel.

“They performed at a level I’ve never seen before,” he said.

For eight months straight, the squadron was on 24-hour operations and the “professionalism” displayed was impressive. Not only did the Scorpions accomplish everything they set out to do, but everyone came home safe and that’s a record to be proud of.

“It went very well,” Daymude said.

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From left, Stephanie Mott, Navy Petty Officer Second Class Clint Pritchett, Jeanne Pritchett and Chelsea Pritchett smile following Clint’s homecoming with VAQ-132 Saturday.JUSTIN BURNETT/WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES

Pioneer, making the route slightly longer, but not drawing any complaints from those marching or observing.

There were no short-age of entries in this year’s parade either, which featured a Marine Corps color guard in the lead, and a color guard from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island just a few paces behind. Grand marshal of this year’s parade was Karl Krieg, of Krieg’s Concrete Products, Inc.

From pirate ships to patriotic pets, political candidates to cheerleaders, bagpipers to businesses, there were familiar faces to be seen. Spectators saw the automobile acrobatics of Old School Traditions and the Whidbey Island Rollergirls were dressed to impress in red and blue tulle skirts and other patri-otic garb.

“These girls are awe-some,” said Mallory “Mal-addiction” Marr, who has been skating with the Rollergirls for about six months. Marr was one of more than a dozen ladies making their way down the parade route on roller skates.

Other entries featured the Oak Harbor Area Council of the Navy League, led by the Oak Harbor High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps color guard and members of its armed drill team, and Shore Sailor of the Year, Aviation Ordnanceman First Class, Dennis Holloman, his wife Marie and their daughter, Storie.

Whether folks were marching or watching, spirits were high.

“We love it,” said Amanda Kelly. She and her husband, Matt, and 6-month-old daughter Lydia, were taking it all in for the first time, hav-ing just been stationed at NAS Whidbey Island two months ago.

“I just love it,” said Gunner’s Mate First Class, Matt Kelly. “It’s a lot like my hometown (of Cambria, Calif.), but a

little bigger. It has the same hometown feel, though.”

It’s that hometown feel that brings Rosemary and Merv Magus down from Burnaby, B.C., just about every year.

“I bet we’ve been com-ing here for 30 years, at least,” said Merv, who first discovered Oak Harbor when he was attending col-lege and came to Whidbey Island to study the climate. He and Rosemary fell in love with the community and have tried to make it down once or twice a year, for the Fourth of July cel-ebration in particular.

“We just love the local flavor. If you’re not in the parade, you’re watching it,” said Rosemary.

“They do a really good job with the fireworks, too,” added Merv.

Mother Nature didn’t disappoint this year either, allowing hundreds to move from the parade route to Windjammer Park, where people staked out their territory early for the big event of the evening — fireworks.

Despite a dip in the mercury once the sun went down, hundreds bundled up in blankets and jackets and waited patiently for the pyrotechnic display to get started, while children and adults alike entertained themselves at the carnival.

After about 25 minutes of booms, flashes and siz-zles, and plenty of “oohs” and “aahs” from spectators, the celebration came to an end. Crowds thinned quickly as people headed home, tired from a long day of festivities; another Independence Day done.

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Navy fit clubBy MELANIE HAMMONS

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Americans’ physical fit-ness is a hot topic these days. Even young people struggle with keeping their weight at healthy levels.

When you consider this is a national concern, you can only assume it is even more critical for America’s warriors, those who defend our country.

Just ask local Navy recruiter Nicholas Garrigues. He’s been on the job since 2009. His duties frequently take him to school campuses ranging from South Whidbey to Friday Harbor – so he sees a lot of young people.

“Most of the poten-tial recruits I see are in the 17- to 25-year age bracket,” said Garrigues. “Theoretically, they’re in the best shape of their lives, at that age.”

If that is not the case, there are some ways that Garrigues, as a Navy recruiter, can help.

“First of all, we can deliver general recommen-dations on changing their diet, and moving more, sit-ting less,” said Garrigues.

“If they are military dependents, one of the first things we’d encourage is to make regular visits to the fitness center on Naval Air Station Whidbey. The personnel there do an excellent job of helping individuals assess their fit-ness levels and set goals,” he said.

Garrigues has taken quite a few potential recruits to the base fitness center himself. If a young person is not already mil-itary-affiliated, he encour-ages them to check out the other fitness centers located in town. He notes that parents can help, too.

“Recently, I dealt with a young man who was inter-ested in becoming a Navy search and rescue swim-mer,” said Garrigues. “The physical standards for that classification are quite a bit more strenuous, as you might imagine – and he was having difficulty meet-ing those standards.

“But when his dad, a police officer, began working out with him, and coach-ing him through the tough spots, the results paid off. I’m proud to say that he was able to pass the physi-cal screening test required for a SAR contract,” he said.

According to Garrigues, the Navy and other mili-tary branches are much stricter on physical stan-dards.

“Three physical tests are scheduled during recruit training – when recruits fail to pass physical tests, it results in their being held back during boot camp,” said Garrigues.

Once recruits do com-plete basic training, they find that is just the begin-ning. A readiness test which includes running, push-ups, and sit-ups must be passed twice a year. The standards vary depending on age, and also take into account unique differences in strength between males and females.

As far as the Navy and physical fitness go, the stakes could not be higher, said Garrigues.

“When service members repeatedly fail fitness tests, it adversely affects perfor-mance evaluations, and eventually, can result in early separation from the Navy. But it goes beyond that.

“What if the ship sounds the alarm for general quar-ters, and you have sailors who become winded after climbing three flights of stairs? That’s not a good situation for them or their shipmates,” said Garrigues. He explained that since everyone has an assigned job during general quarters, both battle and rescue/recovery efforts very much depend on the sailors’ good physical con-

dition. For Garrigues, the

importance of getting, and then staying physically fit do not start with entering the Navy. It begins much earlier, at home – and it is something he puts into

practice himself with his two young daughters.

“I don’t want them to think that TV is all there is – so I try to encourage them to go play outside in the fresh air and sunshine, whenever possible,” he said.

If the weather doesn’t cooperate, he finds things to do inside.

“We’ll do little things; for example, we’ll take a

break from washing dishes, and do push-ups, or jump-ing jacks. They think it’s fun.

“These things are not hard to do. It’s the little things we do throughout the day that add up,” said Garrigues.

It is crucial for kids to develop these good habits now, said Garrigues, while they are still young.

“Staying physically fit doesn’t have to be expen-sive or boring,” he said. “Around here, there is camping, and there are trails to hike. Everyone can find something they enjoy being active at.

“It promotes a healthy lifestyle,” Garrigues con-tinued. “And that’s a good idea for anyone, whether they’re in the Navy or not.”

Navy Recruiter Nicholas Garrigues and his daughter, Kelsie, take an exercise break. The Navy will observe Youth Fitness Week July 11 to 15. MELANIE HAMMONS/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND

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Vietnam veteran, author to speak

Vietnam veteran, author and veterans advocate Allen Clark will speak Sunday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Oak Harbor.

Those interested will have two opportunities to hear Clark speak, at 3 and 5 p.m. There is no charge to attend the presentation and the public is welcome.

A Purple Heart recipi-ent, Clark is also the author of the book “Wounded Warrior, Healing Warrior.”

The book details his ser-vice in Vietnam, his battle to adjust to life after losing both legs and his struggle with religion.

VFW Post 7392 is locat-ed at 3037 Goldie Rd. Call 675-4048 for information.

Impaired driving prevention panel to meet Saturday

The Impaired Driving Impact Panel of Island County will hold its next North Whidbey DUI/underage drinking preven-tion panel Saturday.

The event is open to all, and organizers encourage those interested to come by 6:45 p.m. to assure a

seat, as there will be no late admittance.

Local driving instructors require both driver’s educa-tion students and parents to attend the panel.

The panel will be held in conference room 137, down the hall from the Oak Harbor Library.

Call 672-8219 or go to www.idipic.org for infor-mation.

Swimming lessons at Camp Casey

Registration is open for Camp Casey swimming lessons, to be held July 18 to 28.

Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and are open until all time slots are filled. Lessons run from 10 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday.

Central Whidbey’s only heated outdoor pool is also open to the public from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Cost is $4 per person.

Call 678-5050 or stop by the office to register, or go to www.spu.edu/caseypool for more information.

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“Treasure Island,” an adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s beloved tale, is coming to the Whidbey Children’s Theater and opens today, during the Choochokam Arts Festival.

Presented by a lively, multi-aged cast of youth

actors, the production is directed by Martha Murphy, with choreogra-phy and musical direction by Melinda Mack.

The play opens at 7:30 p.m. Friday, with afternoon matinees at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

The play continues the next weekend, with 7:30 p.m. performances July 15 and 16 and a final matinee performance at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 17.

Tickets for Choochokam weekend matinees are $7, while all other performanc-es are $12 for adults and $8 for students and senior citizens.

All performances will be held at the Martha Murphy Mainstage Theater, located at 222 Anthes in Langley. Call 221-2282 for tickets and information.

Youth fitness week at NASWI

Youth of all ages are invited to participate in physical fitness activities and exercises during Youth Fitness Week July 11 to 15 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

Activities will take place in a group setting at the NASWI Fitness Center with instructors.

Groups will be divided according to age, with chil-dren ages 4 to 6 meeting from 9 to 9:30 a.m.; ages 7 to 9 from 10 to 10:45 a.m.; and children from 10 to 15 from 11:15 a.m. to noon. Parents must accompany children in the 4 to 6 age group.

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Anyone interested in vis-iting one of Washington’s public beaches now has a new online recreational planning tool, thanks to the Department of Ecology (Ecology).

A new Public Beach Access feature on Ecology’s Coastal Atlas website (www.ecy.wa.gov/coastalatlas) provides detailed infor-mation on where to legally access the state’s public beaches — including those owned by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, the

Department of Natural Resources, counties and cities, or another agency.

The website includes interactive maps and photos of trailheads, view-points and signs. This is especially helpful for access points that aren’t well marked or are located some distance from the beach.

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for swimming or there is no legal access close by,” said Dr. Kathy Taylor, Ecology’s Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program. “Now, you check that before you leave, make sure the campsite you picked has the features you want, and even view pho-tos of the beach and trail heads.”

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FRI., JULY 8Summer Art Show: The Whidbey Allied Arts Summer Art Show will be held at the Coupeville Rec Hall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through July 17. Various media, styles and subject matter will be on display. For information, go to www.centralwhidbeychamber.com.

T’ai Chi With Ease: Lavender Wind Farm near Coupeville will host a T’ai Chi class from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. each Friday in July. Become fluid and flexible with this moving meditation. This class is ideal for beginners and is open to all levels. The class will be held outdoors, facing the Olympic Mountains and the waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Call 360-221-6296 or email [email protected] for information.

North Whidbey Coupon Club: The North Whidbey Coupon Club will meet each Friday in July from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce building on State Route 20. The club is free and open to all couponers, new or experienced. Guests can stop by anytime during the two-hour session and will receive a guide to sales, coupons and more. Call 675-2338 or find “Whidbey Coupon Club” on Facebook.

Little Strikers: Parents are encouraged to bring children ages 2 to 5 to learn to bowl at the Convergence Zone on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. each Friday. Bowling is followed by a learning- or holiday-themed craft in the Media Zone. Children must be supervised. Call 257-2432, 257-2702 or 257-2074 or go to www.

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

SAT. JULY 9Hiking adventure: Crescent Harbor Adventures on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island will host a hike to Yellow Aster Butte from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday. Yellow Aster Butte is a triple-summit peak just north of the North Fork Nooksack River drainage. The hike offers views of Mount Baker, Mount Shuksan and more. Cost for the hike is $35 and includes guide and transportation. The hike will depart from Crescent Harbor Adventures’ boathouse deck. Those interested must register by July 7. Call 257-4842 or go to www.navylifepnw.com.

36th Annual Festival of the Arts: Langley will host its 36th annual Choochokam Festival of the Arts Saturday and Sunday. Saturday the art festival will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., followed by a street dance from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The chamber beer and wine garden will be open from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday. The Langley Half Marathon will begin at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, with the art festival and chamber beer and wine garden continuing from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a free shuttle to and from the Clinton ferry terminal from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Go to www.choochokamarts.org for information.

Free Draft Horse Wagon Rides: Enjoy free draft horse wagon rides each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at A Knot in Thyme Holly Farm and Lavender Gardens on DeGraff Road near Oak Harbor. Rides

are offered every Saturday through Sept. 24. Call 240-1216 for information.

SUN., JULY 10 VFW Speaker: Vietnam veteran author and veterans advocate Allen Clark will speak at 3 and 5 p.m. Sunday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Oak Harbor. There is no charge to attend the presentation and the public is welcome. VFW Post 7392 is located at 3037 Goldie Rd. Call 675-4048 for information.

Sunday Farmers Market: A farmers market will be held each Sunday through Sept. 25 at Greenbank Farm. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local farmers and food producers participate in this weekly event. There will be cooking demonstrations, plant clinics and other activities. Call 678-7700 for information.

MON., JULY 11Liberty Ping-Pong Tournament: Eligible personnel at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island can participate in a free ping pong tournament Monday at the Liberty Northwest center in Admiral Nimitz Hall. Call 257-3309 for details.

Tween Film Fest: The movie “Tangled,” based on the story of Rapunzel, will be shown at 2 p.m. Monday at the Oak Harbor Library. A beautiful, long-haired maiden who has been held in a tower her whole life by a witch, is found by a handsome charmer. This film is rated PG and is appropriate for children age 8 to 12 and their families. Call 675-5115 for information.

TUES., JULY 12Compost and Worm Bins for Your Garden: Join Janet Hall and Maribeth Crandell at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Oak Harbor City Hall, 865 SE Barrington Dr., and learn about how to create compost and worm bins for your garden. This is

part of the Green Living Series to teach fun ways to save money and have earth-friendly adventures in your kitchen and backyard. Call 675-5115 for details.

WED., JULY 13Harry Potter Movie Marathon: Just in time for the release of the last Harry Potter movie, The Oak Harbor Library will show the three movies Wednesday leading up to the final chapter of the story. Plus, enter to win a pair of tickets to the midnight showing of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2.” The mini marathon kicks off at 10 a.m. with “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”; “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” will be shown at 12:35 p.m.; and “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1” will be shown at 3:30 p.m. There is no charge to attend and there will be free popcorn and drinks. Call 675-5115 for information.

SAT., JULY 16Soap Making the Easy Way: Lavender Wind Farm in Coupeville will hold its class on “soap making the easy way” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 16. Learn about coloring and scenting soaps, as well as shaping and wrapping them. Cost is $30 per person. Call 678-0919 or email [email protected] for information and registration.

VFW Scholarship Golf Tournament: Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a scholarship golf tournament Saturday, July 16 starting at 8:30 a.m. at Gallery Golf Course on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Entry fee is $50 and includes green fees. Proceeds benefit VFW Oak Harbor’s scholarship fund. Go to www.vfwpost7392.org to register.

Paper Mache and Potpourri: Children ages 4 to 12 are invited to get a feel for Paper Mache and Potpourri from 1 to 3 p.m. at

Hummingbird Farm Nursery and Garden on Zylstra Road in Oak Harbor. Bring a clean glass jar. Cost is $15 per child. Pre-registration is recommended. Call 679-5044 or go to www.hummingbirdfarmnursery.com.

MON., JULY 18Tween Film Fest: Children ages 8 to 12 can enjoy watching “Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole” at 2 p.m. Monday, July 18 at the Oak Harbor Library. The film is based on the book by Kathryn Lasky.This movie is rated PG. Call 675-5115 for details.

TUES., JULY 19Whidbey Sounders Toastmasters meet: Improve your ability to articulate ideas and present information to a group. The Whidbey Sounders Toastmasters Club meets the second, fourth and fifth Tuesdays of each month at San Remo Mediterranean Grill in Oak Harbor at 6:30 p.m. Information is available online at www.whidbeysounders.org.

WED., JULY 20Liberty Life-size Chess Tournament: Eligible personnel at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island can participate in a free life-size chess tournament Wednesday, July 20 at the Liberty Northwest center in Admiral Nimitz Hall. Call 257-3309 for information.

THURS., JULY 21Creative Kids Club: North Whidbey Parks and Recreation invites you to join the Creative Kids Club at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, in the Eagle’s Nest building at Oak Harbor Lutheran Church. The project will be “make your own ice cream.” Cost is $3 per person or $6.75 per family. All supplies are included. Sign up by calling 353-4731.

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Sunday, July 10 All seats $1 2 p.m. - Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (PG-13)4:30 p.m. - Thor (PG-13)

Friday, July 15 Double Feature:$5 adults/$2 youth7 p.m. - X-Men: First Class (PG-13)9:30 p.m. - The Conspirator (PG-13)

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Activities:Convergence Zone: 257-2432General Quarters Paintball:257-2432/2702Crescent Harbor Adventures: 57-4842Gallery Golf Course: 257-2178Whidbey Island Navy Flying Club:679-IFLYThe Grind Skate Park: 257-3309Whidbey Fitness Center:257-2420Liberty Northwest Center:257-3309NASWI Auto Hobby Shop:257-2295

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USS WHIDBEY ISLAND, Atlantic Ocean (NNS) — More than 677 sailors and marines from amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participated in a bilateral Spanish Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) from June 20 to 29.

The USS Bataan (LHD 5) Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), including Bataan, USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), and the Whidbey Island, joined forces with Spanish sailors and marines to conduct the 10-day evolution off the coast of Spain.

“The primary mission was the bilateral exercise with Spain, but our second and third objectives were to con-duct safe, meaningful training to help brush up on our infantry skills we haven’t been able to use the past three months we have been on board the ship,” said Gunnery Sgt. Patrick McClung, from the 22nd MEU’s Easy Company.

The Marines began PHIBLEX with a meet-and-greet with Spanish marine counterparts. The U.S. and Spanish marines shared and practiced different tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) to provide each unit with the unique opportunity to see the differences and similarities between the two nation’s militaries. The training included exercises ashore and culminated in a joint bilateral ship-to-shore assault.

“Working with the Spanish marines was exciting,” said McClung. “Working with another foreign military is always eye-opening for us as Marines. It allows us to see different methods within the infantry spectrum. Foreign

militaries sometimes show a different approach to training which in turn helps us grow as profes-sional war fighters.”

In order to get the marines ashore, Whidbey Island’s deck depart-ment had a full schedule throughout the exercise, conducting flight opera-tions and multiple well deck evolutions for land-ing crafts utility (LCUs), landing crafts air cushion (LCACs), and amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs).

“Reveille was at 5 a.m. every morning so there wasn’t much time for sleeping,” said Seaman Apprentice Erin Byron, from St. Louis. “Our mornings began with well deck operations, normally bringing in the LCU and then moving onto the boat deck to drop the small boats. It was non-stop evolutions.”

“The days were long, and we always had a duty section on watch, so that minimized personnel, but we had a job to do so we flexed,” said Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class (SW) Desmond Charles, from Chicago. “Everybody was doing something, whether it was standing a watch, handling a line, or signaling a helo, but this is what we do and it’s the

whole reason behind these training exercises.”Despite the challenges, the opportunity to demonstrate

the capabilities of the amphibious Navy and Marine Corps team during an international exercise gave many sailors a sense of pride and accomplishment.

“It went good. It proved that there is nothing that the deck department can’t do,” said Charles. “We truly came together as a unit and created pure magic. It felt like this entire high-stress week was about coming together and staying in the game.”

A landing craft utility (LCU) operates near the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) June 23. Whidbey Island is participating with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group in the Spanish Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 2011 off the coast of Spain. U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 2ND CLASS JULIO RIVERA/RELEASED

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Apply in person at:1767 Alliance Ave.

Freeland, WA. 98249

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homeservices

Home ServicesHouse/Cleaning Service

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stuffAppliances

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Firewood, Fuel& Stoves

NOTICEWashington State law requires wood sellers to provide an invoice (receipt) that shows the s e l l e r ’s a n d bu ye r ’s name and address and the date delivered. The invoice should also state the price, the quantity delivered and the quantity upon which the price is based. There should be a statement on the type and quality of the wood.When you buy firewood write the seller’s phone number and the license plate number of the delivery vehicle.The legal measure for firewood in Washington is the cord or a fraction of a cord. Estimate a cord by v isual iz ing a four-foot by eight-foot space filled with wood to a height of four feet . Most long bed pickup trucks have beds that are close to the four-foot by 8-foot dimension.To make a f i r ewood complaint, call 360-902- 1857.

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flea marketFlea Market

2 Highchai rs ! ! Graco girl’s “Sugar and Spice”, pink with grey, 7 heights, l i ke new. Even f l o, 7 heights, circus theme, tan. $30 each. 360-720- 0273

2 Motorcycle Helmets,1 Leather Ins. Skull Cap. 1) HJC Full Face.Model CL-11.BLK.- XXL, Azo- l i te Ser ies. Complete wi th Owners Manual , P a p e r w o r k , LT- 1 2 Screwdriver, Removable Chin Support in Factory Storage/Tote Bag. No Road Rash.2) KBC Model TK-400S. Skid Lid Style with Front Vent.Ear Gaurd/Pad can be unzipped & removed in ho t weather. S ize SMALL, 6-7/8 - 7”.Comfy as far as helmets go! A few l i te scuffs but No Road Rash.3)Insulated Leather Skull Cap. Worn under hel- met. Size L.A l l 3 P i e c e s f o r $150/obo. Call 360-331- 3208. Whidbey

AB LOUNGE exerciser machine in good shape $25 OBO Please cal l 360-679-9311. Whidbey

Bed; twin with wooden bookcase headboard. Complete with boxspring and mattress. Good con- d i t ion! $75. 360-682- 2633.

Electr ica l wi red work b e n c h . 7 2 x 3 6 x 3 5 h . $150. 360-675-3461 Whidbey.

Gazelle exerciser. Great for an in home aerobic exercise program. Only $25. Please cal l 360- 679-9311. Whidbey

Lawn mower, Cra f ts - man, gas powered, 21” deck, 5.6 HP. Like new! New $238. Sell for only $50. 360-675-6459.

PRETTY LOVE SEAT $50. Nice cream color sofa $75. Very c lean. Can del iver. 360-479- 4033

S c o t t y 3 0 ” m a n u a l Downrigger $100, 360- 678-5139, Whidbey

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Singer S lant -O-Mat ic sewing machine, model 403, with all attachments and manual. $50. 360- 678-9278 Whidbey

TARGUS CUD1 - Delux universal notebook case (koskin), excellent condition, $45. 360-240-9586

TWIN MATTRESS, X Long. Vinyl cover $40. 2 wheel chairs $75. Singer sewing machine $30. 360-479-4033

WhidbeyGenuine Leather Motor- cyc le R id ing Jacke t . Made in USA. - Size 38. ‘Excel led Brand’ . “ I t Sells Because It Excels”. On Tag!. No Rips, Al l Zippers, Snaps & Buck- les Work. Excellent Con- dition, Really Comfy! In- c l u d e s a P a i r O f “Thinsulate”, Insulated G l o v e s . $ 1 0 5 / o b o . Must Sell! 360-331-3208

Food &Farmer’s Market

Oak Harbor’sAnnual

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Event date: August 14th. Entries due by July 20

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Spas/Hot TubsSupplies

HOT TUB - Coast Spa Sony Stereo Manhatten Music model, 92” x 92” x 40 ”d . L i ke new. Spa pad, cover lift, cover & chemicals. 1/2 pr ice!! $3950. San Juan Spas. 1-888-822-5849

pets/animals

Dogs

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678-4731

AKC FEMALE BOXER Family raised & playful one year, four months. Spade, micro chipped, obedience completion certificate. Fawn, white paws. $700/ obo. 360- 929-0123.

Dogs

ADORABLE SPRINGER Spaniel Puppies. Great with kids & other ani- ma ls , un less you r a p e a s a n t . A K C , v e t checked, first vaccina- tions, dewormed. Mom on site. Black & white, or brown & white. Ready now for loving homes! Boys and g i r ls. $500 each. Seattle. 509-670- 1 0 3 6 2 0 6 - 6 3 2 - 4 8 8 0 [email protected]

AKC GERMAN Shepherd puppies, bred for sound temperament and train- a b i l i t y. A l l G e r m a n bloodlines. Parents on- site and family raised. Males / females. $850. 360-456-0362

AKC Mini Dachshounds

b a ck a f t e r t wo ye a r break, 3 girls / 5 boys Dew c laws removed, first shots, & wormed. parents of both litters on s ight . $500/ea. 360- 675-0128, WhidbeyGreat Dane

GREAT DANE Puppies, AKC. Males/ females. Every color but Fawns. Two litters of blues fa- t he red by T ibe r ious. $500 & up, health guar- antee. Licensed since 2002. Dreyersdanes is Oregon state’s largest breeder of Great Danes. Also sel l ing Standard P o o d l e s V i s i t : www.dreyersdanes.comCall 503-556-4190YORKSHIRE TERRIER / YORKIE

AKC Registered, Home raised! Wi l l be smal l . Males and females, very friendly and loving puppies, ful l of mischief! Mother & father on site. Wormed twice & f i rst s h o t s . Fe m a l e s a n d m a l e s p r i c e d $ 8 0 0 - $1500 Ca l l 360-653- 3240 or 425-330-9903

Horses

2 MINIATURE HORSES “Tux” is black. “Shrek” is Palomino. Horse trailer included. Photos avail. Poulsbo, Kitsap county. $2 ,000 a l l . 360-779- 7902.

2 MINIATURE HORSES “Tux” is black. “Shrek” is Palomino. Horse trailer included. Photos avail. Poulsbo, Kitsap county. $2 ,000 a l l . 360-779- 7902.

Tack, Feed &Supplies

OAK HARBOR INVENTORY Reduction! Up to 50% Off! Pet, gifts, clothing, tack, and more! Starting July 1st, Monday through Friday, 10am- 6pm. Saturday, 10am- 4pm. Sunny C Ranch Feed and Tack Supply, 4 2 5 9 N o r t h C e r u l l o Drive. 360-675-5525.

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Garage/Moving SalesIsland County

CLINTONYARD SALE, July 8th & 9th, 9am- 3pm. 7712 Possession Road. Tools, housewares, furniture, tractor and farm machin- ery.COUPEVILLEMOVING SALE! Little bit of everything! Kitchen, household, baby toys, chang ing table, g i r l s clothes (newborn- 3T) and so much more! Sat- urday, 7/9, 9am- 5pm & Sunday, 7/10, 9am- 3pm at 29 Kinkaid Drive.COUPEVILLEMULTI FAMILY Dr ive- way Sale on Mouw Hill o f f o f S h e r m a n R d . Dishes, baskets, couch, chairs, pictures, computer chair, antique head & footboard, king bed, crib, toybox, highchair, oak coffee table, washing machine, end tables, lamps, suitcases, night- stands, bedding, chi l- dren’s books, and tons of miscellaneous. Friday & Saturday, July 8th & 9th, 7am- 3pm, 24 Mouw Lane, look for signs off Highway 20.

FreelandGARAGE SALE - 1768 A l l i ance Ave, Map le Ridge, Freeland. Across street from Assisted Liv- ing. Look for my sign. Dog carr ier, wil l f i t in SUV. Lots and lots of books. Women’s clothing size L and XL. Misc. for home and kitchen. No tools. Saturday July 9th, 9am-4pm.Oak HarborGARAGE SALE. Satur- day July 9th, 9am-2pm. 1 7 7 1 S W A b e r d e e n Court in Fairway Point. Lots of goodies priced to sell. No preview.

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OAK HARBORMOVING SALE! Furni- ture, bunk bed, toys, clothes, appliances, bas- ket bal l hoop, umpire gear, bike, and much, much, more! Must sell! Friday, July 8th, noon to 6pm and Saturday, July 9 th, 9am to 1pm, 464 NW 1st Avenue. Cash only. Rain or shine! No early birds.

Estate Sales

ClintonESTATE SALE; July 8th & 9th, 9am-4pm. 7831 Andrew Lane, Clinton. Follow the signs from Hwy 525 and Cultus bay Rd. Sale includes furni- t u re , l o t s o f k i t chen items, wall art, pottery, collectibles and more. Please no early birds.COUPEVILLE80 YEARS OF AN Artist & Engineers’ lives!! All furniture, gourmet cooking ware & books, glass- ware, china, spir i tual books, garden too ls, bui lding tools, f ishing gear, sewing stuff, old s t e r e o e q u i p m e n t & speakers, collectibles & antiques. July 9th & 10th, S a t u r d ay & S u n d ay, 8am- 6pm, 1766 Fircrest Ave, Ledgewood Beach off Highway 525, mile marker #28.

wheelsMarinePower

14’ GLASSPAR 1964; 40 HP Evinrude, trailer, fish finder, life vests & more! Runs well, ready to crab, just not pretty. $700 obo. Oak Harbor. Cal l Darren 360-675- 4584.

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17’ VAGABOND Original sails in good condition, sail cover, 4 HP 4 cycle Suzuk i outboard and trailer with roller bunks. Fas t & fun sa i l boa t ! Ready for the summer. $3,000 obo. San Juan Island. 360-378-1601.

17 ’ VAGABOND Sai l - boat with trailer & hard- ware. Great day sailer, seats four. Ready for your summer getaway!!! Good condition! Regu- larly maintained. $1,500. Coupeville. Call Jim for your appointment 360- 678-5528.

AutomobilesAcura

2000 ACURA INTEGRA G S - R , m a n u a l f o r $8 ,000 . Red, 65 ,000 miles & leather seats. Great shape inside/ out! Lowered, ful l exhaust system, cold air intake, conversion bumper and head l ights. New CD player with (2) 10” subs and amp in the truck. New brakes & front tires. Very fast, fun to drive, well wor th the money! Compare to what a dealer is going to charge you. Oak Harbor. Call Frank 360-679-1378.



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AutomobilesPontiac

1985 PONTIAC Firebird. New tires worth $320 & m a g w h e e l s . T- t o p , 60,000 miles. Top notch gray interior & exterior! Beautiful, never wrecked but needs paint/ decals. Excellent runner! Origi- nal owner & l icensed. Great starter car! $2,100 make offer. Vashon Is- land. Cal l David 360- 463-9398.

AutomobilesSubaru

1991 SUBARU LOYALE 4WD, 5 speed. All still under warranty; fair ly new clutch system, battery & tires! Maintenance records included. Runs l i k e a d r e a m , o n l y 212,000 miles. Poulsbo. $1,150. 360-440-6780.

Pickup TrucksFord

1 9 6 7 F O R D F - 2 5 0 Camper Spec ia l w i th camper. Solid running gear. Much rebuilt. Nice body. Cruises 60 mph. D r y v i n t age , un i que clean camper, ready to rol l anywhere! Asking $4250. (360)579-1364

2000 FORD F250 Super Duty automat ic 4WD, Triton V-10 engine, tow p a c k a g e i n c l u d e s Gooseneck hitch. Rear bench seat. Nice black paint. Well maintained 177K mi . Good t i res. New brakes. Excellent truck for towing boats, h o r s e t r a i l e r s , e t c . PRICE REDUCED! Only $6,000. (360)775-1447 or cal l (360)341-1929 and l eave message. Whidbey Island

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Sport Utility VehiclesToyota

1999 TOYOTA RAV4, Silver, 4 cylinder, 2.0 li- ter, 5 speed manual , with true 4x4 capability. Cruise control, AC, electric windows all in excellent condition! Tags recently renewed. 178,000 miles, with regular maintenance. $6,250 obo. 360-331-7883.




Campers/Canopies

1987 JAYCO CAB Over 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, barley used! Ready to roll for your summer trip! $1,900 obo. Licensed, & well maintained. Coupe- ville, Whidbey. 360-678- 1079.

Motorcycles

2002 SUZUKI 1500cc LC Intruder. Only 1700 miles. Beautiful two tone b lue & grey. Lo ts o f chrome. Good tread on tires. Always garaged. E x c e l l e n t c o n d i t i o n . Great cruiser. Very com- fortable. Plenty of room for two riders. Must see to appreciate. $6500. (360)468-2456 located on Lopez.

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