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Navy spouses sacrifice in service to their country
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Navy spouses David Lowther and Cheryl Johnston stand before a giant American flag hung to welcome home electronic attack squadron VAQ-131 from deployment. Although civilians, both are veterans of the military life and have made countless sacrifices over the years in service to their country. JUSTIN BURNETT/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND
Faithful in the shadows Navy spouses proudly share, and sometimes lose, that which they hold most dear
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n a comfortable leather chair, Cheryl Johnston sits in her living room in Quarters “A” on the Seaplane Base. Beside her on an end table, within a display case of glass and wood, is a red and gold flight helmet with the words “Tank” emblazoned across its back. On the mantel above the fireplace hangs another reminder of her husband’s long service to the Navy; a tattered American flag that stood sentry over Camp McCool in Afghanistan. The living room has all the
warm furnishings of home, yet it is just one of 13 for the couple over the past 23 years. It won’t be the last. Johnston is the wife of Capt. Jay Johnston, commanding officer of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, and sometime in the notso-distant future she’ll be decorating another living room in another home. Military spouses may not spend months or years away from home plying the world’s oceans on floating chariots of steel or soaring the heavens in graceful birds of war, but they too contribute heavily to the altar of freedom. Standing silently and faithfully in the shadows of heros, they forsake careers, are asked to move to places unknown every few years, and are regularly left behind to shoulder the burden of raising a family alone. Often credited with being the true backbone of the military, they proudly share, and sometimes lose forever, that which they hold most dear.
Married to the Navy In 1985, Johnston went to a New Year’s
Eve party that would change her life forever. The then 24-year-old teacher bumped into a young Navy pilot who was in the process of earning his wings and within two years they were married. Those early years were very exciting. The blockbuster movie hit “Top Gun” was out and there had never been so much allure to being the wife of a Navy pilot. “I probably had a Kelly McGillis haircut,” Johnston laughed. Things aren’t always as they are depicted in Hollywood however, and it wasn’t long before she got her first crash courses on just how different civilian and military life can be. For starters, the young, carefree art major considered flip-flops and a tank top appropriate attire for a quick trip to the commissary. She discovered all too quickly that the Navy believes otherwise. She represents her husband, who represents the military, and a dress code is to be followed, even if all you are doing is picking up a gallon of milk.
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The Navy is looking for a few small businesses. In fact, it may be looking for more than just a few. At a small business outreach event conducted by Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Northwest last week at the Elks Club in Oak Harbor, officials said the Northwest region is a good place to be. “We’re going through a spike in workload in the Northwest,” Capt. Pat Rios, commanding officer of NAVFAC Northwest, told a crowd of more than 100 small business owners, contractors and engineers. “Capital improvements
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INSIDE THIS EDITION Change of commands....02 Yellow Jackets and red flag....03 Local support for the USO....05 Culinary Arts Competition....12
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Capt. Shay takes command of EAW New commander aknowledges past; has high hopes for the future By JUSTIN BURNETT
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Whidbey Island Naval Air Station’s electronic attack wing welcomed a new leader last week. In a change of command ceremony held on base March 24, Capt. Christopher Shay formally relieved Capt. Thomas Slais, Jr., as commander of Electronic Attack Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet. Encompassing 92 aircraft and 3,700 personnel, the wing oversees the operation of 13 active VAQ squadrons, one Fleet Replacement Squadron, the Electronic Attack Weapons School, the EA-18G Fleet Introduction Team, and the Northwest Regional Naval Intelligence Center. Following long-standing naval tradition, and before a sizable crowd, the proverbial reins were
passed when both men read aloud their new orders. Shay, who has served as wing deputy commodore since August of 2009, is to stay on as commodore while Slais has been reassigned as director of the Navy Inspector General’s Office in Washington D.C. The ceremony’s guest speaker was Vice Adm. Allen Myers, commander of Naval Air Forces. In his introductory remarks, Myers commented that the weather on Whidbey Island was once again better than that of San Diego, Calif. “Perhaps we need to relocate my headquarters up here,” he joked. The jest resulted in a chuckle from the crowd and an energetic, yet silent applause from Congressman Rick Larsen, who was also in attendance. Larsen serves on the armed forces com-
An officer presents flowers to the wife of Capt. Thomas Slais, Jr., Helene, at a change of command ceremony last week at NAS Whidbey Island. (Inset left: Capt. Christopher Shay.) JUSTIN BURNETT/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND mittee. Myers singled him out for his ongoing efforts to support NAS Whidbey Island, arguing for its continued health and longevity. He extended similar thanks to Oak Harbor Mayor Jim Slowik, saying both men contribute greatly to the positive relations between the base and the community. “I can tell you that’s greatly appreciated from afar,” he said. Myers went on to compliment Slais on the success of the wing over the past 18 months. Electronic attack aircraft serve an
essential role in today’s military, and the leadership and teamwork of the wing is widely recognized, he said. “I could not be prouder of the reflective efforts and accomplishments of this wing,” Myers said. Slais spoke little of his own achievements, instead passing off all praise to the entire VAQ community. Any and all honors earned are the result of their hard work, dedication, and teamwork, he said. Slais called them “the best in the business.” In recognition of the Navy’s 100th year in aviation, a year-
long celebration, Slais also honored several World War II vets in attendance. He called particular attention to Oak Harbor resident Harry Ferrier, who was one of just three men in his torpedo squadron to survive the 1942 Battle of Midway. Recounting Ferrier’s harrowing and inspiring mission against the Japanese carrier task force, in which five of the six planes in his squadron were lost, Slais was overcome with emotion. “Harry, thank you for your exemplary honor, courage and commitment in service to our great nation and for the strength your example gives to all who still wear the uniform today,” he said. Finally, Slais thanked his parents, wife and children. If wasn’t for their continued support and love, he would not be where he is today. Shay, who said few words, also thanked and expressed his love for his wife. After passing on praise to Slais, Shay went on to say that he was honored and humbled “by assuming command of this very unique community” and that he had high hopes for the future. “Whidbey has a lot of experience with transitions and I believe in the end we’ll set the bar for success,” Shay said.
New leadership for Reconnaissance Wing 10 Capt. Peter Garvin praises men and women of his new command By KATHY REED
of Wing 10, which included detaching 78 combat and reconnaissance aircrews to forward-deployed locations around the world, safely carrying out more than 4,000 combat sorties. Another ceremony March 25 in Hangar 6 at Naval Air “Your success is a direct result of superb leadership,” Myers Station Whidbey Island saw the command of Patrol and said. Reconnaissance Wing 10 change from Capt. Garner D. After the reading of orders, command of Patrol and Morgan to Capt. Peter A. Garvin. Reconnaissance Wing 10 was officially Morgan described his time at handed over to Capt. Garvin, graduated NASWI as “the best 18 months of from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1989 my life.” His next assignment will with a bachelor’s degree in aerospace be as Head Placement Officer with engineering. His most recent assignment the Navy Bureau of Personnel in was as executive assistant to the direcMillington, Tenn. His view of the tor, Operational Plans and Joint Force command change was philosophical. Development Directorate on the Joint “Change is a necessary ingredient Staff. for progress,” he said. Garvin arrived at NAS Whidbey Guest speaker for the ceremony Island early and has had an opportunity was Vice Admiral Allen Myers, com- Command Master Chief Mark A. Ridge to get to know the men and women in mander of Naval Air Forces, who presents Capt. Garner D. Morgan a framed his command. He was full of praise for reminded everyone in attendance of Broad Command Pennant from the Chief them. the long history of naval aviation “The talent in this wing is truly Petty Officers Mess. BRYAN ILYANKOFF/WHIDBEY “Patrol and reconnaissance traces CROSSWIND extraordinary,” he said. its roots back to the early days,” he Wing 10 is comprised of approxisaid, pointing out the pivotal role mately 2,300 personnel and 49 aircraft the Navy plays in conducting intelligence, surveillance and which make up Maritime Patrol squadrons VP-1, VP-40 and reconnaissance missions. “In the past 100 years, naval aviaVP-46; Reserve Maritime Patrol squadron VP-69; and Fleet tion has grown to be a critical element in our security.” Air Reconnaissance squadrons, VQ-1 and VQ-2, which fly Myers went on to praise Capt. Morgan for his command the P-3C Orion and the EP-3 Aries, respectively. Whidbey Crosswind
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Yellow Jackets, blue skies and red flag Combat exercises supported forces of three nations By LTJG. KREG LESAGE
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The Yellow Jackets of VAQ-138 hit the road again in February as they took off for Red Flag, a month-long training exercise with the US Air Force designed to simulate real-world combat conditions. Fresh from their detachment to NAS Fallon, the Yellow Jackets were well prepared for the intense, fully integrated approach to airoperations. VAQ-138 provided dedicated Electronic Attack in support of simulated strikes involving many different aircraft from multiple services and countries, including the US Army, Air Force and Marines, as well
as the Royal Air Forces of Great Britain and Australia. Throughout the exercise the name of the game was flexibility as the squadron adapted to evolving scenarios, packed schedules, and a demanding flight and maintenance rotation. The day/night schedule became more pronounced later in the exercise, with night crews landing during the early desert sunrise of Las Vegas. Yellow Jacket IS3 Fredrick Bondurant said, “Well, I think VAQ-138’s participation in Red Flag ‘11-3 has really set the bar for all Growler squadrons to follow.” His enthusiasm was matched by the Yellow Jacket maintenance
LCDR Brian Johnson and LT Rodrigo Simoes go over pre-flight checks with AE3 Matthew Benson and ADAN Kimberly Burns on the Red Flag line. PHOTO COURTESY OF US NAVY team, as they rose to the challenges of Red Flag by providing two to three fully-ready aircraft for two missions per day. According to AT1 Chad Sweetser, “This Red Flag was a great experience for the aircrew and maintenance personnel. “The training we’ve completed has been instrumental in preparing the Yellow Jackets for our upcoming deployment and has established an effective working
relationship between aircrew and the maintenance department.” As the squadron saw, this relationship would be even more important in the second week of Red Flag, with the increased tempo.
In addition to completing their mission at Nellis, VAQ-138 also qualified its personnel in the M-9 and M-11 pistol; conducted a missile-shoot detachment to Lemoore, Calif.; and hosted a visit from Capt. Thomas A. Slais, then Commander of Electronic Attack Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet. On their missile-shoot detachment to NAS Lemoore, VAQ-138 successfully launched an AIM-120 AMRAAM and an AGM-88 HARM to maintain their combat pro-
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he entire world was tor. The family members of shaken by the earthactive duty military stationed ETERANS quake off the coast of on NAF Atsugi and our Navy Japan on March 11. base in Yokosuka are being IEWS In typical American allowed to voluntarily evacufashion we responded, as ate to safe havens. These safe RANK a nation, with compashavens are as near as Korea sion and humanitarian aid. and Okinawa, or as far away ATLEY However, as the situation as the continental United unfolded, assistance to the States. stricken country shifted According to Pentagon from helping rescue people from the wreckage of spokesman Colonel David Lapan, the potential the earthquakes and subsequent tsunamis, to aiding number of evacuees is in the thousands. The primathe nation with its crippled nuclear power plants. ry means of evacuation will be commercial airlines The United States has deployed highly skilled and chartered flights, but if the demand is heavy, teams to Japan, along with 17,200 pounds of military aircraft will participate. equipment, to conduct aerial and ground monitorAdditionally, the Assistant Secretary of the Navy, ing, provide technical assistance and help Japan manpower and reserve affairs, has directed the track and assess the impact of the situation at the immediate stop movement of permanent change Fukushima nuclear power plant. This includes both of station (PCS) and temporary duty (TDY) aerial monitoring systems and consequence manDepartment of the Navy (DON) non-emergency agement teams from the Department of Energy’s essential civilian personnel to the island of Honshu. National Nuclear Security Administration, which For the most part, families are wrestling with have unique skills, expertise, and equipment to help the decision to leave. There is no doubt that their assess, survey, monitor, and sample areas for radialives have already been severely disrupted, and now tion. the added consideration of extended separation is For many serving in the Navy, Japan is not a something that most are not taking lightly. Some far off nation but the home of friends or family are waiting for concrete proof of danger, while othstationed there. The concern stemming from the ers aren’t taking any chances. It is clear the issues failure of the Fukushima nuclear power plant was affecting our service men and women in Japan will not only for the Japanese people, but shipmates and be ongoing and may take months before some semtheir families serving abroad. blance of normalcy returns. The U.S. military has authorized voluntary If you have friends or family serving in Japan, evacuations of eligible family members of Defense you can contact the State Department at: 1-888Department personnel from bases on Honshu Japan, within a 50 mile radius of the affected reacSEE JAPAN | PAGE 5
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Whidbey Island residents have stepped up to lend a hand to the United Services Organization Puget Sound, which has been providing assistance at SeaTac International Airport to military dependents leaving Japan as part of Operation Pacific Passage, the voluntary military-assisted departure. “We got a call from a church in town that said they were collecting stuff for the USO and they had a need to get it there,” said James Johnson, general manager of WhidbeySeaTac Shuttle. “We’re taking it down on a spaceavailable basis, but if we get enough to fill up the van, we’ll take the whole vanload down.” As far as the USO Puget Sound is concerned, they’re happy to take donations, but said financial contributions might better serve the organization’s immediate needs. “My best solution is if you want to help, make a donation online at www. usopsa.org,” said Shirley McGann, manager of USO Puget Sound center at SeaTac. “That way, when I run out of bread I can get
Donation drop-off Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., WhidbeySeaTac Shuttle, 1751 NE Goldie St., Unit A-1, Oak Harbor To make a contribution, visit www.usopsa. org more bread, or if I run out of diapers, I can get more diapers.” However, McGann said there are items the center always needs, including feminine hygiene products, plates, napkins, cups and plastic silverware. “You would be filling a unique niche that a lot of people don’t think of,” McGann said, adding that the majority of the travelers the USO is serving are
women with children. Johnson said donations coming through his office include diapers, formula, coloring books, potato chips, bottled water and juice boxes. Donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the WhidbeySeaTac Shuttle office at 1751 NE Goldie Street, Unit A-1, in Oak Harbor. All donations should be delivered in boxes, to make transporting them easier. The USO SeaTac center provides traveling assistance every day for military members and their families. The center offers a full nursery, children’s games, books, toys, sleeping facilities, showers and comprehensive travel information and assistance.
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SPOUSES | FROM PAGE 1 As someone “who thought rules were something to be loosely followed,” it was a difficult adjustment to make. And like many young Navy spouses, Johnston also struggled with basic communication. Branches of the military are rife with abbreviations common to everyday speech and the Navy is no exception. “We have a different language; all those acronyms,” Johnston said. But those early hardships would pale in comparison to later challenges. In their 23 years of marriage,
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SPOUSES | FROM PAGE 6 sank as the wives watched the ship slowly turn around and head back out to sea. “There was screaming, there was crying,” Johnston said. “The skipper’s wife locked herself in a bathroom.” But both Johnston and Lowther say that such challenges are not the sum of their experiences as Navy spouses. Each has good memories that are just as vivid as those that were trying. And the irony is that many were the direct result of the difficulties. For example, while constant moves are undeniably hard on families, some of Johnston’s fondest memories are of driving crosscountry to new duty stations with her husband and four children. The laughter, love and precious time spent together as a family will stay with her long after memories of retreating aircraft carriers fade. Similarly, giving up that great job to relocate to Oak Harbor was difficult for Lowther, but it’s not what he thinks about now. Overshadowing the disappointment has been the time he’s spent with his wife and daughter volunteering at Whidbey
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Today’s Navy families value education Financial aid opportunities exist within federal budget By MELANIE HAMMONS Whidbey Crosswind
Today’s Navy is one of the best educated in history. Sailors and family members alike are pursing higher education as never before. That’s the good news. The not-so-good news: looming budget battles may alter that positive trend. Many service members depend on funding to meet their college costs. The impact of Continuing Resolution could well extend to the military’s college financial aid programs. Just ask Oak Harbor resident Michelle Subbert, a Navy wife and mom. She is pursuing a history degree from Columbia College on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. In January 2010, a popular tuition assistance program
Navy wife, mother and college student Michelle Subbert reads to her children. Pictured from left are Trey, Kailyn, Michelle, Tylar Belle, Hallie, and Courtnee. The family’s dog, Shadow, also listens to the story. COURTESY PHOTO for military spouses shut down mid-month, in part due to its popularity. “There was such great interest in the program,” she said. “Thousands of people tried to sign up, and there just wasn’t the funding to support it.” The shutdown affected many would-be participants. As a result, Subbert had to put her own college plans on hold for a while. “We simply could not afford to come up with the $400 per-class, outof-pocket cost,” said the mother of five. Military members and
civilians alike attend classes on NAS Whidbey Island. Students have access to a diverse spectrum of degree and non-degree offerings, including a wide range of the arts, sciences, and trades. A fair number of these students look to some type of tuition assistance to meet their college funding needs. All is not lost for prospective degree-seekers, however. Even if money allocated for military tuition assistance is reduced, students will be encouraged to apply for other funding sources,
including scholarships and other educational awards like Pell grants. That is exactly what Subbert is doing. This semester, she qualified for full Pell grant funding so long as she attended classes fulltime, putting her educational goals well within striking distance. Wherever government funding exists for any program, there remains the question, “Is this really necessary?” Yet Subbert and many others view educational assistance as more than just a fringe benefit for military personnel. “Education is quality of life and more, because it better equips us to serve our families and community,” she said. “Long-term separations are a reality of Navy family life, but it goes beyond that. Even when my husband is here, he often has duty or shift requirements that keep him from watching our kids while I’m in class. That means paying for childcare, another out-ofpocket expense.” During her husband’s
deployments, Subbert stays busy with her classes, and more importantly to her, raising and educating their five children. She has an avid interest in geneology and other subjects. She looks forward to graduating from Columbia College in December.
Incidentally, her husband, Kevin, is currently earning his bachelor’s degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, also on base. This story is the first of two parts. Next week: a closer look at local Navy family college opportunities.
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Hal Johnson Hero does not begin to describe Hal Johnson, resident at Harbor Tower Village. Hal joined the Navy at the age of 17; his mother had to sign papers for him to enlist. Hal entered boot camp and then radio school in April of 1941 in San Diego, California. His first station was on the USS Oklahoma in San Francisco. The boat sailed to Hawaii after a month and arrived 4 months before Pearl Harbor. On December 7, 1941 at approximately 7:50 am Hal awoke to the words “man your battle stations.” At first everyone thought it was a drill. That perception changed rapidly. Hal reported to the USS Oklahoma four decks below to the #4 Turret room. The ship was hit with 4 torpedoes and at a 40 degree list-abandon ship rang over the P.A. Hal remembers a hand reaching out and guiding his to the escape ladder. Hal felt his way in the dark up 4 decks and jumped into the ocean below. He spotted a sea plane that had capsized but still a float and swam to latch on until help arrived. A motor launch arrived after 15 minutes of Japanese scraffing. Hal could see the bullets entering the water all around him. As the rescue boat approached, the oil drenched water caught on fire and Hal had to swim through it for safety. All the sailors emerged from the water black with oil soaked skin. The attacked continued for 2 hours. Hal was transported to the submarine base. The next day he reported to the USS Warden. The USS Oklahoma lost 429 men that day. On December 8, 1941 the USS Warden set sail.... To be continued in next weeks Harbor Tower Hero. Harbor Tower Village 100 East Whidbey Ave. Oak Harbor, WA 98277 360-675-2569 -PAID ADVERTISEMENT-
The United States is grappling with budget deficits. Funding these days is dependent upon Continuing Resolutions – shortterm budget extensions that keep the federal government from shutting down. The latest CR will keep government functioning through April 8, unless lawmakers in the House of Representatives and the Senate can come to terms on a budget for the remainder of fiscal year 2011, before it expires. This spending reality affects all aspects of government, including military operations. Yet the Navy’s official mission has not changed. It stands ready to “maintain, train, and equip combat-ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression, and maintaining freedom of the seas,” according to the Navy’s Web site, www.navy.mil. While the latest CR did not make cuts to defense spending, could future resolutions have an impact on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island? The Navy, like other branches of the military, knows having wellqualified people in position is key
to meeting and countering adverse conditions. Continuing Resolution is but the latest challenge to confront the Navy, and there is already a strategy in place, ready to go. That includes specific plans by the Command at NAS Whidbey Island. For example, consider the 1,200 civilian workers, and 7,500 military members employed here, all of whom play a role in carrying out the Navy’s stated mission. Navy Region Northwest, NAS Whidbey Island, and its tenant commands have already made contingency plans in the unlikely event that budget decisions are not resolved by Congress. These plans will ensure all mission critical operations continue with the workforce available – be they military, contractor, or nonappropriated. Another result of CR directly affects sailors receiving Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders. An announcement in February alerted members that PCS orders will now have shorter lead times, based upon operational priority. The Navy has utilized this operational priority strategy in the past when dealing with budget
constraints. This policy strives to meet the mission readiness needs of the Navy while still giving sailors and families as much lead time as possible, according to Vice Admiral Mark Ferguson, Chief of Naval Personnel. Closer to home, NAS Whidbey Island facilities and personnel directly involved with PCS moves are working behind the scenes to ensure members and their families can ready themselves in as timely a way possible. The Navy’s mission statement emphasizes the importance of “winning wars, deterring aggression, and maintaining freedom of the seas.” Is there a place for humanitarian assistance and disaster response as well, and how may CR impact this? There could hardly be a more relevant question than that, in view of the deadly earthquake and tsunami which just struck Japan. One possibility may be Pacific Partnership 2011, a joint task force launched by U.S. Pacific Command to test disaster preparedness and response in the Pacific Ocean. According to Partnership 2011’s leader, Captain Jesse A. Wilson Jr., assistance and disaster relief are
indeed “part of our mission.” He cited the example of the devastating earthquake which struck Haiti in January 2010. “Sailors aboard the USS Higgins were the first responders to bring relief to the victims.” At the same time, the mission also provides forward presence and engagement, things on which the Navy is very much focused. Wilson maintains the effort promotes maritime security as well. “We have found the more you develop an alliance, a friendship, the better you can unite and work together for a host of things,” he said. Incidentally, three sailors from NAS Whidbey Island are already scheduled to participate in Pacific Partnership 2011. They hold important skills in radiology, dentistry, and general corpsman duties which they will put to the test during the emergency response exercise. Perhaps they and others will be called upon in the days ahead to assist with similar efforts in Japan. In spite of the limitations posed by CR, the US Navy says it is working to fulfill its mission, as are other commands striving to meet challenges in the days and weeks to come.
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Sat., April 2 40TH ANNUAL SPIN-IN FEATURES MACKENZIE: The Whidbey Weavers Guild presents its 40th annual Spin-In, Saturday and Sunday, April 2 and 3, at Oak Harbor High School from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Featured Spinner will be Judith MacKenzie, who will give programs on Popular Wheel Mechanics and Spinning Thick and Thin. In addition, there will be vendors offering fiber, yarns, equipment and more. The cost for a two day admission is $15, with an optional fiber packet for the program available for $15. Visit www. whidbeyweaversguild.org. THE MANY FACES OF CHOLESTEROL: Explore the many faces of cholesterol (HDL, LDL and Triglycerides), fats (saturated,
monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, essential fatty acid, hydrogenated and trans-fatty acid) omega-3 fatty acids, and learn that there are healthy cholesterols, not just bad ones. This class will be taught by Tonya Dallas, MHA, health educator in the Whidbey General Hospital board room at noon on April 2. Cost is $25.
Mon., April 4 VFW HALL: Veterans of Foreign Wars, WhiteheadMuzzal Post 7392 will hold its general membership meeting at 7 p.m., Monday, April 4. The VFW Ladies Auxiliary will holds its general membership meeting at the same time. Second nominations and elections of officers will be held at this meeting. The VFW is located at 3037 N. Goldie Road, Oak Harbor. Call 675-4048 for information or visit www. vfwpost7392.org/bindex. htm.
Tues., April 5 GARDENERS GATHER AT HUMMINGBIRD: Hummingbird Farm Nursery & Gardens will host their free “Gathering for Gardeners” from
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Wed., April 6 HELP PREVENT DRINKING, DRIVING: IDIPIC presents its next North Whidbey DUI/Underage Drinking prevention panel April 6. Open to all, doors open 6:45 p.m., no late admittance, Conference Room 137 down the hall from Oak Harbor Library. Required by local driving instructors for both driver’s ed student and parent. Call 672-8219 or or www.idipic.org.
Thurs., April 7 MCDOWELL REPORTS ON TASK FORCE TRIP: Republican Women’s Club of North Whidbey meets April 7 at El Cazador Restaurant, at 11:30 a.m., on Highway 20 near Kmart in Oak Harbor. Former Island County Commissioner Mac McDowell will report on the Whidbey/ Oak Harbor Task Force trip to Washington, D.C. For further information, please contact Robyn
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Sat., April 9 SAFER DRIVING IN ONLY ONE DAY: Make Whidbey Island safer for everyone by attending the AARP Safe Driving One Day Class April 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the South Whidbey Senior Center.
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Maverick missiles, rendering the 12-meter patrol vessel ineffective and forcing it to be beached after multiple explosions were observed in the vicinity of the port. Two smaller Libyan craft were fired upon by the A-10 using its 30mm GAU-8/ Avenger cannon, destroying one and forcing the other to be abandoned. Barry provided situational awareness for the aircraft by managing the airspace and maintaining the maritime picture.
The P-3C, A-10 and Barry are currently supporting operations for Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn.
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(Above) The guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) conducts an operational check of the countermeasure wash down sprinkler system. The countermeasure wash down system washes the ship’s exterior in case of chemical, biological or radiological contamination. Barry is on a routine deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. NAVY PHOTO
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First United Methodist Church
Sunday Morning Services • 9:00am Traditional Worship • 10:00am Sunday School (All Ages) • 10:30am Contemporary Worship Children and Worship
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721 S.E. Barrington • Oak Harbor 360-632-3642
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Come Worship With Us! Thursday Bible Study 7:00p.m. 950 S.W. Upland Ct • Oak Harbor Pastor Dr. Thomas Stoneham Sr., Minister Donald Cole
Monday Prayer Meeting - 6:00 P.M. Tuesday Night Bible Study- 6:30 P.M. Friday High Praise Service- 6:30 P.M. Sunday Celebration/Children’s Ministry – 9:30 A.M. Sunday Morning Worship Service – 11:00 A.M. Church Telephone Number (360)679-1003 Bishop Charles And Pastor Effie Boyles (360)929-3127
620 A/B Erin Park Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 (NEXT TO U-HAUL BLDG.)
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(“Kids on the Rock” Ministry for Children ages 3mos.-5th grade meets at all services)
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3143 Goldie Rd Unit B • Oak Harbor (behind Precision Tire)
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A SAFE PLACE TO CALL HOME Sunday Morning...............10am Sunday Evening............ 6:30pm Wednesday..........................7pm
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also pulled about five tons of wreckage, consisting of various items like cars, large conex boxes and diesel generators.” Once the objects were indentified, it was up to the crew of the Safeguard to operate cranes and float the items to the surface for proper recovery. “The divers we have here on station, as well as the Safeguard crew, have been absolutely phenomenal,” said Klukas. “They have had to work long hours in very tough conditions, and the mission came out a success in the end.”
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United Pentecostal Church Sunday Service - Noon Wednesday Bible Study 7pm Pastor Mark Dillon 404-661-4653 mdillon@oakharborupc.com Mailing Address: 41 NE Midway Blvd Suite 103 Oak Harbor, WA 98277
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NW 2nd Avenue & Heller Road Across the street from OHHS Staadium
Saturday Worship ................. 5:30 p.m.
Sunday Worship ....8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School .........................9:15 a.m. Nursery Available
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and underwater location, sonar identification and recovered foreign objects that were potentially blocking safe passage through the channel. The first task was to pass the channel using high-capacity sonar, which gave an 80-meter visual range of the channel floor, then specialized dive teams were sent to conduct harbor and waterway clearance, indentifying objects through the use of floating markers to alert topside observers. “Over four million square meters of harbor have been sonared,” said Klukas. “We have
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areas of focus during each day’s dive operations to members of the Japanese Coast Guard and other officials. “Our requests initially came from the government of Japan, through Commander, Task Force 76 (CTF-76), and down to us,” Chief Navy Diver Jon Klukas. said. Under the direction of CTF-76, members of the Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1, Underwater Construction Team 2, from Port Hueneme, Calif. and Explosive Ordnance and Disposal Mobile Unit 5, home ported at US Naval Base Guam, performed land
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HIDDEN TREASURE in C r o cke t L a ke ! T h i s 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 1,355 sq. ft. home is clean and move in ready on large .55 acre lot. In addition; it offers a utility room, den, and newer laminated flooring. Front yard is landscaped and welcoming with a patio. Arbor opens to three 6’x12’ t i e r e d g a r d e n b oxe s. Landscaped back yard with peek a boo views of the straight! Private and spacious for entertaining with a deck and patio. Stick built out building, chicken coop and leve l e d a r e a fo r a p o l e barn. Large front drive way with room for RV/ Boat parking. The location is within the desirable Coupeville School District. 200 yards from two Island Transit bus stops. 1 mile from great fishing and walking beach. Less than 2 miles from Keystone boat launch, Pt. Townsend ferry and Ft. Casey State park. Between For t Casey and A d m i ra l s C ove w h i c h both offer pools for summer time swimming. $187,000. Call Jayson 360-672-8245.
2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH 1973 12’x50’ mobile in Oak Hollow family park. New refrigerator and furnance. Lot with large yard and fire pit. $2,500 obo. 360-672-8419 Find It. Buy It. Sell It. Looking for the ride of your life? www.pnwAutos.com 24 hours a day OAK HARBOR
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FULLY RENOVATED 3 bedroom, 2 bath rambler and detached apartment in Jordan River Trails Community. One bedroom, one bath detached apar tment; hot t u b a n d w o o d s t o ve . New appliances and kitchen cabinets! Wood shed, parking space for 4 cars and securely fenced on 0.4 acre lot. Beach access to Stilly! Ar lington School Bus s t o p s o n t h e c o r n e r. Move in ready! $169,000. 360-435-0310 or 360-722-6521
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PRICE REDUCED! In town, view, 3 bedroom, 1 3/4 bath, new carpet, vinyl and paint. 1850 SF, wraparound deck and great yard. $1,200 Real Estate for Sale month, 1st, last, deposit. Manufactured Homes Possible Lease Option. Must see! 206-412-5397 Oak Harbor For sale 2 and 3 BR mo- Available Early April. bile homes in family- FREELAND friendly park, near s c h o o l s , s h o p, N a v y b a s e. $ 3 , 0 0 0 - $ 9 , 0 0 0 . 360-675-4228 5.2 ACRES. Well, power, drain field, large pole barn. As is. $129,000. 360-969-3707, call after 12pm.
NEW MOBILE. 1.25 Acres, own well, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 3rd bedroom converted to den. Too many extras to list! Price $179,900. $5,000 C r e d i t t o B u ye r. C a l l 360-675-9647 or email jim.bernie.bowers@comcast.net
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2 BEDROOM, 2.25 bath in Holmes Harbor Community. 1,650 SF home with fenced yard & garage. $1,200/ month, first, last, deposit, one year lease. No smoking. No pets. Call Paul 360-2218313. GREENBANK
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2 STORY Duplex on 1 acre. 1 mile from Ferry. 2 bedroom, garage. New Hardwood and Carpets. Near Free Island Transit Bus Stop. $850 month. Section 8 and small pet 2 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH OK! 360-341-2688 plus 2 bonus rooms and offices. Newer home on COUPEVILLE 2 BEDROOM with large a quiet cul-de-sac. 2,500 yard, garage. Near hos- sq ft with stainless applipital, bus & par k. No ances, washer and dryer pets. $800/ Month, $800 included. 6 month option. Pets negotiable. deposit. 360-678-5629 Beautiful home! $1,250/ COUPEVILLE month. 360-914-1452 3 B E D RO O M Fa r m house on 1 1/2 acres. Langley Outbuildings. No smoki n g , p e t s n e g o t i a bl e. $1000 month. (360)4456914 Freeland
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3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Apartment on 5 Wooded acres, 10 minutes from Fr e e l a n d o r L a n g l ey. Spacious, sunny, peaceful and secluded. All black appliances, jacuzzi. Small pet OK. $900 m o n t h . C a l l M o n - Fr i , 10am-4pm; JOHN 360321-2402
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3 B E RO O M , 1 B AT H home. Remodeled Saratoga rambler in woodsy setting. Near town, on busline. Washer, dryer & attached garage. No smoking/ pets. $950/ month plus utilities, 1 st, last, deposit & 1 year lease. 360-321-4042 OAK HARBOR
2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH has office/ bonus, formal dining & living rooms. Laundry room with washer & dryer. Center island in nice kitchen. 1,600 SF newer construction home has inset propane heater/ fireplace and 2 car garage. Located at end of cul-desac, while back faces c o u n t r y s e t t i n g . Yo u must see the inside of this home. $1,250. Call fo r a p p o i n t m e n t 3 6 0 299-2188
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3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH with washer, dryer, garage & outbuilding. Pets negotiable. No smoking. Available April. $1,100/ Month. 360-579-1274. OAK HARBOR
1,700 SF, 3 BR, 2 BA home. Garage & orchard. Quiet scenic 2.5 acres near town. $1,095. 360-679-1103
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*CLEAN, EXTRA Large 2 bedroom with firep l a c e, wa s h e r / d r ye r hookups, large patio. Quiet location. No pets. $725. 360-675-6642
B E AC H F R O N T, P r i vate, quiet location. 2 bedroom, 1 bath. New c a r p e t , n ew k i t c h e n . Washer/ dryer included. Clubhouse, parks, pool, boat ramp, dock, community beach. $825 month. (425)563-8422 Quiet Country Living, 5 minutes south of Oak H a r b o r. 1 8 0 0 s q f t house. 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, 2 bonus rooms, large open living area, recently remodeled home on 1/2 acre lot. Available Apr il 15. $1200 per month, $800 damage deposit, 1st and last month and damage deposit due prior to occupancy. Call 360 6753524 or email woodbken@wildblue for more information.
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EXTENDED stay. Temporary housing. 1 Bedroom, month to month, Real Estate for Rent furnished, utilities includSkagit County ed. no smoking or pets. ANACORTES 360-675-5911, 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH nwimotel@frontier.com 1,620 Sq Ft home for Oak Harbor rent. Includes living LEXY MANOR Apts. room, large family room Small, quiet community. with gas fireplace, gas Special needs and large ClassiďŹ eds. We’ve got you heat & new thermal win- fa m i l i e s e n c o u r a g e d . dows. Fenced yard, garcovered. 800-388-2527 age and extra parking Call: 360-279-2155 for boat or RV. Easy ac- Oak Harbor OAK HARBOR c e s s t o S t a t e R o u t e MOVE-IN DISCOUNTS Highway 20. $1,125 per THRU END OF APRIL. Near NAS. 1 bedroom month. 360-299-0700 and 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartments. Short term Apartments for Rent lease options available Island County starting at 3 months. GREENBANK (360)679-1442 2 BEDROOM Duplex, OAK HARBOR close to town and base. Water, sewer, garbage OAK GROVE APTS paid. $600 Month, $600 Now available: Deposit. (360)675-9611 1 & 2 BR Units OAK HARBOR Call 360-675-4002 65 SW 3rd Ave, Oak Harbor 1 BR FURNISHED! $800. Spacious with slate bath, family room, OAK HARBOR Recently Reduced! marble fireplace, granite counter tops & all new 1 BR Apts appliances! All utilities & $525 Per Month Near NAS/town. 3 BEDROOM, 2.5 bath D i r e c t T V i n c l u d e d . Wtr/swr/grbg paid. w i t h w a s h e r , d r y e r , Shared laundry. Walk to beach & trails! No pets. Laundry facilities. fenced yard and 2 car 360-683-0932 g a r a g e ! N e a r b a s e , 360-678-1546 OAK HARBOR 626-485-1966 Cell schools & shopping. No p e t s. $ 1 , 2 5 0 / M o n t h . Call 360-929-0758. Saratoga Terrace
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3 BEDROOM, 2 bath, new carpet, paint. Private, on acreage. Close to town. No smoking, no pets. $925 month, $900 deposit. 360-929-1972 OAK HARBOR
3 B E D RO O M AT 4 8 5 NE Regatta Drive acoss from Olympic View School!!! $970/ month, $970 dep. 360-675-1815
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The North Kitsap Herald in Poulsbo, Wash., invites applications for the following position: reporter, full-time. This reporter covers the City of Po u l s b o, S u q u a m i s h Tribe, Por t of Poulsbo and Poulsbo Fire District, but assignments could change depending on the new repor ter’s strengths. The ideal candidate will have solid reporting and writing skills, have up-to-date knowledge of the AP Stylebook, be able to shoot photos and video, be able to use InDesign, and contribute to staff blogs and Web updates. This newsroom of one editor and 3.5 reporters produces a 12,700-circulation Friday print edition, a regional Friday A&E section, and a daily online news site. Sound Publishing Co. offers a great work environment, excellent health benefits, 401K, vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays. If you have a passion for community news reporting and a desire to work in an ambitious, dynamic newsroom, we want to hear from you. E.O.E. Email your resume, cover letter and up to 10 non-returnable writing, photo and video samples to hrwest@soundpublishing.com Or mail to NKR/HR Dept., Sound Publishing, 19351 8th Av e . N E , S u i t e 1 0 6 , Poulsbo, WA 98370.
Sound Publishing has an immediate opening for a Part Time Reporter for our weekly news public a t i o n c ove r i n g N av y bases and their communities in Kitsap County. This is not an entry-level positions. It requires previous newspaper experience including writing, editing, photography and pagination with Adobe InDesign. Strong consideration will be given to candidates with Navy and/or public affairs experience. The successful candidate: • Possesses excellent writing and verbal skills, and can provide representative clips from one o r m o r e p r o fe s s i o n a l publications. • Has experience editing reporters’ copy and submitted materials for content and style. • Is proficient in designing and building pages with Adobe InDesign. • Has proven interpersonal skills representing a newspaper or other organization at civic functions and public venues. We are the largest publisher of community newspapers in Washington state. Visit our web site www.soundpublishing.com for more information. Please send resume with cover letter and non-returnable work samples in PDF or Text format to hr@soundpublishing.com or by mail to: MIL/HR Sound Publishing, Inc. 19351 8th Ave. NE, Suite #106 Poulsbo, WA 98370 Fax: 360-394-5829
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Island County Public Works has a full time opening for an EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR Employee plans, supervises, and coordinates the operation of the Island County Emergency Operations Center to serve the unincorporated areas of Island County. B.A. in Emergency Mgmt., Public Admin., or closely related field and specialized training in emergency mgmt. and preparedness, incl. coord. of activities in emergencies or declared disasters, full-scale exercises, and within an activated Emergency Operations Center, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and exper. that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Min. 3 yrs resp. emergency mgmt. exper. incl. budget prep. Closes 04/12/11 Application and info: www.islandcounty.net/hr or call 360-678-7919 EOE Employment General
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TEMPORARY LABORER Island County Public Works has openings for temp road maint laborer. Duties include but not limited to traffic flagging, mowing of roadway shoulders, and performing a var ied range of repetitious manual labor maint functions during the annual maint cycle, to facilitate the repair, maint and construction o f C o u n t y r o a d w ay s . Va l i d d r i ve r ’s l i c e n s e with no restrictions req. Flagger card preferred. Closes 4/15/2011. For application and info www.islandcounty.net/hr or call 360-678-7919. Or from So. Whidbey 360-321-5111 ext. 7919 EOE
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