Whidbey Crosswind 07/29/2011

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Centennial PBY splash down canceled The PBY Catalina aircraft scheduled to splash down in Crescent Harbor Saturday afternoon as part of the Centennial of Naval Aviation celebration will not be available after all, according to a release from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island public affairs.

However, there will still be plenty to see on the Seaplane Base, according to officials.

The PBY Catalina may not be landing, but there will be several other seaplanes splashing down, specifically the De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver. In addition, there will be a Search and Rescue demonstration at noon, the Maritime Expeditionary Security

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Clockwise from top left: An A-1 Skyraider from the Heritage Flight Museum in Bellingham is just one of the planes that will be on display Saturday during the Centennial of Naval Aviation event at NAS Whidbey Island. Oak Harbor resident Mike Dilley views Navy artifacts at the PBY Memorial Foundation Aviation History Center on Seaplane Base. The SNJ (T-6 Texan) will also be on display courtesy of the Heritage Flight Museum. Memorabilia from the WWII Normandy Beach landing is one of many historic displays at the PBY Memorial Foundation. AIRCRAFT PHOTOS COURTESY OF NAS WHIDBEY PUBLIC AFFAIRS / PBY PHOTOS BY MELANIE HAMMONS/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND

Aviation history comes to life

By MELANIE HAMMONS

Whidbey Crosswind

If you’re looking to get a jump start on commemorating the Centennial of Naval Aviation this weekend, there’s no better place to begin than with a journey into naval aviation history at Oak Harbor’s very own Naval History Center at the PBY Memorial Foundation, located on the Seaplane Base at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

Start your tour of aviation history with some local background information.

View a hallway lined with framed, color photos of all the planes flown on NAS Whidbey Island, including the famous PBY Catalina. There are also models of each aircraft.

Volunteer Richard Rezabek said the Memorial not only honors the PBY Catalina, its pilots and crew, but is also an authorized Naval History Center as well.

“That is one reason the Navy is sending

us three dioramas that will help illustrate the unique history of the Seaplane Base,” said Rezabek, who also serves as chairman of the PBY board of directors.

One diorama will show the Seaplane base as it was originally constructed back in 1942. The other two will depict mockups of Hangar One and the navigation trainer for the PBY. Continue your journey from 1940’s-era

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(Above) Marines of MATSG53 stand at attention during a change of command ceremony Friday.

(Right) Col. Bradley Close, new commanding officer of MATSG-53, addresses the crowd during a change of command ceremony at NAS Whidbey.

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Maj. Gen. Raymond Fox, right, pins the Legion of Merit medal to Col. Timothy Cutright’s uniform during a change of command ceremony Friday for MATSG-53.

Sgt. Maj. G. Espinosa carries the Marine colors back to the honor guard during the MATSG-53 change of command Friday on NAS Whidbey Island. KATHY REED/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND

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New leader for MATSG-53

By K ATHY REED

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Gray clouds gave way to blue sky Friday on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island as the men and women of Marine Aviation Training Support Group 53 ushered in a new leader.

In a change of command ceremony on the parade field next to Building 108, Col. Timothy Cutright relinquished command of MATSG-53 to Col. Bradley Close.

Following the invocation by Lt. Cmdr. Philip King, Navy chaplain, and the Adjutant’s call, the Marines of MATSG-53 marched onto the field, lining up in front of flags representing the nation’s 50 states, arranged in order of their acceptance into the union. The brief ceremony included a reading of the orders and honoring special guest, Maj. Gen. Raymond Fox. In a time-honored tradition, the Marine colors were physically passed from the outgoing to the incoming commander, a gesture symbolic of the transfer of command. Then the outgoing commanding officer shared a few words.

“This is an extraordinary group of Marines,” said Cutright. “They may be small in numbers, but they are tough, disciplined and work together as a team.”

“I wish I had a crystal ball and could look at the future,” Cutright continued. “But if

you continue to conduct yourselves the way you are now, the Marine Corps will have a spot for you.”

Cutright, who took over as commanding officer of MATSG-53 nearly three years ago to the day, spoke of his time on Whidbey Island with affection, calling out fellow Marines, members of the Navy community as well as members of the Oak Harbor community.

“The majestic beauty of Whidbey Island rivals that of any place I’ve ever seen,” he said.

“But the true magic is in this community and its relationship with NAS Whidbey Island.

It’s unique, strong. I’ve not seen anything like it at any other air station.”

It’s a relationship Cutright’s successor would like to maintain.

“As the newest senior Marine at NAS Whidbey Island, I’m looking forward to continuing the great relationship we have with the community,” said Col. Close. “To the Marines of MATSG-53, I’m looking forward to working with you.”

Close, whose wife and three sons had not yet arrived in Oak Harbor, does have family in Issaquah, and said he is looking forward to the chance to spend time with them.

Following remarks, Maj. Gen. Fox presented Col. Cutright with the Legion of Merit medal. The ceremony closed with music, as the National Anthem, “Anchors Aweigh” and “The Marines’ Hymn” were played and the Marines of MATSG-53 were dismissed.

Admiral Buck visits the Fighting Marlins of Patrol Squadron 40

By Lt. j. g. DANIEL BUCCOLA VP-40 Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan —To top off this year’s Fourth of July celebration, the Fighting Marlins of Patrol Squadron (VP) 40 received a visit from Rear Admiral Sean S. Buck, Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Force 7th Fleet. He is also Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Force 5th Fleet and Commander, Fleet Air Forward.

On July 5, the former VP-40 alum joined Fighting Marlin sailors, chiefs, and officers at an all-hands function.

“It is great to be back with my family,” said Buck.

Buck shared the fact that he felt very lucky to still be wearing the uniform of a United States naval officer and is proud to still be serving in the U.S. Navy. He gradu-

ated and received his commission from the United States Naval Academy in 1983. Two years later, he was designated a Naval Flight Officer and reported to his first tour, VP-40.

After speaking to the command as a whole, he sat down with the sailors, Chief ’s Mess, and Officer Wardroom in separate venues to answer questions and express his thoughts and vision to ensure his priorities for 7th Fleet Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft were clear.

He ordered VP-40 to be good ambassadors to Japan, reminding the Fighting Marlins that they are the guests of Okinawa and that they shall continue to enjoy the invitation and ensure the security of America.

Secondly, he stressed the need for naval service mem-

bers to be fierce warriors and to perform their assigned duties to the best of their abilities.

“It’s the real deal out here. You must be determined to be the best you can possibly be,” said Buck. “We’re here to back up our neighbors.”

Buck asked every Marlin to be a forward thinker and to continue to strive for perfection.

“I can’t be more impressed with VP-40 thus far,” Buck said as he commended the command’s leadership.

Buck received a personal tour of VP-40’s squadron and maintenance spaces, stating this would be the first of three visits that he would make to Commander, Task Group 72.2 during VP-40’s deployment to 7th Fleet.

From left, Cmdr. Jean Lord, Kathy Vass and Debra Staley show off the quilt made by members of their nonprofit quilt guild, Whidbey Island Treasuremakers, in honor of the Centennial of Naval Aviation. The quilt will be on display at the centennial event Saturday.

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An old photograph shows runway construction at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s Ault Field Base. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CITY OF OAK HARBOR

City prepares video gift for NASWI

Quilt commemorates aviation centennial

By MELANIE HAMMONS

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Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is going to have plenty of aircraft featured at the Centennial of Naval Aviation — and some of them are made out of cloth. Seriously.

“We knew there were going to be lots of commemorative displays of all sorts,” said former Aviation Storekeeper Debra Staley, and owner of Quilters Workshop in downtown Oak Harbor. “Our group figured, ‘Why not create a quilt to honor this occasion?’

“What makes our quilt unique is the fabric,” said Staley. “It was created especially for the centennial, and features cut-out designs of former and current aircraft used at NAS Whidbey.

“You’ll notice both old and new,” she said. “There are even some Marine Corps aircraft featured.”

Also visible are aircraft schematic designs, contributed by Staley’s husband. The group transferred the schematics from book to paper to

fabric.

Staley credits fellow quiltmaker Kathy Vass, head of Human Resources on NAS Whidbey, with the quilt idea. They, and other members of the nonprofit quilt guild, Whidbey Island Treasuremakers, contributed materials and labor.

Aviation-style motifs, such as the “Flying Geese” formation, adorn the quilt. Colors of red, white, and blue, are featured prominently.

It seems fitting such a quilt would bear the name “Jet-Stream.”

It is fitting also, said Staley, that the quilters for this project are all current or former military members. Their group also includes retired Navy Cmdr. Mary Stewart, Cmdr. Jean Lord, Petty Officer William Lord and Sue Justus.

Other quilts will also be on display, said Vass. A traveling quilt exhibit, which has already been all over the country, will be on display in Haviland Hangar from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday during the centennial event. The display features 12 quilts created in a Navy quilting challenge.

NAVY QUADZLE Each row (across), column (down), and quadrant must contain all four letters, N,A,V,Y, without duplication.

The entries were divided into four different trunks which have been making the rounds of centennial events around the country.

Whidbey Island Treasuremakers is involved in other endeavors as well.

“One other thing we do is the Wounded Warrior project,” said Staley. “Being prior military ourselves gives us a soft spot for fellow sailors and soldiers,” she said.

Although the final stitches have been sewn, it still lacks something, said Staley: The personal autographs of pilots, aircrew and others who worked with these aircraft.

“We want to invite lots of former and current pilots and aircrew to come by the quilt display area and sign this quilt,” said Staley. “It won’t be complete until we have their signatures.”

By MELANIE HAMMONS

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A 70 year partnership between the city of Oak Harbor and the Navy is the subject of a video presentation to be shown at the Centennial of Naval Aviation Saturday.

Mayor Jim Slowik said the unique occasion of the centennial was reason enough for the presentation — although the Navy’s significance to the city isn’t limited to just holidays and special remembrances.

“We wanted to do something important to highlight the centennial,” said Slowik. “At the same time, we wanted to emphasize a shared history here that not only stretches back many years, but that we trust extends well into the

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The 17-minute video presentation, which covers the 70-year presence of the Navy in Oak Harbor, will be available for viewing by visitors and small groups at the Centennial event on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Accompanied by music and voice-over, the film will cycle continuously so people can view the history of the Navy in Oak Harbor — from the very beginning up to the present day — at their convenience.

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OUR VIEWS

Introducing Sarah Smiley

I love it when I get to share exciting news! This week I’m very pleased to announce our newest addition to the Whidbey Crosswind, syndicated columnist Sarah Smiley.

Allow me to share a little bit about why I think Sarah is such a good fit.

First, she’s a good writer — she’s funny and down-to-earth and speaks from a perspective many of us can understand.

Second, she knows what it’s like being part of a military family. She is the daughter of retired Navy F-14 pilot, Lindell KATHY Rutherford. By the time she REED was 22, her father had been deployed 11 times. He was deployed on the USS Franklin Roosevelt when she was born in 1976, and video of their first meeting, when she was seven months old, made national news, appearing on the ABC television program Nightline.

Today she’s still part of a military family. She is married to Lt. Cmdr. Dustin Smiley, a Navy flight instructor. They have three children, Ford, 10, Owen, 8, and Lindell, 4.

Smiley has been compared to columnist Erma Bombeck, and she has been featured in “The New York Times Magazine” and “Newsweek,” and she has appeared on CNN, The Early Show on CBS, Fox News and MSNBC. I hope you will enjoy her columns as much as I do, and I encourage you to let me know what you think of them. Smiley’s columns will run the second, fourth and the occasional fifth Friday of each month. And don’t forget to look for our column “For Pets’ Sake,” written by NAS Whidbey Island Veterinarian, J.M. Kiel, which appears the first and third Friday each month.

If you’re interested in contributing to the Whidbey Crosswind, contact me a kreed@whid beycrosswind.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

-Kathy Reed, editor

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NAVY VIEWS

“Invention of the jet engine — it impacted range, speed, everything.”

What do you think is the most significant development in aviation in the last century?

JIM HEAD Retired military

“The integration of women into the armed forces as pilots and aircrew.”

“Just overall advances made in technology related to aviation is significant to me.”

MICHAEL NETTLES Navy veteran

JIMMY WADLINGTON NAS Whidbey Civilian Employee

“The development of the A-6 aircraft, which had wonderful capabilities.”

“The development of the jet aircraft.”

RACHEL IRVIN Former E-4, Navy

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Former Aviation Machinist’s Mate

Can a human and bird mother get along?

A mother Robin made a nest outside our kitchen door. It wasn’t a great choice as far as locations go. I’m sure she realizes that now.

But we were on vacation at the time, so how could she have known?

Over the last month, as I’ve watched the Robin perfect her nest, lay eggs in it, incubate them, and then, finally, feed the babies (she even has three — I’m sure they are boys), I’ve felt a deep kinship with her.

First, I watched as she sat on the newly created nest and struggled with her eggs. Maybe this was just my imagination. Everything I’ve read indicates that female birds do not gain weight when they have an egg, nor do they feel pain when they lay it. (Of course, everything I’ve read was probably written by a man.) Still, I’m quite sure the mother Robin looked plump and uncomfortable the day

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before I climbed a ladder and spotted a new blue egg in her nest. Her chest was squished AMILY against her neck (“Lie down,” I wanted to tell her, “It’s the IFE only way to keep everything where it should be: not in your ARAH throat.”), and she was breathing heavily with her beak wide MILEY open. I bet her ankles were swollen.

We shared a moment when the Robin looked through the window at me sitting at the kitchen table. Again, maybe this was my imagination, but she seemed angry at the male Robin in a tree nearby. And well she should be! I nodded to show my empathy. I was like the compassionate nurse who knows that the daddy bird just doesn’t get it.

A few days later, the Robin sat on her eggs and stayed there to incubate them. I shooed kids away

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Columbia College-Whidbey celebrates anniversary Columbia College-Whidbey Island will celebrate 10 years of education excellence from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday at the CPO Club on Ault Field Road in Oak Harbor. All faculty, staff, students and area alumni are invited to attend.

Dr. Gerald Brouder, president of Columbia College, and MarJean Knokey, director of Columbia College-Whidbey Island, will provide remarks. Vice president for adult higher education, Mike Randerson, will also attend.

“I am proud to serve the military and civilian learners of the island,” said Knokey. “It’s an honor to be able to educated the men and women who keep America free and to help civilian students achieve their dreams.”

Columbia College-Whidbey Island was established in 2001 on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Today it continues to serve civilian and adult military learners in the area and is part of the college’s extended network of more than 30 nationwide campuses.

The college offers three associate and four bachelor’s degree programs as well as 21 associate, bachelor and master degrees online.

For information, go to www.ccis. edu.

Camp Casey offers swimming lessons Registration is now open for swimming lessons from Aug. 1 to 11 at Camp Casey near Coupeville.

Classes are filled on a first come, first served basis and are open until filled. Lessons are held from 10 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday.

The only Central Whidbey heated outdoor pool is also open to the public for open swim from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Admission to open swim is $4 per person.

Visit www.spu.edu/caseypool for

information . To register, call 6785050 or stop by the office

Art gallery opening and wine reception The Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival will get underway Friday, Aug. 12, with an art gallery opening and wine reception from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Coupeville Recreation Hall.

The juried gallery, sponsored by the Pacific Northwest Art School, will include entries in sculpture, woodworking, photography, fiber, watercolor, oil, pastel, mixed media, jewelry, glass and pottery. Guests will be able to choose from a selection of wines provided by Bayleaf Deli in Coupeville and Oak Harbor.

Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Advance tickets are available at Coupeville Lind’s Pharmacy; Red Apple Prairie Center; Windjammer Art Gallery; Coupeville Liquor Store; Pacific Northwest Art School; Coupeville Chamber of Commerce; Bayleaf in Coupeville and Oak Harbor; and Wind and Tide Bookstore in Oak Harbor.

The juried art gallery will be open during the festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Youth firearm safety class offered Central Whidbey Sportsmen’s Association will hold a free firearm safety class for youth ages 8 to 16 on Saturday, Aug. 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The class is for all youth who wish to learn firearm safety, proper handling of firearms, sighting, marksmanship, how to read a target and firearm laws. The course will also include firing range instruction and will be taught by retired Island County Sheriff ’s Department firearms instructors.

Each youth must be accompanied by an adult. There is no charge for the class and firearms and ammuni-

tion will be provided. Participants should bring a lunch, including a beverage.

The class will be held at the CWSA clubhouse and range, located 2.5 miles south of Coupeville. This class is not a substitute for the Hunter Safety Class required by the state.

Call Rod Mourant at 632-0756 for information.

NAS Whidbey Flying Club holds poker run The Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Flying Club and Fraser School of Flight will hold a Poker Run beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13.

Participants will collect a hand of cards as they fly, or ride shotgun, to three different airports. There will be a wild card at a secret location.

Prizes will be awarded in both member and non-member categories.

Space is limited, so those interested must register by Aug. 11.

Go to www.winfc.com or call 679IFLY for information.

IDIPIC impaired driving panels set for August The Impaired Driving Impact Panel of Island County has scheduled its Driving Under the Influence/ Underage Drinking prevention panels for August on Whidbey Island.

The next South Whidbey panel will be held Aug. 6 at Trinity Lutheran Church, in the old building right on Highway 525 in Freeland. Arrive by 12:45 p.m. to assure a seat.

North Whidbey panels are scheduled for Aug. 9 and Aug. 13 at conference room 137, down the hall from the Oak Harbor Library. Arrive by 6:45 p.m. on Aug. 9 and by 12:45 p.m. on Aug. 13 to be sure of a spot.

Local driver education instructors require both students and parents to attend a DUI/Underage Drinking prevention panel.

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

Loganberry Festival draws a crowd

(Left) Madilyn Lemke, 3, plays with the water fountain at the Loganberry Festival at Greenbank Farm on Saturday.

She and her parents, Vince and Melissa, moved to Coupeville in February . Vince is a Marine stationed at NAS Whidbey Island.

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Navy party features deckside music and food Naval Air Station Whidbey Island hosted its annual Race Week Party July 21 at Crescent Harbor Adventures on the Seaplane Base.

The festivities took place on the marina’s boathouse deck. Party-goers dined on barbecued chicken and pork ribs, baked beans, corn on the cob, potato salad, dinner rolls and watermelon.

Musical entertainment featured the Don Richards Band, which was followed later in the evening by reggae music from Andy O. Wes and Beverly Madsen, and their children, Madison and Brooklyn, attended the party. “We received the email about this, and wanted to come out and hear the music,” said Wes.

“Historical context is important for all major events. We need to always keep in mind that what happened once could happen again — and we should prepare accordingly. ” – Richard Rezabek (Above, left) PBY Memorial volunteer docent Richard Rezabek, second from right, listens as a visitor asks a question in the World War II room of the Naval Aviation History Center.

(Above, right) Local resident Mike Dilley looks at photos displayed at the Aviation History Center.

(At left) PBY Memorial volunteer docents Win Stites, left, and Will Stein display a watertight door used on the PBY aircraft. MELANIE HAMMONS/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND

HISTORY| FROM PAGE1 Oak Harbor on through history. There are rooms of artifacts dedicated to each of this country’s major conflicts, beginning with World War II. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the day that President Roosevelt declared would live in infamy — Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor.

Visitors can view a special replica of the USS Arizona Memorial donated by the Pearl Harbor Survivors’ Association.

“Historical context is important for all major events,” said Rezabek. “We need to always keep in mind that what happened once, could happen again — and we should prepare accordingly.”

It is a lesson he feels is important for young visitors especially to keep in mind.

One local visitor, Mike Dilley, of Oak Harbor, agreed.

“I had some time today, and wanted to come out and see what they were organizing here,” said Dilley. “I’d like to bring my young nieces for a visit.”

History is certainly the driving inspiration for

Rezabek and the other volunteers who staff the PBY Memorial Foundation exhibit building.

William Stein, vice chairman of the foundation’s board of directors, said his love for history probably stems from his grandfather, who owned a publishing house in Seattle.

“My grandfather never passed by a roadside historical marker but what he didn’t stop and read it,” remembered Stein. An Air Force veteran himself, Stein’s father is a former PBY pilot who will celebrate his 90th birthday on Saturday.

The center is always interested in related memorabilia, both new and old, said Stein. Even more valuable are the history lessons found in the

stories of those who lived the conflict.

Some of those stories are closer than one might think. Oak Harbor resident Ray Guna brought in some items from the USS Arizona (BB-39), donated by his father, Andrew, who took annual leave from the ship on Dec. 5, 1941.

“His battle station was the Number 1 Turret Gunner,” said Guna. “Had he not gone on leave that day, he likely would not be here, and I certainly would not be here.”

One of Guna’s donated artifacts is an especially sobering memento. It is a cast of characters listing for a shipboard Neptune Party, known as “Crossing the Line.” The ship’s Neptune Party celebration took place on Sunday, July 21, 1940, exactly 72 weeks to the day that the USS Arizona came under attack at Pearl Harbor.

Moving beyond the World War II era, the innovation and accomplishments of naval aviation continue to impress. Next stop on the history tour is the Korean War. The displays and artifacts for

that room are being coordinated by a Korean War veteran, said Rezabek.

Wartime accomplishments of the Vietnam War era, and conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq are not overlooked, either.

The Vietnam room showcases aviation-related uniforms, models, and even a full-size co-pilot’s seat from a P2V-7 Neptune patrol aircraft.

There’s still more to see and learn from the on-site library, for example, or by taking the controls in the center’s flight simulator.

While the vintage warbirds and modern aircraft will be on display Saturday at NAS Whidbey’s Ault Field Base, there will be classic cars to see on the Seaplane Base and NAS Whidbey’s Search and Rescue will demonstrate an over-water rescue at noon. The PBY Memorial Foundation will be open through it all.

Rezabek, Stein and the other PBY Memorial Foundation volunteers could not be more excited.

“That’s what this is all about,” said Stein.

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Capt. Edward Winter celebrates 90th birthday Family and friends came together July 16 at Stoneridge Country Club in Poway, Calif. to celebrate the 90th birthday of Capt. Edward Winter.

Winter is a 30-plus year veteran of the U.S. Navy, and was the chief of staff at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island from 1965 to 1970. He and his wife, Nancy, have lived in Poway for more than 35 years.

The couple’s children and their spouses, Terrie and Mick Kavran of Kenmore, Wash.; Edward and LuAnn Winter from University Place, Wash.; Donna Winter and Liz Dannendaum, of Madison, Wisc.; and Michael Winter of San Diego, Calif., all attended. Three grandchildren and their families from Seattle and two great grandchildren also attended the celebration.

PBY | FROM PAGE 1 Squadron 9 will be on hand with a static display, along with several car groups showcasing their vehicles.

The Command Display in Simard Hall will be open all day.

The PBY Memorial Foundation has put together some great displays and members are always on hand to answer questions and share stories. There

VIDEO | FROM PAGE 3 Slowik said that the film documents “the conversion of farm fields to air fields” back in the 1940’s.

“It will also cover the challenges the city was confronting about 20 years ago, when the base was placed on a list of possible closures by the Department of Defense,” said Slowik.

Other highlights of the

is also a PBY Catalina “parked” right next to the building.

Events at both the Ault Field and Seaplane base are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

More information on the Centennial of Naval Aviation can be found in the program included with Friday’s issue of the Whidbey Crosswind, or go to www.navylifepnw.com and follow the CoNA link at the top right of the page.

video depict how the city and businesses go about making decisions in an environment shaped by deploying service members and their families.

Slowik said he plans to present NAS Whidbey commanding officer Capt.

Jay Johnston with several copies of the video documentary. The presentation will also run intermittently on local television channel 10.

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Centennial Luncheon: There will be a Centennial of Naval Aviation luncheon Friday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Admiral Nimitz Hall at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The luncheon is open to all active duty, retirees, reservists and their family members, as well as base civilian personnel. Call 257-2714 for information.

All-Hands and Commanding Officer’s Receptions and BBQ: There will be an allhands and a commanding officer’s reception and barbecue in honor of the Centennial of Naval Aviation Friday from 3 to 9 p.m. The all-hands event will at the Chief Petty Officers’ Club on Ault Field Road in Oak Harbor and the commanding officer’s reception and barbecue will be held at the Officer’s Club on base. Advance tickets

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are $15, $20 the day of the event. Those attending either event can sample beer from several breweries, listen to music from a live band and watch vintage aircraft fly in for the next day’s events.

Call 257-2891 for details.

VFW Riders: The regular meeting of the VFW Riders motorcycle group will meet at 6 p.m. Friday at the VFW Hall, 3037 Goldie Rd., Oak Harbor. Call 6754048 for information.

An-O-Chords Annual Show and BBQ: The An-OChords men’s barbershop chorus presents its 56th annual show and salmon barbecue will be held Friday through Sunday at Brodniak Hall in Anacortes.

Enjoy three days of quartet and chorus singing capped by an amateur quartet contest and alder smoked salmon barbecue on the beach at Washington Park in Anacortes. All seats are

reserved. Tickets range from $12 to $25. Call 679-7473 for tickets and information about this nationally known event.

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.

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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 30

Centennial of Naval Aviation: The public is invited to attend the Centennial of Naval Aviation from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s Ault Field Base. There will be vintage war birds and modern aircraft on display, as well as speakers who will share their stories. Children’s activities, a car show, Search and Rescue demonstrations a quilt show and much more is scheduled.

Artists Invasion: For the second year, artists are invading Lavender Wind Farm near Coupeville on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They will share their art, talk, eat and enjoy the lavender on the farm. Food and music will also be featured. Go to

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Whidbey Island Winery Music Series: Bring a blanket, a chair, a picnic and a friend and relax with a glass of wine as you enjoy an evening of music at the Whidbey Island Winery in Langley. Concerts begin at 6 p.m. and cost is $20.

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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.

SUN., JULY 31 Oak Harbor VFW Serves Breakfast: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7392 will serve breakfast from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for senior citizens and children. All are welcome to enjoy pancakes, eggs, hash browns, breakfast meats and biscuits-n-gravy.

Proceeds benefit local post and veterans’ assistance and community service programs. The WhiteheadMuzzall post is located is 3037 N. Goldie Rd. Call 675-4048 for information.

Gardeners’ Exchange/ Swap Meet: Hummingbird Farm Nursery and Gardens will hold a gardeners’ exchange/swap meet the last Sunday of the month through September. There will be healthy plants and gently used garden stuff available. Hummingbird Farm is located on Zylstra

MON., AUG. 1 Tween Film Fest: Oak Harbor Library will present “How to Train Your Dragon� at 2 p.m. Monday. Based on the book by Cressida Cowell, this animated comedy is set in the mythical world of Vikings and dragons. Viking teenager Hiccup learns a new way to encounter the world of dragons that is quite different from the traditional ways of his tribe. This film is rated PG and is appropriate for children ages 8 to 12. Call 675-5115 for details.

TUES., AUG. 2 Gathering for Gardening: A free garden forum is held at 10 a.m. the first Tuesday of the month from April through October at Hummingbird Farm Nursery and Gardens in Oak Harbor. A hands-on project will be available to do at 11 a.m. Hummingbird Farm is located on Zylstra Road near Oak Harbor. Call 679-5044 for information.

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Wild Animals of Whidbey Island: Learn about our island’s wildlife with staff from Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve as they give a presentation for children and their families at the Coupeville Library at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

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Friendship Bracelets: Teenagers can design their own friendship bracelets with thread, beads and charms at the Oak Harbor Library at 3 p.m. Wednesday.

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THURS., AUG. 4 Columbia College Celebrates Anniversary: Columbia College-Whidbey Island will celebrate 10 years of educational excellence from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday at the CPO Club on Ault Field Road in Oak Harbor.

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Oak Harbor Public Market: Fresh local produce, baked goods, unique arts and crafts and more take center stage Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Oak Harbor Public Market, located next to the Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s Information Center on Highway 20.

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USS John C. Stennis leaves Bremerton for western Pacific Oak Harbor mom heads to Fort Casey for one last wave

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Whidbey Crosswind

It was a bittersweet moment for Oak Harbor mom Donna Lindsey.

As the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) navigated the waters by Fort Casey State Park Monday on its way to the Strait of Juan De Fuca, Lindsey stood on shore near the cannons with her Black Lab Tia at her feet, clutching a red, white and blue balloon bouquet and waving as the aircraft carrier passed by.

“This is pretty intense.

It’s all new for me,” she said. Lindsey’s son, 21-year-old Aviation Ordnanceman Isaac Lindsey, was on board the Stennis, making this his first deployment since joining the Navy two years ago.

“This is one of the very first places we came when we moved here in 2000,” Lindsey said. “He told me to ‘Go grab some balloons and stand up there by the cannons so I can see you

when we go past.’”

Isaac is a 2009 graduate of Oak Harbor High School. Lindsey said his first job was a paper route for the Whidbey NewsTimes. Now, she said she’s glad he’s doing something with his life, and said he’s looking forward to his first deployment.

“He’s so excited to go, for everything he’s going to do and see and for the chance to be active in his job,” she said. “I’m going to miss those family times. This will be my first Christmas without him.”

There were several onlookers gathered to watch the carrier, which had to alter course slightly in order to keep from interfering with the state ferry Chetzemoka as it headed back to the Coupeville ferry terminal.

Kim Graf, wife of the Stennis’ executive officer, Capt. Jeff Graf, was also there with the couple’s two daughters to watch the carrier leave. Married

Donna Lindsey waves to her son on board the USS John C. Stennis Monday, hoping he’ll catch a glimpse of the colorful balloon bouquet in her hand.. KATHY REED/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND for 19 years, Graf said she’s gone through eight or nine deployments and an Individual Augmentee deployment so far. While it’s never easy, she said her focus has changed as her husband takes on increasingly responsible duties.

“It’s different if you’re a kid, a spouse or a mom,” said Graf. “For me it’s become more about making sure all of the families

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are taken care of. You look at it a little differently, and worry about your ship family as well as your own.”

Graf ’s role was apparent, as she offered some support to Lindsey, telling her where she can find information online from the Family Readiness Group that can help keep her abreast of what happens on board the ship throughout its deployment.

Lindsey was grateful

for the information, and listened appreciatively as Graf relayed a message to her husband by cell phone to take care of Lindsey’s son. Other onlookers also offered their support, asking whether Isaac had been able to see her. She replied that he had seen the balloons.

“I know I’m not going to (actually) see him,” Lindsey said, “but if this offers him just one ounce of comfort,

Donna Lindsey waits patiently Monday at Fort Casey State Park to wave to her son, AO Isaac Lindsey, who left for his first deployment on board the USS John C. Stennis.

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By Kathy Reed

Whidbey Crosswind

Retired home builder Steve Dennis has some pretty influential friends.

They inspired him to write his debut novel, “Simone.”

“They say write about what you know. I know a lot about World War II history,” said Dennis. “I was surrounded by members of the greatest generation, and I wanted to tell their stories.”

Four friends in particular served as the inspiration for this story.

“It just sort of germinated in S.J. Dennis my mind after talking to them. I wanted to tell a story about them, but I wanted it to be fiction,” he said. “It’s not about any one of them in particular.”

The men Dennis refers to are Capt.

Frank Friedman, of the 28th Infantry Division; Frank’s brother, Lt. Norm Friedman of the 84th; Sgt. Richard Thomas of the 106th; and the late Sgt. Larry Gourlie, a radioman in the 325th Glider Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne.

“These four soldiers had two things in common,” said Dennis. “First, they fought in the Battle of the Bulge; not in some rear area reserve, but in the thickest of the bloody battles. Second, they inspired me to pen a novel that tried to convey what it was like during the battle and how it impacted the rest of their lives.”

Dennis’ novel is the story of a World War II veteran from Seattle who returns to a battlefield reunion in Belgium.

Norm Friedman, left, and his brother, Frank, ride in a Stryker fighting vehicle during a tour of Joint Base LewisMcCord. The two men are among four World War II veterans credited with inspiring the novel “Simone.” PHOTO

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Book signing and raffle: Author S.J. (Steve) Dennis will hold a book signing at the Oak Harbor Senior Center Monday at 1 p.m. A copy of his book, “Simone,” will be raffled off. Tickets are $1 each and proceeds will benefit the senior center. Call 2794580 to RSVP “He’s spent 50 years putting the war behind him, but he agrees to go,” Dennis explained. “He runs into a woman he met 50 years before. They are both widowed, find themselves thrown together and have to decide what they’re going to do.”

Dennis said the book is about how to deal with loss. Both civilians and soldiers lost friends during the war and the book touches on the armor people surround themselves with to help them heal.

While most would consider this a romance novel, Dennis said there is enough action and history in it to appeal to men as well.

“It has been endorsed by (the nonprofit group) Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge,” he said. “The fact they endorsed it makes me feel good.”

A resident of Bellevue, the 67-year-old Dennis said he did most of the writing for “Simone” at his vacation home in Coupeville.

“It’s so free of distractions. It was quiet, pleasant and I could write far

more than I could write (in Bellevue),” he said.

“Probably 90 percent was created on Whidbey.

I could write more in a morning up there than a week down here.”

It took Dennis about a year and a half to write his novel, which is actually his third book, but his first published work. His favorite part of the book, he said, is the characters he created.

“I made them up, I know, but I was with them for a year and a half and I really grew to like them,” he said.

“It was hard to say goodbye.”

Dennis said he also enjoyed being able to do something that was a positive comment to such a neat group of people.

“It was written to remind readers of the sacrifice made by those that fought in the epic battle, whether they were physically wounded or not,” he said.

“They were part of the greatest generation and it is my hope this novel will preserve the story of men who gave so much to their country.”

“Simone” is available at Amazon.com. and also through Dennis’ web site, www.sjdennis.com.

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“They aren’t all like this,” I wanted to say. “I’ve witnessed kids who sit and color.

Really, I have! But, well, you need opposable thumbs for that.”

Another two weeks passed, and suddenly a tiny grey, fuzzy head popped up from the nest. The babies had been born!

One by one, they opened their beaks and swayed back and forth, eager for a worm.

Persistent little beggars.

It was around this time that my relationship with the mother began to change. It’s the same with human women: we commiserate over pregnancies, but once the

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Maybe it was the way I always swept away the Robin’s mess — pieces of grass and twigs that fell from the nest. Perhaps she thought my actions were saying something. Or maybe it was the drip from our window air conditioner that coincidentally fell just a few feet away from the nest. More likely, however, our rift can be blamed on that time I saw the mother bird sit on her babies.

I was reading the morning paper, and I heard the baby birds peeping just outside the screen door. They were swaying again, begging for food.

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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C., July 21 – A former sailor who houses homeless female veterans here received the surprise of her life today when hundreds of workers and well-wishers – including First Lady Michelle Obama – were on hand as she became the latest winner on the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition show.

The ABC-TV reality show’s host Ty Pennington, as well as design crew, workers and volunteers have been at the home at 120 Langdon St. for 24 hours each day for the past seven days, working to finish the house on time. Between scorching temperatures and a grueling schedule, workers were put to the test.

Barbara Summey Marshall, a 15-year Navy veteran, bought the house with the hopes of providing shelter, support and services such as mentoring and life coaching to homeless female veterans. Just a week ago, Marshall was struggling to house the women in the modest, 1,600square-foot ranch house that was in need of major renovations.

But when the Extreme Makeover crew showed up at her house on July 14, Marshall knew that some very special volunteers would donate their time to help build her a new home.

Today, those volunteers turned out en masse with none other than Obama at the front of those congratulating Marshall and wishing her well.

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she is about people, women and veterans,” said Master Sgt. Jennifer Loredo, Comprehensive Soldier Fitness noncommissioned officer in charge, 18th Airborne Corps at Fort Bragg, N.C. In the end, the builder met its deadline and Pennington and crew, along with hundreds of volunteers and local residents, revealed the new and extremely improved Steps N Stages Jubilee House today with the show’s shout out, “Bus driver, move that bus!”

Marshall’s new house now includes enough space for her to move in with her son, and space for additional residents to live comfortably. It includes a gym, garden, greenhouse, resource center and more than Marshall ever dreamed of.

Staff Sgt. Ebony Dublin, a Smithfield, N.C. native and supply sergeant at Fort Bragg’s Advanced Airborne School volunteered during the week and attended the reveal.

“I was more than happy to volunteer my time because that could be me one day. I think it is great that Barbara spends her time helping people, so now that someone is taking the time to help her – it’s awesome,” Dublin said.

In addition to her stop in Fayetteville, Obama will continue to promote “Joining Forces,” a national initiative that mobilizes all sectors of American society to support service members and their families.

Her next stop will be July 24 at a New Hampshire event for National Guard and Reserve families.

“This campaign is about all of us — all of us joining together as Americans to give back to the extraordinary military families

Eleanor B. Raines, a former Steps N Stages Jubilee House resident, hugs Barbara Summey Marshall, a Navy veteran and women veteran’s shelter director who was selected to receive a new home from the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition television show.

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who serve and sacrifice so much every day so we can live in freedom and security,” Obama said during an event earlier this year.

The first lady and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, have made numerous appearances to further the program’s reach.

Obama’s last visit to the Fort Bragg area was in March 2009 for her first tour outside the White House after becoming first lady.

“I had the distinct honor and pleasure of not only meeting Mrs. Obama today, but also shooting a few scenes with her for Extreme Makeover Home Edition, Loredo said. “She was very genuine and expressed her gratitude for my family’s sacrifice, as I am a Gold Star wife. I am extremely grateful for this opportunity and will never forget it.”

The Extreme Makeover: Home Edition show featuring the Jubilee House is scheduled to air in October.

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(NNS) -- Wielding hammers, saws, trowels, and drills, 25 sailors from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and the mine countermeasures ship USS Champion (MCM 4) volunteered with Habitat for Humanity to make two families’ dreams of living in safe, affordable housing come true, July 26.

Erin Hale, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater L.A., thanked the sailors for their skill and professionalism in working alongside her team.

“We’re very excited that the Navy’s out here because we know that not only have these sailors given tremendous service to our nation, they’ve also done a lot of service and humanitarian aid while they’re out at sea.

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Candy Royce is scheduled to move into one of the homes around Thanksgiving, along with her mother and three adopted children. She was honored to have Navy volunteers help build her new home and encouraged sailors to leave messages on the unfinished walls.

Although the notes will eventually be covered with drywall, Royce is collecting photographs of the faces and writings of everyone who has worked on her home.

“Almost everyone writes messages on the walls,” she said. “They have some funny things that they say and some very sincere things. And I can say this house was built with love.”

With instruction from regular Habitat for Humanity volunteers called “Rusty Nails,” sailors framed porches, built stairs, added trusses, put stucco on walls, and performed electrical work.

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Paul D’Avazo is a World War II veteran who never realized he was entitled to receive benefits following his four years of service in the U.S. Navy. He and his wife, Margaret, didn’t think he qualified.

But after spending some time talking with a representative from the Seattle VA Medical Center during a Veterans Stand Down event in Freeland Saturday, Paul discovered he was eligible after all.

The D’Avazos are a perfect example of what the Veterans Resource Center in Freeland is all about, and what organizers of the first-time event hoped to accomplish — connecting veterans of all ages with a variety of resources. For Paul and Margaret, finding help locally made a huge difference.

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“For as much as you might think you’re alone, you’re really not. Healing needs to start at the community level, person to person. ” – Brian Lawson tion to the community,” said Eric Brooks, the new Island County Emergency Management Coordinator.

“It lets them know what services are there for them.

And it’s a chance to get all the people from different agencies together to talk to one another. It’s an opportunity to work as a team.”

“There is a ton of need,” said Terry Clark, Island County Medical Reserve Corps coordinator. “The need for community support for our returning veterans is not immediately apparent. But issues that have been bottled up become apparent over time, and organizations like the VRC and events like this provide a safe haven.”

“I’m glad I came back to my community and the community had this resource available,” said 26-year-old veteran Brian Lawson, who returned to Whidbey Island this past spring, following seven years, three months and 23 days in the Army.

Lawson suffered a traumatic brain injury while serving in Mosul, Iraq, when the Bradley infantry fighting vehicle he was in was blown up around him.

He said he spent about a year and a half in a Warrior Transition Unit, which has helped him transition back into civilian life. But the journey has been difficult for him, he said, and the VRC has played a big part in his recovery, both as a healing veteran and as a volunteer.

“I thought it was going to be easy, but I was wrong,” Lawson said. “The VRC has made it easier. I see them helping the community of veterans, but I also see them helping the community. So instead of me hiding in the woods like I wanted, I’m trying to be a voice.”

It seemed everyone

Kat Ersch is a first-time volunteer with the Veterans Resource Center in Freeland. She spent the day Saturday handing out smiles, clothing, sleeping bags and personal hygiene items.

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attending Saturday, veterans, volunteers and organizers alike, were enjoying themselves.

“This had great vibes from the minute it started,” said Pauline Langner, who gave more than two dozen free haircuts. “To get to do this, I couldn’t hardly wait.

It’s been a lot of fun.”

“I’ve not heard anyone who did not think this was cooler than cool,” said firsttime volunteer Kat Ersch.

Her late husband, William Davison, was in the Navy for 22 years. “During my husband’s illness I couldn’t find resources. This wasn’t here yet.”

Ersch was manning the clothing booth, passing out everything from undergarments and socks to shirts, pants, jackets and sleeping bags. The new items came from a veterans center in Everett.

“The turnout has been awesome. I’ve given away more than I expected,” she said.

“It’s been a friendly and interesting day,” said VRC co-founder Perry McClellan. “I think especially at the time we’re in, so many things make people feel helpless. To be able to get out there and help is enriching.”

“For as much as you might think you’re alone, you’re really not,” said Lawson. “Healing needs to start as the community level, person to person.

The answer is in advocacy, community and taking care of each other.”

Paul and Margaret d’Avazo talk with a representative from the Seattle VA Medical Center during a Veteran Stand Down Saturday in Freelands. KATHY REED/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND

VRC co-founder Perry McClellan gets a trim Saturday afternoon from Pauline Langner. Langner gave about two dozen free haircuts to veterans. KATHY REED/WHIDBEY CROSSWIND