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Diamond men swap uniforms, still dazzle!!

Posted in Baseball, tagged , , , , , , on July 9, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Smith (John Fisken photos)

  Hunter Smith: “The ball tried to get away. I didn’t let it. You’re welcome…” (John Fisken photos)

Joey Lippo

Joey Lippo, ever-patient, waiting for his pitch.

throw

Hunter Smith comes up firing.

CJ Smith

Like a hawk, CJ Smith waits to pounce on his prey.

Hunter

Hunter Smith fires BB’s.

They’re in disguise, but they’re still playing baseball.

Six Coupeville Wolves are wearing Falcon colors and logos this summer, joining South Whidbey for the American Legion baseball season.

Recent CHS grad Aaron Trumbull is being joined by seniors-to-be Cole Payne and CJ Smith and Wolf sophomores Hunter Smith, Nick Etzell and Joey Lippo.

Half of the Cow Town crew were in the lineup Wednesday, as South Whidbey played a doubleheader against Oak Harbor, while traveling photo man John Fisken was on the scene to catch things with his camera.

The photos above are courtesy him.

To see more (and possibly purchase some), pop over to:

https://www.shutterfly.com/progal/album.jsp?aid=768a5498cf3610345fb4

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Kalia is en fuego!!

Posted in Girls Soccer, tagged , , , , , on July 8, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Kalia

Kalia Littlejohn has got soccer on the brain. (Dawn Hesselgrave photos)

NWU GU16 players bask in the glow of their awesomeness.

NWU GU16 players bask in the glow of their awesomeness.

Kalia Littlejohn’s goal-scoring foot will not cool down.

The Coupeville High School freshman hammered home yet another score on Spanish soil, lifting her NWU GU16 select soccer squad to a hard-fought 1-1 tie Wednesday in its third game at the Donosti Cup in San Sebastian.

The tie leaves the squad, which features four Whidbey Island players, at 2-0-1 in the 200-team, 20-country tourney.

There is a chance the draw could become a victory, though, as the other team’s goal was being reviewed.

Littlejohn punched in her goal off of an assist from fellow Whidbey mate Jenna Cooley, and the play was set up by a third girl from The Rock, Malia Hansen.

The fourth Island representative, CHS sophomore Mia Littlejohn, didn’t score but was in the thick of things all game.

“Mia played with a determination that would make an opponent scared to come near her,” said excited mom Dawn Hesselgrave. “You should have seen her strength, as she powered through and won balls jumping backwards in the air two times for the header.

“I did not know she was that flexible!”

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Goodnight, sweet Amanda

Posted in Fundraisers, tagged , , , , on July 7, 2015| 2 Comments »

Amanda Gray

Amanda Gray

Amanda Gray was sassy.

Vibrant, full of life, whip-smart and not about to take no crap from nobody.

A devoted mom to her daughters Kaitlyn and Kynsie, she worked long hours at a law firm in Coupeville when I knew her, but always had time for her beloved children.

Amanda’s sudden death Sunday in Oklahoma, less than two months shy of her 39th birthday, is shocking.

She had moved across the country to be closer to family and was engaged to be married at the time of her death.

Her oldest daughter had graduated from Oak Harbor High School and her younger daughter, who I remember as a little girl from the David’s DVD Den days, has shot up in height in recent pictures.

They are now without a mother, a woman who fiercely fought for them every step of the way, who was mom and dad rolled into one.

Kaitlyn and Kynsie have both grown up into bright young women who reflect Amanda in looks, and, even more importantly, in spirit.

They have a strong family around them, which will be a huge help, but they need help, from all of us who knew Amanda, who appreciated the spark she brought to this world, who thought she was a really incredible woman.

A fund has been set up, and I hope we, the people of one community that Amanda embraced, can reach out and help her daughters in the days to come.

The fund:

The Amanda Gray Memorial Benefit
Alva State Bank
801 W. Broadway
Enid, OK 73701
#580-234-4201

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Coupeville, unite for Karla!!

Posted in get well soon, tagged , , , , on July 7, 2015| 2 Comments »

Karla Mackintosh has owned The Honey Bear since 2001. (David Svien photos)

Karla Mackintosh has owned The Honey Bear since 2001. (David Svien photos)

A peek through the window gives a hint of the many treasures to be found inside.

A peek through the window gives a hint of the many treasures to be found inside.

Karla Mackintosh, long-time owner of waterfront landmark The Honey Bear, suffered a stroke Monday morning and was airlifted to Swedish Hospital in Seattle.

Her store, which sits on the corner of NW Front Street, is an insanely popular tourist destination, with its eclectic mix of candy, toys, books, gifts and Karla’s gift for gab.

When she wasn’t at the store, she could usually be found at Christopher’s on Whidbey, having a bite and regaling owner Andreas Wurzrainer and staff with her latest adventures.

One of the nicest people you will ever meet, Karla has been an integral part of our community in the 15 years she’s owned The Honey Bear.

As she recovers, we can reach out to let her know how much she means to all of us.

While the hospital asks for no phone calls, you can send her cards.

Also, don’t flood The Honey Bear itself with phone calls.

The Coupeville Chamber (905 NW Alexander St.) has a card anyone can come in and sign, or you can send your own to:

Swedish Medical Center, Cherry Hill
Attention: Karla Mackintosh, Room 268-C
500 17th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122

I expect her room to be overflowing with our words as soon as possible.

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Can’t stop scoring! Won’t stop scoring!!

Posted in Girls Soccer, tagged , , , , , on July 7, 2015| Leave a Comment »

(Dawn Hesselgrave photos)

The Americans have come to town, and they’re not leaving until they score all the goals. (Dawn Hesselgrave photos)

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Spreading a bit of international love.

cup

Just in case you forgot where they are.

San Sebastian glows.

San Sebastian glows.

Still flawless in Spain.

Pulling off its second shutout in as many days, the NWU GU16 select soccer squad, which features four Whidbey island players, rampaged to a 6-0 victory at the Donosti Cup in San Sebastian.

With all four Island girls — Mia Littlejohn, Jenna Cooley, Malia Hansen and Kalia Littlejohn — contributing with a goal or assist, or both, NWU pounded Antigua Luberri BGE, which hails from Zumaia, Spain.

Now 2-0 in the tourney, which draws 400+ teams from 20+ countries, the Washington state squad has outscored its opponents 10-0 so far.

The most electrifying goal in game two may have come from Kalia Littlejohn.

The Coupeville High School freshman-to-be awoke memories of the professional players who have trod the pitch in the stadium she was playing in, punching in her goal on a header.

Back at home on The Rock, Wolf girls’ soccer coach Troy Cowan heard the news and hasn’t stopped smiling since.

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