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Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads!

May 10, 2020 by David Svien

CHS booters Joel Walstad (left) and Cody Menges celebrate a goal, as we look back at some of the best photos from 2015. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

At this point, we were really clickin’.

By the time we hit 2015, the fourth year of Coupeville Sports, my writing was supplemented by a number of people snapping photos, foremost among them being John Fisken.

During the COVID-19 shutdown, I’ve been going back through the many, many pics to grace these pages, and today present the 20 glossy images which, at this moment at least, stand the tallest in my memory from that year.

Kiara Burdge brings out the big megaphone. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Current CHS senior Gavin Knoblich, back when he was a dinger-hittin’ little league sensation. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Kacie Kiel (right) embraces Makana Stone during a post-game celebration. (Amy King photo)

Wolf coach Dustin Van Velkinburgh offers sweet-shootin’ Brian Shank some in-game props. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Ryan Freeman slides past a blown-up defender. (Sylvia Hurlburt photo)

Wolves (l to r) Kalia Littlejohn, Kailey Kellner, and Kyla Briscoe get some new headgear during a break at summer basketball camp. (Amy King photo)

Lauren Grove keeps her net goal-free. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Jordan Ford swoops to the hoop. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

“Quicksand?!?! Why did it have to be QUICKSAND?!?!?!?” (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Izzy Wells enjoys a milk shake after a long softball tourney. (Katy Wells photo)

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

“Sweep the leg! Sweep the leg!!!” (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Sylvia Hurlburt (left) gives Makana Stone some award-stand lovin’. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Angie Downes gets her middle son, Sage, ready to play. (Deb Smith photo)

“Goooooooooooaaaaalllllll.” (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Wolf volleyball spikers mug for the camera. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Well, that’s one way to play defense. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

“Do my elbows taste minty fresh? Hope so, cause you’re gonna suck on ’em all game!!” (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Andre Avila, ever on the attack. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

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Make the heavens rumble

May 8, 2020 by David Svien

An Air Force Globemaster III plane flies over Coupeville Friday. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

Onward and upward.

A pair of Growlers from NAS Whidbey were out in front of the cargo planes.

You can feel the Earth rumble just by looking at the photo.

The skies above Coupeville were filled with an extra-loud roar Friday.

Two United States Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft from the 62nd Airlift Wing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord joined the usual EA-18 Growlers in our airspace.

The bigger planes rumbled over the WhidbeyHealth Medical Center in a pre-planned salute to health care workers who continue to stand tall during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Willie’s got a way with wood

May 8, 2020 by David Svien

Coupeville High School/Middle School Athletic Director Willie Smith handcrafted this beauty. (Photo courtesy Smith)

He’s got skills.

Coupeville High School/Middle School Athletic Director Willie Smith is staying busy even while schools across the state are shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In addition to doing all his sports stuff, he’s also found time to craft the kitchen island seen in the photo above.

Made from madrona wood, with a maple top, it’s a Willie original.

“All lumbered by me and finished in my garage with my own two hands!”

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Duffers return to the links

May 8, 2020 by David Svien

Ben Vincent lines up a putt. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)

Jacquie Vincent sends her ball towards the hole.

One shot to win the Masters, and save the world. Or at least liven up the day.

John Fisken has been let out of the house.

The intrepid photographer is back to his wandering ways, and Thursday his travels took him to the Whidbey Golf Club in Oak Harbor.

While there he captured some pics of duffers taking advantage of sunny weather, and slightly-relaxed pandemic restrictions.

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Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival cancelled

May 6, 2020 by David Svien

For the first time in 56 years, downtown Coupeville will not be overrun by artsy types this summer.

Central Whidbey’s biggest shindig has been taken off the calendar, with the 2020 edition of the Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival being cancelled.

This year’s event was scheduled to run August 8-9, but the festival was called off as the world battles the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The Board of Directors for the festival issued a statement Wednesday.

“Believing that the Arts and Crafts Festival should be a time of celebration, not anxiety, the board did not enter into this decision lightly,” they said.

“Public health and safety has been and always will be a top priority. In addition to our guests, there is a responsibility to provide a safe experience for volunteers, vendors and the community.

“The 2021 Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival will be held on August 7 and 8, 2021. Please join us at that time and until then, be safe.”

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