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“I am so very proud of my community!”

Posted in Not sports? Tough!, tagged , , , , on July 26, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Coupeville’s ultra-snazzy new Boys and Girls Club building is awash in bright colors. (Michele Kempees photos)

State of the art, and open for business.

A dream which has endured for close to two decades came to fruition Wednesday, as the new Coupeville Boys and Girls Club facility was dedicated with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

The new establishment, located at 706 S. Main Street, welcomes local children starting Thursday.

Prior to making the jump to the snazzy new building, the Boys and Girls Club shared a building with the food bank, jointly occupying a garage on N. Main which once was part of a fire station.

“I am so very proud of my small community,” said Coupeville artist Michele Kempees. “This state-of-the-art building blew me away.

“Even the overhead lighting is computerized to change colors,” she added. “Nothing is stagnate here.

“To think this is only the beginning with a gym and ballfield planned. Wow, just wow!”

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Schools close, but childcare available

Posted in coronavirus updates, tagged , , , on March 13, 2020| Leave a Comment »

Schools are closing, but childcare options are available.

As all Washington state schools close for six weeks, childcare will be a huge issue.

The Boys and Girls Club of Snohomish County, which has a location in Coupeville, is among those stepping up to answer the need.

The club issued a statement Friday:

All-Day Childcare Available

In response to school closings as a result of COVID-19 Coronavirus, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County is offering discounted all-day childcare.

Normal childcare rates will be discounted by 50% to lessen the impact on our families during school closures.

Space is available at most clubs for new members, please contact your local club for more information and availability.

We offer high quality, all day educational programing that allows kids and teens the opportunity to explore a variety of programs and interests in a safe, supportive and FUN environment.

As a thank you to our healthcare professionals and first responders, their children will be given FREE Childcare during this time.

Coupeville’s club is located at 203 N. Main Street and can be reached at (360) 678-5640.

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Gridiron gang tackles painting project

Posted in Football, tagged , , , , on August 18, 2019| Leave a Comment »

Gavin Knoblich and his CHS football teammates spent Saturday painting the Boys and Girls Club as a community service project. (Bobby Carr photos)

The Wolves give the building’s outside benches a zing of color.

Many hands make the work light.

Going careful around the edges.

Brushing the day away.

Knoblich makes it look pretty.

After this, two-a-day practices will seem easy.

The start of a new season is mere days away, but community service came first for the Coupeville High School football team.

Grabbing paint brushes and rollers Saturday, the Wolf gridiron players and coaches slapped a new coat of paint or two on the local Boys and Girls Club.

The project was set up by CHS assistant football coach Bobby Carr, who also provides us with the photos seen above.

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Shaw excels in classroom, on field!!

Posted in Football, Track, tagged , , , , , on July 20, 2018| 1 Comment »

Gabe Shaw soars to the hoop for a bucket during a middle school game. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Gabe Shaw is a young man of many talents and many interests.

He’s a three-sport athlete who excels in football, basketball and track — though driver’s ed may sideline him during the upcoming hoops season.

Shaw is also a math and science buff who plays the trumpet and makes time to volunteer with the local Boys and Girls Club.

And, if it’s sweet sounds you seek, he has the musical answer.

As long as you’re like him and give big respect to the power of “old-school hip hop from the ’90s.”

Put it all together and you have one of the brightest rising stars on the horizon, a talented student/athlete who makes his debut at Coupeville High School this fall.

When he makes the jump from CMS to CHS, Shaw will kick things off by playing his favorite sport, a perfect way to ease into his new world.

“Football (is my favorite), because you only can succeed if everyone does their job,” he said. “Plus you get to hit people!”

Shaw, who enjoys “staying in shape, and the competition,” has assessed his game and sees positives and areas where he’d like to improve.

“I would like to increase my breakaway speed and decrease my off days,” he admitted, but he’s proud of being a “great team player.”

“I’m not afraid to lead when called upon,” Shaw said.

The young star hails his parents (dad has been a CMS football coach), his brother and his uncle, Mark, along with “all the people who have dedicated the time to coach me.”

One way Shaw will aim to thank those who have helped him is by continuing to work hard, every day, on the field and off.

“I want to keep my grades as high as possible, and contribute to the team(s) everything I can.”

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Hit the court!!

Posted in Basketball, tagged , , , , on November 11, 2016| Leave a Comment »

(John Fisken photo)

A young hoops star charges up court during a previous season. (John Fisken photo)

2017-flyer-2Come for the free t-shirt, stay for the hoops.

A new season of Coupeville Boys and Girls Club basketball approaches, and it’s never too early to get prepared for sign-up day.

It all goes down Dec. 3, with practices and games set to start Jan. 7.

For all your pertinent info, just scroll back up and take a look at the handy info guide/photo so conveniently located above what you’re currently reading.

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