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Peg Tennant left an indelible mark

Posted in In memory, tagged , , , , on April 21, 2026| 3 Comments »

This photo from 2017 captures Peg Tennant as she was retiring after 22 years with the Coupeville School District. (Amanda Rice photo)

Peg Tennant was a feisty one.

And I mean that in the best way possible.

As a longtime drama club advisor/coach in the Coupeville School District, as the driving force behind two farmer’s markets, even as a customer at Videoville and Miriam’s Espresso, Peg impacted numerous lives in our town.

If she liked you, she would be your biggest supporter.

But if you didn’t give her students or her farmers the respect they deserved, she had no qualms about calling you out and giving you a brisk talking-to.

After which you generally realized she was probably right.

I always got along with her, probably because the first time she told me, “I don’t care if it’s called Coupeville Sports, you can dang well cover the theatre as well,” I agreed with her.

She retired from the local schools in 2017, and we ran this piece:

A bow, then a graceful exit!!

 

Now, word has reached us that Peg passed away earlier this year. She will be missed.

 

From her family:

Margot Elizabeth “Peg” Tennant was born on March 22, 1955, in Pensacola, Florida and died on February 16, 2026 at Soundview Rehab in Anacortes after a protracted illness.

Peg was preceded in death by her parents, Lt Cdr (USN) William Tennant, and Dorothy Tennant.

She is survived by her son, Alexander Tennant-Jayne of Coupeville, WA, sister Kate Rogers of Greenbank, WA, sister Barbara Tennant of Twisp, WA, and brother-in-law Miller Batson, also of Twisp, as well as nephews Bradley Rogers and wife, Sharon, Kirkland, Tom Rogers and wife, Sarah, Boise, ID, Noah Batson, Twisp, and Nathaniel Batson, Bellingham, WA.

Peg was a long-term resident of Coupeville and a passionate celebrant of the arts.

She was the Drama Coach for Coupeville High School for 7+ years.

Peg was passionate about supporting local farmers, crafters, and artists.

She spent many years managing the local farmer’s markets in Coupeville and Oak Harbor, being onsite all day posting up signs and making sure the area was ready for market day.

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Coupeville Farmers Market plans for safe opening

Posted in Not sports? Tough!, tagged , , , on March 30, 2020| Leave a Comment »

The Coupeville Farmers Market plans to open this Saturday, April 4 – with changes to answer coronavirus concerns.

**UPDATE – The market opening has been postponed from April 4 to April 18.**

 

The market will go on.

At least that’s the plan, as the Coupeville Farmers Market announced it intends to open for its 41st season 10 AM Saturday, April 4.

There will be numerous changes, however, as the world deals with the coronavirus pandemic.

In a statement on their Facebook book, market organizers laid out their plan.

“First, please know that the health and well being of everyone in our community is a priority issue for the market as a whole as well as individual vendors,” the statement said.

“We trust you to be aware and work with us as we all seek to stay healthy and local.”

Changes put in place:

*Customers may not enter the market until 10 AM and “we are open” is publicly announced.

*Use one of the three marked entrance/exit points only. There will be a hand cleaning station at each entrance/exit.

*New, unused packaging for all items. No reusable containers or bags.

Customers may not bring/use their own totes, bags, etc.

*There will be a marked grid over the entire site (six-foot squares), as a physical distancing reminder.

*There will be minimal product display. Only the vendor can retrieve secured/protected product when customer makes a purchase.

Customers should point, with absolutely no touching of product(s). And no sampling of any kind.

*Continual sanitizing of surfaces within booths will occur, including after each use for electronic payment devices.

*The picnic tables are off limits – to everyone.

“We will most happily smile and greet you – from the safe physical distance,” organizers wrote. “We encourage you to stroll more slowly through the market (however small), wave and smile at neighbors, friends, and vendors.

“Enjoy the beauty of the site, the view, and all the wonderful folk who call this place home. And thank you – so much – for your love and support!”

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