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PO BOX 305
Coupeville, WA 98239
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"COUPEVILLE"
-the book-
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Available March 3, 2012

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TUESDAY, MARCH 6
2:00 and 6:00 pm
COUPEVILLE LIBRARY
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788 NW Alexander
Coupeville, WA 98239

Coupeville Authors Release Book to Benefit Museum

 Coupeville - Co-authors Judy Lynn and Kay Foss will soon celebrate the release of “Images of America - Coupeville”, Arcadia Publishing.  On Friday, March 2, 5:30-8:30, at the Mussel Mingle, at Coupeville’s Recreation Hall, Lynn and Foss will be on hand to sign and sell their new book - and will be at the Rec Hall with their books periodically throughout Mussel Fest weekend - March 3 and 4.  All proceeds from book sales will benefit the Island County Museum.   

The book features photographs and captions which illustrate the history of Coupeville, from Native American habitation to recent times.  Historic photos are from the collections of the Island County Historical Museum - but also included are many rare photos from private collections. 

Judy Lynn spent many hours interviewing the descendants of local pioneers and other longtime residents to find the best pictures to illustrate Coupeville’s colorful history.  “The hardest part of writing the book was making some very tough decisions on which photos would be used.  They were all so good!” said Judy Lynn. 

Judy Lynn will also be presenting a slide show, and signing books at Coupeville’s Sno-Isle Library on March 13, at 2pm, using the photos from “Coupeville”, including several rare shots that didn’t make the “final cut” in the book.  “This will be your chance to see some historical glimpses of Coupeville and Central Whidbey that may not be seen again for a long \time” said Island County Museum Director, Rick Castellano.  “Judy and Kay did an amazing job of putting this all together.  Lots of folks came forward with great photos and stories to tell, so this is really a community achievement as well.”  Books will also be on sale at the Museum Store, starting Friday, March 2, and book pre-orders are being taken.  For more information, call the Island County Museum, 360-678-3310.

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    *ALL NEW EXHIBIT OPENS AT MUSEUM* 
"Industrious Islanders"

Coupeville –  The Island County Historical Museum announces the opening of its new exhibit, “Industrious Islanders”.  The new exhibit opens Tuesday, June 1, and features various “industry” of Island County life, from Woolly Mammoth hunting, to telecommunications. Some of the featured displays in the exhibit include an interactive telephone exhibit, antique printing press and early Island County Times editions, doctors, pharmacists, and midwives, and more. 

Exhibit proudly sponsored by The David C. Henny Family and