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Go back in time for Christmas.

Clam the Wham and Min the Pin, a delightful-looking book written and drawn by Coupeville author Beatrice Powell in 1983, is now available to buy in person or online for the first time.

The artwork which is the basis for the book was found by her daughter, CHS grad Sarah (Powell) Lyngra, when she was cleaning out boxes.

The Min from the title is Sarah’s younger sister, who, like everyone in the family, is a former Wolf athlete.

Brother Caleb rounds out Beatrice’s pack o’ kids, all now adults.

The book is available to buy at The Kingfisher Bookstore on Front Street in Coupeville.

Purchasing it there allows you to gaze out at the tidelands and see where Beatrice Powell set her tale.

The house shown in the book is the historic “The House on Penn Cove,” now an Airbnb.

“The book is a delight full of whimsy and would make a great Christmas present for readers of all ages,” Lyngra said.

“Mom’s art is lovely, and I’m delighted to share it with the world. I think she would be thrilled that it has been officially published.”

You can also purchase the book online at:

https://www.pianokeyfinders.com/product-page/clam-the-wham-and-min-the-pin?fbclid=IwAR1a3hnoNEXsSIInxazQ5XsdKqGnKFTk2_gEV2nBQvjKozQYwmstPHiRrBo

 

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Flooding threatens store inventory at The Kingfisher Bookstore in Coupeville.

Buy a book online, help keep a local business afloat.

The Kingfisher Bookstore, which is located on the water side of Front Street in Coupeville, was one of the hardest hit by flooding Tuesday.

“It has been a hard, sad day,” store owners wrote on Facebook.

“A combination of tide, wind, rain and snowmelt led to six inches of seawater in our lower level this morning.”

Neighbors, friends, and others have rallied to help The Kingfisher, and other businesses affected by the onslaught of weather.

“We are so grateful to all the community members, some complete strangers, who came out to help with pumps in the morning, hauling truckloads of wet books out and setting up fans and heaters in the afternoon, and finally sandbags in the evening to try and keep the water out tomorrow morning,” the owners wrote.

“We can never thank you enough for your hard work, high spirits and hugs.”

One very easy, effective way to help The Kingfisher in its time of need is to place online orders, which can be done by jumping to the store website:

https://kingfisherbookstore.com/

 

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