Coupeville NewsLocal news for Coupeville, WA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Bad dentures prompt consumer complaints- June 30, 2008 When a particularly hard candy bar cracked her partial denture this past January, Coupeville resident Veronica Murray had no idea just how much her life was about to change.At the time, she never would have guessed the next three months would turn her life into a medical nightmare. Today, the 67-year-old owns a new set of dentures that don't work, is out $2,200 and is considering filing a civil lawsuit.But her error wasn't in deciding to eat that candy bar. It was choosing Kevin Kowalski of Oak.http://www.topix.net/city/coupeville-wa/2008/06/bad-dentures-prompt-consumer-complaints?fr... Strawberry Social is a Coupeville tradition- June 28, 2008 Nearly 125 years after the original Strawberry Social, the Coupeville United Methodist Church congregation this year joins the past generations of Methodists in serving strawberries to raise money for missions.The 2008 Strawberry Social will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 28 in the Fellowship Room of the church, 608 N. Main. Profits will be used to support the salaries of Dr. Jeff Hoover and Dr. Ellen Hoover, teachers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Pastor Devi Bhujel...http://www.topix.net/city/coupeville-wa/2008/06/strawberry-social-is-a-coupeville-traditio... Island County Auditor reverses course: Will put tardy candidates into voter's guide- June 26, 2008 The Island County Auditor's Office has reversed course and is now printing the candidate statements of all candidates running in the August primaries.http://www.topix.net/city/coupeville-wa/2008/06/island-county-auditor-reverses-course-will... Public comment sought on Camp Casey expansion- June 24, 2008 A public comment period concerning Seattle Pacific University's application to expand the Camp Casey Conference Center has begun.On May 27 and June 10, the Island County Planning Commissioner held public hearings on amendments to the Island County comprehensive plan and zoning code to designate the Camp Casey Conference Center as the Camp Casey Existing Master Planned Resort and the adoption of its master plan.A July 8 deadline for comment has been established. All written comments must be...http://www.topix.net/city/coupeville-wa/2008/06/public-comment-sought-on-camp-casey-expans... Where does politics ever stop- June 22, 2008 Some of the letters recently published make me wonder if our schools no longer teach political science and civics.http://www.topix.net/city/coupeville-wa/2008/06/where-does-politics-ever-stop?fromrss=1 Four U.S. Flag Crewboats Sold- June 20, 2008 Marcon International, Inc. of Coupeville, Washington reported the sale of four U.S. flag, 110 x 24 ft., aluminum hull crewboats from Stanco Boat Rental Ltd.http://www.topix.net/city/coupeville-wa/2008/06/four-u-s-flag-crewboats-sold?fromrss=1 Coupeville port to raise, auction sunken sailboat- June 18, 2008 The Port of Coupeville's Soul Mate turned out to be a big headache. The Soul Mate, a 28-foot Lancer sailboat, sank in April in Penn Cove near the Coupeville Wharf.http://www.topix.net/city/coupeville-wa/2008/06/coupeville-port-to-raise-auction-sunken-sa... School to get covered playground... at last- June 16, 2008 After 30 years of wishing for a covered play area at the Coupeville Elementary School, the school district is finally moving forward with plans to build one.At a May meeting, the school board approved Superintendent Patty Page's request to proceed, despite serious budget constraints. The project, which includes the new play area and remodeling of the school office, is expected to cost about $375,000.Although the board voted at the same meeting to approve the elimination of two teaching...http://www.topix.net/city/coupeville-wa/2008/06/school-to-get-covered-playground-at-last?f... Hospital foundation helps local organizations- June 14, 2008 Whidbey General Hospital Foundation announced their community grant awards at a reception last week.http://www.topix.net/city/coupeville-wa/2008/06/hospital-foundation-helps-local-organizati... State Sen. Haugen announces reelection bid for 10th dist.- June 12, 2008 State Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen officially launched her re-election bid today. The move follows her filing last week as a candidate in the 10th Legislative District race for the state Senate.http://www.topix.net/city/coupeville-wa/2008/06/state-sen-haugen-announces-reelection-bid-... |