We had hoped to have the Russell History Book ready for publication and sale in time for Christmas gifts. Ever hear the phrase "bit off more than we could chew?" That's not exactly the whole story but it is part of it.
First, one of our volunteers has had to drop out due to family health issues.
Second, one of our contributors has also offered to contact a publisher and determine if the book could be published in hardback form and at what cost if possible. He hasn't gotten back to us on that as yet. We'd really, really like to be able to offer it to you in hardback if we can do so at a reasonable price. Copies of the book will also be sent to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah; to the Allen County Public Library in Ft. Wayne, Indiana; and to the Mid-Continent Public Library in Independence, Missouri, for inclusion in their genealogy collections.
So, you have more time to get a story or stories in to us to include in the book. Our new goal for publication and sale is going to be May 1, 2011.
Snail mail any stories and/or pictures to Russell Historical Society, P.O. Box 412, Russell, Iowa, 50238. Or e-mail them to us at rihs106@yahoo.com.
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