Mary Bullwinkel

Fortuna

Reporter at Freelance

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Articles

Fortuna art and wine event raised money for food bank

1 week ago | times-standard.com | Mary Bullwinkel

Food for People’s Backpacks for Kids program will soon be receiving a $3,500 donation; the proceeds raised at the Art and Wine in the Park fundraiser held June 7 in Fortuna’s Rohner Park. “The Fortuna Rotary’s Art and Wine in the Park event was a success, bringing together the community on a beautiful day in Fortuna,” Rotary President Brian Gonzalez said. “We got to enjoy some local wine and art, whether it was our live band, interactive art or local artisan vendors,” he added.
New Mexico Family Company Expands into Forestry, Logging

2 weeks ago | forestnet.com | Mary Bullwinkel

SAPELLO, New Mexico – The success of the Lovato Group, which is comprised of a logging company and two other family-owned and operated businesses, is based on a simple premise: Don’t just work hard. Work smart and work efficiently. Lovato Group’s newest business unit, AGL Wood Products, was launched in 2024. Services include logging, chipping, grinding, masticating, and wildland firefighting. The company also sells firewood. The other entities are Jake Lovato Trucking and JJ Excavation.
Rio Dell celebrates opening of Eel River Trail

2 weeks ago | times-standard.com | Mary Bullwinkel

Calling it the most exciting project ever undertaken in Rio Dell, Mayor Debra Garnes cut the ribbon, officially opening the quarter-mile section of the Eel River Trail. The 10-foot-wide, paved ADA-compliant trail stretches along the Eel River between Edwards and Davis Streets. “This trail two years ago was a dumping ground,” Garnes said.
Historic Locomotive No. 9 debuts restored look in Mill Valley

3 weeks ago | times-standard.com | Mary Bullwinkel

Looking the very same as it did when it was delivered in 1921, the restored locomotive formerly on display next to the Scotia Museum, made its public debut in Mill Valley over Memorial Day weekend. Locomotive No. 9 worked for the Mt. Tamalpais and Muir Woods Railroad in Mill Valley. It was known as the world’s crookedest railway, which ran from Mill Valley to the resort on top of Mt. Tamalpais.
Fortuna FFA students recognized for excellence

4 weeks ago | times-standard.com | Mary Bullwinkel

Four dozen Fortuna Union High School seniors were recognized recently at an awards ceremony for completing the Future Farmers of America (FFA) program. Several also received State degree recognitions as well as proficiency and other awards. The Outstanding Member award was presented to Robbie Shoemaker and Outstanding SAE award was presented to Dawson McWhorter. Leadership awards were presented to Logan Berti, Michael Hansen, and Zachary Trumbo.
Hydesville preschool displays artwork at Fortuna vets hall

4 weeks ago | times-standard.com | Mary Bullwinkel

A Hydesville preschool class created American flag artwork, which is now on display at the Fortuna Veterans building. The artwork was put on display at the building on May 23, in conjunction with Memorial Day weekend. “This year, I really wanted the kids here at Sumer’s Silly Monkeys to learn what Memorial Day means,” teacher and owner Sumer Crenshaw said.
Cal Fire crews clear Sunrise Cemetery in Fortuna

1 month ago | times-standard.com | Mary Bullwinkel

With the sound of weed eaters and chainsaws echoing through Sunrise Cemetery in Fortuna on Saturday May 17, vegetation was cleared revealing some of the oldest graves at this location, including that of a Civil War veteran. Two crews from Cal Fire’s High Rock camp, worked all day clearing berry briars, grass and scotch broom; trimming branches from trees and restoring a number of graves by righting fallen and straightening tilted headstones.
Stainbrook expands from handyman roots to construction firm

1 month ago | times-standard.com | Mary Bullwinkel

Stainbrook Handyman Service is now Stainbrook Construction, still based in Fortuna, and a ribbon-cutting was held recently in recognition of the name change. Members of the Fortuna Chamber of Commerce gathered, joining business owner Jared Stainbrook for the ribbon-cutting. “We’re still providing quality home maintenance and repairs as well as home improvements,” Stainbrook said. “There is no job too small,” he added.
Three Fortuna Police Department officers promoted, recognized for work

1 month ago | times-standard.com | Mary Bullwinkel

The recent promotion of three officers within the Fortuna Police Department was recognized during a badge-pinning ceremony in the council chambers at Fortuna City Hall on May 19. Former Fortuna Police Department Lt. Matthew Eberhardt was promoted to the chief of police position after the departure of Casey Day in March. His new badge was pinned on his uniform by his mother, Valerie Bish Blackmon.
New peace pole unveiled in Fortuna

1 month ago | times-standard.com | Mary Bullwinkel

“May peace prevail on earth” is the message, in multiple different languages, on a peace pole that now stands on the McLean campus in Fortuna. The Fortuna Noon and Fortuna Sunrise Rotary clubs collaborated on the project. A special unveiling was held on May 3 where the peace pole is located, behind the Gene Lucas Community Center and next to the Fortuna Sunrise Rotary cherry blossom tree grove. Rotary District Governor Jim O’Grady said it was an honor and a privilege to help unveil the peace pole.