Mary Bullwinkel

Fortuna

Reporter at Freelance

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Articles

Historic Locomotive No. 9 debuts restored look in Mill Valley

4 days 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

1 week 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

1 week 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 week 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 week 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

2 weeks 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

3 weeks 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.
Fortuna volunteers clean +600 vet’s graves at Sunrise Cemetery

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

A dedicated group of community members converged on Sunrise Cemetery in Fortuna this past weekend, to give something back to the more than 600 veterans that are buried there. The Sunrise Cemetery cleanup day was organized by the American Legion Auxiliary Walker Bailey Unit 205, for the purpose of ensuring that each veteran’s resting place is clean, tidy and easy to access.
Fortuna looks to fund projects Newburg, Riverwalk parks

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

Grant funding is being sought for three separate park projects in the city of Fortuna. The city will be submitting applications to the California Parks and Recreation Land and Water Conservation Fund for the Vancil Community Forest, Newburg Park expansion and Riverwalk Park projects. In March, the Fortuna City Council approved a contract with LACO Associates to develop and complete the grant applications.
Sips for Soroptimist tea and fashion show raises $11,000

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

The annual Sips for Soroptimist tea and fashion show fundraiser was held April 27 at the Fortuna River Lodge and Conference Center. Attendees were seated at specially decorated tables for the event, which also included a silent auction and opportunity drawing. The event is coordinated by the Soroptimist International Eel River Valley chapter.