PORT TOWNSEND — Community members who supported the maintenance and operation of Memorial Field were honored in an on-field ceremony preceding the game between Port Townsend and Chimacum high schools Friday night.
“This year, Memorial Field was cared for by volunteers who have made many improvements and repairs to the historic stadium,” said Parks and Recreation Director Matt Tyler.
“Now is the time to thank them.”
Certificates of appreciation were handed out by all three Jefferson County commissioners and Parks Board Chair Whitney Meissner to the recipients.
Those recognized were:
• The Port Townsend Rotary Club, which raised more than $14,000 for the installation of a new sprinkler system.
• Rich Stapf Construction, which built the sprinkler system.
• The Henery Family and the Freddy Pink Band, which raised more than $16,000 in a benefit concert.
• East Jefferson Fire-Rescue firefighters.
• Port Townsend and Chimacum’s associated student body organizations.
• The Friends of Jefferson County Parks and Recreation.
• The Wiley Theatre, The Uptown Theatre and the Wheel-In Motor Movie.
• Discovery Bay Landscaping, the Port Townsend Athletic Club Aloha Plumbing and All-Weather Roofing.
• Fredrickson Electric and Sunshine’s Painting and Helping Hands.
• Bob Saunders, Bobby Cossell and Loren Bishop.
