Esther Lilly Hundley Cast of characters Esther Lilly Hundley & Charles Hundley (written as Charley/Chas), the author of the diaries and her husband. Bill (written as Billie) and Elsie, Esther and Charles’ firstborn and his wife. Ted and Thelma, Esther and Charles’ second-born and as of April 13, 1929, Ted’s[Read More…]
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Balm Grove property open house Wednesday, May 1
The old Balm Grove Tavern. Photo: Chas Hundley BALM GROVE – An open house hosted by Clean Water Services at the Balm Grove property will be held Wednesday, May 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will feature walking tours, light refreshments, and information about the water agency’s plans[Read More…]
Forest Grove School District to close May 8 amid education funding walkouts
The Forest Grove High School. Photo: Brenda Schaffer FOREST GROVE – The Oregon Education Association has asked teachers across the state of Oregon to join a walkout on May 8 to demand more significant education funding for public schools and community colleges, with some school districts closing due to anticipated[Read More…]
Prepare for wildfire season at community gathering Thursday, April 25
The Shearer Hill Fire in 2018. Photo: Chas Hundley. GALES CREEK – Wildfire season is nearly upon the Gales Creek Valley and surrounding Tillamook Forest, and the Gales Creek Neighborhood Watch wants you to learn how to prepare your home at a community gathering at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April[Read More…]
In Oregon, gas prices rise – and will likely climb higher
Prices at the Forest Grove Chevron sit at $3.33. Photo: Chas Hundley BANKS – Gas prices in the 97116 and 97117 area codes are just three cents higher than the Oregon state average, according to AAA Oregon-Idaho, which sounds like good news, but the price of gas also rose during[Read More…]
Easter events in far Western Washington County
The Gales Creek Church of God. Photo: Chas Hundley Gales Creek Gales Creek Church of God Thursday, April 18: Maundy Thursday Service, 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 19: Good Friday Tenebrae Service, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 21: 8 a.m. Worship Service, 9:30 a.m. light breakfast, 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Location: 9170[Read More…]
Bridge replacement project rescheduled on Stringtown Road
The bridge on Stringtown Road over Prickett Creek. Photo: Chas Hundley STRINGTOWN ROAD – Washington County’s Land Use and Transportation (LUT) department had plans to replace a small bridge that crosses Prickett Creek on Stringtown Road this summer. Now, the the project has been pushed out to the summer of[Read More…]
Column | The Diaries of Esther Lilly Hundley: March 1930
Esther Lilly Hundley Sat Mar 1 – Clear & a frost. We did our usual Sat. work. Afternoon Charley, Dick, 7 Gladie & I all went to F.G. There was a sale at Smith’s Barn. We got home at 4:30. Billie & Elsie came after supper. Sun Mar 2 –[Read More…]
Balm Grove, recycling, and a potluck on agenda for Wednesday, April 10 CPO meeting
The old Balm Grove Tavern. Photo: Chas Hundley Gales Creek – The April 10 Community Participation Organization (CPO) 13 meeting will be at 7 p.m. at the Gales Creek Church of God, and attendees are encouraged to bring a dish to share with their neighbors while they learn about recycling[Read More…]
In Gales Creek, voters have many options in May election
A ballot drop box in Forest Grove. Photo: Chas Hundley GALES CREEK – Voters in the Gales Creek area will be faced with a host of choices in the special districts election on Tuesday, May 21. For local residents, we’ll be covering the race for two seats on the Forest[Read More…]