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History House Continues To Gather Fremont Stories, With Your Help

The ‘Fremont: Timber To Troll’ history project being compiled currently at History House of Greater Seattle continues to gather materials from Fremonsters of all times, talents and temperaments. The final presentation of the student’s projects, the DVD and a possible art display has been rescheduled for November 17th to get more people, and their contributions, involved.

Farewell J.P. Patches – Chris Wedes

‘Bye-bye for now!’ On Sunday, July 22nd, Chris Wedes passed away at age 84. Wedes, who had battled cancer for years, was very well known to native Seattlites (and Fremonsters) as Julius Pierpont Patches – or J.P. Patches to the ‘Patches Pals’ that grew up watching his Emmy winning television program.

Celebrate Independence, Fremont-Style

Happy Independence Day to all citizens of the United States Of America – and everyone who values their independence and recognizes the incredible sacrifices made by many so that we can enjoy the freedoms of living in this free nation!

Passing – Richard Beyer, Fremont’s First Public Artist

On Monday, April 9th, 2012, Richard Sternoff Beyer passed away following a serious stroke he sustained on March 27th. Beyer is survived by his wife, Dorothy Scholz-Beyer, and his children Elizabeth Beyer Miller and Charles S. Beyer, and two step-children, Charles Scholz and Anna Scholz Godas, and 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.