Forks: Pool supporters raise $161,000

Published 12:01 am Friday, December 13, 2002

FORKS — A dream more than two decades in the making is coming true — the West End will have a pool.

Supporters of developing an aquatic recreation center in Forks — officially called the Quillayute Valley Aquatic Center — have raised about $161,000 for start-up and operational funding needs.

Officials from the Ben B. Cheney Foundation of Tacoma announced Wednesday they would provide $35,000 in support for the pool, topping the $150,000 fund-raising goal for start-up costs.

“It is hard to believe it is actually happening,” said Barb Gronseth, Quillayute Valley Park and Recreation District board chairwoman.

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