Last week Forks first-graders took their traditional spin around town in a fire engine, a tradition that is over 50 years old. I remember doing it myself, so I know it has been at least that long.
On May 23, 1991, the town of Forks was closed, many businesses, except city offices and banks, locked up as most residents traveled to Olympia to take part in a rally protesting critical habitat protections for the northern spotted owl.
Do you ever drive to Port Angeles and think about what used to be “there” during your drive? After finding some old photos of what used to be at Fairholm, I thought I would jog some old memories.There are two theories on who named Fairholm (sometimes with an e) one being Carolyn Jones Rixon named the spot in the late 1890s; another is Postmistress Mrs. George Machelle gave the spot the name in 1893 when the post office needed a name.
Forks eighth-grader Jeremiah Salinas has won the top prize, in his age division, in the 11th Annual Voices of Children Contest. This contest is for children in Washington who are being raised by a relative other than their parents.
The Forks Police Department maintains a “TIPS LINE” 24/7. Locally, individuals may leave a message with information that may assist Law Enforcement with the investigation of a crime, or the apprehension of individuals sought after by police in the area. The number is 360-374-5311.
To leave a tip via e-mail the address is tips.fpd@forkswashington.org.
The Forks Police Department maintains a “TIPS LINE” 24/7. Locally, individuals may leave a message with information that may assist Law Enforcement with the investigation of a crime, or the apprehension of individuals sought after by police in the area. The number is 360-374-5311.
To leave a tip via e-mail the address is tips.fpd@forkswashington.org.
Treat your mom to a play this Mother’s Day weekend. The play is called “Stranded!” By Megan Orr, it is a comedy about a group of unlikely companions that are stranded on a deserted island and forced to survive and it is being performed by the Forks High School Drama Club, under the direction of Wendy Bennett.
The National Park Service is soliciting proposals for renovation of the Olympic National Park Hoh Visitor Center, near Forks, Washington.
Contractors interested in learning more about this project are invited to attend a site visit scheduled for Thursday, May 22 at the Hoh Visitor Center. More information about the Solicitation is available through the Federal Business Opportunities website, http://www.fbo.gov by entering the Solicitation Number P14PS00900.
The Weaver family of Forks has a lot to look forward to in 2014 as the newest Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County homeowners. Work is set to begin this spring in Habitat’s Maloney Lane development in Forks, a short groundbreaking ceremony for the first new home will be Saturday May 10 at noon. Mark, Trina, Mark Jr., Kenneth, Tia and Chris Weaver are currently living in a home that is literally falling down around them.
May is heating up with tons of activities. From Mother’s Day activities, concerts, plant sales and grand openings to the annual Forks Family Fair, there are activities for everyone in the family. Don’t miss a thing!
The Forks Police Department maintains a “TIPS LINE” 24/7. Locally, individuals may leave a message with information that may assist Law Enforcement with the investigation of a crime, or the apprehension of individuals sought after by police in the area. The number is 360-374-5311.
To leave a tip via e-mail the address is tips.fpd@forkswashington.org.
The Forks High School Drama Club is rehearsing for its upcoming performances on Mother’s Day weekend. The play is called “Stranded!” By Megan Orr, it is a comedy about a group of unlikely companions that are stranded on a deserted island and forced to survive.
There is a professional basketball player, a fitness granny, a presidential candidate, Miss America, a cranky sports fisherman, a computer geek, a survival scout, an average teenager and a band of mini-pirates led by a pirate queen.
It is hard to miss but in case you have not seen it, the brightly colored Jesus Loves You bus has been in town; inside the bus are Cas Sowinski and his dog Hey Girl.
