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Photo By Lonnie Archibald Besides the scholarship auction being an event supporting our Forks High School seniors who are planning to go on to further education, it can also become a place for socializing. Although most of the action will take place upfront with the auctioneer we must not underestimate the potential of the stories which will be shared around tables and seating chairs where the young and adults alike will tell their tales. Of course one has the right to join in on the story telling, listen while he or she carefully sorts through the tales being spread, judge those storytellers around them or even move away when things become a little deep. For these youngsters, Lane Rigby, Charlie Echeita, and Alex Echeita However, it was a time of friendship as they played their latest games here at the Forks High School commons. Here at the Quillayute Valley Scholarship Auction.

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QVSA more than just a fundrasier

By Lonnie Archibald

Submitted photo On Saturday, March 15, the first day of the Quillayute Valley Scholarship Auction, Sullys donated 50% percent of its income that day to the auction. Bruce Guckenberg shared, “Instead of donating a hamburger or other items, we thought we would try this.” Sully’s thanks everyone who came down. “With your help, we were able to donate $1775.”

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Sully’s donates 50 percent of days’ sales to QVSA

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A Look Back …This week in the Forks Forum

This week twenty five years ago, the FHS chapter of FCCLA brought home gold from Regionals and qualified…

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West Edn 9-1-1 calls – Police, Fire and EMT – March 17-23

March 17

Photo Christi Baron Elliott Mann auctions off firewood, Lanie’s no-bakes, Ty’s “apple pie,” and more on Saturday afternoon at the 61st annual Quillayute Valley Scholarship auction at the FHS commons. Mann was just one of a number of community members who volunteered their time Saturday and Sunday auctioning off 900 plus items. Saturday saw a new one day record of $75,00 set, and a new all-time record, as of Monday morning, of $218,002 after adding in the cash donations that were received.

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61st QVSA sets new record $218,002!

Photo Christi Baron

Submitted photo Hurricane Hill Lookout cabin photo by Herb Crisler, 1940s, courtesy of Olympic National Park and featured in Romer’s book. The building was removed in 1960.

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Author Leslie Romer to present on Olympic Peninsula Fire Lookouts

The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) will host author Leslie Romer for the presentation “Lost Fire Lookouts of…

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Deputy to be assigned to West End detachment

By Peninsula Daily News

The ladies of Soroptimist International of the Olympic Rainforest (Forks) recently sent a $500 check to Soroptimist Jet Set of Port Angeles to assist with their project to help stop Human Trafficking. The two clubs working together see this as very important here on the peninsula and in our nation. Pictured with the check are Susie Brandelius and Diane Edwards. Submitted photo

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Soroptimists help stop human trafficking

The ladies of Soroptimist International of the Olympic Rainforest (Forks) recently sent a $500 check to Soroptimist Jet…

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West End 9-1-1 calls – Police, fire and EMT – March 10 – 16

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Forks Mini-Mayor for a Day Contest!

By Elizabeth Graeme

Photo by Juan Jocom The Walla Walla on its way to Bremerton port on Jan 18. Currently, only one vessel is servicing the Bremerton route, with departures every two and a half hours.

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Plans for Ferry Service

By Juan Jocom

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A look back …This week in the Forks Forum

This week in 2000 the Quillayute Valley Scholarship Auction had set a new record of $63,012. In police…

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Applications Open for Maury and Betty Hull Scholarship

Scholarship awarded $72,500 to 20 local students in 2024