For Mother’s Day I asked friends for some words of advice that their mother’s had shared as they were growing up and received a good number of comments. So that dads get equal time, I did the same thing this week for Father’s Day and got way more “advice,” apparently fathers are way more full of it, advice that is, so, here are some words of wisdom via our dads.
The Real Forks:
Between my epilepsy, appendectomy, occasional asthma flare-ups and complications from labor/deliveries, etc., I’ve been to the Forks Community Hospital more than most perhaps. I’d say that I’m a regular. Hopefully not the annoying regular that veteran employees trick the newbies into taking care of though.
Because I’ve been there so often, I’m starting to really think they should offer some sort of frequent flier program. Maybe a rewards card? I’d even take a punch card where after 10 surgeries, you get one free! All I’m saying is that it has become standard practice for businesses to compensate regular customers.
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.
What is happening this week and beyond! From gardening, surfing, drag racing and more as we head toward the really big activities of the Fourth of July Celebration!
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.
National Geographic has recently supplied the Forks Visitors Center with a one of a kind, bigger than life size, cardboard cut out of their new hit series “The Legend of Mick Dodge” star, the one and only Mick Dodge.
A letter written by a soldier in Vietnam in 1968 to his parents and brothers in Forks appeared in the Forks Forum in February of that year and it was reprinted again on May 22, 2014. Many people wanted to know what became of the writer of the letter. Here is a follow up from Chuck’s sister Jan.
Olympic National Park and the North Olympic Library System are teaming up to help local families explore the spectacular national park in our own backyard. Beginning June 5, Explore Olympic! packs will be available for check out at any NOLS branch. Daypacks are filled with discovery tools for exploring the park, including trail and field guides, binoculars and reading materials for youths. Families who check out a pack will receive a seven-day entrance to Olympic National Park through a donation by Washington’s National Park Fund.
As most of you may know, Sterling Bank recently switched to Umpqua Bank. What you may not know is that nobody asked my permission before this change. Obviously you’re thinking, “Wow! This column has really gone to her head!”
On May 21, three members of the Forks Community Coalition attended the Spring Youth Forum. At the forum, approximately 40 youth prevention teams from across Washington met at the Great Wolf Lodge to present their programs.
The Warrior Fun Run for OSO was a success with 24 runners participating. Organizers Samantha Winger and Shane Queen would like to thank the following business which sponsored them: Eagle Repair and Towing, Dahlgren Logging, SJB Construction, Forks Avenue Real Estate, STR8 Jacket T’s and Chinook Pharmacy.
Town hall meeting-underage drinking
On Thursday, June 5, from 5-8 p.m. the Forks Police Foundation will present a town hall meeting on “Underage Drinking” in the community at the Forks Elks Lodge, 941 Merchant Road.
The discussion will include consequences and evidence-based measures to prevent it, a prevention presentation, panel experts and audience discussion.June and July are two of the highest months of alcohol consumption by underage drinkers.
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.
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