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.
West End resident Chris Kloppman will present his seventh annual recital of classical piano music on Wednesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 250 N. Blackberry. Vocalist Pastor Pam Hunter and Megan Munk will also perform. A free will offering will be taken to benefit the Prince of Peace building fund.
Sheriff Bill Benedict announces the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office sponsorship of 11-year-old Forks resident Ethan Gossard as Clallam County’s honorary sheriff at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission’s (WSJCJTC) Chief for a Day Celebration on Thursday, Aug. 21.Chief for a Day is about celebrating the lives of children who have been diagnosed with life-threatening or chronic illness.
What is going on this weekend and beyond? Tons of fun. A Fun Run for Oso, a grand opening at Concerned Citizens, plant sale and the Open Aire Market are just some of the activities!
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, groundbreaking for the first new home was held at noon Saturday, May 10. Mark, Trina, Mark Jr., Kenneth, Tia and Chris Weaver currently are living in a home that is literally falling down around them.
As a Habitat partner family, the Weavers
Gordon and Gracie Goose of Lake Crescent are pleased to announce the hatching of two of their eggs. While they were hoping for triplets, one egg didn’t hatch, they are just thrilled with the twins.The event, much anticipated by U.S. Highway 101 drivers, took place a couple weeks ago.
Bryon Monohon, mayor of Forks, announced today (Thursday) that he will run as an independent candidate for Clallam County commissioner in District 3.
District 3 covers Forks and the western third of Clallam County and is now represented by Mike Doherty.
Port Angeles City Councilwoman Sissi Bruch, a Democrat, and Bill Peach of Forks, a retired forester and a Republican, have already filed for the seat.
Olympic National Park staff and volunteers will converge on Lake Crescent this Friday for a one-day “Litter Blitz” along Highway 101.
Park staff from all disciplines and work units will collect and remove litter from the road shoulders between 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16.
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.
With a week remaining in a 60-day comment period about Olympic National Park’s Wilderness Stewardship Plan, Superintendent Sarah Creachbaum invites the public to review the preliminary draft documents and provide comments and suggestions.
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.
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