This week in 2000 Forks Community Hospital Administrator Jan Hays had welcomed about 50 citizens to a County Healthcare Needs forum (photo). Topics discussed were urgent care, EMT training, assisted living costs, mental health, tele-medicine, access to specialists, and more. The Huggins’ beagle was missing and a reward was being offered. The Pacific Inn Motel was adding a manager’s apartment. A man protesting the Makah whaling activity had suffered a broken shoulder when he was hit by a Coast Guard boat. Bruce Guckenberg and family had prepared 2,000 eggs for the Easter egg hunt (photo). Brian Hoke had dressed for the weather and stayed dry while hunting eggs (photo).

1975 – Missing edition

This week in 1953 Forks’ newest motel was open for business. The Prairie Motel (now the Town Motel) had been built by Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pederson. The modern units had sheet rock interior walls and the exterior was shakes. The condemnation of the Forks Water Co. was proceeding. The PTA had held a luncheon/style show with a circus theme. Some of the young models included Pamela Cline, Cheryl and Ricky Wahlgren, JoAnn and Brenda Blomgren, Marla Maxfield, Karen Beebe, and so many more!! Seventy-five year old Lillian Hutsell had celebrated her birthday at the West End Community Hall in Tyee. A large crowd of family and friends enjoyed lunch and cake.