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The Forks Thriftway Bakery Department was named the top bakery department for 2011 by the Northwest Grocers and awarded their Standing Tall Award. The association includes over 40 Thriftway and Red Apple stores. The Forks Thriftway Grocery Department took third in its division for 2011. Pictured with the award are Outfitters Store Director Dave Gedlund (far left) and Forks Outfitters Owner Bruce Paul (right). Holding the award is Bakery/Deli Manager Dan Trickey. The ladies (from left) are: Bakery/Deli Associate Kristal Gooding, Assitant Deli Manger Kim Hallenbeck, and Bakery/Deli Associates Linda McKean, Mary Gibson, Alex Rhyner, Elizabeth Williams, Laura Whitehead, Zoe Cumming and Courtney Solt.