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.
Dear Dad, Mom, Mark and Randy
How are you doing today? Just fine I hope. As for me, I am just fine too, except I am tired, but will hit the hay as soon as I finish this letter.The Viet Cong have made contact with every unit in the 9th Division. We’ve really ran into them the last couple of days. They hit the ammo dump on Long Bien with mortars, we’ve been having red alerts in Bear Cat. They say we have killed 5,000 VC in the last 36 hours
The Forks Old-Fashioned Fourth of July committee will once again sponsor the “Buy a Veteran a Lunch” program on July 4. Each $13 donation buys one lunch for a veteran from any food vendor in Tillicum park that day. Make a donation or buy a ticket for a veteran of your choice.
To make a donation or for questions, call Christi at 374-3311.
Memorial Day started off as a day of remembrance, a day where we Americans go to cemeteries and place flags or flowers on the graves of our war dead. It is a day where we remember our ancestors, our family members, our loved ones who have given the ultimate sacrifice.
Memorial Day activities, City Council meeting rescheduled and Sekiu Fly-In are just some of the upcoming activities for this three day holiday.
How would you like your artwork to be seen by the multitudes of Forks? Well, this is your chance. The Forks Forum is holding a contest to have the seven Forum newspaper vending machines decorated by local artists.If you are an artist or would be artist, submit your design idea to the Forks Forum office, 490 S. Forks Ave.
lallam County Health and Human Services Environmental Health Section will be holding a Septics 201/DIY class from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June, 5 at the Clallam County Courthouse Public Meeting Room 160.This free class is for homeowners who wish to become certified to inspect their own septic system.
Join Forks Elks Cub Scout Pack 4467 and others, at 11 a.m. Monday, May 26, for a Memorial Day ceremony at the monument at City Hall. Following the conclusion of that ceremony, participants will then travel to the Transit Center for a short ceremony there. The public is invited to attend.
As many know, Forks lost its only surf and skate shop about a year ago. As of May 1, Wilderness Creative opened its doors, located in the heart of Forks at 51 N. Forks Ave. This is a new surf and skate shop with new people. The space is small, but the environment is huge! Inside is starting to fill with skate decks, surf boards, shoes and clothing.
In Christyland, obituaries would make people smile and maybe even laugh. Unfortunately, as I discovered while writing my gram’s obituary, the rule book states that they must be serious. This is unfortunate because laughter is the best medicine … after Nyquil anyway.
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.
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