This week in 1999 it was reported that the 2nd time was the charm for the Quillayute Valley School District’s M&O Levy, it passed with 63 percent. Forks Elementary School had held a bike rodeo, Crystal Gorden was one of many kids who tried out the course (photo). In a photo, Taylor Ingram proudly held her fish from the Kid’s Fishing Day activity (photo). Longtime Forks resident Elmer Fraker had passed. He began driving log truck at the age of 17 and eventually owned his own trucking firm.

Fifty years ago this week Kate Campbell had been chosen as the Forks Chamber’s Woman of the Year (photo). It was reported on the front page that the USFS was undertaking a massive spray effort to control an infestation of the Tussock Moth, they planned to use DDT. .. 400,000 acres in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho were to be sprayed.

In 1952 a short article told about the activity of Terry Hinchen. After extensive testing, he had been advanced in rating to Third Class Aviation Structural Mechanic, US Navy. The Forks Lions had hosted a banquet for FHS athletes. In display advertising, the 1952 Henry J was now available at Anderson K F Motors for just $1,349 …boasting 30 MPG.