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Love it or not, the RAC is taking shape!

The future Rain Forest Arts Center is really taking shape as a two man crew and a crane and operator began placing outside walls recently. Some of the walls weighed an estimated 3500 pounds.

The north wall of the RAC was put in place last Friday as the crane operator negotiated a couple of power lines before setting it in place. Forks Forum photo

The obvious slant to the south side wall indicates that the building does NOT have a flat roof. Forks Forum photo

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p.m. to watch the lighting of about 500 luminaria bags with candles.

Each represents someone who has battled cancer, some honor the survivors, while others are in loving memory of those we have lost.

Because cancer doesn’t sleep, neither will the participants. Teams will continue to walk the track all night guided by the light of the luminarias. A Scavenger Hunt will take place at 11 p.m. and the gang from Forks Athletic and Aquatic Center will offer Zumba at midnight.

At daylight, festivities begin again at 5:30 a.m., with Yoga at Daybreak; breakfast is served at 6:30 a.m. and live entertainment continues.

At 10:30 a.m. Forks High School cheerleaders will be leading “Fight Back!” Closing Ceremony/Awards followed by the final lap around the track will take place at 11:30 a.m. This year’s goal is to raise $35,000 for the American Cancer Society.

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Forks’ 12th annual Relay For Life is Friday and Saturday at the FHS track. The walking begins at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, and continues nonstop until noon, Saturday, Aug. 2. This year’s theme “A Knight for a FIGHT for a Cure! will be played out with knight games, catapults, castles and CUREalot passports to guide participants around the track.

Passports will be stamped at the 10 team sites and a completed passport can be traded in for drawing prizes.

A Celebration of Survivors with the “Royalty of Relay” will take place during opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. This will include the crowning of our Relay Queen, cancer survivor, 101-year-old Pearl Lucken, the honoring of all cancer survivors young and old, and a survivor/caregiver lap.

Relay Sponsors will be recognized following the Survivor Lap. Forks sets the Olympic Peninsula record for sponsorship, with 34. Festivities continue throughout the evening with live entertainment at the stadium, “Knight” games and fabulous food.

As darkness falls, hope lights the way with a luminaria ceremony and a time to remember those lost to cancer. Join us at the stadium at 10

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Raquel Stevie Rathjen Raquel Stevie Rathjen was born July 3, 2014, at 7:45 a.m. she weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces and was 19 1/4 inches long. Raquel’s parents are Maria and Steven Rathjen of Forks, she joins brother Derrick.

Grandparent’s are Steve and Mary Rathjen of Forks and Juan and Ada Farias of Mexico.

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Dear Editor, With all of the controversy about Mick Dodge, I thought I would share this picture with you. As you know, many people now a days have home security cameras, and it is even advertised that game cameras are good home security devices. We live in an area where a game camera in the back yard can reveal good hunting prospects, as well as other unknown surprises. The attached photo was taken not more than a couple of hundred yards from our back door! Imagine how surprised we were to capture this one?

I have met Mick once myself, and have known that they were filming in our “neighborhood”

this season. Also, this picture was taken on State Land which borders our property.

Seems that Mick’s “Stump” must be next door to ours!

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Letter to the community of Forks Have you ever found a large man’s tennis shoe on your doormat and upon turning it over found a sum of money for an honest person’s “After garage sales Purchase?” Or had many people “you do know” hand you donation funds for helping with the financial needs of a friend needing a kidney transplant?

These are a few of our favorite experiences as we prepared for and were in the midst of our second garage sale for Susan K. Liedtke that was held July 11 and 12.

Our confidence in the people of Forks as a “Caring Community” has never failed-even in the hard times today. Sue’s need caused many volunteers to surface and help at her garage sale.

Many turned up at our doorstep unexpectedly, donated myriads of items and were an encouragement by their words, a promise of a prayer or a “great big hug.” All of

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these gestures of love were equal in importance to Sue and the volunteers working to help her with her financial need.

The people in Forks, a very small home town, are unique in that they know how to help with GREAT BIG HEARTS! God Bless You! The winners of the raffle held at the garage sale and Forks Outfitters last Saturday were: The 1925 Chandelier was won by Janis Schroeder; the computer/copier was won by Christina King; and the vintage Mariners jacket was won by Melene Bourm. Sue drew each winning ticket.

All funds raised will be used to transport Sue to medical appointments while she awaits her transplant. Sue travels to Port Angeles three times a week for kidney dialysis.

Thank You, Judy McClanahan

Robert “Red” Allen July 14, 1930 - June 25, 2014

Robert “Red” Allen was born on July 14, 1930 in Grotto, Washington and passed away on June 25, 2014 at his home in Forks.

As a young man, he joined the Army to serve his country in the Korean War, Where he was honorably discharged after being wounded and receiving a Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Medal of Honor.

Known as “Red” to all his friends and family, he moved to Forks in 1976 with his beloved wife, Barbara Allen. There, his family followed and Forks became home to all of them.

His ability to operate a Cat made working easy for him, building many roads and working in construction for most of his life. Once in Forks he worked for Ernie Nielsen for many years and was often called “the best there is” when operating that Cat. He spent his later years caring for his family, but mostly caring for his wife of 50 years Barbara. He cherished every day of their life together.

He leaves behind his wife, Barbara; sons, Tommy Allen, of Forks, and Hank Celigoy, of Auburn, Wash.; daughters, Pam Gale, Alice Celigoy, Cathy Jewett, all of Forks; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and so many others he considered family.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Don and Art; sister, Evelyn; and grandsons, Brett Celigoy, Corey Gale and Dustin Shoemaker.

He will be deeply missed by everyone who saw him daily as he stopped at Ron’s every morning to grab the paper and a coffee, just to “visit the girls.” Then he was off to the post office as soon as the mail was put in the box before he finished his daily routine with a trip to Thrifty to get things his wife really didn’t need but, again, it was a chance for him to visit his favorite store.

Dad, Grandpa, Red, we miss you.

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Relay for life schedule

Friday, Aug. 1 3:00 p.m. Soft Start (walking begins) 4:00 Chuck DeOng sings 5:00 Crescent Blue performs 5:30 Kasi Price sings 6:00 Opening Ceremony Survivor Lap and Sponsorship recognition 6:30 Crescent Blue performs 7:30 Zane & Band 8:30 Games (catapult compe-

titions) 9:00 Maybe Next Tuesday performs 10:00 Luminaria Ceremony 11:00 Scavenger Hunt Midnight Zumba by Forks Athletic and Aquatic Center Saturday, Aug. 2 1:00 a.m. PJ and Stuffed Animal Lap 5:30 Sunrise Yoga

Larson sentenced Garrid Larson, 20, of Forks, was sentenced to 90 days as a first-time offender after being found guilty of hit and run fatality in the death of a pedestrian. The state had requested 36 months in a standard range of 31-41 months at the sentencing hearing.

According to court records and testimony, Larson struck and killed Aamanda LaGambina, 25, on Calawah Way in Forks, then panicked and left the scene. LaGambina’s body was discovered by a high school girl driving home. He may be allowed to complete his sentence on Forks jail work release, court records state.

7:00 Hula Hoop Contest 8:00 Open Mic 9:00 Knight Games 9:30 Jaime Henry sings 10:00 Fight Back ~ FHS Cheerleaders 10:30 Creation Studio performs 11:00 Drawing & Award Winners 11:30 Closing Ceremonies sponsorship recognition Midnight Final Lap

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kickstarts Saturday. Breakfast starts at 6:30 a.m. The breakfast menu includes biscuits and gravy from St. Anne’s or treat yourself to breakfast fry bread and pancakes at Fireball Walkers.

All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. Come for dinner and stay for breakfast. We have 21 hours of fun, games and fundraising planned.

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Concerned Citizens will again hold its annual carnival at Sunshine and Rainbows Day Care from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.Tuesday-Wednesday, Aug. 12-13.

Sherry Larson with Concerned Citizens said the carnival is set to include face painting, possibly a dunk tank, the WEBPA little train and a wide range of games for the day care’s fifth annual fun day. Food will be served in the new Family First Center.

Children under twelve must be accompanied by am adult.

There is no price for admission, but tickets for games and treats are 25 cents apiece.

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Students from Forks and Neah Bay have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Washington for winter quarter 2014.

Caleb Daniel Larson, a junior and Erin Courtney Whitaker, a senior of Forks and Kylie Marie Kimball, a sophomore and Anthony Ernesto Skyler Rascon, a senior of Neah Bay have achieved this distinction.

To qualify the student must complete at least twelve graded credits and have a grade point average of at least 3.50.

p.m., followed by Crescent Blue at 5 p.m., Kasi Price at 5:30 p.m. and opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. Entertainment continues all evening with Zane & Band, Maybe Next Tuesday, “Knight” Games and a scavenger hunt.

The Luminaria Ceremony begins at 10 p.m. Midnight brings Zumba!

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Nobody is going to go hungry at Forks’ annual Relay For Life starting at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1.

Delicious dinner choices include baked potatoes/toppings and tacos in a bag at Joan’s Team, hot dogs, chili and more at the Fireball Walkers.

Forks Outfitters will be flipping burgers and Sully’s Team will offer pulled pork sandwiches.

Taco soup will be simmering at Team Just A Bunch of Us, while St. Anne’s Saints Team is serving carne asada.

Chinook Pharmacy will be selling fresh fruits and other goodies. If you your sweet-tooth is craving dessert, stop by the Puddle Jumpers for a sno-cone or cupcake and cookies from Family Affair. When you are finished with dinner and dessert, check out the live music at the stadium.

Performances by local talent begin with Chuck DeOng at 4

THE REAL FORKS Elks and Mooses

by Christy Rasmussen Ford They say there is no such thing as a stupid question. I think it’s fair to say that “they” have never actually spoken to anyone. Otherwise, “they” would know that there are a lot of stupid questions.

I recently got asked how to tell the difference between a moose and an elk. I’m not saying this was a stupid question, but … the person asked how to tell the difference between a moose and an elk. I didn’t want to be a complete jerk so I had to remind myself that I am very lucky to live in an area where I can learn about nature firsthand. Not everyone is as lucky … or familiar with nature … or has common sense.

I simply answered, “Well we have no mooses here sooo …”

Yes, I know that the correct plural word for moose is also moose but I think the maker-upper of that rule was silly. I’m officially changing it right now. You must all say mooses when talking about more than one moose. Also maker-upper shall be the technical term for one who makes things up.

Used in a sentence: “Christy is a maker-upper of scandals at city hall.”

Anyway, when I answered that we have no mooses here, the person replied, “Well, how could you tell the difference if you did have mooses here?” Let me clear this up in case there are more people who don’t know the difference. The elk and the moose are distant cousins, twice removed, but three times reinstated. Both are related to the deer, but neither admits this fact.

You’re going to have to ask an animal specialist for more details on their official family tree. I’m thinking that they have the same great-great-great-grandma or something, but they look nothing alike. The moose got his looks from the big-nosed side of the family. He is very sensitive about this facial feature so try not to mention it when he’s around.

The elk, on the other hand, appears to be bi-racial judging from his rear-end being drastically lighter than the rest of his body. However, I don’t think it’s politically correct to comment on the race of an elk so we’ll just leave that alone. No one needs the NAEFERAOE (National Association of the Elk For Ending Racism Against Other Elk) suing over a lighthearted newspaper column … or worse, making a Facebook page protesting my column altogether.

That all being said, I can’t imagine not knowing the difference between any two animals. I feel this subject is covered in dindergarten, but maybe the moose question-asker didn’t have a good teacher. I would like to take this time to thank Mrs. McIrvin for answering all of my questions in kindergarten. Without you, I probably would find myself the subject of a newspaper column such as this one. Also, thanks for teaching me the correct way to refer to more than one moose. The plural form has since been changed (see above), but you were correct at one time.

If you would like more information on grammar or spelling rules that I have officially changed, please contact me via my email thingy — christyrasmussen@yahoo.com.

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Dear Cancer, I hate you The first memory of my life is being in a room with a woman, she is in a bed and I am sitting on the bed. I can remember the furniture in the room and how it was arranged but as hard as I try I can’t remember the woman’s face.

I was about 2 years old and the woman was fifty-five, the woman was my grandmother and she was dying of cancer.

Cancer is a terrible disease that has touched nearly every family. Cancer is a leading cause of death around the world and its incidence continues to rise. Each year 12.7 million people discover they have cancer and 7.6 million people die from the disease.

Sadly our community is not immune to cancer, recently long time Forks resident Diane Schostak has had to retire from a job she loves, Executive Director for the Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau, and I would like to say she is retiring to take it easy. But, she has had to retire to take up a fight, a fight with cancer, which has returned.

Diane has done so much for the community of Forks. In 1997, she took over as director of the Forks Chamber of Commerce, where she really was a champion for the tourism industry on the Westend.

In addition to promoting our area she served on several other committees, including the Downtown Beautification Committee. Diane has done so much to help us, made our town more beautiful, brought a greater awareness to the benefits of tourism dollars, now Diane could use our help.

The bottom line is Diane is facing stage 4 breast cancer in her liver and lymph system. This cancer is not curable, though it

Diane Schostak feeling the love at her recent retirement party. Submitted photo

can be managed over time. Her doctor tells her they are seeing success keeping people going with her condition for 12 to 18 months.

What she needs now is to focus on treatment and being with her family.

It will be months before she can collect any Social Security benefits. Meanwhile, she will be traveling to Sequim and Seattle weekly for treatment, and her mother and daughters want to be with her.

Two accounts have been set up to help Diane during this difficult time, https://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/4165/ diane-schostak-s-cancer-supportfund, is an online site where people can make a donation or an account has also been set up at First Federal under Diane’s name, donations can be made at any First Federal Branch.

This is not easy for Diane, and she feels a little uncomfortable about the whole thing, but I told her “people want to help, let them.”

This weekend is the annual Relay for life, a time when we can all show how much we hate cancer. Local teams have been raising money that will go to help

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cancer research, please support their efforts by visiting the high school track, as they “Fight for a Cure.”

I am told my grandmother was a wonderful person but I can’t remember, she died in 1957 and I never got to know her. Too many wonderful people have been lost to cancer.

So, cancer, in closing, I hope you get run out of town, wiped off the map and someday the word cancer will be a thing of the past.

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Community News Senior Farmer’s Market Vouchers Available The Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program provides fresh fruits and vegetables to lower-income seniors (60+) by providing $40 worth of coupons to be used at the Port Angeles and Sequim Farmers Markets.

Call Susie at 374-9496 to apply.

Kinship caregiver support available Are you raising your grandchildren, nieces, nephews?

Financial support is available to help with school supplies, clothes, shoes and other basic needs. This program helps relatives raising non-biological

children. Contact Susie at Information & Assistance for more information at 374-9496.

Seventh Annual Great Strait Sale The Juan de Fuca Scenic Byway Association is sponsoring the seventh annual Great Strait Sale, a 61-mile yard sale on Highway 112, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13.

Sande Balch, event chairman, encourages people to participate by having private or neighborhood yard sales or by bringing sales to the community sites at the Joyce Depot Museum parking lot or the Clallam Bay Visitor Center (next to the

Clallam County Park). Balch said, “The annual Great Strait Sale continues to grow in the number of sellers and buyers.

The nicer the weather, the more people turn out for the event. In general, we want to invite all of our neighbors to this event for block-party fun while the sellers make a little money and the buyers find some treasures.”

A flier with map and sale ads will be published to guide buyers to the sales. All the information will be on the website by early September at www. highway112.org.

The printed flier will be available at CoCo’s Market (formerly Wagner’s on Highway 101

just east of the junction with Highway 112) the week before and at the community sites the day of the event. The cost of listing a sale or fundraiser in the flier is $10. The deadline to submit an ad for the flier is Aug. 25.

To sign up for a Great Strait Sale listing in the flier or for other questions, contact Balch at sandrabalch@olypen.com.

Clallam Bay Ancestry Club The Clallam Bay Library Ancestry Club will meet from 1-2:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, at the Clallam Bay Library, 16990 Highway 112, Clallam Bay.

Barbara Williams will review Ancestry.Com and also show the use of Google as an added means of tracing family history.

The meeting is open to the public.

Clallam County Sheriff warns of telephone scam The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a citizen reporting a phone call that she received from an individual who identified himself/ herself as a Clallam County Sheriff’s deputy. The caller told the individual that she had failed to report for jury duty and as a result would have to pay a

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community, from page 5 fine.

In this scam, an individual posing as a deputy sheriff calls you and claims that you have failed to respond to a jury summons and that a warrant has been issued for your arrest.

When you state that you have never received a summons, the caller will say he or she will require information for “verification purposes” in order to “cancel the arrest warrant.” At this point, the caller will ask for sensitive information such as address, Social Security number, date of birth and even bank or credit card information. If you receive such a call, do not give out any sensitive personal information. Hang up immediately and report the incident.

Anyone receiving a telephone call seeking personal information or asking for money is advised to simply end the call.

ONP looking for goat input The NationalPark Service is requesting your input in developing a Mountain Goat Management Plan and Environmen-

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Peninsula College and CWU Partner to Offer Specialized Studies Degree Peninsula College and Central Washington University are partnering to offer an interdisciplinary degree in specialized studies to students on the Olympic Peninsula. In addition to the new degree, CWU will provide a dual admission option for Peninsula College students and the two institutions will develop academic plans to help guide Peninsula students who intend to transfer to CWU. In the specialized studies program, students customize their classes from a variety of disciplines to gain a broad knowledge base in preparation for a vocation or graduate school. CWU will offer at least one face-toface course per quarter at Pen-

League Offers Health Care Reform Forums Online and Community Conversation The League of Women Voters of Clallam County announces that the public can now view any or all of a series of four Health Care Reform forums that were presented in 2012.

The series was designed to inform the community of growing and unsustainable health care costs that were resulting in more businesses sharing greater costs with employees and more people unable to afford needed medical care.

The Access to Health Care Committee of the League is offering to facilitate community discussion groups around these series or health care reform.

Interested groups can contact

Bertha Cooper at bdcooper@ olypen.com for details. The videos can be viewed on the LWVCLA website at http:// www.lwvcla.org/forums-events.html.

Peninsula College in Forks to show ‘The Whale’ Peninsula College in Forks will bring the true story of Luna, a young wild killer whale, to the silver screen on Friday, Aug. 8.

The documentary, “The Whale,” will begin at 7 p.m. at the Forks Extension Site at 481 S. Forks Ave. and is free to the public.

The film’s screening will be followed by a discussion led

by Dr. Richard Osborne, who spent three decades as an orca researcher affiliated with The Whale Museum on San Juan Island and the University of Washington Friday Harbor labs prior to moving to the Olympic Peninsula. He is now a marine biologist and research consultant with The Olympic Natural Resources Center in Forks and works on salmon habitat restoration.

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Osborne will answer questions and talk about the challenges that come with attempting to manage interactions between people and wildlife, especially when the wildlife is a large intelligent predator capable of bonding with people.

Earlier, in 2002, Osborne was contracted by NOAA to be the scientist in charge of crowd control around the abandoned orca calf, Springer, when she was temporarily separated from her pod in British Columbia and lost in the waters between West Seattle and Vashon Island. Springer eventually was returned successfully to her family pod.

Luna, an orca, turned up in Nootka Sound, a remote waterway that snakes inland from the Pacific to the old logging town of Gold River, B.C. Separated from his family and his pod, Luna became determined to make friends with people. The documentary explores the ethical and practical questions that arose as people tried to help Luna.

When the documentary was released, it quickly drew rave reviews from critics and audiences alike and was selected as the Critics’ Pick by both The New York Times and Washington Post.

A moving film entitled “Saving Luna” was released in 2008. In 2009, Eric Desatnik, founder of the Environmental Film Festival at Yale University, discovered the film and showed it to Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson, who loved it. All three became executive producers and Reynolds, who grew up in British Columbia, near the place where the whale lived, became the film’s narrative voice.

Together they and the original filmmakers worked to produce a new film with added footage, streamlined narrative and a new voice. The result was “The Whale.”

Michael Parfit, a co-director of “The Whale” along with Suzanne Chisholm, also commented on Luna’s appeal to people.

On the official film website, he says, “Some films answer questions for you, but others help you ask them. That’s just like what happened when people met Luna: He opened doors that we didn’t know were there, but we still don’t really know what is out there on the other side. He just gave us hope that we could someday learn.”

For more information on the film series, contact Peninsula College’s Forks Extension Site at 374-3223.

See You At The Games

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Sports FORKS FORUM

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The 23rd annual Fred Orr Co-Ed softball tournament

The 23rd annual Fred Orr Co-Ed softball tournament was held over the weekend at Tillicum Park in Forks. The thirteen team tournament was won by Team Camille of Port Angeles as they defeated The Hanger of Sequim 9 to 4 Sunday afternoon under very warm weather conditions.

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At right, Kris Northcutt of the Forks Outfitters was called out at second in a cloud of dust while trying to stretch a single into a double against the Weekend Warriorz. The Elwha team defeated the Outfitters 8 to 7.

Below, Ron’s Food Mart pitcher Reece Hagen covers home while making an attempt to tag the Forks Merchant runner during this contest in which Hagen hit two in the park home runs.

A young Ron’s Food Mart team fell 14 to 3 to the Forks Merchants.

All photos by Lonnie Archibald

Moe’s Handyman Service Forks Coffee Shop Home Slice Take N Bake Pizza Lunsford Real Estate/ Silvermoon Bookkeeping Services B & P Auto Repair Dahlgren Logging Jessie Flores with the Forks Merchants slides safely into second base on a close call ahead of the tag of Wayne Damon of West End Motors. West End defeated the Merchants 9 to 7.

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Paul Hampton of Forks recently competed in the Iron Man competition in Coeur d’Alene. The competition draws participants from all over the world, and includes swimming, biking and running, and is described as a challenging Pacific Northwest race set in the lush timberland of Idaho.

Jerry’s Rentals first baseman Brenda Bonds tags Jerry’s Nads runner Theo Penn out at first. Jerry’s Nads defeated Jerry’s Rentals 19 to 8.

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Quilt raffle to benefit wounded military A project started by a Vashon Island woman to provide quilts for wounded military personnel has grown and the local quilt makers in Forks also have gotten in on providing these quilts. All the quilts are made to meet a set standard.

American Hero Quilt Standards: Quilts should be made from 100 percent good quality cotton Quilts should be approximately 63 inches by 87 inches.

The quilts should be red, white and blue fabric. Backs should be 100 percent cotton and 10

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inches larger on each side. No use of beige or white fabrics on the back. Many injured soldiers have open wounds which can cause stains. Binding should be cut 2 1/2 inches wide, at least 300 inches in length and sewn diagonally rather than straight across.

The local quilt club is holding a raffle of a quilt to help raise money to by supplies to make more American Hero Quilts.

The quilts used to be sent to Madigan Army Hospital but they have been so well re-

ceived that now they are sent to Germany so as the wounded can have them sooner.

They are sent anonymously but do have a label on them that says “American Hero Quilt — Thank You!” Tickets for the quilt raffle are available at Chinook Pharmacy and are $1 each. The money raised from the raffle also will help with shipping costs.

The drawing for the quilt will be Sept. 11.

For more information, contact Marcia Yanish at 360-3273770.

Venture International raise awareness

Bicycle riders Rebecca Neuwohner and Jenna Smith took a break in Forks last week, as the hope to raise awareness of human trafficking. Forks Forum photo

A group of eighteen bike riders stopped over in Forks last week as they made their way

from Seattle to Portland. The group raises money to help with the world wide problem

of human trafficking. The bike riding helps raise awareness, as the group stops along the way to speak about the problem.

Rebecca Neuwohner is from British Columbia and wanted to do something that made a difference saying “So many people are ignorant of the issue of human trafficking, everyone should care.”

Jenna Smith became aware of the problem of human trafficking through a facebook page.

So she got a bike and started training so that she could go on one of the bike tours. “I became aware of their work in east Asia and Africa, they help rebuild justice systems and stop human trafficking.”

The group found their ride around Lake Crescent beautiful and a bit scary, after a stay overnight at the Calvary Chapel they left the next morning for Aberdeen.

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Elks Hoedown was a real hit!

The first Forks Elks Lodge Family Festival was a success. The theme was cowboy-inspired, with approximately 125 attendees who enjoyed a hay ride, arrow shoot, ring toss, rope the horse, pop the udder, cotton candy, hot dogs, nachos, prizes and a lot of old fashioned fun, with each child receiving a sport bag to take home as well.

This event was funded by Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant plus donations, and the help of some great carpenters who provided a general store, saloon with swinging doors and a jail. First Federal also helped with It takes a steady hand to “pop the udder” at last Saturday’s Elks Family the bank front and other Elk members Festival. Submitted photo and volunteers helped to make the event a great success.

The Beacon Grant provides for an ongoing, Elk-led charitable activity that the Lodge would like to continue.

Three families were recipients of backpacks and school supplies for the coming school year, the families were: Merry Parker: Peter-preschool; Johnathan, second grade; Taylor, third grade; Izaiah, ninth grade.

Kayte Pitts: Michael, second grade.

Merry Parker family, with Elks Lodge #2524 Officers, Esteemed Leading Michelle Edlin: Brandon, third Knight Lance Slyter, Per, Asst. Esquire Chuck Jennings and Trustee Matt Hayrides, ice cream and sunshine!

King. Submitted photo grade, Matthew, fifth grade.

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Neah Bay’s Pets Get Care

by Donna Barr

The Spay To Save clinic van and vets were in the Neah Bay Community Gymnasium parking lot, offering reduced fee services for the community’s domestic animals, Friday, July 25.

Vet Karen Mueller and Vet Tech Jacque Niedermeyer worked inside the van to make life easier for 22 dogs and cats and their owners.

Sue Miles stood at the greeting table outside, organizing for the line of owners awaiting the services for their animal friends.

The van’s services included not only spaying and neutering, but shots and microchips.

Asked how the community was responding, Miles replied, “Outstanding. We’re very, very full.”

To address the problem with an overpopulation of feral cats, the clinic has just purchased 25 traps for TNR: Trap, Neuter, Release.

TNR allows those people feeding feral cats to end the overpopulation, while maintaining a stable feral population. The resident ferals remain territorial, keeping other cats out of their area, and over time their population shrinks naturally. They also contribute to an area’s rat and mouse control.

Spay To Save finds resources for people caring for such colonies, and gets the animals the surgeries, but the cats have to then be returned. Spay to Save has no facilities or resources for keeping cats or other animals.

The clinic van plans to return to Neah Bay for two days in September, and will soon be setting up those dates. Contact them at 360-461-5434, or check out Spay To Save on Facebook, or go to Spaytosave.org.

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The Spay To Save van and vets were in the Neah Bay Friday, July 25. From left: Sue Miles, Neah Bay Animal Control Officer Leroy Dalos, and Clancy. Photo Donna Barr

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There comes a time in most everyone’s life when they need a little help getting to where they are supposed to go. Such was the case for a little bird last Saturday.

Luckily for the little bird Mike and Michelle Marshall spotted it in the highway near Forks, turned around and went back saving it just before it nearly got ran over.

Taking it to veterinarian, who was open on Saturday, it was finally suggested that I might know how to help the bird. Upon inspection Bob Gooding and I thought it might be a Marbled Murrelet, but we were not sure. Many birds like the Murrelet cannot take off from dry land, due to the fact they have little webbed feet that sit far back on their bodies.

I said I would take the bird and call around to see what the best plan was for it. About 5 phone calls later an expert said it was most likely a fledgling that for some reason fell short of flying to the ocean, if it looked healthy was I willing to drive it to the ocean?

Well, yes I was.

I chose Rialto Beach because I thought there would be less people, there were lots of cars but no one in sight as packed the pet carrier to the beach.

Not knowing if it would take a nose dive in the sand or if I should try to get it in a wave, so it could swim, I just gave it a toss and it knew what to do; flying like it knew where it was going.

As I turned around a man had been watching the whole thing, he said “that was really neat” I said yes it was.

Thanks to Mike and Michelle for taking the time to save a little birds life.

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Community Calendar

6 p.m. – QVSD Board of Directors, District Office board room.

Second Tuesday

Noon – West End Historical Society, JT’s Sweet Stuffs, 327-3318.

6:30 p.m. – Piecemakers Quilt Club, Forks Baptist Church. No meetings in December.

6 p.m. – Relay for Life, Forks Hospital Adminstration Conference Room.

third Tuesday

11:30 a.m. - Forks Timber Museum, Umpqua (Sterling Bank).

Linda, 374-9663.

Every Tuesday

11:30 a.m. – The Caring Place, a pregnancy resource center, 374-5010.

Noon – Free Lunch, Forks Church of the Nazarene, served at Forks Community Center.

1 p.m. – Women’s support group, resource room at Forks Abuse Program facility, Linda, 374-6411.

4 p.m. – Hideaway Teen Center. 87 Sportsman’s Rd. 6 p.m. – Bingo Forks Elks Lodge, Merchant Road 7 p.m. – Fire Dept. volunteers, Forks, Beaver and Quillayute fire halls.

First Wednesday

9:30 a.m. – MOPS (Mothers of Pre-schoolers), Forks Assembly of God. 11 a.m. – Friends of Forks Ani-

First Saturday

7:30 p.m. – Mt. Olympus Lodge, Masonic Temple, 130 W. Division St.

first Thursday

5 p.m. - West Olympic Council for the Arts meets in the ICN Building.

Second Thursday

Noon – West End Historical Society, JT’s Sweet Stuffs.

7 p.m. – Fletcher-Wittenborn Post #9106 & Aux., Post home on Spartan Ave.

Every Thursday

11:30 a.m. – The Caring Place, pregnancy resource center, 3745010.

4 p.m. – Hideaway Teen Center, 87 Sportsman’s Rd. 6 p.m. – Hoh Healing Circle and potluck, Hoh Tribal office.

7 p.m. – Forksestra Rehearsal, DNR Conference Rm., 374-6233.

Noon – Women’s support group, Hoh Tribal Center. Forks Abuse Program, Linda, 374-6411.

4 p.m. – Hideaway Teen Center, 87 Sportsman’s Rd. 7 p.m. – Overeaters Anonymous Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 250 N. Blackberry, Forks.

7 p.m. – Rainy Day Gamers, ICN Building.

Second Friday

7 p.m. – Forks American Legion Post 106, Masonic Lodge Division St.

7 p.m. – West End Youth & Community Club, Sekiu Community Center kitchen, 963-2438.

Second Tuesday 4 p.m. --- Clallam Bay Friends of the Library. Clallam Bay Library, 963-2946

Every Tuesday 10 a.m. – Messy Palette Art League, Sekiu Community Center, 963-2221.

First Wednesday Noon – Clallam Bay-Sekiu Chamber of Commerce, business meeting, Sekiu Community Center.

7 p.m. – Clallam Bay Lions.

7:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous, Hope in Recovery, First Baptist Church, South Forks Ave.

Tuesdays

7 p.m. — Al-Anon, First Congregational Church.

Wednesdays

8 p.m. — Sekiu AA, Sekiu Recreation Center.

Thursdays

7 p.m. — How It Works group, Forks Senior Center.

7-8:30 pm — Overeaters Anonymous, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 250 N. Blackberry Ave., Forks, 206-999-6335

Calvary Chapel

Pastor Nathan Abbate 374-3298 Sunday Morning Worship ��������������������������10:30 AM Wednesday Mid-Week Study ����������������������7:00 PM

Clallam Bay Assembly of God

Every Saturday 9 - 10 a.m. Hatha Yoga class at Seiku Community Center. The cost is $2 per person — bring a yoga mat if you have one.

7 p.m. – Texas Hold’em Tournament, Clallam Bay/Sekiu Lions Club.

Second Friday 7 p.m. – Forks American Legion, Masonic Lodge Division St.

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Church of the Nazarene

Pastor Rick Hull • 963-2857 Sunday Service/ Children’s Church �����������������11:00 AM Wednesday Bible Study���������7:00 PM P.O. Box 336 • Hwy. 112 Clallam Bay, WA 98326

Sunday Bible Study ��������������� 9:45 AM Worship������������������������������� 11:00 AM

First Baptist Church

81 Huckleberry Ln. • 374-6909 www.churchinforks.org

52 Pioneer Street • Clallam Bay 374-9184 • Fr. Paul Brunet, Pastor Mass • Sunday, 11:00 AM

First Congregational Church (U.C.C.)

Sunday School ������������������������9:45 AM Sunday Morning Worship �����11:00 AM Sunday Evening Service����������6:00 PM Wednesday Kids Programs �����6:30 PM

Forks St. Anne Catholic Church Parish

Communion, Singing, Prayer

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Mission

Worship Service �������������������10:45 AM Sunday Evening Worship ��������6:00 PM Wednesday Prayer Meeting����7:00 PM Awanas, Thursdays �����������������6:30 PM

Forks Assembly of God

Tom Lafrenz, Pastor • 374-6798 Located B St. N.W. and Sol Duc Way Sunday School��������������������������9:45 AM Morning Worship �������������������11:00 AM Prayer & Praises������������������������6:00 PM Wednesday is Family Night

Clallam Bay Church of Christ

F F 374-5077 • Pastor Bob Schwartz B C Sunday School������������������������9:30 AM

Noon – West End Seniors potluck lunch, Sekiu Community Center.

11 a.m. – C.A.T. Community Action Team, Sekiu Community Center.

24-Hour AA Phone Hotline (360) 452-4212 Al-anon 1-866-452-6973 basic beginnings pre-school Annie crippen 640-5512 Basicbeginningslearingcenter @gmail.com

Meeting at 451 5th Street, Forks

Every Friday

Second Saturday

7 p.m. — How It Works group, Forks Senior Center.

8 p.m. — Sekiu AA, Sekiu Recreation Center.

7:30 p.m. – Miracles Happen group, West End Outreach Center conference room, 530 Bogachiel Way.

Church Service D I R E C T O RY

Second Wednesday Noon – Clallam Bay-Sekiu Chamber of Commerce, speaker meeting, Sekiu Community Center.

10 a.m. – noon – New Hope Food Bank is open.

6 p.m. – Clallam Bay-Sekiu Sewer Advisory Board, Cape Flattery School District Administrative Office, Snob Hill.

Saturdays

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4:30 p.m. – Habitat for Humanity – Forks branch, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall.

5:30 p.m. – Soroptimists of the Olympic Rain Forest business meeting, Forks Congregational Church.

7 p.m. – West End Thunder Car Club, Forks Fire Hall.

First Tuesday

Mondays

7 p.m. — Narcóticos Anónimos en Español, Cada jueves y viernes.

Narcóticos Anónimos en Español.

West End Outreach Services, 551 Bogachiel Way. Llama al 274-6271 extension 117 para más información.

374-5319 Church Worship Service ��������������� 11:00 AM 978133

Forks Bible Church

Fr. Paul Brunet Saturday.......................................5:30 PM 374-9184 Sunday ........................................ 8:30 AM 511 5th Ave. Sunday - Spanish Mass................5:00 PM Wednesday ..................................5:30 PM Thursday ....................................12:05 PM Friday ...... 12:05 PM Adoration following Benediction .................................5:45 PM

George Williams, Pastor-Teacher • 374-5339 Sunday School������������������� 9:30 AM Sunday Worship ������� 11 AM & 6 PM Christ - Centered • Bible - Based 7th and G St. S.W.

St. Swithin’s Episcopal Church

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

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4 p.m. – Hideaway Teen Center Homework Club, 87 Sportsman’s Rd. 6:30 p.m. – Fletcher-Wittenborn Post #9106 Bingo, Post home on Spartan Ave.

First Thursday

3 p.m. – T.O.P.S., Clallam Bay Presbyterian Church.

6 p.m. – Crafters’ Creative Night, Chamber of Commerce building.

7 p.m. – Texas Hold’em Tournament, Clallam Bay/Sekiu Lions Club.

7 p.m. — New Beginnings, Forks Masonic Hall.

Pastor Pamela Hunter 374-6343 • 250 Blackberry Ave.

Sunday morning Holy Eucharist �������10:30 AM Meeting at Long Term Care, Forks Hospital Sunday Evening Holy Eucharist & Potluck 5 PM Meeting at 250 Blackberry Ave. (Prince of Peace)

To advertise your church call 374-3311!

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Every Monday

7:30 a.m. – West End Business & Professional Association, DNR Conference Room.

4 p.m. – Hideaway Teen Center, 87 Sportsman’s Rd.

Every Monday

Sundays

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7:30 p.m. – Forks City Council, Council Chambers, Forks City Hall.

Every Wednesday

Noon – Clallam Co. Fire District 5 commissioners’ meeting, Clallam Bay Fire Hall.

Thursday and Friday

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Fourth Monday

1:30 p.m. – Bogachiel Garden Club, Community Center, Forks, 374-2437.

7 p.m. – West End Sportsmen Club, Sportsmen Club Road.

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Second Monday

6:30 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous, Forks Masonic Lodge, 130 W. Division St.

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6 p.m. – Friends of Forks Library – Forks Library.

third Wednesday

7 p.m. – Hideaway Teen Center, 87 Sportsman’s Rd.

12-STEP Meetings

Fridays

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Third Monday

5 p.m. – Pacific Coast Salmon Coalition, 71 N. Spartan Ave. 6 p.m. – QVPRD meeting, Community Center.

7 p.m. – Boy Scout Troop 1467, Forks Congregational Church, Scoutmaster Ron Anderson, 374-2489.

7 p.m. – Grief Support, Beaver call 327-3514.

Every Saturday

Noon – Women’s support group, Forks Abuse 374-2273.

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4 p.m. – Prevention Works!

Telelink to Forks, mental health facility, Bogachiel Way. 6 p.m. – B.R.I.D.G.E.S. to Parents Voice, West End Outreach, 530 Bogachiel Way. Vienna Medina, 374-9691.

7 p.m. – Emblem Club 488, Forks Elks Lodge.

7 p.m. – West End Youth League, Pacific Pizza back room, public is welcome.

7 p.m. – Klahanie Koi Club, various locations, 374-6843.

7:30 p.m. – Forks City Council, Council Chambers, Forks City Hall.

Second Wednesday

Every Thursday

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Second Monday

3:30 p.m. – B.R.I.D.G.E.S. to Parents Voice, West End Outreach.

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6:30 p.m. – Quillayute Valley PTA, FMS library.

Second Saturday

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First Monday

mals, Forks Library, 171 S. Forks Ave. 374-0747.

7:30 p.m. — Mt. Olympus Lodge, Masonic Temple, 130 W. Division St.

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Fired, Mired and Hired

by Chiggers Stokes In June of 1974 I sat outside a Park Service restroom in Catoctin Mountain Park about to be fired.

About to do the firing was the ex-National Program Director for Outward Bound.

When Ralph returned from Vietnam he left behind half of a foot. He had been a Green Beret. For two years, he was owner of his own high adventure outfit.

He installed as Program

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Director another Vietnam vet who had taught tactics to the ARVN troops. The previous summer Ralph had worked us low paid staff, frequently seven days a week with no compensation for the extra work. When I returned to his employment the previous month, Ralph had given me a contract which guaranteed me two days off a week. It was this contract that I held up, the day before, when the Program Director announced that we were required to report to Catoctin Mountain on Sunday evening for roll call to Monday’s muster of unhappy campers.

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the Program Director, but the language of the contract was clear. I wasn’t going to give up half a day off. Since he announced the fiat of Sunday roll call before the assembled staff, we had a public shout out. He told us mutineers that Ralph would settle it. Ralph had quite a temper and personnel issues could incite battle rage.

You could see the pulse on Ralph’s neck when he got mad, but he didn’t have to be mad to fire an employee or two. He had recruited me from the National Park Service about a year ago and, except for the six months I had been on the west coast, I had been a disappointment to him. Now I was publicly challenging the Program Director who was transmitting Ralph’s own order that we would muster Sunday evening?!? I started to mewl, “But the contract says...” I ran out of words when I looked at my about-to-be-ex-boss. The

pulse on his neck was beating wildly. “I quit,” I said.

But walking away was not easy. I was good friends with my non-management co-workers. I started to choke up as I gathered my few things and said my good-byes. I became more choked up when I realized I had no place to go. I had no job, no home, no family to turn to, no friends that wanted me as a roommate...I was alone with my dog in this life...and the stink of whatever Woodsie had been rolling in. I broke down and sobbed.

I cried and tried to think of who I could call to rescue me from the jaws of overwhelming loneliness and despair.

While I blubbered, a cascade of events had transpired and were about to change my circumstance considerably.

Alert readers of the Forks Forum with photographic memories will remember that I quit the Park Service the previous year, partially because I was frustrated by

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the mismanagement of drownings and emergency response in the Great Falls area where I had worked. (To protect the dignity of innocent parties and to better conceal my own questionable behavior I will be using the term girl friend to represent friends that happen to be female, with or without a romantic side to the friendship.)

Anyway, before I quit, I found a job for a girl friend, Judy, working as a receptionist at the historic tavern/brothel which had been my NPS office at Great Falls. She felt, as me, that the Park Service needed to display leadership in developing timely response to cliff and swiftwater rescues. Since I had quit the Park Service, thirteen people had drowned in the National River near Washington D.C. It didn’t take forever to get Congress’s attention.

I went to a pay phone and called another girl friend I knew that worked out of Great Falls. I wanted to ask her out to see a movie and see if I could put up a tent in her yard.

She told me that Judy had been trying to contact me for ten days to offer me a River Safety job. Training in kayaks and on cliffs would be 20% of the job, with foot patrol on rock and trails much of the work day. We all had to become EMT’s Within a week of my you’re fired!/no, I quit I was back in uniform for the National Park Service.

One of the collateral duties that was given me - well, actually I ask for it - was responsibility for oversight of the concessionaire’s use of the climbing area at Carderock.

That made me the first NPS uniform that my old boss would bump into using the area for a ropes course and rappelling. Ralph called me and invited me out to dinner at a nice restaurant. He said that he was sorry for our misunderstanding. Of all the people he’s fired, it was an honor to have him say that. A guy like me can’t afford to hold grudges. That night I gifted him a pair of down booties for his foot and a half.

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DOC deploys offenders to help fight wildfires sent to the Carlton Complex fire are six–offender kitchen crew from Olympic who provide meals for firefighters on site.

For more than 50 years this partnership between DOC and DNR has existed, where offender fire crews are trained

by DNR to establish fire lines, clear trails for firefighters and assist with logistics.

Kitchen crews provide breakfast, lunch and dinner to help refuel the firefighters, who burn 8,000–12,000 calories a day while battling the blazes.

The staff includes correctional officers.

Only offenders in minimumsecurity units who are within

four years of completing their prison sentence are eligible to join fire crews.

Offenders earn their way on to the crews through their good behavior and work performance. The effort of-

fenders make — working side by side with hot shot crews, gaining skill and knowledge in fire suppression, saving homes, mitigating damage and potentially saving lives — positively impacts local

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Peninsula College sets date for Grand Opening

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The newly remodeled Peninsula College Forks Extension site has picked August 28 as the date for a Grand Opening celebration at the facility.

From 5-5:30 p.m. local and regional dignitaries will be featured and from 5:30-7 p.m. attendees can enjoy a barbecue and tours.

The new facility is located at 481 S. Forks Avenue.

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Low Income Spay/Neuter Assistance is available.

Call FRIENDS OF FORKS ANIMALS at 374-3332 to schedule an appointment.

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In the past week, the Department of Corrections has deployed 21 offender fire crews from four minimumsecurity prisons to help fight wildfires burning in eastern and central parts of Washington, including the 380-squaremile Carlton Complex fire in north-central Washington.

The crews include a total of 232 offenders (plus 24 supervising staff) who are trained by the Department of Natural Resources to assist in managing wildfires.

Olympic Corrections Center, located near Forks, sent six crews totaling 55 offenders and four staff to the Carlton Complex fire. Among those

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GARAGE Sale: Sat., 9-3 p. m . , 8 8 1 B o g a c h i e l Way. Fo r eve r y b o d y, m e n , w o m e n , yo u n g , old, good prices.

Quillayute Valley School District SURPLUS SALE Dates: 8/8/14 and 8/9/14 Time: 8 a.m.

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HUGE Sale: Sat., 9-3 p. m . , 1 0 0 E ve r g r e e n Loop. Housewares, craft and Holiday items, twin bed frame/box spring, bassinets, nice books, nice board games, flat screen monitor, bicycles, scooters, end tables, coffee table, baby and children’s clothes 0-9, misc. clothes, linens, too much to list, all items clean and in wor king condition. Some of everything except, hunting or fishing equip., tools or major appliances.

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(509)308-1423 or $5,500. (360)452-7743 dsawby@hotmail.com PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All rental and real estate for sale adver tising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for the rental or sale of real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertising in this newspaper are available on an equal o p p o r t u n i t y b a s i s. To complain of discrimination call HUD at (206)220-5170.

Apartments for Rent Clallam County

5 0 A S H AV E A p a r t ments: (1) apt. 2nd. floor, (1) apt. ground floor, includes all appliances & personal washer & dryer. $515.00 per month, 1st. last & damage deposit. includes water & garbage . call to see (360) 374-7474.

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FORKS: 2 Br. duplex, 1 yr. lease, garage, yard, woodstove, water paid, $675 mo., plus deposit.

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CALL FOR BIDS City of Forks MAPLE AVENUE SIDEWALK PROJECT ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE $195,000 Sealed Proposals will be received by the undersigned at the City of Forks, 500 East Division Street, Forks, Washington 98331, up to 11:00 a.m.; local time on Wednesday, August 6, 2014, for furnishing the necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools, and guarantees thereof to construct Maple Avenue Sidewalk Project.

This contract provides for the construction of approximately 900 feet of cement concrete sidewalk along the east side of Maple Avenue from Elterich Street to Calawah Way. Work includes, but is not limited to, excavation, grading, subgrade preparation, furnishing and installing gravel surfacing, hot mix asphalt patching, storm drainage improvements, cement concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks, permanent signing and pavement marking, miscellaneous surface restoration, traffic control; and other work all in accordance with the Contract Plans, Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications.

The Work shall be substantially complete within 25 working days after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed. All bidding and construction is to be performed in compliance with the Contract Provisions and Contract Plans for this project and any addenda issued thereto that are on file at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Forks, Washington.

The Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud shortly after the time and date stated above.

Proposals are to be submitted only on the form provided with the Contract Provisions. All Proposals must be accompanied by a certified check, cashiers Campers/Canopies check, money order, or bid bond payable to the C A M P E R : ‘ 9 2 1 0 ’ 9 � “City of Forks� and in an amount of not less than Lance Cabover Squire. five percent (5%) of the total amount bid.

Sleeps 4, includes TV, everything works, good Contract Provisions and Contract Plans may be examined at the office of the City of Forks, local plan condition. $4,500. centers in the project area, or the office of the Pro(360)417-3893 ject Engineer, Gray & Osborne, Inc. Licensed ConCAMPER: Nor thland tractors and Material Suppliers may obtain a copy ‘94 Polar 990-200 ext. of the Contract Provisions and Contract Plans, free c a b. F u l l y s e l f - c o n - of charge, in electronic format (PDF on compact tained, queen bed, lots disk(s)) along with registration as a planholder only at the Seattle office of the Project Engineer, Gray & of storage. $5,500.

Osborne, Inc., 701 Dexter Avenue North, Suite 200, (360)683-1397 Seattle, WA 98109, (206) 284-0860. Request for Contract Provisions and Plans may be faxed FORD: ‘00 Tioga. C ((206) 283-3206) or emailed (grayosborne@gclass, 22’, new tires, o.com). Request must include company name, s e l f - c o n t a i n e d , n o physical address, phone and fax numbers, and s h o w e r , S e q u i m . email address. Registration as a planholder is re$14,000/obo. quired to obtain Contract Addenda. Contract ques(907)268-9649 tions shall be directed only to the office of the Project Engineer.

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Financing of the Project has been provided by City of Forks, Washington and the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board. The City of Forks expressly reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive minor irregularities or informalities and to Award the Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder as it best serves the interests of the City.

(Signed)

AUDREY GRAFSTROM

Pub: July 24, 31 2014

CITY CLERK Legal No. 577030

FORKS: RV Sites, full Legal Notices Legal Notices hook ups, water, sewer, Clallam County Clallam County g a r b a g e a n d p o w e r, QVSD 2014/2015 BUDGET HEARING $300 mo. Cedar Ave., Self storage.

Notice is hereby given that the Quillayute Valley (360)374-4090 School District No. 402 will have completed its Marine 2014/2015 budget proposal and placed same on Miscellaneous file in the school district’s administration office. A BAYLINER: 19’ Car pi. copy thereof will be furnished to any person who Ttrailer, 2 outboards re- will call upon the District. The Board of Directors cently ser viced, good will fix and adopt the said budget during the Budget Hearing to be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. condition. $2,100/obo.

The meeting will be held at 5:00 P.M. in Forks High (360)452-7184 School Library/Media Center located at 261 S. B AY L I N E R : ‘ 7 5 2 4 ’ Spartan Avenue, Forks, WA. Any person may apSaratoga. Trailer, rigged pear thereat and be heard for or against any part of fo r f i s h i n g , c ra bb i n g , said budget. camping, etc., extras.

Pub: FF July 31, Aug. 7, 2014 Legal No. 577211 $7,500. (360)452-2150.

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FORD: ‘41 Deluxe Coupe. ‘302’, C4, 8”, t u r n key, a l l f i n i s h e d . $16,000. Sequim.

(360)683-8183 LINCOLN: ‘74 Continental Mark IV. 156K mi., 460cc, no rust or dents.

Motorcycles $2,900. (360)457-5236.

BMW: ‘96 RG1100. 17K MERCEDES: 1929 kit m i . , a l way s g a ra g e d , car. VW running gear, real wood spoke wheels. heated vest and more. $3,995/obo. $5,000. (360)775-1619.

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(360)457-5310 HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘05 XL 1200 Custom Sportster. Too many extras to list. Black, very low miles, 2 in to 1 Vance and Hines ehaust and air cleaner, 4.5 gal. t a n k , c u s t o m i ze d . A l l yearly maint., up to date, ready for the road. $6,900/obo.

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MERCEDES: ‘87 560SL, Bright RED turns heads as you drive by. Hard top removes. Stores on stand. Topless or raise the black soft-top.

G R E AT C L A S S I C ROADSTER CONVERTIBLE. $25,000.

HONDA: ‘06 VTX Retro.

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TOYOTA: ‘06, Avalon Ltd., silver, one owner, always garaged, immaculant condition. $9,750. (360)4612744.

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Chatting Around the Campfire

Bill White’s Alaskan Timber Cutting Adventure:

The Wager IIX

by Duane Miles Like a small percentage of old-growth timber cutters, Bill was never satisfied with any brand new chain saws right out of the “box”. He always tinkered with them before using them to increase power and chain speed.

However, each modification was done with careful consideration of two cycle engine tolerances. For those of you who understand

this matter, a cutter using such a saw must be constantly aware of the possibility of exceeding engine revolution levels-which would very quickly cause what is commonly referred to as, “blew up the engine”. There will be mention of appropriate safeguard measures later.

According to Jerry Leppell of Jerry’s Saw Shop (in Forks), a new 075 Stihl saw is rated at about 10 horsepower. However, when

Bill had finished tinkering, his modified 075 probably had an output somewhere over 15 horsepower. Such a saw was extremely hard to start because of it’s increased compression. Stihl saws in those days were not as yet equipped with a compression release button. Though if they had been, Bill would have removed it, for reasons touched on soon.

However, Bill was not concerned with high compression, for as a brute of a man, he had little trouble with the starting process. As long as he could maintain (the grip of a gorilla) on the starting cord handle, he could fire that saw into quick action.

So then, just what were those modification measures? Well, the first thing Bill would do is to gut out the saws muffler, leaving only the spark arrester screen in place-the reason

for retaining the screen was mostly because it’ appearance was always a good indicator of a saw’s general health.

Next, Bill would add a second exhaust port to that 075. In this process, he cut another hole opposite that single port.

Another change was to both skirt the piston and port the cylinder (please don’t hold it against me if I don’t explain this process further). While taking this step, Bill also replaced the stock gasket with asqueeze tubed-plastic gasket.

These three changes increased the saw’s compression dramatically. With his next modification, Bill would drill out the two carburetor adjustment (screw) ports , replacing them with larger diameter screws.

This allowed for increased air and fuel capacity. His last engine adjustment was to advance the saw’s timing a slight bit. According to Bill, this can be done on a 075 by turning a screw attached to the saw’s electrical system.

Moving now from engine changes, here is one last

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upgrade step, this time with the saw’s stock gearing. Here the size 7 chain sprocket was replaced with a size 8. This easily increased chain speed, now that this saw had the power to pull that larger sized sprocket.

With all of these modifications, Bill now possessed an unbroken bronco saw while it was at idle, but at full throttle it would race at an astronomical speed.

Such a saw could be rather hard to start, as mentioned earlier.

When working with this saw, Bill took every precaution to prevent the great risk of ruining the piston and cylinder.

One precaution was to make sure the oil to gas mixture was richer than normally called for. This helped keep the engine cooler. Another thing he did was to avoid throttling the saw to full capacity except during those times when the saw’s 36” bar was totally immersed in solid wood for its entire length, for as Mark McCann recently told me, “ You don’t want your saw cutting air”.

A properly sharpened 075 Stihl saw with all of these modifications was capable of spitting out huge wood chips much like 50 caliber machine gun rounds when called upon to do so in the manner here described. Is it any wonder then, that Bill could lay down thousands of board feet of timber in short order?

Next time you tune in, Bill will do just that!

May light for your feet guide you on the path of life until we meet again.

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