Fork

William Foresman Shafer, 46, construction manager William Foresman Shafer, an architect who specialized in construction management and former Guilford resident, died Friday at his home in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., of skin cancer. He was 46. During the period he resided in Guilford, from 1986 to 1996, Mr. Shafer contributed to the design and construction of the physics and astronomy building at the Johns Hopkins University, and the Homer Gudelsky Building at the University of Maryland Medical Center.

On December 25, 2004, EDWARD E. JR., beloved husband of the late Louella (nee Almony); devoted father of Edward E. Lewis, III, Nancy L. Edie and Michael A. Lewis, Sr. Also survived by six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two brothers and eight sisters. Funeral from the E.F. Lassahn Funeral Home (Kingsville), 11750 Belair Road on Wednesday, 11 AM. Interment Fork United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visiting Monday, 7 to 9 PM. Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Fork United Methodist Church.

On Thursday, December 30, 2004, JOHN CLAYTON GEORGE, age 80, of Govans, beloved husband of the late Alice George; loving brother of Ruth Geis; and dear friend of Mary Kagarise. Rev. Charles Seigman will officiate a graveside service on Tuesday, January 4, at 2 p.m., at the Fork United Methodist Church Cemetery, 12828 Fork Road. Arrangements by Peaceful Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Center, P.A.

Once it was a sign of how well bred you were: whether you knew your asparagus fork from your dessert fork. That's surprising when you consider that the fork is the upstart of eating utensils, arriving relatively late on the dining scene. In medieval times, it was used in Europe only as a serving piece. While Italy adopted it for eating during the Renaissance, England really didn't accept the newfangled implement until the second half of the 17th century.We no longer have separate forks for every sort of food; most place settings include only two, a dinner fork and a fork that can be used for salad or dessert.

My rice never turns out right. How do I get fluffy yet sticky rice that will clump on my fork? There are several methods for cooking long-grain white rice, the most common white rice in this country. Here's the method I use: Bring 2 cups of water to boil in a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Add 1 cup rice and 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of salt. Shake the pan a little to spread out the rice, cover, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, uncover and place a dish towel over the pan. Replace the lid and let it stand.

On December 10, 2004, ETHEL CLARK MICKOLAJCZYK, beloved wife of the late Richard Mickolajczyk; devoted mother of Joyce Willey, Norma Belas and Donna Denison; cherished grandmother of Ronald Conley, Harvey Brandau, Denise Burns, Scott Conley and Douglas Denison; loving great-grandmother of five and great-great-grandmother of one; dear sister of Russell Scoggins and Jean Biddinger. Friends may call at the family owned Evans Chapel of Memories - Parkville 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M., Sunday. A funeral service will be held 10 A.M., Monday.

On February 22, 2005, FLORENCE H. (nee Phipps), beloved wife of the late Charles E. Simms, Sr.; devoted mother of Charles E. Simms, Jr., Jessie L. and David L. Simms. Also survived by six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Visiting at the E.F. Lassahn Funeral Home (Kingsville), 11750 Belair Road, on Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Fork United Methodist Church on Friday at 10 a.m. Interment in Fork United Methodist Church Cemetery.

On May 12, 2003, HERMAN W.; beloved husband of Elizabeth B. (nee Eisner); devoted father of Edward L. Carter and his wife Betty; dear brother of Clarence Carter. Visiting at the E.F. Lassahn Funeral Home (Kingsville), 11750 Belair Road, on Wednesday, 7 to 9 P.M., Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral Services will be held at Fork United Methodist Church, on Friday, 1 P.M. Interment Fork Methodist Church Cemetery.

On March 25, 2009 ARNOLD CHARLES ECK, SR. of Forest Hill, MD beloved husband of M. Louise Eck; devoted father of Arnold Charles Eck, Jr., Janice Anne Frederick, and husband James, step father of Stephen D. Murphy, Darrell Prewitt, Gail Mundis, Pat Sheremetta, and Ellen Hudler, and husband John; loving brother of Hilda Unkert, Doris "Dottie" Louis and the late Hazel Spammer. Also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at Fork United Methodist Church in Fork, MD on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Memory tributes may be sent to the family at mccomasfuneralhome.

Fork kind of happens without warning. A sign announcing DTC you're here stands by Vera Gordon's stone home on Harford Road just south of Fork Road. An American flag flies on a pole in the 15-acre pasture in front of Mrs. Gordon's home and four red horses graze on the tall grass.Mrs. Gordon, a 75-year-old widow, isn't home today. She's working over at the Long Green Valley Florists in nearby Glen Arm. She doesn't have to but says, "I've always liked dealing with the public.""My husband and I met in Fork -- I was a telephone operator here -- and we got married in 1941," she says.