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Ballots have been mailed for the 2019 Municipal General Election in Three Forks. Four candidates will be vying for three open seats on the Three Forks City Council. Incumbents Steve Dahl and Debra Mickelberry, as well as Erin Schattauer each filed prior to the June 17 deadline. According to Gallatin County Election Manager Casey Hayes, Three Forks resident Justin Koller is a declared write-in for a spot on the council and therefore the contest could not be called by acclamation. Three candidates filed prior to June 17 to run for Mayor of Three...
A Gallatin County Sheriff's Deputy was killed in the line of duty Saturday. 31-year-old Deputy Jake Allmendinger was killed in a tragic accident after responding to the report of a stranded motorist on Fairy Lake Road in the Bridger Mountain Range. According to Gallatin County Sheriff Brian Gootkin, as Deputies Allmendinger and Ryan Jern were driving up to try and locate the motorist, their patrol vehicle began to slide backwards. Gootkin said sometime during the slide Jake exited the driver's side of the vehicle and became trapped under the Ch...
With Halloween just around the corner, three upcoming events will bring plenty of fun for kids in the Three Forks area. The Three Forks Rebekah Lodge is hosting a kid' Halloween party Saturday, October 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will take place at 20 East Date across from the fire hall and feature costume judging at 7 p.m., and a balloon stomp at 7:45 p.m. The annual Trick or Treat on Main Street event is scheduled for Thursday, October 31 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event is sponsored by...
The Three Forks Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary is hosting a hot dog chili feed this Halloween. The event is scheduled on October 31 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the fire station located at 13 E. Date Street. The cost to attend is $5. According to auxiliary member Barbara Mutter, the money raised from the event will used for needed safety equipment as well as providing food and drinks for people at emergencies. Mutter added the fire department will also be providing free rides on the fire truck...
It's once again time for Homecoming in Three Forks. This week's high school festivities include a parade, volleyball game, football game, as well as various student activities throughout the week. The Wednesday schedule includes a staff versus students volleyball game at 6 p.m., while the Thursday schedule features a red and white dress up day, a lip dub at 9 a.m., and an assembly at 9:15 a.m. The annual parade is scheduled for Friday, September 27 at 2:45 p.m. The 2019 parade will feature flag bearers Alicia Gonzalaz and Te'a Love, the Three...
In an effort to educate voters about November's bond issue, Gallatin County is offering public tours of the Law and Justice Center. Evening tours will be offered September 19, October 1, October 10, and October 28 starting at 6 p.m. at Community Room of the Gallatin County Detention Center, located at 605 S. 16th Ave., directly behind the Law and Justice Center. Officials will give a short presentation about the bond issue then those in attendance will walk you over to the Law and Justice...
It will be a great time for a great cause Saturday, August 24 at the Whitetail Ranch Center's Black Tie Gala. The event is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. at The Commons in Bozeman and will feature keynote speaker David "Doc" Chung, entertainment from Steven Mazan, Comedian, of GI's of Comedy, and dinner from Zac's Montana Kitchen. The cost to attend the Whitetail's Black Tie Gala is $75 and the attire is Cowboy "Casual" Tuxedo. WHITETAIL RANCH CENTER Whitetail Ranch Center's mission is to meet the needs of veterans with PTSD. Whitetail Ranch...
The sixth annual Montana Ride to Remember will be making a stop in August 17 in Three Forks. The event follows Highway 287 from Helena to West Yellowstone and is organized by the Montana POW/MIA Awareness Association. The highway was designated the Montana POW/MIA Memorial Highway by Governor Steve Bullock in Mayor of 2014. According to Ride Captain Penny Cope, they make the ride in memory of the more than 82,000 POW/MIA personnel from across the country with a special focus on the 53 POW/MIA...
It's a little over a week away from the biggest celebration of the year in Three Forks. The annual Three Forks Rodeo Dayz are scheduled July 18 to 20 with the busy three days kicking off next Thursday with the Farmer's Market at 4 p.m. and Stick Horse Derby at 5 p.m. The First Security Bank Community Appreciation Lunch will start the action Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The rodeo will take center stage Friday evening with gates open at 5:30 p.m. The rodeo will start at 7 p.m. and a street dance following the event until 1 a.m. The Friday perfor...
There were plenty of smiles last Saturday at the Imerys Talc Community Days event in Three Forks. According to Operations Manager (Montana Mills) Mike Mulder, the event featured new bike raffles, a hazard hunt in work environment, safety word games and puzzles to qualify for a range of raffle items, mill tours, a bounce house, a huge inflatable slide, and lunch catered by Blue Moose BBQ. Mulder added Imerys recognizes that good relations with their neighbors is fundamental to long term success....
With the 2020 All School Reunion a little over a year away, organizers are seeking help to spread word about the event. The reunion is scheduled to take place Friday, July 17, 2020 from 2 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, July 18 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The reunion will take place the weekend of the rodeo at the John Q. Adams Railroad Park (where the orange Milwaukee caboose is located). This is an opportunity to gather together to see old friends and reminisce the "good ol' days." Name tags, cold water, port-a-potties, and picnic tables will be...
City of Three Forks Officials are reminding local residents of their fireworks regulations. According to state statutes, fireworks may be sold in Montana from June 24 to July 5. Fireworks are allowed to be set off four days in Three Forks. July 2, 3, and 5 residents can set of fireworks from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. On the Fourth of July, residents can set off fireworks from 10 a.m. to Midnight. Fireworks may not be set off toward or from any motor vehicle or in the vicinity of other people or...
Local baseball fans will get plenty of action this weekend at the 20th annual Imerys Memorial Tournament. The host Gallatin Valley Outlaws will play five games at the tournament scheduled for June 6 to June 9 at the Imerys Field in Three Forks. The American Legion team will open the tournament Thursday, June 6 with a 6 p.m. matchup against Lewistown. On Friday, the Outlaws will take on Cody, Wyoming at 6 p.m. Gallatin Valley will play two games on Saturday, June 8, the first a 3:45 p.m....
Three Forks residents interested in running for Mayor or Council must file with Gallatin County prior to June 17 at 5 p.m. The City Council has three seats that will expire on December 31 and the unexpired term of the Mayor is also open. Current Mayor Steve Hamilton resigned from his position in May. The new Mayor appointed June 25 is subject to nomination and election at the next municipal general election scheduled for November 5, 2019. For more information about filing and fees please visit http://gallatincomt.virtualtown...
The Three Forks School District is reminding parents about their Out of District Policy. According to officials, the district is growing and with that growth, they must follow and enforce district policies that are in place. Three Forks District Policy 3141 states "Every nonresident student who attends Three Forks Schools must apply in writing, for admission for the succeeding school year by June 15th. Admission in one school year does not infer or guarantee admission in subsequent years." In a letter to the parents of out of district...
Residents of Three Forks and Willow Creeks came together Monday morning for the annual Memorial Day Ceremonies. The event organized by the VFW Post 7621 and American Legion Post 93 began at Veterans Park in Three Forks with several speakers. Master of Ceremonies Dave Kennedy honored the late Ray Lau who was a World II Veteran and passed away in 2018. He said Lau will be missed very much and those involved with the Veteran organizations will have a monumental task trying to fill his shows....
The Three Forks High School track and field team had two individual state champions and numerous other strong performances at last week's Class B State Meet in Kalispell. Freshman Keaton Lynn finished in first place in the long jump with a mark of 17 feet and .25 inches. Kendall Lynn also brought home a state title with a first-place finish in the triple jump. She finished with a mark of 36 feet and four- and one-half inches. As a team, the Lady Wolves finished in fifth place. Others who...
10 Three Forks eighth graders were promoted to the high school at a special ceremony last week. The members of the Three Forks High School Class of 2023 are Brandon Blazick, Emily Boyce, Allen Boyd, Cadence Brown, Savana Burling, Christopher Cantrell, Morgan Carr, Elanor Charon, Falisha Dale, Callie Damuth, Brielle Davis, Ayla Demaray, Alicia Deriana, Jesse Eide, Kace Eriksson, Ashleigh Ervin, Garrett Golding, David Gomez, Tiffany Hamilton, Carey Hansen, Finn Hanson, Noah Hegar, Killyona Hoots,...
Ten athletes will represent Three Fork High School at the Class B State Tournament scheduled for Friday and Saturday in Kalispell. The athletes qualified by finishing in the top eight at last week's Southern B Divisional Meet in Laurel or during the season with a state qualifying mark. The Wolves boys team finished seventh out of 16 scoring teams in Laurel. Payden Lynn was fifth in the 200, second in the javelin and triple jump. He will also compete at state in the high jump and long jump....
4 Three Forks High School seniors graduated at a ceremony Sunday. Three Forks students who received their diploma Sunday were John Jennings, Kilah Pfadt, Paeton Ohs, Kyle Olson, Payden Lynn, Bryce Olson, Riley Blaker, Tanner Sayers, Sierra Butterfield, Traci Johnston, Logan Connell, Tylor Fullerton, Dallas Cooper, Kaeson Long, Beau Damuth, Taylor Rochford, Kennedy Duval, Teagan Page, Raelynn Hagan, Enola McDonald, John Hayder, Corin Kamps, Madison Hussung, Sophie Langel, Devon Jadwin, Carsten...
There were plenty of amazing finishes for Three Forks High School at last week's 5B District Track Meet in Belgrade. The Wolves ended the meet with eight individual titles. As a team the girls finished in second place with 145 points. Manhattan placed first with 165 points. The boys squad finished in fourth place. It was a huge day for junior Kendall Lynn and Senior Payton Ohs. Lynn was first in the long jump and triple jump, second in the high jump, and fourth in the 300 hurdles. Ohs was first...
The Three Forks High School Track team will open the postseason Thursday when they traval up the road to compete at the 5B District Track meet in Belgrade. The Wolves stayed busy last week competing at the John Cheek Top 8 event in Anaconda and last Saturday's Stillwater "Al Walker" Memorial Meet in Laurel. On the boy's side, Three Forks was led by a monster day Saturday from senior standout Payden Lynn who finished first the triple jump, long jump, and javelin. He was also second place in the...
The Gallatin Valley Sheriff's Office reported Tuesday they are searching for a 73-year-old Butte man. As of press deadline for the Voice, Gallatin County Search and Rescue was attempting to locate Ronald Lowny whose vehicle was located at the Drouillard Fishing Access Site on the Jefferson River near Three Forks. The Sheriff's Office reported his vehicle is believed to have been there since April 10. According to the Sheriff's Office, Lowny was not reported as a missing person, as he has no family currently in the area. The Butte Silverbow...
The challenges of spring flooding were very evident last week with a road closure reported Friday in Three Forks. Talc Road was closed from the Conner's Ranch driveway to 7th Ave. E. due to overflow of the Willow Creek Ditch. The road was reported fully open again Saturday morning. City officials thanked the public works staff for their hard work in getting the road open again. In a release from Gallatin County Emergency Management, they reported the spring weather over the next several months...
Three Forks wrestlers found a great deal of success at last week's Southwest Montana Little Guys State Tournament in Dillon. Anthony Douma finished in first place for the Three Forks Wrestling Club in the 72 Pee Wee Division. Kassedy Rodgers, Caleb Hegar, and Alexas Rector all finished in second place. Third place finishers were Conner Beckett, Kade Boyle, Blake Veele, Kyla Jackson, Venyss Steingruber and Canon Greene. Finishing in fourth were Gunner Greene and Wyatt Hart-Barker. Also competing were Drexel Steingruber, Eli Martell, Bridger...
