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Articles from the February 6, 2019 edition


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  • Bullock Outlines Priorities in State of the State

    Shaylee Ragar and Tim Pierce, UM Legislative News Service University of Montana School of Journalism|Feb 6, 2019

    In his final State of the State address Thursday, Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock laid out his priorities for this legislative session, including Medicaid expansion, access and funding for education, and repairing Montana's crumbling infrastructure. Bullock also used the speech to highlight a lower unemployment rate, increases in wheat and barley production and fewer uninsured Montanans since he took office in 2013. "I am pleased to report the state of our state is stronger than ever," Bullock said. In his push for Medicaid expansion, Bullock...

  • Headliners announced for 2019 Country Jam

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Feb 6, 2019

    The lineup has been announced for the 2019 Headwaters Country Jam in Three Forks. The event is scheduled to take place from Thursday, June 13 to Saturday, June 15 at "The Bridge" and will include headlining acts Big and Rich, Kelsea Ballerini, and Rodney Atkins. Townsquare Media Director of Events Sally Lidinsky said they are really excited to have a great mix of up and coming artists and country superstars at the 2019 Headwaters Country Jam. "There are more big-name acts than ever before. We...

  • Lady Wolves face tough week of competition

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Feb 6, 2019

    The Three Forks High School girl's basketball team will wrap up their regular season this week with two non-conference games. The Lady Wolves (7-9, 3-7 5B) will be on the road Friday at Deer Lodge and will have a Saturday senior night matchup against fourth ranked Columbus. The senior basketball players honored before the game will be Kyle Olson, Paeton Ohs, and Teagan Page. Head Coach Mike Sauvageau said he's been able to coach the seniors for three seasons and during this time they've won a...

  • Wolves facing tough road battle Friday

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Feb 6, 2019

    The Three Forks High School boys basketball team will wrap up their regular season this week with a road game Friday at Deer Lodge and a Saturday night senior night contest against Columbus. The Wolves (12-4, 8-2 5B District) picked up two wins last week, the first a 72-56 road win Friday over Manhattan. They won their fifth consecutive game Saturday with a 59-33 home victory over Townsend. Looking towards the Friday matchup against Deer Lodge, head coach Terry Hauser said it is always tougher...

  • Alan Scot Roadarmel

    Feb 6, 2019

    Alan was born to Jack and Irene Roadarmel on July 11, 1958 in Bozeman MT. He is survived by his wife Teresa of 36 years, son Aron and Talia of San Diego CA, son Brandon and Tamara of Bozeman MT, and a special gift grand-daughter Ridley Piper Roadarmel. Alan is also survived by his brothers Jack (Raeleen), Mark (Nancy), & Ross (Doreen), his mother Irene Roadarmel of Logan MT, 6 nephews and 9 nieces and their children. Alan spent 24 years logging the beautiful mountains of Montana, 7 years working the oil fields of North Dakota, and 5 years as...

  • Senior Center News

    Jean Farnam|Feb 6, 2019

    Tell us about yourself, Jim Satake. “I was born and raised in Harlowton, Montana, a proud Engineer who was chosen to play in the third Montana East-West Shrine Football Game. “I am proud to have served in the fire department for 22 years; in the National Guard for eight years and many years as an employee of the Milwaukee Railroad: 1951-1966 - Switch Yard, Harlowton 1966-1980 - Rocky Mountain Division, Three Forks, Brakeman/Conductor 1980-1983 - Burlington Nothern, Livingston, Brakeman/Conductor “I’m married with three children and nine gr...

  • Our View: Our View: Senate bill a boon to state park

    Jack H. Smith, Editor|Feb 6, 2019

    The Missouri Headwaters State Park in Three Forks is a popular destination for both locals and tourists. A proposed bill in the Montana State Legislature would remove the park from the Primitive Parks Act which would allow for upgrades and be a boon for the site utilized by so many. Senate Bill 70 would allow the state park to provide better connectivity to the trail system, the paving of campground access sites, electrical services options for individual campsites, and bike-in/canoe campsites. While it is certainly important not to over...

  • Column: February in Moscow

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Feb 6, 2019

    The past few days of below zero temperatures reminded me of growing up in what is known as the "high desert" of Wyoming. It is full of wide-open spaces and plenty of outdoor opportunities and also has some cold temperatures during the winter months. Even more so than the temperatures, I grew up with biting winds that could make even a fair day feel awful. Over the past week I have seen multiple news reports of the crippling cold front that hit the Midwest with the force of a Mike Tyson punch and felt awful for everyone who had to deal with...