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March did not bring a much-needed shift to active weather patterns that would have benefited other mountain snowpack. March precipitation was well below normal across most of Montana. As a result, most snowpack percentages decreased for the third consecutive month. "Most of the state has been in a prolonged dry period since mid-January and many stations, particularly in southwest Montana, have recorded record low precipitation since then," said USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)... Full story
It's once again time for the annual Three Forks United Methodist Church Spring Rummage Sale. The sale is scheduled for April 28 to April 30 and is one of two per year hosted by the church located at 124 2nd Avenue East. According to congregation member Diane Phillips, the church has been hosting the rummage sale for over 40 years, with Jane Ann Cooper leading the sale for over 20 years, then Lynnette Van Luchene stepping in for another ten plus years. "We now have various people step up. We than... Full story
A new local business will make it easier for Three Forks area residents, visitors, and businesses to get First Aid and CPR Training. Go Safety LLC was recently opened by Ashley Montgomery, who already has classes scheduled for late April and May. Montgomery said she is so thankful for her training during the handful of times she had to use it and is confident others feel the same and will want the training. “As a safety professional, preventing injury and illness for workers has been my career for 20 years. It carries into my family and p... Full story
One of the best golfers in Class B, Three Forks senior Taylor Raffety, is continuing her career at the collegiate level. Raffety signed a letter of intent last Thursday to play golf at Montana Tech University in Butte. Shortly before signing at a special ceremony at the high school, Raffety said is very excited to play for the Ore Diggers and the new experience. Raffety chose to sign with Tech because it was close to home and added they have a roster wholly made up of players from Montana. "I... Full story
Three Forks High School senior Owen Long, who recently earned All-State honors as part of the 2022 Wolves state basketball championship team, has been named to the roster for the prestigious Midland Roundtable Montana-Wyoming All-Star Series. The two-game series will start Friday, June 17, in Sheridan, with the boys scheduled to play at 7:30 p.m. Long and his Treasure State teammates will host Wyoming in a game scheduled for Saturday, June 18, starting at 7:30 p.m. at Lockwood High School. Three Forks Head Coach Terry Hauser said it is an... Full story
Idaho and Montana’s successful recovery of the gray wolf was a significant achievement in species conservation. In less than ten years, not only were biological recovery targets for gray wolves met, they were exceeded. Unfortunately, delisting of the wolf has been mired in politics rather than informed by science. Last month, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland authored an editorial, devoid of facts but flushed with alarmist rhetoric, perpetuating the false narrative that Idaho and Montana’s wildlife management policies are driving gray wolves to ex...
The older I get, the less social life I have, and I am completely okay with this. I remember often being told that I was a “social butterfly,” but those days are long gone, and I’m fine with getting done with work and getting into pajamas hours before the sun goes down without worrying about hosting anyone. I figure I’m out in public enough for work that when I’m home, I just want to relax and not worry about anything but what to watch on tv. Every once in a while, I will emerge from my very comfortable cocoon and invite some friends or family... Full story
Why does the district need a general fund mill levy when the community just passed a bond? Bonds are used to finance building projects, construction, or real estate purchases. Mill levies are for operational costs. Expenditures from each are limited to a specific scope and language. The recent bond passed for the TFS building project has specific language that limits the expenditure of funds to identified construction projects only. The mill levy is specifically for operational costs that inevitably increase as a result of the additional... Full story
Could you please give a bit of background about yourself? I am a mother of three – my daughter is in Ms. Locke's first grade class and my twin boys will start kindergarten in the Fall at TFES. They currently attend Grace Lutheran Preschool with Ms. Lisa and Ms. Amber. I am a mortgage loan officer for Stockman Bank and have helped many families buy and refinance their homes here in Three Forks. My background is in Education: I have a BA with a minor in Education and have taught English in Guatemala as well as working for multiple school d... Full story
Could you please give a bit of background about yourself? My name is Christian Potts, My family moved to Montana 35+ years ago. My husband, children and I have lived in Three Forks for just over nine years. I was homeschooled through high school and have homeschooled my three oldest children through sixth grade and my youngest started going to public school in fifth grade. Currently, I have three children in the Three Forks school. I recognize and appreciate the benefits of both homeschooling and public school. Why did you choose to run? I... Full story
Three Forks Tennis had a great weekend at the Choteau Invitational despite the blistering heat on Friday and the freezing winds on Saturday. We played single Pro set six matches without ads to keep all of the teams playing throughout Friday. Friday evening, we got on the courts under the lights and played some new games and drills with the Choteau team. Then Saturday the weather got ugly, so we delayed our start time and played shortened four point games just to get teams out despite the wind. Sophie Meskimen, Ali Kotter, Jacqueline Rollyson... Full story
Webster’s dictionary defines comparison as a consideration or estimate of the similarities or dissimilarities between two things or people. Let’s talk about it…as comparing yourself to others affects many…not just a select few. Being in the so-called “glamorous” industry for the last 4 decades, I would love to share what I have learned in regards to comparisons. Has it been an easy lesson to learn? Absolutely not, and I am still learning! We are all human and there is so much that we desire for ourselves. I grew up with 7 siblings and it seem...
The spring black bear hunting season starts April 15. There are several changes to the black bear hunting regulations in 2022, including • A new 48-hour reporting requirement for all black bear harvests • A new black bear season in Region 6 (northeast Montana) • In Region 1 (northwest Montana), successful hunters are required to submit one premolar tooth from any black bear harvested within 10 days of harvest. They are not required to have a harvested bear inspected and tagged by FWP staff. Teeth can be submitted in person or by mail (post...
STAFF REPORT The Three Forks High School track and team had several top ten finishes at last week’s Townsend Invite at East Helena High School. Brielle Davis had a strong day for Three Forks finishing second in the javelin and eighth in the 400 meters. The 4x400 relay team of Davis, Devynn Judd, Bella Jones, and Kylee Reichman finished in fourth place. Kylie Rowan was strong in the throwing events finishing fourth in the shot put, seventh in the discus, and ninth in the javelin. Reichman was seventh in the triple jump and ninth in the high j...
