Articles from the April 19, 2023 edition
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Montana Shakespeare in the Parks announces Three Forks performance
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks announced its longest summer tour season to date with performances of two classic plays in 2023, one of which is new to the performance group. This year's date... Full story
Norman Trial continued
The trial date for Zachary Norman, charged with two counts of deliberate homicide following the January 15, 2022, shooting deaths of brothers Brendan Estabrook and Chase Estabrook in Three Forks, has been moved to July. The trial for Zachary Norman...
Flood Mitigation Project: City submits SRF Loan Application
Last week, the Three Forks City Council unanimously voted to apply for a $3 million loan with 2.5 percent interest from the State Revolving Fund. The municipality would use the money as part of a Flood Mitigation Project to create a conveyance... Full story
School Board Candidate Profile: Emily Kennedy
Could you please give a bit of background about yourself? I am a mother of three with two Kindergarteners and a second grader, and married to my best friend. My husband and I moved to Three Forks primarily for the excellent school that had small... Full story
School Board Candidate Profile: Brooke Pestel
Could you please give a bit of background about yourself? Hello, my name is Brooke Pestel and I have lived in Three Forks since I was born. I was raised here and attended Three Forks Schools from elementary through high school. I attended... Full story
School Board Candidate Profile: Lori Sayers
Could you please give a bit of background about yourself? My husband and I have lived in Three Forks for 32 years and raised 2 great kids here. We own Sayers Fence and have served this area for over 25 years. Over the years I can honestly say I have... Full story
School Board Candidate Profile: Travis Short
Could you please give a bit of background about yourself? Hello, I my name is Travis Short, and I am running for Three Forks School Board. I am a 4th generation born and raised Montanan. Grew up in a small town and loved the small town atmosphere. I... Full story
School Board Candidate Profile: Lori Van Vleet
Could you please give a bit of background about yourself? I was born and raised in Wyoming, where I received my Masters in Social Work. I am married to Jason Van Vleet, and we have three amazing teenagers! We have owned a masonry business here in... Full story
Kamps signs with Keiser University
2023 Montana High School Class B 145-pound State Champion Dylan Kamps is not done with his wrestling career. Kamps signed a letter of intent last Wednesday to wrestle for Keiser University in West... Full story
Guest Op-Ed: Determined to return tax money
Disclaimer: The views expressed in Op-Ed’s published in the Three Forks Voice are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the publication. The 2023 Montana legislature began its legislative session with an unprecedented... Full story
Column: Uh oh, the leftovers spent a few days in the car
On the very first day of my very first job at Wendy’s, I had to slice a bucket full of onions, and it took weeks for the smell to go away. I can remember washing my hands with bleach at one point to try and remedy the situation, but it did not... Full story
Busy Week nets fantastic results for TFHS Track and Field team
There were plenty of fantastic results during a busy week of action for the Three Forks High School Track and Field. The Wolves shined on April 11 at the Butte Area Meet and found a great deal of success competing in Belgrade and Cheney, Washington,... Full story
Three Forks tennis team finds success at Choteau event
The Three Forks High School Tennis team traveled to Choteau last Saturday for matches against Great Falls Central, Granite, Fairfield, Conrad, and the host Bulldogs. Head Coach Janna Lauver said it... Full story
Wolves win again
Propelled by a huge second inning, the Three Forks High School Softball team won their second game of the season last Tuesday with a 15-2 home win over visiting Deer Lodge. The Wolves scored ten runs... Full story
House joins Senate in endorsing Montana TikTok ban
The Montana House followed the lead of the state Senate Thursday to endorse a statewide ban on the social media platform TikTok. Senate Bill 419, sponsored by Rep. Shelly Vance, R-Belgrade, would bar... Full story
Gallatin County 911 Releases 2022 Annual Report
The Gallatin County 911 annual report for 2022 highlights the activities and accomplishments of Gallatin County 911, operations, systems and records division last year. The 2022 annual report shows that Gallatin County dispatchers processed 152,829...
Three Forks City Council adopts ordinances
Last week, the Three Forks City Council approved three ordinances on their second readings, meaning these edits/additions to the City ordinances will take effect as law on May 12. • Adding a definition of “Meeting Hall” to the Zoning Code.... Full story
County provides sandbag, flooding insurance information
As temperatures rise and with more snow in the forecast, Gallatin County is beginning to see increased calls for assistance with flooding. If you are in IMMEDIATE need of assistance with obtaining san...
Montana May Require Insurers to Cover Monitoring Devices for Diabetes
In between sets of tumbling warmups, Adrienne Prashar crossed the gym to where she had stashed her diabetes supplies and tested her blood sugar. Prashar, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes the day before her 13th birthday, said tumbling usually d... Full story
Ballots mailed out for May 2 election
Ballots for the 2023 school and special districts election on May 2 in Gallatin County were mailed last Friday to active registered voters in districts that are holding elections. This is a mail ballot election, meaning no polling places will open... Full story
Montana FWP asks commission to initiate rule-making process on grizzly bear management
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is looking for approval from the Fish and Wildlife Commission to move forward with a rule making process on administrative rules that address state management of grizzly bears. The request comes as the Montana...
Gallatin County Sheriff's Report April 17, 2023
Date/Time Call For Service #: Location Type of Call 04/17/23 00:10:00 CFS23-043774 VAQUERO PKWY and DRIVEWAY (57.1 feet) COMMS PROB 04/17/23 00:10:00 - Solberg, Geoff - Scheduled Call - Log radio issues daily in this CFS 04/17/23 00:11:36 - Largess,... Full story
Gallatin County Sheriff's Report April 18, 2023
Date/Time Call For Service #: Location Type of Call 04/18/23 00:21:13 CFS23-044296 CLARKSTON RD and DRIVEWAY (144.1 feet) 77 04/18/23 00:21:13 - Sullivan, Jessica - New CFS 04/18/23 00:21:45 - Tapia, Carlos - 603 - Assign 04/18/23 00:22:07 -... Full story
Gallatin County Sheriff's Report April 16, 2023
Date/Time Call For Service #: Location Type of Call 04/16/23 00:01:15 CFS23-043406 TRAFFIC STOP 04/16/23 00:01:15 - Sullivan, Jessica - 636 - Traffic Stop - WHIT GMC PU 04/16/23 00:06:41 - Sullivan, Jessica - 636 - Check Status (Time (minutes): 4)... Full story
Gallatin County Sheriff's Report April 19, 2023
Date/Time Call For Service #: Location Type of Call 04/19/23 00:24:23 CFS23-044835 LARIAT LOOP and STAGECOACH DR (145.0 INJ/DEAD/RESCUE 04/19/23 00:24:23 - Greer, Andrew - New CFS 04/19/23 00:24:57 - Greer, Andrew - DEER IMPAILED ON FENCE IN... Full story