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Articles from the May 6, 2020 edition


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  • School District will finish year with distance learning

    May 6, 2020

    The Three Forks School Board voted unanimously last week to not reconvene onsite instruction for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. The district will continue with distance and online learning, and the board also voted to extend the State of Emergency for the district. Prior to the vote, Superintendent Jeff Elliott told the board he was able to discuss the idea of going back to school with students, administration, faculty and also collaborated with county health officials. After first...

  • Airport to receive $30,000

    May 6, 2020

    With Montana airports struggling to keep up with costs after the COVID-19 pandemic brought air travel to a standstill, U.S. Senator Jon Tester helped successfully secure $30,000 to help the Three Forks Airport cover operational expenses, staffing, and certain development projects during the crisis. "Montanans rely on our small community airports to keep our state connected, and the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed down traffic almost entirely," Tester said. "I'm glad to have helped secure this...

  • Task Force shares recommendations

    Eric Dietrich, Montana Free Press|May 6, 2020

    HELENA - An advisory council appointed to help Gov. Steve Bullock decide how to spend $1.25 billion in coronavirus relief money from the federal government submitted its formal recommendations Friday, laying out a framework focused on providing additional support to pandemic-disrupted businesses and nonprofits. "It's critical, certainly, that this funding reaches all corners of our state, considers really all the sectors of industry and the economy," Bullock said. Task force chair Larry Simkins...

  • Editorial: Hats of the Class of 2020

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|May 6, 2020

    Later this month the Three Forks High School Class of 2020 will receive their diplomas at what has been described as a unique and exciting ceremony. Not only will this ceremony be different than any class in the past, but the senior year for these students has also been far different than any of them could have imagined. Within a matter of days, they witnessed their school close, their prom be cancelled, and would learn they would not be able to participate in spring sports. As time went by it became clear they would not be able to attend...

  • With beef backlogged and the market in flux, Montana cattle ranchers face tough choices

    Johnathan Hettinger, Montana Free Press|May 6, 2020

    The beef supply chain in the United States typically starts on a ranch like Marty Malone's, in Paradise Valley, with the birth of calves. After a summer of grazing, a cow reaches about 500 to 700 pounds. Then the cow is sold to a feedlot in the Midwest or Great Plains, where it eats feed like corn and barley to fatten up. At about 1,200 pounds and 18 months of age, it's slaughtered at a nearby packing plant. Then it's shipped to a wholesaler, who sells the meat to a restaurant or grocery store,...

  • Renald Arman Spaulding

    May 6, 2020

    Renald Arman Spaulding, age 77, passed away April 24, 2020. Born in Joliet, Montana, he lived in Billings, Three Forks, Townsend, and other towns. Renald is survived by his wife Anne, sons (Lenny and Brian), three grandchildren, five great grandchildren, sister Lia, cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends. Renald had many careers in his life such as railroading, contracting, mechanic, business owner, and truck driving. Services will be July 25....

  • Three Forks Voters Approve 2 Bonds

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|May 6, 2020

    In unofficial results from Gallatin County, local voters have approved two bonds for the Three Forks School District. Voters approved the high school bond by a vote of 725 to 517, and approved the K-8 bond by a vote of 742 to 510. The total bond for the Elementary District (K-8) is $10 million and the bond for the High School District is $15 million. Also in the election, Three Forks voted to approve incumbents Joe Petersen (726) and Lori Sayers (894) for the 2 two-year School Board Terms. Challenger Jason Coursey had 291 vo...

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