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It will be fun for all ages on May 14, with the Three Forks Volunteer Fire Department hosting a Community Day. The free of charge is scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Stevenson Park. According to Fire Chief Keith Aune, the Community Day will include hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, and “water games” for both kids and adults. Aune added they would also have their new fire extinguisher prop, which will allow those in attendance to put out a controlled fire. Aune said the event is a good way to get out in the public eye to meet peo... Full story
Local voters last week denied two general fund levies for the Three Forks School District. In unofficial results from the Gallatin County Elections Department, the $241,650 high school district levy was defeated 546 to 340. The $398,350 elementary district levy was defeated 546 to 347. The mill levies would have funded increasing costs related to health insurance, property liability insurance, utilities, technology, maintenance, and salaries. Incumbent Christian Potts was victorious in her bid for a three-year term on the school board. Potts...
Gov. Greg Gianforte asked land managers for their commitment to aggressive initial attack to extinguish all wildfires at a 2022 wildfire briefing in Helena last week. "In Montana, we do not, and will not, have a 'let it burn' policy," Gov. Greg Gianforte told representatives from about a dozen state and federal agencies present at the briefing. "We will respond immediately to fire with one primary goal, and that is to put that fire out as safely and quickly as possible. I appreciate all of your commitment to embrace that strategy along with... Full story
After a winning state title in the long jump at the 2021 Class B State Meet in Laurel, Three Forks senior standout Jasmyn Murphy is readying for the 2022 postseason that begins Friday at the District meet in Belgrade. "I have some very large goals this postseason that I hope to achieve. They are to win state in the long jump again, win in the open 400, and place in all of my other events," Murphy said. It has been quite the career at Three Forks for Murphy, who has had some remarkable moments... Full story
The Three Forks High School golf team wrapped up the regular season in windy conditions at the Headwaters Invitation. Head Coach Aaron Harkins said what started as a picture-perfect day on their home course ended with hats flying off, hair blowing like crazy, and balls being to and fro in the air and on the greens. "When the wind picked up, the conditions were less than ideal, to say the least, but we did have three girls shoot really good scores," said Harkins. "Lydia Kluin shot a 99, which...
One of us is a Republican legislator representing rural Gallatin County. The other is a Democratic legislator representing the city of Missoula. Despite our political differences, we are committed to taking action to end the crisis at the Montana State Psychiatric Hospital at Warm Springs. The State Hospital’s problems are not new. For more than a decade, federal investigators and disability rights advocates have sounded the alarm about persistent human rights violations against the Hospital’s residents. Avoidable falls, preventable dea... Full story
Throughout history, many cultures have emphasized the importance of following our hearts or listening to our hearts. When we speak of the "heart" we are not referring to the physical organ but our spiritual heart. Our heart is the key to our deepest fulfillment and the entrance to experiencing a deeper relationship with our Creator/God, which is characterized by peace, gratitude, joy, and unconditional love. From a young age, we are taught to respond to the world through our minds. Our mind is a beautiful gift, but it is not the core of who we...
Staff at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park are pleased to reopen the cave for the 2022 season. Tours will be offered until Sept. 30. Visitors are encouraged to visit the state parks website frequently as tour options, times and availability may change throughout the season. Tour reservations will be taken this summer starting Memorial Day weekend by calling 1-855-922-6768 or by visiting fwp.mt.gov/stateparks. During the month of May, the upper visitor area will be open and cave tours will be...
To the voters of House District 69: In the last legislative session, our lawmakers spent less time searching for solutions to problems our communities are facing, and more time on nationally-driven issues. Our district deserves better, and I am running to represent you in the next legislative session. I don’t see people as democrats, republicans, or libertarians. I see people as neighbors. My focus isn’t on national agendas, but solely on the issues that are impacting our area. I believe in listening to those I represent and all of us wor... Full story
The Three Forks High School tennis team will open up the postseason this week at the Southern B Divisional Tournament scheduled for May 12 and 13 in Butte. In action last week in Billings, Three Forks defeated Forsyth 4-3 and Red Lodge 5-3. Lauren Stone, Sophie Meskimen, and Karin Williams all picked up wins in singles action against Forsyth, and Maddie Griffiths and Williams won in doubles play. Ali Kotter, Jacqueline Rollyson, and Sarah Christman were all victorious in singles action against...
With the postseason starting Friday at the 5B District meet in Belgrade, things are starting to come together for the Three Forks High School track and field team. Last week, the Wolves were strong at the Top 8 Meet in Anaconda, and a Saturday meet in Laurel. “I think things are clicking at the right time for both teams. Districts should be fun,” Head Coach Tracy Welter said. Three Forks kicked off last week with an outstanding performance in Anaconda with the girls finishing second and the boys in fifth. “Everyone had an incredible meet... Full story
STAFF REPORT The City of Three Forks is accepting applications for a City Judge. According to City Treasurer and Court Clerk Kelly Smith, Judge Wanda Drusch has put in her resignation for June 30, and they will be looking to fill the position as soon as possible. The term for Drusch expires on December 31, 2022. Smith said the position would be reappointed again in January of 2023. POSITION The person holding the office of city judge shall be nominated by an interviewing committee comprised of the Mayor and a one to two Council members, and app... Full story
Gallatin County officials were notified that avian influenza A (H5N1) was detected in a flock of domestic poultry located in rural Gallatin County. The site was identified late last week near Manhattan/Belgrade. The Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) has identified a “Surveillance Zone” of ten kilometers around this location, and an investigation is ongoing. This Surveillance Zone includes all of Manhattan and parts of northwest Belgrade. If you are in the Surveillance Zone, and you have registered your outdoor birds with the Town of Man...
The Montana Department of Commerce announced last week that more than $580,000 of grant funding has been awarded to 22 Montana non-profit and for-profit businesses for skill-based training of new and existing employees. The funding is through Commerce’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Workforce Training Grant (WTG) Program. “Montana’s economy is thriving and has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation. To keep our economy vibrant and strong, we must ensure that we have a robust and skilled workforce,” said Commerce Director Scott O...
Interested in learning about peer support, peer coaching or volunteering with the Gallatin County Treatment Court? Please join us for a very informative meeting. The Gallatin County Treatment Court will be hosting a meeting on Thursday, June 2 from 6 to 7:30 PM with special guests Jim Hajny, Director of the Montana Peer Network, and Lea Wetzel, Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist (BHPSS) for Veterans Treatment Court in Cascade County. In 1999, Gallatin County Treatment Court became the first adult treatment court in Montana. It is an 18-m...
Housing affordability, development and Montana's changing character topped the list of issues Montanans identified as serious problems facing the state in a poll commissioned by University of Montana researchers last month. A striking majority of poll respondents identified "lack of affordable housing" as a problem in Montana, with 77% calling the issue "extremely" or "very" serious. Development sprawling into what were once ranches or open lands was identified as an extremely serious or very serious problem by 55% of respondents. A similar... Full story
