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With work continuing on the five-year update of the City of Three Forks Growth Policy (GP), residents are being encouraged to participate in a third questionnaire, which launched in late April. According to City Clerk Crystal Turner, the first questionnaire had 100 responses. The second questionnaire that launched in mid-February had around 250 responses. She stressed the importance of more residents getting online to fill out the third questionnaire that can be found at www.envisionthreeforks.com. "It's very important. Without the public's... Full story
The Gallatin-City Board of Health voted last week to keep in force the current face covering rule until it expires, while also publicly discussing the recently passed HB 257 which will limit the authority of local governments. The face mask rule remains in force until May 27. According to a release from the department, HB 257 will prevent enforcement of the rule by the Health Department or any local government agency once that legislation is signed into law. HB 257, which is expected to be signed by Gov. Greg Gianforte, prohibits any local gove...
The Jefferson River Chapter of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation hosted a paddle day and clean-up of the Jefferson River Canoe Trail on Saturday, May 1. The Jefferson River Chapter teamed up with students from Green University to clean up the "Jefferson River Contraption," a makeshift boat consisting of ten 55-gallon drums welded together, which crashed on the shore and was abandoned a couple years ago. A total of sixteen paddlers canoed and kayaked from Drouillard Fishing Access... Full story
There is a wonderful new addition at Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park. It is also one that came as quite the surprise to Park Manager Rhea Armstrong. When a new flagpole was recently installed at the park, a new bat pole topper was also placed on top. Armstrong said a new maintenance worker Brian Giordano contacted Iron Maiden Welding owner Brenda Stredwick about the project. "He took a photo of one of my bat stickers on my wall and helped her create the flat pole topper," Armstrong said....
The Three Forks Education Foundation awarded a total of $11,700 last Thursday to members of the Class of 2021. The five Three Forks students receiving scholarship awards from the foundation were Allyson Kamps, Katie Hayder, Kinzee Howey, Grace Smith, and Rachel Williams. Kamps was awarded a $2,500 Worthy Student Scholarship, the $1,000 Ray Lau VFW Post 7621 Scholarship, the $500 American Legion Post 93 Scholarship, and a $350 Three Forks Memorial Scholarship. Hayder received a $2,500 Worthy...
In the old days, country doctors often cared for folks by coming to the patient’s homes. These house calls brought great relief to people and families that needed medical attention. Nowadays, we are becoming familiar with telemedicine, or health care services provided electronically via the Internet. In rural settings, telemedicine helps provide specialty care to patients without the travel required for in-person visits. Access to medical care via telemedicine can greatly reduce costs and wait times for those in need. And, during the p...
I probably watch way too many sports on television, but the way I like to look at it is there are a lot worse things I could be doing with my time. One of the things that always seems to be on in my house on a Saturday is mixed martial arts, and a UFC pay-per-view is always a big event with a fun dinner that is something a little different than the normal menu. We recently had friends over for a UFC event, something strange for us to do, considering we have become hermits over the past few years. A few weeks ago, we purchased the pay-per-view... Full story
Governor Greg Gianforte announced last week two measures to address the state’s severe workforce shortage and incentivize Montanans to reenter the labor force. The State of Montana will launch a return-to-work bonus program, utilizing federal funds authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act. Return-to-work bonuses will be paid to unemployed individuals who rejoin the labor force and accept and maintain steady employment for at least one month. The governor also announced the State of Montana will end its participation in federal p...
The Three Forks High School track and field team wrapped up their regular season last week at Tuesday's John Cheek Top 8 event in Anaconda and a meet last Saturday in Livingston. The Wolves will open up the postseason Friday at the 5B District Track Meet in Belgrade. Looking back at the Anaconda meet, Head Coach Tracy Welter said several of the athletes did not compete due to injury, but there were also many highlights, including another huge day from junior Jasmyn Murphy, who finished first in the 300 hurdles and long jump. Welter added...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) will begin construction soon on two projects to improve Interstate 90 between Manhattan and Livingston. The projects will improve safety, provide a smoother driving surface, and extend the life of the roadway for many years through this important corridor. The I 90 Manhattan to Belgrade Project will rehabilitate the pavement and upgrade guardrail from the Manhattan Interchange (Exit 288) to about three miles east of the Belgrade Interchange (Exit 299). Construction is anticipated to start this... Full story
Voters in Willow Creek decided against General Fund Mill Levy in last week’s School Election. In unofficial results from the Gallatin County Election’s Office, the levy failed by a vote of 49 (48.04 percent) to 53 (51.96 percent). Voters did elect two Board of Trustee members in the May 4 election. Current Board Chair Kris Skolrud ran unopposed and received 86 votes. There was three write-in votes. Chelsey Petz was elected to an unexpired trustee term with 86 votes. There were four write-in votes....
In anticipation of soon receiving emergency use authorization (EUA) of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15 years old, the Gallatin County City-County Health Department (GCHD) will be expanding appointments for that age group in our upcoming vaccine clinics. Gallatin County residents can simply visit healthygallatin.org/covid-19-vaccines and find links to sign up for specific times in upcoming clinics at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. “Please note, we are going to begin scheduling but if the authorization for 12-15 year olds t...
The Three Forks High School tennis team will open the postseason this week when they host the Divisional Tournament scheduled for May 14 and 15 in Belgrade. Last week, the Wolves traveled to Boulder Tuesday for a dual against Jefferson High School and to Big Sky Friday for matches against Lone Peak High School. Macie Jensen won a tightly contested 7-5, 6-7 10-6 (tiebreak) match over Morgan Knickerbocker in Boulder. Chaylee Wester also won a tough match with a 3-6, 7-5, 12-10 (tiebreaker) win... Full story
Recently the Gallatin County Detention Center marked the 10th anniversary of the first inmates moving into the current Detention Center, a project the voters of Gallatin County approved in 2008. At the Gallatin County Detention Center, we have worked to improve public safety and the quality of life in Gallatin County. We maximize the community's investment by helping inmates leave a little better than when they come here, so they are less likely to re-offend and end up in jail again. The Detention Center is a division of the Gallatin County...
HELENA, Mont. — The 2021 Montana legislative session will be remembered as one of the state’s most consequential as a Republican-led legislature and governor’s office passed new laws restricting abortions, lowering taxes and regulating marijuana. But the debate over those and other highly publicized issues may have caused other meaningful legislation related to health care to slip off the public’s radar. Here are five substantial health-related policies that emerged from the recently ended session. They include bills that Gov. Greg Gianfor...
