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A 5K run in June at Stevenson Park will help raise funds for a skate park in Three Forks. The run hosted by the Three Forks Skate Park Coalition is scheduled for Saturday, June 10, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. According to Justin Higginbotham, the coalition's objective is to put a 3,500-square-foot skate park in Stevenson Park suitable for children, teens, and adults. He added it would cover the area of the old basketball plus some extra square footage. Higginbotham founded the Three Forks Skate Park... Full story
The Three Forks High School Class of 2023 will graduate in a ceremony scheduled for Sunday, June 4, at 2 p.m. The Valedictorians for the Class of 2023 are Lydia Kluin, Brielle Davis, Dawson Frisinger, Inna Pachalova, and Mina Pachalova. The Salutatorian is Falisha Dale. The members of the Three Forks High School Class of 2023 are Piola Alvarez, Brandon Blazick, Wyatt Bodenheimer, Hannah Bridgewater, Cadence Brown, Regan Buchignani, Kamden Carr, Morgan Carr, Eleanor Charon, Madelyn Conner, Falish... Full story
Gallatin and Broadwater Counties will each receive $750,000 in Montana Coal Endowment Program (MCEP) Grants for replacing the two bridges on Old Town Road. Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed House Bill 11 earlier this month, which will allocate the funds to the governing bodies. At a meeting last week, Broadwater County Commission Chair Debbi Randolph announced they had received confirmation on the funding from the Governor's office. According to a project page created by Stahly Engineering... Full story
Local Veterans hosted the annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday morning in Three Forks. Voice photos by Melissa Jenkins... Full story
There is a new member of the Three Forks City Council. The governing body voted 4-0 last week to appoint Roxi McDermott to the Council. McDermott will take over the position of longtime council member Debra Mickelberry who resigned earlier this month. Before the vote, Council President Gene Townsend said McDermott has worked for nine years at First Security Bank, where she is the bank manager. Council member Ed Tharp said McDermott would be a good fit on the Council. According to Townsend,... Full story
At a public meeting last week with two officials from the Montana Department of Transportation, residents of southern Broadwater County shared their concerns about the Headwaters Rest Area and traffic on US 287. Butte District Engineers Dave Cunningham and Jeff Harrison were both in attendance at the meeting hosted by the Broadwater County Commission. Harrison said they are working on finishing the rest area, and he anticipates it opening in four to six weeks. Local resident Elizabeth Barton discussed problems with the homeless at the recently...
Members of the Class of 2023 were honored with scholarships last week at a ceremony hosted by the Three Forks Education Foundation. The foundation awarded $12,500 in Three Forks Worthy Student Scholarships to 14 senior class members. Lydia Kluin, Brielle Davis, Inna Pachalova, Mina Pachalova, Morgan Karn, Alecia Gonzalez, Carey Hansen, Cadence Brown, Reagan Buchignani, Finn Hansen, and Jesse Eide all received $1,000 scholarships. Beau Johnston, Alex Kunesh, and Dylan Kamps received $500 Worth... Full story
In Memory of: Bob Duncan, Damon Boyington and Coach Jerry LaRoque Dear Former TFHS Grads and community members, I am once again asking for donations for the Three Forks H.S. Memorial Scholarship Fund. The fund has provided scholarships to TFHS graduates since 2000 totaling over $8000. The fund balance is currently at $18000 and the yearly interest is providing scholarship funds around $800 per year. My goal has always been around $50,000 in funds that would provide 2 -$1000 Scholarships per year. I know this is a lofty goal but small donations... Full story
As we celebrate Memorial Day, May 29, 2023, let us not forget those who have died in service to our country. Our military men and women made many sacrifices to give us the freedom we now enjoy and to maintain it for over 200 years. I have been thinking about my Dad and the sacrifices he made during his lifetime. I am not clear on the date that my Father was drafted, but I believe he was drafted in 1940, as it was during the time he served through the CCCs. He was one of the young men who, while on Corregidor Island, was ready to depart for the...
Eleven Three Forks High School Track and Field team members ended their 2023 at last week's Class B State Meet at Bulldog Memorial Stadium in Butte. "For our kids that made it, they competed well and overcame delays or weather. I'm so proud of them for making it and getting the opportunity to represent Three Forks," said Head Coach Casey McWethy. Bryon Fanning and Beau Johnston finished the season in style with a place on the podium in the 3200 meters. Fanning finished fourth with a PR of 10:13.... Full story
The Three Forks High School Tennis team wrapped up their 2023 campaign at last week's Class B-C State Tournament in Great Falls. Following the tournament, Head Coach Janna Lauver said she could not have been prouder of the six who qualified to compete at state. "The level of competition that they played was outstanding. They played long, hard, technically difficult, and very unique matches against the best in class B-C tennis. They often had to alter their game to match up against teams they... Full story
From the MSU News Service Rural-focused policymakers, funders and partners are invited to participate in a Reimagining Rural gathering on Tuesday, June 13, in Townsend. Reimagining Rural is a program offered through Montana State University Extension that invites community members in small towns to hear new ideas for rural community vitality. The events are meant to inspire and motivate attendees to imagine a brighter future for their towns. The June 13 event will showcase effective ways of...
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park is kicking off its summer interpretive programs next month with talks that highlight the flora, fauna and night skies of Montana’s first state park. The park’s Saturday evening events will each begin at 8 p.m. at the campground amphitheater and last about an hour. Join park ranger Ramona Radonich for the following programs: • June 3: Birds of a Feather: See what birds make their home at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park. Binoculars will be available. • June 10: Flower Power: An in-depth discovery of the beauty, s...
James Clifford Phillips, 74, of Three Forks passed away suddenly on May 23 at his family cabin in the mountains above Pony. Jim was born in Three Forks to Cliff and Ruth (Colegrove) Phillips. Jim grew up on the west side of town on the edge of Buttleman's field. He played in the woods and river bottom all day, collecting sheds and dragging stuff from the old dump to build forts. The family had a little trailer and camped often. When he was 10 years old, they bought land up the Gallatin Canyon an... Full story
Russell Calvert Green, age 87 of Bozeman, went to drive the big semi (“boop boop”) in the sky on May 21, 2023. Russ was born to Gail Green and Lydia Bennett Green in Bozeman where he also spent most of his youth. Russ was a self-made man who worked and played hard his whole life. He hiked Hollowtop Mountain at age 70. He was in the National Guard in Bozeman and Butte from 1958-1965. He married Sandi Duncan July 3, 1962, at which time he worked for the city of Bozeman. They then moved to Butte where he managed Pacific Hide & Fur for 10 yea... Full story
BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff will host a bear safety event next month to offer training and hands-on practice with bear spray and other safety resources. The workshop will be Tuesday, June 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the south parking lot of FWP’s Bozeman office, 1400 S. 19th Ave. This event will include bear displays and safety talks on the hour. The displays include grizzly bear and black bear full-body mounts, skulls, tracks, food storage options, bear spray holsters, and a remote-controlled bear spray target. Par...
From the Three Forks Area Ambulance TFAA EMTs and EMT students from the Whiteline EMT Class that is currently being held at TFAA Station participated in helicopter training in the evening of Tuesday May 23 at Stevenson Park. This training covered loading patients with the rotors going, called a hot load. The training also covered what supplies are carried on board and under what circumstances would the Life Flight or Med Flight Helicopters be deployed to a local emergency. In the week of May...
Page 1 of 30 GCSO Media Report - All Printed on May 30, 2023 Date/Time Call For Service #: Location Type of Call 05/29/23 00:20:55 CFS23-061644 VAQUERO PKWY and MONIDA DR (196.3 OUT W/ VEHICLE 05/29/23 00:20:55 - Sullivan, Jessica - 642 - DPY589 05/29/23 00:26:11 - Sullivan, Jessica - 642 - Check Status (Time (minutes): 5) 05/29/23 00:32:06 - Sullivan, Jessica - 642 - Status OK - HOLD CKS 05/29/23 00:46:57 - Sullivan, Jessica - 642 - Available 05/29/23 01:10:20 CFS23-061657 S 16TH AVE and W DICKERSON ST (37.6 FOLLOW UP 05/29/23 01:10:20 - Sulli... Full story
Page 1 of 43 GCSO Media Report - All Printed on May 31, 2023 Date/Time Call For Service #: Location Type of Call 05/30/23 00:11:15 CFS23-062056 N MAIN ST and W ASH ST (38.8 feet) AGENCY ASSIST 05/30/23 00:11:15 - Largess, Andrew - 622 - AA CFS - MHP 05/30/23 00:11:22 - Largess, Andrew - WITH RECKLESS 05/30/23 00:11:32 - Largess, Andrew - IN FRONT OF SAC INN 05/30/23 00:14:43 - Largess, Andrew - 622 - Check Status (Time (minutes): 6) 05/30/23 00:21:29 - Largess, Andrew - 622 - Check Status (Time (minutes): 6) - MHP ON MAN 05/30/23 00:28:08 -...
Page 1 of 42 GCSO Media Report - All Printed on June 1, 2023 Date/Time Call For Service #: Location Type of Call 05/31/23 00:02:29 CFS23-062535 TRAFFIC STOP 05/31/23 00:02:29 - Greer, Andrew - 664 - Traffic Stop - SCENE 636 05/31/23 00:03:03 - Greer, Andrew - RO IS A COMPANY 05/31/23 00:03:11 - Greer, Andrew - V/C 05/31/23 00:03:18 - Greer, Andrew - NO INS 05/31/23 00:06:48 - Greer, Andrew - 636, 664 - Check Status (Time (minutes): 5) 05/31/23 00:07:57 - Greer, Andrew - 636 - On Scene 05/31/23 00:08:18 - Sinclair, Chris - 636 - Available... Full story
Page 1 of 39 GCSO Media Report - All Printed on June 2, 2023 Date/Time Call For Service #: Location Type of Call 06/01/23 00:23:31 CFS23-063044 TOWN CENTER AVE and LONE MOUNTAIN PUBLIC ASSIST 06/01/23 00:23:31 - Greer, Andrew - New CFS 06/01/23 00:23:41 - Greer, Andrew - RP W/ BSMC 06/01/23 00:23:56 - Greer, Andrew - PATIENT JUST WALKED IN / HAVING HOMICIDAL / SUICIDAL IDEATIONS 06/01/23 00:23:58 - Greer, Andrew - OK FOR NOW 06/01/23 00:24:04 - Greer, Andrew - WORRIED HE MAY GET AGRESSIVE 06/01/23 00:24:27 - Greer, Andrew - NO WEAPONS 06/01/23... Full story
Page 1 of 37 GCSO Media Report - All Printed on June 3, 2023 Date/Time Call For Service #: Location Type of Call 06/02/23 00:06:05 CFS23-063556 AGENCY ASSIST 06/02/23 00:06:05 - Quimby, Joshua - 172, 649, 658 - AA CFS 06/02/23 00:06:15 - Quimby, Joshua - NO CHECKS 06/02/23 00:06:29 - Quimby, Joshua - 172, 649, 658 - Status OK 06/02/23 03:57:41 - Crawford, Maya - 172 - Off Duty 06/02/23 04:13:25 - Perry, Morgan - 649, 658 - Available 06/02/23 00:08:54 CFS23-063558 TRAFFIC STOP 06/02/23 00:08:54 - Quimby, Joshua - 602 - Traffic Stop 06/02/23... Full story
Page 1 of 6 MEDIA REPORT Printed on June 5, 2023 CFS Date/Time Street Name Code : Description 05/28/23 00:02 HWY 287 NB OUTWVEH : Out With A Vehicle 05/28/23 01:04 TSTOP : Traffic Stop 05/28/23 01:13 CANTON LANE MEDEMER : Medical Emergency 05/28/23 01:33 MOUNTAIN VIEW LANE DVNA : Domestic Non-Violent 05/28/23 02:25 DIST : Disturbance (Unknown) 05/28/23 02:54 DIST : Disturbance (Unknown) 05/28/23 03:13 CANTON LN FOLLOWUP : Follow up 05/28/23 04:27 TSTOP : Traffic Stop 05/28/23 07:05 CITASST : Citizen Assist 05/28/23 07:07 24 : 24/7 05/28/23 08:3... Full story
Page 1 of 25 GCSO Media Report - All Printed on June 4, 2023 Date/Time Call For Service #: Location Type of Call 06/03/23 00:40:18 CFS23-064011 BIG SKY RESORT RD and ACCESS (99.4 PATROL CHECK 06/03/23 00:40:18 - Freml, Karl - 674 - Field Event 06/03/23 00:41:16 - Freml, Karl - hold checks. 06/03/23 00:46:27 - Perry, Morgan - 674 - Status OK 06/03/23 00:57:17 - Freml, Karl - 674 - Complete 06/03/23 00:44:26 CFS23-064014 ACCESS and FRONTAGE RD (164.9 feet) PATROL CHECK 06/03/23 00:44:26 - Pawlikowski, Derrick - 622 - Field Event 06/03/23... Full story
