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The Gallatin County Commissioners voted 3-0 Monday to place a $59 million bond to replace the current Law and Justice Center on the November ballot. The new county facility would house the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office, Victim Services, Justice Court, District Court, Youth Court, County Attorney's Office, records and the Clerk of District Court's Office. Gallatin County Commissioner Scott MacFarlane said Tuesday the new Law and Justice Center is only for county business. He also wanted to...
From the Desk of Mr. Fanning Here we are looking at the calendar, and yes after the double-take we do come to the realization that in fact it is already mid-August. For some that means cramming in the last few summer outings, camping trips, river floats, etc. For others that means rushing out to hit back to school sales, not forgetting the ever-important school supplies. For those in the teaching profession, myself included, August is met with excitement. Excitement for another year of doing...
This week's edition of the Three Forks Voice will feature a special page dedicated to news from the Three Forks School District. The Voice has partnered with the district and Sheri Brown of Venture West Realty for a space in each edition throughout the school year that will feature news from the three schools. This is very exciting to be able to highlight some of the great thing's local students, teachers, staff, and administrators do throughout the year. The Voice has always tried to spend time highlighting the schools and this will expand...
With the heavy moisture early in the summer I really haven't had to worry too much about watering my grass. While it certainly hasn't needed much additional water, it sure has not had any problems growing. In fact, my lawn has probably grown a half inch since I left the house thing morning. I certainly have no issue with mowing the lawn, it's some nice exercise outside, but my mower broke so I have somebody come out every two weeks to take care of the grass. I should probably buy a new one, but I think I've mowed an enough grass in my life...
The sixth annual Montana Ride to Remember will be making a stop in August 17 in Three Forks. The event follows Highway 287 from Helena to West Yellowstone and is organized by the Montana POW/MIA Awareness Association. The highway was designated the Montana POW/MIA Memorial Highway by Governor Steve Bullock in Mayor of 2014. According to Ride Captain Penny Cope, they make the ride in memory of the more than 82,000 POW/MIA personnel from across the country with a special focus on the 53 POW/MIA...
On the third day of the Rockin' the Rivers Festival near Three Forks, those in attendance were able to enjoy the sounds of Crashdown Butterfly of Seattle, a band with ties to Southwest Montana. The bass player for the band is Bobby Lyman who is a graduate of Whitehall High School and the nephew of Three Forks Market owners Rick and Val Lamb. Shortly after the bands set last Saturday, Lyman said coming home is awesome and playing at the festival allowed him to kill three birds with one stone. "I...
David Lee McKitrick, age 69, of Three Forks passed away August 7, 2019 at his home in Three Forks. He was born October 5, 1949 at Idaho Falls, Idaho to Maurice and Ruth (Hatch Parker) McKitrick. David is survived by his 5 children: Ruth, Mary, Sarah, Leroy, and Heather; a brother Melvin (Karen) McKitrick of Ennis; a sister Sandra McKitrick Mainwaring of Three Forks, and numerous nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services held. K&L Mortuaries & Crematory of Three Forks assisted the family with...
"We came too this evening in the mouth of a little river, which falls in on the Stard. side. This stream is about 50 yards wide from bank to bank; the water occupyes about 15 yards. the banks are of earth only, abrupt, 'tho not high- the bed is of mud principally. Capt Clark, who was up this stream about three miles, informed me that it continued about the same width, that it's current was gentle and it appeared navigable for perogues... This stream my friend Capt. C. named Marthas river." -Meri...
