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The giving nature of the Three Forks community will be on display with the first-annual Winter Wonderland Toy Drive. The event organized by the First Security Bank Three Forks Branch and Headwaters Area Food Bank will allow residents the opportunity to donate new toys and or food through December 15. The toys and food can be dropped off at the First Security Bank at 320 South Main and several other Three Forks businesses. The toys will be on display for anyone needing them at the food bank located at 216 First Avenue West. As part of the... Full story
The Three Forks Education Foundation once again stepped up for the betterment of local schools last week by awarding their annual teacher grants. Eight Three Forks teachers were awarded grants for the 2023-24 school year for a total of $5,872. Teacher Katie Magnus received $200 she will use to purchase Q Bots for fifth-grade students, which she said will be something a little more challenging for her students. Jessica Oehmcke received three grants for a total of $1,450. Oehmcke said the first gr... Full story
A fall event at Missouri Headwaters State Park has been rescheduled for Saturday, Nov. 4, due to inclement weather. Park staff are still excited to host the event, which was originally scheduled for October 28, for families and participants of all ages. Activities will begin at 1 p.m. in the picnic area and last until 4 p.m. The event will include a Halloween costume contest for kids and pets, a "photo BOOth," a trick-or-treat table, and fun yard games-including a broomstick race. There will be... Full story
From MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Montanans can open a Medical Care Savings Account or make deposits into existing MSAs before Dec. 31 to reduce their state income taxes for 2023, according to Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist. MSA account holders may deposit up to $4,500 to use for eligible medical and long-term health care expenses. The Montana Legislature has extended the Montana Medical Care Savings Account Act into 2024. A person with taxable income over $19,800 could save approximately $304 in state income taxes b...
The CHILD Task Force in collaboration with Child Care Connections is developing a Child Care Strategic Plan. As part of the strategic planning process, we are seeking community input on how to achieve accessible, affordable and thriving childcare throughout Gallatin County. A community meeting is scheduled for Monday, November from 11 a.m. to Noon at the Three Forks Community Library. Who should attend? Anyone who impacts, influences, cares and/or wants childcare options: businesses, parents, future parents, schools, childcare providers,...
It should be a fantastic Halloween for children in the Three Forks area, with various local organizations hosting events over the next week. The Three Forks Chamber is hosting its annual Trick or Treat on Main event on Tuesday, October 31, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. According to Chamber Executive Director Emily Whalen, participating businesses will have a poster hanging on their window. "The Chamber always looks forward to events like Trick or Treat on Main as a way to get involved with the... Full story
Three Forks educator Jessica Oehmcke was recognized for her outstanding work during last week's Montana Education Association Conference in Billings. Oehmcke was named the 2023 Montana Business Education Association (MBEA) Outstanding New Business Teacher of the Year. Oehmcke found out a couple of weeks ago she was one of five nominees from across the state and from varying district sizes. "I was incredibly surprised at the nomination, as there are some really incredible teachers doing some... Full story
Three Forks Schools' new VIP (Volunteering In Packs) Coalition together with Headwaters Area Food Bank and Stageline Pizza are hoping to have a record-breaking food drive on Halloween this year. Trick-Or-Treat So Kids Can Eat, as the drive has been named, will be a joint effort to help the local food bank put together their annual Thanksgiving baskets. Students have been challenged to put teams of 3-5 students together to collect food around town on Halloween. Fall sports teams will be... Full story
From the MSU News Service Montana State University Extension is accepting applications from rural Montana communities until Dec. 15 to participate in Reimagining Rural, a three-part virtual gathering planned for January and February. Reimagining Rural is a program that brings community members in towns across the state together for three evening events to hear speakers share their rural success stories and how to get things done in small towns. Following the talks, where members of local...
From the MSU News Service The Montana Science Olympiad State Tournament is set for Friday, April 19, 2024, at Montana State University. Registration is now open for middle and high school teams. Coaches of new and returning schools are encouraged to participate in the Coaches' Kickoff, an online orientation, from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25. The orientation will include information on the logistics of starting a team, garnering community support, tournament events, coach resources and tips... Full story
From Intermountain Health & St. James Healthcare October is medical ultrasound awareness month. The 20-week ultrasound for parents-to-be is an exciting visit– it’s when they usually find out if they’re having a boy or girl. But parents should know there’s far more importance to the 20-week ultrasound. “The 20-week fetal ultrasound is a crucial milestone in prenatal care. In addition to being an opportunity for the parents to figure out the baby’s gender if they choose to do so, it is the moment where we ensure the health of the developing...
Three Forks High School FCCLA recently held a sports raffle at the Three Forks Homecoming sports events. We are so grateful for our sponsors for donating items for the raffle, they are awesome. Make sure to stop by Legacy Trading, Book Therapy And Moore, and Chiropractic Clinic of Three Forks to see what they can do for you. We used three baskets from these lovely businesses, and don't worry there will be more soon from other local businesses. We raised $160 which was well above the predicted... Full story
It will be a busy October at the Three Forks Community Library. The annual book sale at the library is scheduled for October 13 and 14. The event will begin on Friday, October 13, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with the Friends of the Library Presale. The annual membership dues are $10 to join. The book sale on Saturday, October 14, is scheduled from 9 a.m. to Noon. The Three Forks Community Library and Jodi Moore of Book Therapy and Moore are cohosting an author event on October 24. The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the library located at 607 S. Mai... Full story
There was once again a great crowd at last Thursday's fourth annual Three Forks Ladies Night Fall Walk. Voice photos by Melissa Jenkins.... Full story
TFAA had a busy August with 28 emergency calls. TFAA EMTs and Crew Members transported 6 of these calls to Bozeman Deaconess Hospital. On 1 of these calls, we needed a paramedic to intercept and help with patient management. TFAA EMTs staged for Law Enforcement on several occasions and received several refusals after folks were checked out but did not need to be transported. TFAA did respond to 6 calls that were cancelled prior to arrival on scene. AMR did respond and transported several times to BDH. We were not able to take these calls due...
What started with a handful of local businesses trying to get people out and resuming normal activities after the COVID-19 pandemic, the Three Forks Ladies Night Fall Walk has blossomed into a popular annual event in Southwest Montana. The fourth annual Three Forks Ladies Night Fall Walk is scheduled for Thursday, October 5, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will feature 22 Main Street Area businesses as well as “pop-up” businesses at various locations. One of the organizers, Pam Carey of Legacy Trading, said she joins the 21 other businesses in bei... Full story
In 1990, the Willow Creek Fire Department hosted a pancake breakfast to raise money for a local family who had lost their home in a fire. Now an annual event, the annual Pancake Breakfast has served as a way to unite community members and is an important fundraiser for the department. This year's Fireman's Breakfast is scheduled for Sunday, October 8, at the Fire Hall at 107 Main Street in Willow Creek. The cost is $5 a plate, and the breakfast will include pancakes, French toast, eggs, coffee,... Full story
After 20 years, Three Forks Schools re-finished and re-designed the main competition gym from floor to ceiling this fall. The gym was in such rough shape that when people would stand or walk on it, it would flex over the weight room. Three Forks schools put together a graphics committee which included vice principal Jake Lynch, basketball coaches Terry Hauser and Lacy Noble, and volleyball coach Tiffany Lynch to help with the design of the space. The goal of the committee was ¨to give the gym... Full story
With Thanksgiving next month, the Headwaters Area Food Bank in Three Forks has released a “Wishlist” of items for holiday boxes distributed to residents. In her second Thanksgiving as Operations Manager, Emily Smith said she is always so touched by the community’s generosity. Smith hopes to have at least 60 hams/turkeys in 2023. This year’s list includes turkey/turkey breasts, hams, canned yams/sweet potatoes, stuffing mix, crispy fried onions, pie crust, Jell-O, canned pineapple, and turkey gravy. “The items on the list are of utmost im... Full story
The Three Forks United Methodist Church Fall Rummage Sale is just around the corner, with the popular event scheduled for Thursday, October 5, to Saturday, October 7. Donations will be accepted at 124 2nd Avenue East in Three Forks on Saturday, September 30, from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday, October 2, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday, October 3, from 9 a.m. to noon or until space runs out. This year's sale will begin on Thursday, October 5, with a Moonlight Madness Sale from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The... Full story
Not only will area residents have the opportunity to attend a family-friendly event at this week’s Magpie Foundation Renaissance Faire at the Missouri Headwaters State Park near Three Forks, but 100 percent of ticket sales will be donated and be used for specific projects aimed to help the living conditions of honorably discharged veterans. The first fundraiser for the foundation, the Renaissance Faire, is scheduled for Saturday, September 30, and Sunday, October 1, from 10 a.m. to sunset at t... Full story
The 2023-2024 school year started off with a brand-new weight room. After having an outdated and worn-out weight room for years it was decided there needed to be an update. Jake Lynch, middle school principal, had been planning out a new weight room since he was hired four years ago. The weight room was going to be remodeled originally along with the rest of the basement, with the bond. The original closets were taken out to create more space. The space had equipment that wasn't suitable for a... Full story
Thursday, October 5, 2023, will be the date of the next Three Forks Area Historical Society Meeting. It will be at 7:00 p.m. in the Methodist Church Basement. Agenda items include end of season reports, the annual Volunteer Appreciation luncheon, update on the damaged brick wall at the Historic Headwaters Museum, Christmas planning and other items. Refreshments will be served by Mike Lane and Gene Townsend after the meeting. Everyone is invited to attend our fun meetings....
From the MSU News Service Youth across Montana who would like to enroll in Montana 4-H are invited to do so during the month of October. Montana 4-H is the youth development program of Montana State University Extension. It offers a range of choices and opportunities for youth to learn and grow, such as cooking or sewing, learning about conservation and robotics or raising an animal, while instilling employable life skills. In all, Montana 4-H offers more than 200 different projects and experiences that engage youth in learning. It is the large... Full story
The HRDC is searching for a driver for their Galavan Senior Transportation services in Three Forks. According to HRDC Transportation Director Sunshine Ross, the longtime driver for the local service is retiring at the end of the month after six years as a paid employee and another two as a volunteer driver. The service is used by members of the Three Forks and Manhattan communities for various medical appointments, including dialysis. The service has also recently been used to transport area... Full story
