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Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park will soon host holiday candlelight tours of the entire developed cave route. This special event allows visitors to see and enjoy the caverns by the warm, festive glow of candle lanterns. Participants must make a reservation prior to their tour. Tours will be offered from Dec. 15-17 and Dec. 21-23. The starting times of these tours will vary, depending on park staffing for the day. However, all tours will be during the day, with a portion of the two-hour walking tour being outdoors along trails that may have... Full story
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is currently completing an Environmental Assessment to facilitate the acquisition of 30 acres for permanent inclusion into the Missouri Headwaters State Park near Three Forks. The 30-acre Hart property would be purchased by the Montana State Parks Foundation (MSPF) with funds provided by a grant from Montana's Outdoor Legacy Foundation and the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Trust. The property is currently appraised at $930,000, and depending on the terms of the pu... Full story
From MSU News Service Montana State University Extension has released a publication outlining trustee responsibilities under a revocable trust. "This guide will help readers understand what can and cannot be done in the role of a trustee," said Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist. "The content is for family and friends who have been asked to serve as a trustee, not for professionals or organizations. The information is not legal advice." In Montana, the term for a person w... Full story
In Gallatin County, 14% of adults aged 18 years and older currently smoke cigarettes, according to the 2021 Montana Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). And, according to the Montana Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 2021, almost 50% of Montana youths have tried e-cigarettes. Additionally, from the BRFSS, 22% of Montanans who use tobacco report having poor mental health, as compared to 13% non-tobacco users. “We know that many people in our community turn to nicotine to reduce their stress,” said Kelly Keenan, Director of Pre... Full story
It's once again time for the annual Three Forks Chamber of Commerce Christmas Stroll. This year's popular local event is scheduled for Friday, December 1 and will feature numerous family friendly activities. Main Street will close early allowing strollers to visit local businesses beginning at 4:30 p.m. and get a head start on Christmas Shopping. The Stroll will kick off with a tree lighting ceremony and lighted parade led by Santa himself. Many of the traditions stroll-goers have come to... Full story
The Three Forks Community Library is starting a new tradition this holiday season. Beginning on December 1 and through December 25, the "Festival of Stories: Celebrating Holidays Around Town" will feature a guest Three Forks resident or business owner reading a story that will be posted at 11 a.m. daily on the library's Facebook page (@ThreeForksCommunityLibrary). According to Library Director Jaime Ewan, 25 residents will be reading this year, including Mayor Randy Johnston, Santa and Mrs.... Full story
The American Heritage Girls Troop MT0406 will be setting up a booth on main street during the Christmas stroll as a fund raiser for club activities and badge work. Our troop's focus this year is on how God has created a beautiful and unique tapestry in each of the girls giving them unique talents and abilities that together make our world a better and more beautiful place. The girls have been creating woven type crafts to sale at the Christmas Stroll as well as making baked goods that will... Full story
There was some fantastic recent news for the Three Forks Schools, with the announcement of Lead Chef Ashley Darling winning two awards in the Montana School Nutrition Association's School Food Contest. Darling won a first-place award for Yogurt Berry Bowls in the "Local" category and finished in second place for Breakfast Quiche in the "Cooking from Scratch" category. To say Darling was thrilled when she found out about the awards would be an understatement. "I was so excited. I actually jumped... Full story
Montana State University and Gallatin Valley communities donated the equivalent of 1,467,069 pounds of food this holiday season to the Gallatin Valley Food Bank and MSU's Bounty of the Bridgers food pantry as part of the 24th annual Can the Griz food drive. Can the Griz - and the corresponding Can the Cats food drive in Missoula - is an off-field competition between MSU and the University of Montana to see which school can collect the most donations for its local food bank. This year, UM and...
Our call volume went down in October. 21 total emergency calls were sent out. TFAA transported 9 calls and 4 of them needed a paramedic intercept. AMR transported 5 calls and AMR transported 2 more with our EMTs assisting the paramedics. 2 refusals, 1 cancellation prior to arrival, 1 vehicle fire, 1 hazmat spill. TFAA stood by at Three Forks High School athletic events. The EMT Crew trained on cardiac events this past month. TFAA hosted a joint training with Willow Creek Fire Department and... Full story
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte announced last week that Dean Folkvord of Three Forks has been selected to serve on the state’s Agricultural Development Council. On his family’s farm, Folkvord founded Wheat Montana Farms and Bakery, expanding the business to sell Montana wheat and wheat products in 40 states. His term will run through July 1, 2026. Megan Hedges of Chester was also appointed to the Agricultural Development Council....
A collection of materials from the Montana-based writer Thomas McGuane is now available for the public to view at Montana State University’s Library. The collection, which is available for researchers and members of the community to view and use in the MSU Library’s Archives and Special Collections, includes notes, drafts and manuscripts of his short fiction, novels, essays and screenplays written since the 1980s. The collection features both published and unpublished works, as well as correspondence with friends, family and publishers, inc... Full story
Three Forks FCCLA students are back for the annual ‘Sub for Santa’ project. For the 2023 Three Forks Chamber of Commerce Christmas Stroll on December 1, commemorative Christmas Stroll buttons are being sold to generate funding to provide gift and food baskets to families in need this holiday season. Buttons also double as delightful ornaments to adorn the tree with. Supporting the ‘Sub for Santa’ project is easy. Stroll buttons are available at Be Lazy Quilting, Legacy Trading, Main Street Office and Manhattan Bank. The night of the stroll,... Full story
As ever-increasing food costs and other everyday expenses push more Montanans to local food banks for help, the Town Pump Charitable Foundation is again matching over $1 million to help raise $4 million during its annual fundraising campaign for food banks, including the Headwaters Area Food Bank in Three Forks. A record 110 food banks statewide are participating this year in the "Be A Friend in Deed" campaign, which originated in 2001. The campaign has raised over $48 million for Montana food... Full story
With the new year approaching, what better time to start being more involved in your community? Broadwater County has many vacancies on their county boards starting in January. The following list are boards that need volunteers. Airport Board, Broadwater County Trust Board, Compensation Board, Tax Appeal Board, Townsend Mosquito Board, Three Forks Mosquito Board, Museum Board, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning Board, Weed Board, Board of Health, Broadband Advisory Board, and the Mental...
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
