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Since the creation of Montana Rail Link's Project Sweatshirt in 2014, a total of 16,243 sweatshirts featuring school colors and mascots have been presented as a gift to students and staff throughout the state. Last Thursday, students, and staff in Three Forks and Willow Creek received sweatshirts as part of the program runs in conjunction with the Dennis and Phyliss Washington Foundation. According to MRL Vice President of Corporate Relations Ross Lane, 2,082 sweatshirts were handed out in... Full story
In a Facebook post last week, the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office shared a seasonal reminder that had a very important message. The message detailed how pets are not toys and to not give a puppy and kitten as a gift unless prepared to take care of them for years. The message went on to discuss the challenges that both puppies and kittens and to remember to think about the long-term commitment of pets. This is such a necessary reminder, especially this time of the year. This is also something that is very personal to me with two rescue k...
I’m sure I probably sound like a cranky neighbor yelling at people to stay off my lawn who also walked nine miles through a mountain pass to get to school, but kids are just not outside very much anymore. It’s kind of sad because a lot of them are really missing out on all sorts of shenanigans while they aren’t tied to some sort of screen all day. In fact, this is probably true for adults too. During the summer as a kid, I was out the door early and would not come home until with the exception of eating until the streetlights came on and somet...
Three Forks Superintendent Jeff Elliott has submitted a letter of resignation to the School Board of Trustees. In his third year in the position, Elliott said Monday he would be leaving when he fulfills his contract on July 1. The School Board voted Tuesday to table the vote on accepting the letter of resignation. The board had a brief executive session before tabling the issue. Elliott said he has some family things he has to take care of, and eventually will get back into education. In his... Full story
The City of Philadelphia is rich in history and perhaps and is perhaps as important or more in the creation of the United States as anywhere else. While Philadelphia does have the nickname of the "city of brotherly love", it has also garnered a reputation for having some not so friendly residents. A perfect example of this is witnessed in professional sports where fans have been known to boo just about everyone from the opposing team to their own team and they once in 1968 pelted Santa Claus wit...
Next Thursday will be a huge opportunity to give back to the Three Forks Area Ambulance with a fundraiser scheduled to raise money for a Emergency Medical Training Technician Class for new members. TFAA is hosting a drive-by dinner on December 17 starting at 4 p.m. at the barn located at 2 E. Hickory. The meal is donation only and will feature a BBQ chicken sandwich, coleslaw, and chips. The fundraiser will last until the food runs out. Barbara Mutter and Connie Depner of the TFAA both stressed...
The Three Forks Chamber of Commerce will be "Keeping Traditions Alive" this Friday, December 4 at the annual Christmas Stroll. The annual event is scheduled from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and the tree lighting and parade will also be streamed online at the Chamber Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/3ForksChamber The 2020 event will once again have plenty of fun for all ages. According to Chamber Executive Director Leandra Hill, Jack Dryer volunteered to recruit parade entries and has secured... Full story
There is a new member of the Three Forks School Board of Trustees. Mat Marx was voted into the position last week. He will fill the term of Sheri Brown who resigned earlier this month. His term will expire in May of 2021. The board also interviewed Jason Coursey for the vacancy. During the interview process, Marx said he has been asked a few times over the years to be on the board by a bunch of people but was busy running the Three Forks baseball team. He said now the baseball program is... Full story
There was great news last week for those who enjoy the Headwaters Trail System in Three Forks with paving work taking place on the Jefferson Street Extension. Gene Townsend of the Headwaters Tail System said .6 of a mile was completed on the project that was funded in part from a $60,000 grant from Recreation Trails. Donations were also used for the project. Townsend originally began work for funding of the project four years ago and after being unsuccessful on his first two attempts for... Full story
It would be an understatement to say 2020 has been rough for so many small-town businesses in Montana. I’ll readily admit it has been tough trying to navigate through the closures, mandates, growing cases, and uncertainty. The next few weeks are going to be so pivotal for so many small businesses and this is the time for local residents to stand up and lend a helping hand. Shopping local on “Black Friday” and Small Business Saturday is always a big deal, but even more so this year. There are certain bells and whistles that come at a big box sto...
Three Forks junior Austin Allen was recently recognized for his play during the 2020 football season. Allen was selected 5B second-team All-Conference at wide receiver. Wolves Head Coach Connor Sullivan said Allen was a tremendous player this season and would start on any team in the conference. "I thought he deserved first-team all-conference, unfortunately, it didn't turn out that way. But we all know the type of player he is. Whenever we needed a big play or momentum switch, he was the guy... Full story
While things might be a little different in 2020 with an online format, the annual Liberty of Place Festival of Trees will once again be huge in fundraising efforts for the organization that provides life skills and housing for individuals with brain injuries, with facilities in both Whitehall and Belgrade. According to Liberty Place Executive Director Ann Geiger, the event that usually takes place in Bozeman was moved online out of concern for the safety of supporters, staff, and residents....
Three Forks Rodeo Board members are continuing their fundraising efforts to pay for the new bleachers installed earlier this year. At a City Council meeting last week, Councilmen and Rodeo Board member Gene Townsend updated the governing body on fundraising efforts. According to Townsend, since January of 2020 they have raised nearly $93,000 with some of that having been spent on the bleacher construction. He reported their cash balance at the end of October is $11,771.23, and he is hopeful...
Anyone involved with the Three Forks School district has witnesses on a daily basis the hard work of administrators, teachers, school board and staff members. As a reward for their hard work, the district was recently honored with a NorthWestern Energy Bright Surprise Award. According to Superintendent Jeff Elliott, the award is a recognition for the hard work and extra efforts all of their employees have exhibited during the pandemic. Elliot thanked the school board, teachers, paras,...
In late October, two tow truck drivers were killed on the scene of an accident on Interstate 90. This was a very tragic accident and one that should send a loud and clear message to those who are driving by tow truck drivers and emergency personnel – SLOW DOWN. There is absolutely no reason to get driving past an accident at a high rate of speed, yet it happens all the time. In fact, a lot of times this happens is when the accident they are reporting to was caused by bad road conditions. It is downright scary that somebody thinks it is not o...
It was the middle of the night and here I found myself in the high desert of Wyoming with my headlines on trying to navigate through a never-ending sea of sagebrush. While I certainly wasn’t hiding a body as I see on so many of the true-crime shows I endlessly watch, my intentions were not good at all. But let’s go back a little bit first. My first year of college was a blast, perhaps too much fun. How I managed to pass everything I will never know. I was having so much fun that I really didn’t want to come home where I would have to get a job...
Three Forks sophomore volleyball player Addi Pestel received a prestigious honor last week when she was named to the 5B District All-Conference Second Team. Head Coach Tracy Welter said she is not permitted to vote for her team and anytime an athlete is recognized by other schools is an incredible honor, especially doing it as an underclassman. "For Addi to be a sophomore and still be recognized in such a competitive and talented conference is huge. All of us are so proud of her, but we can...
Three Forks Mayor Sean Gifford and other local residents have been working hard to get a portable ice rink once again in Stevenson Park. According to the Mayor, they have received some donations and a generous grant, but are approximately $3,600 short of their goal. Mayor Gifford described the rink as 50x100 feet noting it will come in a kit with two-feet high boards. "Given the cost of construction materials at the moment this is the most economical route. Another plus is the durability of the... Full story
The season came to an end last week for the Three Forks High School volleyball team. The Lady Wolves fell 27-25, 25-15, 25-21 in a 5B District Tournament Elimination game at Whitehall. Head Coach Tracy Welter was very proud of the way her team played in the finale. "Whitehall was the number 3 seed and we played them tough. Everyone stepped up and did a fantastic job this season, I couldn't be prouder for how strong we finished this season. It would have been easy to throw in the towel and give...
The Three Forks High School cross country team showed they are becoming one of the premier Class B programs with two top-five team finishes at last week's State Meet at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell. The boys team finished in third place behind state champion Lincoln County and runner up Manhattan. The girls team ended the day in fifth place. Head Coach Tara Forsberg said she was incredibly proud of her team. "Our girls team just keeps getting better each year. The boys have worked so hard and are... Full story
The Three Forks School Board voted last week to approve the recommendation of the General Contract/Contract Manager Committee to hire Langlas and Associates as the general contractor for the recently passed bonds. The two other companies that had submitted request for proposals (RFP's) were Dick Anderson Construction and Jackson Contractor Group. Prior to the vote, Superintendent Jeff Elliott told board members how impressed he was with all the contractors and said they are very fortunate to be... Full story
It will be a busy Halloween at the Three Forks Community Library. On Saturday, October 31 the library will be handing out books to children from Noon to 4 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. will be hosting a "Trunk or Treat" event. According to Librarian Fawn Venzor, kids can come in and choose one book. She added for the "Trunk or Treat" local residents can come to the parking lot and open their trunks and giveaway candy which is a safe place for the community to come together. The Three Forks... Full story
Trick or Treating on Main Street in Three Forks is still taking place in 2020 on Friday, October 30 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., it just may look a little bit different than in the past. The annual event is coordinated by Christina Kamps of Main Street Office with detailed advertising of participating businesses in the Lewis and Clark Journal’s October edition. This was not the case in 2020 after Kamps was unable to get confirmation from the city it would be okay to conduct the event. Other concerns for Kamps were school getting out at 11:10 a.m. a...
City of Three Forks employees were busy last week installing new playground equipment at Bellach Park. The equipment was purchased with a donation from the now disbanded Headwaters Kiwanis Club. Former Club President Linda Bauer said she is more than a little excited the equipment is finally being installed. She said the origins of the donation date back to 2018 when they had considered donating the money for a pool but decided to go a different route. City Clerk Crystal Turner said the club...
Without trying to sound too much like Lord Eddard Stark on "Game of Thrones", winter is coming in southwest Montana and its pending arrival has already brought the return of nasty roads to the Treasure State. Last weekend morning served as a preview of what is to come as many parts of Interstate 90 and local highways turned into in icy and snowy mess, especially over bridges. And it is still October. This is always the time of year that it is important to remember to slow down and drive...
