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A total of six candidates filed prior to the June 17 deadline for the upcoming Three Forks Municipal Election. According to Gallatin County Election Manager Casey Hayes, Gene Townsend, Carl "Bud" Mohler Jr., and Sean Gifford filed to run for Mayor. A new Mayor will be appointed June 25 and will be subject to nomination and election at the next municipal general election in November. Current council members Steve Dahl and Debra Mickelberry along with Erin Schattauer have filed to run for...
While I much rather watch a basketball or football game, whenever the United States soccer team is playing in a World Cup, I pay attention. I don't know much about soccer, don't like it enough to call it football, but do love cheering on my country and anything where the best in the world are doing it is usually pretty exciting. I guess I probably wouldn't watch cricket, but I at least know that in soccer you want put it in a goal. I seriously have no idea what is going on with cricket. While I...
12 Three Forks High School graduate Traci Johnston will be continuing her athletic career in Helena. Johnston signed a letter of intent last week to compete for the Carroll College cross country and track teams. "I'm very excited. It's a pretty big goal that I've achieved so I'm very thankful," she said. Johnston thanked her high school coaches for the influences they've had on her as an athlete. During her senior season, Johnston competed at the state meet in both cross country and...
There will be plenty of great country music this week at the "Bridge" near Three Forks. The 2019 Headwaters Country Jam is scheduled to take place June 13 to 15 and will feature headlining acts LANCO, Big and Rich, Kelsea Ballerini and Rodney Atkins. Townsquare Media Director of Events Sally Lidinsky said they are really excited to have a great mix of up and coming artists and country superstars at the 2019 Headwaters Country Jam. "There are more big-name acts than ever before. We believe there...
In mid-May, Steven Hamilton announced his resignation as Mayor of the City of Three Forks. Hamilton was in his second term as Mayor and had also served six years as a member of the city council. In a resignation letter addressed to local residents and council members, Hamilton said he was at a crossroads with his position as a teacher and mayor and has to follow his heart and do what is best for his students moving forward. The Voice would like to thank Hamilton for everything he did for Three...
When Oliver Lucas created the first vehicle horn in the 1910 it was a much-needed invention that is still as relevant today. It has also become a major pain in the back side. Rather than just use it for what is intended, the horn has become as source of communication for people and it is beyond annoying. People really need to tone it down with honking. The other day we were driving home in a 35 mile per hour zone by a school. Despite the fact we were going nearly 10 miles under the speed limit...
Over the past weeks kids from across the area were able to wrap up the school year with their annual spring field trips. I was able to read online about what seemed to be some pretty amazing trips and the kids really seemed to be happy about where they were going. It's really great local schools plan these trips for the kids. After a long year in the classroom it is always nice for them to get out and have a little fun. Looking back on my time in school I certainly had quite a few end of the...
The Headwaters Heritage Museum will open for the season June 1. The season for the museum located at 202 S. Main will run until September 30 and hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Museum Curator Cheryl Lehr said they will have a couple of new displays in 2019, one dealing with changes in lives over the years from the 1800's to now. A second new display will feature items from Willow Creek, including a postnet pot. "Not sure what it is? Come...
When I was in seventh grade it was a very normal routine to go to the high school for every home football game. I'm sure there was some cheering going on for the Tigers, but it really was more about socializing. The first year of junior high was a very awkward time and I remember trying so hard to fit in and the social aspects of the Friday Night Lights were certainly important. I really don't remember any of the actual football games, but I do remember an event that has stuck in my mind since....
The City of Three Forks will soon have a new Mayor. Current Mayor Steven Hamilton announced last week he would be resigning from the position effective June 2. Hamilton was elected to his first term in 2013 and to his current term in 2017. Prior to being elected to his first term, Hamilton had served six years on the Three Forks City Council. A teacher at Three Forks High School, Hamilton said when he first ran for council and later for Mayor, he was always upfront with the fact his heart was...
Three Forks High School and Middle School will have a new principal for the 2019-20 school year. The school board of trustees approved Tuesday night the resignation of 6-12 Principal Justin Helvik who will be taking a position as the assistant principal at Bozeman High School. In his resignation letter, Helvik said he cannot state enough just how much the students, staff, and community of Three Forks means to him. "Three Forks will always hold a special place in my heart. I will always hold the...
About three minutes ago I was abruptly woken up by a semi driving way too fast in a 25 mile per hour zone. I'm writing this on May 15 which just so happens to be my birthday so I decided I would take a quick post lunch nap. Wednesday mornings are a little hectic and when I finished updating two websites and completing the calendars for the newspapers, I decided to reward myself. While I certainly wasn't happy with the way the nap ended, I was however pleased it happened because it cut it to...
The Three Forks High School Class of 2019 will graduate Sunday at a ceremony scheduled for 2 p.m. A total of 40 students are set to graduate and the ceremony will begin with an opening speech from Student Body President John Jennings. This will be followed by speeches from the three valedictorians John Jennings, Kyle Olson, and Kilah Pfadt. The next speech will be given by salutatorian Bryce Olson who will be followed by guest speaker Dave Chojnacki. Class President Kyle Olson will give the...
The City of Three Forks was one of four locations nationwide to host a live reveal of their preferred cross-country route for the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Great American Rail-Trail. A signature project of the RTC, the Great American Rail-Trail will connect nearly 4,000 miles of rail-trails and other multiuse trails across 12 states and Washington, D.C Along with the May 8 event in Three Forks, other live reveals took place in Washington D.C., Columbus, Ohio, and Cle Elum, Washington. Kevin...
Throughout the years I've moved around quite a bit and had a lot of different neighbors. Some of them have become friends, some of them barely said a word, there were plenty that were mean, and have made for some very interesting stories. The one thing they all had in common from the oddities of my college next door neighbor Bodan to the way Larry Hall used to mow his lawn about 15 times a week is the fact they were very much human. This isn't quite the case anymore. Right off of my backyard...
Nine high school seniors were awarded at total $9,600 in scholarships at a special Three Forks Education Foundation ceremony last week. Heidi Oliver of the foundation said two $500 scholarships were given through the Ray Lau VFW Post 7621. Traci Johnston and John Jennings were the recipients of the scholarships. Kaeson Long and Sophie Langel were each awarded a $300 Three Forks Memorial Scholarship. Taylor Rochford and Paeton Ohs were each the recipient of a $500 Scholarship from Trident....
Two $55,000 levies that would have been used to hire additional teachers at the Three Forks Schools were defeated by voters Tuesday, both falling by a slim margin. The Three Forks Elementary General Fund Levy fell by a vote of 472 to 440. The high school levy fell by a vote of 485 to 438. Local voters also selected a new member to the Three Forks School Board of Trustees. Stephene Kamerman defeated Robert Buchholz by a vote of 471 to 299. Willow Creek voters defeated a $32,132 Elementary by a...
The Three Forks Baseball League is hosting a Golf Scramble and Auction Fundraiser Saturday, May 11 at the Headwaters Golf Course. The golf portion of the event is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. and the auction will start at 7 p.m. According to Cody Iddings, they are starting to get a lot of kids in the program and the money raised will be used to help upgrade the fields as well as building a new field. Iddings added the money will also help with insurance for the league so that players will not...
Each year the Three Forks Masonic Lodge #73 encourages local students to read with their Bikes for Books program. This year a total of 12 students were chosen as winners at the annual Bikes for Books assembly. Mel Hamilton of the Masonic Lodge said the program started small several years with two or three students receiving bikes and has grown to the point that this year they were able to choose six students to win bikes and six to win Amazon Fire Kindles. Hamilton discussed the importance of...
It was great scene last Saturday at Imery's Field in Three Forks as members of the Gallatin Valley Outlaws and Posse baseball teams hosted a clinic for younger players. This was a job well done by the players and coaches to pass on their knowledge and love of the game to a younger generation. It says a lot that they took time out to help promote the sport. The American Legion team that calls Three Forks home has great area players and their level of play and impressive stadium really shows just...
As I type this article, I'm still in the process of moving which as I have said before in my weekly column is one thing, I do not enjoy doing at all. Later this afternoon will be the absolute worst part because it is time to move all the big stuff like couches and beds, but I'm trying my hardest to stay positive and realize that it will soon be done. One of the things I like best about the new house is that the kitchen is about twice the size of the last one and that brings a huge smile to my...
Three Forks School Board of Trustee candidates Robert Buchholz and Stephene Kamerman were able to discuss a variety of topics at a candidate forum last week at the school library. The lone candidate forum prior to the May 7 election was also streamed live on the districts Facebook page. Kamerman said education is very important to her and her daughter in first grade is thriving. "I want to see this school continue to thrive," she said. Buchholz feels his knowledge in the technical industry and...
On May 8, the Rails to Trails Conservancy will be hosting a live reveal of their preferred cross-country route for the Great American Rail-Trail. Three Forks is one of four nationwide locations that will be part of the live reveal with other events scheduled in Washington D.C., Columbus, Ohio, and Cle Elum, Washington. The Three Forks event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at John Q. Adams Milwaukee Railroad Park. Three Forks City Council member Gene Townsend said 100 people have been...
I'm not sure of how old I was, but I remember as a kid spending a great deal of time with my Uncle Howie. It was always a lot of fun until he brought out his records. I've always been a huge fan of music, but as a younger child I was very frightened of his vinyl collection because his KISS records scared the living crap out of me. I'm not sure exactly what it was, but something about those guys dressed up in their make-up made me want to cry and would keep me up late at night hoping they...
The Three Forks High School track and field team had an amazing showing last Saturday at the Manhattan Christian Meet in Bozeman. The Lady Wolves finished in first place with 112 points and the boys team was also impressive finishing in a fourth place tie with Manhattan. "We had a very good day. Districts (May 9 in Belgrade) are shaping up well next week and I know the kids are getting excited to try and earn some hardware. I think the boys and girls are in a good place as a team and...
