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There was some amazing recent news for the Three Forks Area Ambulance (TFAA) Service with the arrival and installation of a new Stryker Power Load Cot. According to Barbara Mutter of TFAA, the $53,000 cot was purchased with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding from Gallatin County. Mutter is excited about the new equipment, describing it as the "Mercedes" of cots, and said it will save TFAA personnel's shoulders, backs, and knees. Mutter also stressed the importance of the cot's locking syste... Full story
The two Three Forks City Council seats that will become vacant at the end of 2023 have been filled. The governing body voted last week to appoint current Councilmember Roxi McDermott and resident Garret Buchanan to fill the vacancies. McDermott, Buchanan, and Reagan Hooten had all sent letters of interest for the vacancies that expire at the end of 2025. Before the vote, Councilmember Gene Townsend said the seats were vacant after current member Nancy Todd chose not to seek reelection, and McDer... Full story
For the second consecutive year, a Three Forks runner earned All-American honors at the USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships. After just missing out on All-American honors in 2022, senior Bryon Fanning finished in ninth place in the 17- to 18-year-old division with a time of 17:07.87 at the championships earlier this month in Louisville. "Earning All-American has been a goal of mine since last year when I was just a few seconds off of doing so. Being able to do so by a... Full story
With this being the last edition of the Three Forks Voice for 2023, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the past year and look ahead to the new year. While 2023 was not my favorite year, it wasn’t the worst. There were a few great memories, another year of questionable decisions, and a flying off-the-road incident in the middle of nowhere I’d like to forget. As I look to 2024, I have a few things I’d like to try and see if they will help with my constant aggravation in the world. The older I get, the grumpier I seem to be, so I hope a few cha... Full story
7 was yet again a year of positive news for the Headwaters Trail System. During his annual report to the City of Three Forks, Chairman Gene Townsend discussed several grants awarded to them over the year and thanked all those area residents, businesses, and organizations that helped out with the popular local trail system. According to Townsend, in April, the Headwaters Trail System was awarded $100,000 in Open Lands Program Money from the Gallatin County Commission for trial maintenance. Townsend reported that in May, the City of Three... Full story
Earlier this month, the Gallatin County Commission moved forward with Level One Approval for using public funding to purchase two conservation easements. The nearly $3 million in Gallatin County Open Land funds will be the first step in purchasing the conservation easements for the MJ Home Place Ranch, which is 864 acres and located 1.5 miles south of Three Forks and the 2,268 acres Kamps Ranches Property located west of the Gallatin River on High Flat Road between Four Corners and Gallatin Gate... Full story
It was another busy year at the Three Forks Rodeo Arena. At the final City Council Meeting of 2023 last week, Three Forks Rodeo Board of Directors President Casey Elmose presented the annual report to the governing body. Elmose said it was a really good year, and the annual NRA Rodeo in July had an attendance of 3,100 on the first night and 3,200 on the second night. “It’s about as full as we can handle it right now,” Elmose said. With the high attendance numbers, Elmose said they were starting exploratory work with engineers and discu... Full story
It's been a strong start to conference play for the Three Forks High School Boys' Basketball team. The Wolves opened 5B District play on December 9 with an impressive 59-51 road win in Boulder over Jefferson High School. Two days later, the Wolves opened home conference play with a 70-51 win over Ennis High School. Trailing 14-13 at the end of the first quarter in Boulder, Three Forks (3-3, 2-0 5B) would outscore the Panthers 24-9 in the second quarter to take a 37-23 lead into the break. The Wo... Full story
The Three Forks High School Girls' Basketball team picked up their first conference win of the season on December 16 with a thrilling 58-55 overtime victory over visiting Ennis. After falling in their conference opener on December 14 in Boulder, the Wolves bounced back on Saturday and moved to 5-1 on the season. "A conference win is always a good thing. And with the extra four minutes of playing, it was even more hard earned. I was really happy with how the girls showed up and put everything... Full story
In October of 2022, the Three Forks United Methodist Church hosted its first event for the newly created Scrapyard Student Ministries Youth Group, with 11 students participating in a pumpkin carving event. A year later, the group had 40 youth at a pumpkin carving event in 2023, and, according to Pastor Sara Lattimore, around 50 students have entered the doors of the church annex to participate. After the church welcomed Sara and her family in July of 2022, one of the first things they asked was... Full story
With Christmas less than two weeks away and colder weather on the horizon, officials from two local fire departments shared some safety reminders for the holidays and winter. Regarding Christmas safety, Three Forks Volunteer Fire Chief Keith Aune said to use a real tree with plenty of water, use heavy-duty extension cords for items using more power, and not plug too many items into the cord. Aune added Christmas is also a good reminder to change smoke detector batteries and rugs over extension... Full story
Sometimes, the little things in life can make someone happy. After living without trash service for four and a half years, I was delighted to finally have a can that would be picked up once a week. Going to a sanitation site several times a week was never fun, and I would have much rather just wheeled out a can. When we got everything moved into the house, we discovered we had two wheelable cans, which was ideal after the torture of unpacking, but I figured outside of Christmas, there might not be an occasion when we would need to use the two... Full story
It was a busy weekend of action with plenty of mat time for the Three Forks/Ennis High School Wrestling team. Following a packed weekend of wrestling at the Jim Street Mining City Duals in Butte and the Whitehall Duals, Wolves Head Coach Nye Howey was pleased with the team’s performance at both events. Howey said in Whitehall, some of the wrestlers were able to move into leadership roles, and the team got a lot of experience, with some kids getting as many as six matches. Howey was also p... Full story
It was a fabulous first week of the season for the Three Forks High School Girls’ Basketball team. After opening the year with a road win on December 5 over West Yellowstone and victories at the Shelby Tournament against Fairfield and Cut Bank, the Wolves started their home season Monday night with an impressive 52-49 win over Manhattan Christian. Following the December 11 win over the Eagles, Three Forks Head Coach Lacy Noble said that if teams force them to shoot three-pointers on offense, they will, and the Wolves did just that. Three F... Full story
The Three Forks High School Boys' Basketball team will look to get back into the win column when they open 5B Conference play on December 14 on the road against Jefferson High School in Boulder. After a season-opening 61-60 road win over Harrison, the Wolves dropped two games at last weekend's tournament in Shelby, 54-51 on December 8 against Fairfield and 63-48 on December 9 against Malta. In their December 11 home opener, Three Forks lost a thrilling down-to-the-wire contest 57-54 to the... Full story
As it inches closer to 2024, work continues to replace the two bridges on Old Town Road. According to Kathy Thompson, Bridge and Transportation Department Manager for Stahly Engineering and Associates, the Old Town East Bridge in Gallatin County has concrete beams procured, the design is 95 percent complete, and the application for environmental permits has been submitted to the permitting agencies. "The primary reason that the schedule has been pushed is due to the supplier of the concrete... 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
The Gallatin County Clerk of District Court's Office sent out 10,000 Jury Summons Questionnaires in May. As of last week, 2,700 were still outstanding. According to Clerk of District Court Sandy Erhardt, the importance of returning the questionnaires for jury duty cannot be overstated. "It's a fundamental step toward maintaining a fair and functional justice system, and the timely return of questionnaires helps streamline the jury selection process and ensures that trials proceed efficiently,"... Full story
With three weeks until Christmas, there are many people with plenty still left on their holiday shopping lists. With the holiday nearing and many gifts still to be purchased, it is essential to remember the significance of shopping locally. For many small businesses, the Christmas shopping season plays a pivotal role in their income, and it is important to remember not only the shops along the main street but also the many vendors and those who are based out of their homes. Over the past few decades, Black Friday and internet shopping has... Full story
When I was a kid, the lead up to Christmas was excruciating. I could not wait until Christmas Eve to go and spend time at several different family gatherings and open a single present when we got back home. One year, I think my mom and stepdad might have had too many drinks at a Christmas party, and we ended up opening all of our presents, but usually, it was just one. I really enjoyed that evening, but it made for an awkward Christmas morning for those who did not receive a visit from Santa. Speaking of Saint Nick, I was always amazed that he... Full story
It was a wild back-and-forth affair in the season opener for the Three Forks High School Boys' Basketball team. After not taking their first lead until early in the third quarter of the December 1 road game at Harrison, the Wolves would go up by double figures in the fourth quarter before a furious Wildcat run in the closing minutes. With the game tied at 59 late in the fourth, Dylan Swenson would nail a shot to give Three Forks a 61-59 lead with 7.8 seconds left in regulation. Harrison would... Full story
As the Three Forks/Ennis High School Wrestling team readies for the second week of competition, they will do so with a roster that includes senior leaders Alex Fletcher, Jack Hayder, Gabe Hungerford, and Cole Rogers. Along with four juniors, the 2023-24 team has plenty of talented underclassmen, with 20 wrestlers in eighth to tenth grade. Wolves Head Coach Nye Howey said having 28 out for the team makes it competitive in the wrestling team and allows everyone to have a practice partner.... Full story
The Three Forks High School Girls' Basketball team will open the 2023-24 season with a mix of talented returning players and a strong first-year class. After a road game on December 5 against West Yellowstone, the Lady Wolves will travel later this week to the Shelby Tournament with a December 8 matchup against Fairfield and a December 9 game against Cut Bank. Along with returning starters Fallon Page, Tanaya Hauser, Bella Jones, and Madelyn Tesoro, second-year Head Coach Lacy Noble said she is... Full story
While residents of the Gallatin Valley have the convenience of dropping off items at recycle bins, including at 150 E. Railroad Avenue in Three Forks, county officials remind them to be mindful of what they deposit. According to Logan Landfill Recycling and Outreach Educator Patty Howard, there is a lot of contamination in the recycling bins. The bins accept cardboard, mixed paper, aluminum and steel cans, and #1 and #2 plastic bottles. "People either think they know what can be put in the bins... Full story
As much as I would have liked to visit my mom for Thanksgiving last week, it was too difficult to deliver the paper in Three Forks on Wednesday and prepare to publish the December edition of the Lewis and Clark Journal. Since traveling can be tricky with the papers, we have established a nice little routine for Thanksgiving and once were lucky enough to have three family members join in on the festivities. The year my family came, my older sister made us all wear “turkey” hats, and before dinner, we had to put them on and say what we were tha... Full story
