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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
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
Without a senior on the roster, the 2022-23 Three Forks High School Boys’ Basketball team finished at the top of the conference standings in the regular season and took home the 5B District Tournament title before falling one game short of a spot at the state tournament. Head Coach Terry Hauser feels the experience from last year should be beneficial for the 2023-24 team, which opens the season on Saturday, December 2, with a road matchup against Harrison. “I know the kids want to get to the... Full story
The City of Three Forks recently sent a letter to Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks Director Dustin Temple asking for a meeting with the agency about the Three Forks Ponds. At last week's Council meeting, Mayor Randy Johnston discussed the letter, which was drafted after City officials learned about House Bill 521, a new law requiring anyone over 12 to have a Recreational Use License, even if they are on leased recreation lands. In October 2020, the City of Three Forks entered into a ten-year lease... Full story
With a proposed emergency services facility in the works in southern Broadwater County, Sheriff Nick Rauser believes it is very important to move forward with the project that would be located on three donated acres of land in the Wheatland Targeted Economic Development District off U.S. 287. "Looking into the future, the south end of Broadwater County is going to continue to grow. Bozeman, Manhattan, and Three Forks are all growing, and so will Broadwater County," Rauser said. During a... 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
The newest Gallatin County tax bills include the first per-parcel assessment of $195 for the City of Three Forks Jefferson River Floodplain Mitigation Project. In 2022, the Three Forks City Council passed a resolution of intent to create Special Improvement District #34 and selected a per-parcel assessment method to help cover the costs of the project that will use a grass-lined conveyance channel and culvert crossing improvements to reduce flood risk from the Jefferson River. City of Three Forks officials have been meeting monthly with FEMA... Full story
The City of Three Forks is seeking letters of interest from residents interested in two Council seats that will become vacant on January 1, 2024. Earlier this year, the governing body canceled an election for three four-year terms on the Council. Current Councilmember Ed Tharp was elected by acclimation after being the lone candidate to file before the September deadline. The Council must appoint two candidates to serve until the next general election in November 2025. City Clerk Crystal Turner... Full story
Earlier this month, Gallatin Valley Vision celebrated the second anniversary of its Three Forks location at 9 E. Birch Street. Moving into year three of the business, Dr. Jessica Lemons is thankful for the support of area residents. "I feel the community here has been very welcoming, and that has been very exciting for me. Literally every week, someone tells me thanks for being here and opening the office here so they don't have to drive to Bozeman for the service. It's been nice to feel... Full story
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 third of four planned Community Technical Assistance Program (CTAP) meetings in southern Broadwater County is scheduled for November 8 at Bridger Brewing in Three Forks. The meeting hosted by the county and the Montana Department of Commerce will begin at 6 p.m. A meeting for residents in northern Broadwater County will take place at 6 p.m. on November 14 at the Flynn Building in Townsend. The dividing line for the sub-areas in the county is the 101 Road. Broadwater County has received a... 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
