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At a structure fire last Monday afternoon on Ash Street, Three Forks Volunteer Fire Department Chief Keith Aune was in a difficult situation, having to run both the structure engine and incident command. While the department can have a roster of up to 28, there are currently 12 active volunteers, and according to Aune, they are in a critical state. "As Chief, I should be in a command vehicle running incident command for the call. Due to the time of the call, I was running the structure engine an... Full story
With the approval of additional new hires at last week's Three Forks School Board Meeting, the District has filled almost all of its teacher openings. The Board voted at their July 18 meeting to approve the hire of Diona Elms as a first-grade teacher, Michelle Liddell as a middle school teacher, and Samantha Stith as an Early Learning teacher. Superintendent Rhonda Uthlaut said she is thankful they have filled almost all of their certified positions except for a school psychologist. Compared to... Full story
I know quite a few people who are very afraid of clowns, others who freak out over snakes, and a few that let out a blood-curdling shriek if they see even the most harmless spider. I am not a fan of the previously mentioned trio, either. When I was around 10, my grandma gave me a clown doll for my birthday, and thinking of it sitting in my room at night still freaks me out. I swear that thing would come alive at night and try to steal my breath. As much as I was not a fan of that clown, I would not say it was a phobia. It was a creepy gift for... Full story
Three Forks wrestlers are battling against the best in the country at this week’s 2023 US Marine Corps Junior and 16U Nationals in Fargo, North Dakota. Dylan Kamps, Carson Lattimore, Cole Rogers, and Mathias Hogue are representing Montana in the prestigious tournament recognized as the largest wrestling competition in the world. After finishing fifth as an eighth grader at the 2023 Montana Class B State Wrestling Tournament, Hogue will compete for the first time in Fargo on July 21 and 22 in t... Full story
Rocky's Agency for Aging officials are visiting the Three Rivers Senior Center next week. According to Education and Outreach Coordinator Michele Mathot, the program visits senior centers in their six-county area each summer. The Three Forks stop is scheduled for Thursday, July 27, at 11 a.m. "We are there to let folks know what the Agency on Aging does, what our program entails, and answer any questions they may have," Mathot said. During the local stop, Mathot said at least one State Health... Full story
With my residence directly off a state highway, I’m aware that there will always be more traffic in the summer months, especially from Friday to Sunday. Montana is such a beautiful place, and I understand Treasure State residents and out-of-state tourists increase the traffic on the road on their camping, or some other recreation, or to visit friends and family. One thing I don’t understand is the way some people choose to drive. While the speed limit on the highway I live off is usually 70, I live in a 45 zone. I generally see people going tha... Full story
Having owned a weekly paper in Montana for over a decade, there is certainly a routine in everyday life. There are always the same deadlines to be met, and while sometimes it might feel like the movie “Groundhog Day,” I enjoy what I do for a living and the structure it provides. The same can be said when I am in the kitchen, I have a routine, and because of this, we often eat many of the same things. I don’t necessarily think this is bad because everyone at the house seems to enjoy the rotation of meals. Every once in a while, I will get a lit... Full story
Longtime Three Forks Rodeo Arena Board member Gene Townsend has helped run the concessions at the annual NRA Rodeo for over 20 years. Townsend can remember a time when organizers would be satisfied with the attendance of 900 people on a Friday night and 1,200 to 1,300 on Saturday. After the event was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Townsend was worried about what the crowd would be like when the event returned in 2021. He was more than surprised with the record-setting attendance... Full story
Later this month, residents from across the Gallatin Valley will be heading to Three Forks for the annual Headwaters Bank Run. The event which is a fundraiser for the Headwaters Trail System is scheduled for Saturday, July 22 will feature a 5 and 10K Walk/Run and Half Marathon. For Gene Townsend, the event not only serves as a way to raise money, but for awareness of the trail system. "It helps get the word out. We get a lot of people that don't live in Three Forks and are from the surrounding... Full story
There is already a buzz in the air in Three Forks in anticipation of this week's NRA Rodeo and Rodeo Dayz celebration. The events that will take place later in the week are a fantastic way to highlight an incredible community and serve as a chance for residents to come together. It is great to see a packed crowd for both nights of the rodeo and large numbers at the parade and events on Saturday. There will undoubtedly be something to do for everyone, which is a plus to have at larger events. The... Full story
There are multiple times each summer I am reminded of the amazing times spent with my Grandparents, Jack, and Kathryne Smith. I have so many memories of the many wonderful vacations to Jackson, Wyoming, and Yellowstone National Park and the simpler times of just enjoying time together as a family in their backyard. Their house was always a focal point during the summer for impromptu gatherings where we would sit at their picnic table in the backyard. If there were a larger crowd, my grandpa... Full story
Three Forks native and professional magician Kyle Groves is returning home with two shows scheduled later this week. Groves of KCG Entertainment will be performing at the Three Forks Community Library on Thursday, July 13 at 10 a.m. and on Saturday, July 15, around 1 p.m. in front of the office of the Chiropractic Clinic of Three Forks. Both shows are free of charge. For Groves, it is always a treat to come back and perform in his hometown. "Three Forks is where the magic all began. If it were... Full story
The Three Forks City Council unanimously voted last week to approve a Resolution (401-2023) to abandon the alley behind the Sacajawea Hotel between Ash and Neal Streets. The vote came after the city received a petition to vacate the alley in June from Sacajawea Holdings, LLC and Folkvord Investments, LLC. In the petition, the owners state they would like to develop more meeting and event space in the future. The City of Three Forks will be compensated $18,000 for the vacation of ownership. Accor... Full story
At a Wildfire Media Day last week, Gallatin County Undersheriff Jeremy Kopp discussed the agencies' role during the fire season. Kopp said the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office's primary focus is life preservation and life safety, adding they have a great relationship with the Department of Emergency Services (DES), state and federal fire agencies, something they are very intentional about. "You want that close collaboration and coordination so that you are working most effectively," Kopp said....
ted last week to approve an Early Childhood Programming Plan. As part of the program, there will be a "2YK" program for the 2023-24 school year for students turning four on or before September 10, 2023, and an Infant/Toddler Care and Preschool Education for children of staff members. 2YK PROGRAM According to a Facebook post from the district, the "2YK" program is intended for children the year before typical kindergarten enrollment and is based on the belief that optimal learning occurs when... Full story
While school is officially out for the summer, work continues on the Three Forks Schools Building Project. At last week's School Board Meeting, Andy Becker, Project Manager for Hulteng CCM, reported they still have a lot of work with flooring over the summer, which will start on July 15 and should be completed by August 11. Becker said work on the roof replacement is going really well and should be done by August 11. He added they are also doing work on siding and replacing windows. Becker told the Board he is carrying out the "punch list" for... Full story
Looking for something unique to do on a Friday night in Three Forks? On July 7, residents will have the chance for a great night out that also affords the opportunity to give back to a worthwhile organization that preserves the area's history. The Three Forks Area Historical Society and High Desert Murder Mysteries are hosting "Class Reunions are Murder," an interactive murder mystery. Tickets for the event scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the Methodist Church Annex are $35, which will include... Full story
I have an app on my phone that sends me a weekly report of how much time I spend using the electronic device that frequently feels like it is attached to my hip. While the reports usually depress me for a few minutes, there are some weeks when I want to make the minute drive to the Jefferson River and toss my phone in. Because I have been so horrified with my time tied to the tiny screen, I have recently dedicated a few weekends to not using the phone at all. It has certainly been rewarding, but also a bit alarming when I first reach over for... Full story
With the biggest attendance in person and online in recent memory, Three Forks Chamber of Commerce members voted at a special meeting last week to keep the organization active. At their regular June meeting, Chamber Board members discussed the possibility of dissolution and scheduled a special meeting to discuss its future. At the opening of last week's meeting, Chamber President Brooke Leugers told those in attendance that it has been extremely difficult retaining board members and volunteers,... Full story
The Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming (GSMW) is bringing their Mobile Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Learning Center to Three Forks. The STEM van is scheduled to be in Three Forks on Thursday, July 13, at Bertagnoli Park from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The stop in Three Forks will be one of nearly 80 scheduled for the cargo-style van equipped with solar to power the myriad of technology available to youth, including 3D printers, micro-scopes, virtual reality headsets, drones, and... Full story
One of my first memories took place on the 4th of July. While the memory has always been vague and fades increasingly with time, it still has quite an impact. I cannot remember my age, but I couldn’t have been older than four. I remember being with my dad’s side of the family, and we had all gone a few miles out of town to let off fireworks. From what I can remember, we had purchased a ton of fireworks. We had plenty of things like sparklers to entertain the younger kids, and the adults had bought plenty of fun for them too. Early in the eve... Full story
During last week's Rural Press Call, U.S. Senator Jon Tester discussed $178 million in funding secured for high-speed internet projects across Montana. According to Tester, funding was secured through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and American Rescue Plan Act. "This month in my office, we've been calling it high-speed internet month. That's because we've made some real progress in getting internet out to folks in Montana who need it the most," Tester said. When negotiating th...
The Three Forks School District is offering an Early Learning Program for the 2023-24 School Year. Superintendent Rhonda Uthlaut told the Voice the district is excited to offer an expanded program in Three Forks, and Early Learning Screening for students turning four on or before September 10 will take place on Wednesday, June 21, and Thursday, June 22. According to a Facebook post from the district, the program is intended for children the year before typical kindergarten enrollment and is base... Full story
The Three Forks City Council voted last week to pass a resolution to conduct the 2023 General Election by mail ballot only. As part of Resolution 399-2023, the governing body has also requested the Gallatin County Election Administrator place a drop-off site for ballots at City Hall for the election of three expiring seats on the Council. According to the Resolution, the Election Administrator Eric Semerad has informed the city that the costs of mail ballot elections are significantly less than... Full story
The Montana Department of Transportation draft 2023-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) includes numerous projects in the Three Forks area. According to the MDT, the STIP is the list of projects planned for Montana for the next five years, including aeronautic, rail, highway, public transportation, non-motorized, and Federal Lands Highway Program projects that preserve and improve Montana's transportation system. Area projects listed in the STIP Construction Phase in MDT...
