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The Three Rivers Senior Center has long been known as a gathering place for area residents. The center also has a variety of items to assist area senior citizens. According to Mel Hamilton, the items provided free of charge for residents to lend out include self-propelled and electric wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, and shower aids. "We would love for people to use this. We have always had stuff like this. People donate it to us, and we turn around and lend it out. It's a huge thing, people who... Full story
One of my favorite parts of summer in the Treasure State is being able to sit outside in the evenings. I have a beautiful view from my back porch, and I often spend hours in the evening enjoying it. When I’m doing this, I often like to get something on the grill for dinner. Last year I was not able to enjoy outdoor cooking quite as much. At one point, the grill I had looked like a champion, but after buying it used, it finally ran its course and would barely produce heat. I hated cooking in a hot house, so I was elated when my mom bought me a... Full story
On June 6, Gallatin County announced the closure of one of the bridges on Old Town Road. Last week, the Gallatin County Commission voted at their regular meeting to approve emergency orders to extend the closure. One day later, the commission hosted a meeting with area legislators to discuss the closure and replacement plans for both bridges on the road. The meeting in Bozeman included all three commissioners along with State Senator Walt Sales (R-Manhattan) and State Representatives Jennifer... Full story
It is a little bit disheartening I did not have a cat as a pet until I was in my 30s. I was always told I was allergic growing up, and I could never spend time with any cats. I had no idea the joy I was missing. While living in Washington state, I was able to rescue a kitty, which changed my life. I now enjoy all the craziness that goes with cats daily, and I love it. Each of my cats has a different personality, and they are probably as weird as I am. They fit in perfectly at the house. One... Full story
The Three Forks community will come together in a little over two weeks for the annual Rodeo Dayz Celebration. It will be an excellent time for both area residents and visitors who attend the rodeo and various other events that take place over the weekend. Any larger event in a smaller community could not happen without the many volunteers who step up to the plate to take on a multitude of tasks to help things run smoothly. A huge thanks should be given to all the volunteers from the rodeo board, chamber of commerce, and the others who help.... Full story
The largest online platform for finding and booking fishing trips nationally has listed Three Forks as one of the ten best summer fishing destinations in the US. Three Forks is included on the 2022 list from FishingBooker with Indian River County (FL), Hilton Head Island (SC), Pint Pleasant Beach (NJ), Rockland (ME), Grapevine (TX), Wichita (KS), Fish Lake (UT), Westport (WA), and Haleiwa (HI). According to Karin Mayer of FishingBooker, this is the second year the company has released a list of... Full story
The results of this month's Marijuana Excise Taxes vote in Gallatin County were not certified and will be back on the ballot in November. The Gallatin County Commissioners voted Monday not to accept the results due to an administrative error dealing with state law regarding a notice of election needing to be posted 45 days before the vote and 30 days before the election. The commissioners also moved forward with putting the measures on the November ballot. On June 7, residents of Gallatin...
After a storied track and field career at Three Forks High School, recent graduate Jasmyn Murphy will continue in the sport at the collegiate level. The 2021 Class B Long Jump State Champion, Murphy signed a letter of intent last Friday to compete at the University of Providence in Great Falls. Before signing, Murphy said she was a little indecisive, and it took a lot of thought about where she would attend next year and major in Physical Therapy with the hopes of getting a doctorate. "Mostly,... Full story
Initially formed in 1982 as Montanans Against Drunk Driving, the Gallatin County DUI Task Force has a mission to reduce the incidence of driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs. With many traveling and recreating during the warmer time of the year, Task Force Coordinator Anna Ewen recently discussed the importance of prevention and education during the summer months. "We have a lot of people coming into Montana from out of state who are unfamiliar with our roads. There are also a... Full story
I have the utmost respect for restaurant owners and employees. Having worked a few years at a Mexican restaurant in college, I was able to see a couple pour their heart and soul into the business with countless hours of hard work. At this time, I learned that waiting tables was a stressful position. At the same time, I still had a lot of fun and could eat world-class green chili daily, which was never bad. The restaurant I worked at was like a family, and that is something I see locally, and I absolutely love it. In last week’s edition, I h... Full story
A few weeks ago, I made a three-day trip to my hometown in Wyoming for the first time since 2019. This was the longest I had ever gone without making the trip, and I had no trouble jumping out of bed at 5 a.m. so I could get on the road early. The fact the route I take does not involve an Interstate takes me through some beautiful country, but at the same time, I was cursing up a storm each time I got behind someone hauling a trailer without a passing lane anywhere to be found. I’m sure many people are comfortable passing, but it makes me a bit...
Residents of Gallatin Valley voted last week to approve a 3% local-option excise tax for both medical and non-medical marijuana and marijuana products. In results from the Gallatin County Election Department, the non-medical excise tax passed by a vote of 13,803 to 10,643. 77.49% of the voters were in favor of the excise tax for non-medical marijuana and products. 19,062 Gallatin County voted for the tax, and 5,5537 voted no. According to the county elections department, House Bill 701 passed...
The Gallatin County Road and Bridge Department announced Monday the closure of the Old Town Bridge. According to MDT Bridge Bureau Chief Stephanie Brandenberger, the bridge crossing the Jefferson River on Old Town Road was closed after undergoing its annual safety and condition inspection on June 5 and 6. "This is a 110 ft long steel truss bridge that is over 100 years old. The inspectors found significant distortion and cracking in a critical element of the truss called the end post, and... Full story
The Missouri Headwaters State Park 2022 Summer Speaker Series starts this week and is a wonderful opportunity for tourists and area residents to have an exciting and informative evening in a beautiful setting. The series sponsored by the Sacajawea Hotel and Holcim Trident Plant will take place every Saturday by the park office at 7 p.m. from June 11 to August 13. According to Montana State AmeriCorps member Melanie Hertgen, it is rewarding and exciting to host their 26th summer speaker series.... Full story
The summer before I started junior high, I moved to a different part of town. While it was away from many of the friends I had grown up with, I enjoyed having a much larger house and the opportunity to meet new friends. This also meant new neighbors, which happened to be a great group of people. One of these neighbors was Bill. He was the type of guy that had to be busy. Even though he had a full-time job as a firefighter for the city, he also had a part-time job as a delivery driver on his days off. Despite this packed schedule, he still had... Full story
The Three Forks Farmer's Market will officially open for the season on Thursday, June 2, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the John Quincy Adams Milwaukee Railroad Park. Market Co-Manager Laura Brewer sums up what she enjoys best about the event with one word – community. "The small-town feel really comes alive on Thursday afternoons when folks of all ages gather to share the things they have grown, baked, or made with their hands," said Brewer. "When we moved to the area almost six years ago, we d... Full story
Gallatin and Broadwater Counties are moving forward with applications to apply for funding to help replace two bridges on Old Town Road. Both counties have applied for a $750,000 grant from the Montana Coal Endowment Program as part of the collaboration. At an April meeting, Gallatin County Lead Grants Coordinator Jamie Grabrinski estimated the total for each bridge to be around $2 million. Gallatin applied for funding for the most eastern bridge and Broadwater for the western bridge. Last... Full story
Both Three Forks High School tennis doubles teams won a match at last week's State Tournament in Bozeman. Ruby Warden and Alicia Deriana, and Karin Williams and Maddie Griffiths each were able to win their second match and earn a team point for the Wolves. Head Coach Janna Lauver said Three Forks had a great run, with both teams winning a match for their first time at State. Lauver added they had two tough draws in their opening matches Thursday, which made them fight even harder in the...
The Broadwater County Commission has given the go-ahead for the Sheriff’s Office to obtain a Request for Proposals for a Body Scanner for the detention center in Townsend. The scanner will be utilized to check inmates for weapons, drugs, and any other contraband. BCSO Captain Nick Rauser estimated the cost for the scanner would be $130,000 to $150,000. “I think we all agree a body scanner is something needed in our detention facility. If you look at some of the incidents that have happened around the state, I think it will provide better saf...
The Three Forks High School Track and Field team will be well represented at this week's Class B State Track Meet in Great Falls. According to Head Coach Tracy Welter, six boys and six girls qualified for state at last week's Southern Divisional Meet in Laurel. "It was a very good day. We are very excited for state," Welter said. Senior Jasmyn Murphy will be competing in five events at state. Murphy finished the Divisional meet second in the 200 meters, third in the 300-meter hurdles, second in...
Until March of 2020, I had never spent much time working from home. Occasionally I would write a story at home, but I preferred to do it at the office. I always tried my best to separate work from home and going to the office to write allowed me to do this. When COVID-19 entered the world, this started to change. Two years later, this has drastically changed. I now spend a lot of my time working from home, but to be honest, I’m still not sure how I feel about it. There are certainly a few positives about working from home, the first being that...
Last week, the Gallatin County Commission voted 3-0 to approve a resolution establishing the Gallatin County Justice Court as a “court of record.” According to County Communications Coordinator Whitney Bermes, a “court of record” means that all proceedings before the two Justices of the Peace will be recorded electronically and stored. “Those recordings can then be used in any potential appeals instead of having to repeat the case ‘de novo’ (from the beginning) before the higher court. Currently, there are forms that document things like a...
It was a banner day last Friday for the Three Forks High School track and field team with numerous outstanding performances at the 5B District Track Meet in Belgrade. The Wolves girls team finished in third, and the boys ending the meet in fourth. Head Coach Tracy Welter said there were many personal records by multiple Three Forks competitors and said everyone on the team will be going to this week's Divisional Meet in Laurel. "Kudos to all the athletes and their coaches for such an incredible...
The Three Forks High School tennis team opened up the postseason in impressive style with a second-place finish at last week's Southeast B-C Divisional Tournament in Butte. Alicia Deriana and Ruby Warden finished in third place, and Maddie Griffiths and Karin Williams finished fourth. Both teams qualified for this week's state tournament in Bozeman. The Wolves were in first place after the first day of the competition and, after two days, finished with 34 points, eight behind champion...
It will be fun for all ages on May 14, with the Three Forks Volunteer Fire Department hosting a Community Day. The free of charge is scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Stevenson Park. According to Fire Chief Keith Aune, the Community Day will include hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, and “water games” for both kids and adults. Aune added they would also have their new fire extinguisher prop, which will allow those in attendance to put out a controlled fire. Aune said the event is a good way to get out in the public eye to meet peo... Full story
