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Local voters last week denied two general fund levies for the Three Forks School District. In unofficial results from the Gallatin County Elections Department, the $241,650 high school district levy was defeated 546 to 340. The $398,350 elementary district levy was defeated 546 to 347. The mill levies would have funded increasing costs related to health insurance, property liability insurance, utilities, technology, maintenance, and salaries. Incumbent Christian Potts was victorious in her bid for a three-year term on the school board. Potts...
After a winning state title in the long jump at the 2021 Class B State Meet in Laurel, Three Forks senior standout Jasmyn Murphy is readying for the 2022 postseason that begins Friday at the District meet in Belgrade. "I have some very large goals this postseason that I hope to achieve. They are to win state in the long jump again, win in the open 400, and place in all of my other events," Murphy said. It has been quite the career at Three Forks for Murphy, who has had some remarkable moments... Full story
The Three Forks High School golf team wrapped up the regular season in windy conditions at the Headwaters Invitation. Head Coach Aaron Harkins said what started as a picture-perfect day on their home course ended with hats flying off, hair blowing like crazy, and balls being to and fro in the air and on the greens. "When the wind picked up, the conditions were less than ideal, to say the least, but we did have three girls shoot really good scores," said Harkins. "Lydia Kluin shot a 99, which...
The Three Forks High School tennis team will open up the postseason this week at the Southern B Divisional Tournament scheduled for May 12 and 13 in Butte. In action last week in Billings, Three Forks defeated Forsyth 4-3 and Red Lodge 5-3. Lauren Stone, Sophie Meskimen, and Karin Williams all picked up wins in singles action against Forsyth, and Maddie Griffiths and Williams won in doubles play. Ali Kotter, Jacqueline Rollyson, and Sarah Christman were all victorious in singles action against...
With the postseason starting Friday at the 5B District meet in Belgrade, things are starting to come together for the Three Forks High School track and field team. Last week, the Wolves were strong at the Top 8 Meet in Anaconda, and a Saturday meet in Laurel. “I think things are clicking at the right time for both teams. Districts should be fun,” Head Coach Tracy Welter said. Three Forks kicked off last week with an outstanding performance in Anaconda with the girls finishing second and the boys in fifth. “Everyone had an incredible meet... Full story
Local voters Tuesday denied two general fund levies for the Three Forks School District. In unofficial results from the Gallatin County Elections Department, the $241,650 high school district levy was defeated 546 to 340. The $398,350 elementary district levy was defeated 546 to 347. The mill levies would have funded increasing costs related to health insurance, property liability insurance, utilities, technology, maintenance, and salaries. Incumbent Christian Potts was victorious in her bid for a three-year term on the school board. Potts... Full story
As they work on the five-year update of their Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Gallatin and Park Counties, the Northern Rocky Mountain Economic Development District (NRMEDD) is hosting several community meetings to gather feedback from public officials, community members, non-profits, and business owners. A community meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17 at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Three Forks. Formed in 2006, the NRMEDD is a private, non-profit...
It has been quite the week for the Three Forks High School athletic program, with five Wolves signing letters of intent to continue their careers in college. The 2022 Class B State Champion Wolves basketball team had four players sign, with Jacob Buchignani, Mikey O'Dell, Owen Long, and Finn Tesoro putting the ink to paper to play at the next level. Cross country and track standout Jayden Woodland also signed a letter of intent to compete in both sports. JACOB BUCHIGNANI The starting point... Full story
The Headwaters Country Jam recently announced a new promotion for college students with $125 student passes for the three-day festival scheduled for August 18 to 20 at the "Bridge" near Three Forks. Festival Director Erin McSpirit said there are so many great universities throughout Montana and the surrounding areas, and organizers want the Headwaters Country Jam to be a great experience for those students. "We wanted to hopefully incentivize the students to do something fun together before...
The Three Forks High School golf team will get the opportunity to play on their home course when they host Thursday's Headwaters Tournament. Wolves Head Coach Aaron Harkins is looking forward to playing at home. "There will be a lot of golfers there, so we will get some more great competition, and we will look to use our home course advantage to all it is worth," said Harkins. "I think the kids are really excited that they don't have to get up super early to catch the bus as well." With a lot... Full story
The Three Forks High School tennis team was impressive, winning seven of 11 matches in action against Jefferson High School last week. Head Coach Janna Lauver said the team played really hard through some exhaustion and soreness achieved after hard work the prior week. Lauver said notable matches, including Ali Kotter having an impressive run and Sophie Meskimen playing two very long sets with tiebreakers. Lauver added Jacqueline Rollyson had a good day in singles after playing doubles for most... Full story
Concern about emergency services in the southern end of Broadwater County was a focal point of the discussion of last week's joint meeting between the Gallatin and Broadwater County Commissions. The meeting last Wednesday at the Three Forks Ambulance Barn also included several Law Enforcement Officials, Three Forks City officials, Ambulance Representatives, and area residents. Broadwater County Undersheriff Brandon Harris and Captain Nick Rauser both discussed ongoing law enforcement efforts in... Full story
It's once again time for rodeo in Three Forks. The 2022 Three Forks High School Rodeo is scheduled for Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, May 1, at the rodeo arena. Rodeo Board Secretary Christina Kamps said the high school rodeo is almost always the first event of the season, and it is pretty much non-stop after that. According to Kamps, the event is actually two one-day rodeos and includes a junior high division. It should be two large rodeos in 2022, with 250 high school entries each day and... Full story
I’m old enough to remember when MTV played videos rather than a 24/7 schedule that does not include any music. Earlier this year, I giggled when I saw they still host the MTV Music Awards and found this strange since they most likely haven’t played a video in 20 years. I can remember turning on MTV before I went to the school bus stop and the joy of hearing a new song from one of my favorite artists. I used to also eagerly await getting money for Christmas or a birthday and heading to the record store to pick out a new cassette tape. There was...
It was a great week of results for the Three Forks High School tennis team. Wolves Head Coach Janna Lauver said it was a beautiful and successful day of tennis last Tuesday in Billings, with the team able to get a Three Forks record of 23 matches which included 16 victories. Lauver said Macie Jensen, Lauren Stone, Sophie Meskimen, and Ali Kotter led singles play with seven wins in some very notable and long matches. "Macie Jensen showed great strength while playing a slow and patient game each t... Full story
It was a tremendous outing last Thursday for the Three Forks High School girls track and field team with a first-place finish at the Park Hex Invite in Livingston. "The girls had a great day! They won the meet by quite a bit, and all of us were very proud of our kids, especially the younger ones," said Head Coach Tracy Welter. "This was the kind of meet that kids could really gain a lot of beneficial experience. Jasmyn Murphy, Bella Jones, Devynn Judd, Zandra Potts, and Kylie Rowan were all invo...
After recent leadership training at the US Naval War College in Rhode Island with the Nation's security concerns fresh in her mind, COL Tracy Schmitt of Three Forks saw the need to develop local youth to embrace what the forefathers of the United States created 250 years ago. Wanting to instill the importance of a nation founded on devotion to God and country, Schmitt and several other local women banded together to bring an American Heritage Girls (AHG) troop to the Three Forks area. According... Full story
Later this week, the Three Forks United Methodist Church will start accepting donations for their Spring Rummage Sale. This is a fantastic opportunity for residents to go through items they may not use that could be donated for an extremely worthwhile sale. Organizers of this event should be commended for volunteering to host biannual sales that allow people to get much needed items such as clothing, housewares, and kitchen items for a great rate. Having events like this is not only crucial for many to get needed items, it says so much about...
Just when I thought winter had taken its final bow, last week was a perfect example of this was not the case. Mother Nature will do whatever it wants, and I might have to wait a few weeks to bring out the lawnmower. Growing up in Wyoming and having lived the past seven years in Montana, I am no stranger to snow late in the season, and I remember a few times as a kid getting a little bit in June. There were always stories about how it once snowed on the fourth of July in my hometown, but I think these tall tales may have been coming from the...
A project to trim hazardous trees at Missouri Headwaters State Park near Three Forks was one of six 2022 public recreation projects awarded grants and matching funds from the Missouri-Madison River Fund Trust and Northwestern Energy. $248,133 from the Missouri-Madison River Fund, $74,537 from Northwestern Energy, and $476,330 for agency and project partners will be used to complete the 2022 projects totaling $799,000. An application submitted by Park Ranger Riley Bell stated when the Missouri... Full story
It's once again time for the annual Three Forks United Methodist Church Spring Rummage Sale. The sale is scheduled for April 28 to April 30 and is one of two per year hosted by the church located at 124 2nd Avenue East. According to congregation member Diane Phillips, the church has been hosting the rummage sale for over 40 years, with Jane Ann Cooper leading the sale for over 20 years, then Lynnette Van Luchene stepping in for another ten plus years. "We now have various people step up. We than... Full story
A new local business will make it easier for Three Forks area residents, visitors, and businesses to get First Aid and CPR Training. Go Safety LLC was recently opened by Ashley Montgomery, who already has classes scheduled for late April and May. Montgomery said she is so thankful for her training during the handful of times she had to use it and is confident others feel the same and will want the training. “As a safety professional, preventing injury and illness for workers has been my career for 20 years. It carries into my family and p... Full story
One of the best golfers in Class B, Three Forks senior Taylor Raffety, is continuing her career at the collegiate level. Raffety signed a letter of intent last Thursday to play golf at Montana Tech University in Butte. Shortly before signing at a special ceremony at the high school, Raffety said is very excited to play for the Ore Diggers and the new experience. Raffety chose to sign with Tech because it was close to home and added they have a roster wholly made up of players from Montana. "I... Full story
Three Forks High School senior Owen Long, who recently earned All-State honors as part of the 2022 Wolves state basketball championship team, has been named to the roster for the prestigious Midland Roundtable Montana-Wyoming All-Star Series. The two-game series will start Friday, June 17, in Sheridan, with the boys scheduled to play at 7:30 p.m. Long and his Treasure State teammates will host Wyoming in a game scheduled for Saturday, June 18, starting at 7:30 p.m. at Lockwood High School.... Full story
The older I get, the less social life I have, and I am completely okay with this. I remember often being told that I was a “social butterfly,” but those days are long gone, and I’m fine with getting done with work and getting into pajamas hours before the sun goes down without worrying about hosting anyone. I figure I’m out in public enough for work that when I’m home, I just want to relax and not worry about anything but what to watch on tv. Every once in a while, I will emerge from my very comfortable cocoon and invite some friends or family... Full story
