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The Three Forks School Board voted unanimously last week to accept the resignation of Superintendent Jeff Elliott. His last day with the district will be June 30. Originally hired in 2018, Elliott had previously served as the Principal at Fergus High School in Lewiston. Elliott said last month he would be leaving the position for family reasons. At last week’s board meeting, Elliott said he has had people ask him if he could stay in a remote capacity. “With the building going on and the things that are happening it’s just not a feasible optio... Full story
At a meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 20, the Gallatin City-County Board of Health extended three local emergency health rules intended to slow the transmission of COVID-19. Those rules include: • Requiring face coverings in public places • Isolation and quarantine • Visitation at nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, and senior and assisted living facilities These rules will remain in effect until April 20, 2021 unless otherwise revoked or modified by the Board. The Board is leaving in place...
Editor's Note This is the first of a series of articles to show how Three Forks businesses are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. The articles will also serve as a way to highlight the wonderful businesses in the Three Forks area. By JACK H. SMITH Three Forks Voice In February of 2020, the Main Street Office in Three Forks celebrated their 25th anniversary. Within a month, things would drastically change for the business located at 209 S. Main as well as for businesses across the Three Forks... Full story
Those interested in participating in the Three Forks Babe Ruth Baseball program will have two chances to sign up next month. Sign ups are scheduled for February 8 and February 11 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Three Forks School Cafeteria. The program is available for ages 5 to 15, with t-ball, rookie, minors, majors, and a senior division. The fee is $55 through majors and $65 for seniors. The signups will close on February 19 and the start of the season is yet to be determined. Sign up forms...
There was some positive news last week at the Three Forks High School home basketball games versus Dillon. According to High School Principal Greg Heys, new band instructor Jon Sutton has been doing a great job and he was allowed to have a 10-piece ensemble band perform prior and at halftime of the game. Heys said it was exciting to hear the school song again and have them play the National Anthem. As far as the spectator policy for home games, Heys they are still going with the standard of...
While many residents may have been glad to see the end of 2020, there was some great news at the end of the year from the City of Three Forks. A new portable ice rink was constructed and filled at Stevenson Park and although the weather has not always been cooperating for skaters in 2021, this is such a boon for Three Forks and should benefit residents of all ages. Having something in Three Forks that is family-friendly to do in the winter months is great. In a day and age with so much technology, it is still vitally important to provide all th...
I am not a big fan of huge retail stores. Sometimes it is a necessary evil to go to one of the big box stores to make a purchase but that does not mean I have to enjoy even one second of it. My hometown didn’t get a Walmart until I was in late grade school and I readily admit I was mesmerized when it first opened. Years later I would find out when they opened it pretty much put an end to the small retail shops and stores and that is just sad. Another time when I lived in Washington I wandered into an aisle and saw someone using the bathroom a...
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte announced last week Montana is moving into Phase 1B of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan. In Phase 1B, COVID-19 vaccines are available to Montanans 70 years of age and older, 16 to 69 years of age with a high-risk medical condition, and Native Americans and other persons of color who may be at elevated risk for COVID-19 complications. According to Gallatin County Communications Coordinator Whitney Bermes, there are 9,300 county residents 70 and o...
For residents who wish to stay up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccination in Gallatin County, a new tool is available to receive those updates right on your phone or email. This opt-in notification system will provide direct updates as Gallatin County moves through the vaccine distribution phases. Notifications will include: • information on which phase we are currently in, who is eligible, and when we move into different phases • current mechanisms for registering eligible people to receive vaccines • other important vaccine distribution infor...
Before the start of last Friday's conference road matchup with Big Timber, Three Forks High School boys basketball coach Terry Hauser told his staff he saw a different swagger with his team before tip-off and they were going to win the game. Hauser was correct with assessment as the Wolves came out of the gates strong taking a 23-12 lead at the end of the first quarter on their way to their first victory of the season with the 63-57 win. "It was amazing to see the kids finally click... Full story
Throughout the 2021 season, the Three Forks High School girls basketball team has faced an extremely talented schedule and this will once again be the case this week with a Friday home game against Jefferson High School (Boulder), and a Saturday road matchup with Whitehall. Despite the tough gauntlet of games to open the season, Wolves Head Coach Mike Sauvageau will have his team approach each week the same. Sauvageau said they have played really solid teams every week, but their focus...
HELENA — The House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee approved a bill earlier this session, that significantly strengthens penalties for hunters who trespass on private property. Rep. Denley Loge, R-St. Regis, is sponsoring House Bill 108. It adds teeth to a current law directing hunters to obtain landowner permission before entering private property. It also makes the penalties for violations harsher. Loge says the measure is inspired by his work on FWP’s Private Land/Public Wildlife Council and conversations he’s had with ranchers who are fru...
It has been a great start to the 2021 season for the Three Forks High School wrestling team. In action last week, the Wolves picked up a 36-18 road win at Livingston and lost a hard fought 38-31 Divisional Matchup against Anaconda. Despite suffering their first dual loss of the season against the Copperheads, Head Coach Nye Howey was very pleased with the way the kids wrestled. He added not only has he been happy with how they have competed, but also how hard they have been working in the...
The Speech and Drama team competed digitally at the Southern B/C divisional tournament hosted by Townsend High School on Saturday. The Speech team won the tournament for the 2nd consecutive year, and the Drama team placed as runner-up for the 3rd time this season. The Speech team scored 184 points collectively with the 2nd placed team scoring 46 points. Divisional champions in their individual events were Mikey Olsen, Finn Hanson, Molly Collins, AJ Boyd, Ravyn Lewis, Amber Horton, Falisha Dale, and Josh Williams. Also placing in the top three o... Full story
