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  • Bingo Night/Chili Cook Off scheduled for February 23

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Feb 13, 2019

    It will be fun for the entire family next Saturday when the Three Forks K-5 Parent Advisory Committee hosts the 4th annual Bingo Night/Chili Cook Off. The event is scheduled for Saturday, February 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Three Forks K-5 Principal Steven Fanning said one of the PAC's goals is to provide family friendly opportunities within the school and this event does just that. "It's always fun to see the friendly competition between chili chefs and the bingo games are a...

  • Bill Would Use Coal Money for Affordable Housing Projects

    Shaylee Ragar and Tim Pierce, UM Legislative News Service University of Montana School of Journalism|Feb 13, 2019

    The Montana House of Representatives has passed a bill that would use money from the coal severance tax trust fund to pay for low- and moderate-income housing projects. House Bill 16, carried by Rep. Dave Fern, D-Whitefish, passed the House on a 71-29 vote and will now move on to the Senate. The bill would allow a loan to be taken from the coal trust fund's investment pool to fund the development of housing originally financed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Unite...

  • Decision on new Council member moved to Feb. 26

    STAFF REPORT|Feb 13, 2019

    A vote by the Three Forks City Council to appoint a new member has been moved to February 26. Due to the lack of quorum expected for their scheduled February 12 meeting, the Three Forks City Council changed their first meeting of the month to February 11. The Council will be voting to fill the open seat of longtime Council member Ed Tharp who resigned from his position at the end of 2018. At their January 22 meeting, the Council was unable to have the four required votes to appoint a new member. In a blind ballot, three Council members voted...

  • EDITORIAL: Cheeks in the Seats: Make the trip to Belgrade

    Jack H. Smith, Voice Editor|Feb 13, 2019

    In small towns across America there may not be anything that brings the community together in unison more than high school sports. Whether it be a huge crowd under the Friday Night Lights or a rivalry basketball game, the sporting events are a rallying cry that give residents an opportunity to not only support the school, but to have a sense of pride in their town. This week the two high school basketball teams will be traveling to Belgrade to participate in the 5B District Tournament. While...

  • COLUMN: Adam & Janet

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Feb 13, 2019

    In the days after the Super Bowl social media was on fire and it wasn’t about the actual game that just so happened to be probably the least exciting championship affair in recent memory. Instead of talk about how the Patriots defense played or how the Rams had trouble getting a first down, it was instead about the Super Bowl Halftime show and Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine. While the ladies at my house may have swooned a bit when he removed his shirt, 99 percent of what I read was negative a...

  • Lady Wolves open postseason play Thursday

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Feb 13, 2019

    It will be a rivalry game for the Three Forks High School girls basketball team when they open the 5B District Tournament Thursday at 6 p.m. against Manhattan. The fourth-seeded Lady Wolves (7-11, 3-7 5B District) defeated the Lady Tigers 53-40 at home prior to Christmas break and fell on the road 48-47 earlier this month at Manhattan. Head Coach Mike Sauvageau said the girls want to play Manhattan again and it should be a fun and exciting game. "With the district tournament, you have to be...

  • Wolves extend winning streak to 7

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Feb 13, 2019

    The Three Forks High School boys basketball team will be riding a seven game win streak when they open postseason play Friday at the 5B District Tournament in Belgrade. The Wolves (14-4, 8-2 5B) wrapped up the regular season in impressive fashion last week with a 60-43 road win Friday over fifth ranked Deer Lodge and a 72-35 senior night win Saturday against Columbus. "We're playing good at the right time. I told them at the end of the season is when we've got to start coming together and playin...

  • Lady Wolves headed to semifinals

    STAFF REPORT|Feb 13, 2019

    Not only was the Three Forks High School girls basketball team able to pick up a win Thursday night in their opening game of the 5B District Tournament, they did so over a rival with a 45-33 victory over Manhattan. The Lady Wolves will now advance to the semifinals of the tournament and will play top ranked and undefeated Townsend Friday at 3 p.m. Three Forks was sparked by a balanced scoring attack led by Breanna Bloch who had a game high 14 points. Kyle Olson added 13, Kendall Lynn had nine,...

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  • Lady Wolves take down undefeated Townsend

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Feb 13, 2019

    The Three Forks High School girls basketball team is heading to the 5B District Finals. The Lady Wolves used an amazing defensive performance and well-balanced scoring Thursday afternoon to upend previously undefeated and top ranked Townsend 36-29. Three Forks will play the winner second seeded Whitehall and third seeded Big Timber Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Belgrade Events Center. Following the game, Lady Wolves head coach Mike Sauvageau praised the way his squad played as a team and for their...

  • Lady Wolves win District Title

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Feb 13, 2019

    For the third consecutive season the Three Forks High School girls basketball are the 5B District Tournament Champions. The fourth-seeded Lady Wolves took down third-seeded Big Timber 51-42 in Saturday’s night championship at the Belgrade Events Center. Senior Kyle Olson had a huge night for Three Forks with a game high 30 points. Kendall Lynn added nine, Paeton Ohs finished with five, and Breanna Bloch, Keaton Lynn and Kinzee Howey each added two points. Moments after the game, head coach M...