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Articles from the November 13, 2019 edition


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  • Voters reject proposed law and justice center

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

    Gallatin County voters rejected last week a proposed $59 million bond to replace the current Law and Justice Center. In unofficial final results from the Gallatin County Elections Office, the bond was defeated by a vote of 14,865 (55.02 percent) to 12,150 (44.98 percent). The vote in Three Forks showed 320 against and 207 for the proposed center. The new county facility would have been home to the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office, Victim Services, Justice Court, District Court, Youth Court,...

  • Willow Creek School Seeks Filling Stations

    Nov 13, 2019

    The Willow Creek School is raising money for two new water bottle filling stations. According to science teacher Joyce Pollastro, the school tells students that they are "thinking" best when they stay hydrated and encourages them to bring water bottles to every class. "Many times, because our water fountains work slowly and awkwardly to fill up water bottles students cant keep them full throughout the day," she said. Staff at the 100 plus year-old school is looking to purchase a station for the...

  • Holiday Extravaganza Show November 16

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

    After two successful shows, the Holiday Extravaganza Vendor and Craft Show is once again taking place in Three Forks. The third annual show is scheduled for Saturday, November 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Methodist Church Annex located at 120 Second Avenue. According to show organizer Tiffany Underhill, there was a great turnout in 2018 and she is hoping for even more shoppers this year. "Every year it keeps getting bigger and bigger and I think it's great for the community because it brings...

  • Three Forks Floral: Great place for flowers, specialty gift items

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

    It's been so far so good for Three Forks Floral owner Mo Denny. The new business located at 101 N. Main had a grand opening May 1 and according to Denny, she is quite happy with the first few months of business. "Things have been really awesome. We do have our slow days, but there are also the days when I just can't keep up. I'm quite happy with the outcome," she said. Along with flowers, Denny takes pride in her specialty items that include home décor, locally made soaps, lotions, locally...

  • Column: Goat Heads

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

    While I certainly don't mind being outside for a hike or spending a few days camping without any technology or a care in the world, I also very much like to be sitting on the self-created divot on my couch and binge-watching a television show or a football or basketball game. Over the years, I have also really grown to love mixed martial arts and have gone to six UFC events in the past decade. Watching a fight card live is a magical experience and the energy in the arena, especially for a...

  • Jay C. Walker

    Nov 13, 2019

    Born Nov. 2, 1931 To Jay C. Walker Sr. and Geraldine Catlin Walker in Glendale, CA Passed away Nov. 5, 2019 in Bridger Health and Rehab. Jay moved to Three Forks, MT from Desert Hot Springs, CA. When he married Jane A Brown-Walker on May 24, 2013. He was a resident of Three Forks since 2013. Cremation has taken place, a memorial service will be held Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 at the First Baptist Church of Three Forks at 12:30 pm with a lunch to follow....