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Just in time for the holidays, a new book about the Sacajawea Hotel published by the Three Forks Area Historical Society will make a perfect gift for both current and former residents. "The Sacajawea: The History of the Sacajawea Hotel in Three Forks, Montana" is now available at the hotel lobby or by contacting historical society members. According to Pat Townsend of the TFAHS, they were approached by Sacajawea Hotel owners Dean and Hope Folkvord about putting together a book similar to ones... Full story
In a report to the School Board last week, Project Manager Andy Becker told the trustees they had made good progress over the past several weeks with the ongoing renovations and additions at the Three Forks Schools. Becker said they have currently spent around $7 million or roughly 33 percent of the $25 million of the total cost of the two bonds approved by Three Forks voters in May of 2020. Becker told the board they have been working on wall framing and will continue to “hit that hot and heavy” to get the building enclosed. “Overall, espec...
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte recently called on Congress for greater flexibility in using Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) funds to address Montana’s housing crisis. In a letter to Montana’s Congressional delegation, Gianforte wrote, “Demand for housing in Montana is at an all-time-high. In fact, market studies indicate many areas of Montana have a housing vacancy rate of under one percent. Serious challenges we face that are attributable to some degree to the pandemic – from our nation’s fractured supply chains to inflation levels...
The Three Forks Education Foundation once again stepped up for the betterment of local schools last week when they awarded their 2021 Teacher Grants. The total amount of grants handed out by the TFEF on Wednesday, November 17, was $4,065. Science teacher Anna Berghausen received a grant for $346 she plans to use for new scales. Consumer science teacher Cathe Felz received $750 she intends to use to buy equipment for the ProStart Cooking Competition. English teacher Heidi Donnelly received $500... Full story
While Thanksgiving is traditionally known as a time for family and friends to come together, the following day has become synonymous with “Black Friday” and the start of the Christmas shopping season. It is a bit unfortunate that day has turned into such a spectacle with many “box stores” having sales that have traditionally seen people waiting in line for the next great deal just seconds after finishing their second helping of pumpkin pie. As frustrating as it can be to see the masses come out to start their shopping, it is also important to r... Full story
Over the past few weeks, I’ve written a lot about food, including sharing a few recipes and my desire to make a seven-hour trip for Shakey’s Pizza and a five-hour venture to Salt Lake City for an In and Out Burger. As incredible as both sound, I’m equally excited about Thanksgiving, which is probably my favorite day of eating throughout the year. As much as I love the opportunity to see family and friends, I’m equally thrilled about a day of food. I’d consider myself a creature of habit, and when we host Thanksgiving, the day usually unfolds i...
August 11, 1935 - November 15, 2021 Gordon Darlinton, 86, of Bozeman died Monday, November 15 at home at Hillcrest Senior Living in Bozeman, Montana. Gordon was born on August 11, 1935, and was raised on the Darlinton Ranch near Three Forks, Montana. He was the only child of Ralph and Elizabeth Darlinton. On March 24, 1957, Gordon married Marilyn Vaught, also of Three Forks. They continued ranching and raised their three children on the family ranch. After retiring, Gordon and Marilyn moved to... Full story
HELENA, Mont. – Together with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), Governor Greg Gianforte announced last week that $27 million in federal funding is available to help Montanans with heating bills this winter and to weatherize more homes. “With inflation at a high not seen in a generation and home heating prices continuing to increase, Montanans shouldn’t have to choose between heating their home and putting food on the table,” Governor Gianforte said. “Winter months can be challenging, and these programs...
County election officials are once again expressing grave concerns about Montana's readiness to transition to a new election software system, even as Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen's office contemplates implementing that transition on Jan. 3, 2022. In letters and emails sent to Jacobsen throughout this fall, a group of election administrators has repeatedly and explicitly said the proposed timeline for making the switch from the current Montana Votes system poses a threat to the integrity o... Full story
Two small town boys 6,394 miles from home working on the same air base is amazing but when they are working on the same aircraft it is truly incredible. Both Konrad Pierce and Casey Felz graduated from Three Forks High School just five years apart. They happened to connect with each other this week in Turkey. Captain Casey Felz (Class of 2009) is an Aircraft Commander of the KC-135R/T responsible for rapid global air-to-air refueling, mobility of forces and cargo, and the safe and expeditious ex... Full story
Last week, the 5B District Volleyball and Southern B Football Conferences released their all-conference teams, with four Three Forks High School student-athletes receiving postseason accolades. In volleyball, junior Addie Pestel was named first-team All-Conference. Senior Macie Jensen was voted as second-team All-Conference. "Both of these girls did an excellent job helping us create a winning culture. They were our two most consistent passers, defenders, and servers. So, it makes sense the...
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff is on pace to collect a record number of chronic wasting disease samples from deer, elk and moose this year. Between July 1 and Nov. 12, FWP staff collected 3,147 CWD samples, of which 1,613 were from the 2021 priority sampling areas located in northwestern, northcentral, southwestern and southcentral Montana. This is above last year’s 2,966 collected samples within that same time period. In addition, hunters have submitted 239 samples this year, down from 430 hunter-submitted samples at this time l...
Montana last week filed its third lawsuit against the Biden administration's federal vaccine requirements, joining several other Republican-led states in challenging the White House's efforts to increase protection against COVID-19. Even as the virus continues to spread in Montana, Attorney General Austin Knudsen has called Biden's strategy an "unconstitutional power grab and intrusion into Montanans' lives." Here's a breakdown of what the Biden administration is seeking to do, how Montanans...
