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Merry Christmas!May the true meaning of Christmas fill your hearts.

From David, Kris, Eden and Jessie

Genesis Design and Drafting, LLCGreat beginnings for your new home

David Ford 406-285-0895 cell: 406-581-0233

[email protected]

From our family to yours...Merry Christmas

and Happy New Year!

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At the First Community Bank parking lot during the stroll

will be selling

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The Three Forks Chamber of Commerce will host the Annual Christmas Stroll on Friday, December 6th. The Stroll will kick off earlier this year, starting at 4 p.m. (rather than 5.) Many of the traditions that stroll-goers have come to expect will characterize this year’s event. The horse drawn wagon rides will be cruising up and down Main Street throughout the evening. The wagon has been sponsored by First Security Bank of Three Forks for many years. The Headwaters Heritage Museum will be open with Christmas stockings for children under twelve years old. These handmade stockings are filled with fruit, candy canes and popcorn balls and are a yearlong project by members of the Historical Society and museum volunteers. Of course, Santa and Mrs. Clause will be making an appearance as well and can be found this year at the Three Forks Community Library, beginning at 5:30. Photos with Santa and his wife will be available through Christi Wehner Photography. If you haven’t already begun, now would be the time to start working on that Gingerbread House for entry in that contest. Entries should be dropped off at the Lewis and Clark on Thursday, December 5th between noon and 8 pm or on Friday, December 6th starting at 10 a.m.

The deadline is 2:30 p.m. because judging begins at 3. Three Forks Fun Bucks and award ribbons will be awarded to the Best of Show, and to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each of six categories. Houses will remain on display at the Lewis and Clark until 8 p.m. that evening. Please pick up entries between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 7th. Absent from the stroll activities list this year is the “Taste of Three Forks” event. Typically, local restuarants feature specialty dishes at a central location. Entry fees were donated to area causes such as the Senior Center or Youth Task Force. While there will be no “Taste of Three Forks,” the Chamber has stated that instead, food vendors will be spread throughout town. A tree lighting ceremony will take place at the Veterans Memorial Park at E. Neal and Main Street. The ceremony begins at 5:00 with the high school choir singing under direction of Mrs. Sue Pitcher. Lights are being strung by Curtis Fletch of Bozeman Arborcare. In total, 500 Commercial low energy LED lights from Distinctive Lighting in Bozeman will be strung and Mr. and Mrs. Claus will light the tree. At 7 p.m., a fireworks display will take place. As in years’ past, the fireworks have been donated by Jeff and Carly Gates who operate Old Glory Fireworks, typically set up between

the Three Forks Market and the Rodeo Grounds each Independence Day. All along Main Street, businesses will be open late and invite residents to stop in and toast the holiday season. Check the schedule on page 5 for a more detailed listing. New this year, the Chamber is sponsoring a “Merchant Bingo” game. Strollers can pick up bingo cards at participating businesses the evening of the stroll or at the Library. To play, each bingo space must be stamped or signed by participating businesses on the designated space. Once all spots are marked (blackout), completed cards must be returned to the library by 8 p.m. Participating merchants have offered up a variety of prizes that will be awarded by drawing of the completed cards. Holcim and Imerys have each donated an iPad Mini to be given away as grand prizes. Winners will be posted at the Three Forks Community Library beginning Monday, December 9th and prizes can be picked up there during regular library hours. Vendors and crafters will be set up in the building at 13 Main Street (next to Kim’s Taekwondo) starting at 2 pm. If you are interested in getting your business involved in the Stroll or being a volunteer, please contact the Chamber at 285-4753.

Annual Christmas Stroll Friday, December 6th


Three Forks ChrisTmas sTroll - Friday, deCember 6Th, 2013 Home for the Holidays |

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Candy Cane Lane The Three Forks Christmas Stroll offers so many activities that it’s often hard to fit it all in. Perhaps in years past you’ve been so harried to do and see it all that you’ve skipped over a few things. This year, the Chamber has elected to change the official start time of the Stroll to 4 p.m. instead of 5 p.m. as in years’ past. If you’ve missed seeing the Candy Cane Lane display or if it’s been a few years since you’ve had the experience, it’s well worth your time. The display features several large storyboards illustrating the story, The Legend of the Candy Cane. Each panel was carefully hand painted by local artists several years ago. Tour-goers are guided to each storyboard as the legend is narrated. David Ford, Pastor of the Three Forks Church of Christ, has been involved with this aspect of the stroll for several years and says, “for me, personally, it helps keep Christ in Christmas.” Candy Cane Lane will be set up on Main Street between the Thrift Store and Stageline Pizza.

candy cane fudge

Try this delicious flavor combination that pairs peppermint and chocolate!

16 oz semi sweet chocolate, chopped fine2 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped fine1/2 tsp baking soda1/8 tsp salt1 (14oz) can sweetened condensed milk1 Tbsp vanilla1/3 C crushed mini candy canes

Instructions:

Line an 8×8 pan with foil and coat lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Mix the two chocolates, baking soda, and salt in medium heatproof bowl until baking soda is distributed evenly. Stir in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla. Set bowl over a saucepan with simmering water. Stir the chocolate mixture with rubber spatula until the chocolate is almost just melted. Its okay if a few small pieces remain. Remove bowl from heat and continue to stir until smooth.

Pour into prepared pan, spread evenly, sprinkle with candy cane pieces. Refrigerate two hours or until set. Remove from pan and cut into squares. Garnish with additional candy cane pieces if desired.

Enjoy!



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The Three Forks Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the

2013 Three Forks

Christmas Stroll

Friday, December 6th | 4 pm - 8 pm

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Special thanks to the following Chamber Businesses featured in our Christmas Stroll Program!

cinnamon & applesauce christmas ornaments

Requires a lot of cinnamon, but the smell in your home will be worth it. Also a great craft to do with children and can be stored and used again next year. They’ll keep their scent for quite some time!

INSTRUCTIONS: Mix 2 cups of ground cinnamon with 2 cups of smooth applesauce. Some people prefer to add a little bit of Elmer’s school glue, but they’ll stick together nicely without it. If your mixture seems watery, add a bit more cinnamon until the consistency is similar to cookie dough.

Roll out to about 1/4” thickness and cut using your favorite cookie cutter shapes. Sticking to smaller shapes is best. Transfer the cut out shapes to a cookie sheet and use a toothpick to create a hole at the top of each. Be sure to widen the hole a bit as the ornaments will shrink slightly when baking.

Bake at 200° for two hours or longer if needed. Ornaments should be firm when removed and hard when cooled.

Holiday Wish List:• hams• apple sauce• cranberry sauce• sweet potatoes/yams• canned fruit• stuffing mix• french-fried onions• cream of mushroom soup• pie crust• evaporated milk• canned green beans• roasting pans• pumpkin pie filling & spices

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Your home in historic Three Forks

Merry Christmas from

Stop in and visit us during

the Stroll

Friday, December 6th

5 - 7 pm

Magic Show at 6 pm Refreshments Provided

Three Forks Lobby

Schedule of Events10 am - 2:30 Drop off Gingerbread Houses at the Lewis and Clark9:30 am - 8 pm Open House at Wildflower Designs, Storewide Sale all day11 am Soup at the Rebekah LodgeNoon - 8 pm Bake sale and craft vendors at TF Senior CenterNoon - 4 pm Refreshments at TF Market

Happy Holidays

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• WagonridesaroundtownprovidedbyFirstSecurityBank • Gingerbread houses on display, open house at the Lewis and Clark • Tim’sDiesel,set up next to Stageline Pizza, with chili & hot chocolate, goodies for the kids•FunnelCakesforsalebytheThreeForksYouthRecreation Task Force (First Community Bank Parking Lot)• RefreshmentsandRestroomsatTFBibleChurch(RubyTheatre Building) Also bake sale fundraiser for Africa missions trip.• PhotoswithSanta&Mrs.ClausatTFCommunityLibrary(by Christi Wehner Photography) • CandyCaneLaneonMainStreet-theLegendof theCandyCane• Wassail,cookiesandChristmasStockingsforChildrenunder12 at Headwaters Heritage Museum• CraftsandVendorsat13MainStreet• BunkhouseDesigns/Ron’sDieselonMainStreetwithgoodies,drawing• OpenHouseatSkizzorsSalon• DrawingsatThreeForksVideo• Treatsforkids,dinnerspecials,beerandwineatIronHorseCafe• OpenHouseatChiropracticClinicof ThreeForks

4 - 10 pm Selling pizza by-the-slice, $1.50 desserts at Stageline Pizza4 - 7 pm Refreshments and Magic show (6 pm) at Manhattan Bank- Three Forks Branch7:00 pm Fireworks donated by Old Glory Fireworks (Sacajawea Park)5:30 pm Mr. and Mrs. Claus arrive at the Library

Happening from 4 - 8 pm:

• BakeSaleandCraftsattheSeniorCenter• CandyCanesandHotCocoaneartheThriftStoreFirstBaptistChurch• Clown,popcornandHotChocolateattheMasonicLodge• Ron’sDieselandBunkhousedesignsgivingouthotchocolateatthe corner of Main and Cedar• FirstCommunityBankofferinguphomestylechiliandcottoncandy. Bagpipe soloist John Hamilton from 6:30 - 7:30.• OpenHouseattheHeraldwithtreatsforallages• FacepaintingbyHeadwatersKiwanisattheLibrary• Sacajawea Hotel: Live Nativity, Ugly Sweater Contest, Chocolate Bar Vendors• OpenhouseandvendorsatSkizzorsSalon• FreemassagefromIndigoMassageatRestorationMassagewith food bank donation• HeadwatersGolf atMainStreetOfficewithmerchandise,giftcertificates and early season golf passes• OpenhouseandgoodiesatMainStreetOffice• CraftsandVendorsatRebekahLodge



Merry Christmas, Three Forks!From your friends at the Church of Christ

#2 Milwaukee, across from the Post Office

Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was Born

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.ISAIAH 9:6

Three Forks BiBle ChurCh

At the Ruby TheatreThree Forks285-6529 (office)Sunday School 9:45 amSunday Services 10:30 am

Wishing you a very blessed holiday season!

P.O. Box 1180201 Main Street

Three Forks, MT 59752

Phone (406) 285-0626Fax (406) 285-3500

Three Forks Physical Therapy, Inc.

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

Nicole Hecock, P.T. Physical Therapist, B.S.,B.P.T.

Kristin Lingen, P.T.

Merry Christmas!Chuteside Veterinary Service, PLLC

Will Oliver, DVM Chelsey Petz, DVM285-3923 www.chutesidevet.com

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.

Luke 2:14

Roadarmel Construction 285-3355

MerryChristmas!

Kanta Products,Inc.

(406) 285-3261

Wishing you a Very Happy

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at 6:30 pm during the stroll

Enjoy a funnel cake from the Three Forks Y outh Rec. Task Force. They’ ll be set up in

our parking lot during the stroll.

Merry Christmas!

Bagpipe SoloistJohn Hamilton,

“Pipe Major” of the Great Scotts

Grand Prize Drawing

Homestyle Chili

Cotton Candy

Years ago, Barbara Frost was shopping the mall in Bozeman when she happened

upon an “angel tree”. Decorated with tags featuring wish-lists, the tree was intended to help area children in need have a joy-filled Christmas. Frost began to wonder if there was anything for the kids in Three Forks. “I asked and found out there was not, so I started it,” she said. She estimates that was about six year ago. After Frost took a job outside of Three Forks recently, there was some concern that she wouldn’t be coordinating it again this year. “I just love kids and Three Forks is wonderful as a community when it comes to helping. I couldn’t not do it,” she said. The Angel Tree will be displayed at the Three Forks Sherrif ’s Office (next to Railway

Drug) the evening of the stroll. After that, it can be found at First Security Bank. Frost’s new work schedule conflicts with the stroll, so Pam LeBlanc (also known as “The Hat Lady”) will be sitting in for her at the Sheriff ’s Office that evening. Since the first year where there were approximately fifty kids, the need in our area has grown. “I wouldn’t be surprised if we have 200 kids this year,” stated Frost. Nominated children range in age from newborn up to high school seniors. If you can afford to buy a few extra gifts for a local child to help make their Christmas morning special, stop by the Sheriff ’s Office during the stroll, or visit First Security Bank after that. Another option is to call Barbara Frost directly (599-1553) and she can pick a name for you. All gifts must be brought into First Security Bank for distribution by December 16th. If you’d like to sponsor a child but don’t have time to shop, you may make a tax-deductible donation.

4 quarts water6-7 cups chopped turkey4 celery stalks, chopped1 onion, chopped12 oz. bag of frozen peas & carrots1/3 cup chicken soup base16 oz. uncooked egg noodlesSalt & pepper, to taste

Combine turkey, celery & onion in large stock pot over medium heat until onions turn translucent. Add water and season with soup base, salt and pepper. Add frozen vegetables, reducing heat. Simmer for thirty minutes to allow flavors to blend. Return soup to a boil and add noodles. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until noodles are just tender.

Enjoy!

turkey and noodle soupSimple, yet satisfying and a great way to use those leftovers!



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Todd Green, CEO

Toll Free: 866-444-3910Local: 406-285-3910

Fax: 406-285-3911www.ttvj.com

405 2nd Ave. E.P.O. Box 1335Three Forks, MT [email protected]

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Welcome home for the holidays!

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Headwaters Heritage Museum

A Three Forks Christmas Stroll Tradition

Handmade paper stockings filled with treats for children 12 & Under

Serving wassail & cookies!Engraved bricks available

Be a Depot Defender!202 S. Main Street

285-3644 • 285-3634

Join us for our Open House!Three Forks Family Dentistry

(406) 285-5234

Chad D. Russell, D.M.D.PO Box 850 • 123 Main St.

Three Forks, MT 59752www.threeforksdental.com

Headwaters Public Golf CourseSeason Pass Special 2014 Early Bird Prices:

Single $350 • Couple $545 • Jr Exec (Ages 19-23) $200 • Junior (Ages 11-18) $50

Enter to win a FREE cart pass or trail fee pass for the year!

To enter, purchase a single or couples pass from Black Friday thru Dec 31st.

Visit us during the stroll at Main Street Office for passes, merchandise & more!

Three Forks Video

16 E. Cedar • Three Forks, MT • 285-4088

Stop by during the stroll for your chance to win a goodie basket!Gift certificates make great

stocking stuffers! Buy a $25 gift certificate for $20! $20 gift certificates are now $16! $15 gift certificates are now $12! $10 gift certificates are now $8! $5 gift certificates are now $4!

Sugar ‘n Spice and Goody Gumdrops make their annual showing once again. Participants are invited to create confectionary and edible architectural wonders and enter them into the Chamber contest that has become a Stroll favorite. Judging will be based on imagination, construction and decoration detail.

Entries should have a base appropriate to the size of the gingerbread house and should not exceed 30” x 30”. All entries must be on a piece of plywood or other rigid base. Completed entry forms should accompany the houses and the Chamber recommends that entrants attach a 3”x5” card with all entry info to the underside of the base in case the entry form gets separated.

Houses must be constructed of all edible materials. Non-visible interior supports of other materials are not allowed. Main construction should be gingerbread and can include condiments (candies, etc.) and icing of course.

A new category has been added this year to include professionals. The categories are (1) Ages 6 and under; (2) ages 7-12; (3) ages 13-17; (4) age 18 and older; (5) family; (6) professional (new this year!).

Judging will begin at 3 p.m., so the latest that entries can be turned in is 2:30 p.m. on Friday, December 6 at the Lewis and Clark. Entries can be dropped off Thursday between 12 pm and 8 pm, or on Friday between 10 am and 2:30 pm. Houses will remain on display at the Lewis and Clark during the Stroll, then should be picked up on Saturday, December 7th between 10 a.m. and 1 pm. If you have any questions, contact the Chamber at 285-4753.

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Holiday Special

50 Color Copies (of the same original)

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Christmas Letter! Now through December 31, 2013

Have a Merry Christmas and a Joyful New Year!

Play Merchant Bingo for a chance to winour prize of an iPad Mini!

We wish everyone a fun and safe Christmas Stroll!

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