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On an evening where the highlight should have been watching Montana native Sean O’Malley fight at UFC 306, it instead turned into an all-out battle between myself and a pork butt. Unfortunately, the pork won, and I’m still paying for it. While we watch a lot of sports at our house, the UFC pay-per-views are always a highlight. It’s an even bigger deal when one of our favorite fighters is on the main card, like at the recent event at the Sphere in Las Vegas. We always try to plan out something great to eat to go along with the fights, and about...
The Three Forks High School Football team put an exclamation point on the finish of their non-conference schedule with a 53-12 Homecoming win on September 20 against visiting Anaconda High School. For the third straight game, the Wolves scored 40 points in the first half and finished with over 50 in a victory that included another strong performance for the Three Forks defense. Facing off against a pass-heavy Copperhead team, the Wolves were able to come away with four interceptions, including a... Full story
The Three Forks High School Volleyball team showed plenty of promise in its lone match last week, September 19, against visiting Jefferson High School (Boulder). After losing the first two sets 25-13, 25-19, to the high-powered Panthers, the Wolves stormed back in the third, winning 25-23. Jefferson was able to close out the match, winning the fourth set, 25-20. "This is the best our girls' have come together. They really came together as a team. I saw their energy up and so much encouragement...
Later this week, volunteers with the Three Forks United Methodist Church will begin accepting donations for the annual Fall Rummage Sale that will take place October 3 to 5. Drop-off times for the sale are Saturday, September 28, from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday, September 30, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday, October 1, from 9 a.m. to noon or until space runs out. Organizers are accepting clean, working, and useable items. Those donating are asked to avoid bringing electronics,...
The Big Sky Wind Drinkers are hosting the 47th annual John Colter Run on Saturday, September 21, at the Missouri Headwaters State Park near Three Forks. The 7.5-mile trail race, scheduled for 9 a.m., will allow area residents to retrace John Colter's infamous escape from the Blackfoot Indians over 200 years ago. Online registration is available at https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/ThreeForks/JohnColterRun. The cost is $55, with most of the proceeds donated directly to Missouri Headwaters State Park....
The Gallatin County Bar Association and Montana State University Pre-Law Club are hosting a candidate forum/debate next week. The event, scheduled for Thursday, September 26, at 6:30 p.m. at Gaines Hall on the MSU Campus in Bozeman, will feature the candidates running for Justice (Seat 3) and Chief Justice on the Montana Supreme Court. Broadwater County Attorney Cory Swanson is running against former Federal Magistrate Judge Jerry Lynch in the nonpartisan race for chief justice. The winner will replace current Chief Justice Mike McGrath, who... Full story
The Three Forks High School Volleyball team picked up its second conference win of 2024 on September 12 with a 17-25, 25-10, 25-21, 25-17 victory at home against visiting Big Timber. Two nights later, the Wolves fell on the road in five sets to Whitehall, 15-25, 25-21, 15-25, 25-20, 4-15. Three Forks Head Coach Jodi Sampson said the team played really well together and served good against Big Timber, but against Whitehall, they did not take care of serving and passing and were not able to find... Full story
Competing for the second time during the 2024 season, the Three Forks High School Cross Country team performed well at last Saturday's Bozeman Invite. The Wolves were led by a strong performance from senior Cass Violett, who finished 30th out of 243 runners in the boys' varsity race at 16:37.92. Head Coach Tara Forsberg said this was a minute faster than Violett ran at the same event in 2023. Jacoby Berg finished at 21:11.23, and Brady Olson ended the race at 21:26.68. Forsberg said Berg was...
For the second consecutive week, the Three Forks High School Football team dominated the first half to take a 40-0 lead into halftime, this time on their way to a 54-12 road win on September 13 at Whitehall. Following the game, Head Coach Connor Sullivan praised the team's play on both the offensive and defensive lines. "We challenge them a lot. We know what makes us go is the line on both sides of the ball. We give them a challenge every single week, and they answer it. I'm excited for them,... Full story
After opening their inaugural season on the road at Hamilton High School, the Three Forks High School Flag Football program had its first opportunity to compete in front of home fans at a September 7 Jamboree against Jefferson and Glacier. After a close 7-6 loss to Jefferson, Head Coach Maree Hanson said it is great to be able to have the new program in Three Forks. “We are just one of a few states that are in this program, and this is the third season we’ve had it in Montana. To be a Class B s... Full story
Not only will the second annual Magpie Renaissance Faire at the Missouri Headwaters State Park near Three Forks be a great family-friendly event, but it will also be for a worthwhile cause. The event hosted by the Magpie Foundation is scheduled for Saturday, September 14, and Sunday, September 15, from 10 a.m. to sunset at the Gallatin River Overlook Picnic Area. The ticket prices for the Magpie Renaissance Faire are $20 for adults and $10 for children eight to 17. Admission is free for... Full story
The Three Forks High School football team scored on their first six possessions of the first half and the opening drive of the third quarter on their way to a 53-14 home win on September 6 against visiting Shepherd. The Wolves would open scoring on a four-yard touchdown run from Kanon Reichman to go up 7-0 with 7:54 left in the first quarter. After stopping a fake punt on the Mustang’s next drive, Three Forks would go up 14-0 after a four-yard touchdown run from Marcus Pestel with 4:34 left i...
The Three Forks High School Volleyball team closed out a busy week in style, picking up their first conference win of 2024 on September 7 with a hard-fought five-set (25-20, 20-25, 25-18, 20-25, 15-5) at Lone Peak High School. With the momentum from the victory, the Wolves will enter another packed week of action with home matches on September 10 against Ennis and September 12 against Big Timber, followed by a September 14 Road trip to Whitehall. In other action last week, Three Forks lost to... Full story
It was an evening that showcased the truly amazing support of veterans in Montana on September 6 when the Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation hosted the sixth annual Warrior Taste Fest at the Commons at Baxter and Love in Bozeman. The Foundation, which empowers post-9/11 combat veterans and their loved ones to thrive and live purpose-driven lives through peak experiences in nature, meaningful relationships, and a sense of community, was hosting its premier fundraising event of the year. Its goal... Full story
The Restored Hope Second Hand Boutique and Thrift Store is open for business in downtown Three Forks. The store, owned by Joseph Rowan, is located at 120 South Main Street and is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. According to Store Manager Marvena Rice, the business is a locally owned community thrift store, and they will be accepting donations during regular business hours. Rice said those with larger donations should contact them to see if they can accept them, and if... Full story
At their regular meeting last week, the Gallatin County Commission approved a resolution establishing the fiscal year 2025 Open Space Levy funding amounts for "Conservation" and "Other Eligible Projects." According to Chief Planning Officer Sean O'Callaghan, the Open Space Levy passed by voters in 2018 allows Gallatin County to levy up to 4.5 mills annually, with .5 mills transferred to the parks fund for capital improvements and maintenance needs of county-owned parks. In a letter to the Commis... Full story
A new booster club is up and running in Three Forks. Formed earlier this year by Jessica Owens, Terra Posthumus, and Michelle Rogers, the Three Forks Wolves Booster Club's purpose is to support athletic and academic excellence in all student-athletes, promote active and involved parent and community leadership, promote sportsmanship, and provide supplementary financial support to the Three Forks Junior High and High School Athletics and Activities. The club will also work in conjunction with... Full story
Whenever our household budget has gotten tight over the near decade of living in Montana, one topic that always seems to come up is getting rid of our satellite service and finding a different and cheaper way to watch television. Our bill would keep growing, and we would call them to say we’d like to cancel. They’d end up giving us a discount for a few months, only to have the high prices return after it ended. It was a never-ending cycle. I still think I’m still trying to recover financially from the year we thought it would be a good idea to...
The Three Forks High School Cross Country team opened the 2024 season with two top 20 finishers at last week's Jefferson Invite in Boulder. Freshman Teegan Gifford finished 13th in the varsity girls' race at 22:36, and senior Grace Kluin finished 20th at 23:57. Following the race, Wolves Head Coach Tara Forsberg said it felt great for the student-athletes to be able to start the season. "The kids make the first meet bigger and harder in their heads, and they are worried about their fitness and... Full story
The Three Forks High School Football team set the tone early, scoring on their opening drive, and would never trail in an impressive 28-13 win over Missoula Loyola on August 30 at Bobcat Stadium at the Montana State University Campus in Bozeman. The Wolves wasted little time scoring, with sophomore quarterback Kanon Reichman finding the endzone on a five-yard scoring run. A successful two-point conversion on a pass from Reichman to Dylan Andersen would put Three Forks up 8-0 with 9:02 left in... Full story
After a busy two days of action at last week's Choteau Invitational, the Three Forks High School Volleyball team will continue its packed schedule, opening their home season with a September 3 matchup against Manhattan and September 5 against Townsend. The Wolves will wrap up the week on September 7 at Lone Peak. New Head Coach Jodi Sampson was happy with her team's growth in Choteau, where they advanced to Saturday's Gold Bracket. Looking back on the first day in Choteau, Sampson said the team... Full story
In January 2022, City of Three Forks officials submitted an application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a grant to fund 75 percent of the $5.5 million Jefferson River Flood Mitigation Project. After a two-plus-year wait, it was recently announced that the City would receive $4,152,375 in FEMA funding for the project. The project will create a conveyance channel and culvert crossing mitigation option designed to capture overflow flooding from the Jefferson River before reaching the City of Three Forks. The City of Three... Full story
In 2015, Ellen Pierson founded the Honor Roll Association, a non-profit organization that sponsors cycling events to memorialize law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty and pay tribute to the families left behind. Since its formation, the organization has completed over 40 rides, including on Saturday, August 24, when Honor Rolls members, law enforcement officers, and area residents participated in a ride from Townsend to Three Forks to honor fallen law enforcement officers... Full story
At a meeting on Monday, August 26, the Three Forks School Board approved hiring Joseph Barrett as the High School Music Director. District Clerk Alisa Meeks had been filling in part-time as music director. At a meeting last week, the board approved Meeks to fill in for the position on an interim basis until it is filled 2.5 hours daily on the teacher-certified schedule. Before the vote to approve Meeks on August 22, Three Forks Superintendent Dr. Rhonda Uthlaut said they had received a phone...
The summer before my sixth-grade year, I would grab my football and make the short walk from my house to Yellowstone School. Sometimes, enough kids would gather, and we would have an impromptu game. We would have some of the best days trying to emulate the Air Force Academy wishbone offense. One time I managed to get a rare touchdown and ran right into a teether ball poll and it knocked me out cold. I still get teased about it to this day. When nobody was around, I would spend an hour or two practicing punting. I was not blessed with much athle...
