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  • Column: The magical experience of a new lunch box

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Oct 9, 2024

    While I was in elementary school, the end of summer always meant going school shopping, and this always meant searching for a new lunch box. Lunch boxes have certainly evolved over the years, but they pale in comparison to the novelty of those from my childhood. I remember being so excited to get a “Return of the Jedi” lunch box with a Thermos that I’m pretty sure I slept with it for about a week. As much as getting a lunch box was a rite of passage for a 1980s elementary school student, taking a lunch usually only lasted about a week. I would...

  • Wolves take down Townsend, host Manhattan Friday

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Oct 9, 2024

    The Three Forks High School Football team moved to 5-1 on the season with an impressive 32-14 road win on October 4 at Townsend. "I'm proud of our guys. They battled all night and executed the game plan on both sides of the ball. Townsend isn't an easy place to play, and our kids brought the right mindset from the start," said Head Coach Connor Sullivan. "As a team, everyone did their job well and executed." After a loss in the conference opener on September 27 at Boulder, Sullivan said he...

  • Three Forks Volleyball drops match at Boulder, remain on road this week

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Oct 9, 2024

    In their only match last week, the Three Forks High School Volleyball team fell in three sets on October 1 at Jefferson High School in Boulder. Head Coach Jodi Sampson said it was a rough night for the team, which lost 25-16, 25-10, and 25-10. Natalee Hayder had eight kills and seven digs for the Wolves, and Madelyn Tesoro finished with 16 assists and three kills. Nova Ervin had two kills, two aces, and four digs, and Kennedy Rogers had 14 digs, one ace, and one assist. Mikayla Lear finished the match with six kills and one block. With seven...

  • Three Forks Cross Country shines at home meet

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Oct 9, 2024

    While an hour-long frost delay pushed back the start of last Friday's Headwaters Invitational, it did not slow down the Three Forks High School Cross Country team's outstanding performances. Competing in front of home fans, the Wolves had numerous PRs at the event held on October 4 at the Headwaters Golf Course. "It was a great day. We love this meet for PRs and confidence," Head Coach Tara Forsberg said. On the boys' side, Three Forks was led by senior Cass Violett, who finished second with a...

  • Parent Action Council Meeting October 9

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Oct 2, 2024

    After gaining approval from the school board in mid-September, the Three Forks Parent Action Council (PAC) is hosting a meeting on Wednesday, October 9, at 6 p.m. in the Middle School Library. According to the website found at www.tfpac.org, the purpose of the newly formed PAC is to provide teachers and staff with the support they need to effectively educate and enrich the lives of Three Forks School District students, to assist in planning and coordinating the school’s educational and social programs, projects, and activities, to assist in i... Full story

  • Gallatin County Solid Waste Management 'Fix-It' Clinic scheduled for next week

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Oct 2, 2024

    A unique event next week in Gallatin County will allow area residents to have items fixed while preventing them from ending up at the Logan Landfill. Gallatin County Solid Waste Management is hosting a Fix-It Repair Clinic on Friday, October 11, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Belgrade Community Library at 106 N. Broadway. According to Logan Landfill Recycling and Outreach Educator Patty Howard, the first fix-it clinic was in 2016, and while there have been some ebbs and flows due to Covid, it started to pick up steam again last year and was a ver... Full story

  • Column: The onion ring made me want to dance

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Oct 2, 2024

    The other day, I had a good laugh when my sister sent me a dancing video about finding an onion ring mixed in with your fries at Burger King. I needed it too, I have been so stressed out trying to keep a business afloat and the non-stop political commercials terrorizing me, it was nice to enjoy something lighthearted. While I only eat at Burger King once every few years, I remember being younger and the joy of finding a tiny onion ring or two that had somehow made it into the fry carton. While I was driving from Three Forks to Helena to pick up...

  • Wolves football prepping for Oct. 4 matchup in Townsend

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Oct 2, 2024

    The Three Forks High School Football team will look to get back into the win column when they travel for a Southern B Conference matchup on October 4 against Broadwater County High School (Townsend). In their conference opener on September 27 in Boulder, the Wolves (4-1, 0-1 Southern B) fell 35-12 to Jefferson High School. It was a defensive battle early on in Boulder, with the Wolves scoring the only points of the first half on a 36-yard touchdown pass from Kanon Reichman to Dylan Andersen with...

  • Headwaters Invite: Three Forks hosting home meet on October 4

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Oct 2, 2024

    The Three Forks High School Cross Country team will get a chance to run in front of home fans on Friday, October 4, at the annual Headwaters Invitational. Action at the event, which is taking place at the Headwaters Golf Course in Three Forks, will begin with the boys’ and girls’ junior varsity race at 9 a.m. The boys’ varsity race is scheduled for 9:45 a.m., and the girls’ varsity race is at 10:15 a.m. The boys’ and girls’ middle school race will follow the varsity races. In action last week, the Wolves competed at the Mountain West Classic on...

  • Three Forks picks up 47-0 win at State Flag Football Tournament

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Oct 2, 2024

    The Three Forks High School Girls' Flag Football team opened the state tournament with a bang. The Wolves shined on both sides of the ball, including five interceptions on defense, on their way to a 47-0 win over Dawson County High School on September 27 at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman. The win propelled the Wolves into the quarterfinals, where they were eliminated after losing a hard-fought 18-0 game against Kalispell-Glacier, who would go on to win their third straight state title. Three Forks...

  • Ladies Night Fall Walk Next Week

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Sep 25, 2024

    The popular Three Forks Ladies Night Fall Walk is set to take place next week. The fifth annual event is scheduled for Thursday, October 3, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. In 2024, participating businesses include Legacy Trading, Remuda Coffee, Plaza Bar, Roots Hair Studio, Gallatin Valley Vision, Be Lazy Quilting, Beyond Beauty, V42 Fitness, The Studio Gallery, Glacier Kettle Korn, Sacajawea Hotel, Iron Horse Café & Pie Shop, Three Forks Floral, Rusty Bucket Antiques, Town Club, Stageline Pizza,... Full story

  • Wolves finish second at Divisional Tourney

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Sep 25, 2024

    Playing for the first time in the postseason, the first-year Three Forks High School Girls Flag Football team excelled with a second-place finish at last week's Southwest Divisional Tournament in East Helena. The Wolves opened the September 21 tournament with a thrilling 15-13 four-overtime win over Jefferson High School (Boulder) and fell 13-12 in another close game in the championship to host East Helena. "I'd like to thank the ladies for putting in all the hard work, the parents for all... Full story

  • Broadwater County Commission hosting meeting at headwaters Livestock Auction

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Sep 25, 2024

    The Broadwater County Commission is hosting a meeting next week in the Three Forks area. The commission's regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, at 6 p.m. at the Headwaters Livestock Auction at 25 Wheatland Road in Three Forks. According to Commissioner Lindsey Richtmyer, now that Headwaters Livestock Auction can host meetings again, they hope to hold quarterly meetings in the county's southern end. "This is the goal, but with recording requirements, the evening timeframe, and... Full story

  • Proposed bill would be boon to Three Forks School District

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Sep 25, 2024

    At last week’s School Board meeting, Three Forks Superintendent Dr. Rhonda Uthlaut shared some potential good news for the district. Uthlaut reported that during a meeting with other school administrators, a new piece of legislation proposed for the 2025 meeting of the Montana State Legislature was discussed, which would double the Quality Educator program payment for each full-time licensed educator and other licensed professional at the Three Forks Schools. Uthlaut said Three Forks is not a...

  • Column: The battle with the pork butt

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Sep 25, 2024

    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...

  • Wolves move to 4-0 with 53-12 Homecoming win against Anaconda

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Sep 25, 2024

    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

  • Wolves battle to the end against visiting Boulder

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Sep 25, 2024

    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...

  • Three Forks United Methodist Church to accept donations starting on September 28 for annual Fall Rummage Sale

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Sep 25, 2024

    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,...

  • John Colter run set for September 21

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Sep 18, 2024

    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....

  • Candidate forum next week

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Sep 18, 2024

    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

  • Lady Wolves take down Big Timber, fall in 5 sets at Whitehall

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Sep 18, 2024

    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

  • Three Forks performs well at Bozeman Invitational

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Sep 18, 2024

    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...

  • Wolves dominate in road win at Whitehall

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Sep 18, 2024

    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

  • Great turnout for new Flag Football program

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Sep 11, 2024

    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

  • Magpie Renaissance Faire set for September 14, 15

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Sep 11, 2024

    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

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