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Facing a 2-1 deficit in their home matchup last Thursday against Manhattan, the Three Forks High School Volleyball team battled back, winning the last two sets to pick up the rivalry win, 25-20, 22-25, 15-25, 25-18, 15-11. "I'm super proud of the way our kids did not quit. It was definitely one of those hot and cold matches, but super excited to see the fight towards the end of the match from our kids," Head Coach Shann Mack said. While Mack saw the victory over the visiting Tigers as a total... Full story
On September 20, Ellie West released her book "Soar: How to rise above the turbulence and watch your dreams take flight" on Amazon. The book skyrocketed to the top of nine Amazon Bestseller Categories within a short time. West hit the number one spot in Journal Writing, Spiritual Growth, Travel Writing, Journaling, Aviation & Nautical Biographies & Memoirs, Women's Personal Spiritual Growth, Travel Biographies and Memoirs, and Biographies, Reference & Collections. West said it was exciting to... Full story
There was some exciting recent news with construction completed on the Headwaters Trail System. Work that has been finished includes the removal of tree roots and old pavement, correcting damage from a Cottonwood Tree, and repaving. Headwaters Trail System Director Gene Townsend was elated about the results. "It's very exciting and a long time in the making. In the past, we have done a little crack sealing, but some of the older parts of the trail are 20 years old and needed some rejuvenating,"... Full story
The Three Forks High School football team battled till the final snap in a heartbreaking 24-16 Homecoming loss last Friday against Columbus. After the Cougars struck first to take an 8-0 lead, the Wolves would battle back and tied the game with 1:45 left in the first quarter after a 2-yard Sawyer Andersen touchdown and a successful 2-point conversion run by Shane Williams. Three Forks would find the endzone again with 1:53 left in the half and took a 16-8 lead into the break. The Wolves defense...
Construction on a new Meridian Bridge could begin as early as this fall. According to Jefferson County Commissioner Chair Cory Kirsch, the governing body received an update on the new bridge from Kathy Thompson of Stahly Engineering at a meeting last week at the Willow Creek Fire Hall. The new bridge will replace the current two-span steel truss bridge constructed in 1914. The existing bridge on Meridian Cemetery Road near Willow Creek spans the county line between Jefferson and Gallatin... Full story
While I much rather work at a smaller community newspaper like the Three Forks Voice, I do miss a few things about a larger publication. One of the biggest things is the camaraderie among the employees. I have made lifelong friends throughout my travels working at papers across the western United States. There were always plenty of office shenanigans, and so many times, the staff would go to lunch during the week to take a quick break. When I worked in Washington state, the main office for the newspaper company I worked for was a quick walk... Full story
For the third consecutive week, the Three Forks High School Cross Country team showed prowess at a colossal meet at the Bob Firman Invite in Boise. Competing in the Varsity 2 Division against teams from Idaho, California, Nevada, Oregon, Montana, and Utah, the boy’s squad finished in an impressive 13th out of 45 teams. The girls were also strong, finishing in 18th place. Head Coach Tara Forsberg said the Idaho-based competition has the best energy, and it was a great experience for the r... Full story
The Three Forks High School volleyball team faced a postseason-like schedule last week with three matches in four days, including a road win over Whitehall. The Wolves opened the week Tuesday with an epic five-set loss to Boulder (14-25, 25-22, 30-32, 25-21, 11-15). "I really thought our kids did a great job battling on Tuesday. Obviously, we would have liked a different outcome, but we are right where we need to be and just need to continue to get better," Head Coach Shann Mack said. Three... Full story
In an effort to clean up after a busy tourist season, the Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park is hosting a special National Public Lands Day volunteer event on Saturday, October 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. According to AmeriCorps member Taryn Eveland, the state park is looking for 50 volunteers over the age of 15 who can complete the classic cave tour and are passionate about preserving the natural resources of the caverns for future generations. "Even though we try to minimize the unnatural... Full story
The Three Forks High School Football team will look to pick up their first conference win Friday with a Homecoming matchup against Columbus. In action last week, the Wolves (2-3, 0-3 Southern B) fell 32-14 at Big Timber. Head Coach Connor Sullivan praised the effort of his team. “We came out and competed hard the whole game. We need to finish drives and score in the red zone. That will be a big point of emphasis this week,” he said. It was another strong performance from junior Shane Williams, who Sullivan said had a big night on both sid... Full story
At the September 27 Council meeting, the City of Three Forks is conducting a public hearing and decision on a Resolution of Intent to create the Jefferson River Flood Mitigation Special Improvement and Maintenance District. In January, the City of Three Forks submitted applications to FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) to obtain funding for a flood mitigation project to reduce flooding risk from the Jefferson River. According to City officials, the proposed mitigation is a grass-lined... Full story
The Three Forks Area Ambulance service is in desperate need of volunteers. With their current number, board member Barbara Mutter has dire concerns with the size of the service area, the rise in population including southern Broadwater County, and how this could affect response times. Mutter said in an interview at the ambulance barn last week they currently have 14 volunteers at the service a number that has continued to drop since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. She added of the 14, two... Full story
After a public bidding process, Gallatin County has procured the services of Stahly Engineering to complete the design work for the closed bridge on Old Town Road. At a Road and Bridge Meeting last week, Gallatin County Engineer Levi Ewan said Stahly would soon begin the design process with a goal of finishing the work over the winter. The bridge was closed after being ruled unsafe for vehicles or pedestrians after a regularly scheduled MDT inspection on June 6. Gallatin County has been working... Full story
I love to watch football and was a little more than fired up to watch the Denver Broncos open the NFL season with a Monday Night Football matchup at Seattle. It turns out it was a very bizarre game with an awful ending. Even worse, I had to listen to Troy Aikman and Joe Buck announce the game. Whenever I have to hear the duo, it is worse than nails screeching on my grade school chalkboard, and by around the second quarter, I need to put the game on mute to keep my sanity. It’s even worse when Buck is calling a baseball game. I don’t think I’v...
The Three Forks High School football team will look to get out of the gates strong when they travel Friday for a conference matchup at Big Timber. In action last week, the Wolves (2-2, 0-2 Southern B) fell behind 21-0 at halftime of their 42-14 home loss to Whitehall. Following the game, Three Forks Head Coach Connor Sullivan said every team in the conference is good, and his squad needs to be ready to play four quarters. "Unfortunately for us, we played a quarter and a half tonight. That is on... Full story
It will be a busy week for the Three Forks High School volleyball team. After a home game Tuesday, September 20, against Boulder, the Wolves will be on the road on September 22 at Whitehall and on September 23 against Manhattan Christian. "This next week for us is going to be more about our attitudes, effort, and mental toughness. We have three matches in five days, so it's going to be a gut check week. Which will be great. It really gives us the feel of tourney time. A lot of games in a little... Full story
Earlier this summer, there was some excellent news for the Three Forks Market when they officially opened 20 new sites at their RV Park. According to owner Rick Lamb, the 20 sites include a new building with bathrooms and showers, now making it a fully self-contained campground. The new sites also include new trees, landscaping, gravel, and fencing. "It really turned out nice," Lamb said. With a total of 29 sites at the RV Park, Lamb is excited about what the additions brings to Three Forks.... Full story
The Sacajawea Hotel and Practice Power Yoga have partnered for what should be a memorable evening Sunday, September 18, in Three Forks with a Yin-Cello and Wine Tasting event. The evening will begin at 4 p.m. with a 75-minute yoga class under the Ash trees at the hotel featuring the music of cellist Marley Ball of the Billings Symphony Orchestra. The wine tasting will follow this until 6:30 p.m. According to Sacajawea Hotel owner Hillary Folkvord, the idea for the event came from Practice Power... Full story
Later this week, area residents will be able to retrace the famous steps of John Colter. The 45th annual John Colter Run will take place on Saturday, September 17, at the Missouri Headwaters State Park near Three Forks. Hosted by the Big Sky Wind Drinkers running club, the 7.5-mile trail race re-enacts John Colter's infamous (naked) escape from the Blackfoot Indians over 200 years ago. According to Darryl Baker of the Big Sky Wind Drinkers, the event has become one of the most enjoyable runs in... Full story
At the onset of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, I would cringe whenever I would go to the store and see people loading up their carts with toilet paper. I had no idea why everyone thought they needed excessive amounts, and it was frustrating when I needed a couple of rolls and could not find any. I remember seeing a friend in Las Vegas posting a picture of him waiting outside in what was similar to a "Black Friday" line so that he could purchase a package. It was a really strange time, and I am... Full story
The Three Forks High School Cross Country team had an impressive showing competing against some of the top-ranked teams from all MHSA classes at last week's Bozeman Invite. Head Coach Tara Forsberg said Bryon Fanning and Beau Johnston had excellent races placing very well for the boys' team. She added freshman Chris Harmon looked very promising in his first varsity race. "Overall, our men looked strong," Forsberg said. In the girls' race, Forsberg said Bella Jones and Ari Judd were the top... Full story
The Three Forks High School football team will look to bounce back from their first loss of the season with a Friday matchup at home against conference foe Whitehall. The Wolves (2-1) were defeated 35-6 last week at Townsend. Trailing 20-0 in the third quarter, Three Forks battled back to cut the lead to 20-6 on a Sawyer Andersen touchdown run before the Bulldogs scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to secure the victory. Wolves Head Coach Connor Sullivan said the defense played their... Full story
Every so often, I get in a bit of a rut when it comes to the nightly dinner menu, and we seem to be eating tacos and spaghetti a bit more than we probably should. While there is certainly nothing wrong with either, we probably eat them more than we should, and this rut usually serves as a great way to introduce some new items to the dinner table. A few weeks ago, I wanted to break loose from the blasé menu and bring back an old favorite we had not eaten in a few years. We had planned on watching a UFC fight, so it seemed like a perfect... Full story
During the summer of 2021, I had a wonderful experience working at the Three Forks Visitors Information Center. It served as a great way to promote the Three Forks area and meet and visit with many of the people who were visiting the area. During this time, I was also able to see in person the hard-working members of the Three Forks Area Historical Society. I quickly learned just how valuable their efforts are for the community. Especially during the summer months, society members donate numerous volunteer hours at the Headwaters Heritage Museu...
The Three Forks High School volleyball team picked up their first conference win last Thursday with an impressive three-set (25-23, 25-21, 25-22) victory at rival Manhattan. "We are super excited about our win in Manhattan. We found ourselves in similar situations against Boulder and just couldn't quite get going enough to win. Against Manhattan, we were much more resilient and did a better job of finishing out sets," said head coach Shann Mack. "Every win or loss is a total team effort, but... Full story
