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I’ve been trying not to spend too much time on social media. If I’m online for more than a few minutes, it starts to hamper my productivity and raises my anxiety levels, which I don’t need at this point in my life. One of the double-edged swords of social media is the “memory” or “on this day” features which can share a fond memory or absolutely tear your heart apart seeing a photo of a lost friend or family member. The other day was a positive “memory” that took me back to one of the weirdest evenings of my life. In 2010, my dear friend Brad i...
It's postseason time for the Three Forks High School Volleyball team. The third-seeded Wolves will open the 5B District Tournament Thursday at 9:30 a.m. with a matchup with sixth-seeded Whitehall. The winner of the match will advance to play second-seeded Boulder at 1 p.m. (Full bracket can be found on page 14 of the print version of the Voice.) Three Forks Head Coach Shann Mack was happy the team finished the conference season with a third-place finish. "Our goal was to finish better than we di... Full story
Area residents discussed opportunities and challenges in Broadwater County at several “Listening Sessions” last week. The sessions hosted by the Broadwater County Development Corporation (BCDC) included a stop Wednesday afternoon in the “Wheatland” area at Headwaters Livestock Auction in Three Forks. Among the top concerns of residents and business owners in attendance were water, wastewater, and emergency services. According to MSU Broadwater County Extension Agent Allison Kosto, a listening session is a facilitated discussion to help better... Full story
Later this week, the Three Forks High School football team will wrap up the 2022 season with a road contest at Jefferson High School in Boulder. Friday's game will be the last of the high school careers for the senior class players, who Head Coach Connor Sullivan said is a great group of kids with character. "We strive to be 'men of character' at this level. Like I have said, that's what is most important. We want to win and will do everything we can to do that. But moving forward in the... Full story
The Three Forks High School Cross Country boys' team had a dominant performance last Saturday in the regular season finale at the Rusty Raisland Invitational in Townsend. The Wolves had six runners set personal records on their way to a first-place finish with 40 points, defeating second-place Jefferson, who finished with 56. "The Wolves had an excellent day today. The boys' team had a huge meet with lots of big PRs and a confidence-building race for state," Head Coach Tara Forsberg said.... Full story
Later this week, members of the Three Forks Area Ambulance service (TFAA) will participate in a Simulation in Motion Training – Montana (SIM-MT) event. With the local service in desperate need of volunteers, the Simulation Training event scheduled for October 15 will also include an open house for the public from Noon to 1 p.m. at the ambulance barn at 2 E. Hickory St. in Three Forks. Barbara Mutter of TFAA is elated to work with SIM-MT, a non-profit that brings quality simulation training to r... Full story
The Grace Lutheran Church and Preschool are hosting a clothing giveaway next week. The semi-annual event will occur on Friday, October 21, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, October 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church at 305 5th Ave. E. Event organizers Amber Veltkamp and Lisa Lear both enjoy being able to help out the community. "It's fun to see many of the same people return each spring and fall, to catch up with them, and to watch their families grow. We love meeting new people at each... Full story
After an outstanding start to the 2022 campaign, the Three Forks High School Cross Country team will wrap up the regular season on Saturday, October 15, at the Rusty Raisland Invitational in Townsend. Head Coach Tara Forsberg looks forward to the final meet before State on October 22 in Missoula. "We want to keep everyone healthy and fine-tune our training for state," she said. In action last week, the Wolves had another week of solid performances at the Capital City 7 on 7 Meet in Helena.... Full story
It’s rivalry week for the Three Forks High School football team. The Wolves (2-4, 0-4 Southern B) will look to pick up their first conference win of the season when they host Manhattan on Friday, October 14. Head Coach Connor Sullivan said the team used the bye week after their 24-16 home loss to Columbus to get their bodies and minds right. “Then come ready to go for another week. This is a big game to the kids, coaches, and community. Us coaches will do everything we can to put these kids in a situation to execute the game plan well and pla... Full story
Now in its third year, the Three Forks Ladies Night Fall Walk has seen tremendous growth since the inaugural event in 2020. Twenty-one businesses are hosting this year’s walk scheduled for Thursday, October 6, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. According to Pam Carey of Legacy Trading, the origins of the walk date back to an informal gathering of business owners over some drinks. Carey said when COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, they were thinking of a way to get people, especially women, back shopping. Before the 2020 walk, organizers were looking to f... Full story
It will be an excellent time for a great cause on Sunday, October 9, at the annual Willow Creek Fireman's Breakfast. The event will take place from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the fire station, and the $5 breakfast includes pancakes, French toast, ham, sausage, eggs, coffee, and orange juice. Raffle tickets are $1, and there will also be door prizes. According to Rhonda Buckallew of the Willow Creek Volunteer Fire Department, the breakfast is always a great way to meet up with old friends and make new... Full story
There will be plenty of fun at the Three Forks Community Library this month. It should be a magical evening on Saturday, October 22, with a Harry Potter event scheduled for ages 8 to 11 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. and ages 12 and up from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event is limited to 25 participants each session, and those wanting to attend can sign up at the library located at 607 S. Main. Those interested can also call 406-285-3747. According to Librarian Fawn Venzor, this will be the second year... Full story
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Assistant Administrator for Pollution Prevention Jennie Romer visited the Bridger Brewing location in Three Forks to learn more about a Montana Pollution Prevention Program (MTP2) endeavor to develop an environmental certification process for breweries. The Sustainable Brewery Certification (SBC) was started as a pilot project in 2020 by Bridger Brewing Director of Operations Daniel Pollard, Last Best Planet, and the Montana Manufacturing... Full story
While there may have been overcast conditions, the Three Forks High School Cross Country team had some blazing hot times and numerous personal records at last Friday's Headwaters Invite. It was a banner day for the Wolves, with the boys finishing first and the girls finishing second. "We love our home meet for the fast times. With so many athletes running their fastest times, it gives them all a little mental boost. I was so proud of everyone who ran. They have put in the work, and it is... Full story
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
