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At this time next month, families will be coming together to celebrate Thanksgiving. While Thanksgiving is an excellent opportunity for friends and family to spend time together and enjoy a full turkey dinner, it also can be a difficult time for some who may not be able to afford the dinner or have anyone to spend the holiday with. The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are essential for the Headwaters Area Food Bank, which does an amazing job helping out area residents during November and December and throughout the year. Food or monetary...
I think it would probably be safe to say that I might watch a little bit too much “true crime” television. While some may describe my pastime as a bit macabre, I am always fascinated by the stories. I must not be alone because several networks are dedicated to nothing but a full true-crime schedule. As much as I enjoy watching the crimes unfold about every four or five episodes, I get a little frustrated with the narration of the episodes. Often, this will happen at the start of an episode when they describe the shocking crime, which is quickly... Full story
The Three Forks Volunteer Fire Department is once again giving back to the local community with their annual food drive for the Headwaters Area Food Bank. This year’s drive will also include a fundraising sloppy joe dinner for the department scheduled for Tuesday, November 9, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the fire hall. According to Assistant Chief John Whitesitt, the department will not be going door-to-door in 2021 since they will be cooking the sloppy joe dinners. Those attending can also bring food donations. “We will accept any food don... Full story
With the 5B District Tournament set for this week in Manhattan, the Three Forks High School volleyball is using last week as a learning experience for the postseason. The Wolves opened last week Thursday with a thrilling five-set senior night victory over Big Timber (27-25, 20-25, 20-25, 25-19, 15-9) and fell the following night at Whitehall (25-18, 17-25, 18-25, 14-25). "This is a really good learning lesson going into postseason play. Playing back-to-back nights for us was really good. Having... Full story
The future is bright for the Three Forks High School Football team. After winning one game in 2020, the Wolves picked up three wins during the 2021 season, including a 6-0 shoutout of the second seed from the north in the playoffs, Red Lodge. Head Coach Connor Sullivan said the program is getting better, but they are still a young team. “We play in a tough, tough conference, and that’s just the way it is. You have to bring you’re ‘A’ game week in and week out. It’s critical that we have another offseason of hitting the weight room and getting...
Last week, the Three Forks City Council heard an update about test wells that will be drilled as the first phase of an ongoing water project. Susan Hayes of Great West Engineering told the Council they solicited bids for the two wells to be drilled as part of the first phase, and they both came in just over $45,000 each, over the $80,000 maximum. Hayes said that although they can only award the bid for one well, this works out quite well for the City of Three Forks. Hayes recommended awarding the bid from Red Tiger Drilling for a test well on... Full story
The Great Harvest Bazaar is scheduled for next week in Three Forks. The event will take place Saturday, October 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Three Forks High School Gym. Organizer Brooke McLees said the idea behind the bazaar came from wanting to share all sorts of products for the holiday season in one easy indoor event. "We are very excited and hope that many people show and up and it can become an annual event," she said. According to McLees, vendors onsite October 30 will include Color... Full story
Three Forks High School is hosting a FAFSA Night event on Tuesday, October 26at 6 p.m. in the library. Twila Miner, Assistant Director of the Office of Financial Aid Services at Montana State University, will be on hand to assist with FAFSA completion and to answer any questions about the FAFSA and financial aid. Parents are being asked to bring their social security number and 2019-20 tax information. Three Forks High School Counselor Kristy Powell discussed the importance of the upcoming... Full story
It will be senior night Friday for the Three Forks High School Football team when the Wolves will look to get their fourth win of the season with a season finale against conference foe Big Timber. Third-year Head Coach Connor Sullivan said the senior class means a lot to him. “They’re the group that started this whole rebuild process. They laid our younger kids a solid foundation to build on for the coming years. It’s going to be an emotional night; we’ll definitely play for them,” Sullivan said. The members of the 2021 senior class are Colte...
The Three Forks High School Cross Country team passed their final test of the regular season with flying colors. Competing at last week’s Rusty Raisland Memorial Cross Country Meet, the Wolves boys’ team finished in first place, while senior Jayden Woodland finished third overall for the girls’ team. The Three Forks boys had four runners finish in the top ten and came out on top with 38 points, 19 points better than second-place Jefferson with 57. Garrett Golding finished in third place (17:5... Full story
The senior members of the Three Forks High School volleyball team will be honored Thursday prior to the home finale against Big Timber. The members of the senior class are Kayden Benson, Halee Wilson, Lauren Stone, Hemi Ervin, Macie Jensen, and Jasmyn Murphy. "These seniors are a great group of kids. Anytime a new head coach takes over, there are bound to be changes. These seniors have done a great job adjusting to these changes and being great role models for our younger kids. Not only has it... Full story
Week in and week out during the 2021 regular season, the Three Forks High School Cross Country team produced incredible results. When it mattered the most Saturday afternoon at the Class B State Meet in Missoula, the Wolves performed phenomenally again, with the boys' team finishing in second place and the girls' squad finishing the day in fifth place. The complete team performance includes two all-state performances, with senior standout Jayden Woodland finishing sixth in the girl's race... Full story
With the Fall Cleanup dumpsters scheduled for October 23, City of Three Forks officials announced a significant change to the annual event at the Rodeo Grounds. According to City Clerk Crystal Turner, Republic Services does not have enough drivers to provide the six dumpsters they usually have available to dispose of yard waste. Turner said there would only be two dumpsters available, although they have hopes of getting four. Unlike previous cleanups in the fall and spring, the dumpsters will re...
Vehicle break-ins and thefts at trailheads in Gallatin County were once again a problem during the summer months of 2021. The Gallatin County Sheriff's Office reported an uptick of the instances in September, and according to Sheriff Dan Springer, trailheads are always an issue, and they are usually a crime of opportunity. "The thieves look to see if anything was left in the car and then break-in," Springer said. Now into October, Springer added they have already started to see a decrease as... Full story
After record attendance numbers in 2021, Three Forks Rodeo Executive Secretary Christina Kamps joked that board members are still recovering from July’s annual Three Forks NRA Rodeo. Three months after the event, Kamps said last week she was thrilled with how the event went and how vital the record attendance will be for making the loan payment for the new bleachers and helping out with expenses to fix their tractor and water truck. According to Kamps, the money generated will pay for the February INTERCAP loan installment for the bleachers. T...
The Three Forks Chamber of Commerce has a new Executive Director. Deb Niedermeyer, who was hired to fill the position earlier this month, said she is thrilled to be selected. Niedermeyer was drawn to the position because of the small-town feel of Three Forks. "I enjoy the main street with its shops, and the people have always been wonderful to us," she said. Niedermeyer has vast experience with QuickBooks and online bookkeeping but has also been involved with chambers for years. "I have always... Full story
While the outcome did not go their way, the Three Forks High School football team fought to the end of last week’s 26-7 road loss at rival Manhattan. After a scoreless first quarter, the Tigers would outscore the Wolves 20-0 in the second quarter. It was an even second half with Three Forks getting on the board in the fourth quarter on a 64-yard touchdown pass from Owen Long to Austin Allen. Head Coach Connor Sullivan liked the way his team stuck together and competed throughout the game. “I thought the whole team both sides of the ball sto...
It was a fantastic week for the Three Forks High School volleyball team. The Wolves picked up two victories, the first a five-set road win over Ennis, and wrapped up the week Saturday with a four-set win at Big Timber. "It's always great to get on a winning streak. The girls are doing a great job of battling through adversity and not giving up. In both matches this week, we found ourselves down in the last sets and came back and won. So, we are starting to build some resiliency, which is somethi... Full story
By this time next month, area residents will be able to enjoy the benefits of a full-service eye care center in Three Forks. Gallatin Valley Vision, currently located in Bozeman, is set to open a Three Forks location at 9 E. Birch on November 1st. Dr. Jessica Lemons and her family moved to Three Forks a year and a half ago, and to be closer to where the kids go to school, they started searching out an option for a local location. After purchasing a building in January, her husband started... Full story
The Montana First Annual Real Estate Summit is scheduled for October 23 and 24 at the Sacajawea Hotel in Three Forks. The event, hosted by eXp Realty, is designed to celebrate real estate growth and for agents to meet their colleagues from across the Treasure State. According to Designated Managing Broker for Montana Damian Forrester, the event was originally formulated to bring together real estate agents at their brokerage at eXp Realty, a virtual company with no brick-and-mortar offices....
Over the past several months, the Three Forks Voice has published several stories about the Montana Department of Transportation’s Headwaters Rest Area. Broadwater County residents who live in the vicinity have banded together in strong opposition to the project and voiced numerous concerns about safety and growth in the area. A petition in opposition to the MDT project has over 1,000 signatures and this shows just how much concern there is about the facility and growth in the area. Homeowners in the area near U.S. 287 are not only r...
When I was growing up, Halloween was a huge deal. Even when my mom didn't have the time to help plan out something, I always dressed up, even if it was in one of those awful costumes from the 1980s that had plastic masks. I'm not sure how it was legal to sell those because I can still vividly remember not being able to see or breathe. There were years I'd have a pretty elaborate costume and once won first place at the Jim Bridger Power Plant contest as a homemade "Rubik's Cube." I always... Full story
It's rivalry week for the Three Forks High School Football team. The Wolves (3-3, 0-2 Southern B) will be seeking their first conference win of the season Friday when they make the short trip down I-90 to battle defending state champion Manhattan (1-4, 0-2 Southern B). Three Forks Head Coach Connor Sullivan is really excited for the rivalry battle. "I'm really excited. Rivalry games are always fun. From what I learned with rivalry games is that the team that keeps their emotions in check and... Full story
In their conference opener on September 2 at Manhattan, the Three Forks High School volleyball team fell in three sets to the rival Tigers. Things were different the second time around. The Wolves came out strong taking the first set 25-14 in Homecoming action last Friday against Manhattan, and while they would eventually fall in four (17-25, 15-25, 27-29), they showed plenty of promise for the rest of the season. "We are extremely proud of our kids for the fight they displayed against...
The connection of the Headwaters Trail System from Jefferson Street to the area near hole number four of the Headwaters Golf Course will not be going through Three Forks School district property. During a special school board meeting earlier this month, the Headwaters Trail System approached the governing body with a proposal regarding an application for a connection of the trail going through district property. Headwaters Trail System Chair Gene Townsend withdrew the request after hearing...
