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The Three Forks Volunteer Fire Department has implemented a Junior Firefighter Program. The City Council voted earlier this month to accept the final draft of the program that is open to 16 to 18 years old. In a letter from the program handbook, Three Forks Fire Chief Keith Aune said for many; this program would be the first step in a career with the fire service. "The job expands far beyond just fighting fire. We respond to car accidents, medical emergencies, hazardous conditions, and many... Full story
The other day I received a press release that announced Montana had hit a 14-year low for unemployment. At first glance, this was great news for the Treasure State, but I became confused the more I thought about it. The numbers are undoubtedly positive, but at the same time, there are plenty of places that are desperately in need of help, so the outlook is not as promising as it may appear. Businesses in Three Forks and the Gallatin Valley, especially restaurants, are having difficulty finding staff. Some fast-food establishments have closed...
In my humble opinion, there isn’t much better to eat than a perfectly cooked steak. I always love trying a steakhouse while traveling and love to throw one on the grill during the summertime. We don’t have steak too often at the house, but there are no complaints from anyone and rarely any leftovers whenever we do. During Labor Day weekend, I had family members come to the area, and they rented a house. I did most of the cooking, and one day we decided to have steak. The rental only had a very tiny charcoal grill, and I was a bit int... Full story
Late in the opening two sets of their match last Friday against Whitehall, Three Forks High School Head Volleyball Coach Shann Mack called a timeout after the Trojans had clawed their way back from a deficit. The Wolves responded both times, winning the first two sets 25-21, 25-20 on their way to a four-set home victory, their first of the conference season. "I think the girls have been craving that conference win since we started the season. We are still battling ourselves at times, but it is...
After another successful meet last week in Butte, the Three Forks High School Cross Country team will compete at home this week at Saturday’s Headwaters Invitational. Along with the host Wolves, the meet scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. at the Headwaters Golf Course will include 11 other teams. “We have new teams coming this weekend and are excited to see how the day goes,” Head Coach Tara Forsberg said. The Three Forks boys had the top finish for Class B schools at last week’s Butte Invitational. Forsberg said the team was missing Garrett Golding... Full story
There is a fresh new look in downtown Three Forks, with numerous businesses recently making improvements to their buildings. The work includes an impressive new mural by artist Sophia Mathis on the Be Lazy Quilting building next to Three Forks Auto. Three Rivers Car Wash and Main Street Office completed painting projects, and there is a new red stain at Three Forks Motor Supply. Three Rivers Medical Clinic has painted both inside and outside and also added new flooring. Three Forks Chamber...
The Three Forks High School Football team (3-2, 0-1 Southern B) will look up to pick up their first conference win and fourth consecutive home win to open the season Friday when they host Jefferson High School (2-2, 0-1 Southern B). The Wolves opened conference play last week with a 35-0 road loss at third-ranked Townsend. Head Coach Connor Sullivan said the first quarter was a struggle on both sides of the ball, but after that, he thought the offense played pretty well and moved the ball... Full story
The Three Forks United Methodist Church Fall Rummage Sale scheduled for next week is an annual event that truly brings out the best in the local community. The church located at 124 2nd Ave. E. also recently announced the return of their monthly free community dinners. The annual Fall Rummage Sale is scheduled from Thursday, September 30 to Saturday, October 2. According to congregation member Diane Phillips, it not only helps out the church as a fundraiser , it is also greatly appreciated by co... Full story
The Three Forks City Council voted last week to approve a resolution to cancel the November contests for Mayor and an unexpired Council Seat. With the approval of the resolution, Randy Johnston will become the new Mayor in January with a term through 2025. Current Councilmember Nancy Todd will remain in her seat in a term that expires on December 31, 2023. An election for three four-year terms on the Council will remain on the ballot. Incumbents Gene Townsend and George Chancellor were joined in filing in June by Alex Blackburn and Brooke... Full story
In November, Gallatin County voters will decide on a $29 million bond that, if approved, would replace the current Law and Justice Center in Bozeman. Gallatin County Commissioner Zach Brown discussed the bond at last week's Three Forks Chamber of Commerce meeting. The new facility would house four District Courts, two Justice Courts, Clerks of Court, Youth Court and Probation, Standing Master and Self-Help Law Center, and a public community room. "We're trying to ask the voters to partner with u... Full story
For the second straight week, the Three Forks High School Cross Country team had a strong showing at a huge meet featuring many top teams from all classes in the Treasure State. Competing at the Mountain West Invite in Missoula that had 56 boys' teams and 44 girls' teams, the Wolves had ten student-athletes set personal records. Head Coach Tara Forsberg said the boys' team continues to run well, and the girls are getting faster each week. Senior Jayden Woodland led the way for Three Forks...
I’m not going to lie whenever I describe how I felt about attending junior high. It was weird, socially exhausting, and crippled with challenges. While there were undoubtedly some shining moments, I was not too fond of it for the most part. It does, however, bring back many memories, and often these snapshots in time make for an interesting column. During my stretch at East Junior High School, that sounded like I was in prison, which often felt like it. There was always one time a year the school was complete chaos. I’m referring to the ann... Full story
A few months into the Covid-19 pandemic, Cindy Wilson of Bozeman read an article about a South Dakota resident delivering lasagnas to neighbors. Wilson said she had a hankering to volunteer somewhere and loved to cook, so quickly became very interested in "Lasagna Love". Wilson decided to sign up after learning more about Lasagna Love, a nationwide grassroots movement aiming to positively impact communities by connecting neighbors with neighbors through homemade meal delivery. Now the Lasagna... Full story
After an Anaconda punt forced them deep in their own territory, the Three Forks High School football team quickly set the tone for the game on their opening possession last Friday. Sophomore Colten Hayder busted free from the Copperhead defense, and his 95-yard touchdown put the Wolves on the board early in their 33-7 victory. With the win, the Wolves moved ended their non-conference schedule with a 3-1 record. The Wolves were dominant on both sides of the ball and forced five Anaconda... Full story
The Three Forks High School Volleyball team finished last week in impressive style, finishing first in the Silver Bracket at the Southern B Coaches Volleyball Classes at Huntley Project High School. The Wolves came out on top of their bracket that included Forsyth, Roundup, and Columbus. "We are very excited about our finish in Huntley. Before we played, we talked about minimizing errors and playing consistently. Minus a couple of error runs, these kids most definitely did that," Head Coach... Full story
The significance of volunteers in city government cannot be understated. This is certainly true in smaller communities, including the City of Three Forks who currently has vacancies on two citizen advisory boards. According to City Clerk Crystal Turner, there is an opening on the Three Forks Zoning and Planning Board. At least one and hopefully two volunteers are needed to serve on the City Board of Adjustments and Appeals, which desperately needs help. “Right now, if anyone applies for a variance, we couldn’t even hear it because without four... Full story
Competing for the first time since a season-opening meet on August 28 in Boulder, the Three Forks High School Cross Country team again showed they are one of the stronger teams in Class B with a strong performance last week at the Bozeman Invitational. "We had a great meet. Our ladies' team was missing a couple due to illness but still had a strong competition. Jayden Woodland ran really strong, and my next three, Bella Jones, Isabella Fink, and Ari Judd, ran together the whole race. All three... Full story
Even with having their Thursday home match against Harrison cancelled, it was still a fantastic week for the Three Forks High School Volleyball team. In their lone match of the week, the Wolves played strong on the road picking up a four-set win (25-21, 20-25, 25-21, 25-22) over host Lone Peak High School. "We are very excited about the win. We are extremely proud of the way our girls battled through adversity to get the W. It was a total and complete team effort, including our JV and C kids... Full story
The Three Forks High School Football team (2-1) will look to get back into the win column when they wrap up non-conference play Friday night against visiting Anaconda (0-3). In action last week, the Wolves fell 43-0 on the road against the top-ranked team in Class B, Florence Carlton. Head Coach Connor Sullivan thought his team missed out on some opportunities during the game, adding the Falcons are a good team and the number one team in the state for a reason. "But I definitely think we can... Full story
The annual John Colter run is scheduled to return later this month. The 2021 run will take place Saturday, September 21, at the Missouri Headwaters State Park near Three Forks. The event is 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, this will be the 44th John Colter Run. "Universal Athletics did it for a number of... Full story
Three Forks High School senior Saryna Smith recently had an incredible opportunity by taking part in the Boston University High School Honors Program. Saryna was accepted into the prestigious program last spring and attend the Summer 1 session, where she took an Introduction to Philosophy course. According to BU Summer Team Program Manager Christina Ovalles, the program is open to exceptional rising juniors and seniors in high school. "It typically enrolls about 100 students. This pre-college ex... Full story
One could almost describe it as a scene from a movie as my large extended family wrapped up Thanksgiving dinner and sat around the table talking. When there were still empty stomachs the conversation was more small talk but as bellies filled with food and a few spirits it would always turn into a very spirited and sometimes heated debate. As soon as someone mentioned politics the mood of the room would quickly change. After about an hour, people were mad at each other and this was usually the sign for some to go home while others continued to...
After a scoreless first two-quarters last Friday night at home against Red Lodge, the Three Forks High School football team opened the second half in explosive fashion. A 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by Jacob Buchignani would end up being the only point the Wolves would need in a 6-0 victory to improve their record to 2-0. Head Coach Connor Sullivan lauded his special teams for their efforts on the game's lone score. "That was huge for us. We preach special teams during the week and...
The Three Forks High School volleyball team will look to pick up their first home win of the season on Thursday, September 9, with a match-up against Harrison. Head Coach Shann Mack said there were definitely lots of little bright spots in the team's first two regular-season matches, losses to Manhattan and Jefferson. "We, unfortunately, did not play our best volleyball. It was not a lack of effort but more so a lack of execution. This will get better with time and experience," Mack said. As far...
Just a few hours after a season-opening 43-6 win Friday over Roundup, the Three Forks High School football team quickly banded together once again for what was an even more significant victory for the weekend. On Saturday, the Wolves showed up to take part and offer their labor services at an auction to raise money for Three Forks resident Ted Roberts, who is fighting bravely against Glioblastoma Multiform, one of the most aggressive human cancers. According to fundraising organizer Jessica... Full story
