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After countless hours of hard work during the offseason and the last several weeks in practice, the Three Forks High School wrestling team is ready to hit the mat for their first competition of the season. Coming off a third-place finish at the Class B State Tournament in February, the Wolves will open the 2021-22 season this Friday and Saturday at a tournament in Cascade. “We are excited to get back out there. We are super stoked to be going to Cascade and getting in a tournament situation again,” Head Coach Nye Howey said. During the first fe... Full story
Just in time for the holidays, a new book about the Sacajawea Hotel published by the Three Forks Area Historical Society will make a perfect gift for both current and former residents. "The Sacajawea: The History of the Sacajawea Hotel in Three Forks, Montana" is now available at the hotel lobby or by contacting historical society members. According to Pat Townsend of the TFAHS, they were approached by Sacajawea Hotel owners Dean and Hope Folkvord about putting together a book similar to ones... Full story
In a report to the School Board last week, Project Manager Andy Becker told the trustees they had made good progress over the past several weeks with the ongoing renovations and additions at the Three Forks Schools. Becker said they have currently spent around $7 million or roughly 33 percent of the $25 million of the total cost of the two bonds approved by Three Forks voters in May of 2020. Becker told the board they have been working on wall framing and will continue to “hit that hot and heavy” to get the building enclosed. “Overall, espec...
The Three Forks Education Foundation once again stepped up for the betterment of local schools last week when they awarded their 2021 Teacher Grants. The total amount of grants handed out by the TFEF on Wednesday, November 17, was $4,065. Science teacher Anna Berghausen received a grant for $346 she plans to use for new scales. Consumer science teacher Cathe Felz received $750 she intends to use to buy equipment for the ProStart Cooking Competition. English teacher Heidi Donnelly received $500... Full story
While Thanksgiving is traditionally known as a time for family and friends to come together, the following day has become synonymous with “Black Friday” and the start of the Christmas shopping season. It is a bit unfortunate that day has turned into such a spectacle with many “box stores” having sales that have traditionally seen people waiting in line for the next great deal just seconds after finishing their second helping of pumpkin pie. As frustrating as it can be to see the masses come out to start their shopping, it is also important to r... Full story
Over the past few weeks, I’ve written a lot about food, including sharing a few recipes and my desire to make a seven-hour trip for Shakey’s Pizza and a five-hour venture to Salt Lake City for an In and Out Burger. As incredible as both sound, I’m equally excited about Thanksgiving, which is probably my favorite day of eating throughout the year. As much as I love the opportunity to see family and friends, I’m equally thrilled about a day of food. I’d consider myself a creature of habit, and when we host Thanksgiving, the day usually unfolds i...
Last week, the 5B District Volleyball and Southern B Football Conferences released their all-conference teams, with four Three Forks High School student-athletes receiving postseason accolades. In volleyball, junior Addie Pestel was named first-team All-Conference. Senior Macie Jensen was voted as second-team All-Conference. "Both of these girls did an excellent job helping us create a winning culture. They were our two most consistent passers, defenders, and servers. So, it makes sense the...
The Three Forks City Council voted last week to commit $2.8 million for a flood mitigation project. According to city officials, the proposed project is a conveyance channel and culvert crossing mitigation option designed to capture overflow flooding from the Jefferson River before reaching the City of Three Forks. The City has been working with Headwaters Economics on the pilot project since 2020. According the Headwaters Economics, updated floodplain maps in Three Forks demonstrate that flood... Full story
When one of the first snowstorms of the season hit last week, it was a busy two days for the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office. According to Captain Matt Boxmeyer, from midnight on November 11 until the morning of November 12, the GCSO responded to a total of 58 accidents, 15 of them involving injuries and two involving people trapped in their vehicle. Boxmeyer said the higher number of accidents is fairly common during the first few significant snowstorms of the season. "Yesterday (November... Full story
When I was in grade school, Friday was always a big deal. Not only did it mean the end of the school week, but chances were also I would be going to what was and still is my favorite restaurant. Around 6 p.m., we would make the short drive to Shakey's Pizza and often not leave for a couple of hours. For those not familiar with the pizza chain, there used to be about 500 restaurants in towns, both big and small. There was fun for the kids with a full arcade, and the adults could have a little... Full story
At last week’s City Council meeting, Three Forks Librarian Fawn Venzor presented her annual report for the fiscal year 2020-21. Venzor told the governing body that despite the Covid-19 pandemic, they never truly shut the doors by first offering curbside pickup, then moving to appointment only, and transitioning to regular hours. Venzor said the Three Forks Community Library was ahead of the curve of area libraries with fully opening their doors to the public. During the year, there were 11,070 visitors, with 5,277 calls/assists and 426 c...
Last Thursday, Three Forks Mayor Sean Gifford was hard at work painting the warming hut at the new City of Three Forks Ice Rink at Stevenson Park. If all goes as planned, Gifford hopes to open the rink to the public during the Christmas Stroll scheduled for Friday, December 3. Gifford said the opening is, of course, weather dependent and, once up and running, will be accessible 24 hours a day. "Some people like to get up early and do their exercise by skating around the rink," he said. When it... Full story
While they were unable to advance out of last month's 5B District Volleyball Tournament in Manhattan, the four matches provided a wonderful learning experience for the younger players on the team. The Wolves were able to win two matches and fell short of Divisionals after a loss to rival Manhattan. "We were where we talked about being all season long. Our goal was to be in a position to extend our season at tournament time. And they did that, we just unfortunately did not play our best when we... Full story
A third time was a charm with voters who approved the funding for a new Gallatin County Law and Justice Center Tuesday night. After two unsuccessful attempts, the unofficial results from the Tuesday, November 2 election show voters approving the center by a vote of 18,265 to 14,810. The $29 million bond will pay for the new center, which will 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. Previous attempts to fund a new center...
A third time was a charm with voters who approved the funding for a new Gallatin County Law and Justice Center Tuesday night. After two unsuccessful attempts, the unofficial results from the Tuesday, November 2 election show voters approving the center by a vote of 18,265 to 14,810. The $29 million bond will pay for the new center, which will 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. Previous attempts to fund a new center... Full story
The Gallatin County Regional Housing Study released in July showed the median sale price of the single-family home at $648,000. The average income needed to afford the median home is $166,000, which equates to three full-time professional wages or 6.8 full-time service industry wages. The study also shows the median sale price of a condo/townhouse to be $402,850, with an income of $103,000 needed to purchase the home. The median income for rentals countywide is $1,450, with an income of $58,000... Full story
The Three Forks School Board recently heard an update on the ongoing renovation/addition project. Andy Becker, Project Manager for Hulteng CCM, told the board that the total money spent on the project is $5.5 million, roughly 25 percent of the total. Current upcoming work listed by Becker is wall framing in the elementary school and on the slab on the high school project. Becker said the weather is always a risk in Montana, and the arrival of structural roof joists is a long wait item and will not arrive at the school until January 17. He...
It is going to be a busy couple of months at the Three Forks Community Library. With Christmas just around the corner, the library will soon have a North Pole Ninja on staff to help with missions of good deeds. According to Librarian Fawn Venzor, the library is hosting a contest for area youth to win the book "North Pole Ninjas: Mission Christmas". Venzor said there would be two ways to be entered to win the popular book that spreads Christmas Cheer through secret missions. Starting November 22,... Full story
The Three Forks High School volleyball team fell one win short of a berth at this week’s Southern B Divisional Tournament. After starting last week’s 5B District Tournament in Manhattan 2-1 with wins over Big Timber and Whitehall, the Wolves were eliminated from the postseason with a three-set loss to the host Tigers (25-19, 25-17, 25-15). The fourth-seeded Wolves opened the tournament with a 25-18, 25-15, 25-19 sweep over Big Timber. We were so excited about the way our kids started play at... 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 (20:19... Full story
Trick or Treat on Main is back in Three Forks. The popular event will be hosted by the Three Forks Chamber in 2021 and will take place Friday, October 29, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Three Forks Chamber Director Deb Niedermeyer said the Chamber has been getting a lot of emails and phone calls about the event's status this year and is thrilled they can move forward. "I am really excited about the Trick or Treat on Main and like the idea of having it in the afternoon on Friday," she said. Participating... Full story
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) has certified an application from the City of Three Forks for a $436,023 request for an American Rescue Plan Act Water and Sewer Minimum Allocation Grant. The municipality would use the money for a project to increase supply capacity to meet current demands with the largest producing well out of service and improve water supply quality. The project has a total cost of $3,871,000. Other funding sources for the project include $524,928 in ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, a... Full story
Not only has the Three Forks High School Cross Country team excelled throughout the 2021 season, but they are also shining outside of competition. A recent food drive conducted by the team produced an incredible 400 pounds of food for the Headwaters Area Food Bank. Head Coach Tara Forsberg said it is a yearly tradition on the last day of junior high practice to have a scavenger hunt and figured the high school team could enjoy some different for practice. Forsberg sent them out with the team... Full story
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
