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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
Montana State Parks will host their first ever "H.O.P." (Hiking & Orienteering Puzzle) on Saturday, September 25, beginning at Missouri Headwaters State Park. This event will allow participants to explore some of the lesser-seen sides of the parks while polishing off their wayfinding skills. The H.O.P. is an orienteering competition that will challenge the way you think of your local wild spaces. Starting at Missouri Headwaters State Park for a quick orientation, competitors will then be sent to other parks in the region where the course is...
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 experience allows students to get out of their comfo... Full story
I recently saw a patient I hadn’t seen in more than 18 months. This patient had previously come to me somewhat routinely for arthritic knees. Together, we constructed a conservative treatment plan to help increase activity and prolong the life of those knees. Unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic put a dent in our plan. Prior to the pandemic, this patient had been a borderline diabetic with some other medical comorbidities. Upon their return, we found a lot had changed. The patient had gained 30 pounds, decreased activity, and could not move a...
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...
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) issued an emergency rule last week to promote the role of parents as the ultimate decision makers on matters pertaining to the health of their children, including on the issue of wearing masks in schools. "Montana students deserve to be back in their classroom in as normal and safe an environment as possible. Montana parents deserve to know their voices are heard in schools when health-related mandates for their children are... Full story
Jay Frank Huller, known to all as Frank, entered the world as a preemie on January 5th, 1930 across the Jefferson River from Willow Creek, Montana. After a brief warm up in the wood stove he took off on a lifetime of great health and adventure. Frank grew up ranching with his father and attended school in Willow Creek through his graduation in 1948. He attended Montana State University (MSU) and joined Air Force ROTC and earned a Bachelors degree in Agriculture and Animal Industries. During college he continued to ranch for his father, took a... Full story
The Gallatin County Commission voted last week to lift the county-wide burn ban. The Three Forks and Willow Creek Fire Districts still have a bun ban in effect. Citing recent rainfall and cooler temperatures, and safer fuel levels, the Commission on voted 3-0 on Tuesday to rescind the county’s burn ban ordinance adopted on July 20. “Everything points to us rescinding these current restrictions,” said Commission Chair Scott MacFarlane, adding, “We can always go back as needed.” “I’m grateful to the folks across the county who have done their pa... Full story
Toby was the firstborn of Shapleigh & Susan Howell in Mitchell, SD. He grew up in rural SD & attended high school in Yankton SD where he met Marion Dwelle, his cherished wife of 67 years who survives him. They attended dances at the Gurney warehouse to the live music of the Lawrence Welk Band. Toby worked as a brick tender & painter; attended Yankton college before enlisting in the Air Force in 1952. Toby served 4 years in Beirut, London, & Tripoli in Strategic Air Command, ECM, Staff Sgt. He &... Full story
It’s time for some post-season cave cleaning at the Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park. In this volunteer event you’ll get the chance to see the caverns up close and personal as we reduce some of the impact of our presence in the cave. The caverns need a bath. Over the course of the season, algae, lint and dust have built up with the thousands of visitors who have come to experience the cave, so it’s important to periodically give the formations a good scrub so that they can continue to grow and change! In honor of National Public Lands Day,...
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...
Nearly 16,000 Montanans who purchased Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance through the marketplace are set to receive partial reimbursement for premiums paid between 2018 and 2020. The Affordable Care Act requires insurers selling plans on the marketplace to spend a certain percentage of the premiums they collect on medical or health-related expenses like doctor visits, drug prescriptions and hospital stays. If an insurance company doesn't meet that requirement, it must issue premium reimbursements to its customers. That threshold, known as a...
Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting applications in Broadwater County for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) to address damages from wildfire. ECP signup in Broadwater County will end on September 30, 2021. Producers must apply for assistance prior to beginning reconstructive work. FSA’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental compliance review process is required to be completed before any actions are taken. Submitting an application after reconstructive work has been completed may not qualify for ECP. C...
The Gallatin County Planning Department is excited to announce the final draft of the Gallatin County Growth Policy. More information on the project and the full document can be found at https://envisiongallatin.com. The County Growth Policy is the document that guides growth, development, and land use patterns across the County. The document vision is centered around three major themes heard during public outreach: Open Space, Heritage, and Opportunity. The document sets goals and policies, with an eye toward clarity and specificity. The...
Over 1 in 3 (37.4%) adults in Montana have prediabetesi. Without lifestyle change, prediabetes can lead to type 2 diabetes within five years, putting many Montanans at risk of unnecessary suffering and healthcare costs. Diabetes increases the risk of many health problems including cardiovascular disease, foot and skin complications, neuropathy, kidney disease, and stroke. According to the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, the incidence of diabetes in Montana has almost doubled in the last nine years: from 4.5% to 8% of...
HELENA – After a public comment period that drew more than 26,000 comments, the Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted several changes to the 2021/2022 wolf hunting and trapping regulations at its meeting on Aug. 20. Changes include eliminating quotas, increasing the number of wolf trapping and hunting licenses allowed for individual hunters, extending wolf trapping seasons and the allowance of snares for trapping wolves. Wolf regulations were adopted as follows: • A harvest of 450 wolves shall initiate a commission review with potential for rap...
Montana's millions of acres of private land offer some excellent hunting opportunities—the only catch is gaining the landowner's permission to hunt. It is Montana law that hunters obtain landowner permission to hunt on all private land. Here are a few things to keep in mind that will greatly improve results when attempting to secure hunting access to private land. • Show courtesy to the landowner and make hunting arrangements by calling or visiting at times convenient to the landowner. • Plan ahead and secure permission well in advance of th...
BOZEMAN - The Montana Girls STEM Collaborative is offering mini grants of $500 to $1,000 for youth organizations that use multimedia assets from a database that features women scientists and engineers. The collaborative is a statewide network housed within the Science Math Resource Center in the Department of Education at Montana State University and has a co-leader at the University of Montana. The database, called the IF/THEN Collection, was created by Lyda Hill Philanthropies to enhance the perception of women in science, technology,...
