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By Dee Pribyl Dolly Parton's recent passing leaves a profound void in the world, but her love of literacy will shine through her proudest achievement-The Imagination Library. Founded in 1995 as a deeply personal tribute to her father, who never learned to read or write, Dolly transformed her humble beginnings into a global mission. What started as a local initiative in east Tennessee has grown into a breathtaking global phenomenon, gifting more than 300 million free books to children from birth...
By Erik Sietsema Throughout the month of September, cyclists all over the United States, including me, are riding to raise money to fight childhood cancer. Over the past nine years I have participated in eight Great Cycle Challenges, missing only 2023, when I broke my wrist. In that time I've raised more than $9,000 for the Children's Cancer Research Fund. This year my fundraising goal is $2,500, though I would love to exceed it. The Great Cycle Challenge was established eleven years ago and...
Fall Management of Cheatgrass in Fallow Cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum), also commonly called downy brome, is a problematic weed in winter wheat and in rangeland throughout Montana. Cheatgrass typically germinates in the autumn, overwinters, and produces seed by mid-summer. The cheatgrass life cycle is similar to winter wheat. Cheatgrass is an abundant seed producer. Seeds are only viable for one to two years in the seedbank. Cheatgrass typically germinates from late August to early October and matures in early July. Cheatgrass can establish in...
1 Years Ago — Sept 23, 1926. Life around Big Sandy in late September of 1926 was filled with the ordinary comings and goings of a busy rural community, teachers arriving for the school year, threshing crews at work, new purchases in town, and news traveling between families near and far. Mrs. T. H. Hill was in Big Sandy Saturday afternoon and brought two teachers with her. Miss Fagan was preparing to teach at the Parker School, while Miss Bolinger was teaching at the Larson School. Harvest work was underway, and Cecil Livers of Big Sandy had...
By Brittany Richard BIG SANDY — It was a banner week (Sept 4th weekend) for the Big Sandy volleyball program as all three levels of competition hit the court, highlighted by a spectacular, championship run by the Junior Varsity team and an undefeated opening pool-play performance by the Varsity squad. Junior High Starts Strong Against St. Jude The future of Pioneer volleyball looks incredibly bright as the Junior High squads officially opened their season. Traveling to face St. Jude, both the ...
Once Cup Closer to the Finish Line It was an unusual year for the north central Montana wheat harvest. One farmer I saw in the grocery store early one morning commented that his birthday is in late August, and he couldn’t ever recall being in the field on his birthday. Several farmers noted it seemed an unusually long harvest season, and the air was heavy with the palpable feeling of farmers’ anticipation of crossing the finish line and waiting to fully exhale. The cooler late August mornings allowed me an opportunity for a short, yet rej...
BILLINGS, Mont., Sept. 10, 2026. Twenty-five years after the attacks of September 11, 2001, sent a generation of Americans into uniform, Dog Tag Buddies is marking National Service Dog Month and National Suicide Prevention Month together this September. The two observances converge directly in the work of Dog Tag Buddies, Montana’s first and only Assistance Dogs International (ADI) accredited veteran service dog nonprofit. Since 2015, Dog Tag Buddies has matched veterans with rescue dogs t...
from Northern Montana Health Care A program at Northern Montana Health Care is helping local seniors avoid one of the major hazards of growing older – falling. SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life) fitness classes are now in their second year at NMHC. The 12-week, one-hour exercise classes help seniors improve their balance, strength and mobility to reduce their risk of falling. SAIL Leader for Northern Montana Hospital Betty Boyce said the program is making a difference for the people w...