Articles from the September 20, 2023 edition
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Growth Through Agriculture Grant & Loan Program Requesting Proposals
GTA Pre-Application Submission Deadline is Monday, October 23, 2023 Helena, Mont. – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is announcing the opening of the FY2024 funding cycle for the Growth T...
By MAT Fundraiser 'Death By Chocolate' is This Saturday, September 23
The Montana Actor’s Theater (MAT) will be holding its annual fundraising dinner theater event, Death By Chocolate, this Saturday, September 23rd at 5:30 PM in Havre. The evening will include dinner, a murder mystery, previews of the season’s shows, a...
Cold and Flu Season is here
The dreaded cold and flu season is upon us! When someone says they have a cold or the flu, what is actually happening in their body? For most people, the “common cold” is a viral infection of the upper respiratory system. In other words, a stu...
The Mountianeer needs your help for Veterans Special Project
Veterans Day is November 11th. It always comes so quickly and I don’t have time to put together a good article for the Veteran’s Day paper. I need help. I need the names of every Veteran in the Big Sandy area along with a picture. And I don’t want to...
Green Acres
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...
Pioneer Parents Make plans to support teachers
The Pioneer Parents Team met on September 12th at the FE Miley Library. Officers were voted on: President Rachel Baumgarn; Vice President Sarah Sura; Secretary Scarlet Auble; and Treasurer Misty LeFur...
The Best Way to Complete a Goal and Why
When considering things about the future, many people create goals. These goals can range anywhere from getting a driver's license to simply buying a bike. However, no matter what they may be, goals all have to follow these inherent steps: planning,...
Louis Virgil Beirwagen
Louis Virgil Beirwagen passed away on Wednesday September 13, 2023 at the Big Sandy Medical Center in Big Sandy, Montana. In the words of a long-time friend, "The harvest is done. The grain bins are... Full story
Ivan: Family Favorite
A family pet brings enormous joys, of laughter and companionship. Often they sleep in the same bed. Ivan was too big he would take up the whole bed. He was a Great Dane Massive. Nathan bought him...
Patching Cracks
Every summer, I am blessed with the opportunity to drive a swather for a friend of mine in the church. I know many farmers consider swathing to be as interesting as watching paint dry, but I enjoy it because it gives me an opportunity to get away...
Pioneers Dominate 2nd half over the Valier Panthers 38-14
The Big Sandy Pioneer football team had a bit of a challenge with the Valier Panthers this last weekend. Senior Cooper Taylor had limited playing time due to an injury, but Coach said, “He should be ready to go this week.” The Panthers had the bal...
Lady Pioneers split the weekend, winning a doubleheader with Hays/Lodgepole and lost ot CJI
The Lady Pioneers played a doubleheader against Hays winning both, and also played CJI this last week losing a tough match-up. The girls had some very hard-fought battles and came away with some...
