Guest Opinion
Grasshopper facts to consider for 2012
By Sharla Sackman
Prairie County MSU Extension Agent
Community hospital continues to provide quality healthcare service
By Michael Sterchi and Parker Powell
Prairie Community Hospital, built in 1969, is a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) with a 22 swing-bed capacity. Traditionally a long-term care facility, it is now able to “swing” between nursing, skilled and acute care beds. The hospital has 46 employees, with 25 directly involved with patient care. Last November the hospital added one acute care bed, which has greatly improved the hospital’s service.
Creating a Growth Policy will prove beneficial to Terry’s residents
By Town of Terry Mayor Ron Kiosse
As members of our community work hard towards completing a growth policy for the Town of Terry, we recognize the importance for those of us living and working in the community to know not only what exactly a growth policy is but to participate in the process.
Extension office offers services and programs to aid ag production
By Sharla Sackman
Prairie County MSU Extension Agent
As ranchers and farmers switch gears from winter work to spring work, I thought I’d highlight some of the services Extension has to offer as we head into the growing season.
Montana’s right to know depends on all of us
By John Barrows
Montana Newspaper Association
As March arrives, bringing with it bouts of sunshine, it’s appropriate that we celebrate the sunshine … not just for the flowers and grass, but for the bright light it shines on local, state and national governments.
Difficult and time-consuming road issues are important to address
By Deanna Bockness
Prairie County Commissioner District II
Adhereing to devotional practices improves physical health
By Michael Sterchi
Medical Column
Religion, religious practice and church attendance has a beneficial effect on the overall health of those who believe in divine providence. It is said that about 50 percent of Americans attend church and many include prayer in their religious practice. Since such large numbers of people either go to church or pray, the positive consequences that flow from the practice of religion should be pointed out.
Recap of first semester for Terry Schools offered
By Casey Klasna
Terry Public Schools Superintendent
The end of the first semester ended on January 16th and the second semester is in full swing. Semester one went well and I am anticipating a successful second semester. As Superintendent I am always looking for ways to improve the educational programs and the facilities at Terry Schools. The education programs offered are on track and teachers continue to seek ways to improve instruction.
Being informed about organ donation may be first step in giving
By Michael Sterchi
Medical Column
Lets begin the New Year with an important topic, the continuation of useful life by organ donation. Organ donation is available to everyone whenever the end of his or her life is at hand.
DCDV launches community stalking awareness campaign
January is National Stalking Awareness Month, a time to focus on a crime that affects 3.4 million victims a year. This year’s theme — “Stalking: Know It. Name It. Stop It.” challenges the nation to fight this dangerous crime by learning more about it.