Terry, MT

If you had $10,000 to spend on a community project, what would it be? This isn’t a hypothetical question! Through the Horizons program, funding is available for Prairie County to pursue community projects of its choice. A public forum is scheduled for February 21st at 5:30 p.m. at the USDA builidng.

The next phase of Horizons will focus on prioritizing the action items identified in the visioning process that took place in December, and then moving these items to action. Some important issues were identified during this process and now is the time for action!

The vision statement crafted at the visioning meeting in December reads, “Prairie County communities are adaptable, self-sufficient and diversified, providing livable wage jobs and opportunities to live in a safe, clean environment. Young and old have access to ample afffordable housing in family-friendly communities that offer year-round recration activities and events that attract people from near and far.”

In addition, local input identified several areas for possible action:
1. Explore the feasibility of a restaurant that fill needs not already being met by current businesses.
2. Enhance valued added agriculture activities in the region. Backgrounding calves, ethanol/biodiesel development, marketing cooperatives, etc.
3. Provide opportunities for travelers and locals to enjoy the natural resources in Prairie County. Hiking, walking, mountain biking, motorcycle/ATV trails, floating the river, horseback riding, etc.
4. Increase the availability of affordable, suitable housing for all age classes and economic classes.
5. Enhance current annual events that bring in locals, residents from surrounding communities and travelers such as the 4th of July rodeo, Fair, Terry Yippee, Fallon Harvest Festival, Fun Fly, etc.

The public is invited to help move forward with this important step. Now is the time to move from talk to action!

If you have questions, please feel free to call 635-2121.