Loyal board decides against five-day 4K

After hearing concerns about scheduling, developmental appropriateness, and parent and teacher feedback, the Loyal School Board decided not to approve a five-day 4-year-old kindergarten program (4K). The program will remain at four full days per week.The board heard from Principal Angie Kollmansberger and 4K teacher Alison Schley at a special meeting last Wednesday. Kollmansberger said a big point...

The Highground will offer a three-day retreat June 5-7, focusing on management techniques for female veterans affected by post-traumatic stress (PTS) and/or military sexual trauma (MST).Vietnam veteran nurse Sarah Blum, PTS/MSTadvocate,experiencedpeersupport leader, and author of “Warrior Nurse” and “Women Under Fire,” will lead workshops and talking circles to assist veterans in finding h...