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Commissioners approve $5,000 contribution to local 4‑H fair
Summary
Glacier County commissioners voted to provide $5,000 to support the Charging Homestead 4‑H fair after a presentation from Marla Bilodeau, who said the program serves 74 enrolled members and multiple livestock and companion‑animal projects.
Marla Bilodeau, introduced to the board as a 4‑H representative, asked Glacier County commissioners for a repeat of last year’s $5,000 contribution to support the Charging Homestead 4‑H fair, saying the program enrolls 74 young people—71 from Blackfeet Glacier and three from Pondera County—and fields beef, pig, sheep and small‑animal projects.
The request matters to rural youth and agricultural education in Glacier County: Bilodeau said the fair is in its 17th year and that county support helps cover event costs and volunteer coordination. Chair (speaker 2) confirmed the amount was already in the county budget and asked for a motion to approve the contribution.
Commissioner (speaker 4) moved to approve the $5,000 contribution; Commissioner (speaker 1) seconded. The board voted in favor without recorded opposition. In discussion, commissioners expressed general support for 4‑H programming and for continuing the same level of contribution as the prior year.
The contribution will be paid from budgeted community support funds. No further conditions or follow‑up steps were recorded; the presenter thanked the commissioners before leaving the meeting.
The meeting record indicates the motion passed by voice vote; commissioners closed the item and moved to the next agenda topic.
