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31st Yippee! will include new and traditional events
By Kay Johnson
As Prairie County Chamber of Commerce businesses and organizations prepare for the 31st annual town-wide Terry Yippee! celebration, most would agree that the 100th celebration honoring Terry Schools’ dedication to graduating classes will be the biggest draw this year. Both are taking place the last weekend in July.
Former Tribune sports writer recalls Freiboth’s ‘Shot of the Century’
By Norm Clarke
Special to the Tribune
Celebrating 100 years of setting high standards: 1936 graduate recalls her years at Terry Schools
A 1936 Terry High School graduate, Lucille Revell stands at the main entrance of the Grandey building where she attended school beginning in 1924. Terry Schools is celebrating 100 years of graduating students during the Yippee! weekend, July 27 and 28.
By Kay Johnson
Comments sought on proposed work to open Old Highway 10 between Terry and Fallon
From Montana Department of Transportation
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to notify the public and seek comments on a surface reconstruction project to repair a 0.6 mile segment along the Frontage Road (Old Highway 10) located approximately 3 miles southwest of Fallon, beginning at Reference Marker 26.7 and concluding at Reference Marker 27.3.
Talent contestants may apply for Eastern Montana Fair until August 13
The Eastern Montana Fair will present Miles City’s Got Talent: Country Style.
Ladies celebrate 101 each
Eagles Manor in Miles City held a big party last week on Thursday celebrating three of their residents, Peg Robinson, from left, Mabel Dobbin and Elaine Roos, who each reached a milestone of 101 years old. Robinson was the first to reach the 101 mark with Dobbin filling in the triple play with the celebration of her birthday today. All three ladies have ties to Terry.
Miles City Marine recovering after being injured by IED in Afghanistan
By Elaine Forman
Prairie County Fair to feature entertainment for all ages
From Prairie County Fair Board
An exciting mixture of favorite traditional events and new talent is planned for fairgoers August 2nd through 5th as the Prairie County Fair celebrates its 75th fair.
Region’s tourism group selects board reps
Southeast Montana Tourism has announced the new officers of the Southeast Montana Board of Directors who were elected at the Tourism Region’s April Board Meeting in Wibaux. John Laney of Custer County is the Immediate Past Chairperson. Laura Lee Ullrich of Powder River County has been named Chairperson. Kim Trangmoe of Dawson County has been named Vice Chairperson, and Dan Austin of Yellowstone County has been named Secretary/Treasurer.
Council adds talk on fire department to agenda
Along with discussing finding a council person to fill the Ward II seat that is soon to be vacated by Kathy Hickman at tonight’s special town council meeting, council members will also be addressing Terry Volunteer Fire Department issues, namely the recent resignation of newly appointed Fire Chief John Pisk. Pisk took over as fire chief for the volunteer fire department after longtime Fire Chief Dwight Tague stepped down earlier this year. Currently Jason Smith now serves as fire chief for the department.