Blount Says Fireworks Display Will Be Large

Wolf Point’s “Mr. Fireworks,” George Blount, is excited that the Fourth of July celebration appears now to be “a go” again.

After the Bureau of Indian Affairs announced a burn ban that included a ban of fireworks the previous week, Blount found out from the BIA’s superior that the ban was lifted because of the increased amount of moisture in the area.

“The fireworks stands are open, too,” Blount said last week.

He is thankful of the amount of support he has received from businesses, groups and individuals again this year.

The donations included $4,000 from the Wolf Point Community Organization.

“Every year, we say this is the biggest one ever,” Blount said of planning the fireworks’ display. “We’ve gotten bigger and bigger.”

This year marks the 42nd one that Blount is in charge of the fireworks’ display. He started after he returned home in 1983 from serving in the U.S. Army’s artillery unit.

Blount’s mother, Thelma, was the organizer of the Fourth of July celebration in Frazer for many years. The celebration stayed in Frazer for about 15 more years, before making the move to Wolf Point.

George’s sons, Troy and Shawn, along with other family members assist with the production.

Also providing a good amount of help are Dallas Casterline’s family members. Landyn Ackerman has assisted in the process for many years.