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They are in Belle Fourche. Bullying is not a problem in the high school, they noted, and they also agreed there seems to be equality among the students. School administrators here are different too. In their experiences administrators are not typically visible or familiar. They praised Principal Raba for consistently being out and about in […]
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‘Read Across America Day’ is celebrated annually and coincides with Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 2. First contrived by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1997 ‘Read Across America Day’ has grown in scope and popularity. Originally, the idea was to inspire children and teenagers to enjoy reading and to read more. However, the campaign […]
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The summer of 2024 in Belle Fourche has been ‘cool’, certainly not in terms of temperature, but very ‘cool’ in terms of the availability of fun, engaging, educational, and eclectic activities for kids and teenagers. Three Belle Fourche City Department leaders are primarily responsible for recognizing the need for things for kids to do during […]
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Belle Fourche is my favorite place to be in July. Southern France, where I am spending the summer is nice, but I miss the Belle Fourche 4th of July ambience, the sights, sounds and smells. I miss cotton candy, country music, fresh hay, horses, cowboy boots, rodeo events and all the pageantry. I miss […]
Continue ReadingBelle Fourche has amenities for people of all ages. But if you’re under 18, Belle Fourche may be one of the best places around to enjoy June, July, and most of August. That’s because the Belle Fourche Recreation Center, The Belle Fourche Public Library, and the Tri-State Museum have joined together to coordinate […]
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During the springtime in France, brilliant red/orange poppies appear by the millions. May is the best month to find them in fields, creeping up through crevices, in back yards, ditches, and otherwise empty spaces. Poppies are magnificent flowers the world around. In 1915, a poem titled “In Flanders Fields’ captured the imagery of […]
Continue ReadingWhen Rick Wessels wanted to retire a few years ago, he reluctantly decided to sell his business, South Park Bowling Lanes. However, there were not a lot of serious offers. Bowling alleys are expensive to maintain. Equipment must be upgraded as the technology moves forward. Upgrading the old equipment turned out to be cost prohibitive […]
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Theater is alive and well in Belle Fourche and has been since the town was founded in 1903. Of course, drama and theater go together, and it seems both are here to stay. “Mystery at Max’s” provided plenty of each. The two performances at the Tri-State Museum on Friday and Saturday well attended and […]
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Even on the coldest of winter days, the school day at South Park Elementary in Belle Fourche begins with warmth. It’s a good beginning. Principal, Dr Julie Hatling makes sure of that. She and staff members greet the children as they file into the building’s sunny front entrance. Children arrive by bus, some […]
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Belle Fourche has a reputation for being the place to go for western wear. Of course, women shoppers in this region love western wear. But sometimes we want something different. We want some seasonal variety, professional work attire, comfortable outerwear that can be worn with or without cowboy boots. We want friendly customer service from […]
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