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BFHS Band under the Direction of Mr. Micah Pennel plays The Honored Dead by John Philip Sousa at Veterans Day program. Veterans Day Program photos from left: Wyatt Lesmeister gives the Opening Remarks; Mayor Schmidt gives Mataya Ward the Veterans Day Proclamation; & Student Council Members Lily Nore and Reagan Hatling recite a Patriotic Poem. […]
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Members of the 842nd Engineer Company received the Outstanding Veterans Day Program Supporter Award for the BFMS this year. The award was presented to 842nd representatives Specialist Cash Johnson, Readiness NCO Sergeant First Class Katherina Dufek, and Specialist Bailey Lawrence by the BFMS principal, Kevin Smidt and student council representatives Emma Nehl and Jeffery Lafontaine. […]
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The patriotic enthusiasm of the Belle Fourche kindergarten class was a great opener for the BF Middle School Veterans Day program on November 10th. The BFMS 7th & 8th grade choir under the direction of Karlee Gusso shared “How Do You Tell A Veteran ‘Thank You’?” in front of the backdrop which was full […]
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The route to the achievements as told by an older sister. Mataya Ward reached her 1000th career kill the second game into her senior season and just recently surpassed her 1000th career dig. Though many have seen her play, few have actually seen what it took for her to get here. When the Beacon asked […]
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BF Rec Center 2023 Coed B Fall Volleyball Champions: Set to Kill: Sarah Chapman, Derek Olson, Brittany Stevens, Justin Olson, Rachelle Girtz, Adam Girtzr BF Rec Center 2023 Coed A Fall Volleyball Champions: No Show Back: Turner Johnson, Troy Jensen, Jon Henderson, Craig Nelson; Front: Kayla Nelson, Courtney Nelson, Cheyenne McTaggart.
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Belle Fourche Middle School October students of the month were honored at the November school board meeting. From left to right: Ethan Fowler, Wallace Eddy, Jaxon Sanderlin, Jeffrey Lafontaine, Cheyenne Dallenbeck, Lauralee Dreiske, and Emersyn Carmichael Not pictured, Jasmine Reason.
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FAMILY/GROUP 1st: Adams Family – Beatson family w/children Nasya & Royce 2nd: Minions – Uttecht family w/children Owen & Everly 3rd: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles -Jones family w/children Edward, Logan, & Brayden 8-10 Age Group Prettiest: Audrey Geitz, Sierra Sarvong, Khloey Beane Copas Scariest: Logan Dennis, Taynnen Muller, Alice Bonefield Most Original: Jakub Buxcel, Franklin […]
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C.M. Wendelboe, will be at the Belle Fourche Library Sat., Nov. 18 at 1:30 p.m. for a meet and greet to promote his newest book, “Death Under the Deluge”, the sixth in his Spirit Road series which centers on an FBI special agent in South Dakota. Wendelboe, of Cheyenne, Wyo. is an author of murder […]
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The railroad construction crew is working on the demolition of the Hwy 85 crossing November 1st, just south of State Street. A southbound semi truck is shown entering the detour route adjacent Pete’s Clothing on Railroad Street. The work was completed (inset) last Friday, November 3rd and Highway 85 RR Crossing is a smooth spot […]
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Over 500 guests visited the Tri-State Museum and Visitor Center for Belle’s annual Pumpkinfest throughout the day on Saturday, Oct. 21. Area vendors lined the grounds of the museum to kick off the Spooky Season. In addition to vendors, there were many family friendly activities, including a bouncy castle, train rides, visits to the “Haunted […]
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