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Shown here are the winners of the 2009 Peace Poster Contest and some of their family members. At extreme left is Kathy Messner of the Belle Fourche Middle School, adviser to the winning ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:34:35 -0800

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Shown here are the winners of the 2009 Peace Poster Contest and some of their family members. At extreme left is Kathy Messner of the Belle Fourche Middle School, adviser to the winning ...

NORTHERN LIGHTS CHARTER MEMBERS Left-to-right are Rich Drabek (BF Lions), Dallas Connor, Doug Scheller (District Governor), Sandra Wright, Joyce Drabek, Tracy Schellhammer, Samantha Drabe ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:32:01 -0800

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NORTHERN LIGHTS CHARTER MEMBERS Left-to-right are Rich Drabek (BF Lions), Dallas Connor, Doug Scheller (District Governor), Sandra Wright, Joyce Drabek, Tracy Schellhammer, Samantha Drabe ...

Tristan Barden (at right) copped Second Place in the Peace Poster contest. President Orme presents the lad with his award, which came with a $25 prize.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:27:16 -0800

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Tristan Barden (at right) copped Second Place in the Peace Poster contest. President Orme presents the lad with his award, which came with a $25 prize.

2009 PEACE POSTER AWARDS Adrian Erb of the Belle Fourche Middle School was the First Place winner in the annual Peace Poster competition. Adrian, shown here with her winning poster, rece ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:07:47 -0800

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2009 PEACE POSTER AWARDS Adrian Erb of the Belle Fourche Middle School was the First Place winner in the annual Peace Poster competition. Adrian, shown here with her winning poster, rece ...

Vice District Governor Larry Burkhead of Rapid City (standing at right) helped facilitate a discussion about the history and services of Lions internationally and statewide.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:59:37 -0700

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Vice District Governor Larry Burkhead of Rapid City (standing at right) helped facilitate a discussion about the history and services of Lions internationally and statewide.

Bev Drabek, standing at left, is president of the Evening Star Club of Rapid City. She discussed activities and projects carried out by her club.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:59:33 -0700

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Bev Drabek, standing at left, is president of the Evening Star Club of Rapid City. She discussed activities and projects carried out by her club.

Lion Rich Drabek clarified that a new Lions Club would receive support and guidance from the existing club, but that it would be autonomous. Drabek is Treasurer of the current Belle Fourche ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:59:32 -0700

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Lion Rich Drabek clarified that a new Lions Club would receive support and guidance from the existing club, but that it would be autonomous. Drabek is Treasurer of the current Belle Fourche ...

ORGANIZING A NEW LIONS CLUB In all, 14 ladies interested in becoming charter members of a new Belle Fourche Lions Club participated in an informational meeting last Thursday (10/22). Seve ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:59:31 -0700

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ORGANIZING A NEW LIONS CLUB In all, 14 ladies interested in becoming charter members of a new Belle Fourche Lions Club participated in an informational meeting last Thursday (10/22). Seve ...

Lions District Governor Doug Scheller of Rapid City was on hand for the informational meeting, providing good information for the prospective new Lions club in Belle Fourche.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:59:31 -0700

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Lions District Governor Doug Scheller of Rapid City was on hand for the informational meeting, providing good information for the prospective new Lions club in Belle Fourche.

Deb Gangloff (center) led our tour of the old museum. Note the brick floor. The building is scheduled to be demolished next month (November, 2009).

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:14:56 -0700

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Deb Gangloff (center) led our tour of the old museum. Note the brick floor. The building is scheduled to be demolished next month (November, 2009).

After the meeting, several LCHS members retreated to Deadwood to take a short tour of the existing Days of '76 Museum.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:02:45 -0700

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After the meeting, several LCHS members retreated to Deadwood to take a short tour of the existing Days of '76 Museum.

A series of posters welcomes visitors to the front entry of the museum.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:02:42 -0700

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A series of posters welcomes visitors to the front entry of the museum.

Deb Gangloff (center) demonstrated keen insight into the many museum exhibits. Mattson credits her with obtaining many generous grants, including a $250,000 grant from the Bush Foundation. ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:02:39 -0700

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Deb Gangloff (center) demonstrated keen insight into the many museum exhibits. Mattson credits her with obtaining many generous grants, including a $250,000 grant from the Bush Foundation. ...

One of the numerous photos exhibited at the Days of '76 Museum.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:02:37 -0700

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One of the numerous photos exhibited at the Days of '76 Museum.

Guns and related artifacts.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:02:34 -0700

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Guns and related artifacts.

"Welcome to the armory!" The gun collection is kept under lock and key.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:02:32 -0700

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"Welcome to the armory!" The gun collection is kept under lock and key.

Deadwood Dick posed for this photo, which is on display in the Days of '76 Museum.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:02:31 -0700

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Deadwood Dick posed for this photo, which is on display in the Days of '76 Museum.

A major part of the Days of '76 Museum exists because of Don Clowser, whose "lifetime collection" is believed to exceed 5,000 pieces.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:02:27 -0700

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A major part of the Days of '76 Museum exists because of Don Clowser, whose "lifetime collection" is believed to exceed 5,000 pieces.

LCHS members learn more about the impending museum move. In late 2009, the Days of '76 Museum secured a "Save America's Treasures" federal grant through the U.S. National Park Service. I ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:02:27 -0700

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LCHS members learn more about the impending museum move. In late 2009, the Days of '76 Museum secured a "Save America's Treasures" federal grant through the U.S. National Park Service. I ...

More than 50 old horse-drawn wagons are a major part of the museum inventory. Here's a horse-drawn hearse.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:02:25 -0700

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More than 50 old horse-drawn wagons are a major part of the museum inventory. Here's a horse-drawn hearse.

Some items won't be able to be saved as most exhibits and artifacts migrate to a new building. Among the items that will not make the transition is this remarkable mural.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:02:22 -0700

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Some items won't be able to be saved as most exhibits and artifacts migrate to a new building. Among the items that will not make the transition is this remarkable mural.

There's no telephone booth at the museum, but there is a switchboard in the lobby if you'd care to try to make a call.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:02:21 -0700

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There's no telephone booth at the museum, but there is a switchboard in the lobby if you'd care to try to make a call.

Historic photographs are not only interesting, but they are a valuable research tool -- and the Days of '76 Museum is the repository of an excellent collection.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:02:18 -0700

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Historic photographs are not only interesting, but they are a valuable research tool -- and the Days of '76 Museum is the repository of an excellent collection.

LAWRENCE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FALL MEETING - Sunday, October 18, 2009 Our early afternoon luncheon meetingwas held at Lewie's Eatery on the south side of Lead.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:02:14 -0700

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LAWRENCE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FALL MEETING - Sunday, October 18, 2009 Our early afternoon luncheon meetingwas held at Lewie's Eatery on the south side of Lead.

Jon Mattson

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:59:53 -0700

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Jon Mattson

LCHS members had a chance to see the layout of the new museum and an architect's rendering of the facility.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:59:50 -0700

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LCHS members had a chance to see the layout of the new museum and an architect's rendering of the facility.

Deb Gangloff narrated a PowerPoint presentation that included a schematic of the floor plan for the two-story structure.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:59:49 -0700

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Deb Gangloff narrated a PowerPoint presentation that included a schematic of the floor plan for the two-story structure.

Jon Mattson, who heads the Days of '76 Museum Board of Directors gave an overview of the new 32,000 square foot structure, which should be completed by the spring of 2011.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:59:46 -0700

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Jon Mattson, who heads the Days of '76 Museum Board of Directors gave an overview of the new 32,000 square foot structure, which should be completed by the spring of 2011.

We had a nice turnout for this meeting. To see a larger image, simply click on the photographs.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:59:43 -0700

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We had a nice turnout for this meeting. To see a larger image, simply click on the photographs.

In Germany, we delighted in visiting with this couple -- Willi and Karin Specht. We met them while having lunch at the Kurhaus in Gemunde-Schleiden. We managed to also exchange addresses ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:58:58 -0700

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In Germany, we delighted in visiting with this couple -- Willi and Karin Specht. We met them while having lunch at the Kurhaus in Gemunde-Schleiden. We managed to also exchange addresses ...

Thanks to Linda Bryant for sharing this shot taken from the fire watchtower at Warren Peak, which could just as well have been named 'Mount Moriah" as we completed our tour -- because it was ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:31:36 -0700

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Thanks to Linda Bryant for sharing this shot taken from the fire watchtower at Warren Peak, which could just as well have been named 'Mount Moriah" as we completed our tour -- because it was ...

Belle Fourche Lions building a new porch on the Johnny Spaulding cabin. Among the crew are Jim Osloond, Rick Walton, Ian Walton, Rich Drabek, and Tom Nary. Return t ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:17:12 -0700

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Belle Fourche Lions building a new porch on the Johnny Spaulding cabin. Among the crew are Jim Osloond, Rick Walton, Ian Walton, Rich Drabek, and Tom Nary. Return t ...

Lions Chuck Snoozy, Tom Nary, Jim Osloond, Gerald Keil, Ron Ensz, and Rik Bartels after completing a picnic shelter along Redwater River in east Belle Fourche.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:37:32 -0700

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Lions Chuck Snoozy, Tom Nary, Jim Osloond, Gerald Keil, Ron Ensz, and Rik Bartels after completing a picnic shelter along Redwater River in east Belle Fourche.

2008 Peace Poster Contest winners. Among the winners are Emily Suwyn, Megan Street, and Akela Gross, shown here with some of their family members.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:37:28 -0700

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2008 Peace Poster Contest winners. Among the winners are Emily Suwyn, Megan Street, and Akela Gross, shown here with some of their family members.

Lion Rich Drabek shown during his induction into the South Dakota Lions Hall of Fame.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:37:24 -0700

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Lion Rich Drabek shown during his induction into the South Dakota Lions Hall of Fame.

Belle Fourche Lions making roof repairs to the historic Johnny Spaulding cabin on the campus of the Tri-State Museum. Shown (left-to-right): Rich Drabek, Jim Osloond, and Rick Watson.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:00:10 -0700

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Belle Fourche Lions making roof repairs to the historic Johnny Spaulding cabin on the campus of the Tri-State Museum. Shown (left-to-right): Rich Drabek, Jim Osloond, and Rick Watson.

Emerging from the museum, the LCHS fall tour group was greeted by ominous skies, which delivered rain and strong winds by the time we arrived at the Warren Peak fire watchtower. The incleme ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:02:17 -0700

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Emerging from the museum, the LCHS fall tour group was greeted by ominous skies, which delivered rain and strong winds by the time we arrived at the Warren Peak fire watchtower. The incleme ...

Notice the old Victrola against the wall.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:02:13 -0700

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Notice the old Victrola against the wall.

The museum boasts several dioramas, including Devil's Tower, the Custer Expedition, Vore Buffalo Jump, and the first experimental nuclear power plant.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:02:09 -0700

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The museum boasts several dioramas, including Devil's Tower, the Custer Expedition, Vore Buffalo Jump, and the first experimental nuclear power plant.

Two ladies from our tour are attracted to one of the wall exhibits.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:02:05 -0700

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Two ladies from our tour are attracted to one of the wall exhibits.

We are told that the Crook County Museum and Art Gallery also sells Jackalope Hunting Permits. (Only while supply lasts!)

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:02:03 -0700

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We are told that the Crook County Museum and Art Gallery also sells Jackalope Hunting Permits. (Only while supply lasts!)

There are over 7,000 artifacts within the museum.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:02:02 -0700

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There are over 7,000 artifacts within the museum.

It would be easy to find yourself in something of a "Twilight Zone," re-visiting the courtroom for the trial of Harry Longabaugh, better known as the "Sundance Kid."

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:01:58 -0700

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It would be easy to find yourself in something of a "Twilight Zone," re-visiting the courtroom for the trial of Harry Longabaugh, better known as the "Sundance Kid."

Law enforcement has been an important part of the development of the "old west." This collection of badges captures your attention. The museum brochure notes that "Gun enthusiasts will sav ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:01:57 -0700

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Law enforcement has been an important part of the development of the "old west." This collection of badges captures your attention. The museum brochure notes that "Gun enthusiasts will sav ...

The museum has been housed in the basement of the courthouse for some 20 years. In addition to their many fine exhibits and artifacts, they carry historical fiction and nonfiction books, ki ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:01:50 -0700

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The museum has been housed in the basement of the courthouse for some 20 years. In addition to their many fine exhibits and artifacts, they carry historical fiction and nonfiction books, ki ...

The folks at the Crook County Historical Society are the happy owners of a generous supply of county history books. Dubbed Pioneers of Crook County Wyoming, the book is for sale by the soci ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:01:44 -0700

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The folks at the Crook County Historical Society are the happy owners of a generous supply of county history books. Dubbed Pioneers of Crook County Wyoming, the book is for sale by the soci ...

While there's no admission fee for this delightful museum, the Crook County Museum and Art Gallery does gladly accept donations. The museum boasts changing exhibits, "funky fundraisers, spe ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:01:34 -0700

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While there's no admission fee for this delightful museum, the Crook County Museum and Art Gallery does gladly accept donations. The museum boasts changing exhibits, "funky fundraisers, spe ...

The Crook County Museum and Art Gallery is on the lower level of the County Courthouse, located on the main drag of Sundance -- 309 Cleveland Street. It's open year-round from 8 a.m. to 5 p ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:01:30 -0700

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The Crook County Museum and Art Gallery is on the lower level of the County Courthouse, located on the main drag of Sundance -- 309 Cleveland Street. It's open year-round from 8 a.m. to 5 p ...

We headed west a few miles to this marker on the south side of Highway 14. It commemorates Custer's 1874 expedition. It was the "first official government expedition to the Black Hills, wh ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:01:25 -0700

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We headed west a few miles to this marker on the south side of Highway 14. It commemorates Custer's 1874 expedition. It was the "first official government expedition to the Black Hills, wh ...

Cindy's cafe was closed the Sunday our group visited Aladdin. But the cafe and adjacent motel provide a bit of down-home comfort to weary travelers and tourists.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:13:56 -0700

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Cindy's cafe was closed the Sunday our group visited Aladdin. But the cafe and adjacent motel provide a bit of down-home comfort to weary travelers and tourists.

The following inscription is on this sign in Aladdin's Centennial Park. ALADDIN, WYOMING 1890-1990 Several towns sprang up as a result of the coal mining in the area, but Aladdin is th ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:13:53 -0700

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The following inscription is on this sign in Aladdin's Centennial Park. ALADDIN, WYOMING 1890-1990 Several towns sprang up as a result of the coal mining in the area, but Aladdin is th ...

Pam provided an excellent overview of not only the tipple operation -- but the history of Aladdin and the surrounding region. A native of Spearfish, she and her family now call the Aladdin ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:13:49 -0700

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Pam provided an excellent overview of not only the tipple operation -- but the history of Aladdin and the surrounding region. A native of Spearfish, she and her family now call the Aladdin ...

Our speaker was Pam Thompson, President of the Crook County Historical Society and one of the "movers and shakers" with the Aladdin Homemakers (of which she is also president) that mobilized ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:13:44 -0700

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Our speaker was Pam Thompson, President of the Crook County Historical Society and one of the "movers and shakers" with the Aladdin Homemakers (of which she is also president) that mobilized ...

The Mitchells.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:13:41 -0700

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The Mitchells.

That's our bus driver, Billy Vaughn, striking up a conversation with one of the group.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:13:37 -0700

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That's our bus driver, Billy Vaughn, striking up a conversation with one of the group.

Lots of good conversation!

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:13:34 -0700

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Lots of good conversation!

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nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:13:31 -0700

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Jim and Verla Mae Weaver at lunch.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:13:28 -0700

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Jim and Verla Mae Weaver at lunch.

This bit of "down time" also allowed tour participants a chance to visit and get better acquainted.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:13:24 -0700

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This bit of "down time" also allowed tour participants a chance to visit and get better acquainted.

Centennial Park is situated across Wyoming Highway 24 from the Aladdin General Store. This is another project spearheaded by the Women's Club in Sundance, and they've recently replaced a de ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:13:22 -0700

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Centennial Park is situated across Wyoming Highway 24 from the Aladdin General Store. This is another project spearheaded by the Women's Club in Sundance, and they've recently replaced a de ...

Linda Bryant found something that captured her attention.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:13:19 -0700

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Linda Bryant found something that captured her attention.

There's not enough space here -- or time -- to list the wide array of items featured at the Aladdin General Store.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:13:13 -0700

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There's not enough space here -- or time -- to list the wide array of items featured at the Aladdin General Store.

Many interesting signs adorn the walls of the store. Once we learned no caterwauling was allowed, we were out of there!

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:13:09 -0700

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Many interesting signs adorn the walls of the store. Once we learned no caterwauling was allowed, we were out of there!

A variety of meats are sold over the counter -- along with just about everything under the sun. Most of the LCHS tour group sought snacks and drinks for the noon-time picnic lunch across th ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:13:05 -0700

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A variety of meats are sold over the counter -- along with just about everything under the sun. Most of the LCHS tour group sought snacks and drinks for the noon-time picnic lunch across th ...

The Aladdin Post Office is housed on the east end of the General Store. The bench on the front porch is well-renowned as the "Liar's Bench," and has likely been a seating place for generati ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:13:01 -0700

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The Aladdin Post Office is housed on the east end of the General Store. The bench on the front porch is well-renowned as the "Liar's Bench," and has likely been a seating place for generati ...

Perhaps it's viewed as just a "wide spot in the road," but the Aladdin General Store reflects a 110-year tradition of serving Aladdin area residents -- and more than a few summer tourists -- ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:12:56 -0700

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Perhaps it's viewed as just a "wide spot in the road," but the Aladdin General Store reflects a 110-year tradition of serving Aladdin area residents -- and more than a few summer tourists -- ...

Although it's somewhat visible from the road, the best view is afforded when you pull in to the small parking lot and walk a few yards inside the gate for this terrific view of the coal tipp ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:12:56 -0700

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Although it's somewhat visible from the road, the best view is afforded when you pull in to the small parking lot and walk a few yards inside the gate for this terrific view of the coal tipp ...

We noticed what appeared to be a catwalk along the east side of the tipple.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:12:49 -0700

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We noticed what appeared to be a catwalk along the east side of the tipple.

Concrete piers, anchor cables, and a variety of other mechanisms were put in place to keep the historic site intact. Even so, it appears a bit vulnerable, given the erratic weather that swe ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:42:40 -0700

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Concrete piers, anchor cables, and a variety of other mechanisms were put in place to keep the historic site intact. Even so, it appears a bit vulnerable, given the erratic weather that swe ...

Atop the tipple near the entrance to the minng operation.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:42:37 -0700

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Atop the tipple near the entrance to the minng operation.

The State of Wyoming and Crook County can take pride in this gem of a site. But the real tip of the hat must go to the Aladdin Homemaker's -- the instigator for restoration and development o ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:42:34 -0700

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The State of Wyoming and Crook County can take pride in this gem of a site. But the real tip of the hat must go to the Aladdin Homemaker's -- the instigator for restoration and development o ...

Our first stop was a mile or so east of Aladdin, Wyoming. That's the site of the Aladdin Tipple Historical Interpretive Park.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:42:29 -0700

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Our first stop was a mile or so east of Aladdin, Wyoming. That's the site of the Aladdin Tipple Historical Interpretive Park.

There's nothing quite like "leaving the driving to them!" That's Linda and Jerry Bryant behind driver Billy Vaughn. It was a beautiful morning and the 20 or so folks on the tour seemed qui ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:42:24 -0700

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There's nothing quite like "leaving the driving to them!" That's Linda and Jerry Bryant behind driver Billy Vaughn. It was a beautiful morning and the 20 or so folks on the tour seemed qui ...

LAWRENCE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 2009 FALL TOUR Staging area for the 2009 Fall Tour of the Lawrence County Historical Society was the parking lot near the entrance to Black Hills State Un ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:42:22 -0700

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LAWRENCE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 2009 FALL TOUR Staging area for the 2009 Fall Tour of the Lawrence County Historical Society was the parking lot near the entrance to Black Hills State Un ...

Previous Lions officers and directors (left-to-right) Rich Drabek, Treasurer; Eric Beals; Rik Bartels, Secretary; Dale Schmautz; Brian Kline; Ron Ensz, Second Vice President; Scott Mikkelson ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:35:21 -0700

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Previous Lions officers and directors (left-to-right) Rich Drabek, Treasurer; Eric Beals; Rik Bartels, Secretary; Dale Schmautz; Brian Kline; Ron Ensz, Second Vice President; Scott Mikkelson ...

LIONS CLUB ACTIVITIES Lion Tom Nary conducting an eye test during a recent health check-up program. Among other tests conducted by Lions members at these events are diabetes, blood press ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:35:20 -0700

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LIONS CLUB ACTIVITIES Lion Tom Nary conducting an eye test during a recent health check-up program. Among other tests conducted by Lions members at these events are diabetes, blood press ...

Belle Fourche Lions work to keep trash off the roadside along Highway 34 west of town. Here, a pick-up team takes a break after cleaning up the 2-1/2-mile stretch a few summers ago. Shown ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:35:07 -0700

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Belle Fourche Lions work to keep trash off the roadside along Highway 34 west of town. Here, a pick-up team takes a break after cleaning up the 2-1/2-mile stretch a few summers ago. Shown ...

A crew of Lions work on a Habitat for Humanity home across the street from Herrmann Park in Belle Fourche.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:35:06 -0700

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A crew of Lions work on a Habitat for Humanity home across the street from Herrmann Park in Belle Fourche.

Lion John Cooper promotes the sale of white canes. The proceeds of this project go toward helping sight-impaired persons.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:35:05 -0700

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Lion John Cooper promotes the sale of white canes. The proceeds of this project go toward helping sight-impaired persons.

Lion Rick Walton dishes up a cheesburger for a chilly fan at a Belle Fourche High School track meet.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:35:05 -0700

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Lion Rick Walton dishes up a cheesburger for a chilly fan at a Belle Fourche High School track meet.

Lion Tom Nary (right) congratulates Brian Haivala of Spearfish on winning an All-Terrain Vehicle as part of a fundraiser. At left is Brian's dad, Lion Harry Haivala of Belle Fourche.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:35:01 -0700

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Lion Tom Nary (right) congratulates Brian Haivala of Spearfish on winning an All-Terrain Vehicle as part of a fundraiser. At left is Brian's dad, Lion Harry Haivala of Belle Fourche.

WELCOME! This is a gallery of photographs depicting the people and services of the Belle Fourche (SD) Lions Club. Depending on the size of the original image, you may click on any photog ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:34:52 -0700

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WELCOME! This is a gallery of photographs depicting the people and services of the Belle Fourche (SD) Lions Club. Depending on the size of the original image, you may click on any photog ...

Lions and their spouses at the 2008 Christmas Party at the Belle Fourche Country Club.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:34:52 -0700

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Lions and their spouses at the 2008 Christmas Party at the Belle Fourche Country Club.

Lions work on one of the Belle Fourche picnic shelters. Atop the roof (left-to-right) are Rick Walton, Jim Osloond, and Chuck Snoozy.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:34:46 -0700

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Lions work on one of the Belle Fourche picnic shelters. Atop the roof (left-to-right) are Rick Walton, Jim Osloond, and Chuck Snoozy.

Lion Tom Nary, 2007 president of the Belle Fourche Lions club, presents a 25th anniversary club certificate to an officer of the Piedmont Lions Club, which was originally sponsored by the Be ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:34:41 -0700

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Lion Tom Nary, 2007 president of the Belle Fourche Lions club, presents a 25th anniversary club certificate to an officer of the Piedmont Lions Club, which was originally sponsored by the Be ...

Shown in this shot, left to right, are Lions Al Shaw, Bill Kunerth, Rich Drabek, Gerald Keil, and Robert Morris, Jr. They were attendees of a "recent" State Lions Convention.

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:34:40 -0700

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Shown in this shot, left to right, are Lions Al Shaw, Bill Kunerth, Rich Drabek, Gerald Keil, and Robert Morris, Jr. They were attendees of a "recent" State Lions Convention.

This was the schedule for 2009 Moon Walks, posted right after our May 9th walk to Camp Bob Marshall for an introduction to the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The final event was Saturda ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:02:57 -0700

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This was the schedule for 2009 Moon Walks, posted right after our May 9th walk to Camp Bob Marshall for an introduction to the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The final event was Saturda ...

This was the schedule for 2009 Moon Walks, posted right after our May 9th walk to Camp Bob Marshall for an introduction to the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The final event was Saturda ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:02:50 -0700

Every Moon Walk has an introductory talk, allowing participants to hear more about the subject of the Moon Walk for that month -- and an opportunity to ask questions!

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:43:31 -0700

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Every Moon Walk has an introductory talk, allowing participants to hear more about the subject of the Moon Walk for that month -- and an opportunity to ask questions!

These are but a few of the dozens of folks who appeared for the Moon Walk. Well over 11,000 people have participated in Moon Walks since they began back in 1996, usually averaging between ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:43:16 -0700

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These are but a few of the dozens of folks who appeared for the Moon Walk. Well over 11,000 people have participated in Moon Walks since they began back in 1996, usually averaging between ...

Of course, magnification devices came in all sizes, shapes.....and colors. This lad was focused on a not-so-rare home sapien. It was sort of a "dueling lens" showdown!

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:43:12 -0700

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Of course, magnification devices came in all sizes, shapes.....and colors. This lad was focused on a not-so-rare home sapien. It was sort of a "dueling lens" showdown!

Although this Moon Walk brought hikers to the north shore of Deerfield Reservoir to observe the bald eagle nest, it's not the best location. Ranger Conroy recommended a location that he u ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:43:06 -0700

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Although this Moon Walk brought hikers to the north shore of Deerfield Reservoir to observe the bald eagle nest, it's not the best location. Ranger Conroy recommended a location that he u ...

Ranger Conroy noted that bald eagles were taken off the endangered species list in August of 2007, but they remain protected by the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. Essentially, the ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:42:54 -0700

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Ranger Conroy noted that bald eagles were taken off the endangered species list in August of 2007, but they remain protected by the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. Essentially, the ...

Remember, you can click on any of these photographs to see a larger image. Here, some of the early arrivers take turns spying the nest through one of two spotting scopes set up for the ev ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:42:40 -0700

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Remember, you can click on any of these photographs to see a larger image. Here, some of the early arrivers take turns spying the nest through one of two spotting scopes set up for the ev ...

Bald eagles do not necessarily migrate in the same way as sandhill cranes and other migratory birds. Bald eagles like high points around open bodies of water. They often select large old ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:42:29 -0700

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Bald eagles do not necessarily migrate in the same way as sandhill cranes and other migratory birds. Bald eagles like high points around open bodies of water. They often select large old ...

Conroy leads Moon Walkers to the edge of Deerfield Reservoir during the September 5th, 2009, walk. He shared with the group that the "fledgling phase" for bald eagles lasts about 4-6 week ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:42:07 -0700

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Conroy leads Moon Walkers to the edge of Deerfield Reservoir during the September 5th, 2009, walk. He shared with the group that the "fledgling phase" for bald eagles lasts about 4-6 week ...

Nest-building and courtship normally lasts about 1-3 months, from February into April. While both the male and female bald eagle help build the nest, it is the female who decides its exact ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:42:00 -0700

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Nest-building and courtship normally lasts about 1-3 months, from February into April. While both the male and female bald eagle help build the nest, it is the female who decides its exact ...

During introductory remarks, Ranger Conroy discussed the five phases of nesting for bald eagles: 1) nest-building and courtship phase 2) egg-laying phase 3) incubation period 4) ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:41:48 -0700

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During introductory remarks, Ranger Conroy discussed the five phases of nesting for bald eagles: 1) nest-building and courtship phase 2) egg-laying phase 3) incubation period 4) ...

The pre-hike "introduction" allows participants to learn more about the subject at hand. Presenters are experts in their field and are from local Black Hills communities. This month, t ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:41:35 -0700

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The pre-hike "introduction" allows participants to learn more about the subject at hand. Presenters are experts in their field and are from local Black Hills communities. This month, t ...

Another gent who came prepared to capture the Moon Walk on film -- or chip! Persons interested in keeping up with plans for the 2010 Moon Walk series will want to occasionally check in wi ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Galey Media) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:23:41 -0700

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Another gent who came prepared to capture the Moon Walk on film -- or chip! Persons interested in keeping up with plans for the 2010 Moon Walk series will want to occasionally check in wi ...