The KO staff in Balmertown had a display July 19-20, 2002 during The Norseman Days. They are set aside to recognize the role of the Norseman planes in the development of the district. The staff of the Balmertown all participated in sharing our culture wit
- Unpacking the poles and choosing the 3 poles for the base was the first step in building the tipi.
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- Norseman Days is a seaplane festival that recognizes the importance of these old aircrafts in the development of travel in the R
- Raising the first 3 poles is the foundation for any tipi.
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- Now we are ready to begin adding the other poles.
- Brenda doesn't like pictures, but we got one. :)
- Everyone had a part to play in the setting up of this tipi.
- The area around the front opening was the trickiest.
- David Neegan is holding the ropes steady while they begin to work on securing the front of the tipi.
- Donald is running to see the action.
- The cowboy (David) looks pretty happy as Ray prepares to lay a big smooch on him.
- From the inside looking out.
- This was our view....much nicer than being up on the street, don't you think?
- Randy did his best to help finish the tipi, but his arms are still a little too short.