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Colleen Surridge/Sun photo During a return to his hometown Thursday, Federal Communications Commissioner Ajit Pai visits with Parsons High School debaters following an address to the student body.
Colleen Surridge/Sun photo During a return to his hometown Thursday, Federal Communications Commissioner Ajit Pai visits with Parsons High School debaters following an address to the student body.
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Colleen Surridge/Sun photo During a return to his hometown Thursday, Federal Communications Commissioner Ajit Pai receives a Parsons High School jacket from debate coach Ed Workman as a thank-you to Pai for speaking to the student body Thursday.
Colleen Surridge/Sun photo During a return to his hometown Thursday, Federal Communications Commissioner Ajit Pai receives a Parsons High School jacket from debate coach Ed Workman as a thank-you to Pai for speaking to the student body Thursday.
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Colleen Surridge/Sun photo Parsons High School sophomore Kelsey Leech checks Emily Langston’s pulse rate Wednesday during Guthridge School students’ stop in the heart section of Body Venture, an exhibit that helps students learn about the importance of good nutrition and physical fitness.
Colleen Surridge/Sun photo Parsons High School sophomore Kelsey Leech checks Emily Langston’s pulse rate Wednesday during Guthridge School students’ stop in the heart section of Body Venture, an exhibit that helps students learn about the importance of good nutrition and physical fitness.
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Colleen Surridge/Sun photo Meadow View preschool teacher Nicole Vanderford helps Katelynn Tyler and Damon Whitaker to learn how to recognize numbers and count during a Tuesday morning session. USD 506 implemented preschool this year, bringing about 50 new students to Meadow View this year.
Colleen Surridge/Sun photo Meadow View preschool teacher Nicole Vanderford helps Katelynn Tyler and Damon Whitaker to learn how to recognize numbers and count during a Tuesday morning session. USD 506 implemented preschool this year, bringing about 50 new students to Meadow View this year.
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Colleen Surridge/Sun photo Larry Brisbin of Shaffer Signs drills holes in the facade of the Arvon Phillips Community Center to finish installing the new Parsons Recreation Commission sign Wednesday.
Colleen Surridge/Sun photo Larry Brisbin of Shaffer Signs drills holes in the facade of the Arvon Phillips Community Center to finish installing the new Parsons Recreation Commission sign Wednesday.
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Colleen Surridge/Sun photo Tercya Jarman and Danette Walker speak to senior citizens Tuesday at the Parsons Senior Center. The two were among several Labette Community College nursing students who spoke on a variety of topics concerning senior health and wellness.
Colleen Surridge/Sun photo Tercya Jarman and Danette Walker speak to senior citizens Tuesday at the Parsons Senior Center. The two were among several Labette Community College nursing students who spoke on a variety of topics concerning senior health and wellness.
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Colleen Surridge/Sun photo Carhop LaTonya Henman spent the working person’s holiday Monday providing service to customers at Sonic. Although many have the opportunity to enjoy the Labor Day holiday, others show up to work to ensure the general public has access to gas, fast food, groceries and emergency services.
Colleen Surridge/Sun photo Carhop LaTonya Henman spent the working person’s holiday Monday providing service to customers at Sonic. Although many have the opportunity to enjoy the Labor Day holiday, others show up to work to ensure the general public has access to gas, fast food, groceries and emergency services.
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Mayor Greg York, Labette Emergency Medical Services Director Chris Way and businessman Bill Lassen visit before Thursday's groundbreaking ceremony for Labette Community College's new Sonny & Sophia Zetmeir Health Science Building, which is pictured to the left.
Mayor Greg York, Labette Emergency Medical Services Director Chris Way and businessman Bill Lassen visit before Thursday's groundbreaking ceremony for Labette Community College's new Sonny & Sophia Zetmeir Health Science Building, which is pictured to the left.
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Labette Community College president George Knox, LCC Board of Trustees chair Montie Taylor, LCC Board of Trustees vice chair Sophia Zetmeir, LCC Foundation President Jerry Bouman and LCC Pathways to the Future Capital Campaign Steering Committee chair and project donor Sonny Zetmeir, backed by students enrolled in the various health careers courses at LCC, broke ground Thursday on the new Sonny & Sophia Zetmeir Health Science Building.
Labette Community College president George Knox, LCC Board of Trustees chair Montie Taylor, LCC Board of Trustees vice chair Sophia Zetmeir, LCC Foundation President Jerry Bouman and LCC Pathways to the Future Capital Campaign Steering Committee chair and project donor Sonny Zetmeir, backed by students enrolled in the various health careers courses at LCC, broke ground Thursday on the new Sonny & Sophia Zetmeir Health Science Building.
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Rodney Blackburn stands in front of his replica 1950s service station located in front of Rod's Eastside Exhaust and Repair, 24009 Rooks Road.
Rodney Blackburn stands in front of his replica 1950s service station located in front of Rod's Eastside Exhaust and Repair, 24009 Rooks Road.
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