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Ben Neely, a Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism fish biologist, tells USD 506 fourth-graders about the different species of fish that live in Southeast Kansas rivers, ponds and lakes Wednesday afternoon during the USD 506 Fourth-Grade Science Day at Bartlett Grade School.
Ben Neely, a Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism fish biologist, tells USD 506 fourth-graders about the different species of fish that live in Southeast Kansas rivers, ponds and lakes Wednesday afternoon during the USD 506 Fourth-Grade Science Day at Bartlett Grade School.
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Labette Community College sophomore guard drives to the lane against NEO A&M in December. After leading the Cardinals to 20 wins and landing on the all-region and all-KJCCC first team this season, Conner has signed with the University of South Alabama.
Anthony Cook/File photo Labette Community College sophomore guard drives to the lane against NEO A&M in December. After leading the Cardinals to 20 wins and landing on the all-region and all-KJCCC first team this season, Conner has signed with the University of South Alabama.
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Scott McLaughlin receives input from his son Kian as he cleans out a flower bed on the north west side of Forest Park Monday. McLaughlin's other son JeanLuc looks on as his father finishes his volunteer work for Operation Bright Touch, a non-profit organization that beautifies the city of Parsons by creating and maintaining flower beds around town.The organization is in serious need of volunteers to help maintain the flower beds. For further information contact Kat and Paul Thomas at 421-2558.
Scott McLaughlin receives input from his son Kian as he cleans out a flower bed on the north west side of Forest Park Monday. McLaughlin's other son JeanLuc looks on as his father finishes his volunteer work for Operation Bright Touch, a non-profit organization that beautifies the city of Parsons by creating and maintaining flower beds around town.The organization is in serious need of volunteers to help maintain the flower beds. For further information contact Kat and Paul Thomas at 421-2558.
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Parsons High School senior Sierra Kemp arrives safely at third base during the first game of a doubleheader with Fort Scott High School Tuesday evening at the Forest Park softball field in Parsons. After dropping game one 9-7, the Lady Vikings earned a 7-6 win in game two to split with the Lady Tigers.
Anthony Cook/Sun photo Parsons High School senior Sierra Kemp arrives safely at third base during the first game of a doubleheader with Fort Scott High School Tuesday evening at the Forest Park softball field in Parsons. After dropping game one 9-7, the Lady Vikings earned a 7-6 win in game two to split with the Lady Tigers.
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Labette County High School senior Tiara Ford signs her letter of intent to play basketball for Independence Community College next season Monday afternoon in the LCHS commons area in Altamont. Ford is joined on the front row by mother Emily O'Brien and father Mike Ford. LCHS girls' basketball coach Kristi Snider and Ford's sister Michaela O'Brien are shown on the back row. Ford was a three-year starter for the Lady Grizzlies and earned All-SEK honors as well as honorable mention Class 4A honors as a senior.
Anthony Cook/Sun photo Labette County High School senior Tiara Ford signs her letter of intent to play basketball for Independence Community College next season Monday afternoon in the LCHS commons area in Altamont. Ford is joined on the front row by mother Emily O'Brien and father Mike Ford. LCHS girls' basketball coach Kristi Snider and Ford's sister Michaela O'Brien are shown on the back row. Ford was a three-year starter for the Lady Grizzlies and earned All-SEK honors as well as honorable mention Class 4A honors as a senior.
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Labette Community College second baseman Briana Walker attempts to turn a double play after a Brown Mackie batter sent a ground ball to shortstop with a runner on first Friday in a two-game sweep of the Tigers.
Anthony Cook/Sun photo Labette Community College second baseman Briana Walker attempts to turn a double play after a Brown Mackie batter sent a ground ball to shortstop with a runner on first Friday in a two-game sweep of the Tigers.
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Labette Community College head coach Ryan Phillips (left) waves home LCC third baseman Emilee Vance during play in the first game of a doubleheader with Brown Mackie Friday in Parsons. The LCC Cardinals swept the Tigers to improve to 32-10 on the season.
Anthony Cook/Sun photo Labette Community College head coach Ryan Phillips (left) waves home LCC third baseman Emilee Vance during play in the first game of a doubleheader with Brown Mackie Friday in Parsons. The LCC Cardinals swept the Tigers to improve to 32-10 on the season.
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Parsons High School junior Abe Russell completes one of his long jump attempts Thursday at the Parsons High School practice field during the PHS Invitational. Russell took second in the event.
Anthony Cook/Sun photo Parsons High School junior Abe Russell completes one of his long jump attempts Thursday at the Parsons High School practice field during the PHS Invitational. Russell took second in the event.
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Parsons High School junior first baseman Dusty Dishman runs down a Chanute High School baserunner who was caught in a jam after trying to steal second Thursday evening at the Marvel Park baseball fields in game one of a doubleheader between the two schools.
Anthony Cook/Sun photo Parsons High School junior first baseman Dusty Dishman runs down a Chanute High School baserunner who was caught in a jam after trying to steal second Thursday evening at the Marvel Park baseball fields in game one of a doubleheader between the two schools.
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Aric Keaton, a preschooler at Lincoln School in Mari Anne Hanson's class, knew all about coloring Easter eggs, which he and his classmates did on Thursday.
Aric Keaton, a preschooler at Lincoln School in Mari Anne Hanson's class, knew all about coloring Easter eggs, which he and his classmates did on Thursday.
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