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Jamie Willey/Sun photo LaForge and Budd Construction Co. workers pour concrete on Wednesday afternoon for the face of a new dam being built on the downstream side of the city’s old dam on Labette Creek for the water treatment plant. The old dam is more than 100 years old.
Jamie Willey/Sun photo LaForge and Budd Construction Co. workers pour concrete on Wednesday afternoon for the face of a new dam being built on the downstream side of the city’s old dam on Labette Creek for the water treatment plant. The old dam is more than 100 years old.
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Colleen Surridge/Sun photo Librarian Liz Turner, Oswego Public Library 100th anniversary committee member Heather Brown and committee chair Karyn Carpenter sort through artwork submitted by patrons that will be judged and displayed throughout the library in October.
Colleen Surridge/Sun photo Librarian Liz Turner, Oswego Public Library 100th anniversary committee member Heather Brown and committee chair Karyn Carpenter sort through artwork submitted by patrons that will be judged and displayed throughout the library in October.
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Colleen Surridge/Sun photo Tori Davis, an intensive supervision officer/case manager II and truancy coordinator for Juvenile Justice Authority in Labette County, speaks about juveniles in the justice system at Tuesday’s community meeting at the Parsons Senior Center.
Colleen Surridge/Sun photo Tori Davis, an intensive supervision officer/case manager II and truancy coordinator for Juvenile Justice Authority in Labette County, speaks about juveniles in the justice system at Tuesday’s community meeting at the Parsons Senior Center.
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Ray Nolting/Sun photo Anthony Brogan, 19, of Carthage, Mo., tries to roll his skateboard in the air and land on it. He missed the mark slightly and landed on the concrete instead. Brogan was one of the competitors in the Battle for the Cup Saturday at PKY Skate Park in Parsons. He won third place in the advanced division and won first in the best trick contest. One of his tricks was a boardslide on a wide rail, which he rode from the top of a ramp all the way down.
Ray Nolting/Sun photo Anthony Brogan, 19, of Carthage, Mo., tries to roll his skateboard in the air and land on it. He missed the mark slightly and landed on the concrete instead. Brogan was one of the competitors in the Battle for the Cup Saturday at PKY Skate Park in Parsons. He won third place in the advanced division and won first in the best trick contest. One of his tricks was a boardslide on a wide rail, which he rode from the top of a ramp all the way down.
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Ray Nolting/Sun photo Russell Wheat, 27, of Parsons grinds his board along the edge of a ramp at the PKY Skate Park Saturday. He was in the process of turning around to descend the ramp. Wheat competed in the intermediate division at the Battle for the Cup. He won third in the division.
Ray Nolting/Sun photo Russell Wheat, 27, of Parsons grinds his board along the edge of a ramp at the PKY Skate Park Saturday. He was in the process of turning around to descend the ramp. Wheat competed in the intermediate division at the Battle for the Cup. He won third in the division.
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Jamie Willey/Sun photo Jason and Megan Porta walk with their children, Kaiden, 2, and Alexandria, 5 days, in a benefit fun walk for the Labette County United Way Saturday at Forest Park. The Portas won a prize for the youngest “walker,” Alexandria. Organizers also recognized Lisah Stephens, who raised the most money and captained the team that raised the most money.  Other team members were Anna Stephens, Delores Shaw, Maria Cervantes and Chris Stephens.
Jamie Willey/Sun photo Jason and Megan Porta walk with their children, Kaiden, 2, and Alexandria, 5 days, in a benefit fun walk for the Labette County United Way Saturday at Forest Park. The Portas won a prize for the youngest “walker,” Alexandria. Organizers also recognized Lisah Stephens, who raised the most money and captained the team that raised the most money.  Other team members were Anna Stephens, Delores Shaw, Maria Cervantes and Chris Stephens.
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Jamie Willey/Sun photo Labette Emergency Assistance Center director LeeAnn Spencer walks with Capt. Kettle of The Salvation Army and Richard Scott Saturday morning during a fun walk at Forest Park to benefit Labette County United Way. Fifteen local, nonprofit organizations united together to help the Labette County United Way raise $1,837.68, not including additional T-shirt sales. Walk United T-shirts may still be purchased by contacting the Labette County Chapter of the American Red Cross at 421-4150. 
Jamie Willey/Sun photo Labette Emergency Assistance Center director LeeAnn Spencer walks with Capt. Kettle of The Salvation Army and Richard Scott Saturday morning during a fun walk at Forest Park to benefit Labette County United Way. Fifteen local, nonprofit organizations united together to help the Labette County United Way raise $1,837.68, not including additional T-shirt sales. Walk United T-shirts may still be purchased by contacting the Labette County Chapter of the American Red Cross at 421-4150. 
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Parsons skateboarder Eric Huebner takes to the air during the best trick competition of the Battle for the Cup at PKY Skate Park in Parsons Saturday.
Parsons skateboarder Eric Huebner takes to the air during the best trick competition of the Battle for the Cup at PKY Skate Park in Parsons Saturday.
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Ray Nolting/Sun photo Malina Kipp was named Parsons High School Homecoming queen Friday night before the Vikings took on the Labette County High School Grizzlies in Marvel Park stadium. Kipp’s escort was Payton Hays. Princesses were Alison Hudson and Katie Smith.
Ray Nolting/Sun photo Malina Kipp was named Parsons High School Homecoming queen Friday night before the Vikings took on the Labette County High School Grizzlies in Marvel Park stadium. Kipp’s escort was Payton Hays. Princesses were Alison Hudson and Katie Smith.
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Colleen Surridge/Sun photo Labette County High School residential carpentry students constructing the new Altamont City Park Community Building work Thursday morning to wrap it prior to installing siding to prevent air and water infiltration. Thirty-one LCHS students are working to construct the new building on-site. Instructor Eddie Green said the students should finish the building by spring break.
Colleen Surridge/Sun photo Labette County High School residential carpentry students constructing the new Altamont City Park Community Building work Thursday morning to wrap it prior to installing siding to prevent air and water infiltration. Thirty-one LCHS students are working to construct the new building on-site. Instructor Eddie Green said the students should finish the building by spring break.
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