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Alex Irvin, 9, a fourth-grader at Americus Elementary School, watches as ‘flood” waters tear through a sand table during a demonstration of the effects of erosion. The demonstration was a part of “Day at the Farm” held Friday at the Lyon County Fairgrounds.
The new playgorund at Peter Pan Park begins to take shape during five days beginning April 30. At right is work on the second day. Far right is progress shown the morning of the third day.
Adam Vogler/Gazette Members of the Emporia Fire Department prepare to investigate the cause of a house fire at 1302 Exchange St. this morning.
Work continues this morning on the new playground at Peter Pan Park. Volunteers will be working at the park through Sunday. Organizers say 70 more volunteers are needed for Saturday and Sunday to complete the project. People are asked to bring rakes. To volunteer, just show up. Shifts begin at 8 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. For information, call the sign-up table at 794-6749 or Denise Dorcey at 794-1622. Child care is available.
Emporia High's Hannah Lynch (11) runs for first base for a single during game one of a double-header against Highland Park Tuesday, May 6.
Emporia High' third baseman Hilary Heinrichs (7) throws out Highland Park's Tanis Gaines (5) during game one of a double-header Tuesday, May 6.
William Allen White elementary School teacher Robbie Hill (left) is congratulated by students after being awarded a $5,000 Star Award from the Hopkins Foundation during an assembly at the school.
William Allen White elementary school student support specialist Robbie Hill, right, reacts Tuesday to her $5,000 Star Performer Award from the Hopkins Foundation as Irene Hopkins looks on. The presentation was made during an assembly at the school.
Students at William Allen White Elementary School watch a video presentation by the Hopkins Foundation during an assembly Tuesday, May 6. The foundation was presenting awards to teachers and staff at Emporia Schools yesterday.