Photo archive for July 22, 2008
Ausitn Rhoades, watches his worm Speedy after the Worm Races at the Emporia Public Library Friday, July 11. View photo
William Allen White House State Historic Site Administrator Nick Gronseth chats with online readers Tuesday July 22. View photo
Some of the over 450 species of plants the preserve is home to can be seen along the Southwind Nature Trail. There are two frontcountry trails at the preserve, the Southwind Nature Trail and the Bottomland Trail. The trails are open from dawn to dusk. Three backcountry trails, which require a permit, are open from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. View photo
Contestants and judges line up their entries at the start line before the Worm Races at the Emporia Public Library Friday, July 11. View photo
Emily Warren (left), playing Marcy Fitzwilliams rehearsing for the modern day musical love story I Love You Because Monday, July 21. View photo
Emily Warren (left), playing Marcy Fitzwilliams and Emily Young, as the other woman rehearsing for the modern day musical love story I Love You Because Monday, July 21. View photo
Edd Noonan catches a pass during the Shrine Bowl east side practice at Welch Stadium Monday, July 21. View photo
Lyndon's Quinn Kirsop runs past a block during the East team's Shrine Bowl practice at Welch Stadium on Monday, July 21. View photo
Two Emporia All-Stars congratulate their teammate for celebrating the winning in the 2008 Cal Ripken State Tournament in Fort Scott Monday afternoon. Emporia beat Cimarron River 5-4 to win the championship. View photo
An Emporia All-Stars coach and one of his players celebrate winning the 2008 10 year-old Cal Ripken State Tournament in Fort Scott Monday afternoon. Emporia beat Cimarron River 6-4 to win the championship. View photo
Emporia's James Clark (33) lays down a sacrifice bunt during the firs game of a double header against Lawrence Saturday, July 19. View photo
Grace Walker, 7, shows her trophy and her first place entry, Rosie after Worm Races at the Emporia Public Library Friday, July 11. View photo
Aubrey Bauck, right, tries avoid being introduced to "Fiona", five year-old Kaley Boyce's, 5, entry in the annual Worm Races at the Emporia Public Library Friday, July 11. View photo
Grace Hall, 6, watches her entry, "Missy" and other worms during one the the heats of the annual Worm Races at the Emporia Public Library Friday, July 11. View photo
A contestant "encourages" their entry sprays of water as it crosses the finfish line during the Worm Races at the Emporia Public Library with Friday, July 11. View photo
A judge covers entries in the Worm Races with their hands before the start of the race held at the Emporia Public Library Friday, July 11. View photo
The judges receive their instruction before the start of the Worm Races at the Emporia Public Library Friday, July 11. View photo
Children's Services Coordinator Lori Heller posts the line up before the start of the Worm Races at the Emporia Public Library Friday, July 11. View photo
Isabelle Alvarado, 7, selects a worm she would name Leo the Slowpoke from a tub held by her grandmother Sue Klamm before the start of the Worm Races at the Emporia Public Library Friday, July 11. View photo
Rollie Martin Saturday, July 19. View photo
Teresa Walters Saturday, July 19. View photo
mporia's Taylor Clark (3) rounds first base during the first game of a double header against Lawrence Saturday, July 19. View photo
Emporia's Jared Krause (21) pitches during the first game of a double header against Lawrence Saturday, July 19. View photo
Emporia's Micheal Knight (9) dives for the ball during the first game of a double header against Lawrence Saturday, July 19. View photo