May 2001
Photos for May 9, 2001
Elizabeth Higbee and her family were among people who helped clear debris from Hubbel Hill Cemetery last May, after a tornado ripped through the area.
Elizabeth Higbee and her family were among people who helped clear debris from Hubbel Hill Cemetery last May, after a tornado ripped through the area.
Elizabeth Higbee and her family were among people who helped clear debris from Hubbel Hill Cemetery last May, after a tornado ripped through the area.
This is the steeple on the new church building, which is being constructed with the help of volunteers.
This is the steeple on the new church building, which is being constructed with the help of volunteers.
This is the steeple on the new church building, which is being constructed with the help of volunteers.
Waneta Karriker and her husband, Herman, right, talk in the photograph above with their insurance agent the day after a tornado flattened the church in May 2000.
Waneta Karriker and her husband, Herman, right, talk in the photograph above with their insurance agent the day after a tornado flattened the church in May 2000.
Waneta Karriker and her husband, Herman, right, talk in the photograph above with their insurance agent the day after a tornado flattened the church in May 2000.
Debris hangs from a tree last May at a home across from City Hall.
Debris hangs from a tree last May at a home across from City Hall.
Debris hangs from a tree last May at a home across from City Hall.
Florence Somers and Virgil Fields likely will never forget the May 11, 2000, tornado that hit their farm, which is west of Tonganoxie.
Florence Somers and Virgil Fields likely will never forget the May 11, 2000, tornado that hit their farm, which is west of Tonganoxie.
Florence Somers and Virgil Fields likely will never forget the May 11, 2000, tornado that hit their farm, which is west of Tonganoxie.
Bixby carved this statue for Kent Needham, president of First State Bank and Trust.
Bixby carved this statue for Kent Needham, president of First State Bank and Trust.
Bixby carved this statue for Kent Needham, president of First State Bank and Trust.
John Putthoff keeps this carving of a policeman on his desk.
John Putthoff keeps this carving of a policeman on his desk.
John Putthoff keeps this carving of a policeman on his desk.
A collection of carved statues and figurines carved by Bixby grows each year.
A collection of carved statues and figurines carved by Bixby grows each year.
A collection of carved statues and figurines carved by Bixby grows each year.
Kyle Norris crosses the finish line in first place at the Tonganoxie Invitational May 1. He took home a gold medal in the 800- and the 1.600-meters.
Kyle Norris crosses the finish line in first place at the Tonganoxie Invitational May 1. He took home a gold medal in the 800- and the 1.600-meters.
Kyle Norris crosses the finish line in first place at the Tonganoxie Invitational May 1. He took home a gold medal in the 800- and the 1.600-meters.
Tonganoxie hurdlers show their dominance during the finals at last week's Tonganoxie Invitational track meet. THS hurdlers pictured are, from left, Kelly Breuer, Jennifer Reischman, Aimee Eisman and Britney Jerome.
Tonganoxie hurdlers show their dominance during the finals at last week's Tonganoxie Invitational track meet. THS hurdlers pictured are, from left, Kelly Breuer, Jennifer Reischman, Aimee Eisman and Britney Jerome.
Tonganoxie hurdlers show their dominance during the finals at last week's Tonganoxie Invitational track meet. THS hurdlers pictured are, from left, Kelly Breuer, Jennifer Reischman, Aimee Eisman and Britney Jerome.
Top, this was the aerial view of the Leavenworth County Fairgrounds after a tornado struck on May 11, 2000. This photograph was made the morning after the tornado swept through town. Bottom, in this aerial photograph, which was made several weeks ago, the work that's been done to the Leavenworth County Fairgrounds is evident. This photograph looks south-southwest, toward Kansas Highway 16.
Top, this photograph of Florence Somers' farmstead west of Tonganoxie was made in 1989. Middle, this photograph shows Florence Somers' property as it appeared the day after the May 11, 2000, tornado. Bottom, in this photograph, made a few weeks ago, the damage to Florence Somers' property still is evident.
Top, this was the aerial view of the Leavenworth County Fairgrounds after a tornado struck on May 11, 2000. This photograph was made the morning after the tornado swept through town. Bottom, in this aerial photograph, which was made several weeks ago, the work that's been done to the Leavenworth County Fairgrounds is evident. This photograph looks south-southwest, toward Kansas Highway 16.
Top, this photograph of Florence Somers' farmstead west of Tonganoxie was made in 1989. Middle, this photograph shows Florence Somers' property as it appeared the day after the May 11, 2000, tornado. Bottom, in this photograph, made a few weeks ago, the damage to Florence Somers' property still is evident.
Top, this was the aerial view of the Leavenworth County Fairgrounds after a tornado struck on May 11, 2000. This photograph was made the morning after the tornado swept through town. Bottom, in this aerial photograph, which was made several weeks ago, the work that's been done to the Leavenworth County Fairgrounds is evident. This photograph looks south-southwest, toward Kansas Highway 16.
Top, this photograph of Florence Somers' farmstead west of Tonganoxie was made in 1989. Middle, this photograph shows Florence Somers' property as it appeared the day after the May 11, 2000, tornado. Bottom, in this photograph, made a few weeks ago, the damage to Florence Somers' property still is evident.
