June 2005
Photos for June 17, 2005
Winners of the Miss Tonganoxie pageant are, from left, Micaela Weaver, Petite Miss Tonganoxie; Katy Kolman, Miss Tonganoxie; Rylie Putthoff, Tiny Miss Tonganoxie, and Taylar Morgan, Jr. Miss Tonganoxie.
Lynn Paul quilts at the Tonganoxie Historic Site. Dozens of quilts and other crafts were displayed in the former dairy barn, church and school.
Children attend Tonganoxie Days with their umbrellas to keep them dry. In the afternoon, however, the sun came out and the rest of the day's weather was bright and sunny.
Dalton Zinner gives "Little Debbie" a kiss at Saturday's miniature horse show held at Leavenworth County Fairgrounds. Debbie Trindle held her 2-year-old grandson in the barn where her horses stayed between events. Trindle lives in Liberty, Mo.
A miniature horse named Stormy gracefully jumps a hurdle as its trainer, Bambi Tanner of Leavenworth, leads her in the judging ring. The miniature horse show was held Saturday at Leavenworth County Fairgrounds.
Joey Glenn sings Saturday morning in downtown Tonganoxie. Joey, who will be a senior at Tonganoxie High School this fall, was taught to sing by her parents, Jim and Judy Glenn. At her Tonganoxie Days booth, Joey took orders for her CD, "Flying High," which is produced by Nashville's Wild Oats Records. The CDs will be available for sale later this week.
George Cooper, president of the Tonganoxie Historical Society, gives his granddaughter a hug as he welcomed guests into the old Honey Valley school house. The building, donated by the Gordon Harman family, was the first building moved to the site and refurbished by community and area volunteers.
Lois Emery and Kay Soetaert were among those who toured the quilt show at the Tonganoxie Historic Site during the Tonganoxie Days celebration. Pictured is a stars and stripes quilt.
Tonganoxie firefighters were those who volunteered to get a dunking in the firefighter auxiliary's booth.
Rainy skies didn't put a damper on the faces of those who helped organize this year's Tonganoxie Days. Here is Connie Torneden with a patriotic umbrella she purchased at the Tonganoxie American Legion's booth during the celebration.
Connie Tornedon holds flowers that Charlene Kimberlin presented to her for Tonganoxie Chamber of Commerce. Tornedon has been instrumental in planning Tonganoxie Days festivities during the city holiday's 20-year history.
Paying meticulous attention to detail, Curtis Oroke, of Tonganoxie's Hemphill Smokers, readies his barbecue brisket to present to the judges.
Algelique Allen, who is almost 2 years old, munches on popcorn handed out at First State Bank where her mother, Angela Allen, works.
Saturday morning, Tim Ketchum, right, walks down Fourth Street with Brianna Robinette, left, and Alison Hurla during the Tonganoxie Days celebration. Participants and onlookers were sparse during the morning hours. But around noon, the sun came out and more people came out to enjoy the festivities.
Florence Somers demonstrates the art of tatting, as well as other intricate handwork Saturday at Tonganoxie Historic Site.
Taking cover beneath the awning of Bichelmeyer's Steakhouse are, from left, Frank Kukuk, Candace Hochard, Brad LeDuc and Maria Spain. The group was there to watch the musical performance of the members of the band, The Drifters. With the group, but not pictured because she was sharing an umbrella with a passerby, was Patsy Thornton.
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