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Fifth-grader Nathan Zwahlen explains the importance of recycling to other fifth-graders at mize Elementary School. Sen. Julia Lynn, R-Olathe, supports Nathan's efforts.

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Wrapped up as the duo-character Fredrick Fellows/Philip Brent, Nathan Bartlett listens to instructions from director Lloyd Dallas, played by Andrew Johnson.

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Youths at Harvest Ridge Covenant Church in western Shawnee are selling pumpkins to raise money for mission trips. Kayla Klassen, center, and Hannah Beck waited at the table Friday while Ashley Hague went to visit with the occupant of the car.

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Alex Crowe tried to lock her sights on a state tennis title but came up short in the first round Friday at Harmon Park.

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Tim Kistner was working on a back deck project at home when he began to feel the numbness in his hands and feet the next day.

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The garden area of Faye Potter's home is a quiet retreat away from the easel and canvas for the senior artist. Energized by life around her, Potter finds inspiration daily in the simple things in her long life.

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Rebekah Foster, left, and Michelle Rice of Cake Studio 11111, at 11111 Johnson Dr., decorate cakes Friday in preparation for weekend events.

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