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Sherry Schneider

Jennifer McCombs

Jake Calvert

Deer numbers have mushroomed in western Shawnee, and police were concerned last week after finding signs of illegal hunting. The increase in deer numbers is readily apparent to anyone who visits Shawnee Mission Park around dawn or dusk, although park police said there has been no evidence of poaching, or illegal hunting, there. This doe skipped nonchalantly across one of the park roads a few minutes before sundown Monday.

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Shawnee Mission Northwest Cross Country runners Jared Ellsworth (left) and Diego Ladron make their way out of the King's Bridge at Rim Rock Farm in Lawrence Saturday on their way to the team's 14th consecutive state championship.

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Mary Ca Ralstin

Nine-month-old Carson Allen was a lobster ready to escape its pot Saturday after competing in the costume contest at Historical Hauntings in Old Shawnee Town. Carson, who won second place in his division, is the son of Shannon and Clint Allen of Shawnee.

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Sam Azrilian has a variety of machines that help him repair all the many kinds of shoes that come into his small Shawnee store at Johnson Drive and Neiman Road. Shoe repair is one of many craftsman-oriented businesses that aren't seen as much in today's society.

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Tyler Miller (center) tries to get around for the ball against the defense of Saint Thomas senior Drew Clement during sub-state action Tuesday. The Jaguars were shut out 5-0.

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Mill Valley senior Spencer Nash (left) tries to get the ball away from Saint Thomas' Brendon Copeland Tuesday in sub-state action.

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Dancing and singing in celebration, the Mill Valley cast in "Footloose" rehearses in sync for the final scene in preparation for opening night Nov. 7. The cast includes Chelsea Hillebert (left) as "Ariel" and Zack McQuiston (center) as "Ren."

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Just in case she didn't win the costume contest, 10-month-old Caroline Dalton of Shawnee had a face ready for the judges Saturday night at Histoical Hauntings at Old Shawnee Town. Mom Mary Dalton was just enjoying her daughter's first Halloween.

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Face-painter Lisa Moreland works on Kaylee Elder, 3, daughter of Amy and Bob Elder of Shawnee, at the 2007 Historical Hauntings at Shawnee Town.

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Troy Thomas' photography booth was a popular stop at Saturday's Historic Hauntings at Shawnee Town.

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Winners in the 0-2 age group: 1. Madison Lofton, Flower Pot. 2. Allen Carson, Lobster Pot. 3. Isaac Fagan, Thomas the Train (not shown).

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Winners in the 3-6 age group: 1. Bradley Danley, Tin Man. 2. Justin Stratton, Robot. 3. Isabella Earp, Pumpkin Girl (not shown).

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Winners in the 7-10 age group: Jacob Stratton, Safari cage gorilla, first place. Zach Vielhauer, mummy, second place. Zoe Lofton, Violet from Willy Wonka, third place.

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Winners in the 11-101 age group: Patti Lofton, Family Tree, first place. Jacob Brown, Little Red Riding Hood, second place. Mackenzie Lofton, Little Bo Peep, third place.

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Groups winners: Samantha Nathan and Katie Schweiger, fire hydrant, puppy and fireman, first place. Matthew and Elizabeth, Dr. Seuss' Thing 1 and Thing 2, second place. Chelsea Richars and Toni Ruo, the Blues Brothers, third place.

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