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David Garrett, Branley Garrett, 6, and Braylon Garrett, 4, all of Shawnee, look over a “Lightning McQueen” 2016 Ford Mustang GT, owned by Mark Wilson of Edmond at the 37th Annual Knights Auto Club Car Show, June 22, at Briscoe Boy Scout/Rotary Park in Shawnee.

During the 4-H Skills Day held at North Rock Creek High School on June 20, members learned how to decorate cupcakes from Susan Crow. Other classes were making reverse tie-dyed shirts, musical shakers, first aid kits, & a flower craft, as well as learning about animal biosecurity and podcasting. They also worked on fair projects and a service project for a veteran. Shown, clockwise, are Nila Marsh, Reagan Nickell, J.J. Harless, Randee Jasper, Hailee Townsend & Taycie Baker.

Shawnee Mayor Ed Bolt, center, reads a proclamation for Juneteenth, as Epicurean Delight (Epic Sno Cones) owner David Henry holds the microphone and Gloria Wallace, of the Dunbar Heights Association, shoots a video during the Juneteenth Celebration behind the sno cone stand on June 19.

Preston Haines, 14, of Tecumseh, holds an albino ball python as Abigail Townsend, 4, of Macomb, pets the snake and Hailey Townsend looks on at the Tiger Safari booth during the Mingle on Main Street Block Party in Tecumseh, June 20.

Lisa Raine of Tecumseh was one of nine people to donate blood at the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Blood Drive, held at the American Legion Post #260 on June 24. Also shown is Oklahoma Blood Institute Phlebotomist Amanda Mayoral. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Home Church members Tara Ashcraft, Tatum Kuhn, and Jami Smith offer samples of grilled or smoked meat from the amateur barbecue contest at the Mingle on Main Street Block Party, June 20. Several of their fellow church members entered the competition and use their winnings for youth and kids camp, which will be attended by more than 100 young people, said Kelli Kuhn, the wife of Pastor Jerry Kuhn. Jesse Ramsey won first for ribs, second in brisket and second overall. (See full cutline below.)

Shelby Smith drives a John Deere tractor and Dylan Smith drives a Farmall tractor during antique tractor parade of the 25th Annual Farming Heritage Festival at Shawnee Feed Center on June 22.

Judah Ramsey, 7, of Macomb, turns the rope-making machine owned by Danny Dunagan of McLoud, as his siblings watch at the 25th Annual Farming Heritage Festival, held at Shawnee Feed Center on June 22. The event is organized by the Shawnee Tractor and Engine Club. (See full cutline below.)

Business owner David Henry speaks at the Juneteenth Celebration held behind the Epicurean Delight (Epic Sno Cones) stand on June 19, as Shawnee Mayor Ed Bolt looks on. Henry said it is a time of reflection and remembrance, and he suggested voting as a way to celebrate Juneteenth “for all the people who couldn’t vote.” Gloria Wallace, with the Dunbar Heights Association, spoke about Opal Lee, the “Mother of Juneteenth,” and invited everyone to the Juneteenth Reception to be held at the Grand Casino.

This 1957 Chevy Belair, owned by Bill Harris of Yukon, was one of several vehicles in the 37th Annual Knights Auto Club Car Show on June 22 at Briscoe Boy Scout/Rotary Park.

Shawnee Robopack Coach Cullen Birney, third from left, talks with former SHS robotics student Justin Kannenberg about their latest robot which can retrieve and shoot foam rings. The Robopack, including junior Lillie Lackey and sophomore Jun Gao, had a booth at the 37th Annual Knights Auto Club Car Show, June 22, and were selling tickets for a 50-50 pot to help fund the program. Birney said Randy Schultz is their engineer and assistant coach, and he had a car in the event. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

The interior decor of a 1956 Ford Thunderbird, owned by Gerald Montgomery of Shawnee, includes a record player, fuzzy dice and a hula girl. It was one of many cars at the 37th Annual Knights Auto Club Car Show on June 22 at Briscoe Boy Scout/Rotary Park. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

This 1903 Oldsmobile, owned by Turner Lehman, took "Most Unusual" at the 37th Annual Knights Auto Club Car Show, June 22, at Briscoe Boy Scout/Rotary Park. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Members of the Ramsey family from Macomb visit with blacksmith Tom Nelson, of Douglas, and his daughter Karrah Cronister at their booth in the 25th Annual Farming Heritage Festival at Shawnee Feed Center on June 22. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Danny Dunagan, of McLoud, and his dog Bella ride in the 1903 replica car built by his cousin during the antique tractor parade of the 25th Annual Farming Heritage Festival at Shawnee Feed Center on June 22. Dunagan has had a booth at the festival since 1998. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Katie Myers drives Sue Rooker’s memorial Farmall tractor for her grandfather Pete Rooker during antique tractor parade of the 25th Annual Farming Heritage Festival at Shawnee Feed Center on June 22. There were about 30 vehicles in the daily parades, June 21-22. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Pottawatomie County 4-H Vice President Taylor Marrs helps a member with her poster in the Leadership class during 4-H Skills Day, held at North Rock Creek High School on June 20. Other classes included making decorated cupcakes, reverse tie-dyed shirts, musical shakers, first aid kits, and a flower craft, as well as learning about animal biosecurity and podcasting. They also worked on fair projects and a service project for a veteran. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Norah Lightfoot, 6, throws a ball, as her brother, Zaire Lightfoot, 9, watches during a game of catch at the Juneteenth Celebration held behind the Epicurean Delight (Epic Sno Cones) stand on June 19. In addition to games of catch, horseshoes and checkers, business owner David Henry spoke about the history of Juneteenth and posed some trivia questions. Henry said it is a time of reflection and remembrance, and he suggested voting as a way to celebrate Juneteenth "for all the people who couldn't vote."

Pharra Neiman, 11, of Tecumseh, takes an order for the Cowgurl Cafe - which was run with her siblings, Yatta, 8, and BB, 6 - during the amateur barbecue contest of the Mingle on Main Street Block Party in Tecumseh on June 20. Their mother, Shiane Neiman, said besides their food truck, they also teach riding lessons. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Kim Mellinger serves up an order of barbecue brisket, which was smoked and sliced by her husband Danny Mellinger during the amateur barbecue contest at the Mingle on Main Street Block Party in Tecumseh on June 20. The Mellingers offered ribs and chicken, as well, and received third place for chicken. Also shown is their daughter Shelby Mellinger and friend Kiley Sims. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tiger Safari Zookeeper Sarah Grunden holds a Nigerian Uromastyx lizard Jensen and Atlas, from the Experience Church, pet it, and Eliyah watches at the Tiger Safari booth during the Mingle on Main Street Block Party in Tecumseh, June 20. (The Countywide was asked to use only first names.) Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Ryatt Boyer, 6, of Tecumseh, feeds Ghost and Petey some dog treats during the Mingle on Main Street Block Party, June 20, in Tecumseh. The dogs are available through the foster-based Southern Paws Rescue, based in Pottawatomie County. Visit their website or Facebook page for more information. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan