Paula Wiley, 5, of McLoud, gets a high-five from Jasey Graves after learning how to throw a lasso. Also shown is Tatum Roberts, who is helping Isabel Nunes, 6, of Shawnee. Shawnee Public Library Branch Manager Mary Sims said this is the 15th year for six IFYR youth directors to visit the library. Sims also interviewed them about their rodeo experiences, and a 'chuckwagon snack' was provided by Lindsey Cowan, Jennifer Gates and Chloe Gates of the Junior Service League.

Lyric Theatre of OK's Maddie Wall (Fraulein Maria), bottom center, teaches the famous "Do-Re- Mi" song with help from cast member Kristin Kuns (Liesl), Volunteer CPN Students (the youngest five Von Trapps) and Lucas Schrantz (Friedrich).

Photo courtesy of SSC

Miss Demeanor catches a frisbee during the Shawnee Public Library Summer Learning Challenge program at Boy Scout Park on July 12. Tornado Alley Disc Dogs brought four dogs to perform that day, and co-owner Jeff Savage spoke about how to train dogs.

OBU Benefits Program offered to TPS Employees

The FireLake Casino fireworks display culminates in a finale celebrating Independence Day on July 3. In the Shawnee area, there were also fireworks exploding over Kickapoo Casino on July 2 and the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort on July 4.

Pottawatomie Go (POGO) Executive Director John Bobb-Semple reminds participants in the Freedom Fest kids' parade to check their helmets before he leads them around Kidspace Park, as the parade marshal, on July 5. The First Annual Freedom Fest was hosted by POGO and Shawnee Parks and Recreation. They gave prizes for Most Patriotic, Most Enthusiastic and Most Creative. They also had a sidewalk chalk art contest.

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