The Way I See It

I often look back at the variety of assignments I have done over a period of time. I have a thousand assignments a year it seems like.  When I finish one project it is time to move on to the next. I sometime lose track of what I have worked on. So, I do try to find some time to reflect on what I have done. It is very rewarding and motivates me to keep working hard when I look back at my work and think about what is ahead. In the mean time, I have added another couple weeks of my photos. The really busy time is winding down and I will soon be able, hopefully, to keep up with my blog on a more normal schedule.

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A park bench at Lincoln Park rests partially submerged in the rising water from Cow Creek Monday after heavy rains moved through the area over night.

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A tree west of a walking bridge at Lincoln Park rises out of the flooded waters of Cow Creek Monday.

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Jack Alvested of the Rollin’ Nostalgia Car Club gives a last-minute dusting to one of the items in the club’s exhibit at the Miners’ Hall Museum. The museum, located on the site of the Franklin Community Center and Heritage Museum will have its grand opening at 4 p.m. today.

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Visitors Joe Maghe, kneeling, and Skip and Betty Urich, take time to view the displays in various exhibits Tuesday afternoon during the grand opening of the Miners’ Hall Museum at the Franklin Community Center and Heritage Museum. Miners work pants worn by Louis Baima, left, are one of the items on display at the museum. The pants were donated to the museum by his granddaughter Linda Grilz.

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Susana Canales, 10, a 5th grader at Westside Elementary, makes a leap in the long jump competition during a an elementary school track meet Tuesday morning at the Prentice Gudgen Track at Pittsburg State University.

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Aushanae Thomas, 9, 4th grader at Meadowlark makes a throw during the softball throwing competition at a an elementary school track meet Tuesday morning at Prentice Gudgen Track at Pittsburg State University.

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Andrew Hobbs, 11, 5th grader at Westside makes one of his jumps in the long jump competition during an elementary school track meet Tuesday morning at Prentice Gudgen Track at Pittsburg State University.

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Pittsburg State head coach Steve Bever stands in front of tokens of appreciation given him Wednesday for his 22 seasons as head coach and his dedicated service to Pitt State. Bever announced his retirement in January and the Gorillas close out their 2012 season this weekend with a four-game set against MIAA champion and nationally-ranked Central Missouri.

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Pittsburg High School track athletes go through stretching drills Wednesday during a practice session on the school’s brand new track. The old track was not regulation size and did not have a rubber surface, which caused injuries. The coaches and athletes have been waiting for the track to be finished for a year.

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Neosho High School senior Noey DeLeon plays the French horn during a rehearsal Thursday afternoon at Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium. DeLeon was one of close to 180 area high school students to participate in the 29th Pittsburg State University Four State Band Festival.

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Frontenac baserunner Nayna Fields rounds looks to her coach for a signal as she rounds second base after sending a hit to the centerfield fence. Fields would be held at second for her first of two doubles during game two of a doubleheader at Cheryl Stice Field.

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St. Mary’s Colgan head baseball coach Mike Watt celebrates the final out during the first game of a doubleheader against Frontenac at JayCee Ballpark. The 3-2 come-from-behind victory was the 500th of coach Watt’s career.

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Colgan starter Sam Gilbert delivers a pitch Thursday against Frontenac at JayCee Ballpark. Gilbert pitched a complete game and earned a 3-2 victory.

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Frontenac baserunner Ashton Alex slides safely into home as St. Mary’s Colgan catcher Katelyn Flood receives a relay throw Thursday at Cheryl Stice Field during the Raiders’ 10-7 game two victory.

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The gymnasium at Girard High School transformed into an art studio Friday with numerous creative works of art on display during the CNC Art Fair.

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Hannah Collins, a freshman at Galena High School takes part in a life drawing student competition Friday during the CNC Art Fair at Girard High School with GHS advanced art students posing as models for the event.

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Covenant Harvest School second graders from left, Ayla Ford, Kiersten Diereling, Rylee Scott, Ellis Hurt and Gabriel Helms wait for their opportunity to model clothing they made with non traditional materials in their art class during a fashion show Friday for residents at the Arma Care Center.

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Bitzy, a white kitten at the SEK Humane Society is one of several up for adoption this weekend during the annual Adopt-a-thon.

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Marlee, a female Labrador mix, has been at the SEK Humane Society for four years. She is one of numerous dogs and cats up for adoption during the annual Adopt-a-thon this weekend.

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Pittsburg senior Joe Wimmer connects with a sixth-inning pitch that would result in a triple for Wimmer and three RBIs. His big hit gave the Purple Dragons a 4-2 lead against Independence during the first game of a doubleheader Friday. Pittsburg would end up defeating Independence 6-3 at JayCee Ballpark and take game two 3-1.

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Pittsburg batter Alaura Short connects for a run-scoring double against Independence Friday afternoon at Cheryl Stice Field.

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Pittsburg State right fielder Luke Bordewick fires a throw back to the infield Friday after gathering up a Central Missouri hit down the line at Al Ortolani Field. The Gorillas lost the first game of the four-game set 13-3.

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Participants in the “Love 4 Lauren 5K” start out on the course at Wilderness Park Saturday morning. The run was a fundraiser for Pittsburg State senior Lauren Renfrow, who was severely injured when she fell from a balcony while studying in Spain.

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Katie York, 9, participates in one of the games offered during the Big Brothers Big Sisters Carnival held at Pittsburg State University Saturday. York met her Big, Jitka Durman, a native of the Czech Republic and a PSU graduate, just last month. Pitt State’s Honors College sponsored the event.

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Zachary Leiker, 8, after having his painted as a zebra, takes aim with a dart attempting to pop a balloon during the Big Brothers Big Sisters Carnival Saturday.

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Pittsburg State starting pitcher Matt Stalcup dives for a pop up near the mound to record an out against Central Missouri during the second game of a doubleheader Saturday at Al Ortolani Field. Stalcup pitched a complete game but the Gorillas fell 5-1 after dropping game one 18-2.

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Pittsburg State head baseball coach Steve Bever poses for photos with current and former players Saturday afternoon while being honored between games and presented with a special gift at Al Ortolani Field.

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Pittsburg State third baseman Brad Foss makes a running throw to first after fielding a grounder Saturday against Central Missouri at Al Ortolani Field.

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Ava Steier, 6, laughs as she takes part in a tug of war Saturday afternoon during the annual Kansas Outdoor Kids Day at Lakeside Park. The event offered numerous activities including face painting, canoeing, fishing and archery.

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Pittsburg State shortstop Evan Thomas waits to apply the tag to Central Missouri base runner Jordan Coons while he attempts to reach second base after being picked off of first Sunday afternoon at Al Ortolani Field.

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Pittsburg State center fielder Ryan Ventura makes a diving seventh-inning catch Sunday afternoon against Central Missouri at Al Ortolani Field.

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Pittsburg State head baseball coach Steve Bever visits with former Pittsburg State player and current Central Missouri head coach Tom Myers at Al Ortolani Field Sunday afternoon after Coach Bever’s final game at Pittsburg State.

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Crews from Evans Concrete Construction lay the foundation for the shelter at the new camp and retreat center at Greenbush. When it is finished, the camp will feature a fishing pond, four cabins and the Federal Emergency Management Agency approved shelter.

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Mr. Bumble threatens to punish orphan boy Oliver Twist in this scene from the musical “Oliver!,” to be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Frontenac High School. Cast members are, from left, Josh Crown as Bumble, Ross Fry as Oliver and Katelyn Sellars and Lauren Eagon as workhouse assistants.

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Pittsburg junior first baseman Tanner Ellis connects for one of his three hits Tuesday in a game against Labette County. Pittsburg hosts a Class 4A regional this year with games Monday at JayCee Ballpark and Al Ortolani Field leading toward a regional final game Wednesday at JayCee. Top seed Pittsburg draws Columbus 4 p.m. Monday at JayCee.

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Pittsburg senior catcher Dylan Gromer rounds third on his way to score, tying the game at two in the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday against Labette County at JayCee Ballpark. Pittsburg would not trail again, sweeping both games 5-2 and 10-0.

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Pittsburg second baseman Nick Vacca scoops up a grounder before recording an out at first during game one Tuesday against Labette County at JayCee Ballpark.

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Pittsburg pitcher Mercedes Vogel throws to first for an out after fielding a bunt during the second game of a doubleheader Tuesday against Labette County at Cheryl Stice Field.

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Trinity Thomas, a fifth grader at Lakeside Elementary School, manages a giant inflated ball through a line of cones Wednesday afternoon during one of the events at the Change for Schlanger Challenge in Schlanger Park.

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Frontenac right fielder Gus Brunetti dives to make a catch Thursday against Southeast during the first game of a doubleheader at the Frontenac Sports Complex.

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Southeast starter Jason Reed delivers a pitch during game one Thursday at the Frontenac Sports Complex.

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Southeast pitcher Jason Reed tags out Bryce Burdette of Frontenac after he successfully laid down a sacrifice bunt to move a runner to second Thursday at the Frontenac Sports Complex.

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Chloe Gariglietti, 11, listens intently to the batting instruction of Pittsburg State sophomore Ashton Warrick at a softball practice on Thursday. Warrick and PSU freshman Riley Campbell are both headed to basic training this summer, and volunteered to spend the afternoon teaching roughly a dozen young girls some tips about softball at the Frontenac softball fields.

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Frontenac youth softball players practice proper technique in throwing softballs during a practice guided by Pittsburg State students Ashton Warrick and Riley Campbell, who will each head to basic training in the coming weeks.

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PSU freshman Riley Campbell guides one of the Frontenac youth softball players on the proper arm motions for a swing during a practice Thursday at the Frontenac softball fields.

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PSU sophomore Ashton Warrick demonstrates the proper technique for batting while Ana Herrera, 12, watches at the Frontenac softball fields on Thursday.

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Third grader Evan Harries gets some help from Roy Parsons of McCune while learning to make a lasso Friday morning at one of the exhibits during the annual Pioneer Day at Lakeside Elementary School. Parsons brought several hand crank rope makers with which the students, with his help, made their own ropes. Harries made his using twine and a 1911 New Era Rope Machine.

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Samantha Waugh, 6, reacts with a smile as she views her image in a mirror Saturday afternoon after having her face painted by Sylvia Schultze at the SEK Humane Society booth during the second annual Art in the Park.

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A black bird attempts to chase away a much larger hawk that flew past it Saturday afternoon in Lincoln Park in Pittsburg.

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Frank Grilz Jr. throws out the first pitch for the Frontenac Youth League opening day on Saturday. Watching are fellow Frontenac American Legion members Don Morey, Bill Schwenker and Charlie Becher.

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John’s Sports Center Giants shortstop Kage Hunt underhands a toss to third to force a Unique Metal Fabrication Pirates base runner out at third after fielding a grounder Saturday afternoon on the opening day of the Ted Carnino League.

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Gianni Piccini of the Lindburg Pharmacy Red Sox delivers a pitch Saturday afternoon against the U.S. Awards Yankees during the Ted Carnino League season opener for both teams.

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U.S. Awards Yankees baserunner Derek VanBecelaere rounds first base after connecting with a pitch for a double Saturday afternoon against the Lindburg Pharmacy Red Sox.

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By Tuesday afternoon, the Pittsburg State student section was one of the few remaining portions of bleachers at John Lance Arena that remained intact along the south side. Work crews began removing the bleachers that were used as recently as this weekend for PSU Commencement.

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Frank Layden Elementary School students perform Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” at the conclusion of a school wide talent show Wednesday afternoon in the school gymnasium.

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Mariah Klenke, left, and C.J. Russell, who have just completed their junior year at St. Mary’s Colgan High School, are headed for summer seminars at U.S. Armed Services Academies. Both will attend a seminar at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, and Russell will also attend a seminar at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.

This is such a busy time of the year. It seems like I just go from one assignment to another. This is a good thing though, as we live in an active community. Needless to say, I am behind on my blogging. So, I am putting up photos from the last two weeks or so worth of assignments.

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Pittsburg High School senior Brandon Smith returns a ball during practice Thursday at the PSU Tennis Courts. Smith, a relative newcomer to the sport of tennis, has won his first 20 matches this season in No. 2 singles and shared a Southeast Kansas League title in No. 2 doubles last year with his partner and fellow senior Sean Perkins.

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A squad of PSU ROTC cadets fire upon “enemy combatants” during an aviation lab/training exercise Thursday afternoon at Plagens Conservation Area south of Pittsburg. Students were flown into the site on a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to practice insertion techniques before beginning their simulated mission.

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A UH-60 Black Hawk takes off from the Plagens Conservation Area after delivering PSU ROTC cadets, lower left, who lay down nearly out of site along the grass line at their landing zone. The helicopter was part of a real-world exercise for the cadets.

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An “enemy combatant” (senior ROTC cadet) escapes from the security forces of the training PSU ROTC cadets. The “enemy bunker,” shown here, was the main target of the cadets, who were on the attack during the exercise.

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Pittsburg State University international student Sijing Liu of China cuts designs in a piece of folded paper during a Chinese culture night activity at Yates Hall Friday evening. Hosted by the Chinese Culture Club, the event this year gave visitors the opportunity to learn about Chinese art.

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Girard senior second baseman Jordan Davied makes a throw to first to record an out during a 17-1 victory over Erie Friday afternoon in the first game of a doubleheader. The Trojans swept both games, winning game two 12-0.

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Participants in the 2012 American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Crawford County walk laps during a luminaria ceremony Friday evening at Carnie Smith Stadium.

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Cancer survivor Norma Powell waves to supporters while taking a victory lap with other survivors to begin the 2012 American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Crawford County Friday evening at Carnie Smith Stadium.

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Kim Weyhrich of Jubilee Acres and her daughter Dawn, 10, visit with customer Isa Schott, left, at their booth Saturday morning during the opening day of the Pittsburg Farmers’ Market.

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German radishes, zucchini bread and cookies line the table of Sunny Specialty Farm, Fort Scott, Saturday morning on the opening day of the Pittsburg Farmers Market.

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Volunteer Larry Paddock works to install a cover for a crawl space at one of thirteen Pittsburg houses to receive work Saturday during the Hearts and Hammers work day.

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Christine Baldwin applies caulking around a window frame Saturday morning while volunteering at a Pittsburg residence during the Hearts and Hammers work day.

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House captain Bill Warlop left, and volunteer Daniel Loveland investigate siding to find out if it needed to be replaced at Pittsburg residence Saturday morning during the Hearts and Hammers work day.

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Jessica Stice wears fire fighting gear as she uses the powerful stream of water from a hose to knock down an obstacle during a task Saturday evening. Teammate Kylie Ludwig, who accomplished the task first, offers support during the stop at Pittsburg Firestation #1, one of the Pittsburg Area Young Professionals Amazing Race challenges Saturday evening.

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Pittsburg State pitcher Eric Hansen delivers a third-inning pitch Saturday afternoon during the second game of a doubleheader against Northwest Missouri State at Al Ortolani Field. Hansen went eight innings giving up four hits to earn the 10-1 victory.

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Pittsburg State pitcher Evan Thomas makes a throw to first to record an out Saturday afternoon against Northwest Missouri State at Al Ortolani Field.

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Southeast High School received a $1.4 million federal School Improvement Grant several years ago, and teachers have used the money to add new technology and transform their curriculum. The school has gone from being one of the worst academic performers in the state to achieving “standard of excellence” ratings in reading and math, as well as 100 percent proficiency in science. Last week a camera crew from Lucky Tiger Productions in New York filmed students and teachers at Southeast High School last week for a documentary being produced about the grant and the school’s academic success.

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Pittsburg senior Joe Wimmer delivers a first-game pitch Tuesday against Iola at JayCee Ballpark.

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Pittsburg second baseman Katie Phalen catches a pop-up Tuesday evening during the second game of a doubleheader against Iola at Cheryl Stice Field.

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Delia Lister, director of the Pittsburg State University Nature Reach program, uses “Bo,” a barred owl to teach those attending a program about raptors in the Crimson and Gold Ballroom at the Overman Student Center as part of Earth Week events at Pittsburg State Wednesday afternoon.

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Taylor Patterson, right, as Sister Helen Prejean, seeks to save the body and soul of convicted murderer Matthew Poncelet, played by Jacob Hacker, in the Pittsburg State University production of “Dead Man Walking.” The play, part of the Dead Man Walking: School Theatre Project, will be presented at 8 p.m. today through Saturday and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the Grubbs Hall Theatre.

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Aaron McConnell holds the Olympic torch outside at the Beard-Shanks Law Enforcement Center as he waits for the for the annual Pittsburg Law Enforcement Torch Run to begin Wednesday morning. McConnell had the honor of being the first to carry the torch at the start of the run.

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Athletes Bo Bland, ANW Special Education Coop, left, and Cody Pierce, New Hope Services, join Pittsburg Police Office Chris Moore and the other runners to complete the final lap into Carnie Smith Stadium with the Olympic torch, during the annual Pittsburg Law Enforcement Torch Run Wednesday morning, leading up to the start of the Kansas Southeast Special Olympics Spring Games.

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Aaron McConnell leads the way with the Olympic torch at the start of the annual Pittsburg Law Enforcement Torch Run Wednesday morning as runners depart from the Beard-Shanks Law Enforcement Center, carrying the torch to Carnie Smith Stadium for the start of the Kansas Southeast Special Olympics Spring Games.

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Athlete Chevi Peters of New Hope Services, one of more than 500 athletes participating in the Kansas Southeast Special Olympics Spring Games, prepares to throw a softball during one of his events Wednesday morning at Carnie Smith Stadium.

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On Thursday the PSU department of technology and engineering education brought the 2012 Olympics to the Joplin East Middle School gymnasium, including the famed Tower Bridge and Thames River. Faculty members and 16 students — all of whom plan to become junior or high school technology teachers — used simulated Olympic events to teach the students scientific and mathematical concepts.

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On Thursday the PSU department of technology and engineering education used simulated Olympic events to teach the students scientific and mathematical concepts. The students also competed in several Paralympic events, including a wheelchair race and seated, vision-impaired volleyball.

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Janette Mauk, senior administrative specialist with PSU library services, and Kathy Benard, a member of the PSU Sustainability Committee, weigh empty water bottles volunteers culled from trash deposited in cans in buildings around the university over the last three days. The goal of the sort, which was done by faculty and members of the PSU Sustainability Committee, was to separate recyclable items into categories and weigh them at the Southeast Kansas Recycling Center. The results will be tabulated and compared to the results of a similar sorting event that was organized in October of last year for Campus Sustainability Day, and to help track recycling habits going forward.

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St. Mary’s Colgan catcher Jesse Newcomb locates a pop fly in foul territory before diving to make the catch during the first game of a doubleheader against Riverton Thursday at JayCee Ballpark.

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St. Mary’s Colgan shortstop Sam Gilbert fires a throw to first base to record an out after fielding a grounder against Riverton Thursday at JayCee Ballpark.

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St. Mary’s Colgan third baseman Taylor Bolinger keeps an eye on her throw to first after fielding a bunt against Riverton at Cheryl Stice Field. The play would end up a double play as the runner on second attempted to advance on the throw and would be thrown out at third base.

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Organizers held a Rock the Vote event Friday afternoon and evening on the Pittsburg State University quad. Hundreds of people showed up to the event, which featured live music from local bands, booths promoting local politicians and ways to get involved in the community, and information about new voter registration laws. Organizer and senior social work major Tina Parker said she wanted an event that was community-wide and non-partisan where people could debate their political differences in a civilized manor.

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Pittsburg State University students Samantha Mahon, Taylor Rey, Megan McCoy, Jenna McCarty and Jennifer Murphy perform as the band Deadeye at the Rock the Vote event at PSU Friday evening.

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Runners sprint at the start of a preliminary 100-yard dash Friday afternoon during the first Girard Optimist Invitational held on the refurbished Girard High School track. Girard head track coach Matt Logue said this was the largest field in the Optimist Invitational he can remember in his 17 years at Girard.

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Pittsburg senior Marcus Striplin placed seventh in the high jump at the Girard Optimist Invitational Friday with a jump of 5 feet, 8 inches.

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From left, Polona Kalan, Paris Taylor and Ana Marija Kalan walk with numerous others around the track at Hutchinson Field during the second annual Get Busy Livin’ 5K Run and Walk Saturday morning.

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Runners are a blur of motion as they depart Hutchinson Field during the Get Busy Livin’ 5K Run Saturday morning honoring the legacy of Dylan Meier.

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City of Pittsburg parks forester Rob Dillon, left, and Greg Judy with parks maintenance add mulch around a redbud tree that they planted on National Arbor Day, the last Friday of April, at the RV Park on 20th Street near the US 69 Bypass.

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Callie Wheeler and her brother Kevin Hicks complete the final leg of the obstacle course Saturday afternoon during the first Gorilla Dash at the PSU Baja Course. The 5K event was created as a project by the Pittsburg State University ROTC senior class.

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Team members from front to back, Natalie Beachner, Miranda Palmer, Jared Beachner, Aaron Palmer and Brayden Beachner pull a Humvee a set distance during one of the Gorilla Dash challenges Saturday afternoon.

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Callie Wheeler and brother Kevin Hicks work their way through a mud pit before taking on the rest of the challenges that wait for them on the Gorilla Dash 5K obstacle course Saturday at the PSU Baja Course.

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Sarah Silva and Pittsburg State ROTC cadet Hal Rivard pull a giant tire, one of numerous challenges competitors faced as they completed the Gorilla Dash Saturday.

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From front, Brayden Beachner, Aaron Palmer and Natalie Beachner join their teammates to carry a utility pole a certain distance before pulling a Humvee Saturday during the first Gorilla Dash.

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Pittsburg State quarterback Anthony Abenoja drops back to pass Saturday during the annual spring football game at Carnie Smith Stadium.

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Pittsburg State running back Briceton Wilson powers his way past defenders and into the end zone for a touchdown Saturday during the annual spring football game at Carnie Smith Stadium.

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Pittsburg State cornerback Dino Teague (23) and safety Austin Leake (36) break up a pass intended for wide receiver Andrew Castaneda Saturday during the annual spring football game at Carnie Smith Stadium.

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Pittsburg State running back Jason Spradling prepares to apply a stiff arm to cornerback De’Vante Bausby Saturday during the annual Spring Game at Carnie Smith Stadium.

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Pittsburg State defensive end Avery Adair (97) with the assistance of linebacker Lewis Foutz, left, and safety Jason Peete bring down running back Jeff Seybold Saturday morning during the annual Spring Game at Carnie Smith Stadium.

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Seniors from the 2011 National Championship team lower a banner to reveal their accomplishment added to the list of Pittsburg State championship years during halftime of the annual Spring Game at Carnie Smith Stadium.

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Timi Myers, left, and Danielle Ferrell, join area residents taking part in a “War Against Women” march Saturday along Broadway in downtown Pittsburg. Numerous rallies took place in communities across the country Saturday in support of women’s rights.

It is Greek Week at Pittsburg State University. Sororities and Fraternities around campus took part in the annual Greek Games that were held on the PSU Oval. The event makes for great photographs because they are all so competitive and expressive and just have a good time. I have added a link to the story written by Will Klusener below.

http://www.morningsun.net/news/x1780479877/PSU-fraternity-sorority-members-compete-in-Greek-Games

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Sigma Sigma Sigma sophomore Rachel McConnell leads her team during a tug of war competition on the Oval Wednesday afternoon during Pittsburg State University’s annual Greek Games.

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Sigma Tau Gamma freshmen Kolton Cuba and Jose Contreras battle for the final chair of a musical chairs contest Wednesday afternoon during the Greek Games on the PSU Oval. Cuba won the event.

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Alpha Sigma Alpha freshman Morgan Robbins hops her way to the finish line during a potato sack race Wednesday afternoon during the Greek Games at Pittsburg State University.

I worked on a story a little while back about the redbud trees that were damaged at the Pittsburg State Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre during a strong storm in February. I was happy that I was able to return the other day and do a follow up story on those dedicated trees being replaced. The PSU Veterans Memorial is one of my favorite places in Pittsburg. It is beautiful and peaceful and I am glad to be able to document it as it gets back to normal.

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From left, groundskeepers Kerry Geier, Tim Anderson, Andrew Lance and Jack Reed move a redbud tree in place to be planted at Pittsburg State University’s Veterans Memorial Amphitheater Wednesday afternoon.

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From left, groundskeepers Jack Reed, Tim Anderson, Kerry Geier and Andrew Lance plant the second of two redbuds Wednesday afternoon at Pittsburg State University’s Veterans Memorial Amphitheater. The trees replaced redbuds that were damaged during a severe storm in February.

It has only been a few weeks, but it seems like months since the basketball season ended. I guess because I have covered so many spring sporting events it just seems like the winter sports were so long ago. I enjoy covering them all. And of course, next August I will be hoping for football to get underway and chase away the heat that no doubt will be here. In the meantime I will enjoy being outside covering all the spring and summer sports.

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St. Mary’s Colgan senior pitcher Morgan Gilmore throws a pitch Monday against Jasper (Mo.) at Cheryl Stice Field. Gilmore pitched nine innings during a 4-3 win for Colgan and she made 18 Jasper batters take a seat after striking them out. She had at least one strikeout in every inning and struck out three in the first, three in the the third and three in the sixth.

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St. Mary’s Colgan centerfielder Amands McBride catches a long fly ball against Jasper (Mo.) at Cheryl Stice Field during first game of a doubleheader sweep by the Panthers.

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Girard shortstop Tristan Broce fires a throw to first to record a fourth inning out during the second game of a doubleheader against Chanute Tuesday evening.

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Girard pitcher Nick George delivers a sixth inning pitch during a 9-3 Trojan victory over Chanute during the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday.

One thing I can count on this time of year is a very busy Saturday. Spring is in the air and activities seem to be taking place everywhere. Last Saturday I ended up with four news and two sports assignments. This makes for a long day, but I love the photo opportunities. The secret for me is to stay focused on the present and not think about the deadlines I have or the weather or the assignments waiting for me after I finish up where I am at. I need solid photos from all my assignments. I treat every one with importance and do the best job I can. It is very rewarding at the end of the day to look back and see the places I went, the people I have met and the stories I was able to illustrate visually.

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Pittsburg resident Joshua Brueggemann searches for clues at the Crawford County Historical Museum, one of stops during Countryside Christian Church’s “Amazing Race on the Plains” Saturday morning.

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Pittsburg residents Jordan and Keri Niegsch compete in a coal tossing task at Immigrant Park, one of the stops during the Countryside Christian Church’s “Amazing Race on the Plains” Saturday.

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Tina Parker, a Pittsburg State senior and president of the student group Social Work Plus, rakes up leaves at the home of Jane Kelly during The Big Event Saturday morning.

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Pittsburg State students and members of the student group Social Work Plus from left, Annie Myracle, Brittanie Bennett, Julie Linard and Erica Nemeth rake up and bag leaves from the yard of Jane Kelly Saturday morning during The Big Event.

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Steve Uehling, a member of the Pittsburg Area Young Professionals, uses a hose to power wash the front entrance at Colonial Fox Theatre Saturday morning during the annual Spring Clean Fling.

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Pittsburg Area Young Professionals member, Brett Dalton, is silhouetted by a spot light as he cleans dust and debris from between rows of chairs Saturday morning at Colonial Fox Theatre during the annual Spring Clean Fling.

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Gregg Higgin Botham, of Independence, Mo., a member of the Holmes Brigade, speaks with visitors during a re-enactment Saturday afternoon at the Fort Scott National Historic Site.

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Re-enactors, members of the Holmes Brigade, fire a volley from their muskets during a demonstration Saturday afternoon at the Fort Scott National Historic Site.

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Lilah Whittlesey, 7, of Argonia, wears Civil War era clothing as she runs across the lawn at the Fort Scott National Historic Site Saturday afternoon. She was visiting with her aunt, Michelle Yipe, who has come to Fort Scott for the past 29 years.

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Detroit, Mi., residents Kaitlyn Wilson and her father Steve dressed in Civil War era clothing at the Fort Scott National Historic Site Saturday afternoon. Kaitlyn’s aunt, Suzy Brown, and her fiance, Dave Ryan, are re-enactors and got married in an 1860s-style wedding Saturday night that was open to the public.

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Joe Hudgens, of Kansas City, Mo., a member of the Holmes Brigade rests under a tree near an encampment during a re-enactment taking place this weekend at the Fort Scott National Historic Site.

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Pittsburg State freshman Luke Bordewick connects with a two-run third-inning triple during the first game of a doubleheader Saturday against Missouri Western at Al Ortolani Field.

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Pittsburg State shortstop Evan Thomas makes an off-balance throw to record an out at first after scooping up a grounder Saturday against Missouri Western at Al Ortolani Field. Thomas also connected for a three-run homer in game two of the doubleheader.

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Pittsburg State freshman high jumper Shanise Rice clears a jump Saturday during the 4th annual Gorilla Classic at Prentice Gudgen Track. Rice finished fourth in the event with a height of 5-4.50.

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Pittsburg State senior Mike Beeler makes a throw of 235 feet, 8 inches Saturday afternoon during the 4th annual Gorilla Classic. Beeler’s throw set a new stadium record and is the best throw this season in Division II.

One of the things that I enjoy about being a photojournalist is the variety of subjects that I photograph. For the most part, I never really know what I will be covering two weeks from now. I do know that there will be interesting photo opportunities there always are, and my job is to find them. So this blog entry is an example of the variety from some of the assignments that I have had in the last couple of weeks.

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Pittsburg senior Dillon O’Dell finishes his reverse dunk in the slam dunk contest of the KSEK/KLKC Via Christi All-Star Game at St. Mary’s Colgan Fieldhouse on Saturday afternoon. O’Dell won the slam dunk contest, placed second in the 3-point shootout and scored 16 points in the boys game, including 10 points in the final 6:24 as Team KLKC/KSN pulled away for a 91-82 victory.

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Southeast senior Christine Bone goes up for a putback Sunday afternoon, challenged by Sawyer Woodworth of Team KSEK/KODE. Bone led Team KLKC/KSN with 13 points and KLKC/KSN won 76-74 despite not scoring a point the final 5:22 and surrendering 14 consecutive points to a KSEK/KODE team in scramble mode.

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Pittsburg State sophomore Erin Schulz paints part of the new mural being added to a wall at Wheat State Pizza Monday evening. The students, members of the University Art Association, hope to have the mural done by the end of the spring semester.

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Pittsburg State sophomore and University Art Association secretary Mercedes Brink works on the new mural being created on the north wall of Wheat State Pizza Monday evening.

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Pittsburg State center fielder Devon McCreath makes a grab for a second-inning out during the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday against Missouri Southern at the PSU Softball Complex. The Gorillas won the game 9-1 and in the process tied a school record with their 15th consecutive victory.

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Pitt State third baseman Katelyn Birchfield fields a grounder before throwing to first to record a fourth-inning out Wednesday evening against Missouri Southern at the PSU Softball Complex.

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Lights from Carnie Smith Stadium illuminate the treeline along University Lake Tuesday evening.

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Frontenac catcher Sam Bonner fires a throw to first attempting to throw out Hope McLeod of Girard after fielding a bunt Thursday evening during game one of a doubleheader. Frontenac swept both games 11-2 and 13-1.

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Tom Lawson, director of special services for Spring Hill USD 230, interviewed Pittsburg State University senior Paloma Perez Thursday at PSU’s annual Teacher Interview Day. Perez was interviewing for jobs as a school psychologist. There were at least 65 school districts at the event, 20 more than last year.

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Pittsburg company Pittcraft Printing, Inc., recently secured a three-year deal to be the official printer of the Kansas City Royals, a deal that means plenty of additional business and lots of publicity for the company. It also will be the printer for the 2012 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, which will be held at Kauffman Stadium for the first time in nearly 40 years. Above, employee Doug Starr runs sections of a 56-page game series booklet through a folding machine.

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Pittsburg State shortstop Mannie DeCastro throws to first after diving to grab a grounder Friday evening against Missouri Western during the second game of a doubleheader at the PSU Softball Complex. Missouri Western swept both games, 5-0 and 3-2.

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Pittsburg State batter Cheslyn Mitchell connects for a single during the second game of a doubleheader Friday evening against Missouri Western at the PSU Softball Complex. Mitchell hit solo home runs her previous two times at bat and would finish the game with four hits. It would not be enough as Missouri Western tied the game up at two in the seventh inning and took the lead in the eighth for a 3-2 victory.

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Sisters Madilynn, 1, and Sydney, 3, Walter eagerly await the start of the annual Girard Easter egg hunt Saturday morning on the Crawford County Court House lawn.

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Karsyn O’Rand, 3, proudly displays the stuffed bunny she won Saturday morning at the annual Girard Easter egg hunt. She won the bunny when she found a prize certificate in one of the eggs she gathered.

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Landen Ward, 5, waits in line with his Chihuahua mix puppy, Jax, to have his face painted Saturday morning during the festivities at the annual Girard Easter egg hunt on the Crawford County Court House lawn.

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Jazmyn Kaufman, 10 months, was all smiles when she met the Easter Bunny Saturday morning during the annual Girard Easter egg hunt on the Crawford County Court House lawn.

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Adam Shireman, 7, forms form Mickey Mouse ears — effectively saying “yes” — during a trivia challenge hosted by the visiting crew of the Disney Radio affiliate in Kansas City, Mo. The crew came to the annual Girard Easter egg hunt Saturday to help spread seat belt safety awareness.

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Jaycie Braman, 8, participates in the Disney Radio crew activities Saturday morning during the festivities at the annual Girard Easter egg hunt on the Crawford County Court House lawn.

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Easter festivals can be taxing for parents as well as their youngsters, as 10-month-old Jacklyn Hall shows. Here she rests up on the shoulder of her mother, Jena Wood, Saturday morning at the annual Girard Easter egg hunt on the Crawford County Court House lawn.

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Pittsburg outfielder Jornell Fondren leaps to make a catch after chasing down a fly ball deep in center field Tuesday evening during the second game of doubleheader against Coffeyville at JayCee Ballpark.

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Pittsburg first baseman Jordan Dee stretches to put out Corrissa Ammerman of Coffeyville Tuesday evening during the first game of a doubleheader at Cheryl Stice Field.

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Pittsburg High School senior Alexis Youvan and Kremlin, Okla., senior Ariel Cormier focus on a computational math test Tuesday afternoon in the Overman Student Center’s Crimson and Gold Ballroom. More than 900 high school students from Kansas and Missouri converged in Pittsburg State University’s campus for the 44th annual math relays.

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Pittsburg firefighters Justin Ziesenis, left, and Daniel Proffitt explain some of the uses of some of the gear they use on the job to Crawford County high school students who were taking a tour of Pittsburg Fire Station #1 Wednesday as part of the 2012 Elks Student Government Day.

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Pittsburg State students Darrell Chism, left, and Jason Escobar perform a choreographed dance Wednesday evening during the second annual “PSU’s Got Talent” at Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium.

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Pittsburg State student Erika Lynn performs one of her original songs during her time on stage at the second annual “PSU’s Got Talent” at Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium.

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Frontenac pitcher Brett Macary delivers a pitch Thursday evening against Baxter Springs during the first game of a doubleheader at the Frontenac Sports Complex.

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Frontenac senior shortstop Danielle McBride fires a throw to first after fielding a grounder to record the final out in a 5-3 come from behind victory against Baxter Springs during the first game of a doubleheader Thursday at the Frontenac Sports Complex.

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Illusionist Kevin Spencer teaches George Nettels Elementary School second grader Kaya M. how to perform a magic trick Thursday morning. In advance of his show at Memorial Auditorium Friday night, Spencer toured the four Pittsburg USD 250 elementary schools demonstrating the Hocus Focus program he developed for special education teachers and students. He said it is a comprehensive curriculum that allows teachers to provide their students with “a visual, exciting, and motivating way to allow students to safely explore skills levels, improve existing skills, and develop new ones.”

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Westside Elementary School 4th graders from left, Alyssa Sanders, 10, Destiny Basavri, 9, and Alexxiz Graham, 9, read a reproduction of a newspaper printed shortly after the sinking of the RMS Titanic during an activity Thursday afternoon to learn about the ship and those on board. This weekend will mark the 100th anniversary of the sinking.

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Pittsburg High School junior Austin Mays works on a cinder block and brick wall during the 2012 SkillsUSA Masonry competition. Students at this competition were competing to earn a spot at the national competition in Kansas City this summer.

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Pittsburg junior Syd Stokes builds a brick and cinder block wall during the 2012 SkillsUSA Masonry competition Friday morning. Students had three and a half hours to complete their work during the event.

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Pittsburg High School junior Austin Mays places a brick during the 2012 SkillsUSA Masonry competition Friday morning at the Pittsburg Construction Trades Building.

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Jovani Sanchez, a 2010 graduate of Pittsburg High School and current masonry student at Fort Scott Community College competes against other college students during the 2012 SkillsUSA Masonry competition at Fort Scott Community College’s satellite campus in Pittsburg Friday morning.

Holi, the Indian spring Festival of Colors has become an assignment I look forward to. I love lots and lots of color. You can't get much more colorful than at this celebration. This is the second time I have covered Holi. Last year I was overwelmed and didn't really know what to expect. This year when the Pittsburg State Indian Student Association announced that they would have their public celebration at Gorilla Village I knew what they would do and how to better go about covering it. The problem for me is that I have other assignments to cover and so I can't really participate and get covered with colored powder or water. This is not the event to stay clean at. So, I had to find a way to cover it and get all the wonderful color photographed but at the same time stay out of the middle of the fun. Some day I will go to participate, but when working I have to stay out of the way and document. I did end up with photos I really liked. It was fun. I have added a link to the story by Nikki Patrick and a photo gallery from the celebration.

http://www.morningsun.net/news/x221028536/PSU-Indian-Student-Association-sponsors-celebration-of-Holi-the-Festival-of-Colors

http://www.morningsun.net/photos/x760616446/Holi-the-Indian-spring-Festival-of-Colors

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Pittsburg State University student Rashid Bey is covered with colored powder thrown on him by other participants in the Indian spring Festival of Colors known as Holi Saturday morning at Gorilla Village. The Pittsburg State University Indian Student Association sponsored this annual celebration.

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Participants in the annual Holi, spring Festival of Colors celebration throw colored powder into the air Saturday at Gorilla Village.

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The face of Pittsburg State University freshman biology major Kate Wildeman is speckled with colored powder as she takes part in the fun of the PSU Indian Student Association sponsored Holi, spring Festival of Colors celebration Saturday at Gorilla Village.

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Participants in the annual Holi, spring Festival of Colors, dance during the Pittsburg State Indian Student Association sponsored celebration Saturday at Gorilla Village.

The Pittsburg State track and field team were in action Saturday at the PSU Wendy’s Open Invitational at Prentice Gudgen Track. They did well and I have added a link to the story below.

http://www.morningsun.net/sports/x221028540/PSU-track-impresses-at-home-meet

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Pittsburg State sophomore and Pittsburg native Keenan Soles lands during his Division II-best mark of 25 feet, 7.25 inches in the long jump on Saturday. Soles qualified automatically for the NCAA-II National Championships in May with his impressive leap through the air of the Prentice Gudgen Track during the PSU Wendy’s Open Invitational.

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A pack of Pitt State runners compete in the 1500-meter run Saturday afternoon during the PSU Wendy’s Open Invitational at Prentice Gudgen Track. Bridgette McCormick (3), Kaley Temaat (obscured slightly between and behind 3 and 4), Katelyn Henderson (4) and Casey Epps (5) all finished top 10 in the run.

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Pittsburg State freshman pole vaulter Jeff Piepenbrink clears the bar during the Wendy's/PSU Open at Prentice Gudgen Track. Piepenbrink tied for first in the event with a mark of 15 feet, 9 inches and this 15-9 ties Piepenbrink for the seventh-best mark in all Division II.

I went to Lincoln Park to cover the first of several Easter egg hunts that have or will take place around the area. They are always fun to cover. There are many photo opportunities to make, but, you need to work fast. It is amazing how quickly the eggs dissappear. This year I decided to take my position following the youngest age group as many of them were participating for the first time. It went well and everyone seemed to have a good time.

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Trent Schenck, who turned 2 on Saturday, hunts for eggs at Ted Carnino Field during the annual McDonalds Easter egg hunt co-sponsored by the Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Department, Pittsburg Young Professionals and the Pittsburg Area Family YMCA.

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Olivia Crownover, 2, examines her Easter egg basket Saturday morning after taking part in the annual McDonalds Easter egg hunt in Lincoln Park. The event was co-sponsored by the Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Department, Pittsburg Young Professionals and the Pittsburg Area Family YMCA.

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Easton Sinclair, 7 months, takes part in his first Easter egg hunt Saturday morning during the annual McDonalds Easter egg hunt in Lincoln Park.

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Hannah, 7, left, and Lillian, 6, Watchinski pose for a photo with the Easter Bunny next to the Band Dome in Lincoln Park Saturday morning after participating in annual McDonalds Easter egg hunt.