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The 2010-2011 Free State High School Marching Firebirds head home from their trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, April 14-19.

photo by: Photo courtesy of Lori Brungardt

Kristy Wempe-Bellinger, health and safety director for the Douglas County Chapter of the American Red Cross, far right, presents a donation of products to then-director of the Lawrence Humane Society Midge Grinsted, center, and Douglas County Animal Response Team staff Kayse Aschenbrenner, left, and Katy Hollingsworth. Participants attending the Red Cross’ annual CPR event, CPR Saturday on March 5 at Bishop Seabury Academy, were asked to donate an item to the society with their free enrollment.

photo by: Photo courtesy of Lori Brungardt

American Red Cross - Douglas County Chapter, held a free Adult CPR training for 40 people on March 5 at Bishop Seabury Academy, as the kickoff to “March is Red Cross Month.” Volunteer instructors who taught lifesaving skills were, back row, from left, Sarah Neuenswander, Monique Pilch, Barbara VanCortlandt, Mary Beth Petr and Annette McDonald. Front row: Mckenzie Brungardt, Susan Albright, Carol McDonald, and health and safety director Kristy Wempe-Bellinger. Paul Davis Restoration sponsored the event.

photo by: Photo courtesy of Aretha Shepard

Members of Cadette Troops 7710 and 7507, from left, Marie Boncella, Danielle McEathron, Nizhoni Echols and Nefertari Shepard wait their turn to wash dishes at the March 27 Girl Scout Outdoor Challenge held at Hidden Valley camp.

photo by: Photo courtesy of Aretha Shepard

Nefertiti Shepard, of Cadette Troop 7507 center, stirs “Stone Soup” as Julie McEathron, troop leader, left, and Ellyn Owen, trainer, look on during the Girl Scout Outdoor Challenge event held March 27 at Hidden Valley camp.