Vernis Flottman, left, and Marilyn Bristol, right, of Lawrence Pilot Club, present Scott Dieker of Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical with a $1,500 check on May 14 at Conroy’s Pub for the annual Lawrence Helmet Fair. Lareeda Hickey of Lawrence submitted the photo.

Steve Hawley, a Kansas University professor of physics and astronomy and a former NASA astronaut, and Eileen Hawley spoke at Ottawa University on March 28 and March 29 as part of the annual Hostetter-DeFries Cultural Event series. Pictured from left are Stanley DeFries, Alice Jo Hostetter DeFries, Jeanne Hawley, Steve Hawley’s mother, Steve Hawley, and Eileen Hawley. Stanley DeFries submitted the photo.

The Brownie and Junior winners of the 2012 food drive during the second week of Hidden Valley’s Girl Scout Day Camp are pictured. Over two weeks, 1,093 food items were donated by campers, teen aides and volunteer unit leaders. All of the collected food was given to Just Food for distribution to local community members in need. Lysette DeBoard of Lawrence submitted the photo.

The Lawrence U8 DCABA Cardinals are pictured after winning the Bettis Family Sports Complex Long Ball Tournament, USSSA. Julie Kelemen of Lawrence submitted the photo.

Auria Jackson of Lawrence is pictured while on vacation with her grandmother Barb Simons, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, at Lost Island Water Park in Waterloo, Iowa. Bonnie Jackson of Lawrence submitted the photo.

Cheryl Travis, secretary of the Lawrence chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees, presents a $222 donation to Jeremy Farmer, executive director of Just Food. The donation was collected at the June 20 NARFE meeting at Conroy’s Pub. Lareeda Hickey of Lawrence submitted the photo.

Kaleb Alec Martin graduated summa cum laude from Lady Bird Johnson High School in San Antonio on June 2. Pictured with him from left are his father, Donnell Martin, his mother, Erica Martin, both formerly of Lawrence, and Kate Martin. Kaleb Martin is a National Merit finalist, Texas Scholar finalist and Roadrunner Scholarship recipient. He is the grandson of Anita Martin and Carol Armstrong, both of Lawrence. Donnell Martin, of San Antonio, submitted the photo.

Jackson Lawler, of Shawnee, recently went kayaking on Clinton Lake with his grandpa Dennis Detweiler, of Lawrence, who submitted the photo.

Mike Green, of Perry, celebrates his birthday on July 1 with grandchildren, from left, Landen, Gavin, Molly, Hunter and Brandon. Kathy Green, of Perry, submitted the photo.

Kansas women’s coach Bonnie Henrickson, right, shared her experience as a Big 12 head coach at the Welcome Club June luncheon. Henrickson described the yearlong process of recruiting players and the development of her team’s talents and success. Seated with her is Marlene Mawson. Sandra Heacock, of Lawrence, submitted the photo.

Chance Delaney-Collins Barrett, center (wearing a hat), is pictured on his 10th birthday July 9. He and his friends donated money and food to the Lawrence Community Shelter and the Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen. Bradley J. Barrett, of Lawrence, submitted the photo.

Performing a quintet of “Five Will Get You Four” at the Lawrence Accredited Music Teachers’ recital on July 15 are, from left, Michaela Schenkel, Caroline Baloga, teacher Evelyn Falen, Matthew Eagle and Amanda Coatney. Chris Eagle, of Lawrence submitted the photo.

Members of Free State High School’s FFA chapter attended the 2012 State Conference for Chapter Leaders, or SCCL, July 1 to July 3 at Rock Springs Ranch, south of Junction City. The conference offered opportunities for students to develop their leadership skills. Pictured, from left, are Ms. Laura Priest, adviser; Markus Roberts, treasurer; Karen Schneck, vice president; Kayla Gore, president; Chelsey Bowers, secretary; and Emily Beneda, Kansas FFA president. Shannon Krueger, of the Kansas FFA Association, submitted the photo.

Members of De Soto High School’s Class of 1962 are pictured June 8 in De Soto. The class held its 50th class reunion on June 9. Betty Patton, of Lawrence, submitted the photo.

Anna Parnell, 11, enjoyed dancing in the rain during a surprise shower on July 9 after many summer days of very hot and dry weather. Lisa Parnell, of Lawrence, submitted the photo.

The Welcome Club of Lawrence delivered donations to the Willow Domestic Violence Center and the Lawrence Community Shelter at its June luncheon. Aimee Eickmann, of the Willow center, and Lynate Pettengill, of the shelter, accepted the checks. Pictured from left are Trudy Urbanski, Eickmann, Pettengill, and Wanda Belsing. Sandra Heacock submitted the photo.

Kimber Jameson Pastor, born June 27, daughter of Sid and Nikki Pastor of Abilene, Texas, sleeps in a basket made by great-grandma Robbie Wisdom of Eudora. Pictured in background is Kimber’s 3-year-old brother, Maddox. Grandma Tammy Ziesenis, of Lawrence, submitted the photo.

Fourteen Lawrence area friends with western Kansas connections met June 30 for lunch at Salty Iguana. Pictured from left are, back row, Sue Siegfried, Kathy Larkin, Jan Fox, Linda Crabb, Sue Messerly, Janet Reeder and Janet Graybill; and, front row, Sue Cearley, Sally Maack, Lorna Stoner, Mamie Crabb, Susan Mitchell, Carol Robison and Barbara Palmer. Messerly, of Lawrence, submitted the photo.

Lawrence neighbors from the “Cul-de-sac Crew” are pictured after a 6 a.m. Red Dog’s Dog Days workout at Memorial Stadium on Kansas University’s campus. From left are Lisa Boyd, Roger Boeken, Wayne Ideus and Patrick Alderdice. Boeken submitted the photo.

Cub Scouts Pack 3059 of Lawrence, sponsored by First Presbyterian Church, attended Webelos Camp in Bonner Springs from July 8 to 10. Pictured from left are, back row, Steve Harrington, Dave Nigro, Steve Schrock, and Travis Berkley; and, front row, Charlie Nigro, Avery Harrington, Nick Kennedy, Ben Schrock and Ethan Berkley. Not pictured is Jay Kennedy. Jodi Kennedy, of Lawrence, submitted the photo.

Mike Keller, president of the Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police, left, presented Tonganoxie Police Lt. William “Billy” Naff, a 1998 Lawrence High School graduate, with the Gold Award of Valor at the KACP Awards Banquet on May 11 in Hutchinson. The award recognizes uncommon valor in the line of duty. William Naff’s mother, Cindy Naff of Lawrence, submitted the photo.

The Hooligans derby team of Paul Miller and Emily Gloshen, both of Eudora, are pictured after winning the Osage City Compact Freestyle Demolition Derby on July 7. Miller submitted the photo.

Ten youths and five adults from Lawrence joined 35,000 other youths and adults from across the country for the 2012 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s Youth Gathering from July 18 to July 22 in New Orleans. During the gathering, walls for three houses were built, 1,200 pints of blood and the equivalent of 500 heads of hair were donated, more than $400,000 was given to build wells around the world, and 400 service projects were completed. Pastor Jen Kiefer, of Lawrence, submitted the photo.

U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., received the 2012 Congressional Cancer Champion Award from One Voice Against Cancer on July 10 in Washington, D.C. Pictured from left are Peggy Johnson, Wichita, of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure group; Pam Howe, Kansas City, Kan., of the American Cancer Society; Michelle Derusseau, Lawrence, of Livestrong; Moran; Mike Harper, Olathe, of Livestrong; and Leesa Gabel, Olathe, of Livestrong. Derusseau submitted the photo.

Residents of Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living honored the Colorado shooting victims with a ceremony returning the flag to full staff at sunset July 25. The group sang the national anthem, recited the Pledge of Allegiance and said a prayer for the victims, their families and the suspect and his family. Cindy Gustafson, of Lawrence, submitted the photo.

The Lawrence Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #309 held its third annual Fire in the Hole Barbecue Competition from June 1 to June 2. The recipients of this year’s fundraising were the Douglas County Toys for Tots and the Lawrence Police Department’s Blue Santa program, a charity that helps needy families at Christmas with food and presents. The competition raised $7,000 this year and was split between the two charities. Pictured from left are barbecue committee members Laura Montgomery, Ellen Kimmel, Angie McKinney, Paige Hill, barbecue director Kelly Driscoll, trustee Mark Pierce, trustee John Laudick, Dana Laudick, and current Aerie #309 worthy president Russell Waltz. The competition, held in the Aerie parking lot, featured a dozen teams from around the state and drew hundreds of community members.

Lawrence Venturing Crew 2052, chartered by the Lawrence First United Methodist Church, completed a 63-mile trek at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico from June 8 to June 20. Pictured are the crew members along with their sister crew from Puerto Rico. Kent and Patricia Peterson, of Lawrence, submitted the photo.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Hayden Phillips, 3, showed off his new teddy bear pillow that he picked out Aug. 17 at the Ballard Center. P.E.O. Chapter GQ gave 65 handmade pillows to the center for children to use during nap time.

Harper Regnier Davison, 3 weeks, is pictured with her dog Evie on July 28. Harper is the daughter of T.J. and Sarah Davison of Lawrence. Her grandma Mary Kay Howe, of Lawrence, submitted the photo.

The Lawrence Spartans won the gold medal for U12 soccer in the 2012 Sunflower State Games in Topeka. The tournament was held from July 28 to July 29. Pictured from left are, back row, coach Dan Breedlove, Caden Anderson, Josh Moore, coach Jeff Moore, Jose Martinez, Thomas White, and Bowan Jones; and, front row, Drew Covington, James Breedlove, Aidan McClellan, Zeb Huseman, Ayrton WallGregg, Cooper Mumford, Gad Huseman, and Ben Matthews. The Spartans took the silver medal in U12 soccer ar last year’s Sunflower State Games. Jeff Moore, of Lawrence, submitted the photo.

Rev. Randy Weinkauf, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church, presents a check for $300 to Lindsey Slater, community outreach coordinator of Lawrence Habitat for Humanity. The check came from money received during the offering at the congregation’s Vacation Bible School for children age 2 through grade 5. Weinkauf submitted the photo.