October 2006
Photos for October 16, 2006
Mark Lyle, "The Human Vacuum," was one of three professional competitive eaters who competed in the World Championship Bar-B-Q Rib Eating Contest held at Daniel's Bar-B-Q. At first, Lyle decided not to waste time splitting the ribs apart, instead focusing on removing as much meat off the whole slab as possible.
"Gentleman" Joe Menchetti, of Wallingford, Conn., works on mess management while speeding his way through rib meat. Menchetti got his nickname from his grandmother, who approved of his "gentlemanly" cleanliness while eating.
The children participating in Hogtoberfest 2006's barbecue sauce finger-painting competition await the judges' critiques.
Ethan Stultz, 5, reacts to winning Hogtoberfest 2006's barbecue sauce finger-painting competition. Stultz won the competition's grand prize, a bicycle valued at $300. Stultz's grandmother, Joy, rear, brought him to the event from Leavenworth.
Morgan Lynn Widdice, 4, glances at her grandfather, Roger. The crowd urged the children to paint barbecue mustaches for themsevles in order to sway the judges.
Ethan Stultz, 5, paints a barbecue sauce mustache for himself during the finger-painting competition. The fashion statement may have swayed the judges decision, and brought cheers from the spectators.
Cheers from the crowd urged on the children participating in Hogtoberfest 2006's barbecue sauce finger-painting competition. The grand prize for the event was a bicycle.
Morgan Lynn Widdice, 4, discovers a new outlet for her creativity. Widdice, a Leavenworth resident, participated in a barbecue sauce finger-painting competition during Hogtoberfest 2006.
Grinding coffee the old-fashioned was is hardwork. Lynette Trotter shows Cameron Elkins, 4, how to grind the beans like an old-fashioned cowboy.
Lynette Trotter shows Cameron Elkins, 4, how to grind coffee like an old-fashioned cowboy. Trotter and her husband, Bill Stewart, wore clothes like those historically worn by farmers and ranchers, and offered unfiltered "cowboy coffee" to visitors of Autumn in the Grove.
Cathy Carnahan Nichols holds an old photograph of her ancestors who owned Kelly Grove before it was donated to the City of Lansing. Nichols, who now lives in South Carolina, returned for Autumn in the Grove in 2006 to display information about the history of the land.
Amber Hawkins, 9, poses for her mother, Julie, at Lansing's Autumn in the Grove. The festival featured crafts and vendor booths throughout the trails in Kelly Grove.
Lansing High's Amanda Mitchell, Emilee Taylor and Andrea Shanks stick together Thursday at the Kaw Valley League meet at Wyandotte County Park.
Lansing High senior Lori Flippo competes Thursday at the Kaw Valley League meet at Wyandotte County Park.
Lansing High sophomore Matt McCurry competes Thursday at the Kaw Valley League meet at Wyandotte County Park.
The Lansing High varsity girls await the starting gun at the Kaw Valley League meet Thursday at Wyandotte County Park.
Lansing High freshman Abbey Lozenski competes Thursday at the Kaw Valley League meet at Wyandotte County Park. Lozenski placed 18th in the varsity girls race.
Lansing High junior Griffin Davis closes in on a Tonganoxie runner Thursday at the Kaw Valley League meet at Wyandotte County Park.
Lansing High's Greg Bremser, right, and Trenton Dorf compete at the Kaw Valley League meet on Thursday afternoon at Wyandotte County Park.
Shawnee Heights quarterback Tyler Herl finds room to run Friday during Heights' 41-22 victory over Lansing.
Shawnee Heights' Roger Luedke slides for a touchdown catch during the second half Friday against Lansing.
Lansing High fullback Brad Terron fights for extra yardage after a catch Friday against Shawnee Heights.
Lansing High junior running back Chris Hill breaks into the open field for a big gain Friday against Shawnee Heights.
Lansing High's Stephen Didde fights through a tackle for extra yardage after a catch Friday against Shawnee Heights.
Lansing High's Bobby Hauver closes in on Shawnee Heights' Roger Luedke.
Lansing High's Justin Smith sprints to the endzone after recovering a fumble Friday against Shawnee Heights.
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