SAFE BASE, the after-school program in USD 257, and Title I teachers organized a Blue Plate Special dinner and activities on Thursday evening at Iola Elementary School. The theme was car racing, with Humboldt Speedway drivers on hand to show off their cars and sign autographs.
Alexander Brummel, left, and others race Matchbox cars.
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Zachiya Handson made a homemade race car using a water bottle that moves by blowing up a balloon through a straw.
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Brantley Hammer takes a ride on the Kansas Highway Patrol’s Convincer to teach seat belt awareness.
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Gabe Miller picks out an aloe plant and packs dirt around it.
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Stella Sigg, Mia Middleton, Evelin Sigg and Miley Middleton (hidden) pick out plants.
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Kaden Splechter shows off his Matchbox car.
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Reed Spletchter tries to walk a straight line wearing “drunk goggles.”
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Bentley Wing gets an autograph from driver Trenton Wilson.
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Race car drivers Trenton Wilson and Clint Haigler sign autographs.
Photo by Vickie Moss
