Connections

While many summer camps focus on games, entertainment, and competition, the Women Writing for (a) Change summer camp in Bloomington gave young girls a voice to express themselves. Fourth through eighth graders used writing to better understand themselves and the world around them.

Hawk: How does it feel, to be on your own, with no direction home? More specifically, as a fish-shaped weather vane, how do you figure out where to point your nose? What does Fish say??

Hawk: If you were to write a document announcing that you were no longer going to remain anchored to the top of courthouse, where you are forced to indicate which direction the air is moving, what would you call it? What does Fish say?

Bloomington's Fourth of July Parade took place on Friday morning. Cheerleaders, bicyclists, political groups, and families were out in force. Photographer Juliette Kniola was out along the route to capture these images.

The Monroe County Fair has a full schedule of events through Saturday (July 5) at the Monroe County fairgrounds including the demolition derby and music. The tunes start with John Kogge, followed by Jim Hayden and The Country Playboys. On Sunday, rides are offered at bargain prices.

On Thursday night (July 3), the Monroe County Fair featured a rodeo produced by Fiddler Cattle Company. Photographer Juliette Kniola was there to capture these images of mutton busting, bull riding and barrel racing.