Photo archive for August 22, 2009
Michael K. Dakota/ Gazette Tre Torrance, 6, poses in a cutout during Saturday night's birthday bash at the Emporia Zoo. Free cupcakes, ice cream, balloons and inflatable rides attracted hundreds for the festivities. View photo
Michael K. Dakota/Gazette Zookeepers Keith Jackson and Kate Weaver accept gifts for the critters at the Emporia Zoo during Saturday night's birthday bash. View photo
Michael K. Dakota/Gazette Stephanie Slayden is helped by Emporia firefighter D.J. Hendrickson watering down a 'burning building' during a birthday party at the Emporia Zoo. View photo
MIchael K. Dakota/Gazette Three-year-old Zander Keosybounheuang pets a South American armadilo at the Emporia Zoo's birthday bash Saturday evening. View photo
Michael K. Dakota/ Gazette Maddie Kay Griffin, of Cottonwood Falls, came with her grandmother Trudy Griffin to Saturday morning's ALS walk at Jone's Park in Emporia. Approx. 250 people participated in the annual benefit for Lou Gehrig's Disease. View photo
Michael K. Dakota/Gazette Approx. 250 people participated in the early morning ALS (otherwise known as Lou Gehrig's Disease) walk at Jone's Park Saturday morning. The annual event is a fundraiser to help those with the fatal disease. View photo