Boo at the Zoo draws 5200 for Halloween fun
Lee Richardson Zoo hosted Boo at the Zoo with superheroes princesses and more. A Harry Potter train ride guests used wands to fend off dementors amid candy stations and festive crowds. Families, including Sarah and Craig Stockhaus with son Nathanial, enjoyed the event despite the growing turnout. dementors chased trains as Jasper Partin, 14, led the fun role, reflecting on past visits. Zoo director Kathy Sexson praised the turnout and perfect weather as families departed with treats.
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GOP Turn Against ACA Gains Steam After Website Woes
Washington AP reports Republicans pressed to use the Obamacare rollout glitches as a campaign issue ahead of 2014 races. Democrats defend the law as essential, noting low repeal support, while the public tires of the fight. Individual stories show people like Michael Weaver finally navigating healthcare.gov and seeking insurance options.
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Currans Answer calling to Salvation Army officers
Jeff and Joyce Curran describe taking a leap of faith to become Salvation Army officers in Garden City. The couple, now co commanding officers, say feeding the hungry motivates their service after seven years since starting their journey while living in Lawrence.
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Neighbors answer hunger call at shelter
Jeff recounts a 13 year old at a homeless shelter asking for food and recalls feeling moved by the mother's hopeless look. He says he heard a voice telling him to act and urged neighbors to do something about hunger.
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