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01-15-2009, 09:43 AM
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A beautiful woman. She is a loss to the whole world.
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01-15-2009, 10:04 AM
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Location: East TN, for now
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I hope this link works
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Yep, the link worked. Thanks for posting it. What a wonderful read it was. My prayers go out to the family and to all who knew her. Peace to you all! |
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01-15-2009, 10:57 AM
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"I love my country but fear my government"
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What a great story. Thank you for sharing it with us. What a wonderful lady she must have been.
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01-15-2009, 06:14 PM
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Life Goes on Within You and Without You.Celebrate!
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Location: Phoenix, or 38,000 feet!
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What a wonderful story, and how sad she is gone. Now THERE was a cowgirl! I love how she made her way to Alaska alone at age 55 and became such a beloved part of Homer's history. Thank you for sharing. |
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01-15-2009, 09:54 PM
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Wonder if anyone will take over her eagle "duties"? Does she have relatives in Homer?
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01-15-2009, 10:48 PM
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I dont think anyone will or can take over the feeding. If I understand it right, there was a law stopping the feeding of the eagles and she was given an exemption from the law until 2010 at which time she would have had to stop feeding them as well.
regards,
TB
to add from the above linked story: Homer Police Chief Mark Robl said the city has allowed Steve Tarola, a friend of Keene, another 10 days to feed eagles. The city also is talking to biologists to see if eagles could be harmed by suddenly stopping feeding. -end
...it wasn't a law but a city ordinance, so maybe after the biologists weigh in on it, the city may appoint/allow someone else to resume the feedings, hopefully.
Last edited by Tundra Boy; 01-15-2009 at 10:55 PM..
Reason: to add info
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01-16-2009, 06:44 AM
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I'm no biologist, but it sure seems like the sudden stoppage of feeding would have an impact. I also wonder if they've lost any natural instincts to survive? She was a tourist attraction!
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