2008.06.17
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While certainly a nice trophy, I would remind everyone that replica mounts are available that can be made to the exact measurements and coloration of the fish you catch, allowing you to return it to the water unharmed to keep on growing AND to have that mount you want on the wall too. If you think this is crazy, keep in mind that the STATE RECORD smallmouth bass was actually caught and released by Donnie Eaton, after he had the weight certified. Now I know it may be "just a fish," but that fish isn't getting any bigger sitting in your freezer or on your wall. The satisfaction from a successful catch-and-release will be an added bonus to catches-of-a-lifetime. Instead of a stringer or cooler, try taking a camera and measuring tape with you on your next fishing trip.
Comment by BotetourtSteve — June 18, 2008 @ 6:00 pm
Elephants on display at the Salem Fair. Elephants belong in the wild or in a free running zoo. It was an inhumane sight to see and one that dismayed me. I would hope that our community would want to set a better example of humane treatment, and not allow such displays to happen here. Instead, we should advocate humanity for these animals and help to ban such activity.
Comment by Nancy Spilberg — July 7, 2008 @ 7:05 am