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Will Tilikum, the ‘Killer Whale’ Gets His Day in Court?

Will Tilikum, the ‘Killer Whale’ Gets His Day in Court?

Remember Tilikum? Back in 2010, I likened this proud mammal — 6 tons and 22 feet long and the largest orca whale in captivity — to Spartacus. Tilikum was kidnapped by whale-slavers off Iceland at the age of two in 1983. Deliberately starved as part of his “training” in a Sealand tank in Victoria, Canada, [...]

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White City chickens cause clucking

White City chickens cause clucking

WHITE CITY, Ore. — Chicken owners in White City are in a dither over violations and fines. Michelle Hayes, chicken owner and White City resident received a violation warning telling her to get rid of her chickens or pay a $600 fine.  Hayes gets around five eggs from her hens everyday and shares them with [...]

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Chicken Festival Promises Community Culture Old and New

It’s time once again to pay tribute to our finest of feathered friends as the Fair Oaks Recreation and Parks District presents the sixth annual Chicken Festival, Saturday in The Village. Our plucky little friends will take center stage beginning at 8 a.m. in The Village. Local venders and those abroad will join in the [...]

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Rod’s Odds: Sunday’s Humboldt County Fair Handicap

Sunday, August 21st 2011 Post Time 2:07 PM 1st race 220 Yards (Mules) Speed Index No Mule Rider Odds 1 Outa Idaho Boag 5-2 2 Goodunderthehood Arriaga 3-1 3 Bar JF Party Girl Ayala 9-5 4 Dottys Elusive Ways Langarica 5-1 5 Gearmore Essman 8-1 6 Sis-Q April Fools Lewis 10-1 Picks: 1 Bar JF [...]

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