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This week in history: Residents rally to feed Talleyrand Park ducks

In 1992, hundreds of people signed petitions in opposition to a proposed ban on duck feeding in Talleyrand Park.
In 1992, hundreds of people signed petitions in opposition to a proposed ban on duck feeding in Talleyrand Park. Centre Daily Times, file

The following is a look back in the Centre Daily Times archives for the week of March 26- April 1.

50 years ago

The week of March 27, 1967, looked favorably on anyone looking to get in a little backyard barbecuing. Temperatures were expected to hit the low 70s, accompanied by sunny skies and cool breezes.

25 years ago

On March 6, 1992, the CDT reported that more than 400 people had signed petitions in opposition to a proposed ban on duck feeding in Talleyrand Park. The Bellefonte Borough Council was scheduled to consider the ordinance in April.

10 years ago

In March 2007, a man was sentenced to five days community service and two years of probation for his role in the death of a $3,500 Scottish Highland cow at a farm on Weaver Hill Road in Spring Township. The man and three friends were inebriated and hunting for deer, which resulted in the death of the cow.

Frank Ready: 814-231-4620, @fjready

This story was originally published March 23, 2017 at 10:31 AM with the headline "This week in history: Residents rally to feed Talleyrand Park ducks."

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