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Published January 02, 2009 01:47 am - Read how the story grew from a simple news story on July 2, 2008 about banning bread thrown to the fish at a local tourist attraction, to a public outcry and finally a segment on NPR... oh and being voted by the Tribune reader's as the top story of 2008. SPECIAL FEATURE: Spillway hits big time on NPR Click link to be directed to NPR story: Link to NPR story with song about Linesville Spillway that you can download On December 30, 2008, National Public Radio's feature "All Things Considered" showcased a story and a song specifically written about the Pymatuning Spillway and the tradition of feeding bread to the ducks, geese, gulls and carp. The song, "Bread in the Water" by Tim Fite is available for download by following the link above. You can also hear the entire segment that aired Tuesday with interviews of local residents, sound bites from local Television news coverage and sounds from the spillway itself. Several NPR listener's also voiced their opinions on the story in the letter segment of the NPR site. To follow the Meadville Tribune's coverage from beginning to end click the links below: July, 2, 2008 After Jan. 1, only ‘fish food’ pellets will be allowed at Pymatuning Spillway Aug.12, 2008 Residents and tourists unhappy with no-bread plan Sept. 8, 2008 Spillway's 'no-bread' policy topic of packed meeting 
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