From: John Bethel Sent: Tuesday, August 27,2013 9:04 AM To: Kristi Rhude cc: Connie Griffin 1013 kU.UG 27 A '' '' Subject: FW: AEP is a clear and present danger to Arkansas sovereignty, economy an property rights > -(ECE\Vfejivate Attachments: Petiton to save Gentry Safari 4.pdf; Utilities State officials do not get it we do and it is not good.pdf; US Army Corps of Engineers July 10 2013 -1etter.pdf; Lies on routes to Kyle Weaver.png; Senator Bryan King objection August 7 2013.pdf; State Rep. Bob Ballinger request for moratorium Aug Il.pdf; Teacher sleuths out AEP SWEPCO connections and mkrepresentations.pdf; AEP is a clear and present danger to Arkansas - August 26 2013 Objection Luis Contreraspdf
Please f ik this US a public comment in Docket No, 13-0414.Thanks
From: Luis Contreras Emai~o:doccontreras~g~a~l.comJ Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 8:49 AM To: Connie Griffin; John Bethel Cc: Senator Bryan King Personal; Bob Ballinger; "Nick Atkins - AEP President"; Venita MOllon-Allen - SWEPCO President Subject: < AEP is a clear and present danger to Arkansas sovereignty, economy and private property rights >
Your honor and John,
AEP has been abusing the people of Arkansas with the blessing of APSC, one project at a time: scrubbers for Flint, 345 kV from Flint to Shipe Station, and now shipe to Kings River Station.
The reference to AEP is intentional, a 56 billion dollar Ohio corporation calling the shots in Arkansas while no one does anything about it.
APSC ignores the Department of the Army Corps of Engineers "all six routes traverse federal easement not subject to eminent domain." SWEPCO lies to Congressman Womack. APSC ignores the urgent requests of Senators Cecile Bledsoe, Senator Brian King and Representative Bob 1 Ballinger for at least one year moratorium. How can we the citizens of Arkansas pretend life is good in the Ozarks?
With APSC top officers taking high paying jobs with AEP and their affiliates when leaving APSC and over $2 million spent by AEP for campaign contributions ... how can we trust APSC is protecting the long term benefit of the people of Arkansas ?
We are educated people and read the newspapers, this is no secret.
Please see the attached references and my August 26 comments to APSC: REP is a clear and present danger to Axkansas sovereignty, economy and private property rights
Last Thursday we went to visit the Gentry Wildlife Safari condemned by AEP. I have not heard back from Mr. Atkins to my email below. Leon is waiting for my call. What should I tell Leon?
Respectfully,
Luis
Dr. Luis Contreras Eureka Springs, AR
*------Forwarded message ------From: Luis Contreras
The people of Arkansas are outraged at AEP for the abuse of eminent domain to condemn the main tourist attraction for the Gentry community, ignoring the value it has, a unique habitat for endangered wildlife from all over the world.
Have you been to the Gentry Safari?
If you had, you would have met the friendly 80 year old beautiful lady, Leon’s mom, who greets everyone that comes to the park and let’s many people get in for free.
The $10 admission price for adults is what keeps this 400 acre park serving our community.
Why would AEP show disrespect and arrogance for Leon’s family, when Leon worked for you for 34 years until he was disabled?
Leon did not try to intervene in defense of his family property when SWEPCO asked permission from APSC to build the Flint to Shipe line. Leon was a loyal employee who trusted AEP to respect his father’s legacy, started over 50 years ago with one backhoe and 3 buffalo.
Please take a look at the over 5,000 comments for the online petition started by a two year old girl that loves the park. 3 AEP is one of the largest electric utilities in the U.S., with over 5 million customers in 11 states; 2012 revenues were $15,000 million with assets of $55,400 million . Do you really need to take Leo's park too?
Please let me know what you are going to do
Respectfully,
Luis
Dr. Luis Contreras
4 Comments
Name Loallon Ilate Comment lacey ledbetter cmlerton. AR 201 3-081 5 I take my kids there evely year! Leslie Myers Fayetlevilk,AR 201348-15 I bve this place I go all the time1 Teresa Wilson Springdale, AR 201 3.08-1 5 Because for years as I have grown up my parents have took us kre.And as 1 have had my own family..We have made it a tramn to go every Easter.And other times through oot the year. Connie South Clarksvllle, AR 201 343-1 5 THis is thew animals' home. They deserve respect for that, as well do the owners and managers of their home and thelr careg-mrs. In !hiis day and age, surely other arrangements can be made to string elecbic lines. This is about desency, -ring and how about THEIR emmlnsnt domain???? They were there fust, and this change and loss can, and should, be prevented. These animals teach oou~people about the wonder and importance of nature and variety. Please do rat take that for granted for the sake of same acres of hksfor poles. Troy Thomas Fayetteville, AR 201 3-0515 I have been visiting here since I was a chlld. Its a great place for the family. Sandra langarica lincotn, AR 2013-08-15 take a family outing every year KtW Noland Springdale, AR 2013-08-15 mis Is a safari that we are lucky enough to have in NWA. It appears other options exist without having to take away this area for the animals and community.
Lisa Floyd Rogers, AR 201 3-08-1 5 This is a Wilderness Zoo, wbere animals are kept well. It is a wonderful place for families to see animals they may never have it chance to see, and is an educational resourw. Tkre is no need to ruin any part of it for power lines. Ptease move your lines elsewhere. Melissa Hayre Bentonville, AR 201346-15 Cause it bs.... its a famlly place and they have no right to do that Jennifer bck Fayetteville, AR 2013-08-15 We love going here and Wng our guests here. IT is a greal local resource. Ashleigh Pinkerton Fayettevllle,AR 201 3-0&15 The safari is a wonderful attradlon for NWA - SO many people love Mls place! Sarah castleman Springdale, AR 2013-0&15 I grew up going to the Gentry Safari. Don?take it from my kids!! Kim O'Neill Bella Vista, AR 201348-15 You can take an alternate route for the lines. Please do not shut down Gentry Wilderness Drive Thru Zoo.
Phyllis LeBert Fayettwille, AR 2013~-15 The safari is the closest ZOO we have. And where Will the animals go? dlanne letsch springdale, AR 201 3-1 5 My grand children love thls zoo. Danlel Layre Pineville, MO 2013-08-15 I love the dimthm zoo! She@ Bannister Minot, ND 2013-08-15 This is a place that I was so looklng forward to visiting. When I read thls awful news tonight I was pretty bummed, then I started wonderiq what this meant for the pBople who run the park -- and the animals that call it home? Imminent domain is s~aryand people should really understand what It means.
Emily Adkins Minot, ND 201348-15 Please take an alternative routel
Gabra Stewart Gravette, AR 2013u8.15 My family LOVES itlI!l
Becky Leonard Anderson, MO 201348-1 5 Vmda few times and enjoyed. A pdphce to take family.
Katle Tempiin Rogers, AR 201 3-08-15 This is a NWA Treasure and atlractlon for families to enjoy. Taking ii away would be a great dlsservice to this area.
Jeremyleach bentonville, AR 201343-15 my family and 1 enjoy gdng here. Name Lacatlon Emlll Susu Bentonville. AR 201 3-08-15 Iwas there when I was In School, I think it Is greal place for school age go there to explore.
Chasily Karl North Richland Hills, TX 201 3-08-15 Llfetirne experience K. Williams Chelsea, OK 201 348-15 Went to this place over 10 years ago for a family vacation and Wed every minute of it! How many other places can you think of that will le! you help boltle feed week old cougar cubs and hold a baby lemur? Was hoping to get to go back this fall.
Patty Johnson Anderson, MO 2013-08-15 This Is one of the few places in the area that is a great famlly outing. There has to km a way to preserve this attraction and still make the needed im p rove me nts . Amanda Amparan fayettwile, AR 2013-08-1 5 Because I love Mngmy girls here! Susan Sanders WesMIC, OK 2013-08-15 The Safari is a lendmark for our area. Move your poles to another area please!! Kelly Holt Silwm Springs, AR 2013-08-t5 Gentry Safari is the closest (only) zoo IN those of us in NWR 1 remember going there when my husband and I were dating, then after several years, taking our daughter there. I'd love for Mi place to remain intad and even grow so that someday I can take my grand kids there. I'm sure thls attraction brings tourists and revenue to our area. Please mslderthe placement of your poles!
~ra~yLittle Rogers. AR 201 3-08-15 My family loves the Genby Safari! Becky Wlins Westville, OK 201348-15 Because it's one of the dosest to home safaris there is around. And it is truely an amazlng place to visit. Please don't shut it down... 201 348-15 The Wilmpth family has In the pa& & to this day continue be very community oriented, not just Gentry, butkkartsas, Oklahoma, Missouri & others. They have been in this lwation lor years & years. There should not be enything &ne to change or hlnder the operations of the Safari. Its a landmark, has been B will continue to k.The family & operators have worked very hard over many many years to have a nke park with lots of exotic animals 8 to h# enclosures or other special needs for the animals. Decades d hard mrk should not be urdone In a few days for the purp~seof power lines. PUTTHE LINES IN ANOTHER LOCATION. Kridne Gamey Lowell, AR 201 3-08-1 5 The safari is a beloved piece of my childhood and an irreplaceable landmark in Northwest Arkansas. To get rid of such a pIace WOUUbe a true crimelshame. Darlene Maxey Tulsa, OK 201 346-15 tong time favorite of easy and inexpensive trips for my famlly, tl-n?y grew up and now take tRek families... Please don't lose one our wonderful places to enjoy! rosa gibwn SIloam Springs, AR 201 348-15 Pleace dont closed the safari 4 gentry this the honly fun and beautiful place we have to share w the family and friends, as0 the shoo1 the our kids there for fils trip... Sandra Walker Rogers, AR 2013-08-1 5 1 grew up go&@to the Safari. My kids Iwe going and I want them to remember going everj par, like I do. The next closet Safari M zoo Is 2 hours away. ShouldnY we be saving our local businesses not condemning them. I'm sadden that our government can just take away a local landmark that so many people enjoy. Tracy Weiser Siloam Spdrgs, AR 201346-1 5 The safari has kenaround for too long to take any of it away! This is the animals home some maybe the only home they have ever known. It is not fair to take away property that has so mu& out Into it. Name Loeatlon Date Comment Ashley Gardner Bentonville, AR 2013.08-15 Our family loves this facility as do many others in the area There are not many options for family outlngs and this would eliminate one of them. My children have had one on one, up clase experience with animals by holding and petting them that you can not get at a zoo. Have you ever pet a kangaroo or held its baby7 Played wlth tIger cubs? Held a baby bear? Even the goats are fun! All of this would be gone1 How sad for Northwest Arkansas! Sarah Harrell Fayetteville, AR ;1013-0&15 This park is one of my favorites and my children love It. To lose any pari of k would be to lose a part of what makes R special. hiGlover Gravette, AR 2013-1 5 It’s a great ptace and we have been going there for many years. It’s a wonderful experience for my Ws and family. We love he memories we are able to make. William Collins Westville, OK 201 3-08-15 The safari is a great family learning place that is very aocessible and affordable that the whole family can enjoy together
Megan Cooper Pea Ridge, AR 201 W8-15 We have been enjoying the safari for years, find another location. Klrnberly Morrison Deerfield, WI 201 3-08-15 When we visited our grandchildren, we would always go to the Drive Thnr Safari and had a wonderfut time. Iwould llke to see it there for many other grandparents and grandchildren to drive through. Kelli Wofford coloord, OK 201 346-15 I am from Gentry. My family is from Gentry, and the Safari Is a HUGH part of who Gewis. Please don’l rip out our heart! kernkennedy Gravette, AR 201348-1 5 lve been visiting the safari since i was little. now my kids go. our favmlte part is the long horns. this is a great cause. rolwl mahmens Decatur, AR 2013-0&15 best zoo period. Jennene Snow Springdale, AR 2013-08-1 5 Thls is an important part of NW Arkansas. Many memories are made here. Elina Mahmens Decatur, AR 201 3-08-t 5 so much fun Alia Ward Ross, OK 201348-15 I grew up going M this plaoe. worked here as a teen and now cherish taking my family to R. These are wonderful people that do wonderful things lor the animals and the community. This is wrong and should take phe!! Don King Gentry, AR 201 346-15 No entity should be able to condemn another’s property and then take it over. It’s a chicken shit way or doing business. Just because iff legal dmPmake it right.
Tamera Rowland Springdale, AR 2013-08-1 5 This is a nice, local plaa that IVe gone to for many years with my children, dc children and now grandkids. Ithink mere has to be a Wution that would make everyone happy1
Cassandra Adarns Fort Smith, AR 201 3-08-15 This flaw is important to many famllles! Great rnemorles. To sit there and take it over like they are is a pretty crummy thing to do. It leaves a huge distaste for the business. Robert McMillan Rogers, AR 2013-w-15 Thii is a landmark in NWA. For a corporation to imminent domain it for their own selfish purpose is ridiculous and should not b allowed. falecia profeta Siloam Springs, AR 2013-08-1 5 To saw the gentry safari!!!I!! Pamela Derwin Siloam Springs, AR 2013-0&15 I wrkd there right out of hlgh school. Every single kindergmen class in Sibam goes there at the end of the year. It is a very special place. Mere else can you pet baby bears, cougars, and such. I know it’s just part of the park. They haw provided a service to this area for so long. We are lucky to have them here. Can’tyou go around their properly? sherry williams gentry, AR 2013-08-15 because thls affects my town and a place where we take wr children. and what about those animals that will have to be mwed?its no for them either. Name Location Date Comment Ted Roblnson Claremore, OK 20t3-08-15 Don’t take tfieir land. There are not enough places for wildtb to thrive and for people to become educated abut them. Pamela BDck Rogers, AR 201 3.08-1 5 I have decades of memories of my childhood at the Safari and many more to k made with my kids and grand kd.Please do not condemn it, move it $0 the animals don’t have to! Muzette Alcocer Centerton, AR 2013-08-15 I love this Safari, and shutting Safari 4 could be avolded wlth some proper planning by AEP.
Sue Queen Westville, OK 2013-98-1 5 My children were raised golng here. L would live for my grandchildren to have that experience! Ellen Dickinson Siloam Springs, AR 201 3-08-15 Many families use this drlve-through zoo and it would just be a shame to take part of it.
Jason Powell Centerton, AR 2013-0&15 I have SO many chlldhd memories here and want my kids to have me Same memories.
Crystal Mullen wm,OK 2013-m-15 I’m signing this because my family and i go to the safari every year and enjoy the aafarl. it is great family quality tlme together and 1 pretty much next door to us.
Tammy Palton Decatur, AR 2013-08-15 Thls business is important for the area.
Elaine Ball Gentry, AR 201 3-98-15 The safari is and should remain a main stay In Gene! There is no other place like I in the area!It’s a wonderful family place! A wonderful experienoe of animals and nature that no other place offers! It’s not just land!! It’s HOME to many animals and family experiences! Sounds llke better planning is needed! 100 acres sounds like an extmrWy excessive land grab1 Brenda Yerton Rmers, AR 2013-1 5 this is important to save the animals and keep a rmndsrful place for kids to experience.
ROW Bennett Misawa, Japan 2013-Os1 5 twe the safarl. Want to take my kids when t get back from Japan. usa Mayhew Colcord, OK 201308-1 5 Not only do the children love the safari but the adults low it also. It is a place for lhe whole family.
Bridgitt Rag- Gentry, AR 201 3-08-15 Our kids love going to the safari. It‘s a special part of our town! Wana Huffmaster Sibam Springs, AR 201 368-15 If It wasn’t for the Safari some kids would never get to see the animals but in books ..It a good tourist attraction too for Northwest Ar They could move it 300yards what 3CQ yards ,, Amber Swinney Broken Arrow, OK 2013.08-15 Igrew up in Gentry and grew up on this land. My father has been a part of the safari since Ican even remembr and Ihave seen what iOy the Gentry Wilderness Drive thru had brought b 90 many people. There is m other place like itll Cliff and Jeannb Peters Siloam Springs, AR 201 3-Os15 We love taking our kids and friends to the Safari1 Great learning placet Kari Lemley Decatur, AR 201 308-15 This is a htfamily owned business that brings a tot of pleasure to all families. This famity has worked on on expanding and improving the safari lor years and years. I grew up going to the safari and I have been taking my children. Please donr do condemn such a wonderful family spot. Monk Sones Coloord, OK 20f3-08-15 It is unique and famlly friendly that is very much a part of our communw and should not be disturbed. LindaAdams Siloam Sptimgs, AR 2013-1 5 It is a great place for famlltes. Bonding, educatlonal. making memories. Children love to see tkanimals and the petting area. It would be a terrible Loas to our community and surrounding areas if we !mt this wonderful safari. Name Loeatlon Date Comment Oliiia Lam Nml, MO 20t3-08-15 This is a small town that needs the revenue. We have spent many family bips here anU affordaw for a family. Kristin Bowers SpringdalestreetSprlngdal 201348-15 Why would you ever duse a place where thousands of family's go for fun family 8,AR time? Also where animals are taken care of? Laura Elrod Riqers, AR 2013-08-15 My kids and grandkkls LOVE pingthere! Karl Morgan Bentonvilb, AR 201 308-15 Zoos are always fun io visit at any age. There are so few that you can dim through and see the anlmals so close. Please dont close It Helen Chase Fayetteville,AR 2013-08-1 5 Gentry Safari is so wonderfull AmandaZylowski Bslla Vista, AR 2013-08-1 5 Our family and our out of town visitors love the zoo. We have countless family memries there and we always go mveral times a year. It is an Bss8t to our community and would be heartbreaking to have it dose. lisa miller fort smith, AR 2013-08-1 5 25 years mo, as an 8 year old, i first visited the magic that is the sentry wilderness drive thru zoo. i'll never forget the thrill and terror of those macaques climbing on our car and making scary fesat us. the zoo is magic. i'm sure the region has innumerable residents with thelr own zoo memories. please go around safari 4. Jeff Israel Gentry, AR 201 3-08-15 I live here. Brandon McBride Gentry, AR 2013-08-15 This is a wonderful place for families to iake their children Erin mornon Noel, MO 201 3-08-15 This is a great place to take the kMs without havlrg to spend a fortune to get there ... Lauren Townsend Springdale, AR 2013-08-15 I Iwe ALL parts of the safati as I know many people do! My bgrhiend's grandfathers cousln msthe place, and we'ue met her; very sweet lady. Please do not do this!!! Patricia Jones Vilonia, AR 201 346-15 The animals need to stay where they are so children & adult can visit them. It is a very nice ptace.
Kandss Wright Bentononville, AR 2013.98-1 5 This is a wonderful place for children to see and experience different anlmals that many have never seen.
Donna Williams RWS,AR 201348-1 5 This is a problem that can be easlly fixed with some flexlbiliiy on the part of SWEPCO. The community and a wide surroundi- area is affected by this. Companies should tm "gWneighbors," too. Lenme Sparacino Bentomille, AR 201 3-08-15 We love this safari and it ccmtrlbutes SO much to NWA!!!! Phyllis Shoenberger sibam Springs, AR 201 308-15 A great family plaoe, great morles. My four year old 80n asks nearly everyday to return to the Safari, since our last visa. twenty wven of us attended together, what a great day!!!
Kyle Mullen Sibam Springs, AR 201348-15 Because its crap
Amber Foster Tegucigalpa, Honduras 2013M-15 Igrew up going to the Gentry Drive Through Zoo. I now lkre in Honduras and stlll make time every muple of years to visit with my nieces and nephews. It would be terribly sad to sea this zoo being shut down a Imle bit at a time. Surely the power lines can go around. Tabitha Retana Sulphur, LA 2913-08-15 My kids and I have been going to the Safari for as long as I can remembr. We always stop by whenever we are in town. Brenda HaII Siloam Springs, AR 201 348-15 Our famlly has renjoyed the Safarl for years, as will generations to me. Please mnslder. Kyle Jordan Gentry, AR 2013-08-15 The safari is one of the mt unique and family friendly buslnesses in NW Ark, surely there is an alternative that will accommodate both parties involved that would not cause the safari to lose 80 much area lor their animals and visitorslli
Donna Walker Fayetbville, AR 2013.08-15 This can be enloyed by 50 many local familles! Warne Location m% Comment Penny Wilhh Bentonville, AR 201 308-15 We low visiting the zoo wlth our kids and now our grandbaby. We have created many family memories at this zoo. BamHeaton Gravette, AR 201348-15 This is a nice place to bring kM3 with spezlal needs to have a hands on experletm that is needed for them. Have henhere wibh my own kids and schdtrips several tlmes .... ALL kids have a great time here!! Please keep the zoo open. Teresa Lowry Port Saint hie, FL 201368-15 The Safari is a wonderful place to experience nature, and animals and to We family memories. The Safari and the Wilmoth family have made great contributions to the town of Gentry as well as surrountfing communities. Progress should not meat the cost of losing aocess to this established park land!!! angela Paul stitwell, OK 201348-1 5 I remember going through this t18 a kw, and my kids going through ii I would like them to be able to go through it more and have memodes like 1 do, and I would like my grand kids to be able to see when Ihave them Gayle Kellerns Garfield, AR 2013-08-15 It is a great park n kids love it, great for family time Laurie Johnson Springdale, AR 2013-08-1 5 I hear that AEP just needs too be metersnorth to remedy the slhration. Cooperation is keyll!
Kim Ylmkins Decatur, AR 201 3-OB-15 IVe taken my kids there for years and now they are 19 & ‘17 and someday I want to take my grandkids. I am City Clerk for the City of Decatur and this Safari is one Of the best ones around and brings in lots of tourist. I do not want any part of it taken away. Mary Ann Guinn Siloam Springs, AR 201348-15 My family has enpyed the ma and the people who own it since it began... mr development should not take priority over individual people and thelr livelibmds!
Melanie Golteher Fayetteville, AR 201348-15 Just because you can do it, doesrtt mean you should, this is B place for famllies to go1 Holly Cabral Tulsa, OK 2013-08-15 This has been the best zoo that my WSand I have ever gone to where you can get so close to the animals. It will be a shame to lose !he safari and a loss to the community and especially the children.
Adam Litterell Bentonville,AR 2013-081 5 I have taken my kids there, same experience 1 had 85 a kid. Don?take this away hmWre generations.
Beclcy DWbs Pirwilte, MO 2013-08-1 5 This has been a place enjoyed by generations! Leave it alorte. Kassandra Bosch Gravette, AR 201348-15 My daughter loves going to the Safari to see all Me different animals, When she does reports for school on animals, this Is where she to have personal expedence on how these animals live. It would be a shame to see part of it gone. Sunni Harper colcord, OK 201 3-08-1 5 The safari Is something my kids enjoy going to. I don’t thlnk its fair!ll Paula Apon Springdale, AR 2013-08-15 Nature has to have a place the people can enjoy. This is one of few we have in this area Save it p)easel Stacy Beats Gmvette. AR 201346-1 5 We all 88 family love to go there. and if we aren’t gobg as a family for a day out of the house we 8re going with our 8ChooIs for a field trip there and the kids of all ages love if. Please don? shut it down there is not many place CbSe that family can go it. JOHN ELLEPGE SILOAM SPRINGS, AR 2013-08-15 It‘s not so much about the safari as it about me overreaching of me government to allow private corporations to take away land fmm other prkk entities.
This is a bad, bad precedent if this goes through. Mame Locatlon Date Cammllt Emily Fleck Anderson, CA 2013-08-15 We visited the Safarl when we visited my sister and Wed a! There are not a lot of places llke B! Keep it around1 twila anderson colcord, OK 201348-15 This is a place famlly’s can spend time together. Their aren’t enough of these kinds of places anymore. Amanda Northfell Fayettwille, AR 20134%-15 This zoo is an important touristic attraction to the area and is a greal example of agricultural tourism. (Something we desperately need!)
Teresa Bice Springdale, AR 2010-00--15 This attraction is not only a gwd place for 1Dcal famlIlss to visit but it also brings in tourists, which bring more money to the community! Jeanelle Cox I3ecatur. AR 201346-15 We use to go through the drive lhru when I was a little girl. Even as a 42 year old I still like to go through and see the animals. Animals and nature play a very important role in out lives and there are a lot of rile ones in this area that have yet to experience the drive thru, and learn from it. When you look at the area, the drive thru Is the only “zoo”we have In Northwest AR. 1 know that having power is important too, but Isn’t there another way to Install the power lines without Wng part of the animal’s habitats; especially if it affects any animals that are extinct? crystal Wood gentry, AR 201 3-08-15 Safarl has been here my entire Ilfe. Wilmoths are famlly. It brings revenue to sew- Barbara Holden Canehlll, AR 2013-08-15 We enjoy taking the grandkids to the safari for the day. We usually do the drive thru then picnic. It is great. Would hate to see anythlng disappear. Plea= leave it alone,
Nicole Blakeley Rogers. AR 201 346-15 Keep the safari! My children, famlly, frlends, and I all love It!!!! Shelly Patterson Bella Vista, AR 2013-08-1 5 Gentry Safari is really the only thing like R around here. Don?want to see it messed wlth. Britney Lame Rogers, AR 2013-0&15 Why ruln the habitat of the helpless anlmats, leave it how it is rebema shouse joplin, MO 201348-1 5 I have taken my daughter there since she was 3 yrs OM. She is now 21 and we have many wonderful memories there. Cutting badc the size of it would be very wrong In so many ways. Please do not do this! I have also taken large groups there several times. It would be a shame to do something like this to a place that has created 50 many memwles for sa many children and parents like me. Brenda Alfrey Siloam Springs, AR 2013U8-15 My family has been golng there for yeam. It Is a great place to take wr son. R one of the few places close to us that are family triendly. This Is just plain mng. The safari has been through enough. Atomado almost wiped them out, but they rebuilt, not AEF wants to take away 25%. We couldn’t stop the tornado, but we can stop this. Lacy whitehead Gentry, AR 2013-08-1 5 i live in gentry I take my children to the safari. Iwent to the safari when I was a chlld and created memories. I want that fur anyone else that gDes their as well. Royann Waldo Dover. AR 201348-1 5 It’s a great petling mo, Ijust wwld hate to see it dose down. Cynthia Fedand Tahlequah, OK 201 3-08-15 Don’t understandwhy power lines can’!be ran rlgM outside the park. So unfair to the animak home & owners of this park. Not to mention the economy of the town & surrounding areas. Heartbreakingto have it dose. Pacia Thompson Nmsho. MO 201 346-15 me safari holds so many memories for not only the community but also for the family that rum it1 Jon RDgers Bentonville, AR 201 3-1 5 My family and I have spent a lot of time here and for A€P to make a mwe to such an iconic site In NW Arkansas without the thougM to work on preserving a site like this Is deplorable. Kristine RuWedge Los Hams, NM 2013-08-15 I grew up going to the Gentty Wilderness Safari. Name laeatlon Date Comment Debra Stout Muncie. IN 2013-08-15 It is a wonderkt1 place to take chadren for famNles who cant afford to tmlto larger zoos. Large mpanies shouldn’t have the “rigM” to take what they want just because they want itllllllU!!I!It!!! This is a bng estabrished business that shouldn‘t be ctosedllllllll!l!l!lII KATHl ROBERTS BentonvIlk, AR 201348-15 Thls Is family owned and family friendky place to go see wildlife.Thls Is a part of our community that we want to continue enjoying. Shard Bailey Siloam Spgs, AR 201348-1 5 My children enjoy seelng the animals and it is a bunch of crap a ellectrlc company wants to ruin it Derrek Harrison Siloam Sprlngs, AR 2013-0&15 This jusl lsnY right. SWEPCO could have had better plannlng to keep more of ne park open by just moving one direction a little. Laura Perrin Centerton, AR 201308-1 5 This place has added sa much value to su many lies and communities. 1 have many chiIdhd memories here and I’ve toveU sharlng them with my children! Jessica McGregM Symsonia, KY 2013-08-15 Grew up in NWA and always enjoy visltlng this safari with my children ... This safari is In the hearts and memories of families who live or have lived in NWA ... It can’t end!!! Martin Lowry Genby, AR 201348-15 Progress should never wipe away heritage. We have to remember fmm whence we came to move forward. Angela Jones Albuquerque, NM 2013468-1 5 I recently mwed from NWA and the Safari Is a HUGE PART of that area, you take it away and you take pati if its heart! Su& Potter Houston, Tx 201 3-1 5 I have enjoyed many trips through the safari. The safari is important to the Gemarea. Mellssa Usmry Goodman, MO 201 3-08-15 There maybe some families that never travel to a zoo but would take their children to see this. Do not deprive them of the lmk of joy In their chikls eyes when they see the animals!. As a grandparent I am going io t8ke my grandkids. There has to be another solution. please look for itlll Beth Parnell Sprlngdale. AR 291346-1 5 H MIS were Crystal Bridges, would you condemn that property and run lines through it? t don7 think 50. You would find an alternative route. Please remink your route. Thank you.
Aprll Park Decatur, AR 2013-08-1 5 The Gentry Safari does good work with wsued mimats and provides 8 family friendly atmosphere.
Jessica Ramlrez Fayettwill& AR 2013-08-1 5 The safari is a beautiful place For families and people of all ages to visit- pbase don? ruin the natural beauty of this area and displam these animals! Randal Taturn Sklatook, OK 2013-06-15 While I will greatly mlss the park, and wish 1 had - had the opportunity to take my young chlldren there more than the once that Idid, it’s not just about Dhe park. It’s about the taldng of propew from one private entity for the benefit of another private entity NOT for the benefit pf the public. Paige Newby Jay, OK 2013-08-1 5 I am signing this petltlon because I have a two year OM daughter that loves that safari and I have always taken her there and I grew up going to MIS safari. We love It. And it will break our hearts to SBB ll go! Sa we want it to stayli! Jamellyn Martin Springdale, AR 201348-15 Igrew up going to the Drive Thru Safari and so have my children. Many a picnic ha3 been had there and many memories have been made. Theresa Walker Fayettwille,AR 2013-08-15 There has to be a Mer alternative than destrogng animals habitat. Garden Katz Fayettevllle, AR 201 3-O&15 Urive through Safari has been around shce I was a kid. 13-11 50 years old. My parents took me. I took my kids. My grown kids remtook their grandmother. isn’t there a work around like buried llnes or snmemmg?
Sara Schader Bentonvllte,AR 201348-15 This is a great attraction for people of all ages and ifthe power lines we not necessary or can b moved to a different bcation then save the safari and move them. Name Loation Date Comment
Russell Simmons Mountah Home, AR 201 346-15 It's important to people that are important to me . MimKleckner ailoam springs, AR 2013-08-15 save the animals, go somewhere elsel! GmMathews Lowell, AR 2013-08-15 The stealing of private land Is absolutely wrong. The goverrtrrmil does enough stealing from us through taxes and other "legal"means which should in no way be legal. Legalhy doesn'i necessani mean something should be acceptable. Eminent Domain is wrong and only further proof that our rlghts as private crtizens don'l mean much when the government dmnothing to protect them. We as private citizew sbuld do more to pmtecl our own rights. Nikki Young Rogers, AA 2013-0&15 I've been going to this place since I was a kid. This is terrible1
Jennifer Daws Stltwell, OK 2013-08-1 5 The Safari is a great place for chltdren to be able to 588 and enjq wild animals. To close down part of this park would be a shame. I grew up going here and my children love it. Please do not deprive the chlldren of such a fun and enriching experience.
Carla Kallesen t3entonvlHe, AR 201 3-08-15 Love the safari, I'm from Gentry and grew up with the safari. It would be a shame to have it ctosed. Mike Montee Gravelte, AR 201 368-15 Great benefil to the area Derek Wumber Lowell, AR 201368-15 Gentry Safarl is my family's favorite Iocal attraction. Whenever we have guests from elsewhere, we like to take them there. Please don't mess 1 up, especially sinoe you don? HAVE to. There are other options. Deni Jensen bentonville, AR 2913-08-15 Its important because my liegirl has not had a chance to visit this awesome place, and if you put a power line rlght in Ihe middle of safari 4 not only does- that ruin it for her but its not fair to the animals that live there. Please find another place for the power lines Debbie Mustaln Marco Island, R 201 348-1 5 I signed because I like taking my grandkids there. lonna Nixon Siloam Springs, AR 201 3-08-t 5 My faamlly has enjoyed the safari for yearslll This 0 something vety unique for NWA. Felida Aguilar Eella vista, AR 201 348-15 I have been coming to the safari since Iwas a lMe girl (I'm 35)... and now me and my kids go Several times a year and love it. It's actually become 8 &adition for me and my daughter that we go every year, the weekend before she goes back to school. This CANNOT happenlll Sally Hensley 2013-08-15 We take my grandchildren here everytime they wme from ohm far a visit.
Caty Pattiwn 201348-1 5 It is a wonderhrl pkto take the kids, and now grandldds. There are a lot of menwries from there. I got to hold a baby bengal tiger one the.
Susan Todd Bentonville, AR 2013-08-1 5 We need to save the animals home that they have come to know.
L-GregDrj Siloam Springs, AR 2013-06-1 5 I have children and this is a wondstfut activity.
Tammy Stou! Siloam Springs, AR 2013-08-15 I Wemy Grandchildren each year. They )eve k and look forward to it. Them is not that many thlngs to do in the area that can be enjoyed by both young and old. I wen took my 80 year old Grandmother!
Renee Bradshaw Gem,AR 2013-08-15 The safarl put Gemon the map. Family owned and operated for three generations.
Kany Mahmens Decatur, AR 2013-08-1 5 Ive been visitiog this safari all of my Ilfe. now, my husband and i enjoy blnghg our nieces and nephews here. Priceless memories1 Re-Plan and Re-Route Please!!!
James Kennedy Siloam Springs, AR 201348-15 Big companies shouldn't have the power to take whatever they want at the expense of other people. MaM Locatlon Date comment Kristy Brown Westvltle, OK 201W8-15 I went thru the Safari when 1 was a kid and would like it to b around for my Children and their Children to enjoy as well. Their isnl a Zoo that is as clm to us a the Safarl and I feel like it is a lot btkrthan the Zoo. Brenda Hartley Noel, MO 201 3488-15 muse the Safati is enjoyable, educational and an animal habitat..moving their poles in one didonor another would not be as big a problem to the electric wrnpany as this wlll be to the Safari and the animals... 1588 imminent domain as thefi by gwernment..ta!&g land that belongs to someone else just bemm? they want it is despicable on the par! of the electric company Cyndee Pillow Kansas. OK 2013-0&15 This Zoo Is a wonderful tool for teaching children how to respect and love anlmals. I’ve taken my children and grandchildren, hut sadly my youngest will not be able to enjoy if you continue your present plans. DUurbing animals and rehating is traumatizIq to them also. Haw a Marl please and work with the owners for a fair solution so as to benefit the community, placing your paver lines elsewhere. Thank you1 Lasea Ellis Gentry, AR 201 3-08-1 5 The Wilderness Safari has been in Gentry sirace I was a child. I have enjoyed H along with countleas others. It is an icon in a $mal town and brings in needed revenue. Dont take the heart and soul wt of Gentry. BrMney Metcalf Siloam Springs, AR 201348-1 5 We grew up goirrg here. Judith Housley Fayettevllle,AR 201348-1 5 Closest thing to a zoo In Northwest Alkansas. Great place to take my grandchildren. deanna lisk Siloam Sprlngs, AR 201 3-08-15 While 1 appreciate power, I also appreciate home gmefforts that are unique and enjoyed by many. The Wildemeas Drive Thru Zm is a Wn-win”for the animals and people who experience them. Please find another location to place the power lines.
Stephen Prater West Fork, AR 2013-08-15 Because the only place in NWA that’s even remolely zoo-like and they don’t HAVE to be jerks about it.
Kellsey EHer Gentry, AR 201 3-1 5 Bemuse it’s just morally wrong and the safari is a staple in NWAl
JOHN EUEDGE SILOAM SPRINGS, AR 2013*0&.15 We dont need the government allowing privata companies to take private property, Period.
Thls Is a bad, bad precedent if this is allowed to happen. Susie Reddell Bemmrille,AR 201 3-08-15 Not right1 Betty Madding Siloam Springs, AR 201348-15 Iwent &re as a child and took my children as an adult. It is the only place close that allows you to interact with the animals. The staff are 50 lovitlg and caring for these animal. The animals they care for are like thelr children. The staff also answers any questions you have about the animah. It is a place you can touch a wild animal, and leam about the one on one. It is me only place were your children can learn 85 they touch nature that is local and not costly. penny jennings fullerton, ME 201348-15 This is a great place for families to go. I have lots of gmd memories from this place
Donna Arnold Quirdan, TX 2013-08-15 Thts Is one place when 1 c~nehome to v$it that I took my aildren and now grandchildren. As my parents took me. Please don? let this wonderful place go away. Jennifer Medenhall Silom Sprlngs, AR 2013-m-15 I enjoy going to the Safari, and 1 dont believe big mrnpanies should be abk to take whatever they want at the expense of others! Isn’t there snother way?? Diane Winder Sibam Springs, AR 201 348-15 This is a wonderful attraction for northwest Arkansas and it provides a home for many endangered animals Phyllls Lowry Fayettwille, AR 2013-08-15 It’s the princlpsl of gwernment clalrnlng what’s YOURS as THEIRS Name Won Date Comment
Jana LwntsMl Fayetteville, AR 201 346-15 This zoo has been there for s(1 long. I have childhood memories there that I would low for my ldds to have also! Brittany James Siloam Springs, AR 2013-0&15 The Genby Safari is a HUGE deal in Gentry. It’s a great way for a family to go and spersd time together without it costing an arm and leg! We love tha animals artd LOVE the gentry Safari!! This such a disappointmentto everyone in the area. Regina Barnes Decatur, AR 201 348-15 Thls is a family tradition. It may only be a portion of the park, but to me that’s not acceptable. Pleasa mwe the lines however many feet to avord this closure, for my family and the many others that love this park and these animalsllll Tasha Flaa Bentomrille, AR 2013-08-15 Ihave taken my klds and they love this zoo! It’s so dose to home for the nwa area to go to. There are other mutes the power lines can go!l There was an Wewith this in eureka sprlngs to and people voted against it so can we!! Keep the zoo Is what I am saying. Janice Arnold Gentry, AR 2013-0&15 This is ppllufion at is finest. At least mwe the eyesore to the outskltts of the PWW. Matthew Wilson Fayelteville,AR 201 308-1 5 I love animals. I hate SVVEPCO.
shemy stout SiMSprings, AR 201 3-08-15 The Safari is part of what makes thls area unique. Our kindergarten classes go there on field trips every year. why would you put your company through the bad press lhii is ueating? Please rethink your decision. Yvonne Smith Wichita, KS 2013-08-15 Ilove vlsltlng the Safari WltR my grand children and have many times over the past 8 years. I also beliethat the power company can work with the owners of the Safari better to keep from doslng Safari 4. mis is a shame that the Blg Power company thinks they have the right to do this in the first place. The land does not belong to them and they should not have the right to take the land wlthout working with the land owner to meup with a better solution.
Jennie McDonald- Farmington, AR 2019-08-15 It’s not just about displacement of animals, it‘s about government Wing what Wehrenberg they need dispite the consequences. We need to stop allowing them to just condemn somethingl places just to suite thelr needs. AEP should find an alternative mute or help in purchasing other adjacent land for the zoo. Tbq should be helping not hindering.
Sand1 Carter Springdale, AR 2013-08-1 5 For the families in the area who enjoy going1
Diana Gactslde South Jordan, UT 201 3-081 5 As a long time ex-NWA reeident and planning to move ba& Iwmt the safari preserved for the area It’s a unque and 8ffordable learning experience as well as a wonderful way for families to create memories. Salty Wodard 3entonville, AR 201348-15 For some children in our community this is the closest they will ever gel to seeing exotic anlmals like what can be found at the Safari Zoo. Not all families have the money to take their children to Tulsa, Uttle Rock, SLlouls. Chicago, etc to see safari type animals. Clearty there are pbnly of other areas that mn support the wrIlnes. I think tax payers should have a vote espedally when we we the ones paying for the llne through our electric bills each month. Just sayln! Christopher Rager Bentonville, AR 2013-08-15 Family friendly place. Only placa in the area to educate children on wildlife of the worki
Regena Edster Mil,AR 20t3-08-15 Visiting the sfan has been a longstandingfamily tradition. I also feel that this act Is unjust and not ethical. Candace Harger Siloam Spirrgs, AR 201 348-15 The government should not have the right to take our properly . Period. Name -on Date Comment Shauna Williams Glenpool, OK 2013-08-15 Iwas raised in Gentry and know the Willmoth family. They have always done an ammejob with the safari. Please keep it 50 my kids and grandkids can appreciate It as well! Micah Myers t3entonville. AR 2013-08-1 5 this is like a szmrtd home to many of us. they bve and care for these animals like they were tWr own pets. and that has taugM my chiklren mrnpassion for all creatures.1 have been to thls zoo at least twice a year for the last 25 years. this is their home please don’t take that away fmrn them.
Julie Miner Bella Vlsta, AR 201348-15 It Is a great family pass tlme. Michael Wllliams Fon Myers, FL 2013-98-15 I grew up in Pea Ridge and going to Gentry Wilderness was a highlight of child-. Christy Thomas crossett, AR 2013-0&15 My family loves going here, we are slx hours away and have been twice already. There is other land for your power lines. Do not misplace these anlmals and hurt small business, pleasel
Cyme Pham Summers, AR 2013-08-15 Kids be11!1
Angela Shlnn Conway, AR 201 368-15 Our children grew up going to the Safari. We appreciate the ability to see animals in thelr natural habitat and this also brings m visitors to Gentry. Swepco can Rnd another place besides the Safari to get their land!
Daphne Richmond Mountainburg, AR 201348-1 5 The drive thru ZOD is an unique experience and Is thriving. Sara Yukon Prairie Vlllage, KS 2013-0&15 lnwt business hould be aloud to stay jannifer banhart centetton, AR 2013-08-15 Its one of my kids fawrite places io gal Webe enjoyed it for the past 9 years!
Amber Dees Redondo Beach, CA 201 3-08-15 I grew up in NWAand was able to visit this past summer with my 8 yr old daughter and she was able to experience the Gentry Srdari. There is nothing like it in California and she loved it. Iwoutd hate that other children we unable to experience the same tvpe of excitement seeing the animals wine up to the window and say hello. This would be heartbreaking for a lot of people to see 1 go especially for power lines.
T~anysekey Springdale, AR 201 3-08-15 The Gentry Safarl Is a wonderful place for our klds to learn about and appreciate nature. Stop being selfish and let them keep their zoo! Wka King Seneca MO 2013-08-1 5 My husband & Ihave taken our kids 8 now our grandkas there! It‘s a beautiful place to go!
Diane Stmuss Neosho, MO 201 3-08-15 This is one of the few places that we mn take visually impaired students 80 they can have the hands on experience of knowing what a monkey actually feels like.
Renea Frazler Gentry, AR 2013-08-15 The Safari has been In Gentry for many years an Is enjoyed by all that mme to VI& Please leave the safari they way it k don’t take 100 acres away an displace many animals
Jennifer Garrison Bull Shoals, AR 201 3-08-t 5 I used to visit here with my family and would hate to see it gone an& jacobs Bentonville, AR 2013-08-15 Memories of going there and my youngest enjoys going there Alexis Wamick Bella Vista, AR 201348-1 5 This is such an important part of Mi area, and cutting it back, when there a18 other solutions available is ridiculous.
Krysten Shim Conway, AR 201348-1 5 Thls is my favorite place in We whole workl. I have so many childhood memories of this place. If it shuts down or anything happens to it, a piece of me wlll die with it, That sounds dramatic, but that’s how important it is to me. Please don’t take any of It away. Name Won Date Comment
Sheila Boyd Rogers, AR 201308-1 5 It Is a great place to go with our grandchlldren to enjoy the animals and ducate them as well. My husband and I went there for our REI anniversary. It has many other memories for me. We need this whalesome activity to enjoy with our family. Christina Test Springdale. AR 201346-15 swepshould not have the kind of pw6-r that they do. hanimals and the zoo were there first! Deborah Green Fayetteville, AR 201346-15 There are other ways for this io be done that will work for both parks. The easiest way is not always the best way..
Cindy rye bella vlsta, AR 2013468-15 I visit there for therapeutic purpases . it always refreshes me, to see Gods amazing creatures
NEVElT MONSlVAlS SPRINGDALE, AR 2013-08-15 Because there are a lot of beauttful anlmals that hetherel! DON7 DESTROY K!l Erica Henderson St. Joseph, MO 201346-15 I loved going there and want to take my kids.
Colby Hollingsworth Bentonville, AR 2013-08-1 5 Because it is a beautiful place to take your kids year around whereas there's not many places llke that around this area why clothes part oi it down when they rn simply move 300 yards to keep from changing this beautiful pb Carrie Cobs Slloam Springs, AR 2013-08-15 WE LOVE the safarl!!!
Juan Perez Ragers, AR 201348-15 This has been a staple to my family rnemkrs that visit from wt of town. as well as local family members, its always a great bnjrgexperience and needs to stay. There's a way to get SWEPCO to achlsve what they need but might msts more money, but sometimes its mare important to do the rigM thing for the company's image, our community and the animals that wlll be affected KayCee Hunter Plnwille, MO 201 3-08-15 1 have not bwn but my daughter has and many of my friends have and they have all had pwiaive things to wy about the uniqueness of it Idon't want to see animals under any more mssthan they are already in. myare wonderful for people too. steven evans Rogers, AR 2013-08-15 This place is an amazing place. It is not mht to put it through the safari. There is another way. DWIGHTALLEN JOPLIN, MO 2013-08-15 THIS HAS BEEN AND STILL IS CLEAN ENTERTAINMENT FOR YEARS Jearldean Shinn Pottsvills, AR 201348-15 Have been to thls farm and know how the owners care for these animals and the joy the provide lor people being able to vish there Pam mompson SL Ignatius, MY 201308-15 t grew up in Genay and graduated from there in 82' although I have since mwed. We love to take the grandkids thwe when we visit. This is Wuly a sad mst for progress. Please reconsider and make- other arrangements. The Safari has brought alot of tourists to a small town which has added revenue to the town and beneficial as a whole. Thank you! Linda Dorier Bella VMa, AA 2013-08-15 1 would hate to lose our Safari Park to an elm company. For them to take it under the emlnent domain option is beyond unethical.
Kris Farmer Siloam Springs, AR 2013-08-1 5 The safari brings people from all over the country and business Into our communities. The are a landmark to our area, and their anlrnals call that area home. Name Locauon Date Comment Mike Notarnimla ozark, MO 201 346-1 5 I matly enjoy vislting the drive thru safari Men visiting my mom in AR. An@ Kdlar Fayettwille,AR 2013-08-1 5 This Is a very family friendly ph!My husband and I love taklng our children here as often as we man, and our children Iwe going and seeing all of the animals!
Morgan Brantley JBLM, WA 2013-08-15 Went to schaol at Gzark Academy in Gentry :) went to dsit the ZOD ample times michele Might rogers, AR 2013-08-1 5 I have lived here in NWAfor many yrs and grew up going to the Gentry Safari and so have my chlldren. Courtney Fearson 2013-08-15 I went here as a child and now have a 2 month old I wish to share the experience with as well. So many memories! Frishi Morris Bella vista, AR 2013-08-15 The Gentry Safarl Is a place for all ages. I would have for NWA to lose on8 of its only family frlendfy places.
Jefh Chenault Pea Ridge, AR 2013-08-15 My family 8 I love this safari1 These animals need this space1 Garden Kah Fayetteville, AR 201 3-08-15 I do not think corporations should be able to ruin a 40 year long business to line their pcrckets. There has to be a WMk around. That being said... my family took regular trips to the Safari when 1 was kid. I took my own children. I'd like to b able to Wemy grandchildren some day.
Tonya Ceniceros Paris, AR 201 3-08-15 Love this zoo !! katherine adams pineville, MO 201368-15 I spent many days dr-Ming thru Were with grandkidsmany happy memories !!I John Hoyl Grwnville, SC 201346-1 5 There must be a better way to handle this. AEP should msider other options before aftecting the habltat and the people who love to see a.
John - Former resldent of Fayetteville, AR
Stade Burley Siloam Spriws, AR 201348-1 5 1 love the safari, its part of our community. Amy Hadsall Bentonville. AFI 2013-08-1 5 This is me of the first places my kids and I visited when we were Wing to move to the area. We have been there several tlrnes since ttten and have taken friends abng when they mme to visit April Baxter Rogers, AR 2013-08 15 It is a bcal attraction and moving the animals may cause a lot of undo stress. Nina Courtright Springdale, AR 201 308-15 If at1 the zoo wants is a little bit of the land back and they are willing to accommdate please let them have it
Betty Name Siloam Springs, AR 2013-08-15 It's family owned -family oriented established by hard work and determination and should not be disrupted for We benefll of others as a sign of "progress". Tlfani Morris Bentonville, AR 201348-15 Ihave enjoyed the safari since I was a ChIW and want to share hepark with my child! Such a neat and rate experience that I would hate to see it go1
Melanie Poteat Cave Springs, AR 201348-15 This family & animals should not be punish&!! Swepco should not have the rigM to put other businesses out of business!!! Chrissy R. keota, OK 2013-08-15 1 used io attend this ZODas a child.1 would hate to see ANYTHING happen to it.Some of my happiest memories am from going through the drive through and seeing the animals up do#. Regan M&m Derby, KS 201 3-OS15 I went to this Zoo when I was lime and have taken my own children twice so far. It is a great farnity eqerience that 1 would like to continue to
JoAnne King Lowell, AR 201308-15 I absalutely love that PIX6 admy kids love going there. Its always a fun day. Patricia Welch Winterset, IA 201348-15 Safari is an amazing place to see animals that you cant normally see. The animals are great for kids and dubs alike. Traoey Adams Westvllle,ok, OK 2013-08-15 my mn lwes the animals there and B Is a great teaming exprlence for chiklren and adults of all ages Nam Location Date Comment Sarah Farmer Lowell, AR 201368-15 I enjoy taking my family to the Drive Thru. Meredith Bergstrom Siloam Springs, AR 2013-08-15 The Gentry Safari i3 a malor regional attraction for residents and tourists. We love visiting, and we know that thwsands of others love visiting as well. The economic benefii of the park to our tourism emin this region are important to consider. I’m saddened to hear abut mew plans and ask that a better solution is found.
Josh Marshall Rogew, AR 201346-1 5 I’ve bved this place since 1 was a kid1 What Is going to happen to the animals? So many things are wmng with thls. Amber Henry Winterset, IA 201 3-0~15 This is a great place for families! It would be a shame to shut dorm any part of it! Dana HOP Bentonville. AI3 201 3-08-1 5 WeVe enjoyed many visits to Gentry Safari, please reconsider and reWe your lines elsewhere!
Sharon guerber Pea Rae,AR 201 3-08. 5 We have been coming here for years, this should not b happening!!!
Kridne Sherry Rogers, AR 201 3-08 5 The Gentry Drivee through animal safari is a place that generations of NWA residents have benprMledge to enjoy. It is an experience that we mnot get in any other venue. It is OUR zoo and a staple for parents looldng for a great way to engage their children in a truly famlly oriented experience. Please reconsider.
chris leach rogers, AR 201368-15 its great for families and learning. Iwent there as a kid and Itake my kids there now Isabel Santillano Springdale, AR 201 3-08-15 my kids love seeing the animals Tony Harrison Springdale, AR 201348-1 5 The power company has brilliant engineers working for it. Figure out anomer way just like the rest of us have to when we run up mnst an obstade in our own jobs.
lisa Imle elkins, AR 2013Q&15 Really, SWEPCO? You couldn’l take a Imle time and discuss with the Owner a rwnable path across his properly? I hope you will revisit this plan and not just act like jack-booted mugs, ruining a family favorite for YOUR custom.
Ahel Ftzner Pea RlW,AR 201 3-08-1 5 My family and Ihave kengoing here for years and Iwant to be able to take my klds!
Serena Martin Springdale, AR 201368-15 Because 1 grew up visiting this safari
Jill hilt Huntsville, AR 201348-15 Thii is 8 place where we take our daughter. It’s a great family place & no part of it needs to be closed.
margaret Orton Rogers, AR 201 348-1 5 Safari 4 is a gwd place for families to visit. Could they put the e1Wi-k lines under grourd and leave Me Safd 4 like it is? Or build around Safri 4. Ptease save the Safri 4. Thank You Margarel Orton Jonathan Hoffman rogen, AR 201 3-08-15 this is a staple of our community since i was a child Jeremy Edens Lowell, AR 201 3-08-1 5 I Iove the Wild Wilderness Safari. It’s grown since 1 left to join the mllltary and when I came back It was awesome. They’ve done a great job with R and I remember going there as a kld on schcd field trips and I’ve taken family there as well. My nieces and nephews love it and I have many many fond memories of gcing there. Cam Willis rocky comfort, MO 201 346-15 My family loves to go to this zoo MlblHassebrock Sprhngdale, AR 201346-1 5 1 grew up going to the safari & I’d like for my klds to do the same! Mamlla Moore Lowell, AR 201 3-08-15 It is a safe family environment that schmols and preschools go on field trips and an attraction that brlngs revenue in for the city. They can find another route 1 am sure it might cost a few more dollars but hkat what they are leaving alone a heritage. The wllmoths are great and wonderful peopte. NamR Locatlon Date Comment Keri Coleman Rogers, AR 2013-08- t 5 Thls is a refuge safe place for animals, and a great place for people to relax and enjoy those animals1 Elizabeth Hub Lowell, AR 2013-08-15 Everyone bves this plml The Owner loves 6splace!! The children REALLY love this place!! An1 Swan-Pecomro mlla Vlsta, AR 201308-15 Thats horrible to do to the animals and also the town Brandon Newell FAYElTEVILLE,AR 201346-1 5 ThL has been a great family tradition and family fun place for as long as i've lived here.
Melanie Coffin Bentonville, AR 201 3-08-1 5 As the nmtlwr of a young daughter, having the ability to provide her with exposure to animals of all kinds Is important to me. Her education, her worldview, and her compassion for other specles is dependent on knowledge and awareness of them. In amition, this is a FUN thing for our children to do, and the amount of fun things for families in this area Is bewmirrg more and more technobgy based. Thii drive through park provided a low tech way to spend 8me with our children.
Juan Perez Gentry, AR 2013-138-1 5 This is the main attraction on our town. If it's closed, it will have a bad turn in our finandal revenues. Ronnle Knight Greenwmd, MS 201 3-08-15 Let th pwver company route their pwer line another route. Why should the people WRo enjoy this Safari have to give in to s B$ Corporationjust so the corporation make more money. Sheri Stevens Elizabeth, MN 201348-1 5 We were in Gentry for a funeral and daclded to spend an exBa day and vlsl the Safari. What an incredible experience that we could intermingle with species lhat you normally are only &De to LOOK at through bars. These mim& DESERVE to be able to roam free in a habitat, not be bcked up! Kelly Pope Rogers, AR 201 368-15 The Gentry Safari is a place where families and xhml fieM trips go!It is a wonderful place that provides refuge and a safe paca to tive krthese animals. Arnba Segur FayeWlle, AR 201346-1 5 fun family memories with my kiddos and family Morgan Leach Centsrton, AR 201 348-1 5 I have grown up golng to the gentry safari. As a child my school twk many field trlps b visit the park Taking away the park would not only deprive the public from seeing exotic anima, it would deprive the ywth fmrn learning and observing them in a habitai they have had for 40 years.
Jordan Estes Rogers, AR 201368-15 The safari prwides a much needed resource in this wmmunlty. hsands of children and teens have had the oppwtunily to experience exotic animals up close an personal all because of GemSafari. This is an absolute outrage consideriog how much open and availabb land there is in Gentry. The people who made this Uecislon for AEP should be ashamed of themselves for even considering taking away such a valuable resource from this communq. Angel Stwart Wesley, AR 201348-15 This is wrong! Some of these animals are rescues and this Is them home. Someone has to care for them and tahng there homes will over crowd them. Michael Boyti Cmkevllle, TN 201 3-0&15 I used to live in GeW#AR and enjoyed visiting the Safari. It was a preferred destination to take out of town guest to. Tourism dollars are a tremendous asset to any economy. induding Gentry because you don? have to provide schools for tourists. They just go home. Power lines can take a wrve around the Safari without challenging the local economy. amanda mclclln bentonwlle, AR 2013-08-15 my kids and ilove going to c the animals Its mnderful letting them interact with ihern!lll!
Stacy canoe Watts, OK 201308-15 This safari has been here since I was a child and my kicls Iwe going to it we go often and I dont feel condemning this just to run some eMcthat could be W a few feet and save the problem is rlgM a! all. Name Locatlon Date Comment sham stacks Farmlngton, AR 201 3-OB1 5 The Safari is a wonderful fmlpj place. SWEPCO cuts down trees wilpl nuilly and goes where they want - Iknow power is important, but $0 are animals and PEOPLE!
Ambr Bowman pinevllle, MO 201348-15 this Is a good family friendly delination that all my kids love, to put the power lines thru it will deesiroy It Joshua Bertschy Dallas, Tx 201 3-08-15 I grew up with memwles driving through that zoo and 1 want my &Wren to have the same memories when we go home Christy Houk Fayeneville, AR 201348-15 My kld LOVES going to the Safari. There is nothing else like tt! Erin Roberts Crawfordsville, AR 201348-15 Some of my fondest childhood memories are af this wonderful animal park. I would love to ahare Y with my own children In all its glory. Iwould ask that American Electric Power Company take a closer look at the area being conflwated and CoWralternate plans. While this may be a privately owned park, It really belongs to all the clzens of our great land and treasured by the local community. 100 acres removed is too much. Leslie Mendenhall Centerton, AR 2013-08-1 5 1 can remember going to this when I was little and Wigmy own kids. Children of future generations need to be able to go to a place like this and enjoy nature. Tammy stout prairie grove. AR 2013-08-15 Educational for W8 and my kids heit there school has tmk them more than omreally good for special needs kids boo
Clifford Zimmerman Bella VI,AR 201 348-15 Tlw Gentry Safari houses hundreds pf animals and serves to promote awareness of these enlmals. The safari is implant for local children and families -taking a part of this safari away, for power lines, Is unacceptable to the mmmuniiy.
James Nmon Sibam Springs, AR 2013.08-15 This is a NWA staple. There is NO reason we should lose It! Kathy Willis Decntur, AR 201346-1 5 My family’s memories have been made here and we hope it is here for Mure memories1 Staeey Pehosh Bella Vista, A8 2013-08-1 5 I’ve taught K for 23 years In 3 different schmls and nearly every year of that we have taken all of our kids to Ihe Safari. The dosest zoa is in Tulsa and we can1 take Wsoul of state. It is an invaluable resource to NWA writs, many of whom don’t have the funds to drive all the way to Tuka to see these animak. This year‘s k dass is around 1850 kids In Bentonville alone. We are talking about thousands of kids mlssing out on opportunities to swthee anlmals roaming, to pet many of them, etc. Please don’t take this away Irom our kids’ futures. Cherjl Stouffer Douglass, Ks 201398-15 It’s a wonderful, welkcare for place that Ihave taken my chlldren and grandchildren to. Phase re-plan.
Ruby Yeakley Rqew, AR 201346-1 5 We love going to the Gentry safari. Please do not force them to move1 My grandkids take field trips there through their SMand so does a lot of local schools. Kelly Clark Bentonville, AR 2013-08-15 All of this wildlife habit MUST stay the same as it always has bw!Ih 50 and started going there when Iwas 12. It‘s a tradition for many generations1
Teny Miller Sprlngdale, AR 201 3-08-15 This is part of my family history! Veronica Lauder- Siloam Springs, AR 201348-15 I grew up going to the Safari. It has many fond memories and many future memOTles I would like to spend with my chitUren. Going through the drive through alone gives such an expriem to everyone who goes, and ham a great tesson for each and every one of us, whether it’s the different specks of animals wt there or the new Bves the Safari brings in every year. Phase let the Safari be left as is1 Warne Locatlon Date Comment JUSTIN CADOlTE springdale, AR 201 3-08. The safari is a ptaoe where I can take my kids for good clean family fun. Thats hard to find. Ifind it dlsturbing that the electrlc company could put these poles in in a different place where it woulddnt effect anythlng but they choos not to Tressa Mayo Sprlngdale, AR 201 3-08- I work at a church child care center and ww take the children there every year. It is one field trlp the children really look forward to. We all enjoy it so much. We have been going for the last 10 years. I myself have been going every year since I was 16. Thii is an experience most do not get. We are 8 very lucky community to have such a great place to experience so many different animal. Angela Shlnn Huntsville, AR 201346-15 I tmk my children to this Zoo when they were young and had plans to take my lwo granddaughters next summer. when the youngest was old enough to appreciate it. Sad that this tradillon has been jeopardized. Amanda Arnold Gentry, AR 2013-m-15 This is completely unfair to the owners of the Gentry Safari and to the public who enjoy the safari and to the kids who love this place. Swepco is completely wpabk of finding an attemathre location.
~isaLindsey Fayettwilb, AR 201 3-08-1 5 One preserving this habitat and connection to nature is the rlght thing to do. But in additm, financlally this attraction brings In tourist money to a hancially repressed area of Arkansas. Also, Seems like a large company bullying a small business which Ican‘t imagine is good for buslness, just Wsethe large business has more resourw doesn’t mean they should be able to just do whatever suits them especially when it isnr pdfor the community.
Sarah Wright Springdale, AR 2013-08-1 5 My kids love golng there. My youngest even go! to watch a baby goat being born. Please don’t do this, AEP!! julia zimmerly kntonvillek, AR 201 3-08-1 5 love spending time wlth my son there. Katie Pier Tulsa, OK 201 3-08-1 5 Power hungry companies are taking over too much Land and t’wmrces jennlfer Cobb Sibam Springs, AR 201 3-08-15 Gentry Safari is an important place for education, emnomic and emotional reasow.
Carla Roe Warner, OK 201348-15 This is a place fw kids to have a gnat time and learn about different animals.
Mw Kitwe siloam springs, AR 201308-15 our family has grown up pingto the Safari. I take my six children there oma year. When friends come from out of state or vacafbning here we always go to Lhe Safari. It seems to me better planningoould have been utilized as to not impose that far in on their property. It nee& thought through better. Amber Hutchinson West Fork, AR 201 3-081S Claiming imminent domain on a zoo Is absolutely ridictllous. since it was clearly done out of convenience and to save Mat is likely only a nominal mount of money. Why cause dilacement of animals and effectively reduce the educational opportunities families and schools have for their klds? I fail to se the reasoning behind It. Jeromy Beeman Sulphur Spgs, AR 2013-08-15 I have kenhere. My kids have been here. I would like for my grandkids to be able to do the same.
Lesley Speller Farmington, AR 201 3-08-15 Please don‘t mln the safari park! My children LOVE it! They look forward to every single visit. This would break their little hearts! alysen land fayetteville, AR 201 3-08-15 there are many god memories of my Granddaughter’sfirst trip there1 Sandra Long SIloam Springs, AR 201 308-15 It is an educational and animal preserve. It has been enjoyed by the community for many years. People have made a special effort to mme and see the safari. It has given people a chance to really ob- wild animals that otherwise we wouldn’t get to enjoy. It makes thls area even more spedal. Name hation Date Comment Marie Ford Gentry, AR 201 348-15 The Safari is a great place for farnilles to spend togetner and for everyone to learn something abut &Merent animals, and everyone that gmsthere can even interact wK some of them. Iwould hate to see it lose part of the animals homes. The Safari has been here for a long time and has really grown and has kngmd to our Uttle town. I feel that the Safari is a important part of evelyprse’s lives here in Gentry. People and schools mehere form ell wer to SBB and barn about the dlferent anlmals here. Justln Basse Pryor Creek, OK 201 3-08-15 1 spent my entire life going to that safarl. Its !he ultimate outing to take the family. The people are awesome and that place Is a monumental chiidhod memory to m. Kelly Laster Springdale, AR 201348-1 5 This is good entertainment for the whole family and gives you a dose 1mk at anI m a I s Erin Barnetl Houston, TX 2013-0&15 We% gone a handful of times when I visit family up there1
latasba kirkland fayettwille, AR 2013-08-1 5 Dove !his place.Was there last weekend
Teri Monreal Gentry, AR 201348-1 5 This is a family run and community safarl. It is a part of everyone here. Katrina Younkin Lmlt,AR 201 348-15 The Gentry Safari is a cherished place for many famillss as well as a refuge for the antmalls there. Shame on you SWEPCO. AMY SIMPSON FAYETIEVILE. AR 201368-15 The Animals need it more than you do!! SWby Allen Gew,AR 20?368-15 The safarl Is an amazing place and hold the jobs of swral people!!! Candace Harger Slloam Springs, AR 2013.08-15 The animals deserve better then this, the familles who enjoy the safari deserve biter than this. Raised in Gentry, I think the town can find ways to save electricity or another place for power lines.
Chelsea Adkins Springdale, AR 201348-1 5 1 grew up going to school in Gantry, 80 me safari was a by part of my childhood. 1 still enjoy going wlth my family to this day. It’s a tradiin that needs to stay together. Susan Davis Claremore, OK 201348-1 5 This park serves a purpose. It is enjoyable and educational for many families and groups. 1 understand eminent domain in rare instances. but it is king used too frequently when there are other options, as In this case. Wda Howard Grove, OK 201348-15 I have taken children and grandchikdren here for years. mls place is very important for reawns that have notning to do with money or corporate convenience. Please reWt8 the lines and leave the animals and this family business alone. DJ Harper Farmingbn, AR 201346-1 5 Animals in this zoo baslcalky have no god place to go if the property is condemned. And why can’t solar or wind pw6-r be utilized in this park insted of condemning it?
Debbie Osbrne Lincoln. AR 2013-08-1 5 I have loved and attended the safari for years and planned on doing it for years to mme! Ithink this is WRONG! Especially since Wis IS a working business and not vaccant land1 Wilma Cole Springdale, AR 201 3-08-1 5 This would cut off a huge portion of !he safari from the public. This is imwant because this is the only zoo we have w-lhout going 90 miles away. Please think of something eke. ryan Winn neosho, Mo 20 t 348-15 my daughter abmlutely love this plm....p leas? dont do thls Stephanie Bwen Larretl, AR 201346-1 5 Not fair to the animals1 evem hemandez fori smith, AR 2001 3.08-1 5 its like the garden of den, where will all the animals go. this zoo is the bsi experience any child or adut can have
Valerie Milk Rogers, AR 201 3-08-15 There are TOO many WONDERFUL memories past and premml with the safari! Name Mn Date Comment
Stacy Seger Centerton, AR 2013-0&15 As a parent and an animal lover, refuges like this one are a great place for animals to thrive and for kids to expericeme nature and develop a love and are for our fellow creatures. Audra McKinney Rogers, AR 201 3-08-1 5 No oorporatlon should be able to mndemn a property for thwe use. Crili Rife Gem,AR 2013-08-15 The Safari is a family loved area. I love taking my kids and they bve all the animals. Ariel Mason Lowell, AR 201a-15 We love the Gentry Safari and have been going for years! It is an arnazimg place for animals and our children love h, I remember going as a child, and I want my children and their children to be able to en@ythls amazing place! mna Cunningham LameCounty, IN 2013-W-15 Has Ways been one of my very favorite places to take my children. It would be a total shame! Im sure there has to be some other solutbn to this. The animals &serve land without it Mngtaken from them! Sincerely, Ena Cunningham jason smith Gentry, AR 201348-15 government should not k able to take land that rightfully belongs to the animals!!!! melissa junkins pea we, AR 201 3-98-15 This is the only place clow that klds get to go we the anima1s.J took my kids there years ago and now my Grandkids.. Llsa Williams Colcord, OK 2013-081 5 We took our kids there when tby were Ilttle and now we take our gmndchlldren. There awn? a lot of major attractions in this area and 1 is imprtant that we at least keep the ones we have. Kim Johnson Rogers, AR 2013-08-15 Thls Is where my 3 par old has learned to Iwe and appreciate animals. She loves the Interaction. I enjoy seeing her hapyand having fun.
Ryan Schwarz owasso, OK 2013Q8-15 WS Lenny Thurman Siloam Springs, AR 2013-08-1 5 They supporting "nature" and my family have been enjoying this for years!!! The people who own the Safari are great PEOPLE!! Fayetteville, AR 201 368-15 The animals have NO where else to go. and these people provkle them a Safe haven. You are taking your pathetic pwer and pushing tkpaor people around at the cost of these anlmals that have been through emgh as it is. We as NWA redents have rm other zoo or safari to go to enjoy something so haMul and now your trying to take this away from us. You pople should be ashamed of yourself.
Klistlo Williams Jacksonville, AH 201 308-t 5 I am from Siloam Springs anrl I have lots of fun memories at the Safari Angi Ditto Gem,AR 2013-08-15 I am so proud the Safari is in my hometown! It and the wonderful people who own and operate it am such special part of life here and the surroundhg areas. You can go just about anywhere around and mention Gentry, and The Safari is what we are known for. Countless families, Including mine, have spent fun filled days cwatlng sa many memories with the animals. Places like this are rare and should be protected and helped to thhwithout fear of mndemnatlon from Big Business.
Pat Priest Chiloquln, OR 201308-15 Because my daughters hllyand rnany,many other families take their families and friends from OWstate there.The children get to see and Iem about the different animals. Anna Foley Spdngdale, AR 201 3-Wl-15 There isn't anything e188 Ilke this mund here. You have to drive 2 hrs. or more to a zoo and then they don? have these types of animals. Please find another route for your power llnes.
Ashley Lee Siloam Springs, AR 2013-08-15 Because fhe power lines rran be m-routed! Nate Mdjooden Springdale. AR 201 3-08-1 5 hebeen gotng to the safari since 1 was allhre. That pan of the safari is one Of the few places you get an opportunity to see anlrnals up claw. Name LocaUon Date Comment Brittany Schoaley pea ridge, AR 201348-15 This is the best zoo I wenl to as a child. Best childhood memoties & I would love to sham that with my son one day. He Is only 6 months old. Please &nY do this!! dominique paine Bella Vista, AR 2013-08-15 1 have went to the Gemsafari almost my whot life. I am now expecting my first child. My husband and I want to be able to share with our child the places from our chlldhood.
Gall Brown Siloam Springs, AR 201348-15 It's educational and family friendly Pam Berten Miami, OK 2013-08-1 5 It is a very nice and family odented place. It needs to stay whem it is! My children and I by to visH yearly. Usa Herring 201 308-15 This is the best zoo I have ever been to. The animals look so healthy, happy and free please do not take part of their home Gar1 Anderson Farrnington, AR 201368-15 Its family fun. Why wwtU they do this to families? ? ? Jayna RMardson shemod, AR 2013-08-15 We Wethe Gentry zoo1 Marsha Gager Prairie Grove, AR 2913+8-15 My kids and grandkds go there and learn something mw each time. Just a great outdoor park. AlEsha Wyles Lamar. AR 201 348-15 My Wds love this park and I would hate for the animals to loose their homes. AsMon presley Fort Smith, AR 2013-08-1 5 -use Igrew up in the area Iwe the safari and love animals glna ljubec limln, AR 201 3-08-1 5 we actually don't have a zoo here In ar this is as close as we get I know I &nY Wafittohit Connie Thomas farrnington, AR 2013-08*15 We take our family (now gramdbabies) ifrere and have made many memories at this place. Dont destroy, pteasel! Cody Miller CollinsVilk, OK 201368-15 My daughter loves going to this safari! april smith Gmw, AR 2013-08-15 the memories I have from going wlth my parents are Irreplaceable consklering my father did when 1 was 12! And 1 want to take my daughter as she grows to mntinue to keep the bond of family. to MI her storks about the ape that couU sign "more boa, rn that she could feel cbser to the grandpa that She never knew!
Angela Grom GemIL 201 3-08-15 I grew up going to the Safari and when I come back in town to visit my famlly I take my kids to the Safari and they all love it! Stephen Sbarmtto SilDam Springs, AR 2013-08-15 Agreat deal more thoughl and planning should have and dll must go into this decision.
Misti Golding Keyes, CA 2013-1 5 Thii is an AMAZING place for kkis & holds so many memories for so many people. lt NEEDS to stay open! Megan Cook Broken Arrow, OK 201 348-15 This is a refuge for animals and afavorite past time for many. Geq Wtlderness Zw has made many improvements and draws people for the surroundirrg area to the small town.
Meredith Bore Bentomrille, AR 2013-08-15 We he the safari. Please don't wndem thelr land. chelsea motta fayettevW, AR 2013U8-15 Where will thaw animals go? I'm absolutely sure there can be pwverlines elsewhere. Thii is a completely unnecessary thing for the pwver company to do, in my opinion. Kylie Wiley Centerton. AR 2013-08-15 I grew up going every year; or multiple times a year. Its educational, its fun, its gmd for the animals. If SWEPCO can put the lines el# where... don't do what8 easiest for the corpration! shelty sCirkhuff Springdale, AR 201348-15 I have so many childhood memories at the safari with my sisters. One of my slsters have now passed. Ihave also taken my children there for the last 17 years. Please don't take away our memories and favorite place to go!!! Name Locatlon Delta Comment
Betty Swem Wna, Mo 2013-0&15 I grew up WIMI thls safari, my mother, siblings and grandchildren StiS live in gentry just dwnthe rjoad. this is a Wadgedy do not do this!!! Danielle Post-Reid Fayettwille, AR 201 3-98-1 5 This animal park is a staple for our family. All four d our kMs enjoy going at multiple times a year to see and learn about the wrious animals. what is happening Es terrible and SWEPCO should be ashamedl Heather klso Fayett&lle, AR 201 348-15 The Gentry Animal Safari is such an important part of Northwest Arkansas and one of our greatest awmtlons! Some of my fondest childhood rnemries are from my visits there as a child. Rhonda Scott Pea Ridge, AR 201348-15 Ihave ken vlsiting the Gentry Safari for over 20 years. It is a wonderful place for families and children. tt is 8 wonderful place to take my kindergarten class on a kldtrip. To condemn the land would not hfair to the animals or the people. Please rewnskr!
Amanda Evans Rogers. AR 2013-08-1 5 1 just went for the first time a month ago this place Is fun. educational, and great for Benton County and Northwest Arkansas! Delaney Butler Bella Vda, AR 201348-1 5 It‘s Important to the animals1 I have many memories from this wonderful place growing UP. Jo Hastrrgs Gravette, AA 201 3-08-t 5 The Wilderness Safari is an invaluable expewme for all in NW Ark. POW chmanother route that does not undermine the Pys of our children. Alisha Larson Belh vista, AR 2013U8-15 Ihaw children that love the dWthru safari! It’s close to home, and my children are small. Taking them to a bsg zoo is not really an option due to the drive and their size. Damn Lee Stilwell, OK 201343-1 5 There has been 4 generations of my family attend this safari park over the course of 30 years, I would like to see it be untouched for future generations of my family. brlitney prodor Plumervllle, AR 201 3-08-1 5 this safarl is wonderful. went there last weekend and tt~3animals are wonderful healthy and even have new born babies being cared br by volenteers Jennifer Cenobio Springdale, AR 201308-15 My famiry just lowlRis zoo! Besides it’s the closest one we have too!! It’s part of my childhood and would love for it to be a parl of my 2 year old$ childhood as well. Aaron Owens Bella Vlsta, AR 201348-15 Great plac8!!1 Elizabeth Bond Anderson, MO 201 3-08-15 My children and grandchildren have enjoyed growing up with this, spring and fall annual visits: Family tratMion to go there hfom school starts; and when famlly and friends, visit from out of state we visit as well! Patricia Bennett Rogers, AR 201348-1 5 There are alternatives to this that should bo used. Anthony Amusu Fayetlevilk, AR 201 348-15 Don’t take the anima land. They were here first. We keep infrlnging on nature it will get w back
Ashley Zeh Rogers, AR 2013-98-15 Igrew up going here and 80 did thousands of people. It will be a sad day if this place Is dosed. klsey James Gentry, AR 2013-08-1 5 Power Company does have the optlon of moving the proposed line1 Safarl has been established in location for decades!ll LANA AIKEN FAYElTEVILLE, AR 2013-081 5 This park is rwt only a refuge for animals, but it k also an educational and enjoyabe outtlng for xhool children and their familes that rnbM mt have the r88ouroes to go to other exotlc animal parks many miles away. These people have knarounrl for years and have lwed what they do and they pmpb they serve. I have no doubt In my rnirtd that if an engineer was to look again at the topography maps, a more suitable mute could be found for the arldithal power Hnes, I absolutely loathe what AEP is aying to do in Gentry and in Eureka. Progress is necessary, I understand that.... but at what price???? Name Location Date Corn& angela head Rogers, AR 201 348-15 What Swepco plans to do in our Mountains is wrong. Seth ked@ jacksonville, AR 201 3-08-15 i plan on going to the place Katherine TaliFderrO FAYEITEVILLE, AR 2013-08-1 5 My family and i enjoy this safari!! Please don’t take away their homesll find somewhere eke to put your power lines! Lacey Treat Fayetteville, AR 201 3-0&15 I understand we need more elecbsclty Ines, but the safari is to much of a learning opportunity for children. My class Celd trip turn out amazing every year and kids learn so much to shut it down! Michael Lindstrom Columbus, OH 201 308-15 I very much enjoy the Gentry Zoo Bobbie Killion GoooBnan, MO 201348-15 My family has gone to thls zoo for 30 years and still does. Candlce Dah1 White Hall, AR 201 3-08-15 The Gentry Safari brings income and tourism to Gentry, H Is ore of the only thlngs people go to Gentry for. Taklng away the Safari would kill this torm and take away from Me quat* of Me there. There are other lands in Gentry to put a power c~nnpany.Gentry has enough power companies as it is, why do we need another anyway? Michael Lindstrom Bentonville, AR 2013a-15 - Power lines not necessary - Destruction of beautiful a besuwul habitat - will ultimately raise the cost of utilities for consumers kat& dellacroce Fayettevllle, AR 201 3-08-1 5 We enjoy the dethrough areas and want them all to stay. Why take away something so special and unique bo this area that Is family biendly and a learning experience for alt? Lmkfor a solution rather than force your way across their properly. Donna Scott Rogers, AR 2Ol3U8-I5 Igrew with the Genby Wlderness Drive Thru Zm. My kds grew up with 1 Their kids will grow up going there. Lots of people from Missouri, Oktahoma and Kansas wme to sze the zoo. Good revenue for Gentry. Tracy Phillips Ash Flat, AR 201 3-0&15 I would like b take my 3 yhto this drive thtu zm. Mewbeen but had Seen many ppl talk abwt it.
Bmndi Hawlr$ls Jacksonville, AR 2013-08-15 My family and I treasure this ptace and think it deserves more suppol.t! joan moper Anderson, MO 2013-08-15 We have taken all of our grandchildren and g. grandchildren through Safari. t is wonderful for families. Please do not take thls away from us and future chI Id re n . Traci Dollarhide Fayettwille, AR 201 348-15 My children and I enjoy going. It’s a unique experience that you can? get at other zoos. Ashley Scott Bella Vista, AR 201 3-08-15 I grew up going to the safari as did my kids and i wish my gramikids cb as well... it needs to stay!! Amanda %gar Rogers, AR 201 3-08-15 This is one of our farnlly’s favorite plaoes to visit! It is the only zoo in Northwest Arkansas! Save the Gentry Wilderness Drive Thru Zm! Floyd Canfret1 Warrenton, MO 201 348-15 Having a place In the center of the US that host all tfreseanjrnales k- important for our lids
Laureen Reynolds scroggins, Tx 2013-08-1 5 1 lidin Arkansas for several years and taMng my ni-3 and nephews and vlslting family to Safari was always a wonderful exprlence!l
Judith Levine Fayettwrllle,AR 201 308-15 We love this place. We go several tlmes a year with friends, kids, visitors... don‘t do this. This is just wrong. Brandy Jennings Harrison, AR 2013-08-15 This safari is an affordable place for families to go have an adventure. and with further phning the area of the safari would never have to be dosed. Please re-evaluate and move the power tlnes for the oommunity and the state! Michael Seals Salem, OR 2013-0&15 My family has thoroughly enjoyed the Gentry Safariin the past. Name Locath Date Comment
Anna Betts Rogers, AR 2013-08-1 5 The Gentry Safari has bem a tradition in our area for decades. I have a 15 month old and it was my hope to k able to take her there throughout her chitdhd and carry on the tradition. Please put your pwer lines elsewhere. Anna Hutchison fayetteville, AR 2013-08-1 5 I love the Genby Safari! I spent my childhood there and power mmpanles should not be altowed to do this to family owned and operated companies :[ Erln Thompson Lowell, AR 2013.08-1 5 The Gentry Safari is a wonderful place for families and s&ds to go and make great memories and have great experiences. It would be horrible to take that away!
VALERIE ERBY DEQUEEN, AR 2013-O&15 WE VISIT IT EVERY YEAR AND MY CHILD LOVES IT.
Michael Stewart Bella Vita, AR 201 3-081 5 For many years ftm Gentry Wilderness Drlve Thtu Zoo has been a staple for anlmal preservation. It serves as one of few local locations plwiding a source of education and amazement to he children of NWA. AEP, please Le resouroeful artU find an alternate route for your power lines. Karen Mocoy Gentry, AR 201 308-15 The safarl Is a terrific learning experience to children from dl over espedally those wKspecial needs. SWEPCO should be ashameEt to bully It's MHI~ wstomers and steal land. There should have been a public forum to discuss this. They are COWARDS! starbtl shope Bella vista, AR 2013-08-15 The wild Safari zoo has been In my childhod.. Please do not deny future childhoodsl Pam Fisher Rogers, AR 2013-08-15 It's a wonderful place for families to go and enjoy all the animals. Dawniell Llpscomb Carthqe, MO 201 3-08-15 The Genby Anlmal Safari is a great way to experience wildlife. Many of the animals are free to roam the land and this gives chlldren a more murate view of thelr natural habitat. I think it's important that there are zoos, so kids can see zebras, buffalo, and other anlmals roaming naturally, Instead of in an obvious cage. I for one can't wait to take my klds there, and hope thls won? change their experience.
Tina Hih Rockaway Beach, MO 201348-1 5 There arenr that many "tamily" attractions that are affordable to most residents of thls area. Cork Meyer Prairie Grwe, AR 201 3-08-1 5 I grew up golng there .My chiMren have been goimg its just a family tradition fw us and a lot of other people. BILLIE YOUNG DECATUR, AR 201348-15 This is an amazing place, and nothing like ii in our area, leave this place as is. Shawnn Pierce Knoxville, AR 201 3-08-15 This is a family place like no other in thls state and we hH Hugo Wlkerm Gew,AR 201368-15 The gentry safari is a place where families from all over nwthwest Arkansas, southwest Missourl, and northeast Oklahoma go to spend wwbnds and off time to relax and see animals and wildlife that they would normally never get to see. It's been a big murlst spot for genby for many years which brings money into the town. To see even a little pwtbn of the safari go be lost to a power company would hurt gantry eoonomically. Collwn McMuny Prairie Grove, AR 2013-08-1 5 There is no reasan for the animals to be displaced, if the line could be mwed to the edge. :( Diana 3ell Fayettevllle, AR 2013.08-1 5 It is a home to wild anlmals and it is and educational area for school children. Jessica "air Rogers, AR 2013-0&15 twe this place! Like Save Safari 4 on Facebmkll! Toby SeU Rogers, AR 201 3-08-1 5 Our family toms golng to see ALL the animals Its not rigM to dose part of it dorm when kids Iwe visiting tbzoo. We need to think abut the kdsll angie green Oklahoma City, OK 201 3-08-f 5 My family tlws In NWA and when WB visit a trip to Gentry Is always a must do we love Bern
Debbje (Woods) Gehrke siloam springs. AR T~ssafarl needs to stav!! It is a oreat dace to Visi for mode of all aaesll Name LocaUon Date Corn& kathy brown siloam springs, AR 201348-15 We as kids and as parents go at least 3 w 4 times every summer. please dont take that away Sara Mayfield Fayettevllle, AA 201 3-08-15 Gentty zoo is a place I love to go and take Mdsand family when they visit from out of town. Everyme I take tells me this is the best drWe thru zoo they have ever seen. Love thls place and what they are dolng for the animals. Becky Kettemab Springdale, AR 201 348-15 Wild Wilderness has kena parl of Gentry for a very long time. You need to be concerned about displacing the animals and the potential of ruining Wis business. I think you need to find another place to put your power lines. Progress is haysgood, but hurting someone OT something is not worh 1 Yoon Kim Bentonville, AR 201348-15 Gentry Safari is a foundational piece of NWA history. It 1s not just a safari -tens of thousands of memories, photos, and momsntos m people's personal lives were made here. It would be the equivalent of condemning a city hall or public park. Brooke Huizenga Springdale, AR 2013-08-1 5 The Gentry Safarl is a great place for entertainment in NWA. Taking away their land would be a shame! melanie fields west fork, AR 2013-08-1 5 I have taken my children and grandchild there for mer 25 years. Thk is a wonderful place to teach our chiUnn about different animals. They also help rehabilitate thDse animals in need. Please do not take this wonderful place away from the future children. Whltney Ward Lowell, AR 2013-08-15 Ihave vislted this safari since Iwas a child and WWW hate to see it gone. Mona-Lee Forrest Rogers, AR 201348-15 We go often as a family it is a fun educational and resonable day trip for our tarn@ and our community Kaylynlee Sellew StiMl, OK 2013-08-1 5 1 take my children there all the time. They absolutely tow It!! Jan Farmer-Russell Rogers, AR 2013-0&15 It open, it's natural and the cbsest zoo we have for our W. Benita Sw'mt Springdale, AR 2013-08-15 Going thru Me safari is one of our favorite things to do as a family1 MlYHolyfield Rogers, AR 201 348-15 This has been a place where families can go for @ fun and making memories.
Marta we Fort Smlth. AR 2013-08-1 5 There are so few things for families to do in Arkansas, this would be a tragedy to lme the wilderness safari. Carrie Smgham Pea Ridge, AR 2U134&-15 1 love the Gentry Safari! ElithBra& Wm,AR 2013-m-15 I grew up going to this zoo and would like the opportunity to continue taking my children io this fabulous place! Jennifer Jab Springdale, AR 201348-1 5 My husband and Iare expecting wr first child, and look forward to shariw this experience with hlrnlher. Would be a tragic loss for our local community to loose a family friendly entertainment option. Please do not condemn Safad 4! kadi ryan Decahrr, AR 2013-08-15 r'm signing becacuse I have worked there fur 8 years. This is a plaoe where people go to have fun and spend time with there family while &ng sane ammeanirrds.. most people don't just go to see animals. they go for a8 ablllUy they have to see animals up dDse and the nice supportive empby@es.. i have met a lot of amazing people there and also fell In love with 30 many animals.. this would b a shame if the safarl did not prosper. The safari hold a spot in not only my heart but the hole community. The electric cunpony has no idea whal they are doing to so many people.. all I have to say is go around. Nayeti Tarin Silaam Springs, AR 2013-08-1 5 Small town, theirs not much around here to do, safari is great1 And Cant be taken away! Name tocatlon
Carrie weeks Grame, AR 2013.08-15 My family and I LOVE the safari. We enjoy going and seeing ALL of the animals, not just a few of them, and to change or take animals away would be changing wmething many, many people have enjoyed for many years. The drive through of the safari beautiful and educational to the children. We support the safari 100%. Also you would be taking animals from their home a plam they are happy and content and a place where they are well taken care of. Forgive me, but Ido not see the fairness in this at all. Amanda Dealy Rogers, AR 201 3-08-1 5 Is money so impwtant to you? What wlll happen to this world after you’re gone? To your grandchildren? People you care about? When there are ru trees, when there are only power lines and factorles? How can you look in the mimevely dap Please don’t hurt Arkansas. Please don‘t do this. Justin Peatxidy Siloam Springs, AR 2013-08-15 Please do not condemn Safari 4 of the WWemess Safari. This place has sewed the mrnunily well and Is a local favorite. Everytime somebody new visits, we always take them here. To shut this section dmwould dampen the expetience. Itrust that you wlll find anolher locatlan for ywr power lines.
Amanda Fenton Springdale, AR 201 3-08-1 5 Great family ptace! Cheryl Fowler Enid, OK 2013-08-15 It’s a great memory from my chlldhood and also for many Others. It’s a unique place for the area and deserves to stay there. dames Cannon Kansas my, Ks 201 346-15 I used to visit here as a kid on trips from Arkansas to Kansas, fi was fun and educational. It needs to be lelt alone. Please dont ruin it through carelessness and greedll
Sharon Garner fayettede, ar, AR 201 348-15 Seriously..... for power lines. .... lrim blayIock rogers, AR 2013-08-15 for the simple reason that it’s theirs and not the mrcompanies land. this day and age anyone can wme In 3rd just take your SuIf and destroy your way of life and no one is their to stand up for your rights. Nlck Dintelmann Belleville, IL 201 348-15 It is a trip of a lifetime. They are an amazing trip experience in NW Arkansas. It Is a shame that a ‘power’ mpany wanW to take over a quarter of it away. Too many memories to be dmroyed by one company Oklahoma Ci,OK 201348-1 5 Power distribution lines can be moved around the Safari. Especially since it b well established and over 40 years old. Terry Buzbee Fort Smith, AR 201 308-15 It something evetyone in the area can enjoy. Dominlque Douthit Mla vista, AR 2013-08-1 5 I’ve been corning here since the beginning of my childhood, it would b such a shame to see it go because of some poor planning of power lines.
LAURA PRINE! SPRINGDALE, AR 2013-08-15 There am other options that would not dbsplace the animals. Revenue will demease Markle Qualls BerwW-,AR 201348- t 5 I live in Carroll County and have seen the potentjal OutcOrne of SWEPCOS initiative goes through. Talk about some serious land grabbing! This needs to stop. Amber Davila Alma. AR 201348-1 5 We Go Every 3 Months My Kids and I Love li please don‘t disrupt thls Beautiful Experience lor usI1 Melissa Cooper-Stanglin Locust Grove, OK 2013-08-15 I want to take my children there!! Kristy Tate Seligman, MO 2013-08-15 This has been a family favorite for many years. Please rethink. KAREN CHILDRESS Sherman, TX 201348-1 5 1 grew up visiting the safari before it was the safari and Ilke to visi when 1 am in town. Surely there is someplace else to place pwuer lines that would mi make the safari have to cbse or move. Name Mkn Date Cornrneni
Brenda man-Lee Lowell, AR 201348-1 5 Because this Is a place where kMs learn about and sae animals they don’l usually #e. This h headbreaking news. Find a way to go somewhere else! Let the Safari alone! It’s a wondwhrl place for families to bond and have fun educationally
Sundae Schulte Dill City, OK 201 348-15 Please don1 dose thls great place to visR In Arkansas! Carrie Lamp Gm,OK 2013-08-1 5 I have been there many times with my kids and have great memories. I would Ilk to make mememorles as my chitdren grow. But it’s also abut the animals! They have made their home there and I would hate to see tM Wn from them. This would be a severe dwMm to thls area. Tim Watm Springdale, AR 201 346-15 The wlldemess safari had been around for a long time and is great entertainment for families.
Molly Putman Link Rock, AR 2013-08-1 5 So many great memories at Gentry Safari. Even though Ino longer live in the area, I can’t imagine not being able to go there when Ireturn to the area- Miranda Bean Bentonvllle, AR 2013-08-1 5 It’s history1 And a tradition in our family. We feel a sense of ownership. The safarl is me of the unique things that sets NWA apart. Shlreen Kelly maumelle, AR 2013-08-15 Animals can’tspeak for themselves. Iadore animals. and I would do anwing to try and help. It‘s a great place to go and visit for anyone. kathryn uhrich Dallas, Tx 201348-35 Ihave going to this Safarj since Iwas a tittle glrl and now Itake my children. I have hopes to one day take my grandchlkiren. Bonnie Wehel Seneca, MO 2013-08-15 The safari was a bu part of our families lives for years! Our daughter even became a vet tech1 Her Iwe of animals was nurtured then! Annette Williams Springdale, AR 2013-1 5 Carfad 4 is a generational treasure in Northwest Arkansas. I took my daugMer there may times when she was lime as has many families in this area. This place teaches children to Iwe and appreciate animals. I know my daughter would never had the chance to pet a wallaby, giraffe, camel, hold a baby tiger, feed a baby chimpanzee without The Wilderness Safaril. Donita McClellan Fay64teville,AR 201348-15 Great servlc? to local families who want to sm the animals but can’t travel to blg Zoos.
Tiffany Chiu Fayetteville, AR 2013-08-1 5 This plam was so amazing and healways had SD much fun here. please don? close ii down! It needs to be around for future generations to enpy! Traci Miller Rogers, AR 2013-08-1 5 This was Me first drive UYN safari that my parents took me to as a child. I have been there many tlmes, as have my children. 1 really want my grandchlkdrento see it. Please dont close our safari park. Ashley Dew Greemod,AR 2013-08-15 Imme here as a kid and want to take my child as mnas he’s old enough. Thls establishment is pew for so many reasons and shouldn’l be touched. Meghan Feyerabend Siloam Springs, AR 201 3-98-15 The government and larger companies should not be allowed to use their pwer to shut down mall businesses, especially for the simpb reason of savirrg costs sa they can increase profits. This is completely unaoaeptablel Kathy Dyer Lamar, AR 2013-08-1 5 This is important to me because we take our grandkids mere every year and sometimes 2 or 3 tlmes. It is one of our favorite places to go. Also, P is impartant that all these animals are well taken care of and they are at home there. Brandi Cossey Prairie Grove, AR 201348-15 My parents took me there as a child and I take my kids there! Its nim to have a small local place to take your chlldren...... g eneratlon akrgeneration
Shannon Nichols Siloam Springs, AR 2013-Wl 5 I want to be abte to take my children to the zm. I am so thankful we have %! Danny Cope Siloam Springs, AR 2013-08-15 museit’s a great place for kids to experienm animals. Name Location Date Comment Rhonda Wornack Sibam Springs, AR 201348-15 I've always lwed the safari It's not right that 4hey feel they are entltled to go in and take sornme's hard earned psopetty. 100 acres is more than excessive! Jamee OXelly Siloam Springs. AR 201348-1 5 I do not believe it is approprlate to take someone's lard away for convenience sake. I them were a mountain there the people would find another way, thus it Is greed and mnvenierw that has brougM this problem on. Ualtory Whitehow La!ewmd, WA 2013-1 5 Such a big part of my childhood. Courlney Fras Fayetteville, AR 2013-0&15 This place representsso many great memories of my childhaod and Iwant it to be part of the childhood of the child I am raising. It is a home to animals and it is not your place, SWEPCO, to take their home and our zoo.
Nathanial OGuin FayewvMe, AR 201 348-15 Other than the fact that it brings joy to the llfe of many, Ibel that it is unlawful to be able to "condemn" any place (bIt residence M business) because It Is beneficial to the needs of B much bigger business. Take that shit elsewhere.
Angela Saltin Winslow, AR 201348-15 This is a wonderful place for a family outing.
EllzaMSpencer Tulsa, OK 2013468-1 5 Gentry Safari is 80 oasis in the middle-of-nowhere. Iwuldnt believe hwv many anirnalmabltab were there the first blm 1 visited as a college student. I grew up all over the world and bnestty did NOT expect to see so many diirent species in AR! Genhy Safari is a huge highlight for college students at John Brown University and many other families and should be preserved for future generations to appreciate. Also, teachers can take their studenis there to see)talk about the dierent wildlife and pet the anlmals. it's educational and fun for all ages. Misty Erlcbn Farrnington, AFI 2013-08-1 5 My children have grown up vlPing this park every year! Please don? shut it down1 Kassy Mltler Bella Vlsta, AR 201 3-08-15 I have been going slnce I was 5, and my whole family have lob of memories here! Displacing these animals from a home they have always known would be WasWng to their quality of Ilk.
Jada Guidrj Elkins, AH 2013-081 5 my kids love going there ... I went there 8s a kid and every child shwld have the same oppurtonrty to go also...
Matt Feyeratmd Siloam Springs, AR 201348-15 Eminent domain does not exist for when It's the preferred option. It exists for when there is literally no other option.
Brenda Mom Pinevllle, MO 20t3-08-15 I love the =...been therr many tlmes over the yews..
Pat Page Little Rock, AR 201 3-08-15 We just recently visited the zoo and loved it. Rare oppwtunw. Charity Russell Colcord, OK 2013-08-1 5 My family has been enjoying this place for years. Please, we want it to remain open!
Matt Liberty hplin, MO 201 3-08-15 We go every year with our 2 girts and their favorite part is the ddve thwgh safari LORI TRINKE HUNTSVIUE, AR 2013-08-15 MY KIDS AND GRANDKIDS AND ALL OF THE FAMILY LOVE THIS PLACE. AutumnAmrd Siloam Sprirgs, AR 2013-08-1 5 My son absolutely toves the safari and even had a trip planned to 90 with his papa this week
Wendy Friend Benton, AR 201 3-08-15 Its iconic to this community and I love the monkeys that lick the car windshield.... lo1 CATHY ROBERTS KNOXVILLE, AR 201348-15 MY GRANDKIDS LOVE THIS PLACE
Kent Moore Rogew, AR 201308-1 5 I love the Gentry zoo. Have taken my kids the pasI20 years. It's the best tourist attraction in NW Ark Don? rnem up a great thing. Please reconsider the bcaaion. Name LDcatlon Date Comment Jeanie Headley Fayettwllle, AR 2013-08-15 This is a special place to many in the area. it would be such a shame to he something 80 unlque. Roy Standridge PoUsville, AR 201 346-15 I have kenthere several times md would like to take my children there as well!
Brittany Mourn Lowdl, AR 2013-1 5 This has been a family famlte sinoe 1 was a child 20 plus years ago. Iwant my chitdren to enjoy it as 1 have every year since then.
Eva Martln Mount Vernon, MO 2013-08-1 5 I grew up In gentry. The wikdemess safarl was an awesome place to go aprt of our hbtory!!!!!!!
Kaaryn Stowell Fayeltevllle, AR 201 3-08-15 I Iwe this place, I want to be able to bring my nieces and nephew here one day. I want to make more memories. This place was a great way just to spend an afternoon, or to learn something new. I cannot believe that they are hying to condemn it!! Maren Mt St Paul, MN 2013-08-1 5 Iam a former resident of NorthwestArkansas, and my parents stilt lie them This was one of the VERY FEW things about NWA that made living there palatable. It was culture, it was world view, and 1 was the only zoo that most of NWA could claim as theirs. Take this away, and you take away a very big part of what makes NWA great There are other ways that a rich power company could lay lines without evicting the safari animals from their only home and deprivhg NWA of a valuable reswrce.
Southida Stocker FAYETTEVILE, AR 201 348-15 Our family enjoy going there and great for our kids to ht8raCt wl the animals!
Tyler Wd Siloam Springs, AR 20 13-98-15 It’s absolutely rldlcubus that they could dairn Imminent Domain when they could haw done better planning. Our kid* LOVE going to the Safari, If’s the closest thing we have to a Zoo ... Not to meWnthe impact this will have on the animals. Absolutety cardess. Marsha Taylor Tahkquah, OK 2013-0&15 We LOVE the Gentry Safari Webe gone every year for my son‘s birthday. PLEASE don? hut thls zoo! rhoda hill charleston, AR 2013-08-15 i lived In gentry for 32 years this the safari is llke a huge huge play ground and a ramify friend home it should remain the Same for our future children to grow up with as there parents please safe the safari thank you Eva Thomas Fayelteville. AR 2013-08-15 I took my kids to this safari when they were attle and 1 want to take my grand- bables io it when they get blg enough to go. It’s a great place for families to go so please go around it! Thank you1 Trent Hampton West Fork, AR 2013-08-1 5 1 lovetne zoo and so does my son. Jo Oemin Grove, OK 2013-08-1 5 The Safari is a place of joy and education for many of the families in wr area Many come from other states and far away pl- to enjoy the beauty of the anlmals and the ability to get close to mem. Please do not shut them down. It would be devasting to ttw town as a whole. RONNY STODDARD Euch8, OK 2013-08-15 because we love that place
BRENDA TAYLOR -BENTONVILE, AR 2013-08-15 BECAUSE MY FRIEND HAS EXPRESSED SO MANY FOND MEMORIES OF BEING ATTHE ZOO THERE THAT SHE HAS HAD WITH HER KIDS AND HER OWN CHlLDHOOD,THAT IS SUCH AWOMDERFUL COMMUNITY SERVICE AND IT SHOULDNT BE REMOVED FROM PEOPLE BFN ABLE TO EXPERIENCE :)
John Capwell Fayettwille, AR 201 3-08-15 No one should have the right to take away something like this for a company that shwldn7 even exist if we were using our ~88~11ceslike we should. Shannon Tuclter Springfield, MO 201348-15 My whole family has grown up going there, everyone of my kids. This is a place for families to gather and spend time topther and for Holstein to learn of exotlc animals that they would normally not see in their lifetlme. Name Location Date comment Melissa Peters van bum,AR 201308-15 Because this is the most rldiwhs thing 1 have EVER heard afl
Jill Karr Bentmville,AR 201348-15 When all the land is gone ...where will the animals li?Redly?!! Russ Oliver Blandinsvllle, It 2013-00--15 When I think of Gentrykk, that is the first thing that wmes to mind, What else does Gentry have to stick in anyones minds. A hmily run business and should nut tse put In jeopardy Carey Maynard Lowell, AR 2013-1 5 1 take my chlldren there - it’s a great place to visit
Billie Zom Boonevilk, AR 2013-08-1 5 Gentry wildlife Safari 13 a great place to take the whole family. Small chlldren and handlwpped folks can enjoy the animals without even getting out of the car. My faamlly has gone there and shared for hours stories abut the animals ever since it first opened. Go around the animal encbsures! Just move your new electric line over and leave our zoo alone. The power line hat goes across our property has an 8 foot easement or right-of-way. 100 awes Seems excessive.
Gary Stewart Sibarn Springs, AR 2013-08-15 Ilove the safari and I love Wng new students to JBU to show them ail that MWA has to offer. Marie R~op Fayetteville, AR 2013-08-15 My husband and I have taken our 5 year old son there a few times so far, and he absolutely loves it! We were actually Harming to go back this fall! Please alter your plan and put the power lines elsewhere so the safari won’t be affected1 Terra Ochellree Gentry, AR 2013-08-1 5 I was raised just a street over from he safari it’s been such a staple in this communkies lies I mannot imagine the safari not belng there I want to take my children there and hopefully their children one day Amy Head Lowell, AR 201 3-08-15 I grew up going to thls zoo since Iwas a lmle girl and now my little boys have gone to It and they tow it as 50 & I! Please don‘t close this zoo1 Joey Momlngstar Siloam Springs, AR 2013-08-15 Because the Gentry safari is unlque in MWA and John Brown University, for whom I work uses the Drive-Thnr Safari for events throughout the year Undssy Dueker Goodman. MO 2913-08-15 My son’s favorite and he couldnt wait until ha newborn bwther was old enough to go. HIS heart is broken. Christi Fornof Los Angeles, CA 201 3-081 5 mseas important as vwer is you can move the pdes 300 ft and it wont kill you. Animals are much harder to rebcate Emilie Eskridge BENTONVILLE, AR 201 3-08-15 The Gentry Safari is a staple to our area and in our community. R offers educatlonal experiences and family friendly activities along Wlth a soum of tourism and business growvl in the community of Gentry. abby Clinton springdale, AR 201348-1 5 This is the only Zoo around NWA. Dont do something you’re going to regret.
Robin Wilson West Fork, AR 2013.08-1 5 i think the park should be left intact, surly there is mother way of building the Ilnes? michelle howell slloam springs, AR 2013-08-1 5 This company should not have to be outrun by bkgger ones and animals bose their homes for developmental reasons especially since this establishment pays taxes and helps promote the city of gentry B should be mnsider6d a landmark Stephanie Hutchins Springdale, AR 201 M8-15 My m LOVES this zm!!Il I used to go to this zoo all the time as a chiki abt of my childhood memories are here. k the only Zoo around here and the only one with a DRIVE WRU. I had promised my S(M i would take him at the end of august and this is just going to ruin a 4 yr olds tdp. SAVE THE GEMTRY ZOO!!!!!!!!! THE ANIMALS WERE THERE FIRST!!I!III Laura Froman Siloam Springs, AR 201 3-O&15 I love the Gentry Sa.It’s a great place. Name Laeatlon Date Cammcnt
Susan Lower Tulsa, OK 2013.08-15 Idiscovered this family-friendly place just tast month and the experiences WB endured wlll last forever. We want to go back and if AEP ws through with their plans then not only will the Safari tDse business, but all the animals will have nowhere to go. Christina Drake Stlam Springs. AR 201346-1 5 Ithey can mwe it 300 ft north, and save this great one of a kind attraction in NWA, then please just move It north! Tandorra Williams Fayetteville, AR 2013-0&.15 The gentry zoo has brought us years of entertainment and excitement. When we go we always see what we're supposed to see and we always gel our money's worth and it is just a great place to take our children. Mall Ckvenger Springdale, AR 2013-08-1 5 Please my fmlly enjoys going to the Gentry Zoo. Do not force them to cbse down pari of the drive-thru. Gabriela Cevallos Sheh.CT 201 3-0&15 No other place like thls In NWA... a beautiful park that both kids and grownups bve!
Lessli Rdrlguez Springdale, AR 201 3-0~-15 Sentimental value Melissa Parton Tahlequah, OK 201348-15 So many people enjoy going here. There arent many places where you are able to hold WW.. Thls woutd be a shame if this was to hut dwmHII Figure something eke out! I
Leia Murr Springdate, AR 201348-15 Ihaw gone here since i was a little kld! THEY CANT TAKE AWAY MY CHlLDHOODlIll dorinda Goff Hattiesburg, MS 201-348-15 My Mi went there every weekend. 1 loved that place. Plan on tmng my kids one day .... Martha Goldman Carthage, Ma 201346-15 Corporations need to work with the general public, not against them. Angie Johnson Huntsville, AR 201348-15 I love to take my children and my grandson to the gentry zoo. They just love it when the animals wme up to the wlndow. Please take the power lines wmwere else. We are arkansas known for its Natural Beauty and the Gentry Zoo is aprl of that beauty. Dont take this away from the children. Raegan Dugal Fayetteville, AR 2013-08-15 This place is awmeand is the only place like R in the area! There are plenty of other places to put this that will not condemn this land! This place has been In sa many memories for myself and tons of other people in NWAl The elecbic company should think of mmeone other than 55 for a change! Ozark elecbic would not do this!
Jeannine Fenton Hudson, FL 201 3-08-1 5 We I'wd in Arkansas for 26 years.Tmk our kids there many times and want to be able to take grandkids there when we visit family.
Karla Kasnicka Springdak, AR 201 3-08-15 Great place for children!
Lynne Nichols Lamar, AR 201346-1 5 Because it's a place where L took my kids when they were little, and now they take their kids there. Kristie Dads Bartksville, OK 201346-15 Because those animab do not &senre to be turned out or euthanized for ttla pow company's conveniem. Eminent Domain is an evil thing allowing utility companies anU the government to steal from the citizenry. Ispend a great deal of tlme In NWAR and I feet like It is home. I do not appreclate the callousness demonstrated by American Eledric Power Company. Kirsten GabM Flower Moun. TX 201 3-08-1 5 The Safari is a landmark in NW Arkansas! My visit was a special treat and a hlghllght of my college experletm. Justin wss Bentomrille, AR 201 348-1 5 EVERY animal in this safari Interests a different kid, and you'd be breaking the hearts of so many if any animals leave. Charles Fuhz FayeltevMe. AR 201 3-08-15 I am highly agalnst corporations taking whatever they want in pursult money.
Gengy Edwards Tahlequah, OK 201348-45 Have ahayas taken each grandchlld there when they visit. Such joy! Name Locatlon - Comment Connle Whiteley Springdale, AR 201 3-081 5 We have been going to this MXI simmy children wre born over 34 years ago. I canY imagine Iking mduced by any amount. It is a wonderful asset for NW Arkansas Susan Brown Fayettdlle, AR 2013-08-15 I don? want these mlmals displaeed!l they don? dewwe to hseany land when the pawerlines could be moved elsewherel Ivan Sosa Lowell, AR 201 346-15 gmat place to visit and have fun!! sylvia nutting goodman, MO 201346-15 1 am a foster care prwfder far the state oi Missouri, not only did I raise my 3 birth children vislbing this park i have also brought countless children pbced in my care there. its a place to just enjoy gods creation .please please do not doseit T.T. Throop ROQeB, AR 201 3-08-15 I Iwe this park. The work they do there is much more valuable then the added expense of wingthce power poles to an area that wan? cause such an outcry and so much devastation to innocent animals that need that land for their home! Please reconsider what you are doing here. PLEASE! Kobi Hdge fayetteville, AR 201348-1 5 Never got to go,Was planning on going smn. Adam Richmond Tahkquah, OK 201 3-08-15 I have enjoyed this place several times throughout my life and hope to share that with my children, it is a great family friendly place that has done nothing to fie placed in this position. Plea save this landmark Chekea Wtden Bentonville, AR 201368-15 Grew up here. Wouldnt be the mewithout it. I want my kis to one day enjoy it as much as Idid.
Kyshia Blossom TayrW, IX 201308-1 5 Its a 0001 place I traveled from Texas just this month to go there Elizabeth stamps Springdale, AR 2013-08-1 5 I have aidthe gentry safari for the last twenty yearn. Its a rare getaway for any family and it takes kids to a whole new world. It would be incredlbly disheartening if future families were unable to visit this safari. Mrnita Marler Slloam Springe, AR 2013-08-15 I Love The Safarl in Gentry Arkansas Becky coman Vinita, OK 201308-15 My family has went to this %fad for my years and it holds a spgdal place in my hem and memories.
Klaudia Staples Gentry, AR 2013-08-1 5 I live in Genby, the Safari draws HUNDREDS of visitors! There is absolutely NO EXCUSE fw poor planning and Irresponsibility to jeopardize the treasure that is the Safarl in Genwl Heads should mll, plans should be amended1 davld freeman atkins, AR 201348-15 the animals need this place to live..or maybe you auld take them to pur house
Jennifer ti&mple Centerton, AR 20013-D8-15 I lave animals and we must fight for their rights. Michelle Ria Pueblo, CQ 2013-08-1 5 Zoo’s are invaluable to the education of our chlkdren and save species of animals from extinction.
Dee Criswell 201348-15 The Safd is a unique experience for children. They take excellent care of the animals, and is quite educational. I feel it’s value is such mat the AEP would b wise to move the placement of the power lines. Are not some things that benefit ttm public and espaclally children worth more than a dollar amount?????
CYD SCHEUERMA” Rogers, AR 201308-15 because ii Is where my children like to ga and they get 90 much enioyment out of it. Especially my granddaughter. There are other places you can go I am sure.
Shanna Witten Vancower, WA 2013-08-1 5 I had many gcd memories mere, please don’t do this to this park. Find a better way. I would Iwe for my own daughter to be able to have her own god memories there as wetl. Name Locatlon Qate Comment
Donna Gabbard Boorevilk, AR 2013-08-15 I love the Safari and have gone there once or twlce a year fM about 30 years. Low It. Laura Washbourne Fayetlevilk, AR 201348-15 This is bs. People from the cornmunily, and other surrounding areas have been golng here for years to 888 the animals. Super disappointed !!!I! Dea Ann Heinen Siloam Springs, AR 2013-08-15 Iwas raised In Gentry. The Safari has always been a pan of the community here. It would be sad to lose any part of it. I got my first job working at the concunstand there in Hlgh School. Jenny Ludry Grove, OK 2013-08-1 5 This is a wonderhd, family oknted place where children can interact wllh animals they don't see on a regular basis. Stacy Lilly Anderson, MO 2013-08-1 5 I grew up going to The Gentry Zoo, and raw my kids are enjoying going there BS well, I love having something like thls locally. Would hate to see local family ousings keep getting dosed dlt large mpanies taking oyer or throwing rank
Linda Alexander Sprlngdale, AR 2013-98-15 LOW ~ngmere
Amanda Ross Mountainburg, AR 2013-08-15 It has been like a Wadition in my family to go to the gentry zoo1 1% been ping there since 1 was a little girl and now that t have a son Iwant to continue to take hlm.
Shannon Lee Springdale, AR 2013-a&15 Many masons. Safari contributes to local economy, famities realty enjoy It, provides employment opportunities to teenagers Angela Orman Springdale, AR 201 308-15 I've heard bts of great thlngs about this Safari. I've never ken, but would Ilke to someday. If it's condemned how am Isupposed to cb that, or my future kids even?
Anna Kinney West Union, OH 201m-15 The Wildsrness Drlve thru Zoo is on8 of only a few plaoes where children can see these animals up close and feed them. tt IS an invaluable educational rewum lor our children! Mary Baldwln4izemcxe Hindsvllle, AR 2013-08-1 5 Nearby entertainment for children. Kristen Okm Prairie Grwe, AR 201 3-08-1 5 I grew up going to this ... its a favorite past time Regina Thurman Sibam Springs, AR 201 348-15 Because we like going tbre to see the anlrnals and they are good peopb!! Katrine Wake Evansvllle, AR 201 346-1 5 we took our kid's there ncw are grand children,a great learning experiance I Kristen Dugan Fayettwltle, AR 201346-1 5 Gentry Safari is a NWA staple that my family and 1 have been visiting since I was a kid. R is one of my favorite atlractions to share with visitors. Even now, the Gentry Drive Thru Zm Is a 'ptn" pick tor an outing wlth friends to enby a beautiful Natural State day. Laurel Apolita Ilnmh. AR families and schools from all over this area go to the Safari. It is one of the finest educational places we have and they OESERVE to keep all their land for the wonderful work that they do. 1MI acres isnl much to a cop. but to animals it is home.
Lacgr Richards greeky, CO 201348-1 5 I grew up going to this zoo... and I would love for my children to get to have the same experience that Iwas able to have when we visit!!
Ashley Fsher Fayetteville, AR 2013-08-15 I love the drive through ever since Iwas a liegirl. My friends and are we're all planning to wrne down before Summer was wer. It needs to stay its a great way for kids and adult to interact wlth me witd li.Taking away that would be like taking away a valuable text book needed for a daas.
Fort Smith, AR 201308-1 5 Growing up, going to the Gentry Wildem Drive Thnt Zm was something 1 enjoyed. L want my own children to experience the same joy I did and be able fo go. Name Locatlon Date Comment Apll Lewis Rogers, AR 2013-0& We have been corning to this Safarl Srm my daughter was 2 years old. She Is now 11, and my son Is 2. I want him to be able to experience the excikment and beauty of the animals as she dId. Hannah Bailey Fayetteville, AR 2013-0& lbe gone to Gentry Safarl many times and Iwould h3te to see this great attraction displaced.
Raina Vissrnan Lawrence, KS 2013-1 5 destroying thC pleasant drive-through zm for a power company who's biggest claim to fame is the amazing amount of pollution their planants produce. we nged to focus on sustainable energy, like solar, water &wind. Tyler Awe Rogers, AR 2013-08-1 5 This Is important to be because I went there multlple times as a child. Now as a Junior at John Brwn University B is a great WUSB to ptoff campus and enjoy new scenery a few times a semester. IS8 Hayes Mead, OK 201348-1 5 This was a wonderful plaw when I was a child an is still a great plam to iake our kids. At least try to work out a deal with them.
Kalynn Hansen Slloam Sprirrgs, AR 201348-1 5 1 would hate to see the Safari any smaller, much less make the animals MI the land that they are wanting to condemn have to be squished somewhere else. There HAS to be some other sdutlon and compromise. Angela Wilhlte Stllwell, OK 2013a-15 1 love having this ptace to take my kids, we don't have much around here and this is a nice place for families to b able to mme to.
Tony Grayson Fort SmK, AR 20134M-15 There aren't many ptaceS where you c~ngo to we such a dlverse selection of wildlife. I'm 37 and had never experienced such an awesome adventure as I did the day I took my wife, 2 yr old son and parents to visk the Gentry Wilderness Drive Thru Zoo. We all enjoyed havlng the opportunity and I look forward tn wing back many more times. From a business standpoint viewed by a group of guys standing in an ofhe building and looldng at a map, I'm sure the location selected looked like the best choke: however, if you take the time to go and $88 what would be lost by following through with the plan you'd see more planning for an alternate area is necessay. Mlty Tolbert Jasper, GA 2013.08-15 This is a family run business in a small town that has made it through hard times. They shouW rmt be condemn. Karen Pran Walnut Ridge, AR 201 3-08-15 1 loved my vlslted to this neat and intimate IitUe park. I think the animals have a real advantage in natural settings such as those offered at this unique park. Please do no upset the balance of their lives1 Suzanne Sanford Fayetkville,AR 2013~e-15 We Iwe the Gentry Safari zoo! I take my klds there at least twiOe a year! They shoutd not have to move. Kayla Bartholomew Springdale, AR 2013-08-1 5 Thii place has bnaround for quite a while bringing smlles and goad times to everjone. I'm 19 ad I can name a solid gmup of my own friends and family that vrsiting over fhe summer as a part of their "summer bucket list". Its such an enjoyable experience that Iwant to be abk to share with my nieces and nephew, and future chlklren to come.
Elirabeth Strutton BeHa Vssta, AR 201348-1 5 It's a great experience for our children Nicole Counts North Little Rock, AR 2013-0515 I think it's meimportant to provide a safe and happy environment for these animals then making more power lines. AliiMmnamara Fayetteville, AR 201 3-08-15 I'm sure there is a way you can mow your pwver lines. This has been home to these animals for 80 many years. Where is your compassion?!? Bentonville,AR 201 348-1 5 Best attraction around here, every bR as good as Crystal Bridges! rogers, AR 2013-08-15 a good pram to take my Id& and i Iwethe zoo itwould b sad tosee the animals plaeed some where else because the power company cant put the power lines some where else Name Location Date comment janell sherley Sallisaw, OK 2013-08-15 This wondrous place has been part of many family memories. We have visited many Hmes over the years, as recenliy as just a few weeks ago for my children's birthday paw, and always look forward to a day WiM tb animals. To dose this place would be a heartbreak for my family. Coty Deutschrnan Springdale, AR 20 13-08-15 I remember going to this place when t was a child and now Itake my child to thls place and she loves it1 HDnestty it would really just break my heart to see this place shut down... linda cass vanburan, AR 2013-08-15 This land belongs to the wildlife. David Quin Springdale, AR 2013-08-1 5 It is me of the few places anywhere near to me that one can go and see animals that are rmt regularly seen. Tamara Hu-mccool BentonvilC, AR 2013-08-1 5 Ive raised my kids and now grandkids going them. We love that place. Please dont let this place be affected for peoples selfishness. Many familles, Including mine. have so many memories that we still have to make there1 danny jenkins fayettevllle, AR 2013-08-1 5 because are natural world wmes first! we need to learn this candcwe c888 hadtett, AR 2013-O&15 There are other option from the owners that would affect our wildlile
Hannah Johnson Siloam Springs, AR 2013-08-15 My children love the Safari and $0 do I. The Owners are amazing and take great care of their animels. Please don't close down this part of the park. nomrin wofford muldrow, OK 2013-08-15 This is gredy of AEP. Move the lines and protect the land! amy rivard andersan, MO 2013-08-15 We have great memories made at the Gentiy Zoo. My chlldren love vimgthe animals VIWright Dlamortd, MO 201 346-15 Where an you go to see such outstanding animals and actually get to touch them. My kids have had the pleasure of touching a hagroo, tiger, lions and learners. The is such a neat place to take !&k to barn about animals. Move the power lines not the animalsllll!ll!
MICHELE WHITE Sprlngdale, AR 2013-08-1 5 a wonderful place to take the grands! Brandi Cobb Tahleqquah, OK 2013-08-15 We have got to stop Wing over all the natural areas and hurttng animals!
Jeff Roby Fayetteville, AR 201 3-08-15 Iwork in the Eureka Spring area and I adore the landsape here in Notthwest Arkansas. I was also rnanied In Thorncrown ChaM and I would hate to see that national treasure compromised. Thorncrown Chapel is one of the finest examples of organic architecture in the United States. ll was built to bring focus to the beautiful landscape of the area. KanaWton Siloam Sprirrgs, AR 201346-1 5 Save saffari Donald Pierce Aidmore. OK 2013-08-1 5 My sdds love that place and it needs to stay open. Mary wafren Berrjville, AR 201308-1 5 We have been there a few tlmes, it's a wonderful place to spend the day with family and friends. And see all of GOD'S creation1
Meg Currin Bentonville, AR 201 3-08-15 This is a NWA institution that chtldren and adults have visited and adored for years!!
All& Swearingen SPrGngdala, AR 201 346-15 We have gone to the Gentry Safari multiple times and we always have a blast. It Is such a unique park and everyone that goes bwsit. Katrina Sladecek Ennis, TX 2013-06-1 5 I had the pleasure of visiting the Cantry Safari WHh my husband and children during a trip to Arkansas. Ihave fond memories of this place and am sad to think that we may never have the opportunity to experienoe it again. There is absolutely no justification in codernning such a large part of this 200 and displacing that many animals.
Alllssa Benard fayettwille, AR 20134&15 I grew up here and lave this zoo and want to bring my 2 children here
Rachel Buckner Stlklt, OK 2013-08-1 5 This park has been a part of ?moo many memories for my family and 1. we continue to make new memories there every chance we get! Name -on Date comnmt
Leona Taylor Kansas, OK 2013-98-15 Shut down a 114 of the safari??? The Safari is such a historical icon for the town of Gentry and the surrounding areas, sa to wrhnn 114 of the area would be unacceptable. I have enpyed the safari my whole life, 8s well as my friends and family. I have watched the progress and Irnproverrtentstha Wilmth family has created to make the living areas a much more natural environment for the anlmals. To uproot the animals would be devasting. Ithink the AEP needs to look for an alternate plan. Destiny Potter Van Buren, AR 201348-15 I'm signing the petinin hopes that it may make a difference in the closing of Safari 4 at Gentry wildlife MI(]. Anyone that lives around this area Wows we have little to nothing to do as a family at a reasonable prk. Me as well as Several family and friends v&Ii this local zoo on a regular basis throughout the entire year. Just bowing part of R is golng to be dosed makes me not want to *It. It's unfortunate for everyone. Irs unfortunate for my family, fw my frlends family, for your family, for the zoos life, and for these animals. lee keller van buren, AR 2013-08-15 Because it is ...... Sam Milam Lake Saint Louis, MO 201 3-08-15 Lwed this place as a kid! Rhoda lsgrigs stella, MO 201348-1 5 My 1649 grew up going there and now grown it's Still their favorite place to visit. Lefs not encroach on happy animals and hamfamilles.
Toni Smiley Springdale, AR 2013-03-1 5 bc its a fun place to take my kids Amy Hands Omrx. AR 201 3-0&15 Power companies should nat be allowed to place lines witbut the permission of the Owner of that land, especially when it is a sanctuary for animals. Jodi durham anderson, An0 201 3-08-15 My family enjoys this zoo sevetal tlrnes a year! Do not disrupt a wonderful place of wntentment Jody Rivers Rogers, AR 2013-08-1 5 Memories! Caroline Houston Fayettevllle, AR 2013-0&15 This zoo is one of the best things to visit in Northwest Mcansas. Has been a favorite past time of mind Brooke Montermsa Rogers. AR 2013-08-1 5 I take my kids to this drlve through Zm and don1 think it should be a priority to run power lines rQht though it when they can work with the Safari and choose another site that would not require the loss of animal land. Autumn Campbell 2013-08-1 5 The Animal Safarl Is one of the BEST places I've ever visited1 Marlem Hill 2013-08-1 5 I have a small grand daughter that I want to be able to visit the Gentry Wilderness Zoo. Please keep a wonderful wildlife experience die! Janie Michaehn Springdale, AR 201348-1 5 I grew up going to the Gentry Safari, and loved it. I want my kids to have the same privilege.
Allison Hillian AR 201 3-0&15 I have a 5 year old that lwes to experience life through the eyes of an animal Judy Long bntonville, AR 201 3-OS15 This Zoo is very ImpOrtant to our comrnuniiy it is a pari of us!! Marcy Bookwt Fayetteville, AR 2013-1 5 It is important to have family frlendly activities in our area and H Is good for our cornmundy to have tourlst type attradions. Dusain Kessler Siloam Springs, AR 2013-08-1 5 Gentry Safari is a past Cme for NWA, don't ruin it because it Is the *ea* way! Chawne Lankford Springdale, AR 2013-08-1 5 t is one a few things in NWA for famllias to do that don't cost a arm and a leg. Please leave them alone. Shawna Shields Rogers, AR 201 3-08-15 This is an important landmark in the Gentry community. Marsha Smyth CARTHAGE, MO 201 3-08-15 This has hena standard place for families for years!!!! wry kemp Bella VI&, AR 201 3-08-15 Because our families have been going there for years jeanette wmds Nashville, AR 2013-08-15 This is a beautiful area and needs to be l8ft as is for the animal park. Hams Location Date Ccmment
Brandi Mullens Springdale, AR 2013-0~1-15 This zoo is a family favorite of ours. We Iwe the weekend aflernootw that we get to sped here makhg memories with our klds. jehy bng bentonville, AR 201 348-15 Its something the whole famity can do together. keli janes Mannford, OK 2013-08-15 Its one of the best drive thru safaris Ihave ever been to. Its a very educational experience for children. derek lowelf rephryhills, FL 201348-1 5 Because I'm originally from that area aMwhy take away something enjoyable for families and klds
Bobbye West Lincoln, AR 2013-08-15 Not necessary if there are other options. This is a great place that I myself personally have made memories on several occasions Travis Hefley Springdale, AR 2013-0&15 Condemning lsnt the answer here. Your not only putting damper on lives of those who enjoy wing to see the animals, but the animals that will have to be relocated as well because of this. Aka garner Bentomrille, AR 201348-15 What a great place to have near by. Also, a place I would love to keep taking my klds. Colleen Sluss Springdale, AR 201 3-0&15 Gentry Wilderness Drive Thru has been vlsited by my family on a weeklylmonthly basis for the past 10 years. These animals need their space and AEP can move elsewhere.
Eddt Wing Farmington, AR 2013-08-15 A€P and other big corporations are geltlng too powem1 when they c~njust displace other people's proply. And I don? see why they can't put their power lines through there and leave the animals there. Jessica Puryw Rogers, AR 2013-08-1 5 I love sharing thi place with my children, i can noi afford to take them out of state io see theanimals else where. Please do not do thls.
Brenda Balley Gentry, AR 2013-08-15 The Safari has brightened many a day with a smile every time I 888 some of their wonderful *crHters". When I moved to Gentry some years back, I was gelting over cancer. It has been a blesslng to my mind and boUy to enjoy all these beautiful animals. Tank you, Safari folks! Please don? take this away from all of us. Jeremy Cunningham chillicothe, MO 201 346-15 lteenjoyed this park dozens of time as well as friends and their children. Please don? close it Victoria Miner wahiawa HI 2013-08-15 I grew up in Arkansas I've been to the safari several times. This last the my husband an Itook wr four children to it. It was thieh and my husbands first trme to go. Ido not want it to be thelr last. My oWtson is hih functioning autlstlc instead of having issues with the mwds as he woukf have normally he enjoyed being able to laok at all the animals he lows. Please do not condemn this zoo. tts not only part of a very gwd outing for my family but for Dthers as well. jason lisle Bentonvllle, AR 201308-1 5 its a local landmark CHRISTIE Highbargin DECATUR, AR 2013-08-1 5 The Safari is part of the history and culture of Gentry and to the state ... Melha Morris Bentonvilb, AR 201348-1 5 The Safari provides a learning experience to our cornrnunltles. It gbschildren B chance to see exotic animals up close and develop a sense of appreciation. Brenda Becker Rogers, AR 201 3-08-1 5 My grandchildren have grown up Visiaing thls m.mere must be another solution.
Faye Rook Centerton, AR 201 3-08-1 5 mi is a staple of the area and the only wlld animal exhiM in NorthWest Arkansas. I grew up going here on field trips and I bpemy kids can tm! Name Lwxtirn Date Comment Luke Rosebaugh Cenierton, AR 2013-08-15 Large companies, who can afford to alter business plans, have a responslbiliCj to ewure they do not destroy small companies w the livelihood of those who do not have !he funds to compensate for thelr loss. Leave the wilderness Park as it is...... it's history and worth to the community are much more important than a few dollars out of the SWEPCO pocket.
Anita M~Ithews Genby, AR 20f 3-08-15 There are plenty other areas that can support this AEP venture. Why does it have to aifecl a wildllfe sanctt~ry?Progress sometimes costs tm much. Catrina Stroud Gravelte, AR 201 348-15 Save it for the kM8 and for the animalslll Connie Amos Colwrd, OK 201 3-08-15 Please donY take the land and close the safari #4
Lauren Thomas Dallas. TX 201348-15 One pf the greatest experlems of my life was at this Safari and Iwill suppwt ii in keeping the spirit of this Safari alii. Please do not go through with this.
Sedcy Bennett LMl,AR 2013-08-1 5 We Iwe the Gentry 2001 Greg Lemke Gentry, AR 201 3-08-15 The Safari helps our ewnomy with tbe amunt of people It draws from other areas of the state and surrounding states. Scott Fields Bella Vista, AR 2013-08-1 5 It Is a beautiful, educatiwlal. fun place that we love to take our kids. It would be a horrible mistake to allow this to happen. amle horn lowell, AR 201 3-1~3-15 love this zoo and all they do Desiree Meyer Pineville, MO 2013.08-1 5 1 grew up going to the safari and I havent broken me rhal taklng my children. Its good clean family fun, which is hard to find these days1
Ryan Gray Corpus Christi, TX 2013-08-1 5 Tired of big companies forcing people to shut down operations just 90 they can make more money.
Emily Frizzell Lincoln, AR 201348-1 5 Love that place Gary Trembly Lincoln, AR 201348-15 This is a major tourist attraction for the area, and is aha major place for elementary schools as far as 50 mites away in Ar!amas, Oklahoma and Missouri to bring students for end of schod outings. kelly Iohnson SPrlngdale, AR 201348-15 Save the zoo it's a family plm and a ho.e to many animals11 Hachada Rasphoumy bethel heights, AR 2013-08-1 5 1 love animals! Kim Jamagan Gentry, AR 2013-08-15 Zoo is a favorite past time for many near and far, school trips, etc... jessica wilhite -, Tx 201 3-08-15 we travel a bng way to take our family to this area of arkansas many times per year to visit planes like them! Alicia lrmen Rogers AR 2013-08-15 Ilove the plaoe. So &es everyone. It's a great place to 9.You cant just go in and ruin all these animals lives. What If thk was your zoo7 Get over yout's?lves power company. Care for once! Karen lnnocenti Grove, OK 201 346-15 Its a great, inexpensive, and educational place to take your children for a fun time.
Linda Hlnkle Springdale, AFI 201 3-08-15 My granddaughter loves going to the ZOO! Carley Rice LOWEU, AR 2013-08-15 Our family absolutely love visiting the zoo. My kids talk about it months after we've been there. We try to visit 4 times a year. We would be headbroken if they shut the zoo down. Pleaw save our zoo!!! Cindy Davidson Texarkana, Tx 2013-08-1 5 It is a verj unique place.
Lori Johnson Stilwell, OK 201 3-08-15 ll is the bst place to see animals for many huMfrd miles. Have been going there for almost 30 years.
HEATHER PARSOMS WESELX AR 2013-08-1 5 AS I KID, I GREW UP BEING ABLE TO GO TO THE SAFARI AND NOW THAT I HAVE CHILDREN OF MY OWN I WANT TO BE ABLE M TAKE THEM To EXPIERENCE THE ADVENTURE TOO. Name Locatloll Date Comment sabra butler Springdab, AR 20 tW8-15 Iwant to be able to take my son one day so he can experience this ptace like I di judy holman Gew,AR 2013-08-15 We love the Safari my children and now my grandchildren bve going to see all the animals Kathryn Cuddlhee Denver, CO 201 308-15 I went as a kid and loved it1 Andrew Wallis Fayetteville, AR 201 308-t 5 lbe kengoirrg there on family and field trips since Iwas lmle and Iwant my children to do the same. tt should be expanding not shrlnking. liffany nash Springdale, AR 2013-08-1 5 Thls is a favorite of ours to VI& Cant stand the thought of bo more fun and laughs over a few powerlines. James ~mok Greenwood, AR 2013-08-1 5 This is cornp48t8 trashlll We shut down mllllon dotlar ventures over a pink dotted two tegged crow eyed dung beetles hse,but when it mimes to thii we just let it go?
Kyle Schmidt Moorehead, MAN 2013-0&15 I love this Zoo 80 much1 It has a lot of sentlmentat value to me! Jennifer KJym West Memphis, AI4 2013-0&15 I am from the area wiginally and I made many wonderful memories there as a chlld. I want future generations to have the same ability.
James Goolsby Huntsville, AR 2013-08-1 5 I like WMand exotic animals and my close to go see and get away from everjthiw else. Beverly Erlcksen Fayettwille,AR 201346-15 All of my family and friends We this Zoo. My great grand children gets so ex&& when they get to go. I was there for the first time In July we enjoyed il so much. I want to go back in the fall when it is merfor me I will go through the walking part first then the drive-through. Thanks for a great Zoo!!! renea mire Piedmont, MO 2013-08-1 5 We went there when I was Iltlk all the time!!!!! I have takm 4 of my 5 boys there Kimberly Dbworth Fayetteville, AR 201348-15 This Is the most awesome "zoo" experience I have ever had. This needs to be preserved and these are small business owners. they should be pmtecbd from thii kind of thing1
Krista Deans Rogers, AR 2013-08-1 5 I want to take my grandhds to the Safarl like I got to go when Iwas a kid. Fun tradltlons!!!! Ashlee Bray Colcord. OK 2013-08-1 5 I still haven't even gotten to take my son yet. :( Hannah Brake Englewod, CO 2013-0&15 This Is Important to me for two remns. The flat is that the safaei offers klds who wwkl not other wise be able to experiencd see and learn about lhese wildlexotic animals first and In person. The second is that a family wM.small biz will tw dramatically hurl by this action. I am all for supporting the small, local, family biz Judy Nobte Vaaville, CA 2013-08-1 5 Went there last November while vlsHing my daughter in Mansas. My granddaughter was a new born at the time. Ican't wait to go back again with her when she Is older. Dianna Lea (Toodie) Gentry, AR 2013-1 5 These artimals desenres a place to live, and having to mwe them or maybe @ Laswell rkl of them because some fat cat Eompany needs land is not right. This is America, you am not sup- to lose land because some company wants it, this might happen in Russia, but should not happen in America.
Jazrnynn Cathey Bella Vista. AR 2013-08-1 5 Family visits qulte often, can't they find somewhere el?& for the power lines Luke Stanley Jacksonvilb, AR 2013-0&15 Favorite place !a go as a child Michelle Hallett Liitle Rock, AR 2013-08-1 5 For the past 10 years, whenever we visit my mnddaughter in Fayelieville, we take our grandchildren to the Safari. We have 80 many good memories and Meo from visiting there. Now my daughter that lives there is planning a family and we would like to build mom memories. Name Localon Date Comment Holly Crouch Uncaln, AR 201 3-08-15 This is a family place.... people work hard and blg greedy companies take whateverthey want. ... Mark Thomton Gravetie, AR 2013-08-1 5 Local Treasure. The animals are happy and get to run all over the plm. Laura Mulkey Gameld, AR 201348-1 5 The Genby Safari is the only thing of it's kind in this area It has been educational for children for many years1 Megan Robertson Joplin, MO 2013-08-15 This Safarl has been a part of my family's life for many years, and I want to k able to take my children there as well1 Please keep this open1 Carleen Hatas cozad, NE 201 3-08-15 Ienjoyed the Safari as a child and hoped to take my grandchildren mere one day. Beautiful plwl Harold George Oardanelle, AR 201348-15 This is a great family attraction that we have ben taklng our kids and grandklds to for many years. James Cowan Neosho, MO 2013-08-15 I've been familiar wlth this place since it opened... I cannot understand why anyone would want to prevent people from visiting here to see the animals. This is plain and simple "back-pocket" grwd. Hope to 888 li stlll hew for the next40 or soyears.
Elaine Aiken Jay, OK 201 3-08-t 5 flrst of all, If something rn be done differently !a save more of the safari, 1 should be. Secondly, Imminent domain is WRONG! Llsa Kerr Siloam Springs, AR 2013-08, It is ad has been a staple in our area for years, and it allows people of all ages and backgrounds to exxperience something realistic and beautiful, without all the concrete enclosures like meplaces. Mike Porter Booneville, AR 2013-0s This zoo is a mainstay in this state and has been for a very long time. It isn't just a zw - it's a home to many exotic animals that othe- wouldn't have been saved, and is an enjoyable attractton for people of all ages. Some of my fondest memories were at this safari, it would break my heart to see it go. Please do whatever is nexessary to keep it here.
John Little Rogers. AR 2001 3-08-1 5 I grew up on thii, if we're truly interested in developing NWA's cultural appeal to the public, doing away wlth the coolest zoo to eyer grace the area is a poor way to h if.
Julia Framstad Springdale, AR 2013-08-1 5 Because these are innocent animals who do not deserve to remwed from there home and normal routine. And enjoy going and visiting them every chance we get.
Roxanne Cleveland Jay, OK 201348-1 5 1 have been going there simI was a chlld and it is important that more genetations get to go! Jamie Abbott bentonville, AR 2013-08-1 5 1 have Ilved here dl my llfe (36yrs) and I went to the safari as a child, I took my children, and was looking fornard to taking my gmildren. This place has been educational to our children, and its is esp important as we do not have a m nearby. Sandra Barnett Slloam Springs, AR 2013-08-15 This land is used by a ImA small businesslorganbation doing good for he mmmunity. Search for meunused, foredosed, or otheMllse useless land to condemn. Robert Clweland Jay, OK 2013-08-15 just mow in the other didmand help save a Iodbusiness that brings enjoy to so many familks Ashley Tomy Fort worth, Tx 20t3-06-15 Thii place is a wonderful place. Ienjoy taMng my children there1 Terresa Hickman Muldrow, OK 201346-15 We love this place. II is a great place for families to go and to #e the animals up close. what a lost it would be for children to not have the opportunity to see this animals walking around right in front of them. Much meeducational that seeing them standing behind a cage. Name Loeatloll Date Comment Stephanie Rowland Poolr, GA 201368-15 So many of us will never be able to go on a Safarl in Africa, but we can go to Gentry Wilderness Drive Thru Zoo. Powerlines can go most anywhere, Preserves can not: they need full protection from those who would wln thwn. Candy Martin Springdab, AR 201348-15 Lots of memories here, it is local, and affordable melissa halland Gentry, AR 2013-08-15 The safari is a famitf owned, family operated business. The ebctrlc company isn7 just disrupting a business. A family is Involved. Crystal Hardin Gravette, AR 2013-08-15 There are many memories here and the safari gives homes tn many animals that have no other place to go. The safad glves children and families an affordable and educational place to go and have a nice day, field trips for schwk and many of my family from Texas the first thing we do when they come is take the kids. We have two new addltbns that still have not been able to go to the Safari yet and we want them lo have the Same experience that the rest have had. The power Is important but displacing all these animals and letting a wmmunlly down is not worth the price. Eleasha Clark springdale. AR 2013-08-1 5 It is taking the area for tfie animals. The percompany can go around and still provide good servioe. Mi!& Dyer Muldmw, OK 2013-08-1 5 It is a gnat place for families to visit. Enpyed tahng my kids there. Crystal Terry Fayetteville, AR 2013-08-15 Some of my fondest memories from childhood came at this place. Please AEP, mow your lines so the animals can stay. Christina mpMl kl11een, TX 2013-08-1 5 We visit the safari every Uip we take to NW Arkansas to see our family. k is a tradition for our family. We love the animals and Wng able to drive through and view them in a natural setting.
Rhonda Slate Rwgem, AR 201348-1 5 This is an important part of NWA Aria Becker Joptin, MO 2013-08-1 5 Can you really not come up with a better way? This is like condemnlng a park. It is a space that means a great deal to a great many. You should look strongly at alternatives. Alida Gmdlander Greenland, AR 2013-08-1 5 The Gentry Zoo is a wonderful place for children and adults. H provldes a he to so many animals, and they shouldn’l have to be displaced for perlines. AEP should change their planned placement not just for the animals but for the famrlies who vlslt as well. The Gentry Zoo always provides a fun and family frleradly environment.
Davtd Bruce Fayetteville, AR 2013-08-1 5 I love the drive-through safari! My kids love to go and sm all the animals and go to the petting zoo! In 801118 ways, It’s better than going to the Tulsa zoo! I understand the growing need for pwver, but Is there any way to find a compromise that keeps safari 4 open? Amy Carte Siloarn Sprltqs, AR 2013-08-1 5 A wonderful, wonderful place for famities, fwtU Wps. etc. Please don’t condemn SafarI4!!
Bagley Gentry, AR 201 3-0&15 Our farnib has grown up visiting the safari. It is an important part of a small townk economy. They are simply asking for you to change the Imtlon of the lines so that everyone m have a favorable outcome. Have we lost the ability to have a dlswssion without a court being involved to do what is right7 Leah Henderson Gravem, AR 201 3-0&15 Our family has always had a tradition of going to Gentry Zoo every year. 1 planned on taking my grandkids there when my own lrids are too OM. It‘s a wonderful place1 1 don‘t understand hwv someone’s private properly can just be taken away! Please, please don? do thlsi
Nathan Crowrler Rogers, AR 201 3-08-1 5 Thls is one of the only places for people to Visk that I am aware of where you can stilt find animals just roaming free among each other. This is really a treasure for the area and should be preserved. Mame Locatlon Date Comment Jeff Rogers &oneville, AR 20l3-08-15 I think the drive thru safari is a great place for kids and adults also. much better than seeing animals in littie boxes at a tradltlonal zoo. surely some sort of compromise can be reached that will allow them to keep safari 4 open. Daniel Phasey Slbm Springs, AR 201348-15 I took my daughter here when she was young. I'd like to take my grand UWhWhere as well. 1 understand there is land available that could be used for thls purpose if some changes were made.
Brandon Bates West Fork, AR 201348-15 Because 1 have been going to this zoo since 1 was old enough to walk.
Siacey Marshall Springdab, AR 201 3.08-15 This safari has bwn there for 80 many years. It brings back memories of when f was a child, my kids were growing up and hopefully it Will be there for their children. Phedon'l take it away ... Cheryl Click Seattle, WA 2013.48-15 I love animals and I hethe Gentry Wilderness Drive Thru Zoo. I grew up in Rogers, AA golng to the zoo yearly. H AEP can install their pwer lines to the outside of !he zoo property lines, they should do it and not disturb the wildllfe. corrl siverly Huntsville, AR 201 346-15 Ilove tRe Gentty safari!! Maricela Gaytan Bentonvllte, AR 201 348-1 5 The welfare of these animals will be put in jeopardy jus! because a large corporation pulls the "eminent domain" paver card. How and why eminent domain exists barns me. At the very least it should also provide assistanoe and compensate those who have to alter their existence upon demand. Richard Turner Grove, OK 201 346-15 My 4 year-old boy lives !a go to the Gentry Safari Park. It's probably the first outlng he'll remember and we take him several times a year. Please consid6-r rnwing your new power line route for the Wefit of the children in the maand their families that pay a portion of their household income to your company very month! BobM Ward Gentry, AR 201348-1 5 The Safari has been there for years and just a slight movement of thls electric line (about 300 yrds) will stop this condemnation. It is unnecessary and ply planned on the part of the eleMc company. veronica brandon gentry, AR 201 348-15 I HAVE LIVED IN GENTRY MY WHOLE LIEAND IT WOULD BE A SHAME FOR AMY ELECTRIC COMPANY OR ANY COMPANY TO MESS WITH THE SAFARI ANIMALS
Laura NiChOla Broken arrow, OK 201348-15 Bc I loved it as a child & my chlldren love it & wld lib to take my future grandchildren
Cum Ekenseair Fayetteville,AR 201 348-1 5 The Safari is a place from my childhood. 1 want k to be fully intact for my future chlldren!!!
Tracee Williams Fayetteville, AR 2013-08-15 If there is another route option, why can't this refuge be saved? Are any alternatives king considered? These animals have nowhere else to go, and will be adversely affected.
Bryan Ashcraft CIarltrldge, AR 2013-08-1 5 WeVe got to save all of the nature that we can now, so it will be there for our grandchlldren's children in the Mure. Shalisa Edwards Muldmw, OK 201348-15 My family loves the Gentry Zoo! We go there every year and wwld hate to lose part of it. peggy sprinkles Porter, OK 201 348-15 I have taken my children sin= they were Meto this now that my kids are grown they are taking their families and friends Please leave it $0 we can continue enjoying the beauty of Gentry Wilderness Drive Thru and mow your power lines to a diff6mnt locafbn Darin Forrwf Los Angetes, CA 201 346-15 REALLY you cant mow over a bit? meon Buck Hadlock Spfmgdale, AR 2013-08-1 5 I want to protect the animals and the integrtty of the zoo. AEP can make new plans for the powerlines. tlarne Locatlon Date Comment Marilyn Peity Galveston, TX 201348-15 It's incredibly sad to put power lines through a safarl wlkierness drive. The animals will lo- their homes (may be killed) and VISiom will miss seeing them.
2013-0&15 1 live in the town that is going to b ekted most and tfie safarl means more to me than some percompany Chelsea Hudtabee Farmington, AR 201308-1 5 Childhood and family activi%esare far to important for this to happen in my area. This is shameful and ill received.
Wg Goodwin Fayettevllle, AR 201 308-15 We need the Gentry Zoo! chase Baggett Bentonvllle,AR 2Ot3-08-15 This zoo presents a WOndeW oppoflunlty to the people in the community to experience the wildlife up close. They Rave 50 many dWrerent animals there to see and learn abaut, and the experienoe of passing right past many of them in the comfort of your own car. It dv$snt make mse to condemn this land, this business, these animals, and just as importantly the communliy around it just to benefit one company and make it meconvenient than if the pwer lines were to rwn around the land. Please reconsider this plan to accommodate more than just We AEP, but all of the things mal il ACTUALLY affects in the area. brim seale Horatio, AR 2013-O&15 Find amther place kids need fun places To go . rhonda ayax roge*i, AR 201348-15 i grew up in and around northwest ark 1 have been to safarl100 times ... keep it open ManCollins Fayetteville, AR 2013-1 6 I love the animals! Becky McCormlck FdlS, IA 2013-08-1 6 My family and I come here every year! We love this zoo! My ldds always ask to go when we are in AR. Carol Stanley Fayettwille,AR 2013-08-1 6 The Gentry Park provides great experiences for families and school group from all around the area antr neighboring states. IrS a very unique place and experience and a very traditional part of the NWAcuhral landscape. Please consider locating power lines so that they will not disrupt this park. Julle Keeler Sllcram Springs, AR 20t3-08-16 We LOVE the place! Can't bellwe they would do something like that1 Elirabeth BMlq Salina, OK 20 1W8-16 No one has a right to condemn a propetty that obviously Is in use as a business.. It may not be San Diego Zoo,but My family ar~IIhav0 fond memories and enjoy going the re... ethically I Miem this is wrong. Gracen Armendariz Fayettevilk,AR 201348-16 I am a teacher. The Gentry Safari Is an amazing plam for students to get close to and learn about animals. R would be so sad to sae it go or even mwed farther away from our schools.
Angie Schichtl Conway, AR 201348-1 6 To Save ALL of Safarl Park Cindy Gregory Gentry, AR 201 3-08-16 E+x~seI love this -1
Maryeileen Hutchcraft Fayetteville. AR 2013-O&16 I have enjoyed this park for over the last 20+ years. starting from when I was a child. Now I can enjuy watching my own three children being "amerced"In the sBa of anima usually only enjoyed in the wild or a metropolitan city, nemer of which I plan on visitirrg much less moving to. Please don't rob wrquiet, little Hamlet, nestled in the Otarks over the opporhintty to string more wire. Surely in this day and age one could find a way to bi-pass the land and gain more notoriety (and customers) for thelr *out of fhe box thinking" and mmmitmenl to the community they sew. Just one humble opinion, but I bet you get thousads rnMe just like it! Thank you for your time. mary meteen Newark, OH 2913-08-18 When my children were young, we sped a lot of time at Gentry, even after we mwBd to Ohio, ever time we came back, we visited Gentry and always willllll MaMeler Bella Vista, AR 201348-10 incredible experience and learning Name Location willlam hawkins C888, AR 201 3-08-16 visited there when child was small and had a wonderful experience. It’s a shame that they can be pushed out by pavers to be. Hannah Peters Siloam Springs, AR 2013-08-18 My famity goes to the safari frequently, and we have many fond memories there. R should continue to b a place where olhers make their own mmodes. TiJones Springdale, AR 201 3-O&16 The Gentry Safari is one of the cootest things In the area! To take it away would be awful! jmnifer galloway Gentry, AR 2013-08-16 I have been going there simI was lHtle and take my kids ofkn they love @ng to get up close with the animats Ethan Barnes Gentry, AR 2013-08-1 6 I have been llving a mile away from the safari fw all my li,it Is part of my life. I also work them and to me it%not just a job, it’s a passion. Ilove working here and I bve how many people support thii wonderful famlly business that draws families closer together. Please save The Wild Wilderness Drive Through Safari. Thank you and Gdbless. Phillip Montgomery Gentry, AR 201346-1 6 i need a job
Billie Murphy-Highhargln Fayettwllle, AR 201 346-16 For the animals and for children.
Lura Richardson Bentonville, AR 2013-08-16 There are many places you could put the power linea You got the publicity, now be smart and use it. There are plenty of places that will be more than willlng to help you find spots for them. NM to mention this Is educlknal place for kids In grade school to spend their time at. Eva Mow Springdale, AR 201348-16 A log standing family business that offers great entertainment for dl ages. Please preswve this park.
Amanda P~II Rogers, AR 2013-08-16 Thls safari is part of our NWA entertainment. Its famlly friendly and should not have to dwnge for a selfish company who can meet the Same goal by moving just 300 yards the other dirdon. Its lust another big company trying to put the lieguy out of business whm rulns the local economy. nancy macias gentry, AR 2013.08-16 Its an important part of my childm and town. Madhi Grace Fort Smith, AR 201346-16 This is such a family friendly place for tourists and 1Dcals alike. 1 don1 have children but Gentry z w is still one of my favorite places to vlslt rnultiiple times a year. This needs to be resolved but this is not the answer!!! Daphne Chastain Springdale, AR 201348-16 It’s a wonderful experience for the whde family. MeWy McVey Bentonville, AR 201348-16 My children Iwe golng to the Gentry Safari and seeing the anlmals in the drive- thru. Also, for the animals me,do not condemn wsta Malone Bentonville, AR 2Ol3O8-16 I! makes more aense to more the power line project than all the animats. Everyone lwes the safari1
Linda Meier Rogers, AR 20 13U8- 1 6 Iwas an educator in the Rogers Schools for 33 years. It was akvays a special educational experienoe to take a class to the Safari. I hope that something an k done 50 that part of this learning experience wlll not have to be Wdto the publlc. Wes Hendm GravetIe, AR 201 348-16 If’s a very unique and educational experienoe for kids... not to mention they LOVE lT!f! Ab, it’s right here in the stW of Northwest Arkansas, short drive to see up clow animals from half way around the world1 SAVE THE SAFARllll
Zetpha Long Eureka Springs, AR 2013488-1 6 The Safari cdntainS exotic anlmak that most chiben in this pad of the Country will never k able to see except for the Safari. It must NOT be condemned.
Megan Vera Lamar, MO 2013-08-1 6 This zoo is important to its patrons and has been a great establishment for many schools to visit and learn about exotic animals. We should support this family run business and its right to continue doing business ag usual1
Rachel Kulp Gentry, AR 201348-16 The Safari is where I take my grandchildm. It is a landmark of Gentry. NWTW LocatIon Date Comment Mariiyn Baker Bella vi&, AR 201rn-16 It’s about time that big business understand that we are the customer! Ashley Moon Marion, IA 2013-08-16 Ivisited the park when I was 12 wlth my family while we were Mngmy dyirg grandfather. H was the last happy memory hat I have of him. 15 years later, I still vividly remember petting the baby Zebra and scseaming as the antelope tried to lick my hand through the fence. I $0 want to share this @acewith my own children some day. It can’t be atwed to close!! Will Tenney Springdale. AR 201 348-16 Itk been a favorite place I mine since I was 6 years old, and at 18 I &I1 bve going there.
Wendl Mldrel E8118 VI&, AR 2013-08-16 We love the safari. Those animals need room. Jim Trammell Garfield, AR 2013-08-16 Grand kids
Alex Burlison Fayettevilfe, AR 201 3-08, The Gentry Wilderness area has been a huge part of my life since I was a chltd. It has touched me In more ways than om, and sparked my inter648 in the great outdoors. Shutting down a fourth of the safari would be a terrible thing to do to all the chiMrenladuMamilii that will b visiting in the future. Wbie Vaught M.Vernon, MO 201 3-08- U have taken my kids here for years and now my grandkids...we love this place and want to keep enjoying going for years to wmel Priscilla Johnson Mountainburg, AR 2013-08-1 6 My chlklren go to the safari every year for sctml -Id trips. If you close thls section you will be hurting numerous klds. Adults and kids alike love this Wl! DOMCLOSE IT!!!!!!
Daniel White Rogrs, AR 201 348-16 The drive tbru is a valuable tool to help us learn how individual creatures can affect wr nahrral environment, locally 8 world wide!!! Take a drive thru your self &get up close to the critters, is a incredible wonder111 ThankU, Dan Regina Rios Colcord, OK 201 3-08-16 1 have gone to the safari since I was in Kindergarden. Amanda Bmwn Muskope, OK 20134&-16 I enpyed going when 1 was young and I like taking my children to it. They kve the monkeys and getting to had feed some of the animals
Josh Wllmnth Gentry, AR 201348-16 The Wild Wilderness Safari provides resour088 for anlmal conservation and education. By Wing away the dedicated land for the animals AEP is taking away the Safari’s capabilities to presewe edangered species. Rebecca Tomlinm Fort Ghson, OK 2013-08-1 6 We LOVE the GenQ Safari!There is no reason at all that you AEP needs to have any of it condemned. R would be easler for them to move than 0 have to fmd a new place for the animals.
Crystal Reed Fayetteville, AR 201348-1 6 Many generations of my family have enjoyed this park. It WwId be sad to 888 ft gone for something like this. They could pick anofher spot that doem?displm animals from their home of over 40 years! Kaela Fowler Charleston, SC 201346-1 6 This plaoe Is amazlng a ton of childhood rnernories!!ll! Don’t destroy cherished landmarksll!!
Rick bwers 9517 Lawrence 11 70, 201346-1 6 Love to be able and see the wildlife and the work they are doing with them MO
Jon Harper fayettevilte, AR 2013-08-16 It is b.s that a company c8n have such disregard for these beautlful animals Justfor a dollar. It infuriates me to think that they could ME less who and what they destroy
ILL fountain rogers, AR 2013-08-18 we already have relocatd many animal out of their natural habitat why destroy thls home? All for the power, This Is not right.. leave the animals alone, and move your plans... Johnna Cornell Huntsville, AR 201 348-16 My children have createolw many memories here. Please do not take away thelr chance to make more! Name Locatlon Date Comment glen clarlc Hindwllle, AR 2013-08-18 Big companys say there helping people but my Mend they have a plan, and belive you me Its not for the people!ll Beth lewls rogers, AR 2013-08-1 6 great place for kids to kmabout animals they woutdn’t normally learn about Sheila Staten Rogers, AR 201 3-08-t 6 Gentry zoo has been a Northwest Arkansas Treasure for generations..... mere has to be another way to get your power lines and not destroy something a family has worked on for so many years and to rob our &zens here of the time we Bet to spend at the zoo.... you have no rjght to take this from this group... and it is something that means something to all of NorthwestArkansas.... keep off the Genby ZOO tandl Molly Milekauff Dallas, Tx 201 3-08-16 Gentry Drive Thru Zoo is a staple of MWA. We don? want AEP to take the land from these enlrnals. Sandra Ward Fayelteville. AR 2013-08-16 The Genhy Drive Thm has always been a fawrlte of my familii. We even went there when I was much much younger! It just wouldn’t t~ the same if the animals didnY have all their space. The more space they have the better off they are. I’m not sure that anyone would like to have any mrn taken from them!
Susan Billimek FayMeville, AR 201348-16 This is a Iwdy, Wly-owned establishment that seems to have a fair cornwrnke to obr your company. Please stop adding to the big, bad bully reputation that so many large corpwations have earned in this muntfy Luke Davis Siloam Springs, AR 201 346-16 WE LOVE the Safari and do not want to see them mdemn Safarl4! Use Imminent Domain when there is no other option, don1just steal other people’s land Wseit is easy. Madena Risenhoover Rogers, AR 2013-1 6 the animals mljust go and find more land to lhre on ...give them a break.... and this drive thru is part of the heritage in these parts Stormy HaQh Bella Vista, AR 2013-08-1 6 My kids love lhls zoo and so do I. It would break our hearts to displace these animals. Caylie Foky Siloam Springs, AR 201 348-16 Childhood memories there. Wonderful place for people around thls area to see more exotic animals. GdFun.
Kassi Santos Centerton, AR 201308-16 My family loves His zoo. It’s dose to home and affordable. My kids newget tired of visiting Wis safari. Leave it be! Holly Andrews Fayettevlk, AR 201 368-16 I grew up in Ohio and until recenIiy had never visaed the Genby Zoo. Not only does it not get the reoognitlon that it deserves, but apparently the city has forgotten the importance of supportlng businesses in their community where in this ase, the purpose is helping rescued and ALREADY displaced animals. It makes me wonder how many 0thestablishments they would be willing to push aside just because of poor planning. To the animals that call the zoo home, and to the people who care for them, any acreage lost will tx -ng.
Kristin Stanley Watts, OK 2013-0&16 &cause it is wmng to forclbly take their land. The safarl is more impwtant than power lines. Sue Price Hallsville, TX 2013-1 6 One of the best tourist attractions in NW Arkansas John Rutledge Springdale, AR 2013-08-16 This is a gathering place for families and children in a generapiDn where nature is rarely appreciated.
Gail Tmut Pensawla, FL 201 3-08-1 6 I grew up in Norlhwest Arkansas. This is a the only place of it’s kind in the area It’s been a tradition for multiple generations now.
Melanie Holliday Rogers, AR 201348-16 This zoo has been a part of wr community my entire life. There are 50 few things for families to do anymore, and it cwld M threatened for the distance of about 3Myards? Really? Name Loeatlon Date Comment kimberiy holdwly Prairie Grove, AR 2013-08-16 It’s important to me because i would love for my daughter to hable to s8e the genby MID and if this happens she will never get to see it. Judy Harmon Springdale, AR 201308-16 Just mwe iI300 yards away then the exhibit doesn’t have io be shut down! jessica schnebelen fayetteville, AR 201348-16 This is one of Northwest Arkansas’greatest treasures. Davld Wllm Dalton. GA 2013-08-16 tt is a great place to vlsit when we go see family in the area. Please don’t condemn Safari 4. Debbie Mddm Springdale, AR 201368-16 Of at1 the places in Northwest Arkansas this a wonderful family outlng and my famlly loves it
Georgia Mark Wm,AR 2Oi348-16 The Gentty Wilderness Drive thm Zao is a popular destinations not only for Idfamilys but aka for people who mme here from out of sbte. If it gets shut down our lmocal and state economy will lose money. stwe tee1 siloam springs, AR 201 308-16 it is a great place to take the kids 80 they can see what dl kinds of animals live on this earlb. they can run there perlines some other way prairie gm,AK 201348-16 My daughter bves it we come eveiy weekendl fayettevilte, AR 20 t 348-16 i grew up in siloam area and i always loved going to the gentry drive thru zoo and I would llke to be able to take my kids there also! Maria Pope Bella vim AR 2013-08-16 Gentry Wildlife Safari Is the ONLY family zdanimal trip for families in NWA. It is a famlly tradition. an amazing plaee for schod field trips, and a HUGE =Set to NWA.
Jane Weathers Siloam Springs, AR 20t308-I6 The Wilderness Safari is a wonderful place to bring my grandchildren to. It is an educational trip each time.
Rayanna Wood Fort Gibson, OK 201348-18 I’ve been Wing the Gentty safari Since Iwas a kid & have many many amazing memories bemuse of thls place. Iwould love to t~ able to take my children & share the experience. R’s not llke vbsiting a zoo. These are much closer & the drive through let‘s you experience animals in a much menatural experience. Please da not take from this place & destroy an animal sanctuaty for more human consumption. We have enough of that already Jennifer Rose Prairie Grove, AR 201 346-16 I have such wonderful memories of visiting this incredibly run park with my family- both growing up and now with the one I’ve created. Icannot imaglne a more wonderful place to take my daughters to teach them about animals and the importance pf wildlife. There has to be a way to keep from taking away from a preservation sanctuary that would benefit both parties. Yes, electricity is important, but so is the land, the animals, the teachings, the memories, and the lkrelihood for this family run rescue c8nler that has given so much back to the community and state. It’s also a huge tourist attraction that brings revenue In for all of us. Teresa Hammond Fayetleville,AH 201348-1 6 We take our children here often. Move the lines over some and save the land for the animals!!
James Ownbey FayettevilIe, AR 2013-08-t6 Gentry is my hometown. I grew up a mile frm the Safari, and have taken my children and other friends there many times. This is a disruptim of the major (only) attraction m that part of PdW Arkansas Lance Reynolds klla vista, AR 2013-08-16 This Safari is a local treasure that should be preserved. hopeful^ the signatures here will minceAEP to reconsider their phns. johnnie baker Gentry, AR 2013-08-16 becouse it Is a part of our town and we love to take our grandkids there they love to go there Treva Watklns Siloam Springs, AR 2013+6-16 The Safarl plays an important role in Northwest Arkansas!
Sandra Tun De Queen, AR 201 348-16 The Safari is a famiiy fried@place that hobgmat memorles for many many familiiS!! Name Locatlon &iiC Comment
Karl Rosemen Fayetteville, AR 2013-08-t6 This park has $0 many great memories for me, and my family and my childhood. I take my own kids now, and all my relatives who come to town. This Is a travesty.
Dana Reynolds Springdale, AR 201368-16 A NWAfamily tradition. Part of what makes thls area unique and special. Also, there should be a happy compromise, su as not to condemn anyone‘s land, but work wfth them, not against them. Renee Malouf Prairie Grove, AR 201308-16 Ihave been going to the Wilderness Drive Thru since I was a chlld and take my own chlldren yearly, these lines mild be placed elsewhere so no animals have to be relocated and part of the safari shut down. SHAME on you! hew brewer Damascus, AR 201 346-1 6 I love taking my grand daughter to this place. My husband and I adore thls Safari. It brings revenue into the state by attracting out of state visitors and mat is great for our economy. Haley Emerick Siloam Sprirrgs, AR 201348-1 6 The safari Is such a wonderful phto visit. I’m $Imply tired of big wporatlons having Wrway with everything1 Gentry Safari is very important to thls area and this wmmunm, and all of ita land serves a phenomenal purpose. AEP can figure out some other way! Thomas Wilmoth Bartlewille, OK 201348-1 6 This is a place where children can learn abwt nature and the importance of protecting if. They mn wire around the land...very disgraoeful Swepco.
Stephanie Carraway Boyoe, 201 348-16 This is a place. Itoved to go. And would bve to continue to have the opportunity to still go when I visit the area USA HARE ROGERS, AR 201 3Q8.f 6 This is one of the flrst places I visited when 1 mwed here. Hate to see it go. It’s a fair priced, family fun Cmel Ralagene Olive Stihuell, OK 201348-10 My kids loved that park and Iwould love for my grandchildren to get to explerance it.
John Vlnson Van Buren, AR 201348-16 This zo(1 is a unique and fun experience for kids and NWA tourism. The zoo and anidswere theere first and should be wholly preserved. Boo00 .. They should shift the power line to the edge of the properly. Sherry !%ley Rapid CKy, SD 2013-0&16 We always go there when we are in Decatur seeing my sister. The animals are aioytosee. Stefanie Boaz Elklns, AR 2013-08-16 This safari has been such a wonderful place and famlly oriented place to go and have fun with kids and experieme nature and mirnds up dose!!To take this away would be t&ll Pamela Rice Farmlngton, AR 201 3-08-1 6 Please Don’t Take Away From Tha Safari! 100Acrm Is Atot To Losell Tammy Sowers-White Bentonvllle, AR 2013-08-16 L is a wonder place for the WHOLIE famlly to go. Katie Pianalto Springdale, AR 201348-16 I took my m thsre for his 2nd birlhUay, the joy my child experienced was not only in the peltlng zoo but he LOVED seeing all of those animals up close next to the car In the drive through... Kari Douglas Rogers, AR 2013-0&16 Because it is a great pari of NWA!!! A wonderfut tradition for our farnilylll Without Safari 4 NWA loses an attractor fador for our area!!! Gina Bradshaw West Fork, AR 2013-081 6 My parents would take my brother and me to the zoo when we were little and I got to take my kids to it I would like to continue to take them for years to wme with the hopes of taking my grand-klds there. The zoo is such a great place to view the animals and learn about them instead of just reading abut them in a book. It is much clossr than bigger zoos and may not be as big as others but offers the close family learning environment Susan Thompson Gentry, AR 201 308-16 Because I tkre about ha# a mile from the Safari and It is a great place. My youngest son who is 5 loved it a few months ago when my husband took him through It. Name Locatlon Date comment
John CamUini TubOK 2013-08-16 Thls Wilderness Drive Through is the clmsd thing to B safari that many people will ever be able to take part in. Where ebwlll people be able to =all of the great animals?
Metissa King Fayetteville,AR 201 348-16 My grandpa use to take the great grandkids to the safari and now my sister and family take my niece. She loves thls place. Thls @ace has so many memories tor my family. Please don? take it down. Hailee Alliin Anderson, MO 201 3-08, My family and I love this mol And they have put so much sweat and blood into makimg it an amazlng place for families! Tom Larnbom Siloam Sprlngs, AR 201 3-08, Safari 4 is a benefit to all who visit in winghe variety of animals that they have. It is something that should be preserved rather than shut dmdue to the unwillingness of the company to mow the line 304 yards. American Electric should strive to make the least disruption to the livelihood of these properly owners!!
Dina Trirnble Springdale, AR 201 3-08 tradition!!! memories!! no where else to go7 Jefferie Renegar Fayetteville, AR 2013-08, This p8rk has been a part of NWA for as long as I have been here. The closest zoo we have is in Tulsa. Ai the Safan' not only mn we enjay the animals but they have the chance to roam more freely in an open environment. Surely AEP can move there lines dwhere. They would be taking away from so many mostly for just their galn. Tammy Gwdwin Rogers, AR 201 3-08-16 Great place for family fun.
Jayion Haley Sprhgdale, AR 201 3-08, This is CUI InstiMion In our area, Itook my kids to see it and I would like to take my grandchildren to see it. They can learn so much by wingthese animats live and for real. Lee West Slloam Sprlngs, AR 201 3-08, The Safari is a VERY important part of our community, and if ANY part of it isnY available anymore, eventually lralflc through Gentry will deorease.
Wbie Wtley Centerton, AR 201 3-08. They offer a place for anjmals to be safe and the people to observe tbnin a natural state.
Laura Flynn Slloam Springs, AR 2013-08-16 The Gentry Wilderness Drive thru Zoo has kenvery important to me as a wonderful place to visii with my visltlng grandchildren from New Jew. Ilk an advity that all the family looks fornard to each year.
Laura Hunt fayayetteville, AR 2013-08-16 Children need meplaces like this not less!!! Rhonda Luedecke alpena, AR 2013-08-16 We rmed gafamlly fun in a town like Genby Richard Daily uttle Rock, AR 201308-16 It's impwtartt for family3 to have omwr places to go visil instead of slliing in front of a lV or computer.
Betty Shirakbari Wla Vista, AR 2013-08-16 We take our grandchildren mere and they love it.
Icimkrfy bradshaw shoreacres, TX 201348-16 Iwent here many times as a child and have taken my daughr and rmuld luv to be able to go back! Aubrey Atkinson Rogers, AR 2013-08-18 Preservation of wildlife Is one of th most important things we can do for our children. I am sure there is anotbr way to pmvide the power needed without traumatizing thls very important pieoe of our community. This angers me to my CMB and breaks my heart all at the same time. Please don? take away this vital remum for our chlldren. Wame Mion Date Comment Kathi George Sprlngdale, AR 2013-08-1 6 I take my grandchildren to thls park & alsu bring family B. friends when they visit. It is one of our favorlte places to go. I don't see why SWEPCO cant just Amply mow a few hundred yards to one side to prevent the park from losing this land 8 king forced to shut that quarter down & having to relmate the animals. Truly not a fair thing to do. Just another reason of a big company not caring about the "liiguy only caring about what they are getting out this heinous act. IMHO. Lesli Sherwin GarfilelU, AR 2013-08-1 6 This has been a treasure for Arkansas for many years. Came Beach Bentonville, AR 2013-1 6 My family loves to vWt this safari. It really creates an appreciation for the world around us and all of its diversity. RebaKnepp Siloam Splngs, AR 2013-08-1 6 The Safari is part of my families past, present and. I hope, future. It is wrong fo take from meoneJust because you m. Why is it ok for AEP to rob the Safari of a quarter of their land and damage thelr lively hwd at1 over 300 yards, such a small distance. Then there are the animals to think about. Who is going to pay the cost of retocating them and the cost of housing them off site. The ways in which this is wrong just gw on and on. sharon callahan wyandotte, OK 2013-08-1 6 There am so many people I know that take this drkre and vlsit the safari triip. It Is holsome dean family entertainment ,learning opportunity for the children. I know that the school ALWAYS plarts field trip tbre wry year. Mignon Ssrtltt Garfmld, AR 2013-013-16 Thjs is a place we can have famlly enjoyment. Stop swepeo from ruining this safari. They are harming the animals and ruining a place we mtake our kids too so, that they can see these animals! Martha Neal Bentonville, AR 2013-08-1 6 The Wilderness Drive Through Safari is an affordable source of educational and rweahnal experiences. Please W expbre other options. chiistopher lewis stinnett, Tx 2013-0&18 when I was here It was very beautilut would be a sham if it was shut down
Rhonda Cannon Gravette, AR 2013-0&16 Iwe this safarf and do not want it to be downsimd like thls Donna MoConnell Bentonville, AR 2013-08-1 6 I take my kids here and they learn SO much!! As we drive thru they ask questions galore and get so excited! It would be a sad, sad day to see AMY of this area shut dwvn for any remn. Please find anPther way. Please. Doris Own Rogers, AR 2013-DE-16 These anirnak have no where elm to go they have been there In hat spot for years, SWEFCO on the other hand has plenty of alternatives. But Instead they chose to pick on helpless creatures that cant fight Lack, this is horrible.
Anna Throop Ontario, CA 2013-08-1 6 hdgoing thru here ~1 vacation and would love to return Seth Btttgett Liknoln, NE 2013-08-t6 I LOVE the safari!!! This would t~ a blow to a great destination in the NW Arkansas area. PLEASE find an alternative to your current plans! K Heggen Siloam Springs, AR 201308-16 The Safari gives a great opportunity to see animals not native to our region or even country. My daughter-In-law said it is a better experlence than going to the San Dwo Zoo, in the area where she lives. The animals are well cared for, safe and openly in view for Visitors. The Safari is a very unique experience not available in many other am. Please don't take any part of it awsy from us. -K- Tabltha Last Name Fayetteville, AR 201 3-08-1B Iam 36 and grew up golng to this wonderful magical place, and now lake my children there. Mot only is it a Moved part of our community, these animals need the space in order to mtinue to survive and thlve.
Darren Linder Centerton, AR 201 3436-1 6 This Is a family oriented park that my family has visited for years. k would be a waste to dose down any part of the park. Name LocatIan Date Comment Oaldeigh Roberts FayetteviUe, AR 201348.18 Everyone, mydl included, can recognize that meeting the increaslng need of power by your customers is Important. However, it is not 50 VIMthat SWEPCO should not make accommodations to ensure that the Safari animals not be ciispla#d from their home nor deprive people, children especially, from the tremendous opprtunity of vlewing these incredible and rare species. It‘s my understandingthat had SWEPCO chosen to go several yards in the opposite diredn the public, most likely, would never have known that imrnhent domain had been used because there would have bnno closures to any area of the park. Furthermore, it has been stated thaf the Genby Wilderness Safari would have made the arrangement work despite imminent domain Still being inacted on its land only in a different portion of Weir property. mars an ophon still open to you and one that would extend a hand of frlendship, as well as,gmd will to the Northwest Arkansas community as a whole. IEGI assum you that good will buys a great deal in the world, frankly it ofkn buys mor8 than any currency ever could, such as loyalty, respm even hope. 1 grew up coming to visit Gentry’sSafari; it’s a landmark in Northwest Arkansas that has been a pari of our make up for decades. Ican remember time spent bonding wlth my grandparents and parents as we drove through the park. Now, I have three Godchildren with a n6-w one on the way and Ishudder to ihink of a world where they don’t have the option to awperlence the park in its entirety. I do not want my Godchildren loose the chance to view the magisty of a Watusi’s horns or the remarkably beautiful striping and coloration of Okapis. Please don’t deprive my godchildren, the NorthwestArkansas area, visitors or your family from the aweinspiring adventure that b Wtd Wilderness Drive Through Safd (WWDTSII There%still time for SWEPCO to choose wisely by correcting their dedslon to take land that wwrld brutalize an Arkansas Institution. I beg you to review your decislon so that your company and WDTS can come to an agreement that benefits all parties and won? deprive a place that allows our communw to bond or uproot any of WWDTS’ exceptional animals. Thank you for your time and wnslderation!
Hotly JOWS Bella vista, AR 201 3-08-36 I’ve been there several limes wtth children that I care for Ialso went there when I was ywuwger
Sierra Balli Fort Riley, KS 201348-16 mls Is not far from where my husband grew up and my in-laws live by here. We go by evew time we are tack home Visiting. This plece brings so much joy to so many people thls would truly change so many lives. DavM Ray Teluk Bahang, Penang, 201 346-16 Itake my family to the safa~when visiting my sons who study at John Brown Malaysia University.
Are the power company dlief omsprofoundly retarded! Force closing down the greatest attraction in the regton In order to lay cable! This is international bvel laughing std!The power company Walsshould be put In the buffoon endosure B Included in he safarr so that they SBWWsome greater WB to the publlc! Froylan Mora Rogers, AR 2013-08-16 The safari Is a beautiful place for families and people of all ages to visit- please don? ruin the natural beauty of this area and dlsphthese animals TanyaJohnson Springfield, OR 201 3-08-t 6 There are not emgh animal rescue areas and to take away one more will only wsemore dlsplaced animals.
Jason Pyle Lincoln, AR 201 3-08-1 6 me and my family enjoy lequent trips to the zoo, and would hate fo 886 any of the experience change Shelley Parson Springdale, AR 291348-16 I betieve the safari is much more Important to our community than swepcos pwer lines.
Lowanna Crosby Siloam Sprirrgs, AR 2013-06-1 6 My grandchildren love to drkre thru the safari and see tknew animals. tocatIan Date Comment
Fayettevilb, AFI 201348-16 Please stop thls madness by the electic power company and SAVE THE WONDERFUL SAFARI IN GEMXYI Julie Eiler Springdak, AR 2013-08-16 This is an incredible place to take your famlly and has been around for many, many years. it’s important to everyone around herell Connie Kringen &Ha Vista, AR 201348-16 They have rare animals there.
Angela Kyle Parsons, KS 201 348-16 f remember golng to this safari when Iwas a child. 1 have 8180 taken my chlldren when they were small. I MW have a grand daughter I would Iwe to be abk to bring here. Please rethink the closing of this safari. It is a very well loved tourist attraction. I live in southeast Kansas and have driven there just to go to this safari.
Casey Hanning Springdate, AR 20i3-08.16 This is a great place for children and the closest tMng b a zoo in this It has Wen in operation for many years. Please find another solution rather than dosing part of it down. Melissa Sparks elm springs, AR 2013.08-IB Been going here since I waa a kid1 :I Mark Avalear Rogers, AR 201348-16 My daughter is 29 years old and we still make a trip to the Safarj every year on her birthday.
Nichole Unruh Sibam Springs, AR 2013-08-16 We go to the safari every year. My 4 year old loves It. Kristi Sparks Evansville, AR 2013-08-16 My Family goes twice a year it is a wonderful experkme for us our children and grand chltd! Becky Kraft AWN, OK 201 348-16 My kids and I have many fond memories of Gentry Animal Patk One of the best mas around. Would hate to see it close. Nichole Young Rogers. AR 2013-08-1 6 The Gentry Safari is an amazing place! Ihave grown up visiting there and now I take my children to vlsit Not only k it a wonderful habitat for animals, but it provldes an experience hat is becoming less wrnrnonplace for children In Arnica. Glenda Sullins Gentry, AR 2013-Oa-16 I have rakdmy children bordering the Safari and they have enjoyed it and all my grandchildren enjoy it. This is a very educational place to VI&thank you. KITTY CASH PEORIA, AZ 2013-O&16 It is necessary for our children as well as ourselves to proted our wildlife parks. Breading the Anlmals and teaching the public about their importance. Shiann Simpson Fayetleville, AR 201 348-16 This zoo was the place Iwen every year for my birthday from the time I was 2 until I was 16. It’s been a part d my chikihood and my family% chi!dhocd. It wouldn’i be the same without it
Adam McKeever springdale, AR 201 348-16 There is land all around the safari, there is no remto disrupt tbanimals over the rrwst direct route!!! Take away a big bonus from someone who Is already profmng olf of this and make it a win win for the animals, the ~pte who enjoy the animals and the bii corporate selflsh people who can wall till next years freaking bonusll! Jennifer Dixon Rogers, AR 2013U8-16 I went there as a child, I would me day love to teU my own children that k where Isaw mrnething and Ihope those animals do not gel sent away. Amanda Berms Fayeltwille, AR 201 348-16 Thii is a local zoo I can take my daughter too. Ido not wish for this zoo to loose any landll I feel mat each plece of land is essential for the zoo and is veiy Important so there is peace and hammy between all of the animabs at this zw. Please keep the zoo and tell SWEPCO to find land nearby that they can condemn and use!! darwln white mgers, AR 291 348-1 6 my grandchildren enjoy Visiting there. Jay Moore Houston, TX 2013-08-16 If we can7 protect animal sanduaries, there is no hope for the rest of the world. Name Loeatlon Date comment
Tamrny Brown Rogers, AR 201348-16 We as a family have edthis zoo and we really enjoyed it! We would really hate to see it close1 Ashley McAlllster cedarville, AR 201348-1 6 The Safari is a great famlly place. Igrew up ping and Iwant my kids to go. It is one of a kind. Wade Ogle Fayetlevilk,AR 201348-1 6 I llke gi- WAY methan electricity. Grace Beidleman Germany 201 3-08-16 I enjoy NWA and would Iwe to have this remain in full operation L8Ann Ashwell Jopltn, MO 201368-16 I went there as a child with my grandparents. Now I take my omchildren there. One company should not be allowed to steal land from another company! Save the Safari!! sue bass Grove, OK 201 308-16 because so many children I know love this BRENDA MORRISS MOUNYAINBURG. AR 201 348-16 This is the only place that anyone can take tbelr children and or entire family far an entlre day visiing such a magnifimnt mo!!They provide such a seervice that it is know statewide to include surrounding states that take advantage of this wonderful zoo environment It is RIDICULOUS that another avenue cannot be found that will not rlp !hLs adventure from our bekwd state!! jimmy mapb springdale, AR 2013-08-16 my favorite drive thru zoo! brandi SPARKS springdale, AR 201 3-08-16 i love it here the animals DONT deserve this, thats Weir HOME1 Just like your house is YOUR HOME1 Nancy Spradling Gravette, AR 2013-08-16 Also several schools In the area have Wen field trips to the safari. PLEASE W NOT CONDEMN ANY AREA OF THE SAFARII! Bryan Goldman 20t348-16 I went there as a kid and now Ihave a young son of my own and I would love to take him there and share the moments with him Byron Vaughn Rogers, United States 201348-1 6 I have old home mwles fmrn when I was 3-4 years old. I would love to take my Minor Outlyiig Islands kids on the Same purneya.
Kathryn Davis Fayelteville, AR 2013-08-16 My ohildren and I have enjoyed going to the Gentry Wilderness Zoo for over 20 years. We haw snjopd the animals on a regular basis. We always go when tbre is baby animals especially cats to play wkh. 1 have over a hundred plctures I have taken of the animals through the years. It is the home of so many animals that would suffer from a change of place, animals sometitimes do not recover from a &e. Please thlnk about the animals that would suffer in tfii matter.
TJ Baker Neosho, M0 201 3-08-1 6 This glace is loved by many & is a cherished memory of their chiklhood. They ahenjoy shafmg it with new generaths. SWEPCO should Is initiating altematlve, free energy mums, rather than destroying the "Natural State"! They, & 'eminent domain', are total disgraces that do more harm than good to our SDciety & need to be stopped! sandy lore rogers, AR 2013-08-1 6 Love the animals Hellen Manning Fayetteville, AR 201 308-16 Childhwd memories Shauna Stephan N Little Rock, AR 201 3-08-16 The Gentry Safari is amazing! Please donY take it away! Kristen Honeycutt Hilton Head Island, SC 201345-16 When we lived in Fayetteville, we would take the kids to this zoo all the time. They loved It! Don't take it away from NWA! Hazel Scarhrough Worcester. MA 2013-08-1 6 As a little gbl growing up in Mo 1 use to go to the Gentry Wilderness Drive Thru Zm. It was always so beautiful & So exciting for me. I don'! want to see it wndwnnedllll Name Location Date Comment
Paula Reid Fort Smith, AR 20lW8-16 Thls Is the most amazlng place to make memories with your kids. 1 tell evewna about It. It is better than ANY zoo 1% ever been to. It would be devastating to momany families Please SAVE it!!!! There‘s got to be alternative options
Karla Andewn Fort Worth, TX 2013-08-1 6 This safari ZM) is one of my families favorlte placces we stop at sweral Cma year rain or shine.. please don’txondemn or shut them down. I want to continue to have this bautiful fun place to vlsit with my grandchildren. Lwe you Gentry Wilderness Safari. Ywr the betst. Enrique Castellon Bentonvilk, AR 2013-08-16 To preserve the area and animals that live- there. Kristina Elsasser fayetteville, AR 201348-16 Please do not condemn Safari 4 of the Gentry Wilderness Drive Thru Zoo. €rim Moye Springdale, AR 2013-08-1 6 There are very few places like thls in the US. If the power company can find some way to work with them, this ptaw wuld be pres%&. There is PLENTY of unused land arwnd that area. Metlssa Lee Rogers, AR 201 3-08-1 6 Because its wrong1 Tom Henson Bentonville, AR 2013-08-1 6 Ihave so many god memories of the Safari, golng back to when I was very young. Holding baby bears, tigers, getting kicked by that crazy kangaroo!! Please do not go through with placing the lines through the Safari. It does not deserve to be taken by Eminent Domain. It is a part of mine and so many others memories, history and a place that I can now take my children.
Tom Henm Bentonville, AR 2013-08.1 6 have 50 many good memories of the Safari, golng ba& to when 1 was wry young. Holding baby bears, tigem, gelting Wedby that crazy kangam!l Please do not go through wlth placing the lmes through me Safari. It does not deserve to be taken by Eminent Domain. It is a psrl of mine and so many others memories, history and a place that Ican now take my children. Allyn Maher Dallas, Tx 201 3-08-1 6 We raised 3 daughters in MN Arkansas the Gentry Drive Thru was part of many fun tlmes, learning experiences and family memcwies. We want that blessing for today’s children. Marcia Beck Emtonville, AR 201 3-08-16 This is an awesome place to go and spend time with the animals. There has to be a better solution out there. Karen Gee Carthage, MO 201348-16 This Is a beautiful place and provides a wonderful refuge for such fabulous anlmals! AAy kids have enjoyed it for years! Mindy Wahlquist Springdale, AR 2013-08-16 We have lived In NWA hx over 6 years. We have 4 daughtern... 12,10,5,83. They love thls pa& and anlmals! They are always so excited to 90. Brian Wper Bentonville, AR 201348-16 So very many past and Wre memories with my child at the GemDM Through Zoo
Debbie Turner Winslwv, AR 2013+5-16 Aly famlly and I have loved the Gentry Safari for mor8 than 20 years. Electric companies make enough money to go around. Don’t take such a lovely thirq away because Its cheaper for you. Shame on you!!!! Beth Stropes Springdale, AR 2013-08-16 These anlmak -we to stay in the habitats that have become their homes. Merry Murphy Lowell, AR 201 368-16 This is apart of who we are: Family &friends, stick together, We should uphold not tear down, I am an animal lwer they have feeling just as we do, pie- don? make them homeless or have to be sent to a different home, His Safarl
brings so much joy to the community I lolow my chilben loved ~ 88 a chiW, now they are taking thelr children there P makes good for generation pictures: Dana Copeland PllwviB, MO 2013-08-16 It is a wonderful memory making place to visit. tarnmra jetton elkins, AA 201368-16 we need more family places Ilke this Name Locatlon mi% Comment Mikel Lolley Fayetteville, AR 201308-18 There exists a pattern, hereby !he electric utility cartet exel.cises their publiclprlwte partnership with the sovereign state of Arkansas to build Turk Plants, add new scrubbers, build high vortage transmission lis,passing these costs on to the Arkansas rate payer, only to send those electrons out of state to turn a pmfii, wen stlck Arkansas with all of the downside for diminished air and water quality, diminished land values, higher elacttk rates and with none of the uWe.
We must change the way the utHities operate within Arkansas; change the Arkansas PSC, and the way they hear, review and approve utility requests. We need the PSC to move away from the unfalr, short-sighted, budness-as-usual strategies that have been deployed by the eleclric utiltty cartel within Arkansas for decades. We need to mow toward a mehonest and transparent process, whereby, the 'long term hefit"of the Arlcansas rate payer is considered in earnest.
We know that our best and brightest future Is not med, new scrubbers, and new tmansmlsslon lines on the back of the Arkansas rate payer. We kmw that our best and brightest future is in the emerging sectors of energy efficiency, renewable energy, wind, mlar and blo energy. Do not build high voltage bridges from the past to ncwhere. Build Instead brjdps that ensure the long term Mure of Arkansas. connie keks lincoln, AR 2013-08-18 This is ihe place I have taken my grand children and children thur the years. It's family recreation and It's a wonderhrl expahence. Linda Renes Sioux Falls, SD 201348-16 We have gone thru this Safari a few times when our kids were younger. It is nlce to drive and see the animals close up and my kids still talk about 1 Lana Colley Hqers, AR 2013.08-1 8 I love this place and think them has to be a Merway to Etccomptish what we need wkhout takirg away a special place for special animals that give so much joy to so many. david jsnsen siloamsprings, AR 201348-1 6 we are ~ooseirrgour land when they can do better dave Kim Killion West Fork, AR 20tW8-16 First and foremost, for the anlmals that are housed there. Importantly, also, is this place is a desttnatbn for 80 many. It would b a crime to kt SWEPCO ruin this.
Laura Gaiannah Austin, 7x 2013-08-1 6 I have visited the safari for years and it hold a special place of memories for me. We need a Plan B. Della Jordan Farmington, AR 2013-0816 This is one of the few real family places in NWA where the children can actually enjoy learning. Many children will never have the opporhrnity to see hese animals anywhere el=. Another fad is that thls is a home for many aniMls who would have no other place to go. So the AEP wants to "Kill" those anirnals..isnt that close to "animal crueltf because of removal of their one and only home, leaving them no where else to go? I really don? understand why B would even b considered to clow a part of such an important landmark and animal rescue. There is always a way to go around an area if it is really desired to do so. Matthew Byron Ellijay, GA 201348-16 When we lived in AR for eight years, we would go yearly to the Gentry Zoo. We now travel back so that our kids can enpY it. Kathy wan North Little Rock. AR 2013U8-16 The preservation of wildlife is important to the survival of the world. Anlrnals teach us and our children a lot about life and livlng with one another. Name Location Date Comment Roger Northam EMW, AR 201 348-16 It is irnportan on many levels. Mainly la?mu&athe Safari has been around for a long time and many people have enpyed it as Ihave and I would hope that many more people can continue to enjoy It as we all have. important to you? (OPtlOnal) suzle Prewia Springdale, AR 201 3-0&16 This safarl has been in my famil@ life for a long Cme. I am tired of big companies OT the gwemment taking whatever they want from the litlle people.
Aaron Mridge Tulsa, OK 201 3-08-16 I love the gentty mol We were planning on going when it asdown.
Nancy Paddodc Eureka Springs, AR 2013-08-1 6 mi8 Is a heartless condemnation of Land. Plea- methis line SI) these American people c~ncontinue their pursuit of happiness. Chris Doughwty fayettwille, AR 2013-08-16 Love this place. Great for famllies and great for the animals. Tamra Melton Springdale. AR x113.08-18 Love the safari and don? think they should lose this land1 Thls is a great place to take kids for fun and to learn! Tonna wemy Rogers, AH 2013-08-1 6 THE POWER COMPANY 1s ABLE TO PUTTHE POWER LINE ELSE WHERE AND SHOULD. THIS IS THERE LIVELY HOOD AND IT IS A WONDERFUL PARK!
RebmSowclers Rogers, A8 201 3-08-1 6 I grew up in Gentry. Thls Is effecting my home !own. karrie beeman sulphur springs, AR 201348-16 Thls zoo is important to our community and families. It brings in revenue for gentty, gives families a place to go to spend time together, and is a part of many peopb’a hlstpty growing up. I went as a young lady and have taken my kids there, Iwould love for my Wds to be able to grow up and take tbelr kids there. In an area where there is not much to do, they need this attraction badly. David Wilkerson Fayettwille,AR 201 3-08-16 The Gentry Wilderness Drlve Thru Zoo is an important part of the lives of nearly every person who grew up in Northwest Arkansas and we want it to be as irnpwtant to our children as it was to us. Connie Flint lehigh Acres, FL 201348-16 I was born and lived most of my life in Northwest Arkansas. The Drive Through Safari Is one of my favorite mas there, and has an incredible history. Instead of decimating ttw property, AEP should be suppwting it for the good of the community AND the environment. Lois Ball Fayettwille,AR 201348-16 Antrnals will suffer havlng to be moved, thls Is their home! Denise Griffith gravette, AR 2013-08-1 6 one of the few and great place for kids in the area! jordan Crm Washington, DC 2013-08-1 6 This place brings in tourist to see the state and pmvldes local small business with income to survive.
Amanda Box Pea Ridge, AR 2013-08-t6 this is art abuse of government
Mihelinda Smlth Decatur, AR 2013-08-16 This has been part of my life and a neighbor for 20 years. My kids grew UP seelng zebras and mels. And it is just WRONG to take ww a pem’s land and business by power. It worrled me about MY land - I live nearby and SWEPCO elemc has fines all around me. But to put them directly through an animal park and then tell the owners they an? have animals now? Lynne Girdner SPRINGDALE, AR 2013-OE-16 The animals, people’s livilihood. L’s an important means of famllles getting to spend quality tlme together - really together - talking and laughing and baming. Wh dl the electronic babysittea,we don’t have enough opporlunibles for relatbnal building in our famllii today.
Mary Honeycutt Rogers, AR XI1348-1 6 The Safari is a go& @aceto take your children. It should nut be shut down. Holly Shacklefi Springdale, AR 201348-1 6 We Iwe the Wilderness Drlve Thru Zoo. W8 are so frustrated that AEP has taken this route resulting in sbuttlrg dcwn 114 of the drive and wesing out the animal1 Name Locaiion Date Comment charlotte rita chanute, KS 2013-0&16 Its a family thing. There is not a lot of that left and the kids mnsee the animals in a more natural way then locked in cages like the zm. Theresa Welch Tulsa, OK 2013-08-1 6 It is a great place to visit and learn. We enjoy Y every time we have gone there. Casey Gfass Fayetteville, AH 2013-08-1 6 It‘s wrong to kick these animals out of their homes. Ifit were a national park, this would never be allowed for that very reason. It’s also unfair to take land the business owners have put time, effort, and mmey into put poslr~as a habltat and make it unusable. Reroute your power lines! The Safari is for children1 where else In NWA m kids 888 and get close to these animals? Undi Phillips Fayetteville, AR, 201308-1 6 1 grew up going to the zoo and want my hildren !a do the same! Guatemala
John Chewenyak rogers, AR 201348-18 They should not bully land owms. They should take out of the way routes that wlll be better for BveFjone, but they want to take the cheaper and way for them. They should also start to put lines under ground that would save them from cutting trees ml of the way, keep from getting storm damage to lines , look better, But there again that would not appease them. Bully they am. Dagni Frederick Augusta, GA 2013-08-1 6 I remember going there mydl as a kld and all the memories that I had with my family. My nlece and nephews also love going there1 Share Buxman Siloam Splngs, AR 2013-081 6 I love the Gentry Safari! One of my favorite memories here in Arkansas is in zone four watching the emu’s. April Zollars Jennings, OK 2013-08-16 Our farnify lwes going and seeing all ths animals. I like aojrtg more than I like golng to the zoo. The kds love It. Morgan Zollars Jennings, OK 201348-16 My children have a blast every tlme I take them. Staoey Hall uttle Rock, AR 20lM8-16 The safari Is such an amazing plaoe to visit in Gentry. There is no other place like this in Arkansas. It is home to 80 many wonderful creatures :)
Courtney Grinder North Little Rock, AR 2013-08-1 6 This was my childhood Safari and I’ve always loved it! Michelle Morris West Memphis, AR 201 3-08-16 This IS a wonderhrl little place for our comrnunlty. Karina Martinez Springdale, AR 2013-08-1 6 Lwe taking my kids thto see anlmals that would never see anywhere else. We love the safari. We go at least twnnhree times a year. Pam Tosh Goodman, MO 2013-08-16 I have taken my kids ard grankiUs to this place for years and it’s a hame to see that sometPling wholesome is belng taken away for somethng that could be put somewhere else and not take the habiat away from the animals or the pleasure of watching them!
Jessica Tolan Rogers, AR 2013-08-18 Because I grew up going to It and it would be such a shame to take away this F. Robin Britton Southwest My, MO 2013-08-1 6 Cause my kids grew up going tttere and now my grand Wds and we aIl love making a day of it
Lorri Carter Eureka Springs, AR 2013-08-1 6 The idea that a private company can commandeer lard, destroy a business, and ravage the land is a trawly. Yhere is no potential benefit to the area hesldes the destrwtbn of busineases like the Safari and the surrounding land. mary imhoff fayetteville, AR 201348-16 mi$Is one of the only zoo’s In the area We need this plw. smtt kensinger Cheyenne, WY 2Q13Q8-16 it need to be there for are kids to see the dierent animals and learn where they mme frorn,and some win never get to see them In there homes. Pamela Sullivan Fort SmHh, AR 2013-08-1 6 This beam1 piem of Arkansas is a family favorite. It is a gift to our children whose only chance to see animals such as these roam free. These powerlines are ugly, destructive and have been pmto cause c~~~cerin humans and reduce the lispan of wlldlife. Amanda Smith Window, AR 2013-08-16 This Is a great place to take your family for fun artd educational fun Nlrllli? - oats Comment Shelby Laughlin w,Mo 201348-1 6 Our schwl takes our kids there. Tina Solgere Bella Vita, AR 201 3-08-16 I don? think that a place that cares for this many animals should be foroed to give up any part of their land. By taking the land you are sacrificing a place where other animals could be taken care of. This is a wonderful place to visit and to become educated. Please don7 destroy a gmd place, doing a good thing, for many animals.
Caleb Taylor Slloam Springs, AR 2013-08- 16 A medium ground must be met
DlwSingleton men, AR 201m-16 Because It Is a wonderful place for kids and families to visit. Go around it! darlene jordon Billings, MO 2013-08-16 1 go there have for the past 35 years; with my children, now my grandchildren James willbanks Fayetteville, AR 2013-08-1 6 The zoo is a unlque addition to Arkansas that should be preserved In its entirely. I see no need to send power lines through it. Blair Cromwell BELIA VISTA, AR 201348-1 6 This is one of the most popular tourism sites in NWA and my family !wes it. It is a quality of life amenity to the region. Not to mentlon that a zoo that allows the amount of aueage for these animals to mam as if in their native habitat Is very rare. To take thls land away is detrimental to the animal and melr quality of life.
Lindsay Custer Bentonvllle, AR 2013-08-1 6 Thls is a large piece of culture and a great addition to NWA. What we will galn from extra power lines daes not out way the drive through zoo. This zoo is family friendly and boosts the emmy. Can the power lines do that? Not 50 much.
Dona Young gentry, AR 2Ulm-16 my kids and grandkkls have gmwn up going to the park. Andrea Brewton Canehill, AR 2013~6-16 I have been Visiting this zoo Since I was a TODDLER1 I want to be able to take my son too! Donna Hawkins Thibodaux, LA 201 3-08.1 6 This was a wonderful outing that my grandkids and mwlf enjoyed going through.... very Educabionat, and fun ooting. Please don't take this Beautiful place away from our children to enjoy! Missy Elzey Fayettevllle, AR 201346-1 6 These animals haw a home there that is safe and they are loved!
Ton1 Banks Pinwille, MO 201 3-08-1 6 my farnlly has went bre for years as B Child we made this our family vacatlOn an as 1 have grown okder my famlly and grandhablestake many trips a yew to the &XI We tove hi place please dont take this home away from so many others Jamie Van Becelaere Goshen. AR 201348-16 Because savlng this animal sactuary is importantAND there are OTHER optlons available that can be done in mnjunctlon wl saving thts area for the animals
Teresa Wtltiamm Fayetteville, AR 201348-1 6 AEP - go destroy something that is NOT already occupied. Brett Web Joplin, Id0 201 3-08-16 My wlfe ard Ilove this place!! Pretty much the only reason we travel is to see famlly or to go to Wild wildemSafari. CaSandra Barron Fayettwille. AR 201346-1 6 I have vlsited the safari since I was a child. I love s&ng the animals and it wuld be 8 real shame to hesomething so original about Gentry. Why would anyone go there otherwise? Ilove the Gentry Safari.
Ted Courdin FayettevilDe, AR 201348-16 We have been @ng to the Gentry Zw br 25+ years. The changes they have made in that time have been great. I think it would be a shame to shut dm any of the Zoo.
Llndsey Gerke Fayettevills, AR 2013-08-1 6 Important memories, past and future.
Brandi Green Bella Ma,AR 2013-0&18 I don't agree with taking away the homes of all these animals who have known that place as thelr home for many years. Name Location Date Comment Bethany Reding Siloam Springs, AR 2013-08-16 I don't want to s&e such an awesome facility shut down because they can't move 200 yards so the park can stay open and allow families to continue to visi.
Rhonda Rack Sallisaw, OK 201348-16 thats one the first zw s i went to from oklahoma and we loved it years ago and we just in spring its a great zoo Faye Keller Rogers, AR 2013-08-16 My famiy has emed ttte safarl for many years and my children still like to go today, as young adults. It's such a shame that the pnwr company has to go 50 far as to take We right pf eminent domain when other options are available. Samuel harrison fayettwille, AR 201 348-1 6 Iwant my children to go to the same zoo I dd as a child. It's not enough to learn about fhe world in boks. I want them to experience it first hmdl Marsha Wmbte St. Augustine, FL 2013-0&16 Fond chikidhood memories. SUI1 have krnily there that vislt Safari 4. They take their chirrlren.
James Taylor WesMIC, OK 201 3-OB-16 I grew up in Gent ry....The Safari is a "land mark?
Josh Reed Rogers, AH 201 3-08-16 Visited as a child, and now take my children. One of Arkansas's great destislatiwls. Michelle Morgan Grand Prairie, Tx 2013-08*16 I have fond memories of the safari from my childhood. Would definitely hate to we it disrupted.
Carolyn Lehn Iowa Ci,IA 20fm-16 Imade many happy memo- there when I was going to allege in NWA. Jaime Garvey Fort Smith, AR 201 3-08-16 The Gentry Safari is a great place for families to visfi. It Is a safe haven for the rescued animals and they deseme to not have their home environment disrupted. It Is an inaedibk experience to see these beautiful creatures living in nature! There has to be another way around this without destroying the beautiful safari. AI- tymn little rock, AR 201 3-08-16 Ws important to the life that liithere Tracy Trembly Sltoam Springs, AR 201 368-16 Its a gr& place close by for families to da something at a reasonable mst. Also bc its been a pan of thii community for 50 many years. TedShields Siloam Springs, AR 2013.08-16 This is golng to impact the value of the Safari operation subtantailly. My family enjoys the park and does not want to see it marred. YOU CAN GO just to the north and stay out of Safari 4. Please do. hgeSolo Rogers, AR 2013-08-1 6 I grew up wing to this safari, R would be a real travesty if it shut down because of bg eleclrk ard their agenda Tammy Lewrich RAcine. WI 201348-16 We loved attending this LOO with aur children. It is a won&rbl surprise to find something so unique in SW Arkansas. It would be tragic to 10% it to the placement powerlines. Surely there is an alternative! Grammy luper wlcord, OK 2013-08-16 My grankids love this, and it also helps out Gentry. tt would be such a shame if it was not there. NiW Blanchard wmdward, OK 201 348-16 this Is a nice zoo been there a couple of times with family wanna take my Iws there Angela Borltowski Bentomhlle, AR 2013-08-1 6 This was one of the first family trips after we ,moved here. We take ALLvisiting friends and farnlly here.... Dnnt take this from my 2 klds who have grown up w the safari an4 we want to take our newest newborn there. Shelly Matthews Bryant. AR 201348-16 This is a wonderful family destination. The wnrk they do with the animals is important and should not be sacrificed.
Christina Harris Springdale, AR 201348-16 This is a local establishment that has been around dnce I was a kid. Please don't let them condemn it belinda kolenwic staten island, NY 2013-08-16 signed Name Location Date Comment
Velda Swinford Lincoln, AR 201348-I6 i took my babies there when they were litk now i’m taking my grandbabies please don’t shut part of it down Reyna Cenobio Springdale, AR 201a8-16 Please do not condemn Safari 4 of the Gentry Wildetwss Drive Thru Zo0,Please NoooW!!l!!
Jolinda Balm Cedar Crest, OK 201348-16 Love to go & take the kids Jennifer Walker Bentonville, AR 20 t 3-08-16 This place has been an important attraclion in the NWAarea in one form or another since I was a child. I am now 4Oyrs old and have taken my kids and several others from the 4 state area to see it. It would be a tragedy if it were closed sirm it is one of the few establishments that give you an up dose and metimes hands on experience with these m8gnifioent animals. For both the animals and the humans involv6d. There must be a better sdution to the problem. alllson partridge bentomille, AR 201 3Q8-16 1 grew up goin to the safarl! My nephews grew up golng here! I hope my childem can have the same up bringing in this safari and I and my nephews havet This Is apart of NWA! Dont take away from our future! John venable Springdale, AR 201348-1 6 My wife and I took her little sister there when she was 8 years old. She hda blast My nephew is 2 and a half. I want to be able to take him when he’s old enough to enjoy it. Carissa Labitad 201 3-08-1 6 Thls place has been there sense we were little. Its the absolute kst animal interation park I have ever been to and I live rwxt to the largest ZOO in the USA. Shultlng down a park of this park is taklng away from the experience and these animals home.
Shaun McGuire Jay, OK 201 3-08-16 Negotiated payed utility easements are the proper way to accomplish thrS not theft by another party for flnandal gain. Private properly righshould not ever be taken away! Legalized extortion and or theft doesn‘t make h right or legal.
any Winder siloam Springs, AR 2013-08-16 Great Attractlon for the area Sherry Wood Gentry, AR 201 346-16 Landowners should have more rights to keep their properly. The elewlc line should go around. jo dads Iewiston, ID 2013-0&16 when I was about 23 i da voulhter work there i was called the snake handler, i even had my pic wed in the gentry paperll it was a good time in my life and i would love to go back sormedayll Denise PaiteTsw1 Muldmw, OK 201348-1 6 My family has been several times and it is a great get away for families. Plew help keep their land.
Rena Davis Sitoam Springs, AR 201 3-OS-16 This is a part of Genby Arhsas and it is a landmark for this area. We protect all kinds of animals for their habitat and this is there habttat and we should protect it.
%eli Turner Slloam Spgs, AR 20lW8-10 One of the reports 1 read said we could move the lines 300 yards and you wouldn’t have to close any part of the park. Idon? understand why we can’t do mat. Kelly Bridges Roland, OK 201 346-16 This is a greal place for the animals, and for families. Don’t ruin the natural beauty of this place1 Sue Knapp West Yellowstone, MT 201 348-1 6 Used to live in Bentonville. vislted the safari many tlmealt is a very unlque place and does not nwd to be condemned for a pwver line. Rnd a way to save this place please. Name LDcation Date comment VW Rias Tacoma, WA 2013433-1 6 I u# to live there and tmk my chlldren there on several ocwsions. I don't want to sx tha Safari destroyed. Lt protects several species of animals that have to have the open space to thrive and what better way can our children learn about them than to view them in what is similar to their native habitats. Please, &on? displace them just Wseihe electric company wants to extend THEIR boundat%. Protect the animals, protect the Safari...that way when we move back It is there for my grand children lo enjoy. Amy Williams Atklns. AR 2013-081 6 my kids and I tWe going to the Gentry Wilderness Safarl. Iwould hat8 to we It shut down. Ibve to see the animals run In the wild not in cages like at the zoo. Sharon Akers Fayetrevflle, AR 201308-1 6 Gentry Wllderness ches so much to preserve these specles for people to see, learn about and learn to respect. AEP should respect the land and the animals and find another path for heir power lines. Malt Anciademon Fayettwille, AR 2019-08-16 I personally have had a few god experiences here wivl my friends and hopefully many more. why take such a beautiful thing away just to make mQr8 money? Usa Huyler russelkille, AI3 2013-08-16 The psople who own the Gentrj Wikkness Drive Thru Zoo are wonderful people. The park has wonderful memories for me!!l1 Iwe that place I would hate to see It close!l
Dorothy NW Bentonvilb, AR M13.08-16 The thougM of displaclng this MO is VERY disturbing. The power company can find other places to put-their Ilnes if they are smart enough. Priscilla Puhier Jacksmrvdle. AR ,W13-08-16 1 grew up going to safari and have fond memories of there. It is a great asset to the city oi Gentry and brings in a lot of mnuefor the tow. Connie Spears Briggsville, AR 2013-0&16 My greaughter has went there several times. SITSenjoys It ab. Plus the displacement of these anlrnals WWM be wrong. Not to mention how blg business mn just condsm something to get its way. Not d. aaron sharp fayettevle, AR 201 3-08-1 6 To take away such a jewel from the public is crimlnal and pure corprate greed plain and simple. Judy God SaW,AZ 2013-08-16 Because the wildlife zoo was There Rrst and they can work wound them. Chad- Saulsbry II. Fort Smith,, AR 201348-16 The Gentry Wildernew Drive Thru has been a favorite place for me to take my PhD children and grandchildren to for years. Why is R that the utility mpanles only take land from Scenic lands, small businesses, and individual property owners? Enough already1
Landon Pierce Colcord, OK 201 3-M-16 ANIMALS RULZlll Cam1 Smith West Fork, AR 2013-08-1 6 Our family gms theat least 4 times a year, and it has b#n a great venue fw us all to learn more abwt wild animals. It's blbrthan going to the zoo,ard we can't affordto go to Disney World! nicholas morgans kaver Dam, WI 2013-08-16 The safari is one of a kind In the area. My family and friends have been enjoying it for as long 88 Ican remember. Even tfiough i live out of state now anytime we make it down there the safari is a must Visit. Its a shame and show you where this country is heading just to have to sign something like this. There should be a petition for mefunding to help the park stay open and expand not wony about it being condemned. Rosemary Perkins Mansfield, AR 2013-08-18 This is a family park, and should be left as is. I believe the lines WUW be located where they woultlnt be mndemming the land, and disrupting the zoo. Shirley Jackson Bentonvilla, AR 2013-08-1 6 Me and my family love this place! My ldds grew up going there and rmw the grad kids love it. I m not believe they would do this to such a good place.
Maurice Upton Branson, MO 201348-16 I love- anlmels and they mmt speak for themselves ... Find another route for your lines... Name Locatlon Dale Comment Bonnie Adam Baxter Springs, Ks 2013-08-16 Because it is important to my grand daughters 7 and 3. Shannon Sullivan Austin, TX 2013-08-16 My family owns propetty that would be affected. That land is what I vlslt when 1 mum to Arkansas. That area is what pulls me back to the state. Luis contreras Eureka Springs, AR 201 346-1 8 We oppose Transmission Lines and the use of Eminent Domain to condemn our properties
Melanie Baker Kings Mountaln, NC 201 3-08-16 Such an amaning place I have visited with my family many times. No other place like it1 So unfalr to take over this land! JamsWllmoth Siloam Springs, AR 2013-08-1 6 The farm is family. AEP ZS not. They have no business taking land they don't own. Alexander Bisbe Gentry, AR 2013-08-18 The animals, The family run business, and the ridiculous claim of eminent do ma l n . . tiffani hauler Fayetteville, AR 201348-16 Because my kids LOVE thls plaoe and it makes gentry such a neat and different place Michael Gulnn Siloam Springs, AR 2013-08-16 for a corporation this zoo means nothing but for those of us fmm the area it means SO0 much more! Its the closest thing we haw to a city zoo within hours of driving! Taking it away plece by plece is robblng the entire area of such a WONDERFUL facilily!!! The dlildreo especially need this safari, but not just the chlldren, its such a wonderful place... Keep it just as it is... Kirk Beatty Siloam springs, AR 2013-1 6 I work in the Hotel Business, and many of our guest that mme go to Safari and come ba& telling our staff hwv much they lwed it. We also have redatives out of State and in our area that go to the Safari. Our youngest Grand-daughter loved the Safari. Lt is a great thing in our area, Boo on me power Ilnes taking it1 Must b a better way! The rights and wlshes of "the people" should supercede those of the UtilHy Companies!
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Graveite. AR 2013-98-1 6 We have Wed this place for many years. My grandchildren always ask to visit there when they wrne. It is preposterous to not mow the power lines instead of condemning this plaee.
Rhonda Gentry Rogers, AR 201348-1 6 We visited thls wonderful place with our children when they were young and now wlth wr grandchildren. It is a fabulous opportuntty for meof our families and visitors in northwest Arkansas. DENNIS BRAZIL GENTRY AR 201348-16 MEZOO IS GOOD FOR EVERYONE... DON7 MAKE IT ANY SMALLER Kristian Rector Lamar, MO 201348-16 Our klds LOVE the Wild Safari Zoo. We have ahays had a blast. R is such a neat experience for children ( and adults). My parents took me there when I was little, and I have memork 1 will never forget My kids are stlll little and we just took our three year old there for the first time a cwrple months ago. I want them to have the same great memories when they get older. Please don? shut it down. It k a wonderful thing they do, and It is loved by so many. Robert Cox Prairie Grove, AR 2013-M-16 We have taken our daughter and now Grand- to this zoo. It is close and well maintained familyentertainmnt
Cna hurst pea ridge, AR 201348-1 6 have been going simI was a kid. now Itake my kids. it is a good place to go and spend the day with the family Stephanie Ford oil aty, LA 2013-08-16 My faamlly and Igo there at least twlce a year. Name Loeatlon Date Comment victoria wernple Lwuell, AR 2013.08-17 This land is dready in use. it is home to these animals. Have we learned nothing In history? You can? just take land from others be- you have the money and politicians backing you. Sandy Warhucst Dover, AR 201 3-0&17 This is a good home for the animals. They need to keep thelr hornel Ally Blosser Llmln, AR 2013-W17 We Iwe the animals! It's a close family place Paula Thomsen-Perm Farmington, AR 2013-08-17 This is one of our families favorite places to visit! Amanda Miller Springdale, AR 201308-17 This Is where I take my family ta look at wildlh we wouldn'l get to see locally oth em is e Josh Hemingway Noet, MO 201 3-08-17 Take my daughters here often and &'I want to see this happen to them!!
Kylie McDowell Bentonville. AR 7 Because it impacts my local community and its available resources. Patsy Brewer Cleveland, AR 7 This Is a favorite place, don? mess witfi it. Sharon Monteith Cullman, AL 7 1 am sure there is a more approplate way the power co. Could share the land wlo taking it from the rlghfful owners and their anlmals. Sounds like mebad blood in the power board. There is usually more than wetsthe eye when these tvpe of drastlc measures are the first choice. This is not good PR. Ryan Hoffman Centerton, AR 2013-08-17 Thls is an icon for the area. The way that tbe Swepw is doing this Is appaling.
Jim Wilmoth Palestine, Tx 201348-17 Many years ago Ienjoyed the drive though. joan Welch Winters?!, IA 201W-17 its need to be preserved for all to see. Lindsey Keys Tahlequah, OK 201346-1 7 Lived mere for Sycs Roy Smith Fayetteville, AR 201 348-1 7 The utility company can pay a tiny bit more and the animals a lot I= if they jus4 mow their right-of-way.
Linda Martens Elkins. AR 201 3-08-1 7 Our family has so many rnemorles of thii wonderful m. My Ws went there wlth their school d-8. We have also taken many visitors from out of state to see the UH). This zoo is dear to the heart of me, my children, and my grandchildren.
Miranda Hendrickson Centerton, AR 201348-1 7 ll is disgraceful that a corporation like SWEPCO can come in and take away private properly that has been owned by this busineas far 40 years. Even they should do what is rigM & modify their route 300 yards to avow possibly closing a buBjness who has done nothing wrong. where ch we draw the line on when doing the right thing is lass important than the minimal w?S to Mi plannd routes. Crystal Ursin Eureka Springs, AR 2013-08-17 Ilove the drive thru and this whole pmjeci would destroy the animals of the park+ Angela slloambriamoodSiloarn 201348-1 7 The safari is an Important part of the town of Gentry! Iteach in thls lovely town moore Angelamre springq AR and all the children love visltlng and seeing all the anirnaksl Francisco lira gravette, AR 201 3-1 7 My kids love thii place!!
Jennifer Yeager Lowdl, AR 201 3-08-17 This ZOD has grown 50 much since 1 was a child. We recenUy took my daughter through 1 and she loved it and it held her 2 year old attention the entire time. Wnga portion of the park woutd be a terrible loas to the area. I arm challenging the pwver company to re-rwte their plans to avDid having to shut down this or any portlon of the Gene Safari Michael Sallings Bethel Heights, AR 201348-1 7 This place is a local treasure and should be preserved as 1 Is as much as is powsibk-. Cost for a large corporation is not the only consideration for decisions like this. Warne Lomtlon Date Comment Stephanle Marlall Springdale, AR 2013-08-1 7 This place Is wonderful and most klds In this area will never be able to see animals of this nature, twill be sa sad to see it get shut!!! I work at Youth Bridge at we brought our resldential clients them for an outing. 1 was uw4 how many of them wereven seen a pigllll miplace is very educational and fun!!! So sad to hear this awful news!l Rebecca Etherton Siloam Springs, AR 201 368-17 This is a ptace with wonderhrl memories of taking my children 25 to 30 years ago and then grandchildren. A place preserved for memoties for my chfldren to take there grandchildren, hopefully to lx with them. I Iwe animals and feel this is not god to move Gods creatures out of there place of beauty and tenitnry only to make them #ptW to being mved to starl over, find a Mterway for man to again mow in on what God created first. Courtney Teafatiller Springdale, AR 2013-08-1 7 Because this Is a great place to take my farnlly and kids from work. We enjoy it every slngle year. It’s been around forever and we all lvve it!! Stephanie Jenkins Bentomille, AR 2013-1 7 The Gentry Wilderness Drive Thru Is a great assel to the NWA area. Where else can someone go and view animals in a close to natural state up close. We have enjoyed going to the rafari drive thru and take our time on Me safari’s taking a mutwude of pictures and laughing when the animals are ptaying with each 0th. It would be disappointing for future generations to not have the same enjoyment. Megan Carmack Wen, AR 2013-08-17 R Is the ONLY zm worth going to in Arkansas and it is great for not only kids but parents as well. Shutling il down rmuld be a let down to everyone and a very blg mktake.
Kellle Young Mesa= 201 3-08-17 Because it is a wonderfut zoo! Martha Alder Port Angeles, WA 201348-1 7 Please leave this drive-thru park alone. It offers many families a chanoe to see animals closeup In a more natural setting.
Angela nelson Cobrado Springs, CO 2013-08-17 I grew up wing mere to see the animals. I have s(1 many god memories. I wasn’t tw be able to make those same kind of memrles with my kids when weer come to visit In the summers. m,ii takes or children about the anlmals. It’s like a mini zoo. The regular ZOD Is so far away that his is a wonderful treat for some families. Kristi Matlock Berryville, AR 2013-08-17 Iloved this place as a chiki and still &I Ty+er Beaver Rogers, AR 2013-08-17 Because, the Gentry Zm isnl replaceable or movable. AMpower-llnes are.
Janelb Heggen Watts, OK 201 3-08-17 This is the only close place my boys can see animals from the wild we absolutely tow that safari
Xedra Daw Springdale, AR 201 3-08-17 My little three year old had never seen animak mwwe don’t have funds to travel to KC zoo or Tulsa zoo. Then she wet to Gentry and it made a WORLD of dhrenoe in her lit& life! Donna Tomllnson Fayetteville. AR 2013-08-17 This is someone income and they have been here for ever. Safari brings a lot of happiness to a lot of people. I can? believe thls is what needs to happen, Why can‘t the lines be run overhead? Please save the Safari Rachel Simmons Siloam Sprirgs, AR 201348-1 7 I love the Safari the way it is and Idon‘l think you should have tha right to come in and mess things up.
Billy Hickman Fayetteville, AR 2013-08-1 7 This tactic is wrong in every way.lt ruins a life time of work, and this families livelihmd. Nichdas Vera Conway, AR 2013-08-t7 It’s irnpwtant to have land dedicated to exotic animals for educational purposes. The business is atso famlly operated and has been so for many years. It Is not the right place to run a few power llnes through. Lacy Tanner Springdale, AR 201348-17 The animals need this space. Mame Location Date Commsnt Teresa DeVito Eureka Splngs, AR 201 3-08-17 Thls proposed Swepproject is unnecessary and avoBdable. This needs to stop now1
Patricia win springdale, AR 201 3-08-17 It is a well cared for privately run facility that offers FAMILY entertainment. I believe if it was a diy Zoo this issue WwId not have become an issue.
Bridgetre Davis Lincoln, AR 201 3.08-1 7 Gentry safari provides an important senrice both to the animals and the community! Ben Sob Hindsville, AR 201348-17 The park shuM have a right to deny the construction of these pwverllnes through their land! bti Bennett Bentonvllk, AR 2013-08-1 7 Because electric companies need to be reined in, they are going crazy with pwver, no pun intended. Mary Damiani -tesb4lIe, PA 2013-17 Iwas born and raised In NW Arkansas and visit my family there on a regular basis. Ilook forward to iaklng my children through this safari. And Gentry is a wonderful place to visit! Please dont take it away!!!
Sean BONIS Springdale, AR 2013-08-1 7 Please do not take lard from the GemWilderness Drive. Trying to have the land condemned jwt sa you can run power lines on His wrong and you should be ashamed of your self's as a company. Im sure you can change your plans slightly and not take land from them. And if you fake land from somel# you need to pay well above market price for the land you need.
MarV we Ozark, MO 2013-0&17 We need each other, we need to help 8 support our neighbors. It's the right thing to dol Debra Connor KllMn, TX 201 3-08-17 Bemuse I own 84 acres In Eureka Springs Arkansas. I'd rather live off the grid, than see these power lines ruining everything that I love abut tns &arks!
Rogers, AR 2013-08-17 I have been gollag there since iwas a kid. Sikam Springs, AR 201308-17 This is a wonderful place for families to enjoy n a great place to take our visiting Mends. Charles Reed SR Fayetteville, AR 2013-08-17 Very god place to visit and take kids and grandkids Michelle Harrlngton Conway, A R 20 t 3-08-17 Iwent on August 16,2013 and took my three daughters and it was our first time and we absolutely loved it I think it's wmng for them to take the land from these anknals. We must stop them from being able to do this. R Is a wonderful place. Please don't do this. RHONDA SMITH NORMAN, OK 201 346-17 Animal lives should mebefore ease of mstruction. Tracy Wilkowski Carlhage. MO 20134~3-17 Thii is a greal place. Kep it openl Megan Crib siloam springs, AR 2013-013-1 7 all the family mlesand were are &dl Uwse poor animals going to go they need to quit being lazy get off thek butts and h it ita the clasest family fun thing to do in northwest arkansas zoolsafari WISE Dorothea Hammons 2013-081 7 This safari has been there since Iwas a rile glrl and what Swepco Is doing is so wrong in so many ways and WUW avokl thii by gdqover 300 feet!l!!lll They are doing this only muse they can it is an outrage and should not be allwved. Its the dwst thing we have to a zoo and 1 am very sad to know that Swepco Is going to take this away from Mure generations. And it also takes money from our mrnmuniiy muse mwpeople will have to go to Tulsa, St.Lwis or sme other state to enjoy the kind of animals mat Gentry has and that stiil will not provide the enjoyment or experlence that the drive thru safari prwides. Name Locatlon Date C-t
Michael Jadcson will b Italy 2013-08-17 That of Pope Frmcls WBS a passionate appeal to the responsibility of the man - back and in particular of those in political pwer, social and emnomlc - the whole of creation. An invltatlon FOR "all men and women of gmd will," and especially the powerful, to keep "the design of God inswibed In nature "and not sobP death and destruction "during our passage on this earth. In full harmony with the spirituality of St. Francis of-1, whose name has chosen to bring His Holiness sent a mesage at the same time deep and clear, touching end unequivocal, directed with equal effectiveness to non-Chistians and non- believers . "In the end - Saw France= Papa - everything is entrusted to the custdy of man, and ii is a responsibility that affects us all." Thewords of the Pope -r governors and legislators who have so far subordinated to other interests the fundamental nwd to protect the envlmnment and animal rights, and Men dismis is hoping the Hon. Michela Vltmia Brambilla, representing the Federation - are reason special mnslderationfos it with enough instames of ttme who call for more respect for the planet and more empathy, me understanding and more justice for all Ilving beings. Ponder also those who, perhaps in the name of a mIsunderstocU reliilon, continues to pradlce cruel and outdated tradfms, of which there Is rm trace in the Gospel. how tD consume at Easter lamb. To invite us all to accept the appeal of the Supreme Pontiito the respect of every creature - its first saving the lives of thousands of Passwer lambs In the next holiday - and to express gratitude to the Pope directly, a delegation of the ltarlan Federation of Animal Riband Environment will St Peter's Square at the nexl Angelus.
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Orlglnal text The "ILLUMINATI" ones who control the world, make us eat animals and GMOs to deslmy our biology to lead us then to cure ourselves with drugs, eating animals is equivalent to a sacrificial rite overall blood. Warns Location Date Comment Zachariah Smith Bentomrllle, AR 201 368-17 Thls Is one of my favorite places to visit. There is nu place like it I have ever been to
Natosha Womadc Huntmgtwl, AR 201348-17 Igrew up going to this Zoo.
Amber CJth Colwich, KS 2013-08-17 My family and Ivisit the Gentry Wl!derness Drive Thru Zoo often when WB go to Arkansas to visit their dad We would be very sad if we could not do thii in the future as we look forward to our visits! vikk Stephens Ste. Genwiwe,MO 2013-981 7 It is a bauWul place to visit, and the safari is an added bonus. 8eniarnin Holland Siloam Springs, AR 2013-081 7 Private land, private company.
Matthew Sutheriand Fayetteville, AR 201 348-18 I'm thirty, went there as a )aid, want to take my kids. It's one of the thiigs hst makes NWA mol
Jayw Davis Farmington, AR 2013-08~18 Gentry is a One of a Klnd Experience for All Ages, that Atkansas Is Proud to be Home to. Leia Tam- Dallas, Tx 2013-08-18 LOVE THIS zoo William R Thompson Eureka Springs, AR 2013-08-18 Wrecking our wonderful environment for a needleas super powerline is crlmlnal! Listen to the people and not lust your shareholders and poliilans who only care about money. Greed and corruption and good old boy favnrs will won be MR of fashion as stronger signs of integrity prevail1 Go solw... GO windpowerlllll Swepwr may be out of business when thlngs shift to real viable solutions. Why bulld this power line when it gms out of state and we end up with its ugllnessl
Kimberly Dunlap Bentonville, AR 2013-00-+18 I have taken my daughter there many times as a chlld and she was able to E&. hold, and pet animals she would have never got tn anywhere else. She was omable to bottle feed bear cubs. Now she and her husband continue the traditlon by taking my grandchildren. They heit there! Rogers, AR 2013-08-18 CuHure Is not jus! palntifqs and artworks... It's nature as well, somtnng that needs to be preserved. Virginia Gitthens Greenwood, AR 2013-08-18 Pkedo nut take away a local and longbme favorite place for families to enjoy together. The local learning exprbnce is irwaIuable!
Anita Orennan Searcy, AR 2013-0&18 Please do not condemn Safari 4 and these beauwul animals1 Leave them alone and go pick on someone ycur own size!!! Richard Horras Springdale, AR 2013-08-18 It's ridiculous to make defenseless animals homeless over something Ilke this. Lend= Fuqua Springdale, AR 201 368-18 This park has been a landmark and a unique experience not found anywhere elm in Arkansas for 80 many people. I plan on taklng my younger relatives to visit it one day. To sacrifioe thls for the sake of pwerlines is dlsgusting and sad.
Reila F rynnsp, 201 3-0&18 So what else is new? What else can humans destroy nexf? Just imagine aliens landing on earth and &eating US as we treat the animals here. We would be defenseless and they WWUbe cruel just lke humans. A taste of our own meddne.
Diana Reews Amca, AR 2013-08-18 SWEPCO can mow 300 feet to the South and NOT HAVE to take the Safari's land, they are being bullles. We Iwe the animals at the sahi and would likely never see such anlmals if it weren't for the Gentry Safari. SWEPCO ne& to be reasonable.
Sharon Upton Branson, MO 201 3-08-1B I enjoy animals - please re-route your lines.
Carl Sundquist R Smith, AR 201348-18 Why ISNT it jmpotant?
Pat Spurlock Huntsvllle, AR 2013-0&18 Enjoy going there and the mimais Nsme Won Date comment Jeftery Hawklns Thibodaux, LA 201 3-08-18 We have been there twim and loved It, the animals look so at home mere and It is a very educathal place. W NOT CHANGE IT!!!!!!!!
Calvin Cotton Eureka Springs, AR 2013-0&18 The avarlce that fuels these corporate misadventures has to be stopped. No environmental imp3statements have been made by Swepco and they are anniMlatlng our oounhysWe with NO &equate justification. Margo Failing Rogers, AR 200130&18 Because it’s so Impressive what fhey have done to hause these animals and we need to have natural space for them and for our children to Visit. Oarla PruiU Hartford, AR 201348.1 8 This is a great place to take your children or grand children and it would be terrible to see It go. blah Stlger Eureka Springs, AR 2013-08-18 This is a place IVe taken my children and 1 feel that il is unfair for a power company to take part of the land for their profn, when these anlmals are being cared for and protected by the Gentry Wilderness team. Between the loss of land and the herbicides that wlll be sprayyed so near the animals (cancer causing herbicides), it’s too much of a negative impact to alhthis. Kelly Thielman FayetWlle, AR 201348-18 Ihave many wonderful memories of field trip to the Gentry Zoo,it is one of the wonderful places to visit that it just far enough off the beaten path to make it an adventure. Jeff Dams Eureka Springs, AR 201346-1 8 The public need to connect with the animal world is greater than that of additional electric lines. Let SWEPCO find another alternative for their alleged needs. Barbara Kerlogg Eureka Springs, AR 201 3-08-1 a people and animals are much Important than corpwations!!! Jonathan Harris Springdale, AR 201 3-08-1 8 Genby zoo has been the mo my family has gone to for years. And, I think Emlnent domain is wrong. Plain and simple, I should not haw to gMup my land I Ido not want to because a cliy or town wants to expand. Let alone the fact that this emimdomain is infringing upon and hindering the operation of a privately owned business.
Casey Morris Fayettwille,AR 201348-1 8 ThC place was literally a major part of my chlkihod! Cindy Shelby Pineville, M0 201348-19 This safari has been a big asset to the Gentry communily people come from all over to see it.
2013-08-1 9 Loved going there as a child and now Iwe going Wewith my kids when I come home to visit!!l
Ronald Harrehn siloam sprlngs, AR 2013-08-19 It’s so important to the communily and tfie children to have these anids SD close. Bethany Moody Owasso, OK 201 3-08-1 9 I remember coming to the safari when I was a young girl and Iwas looldng forwerd to taking my sun soon. Lots of great memories have been made here by my family over the years Leslie Everett Owasso, OK 201346-1 9 My kids love visiting here. Please reconsider. DeLyn Thaxton owasso, OK XI1 346-19 We drhre from Owasm, OK every year, soometimes more & visit the Wilderness Safarl in Gentry. We have kendoing th& for over 20 years. It would be a shame to condemddose the Safari!! Please leave it alone Breanna lMwell Stlhvell, OK 2013-08-1 9 Ive been here many times as a child with my schook,family, and friends. TO me Its a family trip &adition and would very much low to take my children and watch In amazent the look on their faces to see these bautiful animals1 keli Garner Brighton, CO 201 3-08-1D We Love The Zoo When We Are In Town Wry1 Pinque Bangor, ME 2013-08-19 Animals are sentient beings. Stop exploitath: go vegan. Name Mion Qat9 Cornrnenl Bradina Benson Bowie, TX 2013-0&19 I would rather them be in the drive thmgh than a mo arty day. They need a refuge and this place is it JamBowers Rogers, AR 201 3-08-1 9 lbe never been to see the animals, and I’ve aha@ wanted to go. Please don’t shut down pari of the exhibits so that we are able to come visit the full park smn. Justin Burns Bella Vista, AR 2013-08-19 I don’t think it’s right they have been there for yeam and I went there as a child and now I’m taking my children there Iwill ba heart broke if they have to shut down because someone is not willirg to negotiate for the wll bing of a wrnrnunily a town and a memory for millions. many Morgan 2013-08-19 Crating a amfortable habitate for unique anlrnals is rm easy la&, finding a different place to put electric poles is much easier. My little girl will be old enough one day to enjoy this park and I would like for her to have Me ultimate etpethce, in the mean time I have great memories with other friends of all ages enjoying the safar2. Iworked for a surveying company s(1 I know haw easy It can be for utili companies to tweak their plans and I know how cold they can be to communities sometimes. PI13858SWEP Co. Consider Desiree McAfee Fayetteville, AR 2013-0&19 The Genby Safari Zm Is one of the best features In our area for young chikirm. One of my favorite memories of first mwing here, please dont hurt them. viWright Priest Rlver, ID 201348-1 9 They are too money hungry to NOT do this! They do not care abwt animals welfare nor peoples wishes, only lining their pocketsl! Shawma Coifman Siloam Springs, AR 2013-08-19 I bw taking my children there and, li would be a shame to lose something that everyone lwes 50 much. Debra Lopez Fayetteville, AR 201348-19 why EXACTLY does SWEPCO need to hog up 100 acres in a WILDLIFE park?? Don’t they usually have mor6 than one option to choose from7 If people could choose from two electric companies in the same tomtion I think they would choose the one that does the LEAST DAMAGE io the world they lke in and that Includes caring about animaks and people1
Robert GN Pea Ridge, AR 2013-08-1 9 1 take klds mere all summer long. Eehg able to teadl them about all the different animals is awesome.This is also a great family place. We need this to stay around. andrea Mxrnan pineville, MO 2013-08-1 9 this has ahays been wt day outing trip place even growing up it was and now I get toenjoy It with my kids Linda Summerfield san Antonio, Tx 2013-08-19 I used to take my Ehildren there all the time. R Is a wonderful place. Caty Le Ham PoWs, France 201 368-19 Je r€ve de vivre en harmonie avec tous les &res vivants sur cette tern, dans le respect, la tolbrance et la solidarith
Jefl Delezen Camden. AR 2013-08-19 Iam a 72 year old retired man who loves to take his grandchildren to the ZMI. It needs to stay in operation as it is. Chrlstlan Solo Frederilcsted, Virgin 2013-0&20 Hello from the USVirgin Islands. Islands, us. Tammy Bier Huntsville, AR 201 3-0&20 My grandldds love it! Signa Fhnary Rogers, AR 2013-08-20 Great memies with my family. garry labitad san -0, CA 2013-08-20 Love thls place. This isnY right! terra eberle Spavinaw, OK 201 3-08-20 because my kids enjoy thls. Lynne Wright Eureka Springs, AR 201 3-08-20 Ills Is a great place for kids and adults. jessica willis Siloam Springs, AR 201348-20 Please dont do that i have went there since t was a little girl itake my kids there... Name Locatlon Date Comment
Kayann Black Lowelt 72745, AR 2013-08-21 Wseme and my family go there ewly summer we Iwe it ! Tom Zachary Cheyenne, WY 2013-08-21 Only drive thru zoo In middle America that is affordaMe for the whole family. Once this is gone a safari to Afrlca Is the only mumefor the kids to learn about the environment and that ain’t happening in this economy. Vlckl KelCSchneider EUREKA SPRINGS, AR 2013-08-22 We do not feel thts SWEPCO line is needed at all and it is adversely affecting too many property owners. Please stop the line from wng through our area. Utilities State officials do not get it we do and it is not good August 9, 2013 By Martha Peine www.lovelycitizen.com/story/l992691.html
I'm starting to get it; "it" being the perspective of SWEPCO and the Arkansas Public Service Commission. They believe absolutely no area is off limits to EHV transmission expansion plans. After proposing alternate routes with equally destructive potential, the un-chosen routes are magnanimously "saved" by SWEPCO and the APSC, while the chosen route is "unfortunately" sacrificed -- as if there were not less-destructive ways to reliably deliver electricity.
It is simply amazing that SWEPCO, its parent company American Electric Power, the Southwest Power Pool, Gov. Beebe and APSC cannot see the forest for the trees. If they did, they would embrace decentralized renewable energy as their guiding principle.
Long-distance EHV transmission expansion plans should be rejected outright because their costs outweigh their benefits.
1 Crumbling or potentially outdated infrastructure can never justify environmental mayhem when more sustainable options are available. But really, I am starting to get it. APSC and the other powers that be accept, whole cloth the perversion of increased reliability standards (and even the delivery of "green" energy) as justification for unspeakable and unbearable destruction. And why is that?
Well, we know transmission expansion plans are a cash cow for the transmission industry, but why are our representatives so willing to go along with those plans at our expense?
Let's see, there's that lucrative employment pipeline from the APSC to the Energy Sector. Check out the current employment of a few former commissioners and commission employees:
* Sandra Byrd, former Chairman of APSC, now VI? with Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp
* Michael Henderson, previous employee of APSC, now VP with Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp
* Paul Suskie, previous Chairman of APSC, now Senior VP with Southwest Power Pool
* Daryl Bassett, former APSC Commissioner, now with the small, nonprofit Empower Consumers Inc. (This one is a jewel). Mr. Bassett lobbies for putting the brakes on "green" energy solutions on the grounds it will be too expensive for poor people (disproportionately minorities) and old folks. OK, Bassett, are you concerned about how the poor and old are
2 already disproportionately negatively effected by climate change?
Then there's AEP's Platinum Sponsorship of Southern State's Energy Board's Annual Conferences. The Southern States Energy Board was founded in the 1950s to promote nuclear power as God's answer to everything ailing the South. Their focus changed to energy in general in the late '60s because of growing environmental and nuclear power safety concerns.
Our own Governor Beebe is a member, as well as his Energy Policy Advisor Marc Harrison, who has been returning some of the governor's calls concerning SWEPCO's proposed EHV transmission line from Shipe Road to Kings River. (Mr. Harrison told me it wouldn't be fair for Gov. Beebe to pick sides. Oh boo hoo, I guess we're on the playground here -- the playground called Earth!) As far as I can tell, SSEB functions mainly as Meet-and- Greet for politicians and their SSEB sponsors/campaign contributors. Their meeting agendas provide multiple private opportunities for SSEB members to meet with and collect their scripts from platinum and gold sponsors.
Gov. Beebe and his "alternate," Mr. Harrison, also belong to the Governors' Wind Energy Coalition. At one of their recent meetings, Jay Caspary, of Southwest Power Fool, gave his "The Transmission Imperative" presentation. According to SPP, wind energy won't work without: massive increases in EHV transmission capacity. Uh, what "wind" are we talking about here?Anyway, he ended his presentation with this Thomas A. Edison quote, "If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves." Yes, I am astounded Jay; just not in the way you think. 3 Finally, let's not forget the amount of AEP and their subsidiaries' lobbying efforts and campaign contributions; about $2.4 million in 2012. Say what? Was that on my electric bill?
These people actually think you can eat, drink, breathe, recreate, and appreciate the awe-inspiring beauty of money. How sad is that! At some point, you just have to wish them well because you can't reason with them. Try as you might to point out all the inconsistencies in their positions, the flaws, the inaccuracies, the magnitude of the malicicus consequences of their proposed actions, they just won't get it.
But I do get it, and I don't like it one bit.
Martha Peine of Eureka Springs submitted this as a letter to the editor, but we liked it so much -- and we agree with it, of course -- so we opted to run it in this space as a Guest Commentary. Submissions for Letters to the Editor and Guest Commentary pieces should be emailed to [email protected]
4 Arkansrls Public Service Codssion Secretary of Commission P.0. Box 400 Little Rack, Arkmms 72203-0400
Deac Secretary of Commission:
Pl- reference a letter dated Mash 26,2013,regarding Soa- Electric Power Company's (SWEPCQ) propwed tmnsmw' ion line routes, specifically ref- to as Docket No. 13-M1-U.
Ahreviewing the propod and proposed mutes, the Corps of Engineers is providing our ~~asld~re~swEpco'sproposedacti~.Allofhpropedroutes mssCorps of Enginem property. aUr pdemnce is that impacts to Carps pperty be completely avoided, but understaad these impwts may in fact be unavoidable. The Corps of Engineers prefers Row 33,108, or 109 as opposed to the other alternate ram. Routes 33 and 109 have the least significant e~~virmmmtalimpacts tu Corps prw,avoiding it entidy with the exception of one perpendicular, spanned cmaing of he White River, at the headwaters of Table Rock Lake. Proposed Route 108 crosses a portion of Beaver Lake, patallel to Hiway 412. The crossing for Route 108 is Iocated primarily in a piodydisturbed ~~6thand would have less impact to Government property.
Pmp~sdRoutes 62,86, and 91 moss Corps of Enginems property hthe Indian Creek of &verLah. The propod cmsing is in an undisturbed area ofthe lake and does not fbllow my existing conidom across Govemmmt property. The poteatid efrom Routes 62 md 86, specifically Path #12, are of greater mcembecause of the close prordmity of the right-of- way to the White River. The pa& is prqmsed to m pmllel for appmxhatdy a mile. The Corps wiU not, nor is able to make the land availhle for the crossings at these locations because ather pmcticd dtematives are available. Pleasebe advised eminent dornmrin is not appricableto federal propem.
Any impacts to Carps of Enginem property datedwith hgBeaver Lake, Table Ftock Lake, or the White River will require a revkw for NddEnviromnental Poky Act (NEPA)oompliance, aWEstate instnUnerrt, aR.eguI&ry Section 10 P~andnon-~W~tmy mitigaiim. The SWEPCO EndameMal Impact Statement dated March 2013 assachted with this project does not fully address all potential hpctsto Corps of Engineehs prom. We appreciate the opporhmity to comment and I look forward to working wih you to mcha satisfktoq agrmnent. I am forwarding a copy of this letter tu SWEPCO for their ~ecotds.If you need additid information,please contact Jason GmmEch in the Ljttle Rock District Office at (501) 3245119 or Jason.V.Gradich@~.annY.miL
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I--. c: r July 29,2013
Mr. John P. Bethel, E.lrecutive Dirdor Ahmaa WicSwvtce Cammkion Post Ofke Box 400 lo00 Center Sir& Little Rock Arkansas 72203
Wewte regarding Docket #13441-U, SWEpco’s application for the Ship Raad-Kings Rir345-kV Project. We have reddfeedback on thii huefrom numewentities and are deeply oonc~med about the oukoms should this appbtion be approved. Areas of corninclude the impact on hl landmmrs and our tltate’s tourism indum, in addithn to the overell economic knp~d- We respectfully ask the Public Sewice Commission to ~~llystudy this issue fw the period of at least one year before reaching a decision. The impllcatlons of this application are far-ming, and we believe a oneyear period will alow for full wns*eration.We welcome your feedback on this wmst and me you will feel free to contact us. Thank you for your time and attention in this matter. We appmc4ate 8vwythm ywr do on behalf ofthe State of Arkansas.
cc: W. Colette Honorable, Chairman Mr. Olan Reeves. Commissioner Ms. Elma Wlb, Cummissioner STATE OF ARICANSAS
August 8,2013
BE: Docket #13-041-U Dear Mr, Bethel:
I am writing in mjpd to SWEPCO's application for the Sbipe Road-- River 345-kV Project and to jab with my coIIeaguq Senator Bledsoe and Senator King, in expressing my concans about this project. As Senators Bldsoe and ]King noted in th& July 29,2013, lettw to.yoy a number of constituents and potentiaIIy impacted parties have qmssed Serious COCWSM about the Ship Road-Kings River Project. Given the scope of the project and potential for negatively impacting area residents and busin- I believe we need to thumughly study this proposed project and explore the v@iIity of dl dlable dtematiw bfore proceeding with approval of this project Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Bob Ballinger State Rqmsmtative mhict 97 Teacher sleuths out AEP SWEPCO connections and misrepresentations Becky Gillette 8/22/2013 http://www.eurekaspringsindependent.com/single -story.asp?StoryID=3885
Martha Peine isn't an investigative reporter by profession. But she acts like one. Since getting involved in the opposition to the proposed American Electric Power/Southwestern Electric Power Company (AEPISWEPCO) high voltage transmission lines, Peine has brought to light important issues that have important considerations regarding whether the Shipe Road to Kings River 345 kilovolt (kV) transmission line is approved despite widespread public opposition.
Peine, from Houston, Texas, and her husband are building a house for retirement on land purchased in 2010 on the headwaters of Table Rock Lake south of Beaver. They live here every summer, and have been coming to the area since the early '80s to visit. Peine, who has a law degree and currently works as a certified teacher and interventionist at an elementary school in Houston, is practicing what she tells students: "You have to take responsibility for what kind of world you want around you-"
Peine opposes all routes proposed by AEP/SWEPCO for the Shipe Road to Kings River transmission line, not just routes 33 (the preferred route) and route 109 that traverse two lots adjacent to her property line. The lines would be 100 to 200 ft. from their home. All summer Peine has been doing research, attending meetings and making phone calls to "follow the money" and also see what environmental laws and protections might be possible to prevent the project she feels is not only unnecessary, but counterproductive to long term electric grid stability.
1 Recently AEP/SWEPCO removed three of six routes from consideration after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) said it would not make its land available for a power line at those locations crossing Beaver Lake and the White River. Peine and others have wondered why remaining routes 33, 109, and 108, crossing USACE property would be more acceptable. She went to talk to USACE officials about it at a recent open house at Shell Knob to get public comment on a Master Plan for the district.
"I spoke with Dana Coburn, Chief, Environmental Branch, Planning and Environmental, Little Rock District, USACE," Peine said. "She is responsible for the Master Plan. She was unaware that AEP/SWEPCO's preferred routes 33 and 109 cross an area the Corps wants classified as environmentally sensitive. She is aware of the endangered mussels in the area. She appeared to be very displeased by the revelation of actual location of the proposed line, especially since she has been talking with SWEPCO to 'try and work something out.' Now she knows AEP/SWEPCO has tried to pull a fast one on her."
Another issue Peine researched shows it is a misrepresentation that extra high voltage transmission lines increase reliability and improve the security of the transmission system.
"Centralized power sources and extra high voltage (EHV) transmission lines are a huge threat to reliability and national security as opposed to decentralized, low voltage transmission solutions," Peine said. "One, money spent on EHV linea diverts funding from repair and modernization of existing transmission lines. Of course, the new transmission lines are also much more expensive than repairing and modernizing the old ones because you 2 have to buy new right-of-way. Second, when you connect a new EHV transmission line into an already fragile transmission grid, then carry that power over a larger territory, fragility of the existing grid has not been addressed. So a problem with the grid will cascade over a larger area because of the new line."
Peine learned about that from researching online about the blackouts in California and on the East Coast. Other opponents of EHV transmission proposals have also made those points about grid instability. "And they are good points," she said. kine also has been spending her summer \\vacation" digging into campaign contributions and connections between the utility cartel and the Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC). She did Internet searches earlier in the summer without finding what she was looking for. But then connections starting popping up.
"I felt obligated to get the information out there about how AEP and its subsidiary, SWEPCO, are so deep into the pockets of our representatives and our regulators," Peine said. "The bureaucrats who are supposed to protect us lose their ability to form independent thought and rationally review these proposals."
Same of what happens is just that people at APSC work regularly with attorneys from AEP/SWEPCO and other utilities. They come to be friends and tell each other about job opportunities. It is no secret how much better paying the private sector is - particularly in the utility industry - so it would only be human for regulators to be impacted by the possibility of getting a better paying job, one where their experience with ASPC might be unduly influential.
3 Peine lists the following examples of what she calls a lucrative employment pipeline from the APSC to the Energy Sector:
Former APSC Chair Sandra Byrd is now a vice president with Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. Michael Henderson, previous employee of APSC, now is now a vice president and chief financial officer with Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. Former APSC Chairman Paul Suskie is now a senior vice president with Southwest Power Pool, a regional transmission group that also until recently employed Mike ROSS# a Democratic candidate for governor. Former APSC Commissioner Daryl Bassett is now with the nonprofit Empower Consumers Inc. "Mr. Bassett lobbies for putting the brakes on 'green' energy solutions on the grounds it will be too expensive for poor people and old folks," Peine said. "But what about how the poor and old who are already disproportionately negatively effected by climate change?"
She said while it is known that transmission expansions are a cash cow for the transmission industry, why are our elected representatives so willing to go along with those plans at our expense? Could it be that the direct amount spent on lobbying and campaign contributions by AEP/SWEPCO in Arkansas was about $2.4 million in 2012?
"Say what?" Peine said. "Was that on my electric bill?
She also sees bias in AEP's Platinum Sponsorship of Southern States Energy Board (SSEB)'s Annual Conferences.
4 "As far as I can tell, SSE3 functions mainly as a meet-and-greet for politicians and their SSEB sponsors/campaign contributors," Peine said. "Their meeting agendas provide multiple private opportunities for SSEB members to meet with and collect their scripts from platinum and gold sponsors."
Peine said the system appears to place the profits a of big monopoly utility over the needs of the environment, the property owners whose land would be taken and devalued, and even the economy of the area.
"These people actually think you can eat, drink, breathe, recreate and appreciate the awe-inspiring beauty of money," she said. "How sad is that? Try as you might to point out all the inconsistencies in their positions, the flaws, the inaccuracies, the magnitude of the malicious consequences of their proposed actions, they just won't get it."
5 August 26, 2013
Arkansas Public Service Commission Attn: Secretary of Service Commission P.O. BOX 400 Little Rock, AR 72203-0400
Re: Docket No. 13-041-8 SWEPCO's Application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need
Dear Secretary:
AEP is a clear and present danger to Arkansas sovereignty, economy and private property rights. The SWEPCO project is not for the long term benefit ob' the people of Arkansas. It only benefits AEP an Ohio $56 billion corporation using power and influence to rape Arkansas.
Arkansas needs new high paying jobs, better education, affordable medical care, better infrastructure, and incentives for distributed renewable energy agriculture, forestry and eco-tourism.
Coal is a dying industry. Distributed renewable energy jobs are the future of Arkansas. Arkansas ranks number 49th among states in percentage of people employed in the solar power industry.
U.S. Solar energy jobs are increasing by more than 15 % in 2013. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) latest annual jobs census shows consistent industry growth.
"I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy, What a suurce of power. 1 hope we don't haye to wait until oil, and coal run out befaze we tackle that,'' Thomas A. Edisan, 1882. I 0 We don't need a better Grid. Grids were a good idea in 1900's when coal was the only way to generate electricity. By 2016, solar electrons will cost less than coal electrons.
A reliable grid is an axpuron: grids are inherently unreliable and instable, ask any systems engineer. Grids make sense only to electrical engineers trying to build larger more complex grids that no one understands.
Grids are like the old time Christmas tree light strands with serial bulbs: one dead light bulb = no lights!
The APSC appointed by Governor Mike Beebe to represent the public, not to bless every AEP application, has the power to make a radical change for Arkansas: Instead of being behind almost all other states and saddled with utility giants sapping the lifeblood from our citizens, we can lead other states.
Azkansaa does not have 53,000 million for BEP, and we the rate payers refuse to go along. Mter all, as Brian Johnson clearly
2 statas in his April 3, 2013 testimony to APSC under oath, after only 36 years of operation, 2052, the 345 kV line and the Kings River
Station will be dismantled at a CQS~of $10 million and $SOO,QDQ and the bare ROW will be returned to landowners.
This is the last chance for APSC to do its duty. Otherwise, Arkansas will follow Detroit's bankrupt example.
We, the citizens of Arkansas, are watching the APSC hearings and expect the only outcome that protects Arkansas: Deny the SWEPCO application in full.
AEP ha3 the option to withdraw its application. Mr. Atkins, As the AEB CEO, you run the show; please do the right thing and respect Arkansas khe Natural State and the people of Arkansas.
Judge Griffin, David Matthews lied to you at the Rogers July 17, 2013 Public Cormgent Bearings: Arkansas is not SWEPCO Cauntzy.
Respectfully,
Luis
Dr. Luis Contreras Eureka Springs AR
3 The true story we all know and no one wants to hear
AEP wants to wheel electrons from AR to MO with the help of Carroll Electric, Entergy and Empire District Electric.
Wheeling electrons with third parties involved, across state lines, avoiding Arkansas taxes, competing unfairly with Missouri utilities, is not only immoral, but illegal: AEP has no cost, no risk, no value-added and makes a handsome profit as the price of electrons is higher in the Missouri market AEP wants Arkansas rate payers to gay €or the facilities. Arkansas does not have $3,000 million dollars for AEP.
AEP is an Ohio $56 billion corporation that has been selling projects to Arkansas piecemeal, hiding the truth behind their master plan and deceiving APSC: Flint Creek scrubbers, Flint Creek to Shipe Road, Shipe Road to Kings River, and more to come anly to benefit AEP in detriment of Arkansas.
1. Why would Arkansas give all its funds to AEP and deny citizens funds for other projects with long term benefits for the people of Arkansas?
2. Why not invest in the forestry, agriculture and eco-tourism for the future of Arkansas?
3. Why would APSC let AEP bankrupt the Natural State?
4 Referenees
Teacher sleuths out AEP SWEPCO connections and misrepresentations: AEP usas money and political influence to sell power to TX LA and MW http://www.eurekaspringsindependent.com/single story.asp?StoryID=3885
SEIA: Solar jobs figures show that smart policy works. New report from The Solar Foundation shows record solar installations driving industry's U.S. job growth http://www.seia.org/news/seia-solar-jobs-figures-~~o~-smart-pol~cy- works
A Solar System Is Installed in the US Every 4 Minutes http://www.greentechedia.com/articles/re~d/ame~~ca-~~~~alls-~- solar-system-every-four-minutes
Distributed power generation and consumption is the future http://www.engineeri~g.com/ElectranicsDesig~/El~ctronic~~~s~g~AKticl es/A~ticleID/5924/Technical-Benef~ts-of-Dis~r~buted-Energy- Generation-aspx
The Power Grid's Days Are Numbered: Distributed renewable energy is the future, central power with large plants and transmission lines are expensive and not secure.
Dozens Die in North Asia Heat Wave as Power supply Strained: Grids are inherently unreliable; when one links fails the Grid is at risk.
The electric Grid is so tightly integrated that a collapse in one spot, whether by error or intent, can set off a cascade As Worries over the Power Grid Rise, a Drill Will Simulate a Knockout Blow
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