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Written by Theresa Daily
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Wednesday, 24 September 2008 |
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It's the year for Alaska recognition, and a USPS stamp is no exception.
Teamed together with Alaska Stock Images and the perfect shot of Iditarod musher, DeeDee Jonrowe slipping through Rainy Pass during the "Last Great Race"™ the Iditarod, a stamp was born.
"We found out today that the new Alaska stamp will be unveiled at the Alaska State chamber Annual fall conference gathering in Fairbanks on Wednesday night. I'm honored and blessed that one of my photos was chosen to represent Alaska Statehood on a U.S. postage stamp. I'm just plain ecstatic that it's this particular photo, because it's one of my all-time favorite photos from the Iditarod---DeeDee Jonrowe mushing in the Rainy Pass area at dusk with alpenglow on the Alaska Range. For me, it was one of those magical moments where everything came together to complete my idea of what the Iditarod is. I couldn't be more pleased." says Jeff Schultz, from Alaska Stock Images.
When we asked DeeDee how she felt about this new stamp, she said "It is humbling to be part of the image chosen to represent Alaska as the U.S. postage service recognizes our beautiful stste's 50th birthday. I have been blessed to live my dreams for over a quater of a century combining my love of my dogs, my passion for this beautiful state, and to experience adventure beyond my wildest imagination. Thanks to Jeff Schultz's god-given tallent for capturing that on film, I now have the honor to celebrate this thru this stamp". Visit DeeDee's web site to preview stamp www.deedeejonrowe.com
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