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Two Hollys: It’s A Question Of Money

D.F. Oliveria The Spokesman-Rev

At the Coeur d’Alene River basin powwow Wednesday, Holly Houston was amused when asked, “Are you Holly Hunter - er, I mean, Holly Houston?” “I wish I were Holly Hunter,” responded the mining flack. “I’d have a lot more money.” Actually, Our Ms. Houston probably is banking more cabbage now than when she was a Spokane TV news talking head an occupation actress Holly Hunter experienced vicariously while playing a neurotic editor in “Broadcast News.”

Fleecing the sheep

Rollin Putzier of Post Falls didn’t mind helping a well-dressed couple stranded at the Pleasant View interchange and holding a sign: “Minister needs money for gas.” But he didn’t appreciate the leaflet he was handed in return, thanking him for his good deed and informing him how to join a metaphysical club for $25 per month. Said poorer-but-wiser Rollin: “I thought I’d seen every hustle.” … S-R sportswriter Jim Meehan wasn’t thrilled about being stuck with paper carrier Ed O’Brien for 40 minutes after hours in the office elevator. Neither was Ed. At one point, Jim heard Ed mutter: “Ya cudda been a blonde with legs all the way to the floor.”

So what?

Shortly after talking to city officials about Wallace’s contract with Universal Pictures, an S-R reporter was called by an angry film location director. The Hollyweird flunky claimed our newsmonger had no business asking about a movie scheduled to be shot in Wallace. “If you become uncooperative,” fumed he, “our publicist will do nothing for you.” (And just what have you done for us anyway, bub?) … Overheard at U.S. Rep. Helen Chenoweth’s Coeur d’Alene office: “I don’t agree with her, but she’s a fine-looking woman.” (With legs all the way to the floor?)

Protecting her cub

The Bonner County Sheriff’s Department and the world might be against Prosecutor Tevis Hull, but momma’s still in his corner. Seems mother solicited funds door-to-door to pay for a newspaper ad explaining why Tevis dropped charges against a man accused of shooting deputy John Givens. This, after she read the riot act to a letter-to-the-editor writer for criticizing sonny. Beware. … A Coeur d’Alene man recently reported the theft of a Volkswagen Scirocco, valued at $15,000, from his home. Now, I’m no automobile expert, but there isn’t a Scirocco remaining that’s worth that much - unless it’s gold-plated. Perhaps the figure was for the insurance company’s eyes only? … Then, there’s Jim Volk whose $300 stereo was stolen from his car. Or is it more appropriate to call Volk’s vehicle a wagon?

Huckleberries

I totally agree with the Davis Donut reader board - now that I’ve discovered how much I owe Uncle Sam in taxes this year: “Elections should be held on April 15.” … If there’s ever a statement that epitomizes ultra-cautious Clerk Dan English, ‘tis his reaction to the debate on whether Kootenai County should provide Internet information on candidates: “I think it benefits the public to have as much information as they can. If I really got an outcry, I could change my mind.” … Bumper snicker: “Be kind to animals. Kiss a shark.” … Kootenai County Sheriff Pierce Clegg has a large area to cover but not as large as Donald Thorin had in mind when he reported the theft of his $369 cellular phone - taken sometime during a flight to New York. … A vandal redecorated a yard sign for Bonner County Sheriff Chip Roos by spraying a swastika on one side and this message on the other: “Come and get me.” Chip probably would if the budding Beavis had had the guts to sign his work.

Parting shot

What’s this? Post Falls Mayor Jim Hammond sending out letters asking for donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association - in city envelopes with city postage? Hmmm. Seems King Jim’s going to be “jailed” at the Post Falls Fire Department on Thursday until he raises $500 bail for his favorite charity. His friends might want to ante up a little extra to reimburse the city for his worthy but questionable expenses.

, DataTimes MEMO: Gotta Huckleberry? Call the Huckleberry Hound Hotline at (800) 344-6718 or (208) 765-7125 or send a fax to (208) 765-7149.

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Gotta Huckleberry? Call the Huckleberry Hound Hotline at (800) 344-6718 or (208) 765-7125 or send a fax to (208) 765-7149.

The following fields overflowed: CREDIT = D.F. Oliveria The Spokesman-Review