The Slice On Your Mark, Get Set… Dash For The Christmas Tree!

Sat., Dec. 23, 1995

By Paul Turner srpaulturner@gmail.com

Remember, if you have relatives in the Eastern Time Zone, it’s permissible to start opening Sunday at 9:01 p.m.

Our nominee for story of the year: The one about that grizzly bear who made friends with a stray cat.

Slice answers: The unmistakable scent produced by Spokane’s commercial bread bakeries won by a nose after we asked readers to identify the city’s best smell.

Lilacs in spring finished second.

Plus the fringe benefits are better: Denise Dowling’s 4-year-old niece, Evann, reported that she had been chosen to play the part of the head angel in a Christmas pageant. “That means I get to boss all the other angels around,” she said.

Got any change for a double-tall: A colleague swears a guy who panhandled her was drinking a latte.

How’s that again: Steve Hurtig was wearing the trademark red-and-white uniform of the jolly old elf when he walked into the Rosauers in Libby, Mont. A little boy saw him and exclaimed “Santa Closets!”

Sarcasm ahead: Farmington’s Harry Schubert has a suggestion for anyone put off by “overly religious” Christmas cards. “Run screaming from the house and go join the little foxes playing in the snow or go sit on a rail fence with the little birds for the true spirit of Xmas.”

Jill Fowler speaks out: “Who is telling checkers that people want their receipt given to them along with their change after paying for merchandise? NO ONE I know appreciates having that piece of paper in their hand, in with their money…The receipt goes in the bag - unless specifically asked for by the customer…Take a poll!”

Spokane should win an award for: “Its whine.” - Richard Adsitt, Republic

“Quickly coming to the aid of people in need.” - Darlene Lockert, Spokane

“The most helpful, concerned and overall terrific co-workers.” - Barbara Christofferson, Coeur d’Alene

Today’s Slice question: Do people with birthdays at this time of year feel cheated?

, DataTimes ILLUSTRATION: Drawing of a loaf of bread

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