The Slice The Search For Scientific Truth Takes Us To The Town Of Bedrock

There was trouble in Bonners Ferry.

Kelley Standal, 12, tried to convince her little brother that dinosaurs did not exist at the same time as cavemen.

But 7-year-old James Standal wasn’t buying it. And to make his case, he cited what he regarded as an irrefutable authority, “The Flintstones.”

“Don’t you get it, Kelley?” he blurted. “Fred took Dino for a walk!”

Pledge fever: KPBX-FM plans some bold experiments in fund-raising today during National Public Radio’s “Morning Edition,” between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m.

Station insiders say it won’t be pledging as usual.

Slice prediction: Here are the costume themes you will see most often tonight:

1. Skippy the South Hill Skunk.

2. Phantom of the Opera House.

3. El Nino.

4. Mikey the Man-Eating Marmot.

5. The comedy team, Lewis & Clark.

Pumpkin fever: Feeling cynical and jaded about life? Well, maybe what you need to do is check out the Loon Lake community Halloween celebration tonight. Call (509) 233-2988 for details. There will be bingo, a cake walk and lots of other breathtakingly wholesome stuff.

Chaperone for hire: Everyone knows first dates can produce anxiety. But we think we’ve come up with a way to ease the tension - invite The Slice along.

Yes, just imagine how much more relaxed that first outing will be with a representative of The Slice riding in the back seat, taking up a third chair at dinner and sitting between the two of you at the movies. We might even spring for popcorn.

We’re serious. You set up the date (first dates only) and contact us about a week in advance and we’ll come along, schedule permitting.

Non-smokers preferred.

Space Filler Theater: Susan Hammond has a sister in Colorado named Sarah Michel (pronounced Mih-shell). Recently, Michel’s two brothers-in-law both married women whose first names are Michele.

Anyway, that reminds us of the movie promo in that one “Seinfeld” episode. Change a few letters and you’ve got it. “Michele Michel, a young girl’s strange erotic journey from Milan to Minsk.”

Helpful hint: Try not to think about mice moving into your house as cold weather approaches.

Today’s Slice question: What’s the all-time classic Spokane pick-up line?

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