Dissembling Will Get You Nowhere

Thu., June 29, 2000

D.F. Oliveria The Spokesman-Rev

Will Pitman said - what? That the east end of Sanders Beach on Lake Coeur d’Alene really isn’t part of Sanders Beach? Ahaha. The Idaho Lake Protection Act, ahem, administrator is trying to cover himself for allowing Hagadone Hospitality jumbo Jerry Jaeger to build a humongous dock. On Sanders Beach. Plainly, Sanders Beach stretches from Tubbs Hill east past Jaeger’s future Taj Mahal to a rock outcropping bordering the Coeur d’Alene Resort golf course. Pitman’s green light paves the way for more docks on Sanders Beach - and the future loss of a historic swim area. Whadda legacy.

Rush is right; Rick is, well, Rick

So, wildman Rick Miller is joining KGA’s lineup July 10? Izzat KXLY’s loss and KGA’s gain? Or vice versa? And what are the Rush-Is-Righters going to do for an afternoon fix of red-meat conservatism? … Pat Buchanan - who? … So, Elian Gonzalez, who floated to freedom buoyed by a dead mother’s love, has returned to Fidel’s island prison - courtesy of Slick Willie, Janet, et al. Amerika, whadda country … French Fries on the Side (or “Reasons to Party Northwest”): 1, Gyro Days (Silver Valley); 2, Car d’Lane (Coeur d’Alene); 3, Opening a first public restroom (Granite Falls, Wash.); 4, Hoopfest (Spokane); and 5, Sunshine (anyplace, anytime).

Where’s George the Weasel when you need him?

Hmmm. Rep. George Nethercutt recants his 1994 pledge to support term limits - and he’s tailed by a goof in a weasel outfit. Idaho Republicans vote 162-155 to oppose 1994 voter-approved term limits - and nary a peep. Being a Republican in Idaho means you never have to say you’re sorry. Or worry about consequences … Sweet Potatoes - to Don Moormann. The Korean War veteran defended the U.S. flag one more time when he built a gate for a neighbor who’d used/abused a flag to keep his rug rats fenced in … Quotable Quote: “One guy from Washington took out three boat trailers in one swipe. Another hit a parked car” - Deputy Dawg Richard Lyons of Kootenai County talking about zany Spokane drivers at the crowded parking area at Hayden Lake’s Honeysuckle Beach … This edition of Hot Potatoes was brought to you by the No. 90,000,000. Or, the number of George Washingtons lost last quarter by the Utility Formerly Known as Washington Water Power. Can you explain again why the board of directors didn’t accept CEO Tom Matthews’ resignation?

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