Give back remains theme for first column

The paper coffee cup was standing on the snow-covered road as if the owner had opened the door and set it in place. This piece of litter was not thrown, helter-skelter, out of a window. This was an intentional act, no doubt.

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Yo-Yos were important toys in the 1950s

When was the last time you worked a yo-yo? They were important toys in the 1950s, with both boys and girls learning and mastering as many tricks as possible. Moses Lake even had a city championship as did Washington State. Read on.

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Fresh News from MarDon

Waterfowl hunting continues to be tough with stagnant air which builds fog. Additionally, with our unseasonably warm weather temperatures every pond or secret hole is now completely free of ice with mostly open water. These conditions are perfect to jump shoot Northern Mallards and lazy Canadian Honkers. Central Washington is …

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Fresh News from MarDon

Waterfowl hunting in the Potholes Recreation Area has been exciting but clearly unpredictable.

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Christmas shopping for the outdoor-minded person

This is the first of a two-part series about Christmas gifts.

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Christmas shopping for the outdoor-minded person

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Irrigation District election next Tuesday

Yes, this is the last week we will discuss this matter this year. The United States Postal Service does not guarantee every piece of mail dropped into a mail drop box will be postmarked.

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Spotting wildlife difficult at times

Bill Witt was driving my Dodge Ram as I scanned the landscape from the passenger seat. We were looking for elk east of the town of Kittitas. Movement was noticed and three white rumps spotted.

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Spotting wildlife difficult at times

Bill Witt was driving my Dodge Ram as I scanned the landscape from the passenger seat. We were looking for elk east of the town of Kittitas. Movement was noticed and three white rumps spotted.

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Fresh News from MarDon

Happy Thanksgiving to all.

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Postmark key to counted absentee ballot

OK, this is the third week we have discussed this matter: The United States Postal Service does not guarantee every piece of mail dropped into a mail drop box will be postmarked.

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A hunter gets a surprising visit at her tree stand

Tayler Schafer is a busy woman. She is the mother of 2-year-old twin boys, plus she will be finishing her double major in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education.

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Outdoors: More firearm terms to ponder

The firearm related terms in last week's column were well received, so we will continue with more this week.

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Outdoors: Firearm related terms educate readers

From time to time this column has featured simple facts about outdoor-related topics, such as facts about wildlife or names of wildlife young. Today we will tackle a few firearm-related facts, supplied by the National Rifle Association and the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

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Fresh News from MarDon

The flights of Northern Waterfowl are coming to the Columbia Basin Daily.

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Make sure your mail-in ballots are postmarked

Remember, the United States Postal Service does not guarantee every piece of mail dropped into a mail drop box will be postmarked. As I understand the situation, the machine, whatever the machine is, doesn't postmark every envelope for whatever reason. Remember when an election is held and the Revised Code …

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Fresh News from MarDon

The flights of Northern Waterfowl are coming to the Columbia Basin Daily.

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Outdoors: Firearm related terms educate readers

From time to time this column has featured simple facts about outdoor-related topics, such as facts about wildlife or names of wildlife young. Today we will tackle a few firearm-related facts, supplied by the National Rifle Association and the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

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The legend of Four-Fish Crawler

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No on I-594 and yes on I-591

Voting is an obligation and responsibility all U.S. citizens should take seriously. I usually shy away from political issues, but when the issues hit me where it hurts, I'm ready to battle.

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2014 Deer Camp Diary Pt. 2

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Ground Observer cause continues to be important

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Fresh News from MarDon

Cooling weather this week has only helped the walleye, bass and perch bite on Potholes Reservoir. Jumbo crappie 12 inches and larger have been caught by many fishers trolling at the mouth of Crab Creek and the face of the sand dunes. Our water level continues to rise two to …

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2014 Deer Camp diary

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Fresh News from MarDon

As we continue to enjoy magnificent weather in Central-Eastern Washington our fishers are reporting wonderful success trolling for walleye and jumbo perch (many limits).

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Queen Virginia visits Larson AFB

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General deer season opens Saturday; good luck

This is the last of a three-part series about eastern Washington hunting prospects.

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Fresh News from MarDon

Potholes Reservoir is beginning to rise daily, as is typical this time of year. Fish have been moving to different locations with over 2.5 more feet of water compared to what was there 10 days ago.

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First Basin drive-in theater opened in July of 1952

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Hunting prospects continued

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Water to Westlake important in 1952

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Fresh News from MarDon

Fishers on Pothole Reservoir are enjoying some of the best catching we have seen in decades, both bank fishing and especially boat fishing. We are enjoying many anglers that we have not seen in over ten years, returning for the abundant yellow perch catches. Serious perch anglers are not keeping …

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Class of 65 meeting this Saturday; Dean Feige to join the group

OK members of the Moses Lake High School Class of 1965. We are having a planning meeting tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, Sept. 27, at the back lawn of Kris and Bob Chudomelka, beginning at 3 p.m. Yes, we will be planning next year's reunion. Yep, this will be number 50.

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Chelan and Douglas county hunting prospects

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Fresh News from MarDon

Water temperatures on Potholes Reservoir have cooled as much as 10 degrees in the past 10 days. With night time lows flirting with the 40's the fall pattern has begun.

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Enid Clay served her time in Operation Skywatch observation post

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Thomas continues account of volunteering for Operation Skywatch

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Fresh News from MarDon

Potholes Reservoir provides an opportunity during September to enjoy a great family fishing trip. Bank fishers and boat fishers are catching Jumbo Perch and Crappie with Bluegill up to 9 inches. We are enjoying simply cool nights and pleasantly warm days so far in September. Due to the colder night …

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Clay: First hunt productive

The plan was simple; meet in Wilson Creek at 5:30 a.m. and head north to our hunt area. My hunting buddy, Bill Green, was waiting when I arrived 20 minutes late. My usual goal is to be early when planning to meet a partner such as this, but, even though …

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The Ground Observer Corps was important in the 1950s

E-mail from Cheryl

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Clay: Opening day hunt planned

Bill Green stood in front of me; his face about 12 inches from mine.

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Fresh News from MarDon

Late August with a relatively low water level on Potholes Reservoir the fishing is simply great.

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Fairchild airmen visit Grant County Fair

Two airmen and five dependents traveled from Fairchild to Moses Lake to attend the Grant County Fair. One family of four needed to cancel at the last minute. Our timeline of a 10 a.m. departure from Fairchild and a 12 noon arrival at the fairgrounds held true.

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More hunting seasons open in a couple weeks

The forest grouse seasons opens on Sept. 1 and continues through Dec. 31. The limit is four a day with a possession limit of 12 straight or mixed bag.

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Ideas on how to restructure wild meat

My friend Bill Witt called a few days ago. We discussed our vegetable gardens, upcoming camping trips and outdoor cooking.

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Baby it's dry outside

Fish and Wildlife restricted fires on Eastern Washington lands a month ago. They said, "The arrival of hot, dry summer weather has forced Fish and Wildlife to restrict fires and other activities on its eastern Washington lands to reduce the risk of a repeat of last year's costly fire season."

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Active fish in warm water

With the warm water temperatures we are having great fishing on Potholes Reservoir. The surface temperatures are hovering around 80 degrees. These temperatures have made spiny ray fishing very active. Perch 8" to 12" are being caught at the mouth of Crab Creek and the off the fishing dock at …

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The bite is hot at Potholes Reservoir

Potholes Reservoir is ALIVE with fish catching opportunities. Bank Fishing the Lind Coulee arm of Potholes Reservoir for perch, crappie, bluegill, bass and early morning or late in the day walleye action is really turning on. Trolling for rainbow trout, many of which are over 20 inches, is hot right …

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Confusion abounds concerning hunts

There were public comment periods, where hunters could submit written remarks about changes in hunting rules. There were meetings open to the public where hunters could comment in person in front of the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission.

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RoadRunners and PageBoys were early garage bands

Two of the early Columbia Basin garage bands of the 1960s were the RoadRunners and the PageBoys. Spencer Clark was a member of both bands and explains the band configuration this way:

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Now is the time to prepare for the fall hunt

Let the hunts begin. Yes, the first hunt begins Aug. 1, eight days from now. This hunt is for black bear in several Game Management Units, including some in the Columbia Basin. Other GMUs open for black bear on Aug. 15 and still more on Sept. 1. Two master hunter …

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Fresh News from MarDon

After the warmest day (so far) of 2014 warm water fisheries are producing improved action for anglers.

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Isaacs named Nash manager in 1952

The C.B. Supply Company sold Ferguson 30 tractors, as the ad indicates, but the company also sold Nash automobiles. Read on.

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The epilogue

Epilogue: A concluding part added to a literary work.

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Fresh News from MarDon

As we move into Mid-July summer daytime high temperatures are flirting with the century mark. These are the summer days when great life time memories are created. Whether you are enjoying swimming and boating on Potholes Reservoir in waters approaching 80 degree surface temp or bass fishing with floating stick …

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Moses Lake becomes base camp after Army service

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Clay: Reflecting on 67 years of being alive

This is a two-part series about my life.

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Eating humble pie: a Gorge Ampitheatre mix-up

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False technicality causes loss of money for Clark County Fair

This is the second of a two-part series about the cancelling of a Ted Nugent concert at the Clark County Fair.

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Fresh News from MarDon

The water level on Potholes Reservoir is dropping daily.

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Concert cancellation steeped in politics

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Fresh News from MarDon

With day time temperatures at the 90 degree mark exciting times are happening for fishers in Central Eastern Washington. Surface water temperatures are topping the 70 degree mark which really improves bass fishing. Buzz baits, floating stick baits, Rebel Pop R.s and especially floating frogs of all kinds now are …

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New photos take over today

We have been showing old photos and asking for information about those photos for several weeks now. Readers have responded with great enthusiasm. Thank you. The responses to the latest photos, those appearing last week, including the mystery photo, will be presented in the near future.

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Site 23 comfortable, but weedy

This is the last of a three part series about camping at Site 23 in Potholes State Park.

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More answers to the photo identifications

Readers enthusiastically answered the call to identify a photo in the May 2 edition of this column. Here are their answers to the cutline: Student body officers: On the envelope, "MLHS, 4-67, Student Body Officers." Name them please.

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Clay: First camping trip of the year enlightening

This is the first part of a two-part series about our first camping trip of the year.

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Several end dates approach

We are approaching deadlines and season ending dates as spring progresses. The first, and most important for some hunters, is the May 22 deadline for applying for special fall hunting permits for deer, elk, mountain goat, moose, bighorn sheep and turkey.

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Fresh News From MarDon

Here is an update on the project happening on Goose Island this Spring & Summer.

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Youth head to Lake Lenore Caves

Lisa Porter called me a few months ago.

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Clay: New hunting pamphlet requires study

The 2014 Big Game Hunting Seasons & Regulations Pamphlet is available online and in most sporting goods stores. The special permit application deadline is May 22, so it is time to study the pamphlet and meet with your hunting buddies about which hunts to submit permit applications.

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Do you know the answer; week 4

This is the fourth week of asking readers to identify photos, but the third week of class photos. The interest and fun of offering this photo is trying to identify everyone in the photo. This photo, and the other two class photos, was submitted by Regan Berryhill Bonato. Look for …

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Fresh News from MarDon

Looking for something fun to do the weekend of April 26 and 27? CWFAC has purchased some Triploid's and Rainbow Trout to release in Corral Lake. We have purchased 800 Rainbow Trout 9"-11" and 256 Triploid Trout 9"-11" from Troutlodge. You must have a valid fishing license and either the …

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Clay: The power and beauty of words

Recently Shawn Cardwell and I were talking about, well...I can't remember what our main topic was, but the subject of the meaning of words overcame whatever else we were talking about.

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Do you know the answer; week 3

Yes we continue to offer our photograph identification series. Today we have another grade school photograph needing names to go along with the faces. These were submitted by Regan Berryhill Bonato and are being considered for publication in the Columbia Basin Herald's upcoming book, "The Columbia Basin; A Photographic Perspective …

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Fresh News from MarDon

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Black Beauty is a caffeine fiend

So there I was, minding my own business, when...

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Do you know the answer; week 2

This week we continue our photograph identification series. Today we have a grade school photograph needing names to go along with the photos. It was submitted by Regan Berryhill Bonato and are being considered for publication in the Columbia Basin Herald's upcoming book, "The Columbia Basin; A Photographic Perspective Volume …

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Dining table problem solved; Garnet's special touch adds comfort

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Clay: Still learning about using our travel trailer

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4-H members invited to movie in 1950

4-H was as popular in 1950 as the organization is today. In 1950 4-H members were invited to a free movie to celebrate the completion of 1949 projects. Read on.

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Clay: Spring camping is on my mind

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Fresh News from MarDon

Walleye fishing on Potholes Reservoir has been amazing using blade baits. The best way to do this is by culling in 44 to 56 feet of water. The Rainbow Trout fishing is also really hot right now. Trout up to 28 inches have been landed behind the MarDon Office this …

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Hazel Osborne remembers the flying ants around the homestead buildings

Today it is simple for us to take a spray can or pump sprayer to get rid of unwanted insects and spiders. Back in the early 1900s, the chickens helped with insect control. Read on.

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Day trip on tap: Steamboat Rock State Park

The recent columns by Danielle Blevins have inspired me to take to the road in search of interesting places. If I find a plant native to the Columbia Basin, all the better. Fact is, I have been enjoying Basin wildflowers all my life, but didn't know the names or history …

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Mercer girls arrive in 1860s

OK, in the Feb. 14 Bits & Pieces column, the E-mail from Cheryl segment read as follows:

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Weather affected first-day fishing season turnout

The follow information was received from Fish and Wildlife about the March 1 opener. As you will see, the weather was a factor, as it is during most of the spring fishing openers. The word creelers is used to identify the people who traveled from lake to lake and checked …

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First Food Bank Challenge produces recipes sure to help others

The residents of Pioneer Village stepped up to the plate and hit a home run recently in the name of food preparation. A month or so ago I challenged the residents to prepare foods for a type of cook off. They were up to the contest and it was titled …

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Fresh News from MarDon

On February 27 boat launches are ice free on the southern shores of Potholes

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More thoughts on cooking fish and game

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Fresh News from MarDon

Ice fishing is still becoming unsafe for inexperienced ice fisherman. There is standing water on the ice cap and since we had warmer days the edges are beginning to melt. Experienced ice fisherman may still feel comfortable but we do not recommend it from a safety point of view. The …

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Concluding Soap Lake by Knapp; continuing Irrigation Project by Weber

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Finishing year 23 and beginning year 24

Time flies by, as the saying goes. This anniversary each year amazes me, as they seem to come faster each year. Today marks the end of 23 years of writing this column for the Columbia Basin Herald. It also means the beginning of year 24.

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1950 primary vote has 52 percent turnout

Grant County had a 52 percent voter turnout for the 1950 September primary. Ready On.

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Fresh News from MarDon

With temperatures hovering around zero to -10 degrees Ice Fishing is back in full swing in the Lind Coulee arm of Potholes Reservoir. Yellow perch, some walleye, and a few burbot are being reported using Swedish Pimple's tipped with a maggot, night crawler, or perch meat. Some of the ice …

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Sweet win means disappointment for friend

The weeks before the 2014 Super Bowl provided enthusiasm and excitement unparalleled in the Pacific Northwest, since, well, perhaps, the end of World War II. Seahawk pennants were flying from Bellingham to Clarkston, from Vancouver to Colville. Seahawk tee-shirts were seen in otherwise formal workplaces, walking the streets, in medical …

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Fresh News from MarDon

Now a new chapter begins in the Potholes Recreation Area with waterfowl hunting season coming to an end and we are seeing waterfowl hunters turning into coyote hunters and walleye fishing as a different hobby this time of year.

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A friend's transition; Connie and Tom tie the knot

Connie Craft is a friend to many in the Columbia Basin, although few have actually visited with her face to face. Connie is a once-a-month guest on my radio show, Columbia Basin Lifestyles, on KBSN-AM 1470, which airs Saturday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m.

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SHOT Show chance to see new products; meet new friends

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Fresh News from MarDon

As the waterfowl season closes for the 2013-2014 hunting season the Meseberg Adventures ( duck taxi) have made many wonderful memories for our customers and our guides. Limits of ducks and geese some days seemed easy but many were just hard work and made for long days of hunting. But …

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Vegas trip has interesting beginning

This is the first of a two-part series about attending the 2014 SHOT Show.

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Mrs. Knapp's father was in the bootlegging business

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Facts about the sports of fishing and hunting

Sometimes it is interesting and, yes, fun to just absorb facts, but facts are educational as well. Proving my point is easy by simply checking with the National Hunting and Fishing Day people and the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation people. Read on.

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Lindblad tells of early life in "Settling Down"

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Fresh News from MarDon

Late December and early January have been great for ice fishing in our area. The Lind Coulee has been very popular all week with reports of some perch, walleye and burbot being caught. The MarDon Tackle Shop has fresh bait, night crawlers and maggots just in.

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We are headed into the quiet time of year

The hunting seasons are coming to an end and the ice isn't thick enough to safely support anglers, or at least it is iffy. What's an outdoor-minded person supposed to do?

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Fresh News from MarDon

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Mrs. Knapp traveled Washington State to attend high school

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Constant theme identifies first column of year

The headlines identify a constant theme for my first column of the year: Jan. 1, 2009, "Payback time in the Great Outdoors;" Jan. 7, 2010, "Setting the stage now for the coming year;" Jan. 6, 2011, "Giving is the theme of the year;" Jan. 5, 2012, "Beginning a new year …

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Lindblad family arrives in Wilson Creek

The Lindblad family arrives in Wilson Creek, after traveling half a week, to pungent smell of sages. Read on.

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Fresh News from MarDon

All we need is some wind rain and snow and field hunting for geese will improve for all skill levels of field hunters. The many waterfowl refuges in Central Washington are holding big numbers of ducks and geese but without weather birds are inconsistent where and when they fly. Duck …

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Washington off to Olympia in 1949

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Lindblad's book begins with 'Go West' poem

The acknowledgment page of Frank Lindblad's book, "A Pioneer's Ballad," is full of names which have appeared in this column before. Do you recognize some of them?

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Fresh News from MarDon

With our low nighttime temperatures between 0 and 32 degrees the duck hunters are freezing up on most small bodies of water. The sand dune on Potholes Reservoir are froze and some of the main lake as well. But there is still a lot of the big body of water …

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Two weeks from Christmas

This is the second of a three-part series about Christmas gifts for outdoor-minded people.

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Coincidences mark strange happenings

Sometimes there is a happening so strange it belongs in the realm of a coincidence, but even more, such as in the realm of a fluke or a twist of fate.

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Fresh News from MarDon

The De-Icers are going in to keep our marina ice free for fishing today. So come out, dress warm and try and catch a fish off the dock.

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Three weeks from Christmas

This is the first of a three-part series about gifts for outdoor-minded people.

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Ralph Osborne homesteaded nine miles Southwest of Wilson Creek

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Mrs. Knapp's mother started the first Soap Lake School

Grant County history

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Rich and I learn about turkeys

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Fresh news from MarDon

Waterfowl are migrating to Central-Eastern Washington daily. New Geese are being reported from Odessa to Vantage and many reports from the Moses Lake and Othello Area. Waterfowl hunting on Potholes Reservoir has been improving daily the last week. The birds in the area are very decoy responsive and there are …

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Paul Klasen tells of Indians visiting Soap Lake

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Why I hunt part two

This is the last of a two-part series about my reasons for hunting.

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Dr. Oliver wrestled with robber at Wilson Creek Tavern

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Fresh News from MarDon

Walleye action continues to produce limits near Goose Island. Fishers are trolling, using blade baits on the face of the sand dunes and trolling a Rapala-Shad Rap at the mouth of Frenchman's Wasteway. The Lind Coulee Arm of Potholes Reservoir holds very good potential this time of year but we …

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Why I like to hunt

This is the first of a two-part series about my reasons for hunting.

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Klasen hauled coal to fire generators in 1919

There was no general electricity when Paul Klasen Sr. arrived in Soap Lake in 1919. Read on.

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Fresh News from MarDon

Cool late October weather has our surface water temperatures at the mid to low 50 degree range. These cold nights are making fish action improve as warm water fish instinctively feed to build energy for the winter months.

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Deer camp success

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Fresh News from MarDon

The Fall Walleye Index Netting was held on Potholes Reservoir this week, this study is used to identify walleye populations and health. The data is gathered also to help determine appropriate walleye limits. Mark Peterson, Region 2 Fish Biologist, leads the team that conducts this study. Volunteers help with this …

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A pleasurable hunt

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Fresh News from MarDon

Late October weather has a great feel with daytime highs in the low 60 degree range. For quite some time walleye and perch fishing off the humps at the face of O'Sullivan Dam area has been producing limits. Fishers trolling are also having excellent walleye fishing using a spinner and …

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Thoughts from 2013 Hunting Camp

This is the first of a multi-series about deer hunting at The Hut.

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Big hunting weekend is here

This is it, the big weekend for deer hunters, as the modern firearm general season opens for most of Washington. Also the duck, goose, coot and snipe seasons open.

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Weber made money collecting beer bottles; catching gophers

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Last of the hunting prospects

The Fish and Wildlife hunting prospects will continue in this column, as we did last week, first with the rest of District 7 and then on to District 1. Read on and good luck to all during the season. Send me photos.

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McKeehan family history continued

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No elk yet, more general seasons set to open

My vehicle is just inside a gate on private land, but my view includes state Fish and Wildlife land. The goal is to notch an elk tag. However, after three and a half hours, no four-legged creatures have come into view, much less an elk. The first two hours were …

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Hunting prospects continued

The Fish and Wildlife hunting prospects will continue in this column, as we did last week, first with the rest of District 6 and then on to District 7. Remember District 6 is Okanogan County and includes Game Management Units: 203 (Pasayten), 204 (Okanogan East), 209 (Wannacut), 215 (Sinlahekin), 218 …

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Fresh News from MarDon

Shorter days and cooler nights are upon us in Central Eastern Washington. With noticeable cooler water temperatures the walleye bite is back in full swing on the reservoir. Many fishers are anchoring off the face of the sand dunes in 4 to 20 feet of water and catching limits of …

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Ben Castro is my hero: Binder lost and found

There is a black binder in my life measuring 9.5 inches by 6 inches. A zipper on three sides closes and opens the device.

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Hunting prospects continued

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Col. Newberry in Moses Lake next Tuesday

OK, this is your chance to meet and visit with the Commander of Fairchild Air Force Base; Col. Brian Newberry. Read on.

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Calling all volunteers

The program has been alive for nine or could it be 10 years now? No matter the exact age, it is alive and well and serving the purpose for which it was hatched. The original idea was to salvage any animals, birds or fish enforcement officers confiscate because a hunter …

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Murray and his horse, Frosty, made a great pair

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Essential items on a hunting trip

My backpack is essentially a storage unit for many hunting tools. Several hunting knives are stored in the pack, as are flashlights, headlamps, knife sharpeners and many other items which are not duplicated.

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Fresh news from MarDon

The Yearly MarDon Resort Yard Sale is coming up!

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No, Grandpa Jake was not on Noah's Ark

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A clean backpack advised before hunting season

This is the second of a two-part series about exploring the hunting backpack.

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Fresh News from MarDon

Perch action is so HOT you can't believe it unless you see if for yourself. Family fishing is returning to Potholes Reservoir. The MarDon Dock has been producing 25 fish perch limits for months now. The crappie fishing has also been increasing as the summer continues. The face of O'Sullivan …

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2013 Grant County Fair deemed a success

The 2013 Grant County Fair was a success, because I say so. The only problem on my end was the History Barn was not open every minute of every day of the fair. We are working to solve this situation next year.

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Exploring the hunting backpack

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Neppel Days no more

A lack of participation has caused the end of an era. Neppel Days, a standard at the Grant County Fair and other places, has ended when few people were in attendance.

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Fresh news from MarDon

As we approach mid-August fishing on Potholes Reservoir continues to amaze our guests. Rainbow fishing has been exciting both for bank fishing and trolling. Many rainbow trout over 20 inches are being reported from Medicare Beach and at the mouth of Frenchman's Wasteway where it enters the reservoir at Potholes …

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County fair indicator hunting season close at hand

The Grant County Fair is an enjoyable time for me. Citizens from across the county converge on this one spot for five days. This is a time to show sheep, cattle, horses, canned goods, welding ability, woodworking skills, sewing expertise, garden flowers and much, much more.

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An open letter to the Noxious Weed Control Board

Dear Board Members,

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Family history revealed

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Gordon Ebbert in CBH last week and in 1950, as well

It is difficult to keep a productive person, such as Gordon Ebbert, out of the newspaper. There he was in the news last week and earlier this week and on April 21, 1950, too.

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Cooking your catch: part two

Ideally every consumptive outdoors person would use every scrap of the animals, birds and fish shot and caught. Most do a good job of using all the meat, but to varying degrees.

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Groundhog prank was short-lived in Coulee City

Apparently entertainment was simple and easy in Coulee City during the early days. But the groundhog prank was ... well, read on.

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Enjoying the fruits of outdoor efforts

One of the rewards of notching a big game tag, bagging a game bird or catching fish is the enjoyment of cooking and eating the catch.

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Oscar McCoy worked for the AAA in Wilson Creek history

Oscar and Arlen McCoy and sons, Allan and Kenneth, arrived in Wilson Creek in 1945. Oscar worked for the AAA. Read on.

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It's time for a day trip

The days are warm, hot actually. Still, it's time for a day trip.

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Outdoor weddings are special

So there I was, minding my own business, when...the doorbell sounded.

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Silverbow Honey donates product to veterans, airmen

Each month the 92 Air Refueling Squadron at Fairchild Air Force Base holds a Hail and Farewell ceremony. My wife, Garnet, and I attend whenever we are able, about nine out of 12 months.

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Hunting on my mind

The calendar indicates we are at the first week in July, yet my mind is centering on hunting. Putting Bill Green's boat in the water at Deep Lake and looking for rainbow trout has appeal.

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Angelo Mandelas comes to the rescue for old typewriter

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Basin organizations help stretch food dollar further

Today we finish my take on the AmeriCorps SNAP challenge. The challenge, by Jeni Roberts, was to buy the food a person was going to eat for seven days of the average SNAP allowance of $38.83 per person in the family. A family of two would have $77.66 to spend, …

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My take on the AmeriCorps SNAP challenge

AmeriCorps member Jeni Roberts has provided food for thought with her SNAP challenge. SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and it replaced what we have known as the Food Stamp Program.

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One unit of measure or another

So there I was minding my own business in the kitchen when ... my wife Garnet called from the living room.

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SNAP challenge an experience for everyone, join me

Jeni Roberts has extended the challenge; are you game? See if you are able to obtain the food to eat on $38.83 a week for each member of your family. This amount is the average SNAP allowance per week per person. SNAP now replaces Food Stamps.

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A hike into the past with local kids

The e-mail arrived on Feb. 25. It was from Lisa Porter.

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First annual Artists' Market scheduled for tomorrow

A member of the Moses Lake High School Great Class of 1965, Kris Chudomelka, has organized an artists' Market to take place tomorrow, Saturday, June 8.

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My plumbing expertise is tested

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Artists' Market event scheduled for next Saturday

Now here is a first-of-a-kind event: An Artists' Market is scheduled for next Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4843 Orchard Drive NE. Showing at the event will be Dream Tree Creations by Sharon, Garden Delights by Elissa, Restore Décor by Karyll, Kreatives by Kris and …

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Small release valve threatens our first spring camping excursion

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Ritzville City Park site of grange picnic in 1949

Members of the various greater Columbia Basin granges were busy in 1949 with a picnic, home economic group social and a canning contest. Read on.

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Outdoor survival is an ongoing education

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Don Urquhart assisted with railroad route planning

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Outdoor survival training essential

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Knowledge Hill held four-room Wilson Creek School

Before the well was drilled, water was hauled up Knowledge Hill to the Wilson Creek School, coal and wood also. Read on.

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Continued study of big game pamphlet helpful

The new big game hunting pamphlet has been published and is available to hunters who should obtain a copy and study it from cover to cover.

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Abe Loewen built a garage on Main Street in Wilson Creek

Abe first had a garage behind the family home and later build a garage on Main Street in Wilson Creek. Other Loewen family history below also. Read on.

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Hunting pamphlet requires study

The 2013 Washington state Big Game Hunting Seasons and Regulations pamphlet has been published. These regulations are effective from April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. Women and men expecting to hunt this fall should acquire and study it from cover to cover.

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Last chance: Daedalian Scholarship deadline April 30

Yes, the deadline is near, but if you hurry, there is time.

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Madge was skittish in the cold weather

Firsthand accounts of life in the early days are interesting and sometimes exciting. School teachers had lots to do in those days, especially during cold weather. Read on.

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Soil free of weed seed when pioneers arrived

The Grant County Noxious Weed Board has indicated the beginning of this or the other weed was in wheat seed contaminated when brought from the old country. Mordhorst also indicates Columbia Basin soil was free of weed seed when the pioneers began farming. Read on.

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Water system purification is fundamental

This is the second of a multi-part series about preparing for spring camping.

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It's Daedalian Scholarship time again

OK, we went through this last year at this time, but it is appropriate we again inform readers. As you read this, remember one of last year's scholarship winners was from Moses Lake and the $1,000 scholarship was matched by the national Organization of Daedalians.

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Spring camping on my mind

This is the first of a multi-part series about preparing for spring camping.

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Moses Lake Food Bank continues to help those in need

The Moses Lake Food Bank is doing a great job of putting food on the tables of those who need a helping hand. Years ago when I worked for the State helping disabled veterans find jobs, veterans would meet me at my desk. An assessment was made and the vet …

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Making progress shelf by shelf

Cleaning the freezer is taking more time than estimated in the beginning. Still progress is constant and the advancement can be observed when the door is open.

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Packing clinic scheduled by the Crab Creek Riders

The Crab Creek Riders, along with the Backcountry Horsemen of Washington, enjoy getting away from civilization and pack into the backcountry. Both organizations are, therefore, interested in helping to maintain the trails they use when traveling in the mountains. Many of the CCR members are also members of the BCHW …

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Missing pen remains a Columbia Basin Herald mystery

Over the next few weeks this column will highlight the contact Columbia Basin Herald Editor Ned Thomas had with the White House and President John F. Kennedy in the early 1960s. Today we continue with Thomas' own account of receiving the pen used to sign the final Columbia Basin repayment …

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Delicacies discovered while cleaning freezer

The work of harvesting a game bird, animal or fish makes the flesh taste sweeter.

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Special pen presented to Herald Editor Ned Thomas

Over the next few weeks this column will highlight the contact Columbia Basin Herald Editor Ned Thomas had with the White House and President John F. Kennedy in the early 1960s. Today we continue with Thomas' own account.

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A day of reconnaissance and visiting with friends

Day trips are a common outdoor experience for my wife Garnet and me. Ephrata friends, Rosann and Bill Green, have mentioned the idea of using a goat to help trim their pasture area instead of having to use a lawn mower. After the goat helped keep the pasture grass down …

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Editor has his say with President Kennedy over lunch

Over the next few weeks this column will highlight the contact Columbia Basin Herald Editor Ned Thomas had with the White House and President John F. Kennedy in the early 1960s. Today we continue with Thomas' own account.

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State wolf population increasing at a fast pace

Gray wolves seem to enjoy Washington so much their numbers nearly doubled in the past year.

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Tour ends Columbia Basin Herald editor's visit to White House

Over the next few weeks this column will highlight the contact Columbia Basin Herald Editor Ned Thomas had with the White House and President John F. Kennedy in the early 1960s. Today we continue with Thomas' own account.

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President Kennedy was wearing a dark gray business suit

Over the next few weeks this column will highlight the contact Columbia Basin Herald Editor Ned Thomas had with the White House and President John F. Kennedy in the early 1960s. Today we backtrack a bit and then continue with Thomas' own account.

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Present gun laws sufficient

Gun control: The present gun laws are sufficient.

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White House hosts luncheon during Kennedy presidency

Over the next few weeks this column will highlight the contact Columbia Basin Herald Editor Ned Thomas had with the White House and President John F. Kennedy in the early 1960s. Today we backtrack a bit and then continue with Thomas' own account.

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No need for more gun control laws

This is the first of a two-part series about gun control.

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Columnist takes time to tie up some loose strings

Several items have been floating around in my world without closure. It is time to give you an update.

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SHOT show provides look at new products

This is the last of a two-part series about the 2013 SHOT show.

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Herald editor, President Kennedy talk over luncheon

Over the next few weeks this column will highlight the contact Columbia Basin Herald Editor Ned Thomas had with the White House and President John F. Kennedy in the early 1960s. Here's the report from Thomas' own account.

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Las Vegas trade show an enlightening experience

This is the first of a two-part series about the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT) held at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas.

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Entering the stagnant time of year

These pages have been pounded with information about outdoor-minded women and men will venturing into the Great Outdoors no matter the weather. The topics are aimed at the fact the stagnant time of year for the outdoorsman is approaching.

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