A final 2019 reflection
My, how time flies; the year has passed so quickly, seems as if January was yesterday and now January is tomorrow. There are many ways to state the passage of time and how time seems to fly by, truth is, time does not stand still.
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Reflecting again on 2019
This was a busy outdoor year with camping, hunting, birding, fishing, wildlife viewing, boating, outdoor cooking, time at the shooting range and more on the agenda.
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Looking back at 2019
Looking back at the past year’s columns is healthy for me. This allows me to think hard about the reason why a specific column was written. In turn, this allows me to consider if the subject is worthy of repeating, while using a different angle.
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Last minute gift ideas continued
Yes, there is time for some last-minute shopping. In fact, there are people out there who wait until Christmas Eve to begin their Christmas shopping.
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Last minute gift ideas for outdoor-minded people
OK, we are right down to the nitty-gritty of last-minute Christmas gift purchases, with only today and tomorrow available. Here are some suggestions.
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Using the right hook is indispensible to anglers
We have been discussing the amount of fishing items available to any angler in a sporting goods store. There are thousands of such items.
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Fishing reels continued
There appears to be as many fishing reels as there are fishing rods. Of course, there is one reel per rod, but one reel could be used with one rod and then switched to another rod on another day.
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Cutting edge gifts
Knives are an essential tool for any person wanting to spend time in the outdoors. Knives can save lives, too.
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Gifting a rifle
Picking the appropriate rifle for a first-time hunter is even more complicated than gifting a shotgun. A rifle will be used to hunt big game, such as deer and elk.
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Firearms as a Christmas gift
Giving a firearm as a gift can be a tricky procedure. Usually this type of gift is from one family member to another, such as parents to daughter or son, uncle to nephew or grandpa to granddaughter.
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Christmas gift ideas Part 1
This column is approaching 30 years of service to Columbia Basin readers. Every year at least one reader, but most often several, asks about what to give the outdoor-minded person who has everything.
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Animals around the Basin: Final thoughts on deer
Columbia Basin deer can be a pest. There are people who can’t raise roses, because deer show up and eat the flowers. These animals enjoy other flowers and vegetables, as well.
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Animals around the Basin: Deer
There are a bunch of deer in the Columbia Basin these days. This wasn’t always so. During my growing up years in Moses Lake few deer were spotted.
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Animals around the Basin: Final thoughts about cougars
A few more thoughts about cougars are necessary. These animals could be anywhere at any time. Now, don’t let me put the fear of life into you and your family, but, as we discussed yesterday, be cougar aware.
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Animals around the Basin: Be cougar aware
Situation: A family of four is on a hike to the Chief Moses campsite south of Highway 17 along Rocky Ford Creek. This is on the Ephrata side of the creek where Chief Moses would throw a rope around a large rock in order to tie his horse near his …
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Animals around the Basin: Cougars continued
How big is a cougar? Here is how Washington Fish and Wildlife describes the animal:
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Animals around the Basin: Cougars
Are there really cougars in the Columbia Basin? Yes, there are cougars in the Basin. The cougar is also known as a mountain lion, panther, ghost cat, shadow cat, painter, American lion and catamount. The territory of this cat ranges from the Yukon Territory of Canada, south to the Patagonia …
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Animals around the Basin: Coyotes
It would be difficult to talk to a Columbia Basin citizen who has not seen or heard a coyote. In fact, coyotes inhabit many residential areas and even downtown areas.
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Bird count lists
Keeping a list of birds encountered by a bird watcher, also known as a birder, is a common activity. There are various kinds of lists, but all of them involve keeping a list of the names of the birds identified by a person.
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Websites assist birding education
Websites are informational and educational. One caution is to realize not all information on websites is correct. Still websites are useful for providing information on several angles.
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Christmas Bird Count
What is the Christmas Bird Count? The Annual Christmas Bird Count is an Audubon Society sponsored event taking place between Dec. 14, 2019 and Jan. 5, 2020.
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Final thoughts about Deer Camp
We have explored several thoughts about spending time at Deer Camp over the past couple of weeks. Today we will discuss a few items which are nice to have, but not necessary for a successful hunt camp.
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Hunting for good eats: Deer hamburger soup
We have been discussing cooking wild game recipes at home, so here is a recipe for all hunters. One most or all of the family members should enjoy.
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Items to remember from Deer Camp
Last week we spent our time living at The Hut and hunting Deer. Our hunting season is over. Here are some lessons or observations from our time at The Hut.
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Deer Camp 2019
Halfway through my trip around the edge of my hunt area put me on top of a hill overlooking the north side of the sagebrush and grass pasture. Movement was spotted about 300 yards away and to the right.
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Butchering the rest of the deer: What to do with the last bits of meat
Again, it is time for a disclaimer: Butcher is not my official title or unofficial title. Butchering the animals and birds is an enjoyable task for me. The results are not perfect, but the job is completed with edible meat going into the freezer.
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Butchering the hindquarter
There are two ways we look at our deer meat in my hunt group. We all save what is considered the prime cuts. Mainly these are the backstrap and the tenderloins.
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What to do next with your deer carcass
We now have a deer carcass hanging in a cool place to allow the body heat to dissipate. This may be a shop, garage or walk-in cooler, but make sure the deer is out of reach of smaller critters looking for fresh meat.
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How to butcher deer
The shot was right on the mark. The deer is down. Now what?
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More survival techniques for the great outdoors
Groups of deer hunters will head into the field this Saturday as the general deer season opens. Today we will continue with survival techniques.
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Survival techniques vital when hunting
The general deer season begins this Saturday, Oct. 12. This week we are covering some items to consider as hunting groups head for the field this first weekend.
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Safety is the main word
The big day is close. The general deer season will begin on Saturday, Oct. 12.
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How to prepare and cook a wild turkey
Two tagged turkeys were in back of the Ram, now what? My wild turkeys are skinned after a successful hunting trip. This year the procedure was changed a bit.
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Dave Vedder downs first turkey
Dave Vedder, a friend and book author, now lives in Wenatchee. He is a seasoned angler, specializing in salmon and steelhead, although he will go after anything swimming in the world’s waters.
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Chasing turkey
Hunting wild turkeys has been an annual subject of this column. The fall general turkey season has been the target.
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Deer prospects continued
Today we backtrack a bit and then continue with the prospects for hunting deer in the Columbia Basin.
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The Game Transport Form will help local hunters
Page 94 of the Washington Big-Game 2019 Hunting Seasons & Regulations states: “Transporting game or portions of meat taken by somebody else (WAC 220-200-120): If you transport or possess wildlife (or parts) killed by someone else, you must possess a written statement showing the name, address, license, permit or tag …
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First-hunt-of-the-year suggestions
There is a time when anglers and hunters can combine both consumptive sports in one day.
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Big-game youth hunts and more
We recently discussed youth hunts.
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Youth seasons beneficial
This is the third of a multi-part series about the upcoming hunting seasons.
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Hunting seasons continue
This is the second of a multi-part series about the upcoming hunting seasons.
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Carnival owner Meeker appreciates honesty
Today we continue with the front-page story from the Columbia Basin Herald on Aug. 17, 1978, written by then-Herald staff writer Nancy Wolff. The headline was: “Recipe secrets, mobile life all fun of carnival living.” Read on.
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Hunting seasons have started
The 2019 hunting seasons have started, some of them anyway. This is one aspect of the Washington hunting regulations making hunting interesting or, as some hunters say, making understanding the regulations a nightmare.
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1978 article looks at the fun of carnival living
This is a front-page story from the Columbia Basin Herald on Aug. 17, 1978, written by then-Herald staff writer Nancy Wolff. Read on.
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Basin residents pass bar exam
E-mail from Cheryl
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Deer threatening native island species
This is the second and last in a series about hunting to save natural diversity.
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Hunting to save natural diversity
The 2019 Washington Big Game Hunting Seasons and Regulation lists all of the big game seasons, from Moose, to deer, elk, bear, mountain lion, etc. One of the categories is antlerless deer.
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Citizen advice requested in 1976
E-mail from Cheryl
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Hunter education classes required for some
Yes, we are going to discuss this again, although the topic has been featured in the last few columns.
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Snippets of outdoor information
There are times when there are scraps of outdoor information available, but there isn’t enough information to make a column. These can be called snippets, scraps, odds and ends or leftovers.
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Volleyball meeting set in 1976
E-mail from Cheryl
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Thinking about hunting season
Time to think about hunting season. Actually, this should have been mentioned in the column a month or two ago. However, there is still time to accomplish a few details or facets concerning the upcoming hunting season. Hunting season doesn’t begin for another month or two.
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Ace of Clubs donates to seniors
E-mail from Cheryl
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Final thoughts about rifle reloading
This is the last of a multi-part series about reloading rifle cartridges.
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Air shows provide great entertainment
Two air shows in two weeks within 100 miles of each other. Wow, what great entertainment. Both special, unique and remarkable.
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More tools for reloading
This is the fourth of a multi-part series about reloading rifle cartridges.
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Deadline looms for 1981-82 phone book
E-mail from Cheryl
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Equipment important when reloading
This is the third of a multi-part series about reloading rifle cartridges.
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Job Corps students shine
Last Saturday, June 8, the Grant County Historical Society opened the museum for what is termed “Living Museum.” Information about the museum on a Grant County website states:
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Reloading is a rewarding pastime
This is the second of a multi-part series about reloading rifle cartridges.
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Survival means staying alive
This is the last in a series of columns about survival training.
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Street plan approved by Ephrata in 1975
E-mail from Cheryl
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Stop, stay put, is first rule
This is the third in a series of columns about survival training.
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Flash floods reported in 1979
E-mail from Cheryl
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Stop, stay put, is first rule
This is the third in a series of columns about survival training.
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Teach survival to family and friends
This is the second of a series of columns about survival training.
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Fire at the Rooster in 1981
E-mail from Cheryl
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Turkey dinner planned at Senior Center in 1975
E-mail from Cheryl
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Making opening day a fun trip
Anglers from all over Washington State are looking forward to the Saturday general fishing opener. The opening day of fishing in the Columbia Basin is always dependent upon the weather for turnout and success rate.
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Siphon bill advances in 1975
E-mail from Cheryl
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Fishing season opens April 27, prospects continue
The general lowland lake fishing opener is a week from this Saturday, April 27.
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Crab Creek oil spill in 1979
E-mail from Cheryl
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Junior high football opener scheduled
E-mail from Cheryl
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BBCC explains new programs in 1977
E-mail from Cheryl
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Spring finally arrived
The change of weather was dramatic. One day it was winter and the next it was spring, similar to the flip of a light switch. I’m not talking about the actual day when spring arrived, which was yesterday, but when the weather transformed to below freezing day and night to …
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Old photos illustrate history
Old photos are... well, old photos. Some are in better shape than others, but they still provide us with an illustration of what is being described in words.
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Winter thoughts; ground hogs beware
Gardening? What gardening? The only gardening taking place this week is when looking through a gardening catalog. OK, so there is a chance of putting fingers in dirt if a gardener is planting seeds inside the house.
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1977 float committee to meet
E-mail from Cheryl
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Garnet reveals lucky charm
This is the last of a four-part series about the fun involved with attending a wildlife banquet.
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Theater tryouts scheduled
Parents urged back to school
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March 1 opener is upon us
Today, Friday, March 1, is the March 1 opener for fishing on several waters in Washington. This is the first of several fishing opening seasons in the Columbia Basin.
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Wildlife banquets a bonus for Garnet
This is the third of a four-part series about the fun involved with attending a wildlife banquet.
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Royal school levy pamphlet due in 1981
E-mail from Cheryl
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Pheasants Forever Chapter active and thriving
This is the second of a four-part series about the fun involved with attending a wildlife banquet.
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Changes listed for Social Security in 1981
E-mail from Cheryl
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Banquet fun exceptional
This is a four-part feature about the entertainment involved with attending a wildlife banquet.
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More 2019 SHOT Show information
The is the last of a two-part series about the 2019 SHOT Show.
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Info on garbage dumps top priority
E-mail from Cheryl
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Dryside Fly Fishers meeting next week
The Dryside Fly Fishers is the local fly-fishing club. They have been in existence for…, well, for a long time. The history of the club needs to be researched. For now, just know they are alive and well these days.
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SHOT Show full of information
Many hunters have heard of the SHOT Show, but few have attended. SHOT stands for Shooting Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show.
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Paving Moses Lake streets in 1981
E-mail from Cheryl
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Activities for the slow days of winter
This is the last of a two-part series about the slow days of winter.
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Royal unbeaten in women's softball
E-mail from Cheryl
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The slow days of winter
Outdoor-minded people participate in outdoor activities no matter the time of year or weather. There are limitations, for sure, such as extreme weather. Not many people will head outside when the wind is blowing 50 mph.
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Law enforcement picnic set for June 26
E-mail from Cheryl
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More plans for 2019
This is the last of a two-part series about giving back to the Great Outdoors.
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MLHS graduation dance organized in 1976
E-mail from Cheryl
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Not enough rain in 1976 for wheat growers
E-mail from Cheryl
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Chinook fry found to replace lost fish
Remember this from last week’s Hunting and Fishing report?
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Chinook fry found to replace lost fish
Remember this from last week’s Hunting and Fishing report?
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Another year comes to an end
2018 was a busy and enlightening year. One of the facts of life continuing to appear as the years roll by is learning. Of course, the internet and videos help teach a person how to cook a flatiron steak, how to tie a certain fishing fly and how to reload …
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E.R. Fegert, Inc. wins highway contract
E-mail from Cheryl
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Christmas gift ideas for outdoor-minded people
Four shopping days until Christmas. What to buy the outdoor-minded people in your life?
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Gillespie and Bellamy honored in 1981
E-mail from Cheryl
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Backyard Bird Count educational
The backyard bird count is a free bird-counting event. It is scheduled for Feb. 15 through 18, 2019.
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Where was the Roller Dome in 1949?
E-mail from Cheryl
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Bird counts will excite young and old
Audubon’s 119th Christmas Bird Count will be conducted between the dates of Friday, December 14, 2018 through Saturday, January 5, 2019. This is a fun and educational event. Volunteers around the world conduct a count of birds in selective areas.
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Lutheran pastor to attend Portland convention
E-mail from Cheryl
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Master hunter program faces possible budget cuts/elimination
This is bits of a Nov. 26 letter from David Whipple, Fish and Wildlife hunter education division manager, to master hunters.
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FoodSaver more versatile than expected
This is the last of a multi-part report about the many uses of the FoodSaver vacuum seal machine.
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Pullman site of 1949 state 4-H convention
E-mail from Cheryl
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More uses for the vacuum seal machine
This is the second of a multi-part report about the many uses of the FoodSaver vacuum seal machine. We backtrack a bit and then continue.
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Vacuum machine is a money saver
This is a multi-part report about the many uses of the FoodSaver vacuum seal machine.
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Simmons celebrates 1949 birthday with friends
E-mail from Cheryl
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Success rates high for Winchester Ponds
A note from Fish and Wildlife indicated how the Washington State Duck Stamp is helping duck and goose hunting in the Columbia Basin.
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Comforts of The Hut
This is the last of a multipart series about the 2018 deer camp.
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VFW celebrates third anniversary in 1949
E-mail from Cheryl
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Deer camp more than shooting an animal
This is a multi-part series about the 2018 deer camp.
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Wolf Advisory Group seeking members
Here is a chance for cattle ranchers and other interested persons to assist with the wolf situation.
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Success due to fate and luck
This is a multipart series about the 2018 deer camp.
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Steve Hill: friend and mentor
Last Friday, Oct. 12, a story was published about remembering past CBH publisher Steve Hill. Part of the following recollection was used. However, it is fitting my tribute to Steve be chronicled in its entirety in this Bits & Pieces article, because Steve provided the idea behind the column.
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Waterfowl average; deer success rates vary
These are the only reports I was able to obtain from Fish and Wildlife for the opening weekend.
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Time at deer camp enlightening, successful, entertaining
This is a multipart series about the 2018 deer camp.
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Opening weekend one day away
The opening of deer season for this year has been pounded time and again in this column. Can you tell excitement is running high at this desk?
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Big hunting opener tomorrow
This is it, Saturday is the big day. The 2018 Modern Firearm General Deer season opens Saturday, Oct. 13. Deer hunters will have a whopping 12 hours and 15 minutes to find a legal animal.
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Public hearing on boat ordinance planned
E-mail from Cheryl
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Checking more backpack pockets
This is the last of a multi-part series about checking a hunter’s backpack before the season begins.
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Job Corps students save the day
Last Saturday was Pioneer Day at the Grant County Historical Society and Museum. The museum has a campus of 38 buildings. When we say 38 buildings, we are talking about 38 separate spaces.
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Checking more backpack pockets
This is the second of a multi-part series about checking a hunter’s backpack with several pockets.
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Check your hunting backpack
A prudent hunter will check the backpack used in the field every year, before the beginning of the hunting season. The item-by-item review will assure the hunter everything needed while hunting is close at hand.
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First hunting trip results
My first day in the field was last Thursday. Bill Green and I were hunting in the Davenport area.
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Turkey and grizzly bears
This is the last of a two-part series about endangered species and other Washington wildlife.
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Columbia Valley Administration proposed
E-mail from Cheryl
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Hunting and fishing fees going up
As reported two weeks ago in this column, Fish and Wildlife was looking at a shortfall of funding. Indeed, the Fish and Wildlife Commission approved the budget. Here are the highlights or lowlights:
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Conconully fish avoided my hooks
This is the last of a two-part series about fishing at Conconully Reservoir.
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Hunting and fishing fees going up
As reported last week in this column, Fish and Wildlife was looking at a shortfall of funding. Indeed, the Fish and Wildlife Commission approved the budget. Here are the highlights or lowlights:
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Conconully fish avoided my hooks
A two-part series about a June fishing trip to Conconully Reservoir.
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It's fair and rodeo time
Today we offer a few Bits & Pieces of past Grant County Fairs and Rodeos. Enjoy.
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Beware of cougars, continued: what to do when faced with one
More about cougars
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Understanding ballistics
The “Big Book of Ballistics,” By Philip P. Massaro and published in 2017 by Gun Digest Books helps the reader understand ballistics. Today we continue to discuss seating depth, spin drift and more from the book.
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Trailorboat made in Ephrata
OK, readers, we have a mystery on our hands. Karen Crook called me a week or so ago. She and her husband Clay are big car buffs, attending several car shows during the year.
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Beware of cougars
We live in cougar country folks. Don’t stay indoors all your life, but be aware of the chance of a cougar encounter.
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Ballistics on my mind
This is a two-part series about the book, “Big Book of Ballistics.”
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Reduce, reuse and recycle those tables and chairs
Dear Moses Lake School District Number 161,
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Making friends when camping
We backtrack a bit and then continue discussing making friends when camping.
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Samaritan Hospital expands in 1949
OK, the facts are a bit sketchy from this article, but it was a beginning. The main photo this week is a blueprint of what was, apparently, the beginning of Samaritan Hospital. No where in the article does it indicate the address, but it must be what we called the …
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Camping makes for easy friends
This is the first of a two-part series about making friends while camping.
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Fires, other activities restricted in wildlife areas
Fish and Wildlife has restricted fires and other activities on Fish and Wildlife managed lands east of the Cascade Mountains.
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Cabin-camping at Shady Pines Resort
This is the last part of time spent at Shady Pines Resort on Conconully Reservoir.
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Lady Lions held bake sale in 1950
E-mail from Cheryl
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Conconully adventure refreshing
This is the first of a two-part series about camping at Lower Conconully Reservoir.
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Special hunt permit results online
The special hunt permit results are online, as this column last week noted the results would be out soon. The easiest way to check the results is to go to the Fish and Wildlife website.
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Naatus receives degree 20 years later
E-mail from Cheryl
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Still more hunting prep tips
This is the last in a series about preparing for hunting season.
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Hospital stays were news in 1950
E-mail from Cheryl
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Message from Fish and Wildlife
The following message was received from Fish and Wildlife Tuesday while checking for the special hunt permit results. We are still in the waiting game, but it is now clear how the drawing works and why the draws and validation process is a time-consuming event. Read on.
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More hunting preparation suggestions
Head to the shooting range
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Historical Society looking for volunteers
The Grant County Historical Society is looking for volunteers. Of course, the society is always looking for volunteers, but we have a special project in mind this time. The history sign located near the Chamber of Commerce office is in need of a coat of paint.
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Results of special permit a waiting game
The deadline for submitting special hunt permit applications was midnight on May 23. Now we have a waiting game.
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Preparing for hunting season
This is the first of a series about preparing for the hunting season.
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Head lice a menace across country
E-mail from Cheryl
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Free Fishing this weekend
No more excuses. Make a lunch, pour the family into the vehicle and go fishing. No fishing license? No problem, at least on this Saturday and Sunday, June 9 and 10. This is what Fish and Wildlife terms Free Fishing Weekend.
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Mrs. Smith continued
Today we continue with the story about Mrs. Mary Ellen Smith.
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1979 tourney produces 132 bass
E-mail from Cheryl
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Mrs. Smith shaped my world
Mrs. Mary Ellen Smith passed away on April 15. She was my high school English teacher.
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Porcelain artists to instruct in 1977
E-mail from Cheryl
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Hunting and conservation go hand in hand
We have been discussing the roll hunters play in conservation. Here are my final thoughts on the subject.
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Final thoughts about hunters and conservation
This is a two-part column with final thoughts about hunters and conservation.
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'What is it?' photo feature
What is it? This was a feature in the Columbia Basin Daily Herald, but the dates aren’t clear. When did it start and when did it end? The right-side photo is an example of the answer to the question.
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Seniors Best Ball Tournament set in 1976
E-mail from Cheryl
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Hunters eager to help with wolf disaster
This is a multi-part series about hunting as a conservation tool: Controlling the wolf population.
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Grandma has slithering experience in bed
E-mail from Cheryl
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Controlling populations and eating wild game
This is a multi-part series about hunting as a conservation tool.
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Columbia Basin population busy in 1941
E-mail from Cheryl
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Businesses benefit from festival
E-mail from Cheryl
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Foreigners visit Basin Project
E-mail from Cheryl
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Hunters can help needy with protein
This is a multi-part series about hunting as a conservation tool.
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KSEM expected on air in September
E-mail from Cheryl
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Game populations controlled by hunters
This is the second of a multi-part series about hunting as a conservation tool.
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Sutter answers last week's question
Dennis note: Last week the two lead stories in this column centered around Moses Lake and Quincy playing a league basketball game in the grade school gymnasium. My question asked why the game was played in the grade school? Don Sutter called and answered the question. Read on.
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Hunting is a tool for conservation
This is a three-part series about hunting as a conservation tool.
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Now is the time to explore big game recipes
There are plenty of deer and elk meat in my freezer. Sharing trout with family, friends and neighbors is in my blood, but stingy is the word given to me by me when it comes to deer, elk and walleye.
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Dry Falls improvements slated in 1947
E-mail from Cheryl
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March 1 opener participation low
District Fish Biologist Mike Schmuck, who covers Grant and Adams counties provided a bit of a forecast first, before March 1, and then the results of the March 1 opener. Here is his report, first the forecast and then the results. Read on.
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Original Moses Lake Post Office building still standing
E-mail from Cheryl
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A couple of thoughts about guns
School shooting a tragedy
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REA project brought electricity to rural America
E-mail from Cheryl
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Gliders were in the air at Quincy in 1941
E-mail from Cheryl
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Years are passing by, 27 so far
On Feb. 13, 1991 this column first appeared in the Columbia Basin Herald. It was titled “With Clay Feet,” at the time. My mentor, Fred Peterson of Spokane, gave the column the name. It came from a verse from the Bible which stated the words, “With feet of Clay,” as …
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Ephrata Airport surveying begins
E-mail from Cheryl
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Nugent continues sharing time and money
Recently Eastern Washington newspapers published a story about Rock ‘N Roll Icon Ted Nugent helping replace a well-respected Republic police dog. The dog, assigned to Police Chief, Loren Culp, died last December.
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Storms cause damage to Basin in August 1941
E-mail from Cheryl
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2018 SHOT Show report
An e-mail sent to Ted Nugent on Jan. 19, 2018 at 10:31: “Ted, Will we see you at SHOT?”
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Adams County tops on collecting tax
E-mail from Cheryl
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This is a good weekend for a daytrip
It’s time for a daytrip. This column suggests a trip out of the immediate area every year during this week, if the roads are ice and snow free. This year the weather is prime for such a trip.
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Cordell family moved to Sunnyslope in 1941
E-mail from Cheryl
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Warm weather beacons the outdoor-minded
My, my do I dare believe my eyes? Just checked the 10-day weather forecast for Moses Lake and found what could be considered fair weather for this time of year.
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Grimshaws visit Driggses in 1941
E-mail from Cheryl
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What to do in the middle of Winter
The middle of winter is here. This week is a bit unusual, as the weather is above freezing. Usually the temperatures this time of year is below freezing and, sometimes, near zero.
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Chamber wants stop sign at the Burke Y removed
E-mail from Cheryl
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New beginning at first of year
Our readers know my first column of the year is always about giving back to the Great Outdoors. This is fitting, as it sets a positive tone for the rest of the year.
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Year-end thoughts
This was a fun year, with many enjoyable adventures.
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Lind to install new turbine pump in 1941
E-mail from Cheryl
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Last minute mop up of Christmas gift ideas
OK, so there are a few more Christmas gifts ideas on my plate. This is the time for the last-minute crowd to scurry forth and purchase presents for the forgotten person.
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Third week of Christmas gift ideas
This is the last of a three-part series about Christmas gifts for outdoor-minded people.
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Newcomers to Hiawatha Valley doing well in 1941
E-mail from Cheryl
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Christmas bird Counts upcoming
The Christmas Bird Count is close by for the Wenatchee area. Here is the information available for me to pass along:
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Second week of Christmas gift ideas
This is the second of a three-part series about Christmas gifts for outdoor-minded people.
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Harvest Festival, Water Carnival planned for August 1941
E-mail from Cheryl
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Volunteers needed for salmon steelhead board
Fish and Wildlife is looking to fill four vacant position on a citizen advisory group responsible for reviewing proposals to maintain and improve sportfishing opportunities for salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River and its tributaries.
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The annual Christmas gift series
This is the first of a three-part series about Christmas gifts for outdoor-minded people.
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First aid graduate numbers increase
E-mail from Cheryl
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Conway escapes in Moses Lake
E-mail from Cheryl
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New Fish and Wildlife licensing system easy to use
The new licensing system for purchasing hunting and fishing licenses is easy to use. This website is also used to buy special hunting permits applications and submit hunter reports.
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Cactus bucks are a fact
Cactus bucks are a part of deer life, but not every deer’s life. What is a cactus buck? Basically, a cactus buck is a deer with antlers still in velvet with several points. Some of the points grow in irregular parts of the antlers resembling a cactus.
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Noooooooooooo! A mistake was made and it was my fault
Mistake: An action which is misguided or wrong. A mistake is something or part of something which is incorrect or not right, also, an error, inaccuracy, slip, blunder, oversight, boo-boo, goof up. A mistake is something, a word, figure or fact which is not correct, an inaccuracy.
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Book review and other things
Karen Crook called a couple of months ago.
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Hairpin turn a curve of concern
A hairpin turn is a sharp U-shaped curve in a road. A bobby pin is a type of hairpin. It has a sharp U-shaped curve at the end without the opening.
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Low buck numbers change plans
This is the last of a two-part series about the 2017 Deer Camp.
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2017 Deer Camp
This is the first of a two-part series about the 2017 Deer Camp.
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Road hogs of concern in 1941
E-mail from Cheryl
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Gardening for wild game meals
There was a successful garden at my house this year. It was a splendid gardening year. The cucumbers produced at an abundant routine. Due to circumstances which isn’t quite clear, we ended up with 15, maybe 20, plants in the ground.
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A couple more thoughts about food safety
Teach your children about food safety
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Catching up with Clay
There are a couple subjects on my mind this week. It’s time to catch up.
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Job Corps students volunteer during Pioneer Day
Pioneer Day at the Grant County Historical Society Museum, last Saturday, was attended by 10 students from the Columbia Basin Job Corps, see photo. There are 38 buildings or separate shops at the museum. A volunteer is needed in each or the individual building is left unopened. All of the …
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More fire starter ideas
This is the last of a two-part series about making fire starters. We backtrack a bit and then continue.
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A fire starter may save a life
This is the first of a two-part series about fire starters.
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Learn these elements about food safety
Today we backtrack a bit and then continue with preventing foodborne illness, the second and last part of this series.
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The last part of the Offutt AFB tour
This is the last of a three-part series about an educational trip to Offutt Air Force Base by honorary commanders and civic leaders.
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Dennis' notes about composting
Mona’s composting column has been most interesting and informative to those who have never constructed a pile. My compost pile is years old.
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Offutt Air Force Base tour provides valuable information
This is the second of a three-part series about an educational trip to Offutt Air Force Base by honorary commanders and civic leaders.
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Food thermometers mandatory for food safety
This United States Department of Agriculture article has been on my desk all summer. While it addresses checking food thermometers during the summer, food thermometers are mandatory all year long. Purchase one or two or three and use them. Garnet and I have one in the kitchen and one in …
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KSEM, now KBSN is nearing 70
E-mail from Cheryl
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More hunting preparation suggestions
This is the last of a two-part series about preparing for the upcoming hunting seasons.
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County defense league named in 1941
E-mail from Cheryl
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Hunting seasons near
This is the first of a two-part series about preparing for the upcoming hunting seasons.
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Power administrator pushes for larger dam generator budget
E-mail from Cheryl
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Letter to Col. Samuelson continued
This is the last of a two-part series about the 2017 Skyfest at Fairchild Air Force Base.
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New post office for Ephrata in 1941
E-mail from Cheryl
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Breakfast can become a sensitive subject
This is the last of a two-part series about the word breakfast.
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Editor suggests improvements in 1941
An improvement program for Moses Lake was suggested in 1941. This indicates a community with growing pains. This isn’t a bad situation, but one which needs attention for the betterment of all. The Columbia Basin Irrigation Project was in its beginning phases and the city fathers knew Moses Lake was …
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Crews sacked bulk wheat in 1941
It is common knowledge about the wheat being sacked in the early 1900s and this was accomplished in the field. Then it was hauled to the railroad station by horse and wagon to be shipped. Apparently, this was the practice in 1941 as well, at least the sacking part.
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My view after seven decades
Last week’s column was a pleasure to write. It provided me the chance to look back at my life to this point. However, after holding the paper and reading the column in print, well…it was OK and all, but, well…it sounded as if it was my obituary.
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Bureau men visit Othello
The Columbia Basin Project was progressing in 1941. Bureau of Reclamation employees were visiting various part of the projects lands. We don’t know what these two men were doing in Othello, but the fact they were in the area is interesting. Read on.
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Different column appearing in Herald in 1941
E-mail from Cheryl
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New Ephrata Post Office planned in 1941
E-mail from Cheryl
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Blood-sucking and disgusting ticks
This is number seven in a series about dangerous and irritating Eastern Washington Critters.
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Daytime bombing practice near ML in 1941
A bombing range was established near Moses Lake in 1941. Planes from Geiger Army Air Base in Spokane would use the range. Of course, only practice bombs were used, which were non-explosive. I understand, during the time the range was used, those planes bombed Warden twice. Also, the planes buzzed …
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It's rattlesnake week in the Basin
This is the fifth in a series about dangerous and irritating Eastern Washington Critters.
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Homeschoolers take a hike
The event is always refreshing, with the youngsters excited to explore a new area, which they have never seen before. I call it the Homeschoolers’ Annual Hike. Lisa Porter is my contact and she reminded me this year marks the fifth year we have explored specific points around the greater …
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Snake information continued
This is the fourth in a series about dangerous and irritating Eastern Washington Critters.
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Basin rattlesnakes can be dangerous
This is the third in a series about dangerous and irritating Eastern Washington Critters.
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Dam and reservoir considered in 1941
E-mail from Cheryl
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Dangerous critters lurk in the Great Outdoors
This is the second in a series about dangerous and irritating Eastern Washington Critters.
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Patrolman Andrews renewing drivers licenses in 1941
E-mail from Cheryl
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Beware: Basin critters can kill you
This is the first in a series about dangerous and irritating Columbia Basin Critters.
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GAR donates flag to McKay Hospital
E-mail from Cheryl
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A few Columbia Basin hikes
Spring is a great time to discover Columbia Basin hidden places. Plus, this is the time of year when wildflowers are in bloom, although seeing these plants can never be guaranteed. There are several easy walks/hikes within 70 miles of Moses Lake.
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Neat sum realized from sale of food and aprons
OK, so we have had rummage sales, yard sales, bake sales, but this is the first I’ve heard of a food and apron sale. Hey, a neat sum was realized, so it worked. Read on.
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Vegetable gardening workshop tomorrow
OK, here is a chance for beginners and established gardeners to pick up a tip or two. Read on.
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Meat tenderizer and jerky slicer practical tools
A knife and a meat saw is all it takes to butcher wild game. This is true and, in fact, the way my butchering career began. Now, there should be no misunderstanding, when the words “My butchering career” are used. These words do not imply a career as a butcher …
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Western Cold Storage was major business in 1941
E-mail from Cheryl
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How to caramelize onions
OK, so an old hunter can learn new tricks. Onions are a favorite food of mine, sweet onions, especially. Caramelizing onions is a new-learned skill. Don’t know why it took so long to discover this interesting and versatile food.
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In the beginning
The first Moses Lake newspaper was the Moses Lake Herald, first published on July 31, 1941. Note the Volume 1, on the left side, and the Number 1, on the right side of this first front page.
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Braves and Braves notch wins
Dennis note: The second paragraph begins, “The Frontier Brave…,” but aren’t the Frontier teams known as the Warriors? Read on.
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How to make Goose breast roll-ups
Wild goose is difficult for me to cook. The breast meat always turns out rubbery and tough. Still, I haven’t given up, figuring there must be some recipe to satisfy my taste.
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Pack 74 reorganized in 1980
Cub Scouts have been a great organization to begin learning about The Great Outdoors and other life skills. Knolls Vista Pack 74 was reorganized in 1980, a move which doubled the membership. Read on.
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Some readers misinformed about cougars
Last week's column about TSgt Jason Chavies, Fairchild Air Force Base, shooting a cougar during a deer hunt, caused a bit of a fuss with some readers who didn't think kindly about shooting the cat.
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Rescue squadron saves lives
Garnet and I support the 36th Rescue Squadron as Honorary Commanders. The squadron flies several UH-1, Huey, helicopters, most of them are from the Vietnam era.
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Chavies downs cougar during deer hunt
TSgt Jason Chavies is stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base. The 33-year-old is a Huey helicopter crew chief with the 36th Rescue Squadron. His job title with this unit is the contracting officer representative, which means he coordinates activities between the unit and the civilian helicopter maintenance personnel.
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Gardening part of Bits & Pieces this year
The Columbia Basin Herald’s weekly gardening column is joining forces with the Bits & Pieces column. The Grant County Weed Board and/or WSU Master Gardeners will be featured each week, offering noxious weed education and gardening tips.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
It will be 60 years for the Ephrata Class of 1957
E-mail from Cheryl
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J.T. demonstrates the art of volunteering
He is at it again, but with a twist. Justin Vieira, known to his friends as J.T., accompanied his dad Brandon Niemi to Pioneer Village Senior Apartments recently to volunteer with the distribution of food from the Moses Lake Food Bank.
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Quincy's Richardo Garces promoted in 1981
E-mail from Cheryl
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Soap Lake Mayor Romary ponders budget in 1981
E-mail from Cheryl
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New bacon packaging law in 1972
E-mail from Cheryl
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Nevers from SL chief to Sheriff's deputy in 1981
E-mail from Cheryl
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
SHOT Show continues to amaze
This is a two-part series about attending the 2017 SHOT Show.
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Royal City needed a logo in 1981
E-mail from Cheryl
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Poundmaster Brown resigns in 1977
E-mail from Cheryl
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Efforts to give back admirable
The first column of the year, every year, is about giving back to the Great Outdoors. This is appropriate, with the idea of setting a positive tone for the rest of the year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Milholland leads Rotarians to Canada
Delbert Milholland was the principal of Moses Lake High School when The Great Class of 1965 graduated. He was a woodcrafter and a leader of Rotarians after retirement. Read on.
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End of year recap
Wow, where did the time go? Who knows, but time sure seemed to pass faster than normal this year. Perhaps it was the presidential election media coverage causing the fast-paced time passage. No, can’t be, as there were periods when time seemed to stand still during the campaigns. Still, here …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Spidell vice president of Frontier PTA in 1980
Jim Spidell was a longtime friend of my family from the time he was in high school and a friend of my uncle, Laurel Grimshaw. In fact, my middle name is Laurel, after my uncle. It is unusual for a columnist to use a middle initial, but mine is displayed …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Gifts for Outdoor-minded people, Part 3
This is the third of a four-part series about buying gifts for outdoor-minded people.
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Who remembers the Bubbleator?
Do you remember the Bubbleator? Now explain to your children and grandchildren about the Bubbleator. A search of the Internet indicates this unique item was put in storage in 1984 to make way for the Seattle Children’s Museum and later sold to a private owner in Des Moines, Wash.
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Gifts for Outdoor-minded people, Part 2
This is the second of a four-part series about buying gifts for outdoor-minded people.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Lunsford winner in the A-Main race
Last week we featured two photos of The Turf Café, a long-standing Moses Lake restaurant. Today we feature two telephone book ads for The Turf, one from 1957 and the other 1966. The interesting part of being able to read two ads about one establishment from nine years apart is …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Gifts for Outdoor-minded people, Part 1
This is a four-part series about buying gifts to outdoor-minded people.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
The Turf Café was a city landmark
The Turf Café was a long-standing eatery in Moses Lake. Say, wasn’t there one in Quincy as well? At one time a person could eat a meal, purchase ammunition for hunting, get a haircut and dance the night away in the one building.
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Eating roadkill
Deer and elk carcasses are spotted along Washington State roads from time to time. These animals were off limits in the past, but as of July 1 of this year, the meat can be salvaged.
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All-school luncheon planned every month
The Great Class of 1965 has been meeting for lunch at the Red Door Restaurant on the second Friday of every month. This has been a special and fun time for all attending.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Rich and I teach political lesson, Part Two
Dennis note: Here is the last of a two-part humor story. This “Rich and I” story was first published in the Columbia Basin Herald in the early 1990s. We backtrack a bit and then continue with the story. Enjoy.
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Last week's mystery photo is Smart Funnel
Last week a kitchen tool was featured as a mystery photo in this column. It was the Smart Funnel and is used when the contents of two bottles need to be combined.
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Rich and I teach political lesson
Dennis note: Here is the first of a two-part humor story to help you through the week. This “Rich and I” story was first published in the Columbia Basin Herald in the early 1990s. This group of stories is being readied to publish in an upcoming book. OK, I admit, …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO
Historical Society annual meeting next Tuesday
The county Historical Society will hold its annual business meeting next Tuesday to elect officers and count ballets. Read on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO
Two outdoor-oriented lessons learned
There are times during the year when reflecting on outdoor matters seem appropriate. The end-of-the-year column is one, as is the anniversary of the beginning of this column. Reflections are appropriate anytime the information presented will be educational to readers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO
The final days of the 2016 deer season
The modern firearm general deer season was a long one this year. It lasted from Oct. 15 through Oct. 25.
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Dave Heaverlo was undefeated after four games in 1980
Dave Heaverlo was a Seattle Mariner in 1980. Read on.
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Imagine a 15 mph city speed limit
A 15 mph speed limit in Moses Lake? Well, there was a time. Read on.
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Have fun, but be careful out there
This Saturday, Oct. 15, is the opening day of the modern firearm general deer hunting season. First, no matter your hunting experience and expertise, remember the most important three words when hunting: Safety, safety, safety.
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Visit to wind farm educational
E-mail from Cheryl
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Fair and Rodeo time
The Sept. 4, 1952 edition of the Columbia Basin Herald screamed to readers, "It's Fair and Rodeo Time" and the headline is true today.
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