vol. 1 #2 July 2014 FREE
the humor and rumor "You don't stop laughing when you grow old. You grow old when you stop laughing."
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MOVING ON UP, OUR NEW DIGS FROM THE PUBLISHERS
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As you can see, based on the ad sales for our first issue of The Blatant County News, we have moved into our new offices in Ketchum. Sure, it’s a little close-quartered but we’re in the middle of town and close to all the action, although we have to vacate the premises every Tuesday morning for cleaning and recycling. But so what? We’re getting things done. Our beloved advertisers have bought into the spirit of the project and have come up with some
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ment this month, we ask bar patrons if they have ever been involved in a biting incident as the subject erupted onto the world during the World Cup last month when Luis Suarez of Uruguay took a nip out of the shoulder of an Italian opponent. In “Where Are They Now,” we update the lives of Blatant County residents today. Also, see another view of Ketchum today and yesterday in one wonderful photo from F-Stop. And, there are your regular favorite items such as “Casino Wisdom,” “Ask Dr. Spa,” “Senior Moments,” “Miscellaneous, Too,” and the column, “The Way I See It,” which may cause you to seriously doubt the sanity of the author. As a special feature this month, we pay tribute to a recently departed beloved friend, “Miss Kitty,” former manager of The Casino,
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Now, here is issue number two and it is our hope that you might laugh right out loud no matter where you are at the time of your perusal – in line at the bank or a movie, filling up your gas tank, shopping for food, mowing your lawn, counseling your children, playing ball with your beloved pet or during personal bodily functions. We exist to make your life a little easier by supplying it with laughter about our valley which is like no other place in the world. This month really kicks off the summer season and we have a number of segments which you should definitely absorb. No one can really make any concrete plans without checking out what’s in the stars for you in July. Hopefully, your “Horrorscope” will be favorable for you and yours. In “The Company of Stools” seg-
very amusing ads for their businesses. Seeing their ads amidst all the humor has presented a new look to the public and has resulted in a lot of good feeling around Blatant County. And, isn’t that supposed to be what it should be here in the “summer of our content?” We’d like to thank all those who supported us in our new endeavor and to all the readers who have acknowledged to us of how much they laughed.
with an inside view from Matt Gorby, longtime bartender and personal friend of Shannon’s. So, sit back and get ready to enjoy the second issue of The Blatant County News and please pay particular attention to the ads which have become an important part of this new humor publication based on where we live. LOVE, SPA & GORBS
INSIDE HUMOR • Alan & Company Update • Tribute to Miss Kitty • Favorite Tee • Winnie the Pooh • Fourth of July is over • Road Rage • and LOTS of ads... that are funny!
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ASK DR.
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Dear Dr. Spa, The Sawtooth National Recreation Area has so many different kinds of animals for us to see and enjoy. What is your favorite? Signed, Drew Lingstalker Dear Drooling Stalker, In Blatant County, my favorites are the bi-polar bears. Love, Dr. Spa Dear Dr. Spa, We here in the school district are concerned about our children confronting strangers after school. What are your views? Signed, Concerned Republicans About Personal Offenders Dear CRAPO, As a complete stranger, I’d appreciate you telling your kids not to talk to me. Love, Dr. Spa
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PUN IN-10-DED! Lord, give me patience because if you give me strength then I’m going to need some bail money on the side.