John Martinka

Sergeant At Arms Busy

Sergeant At Arms John Martinka opened his weekly visit with an observation that Steve Lingenbrink reported that the “pool of lawyers is full.” John wanted to know if “that was face up or face down?” [Now, now, let’s not get nasty!]

Feussner … … and his foot.

Daniel Feussner was welcomed back after a 4-½ week leave to recover from surgery to his hurt Achilles tendon. He damaged the appendage while playing volleyball – $10.

An article in a local periodical talked about a “little investment bank bulking up.” Bob McNulty was the centerpiece of the article, with nine mentions and crediting Bob with “40 years of experience.” It’s all a numbers game, so Martinka asked, “How much should the fine be?” The article mentioned a $5 million investment. That figure being a little high, the Ssergeant and McNulty settled on $10.

No case of Mix-taken identity here. Obviously a Vandal.

The Vandals and Cougars were called on the carpet. Seems there’s a lot of poaching of live trees from various lots around the Palouse this time of year. The officials have come up with a spray for the trees which causes the cutters to think twice, since the spray smells like rotting deer. Despite this attempt at thwarting tree poachers using high technology methods, the Vandal/Cougar delegation was fined $2 each.

Dick Brown has purchased the No-Fine Badge for December and January. Expect broadsides from Brown.