Get ready for lots of lively events in the dead of winter

Lots of "stuff" happening this week: On Sunday, the Super Bowl (between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants, in case you didn't know); on Saturday, Groundhog Day (for those of you who like rodents predicting the weather); and the Wine Walk on Saturday in Old Town Carson City (Telegraph Square, D'Vine Wine, etc.) from 1-5 p.m. ... "rain or shine-we still pour wine." Ten bucks gets you a wristband for wine, hors d'oeuvres and raffle prizes. Enjoy!

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Fifty-four years ago, three Nevada priests were ordained in Rome ... one, the late Msgr. Charles Righini (a Jesuit, and one smart cookie, according to Maizie) was a former pastor at St. Teresa's. The other two, Msgrs. Elwood LaVoy and Leo McFadden ("Pope Leo" to his friends, jokers all) celebrated an anniversary mass, with the assistance of Father Tony Vercellone, Pastor of Our Lady of Snows. Congratulations, and "bless you's" to all.

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Which brings us to a "story" from Ralph Sifuentes: "Seems Sister Marie and 'Sister Mary Carolyn' were in the store and passed by the beer section. One asked the other (hmmm ... which one?) if she would like a beer. The other replied, indeed, it would be nice to have one, but that she would feel uncomfortable purchasing it. 'Sister Carolyn' then said that she would handle it, picked up a six-pack and took it to the cashier. The cashier looked surprised, so she said, 'This is for washing our hair.' Without blinking an eye, the cashier reached under the counter and put a package of pretzel's in the bag with the beer. 'The curlers are on me,' he grinned." M can see she'd better not let those two out together again. Mercy.

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Ev Jesse will reach a quarter of a century two days after Super Bowl Sunday, so have a good birthday party with leftovers. Michelle Olson, Carolyn's niece, is now at Distinctive Style ... we probably both need to visit her. And especial good news, M/Sgt. Michael Bernard was awarded a Bronze Star for his exceptional work disposing of IED's in Iraq. Thank you! And we're glad you're safe.

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Tamara Holme's "Positive Energy, Acrobatic and Dance Studio," has reopened at 3094 Research Way, #64, after suffering much smoke damage in the fire that destroyed the Connected Church. She has such a wonderful way with kids (and adults, too), and will soon be offering juggling classes, along with the acrobatics and dance. Call 884-3633 for details.

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With all the primaries and caucuses going on, Michael Wilson sent us the following pertinent Lou Dobb's quote: "We now have a new 'politically correct' term: electile dysfunction ... the inability to become aroused by any of the candidates!" Ain't it tha truth.

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Sad news for two Nevada families: Eileen Borda, and Corky Smith both passed away last week. Eileen was a lovely lady, and Maizie remembers Corky as a "rescuer" (along with Ross deLipkau) of her youngest son, Kirk, when he was "cannonballed" off his siblings feet into the ceiling, breaking his wrist and elbow. Ahhh, the "good ol' days." Carson City will miss them both. And don't forget the Celebration of Life for DeeAnn Parsons on Saturday at the BAC at 11 a.m. We miss her, too.

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Kress Whalen simply "shocked" us with the following: "A man was severely burned in a car accident, and because of this had to have a complete reconstruction of his face. His plastic surgeon found out that the man's wife was an excellent match to be a skin donor, so he used some skin from her buttocks to rebuild her husband's face, with the understanding none of them would ever reveal the source. The operations were a great success, and they were all pleased to see he looked as handsome as he did before the accident. Many people commented on how nice he looked, which pleased him immensely. However, he felt he just couldn't thank his wife enough. 'Not to worry, dear,' she told him. 'Every time your mother kisses your cheek, it's thanks enough for me.'"

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Former Carsonite Sierra Scott, and her fiancee, Nick Aliberti, will be featured on the "Millionaire" Valentine's show on Feb. 4th and 5th at 7 p.m. on Channel 2, KTVN. Tune in, and see how they did. Also, a "get well soon" to Sierra's mother, Carol Scott, who is recovering at home nicely from some surgery she had Thursday.

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Speaking of Valentine's Day, several restaurants in Carson City will be having special dinners on the 14th. Two, we know of, are at ZBistro (885-2828) and Mallard's (885-1019). Give them (or your favorite restaurant) a call for reservations, and treat your sweetie to a night out with some delicious food. C says you can call her first if you need a date (as long as you pay). No hint there.

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With it looking like Christmas on Sunday, M would like to thank Gina Thatcher, and her daughter, Jordan, for helping shovel out the driveway and serving hot chocolate. Now, those are the kind of neighbors everyone should have. Her other two daughters, Lauren and Taylor, have also helped out in the past. Thanks so much, ladies (and to Terry Ward, too, for aiding and abetting). You're peachy.

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Caren Jenkins sent us some results of the Washington Post's Mensa Invitational, where readers were asked to take any word from the dictionary and alter it by adding, subtracting or changing one letter and supplying a new definition. Some of the winners were: "Intaxication ... euphoria at getting a tax refund which lasts until you realize it was your money to start with" (gee, how timely is that one?). "Reintarnation ... coming back to life as a hillbilly." "Sarchasm ... The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn't get it." "Innoculatte ... to take coffee intravenously when you are running late." And, "Karmageddon ... It's like, when everybody is sending off all these really bad vibes, and then the Earth explodes, and it's a serious bummer."

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Have a good week (as long as "Karmageddon" doesn't blow it)!

• Carolyn Tate and Maizie Harris Jesse are longtime Carson City residents. Write to them at editor@nevadaappeal.com.