We wish President Barack Obama the best in the next four years, and hope he will have the support of this country and the world as he takes over the presidency.
Ahhhh, political spin (we love it) found on the Internet: (names have been deleted to protect the relatives) "A genealogy researcher in California, was working on her family tree and discovered that she was related to a current western senator by a great grand uncle. 'Uncle Remus' was a notorious horse thief and train robber and was hung in 1889 in Montana for his crimes. She found that she and the senator shared the common ancestor. The only known photograph of Remus shows him standing on the gallows just before he was hung. The caption says, 'Remus, horse thief, sent to Montana Territorial Prison 1885, escaped 1887, robbed the Montana Flyer six times. Caught by Pinkerton detectives, convicted and hanged in 1889.' So the lady e-mailed the senator about their mutual relative. She received this reply ... "Remus was a famous cowboy in the Montana territory. His business empire grew to include acquisition of valuable equestrian assets and intimate dealings with the Montana railroad. Beginning in 1883, he devoted several years of his life to government service, finally taking leave to resume his dealings with the railroad. In 1887, he was a key player in a vital investigation run by the renowned Pinkerton Detective Agency. In 1889, Remus passed away during an important civic function held in his honor, when the platform upon which he was standing, collapsed.'" Now that's creative writing!
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will be sponsoring a free financial preparedness Fair and Food Drive "Staying Afloat In A Changing Economy" on Saturday, Jan. 31 at their church, 411 N. Saliman in Carson City. It is open to the public, and will run from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Again, it is FREE and open to EVERYONE. There will be a food drive as well, so attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable item(s) to aid with the drive. If you're worried about finances, please come. You will be welcome.
The Legislature is gearing up to open Feb. 2. So we give you the late "Ed Glick's Warning,"... "Keep your children and animals off the streets, the Legislature's back in town." Amen. We wish them good luck ... they're gonna need it.
A friend of ours, Don Rudin, is going to jail ... well, not in THAT sense ... he's the new cook at the jail beginning Monday. For the last seven years he's been the executive chef at Mallard's. We urge the sheriff to start a restaurant in the jail so that we can continue to eat Don's good food, and allow the inmates to get training in food prep and waiting tables. Such an idea. Captain Sandage said if we didn't mind wearing orange jumpsuits at lunch, it might fly. (Yeah ... right) While, back at Mallard's (Empire Ranch Golf Course), Chris Wyatt will still be serving good stuff. Good luck to all.
The Douglas County Historical Society will present a benefit for the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center on Feb. 6, 7, and 8, 1477 Hwy 395 in Gardnerville. Tickets will be sold ONLY in advance (no door sales) by calling 782-2555. The price of admission to "Hotel Minden, a Melodrama and Farce" will include lasagna Friday and Saturday nights ($20) and hot dogs and trimmings Sunday ($15). A fun time for all. And don't forget auditions for CC's "Senior Follies" at 6 p.m. on Jan. 28 and 29 in the dining room of the Carson City Senior Citizens Center. Call the center for details (883-0703), and "break a leg."
Again, lots of birthdays this week ... Les Horton, Tom Greco, Jamie Fuller Dunn, Troy Olson, Bill Nutt, Karen Copp, Spenser Olson, and Ellie Stephens. Last week, we warned the Fire Department ... who's left? A good week to all.
- Carolyn Tate and Maizie Harris Jesse are longtime Carson City residents. They can be reached by e-mail at editor@nevadaappeal.com.