Nobody Asked Us, But ... Agencies should cut workers slack

Well, well, well ... we heard that a couple of state agencies have told their employees that they cannot put "I'm out of the office today on an unpaid furlough day. I will return your call tomorrow," on their phones. Apparently, they don't want to remind the public that staffing has been cut to help balance the budget. However, it seems to us that the public should know that if the service is not up to snuff, it's not because the employees are lollygagging, but because they're not there to do the work required. Cut them some slack. Thanks.

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Tamara Holmes' Positive Energy, 3603 Challenger Way, will begin a new session on Oct. 26. Tamara is such a good teacher with children. They learn how to tumble, dance and just have fun. In this age of children's obesity being such a problem, we hope some of you without children might consider sponsoring a child who otherwise couldn't enjoy the exercise. Please give her a call if you're interested, 775-884-3633.

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Ken Fraser sent us some "glorious insults" from an era before the English language boiled down to 4-letter words: "An exchange between Lady Astor and Winston Churchill, 'If you were my husband, I'd give you poison.' 'If you were my wife, I'd drink it.'" "I feel so miserable without you; it's almost like having you here." - Stephen Bishop. "His mother should have thrown him away and kept the stork." - Mae West. And, "I've had a perfectly wonderful evening. But this wasn't it." - Groucho Marx. Ouch.

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Happy Birthday's to M's daughter, Helaine, and M's grandson, Ryan. Western Nevada Performing Arts will be performing at Disneyland on Halloween (probably at 11 a.m.). To raise money for the trip, the group will hold three "teas" at the Brewery Arts Center today at 11 a.m., 2:30 and 5:30 p.m., and will perform the show along with the tea. Prices vary from $15-$20. 'Twill be delightful. Also, get wells to Deb Greco, Michelle Olson and Trish Lincoln (who hopes to be out skiing soon). Best wishes to Holly and Travis Smith on their marriage last Saturday ... it was lovely. And, Paul Schat's Bakery is open now, right across from the Highway Department on South Stewart Street. Tasty stuff.

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"Someone," who shall be nameless, was arranging to buy some beer and wine at Ben's Liquor for Roger's funeral (no, she had NOT been drinking), when she started for the Cracker Box and tripped over the curb. Halfway down to the cement, she was heard to mutter "oh crap" (or something equally naughty) just before she hit the pavement. First reaction, "Thank God my glasses didn't break," however, the frames were another story. Two fine young men, Greg and Jake, picked her up and suggested she go to the hospital. "Why?" asked "Grace." "Because you're bleeding all over the place." By golly, they were right. The CB lady came out with a damp towel, and Ben's came out with a bag of ice. Fortunately, after a CAT scan, tetanus shot, blood test and a butterfly bandage ... all was well. Some people will do anything for attention. But, many thanks to all who helped, including all the people in ER's "Fast Track" at the hospital. Also, thanks to Sandi at the DMV Information Desk, and Desiree at Raley's for both being nice people.

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M and Eloise would like to pass along their gratitude to Jonni Moon, Carolyn Tate, Pat and Dave Josten, Terry Ward, Carla Wilson (and her lovely voice), Christy, Laura and John at the BAC, Eloise's entire family, and all the people who came to Roger's funeral last Sunday ... it was a full house, with great food and drink, and all the wonderful people he knew and loved. Thank you all. We know Roger would have loved it, and we know Eloise was eternally grateful for all your support.

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Time to start planning for your Halloween and Nevada Day parties!

• Carolyn Tate and Maizie Harris Jesse are longtime Carson City residents. They can be reached at editor@nevadaappeal.com.