Nobody asked us, but ... Spring is here and there is lots going on

True story: A young man in Las Vegas, who is severely autistic, was doing so well his mom and dad decided they could take a night off and go camping. After spending the night camping, the mother found out she had 25 messages from their son, all saying, "Come home right now, there's a troll in the closet." The father rolled his eyes as they came home from the camp out. As they got to the front door, the son came out and repeated excitedly "there's a troll in the closet." The father assured him that he would check out the "troll," but, as he neared the closet, he heard a voice say, "May I have a glass of water, please?" When he opened the closet, he saw a "little person" who was a Jehovah's Witness. The autistic boy, who had never seen a small man before, let him in the house and believed he had to "trap" him. We don't know the rest of the story, but we can believe they will not let him stay alone again and the Jehovah's Witnesses will steer clear of the "troll trapper."

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FYI: Nevada Casting had a workshop on Saturday in Gardnerville for anyone who might want to be in a movie this summer. Since we didn't hear about it in time, you can still go to www.nevadacasting.com and become a "star."

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We were very sorry to learn that John Bailey died on April 1. He, and his lovely wife, Nina, have sent us letters and jokes from time to time. Our deepest sympathy goes out to her and her family. We also send our best wishes to Carla Wilson's mom, she is very ill in the hospital. Thanks to LeRoy, Larry and all the other driver's at CTRMC who pick people up from the far reaches of the hospital's parking lot, it's a really nice service.

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Pastor Lary Rothchild of Capital Baptist Church is retiring. If you would like to wish him well. There will be a luncheon held at the Gold Dust West at

1 p.m. April 17. The cost is $28 (which also covers a gift). For additional information and reservations, call 885-0808. Have a happy retirement! Kress Whalen, Ward Jesse, and Pat Corroni are doing the birthday thing this week ... congrats. Congrats also to Tracie Moore and Robert Egelston who tied the knot Saturday.

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Golf tournaments are coming up in May, so sign up and have a blast. The first one, May 2, is sponsored by Adele's, the Cracker Box and J's Bistro. It's at Eagle Valley Golf Course and will benefit the Community Counseling Center. Prizes and food for everyone ($150 apiece). Register by April 25. For more information, call 887-2380. The next tournament will be at Genoa Lakes to benefit the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center. It starts at 9 a.m. on May 14, and costs $125 per person. Call 445-5161 for reservations and details. And finally, Couples Golf begins at Empire Ranch Golf Club at 5:30 p.m. May 7. Cost is $75 per couple. This includes a prime rib dinner and a Neil Diamond tribute (885-2100 or 885-1019), and should be a blast.

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The Carson City Band Association is supporting the CHS band by hosting its annual Wine Tasting from 6-9 p.m. April 24 at Fuji Park. Music, appetizers, wine, silent auction and fun will be the order of the evening. Call Jackie Cobb at 882-5674 for additional details. It's $20 in advance, and $25 at the door. Great cause.

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Spring is sprunging, and it's getting warmer ... hallelujah!

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