So, for the logo, I fell back on a version of the stereotypical Gold Rush miner-guy. They liked it! Yay! The art will appear on the posters, programs, and various other promotional materials. If you've read any of the summer blog posts, you know that I'm a Fair Junkie. We (Tom and I), are both Fair Junkies, actually, but I LOVE this little county fair we have up here. Last year, I went every day of the five. This year, I get to go (and park!) for free, plus I just received my $250 prize check. Sweet deal. Here it is:Also, by way of a musical recommendation, we went to see the Scottish group, Battlefield Band on Saturday night. It was so outstanding, I just can't do them justice. Fabulous musicians, amazing music! If they come to a venue near you, don't let the opportunity slip by to enjoy this crazy good band perform. You're welcome! http://www.battlefieldband.co.uk/
MEANWHILE, what have the good folks of Nevada County been up to lately?? Gee, it's been awhile. How to choose...
"7:58 p.m.--A caller from McKnight Way and Freeman Lane reported a physical fight involving Ethan Hawke. The men doing the beating were shapeshifting. the actor Neville Brand also was involved. [I usually don't print these--and there are many--but the specter of shapeshifting actors from different eras ganging up on this poor soul grabbed me for some reason]
"8:41 p.m.--A caller from the 100 block of Stewart Street reported tenants who had been evicted were possibly throwing furniture, slamming doors and using a chain saw to destroy an apartment. It was quiet when officers arrived; the noise might have been a movie that had been turned down." [SO many questions here--but maybe a "Home Alone" moment?]
[Among other TV-related incidents--]
"1:40 a.m.--A caller from Carpenter and West Main Streets reported hearing a man yelling and screaming. He was found to have been celebrating a new television a bit too loudly." [Let's hope this guy doesn't ever get a new car]
"2:26 p.m.--Several callers from Highway 49 at Gold Flat Road reported a hot tub rolling down the highway. It was picked up by the owners." [more like Gold "Pretty Steep" Road. Hang on to your round stuff!]
"7:59 p.m.--A woman who might have been drunk reported that someone her age shouldn't be allowed to use a cell phone." [in her case, probably a true statement]
"12:55 p.m.--A caller from the 29000 block of Highway 49 reported a dispute possibly becoming physical. A man just head-butted another man's vehicle. The man said he didn't like the way the vehicle looked, so he hit it with his head." [he has disliked a few too many vehicles, I imagine...]
"4:44 p.m.--A woman from the 13000 block of Desperado Drive reported a man was accusing her and her husband of assaulting him with a hologram machine." [those things are heavy...]
"4:28 p.m.--A caller from the 100 block of Neal Street reported a man in red and white camo took a large bottle of Jack Daniels." [Red and white camo? Was he trying to hide in a candy cane factory?]
"12:50 p.m.--A woman from the 13000 block of Sierra Woodlands Court reported trespassing Thursday night. Someone drove across the lawn and left strange grooves in the grass." [our version of crop circles. Call SETI ]
"7:07 p.m.--A caller from the 100 block of Neal Street reported a blue SUV pushing juveniles through the parking lot in office chairs. They were gone when officers arrived." [Right. Next event: copy-machine luge]
"6:42 p.m.--A caller from the 100 block of Joerschke Drive reported a domestic dispute with the boyfriend lock in the garage." [and would that be the cause or solution to the problem?]
"2:41 p.m.--A caller from South Auburn Street reported a man possible carrying a Glock. It was a PG&E worker testing equipment; he did not have a gun." [another from the department of "yes, you can be too careful"...]
[and one more from that same chapter...]
"9:09 p.m.--A caller from the 200 block of Sutton Way reported someone might in an apartment. No one was located. It might have been a shampoo bottle falling in the shower." [...but this does qualify her for a job at the TSA]
"7:40 a.m.--A man reported his brother might be stuck in a storage locker. He was uncooperative about providing any more information, however." [Hm, now that we thought about it...]
"9:31 p.m.--More than 20 calls were received from a phone with an address in the 19000 block of Penn Valley Drive. The owner of the phone was located in Yuba County and was break-dancing and 'pocket-dialing'." [...still, probably an unconscious cry for help]
More soon!
