The body of Alysssa Byrne, missing since attending the SnowGlobe Music Festival and last seen by friends late New Year's Eve night or in Stateline early Jan. 1, was found this morning, Douglas County Sheriff's Office reports.

Byrne, 19, was found at 8:30 a.m. just outside the city limits of South Lake Tahoe. A utility worker discovered the remains just off Pioneer Trail, between Black Bart and Al Tahoe. The location is approximately one mile west of the Snow Globe Music Festival, authorities said.

Zentangle is a captivating art form that is easy to learn and fascinating, fun and relaxing to do! With simple tools, you create beautiful images from repetitive patterns. These patterns are broken down into deliberate, easy strokes that build upon each other in appealing, mesmerizing and surprising way. The best part, it’s impossible to make mistakes! No artistic skills or experience required. You do not need to know how to draw -- really. So, give yourself the gift of Zentangle. And, be warned: Zentangle is VERY addictive!

Zentangle 101:

This is another great class for beginner and intermediate aspiring jewelry “artists!” In this two-hour class, we will be creating a personal totem that can be worn as jewelry art or hung from a window or mirror. A totem is an object that signifies the qualities of it owner, making a statement through color, shape and feeling. Learn more about totems and make one of your own…you may surprise yourself with what you create! ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. For registration go to www.breweryarts.org.

Tuition: $25 (Plus $3 in class to instructor for materials)
Saturday 2:30pm-4:30pm

This is a great way to spend quality, creative and fabulously fun time with your kid/s! In this one-day class both adult and child will create a unique and delightful hand-built cup and saucer! Techniques will include pinch pots, coils, slab roll and underglaze! Each adult may bring up to three children ages 7-15. ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
For registration and more info go to www.breweryarts.org.

Tuition: $50 per adult and one child, and $25 per additional child &)/or adult (just in case both Mom and Dad want to come.
Saturday 10am-1:00pm
March 9
Instructor: Kym Maehl

Students will receive an introduction to clay through hand-building and throwing on the potter’s wheel. Additionally, instruction will include design and decoration using glaze and underglaze.
Tuition includes supplies and tools. Bring towel &/or apron & wear close toed shoes. For registration or more info go to www.breweryarts.org.

Tuition: $125 ($120 BAC Members)
Wednesday 10am–1:00pm
Feb. 20 to March 27 (6 weeks)
Instructor: Kym Maehl
Location: Pottery Studio

Join potter Sharon Randall for 6 weeks of clay experience with wheel throwing techniques. Projects include cups, bowls, and vases. No previous experience with clay necessary. Class includes all materials: one bag clay, all glazes, and firing. Some tools available; tool sets available for purchase for $16. For registration or more information go to www.breweryarts.org.

Tuition: $150 ($140 BAC Members)
Monday evenings weekly from 5:30p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Date: Jan. 7 – Feb. 11, 2013
Instructor: Sharon Randall
Location: Pottery Studio

Students will receive an introduction to clay through hand-building and throwing on the potter’s wheel. Additionally, instruction will include design and decoration using glaze and underglaze.
Tuition includes supplies and tools. Bring towel &/or apron & wear close toed shoes. For registration or more info go to www.breweryarts.org.

Tuition: $125 ($120 BAC Members)
Wednesday 10am–1:00pm
Jan. 2 to Feb. 6 (6 weeks)
Instructor: Kym Maehl
Location: Pottery Studio

Students receive introduction in drawing and painting in various mediums.
Small class size will ensure that each student will receive individualized attention
geared towards his or her ability level. All materials are included in tuition. For registration or more info go to www.breweryarts.org.

Tuition:$105 ($95 BAC Member)
Wednesday 3:30pm-5:30pm
February 27th to April 10th (no class April 3rd, 6 weeks)
Instructor: Lee Netzel
Location: Painting Studio

All ages welcome, no partner necessary. Learn various styles and have fun at the same time.

Tuition: Adults $8 per class, Teens $6.00 per class (Pay teacher at time of class)
Wednesday 7pm-8:30pm
Instructor: Larry Ward
Location: Ballroom

Open Studio is for experienced students who have previously enrolled in at least one beginning pottery class and who want to use the studio for independent projects and skill development. An instructor is present to assist and answer questions, but no formal instruction or assignments will be given. Raku firings are scheduled when there is sufficient interest. Glazes and firing are included in tuition. Students must purchase their own clay.

Tuition: $50 month (Students must pay prior to the 1st class of each month.)
Tuesday Mornings 10am– 1:00pm

Carson City's Board of Supervisors on Thursday gave a green light to two-lane traffic and parallel parking downtown on Carson Street.
The board voted 4-0 for a motion directing staff to solidify plans for micro-paving and re-striping the street, as well as finding financing, with prospects for action this summer.

Dorothy B. Smith, 86, passed away Dec. 31, 2012 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial. 775-882-1766Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This mat...

Robin McCullough was called to be with the Lord on Dec. 21, 2012. He was born in Capetown, South Africa on March 3, 1939. After coming to the United States at age, 7, his family settled in Ohi...

A 31-year-old Washoe Valley woman has been arrested and faces a charge of murder in the death of her husband found inside a home Dec. 29, the Washoe County Sheriff's Office reports.

Shaunna Dodd was arrested Thursday by Washoe County Sheriff's Office Special Operations and Investigations Division. She was taken into custody without incident and was booked at the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detention Facility for one count of Open Murder, authorities said. She has no bail. Her 37-year-old husband, Brad Dodd, died by gun fire, an autopsy performed Monday confirmed.

January 16, 2013 will mark the 40 anniversary of Bonanza’s last episode that aired on NBC television. That episode #430 titled “The Hunter” was written and directed by Michael Landon who played Joe Cartwright on the show.

Bonanza had once been the number one television show in America for three years in the mid-1960’s; but the show had fallen out of favor with the viewing public, and at the time of its last broadcast, wasn’t even in the top 30.

Acoustic music in the dining room from 6:30-8 p.m. by Tom and Mary Kay Aufrance on vocals, guitar, Irish mandolin, banjo and accordion. Tom and Mary Kay start with music from Ireland and Scotland then branch out from their Celtic roots and also perform the music of The Eagles, The Band, Beach Boys, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys, John Denver, Michael Martin Murphy and more. You'll enjoy Irish pub songs and tunes and especially singing along to many familiar selections! This is a fun and family friendly event. No cover (free).

First, let me say Happy New Year. This is the first part of January and this is also a good time for all of us (including me) to make some personal resolutions for the year 2013.
Most importantly, remember that if you do make any resolutions, be sure to follow through with what you resolve to do in this new year.
Resolutions are easy to make, but sometimes hard to accomplish.
I have a number of things I would like to accomplish this year, so without any further ado, here are my 2013 resolutions:

I RESOLVE TO:
Finally catch a fish larger than Elaine's:

In a letter highlighting the party’s recent difficulties with female voters, a group of Republican women has accused the state Senate’s Republican leader of sidelining the caucus’s only woman.

In the letter to Senate Minority Leader Michael Roberson dated Tuesday, the group of Republican women complained that Sen. Barbara Cegavske, the longest serving state senator, lost her plum seat on the Senate Finance Committee and did not receive a position in caucus leadership.

Watched this Cooper's Hawk grabbing breakfast on New Year's Day. He and his mate have been hunting south Carson City since around Thanksgiving.

Joshua Brian Smith, 24, passed away Dec. 25, 2012. Arrangements are entrusted to Walton's Chapel of the Valley. 775-882-4965Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This material may not be publishe...

Mary Joann Hiltsley, 57 of Minden, passed away on Dec. 28, 2012. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements. 888-6800Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This material may not...

James L. Viano, 97, a Carson City resident, passed away Dec. 22, 2012. FitzHenry's Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the arrangements.Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This material ma...

Johnell Bellazaire, 70, died Dec. 29, 2012 in Carson City, NV. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This material may n...

Verna Louise Evans passed peaceably and comfortably on Thursday, December 27, 2012. She was a resident of Carson City for the past 47 years. Verna was born in Seattle, WA, daughter of Ove and ...