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NEWS

• The son and ex-husband of the woman who lived with Robert Charles Johnson for more than a decade say she was in fear for their lives. Johnson, also known as Bob Fargo, is scheduled to return to Colorado after he escaped from prison 31 years ago. Page A1

• Members of the Family Support Council and the Purple Ribbon Coalition gathered Monday for the 10th annual candlelight vigil to commemorate the victims of domestic violence. Page A1

• A very special packet of letters is heading to the Middle East. Written by Jacks Valley Elementary school kindergarten students and their third-grade "buddies," the letters offer a pint-sized view of what freedom means. Page A1

• Debate over planning commission minutes from a July meeting has spilled over into the county commission. Page A1

• Douglas High seniors Jessica Reynolds and David Williams have been named semi-finalists for the National Merit Scholarship, a competition that recognizes student achievement in high schools across the country. Page A2

• An agreement between Mono County officials and FitzHenry's Carson Valley Funeral Home will allow the transportation of human remains from Northern Mono County across the state line. Page A2

• A 45-year-old former security guard was placed on three years probation Tuesday and ordered to address mental health issues, which her lawyer said led to her arrest in a series of break-ins from Stateline to Gardnerville. Page A3

• A 44-year-old woman - jailed for more than one year following the discovery of her husband's body in the desert - pleaded not guilty Tuesday to his murder. Page A3

• An accused child molester, expected to enter a plea Monday in a three-year-old lewdness case, told District Judge Michael Gibbons he had questions about his lawyer's effectiveness. Page A3

BUSINESS

• City National, which recently took over Business Bank of Nevada, adopted Meneley Elementary School on Monday, bringing 500 books and $500 cash for the school. Page A8

-- Shear Heaven has added three new personnel to its staff, including new estheticians and a new massage therapist. Page A8

PEOPLE

-- Alpine County artists open their studios to the public in the fifth annual Markleeville Artists Autumn Open Studios tour 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Artists display work of various media and Indian tacos will be served in Markleeville Community Park. Go to the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center for maps to artists' studios. Information for the free event, markleevilleartists.com or (530) 694-2253. Page B1

SPORTS

• Athletic directors from around the region voted to change up the High Desert and Sierra Leagues Monday. Reno, North Valleys and Hug would swap places with Galena, Bishop Manogue and Fallon starting next season if the proposal is approved by school principals. Page C1

• The Douglas boys' soccer team broke a 13-game losing streak to South Tahoe Saturday with a 1-0 win at the Lake. Ross Gardner's 65th minute goal propelled the Tigers to the win. Page C1