• Four teenagers have been implicated in the vandalism of six Valley churches, Douglas High School and some Minden apartments. Jonathan M. Walker, 19, is being held in Douglas County jail on felony vandalism counts. Two 17-year-olds, Ronald Bronk and Ryan Schuricht are facing juvenile counts. A fourth girl has not been identified. Page A1
• An ordinance that would require applicants for an unrestricted gaming license to bring 200 hotel rooms along is being protested by the Town of Minden. Minden Town Board members said the new ordinance being proposed by the county is a direct shot at an effort by Slot World to renovate the C.O.D. Garage. Proponents defended the measure, saying it was in the works before the deal with the Carson casino was announced. Page A1
• She's been cooking for Douglas High School students for 31 years, but school nutrition manager Betty Larrouy will be hanging up her spatula this summer and retiring. Page A1
• It will be sunny and busy Saturday as Carson Valley Days begins with a parade. Besides watching the parade, there will be lots to do and see in Minden and Gardnerville during the annual festivities. Page A1
• Minden author and historian Wynne Maule died Monday at his home. Maule grew up in Minden and later became its chief chronicler when he wrote the book "Minden, Nevada: The Story of a Unique Town 1906-1992." Page A1
• Trader Joe's may or may not be coming to a shopping center near you. The company is interested in opening a store in Carson City but won't confirm until a lease on the property is signed. Page A2
• Mature trees were cut down on the corner of Highway 395 and Waterloo Lane this week to make way for a Walgreens drug store. Page A2
• The man who allegedly robbed the Minden Bank of America over Thanksgiving week is going to undergo competency testing. Steven Simmons, 27, will be transferred to Lake's Crossing Center for the Mentally Disordered Offender in Sparks. Page A3
• Genoans will begin work cleaning up damage from the New Year's flood. Town board members approved a bid to clean up the damage on Tuesday. Page A3
PEOPLE
• The 146th anniversary of the Pony Express was celebrated with the National Pony Express Association's Pony Express Re-ride across the country non-stop for 10 days. Riders were greeted Wednesday with fanfare in Genoa, including a talk about Snowshoe Thompson and free Genoa Court House Museum tours. Page B1
• The Genoa Home and Garden Tour stepped up its event this year with some of the visitors getting a lift from a surrey. Page B2
SPORTS
• Holden Sapp and Lauren Martin were named The Record-Courier's Athletes of the Year for their combination of sports and academic achievement. Sapp plays tennis and skis. Martin also plays ice hockey in addition to competing on the slopes. Page C1
• Carson Valley Elements took home second-place medals in the Davis World Cup Soccer Tournament. Page C1
• In all 56 youth were honored at the second annual MEFIYI Community Choice Youth Awards last week. Page C1
