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n A new traffic signal is coming to the intersection of Highway 395 and Stephanie Way. Construction should begin by the end of the month and be completed by the beginning of February. Page A1

n Grace Bower was named unsung hero of the year at the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce gala on Friday. The president of the Douglas County Historical Society was one of six residents or businesses recognized at a dinner sponsored by The Record-Courier and the chamber of commerce. Page A1

n Jacks Valley Elementary School students have organized a food drive and are looking for donations of turkeys for Thanksgiving. Drop off turkeys during school hours or contact Jackie Hostler at 267-3267 for more information. Page A1

n A 600-pound black bear was appearing every night for a dinner of apples in the yard of Genoa resident Betty Bourne but made itself scarce when state wildlife biologist Carl Lackey set a bear trap. Page A1

n The leadership class at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School is doing their part in the benefit for classmate Lenna Fagan who needs a prosthetic leg. The class is making and serving desserts at the Leg for Lenna Benefit on Nov. 18 at St. Gall Catholic Church. Page A2

n A Reno woman who didn't seem to be able to stay out of Wal-Mart lost her probation Monday and was sentenced to three years in prison. Page A3

n Deputies are investigating a report that someone tried to set a hair ball on fire that was on the hood of an Indian Hills woman's car. Page A3

n Kelly Faltis, co-owner of the Sugarplum Bakery and Treats in Genoa, was named entrepreneur of the year by the Sierra Nevada Republican Women. Page A8

n Backroads Bar & Grill has reopened in the former brewery building off Airport Road in Minden. Food, drinks and music were served up by the crew previously from Nelson's in Gardnerville. Page A8

PEOPLE

n You would think it's just a little over a week until Thanksgiving what with the children's pottery class at Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department and the annual Kiwanis Club Turkey Bingo. Page B1

n Can the gingerbread house contest be far behind? Entry forms must be completed and returned to Carson Valley Arts Council by Nov. 20. Page B1

SPORTS

n The Douglas boys' soccer team had no problem finding the net this season, scoring 81 goals on its way to a third-place finish in the Sierra League. The Tigers expect to return a large number of underclassmen next season. Page C1

n The Coleville volleyball team lost in the first round of the state 1A championships Friday. The Lady Wolves dropped a four-game match to Alamo. Page C1