• About 100 people attended the ninth annual Candlelight Vigil on Monday to address the issue of domestic violence. The event was sponsored by the Purple Ribbon coalition and the Family Support Council of Douglas County. Page A1
• A Douglas High School student was charged with threatening to cause bodily harm to a pupil or school employee. Daniel Robert Ferguson, 18, was arrested Friday after he made two threats to students who gathered to pray in front of the school. Page A1
• In response to national incidents of school violence and the arrest of a Douglas High School student for making threats, Principal Marty Swisher said his No. 1 job is to make sure the school is safe and secure. Page A1
• Total precipitation from June, 2005 to July of this year was 17.29 inches, well above the average of 8.62 inches. Temperatures will continue to cool down in the coming week. Page A1
• Commissioners could rescind an ordinance preventing the Clear Creek development, following July's decision by the Nevada Supreme Court. The issue has been a bone of contention since commissioners approved the development in 2003. Page A2
• Douglas County officials unveiled a new-and-improved Web site this week. Page A2
• Douglas High School students learned their career and technical skills can lead to money for college at SkillsUSA presentation Monday. Page A2
• The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California created a land conservancy when 851 acres were awarded Washoe Culture and Nature Preserve status on Sept. 8. Page A6
• Studio Vogue Salon is a new business in an old house in Gardnerville. Owner Kathie Jarboe said her crew of stylists and manicurist offer a variety of services. Page A9
PEOPLE
• Five women have been in training since April for the Susan G. Komen Race for a Cure in San Diego this November. Donna Bartels of the Foothill area, two sisters and two friends will wear pink sparkly cowboy hats as they make the 60-mile, three-day walk for cancer prevention. Page B1
• New to the "It's a DAWG's Day" animal awareness event this year, event-goers will be able to help post the "bail" to release local celebrities from a specially constructed cage. The event on Saturday at the Douglas County Fairgrounds benefits the Douglas County Animal Shelter. Page B1
• Crafters and artisans who are interested in selling their wares can do so at the Kids & Horses Therapeutic Center pumpkin patch on Oct. 21. There will be games, prizes, pony rides, pumpkins for sale, food, a costume party and entertainment, along with the craft fair. Page B1
SPORTS
• Michael Barnes rocketed in two goals to lead the Douglas boys' soccer team to a 4-0 victory over Wooster Saturday afternoon. Page C1
• Douglas' Morgan LeFever had a goal and two assists to lead the Lady Tiger soccer team to a 4-0 win over Wooster Saturday afternoon. Page C1
• Douglas' cross country teams turned in a strong showing at the Stanford Invitational over the weekend. Page C1
