• A 19-year-old Gardnerville man who admitted to spraypainting satanic symbols on Valley churches said he has turned his life around. Jonathon Walker was given a suspended two-year jail sentence on Monday in the June 6 vandalism. Page A1
• An orphaned foal has become a class project for Douglas High School equine science students. Flash, a 4-month-old colt, will help students learn about caring for horses. Page A1
• Friends of Indian Hills resident and former Douglas County School Board trustee Alicia Smalley are holding a yard sale to raise money for her. Smalley is undergoing treatment for lymphoma. Page A1
• About 100 people attended this year's Critical Issues Conference sponsored by the Business Council of Douglas County. Page A1
• County commissioners selected an architect to build a parking garage in Minden. A $562,000 contract with Eissmann-Pence is the first step in building the 31Ú2 story structure that will provide 209 parking spaces and commercial space on Esmeralda Avenue. Page A2
• Douglas County commissioners delayed supporting a measure for management of the East Fork of the Carson River until they'd heard from Alpine County, through which most of the river runs. Page A2
• Genoans are hosting a Saturday benefit for a couple who lost their home last week. Ted and Katie O'Neill lost their belongings in the fire on Fifth Street that destroyed the house they were renting. Saturday's benefit is 1-4 p.m. at the Orchard House. Page A2
• A fire at 698 Bowles Lane ignited natural gas from the water heater and blew off the garage door. The home's occupant was able to escape with her three dogs from the 12:15 p.m. fire on Monday. Page A3
• The man accused of killing Douglas High School graduate Sheila Harris in 1982 will be brought back to Carson City to face trial. Page A3
• A supposedly empty .45 caliber handgun went off, hitting a teenager in the leg and taking off the tip of his finger. Page A3
BUSINESS
• A new cafe in northern Douglas County has both food and flowers on the menu. The Floral Vineyard & Khristopher's Cafe is located in Carson Valley Plaza. Page A11
PEOPLE
• Frank Temple is the featured artist at the East Fork Gallery's presentation of "A Walk Among Trees," which runs through Nov.15. An artist reception is scheduled for Oct. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. Page B1
SPORTS
• Mike Gransbery scored three goals in a 6-1 win over Hug Saturday to lead the Douglas boys' soccer team. Gransbery leads the entire region in scoring with 18 goals in 11 games this season. Page C1
• The Douglas girls' soccer team picked up a 7-1 win over Hug Saturday for its first home victory of the season. Page C1
