Coming Friday

- Carson Valley rancher Nick Uhart has been named the No. 1 breeder in Nevada by the American Angus Association, an organization dedicated to producing a consistent, quality product for America's dinner tables. Page A1

- The long-awaited water study in Carson Valley may not be much help in determining a growth cap after all. A study by the United States Geological Survey concerning water consumption and recharge does not determine pumpage, one of the figures some say is important in determining cap. Page A1

- The Nevada Department of Transportation is hosting two meetings this month for input from residents on concerns about the Highway 395 corridor which runs through Douglas County. Page A1

- A hearing is set for Jan. 26 in East Fork Justice Court to determine if there is enough evidence to hold a 56-year-old Johnson Lane woman on charges of trafficking in methamphetamine. Page A1

- A preliminary hearing is set Feb. 14 for a Gardnerville Ranchos man accused of battering a woman for the second time. Page A3

- Western Nevada Community College gets its spring semester under way Tuesday, but there is still time left to register. Page A2

- Stateline resident Lawrence Howell was appointed to the Douglas County Planning Commission by the Douglas County Board of Commissioners. He was among a number of appointees to several boards in January. Page A2

- South Lake Tahoe resident Nancy Kerry has been named the tribal administrator for the Washoe Tribe. Among her first tasks will be participating in the tribe's high-profile case as a party of action with the U.S. Forest Service against Cave Rock climbers in California district court. Page A2

- Last week's deep freeze throughout the county didn't scare off Lesser Goldfinches from the area. The flurry of birds flocking to feeders is just one of several happenings in the county, including Saturday's Alpine County Health Fair at the Early Learning Center. Page A5

- Martin Garry, 77-year-old world champion powerlifter, found out that making a commercial could have been more than he bargained for. Thanks to comedienne Kat Simmons, Garry and the crew were provided with some comedic relief. Page B1

- The Lost in Time photos that The Record-Courier runs occasionally have paid off for the Douglas County Historical Society. Two subjects that have been featured in old photos in the last 10 months have been identified. Page B1

- The Douglas County Historical Society is seeking nominations for the eighth annual Women's History Remembering Project. "Douglas County Women: Beauty, Brains and Brawn" is the theme this year. Page B1

- The Douglas boys' basketball team picked up a big win over rival Carson Tuesday night, leading 51-19 at one point in the third quarter. Page C1

- The Douglas girls' basketball team held a slim lead over Carson heading into halftime before the Senators were able to push ahead for the 44-39 victory Tuesday. Page C1