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NEWS

• Sierra Crest Academy's last day could be Friday if budget cuts proposed for the Douglas County Schood District are implemented. The county's only charter school is meeting with parents today. Page A1

• Commissioner Doug Johnson is giving up the chairmanship of the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners, saying he wants to focus on his re-election campaign. Page A1

• Jurors looked at autopsy photos and listened to a detailed explanation of DNA on Monday as the trial of a Johnson Lane woman accused of murdering her husband entered its second week. Page A1

• As soon as someone taped a "Hillary Clinton" placard over the Kiwanis Club podium Sunday afternoon, the CVIC Hall in Minden had completed its transformation from town meeting place to campaign venue. Page A1

• Curious about your caucus site? Page A2

• A Reno man who stabbed a 24-year-old Carson City man over a casino parking space two days after the defendant was released from prison was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in Nevada State Prison. Page A3

• Two accidents tied up traffic on Highway 395 Monday afternoon. The first at Airport Road blocked northbound lanes at 12:45 p.m. The second at Highway 50 closed the road for hours. Page A3

• A developer is proposing 40 condominiums at Tramway on Kingsbury Grade. The project goes before Douglas County commissioners on Thursday. Page A3

BUSINESS

• A mother and daughter open a used children's clothing store in Gardnerville. Mommie and Me, located in the Stratton Center, will host a grand opening on Feb. 1. Page A8

• Owners of Gardnerville Spa & Pool are moving the business into their home. They will no longer sell spas or pools but will still provide basic pool services, chemicals and accessories.

PEOPLE

• From cardio kickboxing to music fitness, the Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department has classes to help every body get in shape for the new year. Page B1

• Tickets are on sale for the Spring Fling dinner and dance fundraiser for Austin's House, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at Genoa Lakes Golf Club and Resort. Information, 267-0311. Page B1

• Linda Sawtelle teaches a free knitting and crocheting class 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. Page B1

SPORTS

• The Douglas boys' and girls' basketball teams each topped Carson Monday night in Carson City. Page C1

• The Douglas ski team got off to a strong start to the Tahoe Basin Ski League season last week as sophomore Hillary Sapp took second in the Alpine Meadows giant slalom and Crystal Rutledge took second. Page C1

• The Douglas wrestling team took second at the Clayton Valley Invitational over the weekend. Page C1