Coming Friday

- Plans for a casino, museum, bakery and spa in the historic C.O.D. Garage received a vote of approval Wednesday from neighbors of the downtown Minden project. They say restoration of the empty block-long building is vital to the community core. Page A1

- In Gardnerville, plans were announced Tuesday to renovate Raley's Superstore and adjacent stores. Page A1

- This year's Candy Dance was not quite so sweet for the Town of Geno as last year's " 9 percent less sweet " according to preliminary figures released Tuesday night. Page. A1

- Pinon Hills Elementary School students expressed wonder and disgust last week when Victor DeNoble showed them a piece of human brain. Page A1

- Sen. Lawrence Jacobsen, R-Minden, will be remembered by members of the National Volunteer Fire Council as part of Nevada Firefighters Memorial ceremonies in Carson City on Oct. 13. Page A2

- Genoans are holding a second strategic planning workshop 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday in the Genoa Town Hall. Page A2

- Gardnerville celebrates Old Town Days with Civil War re-enactments on Saturday and Sunday. The cannons go off at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. both days. Page A3

- Nevada's smoking ban has forced the owners of a proposed shopping center to seek a zone change. Page A3

- Markleeville columnist Bill Morgan takes a look at the Alpine County Sheriff's Department and its operations. Page A8

- Pumpkins, scarecrows and Halloween costumes are featured in various events around Carson Valley. Tickets are on sale for Douglas County Historical Society's Haunted Weekend and the Corley Ranch Fall Festival and farmers market continues. Page B1

- Author Michael Makley speaks about his book, 'The Hanging of Lucky Bill,' in the Douglas County Historical Society's free lecture series, 7 p.m. Oct. 11, at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 1477 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Information, 782-2555. Page B1

- The Douglas girls' golf team won its first Sierra League championship Tuesday afternoon, completing its perfect season with a tournament win at Red Hawk Golf Course. The Tigers enter next week's regional championships as the overall favorite. Page C1

- The No. 3-ranked Reno Huskies upset the top-ranked Douglas volleyball team Tuesday in a close match at Douglas High. Page C1

- Freshman Amelia Ritger preserved her undefeated tennis season Tuesday with a tiebreaker win over Spanish Springs' Kim Loyd. Page C1