There is just one more day to get nominations in to The Record-Courier or the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce for the annual Community Awards to be held Nov. 2. The form is attached to the morning report, either fill it out or just send us an e-mail with your nominations and why you think the person deserves to receive the award.
A man who admitted to sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl apparently has survived a hunger strike and is scheduled to appear in Douglas County District Court for sentencing. Elisandro Mendoza, 45, told Judge Dave Gamble in September that he would be refusing food and water in jail. It was later confirmed that Mendoza was eating. The California resident denied raping the girl in court, but admitted he could be convicted of a more serious charge. As it is he faces life in prison with the possibility of parole.
Today will be another beauty with clear skies and a high temperature predicted to hit 75. The weather will keep warming up through the week until Friday, when it looks like a little bit of weather will bring some cloudiness. There isn't much else in the long-range forecast.
