Coming Wednesday

NEWS

- A new hotline has been established to bear the brunt of complaints about Northern Nevada bruins. According to figures released by the Nevada Department of Wildlife on Tuesday, Carson Valley residents were responsible for more complaints about bears than any other area.

- While languishing under a slump in residential construction, commercial work has continued at a steady pace in Carson Valley, with three developments moving forward.

- North Valley resident Stuart L. Posselt has announced he is running for Douglas County Board of Commissioners District 5 seat. The seat is presently held by Commission Chairman Kelli Kite.

- A Carson City man admitted to running from Washoe Tribal Police in an incident that ended with him ramming a patrol car in Indian Hills. Page A3

Business

- A new cafe in Minden Village has already built a devoted customer base. Cafe Girasole, specializing in Mediterranean-themed cuisine, has been open for five months and owner Leslie Dupont couldn't be happier. Page A10

- Jackie Gorton of Gardnerville, an independent consultant with Creative Memories, helped make a contribution to ABC's popular 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.' Page A10

- The Douglas High girls' track & field team took second at the Reed Rotary Invitational over the weekend while Derrick Jenkins led the boys' team, breaking the school record in the 800. Page A11

- Douglas junior Tyler Hoelzen threw a no-hitter Saturday against North Valleys as the Tigers swept the Panthers. Page A11

- The Douglas swim team split with South Tahoe in a dual meet Friday in Minden. Page A11

- The Lady Tiger softball team swept a doubleheader from South Tahoe Saturday at the Lake. Page A11

- Ashton Sunseri was named Miss Douglas County 2008 and Christina Keegan was named Miss Carson Valley 2008 at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City on April 6. Page B1

- Trinity Lutheran Preschool's Chocolate Fair is 6:30 p.m. Friday. The fair is a fundraiser for Trinity's preschool and childcare center and features homemade chocolate treats and children's activities. Page B1

- The Family Support Council of Douglas County provides guidelines about child abuse during National Child Abuse and Prevention Month in April. Page B1