Coming Wednesday

- According to a report released Monday from the state demographer, Douglas County is projected to be the slowest growing Nevada county during the next 20 years. Page A1

- In anticipation of National Novel Writing Month, Reno weatherman and novelist Mike Alger spoke to Sierra Lutheran High School students on Monday about how to write a novel. Page A1

- Law enforcement officers and military personnel were on hand Monday night to escort the body of Army Pfc. Phillip Brandon Williams to Gardnerville. A funeral is set for 11 a.m. Saturday at Douglas High School. Page A1

- A fire damaged an East Valley hay barn on Tuesday morning. Smoke from the fire could be seen all over Carson Valley. Page A2

- A Gardnerville man faces charges after he was arrested for driving under the influence early Saturday morning. Andrew Madsen, 22, was taken into custody after he collided with a patrol car on Highway 395. Page A3

- Gold's Gym plans to open a 12,000-square-foot fitness center at Clear Creek Plaza at the north end of Douglas County by the first of next year. Page A9

- The crew at Testa Racing make things go fast. The new Minden business specializes in ATVs, quads, dirt bikes, Mules and Rhinos. Page A9

- Kenny Jones and Anthony Trejo are the owners of Around Town Land Maintenance and will work with people's budgets on a variety of landscaping projects. Page A10

- A proposed casino in Shingle Springs, Calif., may contribute to economic losses in the Stateline casinos. Page A10

- Carson Valley Community Theatre is holding an informal meeting, "Join Us for Cocktails & Conversation," on Nov. 4. The objectives of the meeting will be to make future plans and to build a stronger membership. Page B1

- A "friendly" craft show? Crafters with A Touch of Class say their craft fair this Friday-Sunday is different than others. The way it's designed doesn't allow for competition and the surroundings are "homey," since it is in a Valley home. Page B1

- Donations are coming in for the Coalition for a Boys & Girls Club in Carson Valley. The "Go To Bat World Series Party" on Saturday, a fundraiser for the Coalition, includes an autograph session with Major League Baseball players and a dinner and silent auction. Page B1

- The Douglas girls' soccer team forced a tie against the South Tahoe Vikings for the second time this season, keeping their unbeaten streak at home alive. Page C1

- With most of its defense out with injuries and Mike Gransbery hampered by a broken toe, the Douglas boys' soccer team suffered a 4-1 defeat at the hands of South Tahoe. Page C1