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NEWS

• Defensible space helped save homes along Lena Lane on Friday when a fire burned up to their property lines. Page A1

• Gardnerville's Gilman pond could be the home of a new fishing hole this fall. The Nevada Department of Wildlife could start stocking trout in the pond as early as September depending on the weather. Page A1

• Students new to Carson Valley Middle School toured the building and learned about their lockers in preparation for Monday's beginning of school. Page A1

• In a variation of the Nigerian scam, Valley residents are receiving letters from a firm called Norwich of England, which includes a cashier's check for the recipient to deposit and then send money back. No one's been caught so far, but the sheriff's office is asking people to watch out.

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• Two Douglas County men pleaded guilty to a third charge of driving under the influence on Monday under a new law that would keep them out of prison. Prior to July 1, a third DUI conviction would carry a mandatory 1-year minimum jail sentence. Page A2

• A Minden teenager was sentenced to 2-5 years in prison for trafficking in cocaine. Elliot Liebowitz was 17 and a Nevada National Guardsman when he sold three ounces of cocaine to undercover officers in January. Page A3

• A 22-year-old California man received three years probation for indecent exposure after he had what he claimed consensual sex with a woman at Zephyr Cove. The woman claimed she was assaulted. Page A3

Business

• To celebrate completion of its $3.5 million renovation, Wal-Mart handed checks out to a score of community organizations on Friday. Page A8

PEOPLE

• More than 1,000 antique tractor enthusiasts turned out over the weekend for the annual Antique Tractor Show hosted by the Ramsdens in the north Valley. Page B1

• Members of Carson Valley's 20-30 clubs joined forces to raise money to take 59 children in need shopping for school clothes on Saturday. Page B3

SPORTS

• The Douglas football team heads into the season with 33 seniors and a host of returning starters ready to defend their Sierra League title. The Tigers open their season Friday at home against defending High Desert League champion Reed High School at 7 p.m. The Record-Courier will provide updates throughout the game. Page C1