Coming Friday

- Valley elementary schools opened on Wednesday. Page A1

- Two families are safe after they were forced to flee their homes in an early-morning fire on Wednesday. Page A1

- Bobby Stiehler said he's the type of person who might never wander far from Carson Valley were it not for the call of God. "My youth pastor was talking about finding God's purpose. Was I willing to go wherever God wants me to go?" Stiehler said. Page A1

- The family of a 16-year-old Douglas High School student comatose for almost two weeks from a heroin overdose issued a statement Wednesday urging parents to be more vigilant of their children's activities. Page A1

- Not all of the proposals in a Highway 395 corridor study will cost millions of dollars and years to complete. The state is preparing to work on some in the very near future. Page A2

- A 57-year-old Vermont man was treated for an ankle injury after authorities said he "cartwheeled" 150 feet down the north face of Mount Ritter east of Yosemite National Park. Page A2

- An 18-year-old Indian Hills youth was ordered to complete a six-month regimental discipline program before he is sentenced on drug charges. Page A3

- A Wal-Mart security guard was cut with a razor blade Tuesday night as he and three other employees attempted to restrain a Carson City man who allegedly tried to steal video game equipment. Page A3

- A 45-year-old Indian Hills man with diabetes complications was placed on house arrest for 12 months Wednesday and warned if he consumed alcohol or drove, he would be incarcerated in the Nevada State Prison infirmary. Page A3

- More than 40 people took a tour of Alpine County's former county seat, Silver Mountain City. The boom town is no more, but Alpine historians Karen and Rick Dustman brought the town back to life for visitors. Page A8

- The Valley Cruisers held their 20th annual Main Street Event with cars, music, food and a fashion show in downtown Minden and Lampe Park last weekend. Page B1

- Kristie Traver is the new director of the Family Support Council. Traver wants residents to know services and workshops are available for babies, children, families and seniors. Page B1

- A large class of seniors and several talented newcomers should help boost the Douglas High girls' soccer team this season. Page C1

- The Douglas football team kicks off its season tonight at home against Reed at 7 p.m. Check www.recordcourier.com tonight for in-game updates and a postgame story. Page C1