Coming Friday

- A revitalization program for downtown Gardnerville is finding support from local businesses, though some small business owners wonder if it has any short-term benefit.

- The Town of Minden has succeeded in moving litigation from Fallon to Douglas County challenging the community's right to transfer water. Churchill County District Judge David Huff granted a motion April 16 to change the venue of a Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe challenge of Minden's authority to transfer water rights. Page A1

- Attorneys for convicted murderer Karen Bodden have filed an appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court for a new trial. Bodden, 45, was convicted Jan. 22 by a Douglas County District Court jury of first-degree murder of her husband, Robin Bodden, 50. Page A1

- The genesis of a plan to put working families in their own homes was the weekly meeting of a men's prayer group. Over morning coffee at 88 Cups in Minden, the Sierra Nevada Community Land Trust was created. Page A2

- Probation was revoked Wednesday for a 21-year-old Gardnerville man who was violated a suspended sentence by using drugs. Page A3

- The Carson Valley Trail Association raised $9,000 at its second annual Hike for Health fundraiser in Genoa on Tuesday night. It also announced the student winners of its art contest.

- Alpine County is hosting a yard sale 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 50 Diamond Valley Road in Woodfords. Indian tacos will be served 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

- The Douglas track and field program will host the Big George Invitational Saturday at the Big George Sports Complex in Minden. Twenty-one schools and more than 1,000 athletes are expected to compete. Page A11

- Gardnerville business owner Mike Schiller kicks off his International Hot Boat Association drag racing season this weekend in Phoenix. Page A11

- The Douglas boys' golf team took fourth at a Sierra League tournament Tuesday. Page A11

- Among the events keeping spring hopping this weekend are Carson Valley Sertoma Chili Cookoff & Craft Fair, the Valley Crusiers Embezzlement Reimbursement Car Parts and Rummage Sale, the Women's 20-30 Club's Spring Fashion Show Extravaganza, the Kiwanis Club's Stars of Tomorrow talent show and WorldT'ai Chi Day in Minden Park. Page B1