Northern Nevada Briefly

Author to share firefighting stories

The Douglas County Public Library in Minden presents a free event featuring an appearance by Nevada author Shawn Grady from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 17.

Grady will discuss his book, "Through the Fire." The book blends "Backdraft"-like thrills with romantic suspense and spiritual overtones. The author will sell his books, meet readers and sign autographs.

Grady has served for more than a decade as a firefighter and paramedic in Reno. He is a former employee of the East Fork Fire and Paramedic Districts in Douglas County. His work has taken him from high-rise fires in the city to the burning heavy timber of the eastern Sierra. He now lives with his wife and three children in south Reno.

The Douglas County Public Library is located at 1625 Library Lane in Minden. For more information call the library at 775-782-9841 or visit douglas.lib.nv.us.

Free legal aid fair slated for Oct. 24

The American Bar Association has declared the week of Oct. 25-31 as the first National Pro Bono Week, and Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell has followed suit, issuing a proclamation declaring the week as Pro Bono Week in Carson City.

In recognition of Pro Bono Week, the Volunteer Attorneys for Rural Nevadans will host Carson City's first free legal aid fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 24 in the Juniper Room at the Gold Dust West Casino-Hotel, U.S. 50 East Carson City.

For more information, call 883-8278.

Halloween Spirit Tour offered in Genoa

A Halloween Spirit Tour will be offered at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Dake House, 2242 Main St., Genoa.

The Dake House, a Gothic Victorian built in 1872 by Genoa's first undertaker, is mentioned in the Encyclopedia of Haunted Places, where it claims the house is one of the most haunted places in Northern Nevada.

Sandie La Nae of Thin Veil Investigations will be on hand. There will be an extra charge for a reading from her. The rest of the team will give instructions on how to reach those on the other side.

The evening will also provide an opportunity to learn about one's inner self with a handwriting specialist.

Tickets for the spirit tour are $7. Reservations are recommended, but tickets can be purchased at the door. Refreshments will be served all evening. This is not a fright night.

For more information, call 782-4951.

Sheriff's Civil Division closed next week

The Civil Division of the Carson City Sheriff's Office will be closed next week for system upgrade.

The following services will not be available during this time: fingerprinting, concealed weapons permits, work permits and gaming.

Beginning Oct. 19, fingerprinting, concealed weapons permits, work permits and gaming will only be available Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Anyone with questions or concerns may feel free to contact Milani McKinley at 775-887-2020 ext. 41701.

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