Northern Nevada Briefly 10/10
Northern Nevada Briefly 10/10Staff Writer Young man rides cross-country for ALSAndy Samuelsen, whose mother lives in Carson City, was expected to ride his bike into Times Square sometime Friday after a cross-country trip that started Aug. 2 in Petaluma, Calif."This is significant because Andy made this trip to see the country and experience the adventure. However, his primary focus was to raise awareness and funds for those individuals and their families inflicted with ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig's Disease," said his mother Donna Ramatici-Samuelsen.For photos and a journal of Andy Samuelsen's journey, or to send him a note of encouragement, go to www.biketripforals.com.VC Highlands wildfire meeting setA wildfire risk meeting will be held from 7-8 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Virginia Highlands Fire Station, 2610 Cartwright Road.The meeting will provide residents with an opportunity to share concerns about wildfire as well as discuss strategies on how to reduce wildfire risk to homes and the commu