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Tribune file photo -- The Washoe County Board of County Commissioners will host a series of informal meetings designed to increase community involvement in the area. Sparks and Spanish Springs representative Vaughn Hartung will meet citizens at 10 a.m. Saturday in Spanish Springs.
Open forums aim to boost involvement
Hartung, County Commissioners to hold series of informal meetings with community
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Tribune file photo -- The flood threat in November 2012 sent Sparks Industrial Area employees to sandbag stations in the city, which were setup using City of Sparks funds totaling more than $160,000.
Near-flood expenditures approved by City Council
Preparation critiques, financial analysis comes in aftermath of close call
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Tribune photo -- Matthew Smith
Presidential expectations
Reed High Valedictorian candidate strives to become president
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela -- From left to right: Sparks Justice Court Administrator Janine Baker, Justices of the Peace Kevin Higgins and Susan Deriso speak to a crowded court house Friday during the building's ribbon cutting ceremony.
Sparks Justice Court makes it official
Ribbon cutting on new location stakes court's claim for years to come
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City launches citizen survey
Parks and Rec, City of Sparks seek community input online
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RTC discusses new Pyramid Way service
Public input open house aids RTC for possible changes
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela -- Weight related New Year's resolutions topped the list in 2012 tallying 38 percent of all resolutions made. Unfortunately, less than half of those resolutions make it to mid-year.
A Closer Look: Your Ultimate Resolution
Weight loss continues to top list of New Year's resolutions, why?
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela -- Spanish Springs High School senior Nikk Audenried displays a couple of his beloved radio-controlled helicopters outside the school Tuesday.
‘Always building something’
Spanish Springs senior immersed in all things mechanical
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Tribune photo by John Byrne - Bret Pagni stands in front of a trophy case at his baseball/softball academy in east Sparks Wednesday morning.
Pagni promotes sport as tool to education
For Bret Pagni, the game of baseball has always been ingrained in his life. His father, Ron, played at the University of Nevada before coaching the Sparks High baseball squad. It was at those practices that the younger Pagni would trudge around the baseball diamond in oversized catcher’s gear, soaking up as much baseball as he could, fueling his love for the game. Now, Pagni is working to return that passion to kids from across northern Nevada.
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Tribune photo and illustration -- Gas prices at the QuikStop on Vista Boulevard display the rising price in the Sparks and Reno area Tuesday afternoon, a trend that is likely to continue according to AAA personnel.
Gas price hike appears relentless
February’s major rise likely to continue
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela -- Gabrielle Bhakta is a Sparks native through and through and she now attends the University of Nevada, Reno studying Biochemistry. She plans to enter the medical field as a pharmacist, cardiologist or a pharmaceutical researcher.
‘My own future’
Sparks native’s success motivated by personal past, family
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Tribune photo -- Regional Transportation Commission Board of Directors Chair Bonnie Weber accepts the Community Organization Award from the Nevada chapter of the United States Green Building Council during Friday's board meeting.
RTC recognized for green initiatives
Updates on SouthEast Connector, McCarran-Pyramid Intersection projects highlighted Friday
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela -- Aaron Mundine, store manager of 4 Wheel Parts, cuts the ribbon to the new store Thursday afternoon on Victorian Avenue in front of several members of The Chamber.
Get your motor running
New Sparks business opens on Victorian Avenue
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Tribune photo -- Owners of local 7-11 stores presented the Renown Health Foundation with a $12,000 check Thursday after fundraising during Breast Cancer Awareness month in October. Renown officials said the money will go to local residents battling breast cancer.
Local lives come first
Regional 7-11 stores raise $12,000 for breast cancer
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela -- Bradley Jordan surveys the floor for his Dilworth MS boys basketball team in Monday's Principal's Trophy game at Sparks High School.
Middle School Matchup
SPARKS — In the spirit of college basketball’s Rivalry Week two Sparks middle schools took to a neutral court Monday evening in the ninth annual Rail City Shootout. The two contests pitted the boys 8th grade 'A' and 'B' teams from Dilworth STEM Academy against their counterparts from Sparks Middle School. The annual two-game spectacle has become a proud tradition among the west Sparks middle schools, allowing young hoopsters a chance to play ...
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Tribune photo -- Dylan Guffey
Online Sensation
SSHS senior aids others through Youtube
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela -- Sidney Sinclair, a senior at Spanish Springs High School, speaks to the Washoe County School District Board of Trustees on Tuesday afternoon after receiving the Class Act award for her active role at the school.
All Smiles
Sinclair’s personality breeds infectious school spirit
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Reed High School's Honor's government class finished third at the state We the People competition.
Reed returns with third-place finish
Senior government class caps pressure-filled run
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Casino approved for new gaming
Sparks City Council accepts gaming license for Rail City Casino
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela -- Craig Kincaid, owner of Options 360, displays some of his high-protein, low-calorie muffins Thursday afternoon at One World Kitchen in the Sparks Industrial area.
‘The hard part is done’
Featured Business — Options 360
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