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Tribune file photo -- The Home At Last Access program from the Nevada Rural Housing Authority has the Rail City at the forefront of utilizing the program with 155 families out of 528 in Nevada helped by the program over the last year have been in Sparks — 32 percent of the total participants.
Sparks residents taking advantage of housing program
Since the Home At Last Access program was instituted by the Nevada Rural Housing Authority in July 2012, the Rail City has been at the forefront of utilizing the program. Of the 528 families in Nevada helped by the program over the last year, 155 of those have been in Sparks — 32 percent of the total participants. The program provides a free cash down payment equal to 4 percent of the home loan amount. The grant does not have to be repaid an...
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Courtesy photo -- Sparks-based company Sierra Nevada Corporation's Greg Stanley speaks to a student about aeronautics during the 2012 Pathways to Aviation event at the University of Nevada, Reno. The 5th annual Pathways to Aviation saw SNC's vice president speak on the company's involvement in space systems Wednesday.
‘Building our future leaders’
Air Race Foundation partners with Sparks company for Pathways to Aviation event
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Tribune file photo -- As spring and summer rapidly approach the need for spring cleaning may be high on your to-do list. Sparks Fire Department has some tips and precautions to take when cleaning out any clutter this spring and ways to dispose of your unwanted items.
No room for clutter
Sparks Fire Dept. warns of potential dangers, boosts smoke alarm rates in city
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Local law enforcement agencies hit the streets Monday in Sparks during a Joining Forces campaign, promoting intersection safety near McCarran Boulevard and Pyramid Way.
Intersection safety Monday’s top priority
‘Joining Forces’ campaign surveys Pyramid, McCarran area
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela -- The team at Banfield Pet Hospital, located inside the PetSmart at the Sparks Galleria shopping center, held its grand opening Saturday celebrating the first Banfield Pet Hospital to open in northern Nevada.
New pet hospital arrives in Spanish Springs
Banfield Pet Hospital opens new northern Nev. location
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela -- Pelican Park in Wingfield Springs is up for debate between the city and Red Hawk Development who the city says is responsible for constructing and dedicating the park to the city.
City, Red Hawk development locked in negotiations
City park construction causes tabling of issuance of more land
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela -- Spanish Springs High School Principal Tasha Fuson stands before a congratulatory banner created by the school's Leadership class after Fuson won Washoe County School District Principal of the Year.
'It's ok to be the tortoise'
Principal finds slow, steady approach key to success
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Tribune file photo -- Sparks resident and Reed softball coach Jon Wunder hits some ground balls to his squad during in preparation for last May's state tournament. Wunder moved to the Rail City in 2004 and is in his third season heading up the RHS softball program.
Softball coach enjoys helping local athletes
Reed skipper works as insurance consultant for his day job
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Tribune photo by Dan Eckles -- Reed High graduate and life-long Sparks resident Mark Best began his own electrician business in the spring of 1998. He said the craft has been kind to him and the decision to start his own business is one of the best he has ever made.
Sparks native makes the best of electric career
When Mark Best was a senior in high school, he was busy helping Reed win its first boys team sport state championship. That cross country state title came in the fall. He graduated from RHS in June of 1983 and soon after began studying Accounting at the University of Nevada. At that point, he had no idea what lied ahead for him. He certainly didn’t think it was the trade of the electrician. It took a few years but that’s exactly where his car...
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Tribune file photo -- Street Vibrations Spring Rally was one of four special events receiving money from the Sparks Tourism and Marketing Committee on Tuesday as event promoters and organizations plan for spring and summer festivities.
Street Vibes, others receive funds from city
TourMark gives $45,000 for spring, early summer events
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Tribune file photo -- The Sparks City Council approved two street rehabilitation projects Monday afternoon that will replace and repairs curbs, sidewalks and pavement asphalt on local streets.
Council approves two street rehab projects, acts on Senate Bill
Nearly $1.2 million in renovations coming, Council’s stance against ward-only voting
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Courtesy photo -- Reed High School and University of Nevada, Reno graduate Rachel Coyner is recognized nationally as one of the New Faces of Engineering by the National Engineers Week Foundation.
‘Doing my dream job’
Reed High, UNR grad nationally recognized in engineering
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Tribune file photo -- The Sparks Planning Commission approved a Special Use Permit Thursday to American Target Sports to bring an indoor shooting range to the Sparks industrial area. The gun range will feature unique characteristics not found in other local indoor ranges.
Unique gun range coming to Sparks
Planning Commission approves permit for indoor shooting range
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela -- Spanish Springs High School senior Elora Smith.
Personal Resurrection
Spanish Springs High senior turns life around, inspires freshman
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Tribune photo by John Byrne — Twin City Surplus employees (left to right) Jason Cowles, Patty Montes, Alicia Murillo and Adam Patterson proudly stand outside the local business's home on east Fourth Street.
Featured Business : Twin City Surplus: Some of this, some o...
Featured Business - Twin City Surplus
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela — Jim Canepa owns Marine Specialties in Sparks.
Sparks resident, business owner finds solace in water sports
Jim Canepa can’t help but smile about the upside of being in the boat sales and service business, the trade that has engulfed his entire life. Being on the showroom floor surrounded by new boats and water sport products is only the tip of the iceberg for this Sparks resident.
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela -- Reed High School junior Shalani Taylor, right, listens to a student discuss the Washoe County School District Performance Framework during a work session Tuesday between the Student Advisory Board and the Board of Trustees.
‘There is always something to tell’
Student Advisory Board, WCSD Trustees discuss current initiatives, issues
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela -- Members of the Expos team removed their caps for the National Anthem during the Opening Day ceremony for the Sparks Centennial Little League on Saturday at Golden Eagle Regional Park.
Play Ball!
Sparks Centennial Little League kicks off season with Opening Day ceremony
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela -- Reed High School sophomore Austin Graham.
New school, new appreciation
Reed High sophomore embraces life, becomes highly involved around school
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela -- Reed High School junior Lauren Copple donates blood Friday morning inside the school's cafeteria in Sparks. The two-day blood drive brought in more than 120 units of blood making it the most successful in school history.
Reed’s spring blood drive big success
Leadership class organizes most successful blood drive in school history
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