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Tribune file photo -- Newly elected Washoe County Commissioner Vaughn Hartung, shown giving his oath earlier this month, joined his fellow commissioners and elected officials in developing five objectives for the county's 2013-2015 Strategic Plan during a planning session retreat this week.
County develops 2013 objectives
Commissioner Hartung weighs in on keys for Sparks, Spanish Springs
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela -- Performers in the upcoming 49th annual Sheep Dip Show run through a dress rehearsal Wednesday evening inside the Celebrity Showroom at The Nugget. The show happens at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and the proceeds benefits three local charities.
Sheep Dip: More than just a roast
49th annual production cleans the town’s slate
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Declan, 3, flies down one of the inflatable slides at Sparks business Pump It Up.
Pump It Up
Rail City business caters to local families
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‘Building for the family’
Local physical therapist prepares to usher in family business
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela -- Nevada State Superintendent Dr. James Guthrie visits with Kate Smith Elementary School students Tuesday morning in Sparks. The school was recently given the National Title I Distinguished School award for showing progressive improvements in a high-poverty school.
State Superintendent visits nationally recognized school
Sparks’ Kate Smith Elem. provides ‘model’ for district
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela -- Reed High School junior Jill Engstrom is active in three choir classes at Reed and she participates in the Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra where she plays saxophone.
Born to perform
Reed High junior thrives on performances in choir, jazz band
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‘Public Schools Week’ proclaimed by City Council
Weeklong focus on education supported by City of Sparks
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File photo -- The Nevada Department of Public Safety reports fatal car accidents increased in Nevada during 2012 and the DPS has implemented strategies to help motorists remain safe on the road. This crash occurred on the I-80 East in early December when a driver veered into a construction zone hitting a parked truck.
Nevada fatal accidents rise in 2012
Dept. of Public Safety releases crash, fatality stats
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Financial advisor visits Citizen Advisory Committee
Community’s liaison prepared to help trim budget
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela -- Dilworth Middle School Dean of Students Paul Gray has worked for the Washoe County School District for 28 years as a teacher and coach.
Long-time Reed teacher, coach winds down career
SPARKS -- There haven’t been that many people who have touched the lives of local youths as much as Paul Gray has during his 28-year tenure in the Washoe County School District. That’s obvious simply by watching how many people come up to the former Reed High teacher, basketball coach and administrator at Raiders basketball games. But sadly, the Rail City will likely have to give him up in the coming years. Gray, who was at Reed High for 23 ...
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela -- Justice of the Peace Susan Deriso signs some paperwork in her new chambers at the new Sparks Justice Court facility on Prater Way. The facility recently relocated from Greenbrae Drive which served as its 'temporary' facility for 20 years.
Sparks Justice Court settles into new home
SPARKS — Sparks Justice Court is not a fan of temporary. Temporary could mean a month. It could mean a year. For Sparks Justice Court temporary was supposed to be three or four years. But there is nothing temporary about 20 years. After a move to its new facility on Prater Way, the Sparks Justice Court can now officially call its old Greenbrae Drive facility what it was dubbed the day the courts moved in 20 years ago: temporary. In 2012, th...
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela -- David Aiazzi, left, is accompanied by his family as he is sworn into office as a Washoe County School District Board of Trustee member Tuesday evening at the district's administration building.
New trustees enter school district
Oath reciting, Sparks High grant proposal highlight school board
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Sparks firefighter Forrest Johnson kneels beside simulated victim Captain Kevin Matteoni during the Sparks Fire Department’s annual Ice Rescue Training on Sunday at Kiley Ranch park.
Ice rescue training reason to chill
Sparks Fire Department personnel conduct annual ice rescue training at Kiley Ranch
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Vaughn Hartung, left, and his wife Sandra stand before the Washoe County Board of Commissioners Monday morning as Vaughn is sworn in for his first term.
Newly elected commissioners take county seats
Two commissioners attend first official meeting
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The City of Sparks partners with the Small Business Administration for a workshop discussing how to do business in Sparks. The workshop takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday at the Washoe County Complex.
Government contracting made easy
City, Small Business Admin. host ‘how to do business in Sparks’ workshop
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Tribune photo -- Reno Sports Dome is one of the regions newest indoor soccer facilities and a smaller facility is being constructed in Sparks for the El Sol de Nevada Soccer League.
Indoor soccer facility coming to industrial area
Lepori Construction heads up project for two indoor fields
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Tribune photo by Garrett Valenzuela -- The Nevada Highway Patrol issued nearly 12,000 citations to drivers operating their cell phones while driving. Trooper Chuck Allen said traffic signals are the most likely place for a driver to use their cell phone.
Distracted driving cited nearly 12,000 times in 2012
Nev. adjusts to cell phone law in first year
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Sparks Punt, Pass & Kick qualifier shines in Oakland
Turner excels in Sparks Parks and Recreation Dept. contest, competed at NFL game
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Tribune photo by Dan Eckles -- Nancy Calabrese, Food and Beverage Manager at the Resort at RedHawk stands outside David's Grill, a restaurant that has become a major part of the RedHawk Community.
Community Atmosphere
David's Grill: More than just a golf course restaurant; it's part of RedHawk community
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Improvement to the intersection at Pyramid Way and McCarran Boulevard is a top priority for the Sparks City Council and Regional Transportation Commission in 2013.
City leaders ready for new year
Council members discuss 2013 priorities, applaud 2012 successes
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