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October 14, 2008 SPARKS PARKS & RECREATION TO SELL LIMITED SUPPLY OF FIREWOOD VOUCHERS Sparks, NV - The Sparks Parks and Recreation Department will be selling a limited supply of firewood vouchers on Tuesday, October 21 at the Recreation Office, 98 Richards Way.
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October 14, 2008 OLYMPIAN NATALIE COUGHLIN TO SERVE AS GRAND MARSHAL FOR SPARKS HOMETOWNE CHRISTMAS PARADE PRESENTED BY INTUIT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Greg von Schottenstein, (775) 353-7856 Sparks, NV - Fresh off her six (6) medal performance in the 2008 Beijing Summer Games, Olympic swimmer Natalie Couglin will serve as Grand Marshal for the 22nd annual City of Sparks Hometowne Christmas Parade, presented by Intuit.
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October 13, 2008 CITY OF SPARKS HONORED FOR INNOVATION At today's City Council meeting, the Nevada League of Cities & Municipalities (NLC&M), which represents many diverse cities and municipalities around the state, presented the City of Sparks with the 2008 NLC&M Innovation Award for the construction of Golden Eagle Regional Park.
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October 13, 2008 TODAY’S SPARKS CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS The following are highlights of today's Sparks City Council meeting:
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October 9, 2008 When is a shopping center not a shopping center? Join us and hear all about the new Legends at Sparks Marina.
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October 8, 2008 INTRODUCTORY HARP CLASS AVAILABLE THROUGH SPARKS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Sparks, NV - Learn the art of playing the harp by taking part in a new introductory class offered through the Sparks Parks and Recreation Department. Beverly Colgan, principal harpist for the Reno Philharmonic, will be teaching the course geared for ages 10 and older.
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October 8, 2008 SPARKS CITY MANAGER RECEIVES CREDENTIALED MANAGER DESIGNATION Shaun D. Carey, CM, City Manager of Sparks, NV, recently received the Credentialed Manager (CM) designation from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), the premier local government leadership and management organization.
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October 7, 2008 NEW "ART EXPERIENCE" CLASS FOR YOUTH TO BE HELD THIS FALL Sparks, NV - The City of Sparks Parks and Recreation Department is introducing a new "Art Experience" class this fall for ages 6 to 11. Participants will learn about famous artists and the elements of art while creating their own masterpiece.
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October 7, 2008 CREAM THE COUNCIL! On Saturday, October 18 from 10 a.m. until Noon, residents can have the opportunity to throw cream pies at Sparks Mayor Geno Martini and/or Councilman Ron Smith, all for a good cause.
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October 6, 2008 SPARKS 22ND ANNUAL GREAT PUMPKIN CARNIVAL TO FEATURE PRE-HALLOWEEN FUN FOR KIDS Sparks, NV - If you are looking for a place to take the kids for an entertaining and safe alternative to trick or treating, make plans to attend Sparks 22nd annual Great Pumpkin Carnival on Thursday, October 30 at the Alf Sorensen Community Center.
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October 6, 2008 SPARKS LIBRARY TO HOST ART EXHIBIT FEATURING THE WORK OF LOCAL STUDENTS Sparks, NV - The Sparks Library will host an art exhibit October 10 – November 26, featuring the work of students taking part in the City of Sparks' "Art Start" Watercolor class. Local award-winning artist, Marguerite Crokus, is the instructor for the monthly class. The art exhibit will include 12 pieces highlighting various watercolor styles and subject matter. Additionally, Crokus will have some of her own work on display.
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October 3, 2008 REMINDER: CITY OFFICIALS SEEK INPUT ON MASTER PLAN The City of Sparks will hold two informational public workshops to discuss and solicit input on the conservation and land use elements of the City's Master Plan. The City is in the process of updating the Master Plan and these are the first elements which will serve as the framework
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October 1, 2008 YOUTH BEGINNER DRAWING CLASS OFFERED IN SPARKS Sparks, NV - A class tailored for youth wanting to explore their artistic side begins Tuesday, October 7, at the Larry D. Johnson Community Center in Sparks. Artist Scott Harvey will teach ages 8 to 17 the elements of basic contour drawing, drawing in pencil and charcoal, as well as drawing the cube, sphere and cone.
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September 30, 2008 ROCK PARK REMAINS CLOSED Rock Park (1515 S. Rock Boulevard) remains closed to the public to create a new recreational destination.
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September 23, 2008 SPARKS PREVAILS IN WRONGFUL DEATH LAWSUIT
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September 23, 2008 SPARKS MUNICIPAL COURT WILL IMPLEMENT A FOUR-DAY WORK WEEK DECEMBER 1 The Sparks Municipal Court has announced a four-day work week to save costs and energy and enhance services.
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September 22, 2008 TRAFFIC ADVISORY…..TRAFFIC ADVISORY…..TRAFFIC ADVISORY The world's largest all-sports store Scheels, will open this Saturday, September 27, 2008. Doors open at 9 a.m.
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September 22, 2008 TODAY’S SPARKS CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS The following are highlights of today's Sparks City Council meeting:
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September 22, 2008 SPARKS CITY ATTORNEY WARNS OF “SECRET SHOPPER” SCAM Sparks City Attorney Chet Adams warns Sparks residents about a recent mail campaign offering to hire members of the public as "Secret Shoppers."
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September 21, 2008 CITY OF SPARKS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES CHANGE IN HOURS OF OPERATION As a cost-saving measure due to current economic conditions, the City of Sparks Parks and Recreation Department will be implementing an alternative work schedule starting September 29. Recreation and administrative employees will switch to four 10-hour days, resulting in a change in the hours of operation, including Friday closures, at the following facilities:
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September 19, 2008 JOIN SPARKS IN CELEBRATING FAMILY DAY ON MONDAY The City of Sparks is joining forces with The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University to celebrate the eighth annual Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children on September 22, 2008.
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September 15, 2008 NORTHERN NEVADA DUI TASK FORCE DONATES $5,000 TO SPARKS CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
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September 15, 2008 TODAY’S SPARKS CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS The following are highlights of today's Sparks City Council meeting:
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September 10, 2008 SPARKS FIRE DEPARTMENT TO HOLD BADGE CEREMONY Sparks Fire Department to honor 10 firefighters with promotions
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September 9, 2008 CITY OF SPARKS REMEMBERS 9/11 The Sparks Fire Department would like to invite the public to observe the anniversary of September 11, 2001 at the Sparks Fire Department Monument in the newly remodeled Sparks Memorial Park, located at the corner of Pyramid Way and "C" Street in Sparks.
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September 8, 2008 SPARKS PARKS & RECREATION TO OFFER A FREE WORKSHOP FOR HOMEOWNERS “EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT TREES” Sparks, NV - Sparks' Urban Forester, Michael Kelley, will present a free workshop on trees from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 13 at the Larry D. Johnson Community Center.
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September 4, 2008 20th Annual Pancake Breakfast & Open House with Sparks Fire Food, Fun, Displays, & Fire Station Tours. Join us on October 4th from 8am til Noon.
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August 29, 2008 SPARKS CITY HALL CLOSED ON LABOR DAY In observance of Labor Day, Sparks City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2008.
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August 25, 2008 TODAY’S SPARKS CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS The following are highlights of today's Sparks City Council meeting:
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August 22, 2008 BEST IN THE WEST NUGGET RIB COOK-OFF The 20th Annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off begins Wednesday, August 27.
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August 22, 2008 SPARKS ANNOUNCES SECOND ROUND OF LAYOFFS IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Sparks City Manager Shaun Carey announced the layoff of 13 City of Sparks employees in the Community Development Department today.
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August 20, 2008 SPARKS POLICE CHIEF JOHN DOTSON RETIRING AFTER 15 YEARS The Sparks City Council will formally present Sparks Police Chief John Dotson with his badge at the Sparks City Council meeting August 25, as he embarks on retirement at the end of the month after serving more than 15 years with the department.
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August 20, 2008 NEW SWIM HOURS IN EFFECT AT SPARKS MARINA PARK SPARKS, NV - With the summer season quickly winding down, new swim hours will be in effect at the Sparks Marina Park beginning August 23.
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August 11, 2008 TODAY’S SPARKS CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS The following are highlights of today's Sparks City Council meeting:
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August 8, 2008 ROAD ADVISORY….ROAD ADVISORY….ROAD ADVISORY The parking structure at 10th Street and C Street will be closed for maintenance beginning Monday, August 18 at 5 a.m., through Wednesday, August 20 at 10 p.m.
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August 5, 2008 MEDIA ADVISORY…..MEDIA ADVISORY…..MEDIA ADVISORY On August 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m., Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto will appear in the Sparks City Council (745 4TH Street) chambers to formally announce the award of $12,000.00 to the Victim Advocate's program for the Sparks City Attorney's Office.
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August 5, 2008 CITY OF SPARKS PREVAILS IN HIGH PROFILE EXCESSIVE FORCE CASE
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August 4, 2008 ROAD ADVISORY….ROAD ADVISORY….ROAD ADVISORY Victorian Avenue between Pyramid Way and 15th Street in Sparks will be closed during the following dates and times for Hot August Nights.
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August 1, 2008 EAST LINCOLN WAY TO BE CLOSED SATURDAY MORNING FOR LEGENDS CONSTRUCTION
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July 31, 2008 DESIGN THERAPY CLASS OFFERED AT THE LARRY D. JOHNSON COMMUNITY CENTER IN SPARKS Sparks, NV - Is the interior of your home in need of an update, but you just don't know how or where to start? Get that professional look with a step-by-step approach to creating the interior of your dreams through the Design Therapy class offered by the Sparks Parks and Recreation Department.
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July 28, 2008 TODAY’S SPARKS CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS Sparks, NV - The following are highlights of today's Sparks City Council meeting:
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July 25, 2008 SPARKS BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION NOW ONLINE
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July 25, 2008 ROCK PARK TO CLOSE TEMPORARILY Rock Park (1515 S. Rock Boulevard) will be closed to the public beginning Monday, July 28 to create a new recreational destination.
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July 22, 2008 SPARKS MAYOR REMEMBERS SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE PORTER To follow is a statement from Sparks Mayor Geno Martini on the passing of Washoe County School Board Trustee Lezlie Porter:
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July 21, 2008 CITY OF SPARKS 'PADDLE, PEDAL, PATTER' KIDS TRIATHLON THIS SATURDAY Sparks, NV – Children ages 12 and under can take part in the City of Sparks' annual 'Paddle, Pedal, Patter' Kids Triathlon this Saturday, July 26 at the Sparks Marina Park. The fun begins at 8 a.m.
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