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December 27, 2006 SPARKS HONORS PRESIDENT FORD Mayor Geno Martini has ordered all city flags lowered to half-staff for the next 30 days in honor of the late Gerald R. Ford.
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December 21, 2006 SPARKS CITY HALL CLOSED CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S DAY - Other City Services and Facilities Closed for the Holidays In observance of the Christmas Holiday, and New Year's Day, Sparks City Hall will be closed on Monday, December 25, 2006, and Monday, January 1, 2007.
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December 18, 2006 TODAY’S SPARKS CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS The following items are highlights of today's Sparks City Council Meeting:
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December 15, 2006 SPARKS HONORS CITY TEAM Today, the City of Sparks honored its employees during the 2006 employee recognition luncheon.
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December 11, 2006 TODAY’S SPARKS CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS The following items are highlights of today's Sparks City Council Meeting.
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December 11, 2006 NEVADA COMMISSION ON TOURISM UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES “LEGENDS AT SPARKS MARINA” The Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) unanimously approved the Sales Tax Anticipated Revenue (STAR) Bonds for the "Legends at Sparks Marina" project today.
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November 27, 2006 SPARKS APPROVES ALARM ORDINANCE Today, the Sparks City Council unanimously approved an ordinance which dictates how the Sparks Police Department will respond the residential and business burglar alarms.
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November 27, 2006 TODAY’S SPARKS CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS The following items are highlights of today's Spark City Council Meeting.
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November 22, 2006 CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER ALARM ORDINANCE MONDAY On Monday, November 27, the Sparks City Council will consider the Sparks Police Department's new alarm response ordinance. The City Council meeting begins at 3:00 p.m.
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November 22, 2006 Sparks helps Citizens and Businesses Prepare for Flood Season In preparation for the flood season, the City of Sparks is holding two Flood Preparedness Workshops for citizens and business owners in Sparks.
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November 22, 2006 SPARKS ‘DECKS THE HALLS’ WITH HOLIDAY SPIRIT - Celebrating Northern Nevada’s largest Christmas Event Tis the season to be jolly! The City of Sparks celebrates the holiday and Christmas seasons throughout the area. Some of the holiday festivities, such as the canned food drive, have already begun. Log onto www.cityofsparks.us for more information.
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November 21, 2006 SCHMITT EARNS CERTIFIED PUBLIC OFFICIAL Sparks, NV - Sparks City Councilman Ron Schmitt has completed the process to become a Certified Public Official (CPO). Councilman Schmitt represents Ward Five and is the only Certified Public Official in the City of Sparks.
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November 20, 2006 WASHOE COUNTY HUMAN SERVICE CONSORTIUM REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS
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November 17, 2006 WELCOME TO CITY OF SPARKS, NORTH POLE - Holiday Decoration Invitational is now Underway This year's 12th Annual City of Sparks Holiday Decorating Invitational is well underway as part of Sparks Hometowne Christmas celebration.
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November 17, 2006 SPARKS HIRES NEW FINANCE DIRECTOR - Former Carson City Finance Director Thomas M. Minton The City of Sparks has a new Finance Director, Thomas M. Minton. Mr. Minton will report to City Manager Shaun Carey.
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November 14, 2006 SPARKS KICKS OFF FOOD DRIVE FOR THE HOLIDAYS - "Can the Mayor" Beginning today, Citizens throughout Sparks can participate in the City's second annual "Can the Mayor" food drive to benefit the Food Bank of Northern Nevada by donating canned goods and other non-perishable food items for those who are less fortunate this holiday season.
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November 13, 2006 SPARKS MAYOR GENO MARTINI BEGINS NEW TERM At Monday's City Council Meeting, Sparks Mayor Geno Martini took the oath of office from Sparks Municipal Court Judge Barbara McCarthy and began his first elected term as Mayor of Sparks.
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November 13, 2006 SPARKS PREPARES TO UPGRADE VICTORIAN SQUARE - City Council approves public improvements Sparks City Council approved nearly $4 million for public improvements at Victorian Square.
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November 13, 2006 JIM SPOO SWORN IN AS SPARKS MUNICIPAL JUDGE - Former Sparks Mayor will serve the City’s Municipal Court There is a new judge on the bench of the Sparks Municipal Court. Today, former mayor of Sparks Jim Spoo was sworn in by Judge Barbara McCarthy as Judge for the Sparks Municipal Court.
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November 13, 2006 RONALD E. SMITH SWORN IN AS COUNCILMAN FOR SPARKS WARD 3 - Councilmen Carrigan and Salerno begin new terms Councilman Ron Smith was sworn into office today as the newest member of the Sparks City Council, representing the City's Ward Three.
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November 8, 2006 SPARKS TO HONOR NATION'S VETERANS The City of Sparks will pay tribute to the nation's veterans this Veterans Day, and will honor the troops from Sparks who lost their lives in the "War on Terror" at this special ceremony.
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October 24, 2006 SPARKS EMPLOYEE RECEIVES NATIONAL CERTIFICATION City of Sparks employee Shawn Gooch recently completed the process to become a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) through the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM).
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October 23, 2006 TODAY’S SPARKS CITY COUNCIL REVIEW Following are the highlights of today's Sparks City Council meeting:
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October 20, 2006 SPARKS HOST A HALL MEETING ON PUBLIC SAFETY Sparks Mayor Geno Martini and Police Chief John Dotson will hold a "live" call-in town hall meeting Tuesday evening, October 24 beginning at 5:30 p.m.
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October 16, 2006 TODAY’S SPARKS CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS Today's Sparks City Council Highlights:
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October 6, 2006 FALLEN FIREFIGHTER DAY This Sunday, October 8, 2006 is National Fallen Firefighter Day.
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October 5, 2006 RIBBON CUTTING PLANNED FOR SPARKS HIGH TRACK - City Helps High School Rehabilitate Running Track On Monday, October 9, at 10 a.m., Sparks Mayor Geno Martini, along with the Sparks High School Railroaders, will officially open the newly renovated Sparks High School running track.
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October 4, 2006 SPARKS PREVAILS IN FEDERAL LAWSUITS The City of Sparks has prevailed in defending two more Federal Lawsuits making it three successes in less than one week.
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October 2, 2006 Top Talent Competes for Big Award in T-Mobile Applause! Youth Music Awards Competition The City of Sparks Arts & Culture, a Division of Sparks Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with Reno news & Review, Magic 95.5, Wild 102.9 and K-BULL 98 FM Present the T-Mobile Applause! Youth Music Awards Competition.
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October 2, 2006 City of Sparks, NV Participates in Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Launch Online Community Movie The City of Sparks and CGI Communications, Inc. (CGI) of Rochester, NY on October 5, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. will participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony in the Sparks City Hall Council Chambers, Legislative Building (745 Fourth Street), to commemorate the launch of their online community movie, a project to help promote the city's assets and attributes.
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September 20, 2006 SPARKS CITY COUNCIL VOTES TO UPHOLD SETTLEMENT WITH RED HAWK LAND COMPANY Today, the Sparks City Council voted to approve the settlement between the City of Sparks and the Red Hawk Land Company, LLC. Council members Carrigan, Moss and Schmitt voted in favor of the settlement, Council members Mayer and Salerno voted against it.
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September 19, 2006 CITY OF SPARKS PURCHASING DIVISION RECEIVES NATIONAL HONORS The City of Sparks Purchasing Division won the 2006 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award given by the National Purchasing Institute.
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September 19, 2006 BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED FOR WASHOE COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES CONSORTIUM The Cities of Reno and Sparks, and Washoe County are recruiting residents to fill Board Member vacancies on the HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD.
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September 18, 2006 SPARKS POLICE DEPARTMENT PROPOSES NEW ALARM RESPONSE ORDINANCE - Community Workshops Scheduled The Sparks Police Department is holding two community workshops to introduce and educate Sparks residents on a proposed ordinance that will prescribe how the Sparks Police Department will respond to burglar alarms for residents and businesses.
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September 15, 2006 DISC DRIVE NOW OPEN TO PYRAMID HIGHWAY Disc Drive at Sparks Boulevard is open west to Pyramid Highway. The intersection at Disc Drive and Sparks Boulevard is now open and fully operational allowing traffic to flow in all four directions.
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September 11, 2006 TODAY’S SPARKS CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS To follow are highlights of today's Sparks City Council meeting:
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September 8, 2006 Sparks Remembers 9/11 The City of Sparks will hold a brief ceremony to remember the tragic events five years ago on September 11, 2001, and the fallen fire and police officers who died in the line of duty.
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September 8, 2006 SPARKS CITY COUNCIL TO HOLD PUBLIC VOTE ON RED HAWK SETTLEMENT The Sparks City Council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, September 20 at 3:00 p.m. to consider and possibly approve a settlement between the City of Sparks and Red Hawk Land Company, LLC. The meeting will take place at Sparks City Hall, Legislative Building, 745 4th Street.
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September 5, 2006 SPARKS SCHEDULES FOCUS GROUPS FOR WC1
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September 5, 2006 UPDATE ON SPARKS SETTLEMENT TO LAZY 8 CASINO
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September 1, 2006 SPARKS SETTLES LAWSUIT FILED BY RED HAWK LAND COMPANY - Court Order will require City to allow Casino Today, the City of Sparks through the City Attorney, settled a lawsuit which calls for a Court Order requiring the City to allow the proposed Lazy 8 Casino. The lawsuit alleged that on August 23, the Sparks City Council's denial (by a vote of 3 to 2) of a resort complex, including a casino, along Pyramid Highway violated a 1994 Development Agreement.
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August 28, 2006 AN EVENING WITH MIKE CARRIGAN - Sparks Councilman to hold live televised town hall meeting Sparks Councilman for Ward Four, Mike Carrigan will host a ‘live' call-in town hall meeting Thursday evening, August 31, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
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August 28, 2006 SPARKS CITY COUNCIL APPROVES FINANCING FOR LEGENDS AT SPARKS MARINA Sparks, NV -- The Sparks City Council voted today to approve the preponderance hearing for the Legends at Sparks Marina project .
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August 28, 2006 TODAY’S SPARKS CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS To follow are highlights of today's Sparks City Council meeting:
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August 25, 2006 SPARKS RECEIVES HIGH HONORS FOR GIS TECHNOLOGY The City of Sparks Geospatial Technologies (GT) Team recently received international honors in the field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
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August 25, 2006 New Swim Hours In Effect at Sparks Marina Park
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August 25, 2006 Alf Sorensen Community Center to Close August 29 - September 7, Due to Remodeling Project
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August 24, 2006 SPARKS CITY COUNCIL VOTES TO DENY LAZY 8 CASINO The Sparks City Council voted tonight to deny an amendment to the Tierra del Sol planned development handbook that would have allowed the Lazy 8 Casino to be built.
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August 24, 2006 Galleria Parkway Opens for Costco in Sparks Effective tomorrow morning, Galleria Parkway will be opened from Los Altos to Disc Drive just in time for the opening of the new Costco store in Sparks located in the new Sparks Galleria Shopping complex.
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August 17, 2006 Access to Disc Drive at Sparks Boulevard to close for two weeks No access from Sparks Boulevard to Disc Drive
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August 14, 2006 TODAY’S SPARKS CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS To follow are highlights of today's Sparks City Council meeting:
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August 9, 2006 RIVER PATH IS NOW OPEN IN SPARKS The five-mile river path along the Truckee River in Sparks has been fully restored and is now open for the public's use and enjoyment.
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August 1, 2006 AN EVENING WITH JOHN MAYER - Sparks Councilman John Mayer to hold live televised town hall meeting Sparks Councilman for Ward One, John Mayer will host a ‘live' call-in town hall meeting Monday evening, August 7, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The town hall meeting can be seen on Sparks Centennial Channel 15 (only accessed on Charter Cable). During the 30 minute town hall meeting, Councilman Mayer, the longest serving member on the Council today, will field questions from Sparks citizens.
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July 27, 2006 SPARKS CITIZENS CAN NOW PAY SEWER BILL ONLINE - Sparks sewer rates some of the lowest in the region Residents of Sparks can now pay sewer bills online. For those residents who have access to the internet, the City has created a link on its website, www.cityofsparks.us to make it easier to pay sewer bills.
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July 26, 2006 SPARKS MAKES IT EASIER TO REPORT ABANDONED SHOPPING CARTS The City of Sparks just made it easier for citizens to report abandoned shopping carts. Just log onto the City's official website and click on the shopping cart icon.
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July 25, 2006 PEDESTRIANS URGED TO STAY OFF RIVER PATH IN SPARKS - River path in Sparks remains closed and is a safety hazard during construction Construction is underway to repair and replace nearly five miles of the river path along the Truckee River within Sparks city limits.
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July 24, 2006 TODAY’S SPARKS CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS Highlights of the July 24 Sparks City Council meeting.
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July 19, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS DENIAL OF LAZY 8 CASINO PROJECT
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July 17, 2006 RIVER PATH SOON UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN SPARKS At today's Sparks City Council meeting, the Council approved a contract to repair the pathway on the north side of the Truckee River in Sparks.
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July 12, 2006 Planning Commission Continues Lazy 8 Casino Project to July 17th Sparks, NV – The Sparks Planning Commission voted to continue a request for an amendment to the Tierra del Sol planned development handbook during its meeting Thursday, July 6, 2006, at 7 p.m.
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July 10, 2006 SPARKS CITY COUNCIL OPPOSES INITIATIVES - Tax and Spending Control and Nevada Property Owners’ Bill of Rights The Sparks City Council formally voted to take a position on two potential ballot initiatives that may appear on the November General Election ballot.
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July 7, 2006 RED DEVELOPMENT PURCHASES 94-ACRES TO HOUSE THE LEGENDS AT SPARKS MARINA SPARKS, Nev. (July 7, 2006) – Today, RED Development, LLC finalized the purchase of a 94-acre parcel of property north of Interstate 80 and west of Sparks Blvd. to house The Legends at Sparks Marina shopping and entertainment destination. The property, which includes the vacant Nevada Outlet Mall, was purchased from Capital Development Company, a Washington-based real estate development firm.
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July 5, 2006 Sparks Blvd. between Shadow and Disc to close
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July 3, 2006 AN EVENING WITH JUDY MOSS - Sparks Councilwoman Judy Moss holds live televised town hall meeting Sparks Councilwoman for Ward Three Judy Moss will host a ‘live' call-in town hall meeting on Tuesday evening, July 11, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The town hall meeting can be seen on Sparks Centennial Channel 15 (only accessed on Charter Cable).
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June 26, 2006 TODAY’S SPARKS CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS To follow are highlights of today's Sparks City Council meeting:
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June 26, 2006 OLYMPIA GAMING’S NEW CASINO RESORT AND SPA TO JOIN RED DEVELOPMENT’S THE LEGENDS AT SPARKS MARINA The City of Sparks and RED Development, LLC announced that Olympia Gaming LLC, one of Southern Nevada's top real estate and casino developers, will build a casino resort and spa as part of The Legends at Sparks Marina outdoor shopping and entertainment destination development.
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June 22, 2006 Sparks Receives White House Recognition as First "Preserve America" Community in Nevada City of Sparks leaders are proud to announce that Sparks has been named by First Lady Laura Bush as the first Preserve America Community in Nevada.
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June 22, 2006 SPARKS CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER SALE OF DON MELLO PARK - Proceeds to be used for a portion of Golden Eagle Regional Park This coming Monday, June 26, the Sparks City Council will decide if it is in the public interest to proceed with the proposed sale of Don Mello Park to the Sparks Legends Development Inc., or sell the land under a competitive bid process. The City Council meeting begins at 3:00 p.m. at the Sparks City Council Chambers, 745 Fourth Street in Sparks. The agenda item is 7.2.
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June 20, 2006 SEEING ORANGE AROUND TOWN? - City website offers the “Cone Zone” for Sparks roadwork updates The City of Sparks official website now features the "Cone Zone" for the latest update on major roadwork construction within the City of Sparks.
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June 19, 2006 TODAY’S SPARKS CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS To follow are highlights of today's Sparks City Council meeting:
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June 12, 2006 14TH ANNUAL FARMER’S MARKET BEGINS THURSDAY - Each Market brings a new taste Summer is here and that can only mean one thing, the City of Sparks is gearing up for the Fourteenth Annual Sparks' Hometowne Farmer's Market.
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June 12, 2006 TODAY’S SPARKS CITY COUNCIL REVIEW To follow are highlights of today's Sparks City Council meeting:
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June 12, 2006 CITY OF SPARKS ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNING EMPLOYEE - Rail City Service in Government Award The City of Sparks awarded the Rail City Service in Government Award to Mr. Randy Jones. He is the supervisor of Facilities and Electrical Maintenance in the Public Works Department. He was nominated by the employees he supervises.
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June 12, 2006 CITY OF SPARKS STATEMENT ON TODAY’S COURT INCIDENT
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June 9, 2006 Kids' Free Fishing Day in Sparks Take part in the 5th Annual Kids' Free Fishing Day at the Sparks Marina Park this Saturday, June 10th from 7 a.m. to noon.
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June 7, 2006 SPARKS SANDBAG RETRIEVAL PROGRAM - City provides final pickup schedule The sandbag retrieval program will take place during the following dates and times:
Monday, June 19 through Friday, June 23, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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June 7, 2006 GROUNDBREAKING FOR NEW COMMUNITY CENTER IN SPARKS - City names new facility in honor of fallen police officer On Friday, June 16, at 2:00 p.m., the City of Sparks will break ground on a new Community Center at Ardmore Park (Oddie and 12th Street).
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June 1, 2006 SPARKS BOULEVARD WIDENING UNDERWAY This $8.7 million projects is expected to be complete by November this year, with the Disc Drive intersection completed by the end of August.
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May 23, 2006 May 22 City Council Highlights
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May 22, 2006 IS SPARKS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE? - Survey says YES! Sparks, NV – When it comes to living in the City of Sparks, an annual public attitude survey administered by the City found that 96 percent of residents have a favorable view. When asked how they would rate the "overall quality of life" in the City of Sparks, 97 percent rated the city as good to excellent.
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May 22, 2006 SPARKS FISCAL YEAR 2006 – 2007 BUDGET CLEAR CITY COUNCIL The Sparks City Council unanimously approved $201 million for the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 budget. This represents a 17 percent increase from last year. City revenues are expected to increase 15 percent in the next fiscal year. The new budget does not include any tax increases.
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May 22, 2006 CITY HONORS PUBLIC WORKS WEEK - City of Sparks Public Works Department has relocated This week, the Sparks City Council is recognizing "Public Works Week," held in honor to recognize the hard working men and women who dedicate their lives to maintaining city roads, sewer lines and a variety of city infrastructure in which our quality of life depends.
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May 17, 2006 SPARKS PARKS & RECREATION TO HOLD ANNUAL COMMUNITY SPRING GARAGE SALE Join the shopping extravaganza at the Sparks Parks and Recreation Department's Annual Community Spring Garage Sale.
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May 15, 2006 TODAY’S SPARKS CITY COUNCIL REVIEW Sparks, NV - To follow are highlights of today's Sparks City Council Meeting:
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May 13, 2006 PUBLIC SWIMMING AT THE SPARKS MARINA PARK OPENS FOR THE SEASON ON SATURDAY, MAY 13 The Sparks Marina Park is open for public swimming on weekends only May 13 - 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., in the designated swim areas. Beginning May 27, lifeguards will be on duty daily from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., through Labor Day.
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May 12, 2006 SPARKS KICKS OFF SPECIAL EVENT SEASON - Summertime has arrived in Sparks!
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May 11, 2006 EXPERIENCE THE HISTORY OF SPARKS - Walking tour of downtown this Saturday A Historic Walking Tour of Sparks Historic Business District will take place this Saturday, May 13, at 11 a.m. The tour will begin in front of the Sparks Heritage Museum Building at 814 Victorian Avenue. The event is free to all participants.
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May 8, 2006 CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS The following items are highlights of today's Sparks City Council meeting:
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May 5, 2006 SPARKS CELEBRATES LATINO EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR City of Sparks employee Leonard Martinez was recently selected as the Latino Employee of the Year. Leonard has worked at the Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility as a Wastewater Operator for more than a decade.
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April 25, 2006 CITY OF SPARKS TO HONOR ARBOR DAY WITH VISITS TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND TREE CITY USA AWARD CEREMONY The City of
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April 25, 2006 April 24, 2006 City Council Review Hightlights from the April 24, 2006 Sparks City Council meeting.
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April 25, 2006 SPARKS CITY COUNCIL APPROVES BOND ISSUANCE The Sparks City Council voted to approve an ordinance allowing four key projects to be funded by Consolidated Tax Revenue Bonds (sales tax represent the majority of consolidated taxes).
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April 24, 2006 SPARKS BLVD. REMAINS CLOSED BETWEEN SHADOW LANE AND DISC DRIVE Sparks Boulevard between Shadow Lane and Disc Drive remains closed in both directions until Wednesday, April 26 at 5:00 p.m. Construction was expected to be complete today but has been delayed due to weather.
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April 20, 2006 SATURDAY MORNING TRAFFIC IMPACTS IN SPARKS This Saturday morning (April 22), the City of Sparks will endure a number of street closures due to the College Sports Television (CSTV) 2006 USA duathalon Collegiate National Championship in Sparks, as well as a street project on Sparks Boulevard.
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April 19, 2006 SPARKS CITY MARSHAL INDUCTED INTO NEVADA BROADCASTERS HALL OF FAME Sparks City Marshal Steve Harrison, a local radio DJ has been accepted into the Nevada Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame.
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April 18, 2006 SPARKS BLVD. TO CLOSE BETWEEN SHADOW LANE AND DISC DRIVE
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April 18, 2006 SPARKS BLVD. TO CLOSE BETWEEN SHADOW LANE AND DISC DRIVE Sparks Boulevard between Shadow Lane and Disc Drive will be closed in both directions beginning at 9:00 a.m., Friday, April 21 through the weekend and will remain closed until Monday, April 24 at 5:00 p.m.
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April 17, 2006 2006 COLLEGE NATIONALS TRIATHLON HELD IN SPARKS - Event will significantly impact Roads and Traffic in Sparks this Saturday This Saturday, April 22, the City of Sparks and the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority are hosting the 2006 National Triathlon, a nationally televised sporting event. The triathlon consists of a one mile swim at the Sparks Marina, a 40 Kilometer (K) bike course, and a 10 Kilometer (K) run. The triathlon has been capped at 650 athletes.
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April 12, 2006 SPARKS COMMITTEE PROMOTES COMPASSION FOR CITY’S DISABLED CITIZENS The Sparks Advisory Committee for the Disabled works to promote awareness and develop accessibility and independence for the disabled within the City of Sparks.
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April 10, 2006 SPARKS CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS Sparks, NV – The following items are highlights of today's Sparks City Council meeting:
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April 3, 2006 CITY OF SPARKS OPENS SIX SANDBAG STATIONS Sparks,
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March 31, 2006 Change Your Clock - Change Your Batteries
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March 31, 2006 THE CITY OF SPARKS HONORS SPARKS HERITAGE MUSEUM At today's Special City Council Meeting, the Sparks City Council honored the Sparks Heritage Museum.
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March 30, 2006 SPARKS CITY COUNCIL PACKETS NOW AVAILABLE ON-LINE The complete Sparks City Council Agenda packets are now available on the City's website.
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March 30, 2006 SBA Re-Opens Reno Outreach Center, Deadline Nears for Victims of Storms
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March 29, 2006 COUNCILMAN RON SCHMITT TO PROVIDE INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT FOR NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES Sparks City Councilman Ron Schmitt has been selected by the National League of Cities (NLC) to serve on the League's Investment Advisory Committee.
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March 28, 2006 RED DEVELOPMENT UNVEILS PREMIER ATTRACTIONS AND RETAILERS FOR THE LEGENDS AT SPARKS MARINA A prehistoric family adventure, rock meets western, every sport for America's adventure place, and a place to eat, drink and play. While these may seem to have nothing in common, they are the first experience-based concepts to commit to The Legends at Sparks Marina destination development.
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March 27, 2006 Council Approves Sierra Pacific Power Company Franchise Agreement As part of the new agreement, the SPPC franchise fees will increase from 2 to 5 percent over a six year period and will be dedicated solely to improve
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March 27, 2006 SPARKS – FIRST IN REDEVELOPMENT! Tenants for “Legends at Sparks Marina” to be Announced Tomorrow DATE: Tuesday, March 28, 2006
TIME: 11:00 a.m.
PLACE: I-80 & Sparks Boulevard. Look for a tent near I-80 directly behind World Gym
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March 27, 2006 PACK AND STACK? Learn how to properly fill and place sandbags for potential flooding While the potential for flooding still exists in the Truckee Meadows, the City of Sparks will partner with the Sparks Chamber and Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce to host another flood workshop for all interested businesses and citizens who want to find out more information on the regional flood program, as well as preparing and responding to a flood event.
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March 26, 2006 RED DEVELOPMENT TO ANNOUNCE TENANTS FOR "LEGENDS AT SPARKS MARINA" PROJECT
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March 24, 2006 GOVERNOR GUINN APPOINTS JUDY MOSS TO STATE’S HOMELESSNESS COUNCIL Governor Kenny Guinn has appointed Sparks Councilwoman Judy Moss to the Nevada Interagency Council on Homelessness.
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March 23, 2006 SPARKS SUPPORTS HOMETOWN SPECIAL EVENTS Earlier this year, the City of Sparks Tourism and Marketing Committee provided funding for a variety of organizations and special events that will take place this year. The committee's purpose is to designate funds received from the RSCVA (Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitor's Authority) to tourism related projects in the City of Sparks.
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March 20, 2006 March 20, 2006 SPARKS CITY COUNCIL REVIEW The following items are highlights of today's Sparks City Council Meeting:
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March 20, 2006 RED DEVELOPMENT TO ANNOUNCE TENANTS FOR "LEGENDS AT SPARKS MARINA" PROJECT
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March 10, 2006 SPARKS PROPOSES NEW FUNDING FOR CITY ROADS, PARKS The City of Sparks is proposing to increase power and gas franchise fees over a six-year period from 2 to 5 percent. The additional revenue will be dedicated to Sparks roads, sidewalks and parks.
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March 9, 2006 COUNCILMAN RON SCHMITT TO MODERATE NATIONAL DISCUSSION ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY Sparks City Councilman Ron Schmitt will moderate a national discussion titled "Bringing Broadband Home" during the National League of City's (NLC) Congressional City Conference next Tuesday, March 14, in Washington D.C.
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March 8, 2006 SPARKS SANDBAG RETRIEVAL PROGRAM The City of Sparks will pick up sandbags from those businesses and residents who acquired sandbags from City locations last week in preparation of the anticipated flooding.
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March 6, 2006 STATE OF THE CITY SPEECH City of Sparks Mayor Geno Martini delivered the City's 2006 "State of the City" Address
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March 1, 2006 CITY OF SPARKS STATEMENT ON THE LOSS OF U.S. ARMY SERGEANT GORDON F. MISNER
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February 28, 2006 February 28, 2006, City Council Review The following items are highlights of today's Sparks City Council meeting:
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February 28, 2006 CITY OF SPARKS ENDS STATE OF EMERGENCY The City of Sparks has lifted the State of Emergency which was declared yesterday in anticipation of flooding from the Truckee River in the Sparks Industrial Area. According to forecasts, the Truckee River has peaked at the Vista Gauge in Sparks below flood levels.
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February 27, 2006 CITY OF SPARKS DECLARES STATE OF AN EMERGENCY Confidence is high for the potential of flooding in the Sparks Industrial Area and other areas prone to flooding. As a result, the City of Sparks has declared a State of an Emergency.
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February 26, 2006 FLOOD PREPARATIONS CONTINUE IN SPARKS Forecasts from the National Weather Service predict the Truckee River will reach flood levels midday Monday with a projected peak midday Tuesday at the Vista gauge at the Truckee River. Heavy snow is forecasted to fall later in the week on Thursday.
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February 25, 2006 FLOOD PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY AT SPARKS Businesses in Sparks Industrial Area should begin preventive measures
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February 24, 2006 FIFTEEN SPARKS SANDBAG STATIONS OPEN SATURDAY AT 7AM The City of Sparks will open 15 sandbag stations beginning tomorrow, Saturday, February 24 at 7:00 am – 4:00 p.m. The stations will also be open on Sunday during the same time. Tools will be available for Sparks residents and business owners to fill sandbags at the following locations:
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February 22, 2006 SPRING CLEANING ALREADY? - SPARKS KICKS OF ANNUAL CLEAN SWEEP Its hard to believe, but spring is just around the corner! The City of Sparks "Clean Sweep" kicks off March 1 through April 30.
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February 21, 2006 SPARKS CITY COUNCIL REVIEW The following items are highlights of today's Sparks City Council Meeting:
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February 21, 2006 BUDGET ON TRACK FOR SPARKS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The budget for the Sparks Redevelopment Agency for fiscal year 2005-2006 will not fall short, despite earlier estimates that the agency's budget would result in a $300,000 shortfall based on assumptions by the Washoe County Assessor's Office.
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February 15, 2006 SPARKS POLICE DEPARTMENT TO HOLD COMMUNITY MEETING ON SEX OFFENDERS Ways in which parents can help protect their children from sex offenders, abduction and related internet problems will be part a public presentation of the Regional Sex Offender Notification Unit at Sparks Christian Fellowship at 510 Greenbrae Drive in Sparks on Tuesday, February 21 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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February 13, 2006 SPARKS CITY COUNCIL REVIEW - February 13, 2006 The following items are highlights of today's Sparks City Council Meeting:
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February 13, 2006 SBA ANNOUNCES DISASTER ASSISTANCE HELP Sacramento , CA –Hector V. Barreto, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), today declared Washoe County and the neighboring counties...
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February 10, 2006 CITY OF SPARKS PREVAILS IN HIGH PROFILE EXCESSIVE FORCE CASE The City of Sparks was vindicated by a federal jury in a case involving a claim that a Sparks Police Officer used excessive force on the Plaintiff causing injury following an automobile accident on March 15, 2002.
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February 6, 2006 EMERGENCY CALL BOXES AT SPARKS MARINA OPERATIONAL The City of Sparks has installed three call boxes along the two mile path around the Sparks Marina. The call boxes are designed for users to call and access 911 in case of an emergency.
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February 3, 2006 SPARKS REMEMBERS FORMER COUNCILMAN LLOYD O’CONNELL Today, the City of Sparks mourns the passing of former Councilman Lloyd O'Connell. Mr. O'Connell served as Ward One Councilman from November 5, 1990 to June 10, 1991.
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February 3, 2006 PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH SIGNS FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR FLOOD The City of Sparks was informed today that President Bush has declared the five county region of northern Nevada affected by the New Year's Eve Flood a disaster area.
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February 2, 2006 HOW COLD IS IT IN SPARKS, NV? While the Groundhog saw his shadow today in
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January 31, 2006 COUNCILMAN RON SCHMITT SELECTED AS CHAIRMAN OF NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES COMMITTEE City of Sparks Councilman Ron Schmitt was selected as the Chairman of the 2006 National League of Cities (NLC) Program Committee on January 27, 2006 by the President of the NLC, James C. Hunt.
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January 27, 2006 Proposed Franchise Fee Increase to help Sparks Roads and Parks Sierra Pacific Power Company Franchise Fees
will help improve our Roads, Parks, and Sidewalks
January 2006
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January 24, 2006 ROAD ADVISORY - SPARKS BLVD. CLOSED SATURDAY
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January 23, 2006 TODAY’S SPARKS CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS Monday, January 23, 2006 City Council Meeting Highlights
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January 23, 2006 NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT PYRAMID HIGHWAY AND DISC DRIVE
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January 20, 2006 CITY OF SPARKS ANNOUNCES TONY ARMSTRONG MEMORIAL BLOOD DRIVE In honor of the late Tony Armstrong, the City of Sparks is sponsoring a blood drive on Wednesday, February 1, 2006.
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January 20, 2006 UNDERGROUND UTILITY INSTALLATION EXPECTED TO SLOW TRAFFIC ON SPARKS BOULEVARD
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January 19, 2006 SPARKS CITY COUNCIL TO ADDRESS FUTURE CASINO LOCATIONS & DEFINITION OF NON-RESTRICTED GAMING
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January 19, 2006 CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER REDEVELOPMENT & SMART GROWTH PROJECTS
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January 13, 2006 SPARKS HIRES CONTRACTOR TO REPAIR RIVER BANK The City of Sparks has awarded a contract to T.W. Construction in the amount of $330,820 to repair damage to three areas along the Truckee River caused by the New Year's Eve flood.
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January 12, 2006 CITY OF SPARKS CONTINUES FLOOD RECOVERY EFFORTS River Bike Path Remains Closed
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January 11, 2006 City of Sparks Partners with Sparks Chamber on Post-Flood Workshop The Sparks Chamber of Commerce will partner with the City of Sparks to host a post flood workshop on Wednesday, January 11, 2006, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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January 11, 2006 Bike Path in Sparks Closed Citizens are requested to stay off five miles of path.
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January 9, 2006 TODAY’S CITY OF SPARKS COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS The Sparks City Council formally approved a resolution declaring the existence of an emergency relating to flooding in Sparks, NV.
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January 6, 2006 Flood Recover Efforts - Bike Path Closed
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January 6, 2006 Sparks Chamber of Commerce Partners with City on Flood Workshop The workshop will take place on Wednesday, January 11, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Sparks Recreation Center (98 Richards Way).
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January 3, 2006 Sandbag Return Locations Return Sandbags to Pickup Locations
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January 1, 2006 Flood Update
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