Karon Nelson is living a dream. A 33-year resident of Sparks, she is a combination cheerleader of the city, a mother of five, a wife of 22 years and an energetic soul who climbs out of bed every morning at 4 o’clock so that she can open the doors six days a week at the Java Bean. Situated at 295 Sparks Blvd., the Java Bean is a tiny 10-by-10 building that is the site of … [Read more...]
Gun sales sizzling in wake of terrorism
Gun shops in Nevada are doing brisk business these days. At one store on a recent Saturday afternoon, the counters were backed up with customers. The reason for the steady stream of customers is primarily the fear of terrorism. Americans are worried, and Nevada is eighth in the nation when it comes to gun ownership with 19.5 guns for every 1,000 residents. Wyoming leads … [Read more...]
Like father, like son at Al’s Rod and Custom shop in Sparks
America loves classic cars. So does 44 year-old Jason Oppio, who recently purchased Al’s Rod and Custom shop in Sparks from his father, Al. The purchase seemed like a natural for Jason Oppio, whose family has deep roots in Sparks dating back to the early 1920s when his great grandparents immigrated to the area from Italy where they were farmers. The Oppio name and its … [Read more...]