By Kayla Anderson Sparks Tribune Sparks businesses are still feeling the effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, as more residents test positive and continue to spread the disease. Large companies that rely on tourism and large events (like casinos) are also at risk as they continue to operate at lesser capacity and don’t have as many people dining, … [Read more...]
Bolshevik Manifesto
By Harry Spencer In days of yore, one of the main functions of political conventions of both parties was to issue a Party Platform. Those platforms were arrived at after considerable negotiation and amendments. Unfortunately, this was not the case at this year’s Democrat convention. Instead of a platform, an over 100-page proposal known as the Biden-Bernie Manifesto was … [Read more...]
Cider House Rules: Admonitions & Ammunition
“Only economic devastation brought on by drunken war spending and promiscuous job exporting will allow a more centrist leadership to regain control of the country. But a lot of people will suffer all over the world before a new Franklin Roosevelt emerges to pick up the pieces. God save us all.” Who said that? Me. In this newspaper on May 8, 2005. Has the new FDR appeared? … [Read more...]
Officials report 36 Covid-19 cases so far in school district
By Kayla Anderson Sparks Tribune On Friday, September 11, the Washoe County School District held a media briefing to discuss the major issues surrounding school operations and the covid pandemic. School District Superintendent Dr. Kristen McNeill began the meeting by stating that it was a Distance Learning day for all students because the air quality was … [Read more...]
Donny’s Most Excellent White Castle Adventure
The world class Barbwire investigative team has spared every expense to obtain a secret internal memo from my inside source, DeepGLOP: TO: Chairpersons, both Nevada Republican Parties (you know who you are) FROM: Strategery Dept. RE: Presidential visit this weekend in the Alabaster Bastion As you are aware, our leader will descend hereabouts this weekend, flying … [Read more...]
Biden vs. Biden
By Harry Spencer Having written more than my fair share of political speeches, press releases, radio, TV and newspaper ads I am currently confused about who is doing the same thing for the Biden campaign. One day Biden says he would shut the country down again, the next day he disavows that statement. Also, in one 24 hour period he says that he will cancel fracking and in … [Read more...]
Memorial held for late Sparks mayor Ron Smith
By Kayla Anderson Sparks Tribune On Saturday, September 12, the City of Sparks hosted a memorial event for Mayor Ron Smith at the Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza at the Sparks Marina. Between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., people were invited to visit the memorial and pay their respects by leaving cards, messages, and memories to commiserate and honor his legacy. Smith died of … [Read more...]
Ed Lawson sworn in as City of Sparks mayor
By Kayla Anderson Sparks Tribune In the near empty Sparks Legislative Building on Monday, the City of Sparks swore in Ed Lawson as its 26th major of Sparks, succeeding Mayor Ron Smith who died of cancer in August 2020. Lawson first joined the Sparks City Council in November 2010 when he was elected to the Council representing Ward 2. Lawson was then reelected in … [Read more...]