The City of Sparks has completed several projects at the Alf Sorensen Community Center and is resuming all water activities beginning this week. “We would like to thank everyone for their patience as we made the necessary upgrades to keep our facility properly maintained for our community,” said Nancy O’Connor, Parks and Recreation Director. “We are thrilled to welcome back … [Read more...]
Sparks City Council meeting highlights
The following are highlights from the February 26, 2024, Sparks City Council Meeting. Announcements, Presentations Council approved: Public Hearings … [Read more...]
Astro Advice
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Clear the air, speak your mind and make your dreams a reality on the 22nd and 23rd. Don’t follow in someone else’s footsteps; create a path that excites you. Keep your thoughts and plans to yourself on the 24th until you have everything in place. Premature unveiling will lead to unwarranted criticism from wannabes. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep … [Read more...]
Charles Ferdinando Dianda
Charles Ferdinando Dianda, aged 88, peacefully passed away on January 6, 2024, at his daughter’s residence in Reno, Nevada. Charles was one of four siblings, born on November 19, 1935, in Sparks, Nevada, to Ferdinando and Ruby Dianda. He excelled as a basketball player at Sparks High School, graduating with the class of 1954. Post-graduation, Charles enlisted in the … [Read more...]
Dear Abby: Mother can’t understand why son has walked away
DEAR ABBY: I’ve always been close to my children, but now that they are adults, it seems I’m losing my connection with one of them. He married a girl of a different race, and while that doesn’t bother me, I have a strong hunch she’s the reason he has distanced himself from not only me, but also the rest of the family. When I recently shared with him that I felt his wife is a … [Read more...]
Astro Advice
ARIES (March 21-April 19): What you do will have a more significant impact than what you say on the 15th and 16th. Change what you don’t like, and you’ll feel liberated. You can make a difference on the 17th if you get involved in matters that concern you. Start a movement and make your voice heard. Personal growth and romance are favored. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’ll … [Read more...]
Sparks City Council meeting highlights
The following are highlights from the February 12, 2024, Sparks City Council Meeting. Announcements Council approved: Council held public hearings and: … [Read more...]
Dear Abby: Child-rearing philosophies clash in new relationship
DEAR ABBY: I have been in a relationship for more than a year. We met at the gym. We have similar interests and are both normally caring and loving to each other. We also have similar senses of humor. We moved in together too quickly, after only six months. Our attempt at blending our kids and families has hit a lot of hard bumps. He is a very assertive and aggressive … [Read more...]