Drilling for the Benders This article was published on 04.09.09 The shuttered Silver Club casino and hotel buildings in Sparks are still serving a purpose in their retirement. They’re being used as a site for drills for firefighters who here are sending a cherry picker to the casino roof. The Bender family— Ron, Jody, and April— stopped by on a Sunday afternoon to watch.Photo by DENNIS MYERS More Local Stories » News Pic Big crowd Published on 04.02.09 Perseverance Published on 03.26.09 Saying goodbye Published on 03.12.09 Dachshund bus Published on 03.05.09 Family business Published on 02.19.09