Alleghany News Online

111th Year, 31st Issue

Thursday, March 16, 2000

Sparta, North Carolina

Glade Creek students take Sparta nursing home a song Children enrolled in the before and after-school program at Glade Creek Elementary School visited with the residents at SunBridge Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Sparta recently. Council debates retirement plan Members of the Sparta Town Council discussed how much the town should pay toward retirement benefits for all town employees during their regular monthly meeting held March 7. The History of St. Patrick Detailed With Saint Patrick's Day, or Saint Patty's Day to some, coming up on Friday, what better time to explore the holiday's origins? Read this week's Reality Check!	Reynolds lawsuit is on hold "indefinitely" According to a letter sent out to the Alleghany County Sheriff's Department from Womble, Carlyle, Sandridge & Rice of Winston-Salem, the only lawsuit now pending against the sheriff and his department has now been put on hold. Sparta police cars are now "camera ready" Sparta Town Police have hit hi-tech status with the recent installation of video camera equipment in their patrol vehicles. Isn't it here yet? Early Jonquils had many wondering if Spring was around the corner last week when temperatures rose to a balmy 68 degrees in Alleghany County. ^The Alleghany News Over a Century of Service to Alleghany County	New 4-H agent hired by extension office Alleghany County has a new 4-H agent who plans to carry on the programs already in place here and expand offerings to include more traditional 4-H services. Absentee deadlines heralded The Alleghany County Board of Elections recently announced deadlines for absentee ballots. The Alleghany News, an award winning weekly newspaper based in the scenic Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina seeks a REPORTER to cover local government, feature stories and spot news. Photography, darkroom, and Quark Express experience a plus. Some nights and weekend work required. Residency requirements in Alleghany County required within 90 days of hire. Competitive salary and benefits based on experience. Send resume and clips to Ron Brown, General Manager, P.O. Box 8, Sparta, NC 28675 or email at allnews@ls.net. EOE
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