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112th Year, 35th Issue Thursday, April 12, 2001 Sparta, North Carolina

Official charged with sex offenses

Alleghany County Animal Control Officer L.V. Edward Eldridge has been charged with two felony sex offenses, according to warrants filed by Det. Lt. Wayne Crouse of the Sparta Police Department.

Town proposes ordinance to help remove "junked" vehicles

The Sparta Town Council voted first approval April 3 to an "Abandoned, Junked and Hazardous Vehicles Ordinance."

Gymatorium work is behind schedule

The timetable for completion of Alleghany High School's gymatorium/classroom complex has been delayed at least two weeks.

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County hires planner

Alleghany County now has its first planner, with the hiring of Florida native Jack Conaway.

Postal service urges early tax form mailing

Tax season is upon us once again and the deadline for mailing in tax returns to the U.S. Government has been set for April 16 this year.

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Town looks at purchase of BREMCO's Sparta office

The town of Sparta is eyeing a plan to purchase Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation's current Main Street office to use as a new town office.

Local teacher, a Chilean native, helps teach Spanish and English

Carol Carlos is bilingual, and she helps others cross the language barrier — from both sides. She is enjoying life in Sparta, since an international program brought her here to teach.
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