| 113th Year, 40th Issue | Thursday, May 16, 2002 | Sparta, North Carolina |
A volunteer emergency services fair is set for this Saturday at the Justice Carlisle Higgins Agricultural Fairgrounds on U.S. 21 north in Sparta. Gates will open at 1 p.m. and the competitions will begin at 4 p.m. Taking part in the event will be volunteer firemen from Glade Creek, Piney Creek, Cherry Lane, Laurel Springs and Sparta volunteer fire departments. Also participating will be volunteers from Alleghany County Rescue Squad.
The firemen and rescue workers will compete for trophies in seven different competitions. Also featured will be a dunking booth. The Aircare helicopter and an N.C. Forestry Service helicopter will both be on display from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.
Admission will be $3 per person, with children five and under admitted free. The departments are sponsoring the event as a fundraiser and concessions, T-shirts and hats will be available for sale.
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