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116th Year, 10th Issue Thursday, October 14, 2004 Sparta, North Carolina

Influenza vaccine is again in short supply here and nationwide

A nationwide shortage of influenza vaccine is leading to rationing and severe shortages, according to local health officials.

Hillbilly Show is Saturday

Attendees of this year’s Hillbilly Comedy and Variety Show will be making long second looks as they sight some impersonators this year at the 14th annual event that will be held at the auditorium of Sparta School on Oct. 16, beginning at 7 p.m.

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Leaf season is beginning in the area

The aftermath of hurricanes Frances, Ivan and Jeanne shouldn’t have a major impact on the changing leaves in Alleghany County and other areas in western North Carolina.

Council gives nod to property swap

Sparta Town Council approved the exchange of property between itself and D.W. and Barbara Miles of Miles Companies after a public hearing on Oct. 5.

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Link-Williams named North Carolina Art Educator of the Year for ‘04-‘05

Donna Link-Williams walked into a virtually empty school on the morning of Oct. 4 and started opening her mail.

Phipps-Boger named WCC director

Jayne Phipps-Boger started a new career in August after more than 16 years in the health care field.

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