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119th Year, 48th Issue	July 10, 2008	Sparta, NC

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Celebrating the Fourth in Sparta

Parade—In the photo above, the Rainbow of Hope Cancer Support group float, winner of the "Most Creative" award in the parade last Saturday, makes its way down Main Street.

Utility analysis planned

The Sparta Town Council approved Town Manager Bryan Edwards to begin a contracting process for a comprehensive water and sewer analysis (with cost up to $40,000) paid through grant funds provided by the North Carolina Rural Center.

AMH plans to go smoke free in '09

Alleghany Memorial Hospital has set plans into motion to join over 100 hospitals statewide as a tobacco-free campus as of Jan. 1, 2009.

Food Closet nears completion on Womble Street

Work on the new location of the Solid Rock Food Closet—adjacent to Alleghany Christians Associated for Relief and Emergency Services (CARES)—is slated to be completed within the next two to three weeks.

Kerley visits D.C. on 2008 Blue Ridge Electric tour

Samantha Kerley of Ennice recently was sponsored by Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation to attend an educational leadership development opportunity in Washington, D.C.

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