Sparta NewsLocal news for Sparta, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Charity money offsets high tree prices- December 7, 2007 "The prices have gone up just a little from last year, by about $3 to $4 a tree." Issue date: 12507 Section: Lifestyles A slight increase in the prices of Christmas trees seems to be far from the minds of the Optimist Clubs of Winter Park and Cape Fear in their holiday project this year, ... via The Seahawkhttp://www.topix.net/city/sparta-nc/2007/12/charity-money-offsets-high-tree-prices?fromrss... Retail Notes Joe Marusak- December 2, 2007 Kids' weight loss program opensGracen Jennings has opened a children's weight loss program called Up and a Weigh Kids at 452 S. Main St., Suite 130.The program for children and teens provides classes, individual food plans, support and motivation.'I feel like I need to do something to help kids learn how to cope with our changing society,' Jennings said in a news release. 'I miss the days when we would play outside from the time the bus dropped us off until dinner was on the table. I realize...http://www.topix.net/city/sparta-nc/2007/12/retail-notes-joe-marusak?fromrss=1 Polk High ranked among best- December 1, 2007 "We're certainly honored and pleased to be considered among this group of schools from around the country" U.S. News and World Report released its first list of America's Best High Schools on Friday. via HendersonvilleNews.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/sparta-nc/2007/12/polk-high-ranked-among-best?fromrss=1 |