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highcountryWEEKLY....................................
 Canoes
32, Tires 24
Maybe the high waters of the 2003 rainy season brought them
all down, but this year’s Big Sweep of the New River
revealed some very special items for the volunteers that
went out last Saturday.
Hidden
Wealth, Hidden Issue
In 1995, Americans used 28 trillion gallons of groundwater,
to irrigate, in mining, for bottling enterprises, and for
drinking water. Visiting Author Highlights Groundwater Supplies.
The
World Scene From Boone
For three days this week, local activists, educators and
those interested will come together to discuss the way local
communities can strive for positive local change while bettering
the global community.
 Paradox
Skatepark
Two days after Paradox Skatepark put a sign in front of
its Hwy 105 location, the park was full of kids.
Farewell,
Mate
Navy veteran of Pearl Harbor sails on.
wataugaWEEKLY........................................
 Blowing
Rock Chamber Hosts Annual Pet Show Saturday
High Country animal lovers can celebrate their pets this
weekend in Blowing Rock.
Animals Also Available For Adoption At Pet Show
Animal Control booth features four “Special Needs”
pets.
Geno’s
Wing Fling Saturday
Cook-Off & concert to benefit Humane Society.
 Bid
For Bachelor Benefits United Way
Several of the High Country’s most eligible
bachelors are putting themselves on the auction block next
month.
Get
Pampered For Free
Make plans to attend the sixth annual Women’s
Day of Pampering on Saturday, October 4.
 Sheriff
Mark Shook Honored During Hometown Heroes Night At Burger
King
It might have looked like a disaster in progress Tuesday
afternoon as Boone’s Burger King celebrated “Hometown
Heroes Night.”
Learn
To Find Grant Sources
New grant search software is available on the public access
computer at the Western Watauga Branch Library
Deadline
Nears For Farm City Applications
Nominations sought for those who make a difference.
Carolinas’
Celebrates Anniversary,
Puts On The Dog For Boxer Rescue
Appalachian
Retains High Marks In College Guide
2003-2004
NC Teaching Fellows Scholarship Applications Available For
High School Seniors
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 ACHS
Band Prepares For Performance During FedEx Orange Bowl Half-Time
Show
The Husky Vanguard Marching Band is preparing for their
trip to the 2004 FedEx Orange Bowl held in Miami, Fla.
Volunteers
Needed For Latino Expo Scheduled In October
The Great Event Latino Expo will be held Oct. 17th -18th
to present information to the Hispanic/Latino community.
 Afterschool
Programs Work
To Enrich Lives Of Children
The 4-H Short Stops programs are in full swing and are excited
about the upcoming year.
Mountain
Hearts Center Hosts Ashe County Rescue Squad
The Center had the pleasure of hosting the Ashe County Rescue
Squad during a recent water training session.
Eckerman,
Phipps, Taylor Nominated For Morehead Scholarship
ACHS
Announces Beta Club Inductees
Youth
Council Seeks Donations For Haunted House Fundraiser
Senior
Center Benefits From Quilt Fair
Quilting
Workshop To Be Held In Sparta
Pink
Ribbons Serve As Checkup Reminders
Book
Sale Raises Over $3,000 For Ashe Library
A
Day In The Life Of. . .
averyWEEKLY............................................
 Kimball
Gives Address At Lees-McRae College
Middle-Eastern religion expert Dr. Charles Kimball last
Monday gave the annual Staley Lecture at Lees-McRae College.
Track
And Field Venue To Be Dedicated Oct. 3
The Arthur-Lauritsen-Sanders Track and Field Venue will
feature a 400-meter eight-lane track with a weatherized
rubber surface and broadcast-quality lighting.
 Refuge
From The Storm
Genesis takes animals caught in hurricane’s path.
The
Great Train Robbery In Banner Elk Celebrates Grand Opening
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