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highcountryWEEKLY....................................
 Ceremony
Recognizes 2003 Women Of The Month
The Appalachian Cultural Museum in Boone was the
setting for an impressive ceremony Monday evening, December
1.
Shelter
Rock Event Rescheduled
Due to the inclement weather of last week, Shelter
Rock has rescheduled its Holiday Of Blessing for this coming
weekend.
New Book From
Parkway Publishers
Boone area residents recall many stories of Addie
Clawson, most true. She was said to have made horseback
mail deliveries as large as tires and a porch swing.Author
Julia Taylor Ebel writes about her husband’s great
aunt.
Literary Guest Treats The High Country To Christmas Cheer
Acclaimed poet and novelist Ron Rash appears in
the high country on Thursday, December 11, 2003, to entertain
High Country Writers.
Award
Winning Documentary Featuring Elk Shoals Airing On National
Television
Ashe
County Garden Club Puts Up Tree For Display At Library
wataugaWEEKLY........................................
 Watauga
County Responds To Children Dispossessed By Meth
Just in time for the feel-good holiday season,
residents of Watauga County have helped create a local heart-warming
story that rivals Dickens’ well-known Christmas tale.
A
Christmas Gift To Watauga County
JESUS film distributed to over 21,000 addresses
this week.
 SAFE
KIDS Program Helps Watauga Families
At the midpoint of the SAFE KIDS AT HOME project,
local home visitors have completed home safety assessments
with 90 families, looking for potential hazards that could
cause conditions posing dangers for young children.
Hal
Lingerfelt Named ASU Foundation Board Treasurer
Hal D. Lingerfelt of Boone has been elected treasurer
of the Appalachian State University Foundation Board of
Directors.
Down
The Drain, And Right Into The River
You don’t think about it, or if you do perhaps
it doesn’t seem so bad, flicking that butt or dropping
that styrofoam cup into the storm drainage grate on the
side of the road. Where it runs directly or indirectly,
into the New River. >>
Notification Of Wastewater Spill In Watauga County
Reduce
Holiday Waste—Have A Green Holiday Season
Pathfinders
Collect Food
Tanger
Helps Promote Local Christmas Tree Industry
Special
Thanksgiving Delivery
Taking
Care Of Santa
asheWEEKLY..............................................
 Arts
Council Receives State Award
Jane Lonon attended the North Carolina Art Education
Association general session , where the Ashe County Arts
Council received a “Friend of the Arts” award.
Tobacco
Growers Should Attend Workshop
The Rural Advancement Foundation International
(RAFI) announces a call for producer and community proposals
for the 2004-2005 Tobacco Communities Reinvestment Fund.
 Ashe
Volunteer Initiative Seeks Individuals To Make A Difference
There are many opportunities available from local
agencies and organizations that need help from volunteers
who are willing to give some of their time to make a difference
in the community.
Crowd
Treated To Christmas Songs At Ashe Library
Appreciation
Lunch Held Recognizes Local Industries’ Successes
Local
Clubs Against Tobacco Thank Local Supporters
Open
House Scheduled Dec. 13th At Latinos Unidos
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Graduate From Ashe Leadership Challenge Program
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Not So Silent Night
To truly appreciate the wealth of young talent in the
High Country, be sure to make plans to attend Lees-McRae
College’s annual Candlelight Christmas Concert this
weekend.
December
Means Dollar Days For High Country Residents At Grandfather
Mountain
All High Country residents and their accompanied
guests are invited to visit Grandfather Mountain for $1
during the month of December with proof of local residency.
Playhouse
Offers Ways To Enjoy the Holidays With Your Child
Homemade play dough makes a great, inexpensive
stocking stuffer or gift for your child’s friends.
 Purveyors
Displays Original Children’s Book Illustrations
During December, selected original illustrations
from Sarah’s Bead, an illustrated book for children
will be on display for all to see at Purveyors of Art &
Design Materials.
Drury
Named Assistant Vice Chancellor For Alumni Affairs At ASU
Give
The Gift Of Your Family’s Story Through Recipes
Cool
Holiday Gifts Kids Can Make
Making
The Holidays Brighter For Loved Ones in a Nursing Home
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