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highcountryWEEKLY....................................
 Book
Warehouse Transformed
A new lounge with fireplace, free meeting room
in the back for book clubs and larger children’s and
regional authors’ sections complete the transformation,
yet Black Bear Books retains the same hometown flavor as
its predecessor Book Warehouse.
Study
Appalachia
Currently, the Stephenson Center directs most of its
energy toward a group of summer courses that focus on Appalachian
and Highland Studies.
Watauga
Native Inducted Into National Wrestling Hall Of Fame
Watauga County native, J. W. “John”
Welborn, current resident of Greeneville, NC, was one of
six men recently inducted into the 2004 Class of the National
Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Jeff, Bettie
& Will Thomas — Farmers’ Market Vendors
In the northwest corner of Ashe County some of the tastiest
spinach available anywhere is coming in right this minute
at Creeksong Farm.
Horse
Helpers Formed In High Country
First Equine Aid Group To Address Growing Problem
Leaders
Are Made, Not Born
The transformation of economically devastated
communities, poorly performing schools and threatened corporations
into vibrant success stories is a process that begins with
catalysts.
High
Country United Way Tallies 2003-2004 Fundraising Figures
Lees-McRae
to Host Lecture on Edgar Allen Poe
wataugaWEEKLY........................................
 Do
You Know the Name of Your Child’s Teacher?
John Hastings, author of Playing in the Rain —
Insights and Ideas on Fatherhood, will conduct a workshop
June 12 designed to help dads hone their play skills.
Visit
to Collingwood, Ontario Planned For September 16-19
It’s payback time. Yes, it’s Boone’s
turn to visit our Sister City.
Decisions,
Not Divisions
Resources To Help To Remove The Fear Factor From
End Of Life Care
 Watauga
Relay For Life Holds Survivor Celebration
Tuesday night belonged to the survivors. Watauga
County Relay for Life honored High Country cancer survivors
June 1 with its annual Cancer Survivor Dinner and Celebration
The
Heart Of Homelessness, Part V
Hearts Of Hospitality Make A Difference
Amy
Pusateri Joins Ciao Bello! At Meadowbrook
Local
Students Make Dean’s List At Lees-McRae College
Avery
County Lions Club White Cane Drive
Mountain
Community Bank Opens Doors To Western NC
Bikers
Ride For Relay
asheWEEKLY..............................................
 Ending
On A High Note
Down by Todd’s Railroad Grade, Tony Reece made
the grade. The resident of Zionville and member of Watauga-based
acoustic band Amantha Mill walked off with top honors at
the 2nd Annual Resonator Guitar National Championships last
Saturday in Todd.
Old
Hotel Renovated by Local Artists and Craftsmen
The Old Hotel has stood as a landmark in downtown
West Jefferson for nearly a century.
Sparta Woman
Receives Regional Artist Project Award
Patricia “Pat” Sexton of Sparta is an
exceptionally accomplished basket weaver according to the
Alleghany Arts Council.
 Carolina
Street Rods Pick Up Several Awards
Carolina Street Rods did extremely well at the
Rats Hole car/bike show held in Boone on Saturday. Bobby
Wallace’s beautiful ’37 Ford Cabriolet won three
awards.
Local
Poetry Contest Winners Receive Prizes
Fleet
Feet Cloggers Hospice Benefit Is Complete Success
Students
Perform For Classmates In Afterschool
BREW
Shows Community How It’s Done
ACHS
Student Wins Discover Card Scholarship
A
Cherokee Encounter
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