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Galaxy of Beauty
Each year thousands of visitors to the Daniel
Boone Native Gardens enjoy the handiwork of the Watauga
Council of Garden Clubs. Rarely, however, do these people
get a chance to meet with the club members themselves.
Fog,
Snow, And Beans In The Jar
Local weather prognosticators don’t have
to wait for the National Weather Service or the woolly worm
to get a little jump on the coming winter; just looking
out the window in August – at least according to some
populist pundits.
Local
Author To Sign Books At Mast General Store
Rick Herrick will be signing his latest novels,
A Week in October and An Uncommon Woman, Saturday, August
14th.
Brantz
Has New Focus
With freshman seminar behind him, Appalachian
State University’s Dr. Rennie Brantz will now devote
his time to the Office of Judaic Studies, Holocaust Education
and Studies in Non-Violence.
The
Mountain Times Earns NNA Honors
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Country United Way Kicks Off 2004-2005 Fundraising Campaign
Unseasonably cool temperatures and clear skies
greeted HCUW leaders, volunteers and agency directors Aug.
6 during the organization’s campaign kickoff at Wachovia
Bank in Boone.
Local
Woman Says Angels Are Watching Over Her
The life of Janice Church has been revitalized
after a near death experience.
Outback
Kate’s: It’s A Family Affair
Boone’s newest restaurant, Outback Kate’s
is definitely a family affair.
 Humane
Society Rummage Sale Approaches
Brand new wooden blinds, at least one vehicle,
an organ and Styrofoam peanuts – those are just some
of the items available at this year’s Watauga Humane
Society rummage sale.
From
Flower Buds To Taste Buds
Library Hosts Workshop On Cooking With Edible Flowers,
Herbs
Tutors
Wanted
New English As Second Language Initiative Announced
Upcoming
Presentation Is Milestone For K-9 Fundraiser
Food Lion and Milk-Bone To Donate $5,000
Princess
Of The High Country To Be Chosen
Deadline To Enter Is Aug. 28
Golf,
Tennis Tournaments Benefit Community Foundation
High
Country Couple Finalists In Nationwide Contest
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 Teen
Scene At The Ashe Library
This year marks the first Young Adult Summer Reading
Program at the Ashe County Public Library. Teens from grades
6th through 12 were given the opportunity to earn money
prizes for reading.
New
York Firefighters Are Topic Of August Display And Program
The Ashe County Public Library announces several
things taking place this month.
Meat
Goat Field Day Offers Education, Food And More
Meat Goat Field Day for the Western Region will
be held Saturday, Aug. 21.
 Jesus
Video Crusade This Weekend
The Jesus Video Crusade is sure to be a huge success
with the Hayes Family singing nightly and Evangelist Rev.
Neal Hatfield being the guest speaker, according to local
organizers.
What’s
In Your Compost?
What comes to mind when you think of compost?
Out
For Lunch Programs To End In September
Cooperative Extension Holds Volunteer Recognition
Out
For Lunch Program Continues To Make A Difference
Sunshine
Sunday Training Scheduled August 12th
Fundraising
Rocking Chair Project To Benefit A.S.H.E.
Local
Lion Honored For Leadership
Moon
Over West Jefferson
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