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highcountryWEEKLY....................................
 September
Woman Of The Month Eula Mae Fox
Most of us know our neighbors better than we know
anyone else, unless, of course, we’re talking family.
Neighbors on Watauga Drive, in Boone, however, know each
other as if they were family, and there’s one, especially,
who knows she has someone special living across the street.
River
Of Hawks Flowing This Month
Parkway Overlook In Alleghany Prime Spot For Migration
Watch
 New
River Zoo Welcomes New Animals
The New River Zoo in Fleetwood has several brand
new additions from a pair of Japanese snow macaque monkeys
to an eland who is a member of the world’s largest
species of antelope.
Dan
Cathy: Turning Fast Food Into Faith Food
Boone Restaurant Chick-fil-A’s 500th Free-Standing
Franchise
 Gas
Up
You can count the convenience stores around town
by the dozen. On the four lane in West Jefferson, next to
Max Hurley’s Auto Parts, Blaine Winebarger runs a BP/Amoco
that has stayed open six days a week in the same spot since
August, 1974.
Family
Finds Refuge From Flood At Red Cross Shelter
David and Alaina Gross had a rude awakening from
a knock at their door early Wednesday morning, but they’re
glad that they did.
Travel
Books Help Salvage the Summer
Western NC Featured in New Guides
Robert
Inman Opens Appalachian’s Visiting Writers Series Program
Sept. 16
Appalachian
Faculty Work With Noted Local Storyteller
wataugaWEEKLY........................................
 Red
Cross Provides Shelter, Assistance To Flood Victims
Flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Frances
is some of the worst the High Country has seen in half a
century. That’s the assessment from Sonny Sweet, executive
director of the Watauga County Chapter of the American Red
Cross.
Rain
or Shine, The Playhouse Offers Affordable Family Fun
New this Fall, The Playhouse offers Parenting
Resources
Boone
Plans Annual Cleanup Day Sept. 18
Event Highlights Fall Litter Sweep
 Building
On Faith
High Country churches and faith groups can lay
the foundation this month to help eliminate substandard
housing in the area. Watauga County Habitat for Humanity
will hold Building on Faith Saturday, Sept. 11 through Saturday,
Sept. 18.
Labor
Day Weekend Blitz Results in Home
Habitat for Humanity Begins Milford Meadows in Avery
County
Cove
Creek Baptist Celebrates 205 Years
Dedication Has Prevailed Through The Years
 Waiting
Game
Paul is one of 27 boys and six girls in Watauga
County who are waiting for mentor matches from Hometown
Heroes, a Watauga Youth Network (WYN) mentoring program.
Law
Enforcement Day Scheduled For Sept. 11
9/11 Memorial Service Planned
Duck
Derby Is Saturday
Wellness Center Fundraiser Will Quack You Up
National
Committee for the New River to Hold Annual Membership Meeting
2004-2005
NC Teaching Fellows Scholarship Applications Available Now
Fall
Open House to Be Held Sept. 18
Training
Funds Available for Local Businesses
And
They’re Off!
Flying
High!
asheWEEKLY..............................................
 Recent
Adopt A Pet Day Breaks Ashe Adoption Record
An Adopt a Pet Day was held recently at Wal-Mart
in West Jefferson where 18 cats and dogs were happy to find
new families of their own. Director Jeff Jones of Ashe Animal
Control said he was very pleased with how the event went.
Ladies
Invited For A Closer Walk With The Lord
Deadline For Tickets Is Sept. 9
1904
Courthouse Preservation Organization Announces New Hours
The 1904 CPO now has a variety of gifts available
at the office, including examples of hand-painted custom
bricks and the custom Afghans.
 Local
Ministry To Provide Affordable Housing
A ministry to provide affordable housing for lower
income working people has arrived in Ashe County. In conjunction
with local congregations, Rural Affordable Housing, Inc.is
building a home in Jefferson that will be available for
a local client who meets certain basic requirements.
Participate
In Big Fall Antique Flea Market
Reserve Your Booth Now
Farm
Safety 4 Just Kids Focuses On Tractor Safety Awareness
The 2004 Field Day “Safety for all Seasons”
event will be held on Sept. 14 at New River Park in Ashe
County and in Alleghany on Sept. 15 at the Alleghany Fairgrounds.
 Absolutely
Beautiful
Another gallery opening in West Jefferson no longer
raises too many eyebrows around the Arts District, but there
were plenty of exclamations as folks walked in during the
Grand Opening of Bohemia Gallery & Café last
Saturday.
September
Happenings At Ashe County Public Library
Library Book Sale Sept. 17th Weekend
100
County North Carolina Quilt Celebrates Its Dedication
Extension
Has Master Gardner On Call
Learn
How To Start A Food Business At Ashe Workshop
Alzheimer’s
Support Group Reaches Out To Families in Ashe
Ad
Council PSA Campaign Encourages Adoption
Descendants
Of Late Confederate Vet To Meet In Deep Gap
Bennett
Realty Announces New Agent
Avery
Neaves Speaks To Ashe Democrats
Event
To Benefit West Jefferson Park
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