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highcountryWEEKLY....................................
 Middle
Eastern Women in the Movies
Every day the Middle East is front and center
in discussions of the important news developments of the
world. The war and elections in Iraq, the continued struggle
for peace among Israelis and Palestinians, and the assassination
of Lebanon’s former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri are
just three of the many Middle East topics dominating our
news this week.
Pat
Vines Is February Woman of the Month
When the Watauga County Council on the Status
of Women chooses a woman to represent each month of the
year, it must be someone who spends their personal time
in community service on a volunteer basis.
Cold Mountain
Review Releases Fall 2004 Issue
The fall 2004 edition of Cold Mountain Review has been published.
Writers
Kathryn Stripling Byer and Isabel Zuber Read From Their
Work March 3
Byer’s first book of poems, “The Girl
In The Midst of the Harvest,” appeared in 1986 in the
Associated Writing Programs Award Series.
123nc.com
Offers North Carolina Residents Access To Criminal Records
North Carolina Criminal history web site offers
to dump your Valentine if they’re a convicted felon.
wataugaWEEKLY........................................
 Breakfast
Kicks Off March Of Dimes WalkAmerica Effort
Several High Country volunteers used Valentine’s Day
to celebrate their love for babies. They helped the March
of Dimes Appalachian Valley Division start its annual WalkAmerica
fundraising campaign on the right foot by participating
in a kick-off breakfast Feb. 14 at Golden Corral in Boone.
Eating
Disorder Educational Programs To Be Held
A series of educational programs will be held Feb.
21-24 at Appalachian State University to raise awareness
about body image and eating issues.
Long-Term
Recovery Committee Hires Coordinators
Last September’s flooding from the remnants of Hurricanes
Frances and Ivan is already a distant memory for some High
Country residents. Others aren’t as fortunate.
Spay
Day
Humane Society Battles Animal Overpopulation Epidemic
Girl
Scout Cookies Arrive
asheWEEKLY..............................................
 Originals
Only Gallery Holds Grand Opening Event Friday
A brand new gallery has moved into downtown West
Jefferson where art lovers can find only the original artwork
of Joanie Bell and Lenore De Pree.
Ashe
County Student Serves As Governor’s Page
Joshua Aaron Bare of West Jefferson recently participated
in the Governor’s Page Program in Raleigh.
38th Annual
WCOK Heart Fund Auction
Volunteers are breaking out their throat lozenges. The 38th
Annual Heart Fund Auction on WCOK is this weekend.
Ashe
Masons Offer Chance To Win Harley Sportster
The Ashe Masonic Lodge #594 A.F. & A.M. are
once again selling tickets for a chance to win a new 2005
Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Sportster.
United
Country-Dogwood Realty Earns Top Company Rankings For 2004
Will
Banks Painting Given Away
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