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highcountryWEEKLY....................................
 New
Novel By Ashe Native Includes Local Settings
Phillip Lewis, Ashe County native and author of
“A Poor Man’s Rain”, wrote the novel using
Ashe and nearby counties as locales for the book. The main
parts of the story take place in Ashe County. “Having
grown up here and been here for most of my life, placing
the characters and events primarily in this County was a
natural,” the Lewis said.
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.
 It’s
All Arabic To Me
Bill Hutchins, a Todd resident and a professor
of philosophy and religion at Appalachian State University,
has put his background in Arabic to use bringing works of
literature to English audiences.
Tales Of Wales
Author, Storyteller Plans Library Presentation On Welsh
Culture
WNCW-FM Jazz
Host Charles Benedict Dies
Small
Dog Found In Downtown
wataugaWEEKLY........................................
 Watauga
County Relay For Life Begins 2005 Campaign
Watauga County Relay for Life leaders will start the ball
rolling next week on what they expect will be another successful
fundraising campaign.
Cove
Creek Preschool Earns 5-Star Rating
Cove Creek Elementary School has become the first Watauga
County Schools preschool to earn a Five-Star rating.
Support
Group Offers Nurturing Environment To Survivors
This is part of a series to raise awareness about High Country
United Way Agencies.
 Microchipping
Helps Identify Lost Pets
The Watauga Humane Society is using computer technology
to help chip away at the problem of lost pets in the High
Country. Thanks to the humane society and area veterinarians,
owners can now take advantage of the process of microchipping
to give their pets a better chance of being identified if
they’re ever lost.
Humane
Society Promotes Pet Adoptions, Responsible Ownership
Microchipping isn’t the only way that the
Watauga Humane Society is helping animals these days.
Boone
Service League Grant Application Deadline Approaches
High Country non-profit organizations have less
than a week remaining to apply for 2005 Boone Service League
Grants.
Book
Sale Benefits Watauga County Public Library
One of the largest book sales in the history of
Watauga County is just days away.
Beckett
Bathanti Wins Watauga County Schools Spelling Bee
Spruce
Pine Hospital To Sponsor Red Cross Blood Drive
Medicinal
Herb Conference Organized By The NC Natural Products Association
Memorial
Scholarship Open To Families Of Law Enforcement
14th
Annual High Country Heart Breakfast
asheWEEKLY..............................................
 ACHS
Senior Qualifies For Distinguished Park Scholarship Award
For the first time ever, an Ashe County High School
student is going to the final interview for the Park Scholarship
from North Carolina State University. Amy Furches will soon
be interviewing for the award that will pay for her college
education in full.
WCC
Ashe Center Announces New Staff Member
Wilkes Community College is please to announce
the addition of Sherry Thompson to the staff of the college’s
Ashe Center.
 ACHS
Seniors Are Teaching Fellows Scholarship Finalists
The seniors hope to be chosen as one of the 400
Teaching Fellows scholarship recipients out of more than
2,000 students who are competing for the scholarships across
the state of North Carolina.
Developing
A Food Business Workshop Scheduled
The community is invited to a “Developing
a New Business” workshop where participants will be
able to explore how to start a new food business.
Free
Book Appraisals Available At Raleigh Book Fair
Kenneth Gloss, professional appraiser, will be
offering free appraisals for up to two books at the upcoming
Raleigh Book Fair.
Books
‘N Friends Announces New Hours
Pick Up Your
Chance To Win Tickets This Weekend And Help The GFPO
Skyline Supports GFPO With Donation
Safe
Kids Coalition Purchases Additional Car Seats
Mountain
View Afterschool Enjoys String Celebration
Musical
Artist Scott Ainslie Visits Ashe County High School
Originals
Only Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Ashe
Living Center Congratulates Nurse
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Boone
Ashe
County’s First Senior Expo Coming Up
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