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highcountryWEEKLY....................................
 Veteran
Presents Slide Show At Library About Palau Islands
George Holloway has never appeared on the CBS television
show, “Survivor,” but he is the survivor of a
far more important event. Holloway, who served in the military
during World War II in the Pacific Ocean, will present a
slide show about the Palau Islands
Dr.
Elliott Engel Returns To High Country
Dr. Elliott Engel is a scholar and performer whose
infectious enthusiasm and radiant wit create an imaginative
and delightful presentations.
Banff
Film Festival Attracts Record Crowd
Plans Underway for 10th Annual Visit in 2006
Spotlight
on Valle Crucis
National Geographic Traveler & National Register
of Historic Places Honor Watauga County Town
wataugaWEEKLY........................................
 Packing
the Pantry
Not only did everyone have a great time at the annual
Empty Bowls Dinner, sponsored by the students of Watauga
High School, but the event raised a record amount of money
for the Hunger Coalition.
Celebrate
Fossil Fools Day With Sustainable Energy Activities
People across the United States, Canada and the United
Kingdom will gather for the Second Annual Fossil Fools Day
Friday, April 1.
Local
Couple Earns Farmer Of The Year Honor
A Watauga County couple was recognized as the 2005
Small Farmers of the Year by the North Carolina Cooperative
Extension Service.
 Science
Fair Encourages Learning For Hundreds Of Students
Hundreds of High Country students showed off their
scientific knowledge this month. Judges faced the difficult
task of selecting three top projects from each age group
in the categories of earth science, biological science,
and physical science.
Library
Program Provides Secrets To Success
High Country residents can learn how to become
more successful in life next weekend at the Watauga County
Public Library.
Watauga
Heritage Council Announces Public Meeting
Residents Encouraged To Participate In 10 Year Plan
Backpacker
Magazine's Get Out More! Team Comes To Mast Store In Boone
On April 9th
First
Presbyterian Church Concert Raises Funds For WeCAN
Red
Cross Volunteer Prefers To Remain Out Of Spotlight
Sorority
Donates To Children’s Council
New
Tanning Salon Opens
asheWEEKLY..............................................
 ACHS
Art Students Participate In Empty Bowls Project
Ashe County High School art students participated
in the fourth annual “Empty Bowls Dinner” fundraiser
that raised $4,100 for The Hunger Coalition, a High Country
United Way agency serving Ashe, Avery, and Watauga.
VBS
Clinic Open To Area Residents
The Ashe Missionary Baptist Association announces
its Vacation Bible School Associational Clinic
Riverview
Gathering Considered More Than Lunch
Through the years, the lunch has evolved from being
for senior citizens to including all who wish to come.
 Extension
And Community Association Holds Cultural Arts Exhibit And
Competition
The Agricultural Service Building Conference Room
was draped with handmade quilts, afghans, rugs, jackets,
scarves and more at the recent Extension and Community Association’s
annual Cultural Arts Exhibit.
Dr.
Elliott Engel Returns To High Country
Dr. Elliott Engel is a scholar and performer whose
infectious enthusiasm and radiant wit create an imaginative
and delightful presentations.
Progress
Continues At Mountain Farm Life Museum
Friends
of Library Receive Award
Programs
Scheduled By Ashe Committee To Stop The FTAA
2005
Heart Walk Planned For May 21
COO
Named At Blue Ridge Energies
WCC
Recognizes Outstanding Students On Dean’s List
Wildwood
Valley Boys Coming To Westwood Elementary
Library
Receives Grant From Humanities Council
McFarland
& Company Announces Promotion
Blue
Ridge Mountain Realty Welcomes New Agent
Bach’s
Lunch Provided Lunchtime Treat
Welcome
To Letterland
Easter
Bunny Visits Park
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Boone
Flu
Case Confirmed In Ashe County
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