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NEWS

Pets of the Week

THIS WEEK
Janie

HEALTH ISSUES

Simple Steps Keep Seniors Breathing Easy, Say Respiratory Therapists

C O L U M N S

Lovin' Spoonful (cooking)

Sweet Tea
With Lemon

Tap-ins
(Golf)

THIS IS TRUE
a humerous mini story,
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ARCHIVES POSTED SEPTEMBER 1, 2005

North Carolina Joins Lottery States
NC Senate Approves Measure by 25-24 Vote

Organizations Launch Hurricane Relief Efforts
Locals Head To Alabama And Mississippi

Local Officials Develop Plan For BRNHA Designation
Local government and tourism officials got their first glimpse Tuesday of Watauga’s plan as a participating county in the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area (BRNHA).

Commissioners Okay New Library Roof

911 Addresses Emphasized in Boone
Ordinance 150 Calls for Number Visibility

Vilas Woman Wins Fuel Leak Lawsuit
A Vilas woman has won a lawsuit resulting from a fuel-tank spill in 2002.

County Moves Forward With New Park Plans
Watauga County is moving ahead with the development of recreation facilities in the Anne-Marie Drive area of Boone.

Boone Fire Dept. Receives Grant
In this case, the fourth time’s the charm.

MEET THE CANDIDATES

The Mountain Times will publish a multi-part series profiling each candidate for the Boone town council and mayor’s office.

• Loretta Clawson

• Michael Georger

Boone Service League Holds First Women’s Forum Sept. 6
High Country women can gain insight from some local movers and shakers this month thanks to the Boone Service League (BSL).

Appalachian High School Reunion This Saturday
Classes 1939 Through 1965 Reconvene at Broyhill Inn

In Time Of Need
Hidden Heroes, established by the V.F.W. departments of North Carolina, Virginia, Missouri and Texas, raises money for families of deployed and wounded soldiers and veterans across the country.

Decorated Soldier Welcomed Home
He served his country with pride, including a year’s stint in Iraq, literally in the heat of the battle.
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‘Baby’ Is A Champion
It's official. The town of Boone is home to a champion sugar maple tree.
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Dog Day Afternoon
Okay. Here’s the situation. It’s 11 a.m. and little Johnny has left the house and gone out to play. Two hours later, mom calls out to Johnny that lunch is ready. No response.
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It’s A Family Affair
In addition to Tai Chi, Grace has learned the Fan, Cane and Sword forms of martial arts.
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A New Way To Care
Men and women across America have begun exploring the world of herbs, homeopathic remedies, acupuncture and chiropractic care as they supplement the care and treatments offered by conventional medicine.
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