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 Tibetan
Monks Create Temporary Sand Mandala, Lasting Impression
Religious men from the Himalayan Mountains came to teach
in the Blue Ridge Mountains last week
Howell
Hayes Gives New Meaning To “Re-Tire”
In a time when many people are retiring young, or are dreaming
about it, Howell Hayes is bucking the tide.
NC Society
of Historians Honors Writer Marian Coe
Once Upon a Different Time Explores Appalachia in 1884
Voices of the
Advent
Katerina Whitley Publishes Fourth Book Featuring Biblical
Figures
 The
Trials And Tribulations Of The ASU Equestrian Team
Although founded only within the past decade, the ASU Equestrian
Team seemingly has had a century’s worth of struggles
during its brief existence
Orville
Hicks Biography Now Available
 Rep.
Foxx Visits Valle Crucis School
U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx discovered recently that fielding
questions from a classroom of third graders might be tougher
than facing a room full of political foes.
Wind
Workshop Scheduled For Oct. 15
Parkway
School Donates To Katrina Survivors
Valle
Crucis School Donates To Red Cross
Let’s
Talk Month
Statewide Campaign Attempts To Lower Teen Pregnancy Rate
High
Country Photographer Helps United Way
A High Country photographer is teaming up with the United
Way this month to help area residents in need.
 Hurricane
Katrina Fundraiser Exceeds Expectations
They had goals, they had expectations, they had a purpose,
and in the end … they had a day of fun and fundraising
that exceeded all of their dreams.
4-H
Participants Assist Hurricane Victims
As part of a statewide campaign, “Helpful Hands, Healing
Hearts,” Watauga County 4-H children and families recently
assembled dozens of supply kits to support fellow 4-H’ers
in the Gulf Coast region.
Time
For A Change
Library Hosts Program On Time Management
OASIS
Holds Square Dance, Barbecue To Raise Funds
OASIS, Inc. (Opposing Abuse with Service, Information,
and Shelter) will recognize October as Domestic Violence
Awareness Month with a celebration of the High Country.
Watauga
County Public Library Celebrates Local Author Month
High Country readers can enjoy the area’s rich tradition
of writers this month.
New
Children’s Activities At The Appalachian Cultural Museum
Creative programs for half-days, holidays, and shopping
days.
 Student
Chosen For Washington Forum
It has been described as “An American Honor,”
for select students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades across the
country who are chosen to participate in a People to People
World Leadership Forum in Washington, DC.
Nominate
Your Favorite “Litter Hero”
Everyone in Watauga County is invited to nominate their
favorite “Litter Hero” for recognition by the
MountainKeepers organization on November 2nd.
Corporal
Stronach Redeployed To Iraq
Did
you know...?
New
Technology Provides Internet TV Network
Viewers anywhere in the world with Internet connection can
view these stations or other affiliate stations in other
cities across America and the world.
Hot
Rod Halloween Spook-A-Fest On The Horizon
The September 22nd Hot Rod Party and Cruise was a record
setter with 94 rumblers and cruisers.
50th Anniversary
Of Farm City Just Around The Bend
Tickets Now Available For Celebration Banquet
 Grandfather
Home For Children Joins Catawba Shriners In Fund-raising
Efforts
The youth at Grandfather Home for Children joined hands
with Catawba Shriners, Sunday, October 9, to raise money
for children in Louisiana
Watauga
County Library Hosts Program On Weight Loss Nutrition
High Country residents can learn more about healthy ways
to lose weight this month at the Watauga County Public Library.
Awareness
Is Goal Behind White Cane Day
The first issuance of the proclamation came from the White
House in 1964 when President Lyndon B. Johnson recognized
its importance as a staff of independence for blind people.
Dogs, Humans
Jog To Help Watauga Humane Society
The Watauga Humane Society will hold one of its most popular
fund-raisers this month.
Greater
L.A. Festival Proceeds Donated To Disaster Relief
 ACHS
Students Complete Vision Screenings In Elementary Schools
Students
from Ashe County High School’s Allied Health Science
class finished screening all first, third and fifth graders
in each of the elementary schools last week
Are
You Burning Money?
Energy Workshop Offers Money Saving Advice
Guardian
Ad Litem Program Needs Volunteers In Ashe
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, many people in Ashe County
are looking for ways to help the victims.
Puttin’
On The Dog
October
Happenings At The Ashe County Public Library
Organizational
Skill Expert To Speak At Ashe Library
The “FlyLady” To Give Presentation
 Chapter
6 Entertains ACHS Students And Staff
Ashe County High School juniors and seniors were treated
to an assembly featuring Chapter 6, an all male a capella
group Thursday, September 29
Local
Youth Benefits from Kay Yow Camp
Mallary Clay of Blue Ridge Elementary School was awarded
a Kay Yow Basketball Camp Scholarship
Many
Experiences Available For High School Students
New Beginnings
Craft Fair This Weekend
Proceeds Benefit Children In Crisis Situations
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County Library Hosts Program On Weight Loss Nutrition
Lovin' Spoonful (cooking)
Sweet Tea 
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