November 17, 2005 Issue
Top News Stories
Tree Time! Choose & Cut Month Kicks Off This Weekend
Many families drive for hours to enjoy a holiday ritual that will be played out hundreds of times over the next month in our own backyards. [full story]
Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree Debuts November 25
Anna Ward is the director of the Blue Ridge Community Theater holiday production of The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree— a musical adaptation of the beloved children’s book by Avery County native Gloria Houston—and Monday night was rehearsal night. [full story]
Community News
French Swiss in Foscoe Burns To Ground Wednesday
Cottrell’s French Swiss Ski rental building served as a satellite operation to his long-standing French Swiss Ski School at Appalachian Ski Mountain.
Ted Mackorell: November 6, 1959 - November 14, 2005
On Monday, November 14, Boone lost a respected member of the community when Ted Mackorell, 46, succumbed to his battle with cancer and died at his home.
Three Arrested in Local Murder
Last week, local holiday anticipation gave way to horror and sadness as news spread about a homicide in the Sleepy Hollow community.
Honeycutt Endorses Biodiesel
At the Watauga County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night meeting, Commissioner Keith Honeycutt expressed strong interest in the potential for biodiesel production and its possible use in county school buses to reduce fuel costs.
Wildcat Lake Dam Failing
Wildcat Lake’s 72-year-old dam is failing due to dangerous cracks and seepage, and the popular Banner Elk lake has been drained pending a decision about vital repairs.
A New Look for Downtown Boone in Time for Holiday Season
Thanks to downtown Boone merchants, the Town of Boone, the Downtown Boone Development Association (DBDA) and key members of the community, the look of the Heart of the High Country has changed considerably in the past few weeks – just in time for the magical illumination ceremony taking place the day after Thanksgiving.
Avery Commissioners Approve Establishment of EDC
Newland businessman Bill Close has been working for months to try to fill a perceived need in Avery County—the establishment of an Economic Development Committee.
Myths and Realities of Early Literacy
Tips on Teaching Your Child from The Playhouse, ASU, the Children’s Council and More at Four
ASU Announces New Athletics Facilities Enhancement Plan
Appalachian State University announced a $32 million athletic facilities enhancement plan on Saturday, November 12, during ASU’s victory over Western Carolina that includes a new Kidd Brewer Stadium complex, indoor practice facility and new venues for three ASU teams.
You Can Help Monitor Water Quality on the New River
For five years, a group of volunteers in Ashe County, in association with the National Committee for the New River (NCNR), a nonprofit conservation organization headquartered in West Jefferson, has been performing monthly monitoring of many sites along the North Fork of the New River.
Events & Entertainment
Chetola Resort’s Festival of Lights Opens November 25
“A Christmas candle is a lovely thing; It makes no noise at all, but softly gives itself away; While quite unselfish, it grows small.” Eva K. Logue wrote these lines during a time when Christmas candles served as the lights on Christmas trees.
Operation Christmas Child In Full Swing
The week of November 14 to 21 represents National Collection Week for the program, and the organization hopes to increase last year’s collection by nearly half a million.
Watauga County Organizations Offer Helping Hands for Santa
Local organizations are gearing up to help ensure that local children from low-income receive gifts at Christmas time. Three programs are currently accepting donations and will welcome contributions from High County residents.
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