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Posted on January 16, 2006

Have Lid, Will Slide

Snowdays are catalysts for invention - if you have nothing conventional to slip, slide or sled on, you can always find something laying around that will do the trick! Colleen Whittington (pictured), together with her friend Ayla Assed, their canine friend Sheva, practiced “snowlidding” on their day off Monday. The snowy reprieve from school was brief, however, as the weekend storm only closed schools for one day, and the snow was fading fast at lower elevations by mid-week.

Watauga County has closed a mere seven days so far this winter for inclement weather, and as of this week schools are scheduled to get out for summer break on May 30.

Candidate Filing Brisk in Watauga, Slow in Avery

Even before candidate filing officially began at noon on Monday, February 13, the Watauga County Board of Elections office was packed with candidates and supporters. The first to arrive was incumbent Mark Shook who was accompanied by a large contingent of supportive deputies and Sheriff’s Office workers. [full story]

Carmina Burana Performance at Farthing Saturday

The combined Appalachian Symphony Orchestra and choruses will present Carmina Burana, Carl Orff’s most acclaimed work, on Saturday, February 18, at 8:00 p.m. in ASU’s Farthing Auditorium. Tickets are $5. [full story]

Community News

Sixty-Bed Assisted Living Facility in the Works for Avery County

Though not all of the contingencies are finalized, plans are moving forward for a new 25,000 square foot, 60-bed assisted living facility to be constructed in Elk Park on Highway 19E across from the Cranberry School.

Safe Kids Watauga County Offers Car Seat Inspections Saturday

The inspection is free and usually takes 20 to 30 minutes. Bring your child and the owner’s manuals for your vehicle and your car seat.

Top Prep Basketball Stars Converge On Boone

Beware innocent bystanders; hundreds of players, coaches, scouts and fans will be headed for the Holmes Convocation Center when the third annual www.GameWornUniforms.com Champions Classic takes place on the weekend of February 24 and 25.

First Book–Watauga County Accepting Book Grant Applications from
Local Programs Serving Children in Need

Thanks to initial funding from The Children’s Council of Watauga County’s Project CHILD, a group of committed local organizations, community leaders and businesspeople have come together to form First Book–Watauga County.

Events & Entertainment

Lift Ticket

A new column about skiing and snowboarding in the High Country by Sam Calhoun.

Mountain Living

This week's issue of Mountain Living, Amy Cooke features a recipe for Tangerine Curd and Tangerine Cloud Pie.

Brewer’s Briefs:

Spotlighting live music in the High Country.

Don’t Forget! Upcoming Events

Carmina Burana Performance at Farthing Saturday

Weather Channel To Broadcast From Grandfather

People across the nation will get a view from the top as the Weather Channel broadcasts live from the summit of Grandfather Mountain this weekend between 7:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, February 18 and 19.