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Posted on March 9, 2006

Planning Board Researches Private-Use Wind Turbines in Watauga County

The High Country ranks among the top 5 percent areas nationally in terms of wind generation, and Dr. Dennis Scanlin, coordinator of ASU’s Appropriate Technology Department, is hoping to help residents take advantage of this power source.

Volunteer, Donate, Train and Celebrate During Red Cross Month

Annually, the president of the United States declares March Red Cross Month, providing an opportunity to celebrate all that the Red Cross does nationally and locally. Since November 28, 1917, the Watauga County Chapter of the American Red Cross has provided help to those who can’t wait, and this past year was no different.

The 2006 Reevaluation

Just about the time when the looming April 15 federal income tax deadline started moving from a vague dread to a full-blown obsession, property owners throughout Watauga County received their real estate reappraisals.

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Community News

Donate Magazines, Paperbacks to the 1451st

Gather up paperback books and current issues of magazines that are in good condition and drop them off at any of several locations around town that have agreed to be collection points.

Animal Emergency Clinic Comes To Boone

Picture this scenario: It is 3:00 a.m. on Sunday and your dog is having trouble breathing. His gums are turning blue, he is salivating profusely and he appears to have something caught in his throat. Your veterinarian’s office is closed until 8:00 a.m. Monday. What do you do?

Thirty Below? Time to Mush.

Many High Country residents and visitors will tell you that their favorite sounds of winter are the raspy hiss of skis and snowboards, boots crunching on snowy trails or a crackling fireplace. And those who find the winter here a bit too chilly often enjoy the sound of waves caressing a warm tropical beach.

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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

Time to Get Crafty! Parkway Craft Center Opens Wednesday

High Country residents are cordially invited to celebrate the coming of spring by visiting one of the area’s grandest homes when it opens for the season next Wednesday.

ASU Class Contributes to Cone Knowledge

The Moses Cone Manor in Blowing Rock draws hordes of visitors each year who walk or ride (on horseback) its carriage trails, enjoy the sweeping views of the mountains and Bass Lake from its wide porches, shop in the Parkway Craft Center, participate in programs, watch craft demonstrations, and even, for the past few years, tour the upstairs of the house in the company of a park ranger.

Giving Fans The Finger - Johnny’s Middle Finger Comes To Canyons

Johnny’s Middle Finger will take the stage at Canyons in Blowing Rock this Friday night at 10:00 p.m. There is no cover at the door and you must be 21 to enter. For more info, click to www.canyonsbr.com or call 828-295-7661.