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Posted on July 20, 2006

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The unofficial mascot of this year’s App Summer, Ladybird Farthing, has, along with her eggs, been the subject of “DuckWatch 2006.” Thousands of festival patrons have filed past the family on their way inside Farthing Auditorium for concerts since the feathered friend relocated from a nest near Wey Hall in June. On Monday morning, within her newfound home below the awning that covers the entrance to Farthing Auditorium, Ladybird hatched five ducklings. And those five new additions to the Appalachian family might be the luckiest waterfowl in the region due to the three housekeepers that bring them daily offerings of rice cakes, water, bread and crackers. Ladybird appreciates the offerings; now, she doesn’t have to commute to the Duck Pond quite as much. The housekeepers have also put some orange cones around Ladybird and her ducklings as to protect their impromptu mascot from the ASU orientation buses that often invade Ladybird’s newly claimed habitat. Ladybird shows no signs of leaving, thus the DuckWatch 2006 continues… Photo by Corinne Saunders Birds Flock to Sanford Hall

Construction Update: Status of Area Projects

Watauga Commissioners and School Board To Hold Public Meeting

Time To Save! Tax Free Shopping Returns August 4 to 6

Commissioners Pass Ordinance Requiring Helmets, Pads at Skatepark

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Community News

Chamber Calendar • Farmers Market Update

High Country United Way Campaign Chair Joe Gaycooked hot dogs atlast week’scampaign kickoff at First Citizens Bank. Photo by Kathleen McFadden | full story |

Grandfather Trout Farm: An Anglers’ Destination for 22 Years

Keeping Woody’s Legacy Alive

Hybrid Cars and Alternative Fuels: The Future Is Here In The High Country

World Breastfeeding Week Celebrates Breastfeeding-Friendly Businesses

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Events & Entertainment

M ountain Living

Each week's issue of Mountain Living, Amy Cooke features a different recipe.

Brewer’s Briefs:

Spotlighting live music in the High Country.

Things2Do, Things2Know, and Things4Kids.

Don't Forget Upcoming Events º Gallery News

This year’s ARTSGalore! festival in Newland will feature the handcrafted products of 30 regional artisans and crafters, along with activities for kids of all ages. The festival has been expanded this year to include a car and bike show on Friday night, a 5K Run for the Arts on Saturday morning and a square dance and fried chicken supper on Saturday night. Photo courtesy of the Avery Arts Council | full story |