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February 1, 2007 issue

Community Interest

Chamber Calendar • Mountain Living • Mountain Keeping • Feature Photos

Things2Do • Things2Know • Things4Kids

Business Spotlight of the Week

Got Water?

American comedian and actor W.C. Fields once quipped, “I never drink water. I'm afraid it will become habit-forming.” He was right. According to survivalist texts, humans can live three weeks without food but only three days without water. Because water is essential to life, it has been one of the principal topics of political discussion in the High Country for the past few years. How much do we have? Do we have enough? Where can we get more? Should county and municipal governments and institutions partner to create a water authority? [full page]

 

Avery YMCA Charter Membership Drive Continues   Scholarship Application Deadlines Are Right Around the Corner   National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week February 5 to 9   Tackle Your Debt—But Avoid Scams!   Annual Fruit Plant Sale Raises Funds For 4-H

Business News Business Spot Light The Peddler Steak House—Often Imitated, Never Duplicated for 39 Years Appalachian Enterprise Center—A New Chapter for Small Business in the High Country Unfolds Boone Meat Center—Meat, Cheese, Sauces and Spices for 21 Years Blue Ridge Birds & Gardens—Everything But The Bird For Three Years 2006 Business Spotlights

 

Community Features Watauga’s Got Talent Raises Funds For WHS Choral Group Super Parties for the Super Bowl this Sunday Endangered Squirrels Recorded on Grandfather’s Daniel Boone Scout Trail Lees-McRae Softball Graduates Two New Coaches Regional High School Basketball Events in February NC Youth Legislative Assembly Applications Accepted Through February 14 Mrs. North Carolina America Pageant April 14 Quite a Few More Hurdles Employment Opportunities Available for 2007 Governor’s School	Ski News Check out LIFT TICKET 06 Race Results

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