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February 7, 2008 issue

Appalachian Symposium Focuses on the Question of Justice

Appalachian State University is presenting a variety of events spanning three weeks that takes a close look at the societal and individual costs of wrongful imprisonment and the death penalty. Through presentations, a panel discussion, films, a play and appearances by two men who were wrongfully convicted of heinous crimes, sentenced and later exonerated, the events at Appalachian provide a multi-format mix of ways to view the issues, consider the status quo and think about our own prejudices and fears. (Full Story and Details)

Soccer Star Figueroa To Highlight WHS Playmakers Benefit February 16

Celebrity Athlete Establishing United Nations Initiative in Boone
The Gol Iluminado Foundation, headed by soccer great Don Elias Figueroa, will establish a Peace House on King Street, across from the Turchin Center, to serve as its global headquarters and to develop a sports program for underprivileged and at-risk youth. (Full Story)

Reck Resigns from Boone Planning Commission

Dr. Gregory Reck has resigned from the Boone Area Planning Commission because of the Planning Commission’s narrow approval of a recommendation to rezone university property at the corner of Howard and College Street and the Boone Town Council’s subsequent approval of the rezoning request. Reck was the commission chair. (Full Story)

Water Matters: Thinking Locally About the Water Crisis

Editor’s Note: Last week, High Country Press introduced its three-part series on water and the statewide drought with a look at how much water we actually use—and waste. This second installment focuses on the ways we can act individually and collectively on a local level to raise our awareness, think creatively, reduce our consumption and avert a crisis. (Full Story)

Energy from the Sun

Photovoltaics Projects on Campus: One Complete, Another Set for MarchAs nonrenewable resources such as coal and oil shrink in supply worldwide, the use of sustainable ways to generate energy is on the rise, and sustainable energy projects are the focus of the Renewable Energy Initiative (REI) at Appalachian State University. (Full Story)

Say It With Music

Valentine’s Day Full of Entertainment Choices
This year, you have no excuse. We’ve got a bouquet of Valentine’s Day entertainment ideas for you and your lady, you and your beau, you and your girlfriends or even you and your mama—with two weeks to spare. (Full Story & all Performances)

Steve’s Auto Service—Taking Care of the Hundreds of Subarus in Boone For 25 Years

Perched on the hill above the west end of King Street at 1669 Highway 421 North, Steve’s Auto Service is a place for good conversation, mountain hospitality and, of course, car talk galore.
(Full Business Spotlight)

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Year in Review—Shelter Business Spotlight

Story by Sam Calhoun
The High Country—or any community for that matter—is defined by its local business people. Whether born and raised here or from out of town, these entrepreneurial spirits believe in the area so much that they have decided to meld, share and align their business passions with the everyday goings-on of the region. (All Spotlights in 2007)

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