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May 15, 2008 issue

Relay For Life 2008 Team Fundraisers


Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back.
Watauga County's Relay For Life's 90+ teams are scheduling their team fundraisers to raise money for the American Cancer Society, culminating in the Relay For Life event at Watauga High School on Friday, June 20. All proceeds from these fundraisers benefit the American Cancer Society. For more info about any of the events, call the committee chair or team captain. For info about Relay for Life, call Sharon Trivette at 828-297-1691 or Glenda Hodges at 828-264-8529.


Dated Events

Saturday, May 17—Brighter Smiles for a Brighter Future: Teeth whitening at the office of Dr. Jeffrey Lineberry, New Market Boulevard, 9:00 a.m., $150 (all proceeds go to Relay For Life), cash or checks only. Sponsored by Relay For Life team Mouth Cancer Catchers, Captain Kim Gragg, 828-264-3211.

Saturday, May 17—Yard Sale: High Country Cleaners, 396 East King Street, beginning at 7:30 a.m. Sponsored by Jerry's Intimidators Relay for Life team, Captain Paula Ward, 828-297-4876 or Becky Younce at 828-264-9583.

Sunday, May 18—Breakfast: Deerfield United Methodist Church from 8:30 to 10:00 p.m. by donation. Sponsored by Relay For Life team Deerfield Dream Team, Captain Jeannie Caviness, 828-264-6455.

Saturday, May 24—Fish Fry: Foscoe Grandfather Community Center, 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., $10. Sponsored by Relay For Life team Bank of Granite, Captains Margie Aldridge, Brenda Costner and Amber McGuire, 828-264-4016.

Saturday, May 31—Brighter Smiles for a Brighter Future: Teeth whitening at the office of Dr. Jeffrey Lineberry, New Market Boulevard, 9:00 a.m., $150 (all proceeds go to Relay For Life), cash or checks only. Sponsored by Relay For Life team Mouth Cancer Catchers, Captain Kim Gragg, 828-264-3211.


Raffles

• Signature ASU Back-to-Back-to-Back football, signed by players and coaches (60 signatures) and Motorola 15-inch flat screen television. Tickets are 6 for $5. Sponsored by Relay For Life team Ted’s Troop, Captain Della Presnell, 828-262-0207.

• Queen-size quilt in the double ring pattern made by the late Alma Harmon. Tickets are 6 for $5. Sponsored by Relay For Life team Alma’s Harmonizers, Captain David Harmon, 828-297-5802.

• Full-size quilt in the yo-yo pattern made by Faye Foley. Tickets are $5 each. Sponsored by Relay For Life team Foley’s Auction Company, Captain Faye Foley, 828-297-2181.

• Queen-size quilt in the exploding star pattern with a yellow background made by the late Jackie Norris. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Sponsored by Relay for Life team Bank of Granite, Captains Margie Aldridge, Brenda Costner and Amber McGuire, 828-264-4016.

• Star pattern queen-size quilt, gas fish cooker, George Foreman indoor/outdoor electric grill, leather travel bag and a hand-knitted scarf. Tickets are $2 each or three for $5. Sponsored by Relay For Life team Friends For Life, Captain Kathy Idol, 828-264-5240.

• Craftsman 137-piece mechanics tool set (value of $129.99, gift certificate for Shannon’s Curtain, Bed & Bath (value of $120), and a VISA Gift Card issued by State Employees Credit Union (value of $50). Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Sponsored by Relay For Life team Metamorphosis, Captain Mary Ruble, 828-963-5328). Call Mary Ruble, Peggy Eller (828-262-2183) or Jessica Trivett (828-964-0268) for tickets. 

• Sony 32" HDTV, Char-Broil grill and a Troy-Bilt weed-eater. Tickets are one for $3, two for $5 or five for $10 and are available at Foscoe Country Corner in Foscoe, High Country Cleaners in Boone or from any team member. Sponsored by Relay for Life tem Jerry's Intimidators, Captain Paula Ward, 828-297-4876 or Becky Younce, 828-264-9583.


Ongoing Fundraisers

Luminaria Sales: Purchase a luminaria for $10 each in honor or in memory of someone with cancer. Luminaria will be lit all night June 20 at Watauga County’s Relay For Life at Watauga High School. Forms are available from any team member or from the Luminaria Chair Kathy Idol, 828-264-5240.

Auto Bell Car Wash Tickets: Buy a ticket for $12.95 that is good for one inside/outside carwash and half the ticket price goes to Relay For Life. Sponsored by Relay For Life team P-Paul, Captain Debbie Blake, 828-297-2069 and Captain Elizabeth Isaacs, 828-264-5397.

Terry Lynn Products: Purchase delicious Terry Lynn products and help the Watauga County Relay For Life. Products include giant whole cashews, gourmet deluxe mixed nuts, milk chocolate pecan clusters and premium mixed dark and milk chocolate mint meltaways. Also available is a large variety of nuts, candies and dried fruits, as well as trail mixes and granola. Come by Watauga Building Supply to see the entire product line. Sponsored by Relay For Life team Lan’s Lappers, Captain David Gragg, 828-265-1930. Call Watauga Building Supply at 828-264-2475 for more information.