Sept 25, 2008 issue

Top News Stories of the Week

Montezuma’s Revenge—Mountain Electric Right-Of-Way Crews Spray Near Drinking Source, Cooperative Refuses Cleanup

How would you feel as a homeowner, parent or grandparent if your drinking source was contaminated with a pesticide or herbicide, even though the chemical’s label said not to spray near water? A consumer’s guard against the misuse of pesticides and herbicides has long been on the label directions, hence the saying, “The label is the law.” So what if those directions were not followed? What if people came on your land without your permission and misused the chemical near your only drinking water source and then refused to take corrective action? Read More »

SOLD!! Town of Boone Purchases Downtown Post Office for $1.25 Million

At a press conference last Monday, Boone Mayor Loretta Clawson, along with Mayor Pro Tem Lynne Mason, Town Manager Greg Young, Boone Historical Preservation Commission Chair Bettie Bond and Historical Preservation Commission member Chuck Watkins announced from the steps of the Downtown Boone Post Office that the Town of Boone purchased the historic property on Friday, September 19. Read More »

• Vote Yosef/Moore: ASU Homecoming October 3 and 4
• Gasoline in Short Supply—Governor Says He’s Working on the Problem
• Hayden To Call For Renewed Action on the Equal Rights Amendment
• Greene and Harrison of Boone Police Receive Service Weapons at Town Council
• Cannon Memorial Hospital Recognizes Volunteers
• Moose Lodge News
• Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition Ramps Up for 2009
• Elon Pollsters Survey State Voters on Issues and Candidates
• Hunger and Health Coalition Adjusts Food Assistance Service
• ASU Hosts Presbyterian for 7:00 p.m. Kickoff Saturday
• Lees-McRae College Homecoming October 3 to 5
• Christmas in the Mountains Volume II Arrives in Local Stores in October—Proceeds Benefit the Hunger and Health Coalition
• Dragonfly Theater & Pub Adds Special Events, Live Music, Beer, Wine, Food
• Darwin Bicentennial Series Features Lecture by Jay Hosler September 29
  
  

The View Stories

Fall Festival Guide 2008

Fall officially started on Monday, but hints of the season started creeping into the High Country several weeks ago. Autumn’s signature aroma first wafted into our nostrils sometime early in the ninth month, soon after followed by cooler temperatures and drier air—requiring evening jackets and excessive amounts of moisturizer. Read More »

• D.C.'s Capitol Steps Bring Political Satire Back To Farthing October 9
• Richmond Ballet at Hayes Center Friday
• Concerts on the Lawn Wraps This Friday with Brian Yerman and Friends
• Tweetsie Railroad Ghost Train and Halloween Festival October 3 to November 1
• Moonshine and Thunder-The Junior Johnson Story Opens October 2
• Blowing Rock Stage Company Presents Shakespeare's The Tempest October 3 to 12
• Mountainhome Music First Fall Concert October 4—New Zealand’s Leading Bluegrass Band Performs
• Fall Festival Guide 2008
• ASU School of Music Concerts This Week
• Heritage Hall Theatre Celebrates Third Anniversary October 4
• Wolf Rendezvous Features Live Music and Art at Wolf Creek Traders October 11
• Feature Photo—Peace Parade Turchin
• Gallery News
• Playing What He Feels—Durham’s John Brown Quintet Returns To Hayes Center October 5
• Traveling Man’s Blues—Folk Artist Ian Thomas Plays Black Cat Burrito October 4
• I Grade Family Tour Brings Roots Reggae Stars To Canyons October 1
  
  

Shelter Stories

Green Machine—First NAHB Green Certified Home
in High Country Nears Completion

William McDonough, winner of three U.S. presidential awards for green design and construction, said that his mission will not end until all homes are like trees—that is, when homes actually help the environment. His words ring true to the hundreds of National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) members who are trying to build green homes, as well as to the many NAHB subchapters, such as High Country Homebuilders, who are trying to bring green building to their own respective regions. Read More »

• Business Spotlight: Blowing Rock Properties—A Team Of Top Producers Ready To Help
• Entrepreneur Workshop Series Begins October 28—Registration Deadline October 24
• Cooperative Extension Accepting Farm-City Award Nomination—Event Takes Place November 6 at Boone United Methodist
• The Healing Touch: A New Massage Therapy Program Comes to the Cancer Center
• ASU Groups Host Annual High Country Green Building and Solar Tour October 11
• Apple Hill Farm Celebrates National Alpaca Farm Day Sunday
• Odd Jobs Needed—Dance Marathon Participants Offer Services To Raise Money
• Friends for Life Pet Fair at Green Mother Goods October 1
  
  

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