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Community Corner: Yes on the Sales Tax/Rec Center Referendum
The following editorial was written by a Watauga County citizen, and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the High Country Mom Squad. Why am I going to VOTE YES for the sales tax referendum? Watauga County needs new and improved recreation facilities. While our local community has a lot of outdoor recreation opportunities, it does not have an
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Get Healthy with “Boone’s Biggest Winner League”
On September 10th and 11th Boone’s Biggest Winner’s League will begin its fall classes: On Tuesdays from 11:30 -12:30 OR Wednesday evenings from 5:30 -7:00 pm. Join us at the Paul H. Broyhill Wellness Center for a whole-foods lifestyle makeover with instructor Susan Bacot. Our program has produced
Runners, ASU Students and High Country Kids are invited to “Run the Gauntlet”
Editor’s Note: Sign up by August 23 to guarantee a T-shirt, but registration will be open until September 3! Daniel Boone was made to “Run the Gauntlet” in order to survive capture by the Shawnee Indians. Running the Gauntlet involved
Adoption Spotlight: Pilot Programs
While researching different avenues of adoption I came across agencies that were offering something a little different. They were offering participation in a Pilot Program. I found this option for international adoption very interesting, and hopefully you will too. And as always this is just an overview,
Certified Nurse Midwives at Harmony Women’s Center
I’ve been with the same OB/GYN for about 12 years. He delivered all three of my precious girls, and I have loved being under his care during my childbearing years. We totally “got” his sense of humor, and he saved my life with my first child. I developed Preeclampsia at 36 weeks, and HipChick
Hayes Center Offers Computer Security/Maintenence Classes
While the Hayes Performing Arts Center in Blowing Rock prepares for new and exciting programming for a Summer 2011 official reopening, it will also host and present limited yet exciting offerings — both artistic and community-oriented — throughout Summer and Fall 2010. The first of those is a summer
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10 Awesome Photos from Biltmore Gardens in Asheville
I have been having a blast on our NC Adventure Vacation, with the first stop in Asheville and Biltmore Estate! Right now, we are in Ocean Isle Inn, at the coast, and we had a great time with
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Adoption Spotlight: Russia
We have been spotlighting the adoption processes for several countries here on the Mom Squad. Next in our adoption spotlight is Russia. This is just an overview, so if you are interested in adoption, please seek guidance from an adoption professional.
About Russia
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Watauga Buy-Sell-Trade
Many of us have been through the experience of hosting a yard sale. The clearing out, the pricing, the haggling, the waking up at 4 am to drag all your stuff outdoors. After our first and only yard sale, I just decided to donate the things we didn’t need, but sadly, the bag sat in the garage
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June Weekend Events: Joyful June Days 06/04-06
End of School days and Graduations are just a couple of the events that June is known for, and here in


