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Boone My Home Town 2012 — A product of Mountain Times Publications October 2012

Welcome to Boone, our hometownA

s mayor of the town of Boone, it is my pleasure to welcome and thank you for choosing our beautiful town as your vacation spot or home. I hope you have the opportunity to take advantage

of our many unique restaurants and shopping, as well as the seasonal activities.

In January 2012, Boone was ranked fourth in Forbes’ article, “America’s Fastest-Growing Small Towns,” and Velos News’ Ultimate Ride Guide named Boone as one of the Top 9 North American hotspots for cycling.

Tucked away in the Appalachian

Mountains, be sure to venture into our vibrant downtown area, stop by the famous Mast General Store for sweets from the Candy Barrel, explore the Daniel Boone Native Gardens and catch an App State football game. You’ll quickly see just how friendly everyone here can be.

Whether you’re getting some fresh air and exercise on our Greenway Trail, or even just relaxing somewhere quiet, enjoy-ing our one-of-a-kind mountain views, we hope you will see why so many people visit our great town and never want to leave.

On behalf of the town of Boone, we welcome you and hope

you enjoy your visit.

Sincerely,Loretta Clawson

mayor

Throughout the year, Boone celebrates with community observances and events. FILE PHOTOS

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A statue of Daniel Boone and his hunting dogs can be found on the Appalachian State Univer-sity campus, and viewed from Rivers Street by motorists and pedestrians. The monument was presented to the community in 1999 during ASU’s centennial year. Side photo is of the builder of a monument marking where Boone is believed to have camped in town. The monument, rebuilt today, is also located off Rivers Street and near where the Boone statue is situated. FILE PHOTOS

Pioneers carve out a place we call home

BY KELLEN [email protected]

Incorporated in 1872, the town of Boone was named for the legend-ary pioneer and explorer Daniel Boone.

Boone is believed to have roamed the area on hunting expeditions and stayed at a cabin here, and the nearby com-munity of Meat Camp hearkens back to those activities.

“They defi nitely had a presence in this area,” said Michelle Ligon, who shares the area’s history as chairwoman of the Southern Appalachian Historical As-sociation.

It’s hard to travel in Boone with-out seeing signs of the frontiersman’s legacy. The local high school mascot is the Pioneer, and Appalachian State University athletes call themselves Mountaineers.

Boone’s nephew, Jesse Boone, lived in a log cabin in the vicinity of what is to-day Price Park, and logs from that cabin were used in the construction of the Squire Boone cabin, a replica structure set on the grounds of the Daniel Boone

Native Gardens.Adjacent to the native gardens, the

pioneer’s past is celebrated each year with “Horn in the West,” one of the state’s oldest continually running out-door dramas.

A lot has changed since Daniel Boone walked these hills and valleys, but resi-dents still pride themselves on embody-ing his outdoor spirit and resilience.

Today, those residents number about 17,000 in Boone, which is the county seat of Watauga County.

The downtown area of Boone has thrived even as it aged.

Many of the buildings built there in the late 1800s and early 1900s have since been refurbished and hold vibrant businesses still today.

The Daniel Boone Hotel, once listed on the National Register of Historic Places, stood as a King Street landmark from 1925 until the late 1970s, when it was demolished.

Other sites with historical signifi cance that are still standing include Boone Drug, Mast General Store, Dan’l Boone Inn, the Jones House and the Boone Post Offi ce.

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The Daniel Boone Hotel on King Street in downtown Boone once greeted the many visitors to the area. FILE PHOTOS

Area residents celebrate Watauga’s centennial in 1949. This is a 1928 look at the town of Boone.

Homes with detailed woodwork dotted the landscape in the early years of the town.


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There’s an old saying around Boone that if you don’t like the weather, just hang around for five minutes and it will

change.Longtime residents can attest to the fact

that Boone weather usually doesn’t stay the same for long periods of time.

At just 3,300 feet in elevation — the highest elevation of any town with a population of more than 10,000 east of the Mississippi River — Boone is known as the “perfect place” to not only live, but to visit.

Many people who come for a visit decide to stay forever. Among their top reasons for moving here include the dis-tinction between each seasons — and the climate, in general.

It’s rarely too hot, although it can be too cold, but for most people, it’s just right.

With summer temperatures averag-ing in the mid- to high-70s, Boone has

become a destination for many reasons — from weddings to outdoor festivals and

sporting opportunities, including golf-ing, swimming, fi shing, mountain biking,

canoeing, rafting and rock climbing.The comfortable months between April

and November fi nd the roads leading to Boone fi lled with cars representing many states, and in particular, Florida, with many retirees escaping the heat of the deep South for the comfortable clime of Boone.

A little rain with moderating tempera-tures is often expected, and welcomed, in the spring and again in the fall.

Nature usually provides its own spec-tacular fi reworks display with occasional storms set off by short-lived humidity during the heat of summer.

Autumn brings with it an amazing foliage presentation of color, with “leaf-lookers” crowding the scenic roadways in and near Boone, and along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Historically known for winter snows that have inched up to several feet at a time, Boone is also a prime spot for skiers and snowboarders, with an average temperature of about 40 degrees.

Whatever the weather, Boone is a great place to be at any time of the year.

It won’t be long before the golds, yellows, browns and reds of the mountains will turn shades of white. FILE PHOTOS

Seasons offer something for everyone

Fall brings with it the annual Woolly Worm Festival in Banner Elk which features worm races to determine a winner to help predict the coming winter.


Do you play an instrument and have an interest in performing with others? If so, the Watauga Community Band just may have a chair for you. The group is an all-volunteer concert band composed of members of the local community and students from Appalachian State University who share a love of making music. The band rehearses weekly and plays concerts throughout the year. No audition is required to participate, but members must furnish and maintain theirown instruments. If interested in making some music, visit http://www.wataugaband.org/. FILE PHOTO

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The Appalachian State University campus sits in the heart of Boone. FILE PHOTOS

Education intertwined in Boone’s past and futureBY KELLEN MOORE

[email protected]

It’s hard to imagine the town of Boone without its educa-tional roots.

In 1899, brothers Blanford B. Doughterty and Dauphin D. Dougherty founded Watauga Academy in Boone based on

their desire to educate teachers. The school changed in 1929 into a four-year degree institution

called Appalachian State Teachers College.The college underwent transformation between 1955 and 1969

under president William H. Plemmons, who took it from a college with a singular focus to a regional university.

In 1967, Appalachian State University was born.The university now enrolls about 17,000 students and offers

more than 150 degree programs. ASU is one of 16 college campuses in the University of North Carolina system.

While still known for producing excellent educators, the school also has set itself apart in recent years in a variety of fi elds. In 2011, a team from the college gained worldwide attention through the Solar Decathlon, a competition that tasks teams with planning, constructing and operating a solar-powered house.

Of course, you can’t talk long about ASU without hearing about its athletic prowess, which includes three consecutive football

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national championships in NCAA Division I.

The Mountaineers were featured on the front page of Sports Illustrated after a stunning upset win against Michigan in Ann Arbor in 2007.

The focus on education trickles down to the K-12 level, where the majority of local families are served by Watauga County Schools.

The school system includes eight K-8 schools — no middle schools — and a single high school, Watauga High School. The former high school building closed in 2010 to give way for an expansive new high school.

Historically, Watauga County has en-joyed strong student performance and high teaching standards, competing in the top tier of school systems statewide.

In fact, Watauga County teacher Darcy Grimes currently serves as the 2012-13 North Carolina Teacher of the Year.

Her peers also excel in educating stu-dents, with about a quarter of teachers and administrators certifi ed by the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards.

Watauga County Schools currently serves more than 4,500 students.

Boone is also home to Two Rivers Com-munity School, a public charter school

with about 180 students in kindergarten through eighth-grade.

The school prides itself on an “expe-ditionary learning” model that involves hands-on work and collaborative thinking across disciplines.

The school also earned the state’s high-est status as an Honor School of Excellent based on testing results for the 2011-12 school year.

The new Watauga High School serves 1,465 students in ninth- through 12th-grades. FILE PHOTOS

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downhill skiing in the Appalachian Moun-tain Range. Appalachian Ski Mountain is located just 15 minutes from downtown Boone. It is home to the French-Swiss Ski School, and offers several trails for begin-ners to experts.

Appalachian Ski Mountain, which also has an outdoor skating rink, is located just off U.S. 321 south of Boone.

There are other resorts that are lo-cated just west of Boone, including Sugar Mountain Ski Area and Beech Mountain Ski Resort.

Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zip Line is also located just off N.C. 105 in Seven Devils.

There are also several places to rent ski equipment either in or around Boone. The ski resorts also rent skis, boots and poles to customers.

Boone also has a bowling ally located in the city limits, and a roller skating rink is located west of town on U.S. 421

Traditional athletics are also common in Boone.

Local residents enjoy what the Watauga Parks and Recreation Departments offer, such as Little League and Junior League baseball, and recreational softball, soccer and volleyball opportunities.

Most of the games are played at Optimist Park or at the Industrial Fields located near the Parks and Recreation offices off State Farm Road.

The director of the Watauga Parks and Recreation is Steve Poulos. The contact number is (828) 264-9511. The number to the swim complex is (828) 264-0270.

Boone is home to the High Country Soccer Association, which has teams that play throughout the western half of North Carolina.

The High Country is also host to the annual Blood, Sweat and Gears bike ride, which is the major fundraiser for the Watauga-Avery chapter of the American Red Cross. Boone resident Reid Beloni finished first in the bike ride last year.

The ride consists of a 100-mile course that is open to 750 cyclists from across the country. A 50-mile ride consisting of 500 riders was opened to keep up with the demand for riders to take part.

Registration for the next ride opens at 12:01 a.m. on Feb. 1. The fee for both rides is $65. For more information, go to www.bloodsweatandgears.com. There is no registration on race day.

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Watauga’s public school system offers traditional sports for its middle school and high school students. The middle schools offer football and volleyball in the fall, and basketball in the spring.

Watauga High School is a member of the Northwestern 4-A/3-A Confer-ence, and offers numerous sports opportunities.

The Pioneers have fall teams of football, volleyball, boys’ and girls’ cross-country, girls’ golf, girls’ tennis and boys’ soccer.

Watauga’s winter sports include boys’ and girls’ basketball, wrestling and boys’ and girls’ swimming.

Spring is when things are busiest at Watauga High. The athletic depart-ment offers baseball, softball, girls’ soccer, boys’ tennis, boys’ and girls’ track and fi eld and both boys’ and

girls’ lacrosse, Boone is also home to Appala-

chian State, which has a Division I athletic program that is a member of the Southern Conference. Ap-palachian State is primarily known for its football team, which has won three national Football Champion-ship Subdivision championships, 11 Southern Conference championships and currently has nine former players on NFL rosters.

Appalachian State plays its foot-ball games at Kidd Brewer Stadium, which underwent a major renovation that ended in 2008. The stadium, which was fi rst constructed in 1962 under the name of Conrad Stadium, is celebrating its 50th year as home to the Mountaineers.

The George M. Holmes Convo-cation Center is the home of the

Mountaineers’ men’s and women’s basketball teams.

The women’s team, coached by Dar-cie Vincent, reached the third round of the Women’s NIT in 2012. Appala-chian State’s men’s team reached the NCAA Tournament in 2000.

Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium is the home of Appalachian State’s baseball team, which made the NCAA regional tournament in 2012 for the fi rst time since 1986.

Appalachian State’s men’s and women’s soccer teams play at the Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex, which is also the home to many recreational soccer games.

The phone number to the Appala-chian State athletics ticket offi ce is (828) 262-2079. Tickets can also be purchased at the Holmes Center or online at www.goasu.com.

If you prefer watching sports rather than participating, Appalachian State University and Watauga High School have seasonal events which draws crowds. Above is a home football game at Appalachian State University. PHOTO BY STEVE BEHR

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Shoppers can kick up their heels in these custom cowboy boots featuring the ASU insignia. The boots can be found at Watsonatta Western World in downtown Boone. PHOTO BY CHARLIE PRICE

A shopper visits ArtWalk, a gift and art gallery, in downtown Boone. FILE PHOTO

Downtown vendors are often set up along main street in downtown Boone selling their specialty wares. PHOTO BY CHARLIE PRICE

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Whether you’re looking for a hometown label or those from nationally recog-nized chain stores, Boone can provide it all.

This quaint mountain town offers a shopping experi-ence as diverse as those found in much larger cities.

Boone is known for its smal-town charm, accentuated by an eclectic grouping of specialty shops, boutiques and a historic general mercantile.

The town also boasts the presence of an indoor mall, complete with department stores, wedding and formal wear shops, and those focusing on electronics, shoes, sporting goods and more.

Looking for the large-scale retail chain stores? You will fi nd at least four of those in Boone, too.

Whether you’re searching for designer fashions or work clothes, a new refrigerator, a bed, a car, a pet or a manu-

factured home, Boone will most likely have what you want and need.

You don’t have to drive far to fi nd new- or used-furni-ture stores, toy stores, antique and music shops, places to purchase your art and craft supplies, fresh-baked goods, fl ower bouquets, bikes, jewelry, auto part and medica-tion. How about those cowboy boots, snow chains, art and home décor, lawn mowers, building or plumbing sup-plies? Boone has it all.

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From early spring through late autumn, homegrown fruits, vegetables and handmade crafts are staples at the farmers’ market. Need a Christmas tree, plants or orna-mental shrubs? They’re just a hillside away.

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Stars of the Sea Studios will present ‘Dragons of the Mountains’ Oct. 27 and 28 at Appalachian State University. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Boone and Appala-chian State Univer-sity have served as a powerful incubator

for the performing arts for decades. Whether its theater, dance or live music you’re looking for, Boone’s got something for everyone.

Appalachian StateAppalachian State University

in Boone is a great resource for fi nding live music, theater and dance performances. This year, Farthing Auditorium is being renovated and will open at the beginning of An Appalachian Summer Festival in July 2013 as the new Schaefer Center for the Arts.

Until then, expect ASU to show some creativity when it comes to putting on shows. Look for acts to take the stage at small arenas such as I.G. Greer Theatre to the cavernous

behemoth that is the Holmes Convocation Center.

Star of the Sea Studios presents “Dragons of the Mountains” at ASU’s Broy-hill Events Center on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 27 and 28. The show starts at 8 p.m. each evening and tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children and students.

This original theater work uti-lizes exquisite puppets, masks, poetry and song, video, photog-raphy and live music to weave story and place in a mythical Appalachian landscape.

The North Carolina Dance Festival returns to Boone for three nights of exciting modern dance. The event takes place ASU’s Valborg Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Satur-

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Ali Fruit is among Appalachian State University dance students performing in the North Carolina Dance Festival on campus Oct. 25-27. PHOTO BY STEVE CLARK



day, Oct. 25-27. Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for students and children.

The event will showcase eight profes-sional dance companies, along with two student choreographed pieces and one faculty work.

Appalachian is NCDF’s second stop on its fi ve-city 2012 tour.

Performances feature festival founder Jan Van Dyke, along with other nationally acclaimed dance artists for a three-night celebration of statewide talent.

Originating at UNC-Greensboro in 1991 as a part of the North Carolina Dance Proj-ect, the NCDF strives to expose different parts of the state to dance performances and creates a vibrant community of danc-ers and choreographers.

The play “Middletown” by Will Eno is a humorous look at life and death and the struggle to get through the day without killing yourself. Mary Swanson just moved to Middletown. About to have her fi rst child, she is eager to enjoy the neighborly bonds a small town promises. But life in Middletown is complicated: neighbors are near strangers and moments of connection are fl eeting.

“Middletown” is a playful, poignant por-trait of a town with two lives, one ordinary and visible, the other epic and mysterious.

“Middletown” is presented at I.G. Greer Theatre Oct. 31 through Nov. 4 and Nov. 7 through Nov. 11, with performances each evening at 7:30 and additional Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students.

On Thursday, Nov. 1, ASU’s Per-forming Arts Series presents “Con-necting Crossroads” with Daniel Ber-nard Roumain and Laurelyn Dossett. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Valborg Theatre.

Beginning as an inspirational musical journey through our state, the music and experiences that have been born from this two-year collaboration between composer and violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain, North Carolina singer and songwriter Laurelyn Dossett and arts presenters across North Carolina has been nothing short of groundbreaking.

Last January, the artists travelled from the mountains to the coast, seeking stories to inspire a new collection of musical works that refl ect the people and places of North Carolina.

Roumain is renowned for seamlessly blending funk, rock, hip-hop and classical music. Dossett brings the sound of South-ern folk music to this project.

This fall, the two musicians return to each of the host communities to share the music inspired by the state’s unique char-acter and cultural traditions.

Musical events in Boone (Nov. 1) and West Jefferson (Nov. 2) will be preceded by a week of residency work in Watauga and Ashe counties, in partnership with the Ashe County Arts Council.

On Saturday, Nov. 10, ASU brings the Butoh Dance Theatre to Boone.

The internationally acclaimed dance troupe will perform in Valborg Theater at 7:30 p.m.

Butoh guest artist Paul Ibey will present his original Butoh Dance Theatre piece, “Korrat” (Harvest).

Butoh is an avant-garde dance theater form that originated in Japan after World War II.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students. This performance is made pos-sible with support from the ASU Offi ce of Cultural Affairs.

The Fall Appalachian Dance Ensemble will take place Wednesday through Saturday, Nov. 14-17. Perfor-mances are each evening at 7:30 at Valborg Theatre, and tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students. This annual fall concert features faculty and student work.

ASU’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present the annual New Play Festival Nov. 29 through Dec. 1 at I.G. Greer Studio.

The New Play Festival presents an opportunity for students to shine as it features several one-act plays that are writ-ten, produced, performed and directed by Appalachian students with minimal faculty support.

The festival is hosted by Appalachian’s theater club Playcrafters, an active voice in Appalachian theater since 1933.

Performances are each evening at 7:30.

ON STAGE IN BOONEFROM PAGE 18

Appalachian State University dance student Becca Jones will perform with the North Carolina Dance Festival on campus Oct. 25-27. PHOTO BY STEVE CLARK


FROM STAFF [email protected]

Our hometown is a busy town, with events and activities that keep calendars full and residents ac-tive. Here are some highlights and

goings-on that’ll help wrap up 2012.

Oct. 23READING: by poet and essayist C.S. Gis-

combe will be held from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Table Rock Room, second floor of the Plemmons Union at Appala-chian State University in Boone. For more information, visit www.visitingwriters.appstate.edu.

Oct. 26‘DRAGONS IN THE MOUNTAIN’: a the-

atrical production will be presented at 8 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Broyhill Events Center, 755 Bodenheimer Drive, Boone. This origi-nal theater work produced by Star of the Seas Studios utilizes exquisite puppets, masks, poetry and song, video, photog-raphy and live music to create a layered tableau, weaving story and place in a mythical Appalachian landscape. For more information, visit http://pas.appstate.edu.

Oct. 29HAUNTED HORN GHOST TRAIL: will be

held at 9 p.m. Oct. 29-31. The Southern Appalachian Historical Association and the ASU Teaching Fellows present the event on the grounds of Horn in the West and Hickory Ridge Living History Museum in Boone. For more information, call (828)

264-2120.Oct. 31

BOO BOONE HALLOWEEN EVENT: Ghosts, ghouls and goblins hit the streets of downtown Boone for the 12th annual Downtown Boo! on Wednesday, Oct. 31. The fun begins at 4 p.m. at the Watauga County Library with crafts and activities for youngsters. At 4:30 p.m., from the library will be a parade for children to the Jones House Community Center, followed by trick-or-treating with the merchants in downtown Boone until 6 p.m. For more information, visit the following www.downtownboonenc.com/index.cfm/news-and-events/downtown-boone-events.

Nov. 1CONNECTING CROSSROADS IN NORTH

CAROLINA: a musical program inspired by the state will feature Daniel Bernard Roumain and Laurelyn Dossett. The show will be presented at 8 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Valborg Theatre, 408 Howard St., Boone. For more information, visit http://pas.appstate.edu.

Nov. 2DOWNTOWN BOONE ART CRAWL: begins

at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 2 in downtown Boone. Stroll to galleries, listen to music, meet the artists and enjoy a meal with friends. For more information, visit www.boone-nc.org/artcrawl.html.

Nov. 10MOUNTAINEER HOME FOOTBALL GAME:

is at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at Kidd Brewer Stadium at Appalachian State University,

Boone. It’s ASU vs. Furman, and it’s Black Saturday.

Nov. 17WINEXPO: (Peabody’s 34th anniversary

Charity Wine Tasting Event) will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts on King Street in Boone. There will be hundreds of wines to taste, food from the area’s finest restaurants and live music. Tickets are being sold at Peabody’s in Boone. For more information, visit www.pea-bodyswineandbeer.com.

Nov. 22SECOND ANNUAL HIGH COUNTRY

TURKEY TROT: will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Nov. 22 at the Boone Greenway Trail, Hunting Hills Lane (Watauga Parks and Recreation lot), Boone. The timed 5K run will kick off at 8:30 a.m. with casual walkers, with runners and joggers starting at 9 a.m. Registration is $25 for adults and teens and $10 for children 12 and younger. Every preregistered participant will receive a commemorative long sleeve T-shirt. All ages are welcome; it’s family, children and pet friendly. Register online at www.hospitalityhouseofboone.org. All participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable items for donation as well.

Nov. 24MOUNTAIN HOME MUSIC: A Celtic

Christmas concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Boone. Anne Lough from Asheville plays the mountain and hammer dulcimer, the autoharp and the guitar. She

and some of her MHM friends will play Celtic folk songs, Christmas classics and old-time. Admission. For more informa-tion, call (828) 964-3392.

Dec. 1MOUNTAIN HOME MUSIC: An Appa-

lachian Christmas concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at Grace Lutheran Church in Boone. Mountain Home Music closes its season each year with a free Christmas concert. In place of admission, a collection is taken and 100 percent of the proceeds go the Santa’s Toy Box and the Hospitality House. Featured will be The Mountain Home Bluegrass Boys’ Scott Freeman, Steve Lewis, Josh Scott and David Johnson, plus Mary Greene, Nancy Schneeloch-Bingham, and the Mountain Laurels. For more information, call (828) 964-3392.

BOONE CHRISTMAS PARADE: will be held beginning at 11 a.m. Dec. 1. Join Santa Claus and all your friends and neighbors on King Street in downtown Boone for the parade. For more informa-tion, visit www.downtownboonenc.com/index.cfm/news-and-events/downtown-boone-events.

Dec. 7DOWNTOWN BOONE ART CRAWL:

begins at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 7 in downtown Boone. Stroll to galleries, listen to music, meet the artists, and enjoy a meal with friends. For more information, visit the following www.boone-nc.org/artcrawl.html.

Entertainment fl ourishes in downtown Boone with offerings at the Jones House Community Center, from street musicians and at the various nighttime gathering places. A tribute to Watauga County’s legendary Doc Watson is in the center of down-town, right off King Street. The statue draws many to stop and sit awhile, or to refl ect on the music Watson shared with so many. PHOTO BY CHARLIE PRICE

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The High Country real estate market continues to rebound, with sales hitting a three-year high in August 2012, according to the High Country Association of Real-tors.

There were 133 Realtor-assisted sales that month, the most since 133 were sold in August 2009. The total value was $31.4 million, the second straight month sales surpassed $30 million.

The High Country hasn’t had back-to-back $30 million months since July and August 2009, according to the High County Multiple Listing Service.

The median price of a home sold was $195,300, which indicates buyers’ market conditions continue.

“Summer is traditionally a strong buying season with an additional market infl ux in the fall,” said Laurie Phillips, execu-

tive offi cer of High Country Association of Realtors. “With low interest rates and a solid inventory, we are seeing more buyers looking to invest in the High Country.”

Dating back to March, High Country Realtors have reported sales of more than 100 for every month but one.

Since May there have been 475 listings sold, the most in a four-month span since 514 were sold from July to October 2008.

Sales are also speeding up. The average time a sold listing spent on

the market in August 2012 was 213 days, the shortest such time span in more than a year.

According to the National Association of Realtors, the average rate on a 30-year fi xed mortgage has been below 4 percent all year.

Sales of previously occupied homes jumped 10 percent in July from a year earlier, while sales of newly built homes increased 25 percent in the same period.

“From a buyer’s standpoint, it’s probably one of the best investments you can make,” said Nena Alsaker, president of High Country Association of Realtors.


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For its small-town atmosphere, Boone is all about variety.

This is made all the more evident with one simple question: “Where should we eat?”

From down-home coun-try cooking at the Dan’l Boone Inn to well-spiced curries at Cha Da Thai to chicken parm with a side of jazz at Joe’s Jazzed Up, Boone has your palette covered.

Dan Meyer, president of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce, puts it best.

“Something for every-one,” he said, “and second to none. But, of course, like others who call the High Country home, we are a little prejudiced.”

Downtown The downtown Boone

experience isn’t complete without a stop at one of the district’s celebrated eateries, all within walking distance and all uniquely delectable.

Amalfi ’s957 Rivers St.(828) 386-1137Sitting on the border of downtown Boone is the area’s newest Italian eatery, Amalfi ’s. Its Italian owners take diners on a “food tour” of Italy, featuring rotating specials from 20 different Italian regions, allowing repeat visitors the chance to try a new locale and culi-nary adventure from week to week.

Black Cat Burrito127 South Depot St.(828) 263-9511www.blackcatburrito.com

In some circles, black cats mean bad luck. In Boone, Black Cat means good burritos. For more than a decade, this down-town Boone favorite has crafted fl avorful homemade burritos for the masses. But the menu doesn’t stop there. Expect nachos, enchiladas, salads and a full bar to complement any-one’s craving.

Boone Bagelry516 W. King St.(828) 262-5585www.boonebagelry.com

Established in 1988, Boone Bagelry gives new meaning to the term, “Wake and bake.” Although it specializes in bagels (including the legendary “Bagelicious” breakfast sandwich), the local and ev-er-popular downtown diner serves a variety of breakfast items all day long, while also taking time to please the lunch crowd with fresh-made sandwiches.

Boone Drug at King Street202 W. King St.(828) 264-9231www.boonedrug.com

Although the fountain at Boone Drug Downtown has faded into history, Boone Drug at King Street is keep-ing a piece of the legend alive. Boone Drug at King Street, located right next to Earth Fare, fi rst opened in 1966, and it still offers a full-service pharmacy, over-the-counter health-

care items, a bountiful gift selection and, of course, a soda fountain and grill reminiscent of the time of its opening.

Boone Saloon489 West King Street(828) 264-1811www.boonesaloon.com

Located in the heart of downtown Boone, the Boone Saloon is host to some of the area’s premier musical acts. It’s also host to a bountiful menu with plenty of fan favorites. Need more info? Just say “Taco Tuesday.”

Café Portofi no970 Rivers Street(828) 264-7772www.cafeportofi no.net

Savory sandwiches, creatively crafted pasta, homemade pizza and boun-tiful appetizers served in fl ower pots can mean only one thing: Café Portofi no. The restaurant, along with its ever-popular Tap Room bar, is situated in a centu-ry-old building that once served as a maintenance station for the historic Tweetsie Railroad.

Capone’s Pizza and Bar454B West King St.(828) 265-1886www.caponesboone.comVoted the High Country’s favorite purveyor of pizza, Capone’s offers prime pies at criminally affordable prices, along with a variety of draft and bottled beers to wash it down.



Cha Da Thai161 Howard St.(828) 268-0434www.chadathai-nc.com

Those seeking an authentic taste of Thai needn’t look any fur-ther than Howard Street, where Cha Dha Thai offers a vast menu of Thai food favorites and daily specials.

Char179 Howard Street(828) 266-2179www.char179.com

Food, drinks, art and fun are the cornerstones of Char in downtown Boone. The restaurant prides itself on upscale casual dining in a cosmopolitan atmo-sphere, along with a diverse, well-stocked bar that complements its late-night fare.

F.A.R.M. Café617 W. King St. (828) 386-1000www.farmcafe.org

There’s food, and then there’s

farm fresh food. And then there’s F.A.R.M. fresh food. In the latter, the letters stand for “Feed All Re-gardless of Means,” the mission of the newly minted F.A.R.M. Café in downtown Boone, located in the space that formerly housed the legendary downtown Boone Drug fountain.

F.A.R.M. Café is a non-profi t, pay-what-you-can commu-nity restaurant that offers fresh items daily, produced from local sources.

Galileo’s Bar and Café1087 W. King St.(828) 865-9591www.galileosboone.com

Galileo was known for looking up, but his namesake restaurant in Boone is known for keeping prices down, offering a variety of sandwiches, affordable drinks and gourmet coffee and des-serts. The café and bar aims for the stars with a variety of nightly goings-on, including trivia, kara-oke and more.

Hot Diggity Dog454 West King Street(828) 264-6886

Student-owned and run, Hot Diggity Dog lives up to its name, offering a deliciously unusual as-sortment of hot dogs throughout the day and into the wee hours.

Hob Nob Farm Café506 W. King St.(828) 262-5000www.hobnobfarmcafe.com

Hob Nob Farm Café’s menu is a celebration of ethnic diversity, specializing in fl avors that span the globe, but made with local ingredients.

Hob Nob’s meals include sea-sonal produce from the restau-rant owners’ organic farm, aptly called the Hob Nob Farm, as well as from other local organic farmers.

All meats, from beef to seafood, are 100 percent hormone- and antibiotic-free, while its beans, rices, fl ours and juices are as organic as can be.

Low267 Howard St.(828) 264-8850

One of Boone’s newest, Low goes above and beyond when it comes to fresh desserts.

Nestled above the ever-popular Espresso News, Low offers a laid-back, lounge atmosphere for those enjoying a piece of pie, a glass of wine or a combination of the two.

Macado’s539 W. King St.(828) 264-1375www.macados.net

A King Street staple, Macado’s serves more sandwiches and drinks than can feasibly fi t on a menu.

Nonetheless, Macado’s offers this full menu till 2 a.m., and the tavern is a popular spot to quench those late night munchies and have a few while you’re at it.

Mellow Mushroom805 W. King St.(828) 865-1515www.mellowmushroom.com/boone

Craving your out-of-the-or-

dinary pizza? Mellow out at the Mellow Mushroom in downtown Boone.

Having recently moved from Rivers Street to the corner of King and Water streets, the pizza-bakers specialize in variety, serving specialty pies galore, subs aplenty and savory salads.

An expansive, fully stocked bar with myriad brews on tap helps with the mellow-down process.

Murphy’s Restaurant and Pub747 W. King St.(828) 264-5117www.murphysboone.com

Murphy’s Restaurant and Pub may be known for its bar, which features a wide assortment of drinks and live music, but its family friendly restaurant caters to everyone, offering a vast vari-ety of American cuisine, includingits legendary cheese fries, along with gourmet pizzas.

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Our Daily Bread627 W. King St.(828) 264-0173www.ourdailybread-boone.com

Give us this day Our Daily Bread, or as locals af-fectionately call it, “ODB.” This local favorite special-izes in gourmet sand-wiches, salads and some of the fi nest soups this side of the Blue Ridge. A recently added bar features plenty of brews to complement any course.

Paolucci’s Italian Bar and Grill783 W. King St. (Mar-ketplace at King Street)(828) 268-7525www.paoluccisitalian-restaurant.com

Paolucci’s brings a taste of Italy to downtown Boone, offering com-fort cuisine that’s made with fresh ingredients and prepared in modern combinations. For diners wanting to catch the big game, Paolucci’s lounge area features six big-screen TVs and three 12-foot video screens.

Proper142 Water St.(828) 865-5000www.propermeal.com

It’s not just a clever name. Those looking for homemade Southern com-fort food should look no further than Proper. Show-casing a menu that sports local ingredients, Proper specializes in homespun fa-vorites, such as shrimp and grits, catfi sh fi llet, meatloaf, po’boy sandwiches, chicken and waffl es, salads and soups aplenty – all with a modern Southern spin. Did we mention brunch?

Trolly Stop784 W. King St.(828) 265-2658www.trollystophot-dogs.com

When it comes to hot dogs in the High Country, the Trolly Stop is right on track. Featuring specialty hot dogs unique to Boone,

the Stop is a downtown lunchtime favorite.

Vidalia Restaurant & Wine Bar831 W. King St.(828) 263-9176www.vidaliaof-boonenc.com

One of this year’s re-cipients of a Best Dish in N.C. award, Vidalia brings the fi ne dining experience to King Street, offering celebrated service in an intimate atmosphere.

A more-than-extensive wine list complements every meal, from braised beef short ribs to sesame coriander tuna to Sunday brunch.

Wolfi e’s Deli and Subs593 W. King St.(828) 265-5600www.wolfi essubs.com

Wolfi e’s may be a small, takeout-only sandwich shop, but customers have come to expect big fl avor. Serving only Board’s Head deli meats, Wolfi e’ offers some of the biggest sand-wiches in town, alongside quarter-pound hot dogs and smoked sausages. Sandwiches come in 32 varieties, although custom-ers are more than welcome to design their own.

Independent

Boone eateries have gone indie.

It started with two lo-cally owned restaurants, Pepper’s Restaurant & Bar and Casa Rustica Italian & American Cuisine.

Respective owners John Pepper and Rick Pedroni, in early 2012, recognized the need for unity among Boone’s independent res-taurants.

Thus, they founded Boone Independent Res-taurants, based on a model from a similar organization in Asheville.

Its mission is “… to unite the independent restau-rants in and around Boone, to preserve the individuali-ty of the community served by each member establish-

ment; improve quality, service and social respon-sibility of each member restaurant; and ensure the longevity of our member establishments.”

The group was created as a nonprofi t organization, in order to facilitate commu-nity service, Pedroni said, adding, “BIR is working hard to bring the food that is grown in the High Country to your plate at your favorite independent restaurant.”

For more information on the organization, visit www.booneindependen-trestaurants.org.

Boone Independent Res-taurants also includes eat-eries outside of town limits, including some in Blowing Rock and Valle Crucis.

Participating Boone loca-tions include:

Bandana’s Bar-B-Que and Grill1475 N.C. 105 South(828) 265-2828www.bandanasbarbque.com

Boone Bagelry516 W. King St.(828) 262-5585www.boonebagelry.com

Casa Rustica1348 N.C. 105(828) 262-5128www.casarustica1981.com

Char179 Howard Street(828) 266-2179www.char179.com

Dan’l Boone Inn130 Hardin St.(828) 264-8657www.danlbooneinn.com

The Gamekeeper3005 Shulls Mill Road(828) 963-7400www.gamekeeper-nc.com

Joe’s Italian Kitchen190 Boone Heights Drive(828) 263-9200www.joesitaliankitchen.com

Joe’s Jazzed Up190 Boone Heights Drive(828) 263-9200www.joesitaliankitchen.com

Joy Bistro115 New Market Centre(828) 265-0500www.joybistroboone.com

Makoto’s2124 Blowing Rock Road(828) 264-7976www.makotos-boone.com

Mountain Bagels211 Boone Heights Drive(828) 264-4141www.mountainbagels.com

The Peddler Steak House1972 Blowing Rock Road(828) 264-4433www.peddlerofboone.com

Pepper’s Restaurant & Bar240 Shadowline Drive(828) 262-1250www.peppers-restaurant.com

The Red Onion227 Hardin St.(828) 264-5470www.theredonioncafe.com

Sunrise Grill1675 N.C. 105

(828) 262-5400www.facebook.com/sun-risegrill

The Table at Crestwood3236 Shulls Mill Road(877) 836-5046www.crestwoodresortand-spa.com

TApp Room421 Blowing Rock Road(828) 386-1216www.tapproom.com

Town Tavern208-A Faculty St.(828) 264-2226www.thetowntavern-boone.com

And moreDowntown dining and

Boone Independent Res-taurants are only the tip of the iceberg lettuce.

Boone is teeming with eats, from local originals to popular franchises.

Applebee’s2036 Blowing Rock Road(828) 262-1136www.applebees.com

Chili’s1934 Blowing Rock Road(828) 266-9626www.chilis.com

China Wok205 New Market Centre (828) 263-0588www.chinawokboone.com

Coyote Kitchen200 Southgate Drive(828) 265-4041www.coyotekitchen.com

Cracker Barrel1601 Blowing Rock Road(828) 264-4425www.crackerbarrel.com

Dos Amigos Restaurante Mexicano187 New Market Centre (828) 265-1674www.dosamigosmexican-restaurant.net

Frankie’s Pizza246 Wilson Drive(828) 264-2074www.frankiespizzanc.com



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Golden Corral187 Watauga Village Drive(828) 264-9909www.goldencorral.com

Hilltop Drive-In2530 U.S. 421(828) 297-2621

Hokkaido276 Watauga Village Drive(828) 263-0350

Hunan Chinese Restaurant214 Southgate Drive (828) 262-0555

Klondike Café441 Blowing Rock Road(828) 264-9988

Los Arcoiris Mexican Restaurant168 Boone Heights Drive(828) 264-7770www.losarcoiris.com

Mary’s Kitchen486 George Wilson Road (828) 264-1920

Mike’s Inland Seafood174 Jefferson Road(828) 262-5605

Mint Indian Cuisine203 Boone Heights Drive(828) 386-1441www.mintnc.com

Mountain House139 New Market Centre(828) 264-4680

Mr. Original’s2698 N.C. 105(828) 268-9899www.mroriginalgyros.com

New China Buffet1200 Blowing Rock Road(828) 262-0088

Parthenon Café455 Blowing Rock Road(828) 263-0900

Pizza Hut1461 Blowing Rock Road(828) 264-2401www.pizzahut.com

Primo’s1180 Blowing Rock Road (Boone Mall)(828) 355-9800www.boonepizzapasta.com

Ruby Tuesday1822 Blowing Rock Road(828) 268-9810www.rubytuesday.com

Sagebrush1111 N.C. 105(828) 265-4488www.sagebrushsteak-house.com

Saks Grill/Pennywise450 E. King St.(828) 264-3098www.saksgrill.com

Sakura273 Boone Heights Drive(828) 265-2355www.sakura-boone.com

Sidewalk Café125 New Market Centre(828) 264-1592

Taqueria El Paso2693 N.C. 105(828) 264-6754

Troy’s 105 Diner1286 N.C. 105(828) 265-1344www.troys105diner.com

Tucker’s Café1180 Blowing Rock Road (Boone Mall)(828) 264-8510www.booneshopping-mall.com


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American Legion Post 130Appalachian ChoraleAppalachian Women’s FundBook Bunch ClubBoone Area CyclistsBoone Area Lions ClubBoone Optimist ClubBoone Running ClubBoone Service LeagueBoone Sunrise Rotary ClubCivil Air PatrolDaughters of the American Revolution Daniel Boone ChapterDisabled American Veterans Chapter 90High Country Torch ClubHigh Country Women’s FundHigh Country WritersKiwanis Club of Boone

Loyal Order of Moose 1805Rotary Club of BooneToastmasters ClubVegBooneVeterans of Foreign Wars Post 7031Watauga Book BrewersWatauga Community BandWatauga Gun Club

NONPROFITSAmerican Red Cross (Watauga chapter)Appalachian VoicesChildren’s CouncilCommunity Care ClinicHabitat for HumanityHigh Country Homebuilders AssociationHigh Country RecreationHigh Country United Way

Hope Pregnancy Resource CenterHospitality House (homeless shelter and soup kitchen)Hunger and Health CoalitionMountain AllianceOASIS, Inc. (women’s shelter)Resort Area MinistriesSamaritan’s PurseSouthern Appalachian Historical AssociationWatauga County Arts CouncilWatauga County PathwaysWatauga County Project on AgingWatauga Humane SocietyWatauga OpportunitiesWestern Youth NetworkW.A.M.Y. Community Action

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

All Things Possible ChurchAlliance Bible FellowshipBaha’i Worship ServiceBibleway BaptistBoone Unitarian UniversalistBoone United MethodistBoone First Church of the NazareneBoone Friends (Quaker)Boone Mennonite BrethrenBrookside PresbyterianCentering Prayer GroupCentral Assembly of GodChrist the King Anglican Christian Fellow-ship

Christ’s Church United of BooneChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsCornerstone SummitCrossPoint Community ChurchDeerfi eld United MethodistFaith Baptist Church First Baptist Church of BooneFirst PresbyterianGreenway BaptistHigh Country United Church of ChristHope Christian FellowshipLiving Water Christian FellowshipMount Vernon BaptistOak Grove Baptist Church

Perkinsville Baptist ChurchPoplar Grove Baptist ChurchNew Life Fellowship Seventh-day Adventist ChurchSaints Peter and Paul Church Eastern OrthodoxSon’s Light MinistriesSt. Elizabeth of the Hills CatholicSt. Luke’s EpiscopalTemple of the High CountrytheHeartWestview Baptist ChurchYoung Life High Country

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