Have A Ball and get in the swing of things...

Joey Springett, assistant golf pro at Blowing Rock Country Club assists the Blwoing Rock twon Clown with some golf course etiquette in preparation for the 20th Annual Blowing Rock Community Service Day Charity Golf and Tennis Tournament and dinner to be held Saturday, August 16th at the Blowing Rock Country Club. Last year over $120,000 was raised at the one day affair. There will be shotgun golf tournaments in both the morning and the afternoon on Saturday, and despite what you see above, patrons need not clown around, going out and organizing a foursome and have a ball at this popular event. Entry forms for the golf tournament are availabe3 from the Country Club golf pro shop or by calling Sandy Miller, Blowing Rock Community Foundation Chair, at 295-3048. The cost for the golf tournament and festive awards dinner following is $175, or to attend just the dinner and action the cost is only $50. Proceeds are lused to provide support to local college students and worthwhilecoommunity projects. The Foundation just anounced the names of college students from throughout Watuga County who received scholarships amounting to over $18,000. In addition, grants totaling almost $35,000 were awarded to numerous local agencies and civic organizations this year.

Mast General Store and Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation’s Respect for Tradition Yields New Partnership

Mast General Store and the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation are collaborating to preserve and protect the Blue Ridge Parkway, a ribbon of national park that unites the spirit of the past with the present, allows travelers to sample the pleasures of simple mountain living, and participate in an unforgettable and inspiring journey.
           
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Realtor Anna Autrey Joins The Village Real Estate Firm

Village Real Estate owners, Richard W. Puckett and Douglas L. Pegram, are pleased to announce the addition of Anna Autrey to their company’s sales team.

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Elizabeth Hartnett Graduates From Carolina; Inducted Into Davis Society

Elizabeth Hartnett recently graduated from the UNC School of Law as part of the Class of 2008.  Along with eight other students in a graduating class of nearly 220 students, Hartnett was also inducted into the institution's prestigious James E. and Carolyn B. Davis Society*. The society allows for recognition of up to eight third-year law students who have made significant contributions to the UNC School of Law.
   

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Scarlet Davis Named to New Assistant Superintendent Position

Scarlet Davis has been appointed assistant superintendent for auxiliary services and testing for the Watauga County Schools effective July 1. The appointment was approved by the Board of Education at their June 9 meeting.

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About The Rocket
The Blowing Rocket was first published in June 1932, a tabloid publication that was printed each week during the months of June, July and August. After the final week in August it was to put to bed until the following June.

Local Links Around Blowing Rock
The Blowing Rocket staff has compiled some local links to help you make some choices when you visit.