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Workshop for Region’s ESL Tutors Scheduled for Boone
Sept. 25th
Goal is helping Hispanic neighbors tackle their
Priority #1 – learning “ingles”!
Beslan
Tragedy Strikes Close To Home For ASU Professor
Dr. Isaenko Recalls Russian School Siege
Big
Names Missing from Favorite Icon Poll
African Americans Dissed by Nominations
 The
Manor’s Roots Run Deep
Local author Scott Nicholson’s newest novel,
The Manor, has generated its fair share of the “King”
word. And while this comparison is probably based more on
the fact that both writers have the label “Horror”
adorning their spines, it isn’t an inaccurate comparison.
Hemp
And The Rule Of Law
Local Documentary Showcases Rise & Fall Of
Industrial Hemp In United States
Heft
On Wheels
Author Takes Up Biking to Lose 75 Pounds
Hurricane
Ivan Poses Possible Delay for New River Big Sweep
Children
Of The World Concert
wataugaWEEKLY........................................
 Playhouse
Provides Parents With Plethora Of Resources
OOne of Boone’s most popular play sites is
also one of the High Country’s most informative resources
about raising children. The Playhouse, an indoor and outdoor
creative play center for children up to 8 years old, boasts
one of the area’s best selections of parenting books
and developmental toys.
Farm
City Nominations Open
In less than two months, Watauga County will name
its “Farm Family of the Year” for 2004.
Local
Resident Attends GOP Convention
Whitener Represents Fifth District As Voting Delegate
 Watauga
County Habitat for Humanity Hosts Pastor’s Breakfast
The Sept. 14 Pastor’s Breakfast was part of the Building
on Faith week hosted by Habitat for Humanity. During Building
On Faith church group volunteers are working Sept. 11 through
Saturday, Sept. 18 at the Building on Faith house
Another
Ride For Relief
Watauga Red Cross Sponsors First Poker Run
Lees-McRae
To Offer Physical Education Classes For Home School Students
Stop
The Litter! Group Celebrates Second Anniversary
Recent
Graduate Receives BK Award
Zionville
Mediator Admitted To Membership In NCAPFM
asheWEEKLY..............................................
 Project
P.L.A.Y. Kicks Off With Fundraising Concert
The first big event to kick off the fundraising
process for Project P.L.A.Y. (Parks and Leisure for all
Youth) is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 18 at Ashe County
High School at 7 p.m.
Local
Conference Features Ashe Native
A native of Ashe County, Phyllis Younce Childers,
will be returning home next month as a featured speaker
at the upcoming Entrepreneurial Conference
Master
Gardener Returns To Ashe County For Fall 2004
Ashe County Cooperative Extension will again offer
a Master Gardener class.
 Local
Author And Artist Collaborate For Henry The Egret
When two successful women get together for a special
project, then only good things can happen especially in
the case of local artist, Raney Rogers, and local writer,
Judith Sands working together to tell the story of Henry
the egret.
URCC Reaches
For Younger Generation
What has been the best-kept secret ever in the foothills
of the Blue Ridge, Uplands Reach (URCC) is now becoming
known world-wide for its year round camps and conferences.
4-H
Afterschool …. More Than You Ever Imagined
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