The Mountain Times - Ashe County Edition

July 30, 2009

Blue and Rascal

Report: Obesity-busting programs show success

Obesity-prevention efforts led to more physical activity among school-aged children last year

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UPDATE ALERT! Ashe sheriff: Body found; believed to be missing man
Williams: Hammer expected to be charged

NCNR Raising Awareness Through New River Expedition
Several members of the National Committee for the New River (NCNR) and guests coasted down a 16-mile Ashe County stretch of the New River in kayaks and canoes on Thursday, July 23.

Fire Totals Fleetwood Residence
A fire that broke out early on Tuesday, July 21, caused massive damage to the residence of Earnest Jarvis located at 4990 Idlewild Road in the Fleetwood community.

Here's My Point: It's Not About Race Anymore
Well here we go again with the false calls for "The Honest Discussion on Race" that always seems to find itself on the heels of actual, or perceived, high-profile instances of racial discrimination.\

News of the Weird
Perfect game

Variety of Tips and Tricks to Help You Outside and In
I'm going back to some simple tips to use in and around your home that can save a little bit of money and make some things last longer.

Revamped Fiddlers' Convention Aims to Cater to Musicians
The 39th Annual Ashe County Bluegrass and Old Time Fiddlers Convention will return to Ashe County Park in Jefferson this weekend

Mountain Hearts to Host Speaker on Peripheral Vascular Disease
The Mountain Hearts Center for Prevention and Wellness at Ashe Memorial Hospital will host a seminar on Friday, July 31, to discuss peripheral vascular disease (PVD).

Master Herbalist to Visit West Jefferson
Judy Saunders, a retired teacher on a mission, will visit West Jefferson on Thursday, July 30.

Have you visited a farm lately?

Tours open up a day in the life of local agriculture

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Johnson Promotes 'Calm' New River in AAA Magazine
Anyone whose heart begins to beat rapidly when they hear words like "river kayaking" and "mountain hiking" can relax a little in Ashe County, according to writer Clint Johnson.