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McDOWELL - Pat Ross-McGraw, 63, wife of McDowell resident Ken McGraw, left her home at Hayfields Farm Monday at 4:30 p.m. for a late afternoon walk. Nearly 24 hours later, she walked out of the woods unharmed. "I was exhausted, and freezing," she said Wednesday. More ... The view from the bridge at the upper end of Lake Moomaw is beautiful this time of year even when the lake is low and the Jackson River has become a trickle. More ... MONTEREY - Highland and Bath residents were greatly relieved when friend and neighbor Pat Ross- McGraw was found unharmed this week after she'd been spent 24 hours in the woods of eastern Highland County. But searches don't always end in the missing person being found. More ... ASHWOOD - Richard Byrd doesn't act like a candidate running unopposed for his fifth term as supervisor representing the Valley Springs District. Byrd ended 28 years with The Homestead resort last year and now works as transportation manager at The Greenbrier resort in White Sulfur Springs, W.Va. More ... ROUTIER HILL - John A. Camacho Jr. turned 18 on Sept. 26, meeting the qualifications to run as a candidate for the board of supervisors in the Cedar Creek District. While incumbents run on the benefits of experience, Camacho counts his passion for politics and new perspective as his major assets. He may be the only candidate with his own political web site: www. More ... MILLBORO - There is much about Carol Reese Hardbarger she doesn't reveal purposely on the campaign trail. It's not deep, dark secrets she is hiding, though. For instance, Hardbarger has a family connection to the board of supervisors. Her father, Jim Reese, was a supervisor in the late 1960s and early '70s. And though no one calls her Dr. Hardbarger, she does have a Ph.D. More ... MILLBORO - William "Bill" Manion won't actually be his own boss if elected to represent the Millboro District on the Bath board of supervisors, but he will have a top-down view of the job he held until 1991. In fact, Manion was back in the county administrator position for a short time last year after Claire Collins left. More ... HOT SPRINGS - Percy "Buzz" Nowlin has been involved with the county political system for most of his 25 years in Bath County. He retired as superintendent of schools in 1993 after 18 years in that position. "Since 1975 (when he moved to the county), I have been trying to serve the people of Bath County. More ... WARM SPRINGS - Jon Trees is looking forward to getting out of the crowded woods of commuting three hours round-trip to work while serving the constituents of the Warm Springs district. Trees is running unopposed for the seat on the board of supervisors, but unlike the current term, Trees will be retired from his job at UPS when he takes a seat on the new board in January. More ... RICHMOND - Tuesday, Highland New Wind Development moved yet another step closer to getting a state certificate to build Virginia's first commercial wind energy facility in Highland County. More ... Stuart Hall has served eight terms on the Bath County Board of Supervisors, missing only the 1992-95 term since first being elected in 1972. He is highly respected and regarded by his fellow supervisors, though he regularly takes an individual stand on issues. When contacted by The Recorder, Hall was "too busy" for an interview. More ... MILLBORO - There will be a Women's Retreat at Camp Accovac in Millboro on Oct. 26 and 27. There is no cost to attend this retreat. Preregistration is not required. The retreat will begin Friday night with praise and worship at 7 p.m. The theme for the retreat will be "Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall ... Are We Reflecting Jesus? More ... DOE HILL - Doe Hill United Methodist Church will celebrate homecoming on Sunday, Oct. 21. Sunday School will start at 10 a.m. Worship services will begin at 11:15 a.m. The guest speaker will be Don Reid, former member of the Statler Brothers. More ... WARM SPRINGS - Bath County administrator Bonnie Johnson breathed a sigh of relief Monday when the board of zoning appeals approved a variance that will allow the county to proceed with construction on the E- 911 center. The board voted to deny a variance to Burley and Darlene Hise for placement of a trailer in a FH-1 flood hazard district, however. More ... MONTEREY - Kim Billingsley has been appointed interim executive director of Highland Medical Center, effective Oct. 10. Former director Dr. Polly Newlon submitted her resignation in March, but has stayed on to assure a smooth transition in leadership. More ... The Women's Council of Hot Springs Presbyterian Church bestowed "Life Membership" to three deserving church members on Sunday, Sept. 23. Honored by the Presbyterian Women were. More ... MONTEREY - Lee Blagg of Doe Hill has spent the last four years representing Highland residents as a county supervisor. The experience hasn't been at all what he expected, he says. Nevertheless, Blagg, 60, has chosen to seek a second term. "I would like to have four years of something that resembles peace and quiet," he said. More ... MONTEREY - Mill Gap resident David Blanchard, 41, has been steeped in Highland County life since he was a young boy spending summers working on his family's farm. He eventually moved here 16 years ago with his wife, and says he feels now that seeking office is one of the ways he can be a positive influence on the community where he's raising his family. More ... MONTEREY - He's been retired for a couple of years now, but Walter L. "Rick" Griffin decided several months ago to seek a seat on Highland County's board of supervisors because, he says, he's got the time to do the job, and he's thought a great deal about how he can put his skills to work for this community. More ... MONTEREY - Randy Richardson has been thinking about a run for supervisor for years. This election, he decided it was time to make a go of it. Richardson, 52, has lived here permanently for 34 years. Now, he said, it's time to get more deeply involved. "I almost (ran for supervisor) years ago, and I thought about it through several elections. More ... Bo Aldredge stands next to his handmade furniture at The Highland Center Farmers Market pavilion. Aldredge says a group of regional woodworkers is forming in Highland County. More ... Erica (left) and Jackie Stephenson (mother and daughter) Jackie (mother) won best decorated pumpkin and Erica got first runner up best decorated pumpkin. (Photos courtesy Dorthy Stephenson) More ... MONTEREY - Leo Schwartz of Doe Hill has sought a seat on Highland's board of supervisors for about 20 years. This year he returns as a candidate "for the same reasons that I'm a member of the Ruritan club - I want to help my fellow citizens and the people of the community," he said. More ... MONTEREY - Robin Sullenberger has spent the last seven years at a job centered on regional economic development in 14 counties and cities in the Shenandoah Valley area, but his love for Highland County has kept him seeking reelection to its board of supervisors, where he has served for nearly 16 years. More ... A candidates' forum is being held tonight, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m., at Millboro Elementary School. All candidates for the upcoming election have been invited to participate. The event was organized by the Bath County Republican and Democratic Committees. More ... Pvt. George Henry Alphin Jr. FORT BENNING, Ga. - On Sept. 6, Private George Henry Alphin Jr. graduated from the U.S. Army Infantry School at Fort Benning. The day before graduation, which is family day, he received a promotion. More ... Bath County Public Schools Valley Elementary School Thursday, Oct. 25 - 7 p.m. Work session Mactec roofing presentation - Jeff Spadey. Reports: Attendance; cafeteria; maintenance; transportation. More ... McDOWELL - A crisp fall day provided the perfect setting for the Highland County Historical Society's appraisal fair here Saturday. Spectators were neither too warm nor too chilly, but the chili was hot, and the appraisers were cool. More ... FRANKLIN, W.Va. - On Saturday, Sept. 29, Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity was the host for its first official Youth Build Day. This event was sponsored by State Farm Insurance in partnership with Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity and was held at the Women Build house at Habitat's South Fork Crossing development in Brandywine. More ... Spruce Hill Excavating began to work on the temporary access road to the Highland pool site Wednesday, Oct. 10 in Monterey. More ... The ABC store in Monterey is undergoing renovations for the next couple of weeks. In the meantime, Delana Kelly mans the make-shift counter in the building's stock room. More ... RICHMOND - Southern Sates Cooperative's priority is to meets the needs of its member and non-member customers. In light of the recent drought situation in much of its operating territory, Souther States encourages customers to visit their local dealers to discuss the farmer's individual needs to review special programs and offers. More ... USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is taking applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. EQIP offers assistance to participants to install or implement structural, vegetative, and management practices. More ... WARM SPRINGS - Dr . John Pagels, professor of biology at Virginia Commonwealth University, will present a talk on mammals at the Bath County Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. It is titled, "Virginia's Mountain Mammals - Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow." It will be his second talk at the library. More ... WARM SPRINGS - The small, greenish-white flowers of pokeweed often go unnoticed in mid-summer but the dark purple berries are known to every child growing up in the Highlands. The attractive berries are very tempting for children and rural parents warn each new generation away from the poisonous fruits. The berries, leaves, stem and roots are all poisonous to mammals. More ... SHENANDOAH - Lynn and Sharon Fox of Shenandoah have announced the engagement of their daughter, Christina Fox of Shenandoah, to Jeremy Swecker of Monterey. Swecker is the son of Mark and Cindy Swecker of Monterey. More ... HOT SPRINGS - Darlene Carpenter may not have seen it all, but it's a good bet she's heard about it. Carpenter has been serving the public at the Bath County Courthouse for longer than even she can remember. More ... HOT SPRINGS - Bath Community Hospital has introduced Cassie Brie, social worker, and Hospice of the Highlands bereavement counselor and volunteer coordinator. More ... These ladies spent some time browsing through sweaters last weekend on the Highland County Craft Shop's third floor. The sale, which benefits the Highland SPCA and the animals in its care, will run through the first week in December, or until all the nearly 1,000 sweaters, jackets, coats, bags and scarves are gone. Carrol Furr and Marianne Wilson manned the cash boxes and offered fashion advice last Friday afternoon. (Recorder photo by Margo Oxendine) More ... MONTEREY - There's a shop in Roanoke called "Too Many Books." It's got nothing on the Highland County Public Library. The annual book sale last weekend during the Hands and Harvest festival was yet another example of Highland County efficiency, productivity and friendliness. The sale raised $4,275 for the library. More ... |
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