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WARM SPRINGS - Despite pleas from supervisors to "put this behind us," former county administrator Claire Collins and other Bath residents interrupted proceedings during last Thursday's meeting of the board. Disparaging remarks were exchanged as the tone of the discussion took a downturn, and one supervisor felt compelled to defend herself publicly. More ... The "Golden Chase" eagle watching project has taken another huge step toward documenting golden and bald eagles in Highland County. March 13, a golden eagle was caught and banded with a telemetry device for tracking it via satellite. Here, Libby Mojica and Patti Reum prepare to release it on Bear Mountain Farm. This weekend, birders can participate in another search for raptor nests. See story and more photos, page 7. (Photo courtesy Tom Brody) More ... MONTEREY - The Highland County School Board approved a $4,545,178 budget after last Wednesday's public hearing. The budget, much the same as superintendent Gary Blair proposed earlier in the month, includes a 2 percent raise for teachers. Board members noted they had recognized the expenses listed as necessary to providing a good education. More ... COVINGTON - We've all been there thousands of times. Many of us recall the "good old days" in Covington - the vital, teeming downtown, the panoply of places to see and things to do. There's nothing new in Covington; nothing we haven't seen before, right? More ... WARM SPRINGS - Following four months of nearly continuous accusations, Sheriff Larry Norfleetis beginning to see some light at the end of the tunnel. Supervisor Stuart Hall targeted Norfleetwith charges at a board meeting in late February. He accused Norfleetof a "blatant misuse of power and authority," listing four items of particular concern. More ... MONTEREY - The Highland school budget for next year is near completion and if passed as proposed the schools will no long longer pay for an athletic director position. More ... MONTEREY - The Highland County Recreation Commission came to Monday's monthly meeting armed with questions and answers, eager to clear up any misinformation citizens may have about the evolving swimming pool project. Concerns were discussed as members shared information and educated themselves on the details of the proposal. More ... WARM SPRINGS - The sky midday Tuesday turned to a cloudy haze, but it wasn't from approaching bad weather. The Warm Springs Ranger District of the U.S. Forest Service was burning about 600 acres of George Washington National Forest property on Back Creek Mountain near Hidden Valley. More ... ¦ Last Thursday, Bath supervisors accepted the Capital Improvement Plan as submitted by the planning commission. State code requires localities to have capital improvement requests reviewed by the commission for consistency with the comprehensive plan. The board is not bound by the recommendations of the commission. More ... MONTEREY - The idea of holding a spring birding marathon to raise money for golden eagle research in Highland County was hatched in the minds of Patti Reum of Hightown, chairperson, and Kurt Gaskill, event consultant, of Northern Virginia, in January 2007. More ... MONTEREY - Twentytwo woodworkers, ranging from part-time hobbyists to full-time artisans, most from Highland, and two from Bath County, held the first meeting of the Allegheny Highlands Woodworkers Guild. Gary Johnson, Bo Aldredge, Tim Duff and Todd Frye formed the governing committee. More ... MILLBORO - In Japan, they're revered as living treasures, artisans who preserve and teach ancient arts and crafts. In Millboro, such an honor could be bestowed on Mary Barnes, who carries on the traditional crafts of hand weaving and bookmaking. More ... MeadWestvaco's Covington mill recently made a donation in support of the sixth annual Bath Bluegrass Jamboree. The event is being held on Saturday, March 29, at Bath County High School as a fund-raiser for Allegheny Mountain Radio. This year's performers include the Wright Kids, High Ground, Locust Mountain Boys, and 220 South. Pictured (l-r) are Becky Johnson, MWV communications manager, presenting a donation to Willie Smith, 220 South band. (Photo courtesy MeadWestvaco) More ... The Rev. David Boger of McDowell United Methodist Church portrayed a moneychanger in the temple marketplace during Good Friday's Tenebrae observance. (Recorder photos by James Jacenich) More ... WARM SPRINGS - At the Bolar Mountain Recreation Area on the north end of Lake Moomaw, opening dates and reservation availability have changed from previous years. Campground 3 will be the first to open on April 3. Campgrounds 1 and 2, the new Sugar Ridge Campground, and the beach will open May 19. More ... MONTEREY- Have you thought about making changes in your life? Typically, these changes are made separately, such as "lose 10 pounds" and "save $1,000." Small Steps to Health and Wealth™ is a program that offers a better way to make changes: work on health and financial behavior changes together and use the same methods to improve both aspects of life. More ... Highland County Supervisors Highland Modular Conference Center Tuesday, April 1 - 7:30 p.m. ¦ James White Jr., Verona residency administrator reports on county roads and projects. More ... Sandy Hevener has lived in the Blue Grass area for more than 30 years, with her husband Edmund, in a pre Civil War white farm house. They have two children, Amanda and Randolph. In her kitchen there is a secret stair case that looks like a closet, a wood/gas stove in all it's iron glory, and an original cast iron sink. More ... Bath County 4-H members Courtney Maddow (left) and Emily Black helped clean tables at this year's Maple Festival in Bolar. On two Saturdays, March 8 and 15, 33 4-H'ers and their parents came out to assist the Bolar Ruritans with their annual Maple Festival pancake breakfast. (Photo courtesy Patsye Johnson) More ... Low Moor - According the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in men and women in the United States (excluding skin cancers). Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States with an estimated 52,180 deaths (26,000 men and 26, 180 women) during 2007. More ... MONTEREY - If you are looking for a hilarious evening to shake off the last of the Maple Festival blues, The Kitchen Witches is the play for you. The most recent Highland County Arts Council production will be performed on Friday and Saturday, March 28 and 29 at 7:30 p.m. at The Highland Center. More ... Charlottesville - Spring has sprung and people now spend more time out of doors enjoying the mild temperatures and spring blooms. They need to remember that along with the joys of spring, there are also some dangers. One outdoor danger, all too common, is wildfires. More ... Monterey - Highland and Bath County senior 4-H members can register for the 2008 State 4-H Congress. This year's event will be held on the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg from Monday, June 23 to Thursday, June 26. Many past 4-H members consider the Congress a capstone event and a highlight of their 4-H career. More ... |
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