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Tiny Miss Fire Queen Rachael Amirault, left, and first runner-up Cassidie Mowry are well protected from the rain Wednesday during the Highland County Fair Parade as they ride on the Highland County Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Fire Queen float. See more photos and results, page 16.(Recorder photo by Geoff Cox) More ... WARM SPRINGS — Hookah bars? Yurts? Bath County may as well start planning ahead for some Asian concepts now, says planner Sherry Ryder. Monday, Ryder told Bath planners that hookah bars are quickly becoming popular nationwide, and there are already 43 in Virginia. Locations include Charlottesville and Christiansburg, she said. More ... MONTEREY — In spite of initial concerns about the site and building for an agricultural center, one neighbor to the proposed facility, Katharine Windsor of Forks of the Water, is encouraged by the newly revealed drawing of the place. "I had nightmares about possible plans, and this rendition dispels all of my worst dreams," Windsor said this week. More ... MILLBORO - How do you thank someone for unlimited generosity when it comes to helping others? Friends and fellow church members of Willy and Elizabeth Orth found way — by painting the Orths' large home at River Uplands Farm on the Cowpasture River. More ... MONTEREY — Monterey Town Council Thursday held a special called meeting to discuss putting the question of floating bonds for a loan up to voters. Council approved a resolution to place a bond referendum on the Nov. 4 ballot with a 5-1 vote. More ... MONTEREY — Did Ernest Lightner Jr., 56, of Monterey, have a gun in his immediate possession while chasing bear last August during bear-dog training season? No, said Highland County circuit court judge Michael S. Irvine. Last Friday, Irvine dismissed the misdemeanor conviction on appeal from district court. More ... ALBERMARLE COUNTY - Mark Wayne Shifflett, convicted in Bath last month on burglary and breaking and entering charges, attacked an accuser in Albermarle County General District Court Aug. 14. Shifflett, 47, was part of a burglary ring that spanned eight Virginia counties; Bath was the first jurisdiction to try him and his partner, Ronald Lee Morris, in late July. More ... MONTEREY — William Steven Stuart, 54, of Head Waters, was arraigned last Wednesday Aug. 20 in Highland County District Court before Judge Malcolm Crawford on 16 counts, ranging from breaking and entering, burglary, grand and petit larceny, altering identity and destruction of property. More ... MONTEREY —The Highland County Board of Supervisors approved rezoning 11 acres belonging to Rebecca Bird on U.S. 220, about two miles south of Monterey, from A-2 general agriculture to R-1 residential. The property lies within a designated growth area that extends from Monterey to Vanderpool. More ... MONTEREY — Stormy weather probably started the fire on Peters Ridge and stormy weather will probably end it. The Peters Ridge Fire started Aug. 15 when lightning struck dry tinder 3.8 miles east-northeast of Covington on the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. More ... Bath County School Board School Administration Building Tuesday, Sept. 2 5:30 p.m., closed meeting 7 p.m., regular meeting Transportation and maintenance reports. More ... MONTEREY — Debbie Botkin wants to concentrate on the job at hand before she begins to focus on November's commissioner of revenue special election. Botkin took over as deputy commissioner on June 25, when she was hired by commissioner Bobbie Griffin to replace Michelle Smith. More ... MONTEREY — Three more candidates qualified as candidates for the Nov. 4 special election of Highland commissioner of revenue by the Aug. 22 deadline. Vickie Hoover of Monterey qualified on Aug. 19. Hoover works for Dynamic Aviation in Bridgewater, and is interested in the opportunity to work for Highland County. More ... STAUNTON — The annual reunion of the descendants of the late Cameron, Charles, and Fleet Rexrode was held Sunday, Aug. 17 at the picnic shelter near the golf course in Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton. Mary Frances Rexrode welcomed the group. It was decided to have the reunion again in 2009. More ... The Gordon Girls, (l-r) front row: Katherine, Shannon, back row: Debrena (mom), Marlena, Regina and Vicky came dressed alike to sell their crafts at the Bath Farmers' Market last Saturday. More ... The theme of this year's parade was "A treasure chest of our county's best." The Maple Valley Community Club showed us just a few of our favorite things. (Recorder photo by M.K. Luther) More ... 2008 Highland County Fair Parade Decorated floats: Highland FFA, 1st; Highland County Volunteer Fire Department Fire Queen, 2nd. Theme floats: Maple Valley Community Club, 1st. More ... Boys' Home, Inc. of Covington recently held its P. Buckley Moss raffle. This is the 17th consecutive year artist P. Buckley Moss has donated a piece to be raffled. Like past years, all proceeds benefit various programs at Boys' Home. Boy's Home residents (l-r) Jhakee Avant and Derek Snyder display this year's piece to be raffled, called "The River's Joy." The painting, valued at more than $500, was framed by Loving Frame and Art of Covington, triple matted, and signed by Moss. The work focuses on a fisherman enjoying the river and its surroundings. The painting will be on display in the Alleghany County and Hot Springs during September and October on the following days: Sept. 2-11 at Highlands Community Bank in Covington, Sept. 11-19 at Loving Frame and Art of Covington, Sept. 20-30 at Highlands Community Bank in Clifton Forge, and Oct. 1-10 at BB&T of Hot Springs. Chances for the raffle can be purchased by contacting Boys' Home Inc., Attn: Moss Raffle, 306 Boys' Home Road, Covington, Va. 24426. (Photo courtesy Boys' Home Inc.) More ... n Sgt. Lawrence J. Woodson is stationed in Alsad, Iraq, and will be there until the end of October. He is the son of Joyce Woodson of Millboro Springs and the late Harley Woodson Sr. His wife, Casey, is staying in Burnsville until he returns. He is stationed in Yuma, Ariz., and would like to hear from hometown friends. His address is: Sgt. Woodson, Lawrence J. More ... When Millboro resident Willie Ryder said he had hibiscus plants with flowers the size of dinner plates, he was not exaggerating! These beauties are growing on the front of the home he shares with his wife, Gladys, on Mill Creek Road. Ryder said he's had the plants for about five years and simply cuts the stalks down before winter and they come back in the spring. These flowers are show stoppers! (Recorder photo by Gina Hamilton) More ... COVINGTON — The Alleghany Highlands Children's Chorus will resume its program of choral singing and music education on Monday, Sept. 8, at 4:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Covington. New singers are invited and encouraged to join returning musicians who have been in the chorus the last two years. Boys and girls ages 7-12 are eligible for the group. More ... CLIFTON FORGE — Clifton Forge Town Council passed an ordinance Tuesday enacting emergency water restrictions for the town, but that doesn't mean the restrictions are in effect immediately. The town is in the process of extensive renovations to its aging water plant, and water production will need to be stopped periodically, town manager Tracey Shiflett said. More ... • Town Manager Tracey Shiflett reported on the water meter installation project. As of Aug. 22, 310 meters have been installed and 50 lead pipes on the town's side of cutoff valves have been removed. More ... CLIFTON FORGE — Nearly a quarter-century after its founding, the Alleghany Highlands Arts & Crafts Center is still going strong as a vital part of Clifton Forge and the region, providing classes, workshops, gallery displays, and more. More ... WARM SPRINGS — Lake Moomaw, the sparkling liquid jewel of Bath County, is seeping away from us. The water level at the Bath County beach is so below sand level, the U.S. National Forest Service is waiving beach use fees. To reach the water, yards and yards of rocks must be traversed. More ... RICHMOND — Gov. Timothy M. Kaine has focused attention on an important topic for the entire commonwealth by proclaiming September Virginia Food Safety Month. Many people including farmers, processors, retailers and regulators play vital roles in ensuring a safe food supply. More ... The family of the late Edward and Tudie Mullenax held their annual reunion Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008 at the Franklin Community Center. After enjoying a delicious covered dish dinner, the family was entertained by various members of the family. Julianna Willis sang "From This Moment" and "Do it Anyway. More ... HOT SPRINGS — High Country Logging of Hot Springs has received the Virginia Forestry Association's 2008 Appalachian Logger of the Year award. Owner Lee Brown accepted the honor during the annual awards banquet at The Hotel Roanoke. More ... |
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