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WARM SPRINGS - A tearful scene unfolded in Bath County Circuit Court Monday, when Eric Huffman was sentenced on 10 felony charges of breaking and entering and grand larceny. Huffman was also convicted in June of one misdemeanor vandalism charge as a result of the burglary spree. More ... MONTEREY — A grand jury on Tuesday indicted James Daniel Hass, 36, of Monterey, in connection with a May 2 car accident in which Robert Logan Stuber, 14, a passenger in Hass' vehicle, was killed. Hass is charged with involuntary manslaughter and one count of felony child neglect. More ... MONTEREY — A Highland Circuit Court grand jury Tuesday returned indictments against three people as a result of a Sept. 7 search warrant executed on 1388 Seldom Seen Road. Allegheny Highlands Regional Drug Task Force, the State Police tactical team, and Highland County Sheriff's office executed the warrant based on information from a confidential informant. More ... MONTEREY — On Tuesday in Highland County Circuit Court, Chad Ira Montgomery Sr., 29, of Covington, and Stephanie Lynn Hull, 27, of McDowell, pleaded guilty to felony breaking and entering and grand larceny charges. Montgomery and Hull were charged with breaking into the home of Stu Simmons of Blue Grass on Nov. More ... MONTEREY — The Highland County Board of Supervisors continued reviewing the county's comprehensive plan last Thursday, make proposed changes to the section on natural and cultural resources and history for clarity and accuracy. More ... • Last week, Highland supervisors approved the recreation commission's request to appoint George Deem as a member of the commission. More ... MILLBORO - Most of us take indoor plumbing for granted, but for about 180 local families, that's not a reality. Their homes may also lack winterization and other deficiencies that affect health and safety. More ... MONTEREY — The Highland County Chamber of Commerce continued working closely this past year with regional associations to promote tourism and economic growth in the county. More ... WARM SPRINGS — Members of the Bath County Republican Committee have, for some time, pondered the question of how the community can take a more active role in its political future. More ... HOT SPRINGS - When was the last time you enjoyed a nice piece of homemade German chocolate cake? When was the last time you had sweet potato fries with your burger? When was the last time you ordered liver and onions with mashed potatoes from a Bath County menu? More ... By Jim Jacenich The changing color of the leaves is a sure sign of fall. Our gardens are reacting to the shorter days and cooler nights. Sunflowers are turning black and falling down, acres of corn are drying out to a dull tan. More ... Matters medication bottles to each office visit. My reply was that I request tmy patients not only bring their prescription medications but also their "over the counter" medications including any herbal or "home remedies" they may be using. More ... MONTEREY —Highland Medical Center announces the availability of the 2008-09 flu shot. The shot is recommended for all children from 6 months to 4 years old; anyone over age 50; women who will be pregnant during influenza season; anyone with heart disease, lung disease, asthma, kidney disease, diabetes, More ... COVINGTON — One in three women and one in 14 men will be a victim of sexual abuse or assault. One in four women and one in seven men will be a victim of domestic violence at some point in their life. Safehome Systems Inc. More ... MONTEREY - You may have seen pictures in The Recorder or have been following the success of the Sundance Express, a competitive clogging team based in Monterey. If so, you need to be at the Sundance Showdown at Highland High School in Monterey on Sept. 27. The competitive clogging world will be landing in Monterey that day. More ... MONTEREY — LeAnna M. Armstrong, winner of the Colgate Country Showdown on July 4, at Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton, will move on to compete at the state level at the Virginia State Fair Classic Amphitheater in Richmond, Virginia on Sept. 26. Show time is 7 p.m. More ... By Margo Oxendine HOT SPRINGS - Do you need retail therapy? Perhaps you're in denial. "I don't need anything in particular wear," you might be telling yourself. "Besides," you may add, "who wants to drive to Roanoke or Staunton? More ... Pictured displaying the artwork they created at Children's Day at the Highland Farmers' Market front: J.R. Chaney; back (l-r) Rachael Amirault, Abby Hilton, Marshall Cornelius, Riley Warf, Mary Winters Blanchard, Carly Thomas, Sophie Hevener, Will Thomas. (Photo courtesy the Highland Farmers' Market) More ... Editor, The Recorder, I wanted to take this opportunity to speak about the recent price gouging that showed its ugly face recently in little old Bath County on Friday Sept. 12. With hurricane Ike racing through the Gulf, headed toward Texas, oil companies see this as an opportunity to dramatically raise prices. More ... By Jim Jacenich Lisa's mother died last week. The funeral is this Friday. I am in Pennsylvania at the gathering of the family for this final farewell. To say Lisa is grieving is not enough. I can't describe her sadness. The pain is worse because her father died in February. There hasn't been enough time to grieve one loss, let alone two. More ... NEW MARKET — The Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation announced Wednesday that its executive director, Howard J. Kittell, has accepted the position of president and CEO of The Hermitage, the presidential home of Andrew Jackson in Nashville, Tenn. Kittell's transition from the Battlefields Foundation to The Hermitage will take place in November. More ... THANK YOU We would like to thank our neighbors, friends and family for the lovely cards, the phone calls, and visits that made our 68th anniversary a special one. More ... WIRTZ — Over the summer, 85 Bath and Highland youth enjoyed a week at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Center at Smith Mountain Lake during the annual Junior 4-H Camp. During the camp, more than 30 hands-on classes were offered to youth involving everything from archery and volleyball to robotics and basket making. More ... Cheyanne Wiseman, daughter of John and Kim West, recently attended the James Madison University Summer Band Camp. Through the efforts of previous band direction, Jerry Philp, and the contributions from the Highland County Arts Council, she was able to participate in this prestigious camp. Band camp consists of concert band, marching band, drum line, drum major, and color guard. Wiseman participated in the concert band along with 45 other students from the east coast. Concert band was conducted by Steve Bolstead. Auditions were held at the beginning of camp. Wiseman received first chair flute and performed three solos in various pieces during the concert. This was a significant learning experience for her. (Photo courtesy Kim West) More ... n The Millboro Ruritan Club is finalizing orders for its 47th edition of the community birthday calendar. Please note that in last week's column, one number was inadvertently left off the phone number to call to place orders. The number is: (540) 997-0119. As of this week, orders could also still be submitted by e-mail, millborocalendars@yahoo. More ... MILLBORO — The Cowpasture River Preservation Association has a new executive director as of Sept. 1. Polly Newlon of Hightown replaces Caroline Bott, who has served in that capacity since October 2006. More ... RICHMOND — Virginians can help preserve native tree species this time of year by collecting acorns and seeds from 11 species and delivering them to the nearest office of the Virginia Department of Forestry. "Generally, the best time to collect acorns is the last week in September through the first week of October," said Josh McLaughlin, nursery forester. More ... CLIFTON FORGE — In the late 1800s, China controlled the most sought after source of material for fine garments — silk worms. Some people from the north realized you could take apart a gypsy moth cocoon and make fabric, so they brought over the egg masses. More ... The obstetrics/perinatal unit at Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital in Lexington recently donated a fetal heart monitor to the nursing program at Dabney S. Lancaster Community College for use as a teaching tool. Pictured (l-r) are: Erin Nicely, RN; DSLCC associate professor of nursing Gloria Smitka; Tracy Higgins, RN, director of the unit; Carmen Bradford, RN, clinical coordinator; and Shon Vance, RN. (Photo courtesy DSLCC) More ... The second "Alleghany Highlands Entrepreneur Express," designed for anyone interested in starting a new business or expanding an existing one, will be held on the main campus of Dabney S. Lancaster Community College in Clifton Forge on Tuesday, Nov. 25, from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. More ... Millboro Elementary School principal Wes Eary talks to students last Thursday, Sept. 11. "Today, we celebrate an important event. More ... The hikers' boots crunched and thudded as they walked along the rocky, sandy path, which snaked through the stunted growth of the pine barren. Soon they reached the grassy trail that would loop them across and around the mountaintop. They had been warned to keep an eye out for snakes — rattlesnakes — and possibly bears. More ... This family of Tennessee Walking horses were cuddled together on the farm of Keith and Carol Myers of Doe Hill taking in the fresh mountain air. Pictured (l-r) are Stormy, this year's foal; Lexi, momma; and Piper, last year's foal. (Photo courtesy Cable Risdon) More ... FROST, W.Va. — The astold to autobiography of one of Pocahontas County's most beloved citizens is being published and will be released this month. A lengthy collaboration between Dr. Roland Sharp and Pocahontas Communications Cooperative has resulted in a 272-page book with 33 photos. More ... Making final preparations for the BARC Electric Cooperative Energy Expo this Saturday are, from left, Tina Loan, Charlie Wade, Cindy Rector and Jamie Lowry. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at company headquarters in Millboro. More ... The Bath County Chamber of Commerce announced new officers for 2009. Pictured are (l-r): secretary John Cowden, owner of Fort Lewis Lodge in Millboro; president Jacob Yarrow, executive director of Garth Newel Music Center in Hot Springs; vice president Barbara Buhr, owner of Warm Springs Gallery in Warm Springs; treasurer Jonah Windham, owner of Vine Cottage Inn in Hot Springs. (Photo courtesy Bath County Chamber of Commerce) More ... RICHMOND — This month, sportsmen interested in discussing hunting and trapping issues are having their first opportunities of many to influence the next round of changes to the regulations that govern their sports. More ... NEW MARKET — The Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation announces Terence M. Heder has joined the foundation's staff as its program manager for field services. In this newly created position, Heder will coordinate the organization's interpretive and tourism marketing programs. More ... RICHMOND — Virginia State Parks offer outdoorsmen a variety of hunting opportunities, including several lottery and reservation-only hunts as well as open hunting throughout the season. More ... |
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