Hot Springs & Monterey, VA

Statistics on guns incorrect, misleading       Editor, The Recorder, Wow, those are some compelling statistics concerning the recent gun ownership laws in Australia cited by both Roy Gutshall and Iris Hooke. Unfortunately, they are a prime example of the old adage, "Figures don't lie, but liars figure. More ... Having more guns just won't help the problems       Editor, The Recorder, Jim Jacenich's musings on Second Amendment rights elicited similar responses from two of your readers who both quote some interesting Internet facts compiled by "author unknown" relating to gun control and government abuses. The Internet derives some of its considerable powe... More ... Kudos to Bath, Highland baseball all-star players       Editor, The Recorder, I am writing this letter to thank all the players and parents from Bath and Highland Counties for their participation in this year's 11-12 all-star baseball team. I know this year's all-star tournament may not have turned out the way we would have liked, but sometimes that'... More ... Garden tour a group effort, president says       Editor, The Recorder, McDowell was beautiful on Saturday, July 12. The houses and gardens were shining like the sun. On behalf of the Monterey Garden Club, I want to thank all those who helped make the Biennial House and Garden Tour successful. It took many, many people working very hard. More ... Customer will miss A&D; hopes owners reconsider       Editor, The Recorder, I'm writing to express my disappointment at the closing of A&D Service Station (formerly Ted's) in Millboro on Route 39. For those of you who live in this area, you know that the only options for gasoline now are at Mountain View and at Millboro Springs. While I don't mind ... More ...