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MILLBORO — Creigh Deeds took his wife, Pam, to one of his favorite hiking places yesterday, up Middle Mountain, in Douthat State Park, after becoming Virginia's Democratic candidate for governor. This, after calls from the likes of President Barack Obama and speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, and Time magazine, and NBC. More ... The BCHS Class of 2009 was jubilant after receiving their diplomas. See story on page 2. (Photo courtesy Crawford Photography) More ... MONTEREY — Highland County planners, supervisors and Monterey town officials agreed on one thing Monday— they needed more information before deciding to rezone property for proposed commercial development on the east end of Monterey. More ... WARM SPRINGS - Bath County High School principal Pete Pitard said of the Class of 2009, "They are an exceptional group." And that, they are. The 54 young people who graduated Friday night have plans for the future. Sixty-five percent will attend college, either for two years (35 percent) or four years (30 percent). More ... MGW Communications Scholarship, Candice Ryder; Thomas E. and Elaine F. Dickerson Memorial Scholarship, Candice Ryder; Eric Charles Bowyer Memorial Scholarship, Tyler Bradley; Frances Parker Rupert Scholarship, Justin Hall; Frank D. "Bo" Shrader Scholarship, Tyler Bradley; James R. Stephenson Memorial Scholarship, Justin Hall; John B. Kershner Sr. More ... WARM SPRINGS — It will now cost travelers an extra 2 percent to spend a night in Bath County. Tuesday, the Bath County Board of Supervisors enacted a 2-percent increase on the county's transient occupancy tax, raising it from 2 to 4 percent. Under state law, the additional 2 percent must be used for tourism-related expenses. More ... HOT SPRINGS — Signs of compromise and progress surfaced during a meeting June 4 on a proposed tourism plan for Bath County. Supervisors Stuart Hall and Jon Trees, along with county administrator Bonnie Johnson, met with the Bath County Chamber of Commerce board of directors last week to present their idea of how a tourism program in Bath should work. More ... WARM SPRINGS — Why save for a rainy day when it's already raining? That was the prevailing sentiment of the Bath County Board of Supervisors Tuesday. The board had advertised a 2-cent tax increase for the 2009-19 budget, but instead passed a $20,423,352 budget that includes no tax hike. More ... MONTEREY — An individual performing community service at the Highland County Courthouse in early May allegedly stole documents he was supposed to have shred and delivered to the county refuse collection center, according to Highland County Sheriff Herb Lightner. More ... MONTEREY — Town council held a public hearing on a proposed $2,130,500 budget for fiscal year 2010 last Thursday. It sailed through public hearing without change, and without comment from council or citizens. Council has to wait until June 25 to adopt it. More ... • Bath supervisors set a public hearing for July 14 on adopting Virginia Traffic Code and DUI provisions. More ... • Preparations are under way this week with cleaning toward the town pool opening for the season on Friday, June 12. According to the Bath County Recreation Department, the pool will be open Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 1-6 p.m. For information on onetime user fees and family plans, contact the department at (540) 839-7211. More ... ¦ Following a joint meeting with the Town of Monterey and the Highland County Planning Commission, the Highland County Board of Supervisors set its closeout meeting for fiscal year 2008-2009 and date to More ... Justin Bogan was incorrectly identified at Justine Bogan in last weeks Recorder on page 16. All errors in fact brought to our attention will be quickly and gladly corrected. Clarifications will also be made as needed. More ... • On Tuesday, the Highland County Economic Development Authority approved a draft broadband telecommunications survey developed by its technology subcommittee and authorized paying postage to distribute the More ... Bath art show participants The Bath County School Board recognized three students at its June meeting for participating in the Virginia School Boards Association regional art show. Honored were (l-r) Carla Fry from Bath County High School and Isabella Tice and Allison Swearengin from Valley Elementary School. (Photo courtesy Bath County Schools) More ... MONTEREY — For the first time in about 12 years, The Recorder is raising the single-copy price of the newspaper, to $2, starting July 2. We can hear the groans from those who enjoy buying at local newsstands, and we understand why you may be upset. But please consider what has led us to this decision. More ... Teddy Woodzell celebrated two milestones Tuesday. He turned 71 and also is in his 50th year working at what is now Valley Supermarket. He started when the business was called the Mick or Mack. Woodzell's family, many of whom either currently or have worked at the store, and co-workers had a cake and the special t-shirt he is wearing made in his honor. "It's been a good job cutting meat. It's been a lot of fun," he said. July 5 will officially mark 50 years at the store. (Recorder photo by Mike Bollinger) More ... Arriving at the Bath County Farmers' Market on last Saturday's seasonopening day, Mary Vess, right, of Millboro was the first customer. She received a Virginia Grown shopping bag filled with other Virginia Grown items from market co-organizer Harmony Leonard for being the very first customer of the day. The market continues every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, at the Windy Cove picnic pavilion on Route 39, until Oct. 24. (Courtesy photo by Donna Campagna) More ... The Bath County School Board honored several retiring employees at its June meeting. Recognized were (l-r) Betty Loan, 22 years in the Millboro Elementary School cafeteria; Hilda Clark, 33 years in the MES cafeteria; More ... HARRISONBURG — Small businesses suffering financial hardship as a result of the slow economy may be eligible to receive temporary relief and get their cash flow back on track through a new program from the Small Business Administration. More ... CLIFTON FORGE — The fourth annual Magic in the Mountains Festival is set to kick off June 19-28 in Clifton Forge, Douthat State Park and Covington. The opening ceremonies take place at Clifton Forge Veteran's Park at noon Friday, June 19. More ... MILLBORO — Fort Lewis Lodge is hosting works of eight Vander Zee Gallery Painters beginning June 14. The artwork will be on view at the lodge until the end of the summer. The opening reception is Sunday, June 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Lewis Mill, 603 Old Plantation Way, Millboro. More ... WASHINGTON, D.C. — Members of the board of directors of BARC Electric Cooperative recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with Virginia's congressional representatives and to discuss issues of critical impor- tance to electric cooperatives and their consumer-members. More ... Stonewall Ruritan Club vice president Ronnie Hodge (center) presents a check for $500 to Kristie Moyers for the Highland County Volunteer Rescue Squad and a check for $500 to Craig Smith for the Mc- Dowell Volunteer Fire Department. The donations were made during the club's June meeting. (Photo courtesy Jim Blagg) More ... Members of Boy Scout Troop 95 sponsored by Hot Springs Presbyterian Church stand by the footbridge spanning the James River. The scouts had just completed a threeday, two-night hike through the Thunder Ridge Wilderness section of the Appalachian Trail from Peaks of Otter to the James River. Pictured are (l-r): Tim Miller, Dillon Ryder, David Fisher, Kyle Fisher, West Redington, Aaron Peters, Scoutmaster Doug Miller, and Larry Peters. (Photo courtesy Dr. James Redington) More ... WASHINGTON— Shopping at your local farmers' market isn't the only way to support it. American Farmland Trust is holding an online competition to discover the best of America's 4,685 farmers' markets. Its goal is to promote the connection between fresh, local food and the farms that supply it. More ... |
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