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BLACKSBURG - Baron von Snicklefritz was president of his class. The German shepherd was the first dog enlisted in the first Virginia State Police K-9 corps. And, on Sept. 12, 1962, Baron was the first K-9 in Virginia to be killed in action. More ... BLACKSBURG - It seemed most everyone knew most everyone else at the Fallen K-9 Memorial dedication here last Friday. But there was one fellow every single officer knew, or had heard of: State Trooper Andy Roberts. Andy is the patrol dog trainer for the Virginia State Police. More ... MONTEREY — Republican Richard "Dickie" Bell and Democrat Erik Curren agree to disagree with their party leadership, think independently, do what's best for their constituents and bring more jobs to the 20th House of Delegates district. More ... MONTEREY — Highland County circuit court judge Humes J. Franklin Jr. presided over two cases last Thursday involving young adults — one a mother with a methamphetamine addiction, the other an abuser of alcohol with a penchant for mischief. More ... HOT SPRINGS — Now, the work can begin. The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development has approved a $25,000 planning grant which will allow preliminary work to begin on a project to improve the Pinehurst Heights and Thomastown neighborhoods in Bath County. More ... WARM SPRINGS — With Bath County facing continued cuts in revenue from the state and with the nation still in a recession, a proposed meals tax could help ease the burden on county taxpayers, county administrator Bonnie Johnson said last week. More ... The tax would apply: • In restaurants, food items, which include food and drink purchased as part of a meal, would be taxed. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages would be covered by the tax if they are part of a meal. More ... In the Fall Guide, published by The Recorder on Oct. 8, the telephone number for the Millboro General Store, listed under "Game Checking Stations" was incorrect. The correct telephone number is (540) 997-9497. More ... MONTEREY — Brothers Jimmy and Billy Puffenbarger appeared in Highland County Circuit Court last Thursday, Jimmy to face charges of breaking and entering Highland Video on July 21 to steal a pistol, Billy to be sentenced for breaking and entering a building adjoining a house that occurred on May 1 and a charge of stealing government documents that occurred on April 18. More ... St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Hot Springs celebrated St. Luke's feast day in a special way with a visit from the Rt. Rev. F. Neff Powell, Bishop of Southwestern Virginia (second from right), the institution of the Rev. Dr. David Cox to rector (second from left), and the confirmation of Page (left) and Nieman (right) Pest of Roanoke. Page and Nieman are the grandchildren of Tot and Jay Langhammer. (Recorder photo by James Jacenich) More ... COVINGTON — A "Fiesta Fair Trade Bazaar" will take place from noon-3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church on Oct. 25 and from 2-6 p.m. on Oct. 23. More ... Bath County Sheriff Larry Norfleet presents Sgt. James W. Bryan, III with a plaque honoring his twenty years of service with the Bath County Sheriff's Office. Sgt. Bryan joined the Sheriff's Office on October 1, 1989. Prior to that, Bryan was employed by the Bath County Special Police in Hot Springs. More ... MILLBOR — Millboro Elementary School will host a Dining to Donate night at Applebee's in Covington. On Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 5-9 p.m., Applebee's will donate 10 percent of the food bill back to MES to assist with its positive behavior support program, "ROAR. More ... HOT SPRINGS - When Virginia Strasser went to work at The Homestead, Fay Ingalls was president of the Virginia Hot Springs Co. The front desk staff consisted of two people. There were 65 employees on the payroll. The year was 1949. Virginia worked in the accounting office. She typed the paychecks on a manual typewriter. More ... LEXINGTON — In consultation with public health officials and out of concern for the safety and health of our patrons, the Rockbridge Regional Library System has established a policy that anyone who has swine flu will be asked to not visit the library until they are well. More ... RICHMOND — Highland New Wind Development now says a viewshed analysis of its 19-tower wind facility isn't needed because there's no way to substantially lessen the project's impact on the views from Allegheny Mountain, or the Civil War battlefield nearby. More ... MONTEREY — Last month, experts walked the site where Highland New Wind Development LLC is erecting towers for the state's first wind energy utility and found some plants with special state status near the Laurel Fork stream. More ... MONTEREY — Highland supervisors issued a letter last week to all agencies involved in reviewing the industrial wind facility under construction in Highland County. Supervisors voted unanimously to do so following a closed meeting held Oct. 6. More ... MONTEREY — What started out as a simple traffic ticket, usually dispensed with a fine in district court, ended up being three charges of felony forging and uttering. Samuel Ray Kesterson, 35, has a half-brother named Samuel Ray Kesterson. More ... MONTEREY — On Monday, at a special work session on the county comprehensive plan, Highland County supervisor Jerry Rexrode brought up the topic of budget cuts to the state appropriation to the county, amounting to about $25,000 to $30,000. The cuts affect constitutional offices. The issue had been discussed and tabled at a meeting of the board of supervisors Oct. 6. More ... ¦ There's a good reason to eat out next week. Millboro Elementary School is hosting a Dining to Donate night at Applebee's in Covington. Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 5-9 p.m. Applebee's will donate 10 percent of the food bill to MES to assist with its positive behavior support program, "ROAR," which stands for Responsible, Organized, Appropriate, and Respectful. More ... Highland Masonic Lodge 110 awarded Zack Barker (left) a certificate of recognition for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. Also pictured is lodge Worshipful Master Bob Nicklin. More ... MONTEREY — The Highland County Arts Council invites the public to come celebrate its 20th year anniversary. The event is planned for Sunday, Nov. 8 from 2-4 p.m. at The Highland Center. More ... CLIFTON FORGE — Dabney S. Lancaster Community College has scheduled an admissions workshop for prospective students in Moomaw Center on the main campus in Clifton Forge on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 4-6 p.m. There will be a special focus placed on admission to the nursing program. More ... The 2009 Bath County Christmas Mother committee is already at work making sure Christmas will be brighter for needy families in the area. Front row (l-r) are Marty Reese, Christmas Mother Shop manager; Helen Smith, the 2009 Christmas Mother and Trudy Woodzell, fuel assistance coordinator. Back row, Kathie Schwend, committee member; Kelly Rosenberg, computer coordinator; Mary Hodges, committee member; Nancy Miller, correspondence coordinator and Sarah Redington, computer assistant. Not pictured, Joyce Hively, assistant shop manager; Susan Bailey, shopping coordinator; Hella Armstrong, volunteer luncheon coordinator; Jane Lyle, food basket coordinator; Marion Kober, committee member and Ann Snead, treasurer. Several past Christmas Mothers are on the committee. Reese was Christmas Mother in 2008, Woodzell in 2007, Kober in 2006, Redington in 2005, Rosenberg in 2004, Bailey in 2002, Schwend in 2000, Hodges in 1999 and Lyle in 1997. Two application days for those who want to seek help from the Christmas Mother program are scheduled for Tuesday from noon to 6 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at St. Luke's Church in Hot Springs. (Recorder photo by Mike Bollinger) More ... MONTEREY — In an effort to bring buyers and sellers of local farm commodities together, the Allegheny-Highlands Agricultural Center is sponsoring a fall hay auction on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 10 a.m. More ... STAUNTON — Rule Honda Volkswagen RV has announced that Sally Rule has been named company president. In her position as president, Rule will oversee all aspects of the Rule Auto company which includes the sales and service of Hondas, Volkswagens, RVs and used cars. More ... LEWISBURG, W.Va. — Greenbrier Valley Theater is now accepting submissions for the second annual "New Voices" Short Play Festival. More ... LEXINGTON — The Rockbridge Area Master Gardeners Association is accepting applications for the class of 2010. RAMGA is a public service organization dedicated to educating and informing the public in all areas of horticulture. More ... LEXINGTON — Rockbridge Area Community Services encourages parents, teachers, students and others in the community to observe Red Ribbon Week, the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation reaching millions of Americans during the last week of October every year. More ... Peggy Hiner (second from left) presented a breast cancer awareness quilt to Highland Medical Center Oct. 7. Hiner is a beast-cancer survivor. More than 90 people added stitches to the quilt since last year at Hands and Harvest. Breast cancer survivors did some of the stitches, while others were in memory of those who have died of breast cancer. People of all ages, from 5 to 90, added stitches. The quilt will hang in the HMC lobby with a plaque listing the names of those who stitched. Pictured (l-r) are D. Bradley Drawbaugh, HMC chief executive officer; Peggy Hiner of Monterey; Dr. Kim Bird, HMC medical director; and nurse Leslie Armstrong. (Photo courtesy Phyllis Whetzel) More ... A sunrise like this might make it worthwhile to crawl out of a warm bed on a chilly fall morning. This picture of Jack Mountain was taken shortly after being roused out of bed by a neighbor who, apparently, didn't have a camera of his own. (Recorder photo by James Jacenich) More ... • Monday, supervisor Robin Sullenberger said he had attended a Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission meeting last week. He learned the county has until Nov. 3 or Nov. More ... Seasonal Total Average Temperature for Month 59.0 Temperatures for September averaged slightly cooler than normal. Precipitation was exactly on the 30-year average. We remain 2" above normal year to date. John R. More ... STAUNTON - At its October meeting, the Commonwealth Transportation Board awarded regional bridge contracts that include repairs to 21 bridge structures in the Virginia Department of Transportation Staunton District. More ... FRANKLIN, W.Va. — Anyone who would like to meet Babe Ruth should come to Pendleton County Library activity room on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. America's favorite baseball star will be brought to life by Gene Worthington of Fayetteville, telling of Ruth's amazing career and how he became one of the most famous people of his time. More ... |
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Aging in the Highlands
Summer Guide '10
Farm Life '10
Spring Guide '10
Aging in the Highlands
