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BACOVA - As The Recorder went to press Wednesday night, the Bacova Rehab and Wellness Center was fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters from all of Bath and parts of Alleghany hied to the blaze, which started shortly before 6 p.m. Police closed the roads to all but emergency vehicles and Bacova residents. More ... WARM SPRINGS — The money the state compensation board cut is now officially gone from the budgets of Bath County's constitutional officers, but for now at least, the deputy night shift is still around. More ... MONTEREY — Need further proof the state's smallest school division is among the best? This week, the Virginia Department of Education told superintendent Percy Nowlin Highland High School has been nominated for the federal "Blue Ribbon" award — one of only seven schools across the state that could receive the honor. More ... MONTEREY — Mayor Janice Warner last Thursday nominated Butch Washer and Dale Hammer to fill council seats vacated by the death of Bill Niswander in May and the resignation of Sam Shell last week. Council appointed the two with little discussion. More ... On Oct. 25, Highland Girl Scouts traveled back to the 1950s while visiting Moe Fatz, an ice cream parlor in Franklin, W.Va. Girls donned poodle skirts and denim capris, wore proper 50s hairstyles, scarves and jewelry reminiscent of the golden era of "rock n roll." The afternoon was spent enjoying soda fountain treats, hula hooping to the oldies and chewing bubble gum. (Photo courtesy Terri Hevener) More ... In October, area homeschoolers enjoyed a day at the Diamond Triple C Ranch. While learning about the alpacas and the products produced from their fur, Vanessa Minnick introduced them to her newest addition, three day old Hercules. (Photo courtesy Lisa Compton) More ... HOT SPRINGS — Twenty-nine "pints of life" were collected at the Hot Springs Fire House on Nov. 9. The day was dedicated to Johnny Bogan, longtime member of the EMS Unit. Three pints of blood came from first-time donors and four were double donors; these donors can give every 112 days, compared to the regular donor of every 56 days. More ... WARM SPRINGS - A Goshen woman pleaded guilty to identity theft and two related charges in Bath County Circuit Court Friday. Karen L. Strickler, 44, admitted she had stolen a credit card from Judy Breeden of Goshen, and used it to obtain goods from Warm Springs Market last May. More ... RICHMOND - The deadline to apply for Fuel Assistance through the Virginia Department of Social Services is this Friday, Nov. 13. Families and individuals must apply through their local department of social services. "Our application window opens in the fall, in anticipation of much colder winter months. More ... RICHMOND — The Highland wind project hearing that was slated for Tuesday this week has been cancelled, but officials indicate it will be rescheduled. More ... MONTEREY — After residents and landowners questioned the latest information submitted by Highland New Wind Development's to state agencies, Tal McBride, a partner of HNWD with his parents, took issue with their credentials and assertions. More ... Herbert Martin and Jean Hope Marshall were married in the Williamsville Presbyterian Church on Nov. 7, 1959. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Richmond. They have a son, a daughter and three grandsons. (Photo courtesy Herbert Martin II) More ... BOLAR — The Bath-Highland Bird Club will meet on Monday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Bolar Ruritan Club building at the corner of U.S. 220 and Route 607 in Bolar. The speaker will be Bill Leaning, presenting "Birding Down Under," a sample of the unique bird life of Australia and New Zealand. More ... In the Nov. 5 The Recorder, in the article "Bath approves meals tax," it was reported Bath voters cast 1,722 ballots in the lieutenant governor's race. Voters cast 1,772 ballots in that race. Also in last week's election results, Gov. elect Bob McDonnell won by 56 percent to Creigh Deeds' 44 percent in the statewide election. Lt. Gov. More ... COVINGTON - Did you catch Neil Berg's "Broadway One More Time" at Curfman Hall last week? The show was utterly fantastic, a stunning crowd-pleaser, although not every seat was filled. More's the pity. We are fortunate here in the Highlands to have top-notch entertainment, now and then, so close to home. Take last Monday night, for instance. More ... MONTEREY — Highland supervisor Robin Sullenberger told the county's Economic Development Authority Tuesday that supervisors have completed their review of the land-use portion of the draft comprehensive plan. More ... MONTEREY — Dr. D. Bradley Drawbaugh, executive director of Highland Medical Center, approached the Monterey town council last Thursday with the third in a series of proposals for the town's parking lot. More ... WARM SPRINGS — If the original floodplain maps for Bath County were wrong when first created in 1984, why were they basically copied with no changes in April? That's the question county officials have for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and hopefully the state will be able to help Bath get the maps updated. More ... WARM SPRINGS — Does outdoor lighting need to be regulated in Bath County, and if so, how? The board of supervisors wants a little more time to figure out the answer to that question, and thus tabled action on a proposed outdoor lighting ordinance. More ... MONTEREY — The Highland High School Classes of 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, and 1972 gathered for a reunion on Saturday Oct. 3, at The Highland Center in Monterey. Teachers attending were Lucinda Beverage, Avernell Hiner, Grace Moon, John Reynolds, Sally Samples, Gail Tacy, and George Wilson. More ... LOW MOOR — The National Breast Cancer Foundation, an organization that grants money to organizations to help them provide screening and diagnostic mammograms for women, donated $25,000 to the Alleghany Highlands Free Clinic. More ... HOT SPRINGS — Bath County Chamber of Commerce hosted its First Annual Scarecrow Spectacular last month. Member businesses were offered the opportunity to compete against each other in a scarecrow building contest and 15 businesses took up the challenge: The Springs Nursing Center, the employees of the U.S. More ... • At its meeting last Monday, the Millboro Ruritan Club announced it is hosting a No Fowl Fall Feast on Sunday, Nov. 22, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Ruritan building, to include a country fried steak and gravy dinner. More ... MILLBORO - Got a pair of jeans that are dragging on the floor? Brenda Martin can hem them up in no time. And in watching how clothes are worn today by many people, it's seems that using a needle and thread, or a sewing machine, to make alterations is an entirely foreign concept. More ... In keeping with BB&T's commitment of giving back to the communities, this year BB&T established the "Lighthouse Project." The Hot Springs branch chose as its project to help the elementary schools of Bath County by donating four benches and school supplies. Pictured are (l-r) Janice Seldomridge, senior teller; Les Balgavy principal for Valley and Millboro; Bobby Spurgeon, teller supervisor; and Janet Seldomridge, financial center leader. (Photo courtesy Bobby Spurgeon) More ... HOT SPRINGS — Valley Elementary School students in Kelly Rosenberg's civics and economics classes participated in a week long mock election project highlighting the Virginia races for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General. More ... John R. Sweet of Mustoe, who runs a weather station for the National Weather Service, compiled these statistics. More ... Timber Gale Ryder WARM SPRINGS — Josh and Tiffany Ryder of Warm Springs announce the birth of their first daughter. Miss Timber Gale Ryder graced them with her presence on Sept. 10, 2009 at 5:57 p.m. She weighed five pounds, five ounces and was 17 inches long. More ... The Bath County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Cynthia's Interiors on Main Street in Hot Springs Tuesday morning. Attending were (l-r) chamber president Ian McIlvaine, chamber member Laura Shaver, chamber treasurer Jonah Windham, Cynthia's Interiors owner Cynthia Rudnick, chamber executive director Melinda Nichols and chamber board members Nick Moga and Susan Phillips. Cynthia's is open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until and other weekdays by appointment. The business offers custom interiors and home design services, furnishings and accessories for home and garden, historic renovations, additions and remodels, construction management and home staging services. For more information, contact Cynthia's at 839-3278 or visit www.cynthiasinteriors.com. (Recorder photo by Mike Bollinger) More ... The identity of "Who is the chicken?" in last week's Recorder was listed incorrectly. Haley Warner, a fourth grade student at Highland Elementary School, made the costume in Destination Imagination last year and proudly took first-place at this year's Halloween Carnival. All errors in fact brought to our attention will be quickly and gladly corrected. Clarifications will also be made as needed. We will appreciate having inaccuracies brought to our attention. (540) 468-2147. More ... Highland Girl Scouts donated a wagon full of goods to the Ruritans' Oct. 24 food drive. Girls from every Highland Girl Scout Troop participated. At their last meeting, Cadettes and Senior troops went grocery shopping, using their own money, to shop for requested items to donate. (Photo courtesy Terri Hevener) More ... MONTEREY — Close to 100 people gathered at The Highland Center to participate in the Highland County Arts Council's 20th anniversary celebration on Sunday, Nov. 8. The entertainment included excerpts from The Nutcracker performed by members of Highland Ballet Academy, Anna Gregory, director. More ... WARM SPRINGS — Over the past two years, Donna Campagna and Harmony Leonard have turned the Bath County Farmers' Market from an idea into a successful venture. They are ready to turn over the reins to someone else, and what's next for the market was discussed Tuesday at the Bath County Board of Supervisors meeting. More ... |
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Aging in the Highlands
Summer Guide '10
Farm Life '10
Spring Guide '10
Aging in the Highlands
