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Charger senior running back J.P. Plecker goes down with the pile in Saturday's 30-7 loss to the Holston Cavaliers in the Region C football championship game as Aaron Newmarker (89), Jason Waller (76), Alex Dressler (75), Kory Plecker (73), and Mitchell Stinespring (72) block the Cavalier defense. For details see page 25. (Recorder photo by Geoff Cox) More ... RICHMOND — After months of back and forth with Virginia's first wind energy facility owners, the Department of Historic Resources has concluded the project's impacts to the Camp Allegheny Battlefield are significant enough to warrant mitigation. More ... WARM SPRINGS — It's a long way from Bath County to New Delhi, India, and Lareina Ockerman credits the local community for helping her get started on that journey. The Bath native is currently working for the U.S. State Department in the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi. More ... MONTEREY — David Garcia, 37, is a big man. His black hair and black beard round out his frame, his rough hands give him the appearance of a man used to working outdoors. By the time a man is in his late 30s, he sometimes knows what he's going to do with his life. But that stereotype of how life should go doesn't always pan out. More ... Bath County Board of Supervisors Bath County Courthouse Tuesday, Dec. 8 Regular meeting: 7 p.m. Christmas Tree Lighting: 5 p.m. n Lower yard of courthouse. Light holiday refreshments follow in Great Hall of courthouse. More ... The sign is up, and the Bath County Christmas Mother shop is open for business at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Hot Springs. The shop opened Dec. 1 and is open through Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Distribution day will be Dec. 16 for families being helped by the program. Todd Lacks painted the sign, and said he wanted to keep the angels from the previous sign and used colors similar to those found on old-time Christmas cards. Pictured (l-r) are Christmas Mother Helen Smith, Russ Woodzell and Lacks. Woodzell has been helping with the program for nine years and said it gives him a chance to give back to the community. Smith called him the "everything man" and said he handles much of the pickup and delivery associated with the Christmas Mother effort. "We are up and running," Smith said. "People can still call and adopt a family or make donations." Donations can be dropped off at the church, or for more information call 839-LOVE (5683). (Recorder photo by Mike Bollinger) More ... MONTEREY — Preliminary results from the Economic Development Authority of Highland County's Broadband Telecommunications Survey indicate folks here would like to see more cell phone coverage and faster Internet speeds. But there are significant barriers that make such improvements difficult to achieve — chief among them are the lack of money and infrastructure. More ... MONTEREY — Judge Humes J. Franklin Jr. signed an order Nov. 23 finding the "county is entitled to judgment in its favor," in reference to an appeal filed by C. Gary Kincaid of Williamsville of a judgment from district court for a warrant-in-debt. The case was heard June 16. More ... Highland County Volunteer Rescue Squad president Beth Armstrong clarified several points made in last week's article on the proposed rescue squad expansion, and the group's request for county property that could accommodate a new building. At the work session, Armstrong said, "We've raised funds for future expansion for us. I won't say it's a whole lot. More ... MONTEREY — Before the Highland County Board of supervisors reappointed Doug Gutshall to a four-year term on the planning commission, supervisor Robin Sullenberger expressed his concerns with the board's relationship with the commission. More ... HOT SPRINGS - There's a new bell to be heard in Hot Springs - one that promises to ring in a happy holiday for many. For the first time, a red Salvation Army kettle sits on Main Street. Passersby are taking notice, and opening their wallets. More ... MONTEREY — Lorraine White, president of the Highland Historical Society, asked the Highland County Board to make a final decision on the society's request for property tax-exempt status. At the board's earlier suggestion, she asked society membership if they would be willing to pay the taxes. More ... MONTEREY — In a resolution adopted Tuesday, the Highland County Board of Supervisors asked for reinstatement of and an increase to $200,000 Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services money for the Virginia Cooperative Coyote Damage Control Program. The money would be used to match federal money spent to control coyote predation. More ... • The town's annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony will be held tomorrow, Dec. 4, at 5:30 p.m., at a new location - the parking lot at BARC Electric. Olivia Haney will present the Christmas message, which will be followed by refreshments and hot chocolate at the nearby Millboro Ruritan Building. More ... The Homestead recently recognized Pat Gillispie's 27 years of service at Sam Snead's Tavern. In 1982, prior to The Homestead's management of Sam Snead's, Gillispie began her career as a server. She remained dedicated to Sam Snead's and the many guests that visited throughout the years. The Homestead is grateful for the dedication she provided. A reception was held to honor her on Friday, Nov. 20. Gillispie's daughters, son, and daughterin law were among a group of several friends and co-workers who attended. Fond memories and lots of laughs were shared at the special celebration. Pictured (l-r) are: Perry Wiley, director of food and beverage; Pat Gillispie, Peter Faraone, vice president and general manager; Mimi Keyser, co-worker at Snead's, and Phil Norman, director of human resources. (Photo courtesy The Homestead) More ... The Mountain Valley Players performed "It's a Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play" by Joe Landry the weekend before Thanksgiving at Bath County High School in Mitchelltown. Margo Oxendine, right, directed the play and performed the roles of Myrtle Murgatroyd and Dr. Velma Van Vechten. Pete Pitard, left, played radio announcer Freddie Filmore. (Recorder photos by James Jacenich) More ... CULPEPER — The Virginia Department of Transportation recently replaced the 843 lamps in the fog light system on Interstate 64 on Afton Mountain. The incandescent lights originally installed in 1997 were replaced with LED lamps that will require less maintenance and use about 75 percent less energy. More ... MONTEREY — The Highland County Board of Supervisors Tuesday proclaimed its support of the 2010 census. More ... MONTEREY — Tuesday, the Highland County Board of Supervisors approved budget cuts made by county constitutional offices. State funding reductions during the last General Assembly session drove the cuts. The cuts total about $24,600 with the sheriff's office taking the lead at $14,381. More ... • Doug Simmers, representing the Virginia Department of Transportation Verona Residency, told the Highland County Board of Supervisors Tuesday that a pipe failure on U.S. More ... LEXINGTON — Overdue library fines are a thing of the past for academically challenged elementary students in the Bath, Buena Vista, Lexington, and Rockbridge school districts. More ... VERONA — The Farm Service Agency of the United States Department of Agriculture has loans available to socially disadvantaged applicants for buying and operating family-size farms. Money is specifically reserved for these loans each year. More ... family MT. CRAWFORD — The family of the late Arthur Simmons and Lydia Ellen Jones Simmons and Albert and Mary Susan McAllister Gum recently met at Rowe's in Mt. Crawford for its annual dinner. More ... Members of the Bath Senior Center held a luncheon for past director Ernestine Merchant, left, on Nov. 30. Merchant received a going away gift from current center director Jeanne Apgar. (Photo courtesy Bath Senior Center) More ... Cynthia Rudnick (left) of "Cynthia's" donated a portion of proceeds from her open house on Nov. 14 to the Bath County Christmas Mother, Helen Smith. (Photo courtesy Christie Harold) More ... WARMS SPRINGS — The Bath hospital facility in Bacova that was completely destroyed by fire in November not only housed the hospital's physical therapy and wellness programs, but also was the site of Rockbridge Area Community Services' outpatient offices for Bath County. More ... LEXINGTON — This December, in recognition of National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month (3D Month), Rockbridge Area Community Services and the Rockbridge Area Prevention Coalition are calling attention to the dangers of drunk and drugged or buzzed driving. More ... COVINGTON - The Alleghany Highlands Chorale presents a program of Christmas music on Sunday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. at the McAlister Memorial Presbyterian Church, on Alleghany Avenue in Covington. Music chosen includes wellknown favorites from the 14th and 15th centuries, as well as contemporary favorites such as "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. More ... LEXINGTON — Phil Floyd, RACS' adult clinical support service manager, has been confirmed as a member of Steering Committee member of Recovery to Practice, a five-year initiative of the federal department of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. More ... McDOWELL — Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Botkin of McDowell announce the engagement of their daughter, Kari Lynne Botkin, to Michael James Sponaugle, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Sponaugle, of Doe Hill. A January wedding is planned at Doe Hill United Methodist Church. More ... • Now that December is upon us and our thoughts are turning toward the holidays, the library is gearing up with some great programs for children. On Tuesday, Dec. 8, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. we'll be offering an after school Christmas Craft Program at the library. More ... |
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Spring Guide '10
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