2005-09-22

Area youth spread word, hope in Mexico



Area youth spread word, hope in Mexico By James Jacenich • Staff Writer MONTEREY – It was a children’s mission. The youth of Word of Faith Church flew to the mountain city of Guadalajara, Mexico to preach the word of God this summer. The 14 teenaged missionaries were accompanied by 10 adult leaders from the church. Their message was simple, […]

BCHS Coke contract sparks continued debates



BCHS Coke contract sparks continued debates By AMANDA ISLEY • Staff Writer WARM SPRINGS – Bath County School Board member Jake Cleek says nothing has changed in school vending machines despite assurances students would be getting healthier choices last year. Cleek complained to the school board about soft drinks and snacks available at the schools Sept. 6. This week, BCHS […]

Two Bath supes lobby VDOT



Two Bath supes lobby VDOT Hot Springs planters topping their agenda By Lea Campbell • Staff Writer RICHMOND – Bath supervisors Jon Trees and Stuart Hall met here in the capitol earlier this month with VDOT acting commissioner Greg Whirley in an effort to change his department’s stance on the controversial curb-side planters in Hot Springs. The visit was not […]

Varsity Rams come up short; JV wins two



Varsity Rams come up short; JV wins two By Robby Vandevander • Staff Writer MONTEREY – The varsity Rams volleyball team gave the Pocahontas Warriors a run for their money here on Tuesday, but fell short, losing the match (20-25, 17-25, 25-23, 23-25). The Rams played tough but could only win one set out of four. “The girls worked well […]

Three local golfers advance



Three local golfers advance Pritt, Williams, Foster move on to regionals BY WILL O’CONNOR • STAFF WRITER BUENA VISTA – As expected, the James River golf team cruised to its fifth consecutive Pioneer District championship this Monday at Vista Links Country Club, besting host Parry McCluer by 29 strokes, 317 to 348. Bath County placed third, edging out Craig by […]

Wind industry a powerful foe in energy debate



Wind industry a powerful foe in energy debate Guest View • Lucille Miller Last week I attended the Virginia Sustainable Future Summit in Richmond, which included several sessions that focused on renewable energy. My notes from the conference might be of interest to those who value the scenic and biological heritage of Highland. The first session, titled “The Green Power […]

Planter spat just won’t die



Planter spat just won’t die Months ago when it appeared the battle over whether or not to remove the curb-side planters from the main street in Hot Springs had been settled, we breathed a sigh of relief. It was our hope we would never again feel the need to comment on this pesky little issue that has simmered and sometimes […]