2005-11-23

In a word, it was ‘horrible’



In a word, it was ‘horrible’ Hightown volunteer sees the storm’s worst BY JAMES JACENICH • STAFF WRITER MONTEREY – Americorps volunteer Kathy Stephenson of Hightown spent a month with the relief effort in Mississippi following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. She has no photographs to share of her trip. Stephenson said it wasn’t right to take pictures of other […]

No love lost over comprehensive plan



No love lost over comprehensive plan by james jacenich • staff writer MONTEREY – “I don’t feel there is enough joint direction, love, trust, whatever you want to call it, in the room to accomplish that or amongst the community to be happy with that at this point, so what we are going to do is try to take on […]

‘Friends of Pendleton’ gear up for battle



‘Friends of Pendleton’ gear up for battle U.S. Wind Force still lacks t-line leases BY WILL O’CONNOR • STAFF WRITER FRANKLIN, W.Va. – Standing in front of a collage of property maps with colored tacks tracing the circuitous route of the transmission line, Friends of Beautiful Pendleton County spokesperson Robbie Sites addressed the crowd Friday night. “This is our best […]

Officials seek to jump-start local economy



Officials seek to jump-start local economy By Amanda Isley • Staff writer WARM SPRINGS – The loss of 240 jobs with the closing of Alleghany County-based Lear Corp. last September along with lagging economic indicators in the region may have worried local governments into taking action to offset such economic setbacks in the future. County administrators and town managers from […]

2005 Pioneer District All District Honors



2005 Pioneer District All District Honors First team Offense QB – Jerry Craghead/Covington RB – Casey Hancock/Craig RB – Ryan Jeter/Covinton RB – Chris Goad/James River WR – Corey Ware/James River WR – Derek Woodzell/Bath TE – Tommy Shaver/Bath OL – Matt Douglas/Parry McCluer OL – Emanuel Casseus/Covington OL – Devin Dudding/Craig OL – Henry Barden/Bath OL – Jonathon Dudley/James […]

Highland roundball cranks up



Highland roundball cranks up Senior-laden Rams like their chances BY WILL O’CONNOR • STAFF WRITER MONTEREY – Eyeing the gym as his players race up and down the floor, second-year Highland varsity boys’ basketball coach Doug Puffenbarger likes what he sees. “It’s unbelievable how they’re blending together and how much they’ve improved,” he said. This year’s edition of the Rams […]

Highland girls hope to turn the tide



Highland girls hope to turn the tide BY WILL O’CONNOR • STAFF WRITER MONTEREY – With last season’s team returning entirely intact and five more girls joining the varsity ranks, Highland girls’ basketball coach Sherry Sullenberger is well aware of the potential of her squad. “My goal for this team is to go all the way,” said Sullenberger. “I think […]

Preserve sets its record straight



Preserve sets its record straight In the three and one-half years since Celebration Associates acquired the Virginia Hot Springs Co., and with it nearly 11,500 acres of pristine land in beautiful Bath County, we have achieved many milestones. One of the most significant for all of us who have come to cherish the spectacular natural beauty that surrounds us here […]