Former Fairfield High School girls basketball coach Kevin Fouch died at age 55 Friday, February 5, 2010 at his residence.

Highland County Treasurer Vickie L. Warnock has announced that the first-half due date for Highland County real estate and mobile home taxes has been extended to Friday, March 12, 2010.

It’s time for the Girl Scouts annual cookie sale. Throughout January, Girl Scouts throughout Highland County took orders for their eight varieties of cookies available only from Girl Scouts. Those cookies will be delivered in March, but don’t despair if you missed the girls; more cookies will be available to purchase directly at various locations where girls will be staffing booths throughout the area starting February 26.

The Village of Lynchburg partnered with the Lynchburg Area Recreational Committee, in 2009, to apply for a nature works grant that would allow the community to receive funding for a playground. Lynchburg was awarded the ODNR grant in the amount of $23,515. The proposed site has been prepared for excavation and the Playground Equipment is on its way. The proposed completion is April, and the project is on schedule.

In order to stay in contention for the SCOL title, McClain would have to beat Circleville at Circleville Jan. 9. Circleville was only 1-4 in the league and 2-6 overall. But they had been in almost every game.

Recently, I discussed the possibility of the weather changing at the opening of this column and Mother Nature certainly didn’t disappoint. The mud and slop around the farm has quickly been replaced by frozen ground.

Senior Center elections held
The Highland County Senior Center Board of Directors has elected officers for 2010. Terry Mull will serve as president, Rosalie Morgan as vice president, Lynn Neal as secretary and Jane Moore as treasurer.

Chinese New Year 2010 begins  on Valentine’s Day Feb. 14 and No. 1 China Buffet on North High Street in Hillsboro is ready for the celebration. Mr. and Mrs. Jacky Wu and their children Angel and Eric (pictured at right) are gracious hosts and welcome everyone to join in the celebration.

Chinese New Year 2010 begins  on Valentine’s Day Feb. 14 and No. 1 China Buffet on North High Street in Hillsboro is ready for the celebration. Mr. and Mrs. Jacky Wu and their children Angel and Eric (pictured at right) are gracious hosts and welcome everyone to join in the celebration.