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Weatherman Passes
Herald of July 19, 2012
George Acker, the Cove’s longtime weatherman, passed away at the age of 89. He submitted yearly weather forecasts to the Herald in January, hand written and based on his observations of circumstances around him, such as “if the potatoes sprout in December, you don’t have too hard of a winter”. His forecasts were a popular feature in the Herald.
Travis Lee was named as principal of Williamsburg High School. He was salutatorian of the high school’s 2002 graduating class.
Carol Louden was appointed principal of the Spring Cove Middle School.
Full Kilt and The Santones Orchestra were two bands performing for the annual Ox Roast Festival. The ox roast was the fire company’s largest fundraiser.
The 1962 Greenfield-Kimmel High School Football Team was honored on the 50th anniversary of their undefeated season. Jerry Witherspoon, Don Sell, Vince Dodson, Bob Cox and Denny Cowher were Bedford County all-stars.
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