The Highland County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday proclaimed Saturday, Sept. 23 Special Olympics Day. Shown, from left, are Highland County Special Olympics coordinator Nathan Boatman, commissioner Jeff Duncan, Logan Elliott, commissioner Shane Wilkin, Chris Tissot, Chris Hawk and commissioner Terry Britton. Boatman said the Highland County Special Olympics 2017 Fall Field and Track Day will be held Sept. 23 at Lynchburg-Clay High School.

The Highland County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday declared Friday, Sept. 15 POW/MIA Recognition Day. Local veterans and volunteers were on hand for the proclamation, which honors prisoners of war and those reported missing in action during conflicts around the world. Steph Roland, president of Support our Troops of Highland County, said POW/MIA recognition ceremonies will be held Sept. 15 at 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. in front of the Highland County Court House.

The Highland County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday proclaimed Saturday, Sept. 23 Special Olympics Day. Shown, from left, are Highland County Special Olympics coordinator Nathan Boatman, commissioner Jeff Duncan, Logan Elliott, commissioner Shane Wilkin, Chris Tissot, Chris Hawk and commissioner Terry Britton. Boatman said the Highland County Special Olympics 2017 Fall Field and Track Day will be held Sept. 23 at Lynchburg-Clay High School.

http://www.timesgazette.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2017/09/web1_specialolympicsday-1.jpgThe Highland County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday proclaimed Saturday, Sept. 23 Special Olympics Day. Shown, from left, are Highland County Special Olympics coordinator Nathan Boatman, commissioner Jeff Duncan, Logan Elliott, commissioner Shane Wilkin, Chris Tissot, Chris Hawk and commissioner Terry Britton. Boatman said the Highland County Special Olympics 2017 Fall Field and Track Day will be held Sept. 23 at Lynchburg-Clay High School. David Wright | The Times-Gazette

The Highland County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday declared Friday, Sept. 15 POW/MIA Recognition Day. Local veterans and volunteers were on hand for the proclamation, which honors prisoners of war and those reported missing in action during conflicts around the world. Steph Roland, president of Support our Troops of Highland County, said POW/MIA recognition ceremonies will be held Sept. 15 at 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. in front of the Highland County Court House.

http://www.timesgazette.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2017/09/web1_powmiaday-1.jpgThe Highland County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday declared Friday, Sept. 15 POW/MIA Recognition Day. Local veterans and volunteers were on hand for the proclamation, which honors prisoners of war and those reported missing in action during conflicts around the world. Steph Roland, president of Support our Troops of Highland County, said POW/MIA recognition ceremonies will be held Sept. 15 at 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. in front of the Highland County Court House. David Wright | The Times-Gazette