The Shadow
The Alleghany Historical Society is sponsoring the third Festival of Trees at the Covington C&O Depot. A silent auction will be held on trees, wreaths, garlands and gifts until Monday from 4-6 p.m. The successful bidder will be notified by phone and may pick up their item after 6:15 p.m. Monday. Proceeds will go toward the restoration of the Masonic Theatre and other society projects.
Please visit the depot during regular hours on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 p. m. Saturday, Santa, courtesy of Ottmer Newcomb, will visit the depot after the Covington Christmas parade.
Pictures with Santa will be available and light refreshments will be served.
Our exhibits features a collection of nativity scenes from all over the world on loan from the Rev. Jamie Pharr, the Polar Express model train layout owned by Paul Linkenhoker and model cars of the famed Chessie passenger train and M1 steam turbine locomotive owned by Horton Beirne.
We would like to thank the following sponsors and those who decorated the beautiful wreaths, trees and garlands: The Girls Club, Chapman Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning Inc., Covington BPW, Covington Junior Woman’s Club, Hannah’s Hideaway, Kristen Garten Photography, Michael’s New York Style Pizza (decorated by Addie Munsey), Mountain View Restaurant, Pat Johnson Travel, Lisa Schoppmeyer (decorated by Libby Pazdera), John Stone Nationwide Insurance, The Gettin’ Place, The Vintage Bouquet, The Alleghany Historical Society (decorated by Penny’s Pioneer & A Handful), Gerald E. Franson Insurance Inc., Greater Alleghany Highlands VA Tech Alumni Association, Jackson River Veterinary Clinic, Kut ‘N Up, Brenda Linkenhoker, Merle Norman, Sarah L. Nicely, C&O Historical Society, Cindy George, Lois McMullan, Virginian Review, and Bonnie Wheatley.
Also, thank you to the following Alleghany Highlands merchants and individuals who have donated gift items for the silent auction: Aldena’s Home Accents & Gifts (pine wreath), Alleghany Sportsman (Simmons binoculars), BACOVA Guild Ltd. (2 rugs), Barbara Bush (artist prints of the depot and Humpback Bridge), Horton Beirne (Lionel O-Gauge box car), Jennie Chittum (framed Humpback Bridge ink drawing and history), Clifton Forge Antique Mall (2 framed C&O train photos), Country Cottage (scented candles), Creative Fabrication (hand crafted metal ornaments), Curves for Women (tote bag, tee and 2 month membership), CVS of Covington (tote bag, umbrella, pillow, makeup and lotion), Elaine Mitchell’s (personal care gift items basket and pet care gift basket), The Faidley Family (jewelry set, 2 decorative wreaths, wreath storage containers, Willow Tree Angels, decorative frame, candle garden and birthday cards), Fire and Light (triple framed photos of Blue Suck Falls, Douthat) and Kitty Fitzgerald (bridge set, beverage set and glass decanter).
Also, Libby Fridley (moving musical scene and animated Polar Express roller rink), Gray’s Fine Jewelry (NeQwa Art tea light and yellow petal pearl necklace), Kay’s Hallmark (Jim Shore Heartwood Creek ornament),
Charles and Karen Hammond (decorated wreath and Hallmark ornaments and lights), Bonnie Keyser (set of 5 repousse’ Coke ornaments), Picture This & More (matted and framed Carla Bell charcoal drawing donated by Gary Pillow), Sherwin Williams (wallpaper borders), Shoe Box and Sports Center (VA Tech tote bag with ice bucket, welcome sign, water bottle, tree ornaments and key ring), Snake Run Antiques (West VA glass paper weight), TriCounty Furniture (Howard Miller wrought iron wall clock) and Charlie Wiley (pen & pencil set carved from olive wood from the Holy Land).
Gift certificates were donated by Alleghany Country Club (round of golf for 4), Applebee’s ($25), Bartley’s Meat Market ($30), Cat & Owl Restaurant ($20), China House ($20), Cliff View Golf Club & Inn (4 rounds of golf with cart), Covington Tire (free state inspection), Cucci’s (l large pizza), Happy Ending Christian Store ($20), Heirlooms Cafe of Clifton Forge ($15), James Burke House Eatery (free lunch), Loving Art Gallery ($25), Main Street Shoppe ($20) and Pizza Hut of Covington (2 lunch buffets and 2 pizzas).
The news coverage of our Festival of Trees and other Historical Society events has been excellent and we would like to thank Horton Beirne and his staff.
We would also like to thank Walmart and Food Lion for furnishing refreshments for our events and Mead-Westvaco for helping with expenses.
Thanks also to Loving Funeral Home for the loan of their podium and James David and Linda Williams and Tom and Wanda Callaham for donating large Christmas trees.
B.R. Rupert, Susan Parker Potter and daughter Kaitlyn entertained us with Christmas carols. We were also privileged to have Kathy and Frank Johnson, Barbara Laslo, the Mason Family Brass Ensemble and Steve Nicholson entertain with Christmas music.
Byron Faidley, Jim Faidley, Jaimie Pharr, Elizabeth Bodkin and Katie Diehl did a wonderful job in helping to set up the exhibits.
Finally, we would like to thank the Festival Committee – Cindy George, Karen Hammond, Shelly Dudley and Anne McMennamey for making the Festival so successful.
Come visit the Depot and get the Christmas Spirit! It’s still not too late to visit and bid on the items.
We wish you all a happy holiday and thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Bonnie Keyser
Marlene Faidley
Alleghany Historical Society
Maple Avenue
Covington
