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A L L E G H A N Y L IV IN G , VA 2 0 1 2 - 2013
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Alleghany Living 2012 - 2013
WELCOME
Alleghany Highlands
Chamber of Commerce
Staff
TERESA A. HAMMOND
Executive Director
MELODY WEESE
Office Manager
BRENDA LEMONS
Special Projects
KARA ASBOTH
Special Projects
KRISTEN MOSES
Customer Service
Board of Directors
WELCOME TO THE
ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS OF VIRGINIA!
We hope you will find this a valuable guide, whether thinking about
locating to the area, already living in the area, or just visiting the stunning
Alleghany Highlands. We’re glad that you have chosen to pick up this guide
about the Alleghany Highlands and we hope you enjoy the area, no matter
how long your stay may be. The beautiful mountain surroundings inspire the
people of the Alleghany Highlands in many ways. We enjoy a thriving arts
community complete with galleries, studios, theatre, dance and music. We
work hard to preserve and honor our historic treasures, including our railroad
heritage. Our mountains not only provide beautiful vistas, but also a natural,
year-round playground for residents and visitors to enjoy. Most of all, the
Alleghany Highlands is a community of friendly people who embrace small
town life. We greet each other and visitors with a friendly “hello.”
Although we offer a small town feel and closeness of community, our
pro-business environment is home to internationally known corporations.
We are strategically positioned midway along the Eastern Seaboard providing
excellent linkages to major U.S. markets. It’s easy to get to the Alleghany
Highlands. Interstate 64 runs through the region, making it a conventient
drive from Washington, Baltimore, Richmond and many other mid-Atlantic
cities. We have a strong labor force; developed through our award-winning
schools and a forward-thinking college system that supports continuing
education and workforce development.
We invite you to join our naturally stunning community and, no matter
what brings you here, we hope you feel right at home and we encourage you
to plant roots and see what make us uniquely Alleghany.
Greg Madsen, President
Alleghany Highlands
Chamber of Commerce & Tourism
110 Mall Road • Covington, VA 24426 • 540-962-2178 • 888-430-5786
www.ahchamber.com • [email protected] • www.visitalleghanyhighlands.com
GREG MADSEN
President – Lewis Gale
Alleghany Hospital
DAVID ARRITT
President-Elect – Arritt
Funeral Home
TOM KIRLIN
Past President – Hounds Cry Farm
J.W. TINGLER, JR.
Vice President
Farm & Fuel, LLC
KEVIN PERSINGER
Treasurer – SonaBank
STEVE BENNETT
Alleghany County
PHIL BOWEN
JenFab, Inc.
NANCY FARRAR
A.H. Arts & Crafts Center
MATT GARTEN
Greenway’s Real Estate
JOANN GIDEONS
The Red Lantern Inn
ROSS HAMMOND
Commonwealth Contracting
GAYLE HILLERT
Town of Clifton Forge
BUTCH KEMPER
Dawn Warehousing
TIFFANY KING-SANDERS
Chapman Plumbing, Heating
& AC
DAVID KLEPPINGER
AHEDC
JANET NEATHAWK
S.J. Neathawk Lumber, Inc.
MIKE PERSINGER
Dawn Warehousing
THOMAS SIBOLD JR.
City of Covington
MARK STOCKWELL
Meadwestvaco
DEANN STULL
Highland House
JACOB WRIGHT
Wright Family Group
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T A B L E
O F
C O N T E N T S
Alleghany Living
Magazine
2012 – 2013
Community
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Publisher
RP Publishing
Barry Wright
2033 Cook Drive
Salem, VA 24153
540.772.1868
Opportunity
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Editors
Bonnie Brown
Kara Asboth
Barry Wright
Healthy Living
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Contributing Writers
Learn
29
Recreation
34
Map
20-21
Hospitality Guide
Resource Guide
Annual Events
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Photography
List of Advertisers
9 Alleghany County
33 Alleghany County Public Schools
15 Alleghany Highlands Arts and
Crafts Center
13 Alleghany Highlands Arts Council
ibc Alleghany Highlands Chamber of
Commerce & Tourism
26 Alleghany Highlands Community
Services
4 Alleghany Highlands Economic
Development Corporation
28 Alleghany Highlands HomeCare
11 B.A. Rupert Real Estate, Inc.
17 Chapman Plumbing, Heating &
Air Conditioning, Inc.
24 City of Covington
12 Clifton Forge School of the Arts
22 Commonwealth Contracting
Services, Inc.
Jennifer Unroe
Inna Henderson
Paul Linkenhoker
Helen E. Kostel
Gayle Hillert
Anne Piedmont
Joy Sutton
Charlotte Williamson
Gail Johnson
Ellen Nipper
Jane Tucker
Jaimie Lomasney
Lorie C. Bess
Barry Wright
10 Dabney S. Lancaster Community
College
11 Douthat State Park
28 First National Bank
8 Fresh Estates & Country
Properties
35 Garth Newel Music Center
25 The Glebe
13 Highlands Realty
7 The Historic Masonic Theatre
23 JENFAB, Inc.
ifc LewisGale Regional Health System
36 Mikula/Harris
bc MWV
26 Scott Hill Retirement Community
14 Town of Clifton Forge
15 WVVA Health Care Alliance, PC
Jada Callender
Pat Richards
Anne Piedmont
Judy Clark
Jane Tucker
Douthat State Park
Clifton School of the Arts
Alleghany Highlands Chamber of
Commerce & Tourism
Alleghany Highlands Economic
Development Corp.
Mikula/Harris
Lisa Akers with Crawford Photography, LLC
Kristen Garten Photography
Chuck Almarez of Fire & Light Gallery
Graphic Design
Michael Doherty
Wanda Kemp
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C O M M U N I T Y
Covington is the
County Seat of
Alleghany County
and was incorporated
in 1833.
The Alleghany Highlands…
A Wonderful Place to Live, to Work, to Play.
The Alleghany Highlands
encompasses 452 square miles
and lies within the James River
Basin. The area includes the
City of Covington and Towns of
Clifton Forge and Iron Gate. The
larger part of the area has been
designated a Virginia Certified
Business Location and Virginia
Tourism Accredited Community.
The Highlands is rich in natural
resources, abundant fresh water,
dense timber and minerals. The
area is densely wooded with
important hardwood species
dominating the forest.
The bedrock of our
community lies in its diversity:
an enviable central location
with an expansive and efficient
transportation network; a rail and
interstate highways – which offer
easy access to extensive natural
resources allowing industries and
our region to prosper.
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The Alleghany Highlands is
Virginia’s Western Gateway with
Interstate 64 providing direct
access to the west and many
major markets in the United
States. Additionally, it connects
Interstate 81 and Interstate 77
that are major north and south
routes. US Primary Routes 60
and 220 also cross the Highlands
along with State primary routes
18, 24, 159, and 311. CSX
provides freight and services
with offices in Clifton Forge and
Covington. Air service is available
via Greenbrier Valley Airport and
Roanoke Regional Airport.
Alleghany County has a wellbalanced climate with about 39
inches of rain and 17 inches of
snow each year. Elevations range
from 1,000 feet to 4,049 feet.
Temperatures drop below freezing
in December and peak in the
high 80’s in July, though in the
summertime the cool mountain
breezes make the outdoors
delightful day and night.
There are abundant outdoor
activities, a very strong arts and
crafts culture and dedicated
energy to preservation of a
cherished past.
Douthat State Park, Lake
Moomaw, and the George
Washington and Jefferson
National Forest offer camping,
hiking, canoeing, boating, fishing
and natural scenic byways like no
other.
The Alleghany Highlands Arts
and Crafts Center in downtown
Clifton Forge displays art exhibits
and locally crafted items of the
highest quality.
Only a short drive away exist
two world-renowned resorts: The
Homestead and The Greenbrier.
The Homestead was home to
legendary golfer Sam Snead and
C O M M U N I T Y
is Virginia’s supreme luxury
resort and spa. The Greenbrier
in White Sulphur Springs, WV,
is a National Historic landmark,
offering impeccable service and
outstanding amenities. New to
the PGA tour is the Greenbrier
Classic presented each July with
Tom Watson as the resort’s golf
professional emeritus.
offers an extraordinary
quality of life for its residents
and an exceptional range of
opportunities for visitors. The
Alleghany Highlands Chamber
of Commerce & Tourism strives
to enhance both by fostering a
healthy business environment
and promoting economic growth.
The Chamber is a unifying
voice for business in Clifton
Forge, Covington, Selma, Iron
Gate, Low Moor and other parts
of Alleghany County, as well as
neighboring communities that
do business in the Alleghany
Highlands.
Since, 1906, the Chamber
has served the community as
an action-oriented organization
that has emerged as the leading
advocate for commerce in
the Alleghany Highlands.
The chamber continues the
tradition through innovative
programs in the areas of business
development, communications,
awards, education, governmental
advocacy and tourism
promotion.
The Alleghany Highlands has
it all, and we are happy to share
it with you! You are welcome to
come to live, work, and play!
Clifton Forge, as seen from Pine Street, was incorporated in 1884.
The Historic Masonic Theatre
an Alleghany Highlands landmark
currently undergoing renovation.
Visit our website at
www.historicmasonictheatre.com
for Schedule of Events.
The Masonic Amphitheatre
Now Open!
Visit our website at
www.historicmasonictheatre.com
for Schedule of Events
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C O M M U N I T Y
Wellness,
Fitness
& Fun!
Midway between the city of
Covington and town of Clifton
Forge one will find the Alleghany
Highlands YMCA, a wellness
facility built in 2007. Established
in 1993 with the primary goal
of providing quality, affordable
child care for the area’s working
families, the Y has since evolved
as one of the Highland’s
significant assets for attracting
business and professionals to
the region.
The Wellness Facility
located at 101 YMCA Way, Low
Moor, right off I64, includes
a health and wellness center
equipped with cardiovascular
and strength machines, as well
as free weights for both men and
FRESH
Cardiovascular and strength training machines are only one part of the many ways
to wellness and fitness at the Y!
women. The full court gym also
offers a suspended walking track
and spinning room for cycling
enthusiasts. Those who prefer
group exercise classes will enjoy
the Aerobics studio for Toning,
Zumba, Circuit Training, Cardio
Kick, Yoga, Hip Hop Aerobics
and teen exercise programs.
A big attraction for swimmers
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Terry Kershner, Assoc. Broker
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C O M M U N I T Y
and families is the facility’s fullsize indoor pool that hosts a
comprehensive aquatics program
from preschoolers and youth to
adults. The aquatics center also
features a spa and sauna to finish
off one’s exercise routine.
The Y offers a varied
seasonal and year-round
program schedule with youth
and children’s programs such
as Sporties for Shorties, youth
basketball, KIDZ Boot Camp,
Middle School Madness,
gymnastics, martial arts,
cheerleading and guitar lessons.
For those children too young
to participate in organized
programs while their parents
work out, child watch is offered
for a nominal fee.
YMCA Kids Unlimited is the
largest child care program in the
region, with services provided at
the Y’s West and Central Learning
Centers located conveniently
near the major employers. With
options for infants through
school-age, parents can go to
work knowing that their children
are in the nurturing care of the
Y’s qualified staff, providing a
solid foundation for the public
school setting and beyond.
YMCA embraces the philosophy
that “everyone deserves a Y,”
offering financial assistance for
child care or wellness services,
based on a sliding fee scale.
Tours of all facilities and free
first-time wellness center visits
are available by contacting the Y
at 962-9622.
Additional information
can be found on the web at
www.alleghanyhighlandsymca.
org or through Facebook.
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C O M M U N I T Y
History of Alleghany Highlands Genealogical Society
Genealogical Society is a grass roots,
non-profit corporation, chartered by
the Commonwealth of Virginia in
1994. The Society is governed by a
Board of Directors composed of the
President, Vice President, Secretary,
Treasurer, Historian and three
Members At Large. Membership
is open to any applicant interested
in furthering the objectives of the
society without regard to race, creed,
religion or social status.
The AHGS began meeting in
1991 to bring together persons
interested in history of families
of the Alleghany Highlands. The
first meeting was held in the
Charles P. Jones Memorial Library.
Later, meetings were held in the
basement of the Alleghany County
Courthouse. Subsequently, a room
was made available in the former
Rivermont School Building. The
Society had used this location since
March 10, 1994. In 2011 the Society
moved to a larger facility in the
Jeter-Watson Center, formerly JeterWatson School Building.
Since its inception, AHGS
membership has grown as well as the
volumes of information available for
researching family history. To date,
the work of the Society has utilized
volunteer labor, without paid staff.
Its outreach services include an ongoing member recruitment program,
publishing a quarterly newsletter,
providing research assistance and
information exchange with persons
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throughout the United States who
have an interest in past and present
inhabitants of our area.
The society has published
many books containing previously
unpublished records of births,
marriages, deaths, indexes and
inventories of cemeteries. It
has published a pictorial book
depicting people from the Alleghany
Highlands. This book also includes
genealogical information of some
families. Through this work the
society has preserved pictures for
future generations. Its vast amount
of death records has been used in
documenting ancestors throughout
the Alleghany Highlands.
The Genealogical Society
assisted hundreds of people in filling
gaps in their family histories that
otherwise might have eluded them
forever. Those utilizing the society’s
info are researchers, professionals
and families, who want to close the
gaps in information about someone’s
heritage. The resultant documentation
will have its value in years to come.
Today’s researchers echo each other
when they say, “If I don’t do it now it
will be lost forever.”
Members are located throughout
the United States. The AHGS is their
C O M M U N I T Y
Alleghany Highlands Genealogical Society
Library Business Hours
Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday
10:00 A,M. – 3:00 P.M., Other times by Appointment:
Call: Inna Henderson at 540-962-1501
Or write
Alleghany Highlands Genealogical Society
515 East Pine Street
Jeter-Watson Center
Covington, Virginia 24426
Or email
Inna Henderson [email protected] Linda Tucker [email protected]
or [email protected]
Douthat State Park, Millboro, VA
Photo courtesy of Bill Crabtree Jr., Virginia Tourism Corp.
link to locating information about
places, dates and events, which took
place in Alleghany County, Virginia
and surrounding areas.
The AHGS Library is open
to the public three days a week
but it attempts to accommodate
by appointment those who must
travel for some distance and cannot
visit on these days. Work groups
meet on alternate days to carry
out various tasks which cannot be
completed during hours of public
access. Researchers who contact the
area’s public libraries, neighboring
genealogical and historical societies,
the Chamber of Commerce, as
well as Courthouses, are usually
referred to the Alleghany Highlands
Genealogical Society.
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C O M M U N I T Y
An Architectural Treasure is…
Reborn
In 1904 in a small town in
Southwest Virginia, a group
of Masons decided to build a
Masonic Lodge so they could
have a permanent place to
meet. Since opera houses were
in vogue in the United States
at that time, the members of
the Lodge had the foresight to
engage an architectural firm
from Lynchburg, VA, Frye and
Chesterman to design not only
a Masonic Lodge but also a four
story Opera House and Masonic Lodge in Clifton Forge, Virginia.
The building opened in 1905 and immediately became the
social hub of the community with musical and variety shows,
vaudeville and local performers showcasing their talents in the
beautiful 500-seat auditorium and balcony. Through the years, the
Theatre not only presented live shows but also silent movies and
“talkies”.
Today, the Masonic Theatre is an architectural treasure. A
four story, Beaux Arts brick building with pilastered facade, a
cove ceiling lobby and original performance hall with stage and
balcony. The Theatre has a lower level, an auditorium with lobby
containing fine plaster detail still intact, a balcony and a fourth
floor that once served as the Masonic Lodge.
Throughout its history, the Masonic Theatre hosted western
movie icons like Lash LaRue, who rode his horse down the theatre
aisle, and Roy Rogers, who once appeared with his wonder horse
Trigger.
Other stars made the Masonic Theatre a part of their
performance legacy. Performers included Gene Autry, Tex Ritter,
Cowboy Bob Steele, and Hopalong Cassidy, as well as legends Burl
Ives, the Drifters, and the world famous Count Basie Orchestra.
Steeped in local history, the Historic Masonic Theatre
remained the oldest continuously operating theatre in the
Commonwealth of Virginia until closing its
doors temporarily in 1987.
In 1990, the Theatre was donated to
Appalfolks of America by RC Theaters and
re-opened presenting shows highlighting
performing arts of the Appalachian
Highlands such as the Virginia Opry, the
Virginia Junior Opry and the innovative
STARS program for challenged youth and
adults.
In 2003, Appalfolks generously
donated the Masonic Theatre to the town
of Clifton Forge, while continuing to offer
performances to the community.
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Today the theatre stands as a testament to the
vision of earlier citizens of the area who sought to foster
entertainment opportunities and community fellowship.
However, the once beautiful landmark was badly in need
of restoration. In 2009, The Masonic Theatre Preservation
Foundation was formed to restore the Theatre.
The architectural firm, Onsite, was hired, drawings
have been developed, and the fundraising has begun.
Plans for rehabilitation include a lower level intimate
performance space, concession area and dressing rooms,
the auditorium with restored box seats, the balcony with
offices and conference area and the fourth floor (once the
Masonic meeting lodge) featuring a large community hall
suitable for receptions, large meetings, parties and reunions
complete with catering kitchen.
C O M M U N I T Y
The rehabilitation of the Theatre
has created excitement and anticipation
for many in the area who have projected
their enthusiasm into action through
volunteering time and financial support
for the project. Since the Foundation
is sponsoring events while the Theatre
is closed for restoration, businesses,
especially the restaurants in the area, are
benefitting from the activity.
When the Theatre reopens the
economic impact will clearly be felt
with increased visitors who will benefit
from cultural, educational, movie
theater and performance arts programs
geared to all age groups. The goal of the
Foundation is to cooperate closely with
other art and history venues in the area
in marketing efforts to develop travel
packages and provide supplemental
options, coordinating with the
Alleghany Highlands Chamber of
Commerce and Tourism. The Theatre
will be technologically equipped to
provide a facility for business meetings,
conferences and large and small group
meetings. The Alleghany Highlands
will have a first-class facility that will
promote community pride and will
complement the natural beauty that is
indicative of the area.
In addition to the Masonic
Theatre restoration project, the Theatre
Foundation has been the recipient of
the design/buildLab program of Virginia
Tech’s 16-student team of third-year
architecture students who developed
plans for the Masonic Amphitheatre
project and have completed the
construction.
The students met with community
members and conducted interviews
asking about the needs and wishes
for a community Amphitheatre. The
design was finalized and presented to
the community. A $150,000 grant from
the Alleghany Foundation has enabled
the project to become a reality. The
goal of the design/buildLab was to teach
students the skills necessary to confront
the design and realization of architecture
projects, with a consciousness for
social and environmental issues. The
Amphitheatre will provide a variety of
affordable entertainment options for the
“We Exceed Your Expectations”
Alleghany Highlands community.
More information and a schedule
of events can be found on www.
historicmasonictheatre.com and
the Masonic Theatre’s Facebook
page http://www.facebook.com/#!/
historicmasonictheatre and by emailing
[email protected]
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C O M M U N I T Y
Clifton Forge – C&O
Historical Society
Among the Alleghany Highlands’ most
admired destinations is the Chesapeake
& Ohio Railway Heritage Center at the
corner of Main and D Streets in Clifton
Forge. The center, operated by the C&O
Historical Society, is designed to inspire
and delight all who visit there and to
stimulate the local economy.
Besides being a focus of community
pride and a site for local meetings and
gatherings, the C&O Railway Heritage
Center is the central concept that will
link numerous rail sites to form a
heritage trail reaching from Newport
News, Va., to the Great Lakes.
The center is housed in an 1895 renovated C&O Freight Depot that contains the primary museum displays and the retail
shop. There is a reproduction of a passenger station that stood in this location before. The area around the center, on a
crescent of land beside the Jackson River, once held a large maintenance facility for the overhaul and repair of locomotives,
a passenger coach yard, a yard for classifying coal and other freight, and the division headquarters for the region. This
panorama of rail history is a typical example of the American railroad and is collected and displayed in the center, as is the
history of Clifton Forge, historically one of rail’s most important locations.
The C&O Railway Heritage Center (www.candoheritage.org) is open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday – Saturday, and
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday. For information, call 540-862-8653 or 540-862-2210.
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Renewal of Our Heritage
Efforts to extend rail operations to Covington began
with the incorporation of the Covington and Ohio
Railroad with the intent of building a rail line to the
Ohio River. The Civil War interrupted these plans
but when the war ended in 1865, the plan was
resurrected. The Virginia Central merged with the
Covington and Ohio and formed the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad. The line reached Covington in
1869.
The C&O Railroad led to the increased
development of towns along its main corridor as
well as numerous branch lines serving timber, iron,
coal and tourist operations. Clifton Forge became
a major division headquarters as two Eastern lines
converged in the town which then marshaled trains
to and from the western terminus.
A modern brick passenger depot was built
in Covington in 1890. It soon proved to be
insufficient for the increased passenger service to
the developing community and was replaced by a
more elaborate and ornate structure in 1908.
In 1999, the Alleghany Historical Society
embarked on a campaign to restore the 1908
depot. A commitment was secured from the City
of Covington to apply for federal transportation
enhancement funds and the Society pledged the
necessary matching funds through a fundraising
campaign.
Over the next six years, the partial grants
were secured and funds were raised to begin a
$715,000 restoration of the depot. In reality, the
City additionally contributed in excess of $100,000
of in-kind and actual financial support to complete
the restoration. In the fall of 2007, the depot had
been completed for occupation and the Alleghany
Historical Society moved its headquarters to the
building. The Project benefited significantly from a
grant from the Alleghany Foundation and several
substantial contributors.
In 2008, additional grants were secured
from the Alleghany Foundation and another large
contributor in order to rescue and restore the
adjacent 1890 freight station. A total of more than
$250,000 was spent on this project. It opened in
2009 and has been incorporated into the museum
displays and activities of the Society and the City of
Covington.
An informal and strong partnership has
been developed with the C&O Historical Society
in Clifton Forge. The Covington depots provide
information on the C&O’s impact on Covington and
are listed as stops and attractions along the C&O
Heritage Trail.
The depots are open to the public on
Tuesdays-Fridays from 12:00 Noon until 4:00 p.m.
and on Saturday and Sunday from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
There is no admission charge. They are located at
149 S. Maple Avenue. The phone number of the
Society is 540-965-0149 and the email address is
[email protected].
439 E. Ridgeway Street
Clifton Forge, VA 24422
540.862.4447
[email protected]
www.highlandsartsandcrafts.com
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Alleghany Historical Society
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C O M M U N I T Y
Arts
& Culture
IN THE
Alleghany
Highlands
Along with the splendor of its natural
beauty, the Alleghany Highlands offers a
well-developed level of arts and culture.
There are a variety of entities that
support the visual and performing arts.
Council is the oldest of the group,
established in 1953 and is celebrating
its sixtieth season of presenting
the finest performing arts events to
audiences of all ages. All genres are
offered from opera to blue grass.
Notable professional performers
from around the world have graced
the Arts Council stage. Variety and
quality are the common denominators
with a history of names like Beverly
Sills, Royal Shakespeare Company of
London, Joffery II Ballet, Boys Choir
of Harlem, Duke Ellington Orchestra,
Preservation Hall Jazz Band, the
Bulgarian Children’s Choir, Barter
Theatre, Capitol Steps, Berlin Chamber
Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony, Judy
Collins, Burl Ives, Marie Osmond, the
Charlie Daniels Band, Chinese Golden
Dragon Acrobats, and The Blind Boys
of Alabama. Actors the caliber of Ed
Asner, Della Reese, Gary Burgoff, John
Amos, Frank Gorshin, Dick VanPatten,
Mackensie Phillips and David Birney
have enjoyed spending time in the
Highlands. Bluegrass great Dr. Ralph
Stanley commented from the Curfman
Hall stage, “I’ve been a lot of places in
my time, but I don’t think I’ve ever been
treated as well as I have been treated by
the fine folks here.”
Along with performances for
adults, the Arts Council presents
programming in the local school
systems that strengthen student cultural
development. Local talent is nurtured
through the Alleghany Highlands
Orchestra, Alleghany Highlands Chorale
and Alleghany Community Theatre.
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Bluegrass Legend, Dr. Ralph Stanley – “ I’ve been a lot of places in my time
but I don’t think I’ve ever been treated as well as I have been treated by the
fine folks here.”
The latter offers an annual opportunity
for dozens of local children to perform
with Missoula Children’s Theatre.
and Crafts Center encourages creative
experience and appreciation of the visual
arts. With changing gallery exhibitions
and a store on site, there are always new
things to experience. Exhibits feature
work in a wide variety of media by
Highlands and other artists. The shop
sells juried handmade pottery, wood
items, jewelry, stained glass, ornaments,
needlework, baskets, and other fine
crafts, as well as framed and unframed
watercolors, oils and various types
of prints.
The Arts and Crafts Center also
offers educational programs in the local
schools, along with occasional short
term workshops for the general public
throughout the year. This organization
also hosts professional artists-inresidence who bring various skills
and create extraordinary work in the
community.
Appalfolks of America is yet
another arts non-profit that provides
opportunity for enjoyment of different
types of music and theatre. The Virginia
Opry and Virginia Junior Opry give
local musicians, vocalists, comedians
and dancers a chance to test their
wings. Appalfolks also conceptualized
a performance group called S.T.A.R.S.
that allows developmentally challenged
performers a chance to shine in
the spotlight. The original home of
Appalfolks was the Historic Masonic
Theatre in downtown Clifton Forge.
The community boasts two local
amphitheatre sites. The Masonic
Amphitheatre was recently constructed
along Smith Creek in downtown Clifton
Forge and River Rock Amphitheatre
is located in the Jackson River Sports
Complex in South Covington. Both
offer opportunities for families to enjoy
outdoor entertainment, many with free
admission.
Visit the links below for additional
information on the ampitheatres:
http://www.historicmasonictheatre.com/
the_masonic_amphitheatre_schedule_
of_events
http://www.covington.va.us/
riverrockamphitheater.shtml
C O M M U N I T Y
Talent from Around
the World
Ed Asner in performance mode
American Spiritual Ensemble
Mccorvey
Harlem Gospel Choir
Tibetian Monkswit Mandala
Visit the
Alleghany Highlands
Whether you visit for a day, weekend or longer,
you’ll find many uniquely Alleghany ways to
have fun. Our beautiful mountains are more
than just scenery; they form a spectacular natural
playground for hiking, biking, camping and
hunting. Try fishing, paddling, tubing, boating
or swimming on our rivers, lakes and streams.
Our charming downtowns are filled with eclectic
shopping, locally-owned restaurants, art galleries
and historic sites.
Chapman Plumbing, Heating
& Air Conditioning, Inc.
119 West Main Street
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-4291
Serving the area since 1961
Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Duct Cleaning, Bathroom Remodeling & More!
Residential & Commercial
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C O M M U N I T Y
Clifton Forge
School of
the Arts
Clifton Forge School of the Arts
(CFSOTA) opened its doors to the
public on January 16, 2011. It
is located in a historic district in
downtown Clifton Forge. It is a
not-for-profit corporation owned
and managed by a small group
of local citizens known as The
Clifton Forge Company. Its goal is
to provide opportunities for better
living and learning to adults and
children.
The School offers a wide variety
of classes in painting and drawing,
blacksmithing, needle-and-fiberarts, digital photography, beginning
piano, flute, guitar and harp, to
name a few. The acquisition of a
nearby historic structure (Wholesale
Grocery Company) houses a stained
glass design studio and a clay
pottery. Plans for a workshop in
small stone sculpture are
being made.
Dabney S. Lancaster
Community College and CFSOTA
have signed a Memorandum
of Understanding which opens
possibilities of greater enrollment
and wider exposure in the arts to
area citizens. Too, the School is
seeking ways to extend its services
to children, to the elderly and
retired, through program offerings
that are free of charge and open
to all.
For further information,
please visit the School’s web site:
www.cfsota.org or send email to:
[email protected] or call
(540) 862-7275.
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Ben Truett
working on his
first stained
glass project.
Blues, Brews and
BBQ
Drumming
Workshop with
John Visel.
Student at
Collage
Workshop for
kids.
O P P O R T U N I T Y
The Natural Choice
Imagine yourself working somewhere where the best of nature is just steps from your job.
Where two world-class resorts are just a short drive away.
Where other people travel to the region to take advantage of the lakes, rivers and biking trails.
Now imagine that your
company is within 600 miles
of more than 40 percent of the
nation’s population and more
than 200,000 manufacturers. That
shipping your product overseas
is easy because you’re located
within a foreign trade zone.
That the costs of running your
company – from taxes to utilities
to healthcare – are lower than in
many other parts of the country.
That the telecommunications
infrastructure is the equal of
Virginia’s largest metropolitan
areas, thanks to Lumos Networks
(the local telecommunications
provider), which is in the process
of constructing a Fiber-to-thePremises network throughout
the Alleghany Highlands. When
completed it will provide high-
speed fiber service to 4,200 homes
and 400 businesses.
If you live and work in
Virginia’s Alleghany Highlands,
no imagination is necessary. On
any day you can choose from the
George Washington and Jefferson
National Forests, Gathright
Wildlife Management Area, Lake
Moomaw, Douthat State Park and
many clear mountain streams,
all of which provide some of the
best hunting, fishing, hiking and
wildlife viewing in the eastern
United States. And on top of that,
the world-famous Homestead
and Greenbrier resorts are just 30
minutes away.
Imagine growing – or starting
– your company in a region that
values education, training and the
entrepreneurial spirit. Help is a
click away through the Alleghany
Highlands Economic Development
Corporation’s Business Assistance
Program, available to anyone
starting, expanding or sustaining
a business in the Highlands. An
Entrepreneur Specialist on staff
can help with any and all activities
associated with your business.
And all services are free of charge.
The program’s online virtual
business incubator is a good
starting point for getting answers
to questions, solving problems
independently and working on
developing your business plan.
Two excellent public school
systems educate your future
work force, while Dabney S.
Lancaster Community College
continued on page 22
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G E T T I N G
A R O U N D
Alleghany Highlands
It’s easy to get to the Alleghany Highlands.
Interstate 64 runs through the region, making it an easy drive from Washington, Baltimore, Richmond and many other mid-Atlantic cities. Once you arrive,
getting around the Alleghany Highlands is hassle free. Miles of quiet country roads are great for scenic drives by car or motorcycle.
You can also choose to leave your car behind and arrive by train. Amtrak has arrivals and departures into downtown Clifton Forge three days a week. For a truly
special weekend getaway, combine the beauty and hospitality of the Alleghany Highlands with the romance of rail travel. Fare and schedule information can
be found at www.amtrak.com.
The Alleghany Highlands is also easily accessible from the Roanoke Regional Airport and Greenbrier Valley Airport.
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G E T T I N G
A R O U N D
CITY-TO-CITY DISTANCES
Alleghany County has excellent access to cities and transportation
routes in the Eastern U.S. Measured from Covington, some prominent
destinations are:
100-200 miles: Winston-Salem, N.C.; Charleston, W. Va., Pittsburgh,
Pa., Washington, D.C., Richmond, Va.
200-300 miles: Columbia, S.C., Knoxville, Tenn., Columbus, Ohio, Baltimore, Md.,
Norfolk/Hampton Roads, Va.
300-400 miles: Atlanta, Ga., Nashville, Tenn., Louisville, Ky., Indianapolis, Ind., Detroit,
Mich., Philadelphia, Pa., New York, N.Y.
400-500 miles: Savannah, Ga.
Just over 500 miles: Jacksonville, Fla.
Downtown Covington:
Downtown Clifton Forge:
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and Bodywork. Jobs await
in healthcare, business and
recreational settings such as spas
and nearby resorts such as The
Homestead and The Greenbrier.
• Forest Management
Technology, which supports
forestry and forest-related
industries that are vital to the
economy of Virginia, where 60
percent of the total land area is
forested. Graduates of the program
can go on to a four-year institution
such as Virginia Tech or pursue a
career in forestry, urban tree care
or forest products. DSLCC offers
the only associate degree-level
Forestry program in Virginia.
It features an LT300 industrial
sawmill by Wood-Mizer Industrial
and is accredited through the
Society of American Foresters.
• Wind Turbine Service
Technology, the newest program,
prepares students for careers in
The Natural Choice
continued from page 19
works with the community
and area businesses to develop
cutting-edge degree and training
programs that educate and train
students for tomorrow’s jobs and
today’s high-growth careers. Some
of the programs include:
• Advanced Manufacturing
& Packaging Technology, which
features a state-of-the-art training
lab that gives a student extensive,
hands-on practice to prepare for
a new job or advance in a current
one. The area’s largest employer,
MeadWestvaco, was instrumental
in developing the program.
• Massage Therapy, where
both the Career Studies and
Certificate Programs prepare
students for the National
Certification Examination
in Therapeutic Massage
PROVIDING BUILDING SOLUTIONS
General Contracting & Construction Management • Residential & Commercial Construction
Homestead Dairy, Warm Springs
Private Residence, Eagle Rock
Vacation Getaway, Millboro
Duke’s Antiques, Lexington
Homestead Preserve, Hot Springs
Alleghany
Humane
Society,
Low Moor
Alleghany
Highlands
Chamber
Commerce & Tourism, Covington
Commonwealth
Contracting
Services, Inc.
Ross A. Hammond, P.E.
P.O. Box 303
418 Chalybeate Ave.
Iron Gate, VA 25558
Office: (540) 862-5800
Cell: (540) 969-9405
Fax: (540) 862-2940
Commonwealthcontractingservices.com
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Aerial view of the Alleghany Regional Commerce Center. The Alleghany Highlands YMCA is located on the bottom left.
the growing alternative energy
sector. The school recently erected
a working 5.2 kW (kilowatt),
three-blade wind turbine tower
and climbing tower, as well as a
solar power training system.
• The college offers an
associate’s degree in nursing,
from which students can take
the national exam to become a
registered nurse, or continue their
education and pursue a bachelor’s
degree. DSLCC has articulation
agreements with Jefferson College
of Health Sciences and Old
Dominion University.
Finally, imagine living in a
community where the oldest
and largest employer is annually
included in the Dow Jones
Sustainability World Index, given
for its longstanding commitment
to corporate environmental
responsibility. Packaging giant
MeadWestvaco, which has been
in the Alleghany Highlands for
more than 100 years, is investing
$285 million to construct a new,
state-of-the-art biomass boiler
and upgrade the associated power
infrastructure at its Covington
mill. This boiler will create energy
by utilizing renewable biomass
Phillip M. Bowen, President/Owner
1201 Commerce Center Drive
Covington, Virginia 24426
Office Phone: 540-862-4200
Toll Free: 866-301-0422
Fax Number: 540-862-4204
Email: [email protected]
www.jenfabinc.com
such as tree bark, wood residues
often left behind from logging
operations and water treatment
plant residuals. The project
enables the mill to increase its
level of energy self-sufficiency
while dramatically decreasing its
carbon footprint.
Dabney Lancaster’s wind
turbine and MeadWestvaco’s
biomass boiler are just two
examples of the entrepreneurial
spirit and forward thinking that is
making the Alleghany Highlands a
gem that won’t remain hidden for
very long.
To learn more about locating
or starting a business in the
Alleghany Highlands, contact
David Kleppinger at the
Alleghany Highlands Economic
Development Corporation at
[email protected]. www.ahedc.
com.
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H E A L T H Y
L I V I N G
LewisGale Hospital
Alleghany:
Expanding Services
to Meet the
Community’s Needs
As the leading healthcare provider in the
Alleghany Highlands, LewisGale Hospital
Alleghany is continually looking for
opportunities to expand its services and
enhance the quality of care it provides. The
hospital is already recognized by The Joint
Commission as one of the nation’s top
performers for surgical and pneumonia care.
The hospital is among only 405 hospitals
named in the commission’s first-time report
for excelling on key quality measures proven
to give patients the best outcomes. Most
recently, the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of
Commerce & Tourism awarded the hospital its
Business of the Year Award for 2011.
“We are committed to putting the
needs of our patients first, from providing
compassionate care to offering new treatments
and services to improve their health
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LewisGale Hospital Alleghany is the leading healtcare provider in the Alleghany
Highlands.
outcomes,” said Greg Madsen, CEO, LewisGale
Hospital Alleghany.
The new Senior Transitions Unit is just
one example of the hospital’s pledge to meet
the healthcare needs of the community it
serves. With the Alleghany Highlands’ rapidly
growing senior population, the hospital
recognized there was a significant need for
behavioral health services for this age group.
H E A L T H Y
In September 2011, Senior Transitions opened
its doors with a 15-bed inpatient specialty
unit that now serves as a regional center for
seniors. This specialized care involves treating
their mental health challenges and medical
conditions at the same time. The program
primarily serves patients 55 and older with
emotional and behavioral health issues such
as memory problems, mood disorders, and
anxiety and psychotic disorders.
“We treat our patients like members
of our own family,” said Program Director
Mary Lavery-Fisher, R.N., M.S.N, C.S.N.P,
C.N.S. “Our multi-disciplinary team provides
personalized, loving care to help patients
return to their optimal level of functioning.”
The Senior Transitions team consists
of more than 25 employees including two
physicians, Hasnain Maqsood, M.D., and
Pradip Koirala, M.D., who serves as the
Medical Director.
Over the past several months, the unit
has served more than 70 patients. Some
patients have traveled from as far away as
Tidewater, Grundy and Northern Virginia.
Specialized care is also coming to the
Emergency Department at LewisGale Hospital
Alleghany. This spring the hospital will
L I V I N G
The Senior Transitions Sunroom.
introduce Fast Track ER. This new service
is targeted to patients who need immediate
attention for a minor medical emergency such
as a simple fracture, sore throat, ear infection or
laceration. Based on the severity of the patient’s
condition, he or she may be placed in the Fast
Track ER, a separate area within the emergency
department with its own exam room.
“Fast Track ER will help us more
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H E A L T H Y
L I V I N G
LewisGale Hospital Alleghany
efficiently care for patients who come to
our emergency department for care,” said
Leslie Broughman, R.N., B.S.N., Emergency
Department Director. “Our goal is to get
patients with more minor medical conditions
treated and out the door within 60 minutes of
arriving.”
Fast Track ER opened in late April and is
available from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a
week.
From new services to new technology, the
hospital is also adding digital mammography
to better meet the needs of its patients. Women
now have access to this new imaging option at
LewisGale Women’s Center Alleghany.
Screenings performed with digital
mammography have several advantages for
patients including quicker exams with realtime images that can be displayed in seconds.
Digital mammograms take as little as half the
time of film. The images are also clear and offer
a better view of the breast, especially near the
skin line, chest wall and in women with dense
breast tissue.
In addition, if a doctor needs a second
opinion or if patients need to be transferred
to LewisGale Breast Center Salem for more
extensive imaging services, their digital
mammogram can be shared electronically to
make sure they get the most accurate diagnosis
as quickly as possible.
That is one of the benefits on-site
radiologist Mary Ella Zelenik, M.D., is most
looking forward to with digital mammography.
She believes with the new technology the
hospital will see an increase in the number of
women coming in to get their mammograms.
In general, women should begin getting
yearly mammograms at the age of 40.
“It’s very unusual to see an advancedstage breast cancer anymore in women who
get regular mammograms,” said Zelenik. “Early
detection is very important and can
save lives.”
“It’s all about providing our patients with
high-quality healthcare,” said Madsen. “We’re
honored that the chamber of commerce and
the community recognize the difference we’re
making every day in the Alleghany Highlands
to improve lives.”
As part of LewisGale Regional Health
System, patients who come to the hospital for
care also have access to the entire healthcare
network which includes four hospitals, six
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outpatient centers, two cancer centers and
nearly 700 employed and independent
physicians of every discipline imaginable.
To learn more about
SENIOR TRANSITIONS
or to refer a patient,
call 540-862-6950 during
normal business hours, and
1-800-541-9992 after 5 p.m.
and on the weekends.
To schedule a
MAMMOGRAM,
call 540-862-6878.
Same- and/or next-day
appointments are
often available.
H E A L T H Y
L I V I N G
THE WOODLANDS,
Clifton Forge
In January 2011, AHFC moved to a
modern facility in Covington known
locally as the Adrales Medical Building.
Since its inception, the Clinic has had
several temporary homes, none of
which really met its needs. The Board of
Directors celebrated the acquisition of
their new home with an official opening
and ribbon cutting on March 17, 2011.
The Clinic is staffed by four doctors
who volunteer their time, one physician
assistant, two nurses, one pharmacy
assistant, six nurse volunteers, and
other community volunteers. Ninety
percent (90%) of medical services are
provided by these medically trained
and licensed volunteers. This medical
team provides acute care; diagnosis and
treatment of chronic disease; referrals for
lab work, x-rays, local and out-of-area
specialists; care management; and access
to prescription medicines. There are
special programs for women living with
cancer risks, patients with TB, and those
in need of mental health services. The
Clinic looks forward to providing access
to telemedicine that would allow for real
time consultations with specialists who
are out of the area. Another challenge
the Clinic confronts is how to provide
dental services for AHFC patients.
A Board of Directors, composed
of concerned citizens from Alleghany
and Bath Counties and the city of
Covington, oversees the Clinic. Funds for
the operation are raised locally through
events organized by the Board. AHFC is
a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization and
welcomes charitable contributions from
private citizens, churches, civic groups,
local governments and businesses.
For every dollar donated to the clinic,
patients receive $15 in medical care.
Since the clinic’s inception, the Alleghany
Foundation has been the primary funder
of the Alleghany Highlands Free Clinic.
THE GLEBE, Daleville
The Glebe, Southwest Virginia’s
premier modern example of
a continuous-care retirement
community, is located adjacent
to Alleghany County in Daleville.
Although in a small town
environment, practically any service
or form of entertainment is just
minutes away.
Life at The Glebe circulates
around the complex’s Community
Center, which offers residents a
full-service branch bank, a business
center with computers, fax and
copiers; mail area, convenience
store, beauty/barber salon, a library,
the Depot Café, game room and
art studio.
The Glebe has both assisted
living and nursing centers, each
comprised of 32 private residences
with supportive care. Its Health
Care Center can provide health
maintenance services, nutritional
counseling, physical therapy and
scheduled physician visits. All health
services are under one roof.
A few moments walk from the
Community Center, The Glebe’s
Fitness Center contains stateof-the-art exercise equipment.
Lifelong learning programs also are
scheduled at The Glebe by nearby
Hollins University.
To learn more about The Glebe,
visit www.theglebe.org or call
540-591-2200.
The Woodlands is a non-medical,
dually-certified skilled nursing
facility offering both onsite and offsite
services. Speech/ language pathology
services, dental services, podiatry,
mental health, social work, nursing,
pharmacy and physician services are
among those offered onsite. Diagnostic
x-ray services are provided offsite. The
facility has 60 beds and participates in
both Medicare and Medicaid programs.
It is staffed by registered and licensed
practical nurses, as well as dietary and
housekeeping staff.
For more information on The
Woodlands, call 540-863-4096.
SCOTT HILL
RETIREMENT
COMMUNITY,
Clifton Forge
Independent living is the theme for
those 62 and older and/or disabled
at Scott Hill Retirement Community.
Residents of its 140 apartment units
enjoy a beauty/barber shop, onsite
dining, transportation, no maintenance
and two service coordinators to help
residents locate any other service
needed. The facility has programs and
activities for residents and often invites
the community to share in the fun. It
also has podiatric care and a monthly
diabetes clinic.
For more information, call
540-862-5741, or visit www.
scotthillapartments.org
HIGHLAND HOUSE,
Clifton Forge
Highland House assisted living facility
has a capacity of 28 residents. It offers
semi-private and private rooms, either
for long-term care or for respite care.
Residents get meals and have access to
daily activities, nursing and pharmacy
services, and van transportation
to shopping, movies or doctor’s
appointments. A physician is available
for house calls at the facility.
To learn more about Highland
House, call 540-862-4271
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H E A L T H Y
L I V I N G
BRIAN CENTER,
Low Moor
Brian Center
Rehabilitation and
Nursing Care is a Kissito
Health Care property
serving Alleghany,
Augusta, Botetourt and
Rockbridge counties in
Virginia and Greenbrier
County in West Virginia.
The Center’s nursing
department oversees a
60-bed certified facility
that provides postsurgical care, skilled
nursing, IV therapy,
tube feedings, pain
Rehab patient works out at the Brian Center
management, wound
management, respite
care and a variety of other medical services.
Brian Center expanded in mid-2008 to include a new Post Acute
Rehabilitation Center, which offers specialty short-term care for complex
medical needs in a setting of state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment and
elegant private rooms. PARC offers a number of amenities for the patient
such as recreational and therapeutic activities, as well as fine dining, and
provides a separate entry for easy access to their accommodations.
More information is available at www.briancenteralleghany.org or call
540-862-3610
Housekeeping, running errands,
grocery shopping, meal preparation,
assist to appointments and companionship
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L E A R N
The Covington City School Division
serves approximately 900 students
who attend three schools. The
division includes Edgemont Primary
(which serves Early Head Start,
Head Start, and grades PK-3),
Jeter-Watson Intermediate (which
serves grades 4-7), and Covington
High School (which serves grades
8 through 12). Jackson River
Technical Center, operated jointly
by Covington City and Alleghany
County, provides career and
technical education to students
of Covington High School and
provides occupational training and
retraining, special interest classes,
and high school opportunities to
area adults.
Covington’s youngest students
begin elementary school with a
pre-kindergarten program designed
to meet the academic, physical,
emotional, and social needs of
the four-year old. The program
in grades K through 3 is designed
to develop strong basic skills in
reading, language arts, math, health,
science, social studies, physical
education, music and technology.
Edgemont Primary houses a stateof-the- art computer lab, i-pod
classroom, and library.
Edgemont Primary School was
previously selected to receive a Title
I Distinguished School Award and a
Federal Blue Ribbon Schools’ Award
from the Virginia Department of
Education. Edgemont is a fully-
accredited school.
The Intermediate
school curriculum
offers opportunities for
expanding knowledge
and discovering
individual abilities
while providing an
effective transition
from the selfcontained elementary
school classroom
to the departmentalized high
school. The Intermediate school
has approximately 120 computer
workstations for its students and
an after-school remediation and
enrichment program that focuses
upon strengthening/challenging
academic skills. It also has a Spanish
exploratory and keyboarding
exploratory class that serves students
in grades four through seven.
Edgemont Primary and JeterWatson Intermediate schools are
“two schools under one roof”. They
are situated on a 58-acre campus.
Both schools have state-of-the-art
technology, which includes
interactive SmartBoards in every
classroom, a teacher amplification
system in each classroom, digital
media housing/streaming, a shared
library, cafeteria, and auditorium.
Covington High School is a
building listed on the National and
State Historic Registries. At the
high school level, students follow
concentrated programs of study in
academic and technical fields. More
than three-fourths of a student’s
courses are determined by state
requirements for graduation. The
remainder may be selected from a
variety of academic, technical, or fine
arts courses.
Covington High School students,
if interested in the field of education,
have a chance to participate in
the school’s Virginia Teachers for
Tomorrow (VTT) program. As a
result of this successful program,
The Book Club presents “Horton Hears
a Who”
High School Spirit
Students rise to “Rachel’s Challenge”
Students from Jeter-Watson Intermediate
School have Cougar Pride
Covington City hired one of the first
VTT students as an elementary teacher.
Covington High School offers many
dual enrollment and AP courses in its
curriculum.
Covington City has the advantage
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L E A R N
Shaping the Future
of being a small school division.
Its small schools offer the intimate
and safe environment that is so
important to children. Because
of the low teacher- pupil ratio,
teachers are more able to provide
individualized instruction to its
students. One hundred percent of
Covington City’s teachers are fully
licensed. Forty-seven percent of
Covington’s faculty members have
a master’s degree and two teachers
have attained National Board
Certification. One hundred percent
of Covington’s instructional aides
meet “highly qualified” requirements
under No Child Left Behind.
Covington City Public Schools
are dedicated to ensuring student
success. We are very proud to have
our schools filled with teachers,
principals, and support staff, who
regularly update their skills and
participate in training to help them
meet the needs of all students. Our
mission is: “Covington City Public
Schools are committed to ‘shaping
the future’ by ensuring that each
student is a valued individual
with unique characteristics and
needs, who can learn when actively
engaged in a positive environment
of mutual respect, where student
learning is a priority.” Covington
High School offers many career and
technical courses on its campus.
Academically advanced students
in the area may apply to attend
Jackson River Governor’s School to
gain additional credits toward their
college major. Career and technical
students can attend Jackson River
Technical Center to enhance their
education through a variety of career
and technical offerings.
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“Mountain View 3rd graders enjoy Field Day, while wearing their SOL motivational t-shirts.”
The Alleghany County Public
Schools operate seven schools; a
high school, a middle school and
five elementary schools. All seven
schools are fully accredited by
the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Challenging curricula is found
throughout the school division from
Junior Kindergarten through twelfth
grade. The school division operates
a two tier kindergarten program.
As a result, students who turn five
between October 1 and December
31 may attend school. At the other
end of the educational continuum
students have access to college
credit courses and career and
technical education. More than a
third of the middle school students
area enrolled in the instrumental
music program. For the 2011-2012
school year, 100% of our teachers
were highly qualified, and six
teachers have earned national board
certification. The school system
has been recognized in recent years
by the Virginia Music Educators
Association, the Virginia Technology
Education Association’s children’s
Engineering Convention, the
Virginia Art Education Association,
the Virginia Association of School
Superintendents, the Virginia
Association of the Elementary
School Principals, and the Blue
Ridge Public Relations Association.
Band draws 1in 5 students
Mountaineers football team
Chain of kindness in honor of “Rachel’s
Challenge.”
L E A R N
DSLCC at 50
Refl
eflecting on a Proud Past,
Anticipating a Promising Future
Dabney S. Lancaster Community
College is committed to, and guided
by, one mission--to provide accessible
and affordable opportunities for the
extension of knowledge, skills and
personal enrichment. Throughout
its long, rich history, the College has
developed a wide array of programs
and services to fulfill that mission
and serve the residents of its service
area—Alleghany County, Bath County,
Botetourt (northern portion) County
and Rockbridge County. Thousands
of students have attended DSLCC to
earn an associate degree or certificate,
or to complete short-term training,
attend youth camp, join in an activity
or special event, or take a non credit
class on a topic of special interest.
March, 2012 officially marked the
fiftieth anniversary of the founding of
the institution by Virginia’s General
Assembly in March, 1962. Fifty
years is a long time, but for those
who excitedly seek new learning
opportunities and embrace changes
in technology, it was the chance to
step back and reflect on the past but
also envision an even bigger and
brighter future. Administrators,
faculty and staff are excited to share
accomplishments and look forward
to the privilege of serving many more
students in the years ahead.
The Clifton Forge campus looks
markedly different than it did decades
ago. Renovated and newly-added
spaces in Scott and Warren Halls
make a definite statement, but respect
the overall style of existing facilities
and blend in well with the beautifully
landscaped grounds. During the last
visit by a team sent to DSLCC for
its accreditation review, the College
was commended for the beauty of its
campus.
DSLCC embraces its role as
a supporter of economic growth
and development. Outstanding
facilities, equipment and the latest
technologies are available for students
preparing for the workforce and as
resources for employers who are
concerned with knowledge and
skills for incumbent and future
employees. College administrators
are eager to assist local governments
and economic development officials
who meet with current and future
employers concerned with workforce
development.
Walking around the campus,
visitors will see many ways in which
DSLCC serves the community. The
Library is open for study, research
and recreational reading. Young
and old alike may be seen using the
grounds—from youth practicing
baseball to seniors walking for daily
exercise. Interior spaces hold students
taking classes, but meetings of local
employers, elected officials or civic
groups may fill other rooms on
campus at the same time. Runners
follow a path through the woods and
fishermen try their luck in the Jackson
River. Recent additions to the lower
field near the sawmill—a climbing
tower and a wind turbine—are
reminders that local, state and national
issues change and the College’s
programs of study must reflect
those changes with new courses and
programs of study continually under
development to prepare students for
emerging jobs.
From nurses to teachers to
manufacturing technicians to business
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L E A R N
DSLCC at 50
owners to police officers, the region
is filled with those who have studied
at the College. Many area residents
are DSLCC graduates or have friends,
neighbors, or co-workers who
attended since the opening of the
institution in the fall of 1964.
Dabney S. Lancaster Community
College takes its name very seriously.
Its programs and services are geared
for students of this community,
preparing them for a career and
making positive contributions to
society. Business leaders and other
stakeholders consider DSLCC a
catalyst for change and appreciate
the value it brings to the region. “We
welcome the opportunity to touch
lives,” reflected DSLCC’s president,
Dr. Richard Teaff, who began leading
the institution in July, 1995. “We look
forward to meeting our new students
at the start of each semester with a
fresh perspective on how we can best
serve them and assist them in meeting
their personal and occupational goals.
My team and I consider it a privilege
to be here for them, and we appreciate
their decision to attend DSLCC. It
is appropriate that we take the time
to recall the thousands of individuals
who have studied here and those who
led the institution since its founding in
1962. One can only wonder what the
next 50 years will bring!”
DSLCC TIME CAPSULE –Elevenyear-old Wils Vosteen of Clifton Forge
drops an item into a time capsule that
was dedicated during a ceremony
commemorating the 50th anniversary
of the founding of Dabney S. Lancaster
Community College. The capsule,
which will be opened again in March
of 2037, will be buried near Scott Hall
on the DSLCC campus. Renovations
to Scott Hall were completed recently
and include a remodeled library and
space for the Achievement Center,
which houses a federally funded
student support services program.
Classroom spaces were also updated.
An estimated 200 guests attended the
afternoon celebration. Wils’ father,
Paul, is a member of the Information
Technology staff at DSLCC.
50TH ANNIVERSARY TREE PLANTING – Members of the Founders Day 50th
Anniversary Committee at Dabney S. Lancaster Community College and other
officials gather to plant a commemorative maple tree outside the newly renovated
Warren Hall (in background, at right) on the DSLCC Clifton Forge campus March
18. Warren Hall now includes a bright new lobby, faculty and staff offices, a tiered
classroom to accommodate as many as 90 people, as well as computer labs outfitted
with the latest technology. Handling the shovels were, from left: Tondalaya VanLear,
Assistant Professor of English and Advisor for Education (co-chair of the 50th
Anniversary Committee); Dr. John Backels, president of DSLCC from 1969-95;
DSLCC President Dr. Richard Teaff; and Richard Crowder, president of the DSLCC
Educational Foundation Board. An estimated 200 guests attended the afternoon
festivities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the College.
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Wind Turbine at DLSCC.
New school buildings featuring 21st century
technology make us one of the most advanced
school systems in the country, while our low
pupil-teacher ratio and safe classrooms allow
students to receive the attention they deserve.
It’s this commitment to academic excellence
that has earned us full accreditation by the
Commonwealth of Virginia. To find out more
about our educational programs or employment
opportunities, call 540/863-1800 or visit us
at www.alleghany.k12.va.us.
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R E C R E A T I O N
Each Saturday evening June through August live music is provided for park patrons.
Jackson River
Recreation Sport
Complex
The Jackson River Recreation
Sport Complex is located at 870
Edgemont Drive, Covington,
VA. The Sport Complex
provides multi-recreational
opportunities for hundreds of
area and out-of-town residents.
Recreation tourism is
important to the economy
of the Alleghany Highlands.
Beginning the first weekend
in March through the second
weekend in November the
Sport Complex plays host
to scheduled travel ball
tournaments. It works with
national organizations in order
to schedule adult slow pitch
softball, girl’s fastpitch softball
and boy’s baseball tournaments.
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These weekend tournaments
contribute immensely to lodging,
food and retail businesses. On
any given weekend, teams travel
2 – 3 hours to our community
and we regularly have teams
from the Mid-Atlantic region.
In addition, it works with local
high schools to schedule district
and regional tournaments, again
events that contribute to the
local economy. Visiting teams
have been very complimentary
of the athletic
fields, facilities and
the beauty of the
community.
The park complex
has truly aided the
quality of life for
residents in the
Alleghany Highlands.
Beginning at sunrise
with people walking
its road to beyond
sunset with sporting
activities, the
complex has become a “gathering
spot” for multiple activities. Two
shelters and a gazebo provide
family gatherings for birthdays,
reunions and other special
occasions. Basketball and tennis
courts are generally full with
R E C R E A T I O N
people enjoying these types of
sport activities. The park offers
many acres of open turf areas
for kite flying, frisbee throwing
and general sporting activities as
well as accommodating a youth
soccer program with about 20
fields. Soccer has become very
popular and the Sport Complex
is beginning to entertain travel
soccer tournaments.
The development of the
River Rock Amphitheatre has
been a welcomed addition to the
complex. Each Saturday evening,
June through August, live music
is provided for park patrons.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket
and listen to artists performing
gospel, country, bluegrass and
rock-n-roll. This structure is also
used by area organizations such
as the Relay for Life program,
The playground area is inviting to many age groups of children and offers parents and
grandparents bench seating to enjoy watching their children play.
July 4th celebration, Streetscene
and local labor unions. The
Jackson River Recreation Sport
Complex is located in a very
natural setting and a concentrated
effort has been made to maintain
this passive setting while
offering a multitude of recreation
activities. All buildings and play
equipment blend in well with
the parks natural environment.
The sport complex has been a
wonderful addition to the city
park programs and facilities.
Seven other neighborhood parks
provide folks with recreational
Garth Newel Music Center
At the Garth Newel Music Center in Hot Springs, Virginia, music is the key
that unlocks a world of experience. From classical to jazz and more, inspired
music-making is just the beginning. Shared gourmet meals, the exquisite Bath
County setting, and some of the most interesting people you’ll ever meet make
each visit a one-of-a-kind experience.
Archduke Weekend
Early May
Memorial Day Weekend
Late May
Virginia Blues & Jazz Festival
June
Summer Chamber Music
Festival June – September
Garth Newel Piano Quartet
Teresa Ling, violin; Tobias Werner, cello
Evelyn Grau, viola; Misuzu Tanaka, piano
Fall Foliage Music Holidays
October
Thanksgiving and New Year’s
Music Holidays
540.839.5018
www.garthnewel.org
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R E C R E A T I O N
Jackson River
opportunities in basically their
own back yard. A new municipal
pool and city baseball/football
stadium compliment the park
system as well. All of the parks
provide multiple recreation
opportunities for residents and
are well kept and maintained by
the park staff.
Also planned is additional
recreation opportunities at the
sport complex and include a golf
driving range, batting cages and a
dog park. It is a hope some day
to have a walking trail around the
entire park that follows alongside
the scenic Jackson River and
accesses the Jamison Commerce
Center by a foot bridge across
the river. Visit this community
and understand why it is the
Mountain Playground of Virginia.
Proudly promoting
the Alleghany Highlands
Creating compelling and memorable brands
in the tourism, hospitality and foodservice industries.
www.mikulaharris.com
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Complex Amenities
• 5 lighted softball fields
• Basketball courts
• Lighted tennis courts
• Soccer fields
• Playground equipment
• Walking area
• Picnic areas - 2 covered shelters
• Restroom facilities
• Press box
• 2 concessions
• River Rock Amphitheatre
R E C R E A T I O N
Mother
Nature’s
Playground
Douthat is one of the original six
Virginia State Parks that opened
June 15, 1936. The initial 1,920
acres of the present-day park was
donated by the Douthat Land
Company, a consortium of Virginia
businessmen. The rest of the land
was purchased with a portion of the
$50,000 in funds allocated by the
General Assembly in 1933 for park
land acquisition.
The establishment of the
Civilian Conservation Corps
(CCC) as part of the emergency
Conservation Works by President
Roosevelt in 1933 provided the
means for development of the parks.
An estimated 600 men lived
and worked at the three camps
responsible for building
Douthat’s facilities.
Between 1933 and 1942, these
CCC men cleared trails, built a dam
and spillway, cabins, a restaurant, an
information center, superintendent’s
residence, swimming beach, picnic
areas and maintenance building,
hinges, as well as hand-wrought iron
hardware, light fixtures and door
and shutter latches. The man-made
and natural features of the park have
remained virtually unchanged since
construction.
In 1986, the 50th anniversary
of Douthat State Park and the
Canoeing the 50 acre lake is one of many adventures offered at
the park.
Virginia State Park System, Douthat
was recognized as a Nationally
Registered Historic District. In 1998,
Douthat won the Virginia Lakes and
Watersheds Association award for
best operated and maintained dam
for its Douthat Lake Dam. In 1999,
Douthat received the Centennial
Medallion from the American Society
of Landscape Architects.
Douthat State Park is nestled
in the Allegheny Mountains,
straddling Bath and Alleghany
counties, and features some of
Virginia’s most outstanding scenery.
In addition, a 50-acre lake allows
swimming, boating and seasonal
trout fishing.
Douthat offers 35 different
cabins and four campgrounds
within the park for overnight guests.
Choose from a one-room cabin
all the way up to a six-bedroom
lodge. Bring your horse and camp
at the newly renovated Beaver
Dam Equestrian Campground.
Three campgrounds have water
and electric hookups. The new
Whispering Pines Campground
features 23 sites and is located at the
southern entrance of the park. This
campground opened April 2012 and
offers the Royal Canin Playground
just a stroll away. Lakeside
Campground has a lake-front view
with 19 sites.
The beach area at Douthat offers
seasonal swimming in the 50-acre
lake starting Memorial Day to Labor
Day. There is a boathouse, open
from the first Saturday in April
through the end of October, offering:
jonboats with and without electric
motors, canoes, paddleboats, hydrobikes and funyaks to rent.
A boat launch ramp is
available for guests with their own
non-gasoline powered boat. No
launching fees are charged, but boats
must be moored in designated areas.
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R E C R E A T I O N
Douthat State Park does offer yearround boat storage for a fee.
There are more than 40 miles of
wooded hiking trails to choose from
throughout the year, ranging from
easy to difficult. Many park trails
are open to mountain bikers and
equestrian users.
Douthat offers a wide variety
of special events and activities
throughout the year such as: Easter
weekend in April, the Douthat Lake
Run Car Show in May, Fourth of
July activities, Labor Day weekend
activities in September, and Apple
Day with an Arts and Crafts Fair
in October. Each week during the
summer season, the park offers
Saturday Evening Showcases,
featuring musical groups, magic acts
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or guest speakers.
Environmental education
programs are also offered during
the school year and throughout the
summer months at the park. The
park staff members visit local schools
in the six counties surrounding
the park. These programs are also
available to scout groups, 4-H
groups, civic organizations, church
groups, and senior groups. Stop by
the park’s Nature’s Outpost located
at the beach area to learn about
plants and animals within the park
boundaries.
Douthat Lakeview Restaurant,
an original Civilian Conservation
Corps facility, is a full-service
restaurant that overlooks the lake
and has recently been renovated.
Douthat offers 35 different cabins
and four campgrounds for overnight
accommodations with Mother Nature.
R E C R E A T I O N
The beautiful 50 acre lake at Douthat makes every
season shine.
It features a glass enclosed porch
overlooking the lake, and has central
heat and air. The restaurant is open
on weekends from the first Saturday
in April through Memorial Day.
The restaurant is open Wednesday
through Sundays from Memorial
Day through Labor Day. Labor Day
through October, the restaurant
is open weekends only. It is also
available year-round for special
catering needs.
Adjacent to the restaurant is
a camp store with convenience
items, camping goods and fishing
necessities. It’s open from the first
Saturday in April through October
31. The gift shop, located in the
main office complex, opens at 8 a.m.
each morning and closes at 8 p.m.
The shop offers gifts, crafts, books
and clothing for your selection.
Come visit Douthat State Park
and the wide variety of amenities
offered throughout the park.
Whether it’s for the day or the week,
let Douthat be your 4,000 acre
backyard.
GOLF
Alleghany Golf Course:
111 E. Country Club Lane
Covington 540-863-4653
• 9-hole public course
Cliftondale Country Club: 2707 Longdale Furnace Rd.
Clifton Forge 540-862-2081
Cliff View Golf Club & Inn: 410 Friels Dr.
Covington 540-962-2200
The Greenbrier:
300 W. Main St.
White Sulpher Springs, WV 24986
888-326-9062
• www.greenbrier.com
• Four 18-hole championship
courses: The Old White,
The Greenbrier, The
Meadows, and The Snead
The Homestead:
7696 Sam Snead Highway
Hot Springs, VA 24445
540-839-1766
• www.thehomestead.com
• Three 18-hole championship
courses: The Cascades
Course, The Old Course
and the Lower Cascades
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RESOURCE GUIDE
EMERGENCY/MEDICAL
INCASE OF EMERGENCY, DIAL 911
Alleghany County Sheriff
City of Covington Police Department
Town of Clifton Forge Police Department
965-1770
965-6333
863-2513
HOSPITALS
LewisGale at Alleghany
862-6011
ALLEGHANY COUNTY
Animal Control
Building Official
Commissioner of the Revenue
County Administrator
Parks & Recreation
Senior Services
Planning/Zoning
Voter Registration
965-1770
863-6650
863-6640
863-6600
863-6622
863-6621
863-6650
965-1690
TOWN OF CLIFTON FORGE
Animal Control
Manager’s Office Courthouse
Fire Dept. Administration
Public Works
Voter Registration
863-2513
863-2501
863-2516
863-2517
965-1690
CITY OF COVINGTON
Engineer City Hall
City Manager
Commissioner of the Revenue
Parks & Recreation
Animal Control
Public Works
Voter Registration
965-6345
965-6300
965-6350
965-6360
965-6333
965-6322
965-6380
TOWN OF IRON GATE
Town Hall
Fire Department
862-0770
862-5700
LIBRARIES
Charles P. Jones Memorial Library
Clifton Forge Public Library
Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
962-3321
863-2519
863-2864
NEWSPAPER
Virginian Review
962-2121
DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Covington Customer Service Center
1-804-497-7100
UTILITIES – GAS & ELECTRIC
Dominion
Columbia Gas of Virginia
Whiting-Jamison Oil
AmeriGas Propane
Dixie Gas & Oil Corp.
1-888-667-3000
1-800-543-8911
962-1176
862-4148
962-6336
CABLE/INTERNET
Shentel
Lumos
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1-800-SHENTEL or 962-6916
1-800-320-6144
TELEPHONE/WIRELESS (W)
Ntelos (w)
Verizon (w)
U.S.Cellular (w)
Lumos
1-877-468-3567 or 965-2255
1-800-564-0999 or 962-7018
1-888-944-9400 or 965-1152
800-320-6144
WATER & SEWAGE
Alleghany County
City of Covington
Town of Clifton Forge
863-6650
965-6322
863-2517
COMMERCIAL AIR SERVICE
Roanoke Regional Service
www.roanokeregionalairport.com
Allegiant Air
Delta/KLM
United
U.S. Airways
702-505-8888
800-221-1212
800-864-8331
800-428-4322
GENERAL AVIATION SERVICE
Greenbrier Valley Airport
304-645-3961
RAILROADS
AMTRAK
CSX
Norfolk Southern
800-872-7245
800-832-6460
800-635-5768
COORDINATED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Ride Solutions
Mountain Express (RADAR)
866-424-3334
800-964-5707
362-1999
CAR RENTALS
Enterprise
TAXI/SHUTTLE SERVICE
Lewis Lloyd, Inc.
Lugar’s Taxi
Precious Cargo Shuttle Service
965-7698
965-4741
962-8294
962-8263 or 1-877-465-6130
OVERNIGHT PACKAGE DELIVERY
Federal Express
UPS
KENNELS
Pampered Pets Inc.
Shady Lane Kennel
OTHER SERVICE NUMBERS
State Police
Career Information
Consumer Protection Hotline
Poison Control
Federal Bureau of Investigations
Virginia Crime Stoppers
Alcohol 24-Hour Helpline
Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
Virginia Missing Children
Runaway Hotline
Medical Assistance Services Hot Line
Safehome Systems
I-64 and I-81 Traffic and Travel Info.
800-463-3339
800-742-5877
965-7487
862-5857
800-542-5959
800-542-5870
800-552-9963
800-222-1222
804-261-1044
800-322-2017
800-821-4357
800-522-7096
800-843-5678
800-621-4000
800-552-8627
965-3237
800-578-4111
CHURCHES-VARIOUS DENOMINATIONS
Please refer to the Yellow Pages for a complete listing or visit the
Chamber’s website at www.ahchamber.com
HOSPITALITY GUIDE
BED & BREAKFAST INNS
Cliff View Gold Club & Inn
410 Friels Dr.
Covington, VA 24426
540-962-2200
888-849-2200
The Red Lantern Inn
314 Jefferson St.
540-862-2027
Kings Victorian Inn Bed & Breakfast
8883 Sam Snead Highway
540-839-3134
RESORTS
The Homestead
1766 Homestead Dr.
540-839-1766
866-658-5576
HOTELS/MOTELS
America’s Best Value Inn
908 Valley Ridge Rd. (Exit 16, I64)
Covington, VA 24426
540-962-7600
888-315-2378
Douthat State Park
14239 Douthat State Park Rd. (Exit 27, I64)
Millboro, VA 24460
540-862-8100
1-800-933-PARK
Morris Hill Campground
State Rt. 605 (Exits 10, 14 or 16, I64 to Lake
Moomaw)
Covington, VA 24426
540-962-2214
877-444-6777
RESTAURANTS
The Buckhorne Country Store
3508 Douthat Rd.
540-862-4502
877-301-3817
Burger King
900 Valley Ridge Rd.
Covington, VA 24426
540-962-0319
Cat& Owl Steak & Seafood House
110 Karnes Rd.
Low Moor, VA 24457
540-862-5808
The Club Car Shop & Deli
525 Main Street
540-862-0777
Cucci’s Pizzeria
562 E. Madison Ave.
Covington, VA 24426
540-962-3964
Best Western
820 E. Madison Ave. (Exit 16, I64)
Covington, VA 24426
540-962-4951
800-937-8376
Douthat Lakeview Restaurant
Douthat State Park Rd.
Millboro, VA 24460
540-862-8111
Fudge Street Café & Banquet Center
109 E. Fudge St.
Covington, VA 24426
540-962-4700
Compare Inn
203 Interstate Drive (Exit 16, I64)
Covington, VA 24426
540-962-2141
877-485-7268
Golden Arrow Plaza
709 Coleman St.
Covington, VA 24426
540-962-6787
Oak Tree Inn
123 Westvaco Rd. (Exit 21, I64)
Low Moor, VA 24457
540-862-0090
Heirlooms of Clifton Forge
429 E. Rideway St.
540-862-4438
Quality Inn
429 W. Main Street
Covington, VA 24426
540-962-5888
1-800-4CHOICE
Jack Mason’s Tavern
400 E. Ridgeway St.
540-862-5624
CAMPGROUNDS
The Buckhorne Family Campground
3508 Douthat Rd. (exit 27, I64)
540-862-4502
877-301-3817
The Main Street Shoppe
352 W. Main St.
Covington, VA 24426
540-962-3377
McDonald’s
100 Mallow Mall
Covington, VA 24426
540-962-5660
Michael’s New York Style Pizza
127 E. Prospect St.
Covington, VA 24426
540-962-8500
Mountain View Restaurant & Cliffhangers
Lounge
820 E. Madison St.
Covington, VA 24426
540-965-4800
Penny’s Diner
123 Westvaco Rd.
Low Moor, VA 24457
540-965-0090
San Juan Mexican Restaurant
Covington, VA 24426
540-962-5450
The Red Caboose
610 Main St.
540-865-0246
Vic’s Family Restaurant
435 E. Ridgeway St.
540-862-1620
Vic’s Pizza Express
501 Market St.
Iron Gate, VA 24448
540-862-0197
Wendy’s
1310 S. Craig Ave.
Covington, VA 24426
540-962-6400
Western Sizzlin
Covington, VA 24426
540-962-4991
Kentucky Fried Chicken
810 S. Craig Ave.
Covington, VA 24426
540-962-3344
Long John Silver’s
810 S. Craig Ave.
Covington, VA 24426
540-962-3344
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Alleghany Highlands Annual Events
JANUARY
• Broadway Performances, contact the
Alleghany Highlands Arts Council at
540-962-6220
FEBRUARY
• George Washington Train Show in
Clifton Forge, call 540-862-2210
MARCH
• Chamber Dinner – The Homestead
• Art of Chocolate Festival, fundraiser
for the Alleghany Highlands Arts &
Crafts Center; Dabney S. Lancaster
Community College’s Moomaw
Center, call 540-862- 4447
• Spring Craft Show, held at Clifton
Forge Middle School, call
540-965-3351
• Clifton Forge Easter Egg Hunt &
Parade
• Covington Easter Egg Hunt & Parade
• Douthat State Park Easter Egg
Hunt & Activities (always held the
Saturday before Easter)
APRIL
• Kid’s Fishing Day at Boy’s Home in
Covington
• Alleghany Highlands Orchestra
Spring Performance, call
540-962-6220
MAY
• Magic in the Mountains, held in
• Railroad Heritage Festival, held at
the C&O Railway Heritage Center in
• Bike Rodeo & Kids Fun Day; held at
Covington City Park, contact Parks &
Recreation 863-6622 or 965-6360
• Middle Mountain Momma, mountain
bike race held at Douthat State Park,
call 540-529-0462
• Alleghany Highlands Triathlon; run,
kayak & bike event, call
540-962- 9622
• Douthat Lake Run Cruise In &
Car Show, held at Douthat State Park,
call 540-862-8100
• Clifton Forge Farmers Market; held
May – October and open on Friday,
call 540-862-2000
• Covington Farmer’s Market; held
May-October and open Wednesday &
Saturday, call 540-691-4769
• Covington Lumberjacks Baseball;
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Valley League baseball in the
summer months,
www.lumberjackbaseball.com
• Alleghany Highlands Chorale
Concert, call 540-962-6220
JUNE
• Fishing for Kids & Clean the Bay
Day; held at Douthat State Park, call
540-862-8100
• Senior Fishing Day at Boys’ Home in
Covington
• Rock the Block; outdoor concert
event held in Covington, sponsored
by Olde Town Covington
• Cork & Pork Festival; barbeque
competition and wine tasting in
downtown Covington, call
540-960-1532
• Arts Legacy Awards Presentation,
call 540-962-6220
JULY
• Fourth of July Activities held in
downtown Clifton Forge,
Covington(Jackson RiverSports
Complex) and Douthat State Park
• Gran Fondo Cycling Festival; 3
courses held throughout the
Alleghany Highlands, call
540-962-2178
AUGUST
• Street Scene; held in Covington and
sponsored by Kars Unlimited,
call 540-965-0058
• Chamber Classic Golf Tournament,
call 540-962-2178
SEPTEMBER
• Labor Day Parade in Covington, with
Labor Day Activities held at Jackson
River Sports Complex
• Labor Day Weekend Activities; last
chance before the beach at Douthat
State Park closes for the season, call
540-862-8100
OCTOBER
• Apple Day; a celebration of
Appalachian Heritage held at Douthat
State Park in conjunction with the
annual Douthat Arts & Crafts Fair,
call 540-862-8100
• Fall Craft Show; held at Clifton
Middle School, call 540-965-3351
• Fall Foliage Festival; held in
downtown Clifton Forge, call
540-862-3358
• Fall Craft Festival; held at The
Homestead Resort in Hot Springs,
VA, call 540-839-1766
• Pumpkins in the Park; held at Jackson
River Sports Complex in Covington,
call 540-965-6360
• Hometown Halloween; held in both
downtown Clifton Forge and
Covington
NOVEMBER
• Chamber Wine Tasting & Dinner;
sponsored by Alleghany Highlands
Chamber of Commerce & Tourism,
call 540-962-2178
DECEMBER
• Christmas Parades; held in downtown
Clifton Forge, Covington and
Iron Gate
• Hometown Holidays; various
activities & open houses in downtown
Clifton Forge & Covington
• Alleghany Highlands Chorale
Concert, call 540-962-6220
• Alleghany Highlands Orchestra
Performance, call 540-962-6220
An amazing bridge spans the waters.
And the waters bridge the generations.
Humpback Bridge was built in 1857 so horse drawn
carriages could cross Dunlap Creek. Today, families flock
to the Alleghany Highlands to paddle, fish and swim in the
clear waters of our lakes, rivers and streams and enjoy the
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hospitality of our two charming downtowns. History over
540-962-2178 · 888-430-5786
the water, good clean fun on it. It’s uniquely Alleghany.
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