Volume VII, Issue Number 2 FREE February 2020 My Saint Albans! Published by the Saint Albans Area Chamber of Commerce
Our Newsletter Keeps Us Connected! Please send us your community news and ads NO LATER THAN the 18th of each month at NOON for publication in the following month’s edition. Send to: [email protected].
We love our hometown! City Events Welcome, Blossom Layne Boutique!
The Saint Albans Area Chamber of Commerce would like to February 3 Saint Albans City Council welcome new member Blossom Layne Boutique to our roster. February 18 Meeting: 6:30 upstairs in Owners Brittney and Scott Gillenwater opened the shop in the little City Council Chambers shopping strip on B Street between Liberty Tax and Allen’s Jewelry Services. Already there has been great interest in their unique line February 13 Business After Hours of clothing and accessories! Stop by, say hello, and shop! Saint Albans Library 5:30 – 7:30
February 22 Mardi Gras Luncheon Welcome to Saint Albans! 11:00 – 2:00 Saint Mark’s Church It won’t be long! Saint Albans will soon have a new department store at the Saint Albans Mall location February 25 BB&T Bank Bus on MacCorkle Avenue. The ribbon cutting and 11:00 to 4:00 grand opening will be on Tuesday, March 3 at 9:00. Financial and Tax help
Gordmans, an off-price concept store that offers everyone’s favorite brands at prices way Feb. 21 to 23 The Colored Museum play lower than department stores, has been delighting shoppers for more than 100 years. It is one The Alban Theatre of the stores owned by Stage Stores, Inc. of Houston, Texas. Others stores under the Stage Feb. 28, 29 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. umbrella include Peebles, Goody’s, Bealls, and Palais Royal. Stage, founded in 1988, operates March 1 793 retail stores in the United States that specialize in apparel, accessories, cosmetics, footwear, and housewares. In 2018, they enjoyed $1.6 billion in sales. Gordmans Grand Opening March 3 Amanda Burkett of the Houston office said that this year, Stage is rebranding 500 stores. It is and Ribbon Cutting 9:00 a big job that they are excited about! Gordmans is looking forward to coming to Saint Albans, and Saint Albans is really looking forward to having Gordmans in our community!
Gordmans and its parent company, Stage, get involved in each community of which they are a Happy Valentine’s Day! part. They participate in charitable activities as part of their corporate “Community Counts” program. That’s certainly good news! Gordmans will be a perfect fit for our Saint Albans community! We hope that everyone will show an early sign of support and come out on Tuesday, March 3 at 9:00 for the ribbon cutting and grand opening! See you there!
Saint Albans is a city steeped in history and tradition. Our town is filled with kind, caring, and hard-working people who make this town and our world a better place.
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Please support our local businesses! Shop Local! Build commerce! Build community! Build collaboration! Build citizenship! Build a better future!
Advertise in this newsletter! Business after hours Reach the entire community!
Financial Wellness Days and Ads as little as $10/month Free Income Tax Preparation [email protected] The BB&T Bus is headed our way!
Saint Albans BB&T Branch Hosted by February 25, 2020 The Saint Albans Public Library 11:00 to 4:00 Thursday, February 13 * Free income tax preparation 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
* Free credit reports and review Refreshments and Door Prizes * Financial education and budgeting * Unclaimed property searches Networking at its best * Learn about/open bank accounts
Please call Cass at 304.340.3524 to schedule an appointment for free income tax preparation. This program is generally for individuals who
are making $66,000 or less annually.
Best In The Business Inclement Weather Policy: If Kanawha County A Good Read! schools are closed, the Bank Bus event will be canceled. Maximum Achievement
by Brian Tracy
Commerce Observations & Comments Monthly Message from Chamber President Frank McCormick
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR NEW BUSINESS IN SAINT ALBANS. Attend grand openings and ribbon cutting ceremonies.
SHOW BUSINESSES THAT YOU WANT THEM TO BE IN SAINT ALBANS. Attending ribbon cutting ceremonies and grand openings is something that can be done with little effort but can produce great impressions on a new business and also on a business that is thinking about starting up in Saint Albans.
SHOW YOU CARE; SHOW UP AND BE COUNTED. If we want more shops and stores to open up in Saint Albans, we as individuals, need to take the time to show up, to let them know that we want them here, and that we are glad that they chose Saint Albans as a place for their business.
I challenge the businesses of Saint Albans to help support new businesses by encouraging your employees and work associates to attend these events. As a business owner in Saint Albans I see the value in this, and I hope you do, too.
The more businesses we have in Saint Albans, the stronger we become as a city and as a community.
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How can the Saint Albans Area
Chamber of Commerce help you? Chamber of Commerce [email protected] President Frank McCormick 304.727.7251 Multiple Ventilation Products
Follow us on Facebook! Vice President Adam Bryan Alban Arts Center
Secretary Patty Chandler Chandler’s Floor and Wall The Chamber Supports These Area Activities! Business After Hours, My Saint Albans monthly newsletter, Treasurer Christy Scott City National Bank
City-Wide Yard Sale, Yak Fest, Founders Day, Newsletter Deb Austin Brown Male Beauty Pageant, Christmas Parade Communications Director
Special Library Programs: Speakers Series
• Saint Albans Writes Tuesday, February 4 at 6:30 Author and SAHS graduate Dr. Becky Goodwin will use her two books, Did You Tell Them Who You Are? and Who Are Her People? to illustrate types of writing about one’s family: biography, memoir, family history, and genealogy. You are sure to be informed and entertained at this presentation.
• Our Library: The Hub of the Community Thursday, February 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 The library, in conjunction with the Saint Albans Area Happenings at the Hansford Center Chamber of Commerce, will be hosting the February Business After Hours event. EVERYONE is invited! Come, February 7 Go Red Day for Women February 13 Golden Lakettes Dance Show 11:00 meet, and mingle with members of your community! February 14 Valentine’s Day Program 11:00 Refreshments and door prizes—and networking at its best! February 15 Dance 5:00-8:00 February 17 CLOSED for Presidents Day February 20 History Alive Presentation 11:00
Saint Albans Historical Society Saint Albans Parks and Recreation News
The Saint Albans Historical Society will be having an Open House at February 21 Grade School Dance, grades 4-5. Free their museum at 404 Fourth Avenue in Saint Albans (adjacent to the admission, pizza, and refreshments. st C&O Train Depot) on Saturday, February 1 from 10:00 to 2:00. Our 7:00 to 8:30. DJ playing music. Prizes raffled out. town has an interesting history! Come and see the hundreds of old February 28 Grade School Glow Party, grades K-3. 7:00 to 8:30. Saint Albans photographs, books, yearbooks, and displays. Bring your Free admission, pizza, and refreshments. DJ old Saint Albans photos to be scanned for their files. playing music. Prizes raffled out. February 29 Family Movie Night at the Hansford Center at 7:00. The Saint Albans Historical Society will be having their Winter Free admission, snacks, and refreshments. Meeting on Sunday, February 9 at 2:00 at 404 Fourth Avenue in Saint Sponsored by Saint Albans Parks and Recreation. Albans. Dr. Phillip Hatfield will be the guest speaker. His topic will be “Civil War in Our Backyard” and about a Union Company that was based in Coalsmouth (Saint Albans). Everyone is welcome! Followed by Q&A and refreshments. Saint Francis of Assisi School 525 Holley Street, Saint Albans 304.727.5690 www.sfswv.com
If you want more kindness in the world, put it there. Excellence in Education!
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@ the LIBRARY 602 Fourth Street 304.722.4244 The Colored Museum
This play by George C. Wolfe premiered Valentine Crafts February 1, 10:30 AM in 1986. In a series of 11 sketches, the Stop by the library between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. for some crafty fun. Family. review explores and satires prominent
themes of African-American culture. Kingdom Krafters: Valentine February 3, 6:00 PM Make a Valentine decoration to sweeten up your holiday. Registration is required. The Alban Theatre Registration begins January 6. Adult. February 21, 22, 21, 28, 29 March 1 Born to Read February 5, 10:30 AM 8:00 – 10:00 Storytime programs for our youngest patrons. Birth-36 months and caregiver.
Knit a Bit February 5, 12, & 26 10:30 AM Join other knitters and work on your current project at the library. Bring your own supplies. Beginners through experts welcome. Adults.
Harry Potter Book Night February 6, 5:30 PM Join us for a magical evening as we celebrate Harry Potter Book Night! Refreshments will be provided by the St. Albans Branch Library Advisory Board. All Ages.
Library Brick Builders Club February 7, 3:30 PM Use your imagination with the world's most popular building blocks and meet some new friends. Be part of our Construction Crew and earn your Building License! Using popular toy building bricks, participants may work on step by step creations or engage in more personalized designs in our free play construction zone. Family.
My Favorite Things February 15, 10:30 AM Stop by the St. Albans Children's Department between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. and make a mixed media collage of your favorite things. Family.
Play to Learn! February 20, 6:00 PM City Events Families are invited to come play with building bricks, sensory toys, magnets, word games and more. Brush up on your STEM and literacy skills while having fun with your family. Looking forward… All ages.
St. Albans Advisory Board Used Book Sale February 21, 1:00-5:30 and February 3 &18 City Council 6:30 February 22, 10:00-1:30 February 13 Business After Hours 5:30 at Library The St. Albans Advisory Board will be holding a used book sale at the St. Albans Branch February 22 Mardi Gras Luncheon at Saint Mark’s Library. There will be something for everyone. Prices will range from a quarter to a February 25 BB&T Bank Bus 11:00 to 4:00 dollar. Proceeds benefit the St. Albans Branch Library. All Ages. February 27 On Purpose Project meeting 6:00-8:00 Tissue Paper Art February 24, 6:00 PM February 21-23 The Colored Museum play at Alban Join us and create fun works of art out of Tissue paper and canvas. Registration required, February 28-29 The Colored Museum 8:00-10:00 limited to 20 participants. Registration starts January 16. March 1 The Colored Museum 8:00-10:00 March 3 Gordmans Grand Opening 9:00 St. Albans Book Group February 25, 6:00 PM Join Book Group members for a discussion of a designated title. Copies of the book are available for checkout from the circulation desk. New members are always welcome. For more details, call the St. Albans Library at 304-722-4244. Adult.
I Made it Myself February 26, 10:30 Crafty fun for preschoolers. Come dressed to make a mess! Ages 3-5 and caregiver.
Golden Years February 28, 2:00 PM Come join us for an afternoon of fun filled games at the St. Albans Branch Library. Seniors and their families are invited to enjoy an entertaining hour of excitement. Prizes for each winner; donations of small, gently used items for the prize pool are welcome. Light refreshments provided by the St. Albans Branch Library Advisory Board. Seniors. Lunch Meeting
The Each Thursday @ Noon steeple of Kiwanis Club City National Bank Saint of Saint Albans Call 304.397.0593 for information Andrew’s Church Meetings during a 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month January Character Quote snow 12:00 noon “There are no shortcuts City National Bank Community Room
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Saint Albans Area Chamber of Commerce Call 304.727.7251 to add your name to the 2019 Roster or mail your dues to P.O. Box 675, Saint Albans, WV 25177
BUSINESS MEMBERS . Teays Physical Therapy Center Affordable Insurance Solutions The Café Angela’s On The River The Grind Anytime Fitness Tornado Products BB&T is now Truist USA Martial Arts Village Sampler Bartlett-Nichols Funeral Home Window World of Kanawha Bent Wheel Solutions Blossom Layne Boutique GOVERNMENT & UTILITIES Brandi’s Emporium Appalachian Electric Power Casdorph and Curry Funeral Home City of Saint Albans Center Hardware Saint Albans MUC
Chandler Floor & Wall FAITH-BASED Chapman Technical Group First Presbyterian Church Welcome back! Fret and Fiddle City National Bank Maranatha Fellowship Building owner, Chris Nagorka, is happy Coal River Coffee Company Saint Francis of Assisi School to have Fret and Fiddle back in its original space on Pennsylvania Avenue in Colonial Interiors Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church Saint Albans! The whole town is happy, Country Roads Canning Company NON-PROFIT too! Fret and Fiddle former employees Cozumel Mexican Grill 25177 Foundation are renting the space and are back in Crystal Lotus Shoppe Alban Arts Center business! The new owner is Daniel Dawson, and the shop manager is Dan Cunningham Memorial Park American Legion Post 73 Carney. Stop by and see them for Diamond Used Cars Coal River Group instrument sales, repairs, and more! Eager Beaver Commercial Cleaning Friends of Hansford East Coast Tees Rotary Club of Saint Albans Edward Jones Financial Saint Albans Historical Society Saint Albans Kiwanis Club Ellis & Ellis PLLC Saint Albans Library Advisory Board Choose Loop Medical Evans Insurance Agency Saint Albans Scarlett Knights Football and let us help you Flowers On Olde Main Saint Albans Lions Club obtain your best Ghareeb Dental Group Saint Albans Loyal Order of the Moose quality of life! Gordmans Saint Albans Youth Football We are here to help. Gray, Griffith, and Mays STAR Club United Way Harless Printing Drs. Harshbarger & Roberson, DDS WWSA 96.9 Community Radio 62 Sixth Avenue Hanshaw Enterprises INDIVIDUAL Harper Engineering Sandy and Danny Blair Saint Albans, WV 25177 Holistic, Incorporated Andrew Byrd 304.722.2233 Jim Lively Insurance Dick Callaway www.loop-med.com Kanawha Terrace IGA John Caudill Keiffer Realty Norman Clerc Leonard’s Electrical Suppliers, Inc. Charles Ferrell Dedicate yourself to a higher quality of life! Lil’ Bit of Heaven Cupcakes John Finlayson Liz Hippchen LM Communications • Oxygen and respiratory equipment Ron Hughes Loop Medical • John Johnson Sleeping supplies and accessories Lou Wendell Marine Savannah Johnson • Mobility aids Marco’s Pizza Beth and Mark Keffer • Daily living aids McKinney Family Chiropractic Allan McVey Moses Automotive Group Scott Milam Mountain State Employee Benefits Eric Nelson and Senior Insurance Services Patrick O’Reilly Mountaineer Financial Planning Patricia Swango Multiple Ventilation Products, Inc. Aly C. White Emma Wilson and 63 Olde Main Gallery
N Visions Architects Join today! Application online!
Rainbow International MYSAWV.COM Rapid Car Wash Riley’s Tools Salon 1505 Sherwin Williams Shuckers Stevens Eye Care Associates 5
Volume VII, Issue #2 February 2020
Saint Albans: A Remarkable Opportunity!
Home and Garden Television is offering America a remarkable opportunity! They have a promotion going on now that ends on February 7, so we must all act quickly to submit our town, Saint Albans, for HGTV’s HOMETOWN TAKEOVER! Stars of the HGTV series Home Town— Ben and Erin Napier are looking for a hometown in America to make over.
HERE ARE THE REQUIREMENTS: ü The town must have a population of less than 40,000. ü The town must have homes with great architecture longing to be revealed. ü The town must have a Main Street that needs a facelift.
WHAT HGTV PLANS TO DO IN THE WINNING HOMETOWN: • Rehab multiple individual family homes • Rehab local diners and restaurants • Rehab outdoor places and recreational areas
WHAT YOU CAN DO: • Go to HGTVHometownTakeover.com and register our town, Saint Albans. • Upload photos of places around town that need a facelift. • Upload videos that show historic homes and a tour around town. • Tell what what makes Saint Albans special and how you would like HGTV to make it better.
The more people who submit photos, videos, and paragraphs—the better chance we have of being selected for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Let’s all pull together to show America how much we love our hometown by giving our time, photos, videos, and written word—for the common good of Saint Albans. If we all do a little, it will add up in big ways. So, let’s all get busy!
Coal River Group Gets Grant
We love our customers! Coal River Group, a river restoration non-profit, has been approved for a watershed project grant with new funding of $186,000. The Coal River Group has managed the program for three years. The Coal River Group that developed a watershed based plan for Upper Browns Creek of the Coal
Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening River initially developed the grant proposal. This 2500 Kanawha Terrace Tuesday, March 3 at 9:00 plan was submitted to the WVDEP and the EPA for Saint Albans Please come and welcome them! approval and has led to the current state of the 304.727.7931 program. The group has accomplished much in the region to replace, repair, and pump out faulty septic tanks. The new grant will enable the group to move Luncheon forward aggressively to continue to clean up the Saint Albans Police Take Training Jambalaya Coal Rivers by restoring impaired streams in the Saint Albans police took the Dementia Training Pork Bar-B-Q Lower Coal River Watershed. The grant manager, to learn more about Live Music Justin Hunt, works out of the Coal River Group’s the disease and to be Bake Sale Tornado, WV office and welcomes people living in better able to respond King Cakes the area to contact him to learn more about to citizens. This is Pralines environmental cleanup programs that the group another step forward Vintage Jewelry offers. He can be reached at 304.722.3055 or at Face Painting [email protected].
in being named WV’s first Dementia- Saint Mark’s Church
Friendly City. February 22 fro 11:00 to 2:00
Marco’s Saint Missy’s Tans and Trims Littles’ Albans Storytime City Park Trivia Night at First during a Presby January
Friday nights snow Each Friday 10:30 to 11:15 7:00 to 9:00 Infants to age five - Kevin Accompanied by a caregiver Pennington 95 Olde Main Plaza Food! Fun! Prizes! Story, snack, and activity! 304.729.8011
The Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Community!
Community Celebrations: Saint Albans Businesses Decorate the City!
When the Friends of Christmas announced their Christmas Storefront Window Decorating Contest, the businesses in town got busy! By December, the businesses around town were aglow with beautiful decorations and lights! The judging committee had their work cut out for them. The independent judges came to Saint Albans with the task of selecting one winning storefront window. They just couldn’t do it, so they settled on three!
The winners are: Flowers On Olde Main, Chandler’s Floor and Wall Covering, and the Saint Albans Shoe Repair Shop. Congratulations to the McCormick family, the Chandler family, and Charlie McCoy for a job well done! And thanks to all of the area businesses that participated and made our city look beautiful for the Christmas holidays!
The Christmas Tree Decorating Contest at City National Bank and BB&T Bank on Sixth Avenue had festive decorations that were enjoyed by the entire community. Bartlett-Nichols Funeral Home was the winner with its tribute tree honoring the first responders in town. EMS, police, and fire department members were shown much love and respect with this tree. Congratulations to Tom and Eva Nichols for a remarkable tree! And thanks to all of the groups who entered a tree in the contest! You certainly showcased your love of Saint Albans and your Christmas spirit!
This tribute tree by Flowers On Olde Main Chandlers Floor Saint Bartlett-Nichols had beautiful blue lights Coverings had a triple Albans Funeral Home all aglow for the holidays window—two with Shoe brought in 969 showcasing their festive Santas and one Repair’s votes of canned decorations. with a nativity scene. window goods for Christ’s was jolly. Kitchen.
Saint Albans Community Volunteer
Welcome to the Chamber of Commerce! Country Roads Denise Cyrus Ash is a hometown girl who loves Saint Albans. She belongs to the historical society and Canning Company volunteers for many of their activities such as the The Chamber welcomes Judith Historical Homes Tour at Christmas and the History and Watkins Rimmey and her Mystery Tour in October. She also volunteers with Neil Country Roads Canning Richardson to teach Saint Albans history to elementary Company! You can follow her on schools. She volunteers with Main Street festivals and Facebook, and you will see her at with STAR Club. Saint Albans is fortunate to have our Saint Albans Farmers Market Denise and her unwavering dedication to our city! this summer! Yummy pie fillings!
Saint Albans City Council Meetings Meet Your Chamber of Commerce Board Member Summary: Vice President Adam Bryan From the meeting on December 16, 2019 Adam was born in Ohio, grew up in Pennsylvania, and hopes to die in West Virginia. He has a bachelor’s degree in Theatre • The city election will be held on May 12, 2020. The terms of Performance from California University in PA. He moved to office for mayor and city council will begin on July 1. WV in 2005 to play Devil Anse Hatfield with Theatre West • Police Department News: Virginia on their educational tour and went on to play Dave Sergeant Farry promoted to rank of Lieutenant Morgan in Honey in the Rock and Jim Vance in The Hatfields and Patrolman Francisco promoted to rank of Sergeant McCoys. After 4 tours in the state, Adam has seen more of WV New probationary officers: Corey Davis and Davey Hayes than most West Virginians. Adam moved to Saint Albans in September 2009 to take over the Alban Arts Center. In August • Employees of the Month: Robert Davis and Chaz Roy of 2018, Adam and his wife Bethany welcomed their son Finlee • Sun Valley annexation: Attorney Tim LaFon provided blank to the world. Finlee has brightened their lives and the lives of everyone he meets. petition forms and information on moving forward in Adam serves on the Saint Albans Area Chamber of Commerce as Vice President, annexing the Sun Valley area via petition rather than by is a board member of STARDA, is a founding member of the Saint Albans minor boundary adjustment. Council voted to begin the Kiwanis Club, and is the Entertainment Chair for the YakFest Committee. process of annexation. • Executive Session: City Council adjourned into executive session to discuss a possible litigation matter pertaining to Business Spotlight: The Village Sampler the CSX Adams Avenue wall. No action was taken; no 1965 SAHS graduate, Patti McClure, is the wonderfully decisions were made. fun-to-be-around owner of this stitchery shop—in • Event Guidelines and Fee Schedule: this item was pushed business since March 2, 1987. Her move to her Main back to sometime in January Street location came about in 2004. Each day, the table at the front corner of • Expenditures approved: the shop is filled with ladies who bring their current projects—and sit, talk, December 16, 2019: $17,457.99 laugh, and sing—whatever the mood brings. When the Thursday group leaves, it’s not long before the working group comes in to stitch until 8:00 that evening. Saturday—a whole new group arrives to fill the chairs! For a few decades, Pat’s stitchers have sent as many as 80 pieces of art to the WV State Fair in Fairlea, with most winning ribbons. The Village Sampler has always been a draw for out of state
customers. It is very unusual these days to have stitchery
For more information please contact the shops less than two hours away. Pat says that retirement age has crept up on her and on some of her stitchers. But Saint Albans City Hall Clerk’s Office Pat can’t see that in her foreseeable future. She’s having [email protected] too much fun and is afraid that she might miss something!
Advertise with us at Crawford Field! Saint Albans Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours 2020
Our Saint Albans Area Chamber of Commerce has an advertising banner on the fence on the bridge side of Crawford Field. It is highly The Saint Albans Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Business After visible to traffic crossing the Saint Albans-Nitro Bridge, especially to Hours event each month of the year. It’s a great way to network and to cars waiting at the traffic light. The banner has three sections of space. get to know members of our community! We always have refreshments We rent out the middle section (where City National Bank has their banner in and door prizes. We ask businesses to partner with us and host the the picture below) at a cost of $30 per month. You provide your own event. In 2020, all of our months are taken. If you would like to host banner. Contact us at [email protected] or 304.727.7251 to check an event in 2021, please contact us at [email protected]. We would on monthly availability. We would love to work with you to promote love to add you to our Business After Hours schedule! your area business! January 23 Marco’s Pizza
February 13 Saint Albans Public Library March 19 Saint Francis School April Yak Fest Committee May Saint Albans Historical Society June BB&T now Truist July Brandi’s Emporium August City National Bank September 17 Casdorph and Curry Funeral Home October Pending November 19 Cunningham Memorial Park December Multiple Ventilation Products/The Chamber
Saint Albans High School’s New Coach What We Love About Saint Albans!
Photo Credits
Shayna Gore is the new girl in The My Saint Albans Allan McVey: Great community to raise a family in!
town! She grew up in Logan; played basketball at Marshall; newsletter would like to give Mylissa Spradling: I love our town! Things are had a brief stint playing in Spain, credit and thank these kind definitely looking up!
and returned home to take the people for their photos that girls head coaching job at SAHS. were used in the Christmas Betty Keeling Mays: Saint Albans is my beloved At Marshall University, Shayna edition of our newsletter: hometown.
scored 2,000+ points. Let’s all go * Lisa Downey Bennett to some games to support her and * John Baldwin Mary McCoy: I love the feeling of family in our city. our Lady Red Dragons! * Shannon Shank Like we all take care of our own.
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Here’s where! Words of wisdom from SAHS Boys Basketball Coach Bryan Carter England:
• When you go in, go all in! MAIN STREET SAINT ALBANS MALL Alban Arts Center Kroger • Play hard. Brandi’s Emporium Anytime Fitness Play together. Coal River Coffee The Grind Show up. Chandler’s Floor and Wall Do the work! USA Martial Arts THE LOOP Crystal Lotus Shoppe Loop Medical The Parlor Cozumel Mexican Grille Village Sampler Teays Physical Therapy Colonial Interiors Riverview Towers ‘Lil Bit of Heaven Cupcakes Community Collection: What’s Going On! Missy’s Tans and Trims KANAWHA TERRACE Shear Volume Salon Kanawha Terrace IGA • The Saint Albans Christmas Tree Decorating Contest Bent Wheel Solutions Randy Robinson, DDS brought in a total of 2,433 cans of food for Christ’s Kitchen. Flowers On Olde Main First Presbyterian Church Thanks to everyone for voting and for donating canned goods to feed those in need. SIXTH AVENUE ROUTE 60 • The Saint Albans Festival of Lights had over 10,000 cars pass Saint Albans Public Library Center Hardware through the park in December 2019! Thanks to all of the city City National Bank Blossom Layne Boutique BB&T now Truist CVS workers and volunteers who helped set up, welcome visitors, McKinney Chiropractic Tim Hortons make hot cocoa and cookies, collect donations, and take Evans Insurance Company Saint Albans City Hall down festival sets. And thanks to our community members Stevens Eye Care Salon 1505 who make this festival a yearly Christmas tradition! People Affordable Insurance Solutions Sherwin Williams Paints came from near and far to see the best Christmas lights Saint Francis School Moses Alfa Romeo display in West Virginia! Holistic, Inc. Repeats Consignment Shop Chapman Technical Group • As of February 29, 2020 Saint Albans will be certified as the WV Eye Care WASHINGTON AVENUE state’s first Dementia-Friendly City. Thanks to everyone Harshbarger/Roberson, DDS Hansford Center who has taken the training and has been instrumental in taking on this honorable endeavor! FOURTH AVENUE ACROSS THE BRIDGE • HGTV is gearing up for a new television show! It is called Leonard’s Electrical Suppliers Shawnee Sports Complex Hometown Takeover. Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant Go to their website and nominate Saint Albans for the town makeover! Let’s work together on this!