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Mountaineer Garden Club welcomes state president

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Submitted photo Seated from left are Linda Hockman, Sharon Kidwell and Patricia Mayes, TV District Director. Back row from left, Sandra Hockman; Faith Moore, Club President; Jean Long; Martha Hilton, WVGC State President; Vivian Shomo; Glenda Lipscomb; Linda Sherman; and Kennetha Greenlief.

PARSONS -- The Mountaineer Garden Club in Parsons welcomed WV Garden Club state president Martha Hilton and Tygart Valley District Director Patricia Mayes to their annual August picnic at the home of Ben and Jean Long.

At the conclusion of the picnic, lifetime membership certificates were awarded to Linda Hockman, Sharon Kidwell and Jean Long. Diamond Membership certificates were awarded to Vivian Shomo and Linda Hockman.

Faith Moore, president of the Mountaineer GC, reported that 40 pots of cana lilies were planted throughout downtown Parsons, beautifying the area. Mayes shared information on the upcoming Tygart Valley Fall District meeting to be held on Sept. 14 at Adaland Mansion in Philippi and invited the members to attend.

WVGC President Hilton shared information regarding next year's WV Garden Club State, convention to be held at Glade Springs, Beckley in 2024. All interested garden club members are encouraged to attend.

Further information regarding the convention can be found on the WVGC web site. Anyone interested in joining the Mountaineer Garden Club or learn more about its activities should contact Faith Moore at 304-476-2095.

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