Davis: A founding member Treasurer during the early years Chairman of the Art Show for the Fincastle Festival about ten years. Before chairing the Festival, worked in The Country Store that was part of the festival and chaired this event.

Co-Chaired or Chaired the Fincastle Festival for at least eight years. Our congratulations and humble thank you is extended to:Īngela Coon: Helped write the classic, “Around Town,” and secure photos for the book. Since that time, thousands of dollars and volunteer hours have been contributed through the hard work of those honored. She stated that this Council has been approved by the Fincastle Town Council and is sponsored by the Big Spring Garden Club….She further stated that the Council had its beginning in the big Spring Garden Club and several committees were set up and activated as follows: Clean-up, Street Lighting, Residential Beautification, Business Beautification, Business Beautification, Parking and Historical and conservation….” (Taken from Minutes of the ApMeeting.) The President stated the purpose of the council as being the beautification and preservation of historical Fincastle, as the name of the Council implies, and the planning and carrying out of walking tours for people attending conventions at Hotel Roanoke. Robert Blanton, President, presided and opened the meeting with prayer. “The first meeting of the Council for the Beautification and Preservation of Fincastle was held in the Court House on Thursday, Apat 7:30 pm, with approximately 80 Fincastle residents present. Of these, Peggy, Pat, and Mary helped to found the organization in 1967 when the idea of a Council for the Beautification & Preservation of Fincastle was born.

The recipients are Angela Coon, Peggy Davis, Pat Simmons, Paige Ware, and Mary Westerman. It was with great pleasure that the Board of Directors bestowed the title of Honorary Members for Life to five Fincastle residents and HFI members at the annual membership Holiday Open House on December 12, 2009. Life Awards HFI Bestows Honorary Member for Life Awards

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