From left to right are Jeff Irvine (Mayor Clifton Forge), Tom Sibold (Mayor of Covington), Gary Craig (Mayor of Iron Gate), and Suzanne Adcock-Nicely representing the county of Alleghany.

Area Governmental Officials Proclaim April As Clean-Up Month Here   Covington, VA (March 23, 2023) - April has been proclaimed clean up month in the Alleghany Highlands by the four local governing bodies. Each citizen, as is able, is encouraged to clean up at least one bag of litter during the week of April 16-22. Clubs, organizations, businesses, and families are encouraged to select a location for cleanup and to report the time and date to the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism. The Chamber will post these dates, as well as before and after photos, on the Alleghany Proud Facebook page. Please email the photos to Josh Taylor jtaylor@ahchamber.com. The Chamber has orange trash bags that may be used for pick up. The Chamber also has sticks to assist with picking up trash that may be borrowed for cleanup. Contact the Chamber at 540-962-2178 to set a time to pick up bags. When full, these can be placed on the side of the road and the Virginia Department of transportation will pick them up. Contact VDOT at 540-965-5860 to let them know where the orange bags are located. Let’s all work together to keep our area litter free! Let’s keep the Alleghany Highlands a beautiful place to live work and play! Here is that formal proclamation: * * * * * * * Whereas, clean communities are a source of pride for all who call the Alleghany Highlands home. We encourage residents to be a part of this great movement and be Alleghany Highlands proud; and Whereas, we believe in keeping our environment litter free; and Whereas, our goal is to keep the Alleghany Highlands of Virginia a beautiful place to live, work, and play; and Therefore, be it resolved that the Alleghany County Board of Supervisors, Covington City Council, Clifton Forge Town Council, and Iron Gate Town Council designate April as cleanup month and support the Covington Women’s Club of GFWC and the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism in cleanup efforts; and Furthermore,      Each citizen, as is able, is encouraged to clean up at least one bag of litter during the week of April 16 through April 22.      Clubs, organizations, families, and businesses are encouraged to select a location for cleanup and to report the time, date, and results of cleanup to the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce. Proclaimed this day, March 23, 2023, by these members representing the Alleghany Highlands Government.

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