December 3, 2010 - Fashion show raises money for Lights for Life
By MORRIS STEPHENSON – The Franklin News Post
Sheila Copenhaver, owner of J&J, said she was very pleased with the attendance, which could have been hindered by an all-day and night rain.
Following the dinner by Adele's Catering, 15 models displayed 30 of the latest in women's fall and winter fashions.
The models, who are J&J customers, included Rita Jenkins, Gwen Taylor, Betty Kingery, Peggy Sink, Sue Lipscomb, Linda Simpson, Brenda Muse, Mildred Rigney, Carolyn Webster, Beverly Woody, Victoria Copenhaver, Jean Wray, Carolyn Barrow, Windy Tibble and Pat Caldwell.
Jeff Hall of Hall's Music played two sets of seasonal music on his harp. Hall, an accomplished musician on many string instruments, has been playing the harp for 12 years. He now performs throughout the state and along the East Coast.
Deborah Russell, a spokesperson for the Lights of Life, told the group of the tragic accident that claimed the lives of veteran firefighters Chief Posey Dillon and Danny Altice, who were answering a fire alarm from the Smith Mountain Lake area.
As a result of the accident, a fundraiser was started to equip all traffic signals and emergency response vehicles with the electronic equipment needed to warn motorists that an emergency vehicle is approaching an intersection.
A goal of $450,000 was set. The fundraiser hopes to raise at least $250,000 of the total. The Town of Rocky Mount and Franklin Country have pledged to provide the balance.
In addition to the proceeds from the gala being donated to the fundraiser, individual donation envelopes were placed at each table. Results of the donations will not be known until later in the week.
At the conclusion of the event, a drawing for $100 gift certificates was won by Sue Ann Mullins, Carol Chamberlin, Gracie Mullins, Roby Penn, Lucy Thomas, Betty Paxton, Shirley Dent and Flora Cobbs.
"The gala was another big success, and I continue to appreciate the outstanding support it receives from the community. Every year, we've donated proceeds from this event to some worthwhile agency or group in our community. This year, we wanted to give our support to this great fundraising effort," Copenhaver said.
By MORRIS STEPHENSON – The Franklin News Post
Approximately 200 people turned out Tuesday night for the 19th annual J&J Fashions Gala at Franklin Heights Baptist Church's family center.
Sheila Copenhaver, owner of J&J, said she was very pleased with the attendance, which could have been hindered by an all-day and night rain.
Following the dinner by Adele's Catering, 15 models displayed 30 of the latest in women's fall and winter fashions.
The models, who are J&J customers, included Rita Jenkins, Gwen Taylor, Betty Kingery, Peggy Sink, Sue Lipscomb, Linda Simpson, Brenda Muse, Mildred Rigney, Carolyn Webster, Beverly Woody, Victoria Copenhaver, Jean Wray, Carolyn Barrow, Windy Tibble and Pat Caldwell.
Jeff Hall of Hall's Music played two sets of seasonal music on his harp. Hall, an accomplished musician on many string instruments, has been playing the harp for 12 years. He now performs throughout the state and along the East Coast.
Deborah Russell, a spokesperson for the Lights of Life, told the group of the tragic accident that claimed the lives of veteran firefighters Chief Posey Dillon and Danny Altice, who were answering a fire alarm from the Smith Mountain Lake area.
As a result of the accident, a fundraiser was started to equip all traffic signals and emergency response vehicles with the electronic equipment needed to warn motorists that an emergency vehicle is approaching an intersection.
A goal of $450,000 was set. The fundraiser hopes to raise at least $250,000 of the total. The Town of Rocky Mount and Franklin Country have pledged to provide the balance.
In addition to the proceeds from the gala being donated to the fundraiser, individual donation envelopes were placed at each table. Results of the donations will not be known until later in the week.
At the conclusion of the event, a drawing for $100 gift certificates was won by Sue Ann Mullins, Carol Chamberlin, Gracie Mullins, Roby Penn, Lucy Thomas, Betty Paxton, Shirley Dent and Flora Cobbs.
"The gala was another big success, and I continue to appreciate the outstanding support it receives from the community. Every year, we've donated proceeds from this event to some worthwhile agency or group in our community. This year, we wanted to give our support to this great fundraising effort," Copenhaver said.
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