OK,   so   it   may   not   be   so   far   away   but   Alderson   Main   Street   is   offering   a   fabulous   mini-getaway   to   this charming town. It   will   be   an   evening   in Alderson   they   will   never   forget   for   the   winning   ticket   holder   and   5   of   their   family   and friends. The drawing for this great prize will be held on September 2nd and the winner notified by phone. Included   in   this   wonderful   package   is   accommodation   for   6   at   the   Historic   Old   Victorian   Inn   in Alderson   on October    19th.    Imagine    yourself    sitting    in    the    parlor    of    the    Inn    enjoying    hors    d’oeuvres    and    good conversation prior to being served a gourmet dinner in the beautifully appointed dining room. The   gourmet   dinner   will   be   prepared   by   “Chef”   Rich   Lohmeyer,   a   local   Pastor   who   has   quite   a   reputation in   the   area   as   a   great   cook.   He   started   cooking   back   on   the   farm   with   his   Mom,   and   helped   pay   his   way through   Seminary   by   working   in   the   kitchen   and   cooking.   He   loves   to   read   cook   books   and   is   always ready   to   try   new   recipes.   He   has   been   auctioned   off   as   a   “Chef”   many   times   for   fund   raisers   at   his churches;   cooked   for   Oktoberfest   at   two   churches;   prepared   corned   beef   and   cabbage   St.   Patrick's   Day dinners   several   times;   and   was   a   part   of   the   “Men   Who   Cook”   fund   raiser   for   Communities   in   Schools   this year.   Lohmeyer’s   idea   of   relaxing   is   to   cook   a   huge   meal   with   new   recipes,   although   nothing   is   ever   too complicated or takes too long. Soups are a specialty. After   a   good   night’s   rest   in   the   comfy   private   bedrooms,   there   will   be   a   scrumptious   breakfast   at   the   Inn. Then   it   will   be   time   for   shopping   as   the   winner   will   receive   gift   certificates   for   shopping   at   local   merchants: $25.00   from Alderson’s   Store,   $25.00   from   the Artisan’s   Gallery,   $25.00   from   Bridgewalk   Shops   and   a   gift basket from Sunset Berry Farms. Tickets   are   available   at   the   shops   and   Visitor’s   Center   in Alderson   or   by   calling   304-445-7348.   Tickets   are available   for   a   donation   of   $5.00   each   or   five   tickets   for   $20.00.   All   proceeds   from   the   raffle   will   be   go   to the   many   projects   of   Alderson   Main   Street   whose   mission   is   to   further   the   economic   development   of   the Town   of Alderson   by   improving   the   appearance   of   the   town,   fostering   tourism   and   marketing   the   town   and its businesses. PHOTO   CAPTION:   “Chef”   Rich   Lohmeyer   is   ready   to   treat   the   winner   and   5   friends   to   a   gourmet   dinner   at the Old Victorian Inn as part of a raffle package from Alderson Main Street.