Think Christmas in July
for that Perfect Holiday Gift

Few people would argue that the winter of 2003 was long and cold. Thankfully, the thoughts of frigid mornings, frost-covered windshields and icy streets are behind us for now. But when July comes around, you might find yourself thinking, "Before I know it, it’s going to be Christmas!" And sure enough, those warm summer days roll by faster than a CSX coal train filled with the remnants of West Virginia’s mountains.

Sooner than you think, you may be caught in a December whirlwind searching for that perfect Christmas gift for family members, loved ones and other people you care about. But this year, it’s going to be different! You pledge NOT to be one of those last-minute shoppers buying yet another set of body wash and lotion for Aunt Crystal that she doesn’t want or need – purchased in a last-minute panic.

Well, does OVEC ever have a great deal for you! It’s Christmas in July! We’ll help you keep that promise to yourself! A very limited number of lovely, delicate hand-blown West Virginia glass ornaments made especially for OVEC are still available to buy now!

For the past four years, OVEC has offered these beautiful items to help raise funds for our "Stop Mountaintop Removal!" campaign. Every ornament in this exclusive, collectible series features West Virginia plants and animals whose habitat is destroyed by mountaintop removal.

You can ease your burden of last-minute Christmas shopping by purchasing these collector’s items and help protect the mountains at the same time. Call OVEC at (304) 522-0246 today and get a head start on Christmas.

Prices: Pilgrim ornaments, $45 each or two for $85

Glassworks ornaments, $40 each or two for $75

Please include an additional $4.00 for postage and handling.

All proceeds (above costs) support OVEC’s efforts to protect West Virginia’s mountains, streams and mountain communities. Order yours today by calling OVEC or send an e-mail to us at janet.ovec@gmail.com.

Left: Glassworks, Inc., Weston, WV, fourth edition in the collection, Wood Thrush-2002 in amber by Kelsey Murphy and Bob Bomkamp. Right: Glassworks, Inc., Weston, WV, fourth edition in the collection, Jack-in-the Pulpit-2002 in amethyst by Kelsey Murphy and Bob Bomkamp.