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CONTENTS Amherst County Annual Events & Festivals . page 26
Amherst County Officials/Officers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Amherst County At a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Amherst County Public Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Amherst County Chamber of Commerce Info. . . . . 62
Historical/Cultural Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Amherst County Clubs/Service Groups. . . . . . . . . . 24
News & Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32,38,39
Amherst County Dining Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Recreational Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Saving Sweet Briar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Second Stage Up & Performing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Shop Amherst County First!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 State & County Service Organizations. . . . . . . . . . . 18
Amherst County Court House
Town of Amherst Officials/Officers. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Amherst County At a Glance POPULATION As of 2015, Amherst County’s population was 32,353 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 1.44 percent. About half of the population is located in the south-central portion of the county around Madison Heights near the City of Lynchburg. The other half lives in and around the Town of Amherst, the county seat, in the northern side of the county.
MAJOR EMPLOYERS Amherst County, Amherst County Public Schools, Buffalo Air Handling, Central Virginia Training Center, Centra’s Fairmont Crossing, Greif Packaging, GLAD Manufacturing, Lynchburg Steel & Specialty Co., Old Dominion Job Corps, Sweet Briar College, and Walmart.
HEALTH CARE
The two closest hospitals to Amherst County are in Lynchburg, both south and adjacent to the county. Other hospitals serving the region are in Bedford about halfway between Lynchburg and Roanoke, and Charlottesville to the north, where the University of Virginia Medical School and Hospital is located. About 270 physicians representing all major specialties practice in the area. Two nursing homes are located in the Town of Amherst, and several others are in Lynchburg. The new Amherst Health Center, offering primary care to people of all ages, recently opened in Madison Heights.
LABOR FORCE About 15,923 as of June 2015. as of April 2015 was 4.9%
The unemployment rate Fairmont Crossing
TRANSPORTATION
Interstates- I-81 (25 miles west); I-64 (50 miles north). Highways- U.S. 29 (north-south); U.S. 60 (east-west). Blackbox Government Solutions
LOCAL TAXES Real Estate - .56 cents per $100 assessed value. Personal Property - $3.45 per $100 of assessed value. Machinery & Tools - $2.00 per $100 assessed value. Merchants Capital - $3.95 per $100 assessed value. Mobile Homes - .56 cents per $100 assessed value. Meals Tax - 4%. Lodging tax - 5%
Commercial Air Service- Lynchburg Regional Airport; Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, CharlottesvilleAlbemarle County Airport; Roanoke Regional Airport; Yeager Airport; Greenbriar Valley Airport.
GEOGRAPHY
The County is located near the geographical center of Virginia and within 50 miles (at some points) from Roanoke and Charlottesville. Richmond is 100 miles to the east. Washington , D.C. is within 170 miles of Amherst. Elevations range from 500 ft. to 4,000 ft. providing spectacular rolling
PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLLMENT Amherst County Public Schools is serving over 4,600 students in seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. For more information, please see page 16.
COST OF LIVING Living costs in the region are approximately 7.4% below the national average and are among the lowest in Virginia.
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Madison Heights Branch Public Library
countryside. Water is abundant from the James River and many streams originate from the Blue Ridge Mountains. Most
NEARBY COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Central Virginia Community College. . . . . . . . . . Lynchburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and CVCC (Amherst Center) Liberty University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lynchburg Lynchburg College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lynchburg National College of Business & Technology . . . . . . Lynchburg
Central Virginia Community College, Amherst Center
of the northwestern part of the County is part of the George Washington National Forest. The climate is mild with an average annual temperature of 56 degrees.
Randolph College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lynchburg Southern Virginia University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buena Vista Sweet Briar College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amherst Virginia University of Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . Lynchburg
Amherst County Officials & Officers BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Donald W. Kidd, District 1, Chairman Claudia Tucker, District 2, Robert Curd, District 3, David Pugh Jr., District 4, Vice-Chairman John A. Marks Jr., District 5,
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Amherst County Administrative Offices The Board of Supervisors meeting times are regularly held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Amherst County Administration Building in Amherst. COUNTY ATTORNEY Ellen Bowyer County Attorney 946-9431 CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS Roy C. Mayo III Clerk of Circuit Court 946-9321 Jane Irby Commissioner of Revenue 946-9310 Stephine Maddox Commonwealth’s Attorney 946-9316 Garry L. Friend Treasurer 946-9318 L J. Ayers, III Sheriff 946-9381
COUNTY STAFF Dean C. Rodgers Amherst County Administrator 946-9400 Jeremy S. Bryant Planning Director/Zoning Administrator 946-9303 Brenda T. Campbell Accounting Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9304 Brian K. Tharpe Animal Care and Control Officer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9300 Jackie S. Viar Information Technology Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9336 Nathan M. Young Building Official/Inspector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9302 Gary Roakes Public Safety Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9307 Kevin Irvin Senior Extention Agent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9365 Steve Preston Library Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9488 Buddy T. Jennings Maintenance Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9322 continued on page 12
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continued from page 11 Octavia Starbuck Museum Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9068 Sara Lu Christian Parks & Recreation Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9371 x506 Dan French Director of Public Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-1605 David Proffitt Purchasing/Asst. Co. Admin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9308 Susan B. Mays Social Services Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9330 x9309 Teresa Nuckols Public Works Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-3324 Francine Brown Voter Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9315 Gail F. Taylor Comprehensive Service Act Coordinator. . . . . . . 946-9398
INDUSTRIAL PARKS
L. Barnes Brockman, Sr. Business & Industrial Park This development features 14 lots that contain over 150 acres arranged for a variety of commercial and industrial uses. The lots have been “developed” in that all water, sewer, street, street light, electrical and cable modem infrastructure is “on site”.
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Incentives for qualifying businesses can significantly reduce the price of all lots. Individuals interested in locating a business within in Brockman Park should call the Amherst Town Hall at 434/946-7885 for additional information. Amelon Commerce Center has 10 sites available varying from 6.5 -12.4 acres. If a larger site is needed, several smaller sites can be combined to provide the needed acreage. Most lots are cleared, level laying, and ready for construction. Amelon is zoned M-1 for general industrial usage; strategically located in Madison Heights; the southern part of Amherst County; and on a 4-lane connector road 2 miles from Rt. 29 bypass. Existing utilities include county water and sewer, AEP power, and multiple choices for communications (Verizon, Lumos, Comcast). A regional storm water pond serves all sites. For more information, call (434) 946-5200.
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Town of Amherst
S. Main Street, P. O. Box 280, Amherst VA 24521 434-946-7885 â—? www.AmherstVA.gov
Officials/Officers
Jack Hobbs Town Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7885 Robert Kimbrel Police Chief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7885
J. Paul Kilgore, Jr., Mayor 267 Blue Ridge Lane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 941-5922
Town Council Members
Kenneth Bumgarner 215 Garland Ave., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 826-9678 Michael Mozingo 123 Blue Ridge Lane, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7693 Rachel E. Thompson P.O. Box 726, Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 941-7196 Kenneth S. Watts P.O. Box 163, Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 841-4052 Andra Higginbotham P.O. Box 845, Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 841-5595 W. Thomas Berry Town Attorney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434-263-4886
New Amherst Town Hall
Colan Davis Office Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7885 Tom Fore Director of Public Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7138
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Amherst County Public Schools The Amherst County Public Schools are accredited by the Virginia Board of Education. The comprehensive Six-Year Plan is available on the Amherst County Public Schools website: www.amherst.k12.va.us As set forth by the Amherst County School Board’s mission statement “Every Child, Every Day” the county’s schools focus on student achievement, safety, leadership, communication and responsibility. The Virginia SOL Curriculum Framework is used as the foundation for what is taught in Amherst County Public Schools classrooms. The Amherst County Public Schools strive to align course materials with SOL objectives in order to develop teaching material in a given time frame and offer resource materials to supplement instruction. Members of the Amherst County Public Schools community desire to provide students with a quality education, giving them opportunities to achieve maximum academic and career readiness. We believe that high expectations, strong relationships, and academic rigor are critical elements to high levels of achievement.
Important Public School Contacts & Phone Numbers Name
Steven Nichols Julie Rogers Wayne Cocke Ernie Gull Dana Norman Teresa Crouch Brendon Albon Marymargaret Cardwell Jim Gallagher Joe Goldman Mary Mays Wayne Lyle Lavonne Mawyer Luke Saechao Kim Klein Charlotte Gilbar Hollie Jennings Stephanie Meehan
Departments
Superintendent Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Director of Maintenance and Transportation Interim Director of Support Services Director of Academics Chief Finance Officer Instructional Supervisor (Math/Science/Gifted) Supervisor of Title I & Literacy K12 Supervisor of Student Services Supervisor of Technology Supervisor School Counseling and Assessment Coordinator Supervisor of Humanities (English/Social Studies) Information Systems Manager Regional Adult Education Program Manager Child Nutrition Coordinator School Improvement Specialist Student Accountability Coordinator Student Accountability Coordinator
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Phone Number 434-946-9387 434-946-9376 434-946-9709 434-946-9386 434-946-9343 434-946-9340 434-946-9342 434-946-9342 434-946-99341 434-847-4210 434-946-9342 434-946-9342 434-946-9340 x9562 434-528-6485 434-528-9562 434-946-9386 434-528-6485 434-946-9342
The County’s Eleven Schools: www.amherst.k12.va.us
School and Phone Amherst County High School
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William Wells
139 Lancer Lane Amherst, Va 24521
434-946-2898
Amherst Education Center 434-528-6485
Amherst Middle School 434-946-0691
Monelison Middle School 434-846-1307
Ernest Penn
219 Trojan Rd. Madison Heights, VA 24572
Christie Cundiff
165 Gordon’s Fairground Rd. Amherst, VA 24521
Regina Phillips
257 Trojan Rd. Madison Heights, VA 24572
Amelon Elementary is located adjacent to Monelison Rescue Squad.
Amherst Elementary School 434-946-9704
Amelon Elementary School 434-528-6498
Central Elementary School 434-946-9700
Elon Elementary School 434-528-6496
Madison Heights Elementary School 434-846-2151
Pleasant View Elementary School 434-528-6492
Temperance Elementary School 434-946-2811
Julia Steele
156 Davis St. Amherst, VA 24521
Elaine Duke
132 Amer Court Madison Heights, VA 24572
Elizabeth Brown
575 Union Hill Rd. Amherst, VA 24521
Kimberly A. Scott
147 Younger Drive Madison Heights, VA 24572
Marvin McGinnis
287 Learning Lane Madison Heights, VA 24572
Michael O’Brien
229 Dancing Creek Rd. Monroe, VA 24574
Michael O’Brien
1981 Lowesville Rd Amherst, VA 24521
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State and County Service Organizations Amherst Art Society
Amherst 946-9811 | Terrie Linton, President
Services: Encourages conservation; civic improvement; maintain gardens at the Town of Amherst Traffic Circle, Amherst County Museum, Amherst Mini Park and Amherst Post Office; decorates all of the above for the holidays; serve as judges for the annual Town of Amherst Christmas Decorating Contest, prepare Christmas stockings for residents of Johnson center; donates annually to 4-H for scholarships to send children to summer camp; and more. Meeting at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Fees: Membership Dues annually.
Horizons Behavioral Heath | Amherst 946-2316
Services: Provides psychotherapy; psychiatric evaluations; aftercare; children and youth counseling services; family therapy; family counseling and education; case management; pre-screening for admittance to state facilities. Eligibility: Must be in need of services. Fees: Based on income.
Amherst Co. Dept. of Social Services
benefits to individuals and families in order to promote selfsufficiency and to protect children and adults. Financial assistance programs include Medicaid, Food Stamps, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), and General Relief. Service programs include Child and Adult Protective Services, Foster Care, Child Care, Adoptions, Referral and Employment Services for TANF participants. Eligibility: Resident of Amherst County, eligibility requirements vary for programs. Fees: Some service programs require a fee.
Amherst Co. Health Dept.
224 Second Street, Amherst. 946-9408 Dr. Kerry Gately, Director
Services: Clinic Services (adult general medicine, well child, maternity, family planning, routine immunizations, sexually transmitted disease, WIC Supplemental Food Program, blood pressure monitoring, Medicaid screening); home visiting services; environmental health services. Eligibility: Guidelines and charges are made according to income. Fees: Sliding scale
James River Dental Clinic
239 Trojan Lane (next to Monelison Middle School) Madison Heights. 847-4691 Services: To offer timely, appropriate quality service and financial Open 8:00am - 5 pm., Mon.-Fri Closed 12-1 for lunch. 224 Second Street, Amherst 946-9330 Susan Mays, Interim Director
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CARPET VINYL LAMINATE HARDWOOD LUXURY VINYL TILE LUXURY VINYL PLANK
SERVING AMHERST COUNTY SINCE 1998 GREAT SPECIALS ON HUGE INVENTORY STOCKED AT THE STORE IN LYNCHBURG FREE ESTIMATES FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL SERVICE NON-COMMISSION SALES STAFF SERVICE AFTER THE SALE
Michael’s Carpet World 3659 Amherst Highway Madison Heights, VA 24572
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State and County Service Organizations (cont.) Services: A division of the Johnson Health Center, JRDC provides services to patients throughout the area. A sliding-scale fee schedule is offered for uninsured individuals and all insurance forms are accepted. Services include dental exams, extractions, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, x-rays and related dental services.
consultations; strategic and business planning assistance; financing information; workshops and seminars; and small business resource information. The road to starting and operating a successful business begins with us—let us show you how we can help. The Region 2000 SBDC is a non-profit organization, sponsored by the U.S.SBA, local governments, and the local private sector.
Amherst Watershed Protection Program:
The James River Dental Clinic in Madison Heights
Small Business Development Center 3506 Wards Rd. Lynchburg, VA (CVCC Campus) 434-832-7607 Bart Smith, Coordinator
Services: Work with landowners within the protected watersheds of the Amherst County on installing conservation practices that protect the Town and County of Amherst’s drinking water supplies and meet the landowner’s objectives. Monitor the Buffalo River, Graham Creek and Harris Creek watersheds for potential pollution impairments to the communities’ drinking water supplies.
Kristy R. Robinson, O.D. Katherine R. See, O.D.
Services: The Small Business Development Center provides a wide range of services to both existing and start-up businesses in Amherst County and the surrounding region. Services include: free-of-charge, objective and confidential business
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State and County Service Organizations (cont.) Optional Community Programs Each spring the Amherst Watershed Coordinator, organizes the Amherst Tree Buffer Program to assist property owners with planting native hardwood trees adjacent to streams on their property. Trees and shrubs planted alongside waterways help prevent bank erosion, filter out pollution run-off from the land, shade the stream for aquatic life and provide habitat. This program is funded through grants. Sign up ends January 15th and projects begin in March each year. Virginia Cooperative Extension
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The downtown Lynchburg waterfront as seen from Madison Heights
Virginia Cooperative Extension - Amherst Office 100 Goodwin St., Amherst 946-9365 http://offices.ext.vt.edu/amherst
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Services: To provide research-based educational programs and resources to citizens in the areas of Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR), Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), parenting programs, and 4-H Youth Development.
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Services: Encourages conservation; civic improvement; maintains gardens at the Town of Amherst Traffic Circle, Amherst County Museum, Amherst Mini Park and Amherst Post Office; decorates all of the above for the holidays; serves as judges for the annual Town of Amherst Christmas Decorating Contest, prepare Christmas stockings for residents of Johnson Center; donates annually to 4-H for scholarships to send children to summer camp; and more. Meetings at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Fees: Membership Dues annually.
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County Clubs & Service Organizations with Contact Information
Amherst Art Society, Terri Linton, President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
946-9811 or 942-3833.
Amherst Association for Family & Community Education, Gail Simms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-7435 Amherst County Habitat for Humanity, Craig Cassell, Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9596 Amherst County Lions Club, Ron White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434-277-5616 Amherst County Public Schools Education Foundation, Jenna Foster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316-3900 Amherst Glebe Arts Response (AGAR) Lynn Kable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 989-3215 Amherst Rotary Club, Bob Hoffman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258-3239 Amherst Woman’s Club, Yolan Williams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703-850-6519 Blue Ledge Inc.(Meals on Wheels), Tammy Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 942-4864 Clifford Ruritan Club, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0116 Elon Ruritan Club, Mrs. Len Godsey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0655 Episcopal Thrift Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2321 Friends of Amherst County, Vanessa Angus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 933-8203 Humane Society of Amherst County Inc., http://www.amherstanimalshelter.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2340 Massie Mill Ruritan Club, David Ponton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-8325
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Annual Events & Festivals THREE ANNUAL EVENTS: COLONIAL DAY, CEMETERY TOUR, EVENING ON THE HILL
Amherst County Museum & Historical Society sponsors a Colonial Day each August, a Cemetery tour each October, and an Evening on the Hill each November, call 434-946-9068 for more information.
CLIFFORD RURITAN CLUB’S SORGHUM FESTIVAL
First Saturday & Sunday in October at the Ruritan Club, 755 Fletchers Level Rd.(Rt. 610), Clifford, VA 24533. Sorghum molasses & apple butter making, arts & crafts, vendors, food, jousting, Kids Korner, Civil War reenactors, regional bands and entertainment. Sat. & Sun., 9 am - 5 pm...Rain or Shine! Parking fee, $5 per car; $1 for Motorcycles ... NO pets or coolers, Please! 434-826-1163 or CliffordRuritan@gmail.com http://sites.google.com/site/cliffordvirginiaruritanclub/
ST. PAUL’S MISSION & MONACAN INDIAN NATION HOMECOMING BAZAAR
First Saturday every October at the Monacan Indian Tribal Center & Museum, 2009 Kenmore Road, Amherst...10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Scholarship Auction...1 p.m. For information contact, the Tribal Office 434-946-0389 or 434-946-2531
ANNUAL VIRGINIA WINE & GARLIC FESTIVAL
Every Second Saturday & Sunday in October at Rebec Vineyards, Amherst, Virginia. Garlic is featured in this food and fun event Garlic Festival Wineries, music, arts, crafts; 10 - 5 pm. Admission fee 434-946-5168 http://www.rebecwinery.com/vwgf.htm
HALLOWINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Lazy Days Winery, 1351 N. Amherst Hwy., Amherst. Sat. Nov. 1, 2014. Join us in costumes, for live music and lots of fun! For more information, call 381-6088.
CLIFFORD RURITAN CLUB’S VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION
the Saturday or Sunday just before Veterans Day. Welcome veterans, veterans groups, families and friends with patriotic program, posting of colors, historical memorabilia, free refreshments for veterans and current service members. Food also available for non-veterans... donations gratefully accepted. For more information watch for flyers and/or call John Taylor (434)841-2664
OLD FASHIONED RAY PUCKETT LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS PARADE
Friday, December 5th, 2014, in the town of Amherst...6:30 p.m. Forms must be returned PHOTO BY LEE LUTHER JR. no later than November 29. Line up will be posted at www.amherstva.gov .For information, contact Jose & Carrie Davila 434-929-8146.
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The Amherst County Chamber of Commerce sponsors numerous events, including the Annual Car Show & CruiseIns (April and September), Business Appreciation Awards Dinner (May), Third Thursdays f/k/a Business After Hours (networking and business showcasing events for local businesses), grand openings and ribbon cuttings, political debates, and educational workshops. For more information about these events, call the Chamber at 946-0990 or visit its new website at http://www.amherstvachamber.com/.
SANGERIA WINE FESTIVAL Amherst Festivals attract thousands every year
ANNUAL AMHERST COUNTY APPLE HARVEST FESTIVAL
Third Saturday & Sunday, October at the Amherst County High School, 139 Lancer Lane, Amherst. Everything and anything having to do with apples! Sat, 9 - 5 pm; Sun, noon - 5 pm Amherst Association for Family & Community Education 434-845-5606, Shelby Penn or 434-847-7435, Gail Sims. 26 Amherst County GUIDEBOOK
Lazy Days Winery, 1351 N. Amherst Hwy., Amherst. March – October Every 1st and 3rd Saturday. Live Music, Games and Food available for purchase. For more information, call 381-6088
VILLAGE GARDEN CLUB’S GARDENFEST 2016
Village Garden Club’s Garden Fest, Saturday, April 30th, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Annuals, perennials, herbs and garden supplies for sale. “Everything Garden” gift booth and homemade baked goods. Located in the Hamel Center behind Amherst County Museum, Amherst. Rain or shine. Call 258-3239 for more information.
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MONACAN INDIAN NATION POWWOW
Third Saturday & Sunday, every May. Sat. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sun., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Route 130 in Elon...6 miles west of Rt. 29. Admission Fee....Adults, $8; Seniors, $6; Children 12 & under, $6; and Children 5 & under, free. For information contact the Tribal Office, 434-946-0389 MNation538@aol.com www.MonacanNation.com
The Monocan Nation Pow Wow will be in May 2015
CLIFFORD RURITAN CLUB’S ANNUAL CLIFFORD DAY
Every First or Second Saturday in June. Watch for flyers and paper ads for details. 755 Fletchers Level Rd, Clifford. 8am to 4pm. 434-826-1163
JAMES RIVER BATEAU FESTIVAL
This eight-day journey begins every June on the banks of the James River with a kickoff festival at the Lynchburg riverfront. Participants in period costumes navigate 19th century tobacco barges on a 100-mile trek to Richmond. (434) 528-3950.
VIRGINIA SUMMER SOLSTICE WINE FESTIVAL
Lazy Days Winery, 1351 N. Amherst Hwy., Amherst. Saturday & Sunday, June 25 & 26, 2016. Ten Virginia wineries, 2 stages of live music, arts & crafts, food vendors, bounce house, face painting and belly dances. Lots of Fun! For more information, call 381-6088.
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Historical/Cultural Attractions AMHERST COUNTY MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY 154 South Main Street, Amherst. Open TuesdayFriday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. closed on holidays. Free admission. Exhibits and genealogy library. Programs include the Colonial Day in August, annual Cemetery tour in October, annual Evening on the Hill fundraiser in November, croquet games twice a year, genealogy workshops, lectures/book signings, and special presentations on Amherst County history. Give the gift of history, call for membership information. Octavia Starbuck, Director. (434) 946-9068. www.AmherstCountyMuseum.org MONACAN INDIAN NATION ANCESTRAL MUSEUM 2009 Kenmore Rd. (off S. Main St. in Amherst) Bear Mountain in Amherst County has been home to the Monacan Indian Tribe for thousands of years. Tribal activities include special events throughout the year, educational opportunities, and a museum. Call (434) 946-5391 for hours. www.monacannation.com SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE Twenty-one historic buildings are designated as the Sweet Briar College National Historic District. Public access to the campus includes dining facilities, hiking trails, fishing, art galleries and the Sweet Briar Museum. Call (434) 381-6100 for hours or visit www.sbc.edu
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The Great Outdoors GOLF
POPLAR GROVE GOLF CLUB 18-hole championship course, open to the public. Golf carts with GPS systems. Reasonable fees. Off Route 29 across from Sweet Briar College on Tavern Lane. (434) 946-9933 SHADOW RIDGE GOLF COURSE 18-hole rural course offering very affordable greens/cart fees. (434) 946-2008 WINTON COUNTRY CLUB & GOLF COURSE 18-hole championship course, hosted the 1994 Women’s Southern Amateur Tournament. Public course, year-round golfing. 18th-century club house is on the national register of historic places. (434) 946-7336
HIKING, BIKING, & BIRDING
(Blue Ridge Parkway) Parkway attractions located in Amherst County include Otter Creek campground and restaurant and Humphreys Gap. Enter the parkway from Amherst County via Route 60, near milepost 45, or via Route 130.
adjacent farmland provide beautiful vistas for hikers, bikers and horseback riders. Numerous birds and native plants abound.
FISHING
Amherst County abounds with prime fishing spots. Boat ramps and launches provide access to 50 miles of water along the James, Pedlar, and Piney rivers. Anglers can also try their luck at one of the several fishing lakes found in county parks.
CAMPING OTTER CREEK CAMPGROUND (Blue Ridge Parkway) National Park Service facility near milepost 60 offers creekside sites for tent camping and RV’s (no power/water hookups). Grounds also include seasonal restaurant and gift shop. (434) 299-5125 www.nps.gov Lynchburg NW/Blue Ridge Parkway KOA 75 mostly wooded sites for RVs and tents. Fishing, swimming, hiking and other outdoor sports. (434) 2995228 www.wildwoodcampground.com
APPALACHIAN TRAIL
Nearly 50 miles of this grand trail pass through Amherst County as it winds its way from Maine to Georgia. Enter the trail via the Parkway near milepost 50, or from Route 60 near the county’s western border.
GEORGE WASHINGTON NATIONAL FOREST
Occupying much of the western portion of Amherst County (and more than a million acres in Va. and W.Va), this vast woodland provides a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. You’ll discover numerous spots for hiking, camping, and fishing.
MOUNT PLEASANT NATIONAL SCENIC AREA More than 7,500 acres of splendor can be reached via Rt. 631, just off Rt. 60W. Magnificent overlooks and trails reaching 4,000’ elevations.
JAMES RIVER HERITAGE TRAIL
This blacktop hiking and biking trail is accessible from the Blackwater Creek Trail at Lynchburg’s riverfront. A trestle footbridge carries you to the one-mile stretch of trail running the length of Percival’s Island, and a second footbridge leads you across the James to Amherst for another 1.5-mile path.
ATV TRAILS
Amherst County offers 25 miles of trails for All-Terrain-Vehicles just west of the Blue Ridge Parkway on Rt. 130. For more information, contact the Forest Service at (540) 291-2188
VIRGINIA BLUE RIDGE RAILWAY TRAIL
This trail is open for two miles from Piney River in Nelson County to Roses Mill in Amherst County. The Piney River and
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COOLWELL PARK Located on Coolwell Road, south of the Town of Amherst, this recreational park has a picnic area with grills, a picnic shelter, a play area for children, restrooms, lighted allpurpose fields (soccer, football, and softball), outdoor basketball courts, a nature trail and an outdoor amphitheater. The community center located in the park is available to civic organizations and school groups on a reservation basis. It is also available for rent to private individuals on a reservation (rental fee) basis. For additional information call the Recreation Department at 434-946-9371. MILL CREEK LAKE PARK Located in the Temperance area of the county, this park is considered by many residents to be the most scenic with a clear view of Mt. Pleasant and is part of the Sleeping Giant Loop on the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail [www.dgif. virginia.gov ] Furthermore, this park is extremely popular with the fishermen! It rests on a 190 acre watershed lake that is open for fishing only (no swimming). No gasoline powered boats allowed. The park consists of a boat ramp, picnic tables and grills, play area for children and restroom facilities. Directions: turn onto Rt. 778 off of Rt. 60 west. Turn right on Rt. 610. Follow the signs.
MONACAN PARK This park is located on the scenic and historic James River. The park offers a boat ramp and boat dock for access to the river, fishing benches, a covered picnic pavilion and picnic area, a play area for children and restroom facilities. It is located in the Elon area of the county. Directions: take Rt. 130 W. to Elon. Turn left on Monacan Park Rd. The park is located at the end of the Monacan Park Road. RIVEREDGE PARK (located on the James River across from the Downtown Lynchburg waterfront) offers a nice boat ramp and fishing access, along with comfort stations, picnic tables and a community center. This park is most accessible by taking the first two left-hand turns at the bottom of the hill of Rt. 163 (old Rt. 29 bus., now called Old Town Connector) just before the bridge crossing into Downtown Lynchburg. The community center located in the park is available to civic organizations and school groups on a reservation basis. It is also available for rent to private individuals on a reservation (rental fee) basis for events such as birthday parties, reunions or wedding receptions. For additional information call the Recreation Department at 434-946-9371.
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Stuff Stuff your Stuff your wallet. your et. wallet. wallet. Stuff your wallet. STONEHOUSE LAKE PARK Located in the Temperance area of the county, this park rests on a beautiful 41 acre watershed lake and is open for fishing only (no swimming). This park is part of the Sleeping Giant Loop on the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail. [www.dgif.virginia.gov] There is a boat ramp providing access into the lake (no gasoline powered boats
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NEWS & NOTES VISITOR’S CENTER COULD OPEN BY SUMMER 2016 The construction of the Visitor’s Center, located on Rt. 60 near Rt. 29, is progressing. The exterior work has been completed, and the final interior design received federal approval. Work to finish the Visitor’s Center will begin in the winter of 2015-’16, and is expected to be completed by the summer of 2016. In addition to tourist information and displays, the Center will provide office space for the Amherst County Economic Authority and the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce. Donations of railroad memorabilia and artifacts are being accepted for display and decoration.
NEW FURNITURE STORE OPEN
1st Choice Furniture, located in the Amelon Sq. Shopping Center in Madison Heights, opened in May of 2015. Their tens of thousands of sq. ft. of floor space (between Tractor Supply and Food Lion) feature a wide assortment of brand-name tables, sofas, chairs, mattresses, beds, lift chairs, accessories and more, mostly made in the USA! Why did they choose Amherst County to open their store? According to co-owner and manager Cal Thompson (who has over 23 years of experience in the industry), “We’ve planned to serve the Amherst area community by providing top-name brand furniture at the lowest prices.” Open seven days weekly, they are fully staffed and receive weekly shipments. Free delivery is available within 15 miles of the store. For more information, see the ad on page 19.
NEW BREWERY OPENS Long-time Amherst County residents Kitty and Derin Foor opened Loose Shoe Brewing Co. in April 2015, in the Ambriar Plaza Shopping Center in the Town of Amherst. “Amherst’s oldest brewery” offers a large and comfortable taproom that features six revolving taps that offer a variety of craft beers, all made on the premises. For more information, see page 57.
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Amherst County Dining Guide
Dine-Out Today and Help Yourself (in more ways than one!) Good food, friends and atmosphere is reason enough to patronize these nearby restaurants, but don’t forget that a portion of the tax collected at Amherst County restaurants is returned for local projects and improvements.
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NEWS & NOTES FAMILY OF ELEVEN FOLLOWS A VISION TO OPEN NEW RESTAURANT The Moncion Family is used to cooking for a family of 11 anyway, so why not follow a vision they feel that God gave them to open a restaurant and cook and serve the general public? So they opened “It’s All About The Flavor” in downtown Amherst, in July 2015. The restaurant is located on 188 South Main Street (where Lee’s Courthouse Deli used to be). Featuring Caribbean and Traditional American entrees, this restaurant lives up to its name. As a former mortgage company owner/broker, Katrina Moncion (the mother) was given this vision to open a restaurant, somewhere, several years ago. “The name It’s All About The Flavor was God inspired,” says Katrina. “Since then we moved here from Connecticut in 2014. We have two children at Liberty University and two children at Liberty Christian Academy (LCA). We are truly motivated and committed to have this restaurant be a success so that we will be able to meet the long term needs of all of our children, especially one of our children who has a major struggle with autism. In spite of everything, we’ve been blessed.” For more information, see the ad on page 37.
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by Sharon Curran Wright
After the initial wave of shock that followed the nationally noted announcement of the closure of Sweet Briar College, numerous individuals and entities set about challenging the idea of the inevitable. What seems assured at this point in August, is a continuation of a long and proud history of one of the few remaining women’s colleges in the U.S. It will do so with the full support of the Amherst community, which had festooned the Town of Amherst with pink ribbons and signs that read “We Saved The Anne Gary Pannell Center houses the College’s extensive permanent art collection, which includes works by Alexander Calder, Roy Lichtenstein and others. Satellite galleries in Benedict Hall and the Babcock Sweet Briar.” Anyone might expect an outpouring Fine Arts Center often host exhibitions by visiting and local artists, such as a display of work showcasing art that depicts or is inspired by Amherst County, planned for the Benedict Gallery in spring 2016 semester. of support from alumnae, but the speed PHOTO BY AARON MAHLER / SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE and effectiveness of their efforts surprised most of the people involved. Savingsweetbriar.com was quickly formed in March 2015 to disseminate information and gain support. Later, the effort became Saving Sweet Briar, Inc., a Virginia non-profit, with the mission continued on page 42 to block the school’s closure and to raise funds to erase the school’s budget shortfall. The
Sweet Briar hosts Reunion on campus each spring; here, members of the Class of 1986 gather for their class photo on the steps in front of Benedict Hall. PHOTO BY KOLLIN KIRVEN / SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE
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organization has raised millions of dollars in donations and pledges for the next five years, and by July 28, had already delivered $8.5 million of $12 million promised
The Amherst community is always invited to Sweet Briar’s frequent musical, theater and dance productions; dance students also teach local children in dance classes, culminating in a recital each year. PHOTO BY SAM LEG / SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE
to the school by Sept. 2. Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring also unrestricted $16 million from the college’s endowment to be used for operating costs over the next year. A new president, Phillip C. Stone, and completely new board of directors have stepped up to the challenge of reinvigorating Sweet Briar College. Favorable national news reports and the outstanding efforts to block the closure resulted in another surprising outcome: enrollment had resumed at a welcome clip. President Stone promised that the school would remain open beyond this year and that enrollment would increase. All former faculty and most staff were asked to continue their employment, and previous financial aid packages have been honored for returning students. The infusion of energy and enthusiasm from alumnae, the new administration, and the community bodes well for the college’s continued existence. David Pugh, Chairman of the Amherst County Board of Supervisors, wrote in support of the lawsuit instituted by County Attorney Ellen Bowyer on behalf of the Commonwealth. In his affidavit he noted that the annual goods and services purchased in Amherst that are
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related to the college amount to $10 million and that its many cultural programs benefit the entire county. Among those programs are theater, music and dance productions, horse shows, athletic events, and art gallery and museum exhibitions that are open to the public. Sweet Briar’s swimming pool hosts practice for the Amherst High School’s swim team. The college has held Cultural Arts Day for Amherst County fifthgraders for more than 25 years, offering mini classes taught by faculty and staff in topics ranging from creative writing to the “The Art of Chemistry.” Sweet Briar’s art gallery also hosts tours for Amherst thirdgraders that combine a study of Sweet Briar’s classical art collection with a study of classical architectural design. Each September, local high school students tag and release butterflies on campus with biology faculty. The college’s Master of Arts in Teaching program also helps to provide the county with student teachers. In the fall there are guided ghost tours on campus, and in the spring are self-guided tours of Sweet Briar House during Virginia Garden Week. Sweet Briar has also attracted famous visiting speakers over the years and granted public access to
their lectures and readings. Among these were writers Maya Angelou, Salmon Rushdie, Jane Smiley and Barbara Kingsolver, and filmmaker and activist Josh Fox.
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Readings and lectures are frequently open to the public. Here, novelist Barbara Kingsolver addresses a packed house in Murchison Lane Auditorium during the 2013 Julia B. Waxter Environmental Forum. Kingsolver read from her novel “Flight Behavior,” which she wrote with research assistance from Sweet Briar biology professors Lincoln Brower and Linda Fink. PHOTO BY DEAVILA KHAN / SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE
Monacan Indian Nation P.O. Box 1136 Madison Heights, VA 24572 | (434) 946-0389 Monacan Scholarship Auction
Saturday, October 3rd, 2015 at 1pm, and Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, 1pm.
Annual Monacan Nation Powwow
Friday, May 20th (student day); Saturday, May 21st and Sunday, May 22nd, 2016
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St. Paul’s Episcopal Mission 2009 Kenmore Road, Amherst Va | (434) 946-2531
Annual St. Paul’s Homecoming Bazaar Saturday, October 3rd, 2015 at 10am, and Saturday, Oct 1, 2016 at 10 am.
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The college was established as a legacy of Indiana Fletcher Williams in 1901, who left an estate of more than $1 million dollars and 8,000 acres of land, which included the Sweet Briar Plantation. The property now includes 3,250 acres and 21 buildings listed on the
Community members are not only invited to attend Sweet Briar College theatrical productions, but male actors from the area are often welcome to audition for roles. Here, a production of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,” directed by William Kershner, and performed in Murchison Lane Auditorium. PHOTO BY DEAVILA KHAN / SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE
Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places. The Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, one of the world’s foremost working retreats for artists, occupies a nearby estate owned by the college. Sweet Briar’s future looks bright, but it must increase enrollment and find new ways to bring in funds to maintain the school. Some have suggested ideas to improve the attractiveness and viability of the college, such as expanding into online coursework and creating a planned residential or business community on the grounds. Such ideas may fly in the face of those who prefer the revered, traditional focus and ambiance of the original concept, but modern realities require change. Donors who have managed to prevent closure may feel challenged to continue to support the college as it is updated and redesigned. While much remains to be done to keep the college open in the years ahead, President Stone may have said it best: “At Sweet Briar College, the impossible is just another problem to solve.” The publisher wishes to thank Sweet Briar for their assistance in creating this article.
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Historic 2nd Chance‌
Second Stage|Amherst Opens by Sharon Curran Wright
We all recognize the importance of hisThe Second Stage Farmer’s Market are held tory and welcome the opportunities to view Thursdays from April-October on the grounds the physical relics of that history in museof the 2nd Street location. ums and galleries and websites. And it is a rare delight when a piece of history can not only be preserved but also repurposed in its community of origin. Such is the case of the landmark building on the corner of Second and Washington Streets, originally built in 1882 to house the Amherst Baptist Congregation. The building was shuttered in 2005 and purchased at auction by the County of Amherst. A petition signed by 2000 citizens protested its demolition and found that the building is a significant local work of architecture as its design is in the Italianate style with Gothic accents, one that is rare in Virginia. A grass PHOTO COURTESY OF SECOND STAGE|AMHERST roots organization began and a board of directors formed to obtain non-profit status. With this, the County Board of Supervisors agreed to grant a five-year lease at a rate of $10 per year, contingent upon $10,000 per year in capital improvements to be made by the new board. continued on page 52 Now Second Stage, this historic building was the home for Amherst Baptist Church.
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Today, Second Stage|Amherst is completing renovations to make the building handicap- accessible and soliciting volunteer labor and materials
from the eight office spaces in the two-story wing that was added in the early 1900s. All together, these activities reflect Part of Ed Mikenas and the Blazing Saddle Tramps that performed at the opening night last July.
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as well as donations to continue with other projects, such as repairing waterdamaged walls, evaluating electrical systems, painting, and obtaining appliances for the kitchen area. The 11,000 square-foot building itself is structurally sound and, according to board member Craig Pleasants, has great acoustics. The pressed-tin ceiling and Corinthian columns create an elegant atmosphere in the main room, and the smaller rooms have plenty of natural light. Already 20+ performances have taken place and included theater, music, magic, art exhibitions, and more. Cooke Harvey, wilderness educator and farmer, manages the weekly farmers’ and artisans’ markets, which occur every Thursday from April through October on the grounds beneath an ancient shade tree. As of this writing in August, 2015, at least six businesses have signed on to rent
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the organization’s vision of the place as a shared community space for a variety of purposes: to attract artists, to act as a focal point for cultural activities, and to add to the quality of life
in Amherst. The effort is part of the popular Keep It Local concept. The building is already being used by the Recreation and Parks Department to conduct aerobics and yoga classes and can be rented for events like weddings, group meetings, and birthday parties. At a public meeting in June, President Suny Monk, former Executive Director of the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, asked for ideas about possible uses of the building and grounds. Among those ideas were cooking and craft classes, gardening and health fairs, a winter lecture series, free movie nights, concerts, community theater, and even a food truck and music day. During the meeting three men stood at the old baptismal discussing its future possibilities. Renovations continue apace and lack of funds can be a problem but, as board member John Patteson puts it, “We can make a dollar holler.” Interested volunteers or donors can contact Second Stage|Amherst at www.SecondStageAmherst.org to learn about the various opportunities to take part in this community effort.
An enthusiastic audience took to the dance floor opening night.
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Madison Heights Community Center
Madison Heights Community Center Available For Event Rental
424 Woodys Lake Road Madison Heights VA 24572 Madison Heights Community Center Madison Heights Community Center Call for Availability & Pricing
Available For Event Rental 424 Woodys Lake Road Madison Heights VA 24572 Ronnie Adams – (434) 610-7951
or Darrel Gallier (434) 660-1672
for Madison Heights CommunityCall Center
Availability & Pricing
Ronnie Adams – (434) 610-7951 Features & Facts or Darrel Gallier (434) 660-1672
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Available For Event Rental 424 Woodys Lake Road Madison Heights VA 24572
Specialty Exterminating Co. Features & Facts
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Front Vestibule Entrance Stage Area Full Service Kitchen with Sink, Microwave, Central Heating and Air Conditioning Refrigerator & Range Ample Parking Area Handicapped Accessible ofAmherst County and Central Lighted Parking Lot
Call for Availability & Pricing
StageArea Tables & Chairs to Accommodate Occupancy Central Heating and Air Conditioning Front Vestibule Entrance Ample Parking Area Full Service Lighted Parking Lot Kitchen with Sink, Microwave,
Central Heating and Air Conditionin Ample Parking Area Lighted Parking Lot
Built in 2007 Serving ALL Virginia since 1979. Refrigerator & Range 10,000 square feet - 400 Person Occupancy Individual Male/Female Restrooms Facilities Available to Rent for Special Events Available to Rent for Special Events Tables & Chairs to Accommodate Occupancy Stage Area Weddings & Receptions, Bridal or Baby Showers, Weddings & Receptions, Bridal or Baby Showers, Available to Rent for Special Events Anniversary Raffles, Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Front Vestibule Entrance Central Heating and Air Conditioning Anniversary Celebrations, Raffles, Birthday Parties, Weddings & Receptions, Bridal or Baby Showers, Business Meetings, Craft Fairs, Concerts, Reunions, Trade Full Service Kitchen with Sink, Microwave, Ample Parking Area Business Meetings, Craft Fairs, Concerts, Reunions, Tra Anniversary Celebrations, Raffles, Birthday Parties, Shows, Festivals, Dances, & more. Refrigerator & RangeBusiness Meetings,Residential Lighted Parking Lot Shows, Festivals, Dances, & more. Craft Fairs, Concerts, Reunions, Trade • Institutional • Commercial
Ronnie Adams – (434) 610-7951 TERMITE, PEST & BED BUG or Darrel Gallier (434) 660-1672
CONTROL
Features & Facts
Shows, Festivals, Dances, & more.
Available to Rent for Special Events Built in 2007 Handicapped Accessible Weddings & Receptions, Bridal or Baby Showers, 10,000 square feet - Highway 400 Person Occupancy Individual Male/Female AMHERST Restrooms Facilities 5086 S. Amherst COUNTY COMMERCE Anniversary Celebrations, Raffles, Birthday Parties, Madison Heights, VA Tables & Chairs to Accommodate Occupancy Stage Area COUNTY Business Meetings, Craft Fairs, Concerts, Reunions, TradeAMHERST CHAMBER Front Vestibule Entrance Central Heating and Air Conditioning OF COMMERCE Shows, Festivals, Dances, & more. Free Estimates Full Service Kitchen with Sink, Microwave, Ample Parking Area Refrigerator & Range Lighted Parking Lot www.SpecialtyExterminating.com CHAMBER OF
434-929-0314
Madison Heights • Farmville
County GUIDEBOOK 53 Available to Rent for SpecialAmherst Events Weddings & Receptions, Bridal or Baby Showers,
Downtown Amherst
Shop Amherst First!
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SHOP AMHERST COUNTY FIRST! The following are Amherst Chamber of Commerce members and/or advertisers as of 8/11/15.
ACCOUNTANTS
Eubank, Jr. Douglas CPA 704 Dillard Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on page 51) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-2301 Turner, Richard MBA Lynchburg (see ad on page 61). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 420-2683 Wasserman, Jessie, CPA Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238-2486
ADVERTISING/MARKETING
All-American Publications LLC (Amherst County Guidebook) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 455-2726 Community Maps 1798 Early Farms Rd., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 660-8289
ANTIQUES/HANDCRAFTED ITEMS
Ware House Antiques 195 N. Main St., Amherst (see ad on page 52) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 942-1426
APPLIANCES - SALES & SERVICE
Schewel Furniture, Co. 139 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5758
ATTORNEYS
Cline, Ben Attorney-At-Law, 230 S. MainSt., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200-8689 Petty Livingston Dawson & Richards P.C., Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-2768
AUCTIONEERS
Blue Ribbon Auction Services, 137 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst (see ad on page 49). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5603 or 660-4326
AUTO BODY SERVICE
Bill’s Body Shop 1340 N. Amherst Hwy, Amherst (see ad on page 29). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-1115 Martin’s Paint & Body Shop S. Main St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5307
AUTO DEALERS - USED & NEW
Regional Auto Sales 4520 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 46). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-5515 Virginia Select Auto 1873 S. Amherst Hwy., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381-0300
AUTO RENTAL
AMCAR 250 Old Town Connector, Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-4111
AUTO REPAIR SERVICE
All American Transmissions, Inc. 505 Old Wright Shop Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on page 43) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-3272 C.W. Abbitt Jr. & Sons Inc. 171 Wright Shop Rd., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 845-5987 Cash Alignment 300 Old Wright Shop Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on page 42). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-2486 Harris Tire 4588 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 29) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 455-8170 L.C.’s Auto Repair 1348 N. Amherst Hwy., Amherst (see ad on page 58) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 841-0056 Meineke Car Care 4998 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 43). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-9000
BANKS
BB&T Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BB&T S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bank of the James 164 S. Main St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bank of the James 4698 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
946-7725 929-6890 946-9777 846-8887
Now Refinishing & Refurbishing Wheels Robertson Sales & Service, Inc.
Robertson Sales & Service, Inc. Sales & Service of Lawn & Garden Equipment
Robertson Sales & Service, Inc. Robertson Sales & Service, Inc. Owner
3266 S. Amherst Hwy PO Box 29 Monroe, VA 24574 Phone: 434-929-3126 Fax: 434-929-3126
Garage
W. Blake Robertson
Sales & Service of Lawn & Oil Change Specials Daily Garden Equipment
Mike Tsoleas Owner
robertsonsale@aol.com Tim Morris
Store Manager
Robertson Sales & Service, Inc.
W. Blake Robertson
3266 S. Amherst Hwy PO Box 29 Monroe, VA 24574 Phone: 434-929-3126 Fax: 434-929-3126
Sales & Service of Lawn &Garden Equipment
Owner
robertsonsale@aol.com
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Robertson Sales & Service, Inc.
Carter Bank and Trust 221 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-1122 Carter Bank and Trust 4498 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-8145 First National Bank 130 S. Main Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7814
BED & BREAKFAST
Indian Creek Bed & Stable 2711 Lowesville Rd., Lowesville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-8008
BREWERIES
Loose Shoe Brewery 198 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst (see ad on page 57). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-BEER
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Go Measure 3D 158 2nd St., Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9125
BUILDERS
Davis, Sam E. Construction 572 Elon Rd., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0446 John E. Maynard, Inc. 197 Alcock Rd., Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9632 Morcom Buildings Inc. 3685 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 546-0778
CABINET MAKERS
Ramsey Cabinet Inc. 126 Sardis Rd., Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0329
CHIROPRACTORS
Mock, Dr. Sally DC, PC 210 S. Main St., Amherst (see ad on page 33) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0796
CLEANING SERVICE
Pink Ladies Cleaning Service Madison Heights (see ad on page 60). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-2308 or 401-6428
COMMUNICATIONS
WSET, Inc. (WSET TV) Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-1313
COMMUNITY CENTERS
Madison Heights Community Center. 424 Woodys Lake Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on page. 53) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610-7951 or 660-1672
COMPUTER SERVICES
Code Blu Computer Services 4583 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights, VA (see ad on page. 7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 381-2485
CONCRETE
Lynchburg Ready Mix Concrete Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-6563
CONSULTING
Virginia Consulting, Inc. Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434-941-1001
CONTRACTORS
George E Jones & Sons, Inc. 210 South Main Street, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5455 Investment Properties Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0621 Martineau Contracting Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2697
CONVENIENCE STORES
The Store 4743 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page. 60) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-4373
CREDIT UNIONS
Beacon Credit Union 155 Amelon Square Plaza, Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-868-6655
DANCE SCHOOLS
Amherst Dance Academy Mountain View Plaza, next to Food Lion in Amherst (see ad on page 39) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7340
Natural Health Center
Dr. Kelly Golden, Dentist DDS
Lina Hall, N.D.
Offering: • Vitamins, Herbs, & Minerals • Gluten-Free Food • Organic Pet Food 143 Seminole Plaza, Madison Heights (at rear of parking lot, past Big Lots)
• Organic Make-Up • Chemical-Free Cleaning Products • & More!
692 Dillard Road Madison Heights, VA 24572 Phone: (434) 846-1981 Office Hours: Monday–Thursday 8–5 AMHERST
Phone: 434-845-8113 Email: Linahallnd@aol.com
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COUNTY
CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
AMHERST COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
DENTISTS
Amherst Family Dental Care 698 S. Main St., Amherst (see ad on page 60) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7507 Golden, Dr. R. Kelly, DDS Amherst (see ad on page 56). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-1981
DRY CLEANERS
Amherst Dry Cleaners 455 South Main Street, Amherst & 4104 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . 946-5303 & 846-2936
ELECTRICIANS
Cash Electric Co., Madison Heights (see ad on page 25). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384-5012
ELECTRONIC INSTALLERS
Hudson-Payne Electronics Corp. Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-5583
ENGINEERS
Hurt & Proffitt, Inc. 2524 Langhorne Rd., Lynchburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-7796
EXTERMINATOR
Specialty Exterminating Co. S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 53) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0314
EYE CARE
Harman Eye Center 413 South Main Street, Suite 109, Amherst (see ad on page 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2020 Madison Heights Optical 5076 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 22). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-7822
FARM & SUPPLIES
Tucker Family Farms 713 Indian Creek Road, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-5059
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Anchor Financial 5066 S. Amherst Hwy., Ste. 104, Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-4823 Edward Jones, G. Taylor 210 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst (see ad on page. 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7778 Edward Jones, C. Tibbs 304 Amelon Square, Unit 17, Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1647
FITNESS CENTERS
AmFit 203 S. Main Street, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 381-6011
FLOOR COVERING SALES & INSTALLATION
Adams Floor Sanding Co., Inc. 208 Clearview Rd., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1172 Michael’s Carpet World 3659 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page. 18). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1616
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
Tharp Funeral Home, 118 Commonwealth Dr., Madison Heights (see ad on page. 29). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0055 Whitten Monelison Chapel, Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-5712
FURNITURE/ACCESSORIES
First Choice Furniture 238 Amelon Square Plaze, Madison Heights (see ad on page. 19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0000 The Vintage Shoppes of Amherst 229 S. Main St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5800
GAS/WOOD STOVES
AM FM Energy LLC. 1404 N Amherst Hwy (see ad on page. 58). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2626
GOLF/COUNTRY CLUB
Green Leaf/Poplar Grove Golf Course, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9933 Winton Country Club & Golf Course 599 Patrick Henry Hwy., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7336
GRAPHIC DESIGN/DESKTOP PUBLISHING
Tiger Studio 149 Cedar Hill Dr., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9096
GROCERS
CUT LOOSE
at Amherst’s Oldest Brewery 198 Ambriar Plaza Open Thursday-Sunday www.looseshoebrewing.com
Amherst, VA 24521
434-946-BEER
brew4ya@gmail.com
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Anderson’s Country Market 3748 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-9393
HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE VANS - SALES & RENTALS
Independent Lifestyles 4880 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 21) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-7510
HEALTHCARE
Centra Health’s Fairmont Crossing 173 Brockman Park Dr., Amherst (see ads on pages 8). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2850
HEALTH FOOD/NUTRITION
Natural Health Center 143 Seminole Plaza, Madison Heights (see ad on page 56). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-8113
HEATING & A/C
Goin Heating & Air Conditioning 122 Old Town Connector, Madison Heights (see ad on page 25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-7505
HOME HEALTH CARE
Centra Health Lynchburg (see ad on page 4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 200-4111 Elite Care Services 3721 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 21). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-1514 Team Nurse 4007 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1047
INSURANCE/FINANCIAL SERVICES
Amherst County Farm Bureau 113 Falcon Crest Lane, Amherst (see ad on page 22) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Massie Insurance Agency, Inc. 165 S. Main St., Amherst (see ad on page 41). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mid-State Insurance 1744 S. Amherst Hwy., Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Piedmont Community Health Plan Lynchburg (see ad on page 49) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . State Farm - Richard Buck 131 S. Main St., Amherst (see ad on page 31) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . State Farm - Kim Gardner-Ewell 4898 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 38) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilson Insurance Agency 225 S. Main St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INVESTMENTS
946-5336 946-7181 528-1001 947-4463 946-7660 528-2845 946-7296
Edward Jones - Gary Taylor 210 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst (see ad on page 3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7778 Edward Jones - Chris Tibbs 304 Amelon Square Unit 17 Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1647 MontVue Capital Management Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455-2795
JEWELRY
Located on Rt. 29 @ the intersection of Rt. 151 3 miles north of Town of Amherst
also at the Amherst Corner
Offering Stoves,Gas Concrete Steps, OfferingPellet Pellet && Wood Wood Stoves, Appliances, GasGas Logs, Heaters, BBQ Grills & More! Logs, Heaters, Grills & More!
Check Out Our Large Selection of Storage Buildings! RUSTIC • PAINTED • METAL
Over 30 Flavors to Choose From! Also...
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434.942.2994
Plus Soups and Sandwiches! OPEN MONDAY- SATURDAY CLOSED SUNDAYS
Andy Mays
434.946.2626 cell 941.6543
1404 N. Amherst Hwy. (Rt. 29 near Rt. 151) Amherst
LC’S AUTO REPAIR,LLC LEE CLARK
OWNER/TECHNICIAN
& Country Store
1348 N. AMHERST HWY (Rt. 29N at Rt. 151) Amherst
434-841-0056
Farm Fresh Fruits & Vegetables, Jams, Jellies, Apple Butter, Flavorings, Spices, Dried Beans, Country Hams, Rolled Bologna, Salt Fish & Cheeses
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC AUTO REPAIR COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS/STATE INSPECTONS
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OPEN 7 DAYS at the Corner of Rt. 151 & 29, Amherst
Ricky & Brenda Tweedy 946-5822
Paparazzi Jewelry & Hair Accessories Monroe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 851-0244 Premier Designs Jewelry 798 High Peak Rd., Monroe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 665-1119
LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT/SALES & REPAIR
Amherst Lawn & Garden Equipment 807 South Main Street, Amherst (see ad on page 51). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7433 Robertson Sales & Service 3266 S. Amherst Hwy., Monroe (see ad on page 55). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-3126
MEDICAL CARE
Amherst County Community Health 134 Elon Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on page 23) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1400 Blue Ridge Medical Center 4038 Thomas Nelson Hwy (Rt. 29), Arrington. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 263-4000
MOBILITY SPECIALIST
Independent Lifestyles 4880 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 21) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-7510
MORTGAGES
Summit Mortgage Corporation, Lynchburg (see ad on page 15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237-1027
MOTELS
Knights Inn 3642 S Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 36). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-6506
MUFFLERS
Wes’ Muffler & Custom Pipe Shop, Inc. 200 Lakeview Drive, Madison Heights (see ad on page 47). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-0474
NEWSPAPERS
Amherst-Nelson Publishing 134 Second St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7196
PERFORMING ARTS
Amherst Glebe Arts Response (AGAR) 156 Patrick Henry Hwy., Clifford. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 989-3215
PET GROOMING
Sheila’s Pet Grooming 128 Whitehead Dr., Amherst (see ad on page 48). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0823 Yvonne’s K-9 Style House 4591 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 24). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-3505
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Karen Smith, Photographer Amherst (see ad on page 61) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 660-0686 Photography by Becky Lambert 116 Old Post Road, Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 851-8842
A & J Treasures Thrift Store “Layaway Plan Available”
Powell’s Tire Service Ronnie Powell Owner
OPEN Mon.-Fri. 10-5 Sat. 11-3 Closed Sun.
946-1212 behind Hardee’s in the Ambriar Shopping Ctr., Amherst
RENTALS & SERVICE • Construction Commercial & Residential • Special Events • Parties & Weddings
DISCOUNT PORTABLE RESTROOMS Leader In The Portable Restroom Industry
TOMMY GREEN
OFFICE: 434-929-2323 CELL: 434-841-9298
“You Dump. We Pump.”
(434) 847-5882 powelltire@msn.com
494 Old Wright Shop Rd. Madison Heights, VA 24572
Discount septic service
PumP SePtic tankS & GreaSe traPS Sewer & Drain cleaninG ● PlumbinG rePair JettinG & camera work
Drain FielD restoration
434-929-2323
Dennis Story
434-841-7458 Dealer
“A Royal Flush Beats A Full House”
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PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
Rehab Associates of Central VA Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381-6090 & Madison Heights 845-5641
PICTURE FRAMING
Whitehall Framing, LLC. Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0207
PLUMBERS
Sullivan Plumbing Express 188 South Main Street, Amherst (see ad on page 67). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0850
PORTABLE RESTROOMS
Discount Portable Restrooms Madison Heights (see ad on page 59). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-2323
PRODUCE
Tweedy’s Produce & Country Store (at corner of Rt. 29 & Rt. 151) Amherst (see ad on page 58). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5822
REAL ESTATE
April Bailey Homes Amherst (see ad on page 12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 665-5385 or (434) 942-2273 Century 21 All-Service Realty (see ad on page 41). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0580 Consensus Real Estate 1100 Commerce Street, Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-6585 Four Rivers Realty 4116 S. Amherst Hwy., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455-4630 Locust Hill Realty, LLC 170 Walnut Street, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (814) 466-9222 Montague Miller & Co. Realtors 198 S. Main St. Suite 102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5522 Morcom Realty 3685 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 610-0017 Scott, Jennine, 101 S. Main St. (at the Circle) Amherst (see ad on page 15). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 826-9017 Snow, Mary Realty Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258-5860 United County Wingfield Real Estate, 3975 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see back cover). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1623
REHABILITATION SERVICES
Fairmont (see ad on page 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-635-4651
RESTAURANTS (please see DINING GUIDE on page 35) ROOFING
W.A. Lynch Roofing Co. of Lynchburg, Inc. 4728 S. Amherst Hwy.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-1583
COMPREHENSIVE AND LASER DENTISTRY
John C. Dean Dentist
(434) 946-7507
AMHERST FAMILY DENTAL CARE
135 S. Main St. P. O. Box 6 Amherst, VA 24521
www.johncdeanddspc.com
Pink Ladies LLC Cleaning • • • • •
Serving Amherst County & Beyond
Fully insured & licensed Residential & Commercial Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly See us on Angies List! References Available PinkLadiesVA.com GloryAndHim@gmail.com
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Tina Foutty
434.381.6024
Monelison Clinic Monelison Animal Animal Clinic Dr.Dr. Charles Budzyn, DVM CharlesV. V. Budzyn, DVM 143 143Highview Highview Dr.Dr. Madison 24572 MadisonHeights, Heights, VAVA24572 929-1322 929-1322 OfficeOffice Hours: Monday Friday 9 am - 6 pm Hours: Monday thru thru Friday 9 am - 6 pm Saturday am- -1 1pmpm Saturday 99 am
Something For Everyone! Food & Beverages – Propane – Live Bait & More! GOOD FRIED CHICKEN BY THE PIECE, MEAL OR SPECIAL ORDER
THE STORE Bill Payment Center
4743 S. Amherst Hwy. Madison Heights
OPEN 7 DAYS
528-4373
SEPTIC SERVICES
Discount Septic Service,. Madison Heights (see ad on page 56) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-2323
SHOPPING & SPECIALTY RETAIL
J. Hillburn Menswear Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (703) 509-9266
SIGNS
McBride I. H. Sign Co. Rt.29 Bus., Madison Heights (see ad on page 57). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-4151
STONE
Gilbert Sand & Stone 3459 S. Amherst Hwy., Monroe (see ad on page 27). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-7433
STORAGE
Amherst Storage Inn West Court St., Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9898 Stow Away Self Storage 3975 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 49). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1623
STORAGE BARNS
The Amherst Corner 1424 North Amherst Hwy., Amherst (see ad on page 58). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 942-2994
SWIMMING POOL MAINTENANCE
Pool Doctor LLC Monroe (see ad on page 27). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-4088
THRIFT SHOPS
A&J Treasures 135 Ambriar Shopping Ctr. (see ad on page 59). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-1212 Episcopal Thrift Shop 194 S. Main St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2321
TITLE COMPANY
Main Street Settlements, LLC 103 S. Main Street, Amherst (see ad on page 13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-1090
TIRES/SALES & SERVICE
Lynchburg Tire 2561 Fort Ave., Lynchburg (see ad on page 47). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-7735 Powell’s Tire Service 494 Old Wright Shop Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on page 59). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-5882
TROPHIES, PLAQUES, AND AWARDS
Virginia Plaques & Trophies, 3698 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401-0021
TRUCKING
J.G.F. Trucking Co. Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-6417
VETERINARY HOSPITALS
Amherst Veterinary Hospital Amherst Hwy., Monroe (see ad on page 22). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1010 Laurel Stone Veterinary Hospital Route 60 Amherst (see ad on page 9). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5059 Monelison Animal Clinic 143 Highview Drive, Madison Heights (see ad on page 60) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1322
VINEYARDS
Lazy Days Winery 1351 N Amherst Hwy., Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381-6088 Rebec Vineyards, Inc. 2229 N. Amherst Hwy. Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5168
WOOD PRODUCTS
Wright Wood Products 1700 Richmond Hwy., Amherst (see ad on page 51). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 944-5207
32 Years Experience Helping Entrepreneurs!
Turner & Associates Richard E. Turner, MBA
Babies • Bridal Portraits • Couples Families • Events • Maternity Pets • Seniors • Weddings
Offering: •Business Plans •Tax Preparation •Bookkeeping Services •Resume Preparation •Marketing Research 198 Stevens Road Lynchburg, VA 24501
Richard E. Turner
Cell: 434-420-2683
Email: returner1964@gmail.com
(434) 660-0686
KarenSmithPhotographer.com
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About the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce (ACCC) (434) 946-0990 P
(434) 946-0879 F
located within the Amherst County Museum and Historical Society 154 S. Main St., P.O. Box 560, Amherst, VA 24521 Chamber office open Tues.–Fri. 9am–2pm
www.AmherstVaChamber.com | information@amherstvachamber.com
OUR CHAMBER WANTS YOUR BUSINESS TO THRIVE
The mission of the ACCC is to advance commercial, industrial, professional, domestic and global interests in Amherst County and its trade area; to increase members’ presence and to be of service to members in any way we can help. “Connecting People. Building Business.”
ACCC MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Research has proven that if given a choice, consumers will shop with a chamber member because chamber membership conveys trustworthiness, community involvement, customer care, success, and leadership in the business community. At the ACCC we work very hard to help our members achieve all of their business goals each year, and we measure our success by our members’ success. New programs and events have recently been created that not only support our members, but also benefit the Amherst County community. Your business membership with the chamber makes these programs and events possible, and without them we cannot accomplish our shared mission of a thriving, profitable business community. Networking - Amherst County Third Thursdays: Monthly networking opportunities to meet potential customers, clients, and vendors to generate new business leads. Advertising & Promotion - All members are listed and linked on our website. We have had over 1,300 visits to our website in one month. With the membership portal you can promote “Hot Deals”, job opportunities at your business, and your upcoming events. Ribbon-cuttings are conducted for new business openings. The ACCC maintains a fully-stocked brochure area for travelers and tourists. Social Media - With hundreds of followers on Facebook and Twitter, you can utilize the Chamber to promote your events, programs, and seminars. Member e-Blasts - Over 300 people receive our e-blasts. Send us your newsworthy events and we will get the word out. Chamber e-Newsletter - Highlights new members, events in the county, Chamber events, and important state/legislative information that matters to your business, every month. Customer Referrals- Customer-to and business-to-business referrals. Information Requests- professional packets sent out upon request with relocation information, etc. Membership Decal - Every member receives an ACCC decal for display, informing customers of your active support of local businesses, economic development, tourism, and fair business practices. Amherst County Guidebook - This annual magazine is distributed throughout the Amherst County area and is published in conjunction with ACCC as a vehicle to promote Amherst County. Members receive discounted advertising rates.
Officers & Board of Directors The Board meets at noon on the second Wednesday of each month, at the Amherst County Administration Building (Board of Education meeting room). OFFICERS: Linda Cocke, President (2017) WSET lcocke@wset.com
DIRECTORS: Teresa Crouch (2017) Amherst County Public Schools tcrouch@amherst.k12.va.us
Doris Bryant, Vice President (2015) C21 All Service dorisbryant2010@comcast.net
Pat Dreher (2017) GLAD Manufacturing Co. pat.dreher@clorox.com .
Vanessa Angus, (2016) IT/Communications Dir H: 933-8203 angusfour@aol.com
Todd Gowdy (2017) Greif Packaging LLC todd.gowdy@greif.com
Chad Mooney, Treasurer (2018) PLDR, PC cmooney@pldrlaw.com Martha Tucker, Secretary (2018) Blue Ridge Medical Center mtucker@brmedical.com
Ruth Martineau (2018) Community Maps ruth@communitymapsonline.com Melissa Maynard (2016) John E. Maynard, Inc. johnandmel63@aol.com Jennifer Moore (2017) Centra Health Jennifer.Moore@centrahealth.com
Bill Tucker (2016) Tucker Family Farms betterheifers@gmail.com Amanda Ramsey (2017) First National Bank amandaramsey@1stnatbk.com Carrie Weeks (2016) Independent Lifestyles carrie@ilifestyles.net EX OFFICIO Jack Hobbs Amherst Town Manager jack.hobbs@amherstva.gov Claudia Tucker Amherst Co. Board of Supervisors claudiatucker@gmail.com
The Board welcomes suggestions, comments, input, and the synergy of the community. We look forward to working with our members who wish to have a more active role in the Chamber.
Incorporation Registered Agent: Chad Mooney
ASSOCIATES ACCC OFFICE: Kristin Wood 154 South Main Street
CPA: Douglas Eubank, Jr. CPA dcecpa@verizon.net
P. O. Box 560 Amherst, VA 24521
Dr. Steven Nichols, Superintendent of Amherst County Schools. Bookkeeper: Kim Mays Mayskim1981@gmail.com
W: 946-0990 or Fax: 946-0879 information@amherstvachamber.com
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Congratulations to the 2015 Annual Business Appreciation Award Winners The ACCC Annual Business Appreciation Awards Dinner is held every May with the presentation of awards to the top businesses as nominated by members of the Amherst community and awarded by the selection committee. This 13th annual awards dinner was held at the Elston Inn & Conference Center on the campus of Sweet Briar College. From left to right: Paul Wailes, Harry L. Day, Jr. Award Recipient: Pat Malchow, Village Garden Club (Non-Profit Business Winner):Jeff Bryant, England’s Stove Works (Medium Business Winner): Tim Ware, Ware-House Antiques (Small Business Winner): Kitty & Derin Foor, Loose Shoe Brewing Company (New Business Winner): Patrick Dreher, Glad Manufacturing (Large Business Winner) A full capacity crowd was in attendance.
J. Paul Kilgore Jr. (Mayor of Town of Amherst) on right, presented the Harry L. Day, Jr. Award to Paul Wailes. This award honors the outstanding service of an individual to both the ACCC and the local business community. Dave Walls, WSET reporter and fill-in sports anchor, was the moderater.
The Keynote Speaker was The Honorable J. Michael Gamble (Ret.).
We Congratulate All of the 2015 Business of the Year Nominees! Non-Profit: 2nd Street Farmers’ Market, Amherst Dixie Youth Baseball, Blue Ledge Meals on Wheels, Clifford Baptist Church, Village Garden Club (Amherst). Small Business:Amherst Dance Academy, Amherst Milling Company, Anderson’s Country Store, Bank of the James (Madison Heights Branch), Century 21 All-Service, Dominos Pizza (Amherst), El Mariachi (Amherst), Independent Lifestyles Mobility Specialist, Loose Shoe Brewing Company, Martin’s Body Shop, Natural Health Center, SNAP Fitness, Stone House Café, Ware-House Antiques. Medium Business: England’s Stove Works, Hermle North America, La Caretta (Madison Heights). Large:Glad Manufacturing, Inc., Harris Trucking, S&S Machine.
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Amherst County Chamber of Commerce (ACCC) Members as of 8/11/15 Adams Floor Sanding
C.W. Abbitt & Sons (Abbitt’s Garage)
Investment Properties
Ramsey Cabinets, Inc.
All-American Publications LLC
Carol Gillispie - Premier Designs Jewelry
It’s All About the Flavor
Rebec Vineyards
AM FM-Energy
Carter Bank & Trust-Amherst
Izaak Walton League of Lynchburg, Inc.
Region 2000 Local Government Council
AmFit (Snap Fitness)
Carter Bank & Trust-Madison Heights
JGF Trucking Co.
Rehab Associates of Central Virginia
AMCAR Rentals
Centra Health
Jesse Wasserman, CPA
Retail Merchants Association
American Cancer Society
Central Virginia Community College
John E. Maynard, Inc.
River Church of Madison Heights
Johnson Health Center/Amherst County
Sam E. Davis Real Estate & Construction
Amherst Art Society
(Amherst Center)
Amherst County
Century 21 All-Service
Amherst County Dept. of Social Services
Code Blu Computers
Karen Smith Photographer
Saving Sweet Briar, Inc.
Amherst County Farm Bureau
Community Maps
Laurel Stone Veterinary Hospital
Schewel Furniture Co.
Amherst County Habitat for Humanity
Consensus Real Estate Services
Lazy Days Winery
Second Stage
Amherst County Historical Museum
Del. T. Scott Garrett, MD
Locust Hill Realty
Sheila’s Pet Grooming
Amherst County Public Schools
Discount Portable Restrooms & Discount
Loose Shoe Brewing Co.
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (WSET)
Lynchburg Ready Mix Concrete Co., Inc.
Special Olympics of Virginia-Amherst Local
Doug Eubank, Jr., CPA
Lynchburg Steel
State Farm – Richard Buck Insurance
Amherst Dance Academy
Dr. Sally Mock., PC
M. Edward Wilson Insurance Agency
Amherst Dry Cleaners
Edward Jones – Gary Taylor
Madison Heights Baseball Assoc.
Sullivan Plumbing
Amherst Glebe Arts Response, Inc.
Edward Jones of Madison Heights – Chris
Madison Heights Eye Care
Sweet Briar College
Main Street Settlements
Team Nurse
Amherst County Public Schools Education Foundation
Amherst Lawn & Garden Equipment
Septic Service
Tibbs
Community Health Center
Co.
Agency
Amherst Nelson Weeklies
El Mariachi
Martin’s Paint & Body Shop
The Episcopal Thrift Shop
Amherst Storage Inn
First Choice Furniture
Martineau Contracting
The Vintage Shoppes of Amherst
Amherst Veterinary Clinic
First National Bank
Mary Snow Realty
Tiger Studio/Pat Gooch
Anchor Financial Services
Four Rivers Realty Group
Massie Insurance Agency, Inc.
Town of Amherst
Anderson’s Country Market
Friends of Amherst County
McDonald’s of Amherst/Freeman
Tucker Family Farms
Appalachian Power
George E. Jones & Sons, Inc.
April Bailey Homes
Gilbert’s Sand & Stone
Michael’s Carpet World
Virginia Consulting, Inc.
BB&T – Amherst
GLAD Manufacturing
Mid-State Insurance
Virginia Plaques and Trophies
BB&T – Madison Heights
Go Measure 3D
Montague Miller & Co.
Virginia Select Auto
Bank of the James – Amherst
R. Kelly Golden, DDS
MontVue Capital Management
W.A. Lynch Roofing Co. of Lynchburg, Inc.
Bank of the James – Madison Heights
Green Leaf Golf Club - Poplar Grove
Nelson County Economic Development &
Ware-House Antiques
Barbara Clack - J. Hilburn Menswear
Greif Manufacturing
Beacon Credit Union
Harman Eye Center
Old Dominion Job Corps Center
Whitehall Framing
Becky Lambert Photography
Hudson-Payne Electronics
Petty, Livingston, Dawson & Richards, PC
Whitten Funeral Homes, Inc.
Ben Cline, Attorney at Law, PLLC
Humane Society of Amherst County
Piedmont Community Health Plan
Wingfield Real Estate & Auction Services
Bill’s Body Shop
Hurt & Proffitt, Inc.
Pink Ladies, LLC
Winton Country Club
Black Box Network Services
I.H. McBride Sign Co., Inc.
Pool Doctor, LLC
Blue Ledge Meals on Wheels
Independent Lifestyles Mobility Specialist
Paparazzi Jewelry & Accessories
Blue Ridge Medical Center
Indian Creek Bed & Stable
Powell’s Tire Service
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Enterprises
Tourism
United Way of Central Virginia
Wes’ Muffler & Custom Pipe Shop
Advertiser Index Please patronize the businesses below. We thank them for making this Guidebook possible!
A&J Treasures & Thrift Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 59 Advantage Tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 All-American Transmissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 AM-FM Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Amherst Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Amherst County Farm Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Amherst County Habitat for Humanity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Amherst Dance Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Amherst Family Dental Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Amherst County Community Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Amherst Lawn & Garden Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Amherst Veterinary Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Anderson’s Country Market. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 April Bailey Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Blue Ribbon Auction Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Bill’s Body Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Cash Alignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Cash Electric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Centra Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,8 Century 21 All-Service Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Code Blu Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Discount Portable Restrooms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Discount Septic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Edward Jones Investments-G. Taylor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Elite Care Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Eubank Accounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Evergreen Basement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 First Choice Furniture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Gilbert’s Sand & Stone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Goin Heating & Air. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Golden, Dr. Kelly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Greif Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Harman Eye Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Harris Tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Independent Lifestyles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 It’s All About the Flavor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Knights Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Koto Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 L.C.’s Auto Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Laurel Stone Veterinary Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Loose Shoe Brewery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Lynchburg Tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Madison Heights Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Madison Heights Optical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Main Street Settlements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Massie Insurance Agency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 McBride Sign Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Meineke Car Care Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Merredith’s Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Michael’s Carpet World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Mock, Chiropractor, Dr. Sally. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Monacan Indian Nation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Monelison Animal Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Morcom Builders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Natural Health Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Original Italian Restaurant & Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Pink Ladies Cleaning Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Pool Doctor LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Powell’s Tire Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Regional Auto Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Robertson Sales & Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Scott, Jennine Realtor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Sheila’s Pet Grooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Smith, Karen Photographer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Specialty Exterminating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 State Farm Insurance, Richard Buck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 State Farm Insurance, Kim Gardner-Ewell. . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Stow Away Self Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Sullivan Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Summit Mortgage Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Tharp Funeral Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 The Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Turner & Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Tweedy’s Produce & Country Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Virginia Plaques & Trophies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Vito’s Pizza, Bar & Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Wes’ Muffler & Pipe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Wingfield Real Estate & Auction Services. . . . . . . back cover Wright Wood Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Yvonne’s Pet Grooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Where to Call for What You Need Compliments of the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce “Connecting People. Building Business.” (434) 946-0990 EMERGENCY INFORMATION •Crime - Amherst County Sheriff’s Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9300 •Domestic Violence 24 hr. Crisis Hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-838-8238 •Magistrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9349 Fire Department: •Amherst, Monelison, Pedlar Volunteer Fire Companies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9300 Rescue: •Amherst, Monelison, Gladstone, Pedlar Volunteer Rescues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9300 •Crime Stoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-798-5900
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School Information: •Amherst County Public Schools - Dr. Steven Nichols, Superintendent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9386 County Offices: •Building Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9302 •Circuit Court Clerk’s Office Records of Deeds, Wills, Court Records, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9321 •Commissioner of Revenue - Business Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9310 •Commonwealth Attorney’s Office - Legal Issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9316 •County Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9400 •Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5200 •Planning & Zoning Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9303 •Public Health Department - Free Dental Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9408 •Public Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9307 •Stray Animal - Animal Warden - Call Dispatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9300 - Humane Society, Adoption Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2340 •Treasurers Office - Pay Taxes, Pet Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9318 •Voter Registration & Information - Registrar’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9315 Utility Services: •Utilities Department - Madison Heights - Amherst County Service Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-1605 Landfill Information: •Amherst County Landfill located approx. 1 1/2 mi. off Izaac Walton Road on Kentmoor Farm RdOperating Hours: Mon. through Fri. 8 to 4 and Sat. 8 to 12 Teresa Nuckols, Manager - Amherst Co. Solid Waste Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-3324 Things to Do: •Museum - Amherst County Museum & Historical Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9068 •Recreation - Contact Amherst Co. Parks & Recreation Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949-1954 •Mountain Bike & ATV Trails in Amherst - Glenwood Pedlar Ranger District, National Forest Svc.,. . . . . . . . . 540-291-2188 •Sweet Briar College-museum, theaters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381-6100 Library Facilities: •Public Libraries - Amherst Public Library, Town of Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9488 •Branch Library at the James River Shopping Center - Madison Heights Branch Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-8171 Camping: •Buffalo Recreation Area (Faye Mays) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7738 •Wildwood Campground, Rt. 130 Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299-5228 Amherst County Chamber of Commerce 154 S. Main St. (in the Amherst County Museum). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0990 •Business - Relocation - Tourism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fax 946-0879
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