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CONTENTS About the Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 37
Elected State & Regional Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Amherst County Annual Events & Festivals . . . . . . 22
Historical/Cultural Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Amherst County At a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Interview with Clarence Monday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Amherst County Chamber of Commerce Info. . . . . 62
Recreational Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Amherst County Churches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Recycling Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Amherst County Clubs/Service Groups. . . . . . . . . . 19
Shop Amherst County First!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Amherst County Dining Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
State & County Service Organizations. . . . . . . . . . . 16
Amherst County Officials/Officers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Town of Amherst Officials/Officers. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Amherst County Public Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Amherst County ... POPULATION As of 2010, approximately 32,500. 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
LOCAL TAXES Real Estate - .52 cents per $100 assessed value. Personal Property - $3.25 per $100 of assessed value. Machinery & Tools - $2.00 per $100 assessed value. Merchants Capital - $3.95 per $100 assessed value. Meals Tax - 4%.
PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLLMENT Approximately 4565 for 2012-’13 school year. (For more information, please see page 14)
Amherst County, Amherst County Public Schools, Buffalo Air Handling, Central Virginia Training Center, COST OF LIVING Centra’s Fairmont Crossing, Greif Packaging, GLAD Living costs in the region are approximately 8% below Manufacturing, Lynchburg Steel & Specialty Co., Old the national average and are among the lowest in Virginia. Dominion Job Corps, Sweet Briar College, and Walmart. As of 2009, median household income was $42,117.
LABOR FORCE
About 16,100 as of 2011. The unemployment rate as of June 2011 was 7.2%.
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.
TRANSPORTATION
Fairmont Crossing
Interstates- I-81 (25 miles west); I-64 (50 miles north). Highways- U.S. 29 (north-south); U.S. 60 (east-west). Commercial Air Service- Lynchburg Regional Airport; Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, CharlottesvilleAlbemarle County Airport; Roanoke Regional Airport; Yeager Airport; Greenbriar Valley Airport.
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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.
... At a Glance NEARBY COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Central Virginia Community College. . . . . . Lynchburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and CVCC (Amherst Center) Liberty University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lynchburg
Town & County Industrial Parks
Lynchburg College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lynchburg National College of Business & Technology . . Lynchburg
Elevations range from 500 ft. to 4,000 ft. providing spectacular rolling countryside. Water is abundant from the James River and many streams originate from the Blue Ridge Mountains. Most 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. Blue Ridge Realty:Half-page Horizontal 8/31/2007 3:21 PM
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Amherst County Officials & Officers For Additional Information, see www.countyofamherst.com 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. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS* Frank Campbell, District 5, Chairman 845-8012 Robert Curd, District 3, Vice-Chairman 238-3777 Donald W. Kidd, District 1 946-9400 Claudia Tucker, District 2 277-5059 David Pugh Jr., District 4 509-2038 CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS Kay Nappier Clerk of Circuit Court 946-9321 Linda Byers Commissioner of Revenue 946-9310 Stephanie S. Maddox Commonwealth’s Attorney 946-9316 Garry L. Friend Treasurer 946-9318
L J. Ayers, III Sheriff
946-9381
COUNTY STAFF Clarence Monday Interim Amherst County Administrator 946-9400 Job Description & Duties: ● Implementing and enforcing Board policies ● Prepares the agenda for meetings, taking and recording minutes ● Prepares and manages the annual budget ● Serves as the public relations and information officer ● Serves as legislative liaison ● Serves as personnel officer ● Serves as head of the county’s administrative structure through supervision of the various county departments and agencies.
Driskill Funeral Chapel “Our family, serving your family.”
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Ed & Janice Stephens 434-946-5529 dfcamherst@verizon.net
Jeremy S. Bryant: Planning Director/Zoning Administrator 946-9303 Job Description & Duties: ● Administer the subdivision and zoning laws ● Work with the development community to achieve a balance between economic viability and safe and aesthetic improvements ● Assist planning future improvements, both physical and cultural. Brenda T. Campbell Accounting Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9304 Darren Givens Animal Care and Control Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . 946-9300 Sona Bartley Animal Care & Control Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2107 Jackie S. Viar Information Technology Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9336 Kenneth M. Campbell Building Official/Inspector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9302 Gary Roakes Public Safety Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9307
Kevin Irvin Extension Service Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9365 Steve Preston Library Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9488 Robert Ramsey & Buddy Jennings Maintenance Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9322 Holly W. Mills Museum Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9068 Sara Lu Christian Parks & Recreation Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9371 Dan French Amherst County Service Authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-1605 David Proffitt Purchasing/Asst. Co. Admin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9308 Glenn Sullivan Social Services Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9330 Teresa Nuckols Solid Waste Dept. Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-3324 Gary Beasley Voter Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9315 Ellen Bowyer County Attorney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9431
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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
Jacob Parker Bailey, Mayor P.O. Box 388, Amherst 946-7700
Town Council Members
Kenneth Bumgarner 215 Garland Ave., Amherst 826-9678 J. Paul Kilgore Jr. 267 Blue Ridge Lane, Amherst 946-7867 (b) 946-5522 Haney Mottley 116 Vista Drive, Amherst 946-7617 Michael Mozingo 123 Blue Ridge Lane, Amherst 946-7693 Richard Wydner, Jr. P.O. Box 436, Amherst 946-7837 W. Thomas Berry Town Attorney 434-263-4886 Jack Hobbs Town Manager 946-7885
Kelvin R. Brown Police Chief 946-7885 Colan Davis Office Manager 946-7885 Tom Fore Director of Public Utilities 946-7138
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Terry Hunter
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ELECTED STATE & REGIONAL OFFICIALS REPRESENTING AMHERST U.S. Senator,
Attorney General,
Mark Warner
(540) 857-2676
http://warner.senate.gov/public
U.S. Senator, determined in Nov. 2012 election between George Allen & Tim Kaine
U.S. House Representative - 6th District, Robert Goodlatte expected to win against challenger Andy Schmookler (434) 845-8306
www.house.gov/goodlatte/emailbob.htm
Ken Cuccinelli (804) 786-2071
www.oag.state.va.us
Virginia State Senator - 22nd District, Tom Garrett
(804) 698-7522
Email: district22@senate.virginia.gov
House of Delegates - 24th District, Benjamin L. Cline (434) 946-9908
www.bencline.com
House of Delegates - 23rd District,
Governor,
T. Scott Garrett
Robert T. McDonnell (804) 786-2211
www.governor.virginia.gov
(434) 455-0243
www.TScottGarrett.com
Lt. Governor, Bill Bolling
(804) 786-2078
www.ltgov.virginia.gov/index.cfm
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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 has been revised; and 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. Amherst County High School serves about 1,500 students
Important Public School Contacts & Phone Numbers ADMINISTRATION OFFICE 946-9387 Dr. Brian Ratliff Superintendent ● Patty Shrader Secretary to Superintendent ● Dr. Julie Rogers Asst. Supt. of Curriculum & Instruction ● Linda Wilcher Secretary to Assistant Superintendents ●
BUSINESS OFFICE ● Lavonne Mawyer ● Teresa Crouch ●
946-9340 Information Systems Manager Chief Finance Officer
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE Dr. Mary Ann Mayhew
946-9376 Director
INSTRUCTIONAL OFFICE 946-9342 Marymargaret Cardwell Title 1 & Literary K-12 Supervisor • Evelyn Woodruff English/Social Studies Supervisor ● Mary Mays Assessment Coordinator ● Brendon Albon Math/Science Supervisor
STUDENT SERVICES OFFICE 946-9341 Jim Gallagher Student Services Supervisor ● Judi Nicks Student Accountability Coordinator ● Stephanie Meehan Student Accountability Coordinator ●
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TECHNOLOGY SERVICES David Childress AMHERST EDUCATIONAL CTR. Ernest Penn
847-4210 Supervisor for Tech. 528-6485 Administrator
REGIONAL ADULT EDUCATION OFFICE 528-6494 Dr. Brad Bryant MAINTENANCE SERVICES Wayne Cocke
946-9709 Supervisor
TRANSPORTATION DEPT. 946-9707 Kelly Holmes Transportation Supervisor
The County’s Ten Schools: www.amherst.k12.va.us
School Amherst County High School
Principal
Grades
Approximate Enrollment
Haywood Hand
9-12
1,440
Christie Cundiff
6-8
435
William Wells
6-8
660
Donna Lewis
PreK-5
450
Phone Number 946-2898
139 Lancer Lane, Amherst, Va 24521
Amherst Middle
165 Gordons Fairground Road, Amherst, VA 24521
Monelison Middle
257 Trojan Road, Madison Heights, VA 24572
Amelon Elementary
132 Amer Court, Madison Heights, VA 24572
Amherst Elementary
156 Davis Street, Amherst VA 24521
Central Elementary
575 Union Hill Road, Amherst, VA 24521
Elon Elementary
147 Younger Drive, Madison Heights, VA 24572
Madison Heights Elementary
287 Learning Lane, Madison Heights VA 24572
Pleasant View Elementary
229 Dancing Creek Road, Monroe, VA 24574
Temperance Elementary
1981 Lowesville Road, Amherst, VA 24521
Julia Steele
317
Kathy Pierce
PreK-5
295
Kimberly Anderson
PreK-5
300
Charlotte Gilbar
PreK-5
505
Michael O’Brien
K-5
82
Michael O’Brien
K-5
78
946-0691 846-1307 528-6498 946-9704 946-9700 528-6496 846-2151 528-6492 946-2811
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State and County Service Organizations Amherst Counseling Center Amherst 946-2316
Jennifer Bondurant, Program Coordinator
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.
Services: Provides psychotherapy; psychiatric evaluations; aftercare; children and youth counseling Citizens for Adult Literacy & Learning services; family therapy; family counseling and education; (CALL) case management; pre-screening for admittance to state 129 Francis Ave., Monroe 929-2630 facilities. Eligibility: Must be in need of services. Fees: Marcia Swain, Director. Based on income. Services: CALL’s mission is to enable motivated adults to enhance their communication and mathematical Amherst Co. Dept. of Social Services skills, thereby creating opportunities for growth and 224 Second Street, Amherst 946-9330 self-fulfillment. Eligibility: Residents of Amherst and Glenn Sullivan, Director surrounding counties. Fees: None. Services: To offer timely, appropriate quality service and financial benefits to individuals and families in order James River Dental Clinic to promote self-sufficiency and to protect children and 239 Trojan Lane (next to Monelison Middle adults. Financial assistance programs include Medicaid, School) Madison Heights. 847-4691 Food Stamps, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Open 8:00am - 5 pm., Mon.-Fri (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.
Services: Targeting special populations, including the uninsured, minorities, pediatrics and seniors throughout the area. Offering dental exams, extractions, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, x-rays and related dental services. Operated and managed by the Johnson Health Center, Centra Health and the VA. Health Care Foundation.
Region 2000 Small Business Development Center 147 Mill Ridge
Rd., Lynchburg, VA 434- 582- 61 70 Martin Giudice, Director The James River Dental Clinic in Madison Heights
Services: The Small Business
Development Center provides a wide range of services to both existing and start-up 224 Second Street, Amherst. 946-9408 businesses in Amherst County and the surrounding Kerry Gately, Director region. Services include: free-of-charge, objective and Services: Clinic Services (adult general medicine, well confidential business consultations; strategic and business child, maternity, family planning, routine immunizations, planning assistance; financing information; workshops sexually transmitted disease, WIC Supplemental and seminars; and small business resource information. The road to starting and operating a successful business
Amherst Co. Health Dept.
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Summit Mortgage Office
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Rhonda Holt NMLS 217259
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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.
Robert E. Lee Soil & Water Conservation District Amherst Watershed Protection Program
Anne Marie Clarke, Amherst Watershed Coordinator anne.clarke@releeconservation. com; (434) 851-7043 Services: Creating awareness and participation of
The downtown Lynchburg waterfront as seen from Madison Heights
and projects begin at the end of February. Contact: Anne Marie Clarke, Amherst Watershed Coordinator; (434) 851-7043
Amherst County landowners within the Town and County drinking water supply watershed areas (Buffalo Virginia Cooperative Extension - Amherst River, Mill Creek, Harris Creek and Graham Creek) in Office 100 Goodwin St., Amherst 946-9365 conservation programs that meet their objectives and xtension Agent, ANR increase source water protection and quality for the Billy Hughes - E Kevin C. Irvin - Senior Extension Agent, 4-H Youth community. Development & Unit Coordinator Optional Community Programs Kathy S . McMillan - 4-H Technician Amherst County landowners plant tree and save streams! Dottie Rucker - Snap-Ed Program Assistant Karen Tanner - Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Each spring Amherst Watershed Coordinator, organizes Sciences the Amherst Tree Planting Program to assist property Helen B. Williams - Unit Administrative Assistant owners with planting tree buffers adjacent to streams Services: To provide research-based educational on their property. Tree and shrubs planted alongside programs and resources to citizens in the areas of waterways help prevent bank erosion, filter out pollution Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR), Family and run-off from the land, shade the stream for aquatic life Consumer Sciences (FCS), parenting programs, and 4-H and provide habitat. This program is grant funded, so Youth Development. there is no cost to the landowner. Sign up is year round
Village Garden Club, Amherst 946-9889 Pat Malchow, President
Services: Encourages conservation; civic improvement; maintains gardens at the Town of Amherst Traffic Circle, Amherst Post Office, Amherst County Museum, Amherst Town Mini Park, Traffic Light Garden; decorates all the above locations for the holidays; holds the annual Town of Amherst Christmas Decorating Contest; donates to 4-H to send children to summer camp; and more. Amherst Town Veteran Memorial
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Fees: Membership Dues.
County Clubs & Service Organizations with Contact Information
Amherst Association for Lowesville FCE (Family, Community, Educators), Shirley Adams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-5681 Amherst County Habitat for Humanity, Craig Cassell, Executive Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9596 Amherst County Housing & Community Development Foundation, Roy Prior, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386-1894 Amherst County Lions Club, Butch Hammet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9620 Amherst County Public Schools Education Foundation, Shelley Andrews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316-3900 Amherst Glebe Arts Response (AGAR) Lynn Kable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 989-3215 Amherst Rotary Club, Bill Hathaway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2174 Amherst Woman’s Club, Mary Riely Pettyjohn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-7538 Blue Ledge Inc. (Meals on Wheels), Molly England. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 841-9288
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Clifford Ruritan Club, Ned Kable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0116 Elon Ruritan Club, Mrs. Len Godsey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0655 Episcopal Thrift Shop, Alice Morse, Store Mgr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2321 Elon Ruritan Club, Mrs. Len Godsey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0655 Friends of Amherst County, Jeanne Vaughan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 907-4003 Humane Society of Amherst County Inc., Nancy Davis & Annette Sisson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2340 Lowesville Business Asso. John Shimp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-5099
Madison Heights Community Center Massie Mill Ruritan Club, David Ponton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-8325 Rebuilding Together Amherst / Nelson, Steve Bailey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7197 Temperance Ruritan Club, Timothy & Amy Amerman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221-4283
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Amherst County Churches (If your church, synagogue, or place of worship is not listed on this page, e-mail the information to dcur@bebetterdomore.com to have it listed next year.)
ANGLICAN
Church of the Epiphany, Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2524
BAPTIST
Amherst Baptist Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7823 Bethel Baptist Church, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2400 Blue Ridge Baptist Church, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . 946-2557 Central Baptist Church, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-5135 Clifford Baptist Church, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7629 Ebenezer Baptist Church, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7017 Elon Baptist Church, Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . 384-7203 Emmanuel Baptist Church, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . 922-7100
Lighthouse Baptist, Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . Lovingston Baptist Church, Madison Heights. . . . Madison Heights Baptist Church, Mad. Heights . . Mt Olive Baptist Church, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . .
528-0315 846-5972 846-5914 946-5895
Mt. Peeler Baptist Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-1341 Morning Star Baptist, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7285 Mount Shiloh Baptist Church, Monroe. . . . . . . . . . 929-4813 Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Madison Heights. . . . . . 929-5925 New Beginning Tabernacle, Madison Heights. . . . 929-1343 Oakdale Baptist Church, Madison Heights. . . . . . 846 4367
Faith Baptist Church, Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . 929-1430 First Baptist Church, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5434
Randolph Memorial Baptist Church, Mad. Heights. 845-8855 Rising Sun Baptist Church, Monroe . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1957 Rose Chapel Baptist Church, Madison Heights . . 528-0021 Saint Mark Baptist Church, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . 946-5249
First Baptist Church of Monroe, Monroe. . . . . . . . 929-3764 Grace Baptist Church, Madison Heights. . . . . . . . 846-5007
St. Peters Baptist, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7026 Scott Zion Baptist Church, Madison Heights. . . . . 846-7263
Eternal Baptist Church, Madison Heights. . . . . . . 845-5750
NEW BEGINNING Tabernacle 1886 S. Coolwell Rd. Madison Heights
THARP FUNERAL Home & Crematory
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929-0055
118 Commonwealth Dr. (just off Rt. 29) Madison Heights also in Lynchburg 237-9424
Temple Baptist Church & School, Mad. Heights. . 846-0024 Union Hill Baptist Church, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9014 West View Baptist Church, Madison Heights . . . . 929-7220 Solid Rock Baptist Church, Madison Heights . . . . 528-0325
CATHOLIC
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Amherst. . . 946-2053
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CHRISTIAN
Sandy Bottom Christian Church, Madison Heights.846-5351 Union Christian Church, Madison Heights. . . . . . . 846-3186
CHURCH OF GOD
Church of God Parsonage, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . 946-5054 Monroe Church of God, Monroe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-6739
CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN
Oronoco Church of the Brethren, Amherst . . . . . . 922-7746
DISCIPLES OF CHRIST
Madison Heights Christian Church, Mad. Heights. . 845-3855
EPISCOPAL
Ascension Episcopal Church, Amherst. . . . . . . . . 946-5498 St. Lukes, Pedlar Mills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-7525 St. Paul’s Episcopal Mission, Amherst . . . . . . . . . 946-2531 St. Mark’s, Clifford. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-1121
FULL GOSPEL
New Life Church, Monroe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-7729
METHODIST
Amelon United Methodist Church, Mad. Heights. . Bethany United Methodist Church, Monroe. . . . . . Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Amherst. . . Monroe United Methodist Church, Monroe. . . . . . Sardis United Methodist Church, Amherst. . . . . . .
929-3200 929-6282 946-7624 929-8600 946-5016
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Emmanuel Church of the Nazarene, Mad. Heights. 929-7120
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Alpha Ministries, Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-2500 Family Worship Center, Monroe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-3343
PRESBYTERIAN
Amherst Presbyterian Church, Amherst . . . . . . . . 946-5296 Coolwell, Presbyterian Church, Amherst. . . . . . . . 946-7271 Elon Presbyterian Church, Madison Heights. . . . . 384-1883 Northminster Presbyterian Church, Mad. Heights. . 929-2713
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Annual Events & Festivals OLD FASHIONED RAY PUCKETT LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS PARADE IN TOWN OF AMHERST Fri., Dec. 7, 2012, at 6:30 pm., and Fri., Dec. 6, 2013. Sponsored by the Amherst Lions Club. Call Carrie or Jose Davila at 929-8146.
grand openings, “business after hours” and workshops. For more information about these events, call the Chamber at 946-0990.
ANNUAL HISTORIC HOUSE TOUR
Amherst County Museum & Historical Society’s tour of historic area houses. April 2013 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 434-946-9068
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VILLAGE GARDEN sponsors numerous events, including the annual CLUB’S Business & Breakfast PHOTO BY LEE LUTHER JR. GARDENFEST 2013 Trade Show (April), Annual Village Garden Club’s GardenGeneral Assembly Legislative Review Fest 2013 Saturday, April 27, 2013...8 a.m. to Luncheon (March or April), Business 1 p.m. Home-grown Plants, Garden Supplies Appreciation Awards Dinner (May), for Sale A Gardening Demonstration, Children’s and the Annual Car Show & Cruise-In, Activity, Door Prizes, and Amherst Art Society
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painting on site... at the Amherst County Museum... 154 S. Main Street, Amherst Call 434946-9889 for information
BLUE LEDGE MEALS ON WHEELS’ 70-MILE MOTORCYCLE POKER RUN to benefit Blue Ledge Meals on Wheels of Amherst and Nelson counties. May 2013. Registration ($20) begins at 11 a.m. at the Mountain View Market, 1900 Lowesville Rd., Amherst, VA 24521 and includes a Fabulous Meal and Live Music. Contact coordinator@ blueledge.org or call 434-946-9629 or visit www.blueledge.org
The Monocan Nation Pow Wow will be in May 2013
POW WOW
The Monacan Indian Nation gathers for this annual event, held each weekend before Memorial Day in May on Route 130 in Elon. Demonstrations, crafts, and dancing. (434) 946-0389
JAMES RIVER BATEAU FESTIVAL
This eightday journey begins in 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 Amherst County GUIDEBOOK 23
CLIFFORD RURITAN CLUB’S SORGHUM FESTIVAL
First Saturday & Sunday in October at the Ruritan Club, 610 Fletchers Level Rd.(Rt. 610), Clifford Sorghum molasses making, arts, crafts, food, Bluegrass and C&W bands Sat. & Sun., 9 am - 5 pm… Rain or Shine! Per vehicle entrance fee, $5… no coolers, NO Pets, Please! 434-946-7141 or https://sites.google. com/site/cliffordvirginiaruritanclub/home
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APPLE FESTIVAL
Third weekend in October at Amherst County High School in the Town of Amherst. Everything apples, plus a huge craft bazaar. Free admission. (434) 845-5606 or 847-7435.
2ND ANNUAL STERLING PEACOCK FESTIVAL
Held the 3rd Sat. in August at The Sterling Peacock Gallery. There will be a free bouncy house for the kids, free petting zoo. Wine tasting, live music, craft vendors and food. Spa treatment inside the gallery and more. Free admission! Aug 17th 2013 11-6 @ Amherst Festivals attract thousands every year The Sterling Peacock Gallery 3450 South Amherst Hwy., Monroe. Located just South ANNUAL WINE & GARLIC FESTIVAL of Monroe Post Office. For more info call 10am.-8pm., Saturday & Sunday Molly @ 540-850-2105 www.facebook.com/ Held the second weekend in October at ReWes Muffler:Half-page Horizontal 9/7/2007 10:15 AM PageTheSterlingPeacockGallery 1 bec Vineyards. Everything garlic, local wines,
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Historical/Cultural Attractions AMHERST COUNTY MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY
154 S. Main St., Amherst. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30am–12pm & 1pm–5pm. Closed on holidays. Free admission. Revolving exhibits (updated quarterly); seasonal guide tours by appointment. Holly Mills, 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) 9465391 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/news
Monacan Indian Nation P.O. Box 1136 Madison Heights, VA 24572 | (434) 946-0389 Monacan Scholarship Auction Saturday October 5th, 2013 at 1pm
Annual Monacan Nation Powwow
Friday, May 17th (student day); May 18th and 19th, 2013
Annual Partnership Festival
September, 2013. For more details, call Tribal Office at 946-0389
Monacan Ancestral Museum 2009 Kenmore Road, Amherst | (434) 946-5391
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St. Paul’s Episcopal Mission 2009 Kenmore Road, Amherst Va | (434) 946-2531
Annual St. Paul’s Homecoming Bazaar October 5th, 2013 at 10am
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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
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.
ATV TRAILS
Amherst County offers 25 miles of trails for All-TerrainVehicles just west of the Blue Ridge Parkway on Rt. 130. For more information, contact the Forest Service at (540) 2912188
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 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.
GEORGE WASHINGTON NATIONAL FOREST
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
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.
Plans are underway to open the first Amherst County Visitor’s Center in a few years. It will be located just slightly east of the intersection of Rt.s 29 and 60, inside the refurbished Amherst Train Depot.
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.
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WILDWOOD CAMPGROUND 75 mostly wooded sites for RVs and tents. Fishing, swimming, hiking and other outdoor sports. (434) 299-5228 www. wildwoodcampground.com
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.
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The Madison Heights access to the James River, directly across from the Lynchburg waterfront.
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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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Briar Patch 883 S. Main St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2249 Charlie’s Chicken 127 W. Court St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5595 Chi Chans 228 Amelon Square, Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-8090 Country Cookin’ 4744 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-0607 Dudley’s Family Style Restaurant 4614 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-5345 El Mariachi 184 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0004 Fork & Spoon 1426 N. Amherst Hwy., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0001 Koto Grill 4758 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455-1577 La Carreta 131 Lakeview Dr., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-6079 4678 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-2248 Koto Grill 4758 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455-1577 La Pizzeria 200 Richmond Hwy., (Mountain View Plaza, Amherst). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5859 Lee’s Courthouse Deli 188 S. Main St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7776 Merredith’s Restaurant & Catering 1558 Dixie Airport Rd., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-2997 Mountain View Market 1900 Lowesville Rd., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-5256 Number One Wok 200 Richmond Hwy., Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2828 Original Italian Pizza & Restuarant 224 Amelon Square, Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0244 Panda House Restuarant 4535 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-8899 Pizza Hut Italian Bistro 4206 S. Amherst Hwy.,Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-0459 Silver Pig 4835 S. Amherst Hwy.,Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-5676 Smitty’s Place 922 Richmond Hwy., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5425
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Travelers Fine Food & Drink 202 S. Main St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9792 Vito’s Pizza, Bar & Grill Richmond Hwy., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381-6030 What A Blessing Bakery 195 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0330 Wings, Pizza ‘n’ Things 4154 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-9768
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Arby’s 4783 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-3546 Biscuitville 4764 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-0507 Dairy Queen 4980 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-8613 Hardee’s 114 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst & S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-3212 Kentucky Fried Chicken 117 Lakeview Dr., Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-9283 Little Caesar’s Pizza 4221 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-8845 Long John Silvers 4812 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-2130 McDonald’s 135 Richmond Hwy., Amherst & 4979 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-5449 Papa Johns 113 Seminole Plaza, Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-1122 Sid’s Drive-In 4176 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-2955 Sonic Drive-In 4201 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-4850 Subway 200 Richmond Hwy., Amherst & 2111 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-7827 Wendy’s 1220 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-5837
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About 150 people gathered in downtown Amherst last September to witness the unveiling of eight paintings portraying historically significant Amherst County and Town residents. They line the 2nd Street outside wall of the Goodwin Building at the corner of Main and 2nd St.s. The paintings took months to produce by current and former National Art Honor Society Amherst High School students under the supervision of Amherst High School art teacher, Maryellen Barron and volunteers from local artists’ organizations. Suny Monk, who helped spearhead the initiative with her husband, Sweet Briar art professor Joe Monk, served as informal master of ceremonies. Suny was also instrumental in initiating the popular downtown Amherst ArtMeter project, that established art on old and unused parking meters.
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1-Robert Rose (lived from 17041751) painted by Bryan Taylor. Born in Scotland, he immigrated to Virginia and is generally credited for establishing St. Mark’s in Clifford.
2-Indiana Fletcher Williams (18281900) and her daughter Daisy (18671884) by Sienna Barron. Indiana was the daughter of Elijah Fletcher, a schoolmaster from Vermont. Indiana and her brothers and sister were raised at Sweetbriar plantation. Indiana married James Henry Williams of New York, and they had a daughter, Maria Georgianna “Daisy” Williams, spent her life between Sweetbriar and New York, dying at the age of 16. Sweet Briar College was established according to the terms of Indiana’s will, in memory of her daughter Daisy.
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3-Reuben Barnes Ware MD (18731964) by Sarah McCafferty. Ware received his medical degree from Medical College of VA in 1895, and began his practice at a time when doctors made house calls on horseback and all types of weather. In practice more than 50 years, he delivered more than 3,000 babies, many honored with names such as Reuben, Barnes and Ware. A skilled story-teller, he taught many, by example, the values of humor, generosity and courtesy. 4-(Arthur) Gates Ware (1911-1990) by Ryan Mattox. Known for his avid sports interests (golf, croquet, horseshoes, as well as the school sports of baseball, basketball, football and more), Postmaster Ware would participate, coach, or simply watch, always placing how to play the game over and above winning the game. Well endowed with a sense of humor, his smile lightened the hearts of many youngsters. 5-Queena Stovall (1887-1980) by Lauren Huffman. Stovall began her career as a dedicated artist at the age of 62, focusing her subjects on rural country life in Amherst County. By 1972, her work became nationally recognized, and this acclaimed American folk artists continues to be a source of pride in cultural circles of Amherst County. continued on page 39
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7-Florence “Sis” Yancey (18701978) by Alison Tyler. Living to the age of 107, Yancey lived to age 107 and delivered generations of babies as a certified midwife for 50 years; over 500 babies. She answered calls from all over, some in places by candlelight and no running water.
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A n I nterview with C ounty A dministrator C larence Monday Amherst County Guidebook (ACG) 9/30/12 Have you been able to move your family from Martinsville up to Amherst yet? Monday: Martinsville ranks at or near the top for the highest unemployment rate in the state, and unfortunately, our house has not sold yet with the large inventory of houses on the market. I currently live in the Clifford community, and the rest of the family comes here on weekends and during mid-week breaks. This has allowed a gradual acclimation to the community. My family recently started the search for our permanent Amherst County home. We look forward to our house selling soon so we are all again under one roof.
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Monday: Similar. People make a community. I have found the people of Amherst to be open, friendly, and welcoming. The community has a nice feel with folks that are down to earth and willing to engage in conversations as if they have known you all along. ACG: What do you see as the most challenging issues now confronting Amherst County?
Monday: Amherst County is like many other localities across Virginia, and the nation for that matter. The recession of 2008 still impacts our revenue, and business/industry is hesitant to invest as they did in the past. This results in flat County revenue and limits funding for County services and programs.
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ACG: What do you think of the Old Train Depot becoming a Visitor’s Center and office for the Amherst Chamber of Commerce? What has to be done before improvements and construction take place?
to coming to Amherst County. Changing jobs and relocating is challenging, and my plan is to stay here for the long haul.
Monday: I have heard and respect that the Train Depot Project is of varying opinions with some supporting renovations and other opposing County involvement. Whatever path is chosen going forward, it must be right for the County, Chamber, and community. This could have a positive impact for our County, and if done collaboratively, I see great potential with this property whether a visitor’s center and/or in other roles. This of course is a policy decision of the Board of Supervisors, and the staff will support such decisions. Once VDOT grants final approval, construction will begin soon for this second phase of the project, and funds must be sought for the final and third leg of the project.
ACG: What are a couple of long-term goals you would like to see attained while you are here in Amherst County?
ACG: You probably noticed, before you took this job, that there have been several County Administrators that have come and gone in recent years...do you plan to stay a long time?
Monday: I started running when I was 20 and did not start running marathons until 2006. Since that time, I have completed six marathons with a personal best time of four hours, ten minutes. My goal is to run at least four more and get my time under four hours.
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Monday: I do not want to be labeled as another County Administrator that comes and goes so I have already been thinking about long-term County goals including enhancing our tourism and economic development efforts, maintaining up to date strategic and capital improvement plans, further professional development of the County staff, and ensuring that Amherst County is known as a top-notch County of choice for people to live in central Virginia. ACG: I see that you are a marathon runner. How often do you run them, and what is your best time so far?
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Medical Center & Pharmacy Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30AM to 5:30PM Wednesday 8:30AM to 7:00PM Saturday 8:30AM to 12:00PM
Over 300 insurances accepted, including Tricare, Medicaid, FAMIS, & FAMIS Plus!
A Sliding Scale Discount program is available for qualified patients. Call for details: 434-263-4000
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Visit our Rural Health Outreach Program office in Amherst! What can RHOP do for you? Wellness Passport - health Call us at: benefits for qualified patients 434-946-5193, Health Depots - basic wellness or checks around the community! 434-263-4858 Corporate Wellness - health benefits for local businesses To schedule an appointment call:
434-263-4000 We are accepting new patients!!
Located at: 190 S. Main St. Amherst, VA
of Amherst TABITHA D. COMBES, O.D. 413 S. MAIN ST., SUITE 109 – AMHERST, VA 24521
434.946.2020 *Onselected selected frames frames only. *On only. Not valid with other offers, vision insurance previous purchases. Not valid with other offers, vision insuranceoror previous purchases Amherst County GUIDEBOOK 45
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL…“When Quality Counts”
Cash Electric Company David R. Cash Master Electrician
♦ Residential ♦ Commercial ♦ Service Work ♦ Generator Sales & Installation ♦ Trenching 0FFICE - (434) 384-5012 CELL - (434) 944-5465
Madison Heights, VA
Goin
Family & Opera Owned ted Busin ess for over 35 yrs.
Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
Residential Reasonable Rates
It’s Hard To Stop a Trane®
Free Estimates Service Most Major Brands • Heat Pumps Gas & Oil Furnaces • Air Conditioners Insured & Bonded
Call
434-845-7505 122 Old Town Connector - Madison Heights, VA 46 Amherst County GUIDEBOOK
Packaging Riverville Mill We manufacture semi-chemical medium and recycled linerboard for conversion into corrugated boxes. The company produces more than 1,400 tons a day, serving the northeastern, midwestern and southeastern regions of the United States and eastern Canada. By using recycled materials, we are constantly looking for resourceful ways to better serve the community.
MEMBER OF: AMHERST COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
861 Fibre Plant Road - Gladstone 434-933-4100
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Recycling Drop-Off Centers www.countyofamherst.com
Amherst County Convenience Centers and Rural Container Collection Sites 60 East Convenience Center Open Mon., Tues., Thurs., Sat., Sun: 7am–7pm Closed Wed. and Fri.
114 Park Lane, Gladstone
60 West Container Site
Mon–Sun.: 24 hour
Intersection Rt. 60 West and Rt 715 (Burley Hollow Road), Amherst
Coolwell Convenience Center
Mon–Sun.: 7am–7pm
580 Coolwell Rd, Amherst
Galt’s Mill Container Site
Mon–Sun.: 24 hour
Recycling Centers
All Amherst County Recycling Centers accept the following materials: Newspaper, Mixed Paper, Aluminum and Steel Cans, Plastic #1 and #2, Glass, and Corrugated Cardboard The Amherst County Landfill accepts Tires, Yard Waste, Appliances, and Scrap Metal
60 East Convenience Center Ambriar Shopping Center
Mon–Sun.: 24 hour
Amelon Square Plaza
Mon–Sun.: 24 hour
Amherst
Beside Food Lion Store, Madison Heights
Intersection of Rt. 622(Galt’s Mill Road) and Wesley Drive, Madison Heights
Amherst County Landfill
Long Mountain Container Site
Coolwell Convenience Center
Mon–Sun.: 24 hour
Open Mon.– Sun.: 7am–7pm
114 Park Lane, Gladstone
715 Kentmoor Farm Road, Madison Heights
Mon–Fri.: 8am–4pm | Sat 8am–Noon
580 Coolwell Rd, Amherst
Rt. 60 West, Amherst
New Glasgow Container Site
Mon–Sun.: 24 hour
Boxwood Farm Road, Amherst
Pedlar Convenience Center
Mon–Sun.: 7am–7pm
4102 Buffalo Springs Turnpike, Elon
Warrick Barn Convenience Center
Lakeview Shopping Center
Mon–Sun.: 24 hour
River James Shopping Center
Mon–Sun.: 24 hour
Near Food Lion Store, Madison Heights Old Kroger Store Parking Lot, Madison Heights
Pedlar Convenience Center 4102 Buffalo Springs Turnpike, Elon
Open Mon., Wed., Fri.–Sun: 7am–7pm Closed Tues. and Thurs.
1015 Warrick Barn Rd, Lowesville
Mon–Sun.: 7am–7pm
Warrick Barn Convenience Center 1015 Warrick Barn Rd, Lowesville
Mon–Sun.: 7am–7pm Open Mon., Wed., Fri.–Sun: 7am–7pm Closed Tues. and Thurs.
All Amherst County convenience centers and landfills are closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
Recycling Made Easy Recyclable Material
How To Prepare
What To Place In Bin
What NOT To Place In Bin
Glass
Remove all metal- lids, caps, neck rings. Labels can remain on containers. Rinse and drain thoroughly. Separate by color.
Soda Bottles, Beer Bottles, Juice Containers, Ketchup Bottles, Wine & Liquor Bottles, Food Containers
Mirrors, Automobile Windshields, Light Bulbs, Clay Flower Pots, Laboratory Glass, Crystal, Ceramic Cups, Plates and Ceramic Bottle Tops, Window Glass, Heat Resistant Ovenware, Opaque/Milk Glass, Drinking Glasses.
Aluminum
Rinse and drain thoroughly. Crush.
Soda Cans, Aluminum Foil, Aluminum Pie Pans, Steel Food Cans
Aerosol Cans that contained Pesticides or Paint.
Plastic
Remove- lids, caps, neck rings. Rinse and drain thoroughly. Crush.
Plastic #1- Soda Bottles (ONLY)
Plastic Shopping Bags or Other Plastic Material
Mixed Paper
Place in properly labeled bin. Flatten all boxes.
Junk Mail, Office Paper, Magazines, Phone Books, Unwaxed Paperboard, Cereal Boxes, Brown Paper Bags
Waxed Paperboard, Tissue Paper, Napkins, Cardboard Boxes
Newspaper
Place in proper bin. DO NOT tie strings around newspaper or place in a brown paper bag.
Newspaper and their Inserts
Mixed Paper
Corrugated Cardboard
Flatten all boxes.
Corrugated Cardboard (Cardboard Cereal Boxes or any Mixed Paper Boxes) ONLY
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Plastic #2- Milk Jugs (ONLY)
Specialty Exterminating Co. Serving ALL of Amherst County and Central Virginia since 1979.
TERMITE & PEST CONTROL Residential • Commercial • Institutional
5086 S. Amherst Highway Madison Heights, VA AMHERST COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
434-929-0314
• Free Estimates - Radio Dispatched • Financing Available Madison Heights • Farmville www.SpecialtyExterminating.com
967 Wright Shop Rd. Madison Heights
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Downtown Amherst
Shop Amherst First!
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SHOP AMHERST COUNTY FIRST! The following are Amherst Chamber of Commerce members and/or advertisers.
ACCOUNTANTS
Eubank, Jr. Douglas CPA 704 Dillard Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 41). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-2301 Thompson, Douglas L. 155 S. Main St.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0332 Wasserman, Jessie, CPA Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2999
ADVERTISING PROMOTIONS GRIP Promotions 1956 South Coolwell Rd Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-4120
ANTIQUES/HANDCRAFTED ITEMS Millstone Mercantile 3936 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 51) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 660-2143 The Sterling Peacock Gallery 3450 S. Amherst Hwy. (see ad on p. 58). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (540) 850-2105
APPLIANCES - SALES & SERVICE Burch-Ogden 196 S. Main St., Amherst (see ad on p. 52) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7505 Schewel Furniture, Co. 139 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5758
APPRAISALS Linmark Appraisals, Lynchburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386-6216
ARTIST’S RETREAT Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, 154 San Angelo Dr, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7236
ATTORNEYS J. Thompson Shrader & Associates, P.C. 330 S. Main St., Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5161 Petty Livingston Dawson & Richards P.C. PO Box 1080 Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-2768
AUTO BODY SERVICE Bill’s Body Shop 1340 N. Amherst Hwy, Amherst (see ad on p. 52) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-1115 Martin’s Paint & Body Shop S. Main St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5307
AUTO DEALERS - USED Bill’s Body Shop 1340 N. Amherst Hwy, Amherst (see ad on p. 52) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-1115 Regional Auto Sales 4520 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 31) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-5515
AUTO PARTS Virginia Auto Parts & Recycling Inc. 208 Wright Shop Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 49). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-8076
Powell’s Tire Service
powelltire@msn.com
Ronnie Powell Owner
3936 S. Amherst Hwy. Madison Heights, VA 24572
494 Old Wright Shop Rd. Madison Heights, VA 24572
(434) 847-5882
Please call before traveling - I may be at a show and not at the shop
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AUTO REPAIR Paige’s Auto Repair 4568 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 60) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 942-7837
AUTO REPAIR SERVICE 130 Garage 1956 Elon Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 61). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384-9816 All American Transmissions, Inc. 505 Old Wright Shop Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 32). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-3272 Cash Alignment 300 Old Wright Shop Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 32) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-2486 Meineke Car Care S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 33). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-9000
BANKS BB&T Amherst (see ad on p. 53). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7725 BB&T S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 53) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-6890 Bank of the James 164 S. Main St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9777 Bank of the James 4698 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-8887 Carter Bank and Trust 221 Ambriar Plaza, Amehrst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-1122 Carter Bank and Trust 4498 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-8145 First National Bank 130 S. Main Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7814
BEAUTY SERVICES Jackie’s Cut Hut S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 53) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-3305
BED & BREAKFAST Crump’s Mountain Cottage 2150 Indian Creek Rd., Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-5563 Indian Creek Bed & Stable 2711 Lowesville Rd., Lowesville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-8008 Speed the Plough Bed & Breakfast 389 Fairlea Lane, Monroe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384-3102
BRIDAL SHOPS Budget Bridal Seminole Shopping Ctr., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 54) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-3773
BUILDERS Coleman-Mays Buildings, Inc. 3447 S. Amherst Hwy., Monroe (see ad on p. 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-4017 Davis, Sam E. Construction 572 Elon Rd., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0446 Morcom Buildings Inc. 3685 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-5599 Sellick, Tim Construction Co. (see ad on p. 54). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 944-5609
CAMP & CONFERENCE CENTER Cross Roads Camp & Conference Center 2247 Little Piney Road, Lowesville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-8465
CHIROPRACTORS Dr. Sally Mock, PC Amherst (see ad on p. 44). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0796
NEED PARTS FOR A MAJOR APPLIANCE? We carry parts for all brands of major appliances, Imperial bedding, Furniture, kerosene heater wicks, T.V. antennas and more!
Working To Put a Shine In Your Future! TOP Notch Inc. T/A
Bill’s Body Shop & AUTO SALES
Thank-you for another great year! We are one of the most
Burch & Ogden 196 S. Main St. Amherst, Va. 24521 434-946-7505
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modern full-service Located on collision repair facilities Rt. 29N. at in the area! Rt. 151 1340 N. Amherst Hwy. AMHERST COUNTY CHAMBER Amherst OF COMMERCE
Bill Masencup, PRESIDENT Ofce: (434) 946-1115
24 HR. TOWING 942-5169
CLOCKS Harding’s Clocks & Music Boxes 2265 S. Amherst Hwy., Amherst (see ad on p. 55). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7386
COMMUNICATIONS Centennial Broadcasting, LLC 19 Wadsworth Street, Suite C, Lynchburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-3698 Verizon Virginia, Inc. 5415 Airport Rd., Roanoke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (540) 563-2261 WSET, Inc. (WSET TV) Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-1313
COMMUNITY CENTERS Madison Heights Community Center. 424 Woodys Lake Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610-7951 or 660-1672
COMPUTER REPAIR/SALES Quantum PC Repair 4583 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 56) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-1340
CONSTRUCTION Sam E. Davis Construction 572 Elon Road, Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0446 Wall Construction LLC 161 Dillard Rd., Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0366
CONCRETE Lynchburg Ready Mix Concrete Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-6563
CONSULTING 60 West Consulting, 745 Lexington Turnpike, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 757-672-3660 Virginia Consulting, Inc. Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434-878-3233
CONTRACTORS George E Jones & Sons, Inc. 210 South Main Street, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5455 Investment Properties Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0621
COUNSELING Peace of Mind 3742 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0355
CREDIT UNIONS Beacon Credit Union 155 Amelon Square Plaza, Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-868-6655 Central VA Federal Credit Union Seminole Plaza, Madison Heights (see ad on p. 30). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-9016
DENTISTS
Nothing beats a one-on-one approach. In life. And in ban
Dr. Dean 698 S. Main St., Amherst (see ad on p. 55) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7507
Golden, Dr. R. Kelly, DDS Amherst (see ad on p. 59). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-1981
DEPARTMENT STORES
Peebles 141 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5219 Wal-Mart Supercenter #2565 197 Madison Heights Square, Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-9650
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DRY CLEANERS Amherst Dry Cleaners 455 South Main Street, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5303
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTORS High Ground Partners, LLC 110 Vista Centre Dr. Suite 6, Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434-944-8254
ELECTRICIANS Cash Electric Co., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 46). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 p. 49). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0314
EYE CARE Compton, Dr. Shannon L., O.D. & Assoc. 5076 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 56). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-7822 Harman Eye Center 413 South Main Street, Suite 109, Amherst (see ad on p. 45). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2020
FARM & SUPPLIES Tucker Family Farms 713 Indian Creek Road, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-9212
FINANCIAL SERVICES Anchor Financial 5066 S. Amherst Hwy., Ste. 104, Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-4823 Edward Jones 304 Amelon Square, Unit 17, Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1647
FITNESS CENTERS Snap Fitness 203 S. Main Street, Amherst (see ad on p. 39). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 381-6001
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1616
FLORISTS The Flower Basket, Commonwealth Dr., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 21) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1960
FUNERAL DIRECTORS Driskill Funeral Chapel, Inc. Grandview Dr., Amherst (see ad on p. 10). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5529 Tharp Funeral Home 118 Commonwealth Dr., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 20). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0055 Whitten Monelison Chapel Lynchburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-5712
Tim Sellick Construction Co., Inc. Tim Sellick President/Owner
434-944-5609
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FURNITURE Economy Furniture 4104 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 57). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-5505 Price Busters 238 Amelon Square Shopping Ctr., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0000
GAS/WOOD STOVES AM FM Energy LLC. PO Box 131 Clifford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2626
GLASS/STAINED Riverside Stained Glass Studio LLC, Gladstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 941-2287
GOLF/COUNTRY CLUB Poplar Grove Golf Course, Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9933 Winton Country Club & Golf Course, Inc. Rt. 151, Clifford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5134
GOVERNMENT LOCAL Amherst County 153 Washington St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9400 Amherst Co. Dept. of Social Services 224 Second St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9330 Amherst Co. Dept. of Public Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9307 Amherst Co. Public Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9387 Amherst Co. Sheriff’s Office PO Box 410, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9381 DMV Select 200 Richmond Hwy., Suite 101 (Food Lion Shopping Ctr.), Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5218 Nelson Co. Tourism/Economic Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 263-7015 Town of Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7885
GRAPHIC DESIGN/DESKTOP PUBLISHING Grecographics 282 Kenmore Rd., Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2282 Tiger Studio 149 Cedar Hill Dr., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9096
GROCERS Anderson’s Country Market 3748 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-9393
HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE VANS - SALES & RENTALS Independent Lifestyles 4880 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 43). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-7510
HEALTHCARE Centra Health’s Fairmont Crossing 173 Brockman Park Dr., Amherst (see ad on page 6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2850
HEALTH FOOD/NUTRITION Natural Health Center 143 Seminole Plaza, Madison Heights (see ad on page 57) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-8113
HEATING & A/C Goin Heating & Air Conditioning 122 Old Town Connector, Madison Heights (see ad on page 46) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-7505 Parr Heating & A/C 239 Parrtown Rd., Amherst (see ad on page 27). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-5035
John C. Dean Dentist
JOHN C. DEAN, DDS, P.C. Comprehensive and Laser Dentistry
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HISTORICAL MUSEUM Monacan Indian Nation Inc Madison Heights (see ad on p. 26). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0389
HOME HEALTH CARE Centra Health (see ad on page 6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-635-4651 Home Recovery of Virginia, Inc. 4124 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-4333 Team Nurse 4007 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1047
HOME IMPROVEMENT Coleman-Mays Building, Inc. 3447 S. Amherst Hwy., Monroe (see ad on page 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-4017 Dawson Aluminum Inc. 196 Communication Ct., Madison Heights (see ad on page 27). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-7656
HOSPICE CARE Centra Hospice (see ad on page 6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-635-4651
INSURANCE/FINANCIAL SERVICES Amherst County Farm Bureau 113 Falcon Crest Lane, Amherst (see ad on page 33). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5336 Farmers Insurance - W. Beverly 4382 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-0459 Massie Insurance Agency, Inc. 165 S. Main St., Amherst (see ad on page 11). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7181 Mays-Tucker Insurance Services, Inc. 1744 S. Amherst Hwy., Amherst (see ad on page 38). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2131 Nationwide Insurance Tim Cheatham 3860 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-3512 Piedmont Community Health Plan Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 947-4463 Sprouse Insurance Agency LLC 5068 S Amherst Hwy Ste 110, Madison Heights (see ad on p. 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-4340 State Farm - Richard Buck 131 S. Main St., Amherst (see ad on page 44). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7660 State Farm - Kim Gardner-Ewell 4898 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 17). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-2845 Woodmen of the World 135 Seminole Dr., Ste. A, Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-1279
INVESTMENTS Edward Jones Investments 210 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst (see ad on page 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7778
LANDSCAPING/SUPPLIES Gilbert’s Sand & Stone 3459 S. Amherst Hwy., Monroe (see ad on page 37). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-7433
LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT/SALES & REPAIR Amherst Lawn & Garden Equipment 807 South Main Street, Amherst (see ad on page 58) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7433 Small Engines Unlimited 3587 S. Amherst Hwy., Monroe (see ad on page 23) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0003
MEDIATION SERVICE Peaceful Alternatives Community Mediation Services, Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-8227 Shannon Comp:Half-page Horizontal
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MEDICAL CARE Blue Ridge Medical Center 4038 Thomas Nelson Hwy (Rt. 29), Arrington (see ad on page 45). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 263-5953
MOBILITY SPECIALIST Independent Lifestyles 4880 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 43). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-7510
MORTGAGES Summit Mortgage Corporation, Lynchburg (see ad on p. 17). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237-1027
MOTELS Amherst Inn 116 Richmond Hwy., Amherst (see ad on page 61). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7641
MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER/LIFE COACH Directional Coaching, Monroe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 661-8068
MUFFLERS Wes’ Muffler & Custom Pipe Shop, Inc. 200 Lakeview Drive, Madison Heights (see ad on page 24). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-0474
MUSEUMS Amherst County Museum & Historical Society Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9068 Monacan Indian Museum Amherst (see ad on page 26) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0389
NETWORKING GROUPS Amherst Connectors Meets every Wed. am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 661-8068
NEWSPAPERS Amherst-Nelson Weeklies Second St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7195
NON-PROFIT American Cancer Society 2316 Atherholt Rd. Suite 108, Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-0973 Amherst Co. Habitat for Humanity 106 E. Court St., Amherst (see ad on page 42) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9596 Amherst Co. Housing & Community Development 106 E. Court St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386-1894 Amherst Co. Public School Education Foundation 220 S. Main St.., Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316-3900 Amherst Rotary Club Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7883 Business Development Center 147 Mill Ridge Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 582-6100 Friends of Amherst County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 933-8203 Greater Lynchburg SCORE 1101 Court St. - A 42, Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-3235 Humane Society of Amherst County 322 Shelter Road, Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2340 Madison Heights Youth Baseball Association., Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610-7951 Region 2000 Partnership for Economic Development Council Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-1447 Region 2000 Partnership for Technology Council Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-1447
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Temperance Ruritan Club 1981 Lowesville Rd., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-9258 United Way of Central Virginia Lynchburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-8467
PAVING/BLACKTOP Templeton Paving/Boxley Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-0383
PERFORMING ARTS Amherst Glebe Arts Response (AGAR) 156 Patrick Henry Hwy., Clifford. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0116 The Endstation Theatre Company Sweet Briar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381-6537
PET GROOMING/ADOPTION Sheila’s Pet Grooming 358 Grandmas Hill Rd., Amherst (see ad on p. 13). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0823
PHOTOGRAPHERS Big Door Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 851-8842
PHYSICAL THERAPISTS Rehab Associates of Central VA Amherst (see ad on p. 43) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
PUBLISHING All-American Publications LLC Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455-2726
PORTABLE RESTROOMS Discount Portable Restrooms Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-2323
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AMHERST T Lawn & Garden Equipment G.L. L. & Chrystal Staton, O Owners
807 S. Main St. Amherst
(near Amherst High School) (ne
946-7433
PRINTERS Central VA Printing Inc. Second St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2228
REAL ESTATE Blue Ridge Realty & Auctions 101 S. Main St. (see ad on page 9). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0580 Cash Bros. Real Estate Inc. 3570 S. Amherst Hwy., Monroe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-5912 Consensus Real Estate 1100 Commerce Street, Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-6585 Davis, Sam E., Real Estate 72 Elon Rd., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0446 Four Rivers Realty 4116 S. Amherst Hwy., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455-4630 Harmony Homes & Land 4223 Waterlick Rd., Forest (see ad on page 61). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 534-8505 Lee & McMillan LLC, 528 Cherry Hill Road, Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2126 Locust Hill Realty, LLC 170 Walnut Street, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 326-5759 Main Street Settlements, LLC, 103 S. Main St., Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-1090 McGovern, Linda Realtor, Lynchburg (see ad on page 61). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466-6565 Montague Miller & Co. Realtors 198 S. Main St. Suite 102 (see ad on page 40). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5522 Morcom Realty 3685 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-5000 Snow, Mary Realty, Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 258-5860 United County Wingfield Real Estate, 3975 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see back cover). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1623
RECREATION FACILITY Izaak Walton League of Lynchburg Lynchburg (see ad on page 29) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-2602
RECRUITING State Farm Insurance 1500 State Farm Blvd., Charlottesville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 872-5423
REHABILITATION SERVICES Centra Rehabilitation Services (see ad on page 6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-635-4651
RESTAURANTS/CATERING See Dining Guide on p. 34
RETAIL/TUPPERWARE Tupperware Evington. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 821-4985
ROOFING W.A. Lynch Roofing Co. of Lynchburg, Inc. 4728 S. Amherst Hwy.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-1583
SCHOOLS/EDUCATION Averett University 108 N. Jefferson St., Roanoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (540) 767-6043 CVCC - Amherst Center Mountain View Plaza, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-7898
Discount septic service
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Monacan Indian Nation, Inc. Madison Heights (see ad on page 26). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0389 Old Dominion Job Corps Center 1073 Father Judge Rd., Monroe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-4081 Sweet Briar College 134 Chapel Rd, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381-6100
SEPTIC SERVICES Discount Septic Service, Madison Heights (see ad on page 59). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-2323
SIGNS McBride I. H. Sign Co. Rt.29 Bus., Madison Heights (see ad on page 60) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-4151
SKIN CARE/BEAUTY CONSULTANT Mary Kay Cosmetics 315 Berg Dr., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384-1360
SPORTING GOODS Amherst Arms & Supply 3106 S. Amherst Hwy., Monroe (see ad on page 22) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1978 James River Outfitters 5341 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 30). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-4868
STONE Boxley Materials Piney River. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-5900 Gilbert Sand & Stone 3459 S. Amherst Hwy., Amherst (see ad on page 37). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-7433
SURVEYORS Actual Surveyors, PLLC Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7300
TELECOMMUNICATIONS Mutual Telecom Services Inc. (MTS), Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-1546
TRADE SHOW MANAGEMENT TPS Displays Inc. 110 Vista Centre Dr., Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-4600
THRIFT SHOPS A&J Treasures 135 Ambriar Shopping Ctr. (see ad on p. 58). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-1212 Encore Thrift Store 4140 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 25). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-2874 Episcopal Thrift Shop PO Box 1433, Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2321
TITLE COMPANY Main Street Settlements, LLC 103 S. Main Street, Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-1090
TIRES/SALES & SERVICE Lynchburg Tire 2561 Fort Ave., Lynchburg (see ad on p. 31) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-7735 Powell’s Tire Service 494 Old Wright Shop Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 51) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-5882
TRADE ASSOCIATION Retail Merchants Association of Lynchburg 2412 Langhorne Rd., Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-1732
P aige’s auto RePaiR Professional Automotive Repair 4568 S. Amherst Hwy. Madison Heights VA, 24572
William Paige
Owner/Auto Tech williampaige@verizon.net
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TREE SERVICES Gordon Sellick Tree Service, Monroe (see ad on page 58) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2453
TROPHIES, PLAQUES, AND AWARDS Virginia Plaques & Trophies, 3698 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401-0021
TRUCKING J.G.F. Trucking Co. Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-6417
UTILITIES American Electric Power, Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522-4332
VETERINARY HOSPITALS Amherst Veterinary Hospital Amherst Hwy., Monroe (see ad on page 42) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1010 Laurel Stone Veterinary Hospital Route 60 Amherst) (see ad on page 12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5059 Monelison Animal Clinic 143 Highview Drive, Madison Heights (see ad on page 61). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1322
VINEYARDS Ankida Ridge Vineyards 1304 Franklin Creek Rd., Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 922-7678 Lazy Days Winery 1351 N Amherst Hwy., Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202-0424 Rebec Vineyards, Inc. 2229 N. Amherst Hwy. Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5168 Sunside Farm & Vineyard 170 Burford Farm Rd., Monroe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1638
WOOD PRODUCTS Wright Wood Products 1700 Richmond Hwy., Amherst (see ad on page 47). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 944-5207
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About the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce (ACCC)
e-mail:information@amherstvachamber.com
(434) 946-0990 fax 946-0879 located within the Amherst County Museum and Historical Society 154 S. Main St., downtown Amherst P.O. Box 560, Amherst, VA 24521 Chamber office open 9–2 Tues., Wed., and Thurs.; and 9–Noon on Friday Office is closed from 11:30 AM to 1:30pm the 2nd Wednesday each month for Chamber Board Meeting. CHAMBER MISSION To advance commercial, industrial, professional domestic and global interests in Amherst County and its trade area; to increase members’ presence; to be of service to members in any way we can help for… “Your business is our business.”
Amherst County Chamber awards 2012 winners of the year
Ledge - Meals on Wheels; Blue Ridge Realty & Auctions, Inc.; Central Virginia Community College - Amherst Center; Charlie’s Chicken; Directional Coaching, Inc.; Fox’s Pizza Den; John P. Hughes Motor Co.; Lee’s Courthouse Deli; Madison Heights Youth Baseball Association; O’Reilly Auto Parts; Regional Auto Sales; Snap Fitness; Specialty Exterminating Co.; Tharp Funeral Home - Madison Heights Chapel; Travelers Fine Food & Drink; Vito’s Pizza Bar & Grill and WSET, Inc. (WSET-TV). The Annual Harry L. Day, Jr. Award that honors the outstanding service of an individual to both the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce and the local business community was presented by last year’s winner, Ronnie Adams, to Wanda Beverly, Beverly Insurance Agency/Farmers Insurance. Beverly, a long-time chamber member, is the current president of ACCC who also served in that role several years ago. Sponsors of the awards dinner were: Gold: Amherst County; Silver: Amherst County EDA; GLAD Manufacturing Co., Greif Packaging Services, Hurt & Proffitt, Mutual Telecom Services, and Whitten Monelison Chapel; Bronze: Adams Floor Sanding Co., Amherst County Guidebook, Bank of the James, Blue Ridge Medical Center, Richard Buck-State Farm Insurance, Region 2000 Partnership-Economic Development Council; Social Hour: GLAD Manufacturing Co. and Sweet Briar College. Signs were donated by McBride Sign Co. Silent Auction items were donated by: Wintergreen Resort, Mary Kay Products, Urban Merchant, Rebec Vineyards, Libby Howell, Laurel Stone Veterinary Hospital, High Peak Sportswear, GLAD Manufacturing Co., Richard Buck-State Farm, Beverly Insurance Agency-Farmers, Oxide Pottery, Farm Basket, Mary Snow Realty, and Big Door Photography. Door prizes were donated by: GLAD, Beverly Insurance, Hill House Interiors, and Travelers Fine Food & Drink.
At the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce’s 10th Annual Business Appreciation Awards Dinner held at Sweet Briar College, the Chamber announced the five nominees who were judged winners of 2012 Businesses of the Year and one 2012 Non-Profit of the Year. Two small businesses (1 to 10 employees) tied: Independent Lifestyles and Merredith’s Restaurant & Catering. Peebles Department Store won medium-sized business (11 to 49 employees). Old Dominion Job Corps was awarded large-sized business of 2012 (50+ employees). And, Blue Ridge Medical Center won Non-Profit of the year. Amherst County residents nominated a total of 26 businesses and non-profits that are located in or do business in Amherst County. Those also nominated were: Amherst Connectors; Amherst County Museum & Historical Society; Beverly Insurance Agency - Farmers Insurance; Big Door Photography; Blue
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From left… Jeanne Vaughan, Old Dominion Job Corps, Large Business of the Year; Wanda Beverly, Beverly Insurance Agency/Farmers, Annual Harry L. Day, Jr Award; Peggy Whitehead and Greg Tyree, Blue Ridge Medical Center, Non-Profit Organization of the Year. Not shown: Peebles Department Store, Medium-size Business of the Year; Merredith’s Restaurant and Independent Lifestyles, tied for Small Businesses of the Year.
Board of Directors OFFICERS:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wanda Beverly, President, Beverly Insurance/Farmers (2012) Libby Howell, Vice President, Blue Ridge Realty (2013) Donna Bennett, Secretary, GLAD Manufacturing (2012) Chad Mooney, Treasurer, Petty, Livingston, Dawson & Richards, (2012)
DIRECTORS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ronnie Adams, Adams Floor Sanding (2014) Steve Bailey, Sweet Briar College (2013) Doris Bryant, Blue Ridge Realty (2013) Richard Buck, State Farm Insurance (2012) Lindy Cocke, WSET-TV, Inc. (2014) Teresa Crouch, Amherst County Public Schools (2013) Eric Johnson, Amherst County Farm Bureau (2013/2016) Becky Lambert, Big Door Photography (2014) Kelvin Mays, Greif Packaging (2011/2014) Mary Snow, Mary Snow Realty, (2012) Bill Tucker, Tucker Family Farms, (2014)
EX OFFICIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack Hobbs, Amherst Town Manager Claudia Tucker, Amherst County Board of Supervisors
ACCC OFFICE:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Becky Greco Kim Mays, Bookkeeper
COMMITTEES: Banking… Chad Mooney Board Meeting Locations… Becky Greco, Teresa Crouch Legislative/Regulatory… Steve Bailey Amherst County Board of Supervisors… Steve Bailey with Wanda Beverly, Donna Bennett, Bill Tucker, Chad Mooney, Doris Bryant Train Station… Tourism… Becky greco Regional Transportation… Steve Bailey Amherst County Business Task Force… Libby Howell Membership… Bill Tucker, chair; Richard Buck By-Laws… Chad Mooney Nominating… Mary Snow, chair, Donna Bennett, Ronnie Adams, Linda Cocke, Doris Bryant Programs & Events… Mary Snow & Linda Cocke, co-chairs, Teresa Crouch, Libby Howell, Richard Buck, Doris Bryant, Jack Hobbs
Business Appreciation Awards/Dinner… Mary Snow & Richard Buck, co-chairs; Wanda Beverley, Teresa Crouch, Donna Bennett, Chad Mooney, Doris Bryant, Steve Bailey, Becky Greco Business & Breakfast Networking Trade Show… Mary Snow & Ronnie Adams, co-chairs; Wanda Beverly, Teresa Crouch, Linda Cocke, Libby Howell, Kelvin Mays, Richard Buck, Becky Lambert, Becky Greco Shop Locally First/Christmas Parade… Holiday BAH/Annual Membership Meeting… Becky Greco Technology Committee… Wanda Beverly, Becky Greco Facebook… Kelvin Mays, chair; Becky Lambert BAHs & B@Ls & Grand Openings… Becky Greco July 4th Festival 2013… Doris Bryant, chair; Ronnie Adams, Becky Lambert, Libby Howell, Teresa Crouch, Wanda Beverly, Jack Hobbs “Chamber Business”… Becky Greco, Editor Monthly “Chamber Page” in Amherst New Era-Progress (4th Wed.)… Becky Greco Amherst County Guidebook… Dan Curran
Car Show & Cruise-In… Teresa Crouch & Wanda Beverly & Becky Greco, co-chairs; Holcombe Hughes, Jr., Steve Bailey, Linda Cocke, Donna Bennett
The Board of Directors is always open to suggestions and welcomes the input and energy of those in the county wanting to expand what we can do for business. We look forward to working with our members who wish to have a more active role in the Chamber. Please contact our office or a Chamber member and let us know that you wish to join or help the Chamber. The Board of Directors meets at noon on the second Wednesday of each month at the Amherst County Administration Building, Board of Education meeting room. Call the office for details. The Chamber office is located in the back of the Amherst County Museum at 154 South Main Street in Amherst and is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9 - 2 and Friday, 9 - 12. Our phone number is (434) 946-0990 and you can leave a message. Please stop by and let us know what we can do for you! Even though our budget is small, we have taken a proactive stance to do the most with what we have. With part-time staff and a volunteer Board of Directors, all of whom hold down full-time jobs, we have managed to advance our purpose. The Chamber also offers relocation and travel packets as well as a fully stocked brochure area just outside the Chamber office. A County website is available also… http://www.countyofamherst.com/
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Amherst County Chamber of Commerce (ACCC) Members as of October 5, 2012 60 West Consulting Actual Surveyors, PLLC Adams Floor Sanding Co., Inc. All American Publications LLC All American Transmissions AM FM Energy, LLC American Cancer Society American Electric Power Amherst Connectors Amherst County Amherst County Dept. of Social Services Amherst County Farm Bureau Amherst County Habitat for Humanity Amherst Co.Housing & Community Dev. Foundation Amherst County Museum & Historical Society Amherst County Public Schools Amherst County Public Schools Education Foundation Amherst Dry Cleaners Amherst Glebe Arts Response, Inc. (AGAR) Amherst Lawn & Garden Equipment Amherst-Nelson Publishing Amherst Rotary Club Amherst Veterinary Hospital Anchor Financial Services, Inc. Anderson’s Country Store Ankida Ridge Vineyards Averett University B B & T – Amherst B B & T – Madison Heights Bank of the James – Amherst Bank of the James – Madison Heights Beacon Credit Union Beverly Insurance Agency...Farmers Insurance Big Door Photography Bill’s Body Shop - Top Notch, Inc. Blue Ledge Inc. (Meals On Wheels) Blue Ridge Medical Center Blue Ridge Realty & Auctions, Inc. Boxley Buffalo Air Handling Business Development Center Campbell-Payne, Inc. Carter Bank & Trust – Amherst Carter Bank & Trust – Madison Heights Cash Bros. Real Estate, Inc. Cash Electric Co.
Centennial Broadcasting, LLC Centra Fairmont Crossing Central VA Community College - Amherst Center Central Virginia Community College Central Virginia Federal Credit Union Central Virginia Printing, Inc. Central Va. Training Ctr’s Work Activity Center Clifford Ruritan Club Coleman/Mays Building, Inc. Consensus Real Estate CrossRoads Camp & Conference Center Crump’s Mountain Cottage Del. Ben Cline Del. T. Scott Garrett Directional Coaching Discount Portable Restrooms/ Discount Septic Service DMV Select-Amherst Doug Eubank, Jr. CPA Douglas L. Thompson, CPA,PLLC Dr. Sally J. Mock, Chiropractor Dr. Shannon L. Compton, O.D. & Associates Driskill Funeral Chapel, Inc. Edward Jones Investments, Amherst Edward Jones Investments, Madison Heights El Mariachi Endstation Theatre Company Episcopal Thrift Shop First Choice Motors First National Bank Fox’s Pizza Den Four Rivers Realty Group Friends of Amherst County George E. Jones & Sons, Inc. Gilbert’s Sand & Stone Glad Manufacturing Co. Goin Heating & Air Conditioning Greater Lynchburg SCORE Grecographics Greif Packaging Services LLC GRIP Promotions Harman Eye Center Harmony Homes & Land High Ground Partners, LLC Hudson-Payne Electronics Corp.
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Humane Society of Amherst County Hurt & Proffitt, Inc. I. H. McBride Sign Company, Inc. Independent Lifestyles Indian Creek Bed & Stable Investment Properties Izaak Walton League of Lynchburg J G F Trucking Co. James River Outfitters Jesse C. Wasserman, CPA Laurel Stone Veterinary Hospital Lazy Days Winery Lee & McMillan LLC Linmark Appraisal Co. Locust Hill Realty, LLC Lynchburg Ready Mix Concrete Co., Inc. Lynchburg Steel & Specialty Company, LLC Madison Heights Youth Baseball Association Main Street Settlements, LLC Martin’s Paint & Body Shop Mary Kay Mary Snow Realty Massie Insurance Agency, Inc. Mays-Tucker Insurance Services, Inc. Merredith’s Restaurant & Catering Michael’s Carpet World II Mike Blankenship - Peebles Monacan Indian Museum Montague Miller & Co. Realtors Morcom Realty, Inc. Mountain View Market Mutual Telecom Services Inc. Nelson County Economic Development and Tourism Old Dominion Job Corps Center Peace of Mind Inc. Peaceful Alternatives Community Mediation Services Peebles Department Store Petty, Livingston, Dawson & Richards, PC Piedmont Community Health Plan, Inc. Poplar Grove Golf Course Powell’s Tire Service R. Kelly Golden, DDS, PC Rebec Vineyards, Inc. Region 2000 Partnership Economic Development Council Region 2000 Technology Council
Regional Auto Sales Rehabilitation Associates of Central VA Retail Merchants Association of Lynchburg Riverside Stained Glass Studio LLC Sam E. Davis Real Estate/ Construction Schewel Furniture Co. Shannon Valentine Sheila’s Pet Grooming Shrader Law Office Snap Fitness Specialty Exterminating Co. Speed the Plough Bed & Breakfast St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Pedlar Mills State Farm Insurance – Richard Buck State Farm Insurance-Recruiting, Charlottesville State Farm Insurance – Kim Z. Gardner-Ewell Sullivan Plumbing Express Sunside Farm & Vineyard Sweet Briar College Team Nurse Temperance Ruritan Club Templeton Paving/Boxley Co. Tharp Funeral Home The Sprouse Insurance Agency, LLC The Tim Cheatham Insurance Agency Tiger Studio Town of Amherst TPS Displays Inc. Travelers Restaurant Tucker Family Farms Tupperware United Country/Wingfield Real Estate Inc. United Way of Central Virginia Verizon Virginia, Inc. Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA) Virginia Consulting, Inc. Virginia Plaques and Trophies W. A. Lynch Roofing Co. of Lynchburg, Inc. Walmart Supercenter 2565 Wall Construction, LLC Wes’ Muffler & Custom Pipe Shop, Inc. Whitehall Framing, LLC Whitten Monelison Chapel Winton Country Club & Golf Course, Inc. Woodmen of the World WSET, Inc. (WSET-TV ABC 13)
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A&J Treasures & Thrift Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 58 All-American Transmissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Amherst Arms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Amherst County Farm Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Amherst County Habitat for Humanity. . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Amherst Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Amherst Lawn & Garden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Amherst Veterinary Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 BB&T.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Bill’s Body Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Blue Ridge Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Blue Ridge Realty & Auction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Budget Bridal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Burch-Ogden Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Cash Alignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Cash Electric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Centra Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Coleman-Mays Building Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Compton & Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Dawson Aluminum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Discount Septic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Dr. Dean DDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Driskill Funeral Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Economy Furniture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Edward Jones Investments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 El Mariachi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Encore Thrift Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Eubank Accounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 The Flower Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Gilbert’s Sand & Stone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Goin Heating & Air. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Golden, Dr. Kelly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Greif Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Hardings Clocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Harman Eye Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Independent Lifestyles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Izaak Walton League. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Jackie’s Cut Hut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 James River Outfitters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Laurel Stone Veterinary Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Lynchburg Tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Madison Heights Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Massie Insurance Agency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Mays-Tucker Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 McBride Sign Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 McGovern, Linda Realtor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Meineke Car Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Millstone Merchantile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Mock, Dr. Sally, Chiropractor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Monacan Indian Nation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Monelison Animal Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Montaque, Miller & Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Mountain View Market Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Natural Health Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 130 Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Original Pizza & Italian Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Paige’s Auto Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Parr Heating & A/C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Powell Tire Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Price Buster’s Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Quantum PC Repair & Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Regional Auto Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Rehab Associates of Central VA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Sellick, T. Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Sellick Tree Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Sheila’s Pet Grooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Small Engines Unlimited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Snap Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Specialty Exterminating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Sprouse Insurance Agency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 State Farm Insurance, Richard Buck . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 State Farm Insurance, Kim Gardner-Ewell. . . . . . . . . 17 Sterling Peacock Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Sullivan Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Summit Mortgage Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Tharp Funeral Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Virginia Auto Parts & Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Vito’s Pizza, Bar & Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Wes’ Muffler & Pipe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Wingfield United Country Real Estate. . . . . back cover Wright Wood Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Amherst County GUIDEBOOK 65
Where to Call for What You Need Compliments of the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce “Your Business is Our 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: •School Superintendent Office - Dr. Brian Ratliff, Supt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9390 •Planning & Zoning Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9400 •Public Health Department - Free Dental Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9408 •Public Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9307 •Registrar’s Office - Voter Registraion & Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9318 •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 RdOperating Hours: Mon. through Fri. 8 to 4 and Sat. 8 to 12 Teresa Nuckols, Manager - Amherst Co. Solid Waste Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-3324 Things to Do: •Museum - Amherst County Museum & Historical Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9068 •Recreation - Contact Amherst Co. Parks & Recreation Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9371 •Mountain Bike & ATV Trails in Amherst - Glenwood Pedlar Ranger District, National Forest Ser.,. . . . . . . . . . 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: •Renting Campgrounds at 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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