Amherst County Guidebook by Dan Curran

2013–2014

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CONTENTS Amherst County Annual Events & Festivals . page 20

Elected State & Regional Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Amherst County At a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Historical/Cultural Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Amherst County Chamber of Commerce Info. . . . . 70

Recreational Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Amherst County Churches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Recycling Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Amherst County Clubs/Service Groups. . . . . . . . . . 19

Shop Amherst County First!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Amherst County Dining Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

State & County Service Organizations. . . . . . . . . . . 16

Amherst County Officials/Officers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Town of Amherst Officials/Officers. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Amherst County Public Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Amherst County Administrative Offices

Amherst County Court House Copyright 2013 All-American Publications LLC, Lynchburg, VA., in conjunction with the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce. All rights reserved. The reproduction of this magazine in any form is prohibited without written permission from the publisher. The information contained herein has been obtained from sources to be reliable. However, there is no warranty, expressed or implied, made by All-American Publications nor the Amherst County Chamber of Comerce, regarding the accuracy or reliability of this information. To report inaccuracies comment, or inquire about advertising in the 2014-2015 Guidebook, please call Dan Curran at (434) 455-2726 or e-mail Dan@AllAmericanPub.net.

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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 Amherst County, Amherst County Public Schools, Buffalo Air Handling, Central Virginia Training Center, Centraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fairmont Crossing, Greif Packaging, GLAD Manufacturing, Lynchburg Steel & Specialty Co., Old Dominion Job Corps, Sweet Briar College, and Walmart.

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LABOR FORCE About 16,100 as of 2011. The unemployment rate as of June 2011 was 7.2%.

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-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;13 school year. (For more information, please see page 14)

COST OF LIVING

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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

Interstates- I-81 (25 miles west); I-64 (50 miles north). Highways- U.S. 29 (north-south); U.S. 60 (east-west).

Living costs in the region are approximately 8% below Commercial Air Service- Lynchburg Regional Airport; the national average and are among the lowest in Virginia. Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, CharlottesvilleAlbemarle County Airport; Roanoke Regional Airport; As of 2009, median household income was $42,117. Yeager Airport; Greenbriar Valley Airport.

HEALTH CARE

GEOGRAPHY The two closest hospitals to Amherst County are in The County is located near the geographical center Lynchburg, both south and adjacent to the county. Other hospitals serving the region are in Bedford about halfway of Virginia and within 50 miles (at some points) from between Lynchburg and Roanoke, and Charlottesville Roanoke and Charlottesville. Richmond is 100 miles to to the north, where the University of Virginia Medical the east. Washington , D.C. is within 170 miles of Amherst. 8 Amherst County GUIDEBOOK

... 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.

Randolph College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lynchburg Southern Virginia University. . . . . . . . . . . . Buena Vista Sweet Briar College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amherst Virginia University of Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . Lynchburg

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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.

L J. Ayers, III Sheriff

COUNTY STAFF Clarence Monday 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.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS* Robert Curd, District 3, Chairman 238-3777 Donald W. Kidd, District 1, Vice-Chairman 528-5292 Frank Campbell, District 5, 845-8012 Claudia Tucker, District 2 277-5059 David Pugh Jr., District 4 509-2038 CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS Roy C. Mayo III Clerk of Circuit Court 946-9321 Linda Byers Commissioner of Revenue 946-9310 Ellen Bowyer Commonwealth’s Attorney 946-9431 Garry L. Friend Treasurer 946-9318

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(434) 929-1010 Senior Citizen Discount: 5%

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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 Greg Turner Animal Care and Control Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . 946-2107 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 Ronnie Lawhorne Maintenance Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384-1979 Holly Hodges 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 ● www.AmherstVA.gov

Officials/Officers

J. Paul Kilgore, Jr., Mayor 267 Blue Ridge Lane 941-5922

Town Council Members

Kenneth Bumgarner 215 Garland Ave., Amherst 826-9678 Michael Mozingo 123 Blue Ridge Lane, Amherst 946-7693 Rachel E. Thompsone P.O. Box 726, Amherst 941-7196 Kenneth S. Watts P.O. Box 163, Amherst 841-4052 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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ELECTED STATE & REGIONAL OFFICIALS REPRESENTING AMHERST U.S. Senator, Mark Warner

(540) 857-2676

Attorney General, http://warner.senate.gov/public

U.S. Senator, Tim Kaine

(540) 682-5693

Ken Cuccinelli*** (804) 786-2071

www.oag.state.va.us

Virginia State Senator - 22nd District, www.kaine.senate.gov

Tom Garrett

(804) 698-7522

Email: district22@senate.virginia.gov

U.S. House Representative - 6th District,

House of Delegates - 24th District,

(434) 845-8306

(434) 946-9908

Robert Goodlatte

www.goodlatte.house.gov

(804) 786-2211

T. Scott Garrett www.governor.virginia.gov

(804) 786-2078

(434) 455-0243

www.TScottGarrett.com

*Will be replaced by either Ken Cuccinelli or Terry McAuliffe after Nov. 2013 election

Lt. Governor, Bill Bolling**

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House of Delegates - 23rd District,

Governor,

Robert T. McDonnell*

Benjamin L. Cline

**Will be replaced by either E.W. Jackson Sr. or Ralph Northam

www.ltgov.virginia.gov/index.cfm

***Will be replaced by either Mark Obenshain or Mark Herring

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Amherst County Public Schools The Amherst County Public Schools are accredited by the Virginia Board of Education. The comprehensive Six-Year Plan is available on the Amherst County Public Schools website: www.amherst.k12.va.us As set forth by the Amherst County School Board’s mission statement “Every Child, Every Day” the county’s schools focus on student achievement, safety, leadership, communication and responsibility. The Virginia SOL Curriculum Framework is used as the foundation for what is taught in Amherst County Public Schools classrooms. The Amherst County Public Schools strive to align course materials with SOL objectives in order to develop Amherst County High School serves about 1,500 students teaching material in a given time frame and offer resource materials to supplement instruction. Members of the Amherst County Public Schools community desire to provide students with a quality education, giving them opportunities to achieve maximum academic and career readiness. We believe that high expectations, strong relationships, and academic rigor are critical elements to high levels of achievement.

Important Public School Contacts & Phone Numbers Name

Steven Nichols Dana Norman Julie Rogers Marymargaret Cardwell Brendon Albon Teresa Crouch Jim Gallagher Lavonne Mawyer Luke Saechao Mary Mays Judi Nicks Stephanie Meehan Wayne Cocke Evelyn Woodruff Joe Goldman Kim Klein

Departments

Superintendent Director of Academics Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Supervisor of Title I & Literacy K12 Instructional Supervisor (Math/Science) Manager of Business/Finance Supervisor of Student Services Information Systems Manager Regional Adult Education Program Manager Supervisor School Counseling and Assessment Coordinator Student Accountability Coordinator Student Accountability Coordinator Supervisor of Maintenance, Buildings and Grounds and Transportation Instructional Supervisor (English/Social Studies) Supervisor of Technology Child Nutrition Coordinator

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Phone Number 434-946-9387 434-946-9343 434-946-9376 434-946-9342 434-946-9342 434-946-9340 434-946-9341 434-946-9340 x9562 434-528-6485 434-946-9342 434-946-9342 434-946-2898 x3025 434-946-9709 434-946-9342 434-847-4210 434-528-9562

The County’s Eleven Schools: www.amherst.k12.va.us

School Amherst County High School Amherst Education Center Amherst Middle School Monelison Middle School Amherst Elementary School Amelon Elementary School Central Elementary School Elon Elementary School Madison Heights Elementary School Pleasant View Elementary School Temperance Elementary School

Principal

Address

Phone

Haywood Hand

139 Lancer Lane Amherst, Va 24521

434-946-2898

Ernest Penn

219 Trojan Rd. Madison Heights, VA 24572

434-528-6485

Christie Cundiff

165 Gordon’s Fairground Rd. Amherst, VA 24521

434-946-0691

William Wells

257 Trojan Rd. Madison Heights, VA 24572

434-846-1307

Julia Steele

156 Davis St. Amherst, VA 24521

434-946-9704

Donna Lewis

132 Amer Court Madison Heights, VA 24572

434-528-6498

Kathy Pierce

575 Union Hill Rd. Amherst, VA 24521

434-946-9700

Kimberly Anderson

147 Younger Drive Madison Heights, VA 24572

434-528-6496

Charlotte Gilbar

287 Learning Lane Madison Heights, VA 24572

434-846-2151

Michael O’Brien

229 Dancing Creek Rd. Monroe, VA 24574

434-528-6492

Michael O’Brien

1981 Lowesville Rd Amherst, VA 24521

434-946-2811

Amelon Elementary is located adjacent to Monelison Rescue Squad. Amherst County GUIDEBOOK 15

State and County Service Organizations Amherst Counseling Center

Amherst 946-2316 Services: Provides psychotherapy; psychiatric evaluations; aftercare; children and youth counseling services; family therapy; family counseling and education; case management; pre-screening for admittance to state facilities. Eligibility: Must be in need of services. Fees: Based on income.

Amherst Co. Dept. of Social Services 224 Second Street, Amherst 946-9330

Glenn Sullivan, Director

Services: To offer timely, appropriate quality service and financial benefits to individuals and families in order to promote self-sufficiency and to protect children and adults. Financial assistance programs include Medicaid, Food Stamps, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), and General Relief. Service programs include Child and Adult Protective Services, Foster Care, Child Care, Adoptions, Referral and Employment Services for TANF participants. Eligibility: Resident of Amherst County, eligibility requirements vary for programs. Fees: Some service programs require a fee.

Amherst Co. Health Dept.

224 Second Street, Amherst. 946-9408

Dr. Kerry Gately, Director

Services: Clinic Services (adult general medicine, well child, maternity, family planning, routine immunizations, sexually transmitted disease, WIC Supplemental Food Program, blood pressure monitoring, Medicaid screening); home visiting services; environmental health services. Eligibility: Guidelines and charges are made according to income. Fees: Sliding scale.

Citizens for Adult Literacy & Learning (CALL) 129 Francis Ave., Monroe 929-2630

Marcia Swain, Director.

Services: CALL’s mission is to enable motivated adults to enhance their communication and mathematical skills, thereby creating opportunities for growth and self-fulfillment. Eligibility: Residents of Amherst and surrounding counties. Fees: None. www.callamherst.org 16 Amherst County GUIDEBOOK

James River Dental Clinic

239 Trojan Lane (next to Monelison Middle School) Madison Heights. 847-4691 Open 8:00am - 5 pm., Mon.-Fri Closed 12-1 for lunch. 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 James River Dental Clinic operated by Johnson Health Center, provides services to all patients throughout the area. A sliding-scale fee schedule is offered for uninsured individuals and all insurance forms are accepted. Services include dental exams, extractions, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, x-rays and related dental services.

Region 2000 Small Business Development Center 147 Mill Ridge Rd., Lynchburg, VA 434- 847- 1447

Services: The Small Business Development Center provides a wide range of services to both existing and startup businesses in Amherst County and the surrounding region. Services include: free-of-charge, objective and confidential business consultations; strategic and business planning assistance; financing information; workshops and seminars; and small business resource information. The road to starting and operating a successful business begins with us—let us show you how we can help. The Region 2000 SBDC is a non-profit organization, sponsored by the U.S.SBA, local governments, and the local private sector.

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 Amherst County landowners within the Town and County drinking water supply watershed areas (Buffalo River, Mill Creek, Harris Creek and Graham Creek) in conservation programs that meet their objectives and increase source water

protection and quality for the community. Optional Community Programs

Amherst County landowners plant tree and save streams! Each spring Amherst Watershed Coordinator, organizes the Amherst Tree Planting Program to assist property owners with planting tree buffers adjacent to streams on their property. Tree and shrubs planted alongside waterways help prevent bank erosion, filter out pollution run-off from the land, shade the stream for aquatic life and provide habitat. This program is grant funded, so there is no cost to the landowner. Sign up is year round and projects begin at the end of February.

Virginia Cooperative Extension - Amherst Office 100 Goodwin St., Amherst 946-9365 http://offices.ext.vt.edu/amherst

Services: To provide research-based educational programs and resources to citizens in the areas of Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR), Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), parenting programs, and 4-H Youth Development.

The downtown Lynchburg waterfront as seen from Madison Heights

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. Fees: Membership Dues.

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MORCOM BUILDING, INC. Specializing In Custom Residential Homes

Photo by Aaron Mahler - halfpress.com

Terry Morcom, Pres. (434) 929-5599

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www.morcomhomes.com

3685 S. Amherst Hwy Madison Heights

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, Dudley Raine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5069 Amherst Woman’s Club, Anne Grimm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9122 Blue Ledge Inc. (Meals on Wheels), Molly England. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 841-9288

Madison Heights Community Center

Clifford Ruritan Club, Ned Kable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0116 Elon Ruritan Club, Mrs. Len Godsey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0655 Episcopal Thrift Shop, Alice Morse, Store Mgr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2321

Madison Heights Community Center

Friends of Amherst County, Vanessa Angus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 933-8203 Humane Society of Amherst County Adoption Center & Thrift Store, Nancy Davis & Annette Sisson. . . . . . . . . . 946-2340 Lowesville Business Asso. John Shimp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-5099 Massie Mill Ruritan Club, David Ponton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-8325 Rebuilding Together Amherst / Nelson, Steve Bailey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7197 Temperance Ruritan Club, Timothy & Amy Amerman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221-4283

Madison Heights Community Center

Madison Heights Community Center Available For Event Rental

424 Woodys Lake Road  Madison Heights  VA 24572 Madison Heights Community Center Madison Community Center Call forHeights Availability & Pricing

Available For Event Rental 424 Woodys Lake Road  Madison Heights  VA 24572 Ronnie Adams – (434) 610-7951

or Darrel Gallier (434) 660-1672

for Madison Heights CommunityCall Center

Availability & Pricing

Ronnie Adams – (434) 610-7951 Features & Facts or Darrel Gallier (434) 660-1672

Built in 2007  Handicapped Accessible 10,000 square feet - 400 Person Occupancy  Individual Male/Female Restrooms Facilities Features & Facts  Tables & Chairs to Accommodate Occupancy  Stage Area  Front Vestibule Entrance  Central Heating and Air Conditioning Built Handicapped Accessible Builtinin2007 2007 Handicapped Accessible  Full Service Kitchen with Sink, Microwave,  Ample Parking Area  10,000 Individual Male/Female Restrooms Facilities 400Person PersonOccupancy Occupancy 10,000square square feet -- 400  Individual Male/Female Restrooms Facilities Refrigerator & Range  Lighted Parking Lot Tables&&Chairs Chairs to to Accommodate Accommodate Occupancy Stage Tables StageArea Area Occupancy 424and Woodys Lake Road  Madison Heights  VA 24572 FrontVestibule VestibuleEntrance Entrance Central Air Air Conditioning Front CentralHeating Heating and Conditioning 424Sink, Woodys Lake Road  Madison Heights  VA 24572 FullService ServiceKitchen Kitchen with with Microwave, Ample Parking Area Full Ample Parking Area Sink, Microwave, Available For Event Rental Refrigerator Range  Lighted Parking Lot Call Available to Rent for Special Events Refrigerator && Range  Lighted Parking Lot for Availability & Pricing 424 Woodys Lake Road  Madison Heights  VA 24572

t in 2007

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Available For Event Rental Available For Event Rental Available Event Rental 424 Woodys Lake RoadFor  Madison Heights  VA 24572

Call for Availability Pricing Ronnie Adams – (434) 610-7951 Weddings &Availability Receptions, Bridal& or Baby Showers, Call for & Pricing :

Available For Event Rental

or Darrel Gallier (434) 660-1672 Ronnie Adams – Raffles, (434) 610-7951 Call for Availability & Pricing Anniversary Celebrations, Birthday Parties, Available to Rent for Special Events Ronnie Adams – (434) 610-7951 Ronnie – (434) 610-7951 Trade orAdams Darrel Gallier (434) 660-1672 Business Meetings, Craft Fairs, Concerts, & Receptions, Bridal or BabyReunions, Showers, or Darrel Gallier (434) Weddings 660-1672 Features &GUIDEBOOK Facts Amherst County 19 or Darrel Gallier (434) 660-1672 Shows, Festivals, Dances, & more. Anniversary Celebrations, Raffles, Birthday Parties, Features & Facts Features & Facts  Built in 2007  Handicapped Accessible Business Meetings, Craft Fairs, Concerts, Trade  10,000 square Reunions, feet - 400 Person Occupancy  Individual Male/Female Restrooms

424 Woodys Lake Road  Madison Heights  VA 24572 

 BuiltAccessible in 2007 Handicapped

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Handicapped Accessible

Annual Events & Festivals ANNUAL CEMETERY TOUR Amherst County Museum & Historical Society’s Cemetery tour each year in October, call 434-946-9068

CLIFFORD RURITAN CLUB’S SORGHUM FESTIVAL

First Saturday & Sunday in October at the Ruritan Club, 755 Fletchers Amherst Festivals attract thousands every year Level Rd.(Rt. 610), Clifford, VA ANNUAL VIRGINIA WINE & GARLIC 24533. Sorghum molasses & apple FESTIVAL butter making, arts & crafts, vendors, food, Second Saturday & Sunday in October at jousting, Kids Korner, Civil War re-enactors, Rebec Vineyards, Amherst Virginia Garlic regional bands and entertainment. Sat. & is featured in this food and fun event Garlic Sun., 9 am - 5 pm...Rain or Shine! Parking Festival Wineries, music, arts, crafts; 10 - 5 pm fee, $5 per car; $1 for Motorcycles ... NO Admission fee, 434-946-5168 pets or coolers, Please! 434-826-1163 or http://www.rebecwinery.com/vwgf.htm CliffordRuritan@gmail.com . http://sites. google.com/site/cliffordvirginiaruritanclub/.  

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CARPET VINYL LAMINATE HARDWOOD LUXURY VINYL TILE LUXURY VINYL PLANK

SERVING AMHERST COUNTY SINCE 1998 GREAT SPECIALS ON HUGE INVENTORY STOCKED AT THE STORE IN LYNCHBURG  FREE ESTIMATES  FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL SERVICE  NON-COMMISSION SALES STAFF  SERVICE AFTER THE SALE

Michael’s Carpet World 3659 Amherst Highway Madison Heights, VA 24572

434-929-1616

www.michaelscarpetworld.com ( Lynchburg Store 434-385-7482 )

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Terry Floyd, Manager

ANNUAL AMHERST COUNTY APPLE HARVEST FESTIVAL

Third Saturday & Sunday, October at the Amherst County High School, 139 Lancer Lane, Amherst Everything and anything having to do with apples! Sat, 9 - 5 pm; Sun, noon - 5 pm Amherst Association for Family & Community Education 434-845-5606, Shelby Penn or 434-847-7435, Gail Sims.

OLD FASHIONED RAY PUCKETT LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS PARADE

Friday, December 6th 2013 in the Town of Amherst...6:30 p.m. Theme: “Christmas Fun for Everyone!” Forms must be returned no later than November 29. Forms available at www.AmherstVAChamber.com on Annual Events tab. Line up will be posted at www. amherstva. gov .For information, contact Jose & Carrie Davila 434PHOTO BY LEE LUTHER JR. 929-8146.

THE AMHERST COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Amherst County Chamber of Commerce holds numerous events, including the annual Annual General Assembly Legislative Review Luncheon (March or April), Business Appreciation Awards Dinner (May), Spring and Fall Amherst Cruise-Ins, Grand Openings, “Business After Hours” and Workshops For more information about these events, call the Chamber at 434-946-0990.

ANNUAL HISTORIC HOUSE TOUR

Amherst County Museum & Historical Society’s tour of historic area houses. April 2014 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 434-946-906

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VILLAGE GARDEN CLUB’S GARDENFEST 2014

Contact coordinator@blueledge.org or call 434-946-9629 or visit www.blueledge.org

Village Garden Club’s MONACAN INDIAN GardenFest 2014 Saturday, NATION POWWOW April 26, 2014...8 a.m. to 1 Third Saturday & Sunday, p.m. Home-grown Plants, May 2014. Sat. 10 a.m. Garden Supplies for Sale A - 9 p.m. and Sun., 10 Gardening Demonstration, a.m. - 6 p.m. Route 130 Children’s Activity, Door in Elon...6 miles west of Prizes, and Amherst Art Rt. 29. Admission Fee.... Society painting on site... Adults, $7; Seniors, $5; at the Amherst County Children 12 & under, $5; Museum... 154 S. Main The Monocan Nation Pow Wow will be in May 2014 and Children 5 & under, Street, Amherst free. For information Call 434-946-9889 for information contact the Tribal Office, 434-946-0389 MNation538@aol.com BLUE LEDGE MEALS ON WHEELS’ 70-MILE MOTORCYCLE POKER RUN www.monacannation.com Benefit Blue Ledge Meals on Wheels VIRGINIA SUMMER SOLSTICE WINE of Amherst and Nelson counties. May FESTIVAL 2014. Registration ($20) begins at 11 Lazy Days Winery, 1351 N. Amherst Highway, a.m. at the Mountain View Market, 1900 Amherst Saturday & Sunday, June 2014 Lowesville Rd., Amherst, VA 24521 and includes a Fabulous Meal and Live Music.

Kristy R. Robinson, O.D.

Katherine R. See, O.D.

Dr. Katherine See joins Dr. Kristy Robinson in providing children’s and adult eye care. We provide quality care for glaucoma, diabetes, cataracts, and eye emergencies. Our dispensary carry designer brand frames, high definition lenses, and contact lenses of the newest technology. Call or click for an appointment today. CHAMBER OF We participate with Medicare, Medicaid, PiedmontAMHERST Community Health Plan, Coventry Health, Anthem and Superior Vision. COMMERCE

5076 S. Amherst Hwy. Madison Heights 22 Amherst County GUIDEBOOK

COUNTY

AMHERST COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.ShannonCompton.com (434)

846-7822

CLIFFORD RURITAN CLUB’S 2ND ANNUAL CLIFFORD DAY

The first Saturday, June 2014. 755 Fletchers Level Road, Clifford 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 434-826-1163

Have questions about the Affordable Care Act?

JAMES RIVER BATEAU FESTIVAL

This eight-day 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

Please Tell Them You Saw Their Ad & Listing in the Amherst County Guidebook…

Uninsured & need to purchase a Health Plan? Amherst Health Center now offers Enrollment Services FREE of charge! Enrollment Services will... • Help you shop for health insurance • Find discounts & tax credits to reduce your out-of-pocket cost • Help you understand how the Affordable Care Act affects you For more information – or to schedule an appointment, call (434) 929-1400 & ask to speak to an Outreach & Enrollment Counselor today!

THEY WILL BE GLAD YOU DID! For Ad Rates or to Reserve a Space Next Year, e-mail

Dan@ AllAmericanPub.net or call (434) 455-2726

134 Elon Rd. (Rt. 130) Madison Heights Open 8-5 Monday-Friday www.JhcVirginia.org

929-1400

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Historical/Cultural Attractions AMHERST COUNTY MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY

154 S. Main St., Amherst. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00am–12pm & 1pm–5pm. Closed on holidays. Free admission. Revolving exhibits (updated quarterly); seasonal guide tours by appointment. Holly Hodges, 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

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home to the Monacan Indian Tribe for thousands of years. Tribal activities include special events throughout the year, educational opportunities, and a museum. Call (434) 946-5391 for hours. www.monacannation.com

SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE

Twenty-one historic buildings are designated as the Sweet Briar College National Historic District. Public access to the campus includes dining facilities, hiking trails, fishing, art galleries and the Sweet Briar Museum. Call (434) 381-6100 for hours or visit www.sbc.edu/news

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You talk. We listen. In person. Chris Tibbs

Financial Advisor .

304 Amelon Square Unit 17 Madison Heights, VA 24572 434-929-1647

Member SIPC

For Excellence in Home Care Personal Care • Assist with medicine refill reminders • Assist with bathing and oral hygiene • Assist with grooming • Assist with eating • Assist with toileting

Family Support • Light Housekeeping • Bed changes • Meal Preparation • Laundry • Grocery Shopping

Palliative Care • Bed Ridden • Non-ambulatory

Companionship • Outings • Doctor’s visits • Appointments • Errands • Walks • Activities

Payment Methods Accepted • Private Pay & Insurances • Medicaid Certified & Veterans • CENTRA PACE

Elite Care Services www.EliteCareServices.com

All services are available up to 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. 3721 South Amherst Highway Madison Heights

Office: (434) 846-1514 Amherst County GUIDEBOOK 25

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

www.TharpFuneralHome.com

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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

CHRISTIAN

Sandy Bottom Christian Church, Madison Heights.846-5351

The Flower Basket

Committed to Quality & Service... Serving Amherst County Over 25 Years

We’re Your Local Florist!

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

NAZARENE

Emmanuel Church of the Nazarene, Mad. Heights. 929-7120

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

• Fresh Flowers & Silk Arrangements For All Occasions! • Blooming & Green Potted Plants • Wedding Arrangements & Accessories • Sympathy Florals & Silk Cemetery Arrangements • We Send Flowers Worldwide! 116 Commonwealth Dr. Madison Heights (at Rt. 29 Bus. next to Tharp Funeral Home)

929-1960 Open 9-5, Mon.-Fri. 9-3 Sat. Order Online at: AMHERST www.FlowerBasketVA.com COUNTY COMMERCE CHAMBER OF

AMHERST COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Thanks For Picking Us!

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

100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Amherst County GUIDEBOOK 27

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)

967 Wright Shop Rd. Madison Heights

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Amherst, Virginia P.O. Box 1397 106 East Court St. Amherst, Virginia 24521 P: 434-946-9596 F: 434-946-7440 www.AmherstHabitat.org

We Need You! We have many volunteer needs in Construction, Fundraising, Church Relations, Family Selection, Family Support and Site Selection. Presently, our biggest needs are in Construction and Fundraising. If you are interested in helping us provide decent, affordable housing to those in need by swinging a hammer or through a donation, please call (434) 946-9596. Our Mission Statement: Amherst County Habitat for Humanity works in Partnership with God’s people in need, and volunteers from all walks of life and faiths, to build decent, simple and affordable housing.

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News & Notes New Health Center Opens The Amherst Health Center opened in October 2012 in Madison Heights. Operated by the Johnson Health Center, the Amherst Health Center (AHC) offers adult and pediatric primary care, behavioral health services, chronic disease management, preventive care, immunizations, x-ray (by referral to the downtown Lynchburg office), well-child immunizations, flu vaccines, and in-person assistance with Health Insurance Marketplace. Anyone is eligible for services.

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Storage Buildings & Ice Cream Parlor Now at Amherst Corner Freeman Miller opened a storage building retail lot last year. Located next to the Dogwood Express Market at the intersection of Rt. 29 and Rt. 151 north of Amherst, All forms of insurance are accepted, including (but not Amherst Corner not only offers high quality, low maintelimited to): Anthem, Southern Health, Cigna, PCHP, nance storage buildings, but also hand-dipped ice cream, Medicaid, and Medicare. Services are offered on a slid- hot dogs and other items. ing-scale based on household income. For more information, visit www.JhcVirginia.org.

New Auctioneer at Ambriar Blue Ribbon Auction services also opened in late 2012. Owned and operated by Jennifer and Aubrey Burks, Blue Ribbon auctions estates and consignments while offering a free, no-obligation consultation. Estates can be brought to their 10,000 sq. ft., climate controlled facility in the Ambriar Shopping Center of Amherst, or Blue Ribbon â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having a clean, family-friendly atmosphere for food can pick them up. and desserts has been appreciated by both travelers and The Burks are excited to present a new program, locals alike,â&#x20AC;? Miller said recently. For more information, Auctions For Education, which has been designed visit BlueRidgeBarns.com. to enable schools to fundraise with the least amount 32 Amherst County GUIDEBOOK

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fax 434-845-2315 email: dcecpa@verizon.net

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News & Notes Antique Store in Downtown Amherst After a fire ruined the inside of the old Goodwin building at the corner of Main and 2nd St. (at the traffic light in downtown Amherst, where the Episcopal thrift shop used to be), something else sparked, and Tim and Anna Ware decided to buy it. Starting with a small collection of Tonka trucks, they started to collect more and more items, and their love for antiques influenced them to open their own business. For more information, visit www.WarehouseAntiquesVA.com

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Terrific Time Dance Studio in 1991, and operated from the Amherst Fire Dept. until moving to their new location in August 2013. For more information, visit AmherstDanceAcademy.com

Cleaning Service Celebrates Sixth Year Pink Lady Cleaning Service, owned and managed by Tina Foutty, has been in business now since 2007, serving both the residential and commercial communities. Their service allows clients to enjoy more free time with their family and loved ones.

New Face at Compton and Associates

Dr. Katherine See recently joined Dr. Kristy Robinson Antique Store in Downtown Amherst at the optometrists firm of Shannon Compton and The Amherst Dance Academy recently moved to a new Associates after Dr. Compton had retired. and larger studio location in the Mountain View Shopping Center in the Town of Amherst, next to Food Lion.

Dr. Robinson (left) became a partner with Dr. Compton eight years ago after moving to the Lynchburg area from Northern Virginia. Dr. See, originally from the Cleveland, Ohio area, received her Bachelors of Science degree in Owned and operated by Joy and Jason Buendorf since Zoology along with a minor in Neuroscience from Miami 2006, the Amherst Dance Academy originally began as University in 2009. continued on page 36 34 Amherst County GUIDEBOOK

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Central VA Federal Credit Union Madison Heights Location 10 Years Old The Central VA Federal Credit Union proudly serves the communities of Region 2000. Member-ownership is open to anyone who lives, works, worships or goes to school in Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Region 2000 which includes Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford and Campbell Counties and the City of Lynchburg. Since 1976 the CFVCU has served Central Virginians and their families with quality financial products and services.Â dreams! Visit them today at www.cvfcu.com for more It is their mission to help members achieve their financial details. Knights Inn:Half-page Horizontal

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Amherst County Dining Guide

Dine-Out Today and Help Yourself (in more ways than one!) Good food, friends and atmosphere is reason enough to patronize these nearby restaurants, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget that a portion of the tax collected at Amherst County restaurants is returned for local projects and improvements.

Location 2 1125 Main Street Lynchburg, VA 24502 434-845-2015

Location 1 184 Ambriar Plaza Amherst, VA 24521 434-946-9004

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Full Service

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 La Carreta 131 Lakeview Dr., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-6079 4678 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-2248 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 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

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Sunday Brunch: Oct–Dec. 2013

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Vineyards of Amherst County

Ankida Ridge 1304 Franklin Creek Rd., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 489-98579 Chateau Z Vineyard 2495 Wagon Trail Rd., Monroe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 929-1245 Lazy Days Winery 1351 N. Amherst Hwy., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381-6088 Rebec Vineyards 2229 N. Amherst Hwy., Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 946-5168

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County Recreational Opportunities Abound

nyone living in Amherst County who says “there’s nothing to do” isn’t fully informed… there are plenty of options, all year ‘round.

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Riveredge Park from downtown Lynchburg The following is a summary of The community Amherst County sponsored activities and outdoor natural center located in the park is available to civic organizations resources available to everyone. and school groups on a reservation basis. It is also available for rent to private individuals on a reservation (rental fee) For more day and time specific information, watch for the basis for events such as birthday parties, reunions or wedding semi-annual recreational guide in the new Amherst Newreceptions. For additional information call the Recreation Era Progress, or contact the Amherst County Recreation and Department at 434-946-9371. Parks Department at 434-946-9371 or e-mail slchristian@ countyofamherst.com. More Amherst County Parks Amherst County is widely known and popular for its scenic An exciting development has been the enhancement and beauty and natural settings. There are a variety of parks and expansion of Riveredge Park, on the Madison Heights trails within the county offering healthy “back-to-nature” side of the James River directly across from Downtown experiences. The county maintains several parks in very Lynchburg. attractive settings throughout the county. There are two on the historic James River and three are at the foot of the RIVEREDGE PARK offers a nice boat ramp and fishing fabulous Blue Ridge Mountains. *County park hours are access, along with comfort stations, picnic tables and a sunrise and one hour after sunset. [Please note that county community center. This park is most accessible by taking code stipulates that consumption of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited on all county property.]

COOLWELL PARK

Located on Coolwell Road, south of the Town of Amherst, this recreational park has a picnic area with grills, a picnic shelter, a play area for children, restrooms, lighted allpurpose fields (soccer, football, and softball), outdoor basketball courts, a nature trail and an outdoor amphitheater. The community center located in the park is available to civic organizations and school groups on a reservation basis. It is also available for rent to private individuals on a reservation (rental fee) basis. For additional information call the Recreation Department at 434-946-9371.

Riveredge Community Center Photo by Amherst County Recreation & Parks Dept.

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rests on an attractive 36 acre watershed lake open for fishing only (no swimming). This park is part of the Sleeping Giant Loop on the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail [www.dgif. virginia.gov]. It consists of a boat ramp (no gasoline powered boats allowed) picnic tables and grills, a play area for children and restroom facilities. Directions: turn onto Rt. 778 off of Rt. 60 W. Turn left on Rt 610. Follow the signs. NIGHT FISHING LICENSES

For night-time fishing at the county lakes are available for purchase at the Recreation Department; 214 Second Street; Amherst. Current VA fishing license is necessary. Fee: $10/county resident $15/non-county resident

MONACAN PARK

This park is located on the scenic and historic James River. The park offers a boat ramp and boat dock for access to the river, fishing benches, a covered picnic pavilion and picnic area, a play area for children and restroom facilities. It is located in the Elon area of the county. Directions: take Rt. 130 W. to Elon. Turn left on Monacan Park Rd. The park is located at the end of the Monacan Park Road.

RIVEREDGE PARK (see above)

Hiking Trails BROTHER BASIL NATURE TRAIL

Located at Coolwell Park, this Âź mile trail is located behind the outdoor amphitheater. Go exploring and check it out!

JAMES RIVER HERITAGE TRAIL

This blacktop hiking/biking trail is part of the Peaks of

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MILL CREEK LAKE PARK

Located in the Temperance area of the county, this park is considered by many residents to be the most scenic with a clear view of Mt. Pleasant and is part of the Sleeping Giant Loop on the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail [www.dgif. virginia.gov ] Furthermore, this park is extremely popular with the fishermen! It rests on a 190 acre watershed lake that is open for fishing only (no swimming). No gasoline powered boats allowed. The park consists of a boat ramp, picnic tables and grills, play area for children and restroom facilities. Directions: turn onto Rt. 778 off of Rt. 60 west. Turn right on Rt. 610. Follow the signs.

STONEHOUSE LAKE PARK

Located in the Temperance area of the county, this park rests on a beautiful 41 acre watershed lake and is open for fishing only (no swimming). This park is part of the Sleeping Giant Loop on the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail. [www.dgif. virginia.gov] There is a boat ramp providing access into the lake (no gasoline powered boats allowed). A covered picnic pavilion, picnic tables and grills, a play area for children and restroom facilities makes this park an attractive setting for family/group picnics and activities. Directions: turn on Rt. 778 off of Rt. 60 W. Turn left onto Rt. 610. Follow the signs.

THRASHERS LAKE PARK

Located in the Temperance area of the county, this park

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Tubers from James River Float Co. near Riveredge Park

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For more information please call 434.946.2850 or visit CentraHealth.com Amherst County GUIDEBOOK 45

Otter Loop on the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail [www.dgif.virginia. gov ] and has two access points. One is from Percival Island Natural Area. The trail extends from Lynchburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blackwater Creek Trail, crossing the railroad trestle onto Percival Isle from Lynchburg. It traverses the island for about one mile along an old railroad bed. The trail continues across PHOTO BY PAUL PURPURA the James River on another trestle, and continues along the James River in Amherst County for another 1 Â˝ miles. This is a beautiful scenic walk or bike ride through an historical area. The trail is also accessible in Amherst County at the end of Fertilizer Road [enter via the Central Virginia Training School]. Be sure to explore the exhibit, VIRGINIA ROCKS, at the JRHT trailhead at the base of Fertilizer Road. This was an Eagle Scout Project completed in March, 2009, by Draper Lee, of Troop 29 BSA.

VIRGINIA BLUE RIDGE RAILWAY TRAIL

This trail is idyllically located in the rolling Virginia countryside and follows the banks of the Piney and Tye Rivers along the path of the longest running, commercially successful short-line railway in America. It is part of the Sleeping Giant Loop on the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail [www.dgif.virginia.gov]. This trail provides a perfect opportunity to relive the historically significant events that developed and changed Amherst and Nelson Counties. The trail has recently been expanded an additional two miles into Amherst County for hikers, bikers, and horseback riding. The two access points are located at Piney River and Roses Mill.

APPALACHIAN TRAIL

Approximately 25 miles of this trail passes through Amherst County from the Nelson County line to the James River, crossing over the James River Foot Bridge into Bedford County. There are many beautiful and scenic trails that run through the mountains of the county. Enjoy the sights from Mt. Pleasant, Cole Mountain, Tar Jacket, and Rocky Row Run, just to name a few.

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Monacan Indian Nation P.O. Box 1136 Madison Heights, VA 24572 | (434) 946-0389 Monacan Scholarship Auction

Saturday October 5th, 2013 at 1pm, and Sat. Oct. 4, 2014, 1pm.

Annual Monacan Nation Powwow

Friday, May 16th (student day); May 17th and 18th, 2014

Monacan Ancestral Museum 2009 Kenmore Road, Amherst | (434) 946-5391

Open By Appointment Only

St. Paul’s Episcopal Mission 2009 Kenmore Road, Amherst Va | (434) 946-2531

Annual St. Paul’s Homecoming Bazaar

October 5th, 2013 at 10am, and Oct 4, 2014 at 10 am.

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HENRY LANUM MEMORIAL TRAIL

Located in the Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area, this 4.8 mile loop leads to the 4,071 foot summit of Mount Pleasant with panoramic 360 degree views high atop Amherst County!

OLD HOTEL TRAIL

A 5-mile loop, when combined with the Appalachian Trail, across the meadows on the summit of Cole Mountain with fantastic views of the Amherst foothills and the western valley.

VIRGINIA BIRDING & WILDLIFE TRAIL

From the Atlantic Ocean of Virginia’s eastern border, to the towering Mt. Rogers at its southwest corner, the Commonwealth includes every bird and animal habitat that occurs naturally between Maine and Florida. Virginia also offers a long history, rich culture, and tradition of warm hospitality to welcome visitors. Within Virginia’s 43,000 square miles of diverse natural habitat, you can find some 400 species of birds, 250 species of fish, 150 species of terrestrial and marine animals, 150 species of amphibians and reptiles, and a wide variety of aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates. The Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail celebrates this diversity. In fact, it is the first statewide program of its kind in the United States. All three phases of the trail link wildlife viewing sites throughout the state have been completed: The

Coastal, Piedmont, and Mountain Phases. Amherst County has several trail loops listed inthe Mountain Phase trail system. The Peaks of Otter Loop includes the James River Heritage Trail along the southern border of the county. The Sleeping Giant Loop, includes Mt. Pleasant Scenic Area, Mill Creek Lake, Stonehouse Lake, Thrashers Lake, as well as the Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail. For further information or for a map of one of the three phases, visit the Amherst County Recreation Department or contact the Virginia Tourism Corporation @ 1-800-visitva or visit www.dgif.state.va.us.

SOUTH PEDLAR ATV TRAIL SYSTEM

The Terrapin and Rattlesnake trailhead parking lots are posted along Rt. 130. For more information contact the Glenwood- Pedlar Ranger District of the National Forest Service @ 540-291-2188. For an Amherst County Parks & Trails Guide, visit www.countyofamherst.com

Camping OTTER CREEK CAMPGROUND

Camping and restaurant/gift shop. Located at milepost 60 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. For more information, call 434-299-5125. continued on page 50

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LYNCHBURG NW/BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY KOA (formerly called WILDWOOD CAMPGROUND)

A family campground in the Blue Ridge Mountains, full of fun and activities including swimming, ATV trail, special events; along with a camp store and gift shop and much more. 6252 Elon Road; Monroe, VA [Rt. 130 west of Elon and a mile east of the Blue Ridge Parkway. For more information, call 434-299-5228 or visit www.wildwoodcampground.com

Scenic Areas GEORGE WASHINGTON NATIONAL FOREST

Amherst County has been promoted as “Virginia’s Most Civilized Wilderness”. Part of the rationale for this ‘Claim to Fame’ is that nearly 1/3 of Amherst County (northwest) is located in the George Washington National Forest. Hunting, camping, hiking, nature and wildlife watching enthusiasts enjoy the benefits of the GWNF in Amherst County. Scenic view sheds, overlooks, waterfalls, and more- it’s all here! For additional information, visit www.fs.fed.us.

BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY

Outstanding scenery and recreational opportunities make the Blue Ridge Parkway one of the most popular units of the National Park System. “America’s Favorite Drive” winds its way 469 miles through mountain meadows and past

seemingly endless vistas. Split-rail fences, old farmsteads and historic structures complement spectacular views of distant mountains and neighboring valleys.” Access to the Blue Ridge Parkway in Amherst County is on Rt. 60 and Rt. 130/501. For more information, visit www.blueridgeparkway. org

MOUNT PLEASANT NATIONAL SCENIC AREA

Located in the Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts of Amherst County, this 7,580 acre area is part of the George Washington National Forest and is accessible by Route 60 West. It is part of the Sleeping Giant Loop on the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail [www.dgif.virginia.gov ] Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area offers excellent opportunities for solitude and serenity and is very popular for various forms of dispersed recreation including hiking, hunting, and fishing. The core of the Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area is remote in appearance. Motor vehicles are permitted only on open roads. For additional information, visit www.fs.fed.us.

Health & Fitness

For very reasonable fees, Aerobics Classes are available for adults at locations in Madison Height and Amherst (Amherst Elementary) during the months of Jan., Feb., Mar., Apr., May, Sept., Oct., Nov. and Dec. Zumba classes are held in six (6) week sessions on an ongoing basis three (3) times

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a week. Yoga is taught at the former Amherst Baptist Church on 2nd St. in Amherst during the months of Jan., Feb., Mar., Apr., May, Aug., Sept. Oct., Nov. & Dec. Even Square Dance lessons are available Sept.-Dec. at the Coolwell Community Center. Newcomers can try the first 2 weeks for free! If you would like information sent to you as it becomes available,send an e-mail to slchristian@ countyofamherst.com

Clinics and Hunter Safety Class are available through the year for most ages. Every Fall is the time for Wolverine and Monelison Bruins football. For more information, call the Amherst Recreation Dept. any weekday at 434-946-9371. Co-Ed and Girls Youth basketball is available for children aged 5-8 yrs. Registration deadlines are Sept. 30, Oct. 31st, and after Oct. 31 with the fee rising the later one registers: so try registering early! Registration locations are at the Amherst County Recreation office in Amherst during the week, and every Sat. morning in Oct. at the Coolwell Recreation Center. Registration can also be done online at www.CountyofAmherst.com.

Arts & Crafts

Acrylic and Oil Painting classes are available; acrylic in Mar., April, May, Sept., Oct., & Nov. Deleted Dec.. at the Coolwell Recreation Center in Madison Heights. Oil painting classes are taught in the Bob Ross technique, and are also taught at the Coolwell Recreation Center every month of the year except Jan.

Sports

A basketball camp has been running successfully for 15 years during the summer, at Amherst High School.

Football, Basketball Leagues, Basketball Camps, Soccer, Soccer Camps, Baseball Leagues, Softball, Golf and Golf

Soccer league competition for those 4 1/2 - 14 yrs.-old takes place March-May with registration beginning in Feb. Registration can be done online at www.CountyofAmherst.com.

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The Lancer Soccer Camp, run by Amherst County High School Soccer coaches, is held at Coolwell Park in June. For more information, call 434-946-9371. Dixie Youth baseball and Dixie Youth girl’s softball is available in both Amherst and Madison Heights. Opening days are in mid-April, with practices beginning in March. For more information about Amherst Dixie Youth boys baseball, visit www.Amherst Dixie Baseball.com. For Dixie Youth girls softball, call the recreation office at 434-946-9371. The Madison Heights Youth Baseball Association (Dixie Youth) is for participants 5-15 years of age, with opening days in late April. For more information, visit www.MHYBA.com Adult softball leagues are organized every summer for separate men’s and coed divisions. Games start in late Aug. or early Sept. Call 434-946-9371 for more information. Winton Country Club hosts a Women’s Golf clinic and a Junior (for youth under 18 yrs.-old) Golf mini-camp every year in April. The instruction for the clinic is specifically for beginning to immediate golfers and is entirely free, with all equipment and range balls provided. The junior mini-camp is also free. For more information or to register, call the Winton Pro Shop at 434-946-7336. A Hunter safety class is taught in September at the Coolwell Community Center. It is required for all 12-15 yr.-olds as

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well as anyone 16 and over who are seeking their hunting license for the first time. Those already with hunting licenses are also welcome to attend to refresh their hunting skills. Preregistration is required. For more information, call Mr. Wise at 434-384-7048.

Senior Adult Programs SENIOR SOCIAL CENTERS

There are three center sites in Amherst County. The schedule of activities at each of the sites varies greatly, including table and card games, covered dish lunches, arts and crafts, local shopping and sight-seeing trips, nutrition specialists, health screenings, and an assortment of other special events. Call the Recreation Department for a monthly calendar. Visit any or all of these locations. ASCENSION EPISCOPAL CHURCH Location: Main St., Amherst Dates: Mondays & Thursdays Time: 10AM-2PM NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Location: US 29, Madison Heights Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays Time: 10AM-2PM

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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.

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to have so many ways to pursue recreational activities.

NEW PROSPECT BAPTIST CHURCH Location: Pleasant View Dates: 1st & 3rd Fridays Time: 10AM-2PM Aerobics and Yoga (see Health and Fitness above) are available to seniors. There is Bingo every Wed. morning at 9:30 at St. Francis Assisi Catholic Church at 322 S. Main St., Amherst, with refreshments for everyone and prizes for the winners, all free of charge. Other social activities for senior adults include monthly Senior Socials, involving lunch and entertainment taking place at the Madison Heights Community Center. These events are free, however, reservations are needed. For more information and to make reservations, call 434-946-9371.

Whether it is learning a new hobby, competing in a sports program or taking advantage of the wonderful parks available, Amherst County residents are fortunate

But if you have any comments about current leisure services or suggestions for new County sponsored activities, the Amherst County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Development Board (ACPRCD) Board) meets the second Monday of each month at 6:45 pm in the Amherst County Administration Building to review budget, activities, and discuss future options. Individuals and groups are welcome and encouraged to bring matters concerning recreation and parks in the county to these meetings. In order to get on the agenda, please call the Recreation Department at 946-9371 at least three weeks prior to a scheduled meeting date. EDITORS NOTE: Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re thankful for the assistance of the Amherst County Recreation & Parks Department in providing information and photos for this article.

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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. 33). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-2301 Thompson, Douglas L. 155 S. Main St.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0332 Wasserman, Jessie, CPA Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238-2486

ANTIQUES/HANDCRAFTED ITEMS Ware House Antiques 195 N. Main St., Amherst (see ad on p. 59). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 942-1426 Millstone Mercantile 3936 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 58) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 660-2143 The Sterling Peacock Gallery 3450 S. Amherst Hwy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (540) 850-2105

APARTMENTS Phelps Road Place Apartments 190 Phelps Rd., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-4774

APPLIANCES - SALES & SERVICE Burch-Ogden 196 S. Main St., Amherst (see ad on p. 60) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7505 Schewel Furniture, Co. 139 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5758

APPRAISALS Linmark Appraisals, Lynchburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386-6216 Petty Livingston Dawson & Richards P.C., PO Box 1080, Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-2768

AUCTIONEERS Blue Ribbon Auction Services, 137 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst (see ad on p. 13). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5603 or 660-4326

AUTO BODY SERVICE Bill’s Body Shop 1340 N. Amherst Hwy, Amherst (see ad on p. 60) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-1115 Martin’s Paint & Body Shop S. Main St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5307

AUTO DEALERS - USED & NEW Apple Ford Lynchburg, Inc. 2113 Lakeside Dr., Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-5012 Bill’s Body Shop 1340 N. Amherst Hwy, Amherst (see ad on p. 60) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-1115 Regional Auto Sales 4520 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 48) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-5515

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AUTO PARTS Virginia Auto Parts & Recycling Inc. 208 Wright Shop Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 29). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-8076

AUTO REPAIR Bill’s Auto Repair 1340 N. Amherst Hwy., Amherst (see ad on p. 60). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-1115 Paige’s Auto Repair 4568 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 61) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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. 49). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-3272 Cash Alignment 300 Old Wright Shop Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 49) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-2486

BANKS BB&T Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7725 BB&T S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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, Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-1122 Carter Bank and Trust 4498 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-8145 First National Bank 130 S. Main Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7814

BED & BREAKFAST 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

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 John E. Maynard, Inc. 197 Alcock Rd., Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9632 Morcom Buildings Inc. 3685 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 18). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-5599

CAMP & CONFERENCE CENTER Cross Roads Camp & Conference Center 2247 Little Piney Road, Lowesville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-8465

CLEANING SERVICE Pink Ladies Cleaning Service Madison Heights (see ad on p. 62) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-2308 or 401-6428

New Appliance Sales & Parts For All Brands of Major Appliances We carry parts for all brands of major appliances, Imperial bedding, Furniture, kerosene heater wicks, T.V. antennas and more!

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Bill’s Body Shop Bill’s Auto Service Auto Sales & 24-hr. Towing 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 theCHAMBER area!OF AMHERST Rt. 151 COUNTY COMMERCE 1340 N. Amherst Hwy. AMHERST COUNTY CHAMBER Amherst OF COMMERCE

Bill Masencup, PRESIDENT Office:

(434) 946-1115

24 HR. TOWING 942-5169

COMMUNICATIONS Centennial Broadcasting, LLC 19 Wadsworth Street, Suite C, Lynchburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-3698 Verizon Virginia, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (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

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434-941-1001

CONTRACTORS George E Jones & Sons, Inc. 210 South Main Street, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5455 Investment Properties Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0621

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. 9). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-9016

DANCE SCHOOLS Amherst Dance Academy Mountain View Plaza, next to Food Lion in Amherst (see ad on p. 11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7340

DENTISTS Dr. Dean 698 S. Main St., Amherst (see ad on p. 62) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7507 Golden, Dr. R. Kelly, DDS Amherst (see ad on p. 63). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-1981

DEPARTMENT STORES Peebles 141 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5219 Wal-Mart Supercenter #2565 197 Madison Heights Square, Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-9650

DRY CLEANERS Amherst Dry Cleaners 455 South Main Street, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5303

130 Garage Craig & James Humphreys

• All Types of General Auto Repair • State Inspections • Tires (all types) • Exhaust Work

Mon.–Fri. 8–5 | Sat. 8–Noon

1956 Elon Rd. | Madison Heights | 384-9816

P aige’s auto RePaiR Professional Automotive Repair 4568 S. Amherst Hwy. (next to new Subway) Madison Heights

William Paige

Owner/Auto Tech william.paige425@gmail.com

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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. 37). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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. 29). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0314

EYE CARE Kristy R. Robinson, O.D. 5076 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 22) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-7822 Katherine R. See, O.D. 5076 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 22). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-7822 Harman Eye Center 413 South Main Street, Suite 109, Amherst (see ad on p. 31). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2020

FARM & SUPPLIES Tucker Family Farms 713 Indian Creek Road, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-5059

FINANCIAL SERVICES Anchor Financial 5066 S. Amherst Hwy., Ste. 104, Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-4823 Edward Jones, G. Taylor 210 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst (see ad on p. 3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7778 Edward Jones, C. Tibbs 304 Amelon Square, Unit 17, Madison Heights (see ad on p. 25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1647

FITNESS CENTERS Snap Fitness 203 S. Main Street, Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 381-6011

FLOOR COVERING SALES & INSTALLATION Adams Floor Sanding Co., Inc. 208 Clearview Rd., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1172 Michael’s Carpet World 3659 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 20). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1616

FLORISTS claudia’s Florists & Gifts, 121 Main St., Lovingston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263-5848 The Flower Basket, Commonwealth Dr., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 27) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1960

FOLK ART & NEEDLEWORK DESIGN Notforgotten Farm, 530 Tye River Rd., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263-6508

Pink Ladies Cleaning Services • • • • •

References Available Madison Heights

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846-2308 or 401-6428

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John C. Dean Dentist

AMHERST FAMILY DENTAL CARE

Comprehensive and Laser Dentistry

(434) 946-7507 www.johncdeanddspc.com 135 S. Main St. P. O. Box 6 Amherst, VA 24521

FUNERAL DIRECTORS Tharp Funeral Home, 118 Commonwealth Dr., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 26). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0055 Whitten Monelison Chapel, Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-5712

FURNITURE/ACCESSORIES Hill House Interiors 163 S. Main St., Amherst (see ad on p. 64). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7314 Price Busters 238 Amelon Square Shopping Ctr., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 53) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0000

GAS/WOOD STOVES AM FM Energy LLC. 1404 N Amherst Hwy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 599 Patrick Henry Hwy., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7336

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 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 (see ad on page 21). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-9393

HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE VANS - SALES & RENTALS Independent Lifestyles 4880 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 24). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-7510

HARDWARE & RENTALS Hill Hardware & Rental Center 183 S. Main St. (see ad on page 65) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7711

Dr. Kelly Golden, den, Dentist DDS

692 Dillard Road Madison Heights, VA 24572 Phone: (434) 846-1981 -1981

ours: Ofce Hours: y 8–5 Monday–Thursday AMHERST COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Natural Health Center Lina Hall, N.D.

Offering: • Vitamins, Herbs, & Minerals • Gluten-Free Food • Organic Pet Food 143 Seminole Plaza, Madison Heights (at rear of parking lot, past Big Lots)

• Organic Make-Up • Chemical-Free Cleaning Products • & More!

Phone: 434-845-8113 Email: Linahallnd@aol.com

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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 63) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-8113

HEATING & A/C Goin Heating & Air Conditioning 122 Old Town Connector, Madison Heights (see ad on page 37) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-7505

HISTORICAL MUSEUM Monacan Indian Nation Inc Madison Heights (see ad on p. 47). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0389

HOME HEALTH CARE Centra Health (see ad on page 45) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-635-4651 Team Nurse 4007 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1047 Elite Care Services 3721 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 25). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-1514

HOME IMPROVEMENT Coleman-Mays Building, Inc. 3447 S. Amherst Hwy., Monroe (see ad on page 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-4017

INSURANCE/FINANCIAL SERVICES Allstate Insurance 200 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst (see ad on page 12). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5550 Amherst County Farm Bureau 113 Falcon Crest Lane, Amherst (see ad on page 47). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5336 Massie Insurance Agency, Inc. 165 S. Main St., Amherst (see ad on page 50). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7181 Mays-Tucker Insurance Services, Inc. 1744 S. Amherst Hwy., Amherst (see ad on page 50). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2131 Piedmont Community Health Plan Lynchburg (see ad on page 17). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 35). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7660 State Farm - Kim Gardner-Ewell 4898 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 56). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-2845 Woodmen of the World 3922 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401-4635

INVESTMENTS Edward Jones - Gary Taylor 210 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst (see ad on page 3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7778 Edward Jones - Chris Tibbs 304 Amelon Square Unit 17 Madison Heights (see ad on page 25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1647

JEWELRY Premier Designs Jewelry 798 High Peak Rd., Monroe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 665-1119

See Our Large Inventory 1424 North Amherst Hwy, Amherst, VA, 24521 Located on Route 29 @ the Intersection of 151

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434.942.2994

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LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT/SALES & REPAIR Amherst Lawn & Garden Equipment 807 South Main Street, Amherst (see ad on page 52) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7433 Campbell’s Repair LLC 148 Glasgow Rd., Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9089 Robertson Sales & Service 3266 S. Amherst Hwy., Monroe (see ad on page 69). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-3126 Small Engines Unlimited 3587 S. Amherst Hwy., Monroe (see ad on page 46) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0003

MEDIATION SERVICE Peaceful Alternatives Community Mediation Services, Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-8227

MEDICAL CARE Amherst Health Center 134 Elon Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on page 23). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1400 Blue Ridge Medical Center 4038 Thomas Nelson Hwy (Rt. 29), Arrington (see ad on page 31). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 263-4000

MOBILITY SPECIALIST Independent Lifestyles 4880 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 24). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-7510

MORTGAGES Summit Mortgage Corporation, Lynchburg (see ad on p. 51). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237-1027

MOTELS Knights Inn 3642 S Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 36). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-6506

MUFFLERS Wes’ Muffler & Custom Pipe Shop, Inc. 200 Lakeview Drive, Madison Heights (see ad on page 55). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-0474

MUSEUMS Amherst County Museum & Historical Society Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9068 Monacan Indian Museum Amherst (see ad on page 47) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0389

NETWORKING GROUPS Amherst Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 528-9393

NEWSPAPERS Amherst-Nelson Publishing 134 Second St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7196

NON-PROFIT Amherst Co. Habitat for Humanity 106 E. Court St., Amherst (see ad on page 30) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Friends of Amherst County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 933-8203

A & J Treasures Thrift Store “Layaway Plan Available” OPEN Mon.-Fri. 10-5 Sat. 11-3 Closed Sun.

946-1212 behind Hardee’s in the Ambriar Shopping Ctr., Amherst

HILL HARDWARE & RENTAL CENTER • Hardware • Paint • Building Materials • Rental Equipment • Lumber • Fuel Oil Open 7:30 am – 5:30 pm Monday thru Friday 7:30 am – 1:00 pm Saturday 183 S. Main Street Downtown Amherst

Walter Turner III (434) 946-7711

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Humane Society of Amherst County 318 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 United Way of Central Virginia Lynchburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-8467

PERFORMING ARTS Amherst Glebe Arts Response (AGAR) 156 Patrick Henry Hwy., Clifford. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 989-3215 The Endstation Theatre Company Sweet Briar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 826-0391

PHOTOGRAPHERS Big Door Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 851-8842

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS Rehab Associates of Central VA Amherst (see ad on p. 18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 75) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0850

PUBLISHING All-American Publications LLC Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455-2726

PORTABLE RESTROOMS Discount Portable Restrooms Madison Heights (see ad on page 66) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-2323

PRINTERS Central VA Printing Inc. Second St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2228

REAL ESTATE Blue Ridge Realty Group 101 S. Main St.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0580 Cash Bros. Real Estate Inc. 3570 S. Amherst Hwy., Monroe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-5912 Consensus Real Estate 1100 Commerce Street, Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-6585 Four Rivers Realty 4116 S. Amherst Hwy., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455-4630 Harmony Homes & Land 4223 Waterlick Rd., Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 851-9300 Locust Hill Realty, LLC 170 Walnut Street, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (814) 466-9222

RENTALS & SERVICE • Construction Commercial & Residential • Special Events • Parties & Weddings

DISCOUNT PORTABLE RESTROOMS Leader In The Portable Restroom Industry

TOMMY GREEN

OFFICE: 434-929-2323 CELL: 434-841-9298

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Discount septic service

PumP SePtic tankS & GreaSe traPS Sewer & Drain cleaninG ● PlumbinG rePair JettinG & camera work

Drain FielD restoration

434-929-2323

Dennis Story

434-841-7458 Dealer

“A Royal Flush Beats A Full House”

Main Street Settlements, LLC, 103 S. Main St., Amherst (see ad on page 67). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 35). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5522 Morcom Realty 3685 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 610-0017 United County Wingfield Real Estate, 3975 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see back cover). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1623

RECRUITING State Farm Insurance 1500 State Farm Blvd., Charlottesville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 872-5423

REHABILITATION SERVICES Centra Health (see ad on page 45) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-635-4651

ROOFING W.A. Lynch Roofing Co. of Lynchburg, Inc. 4728 S. Amherst Hwy.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-1583

SCHOOLS/EDUCATION Central Virginia Community College - Amherst Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-7600 Monacan Indian Nation, Inc. Madison Heights (see ad on page 47). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0389 Old Dominion Job Corps Center 1073 Father Judge Rd., Monroe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-8441 Sweet Briar College 134 Chapel Rd, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381-6210

SEPTIC SERVICES Discount Septic Service,. Madison Heights (see ad on page 59). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-23223

SIGNS McBride I. H. Sign Co. Rt.29 Bus., Madison Heights (see ad on page 67) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-4151

STONE Boxley Materials Piney River. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-5900 Gilbert Sand & Stone 3459 S. Amherst Hwy., Monroe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-7433

STORAGE BARNS The Amherst Corner 1424 North Amherst Hwy., Amherst (see ad on page 64) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 942-2994

SURVEYORS Actual Surveyors, PLLC Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7300

THRIFT SHOPS A&J Treasures 135 Ambriar Shopping Ctr. (see ad on p. 65). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-1212 Episcopal Thrift Shop 194 S. Main St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2321

Your local Real Estate Closing Office

Main Street Settlements, LLC. PURCHASES • CLOSINGS • TITLE INSURANCE & MORE! www.MainStreetSettlementsLLC.com

Located at “The Circle” 103 S. Main St, Amherst

Gwendolyn Gordon Owner/Agent gfgordon@comcast.net

(434) 946-1090

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TITLE COMPANY Main Street Settlements, LLC 103 S. Main Street, Amherst (see ad on page 67). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-1090

TIRES/SALES & SERVICE Lynchburg Tire 2561 Fort Ave., Lynchburg (see ad on p. 54) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-7735 Powell’s Tire Service 494 Old Wright Shop Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on p. 69) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-5882

TRADE ASSOCIATION Retail Merchants Association of Lynchburg 2412 Langhorne Rd., Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-1732

TREE SERVICES Gordon Sellick Tree Service, Monroe (see ad on page 68) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522-4201

VETERINARY HOSPITALS Amherst Veterinary Hospital Amherst Hwy., Monroe (see ad on page 10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1010 Laurel Stone Veterinary Hospital Route 60 Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5059 Lovingston Veterinary Hospital 8151 Thomas Nelson Hwy., Lovingston (see ad on page 30) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263-4881 Monelison Animal Clinic 143 Highview Drive, Madison Heights (see ad on page 68). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1322

VINEYARDS Ankida Ridge Vineyards 1304 Franklin Creek Rd., Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 922-7678 Lazy Days Winery 1351 N Amherst Hwy., Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381-6088 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 53). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 944-5207

TREE TRIMMING, REMOVAL & CLEAN-UP STUMP GRINDING • • • •

15 Years Experience Professional, Dependable Licensed, Insured Excellent Rates

Gordon Sellick Tree Service Gordon Sellick, Owner Monroe

FREE ESTIMATES

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946-2453 cell 841-4097

Monelison Clinic Monelison Animal Animal Clinic Dr.Dr. Charles Budzyn, DVM CharlesV. V. Budzyn, DVM 143 143Highview Highview Dr.Dr. Madison 24572 MadisonHeights, Heights, VAVA24572 929-1322 929-1322 OfficeOffice Hours: Monday Friday 9 am - 6 pm Hours: Monday thru thru Friday 9 am - 6 pm Saturday 9 am 1 pm Saturday 9 am - 1 pm

Powell’s Tire Service

powelltire@msn.com

Robertson Sales & Service, Inc.

Robertson Sales & Service, Inc. Sales & Service of Lawn & Garden Equipment

Ronnie Powell

Robertson Sales & Service, Inc. Robertson Sales & Service, Inc. W. Blake Robertson Owner

Sales & Service of Lawn & Garden Equipment

Owner

3266 S. Amherst Hwy PO Box 29 Monroe, VA 24574 494 Old Wright Rd. Phone: Shop 434-929-3126 Madison Heights, VA 24572 Fax: 434-929-3126 robertsonsale@aol.com (434) 847-5882

W. Blake Robertson

3266 S. Amherst Hwy PO Box 29 Monroe, VA 24574 Phone: 434-929-3126 Fax: 434-929-3126

Sales & Service of Lawn &Garden Equipment

Owner

robertsonsale@aol.com

Robertson Sales & Service, Inc.

3266 S. Amherst Hwy PO Box 29 Monroe, VA 24574 Phone: 434-929-3126 Fax: 434-929-3126

Robertson Sales & Service, Inc. Robertson Sales & Service, Inc. W. Blake Robertson

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Owner

Sales & Service of Lawn &Garden Equipment

robertsonsale@aol.com

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3266 S. Amherst Hwy PO Box 29 Monroe, VA 24574 Phone: 434-929-3126 Fax: 434-929-3126

robertsonsale@aol.com

W. Blake Robertson Owner

3266 S. Amherst Hwy PO Box 29 Monroe, VA 24574 Phone: 434-929-3126 Fax: 434-929-3126

robertsonsale@aol.com

Robertson Sales & Service, Inc.

3266 S. Amherst Hwy PO Box 29 Monroe, VA 24574 Phone: 434-929-3126 Fax: 434-929-3126

W. Blake Robertson Owner

Garden Equipment

robertsonsale@aol.com

Robertson Sales & Service, Inc. 3266 S. Amherst Hwy PO Box 29

W. Blake Robertson Owner

W. Blake Robertson

robertsonsale@aol.com

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About the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce (ACCC)

www.AmherstVaChamber.com | information@amherstvachamber.com

(434) 946-0990

fax 946-0879

located within the Amherst County Museum and Historical Society

Winner (l to r) Greif Packaging Services’ David Scott & Kelvin Mays.

154 S. Main St., P.O. Box 560, Amherst, VA 24521 Chamber office open 9–2 Tues. to Fri. Office is closed from 11:30am to 1:30pm the 2nd Wednesday each month for Chamber Board Meetings. 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.”

PHOTO BY: BIG DOOR PHOTOGRAPHY

Winner (l to r) Andersons’ Country Markets’, John, Evangeline, and Jana Anderson.

The Amherst County Chamber of Commerce 11th Annual Business Appreciation Awards Dinner… …was held at Sweet Briar College last May. We congratulate the 2013 Business of the Year winners: Anderson’s Country Market (Small); Country Cookin’ (Medium); Greif Packaging Services (Large); Amherst County Habitat for Humanity (Non-Profit);

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Winner (l to r) Amherst County Habitat for Humanity, Craig Cassell & Debbie Habel.

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 to Dr. Brian R. Ratliff.

Steve Bailey, emcee (l) and Jack Hobbs (r) introducing the 2013 recipient of the annual Harry L. Day, Jr. Award… the former Amherst School Superintendent Brian Ratliff.

We Congratulate the Other 2013 Nominees: Amherst County Museum

Country Cookin’

Amherst Health Center

Lee’s Courthouse Deli

Bank of the James

Old Dominion Job Corps

Briar Patch Restaurant

Rehab Associates of Central VA

Campbell’s Heating & Air

Vito’s Pizza, Bar & Grill

Coleman/Mays Building

Board of Directors OFFICERS:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Steve Bailey, President, Sweet Briar College (2013) Linda Cocke, Vice President, WSET-TV ABC (2014) Jeanne Vaughan, Secretary, Old Dominion Job Corps (2015) Chad Mooney, Treasurer, Petty, Livingston, Dawson & Richards, (2015)

DIRECTORS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vanessa Angus, United Way of Central Virginia (2015) Doris Bryant, Blue Ridge Realty (2013) Teresa Crouch, Amherst County Public Schools (2013) Pat Dreher, GLAD Manufacturing Co. (2014/2017) Eric Johnson, Amherst County Farm Bureau (2013/2016) Becky Lambert, Big Door Photography (2014) Melissa Maynard, John E. Maynard Inc. (2013/2016) Kelvin Mays, Greif Packaging (2011/2014) Bill Tucker, Tucker Family Farms, (2014) Carrie Weeks, Independent Lifestyles (2015) Frank Whitten, Whitten Monelison Chapel (2015)

Jack Hobbs, Amherst Town Manager Claudia Tucker, Amherst County Board of Supervisors

EX OFFICIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACCC OFFICE:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Becky Greco Kim Mays, Bookkeeper

COMMITTEES:

Events & Fundraising Committee… Eric Johnson & Carrie Weeks

Membership Committee… Becky Lambert & Teresa Crouch

Finance & Administration Committee… Chad Mooney

Tourism Committee … Doris Bryant

Government Affairs Committee… Chad Mooney & Steve Bailey

Nominating Committee… Linda Cocke & Doris Bryant

Marketing & Advertising Committee… Kelvin Mays & Vanessa Angua

Ambassadors’ Program… Steve Bailey

The Chamber serves the needs of the business community with a part-time office staff and an all-volunteer Board of Directors. The Board of Directors welcomes suggestions, comments, input, and the synergy of the community. We look forward to working with our members who wish to have a more active role in the Chamber. If you wish to volunteer or assist with a Chamber-sponsored event or join the ACCC Ambassadors Program, please contact the Chamber office at 434-946-0990 or email information@amherstvachamber.com. Business/Community Outreach & ACCC Member Benefits: Amherst County Guidebook - Chamber/County/Town/Community/Schools information and is distributed throughout the County for the year, usually published in September. Members can advertise at a reduced rate. Call Dan Curran, All American Publications LLC, 434-455-2726, Dan@AllAmericanPub.net. E-Newsletter “Chamber Business” - ACCC newsletter published 12 times a year ACCC Website - http://www.amherstvachamber.com/ offers Chamber/County/Community information, events, and links to individual member websites. ACCC Brochure - “Have Fun in Amherst County” filled with information on where in Amherst County to eat, where to stay, to golf, to look to antiques, plus museums and more. Amherst County Brochures - 4-color brochures produced by Amherst County about Amherst County and 4-color brochure of Amherst County’s Parks & Trails Guide. ACCC Chamber Page - in the Amherst New Era-Progress...4th week of each month...covers upcoming events, a list of Board members and write-ups on Chamber members. Customer Referrals - customer-to and business-to-business referrals Information Requests - professional-looking packets sent out upon request on ACCC membership, tourist and relocation information. The Chamber also offers relocation and travel packets as well as a fully stocked brochure area just outside the Chamber office. ACCC and the Amherst County Museum sell the official 9-1-1 County maps for $3.00

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 – Friday, 9am – 2pm. 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 September 4, 2013 60 West Consulting

Campbell’s Repair LLC

Hurt & Proffitt, Inc

Retail Merchants Association of Lynchburg

Adams Floor Sanding, Inc.

Carter Bank & Trust - Amherst

I. H. McBride Sign Company, Inc.

Richard Buck Insurance Agency, Inc., State

All American Publications, LLC

Carter Bank & Trust - Madison Heights

Independent Lifestyles

All American Transmissions

Cash Brothers Realty

Indian Creek Bed and Stable

Riverside Stained Glass Studio, LLC

AM FM Energy, LLC

Centennial Broadcasting

Investment Properties

Sam E. Davis Real Estate & Construction Co.

American Electric Power

Centra Fairmont Crossing

J G F Trucking Co.

Save Our Animal Rescues (S.O.A.R,)

Amherst Co Housing & Community Dev Found

“Centra’s Alan B. Pearson Regional

Jesse C. Wasserman, CPA

Schewel Furniture Co.

John E. Maynard, Inc.

SCORE - Lynchburg Chapter

Amherst Co Public Schools Ed Foundation

Cancer Center

Farm

Amherst Connectors

Central Virginia Community College-Amherst”

Laurel Stone Veterinary Hospital

Sheila’s Pet Grooming

Amherst County

Central Virginia Community College-LB

Lazy Days Winery

Snap Fitness-Amherst, VA

Amherst County Chamber of Commerce

Central Virginia Federal Credit Union

Linmark Appraisal Co.

Specialty Exterminating Co.

Amherst County Department of Public Safety

Central Virginia Printing, Inc

Locust Hill Realty, LLC

Speed the Plough Bed & Breakfast

Amherst County Dept. of Social Services

claudia’s Florist & Gifts

Lynchburg Ready Mix Concrete Co., Inc.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Pedlar Mills

Amherst County Farm Bureau

Clifford Ruritan Club

Lynchburg Steel & Specialty Co, LLC

State Farm Insurance - Recruiting

Amherst County Habitat for Humanity

Coleman/Mays Building, Inc.

Madison Heights Youth Baseball Association

Sullivan Plumbing

Amherst County Museum & Historical Society

Consensus Real Estate Services

Main Street Settlements, LLC

Sunside Vineyard & Guest Cottage

Amherst County Public Schools

CrossRoads Camp & Conference Center

Martin’s Paint & Body Shop

Sweet Briar College

Amherst County Sheriff

Crump’s Mountain Cottage

Mary Snow Realty

Team Nurse

Amherst Dance Academy

Del. Ben Cline

Massie Insurance Agency, Inc.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory

Amherst Dry Cleaners

Del. T. Scott Garrett, M.D.

Mays-Tucker Insurance Services, Inc.

The Flower Basket

Amherst Glebe Arts Response, Inc. (AGAR)

“Discount Portable Restrooms

Merredith’s Restaurant & Catering

“The Heights of Class Spa & Salon

Amherst Health Center, div. of Johnson

Discount Septic Service”

Michael’s Carpet World II

The Sprouse Insurance Agency, LLC”

Doug Eubank, Jr. CPA

Montague Miller & Co. Realtors

The Tim Cheatham Insurance Agency

Amherst Lawn & Garden Equipment

Douglas L. Thompson, CPA/PFS/ABV

Morcom Realty Corpl

Tiger Studio

Amherst Veterinary Hospital

Dr. Sally J. Mock, DC

Mountain View Market

Town of Amherst

Amherst-Nelson Publishing

Dr. Shannon L. Compton, O.D. & Associates

“Nelson County Economic

Tucker Family Farms

Anchor Financial Services, Inc.

Edward Jones Investments-Amherst

Anderson’s Country Market

Edward Jones Investments-Madison Heights

Notforgotten Farm

United Country-Wingfield Real Estate, Inc.

Ankida Ridge Vineyards

El Mariachi

Old Dominion Job Corps Center

United Way of Central Virginia

Apple Ford of Lynchburg, Inc

Elite Care Services, LLC

Peaceful Alternatives Community Mediation

Verizon Virginia, Inc.

Bank of the James - Amherst

Endstation Theatre Company

Bank of the James - Madison Heights

Episcopal Thrift Shop

Peebles Department Store

Virginia Plaques & Trophies

BB&T - Amherst

First National Bank

Petty, Livingston, Dawson & Richards, PC

“Virginia Select Auto

BB&T - Madison Heights

Four Rivers Realty Group

Phelps Road Place Apartments

Vito’s Pizza Bar & Grill”

Beacon Credit Union

Friends of Amherst County

Piedmont Community Health Plan, Inc.

W. A. Lynch Roofing Co. of Lynchburg, Inc.

Beverly Insurance Agency...Farmers

George E. Jones & Sons, Inc.

Pink Ladies Cleaning Services

Wall Construction

Health Center

Insurance

Development and Tourism”

Services

Turner & Associates

Virginia Consulting, Inc.

Gilbert’s Sand & Stone

Poplar Grove Golf Course

Walmart Supercenter 2565

Big Door Photography

Glad Manufacturing Co.

Powell’s Tire Service

Ware House Antiques

Bill’s Body Shop

Grecographics

Premier Designs Jewelry

“Wes’ Muffler & Custom Pipe Shop, Inc.

Black Box Government Solutions (aka MTS)

Greif Packaging Services, LLC

R. Kelly Golden, DDS, PC

What A Blessing

Blue Ledge, Inc. (Meals on Wheels)

Harman Eye Center of Amherst

Blue Ridge Group associated with Keller

Harmony Homes & Land

Williams Realty

High Ground Partners, LLC

Rebec Vineyards, Inc. Region 2000 Partnership Econ. Develop. Council

Whitehall Framing, LLC Whitten Monelison Chapel Winton Country Club

Blue Ridge Medical Center

Hudson-Payne Electronics Corp.

Region 2000 Technology Council

Woodmen of the World

Boxley

Humane Society of Amherst County

Regional Auto Sales

WSET, Incorporated(WSET-TV)”

Buffalo Air Handling

Hunnicutt Insurance Agency/Allstate

Rehabilitation Associates of Central VA

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Advertiser Index Please patronize the businesses below. We thank them for making this Guidebook possible!

A&J Treasures & Thrift Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 65 All-American Transmissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Allstate Insurance-Tommy Hunnicutt. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Amherst Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Amherst County Farm Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Amherst County Habitat for Humanity. . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Amherst Dance Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Amherst Health Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Amherst Lawn & Garden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Amherst Veterinary Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Anderson Country Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Bill’s Body Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Blue Ribbon Auction Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Blue Ridge Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Blue Ridge Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Burch-Ogden Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Cash Alignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Cash Electric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Centra Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 45 Central VA Federal Credit Union. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Coleman-Mays Building Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Discount Portable Restrooms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Discount Septic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Dr. Dean DDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Edward Jones Investments-G. Taylor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Edward Jones Investments-C. Tibbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 El Mariachi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Elite Care Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Eubank Accounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 The Flower Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Goin Heating & Air. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Golden, Dr. Kelly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Greif Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Harman Eye Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Hill Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Hill House Interiors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Independent Lifestyles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Izaak Walton League. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Knights Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 La Carreta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Lovingston Veterinary Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Lynchburg Tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Madison Heights Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Main Street Settlements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Massie Insurance Agency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Mays-Tucker Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 McBride Sign Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Merredith’s Restaurant & Catering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Michael’s Carpet World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Millstone Merchantile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Monacan Indian Nation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Monelison Animal Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Montaque, Miller & Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Morcom Builders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Natural Health Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 130 Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Paige’s Auto Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Piedmont Community Health Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Pink Ladies Cleaning Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Powell’s Tire Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Price Buster’s Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Regional Auto Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Rehab Associates of Central VA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Robertson Sales & Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Robinson, Kristy O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 See, Katherine O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Sellick Tree Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Small Engines Unlimited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Specialty Exterminating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Sprouse Insurance Agency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 State Farm Insurance, Richard Buck . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 State Farm Insurance, Kim Gardner-Ewell. . . . . . . . . 56 Sullivan Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Summit Mortgage Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Tharp Funeral Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Traveler’s Fine Food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Virginia Auto Parts & Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Vito’s Pizza, Bar & Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Ware House Antiques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Wes’ Muffler & Pipe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 What A Blessing Bakery & Deli. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Wingfield United Country Real Estate. . . . . back cover Wright Wood Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Amherst County GUIDEBOOK 73

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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