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Beautiful, mountain home on the 12th green with Shenandoah Valley and mountain vistas. This home has all of the conveniences of an outstanding second home. Beautiful stone entrance, maintenance free living, large Trex decks, 6BR, 5.5BA, 2 laundry rooms, custom kitchen with double dishwashers, ceramic tile and carpet throughout and a handsome stone fireplace in the great room. Great for entertaining. $899,000 WPI Call Sharon Stacey 434 962-0719

Brand new listing! You can see forever from this top floor Overlook condo! Look out over skiers in the winter and the fireworks in the summer. With 4BR (2 Master suites), and 4BA, there is lots of room for family and friends. Large deck for entertaining and relaxing. Close to golf, tennis, The Devils Grille and the Wintergarden Spa. Rental history is available! Sold furnished. $475,000 WPI Call Julie Bendle 434 996-8669

BEST CONDO DEAL AT WINTERGREEN!! Walk out to skiing. Spacious lower level unit with 3 BR and 3 BA with magnificent views of the mountains and valleys. Many new upgrades such as flooring, window treatments, and more. Ground level master suite offers the ultimate in privacy, a second fireplace and a patio. Sold furnished. $279,900 WPI

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MOTIVATED SELLER! This 4BR, 3BA home has 2 stone fireplaces, basement w/ family room, granite countertops, great room with vaulted wood ceilings, lots of windows, spacious decking, hardwood floors, ceramic tile, slate, and hot tub. Large master suite with garden tub. Convenient to ski slopes! Excellent rental property! $445,000

Just Listed! Custom built 4BR, 3BA home on extremely desirable culde-sac location, approx 120 yards to walk-out to Tyro ski slope. Private .5ac. home site backs to 2 ac. of common area. Soaring Ceilings & Gas Fireplace in greatroom with hardwoods on most of main level. Master has vaulted ceilings also. Upgraded kitchen appliances, cherry cabinets, tile backsplash & tile in all baths. Tastefully decorated & in great Condition. Separate 7x7.5 Ski Room. Parking for 3 Cars. $409,900 Call Chastity Morgan 434 941-5883

Located off desirable Devils Knob Loop, this gracious Wintergreen home offers unobstructed 200-degree mountain views. Multi-level decks offer indoor-outdoor living on the mountain edge. Great room features stone fireplace, cathedral ceiling and floor-to-ceiling windows. Gourmet kitchen has new high-end stainless appliances. Master suite includes half bath plus full master bath with jetted tub and shower. This 4 BR home has 3 BA and 2 half baths, family room, plenty of storage and back-up heating system. $1,295,000 WPI

NELSON COUNTY Rhue HollowRoad 3580777 Ennis Mountain

Enjoy sunsets from the front porch, breakfast on the screened porch or gather around the fireplace of this post and beam cottage. With 4BR, 2.5 BA, greatroom and country kitchen, there’s ample room for all. 4.5 acres of sunny landscaped yard and woodlands with a mountain stream and water garden. Rhue Hollow is one of Nelson County’s quiet country lanes only min. from Wintergreen and Nellysford and 40 min. to C’ville. $319,000 Call Charlie Wineberg 434 996-7336

1341 Berry Hill Road 107 Satinwood Lane

Cape Cod on 1.36 acres with mountain views. 3BR, 2.5BA and unfinished basement. Energy efficient with an amazing conservatory. Screened deck, hot tub, mature gardens, small barn/shed and 1-car garage. Close to Nellysford and Wintergreen and 35 min to C’ville and W’boro. $292,000

794 Lobo Lane

This secluded 19.48 acre property is ideal for a getaway/vacation/hunting etc. Small cabin (12x18) with no electric or septic will convey as is. Spring fed creek near cabin provides year round water source. Lots of privacy on this wooded parcel. Pottery kiln on property will be removed by seller if buyer prefers $59,900

1059 Bryant Mountain

Glenthorne Loop Parcel

3580 Ennis Mountain Road

This 3 BR, 2.5 BA traditional home sits on 12 acres with an INCOMPARABLE VIEW OF THE BLUE RIDGE. With an easy flow from kitchen to formal dining room to living room with gas fireplace, this home is ideal for entertaining. The master bedroom and bath are located on the entry level. The oversize rear deck provides lots of room for enjoying the mesmerizing views. A large garage with workshop is attached by covered walkway. This combination is hard to find, especially in this price range. $495,000

Brown’s Hollow was homesteaded in the mid 19th century. The existing home site (with a southerly exposure) and an old icehouse remain. A spring valley headed by a rock outcrop, this parcel offers big view potential. Located near Wintergreen Resort and local area shopping, restaurants and brew pub. May be an incredible pond site. This 14.7 acre property is in two separate parcels for one offering. $179,000

Beautiful country contemporary 3BR, 2.5BA home in mint condition. Gorgeous mountain views. Less than 30 min to Charlottesville and close to Nellysford and Wintergreen. Vaulted wood ceilings and open floor plan. A large deck, back up generator, wood stove, 2nd family room, tons of storage and a fenced yard. $539,000

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inside basic necessities ........................... 7 cover story ................................. 8 this old house ............................ 14 this new house ........................... 14 at home with marlo ................... 19 sam’s garden .............................. 24 askthedr...................................... 25 the perfect fit ............................. 25 leisure guide .............................. 26 datebook ................................... 27 classifieds ................................... 31

on the cover Pictured: Artist Terisa “Wren” Shoumate Photographer: Norm Shafer Terisa “Wren” Shoumate makes Ukranian style eggs in her studio in the Rockfish Valley Community Center. Story on page 8.

from thepublishers We’re kneeling on the deck for the picture because we have more snow than they do in Vancouver. The Flexible Flyer has been great this season but we’re ready to see grass again. Mud would be nice. The partially-built chicken coop is still standing. That’s because we are highly skilled craftsmen who know how to put pallets together to build a home for poultry. There are a handful of tennis balls stuck on the roof from where Tommy was trying to break off icicles. Just in case you were wondering ... Adam is holding an empty pewter wine glass because it is not holding any liquid. We not drink from pewter wine glasses. They sit in an opendoor jelly cabinet to make the dining room look pretty. When he’s not rolling that glass around, Adam is rolling around an antique ceramic butter churn. We use it to hold umbrellas and old tennis rackets. It makes our foyer look pretty. And adds whimsy to our home’s interior, as the magazines say. I guess that churn is an heirloom. It belonged to an old mama-auntiesomething Stafford. Sometimes the difference between an antique and an heirloom is a crack or a split. The

churn is still an heirloom. I have learned Target-brand shoes aren’t nearly as durable as the Oshkosh brand. They could certainly never be heirlooms. Adam just knocked over the dictionary stand. It made a loud noise and his screaming made an even louder noise. That heirloom just became an antique. Twas the winter of 2010. Enjoy! Yvette and Tommy Stafford

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PHOTOGRAPHY by TOMMY STAFFORD

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basicnecessities By Kay Pfaltz www.basicnecessities.com www.kaypfaltz.com

Viva Italia, La Stoppa In preparing the trip to Italy, I stumbled across the wines of La Stoppa and fell in love. La Stoppa is an ancient estate with vineyards stretching along the Trebbiola Valley, nestled just outside of Piacenza in the foodies’s paradise of Emilio Romagna. It’s a place where life and work go hand-in-hand with the river Trebbia which winds and dreams its lazy way in the distance. More than a hundred years ago, the estate’s previous owner planted French grapes with an emphasis on Bordeaux (Cabernet, Merlot, Semillon) and Burgundy (Pinot Noir). But current owners wisely added indigenous Italian varietals while keeping the international grapes and farming sustainably. La Stoppa uses natural grass cover crops, no fertilizing, weed killers or pesticides, only sulphur and copper treatments. The winery is now run by the vivacious and passionate Elena Pantaleoni who says, “I continue to use the same vines that have existed here for more than a century, without asking them to provide any more than that which they can give naturally. The wines I

have chosen to produce are those that history has delivered to me. I do not want this history altered like passing fashion; I wish my wines to live for many years, so that when selected, they can be enjoyed for their color, their taste and their bouquet.” I think Elena will have her wish…at least for now these are wines that live not only through their rich history, but through their great taste. Gutturnio, Colli Piacentini, 2007 – This blend of 60% Barbera and 40% Bonarda is a fruit bomb of a wine, but in a soft, inviting, spicy way, not in the way of the big Australia pots of jam. The balanced fruit is welcome and should come as no surprise since Barbera’s hallmark is its ripe cherry aroma, while Bonarda lays claim to blueberry notes. Drinking this wine is like eating a fantastic bar of dark chocolate. Medium-bodied. Pair with northern Italian cuisine: risotto, pasta, cheese, grilled meats and fowl. $18.99 Barbera della Stoppa,Emilia Barbera,2005 – Barbera della Stoppa takes up where Gutturnio left off. Made from 100% Barbera grapes, you might think it would lose complexity, but the reverse is true. This is a

sumptuous, elegant wine, with the cherry aromas of its varietal and lots of depth. Where the Gutturnio is fresh and fruit-forward, the Barbera has nuanced woody notes from twelve months aging in French barriques. Rich, velvety and smooth. Non-filtered. Pair with rack of lamb, Cornish game hen, grilled meats and fine cheeses. $29.99. Malvasia, 2008 – Produced from 100% Malvasia di Candia Aromatica a name which not only announces itself but speaks of the resulting aroma and palate of its final product. Honeyed, caramelized taste is perfectly blended with low alcohol and nice acidity. This is one of my favorite dessert wines, but it can just as easily be used as an aperitif or served with spicy foods. It’s a pity that so often sweet and sparkling wines are neglected unless there’s call for celebration. Perfect pairing is with crème brulée, custards and short crust pastries. But don’t take my word for it, see for yourself. $16.99. If interested in tasting wine with Kay in Italy in May, email Kpfaltz@ cstone.net.

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In 1995, Terisa “Wren” Shoumate wrote a letter to National Geographic inquiring about a 1972 article she saw called “Easter Greetings from the Ukraine.” While most people would have expected a form letter back, thanking them for reading, Wren has no doubt in her mind that someone would answer her and she’d find out how to make the traditional Ukranian painted eggs. “I was very trusting that they would write back,” she said. And write back they did. “They were very encouraging in what they said.” Someone over at National Geographic wrote back to then 15-year-old Wren about The Ukranian Gift Store which is still up and running in Minnesota. Again, certain of getting a response, she wrote to them and sure enough they sent her a catalog – there was no e-mail or online purchasing back then, at least not for Wren.

pretty impressed with her work. And then she read a note that said for people who live in warmer climates, it was probably better to hollow out the egg so it didn’t spoil. While in the Ukraine, where temperatures rarely get above 70˚F, warm weather is not a big problem. But for the Florida teenager who was decorating eggs during summer vacation, things could have gotten pretty bad pretty fast, so she decided to hollow out the egg. “I carefully put a hole in each end and it went well,” remembered Wren. “I was blowing carefully but it wasn’t working very well so I blew a little harder and the whole egg exploded in my face. All that work I did came to nothing.” But Wren wasn’t discouraged – she just hollows

The first thing she ordered was a simple egg decorating kit. The kit said there was no need to hollow out the egg so she got right into decorating. The whole process went pretty well and Wren was

the eggs out before she decorates them now, 15 years later. And instead of blowing on the eggs, she uses a bulb syringe to do the huffing and puffing for her.

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And what does she do with all those shell-less eggs? “I have a lot of omelets,” she said. She especially likes veggie and cheese omelets, heavy on the mushrooms, but a girl can only eat so many eggs. Wren also uses the eggs to tan deer hides. Wren, an artist of all kinds who has a workshop at the Rockfish Valley Community Center and whose face greats customer behind the counter at The Java Depot, said that the process of coloring the eggs is not really painting, but is instead a process of drawing on the eggs with wax using a tool called a kistka and bathing the eggs in various colored dyes. It’s called a wax resist process. So as Wren decorates the eggs, they get more and more covered in wax until at the end, the whole egg is waxed. Then she melts the wax using a candle and the egg in all its glory is uncovered. That’s her favorite part. Though she’s been decorating eggs since she was a teenager, Wren just recently discovered the traditions behind the decorating and it’s only made her more interested. “They’re actually used as a blessing for people or animals or for the fields,” she explained. “Each egg can tell a story through the symbols and the colors. It’s a visual language.” NCL

Working at her studio in the Rockfish Valley Community Center, Terisa â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wrenâ&#x20AC;? Shoumate applies a different pattern of wax with the kistka after the first layer of yellow dye has been applied to the egg. Wren then dips the eggs in increasingly darker dyes throughout the process of making the Ukrainian style decorated eggs (opposite). After all the layers of dye have been applied, Wren applies heat from a candle flame to the egg in order to melt off the wax. After the egg appears shiny she gently wipes the wax from the egg with a rag. This process is called a wax resist technique.

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Pharsalia a day to remember. a place to enjoy. Est. 1814 Tyro, Virginia

Spring 2010 Workshops 3/6

Winter Pruning in the Garden with Susan Viemeister

4/15 More Herbs Everyone Should Know, Grow and Use with Don Haynie 4/17 Tricks of the Trade with Perennial Plants and Seed Starting with Susan Viemeister 5/4

Great Ideas for Colorful Planters with Susan Viemeister

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Flower Arranging with Nancy Ross Hugo from “Flower Camp” ... and more to come.

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EXC E PTIONAL OFFE R I NGS FROM J U LI E B E N DLE 1498 M O N O C AN D R IVE

ovely views from this handsome 3 BR, 2.5 BA custom home. Located on the Stoney Creek Golf Course, the house features a cathedral ceiling and custom built-ins. There are cherry cabinets and pantry, granite countertops and state-of-theart appliances in the kitchen. Screened porch off great room and kitchen. Hardwood floors in living areas. Sunny master bedroom and tiled master bath. Bonus room for extra space. Minutes to Nellysford and Wintergreen and 30 minutes to Charlottesville. $447,000 WPI 54 LIT TLE STO N E Y L AN E

great location on 6.13 acres with stunning mountain views. This 4BR, 2BA home has had many interior upgrades: hardwood flooring, Corian countertops, new carpet and tile as well as freshly painted bedrooms. Very private but close to Nellysford and Wintergreen. Listen to Stoney Creek babbling in your backyard! 30 minutes to Charlottesville. Extra acreage available. $189,900

492 S C H O O L H O U S E L AN E

his 3 BR, 2BA Virginia farmhouse is located on 9 acres within walking distance of a brewery, a restaurant, a winery and the new Rockfish Valley Trail. Many outbuildings as well as a guest house. Hardwood and tile flooring, soapstone countertops in kitchen and lovely koi pond and patio. Mature landscaping and stunning mountain views. 30 minutes to C’ville, 10 to Wintergreen. New $10,000 paved driveway. $535,000 128 SATI NWO O D L AN E

ew listing! This 3BR, 2BA home was built in 2005 and still looks like new. Located in Spruce Creek Estates with gorgeous mountain views. Full unfinished basement for expansion. 2-car garage. Minutes to Nellysford and Wintergreen and half an hour to Charlottesville. Good rental investment. $278,900

B E E C H G R OVE R OAD PAR C E L orgeous 27.10-acre parcel just minutes from Wintergreen Resort and Nellysford. This property has stunning 360-degree mountain and pastoral views. There is also a bold stream and a pond site. The land is elevated on the other side of the creek making for a very private, dramatic home site. Easy, level access for building. Great for horses or cattle. 35–40 minutes to Charlottesville and Waynesboro. Minutes to wineries and the new microbrewery. $399,000 190 SATI NWO O D L AN E ust listed! Private location in Spruce Creek estates. Onelevel living with a full unfinished basement. Cozy home with a wood-burning fireplace, 3BR, 2BA and large garage. Close to Nellysford and Wintergreen and 30 minutes to Charlottesville. Currently rented. $275,000

Julie Bendle Living in and loving Nelson County for 25 years

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[ this month’s question ]

I love the natural light and views in my home but I don’t like blinds, & everything is Fading and it is Hot!

What Can I do?

What a great question! Before I answer it, please let me introduce myself. My name is Darin Martin, and I am a lifelong resident of Central Virginia, and a local business owner. Having said that , I truly understand why people move to Nelson County, and never leave. It is a place that is rich in history, culturally diverse, relatively small, and of course the natural beauty. Ah yes, the majestic views of the Blue Ridge, the spring flowers, the plush greens of summer, and the lovely golds, oranges, and crimsons of Autumn. Most people I know, including myself want to enjoy our natural surroundings as much as possible. We hike, bike, take walks, Sunday drives, and play golf. Another trend I have noticed over the years is that we want to enjoy all of those splendors even when we don’t have time to be active or just want to relax. One way this has been accomplished is by adding more, and larger windows to our homes. The upsides to doing this are obvious. We receive much more natural light, and of course those views! Unfortunately, everything has a downside. We didn’t consider how much heat enters our home through the glass. Then there’s that awful fading. Who knew that the sun destroyed everything so fast. Now are floors, furniture, carpet, and artwork are a different color. This brings us back to the original question. What can I do? Since blinds and curtains only work when they are closed, they block our wonderful views, and they eliminate our natural light. They also are difficult to clean, have to be replaced or repaired periodically, and don’t work well on reducing the heat that passes through our windows. The simple yet extremely effective solution is window film. Window film is also known as window tinting. This is how window film works. It is applied to the inside of your windows, and is a filter of all of the harmful aspects of sunlight. Window film blocks 99.9% of the UVA/UVB rays, infrared and solar heat gain, and glare. The wonderful thing about window film is that it still

allows natural light into your home. Oh, I almost forgot about your majestic views. When window film is applied to your home you will still be able to see all of your views! In fact, your views and colors may be more distinct than clear glass. The company I own is Clear View Window Tinting. We are proud dealers of 3M Window Films. 3M was recently ranked #3 in Business Weekly’s “World’s 25 Most Innovative Companies” list, and ranked #12 on Forbes “America’s Most Reputable Companies” list. Not only did 3M invent window films, but they are the only company that produces its own polyester and makes its own adhesives. This ensures the film will be optically clear, and is made to last a lifetime. 3M backs all of their window films with a lifetime warranty. 3M window films have been recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation. 3M has recently awarded Clear View Window Tinting with one of only eight national awards for outstanding growth. We have achieved this by offering the best consultations, installations, and service in the industry. Our biggest goal is to have the opportunity to educate homeowners. Our consultations include applying samples to your windows, then explaining the differences between each sample. What’s great about 3M window films is they come in many varieties and perform very well. 3M has invented films that are clear to dark to everything in between. 3M window films significantly out perform all other window treatments as far as UVA/UVB and solar heat reduction. So open your blinds, and remove your sheets off the furniture and get the natural sunlight and views you deserve, because 3M window films is so beautiful you won’t even notice them. Make your home more comfortable by using a brand you can trust in 3M and a local company that understands window film better than anyone in the area. Please call Clear View For your free in home consultation at 996-8468 (TINT) or visit us at clearviewtint.com

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Location: 442 Cedar Glen Close, Nellysford, Virginia Offered at: $470,000 Comments: Newly constructed home with lots of space including 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, great room, family room, loft, large pantry, 2 car garage, screened porch, covered back deck, and full length front deck overlooking the mountains! Could have two master suites; spacious resort home with wood trimmed ceilings, 2 stone fireplaces, tankless hot water heater, Trex decking, ceiling fans, built in shelving, maple cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances; all appliances including washer and dryer can convey; furnishings negotiable. Contact: Marlo Allen Real Estate III - Fishersville 434-996-3525

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Location: 19 Sunset Ln , Lovingston, Virginia Offered at: $273,500 Comments: Renovated 19th Century Classic Victorian offers relaxed living of yesteryear. This treasure overlooks the village of Lovingston on 1.5 ac. with spacious 16x22 eat-in Kit. w/2 Built-in Cabinets & Walnut Cupboard, formal 12x16 Dn.Rm. with Built-in China Cabinets on each side of FP. Crown Molding & Chairrail in LR w/FP. Warm Heart Pine flrs. and high ceilings throughout home. Enjoy quiet time in 8x16 sitting room with views of nearby mountainside. Detached quaint bldg. ideal for office/hobbies. Contact: Carole Saunders Montague, Miller & Co.- Lovingston 434-263-5088

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The Java Depot hosted a benefit dinner for Haiti’s earthquake victims. Charlottesville-based Building Goodness Foundation was on hand to discuss ways in which its members have helped erect buildings in the impoverished Caribbean country.

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– Located in the Mountain Inn – Do you love Wintergreen as much as we do? When you buy or sell with us, you are investing in Wintergreen’s future – Call us or stop in and be a part of Wintergreen’s future.

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Contact any of these outstanding Realtors® at our Mountain Inn office for information about Wintergreen and Stoney Creek real estate.

Brian Chase Managing Broker 434-987-4168

132 Crawfords Edge Nice lot in quiet area of Wintergreen Resort. Close to Chestnut Springs Pool, golf, tennis and skiing. Includes WPI right of membership. Bring your builder or let us introduce you to one of ours. Listed by Steve Marianella at $99,000 -tel 434-566-1293 (472889)

95 Gumtree

Here’s Your chance to own a piece of WTG and join the WTG Club. This is a fractional lot ownership opportunity that comes with a full Membership. Have an investment while enjoying all the resort amenities for members. Listed at $25,600 by Kim Chappell and www.ExperienceWintergreen.com, 434-238-2430 (471400)

34 Poll Ax Lane Nice location at end of cul de sac, close to Chestnut Springs Pool. Bring your builder or let us introduce you to one. Quiet area of resort away from main traffic arteries. Includes WPI, priced to sell now at $91,000. Bring your builder or one of ours. Call Steve Marianella tel 434-566-1293 (472685)

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25 Devils Bend

One of the few newer homes under 400 at Wintergreen, this cozy mountain cabin is in a great location within walking distance of the Wintergarden Spa and Pools. Free Shuttle stops right out front and can take you to skiing,tennis,restaurants etc. Home comes furnished, and includes WPI. Fireplace in Family room,hardwood floors, great condition. Only $397,500 Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 (473073)

905 Diamond Hill

Ground floor! Ski front! Who wouldn’t want a “pop on your skis and jump on the slopes” mountain weekend get-a-way? Beautifully renovated, coveted slopeside location. Fabulous chef ’s kitchen, stainless steel appliances, stone fireplace, ceramic tile foyer and kitchen, Great Room with open and natural light, interior design with warm colors and architectural details. Walk to dining, shopping, and a myriad of resort amenities. Slope side terrace and covered hot tub. Sold beautifully furnished. WPI. Offer price: $178,000, Contact Thomasina Shealey, REALTOR, mobile: 703.328.8680, email: bastide@earthlink.net, (473195)

352 Dobie Condos

Two bed, 2 bath, ground level, ski off your deck unit - your own warming hut on the mountain! Heated tile floors in kitchen and baths, and all glass recently replaced with modern thermal panes - both a huge difference in comfort and electric savings. Renovated with new kitchen, updated baths, and top-of-theline furnishings. WPI. $259,000. Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (472182)

2234 Tanners Ridge

Christy Phillips 434-987-6388

Thomasina Shealey 703-328-8680

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438 Three Ridges

NEW LISTING! WALK TO THE SLOPES! One of the best ski locations on the mountain! Beautifully renovated 2 bedroom, 2 bath Three Ridges. Granite counters, breakfast bar, wood burning fireplace, two spacious bedrooms, fabulous deck for outdoor entertaining. The PERFECT location on the mountain! Park your car and stroll to dining, shopping & resort amenities! Offer price: $188,200, Contact Thomasina Shealey, REALTOR, mobile: 703.328.8680, email: bastide@earthlink. net, (472792)

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RoseWood Village: The Madison Villa - 1 level living, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, gourmet granite kitchen, sunroom, hardwoods, superb craftsmanship, and many features of Universal Design. Never worry again about exterior maintenance, yard work, gutter cleaning, etc. - it’s all handled for you by the RoseWood Village Association. $486,500. Brian Chase www. goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (455683)

Lot 5B, Cedar Drive

This photo is just a hint of the panoramic view potential of this special lot. With drainfield strategically located to maximize year-round views and more than 1 acre adjoining the National Forest, this is truly a unique Wintergreen mountain setting. Spectacular setting - Great land for outdoor landscaping and gatherings - Ideal for a significant mountain estate home. Adjacent 1+ acre parcel also available. $399,000. Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (472475)

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Jim Mummery 434-531-5033

NEW PRICE REDUCTION PLUS SELLER WILL PAY $2,000 TOWARDS PURCHASERS CLOSING COSTS! Luxury interiors await inside this ski/golf Wintergreen condo! Wood burning fireplace, new kitchen w/beautiful appliances, breakfast bar, private terrace for early morning relaxation. Walk to spa, tennis center, golf, fitness center indoor pool, hiking trails & more! Sold beautifully furnished! WPI, Offer price: $106,900, Contact Thomasina Shealey, REALTOR, mobile: 703.328.8680, email: bastide@earthlink.net, (472909)

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25 Stem Lane Value Priced 3BR home in WTG resort. Large wrap around deck, stone woodburng fireplace in great room. First floor mater BR. Bonus loft living room. Sold with Wintergreen Club Membership and Home Warranty. $329,950. Listed by Kim Chappell and www.ExperienceWintergreen.com 434-238-2430 (460935)

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Wonderful Three bedroom condo in newest building (2004) in Stone Ridge. Next to Wintergarden Spa, Devils Knob Restaurant and golf course. Short walk to Devils Knob Tennis-GREAT location! Nice condition and sold furnished ready to use now. Priced at $269,900 which INCLUDES Wintergreen recreational equity membership furnished by seller. That’s a $17000 value! Call Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293. (464279)

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Enjoy beautiful mountain Views from the NEW Rockfish Heights neighborhood in Nelson County. A quick drive to Wintergreen Resort and many county amenities such as hiking, restaurants, shopping, wineries and breweries. Low Homeowners Dues but close to all the action. Listed by Kim Chappell and www.ExperienceNelsonCounty. com Call 434-238-2430 for details (471915)

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306 White Oak Drive Located in the middle of the resort and close to everything, yet on a quiet street and cul-de-sac. Year-round view potential of Blue Ridge Mountains. Parcel backs to dedicated “open space”. Sold with WPI. Listed by Kim Chappell and www.ExperienceWintergreen. com, 434-238-2430 (469893)

380 Cedar Drive

Luxurious mountain estate home on 1 acre. Gourmet kitchen, hardwoods, vaulted wood ceilings, master bath w/ granite double vanity and Jacuzzi tub, 3 fireplaces (2 gas/1 wood), superb mountain views, 5 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 2 car garage, extensive decks w/ full size hot tub. $1,295.000. Also available w/ 2 adjoining cul-de-sac lots for investment/privacy. $2M. Part seller financing and/or condo swap considered. Brian Chase www. goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (472305 & 472414)

472 Cedar Meadow

Exceptional home on beautifully landscaped double lot; breath-taking great room features stone fireplace extending to top of 17 foot wood-paneled ceiling and overlooked by balcony; family room has gas fireplace with soapstone hearth; many special features include sun room, greenhouse, 4 walk-in closets, fish pond, stone chimney and stone pillars at entry. $699,000. Call Joan Mummery at (434)361-9402 (466879)

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3221 North Ridge Top level, loft style 3 bedroom furnished condo at a great price! Shenandoah Valley views, custom cabinets and shutters, tastefully furnished and in great condition. Only $235,000, Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293. (472766)

682 Pedlars Edge

Beautiful Lindal Cedar home with Views and a Quick Walk to Tyro Skiing. Many special features, including two living rooms and two stacked stone fireplaces. Custom fixtures, cabinets and flooring. Year-Round Views: Watch the Winter Sports of July fireworks. Listed for $799K by Kim Chappell and www.ExperienceWintergreen.com, 434-238-2430 (472110)

2006 Stone Ridge Great price for a large 3BR condo that includes a WTG Club Membership! Sold furnished and ready to enjoy. Close to many resort amenities including the WinterGarden Center. Contact Kim Chappell at www.ExperienceWintergreen.com or 434-2382430 (471427)

2218 Tanners Ridge

Fabulous top floor, two bed, golf-front condo. Cozy up to the wood burning fireplace or step out on the deck and enjoy the panoramic greenscape of the 12th fairway. Recently updated kitchen and baths. Walk to the Wintergarden spa, pools, fitness center, Nature Foundation. $146,500. Brian Chase www. goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (471980)

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382 Deer Springs Lane

Great golf front home boasting 2144 sq. ft. + 660 sq. ft. of sweeping decks. 4 beds, 3 full baths with open floor plan for great entertaining. Custom Hickory cabinetry, 3cm granite counters, stainless appliances, hardwood flooring and tankless water heater. One year home owners warranty included. Great location on one of the most desirable streets in Wintergreen. Walk to Devil’s Knob Golf Course, Devil’s Grill and driving range. Live the active lifestyle directly on the golf course.WPI. Offered at $499,000. Call Christy and Rod Phillips at 434-987-6399. (459279)

5 Dripping Rock Nice wooded lot with easy access on quiet street in Wintergreen Resort. Build your dream home on this .47 acre lot. www.ExperienceWintergreen.com 434-238-2430. (460328)

781 Cedar Meadow Drive Walk to Golf and Stoney Creek Clubhouse. Large fl at lot bordered by open space on one side and rear. $104,000 Kim Chappell 434-238-2430 or www. ExperienceWintergreen.com (440387)

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Logan Place Lot #4 Stoney Creek Golf Front homesite, almost 1 acre, overlooks Tuckahoe Hole #3, includes WPI Right of Membership. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac, beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain views, close to hiking and biking trails, the Allen Creek Nature Preserve, swimming, tennis and dining. Offered at $179,900 Call Vivien Lee at 434661-7730 or Kim Chappell at 434-238-2430. (467680)

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This 4-story luxury townhome is the jewel of the mountain with features like 4 bedrooms, private elevator, media room (or 5th bedroom) and five full and one half baths. Fabulous views and over 3,670 sq. ft. of living space make this a valuable investment. Visit the completed model. Contact Kim Chappell 434-238-2430 (428343)

CopperLeaf Homes New construction for $250,000 * 2,700 total sq. ft. 1,400 sq ft of finished area, 3BR, 2BA, custom cabinetry, hardi-plank siding, hardwood floors, stainless appliances, includes W/D, 50-yr dimentional shingle roof call for details on this exciting new offer. Rod Phillips 434-987-6399 *Built on your lot or lot to be purchased.

18 Coopers Vantage

Gorgeous year-round mountain views! Recent remodeling produced a stunning kitchen complete with granite counters, extensive cherry cabinetry, Bosch stainless appliances, and cork flooring. Generous spaces and two 1st floor master bedrooms allow for multi-family enjoyment. Furnished. Reduced $204,000 from Fall 2007!! Offered at $695,000. Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-2969860 (456168)

305 Dobie

Only steps away from the Blue Ridge Express chairlift, Mountain Inn, restaurants, shops, playground and Treehouse. One of the best locations on the mountain. Very good rental income. Shows great with newer carpet and appliances. Located in the first Dobie building, so it’s an easy, flat walk out to the slopes and all the other amenities. Turn-key ready to use. WPI included. Priced at $349,000. Call Rod and Christy Phillips at 434-987-6399 (469430)

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snapshots Trevor Bantoni, 7 plays in his front yard in Gladstone, Monday January 25, 2010. The main street in the town flooded early Monday morning. The Gladstone Volunteer Fire Department was setting up hoses to begin pumping water from the street. The water came up to the front steps of most homes, but didn’t enter them.

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In Greenfield, heavy rains flooded Rt. 635 (below right).

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Owner Financing on this 9.21 level to rolling Ac. near Town of Amherst. Great for Camping or permanent Home near the James River and State Park. $49,500.

Enjoy the Wildlife on this 5.02 Ac. with access to the James River or Hunt in the James River Wildlife Management Area nearby. Owner Financing w/Perk on File. Reduced to $54,900!

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Owner wants offers on this Wooded 24.25 Ac. with some Timber value. Great for Hunting or just a getaway from the city noise. Enjoy Two lovely Streams. No Restrictions! $79,500

Private 12+- Hardwood Ac. fronting on paved State Road, West of US 29, near Lovingston. Driveway & Electricity on site with Perfect Building Location. Possible Owner Financing! $88,500.

Frontage on the Tye River, Panoramic Views, Open Meadows, St. Road Frontage w/Elevated Building Sites. 31.58 Ac. - $410,000; 8.84 Ac. - $152,500; 15.12 Ac. - $237,500; 7.41 Ac. - $78,500.

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“What’s up?” & “What’s going down?”

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Down-sizing on Space while Up-grading on Expectations

By Marlo Allen Marlo Allen is a licensed Realtor residing in Nelson County

The recession has changed how Americans view housing. Whether being forced to make a change through foreclosures and short sales, or just opting to change with the economy, many American households are downsizing and choosing smarter not bigger. “Smart, Sustainable Luxury” is the new trend as home owners downsize without necessarily skimping on luxury. According to consumer experts at the International Builders Show, here are some of the most popular features that home purchasers would rather NOT live without:

r Large kitchens, with an island; the kitchen is still king. If you’re going to spend design dollars, spend them in the kitchen. Kitchens should be designed with entertaining in mind and thus should be large and open to the main family living area. Granite countertops are a must for move-up buyers and buyers of custom homes, but are not a necessity for the other purchasers.

r Energy-efficient Design; energy-efficient appliances, insulation, and windows are all highly valued green features. The kitchen space is traditionally the greatest energy consumer and waste producer in the home; new high-efficiency appliances dramatically reduce energy consumption. r Ceiling Fans; air circulation can save on heating and cooling and is an important feature in bedrooms, as well as main living spaces. r Home office/study; as downsizing occurs, purchasers are willing to trade spaces. In fact a home office or study is now preferred over a dining room. The Internet, wireless communications, and other advancing computer technologies have freed many people from having to go into the office every day. Dedicated home office suites provide necessary separation between home and work life. The home theater may also be a thing of the past as more usable space becomes paramount.

Hurry! Tax Credit deadline is April 30th. ($8,000 for first time buyers and $6,500 for repeat buyers) Assoc. Broker 434.996.3525 Email: Marlo@InsistOnThatGirl.com Web: InsistOnThatGirl.com Market Data: HomeValueMarketReport.com

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r Community landscaping and amenities; walking paths and playgrounds are more popular than golf courses, swimming pools, and clubhouses. Buyers in large planned developments prefer hiking among lush greenery. r Two-car garages; these are popular among all buyers. Move-up and custom buyers often prefer threecar garages, in which the third bay can be dedicated for additional storage. If you are selling, how does your home stack up against buyer expectations? Use this list as a checklist to highlight the features that are most important to today’s buyers.

Marlo Allen, frequently referred to as “That Girl,” calls Nelson County home. In fact, she grew up in Nelson and besides being a Realtor, is a family business partner at Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery in Nellysford. Marlo provides real estate services in Nelson and surrounding counties.

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r Main-floor master suite; this is gaining in popularity in general and is a must feature for empty-nesters and some other buyers. This shift of importance could help explain why demand for upstairs laundries is declining after several years of popularity gains. r Outdoor living room; the popularity of outdoor spaces continues to grow as outdoor living space has become a necessary extension of indoor living. The idea of an outdoor room is even more popular than an outdoor cooking area as people in general spend more time outside. r Master suite soaker tubs; whirlpools are still desirable for many home buyers, but they clearly went down a notch in the latest survey. Oversize showers with seating areas are also moving up in popularity. r Stone and brick exteriors; stucco and vinyl don’t make the cut anymore.

Why live in the city when you can have peace, tranquility, and mountain views, all within an easy 30 minute commute to Charlottesville? Prefer to work from home? This is one of the few county homes that has Verizon DSL available. Situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this well-maintained cape cod features dual zone heating and cooling, wood burning fireplace, covered front porch, private back deck, first floor master, open entertaining areas with family room and living room, large bedrooms with walk-in closets, optional home office, lots of storage, and plenty of room for future expansion. The full unfinished basement has roughed in plumbing for 4th bathroom and an area already designated and constructed to be easily converted into a garage. Recent improvements include a professionally landscaped yard, freshly painted interior, new shutters and custom blinds, and new flooring to include ceramic tile, carpet, and premium bamboo floors in all the main living areas. Nearly $15,000 in recent renovations make this like-new home the best value per sq ft in the neighborhood! Act quickly and take advantage of the $8,000 or $6,500 tax credit; to qualify home must be under contract by April 30 and closed by June 30.

28 Lottie’s Lane 3 Br & 2.5 Ba; 1.3 Acres 2,010 sq ft & 1,265 unfin sq ft MLS #472744; $293,500

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K-9s sweep the old American Yarn building for a make-believe drug run. STORY by JENNIE TAL PHOTOGRAPHY by TOMMY STAFFORD

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Bill McDonald, the Nelson County School Resource Officer, spent one recent Wednesday in an empty building looking for narcotics with his K-9, Nicodemus. And, although it wasn’t a real drug bust, Nicodemus was successful. Officer McDonald and Nicodemus were just practicing that day. They’re both members of the Blue Ridge Police K-9 Association, a group of police officers and their K-9 partners who train all day every other Wednesday. The association was formed about five years ago to help train the dogs and their handlers. “It just sort of formed out of a necessity for area K-9 handlers to train together,” said City of Charlottesville K-9 Officer and Handler Lynn Childers. “Most departments have only one or maybe two dogs and the training you need to do, you need other people to help you.” Officer Childers said that the 16 hours a month the association trains is really only the minimum that

police dogs should be training and that most of the dogs, including her K-9 Brett, get training at home daily. “A dog needs constant repetition and constant reminders to stay good at what he does,” she said. “There’s a lot of things you can do by yourself, but the group really fills the gap with doing more advanced skills.” Brett, an 8-year-old German Shepherd, is considered a crosstrained K-9 who does both full police work of tracking and apprehending people and searching for drugs. Nicodemus and Officer McDonald, on the other hand, focus mainly on narcotics, something Officer McDonald says has been extremely helpful to him as a school resource officer. “I think the school credits [Nicodemus] with keeping drugs out of the school by a large margin,” he said. Just by having Nicodemus, a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois,

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around the school, it prevents some students from bringing narcotics to class. Likewise, Officer Childers says that by having Brett at her side, suspects are quite often more likely to cooperate. “Just showing up on a chaotic scene… with a dog really makes a difference in the outcome,” she said. “[Suspects] don’t seem to be as concerned with officers pointing rifles at them as they do with dogs.” For years, the group has been open to any local police departments with K-9 components, but recently it has attracted some new members. Helene Dodge and her yellow Labrador retriever, Orso, were invited to be part of the association. Orso, a search and rescue dog, specializes in live wilderness searches and human remains detection. “This is kind of a different end of the spectrum,” said Dodge. “But they have a really great trainer and he will help me kind of move my dog along and help with some

of the weak spots he has in his searching.” While the officers really do learn from each other, they have some professional help, too. That trainer Dodge mentioned is Armin Winkler who has been training dogs since he was a kid and is now a professional trainer who lives here in Central Virginia. After meeting with the Blue Ridge Police K-9 Association to help with a dog having training trouble and then teaching an annual in-service course for K-9 Handlers, Winkler has become a mainstay in the training program. “All dog training, especially in law enforcement, is what a dog naturally likes to do,” he said. “Like he’s hunting a rabbit.” The trick is just getting them to do it on command. “What we do in training is we manipulate the dog to believe that a make-believe rabbit smells like narcotics,” said Winkler. “We give him replacement prey.” NCL

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Still Sore From Your “Fender Bender”? Whiplash injury is a very real type of problem that costs communities billions in health care and disability dollars. Studies have recently shown that about 10-20% of the population suffers from neck pain and car accidents/traumas are a big cause of this type of pain. To discover how something so minor as a fender-bender to your bumper could be such a pain in neck, call 888-899-5014. (toll free, 24 hour recorded message) or go to www.chiroprax.com Brian Prax, DC

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horsepower STORY by JENNIE TAL PHOTOGRAPHY by TOMMY STAFFORD

Matthew McDaniel is riding his horse, Hampton, cross country to being attention to the Akha people in Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, China and Vietnam. They stopped for a twinkie at the Chicken Coop on their way to Washington, D.C. For more information about the Akha Heritage Foundation, visit akha.org.

Did you see Matthew McDaniel traveling north along US 29 in Lovingston around Valentine’s Day weekend? If you did, you’d know it. He was riding his horse, Hampton, through town on his way to Washington D.C. From Oregon. Yes, Matthew McDaniel is taking a horse back trip across the country for the second time in his life. While the first time was just for fun, Matthew is riding for a cause this time – the Akha Hill Tribe of Thailand. Matthew’s been in Thailand working with human rights since 1991. Originally from the U.S., he came back a few years ago with his wife (who is Akha) and their kids. And then he decided to ride across the country. The family stays in a bus while Matthew rides about 20 miles a day. Then he gets a ride back to the bus and they stay there for the night. Matthew and Hampton have been going pretty far for just three planned pickets, or protests. One at the Thai Consult in Los Angeles, one at the Thai Embassy in D.C. and the last at the Thai Mission in New York. “It’s a lot of riding for three days,” said Matthew, but he doesn’t mind. “Three strategic days.” But while he was here, he had a pretty good time. “Everyone in Virginia is super friendly,” he said. NCL

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• Kodak Kiosk • Pick-up for King Photo, Rudy’s Dry Cleaners and UPS • Candle of the Month is back • New aromatherapy products from Time and Again • Think Pink section for breast cancer awareness • the Angels ornaments are back

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sam’sgarden By Sam Saunders Saunders Landscapes, LLC

Spring Thaw Feeding With a thick blanket of snow on the ground, it is a natural for many of us to think about wildlife, in particular birds, and the many issues that they have locating a food source. However, with the spring thaw just around the corner (hopefully!), many people don’t understand that we need to remember to continue to fill those containers into the early spring months. Many birds are just finishing a long journey migrating in from other areas and food is still scarce and not as accessible as it will be later in the spring. Food availability, along with prime nesting spots, is the difference between them wanting to build a nest in your landscape versus continuing on to other areas where food is more prevalent. To keep it simple can hang a few tube feeders full of black oil sunflower seed at different intervals around your yard and attract a variety of birds. But if you want to get serious about your birds here are several tips: The lowest feeding level is the ground (obviously) or a flat surface and attracts birds like sparrows, red-winged blackbirds and dove. This group typically is attracted to sunflower seed (both black oil and white stripped), cracked corn and millet. When using cracked corn, time your feedings so that minimal is used each time as it will rot rather quickly since it has no hard covering protecting the seed. Be wary of evergreens or structures near the feeding site since this can be a prime ambush site for cats and other predators. The next level, usually around 4-6 feet from the ground, is best suited for finches, bluebirds and cardinals. The feeders used here are the hopper or tube feeders. This group is readily attracted to black oil sunflowers and thistle. Since the feeder is off the ground, it is less of an issue to worry about cover for predators. Nevertheless, I still try to keep them out in the open so that if the bird drops down for

a quick meal on the ground he does not subsequently become a quick meal! The highest level of feeder, 6 feet or higher, is mostly for the chickadees and woodpeckers. They prefer suet in this early season and, since the feeder can be high, really don’t have to worry too much about predation. It is best not to feed suet once weather really begins to heat up since the suet can melt and damage natural waterproofing on bird feathers. I have found best success locating the feeders about 30 feet or so from each other and typically in an area that is a bit protected from the western winter winds (if possible). Spreading the feeders out helps to not only attract more birds but to also prevent the spread of diseases and parasites since the birds themselves are more spread out. These feeding areas should also not be located too close to a natural (evergreen tree) or man-made nesting site since overcrowding in these areas either leads to nest abandonment or even, in some cases, predation from one species to the other. Remember, bluebirds, my personal favorite, like their nesting sites to be about 4-6 feet from the ground in an open area with a 1.5 inch entrance, without a perch, facing east. As if feeding was not enough, it is recommended that you clean your feeder at least one time per month to prevent the spread of diseases and parasites. The best home remedy involves soaking your feeder in a 9 to 1, water-bleach solution for 10 minutes or so and then rinsing it – thoroughly. This will also get rid of parasites and diseases as well as old seed hulls and decaying seed that got stuck in the bottom of the feeder during the season. Finally, enjoy watching your feathered, insect eating friends. To the organic gardener, active wildlife around the garden is crucial to maintaining insect populations at acceptable levels. Until our next article, Happy Gardening!

From Seed to Stone

Original & Creative Landscape Design – 17 Yrs. Experience

Design & Installation • Natural Stonework • Retaining Walls Water Features • Walkways & Patios • Outdoor Fireplaces Renovation & Installation • Tree Pruning & Removal • Naturalizing • Structures

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asktheDr. By Dr. Charles Cole Afton Family Medicine Dear Dr. Cole, I am confused about my cholesterol blood test. What do all the different results mean? Cholesterol results can be confusing. Cholesterol is a soft waxy substance that is needed to produce cell walls and certain hormones. Too much cholesterol, however, is a major risk factor for the development of heart disease and stroke. Cholesterol comes from 2 sources – your body and your food. It is transported to cells by molecules called lipoproteins – mainly LDL (low density lipoprotein), and HDL (high density lipoprotein.) Simply speaking HDL is good and LDL is bad. Our bodies make LDL cholesterol but some people create too much of it because of their genes. Eating too much cholesterol or fat can also lead to increased levels of LDL. When too much LDL cholesterol circulates in the blood, it can build up in the walls of arteries in the heart and brain. Now, you can’t choose your parents but you can control how much fat and cholesterol you eat! HDL cholesterol is good because

high levels of it decrease your risk of developing heart attacks. On the other hand, low levels of HDL increase your risk of heart disease. Regular exercise, not smoking and eating healthy foods can raise your HDL cholesterol. You may also see very low density lipoproteins (VLDL) and triglycerides reported on your lab results. VLDL can be thought of like LDL, it is bad and low levels are desired. Triglycerides are another type of fat. Elevated triglycerides can be due to being overweight, physically inactive, smoking cigarettes, consuming too much alcohol or carbohydrates. If you do not know your cholesterol levels you should see your doctor to have your blood checked. You should also talk to your doctor to determine where your cholesterol levels should be and see if any treatment is appropriate for your cholesterol. Dr. Charles Cole is a licensed medical doctor based in Afton. Have a question for him? Email him at AskTheDr@ nelsoncountylife.com. Sorry, due to the high volume of messages received, personal replies may not be possible. The Editor reserves the right to edit questions for content, accuracy, and length. This column is provided as a service to readers of Nelson County Life Magazine and is not intended to replace the advice of a physician. If you have a question about your personal health, please consult your doctor.

Another reason why people trust Afton Family Medicine

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-5pm. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (540)-456-6710 7849 Rockfish Valley Hwy (SR 151), Afton, VA • www.marthajefferson.org

theperfectfit By Agnes F. Schrider, PT Nelson Physical Therapy

Share the Load After the snowiest winter Virginia has seen in years and the weather becomes milder, I have a strong desire to be outdoors without the parka. Walking outdoors is not only therapeutic but it is also great exercise. As you find your way outside, consider adding a new piece of equipment to your exercise toolbox. Trekking poles. Often thought of for hiking, it is more common to see walkers using trekking poles. There are only benefits and there is no downside (well, perhaps the cost). Using trekking poles while you walk decreases the stress on your joints: particularly your knees, hips and low back. It increases your heart rate as you are utilizing your arms and your whole body. Interestingly, it does not increase your perceived exertion (your perceived effort of the exercise). A study conducted at James Madison University found that when individuals walked with trekking poles, they expended 10% more calories (about 50 more calories an hour) without the feeling that they

were working any harder. Thus, folks could walk longer or farther and perhaps more frequently with less joint pain and less feelings of fatique. It could also be helpful for those who are beginning an exercise program who may get tired easily. Most trekking poles are adjustable making it easy to fit them for your height. They are also quite light in weight so it is not a burden to use them. It takes a bit of coordination when you first start using them, but with practice you eventually develop a rhythm as you walk. It is especially helpful when descending hills to assist with balance. So, share the load and decrease stress and pain on your joints while increasing your caloric expenditure. Have fun with it! Most importantly, enjoy the outdoors! Agnes F. Schrider, PT is a licensed physical therapist, fitness trainer, and certified golf fitness trainer based in Nellysford. Have a question for her? Email her at ThePerfectFit@ nelsoncountylife.com. Sorry, due to the high volume of messages received, personal replies may not be possible. The Editor reserves the right to edit questions for content, accuracy, and length. This column is provided as a service to readers of Nelson County Life Magazine and is not intended to replace the advice of a licensed professional. If you have a question about your personal health, please consult a health professional.

NELSON PHYSICAL THERAPY & WELLNESS CENTER

Rehab Fitness Yoga Meditation Massage NIA Personal Training Golf Fitness Training

1543 Beech Grove Rd. Roseland, VA 434.361.2650

Annual Back Care Workshop • Learn to take care of your back while gardening, doing house work or at your computer station. • Learn to lift properly without straining your back • Learn to arrange home items to reduce stress on your back • Learn gentle stretching exercises • Learn basic spine anatomy • Learn about the aging process of the spine Date: Friday, March 26, 2010 Time: 10am - 12pm Location: Nelson Physical Therapy and Wellness Center Fee: $20 for non- members and $16 for current ﬁtness members

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WINE

Afton Mountain Vineyards www.aftonmountainvineyards.com 540-456-8667 I-64 to Exit 99, take Route 250 East (1.3 miles) Right onto Route 6. Right on Route 631 (1.2 miles) Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery www.cardinalpointwinery.com 540-456-8400 I-64 to Exit 107, take Route 250 West (6 miles) Left onto Route 151 South (2.4 miles) Left on Route 638 - Avon Road (0.9 miles) Left on Batesville Road (0.7 miles) DelFosse Vineyards & Winery www.delfossewine.com 434-263-6100 I-64 to Exit 118A, take Route 29 South (20 miles) Right onto Route 616 (3.2 miles) Flying Fox Vineyard www.flyingfoxvineyard.com 434-361-1692 I-64 to Exit 107, take Route 250 West (6 miles) Left onto Route 151 (7 miles) Right onto Chapel Hollow Road - Route 709 Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery www.hilltopberrywine.com 434-361-1266 I-64 to Exit 107, take Route 250 West (6 miles) Left onto Route 151 South (10 miles) Left onto Route 612 (3 miles) Lovingston Winery www.lovingstonwinery.com 434-263-8467 I-64 to Exit 118A, take Route 29 South (35 miles) Right onto Route 653 - Freshwater Cove Road (1 mile) Mountain Cove Vineyards www.mountaincovevineyards.com 434-263-5392 I-64 to Exit 118A, take Route 29 South (28 miles) Right onto Route 718 - Mountain Cove Road (1.5 miles) Right onto Fortunes Cove Lane (1.8 miles) Veritas Vineyard & Winery www.veritaswines.com 540-456-8000 I-64 to Exit 107, take Route 250 West (6 miles) Left onto Route 151 South (3 miles) Right onto Route 6 (1.3 miles) Wintergreen Winery www.wintergreenwinery.com 434-361-2519 I-64 to Exit 107, take Route 250 West (6 miles) Left onto Route 151 South (14 miles) Right onto Route 664 (0.5 miles) Register to win a weekend getaway! 800.282.8223 Nelson County Visitors Center nelsoncounty.com

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leisureguide food&dining

Horseshoe Mountain Lodge Roseland, VA • 434.361.2525

Ambrosia Bakery & Deli 2192 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.9661

Le Bleu Ridge Bed & Breakfast 27 Chapel Hollow Road, Afton, VA • 434.361.1213

Basement Bistro 632 Front Street, Lovingston, VA 434.263.8305 Basic Necessities 2226 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.1766 Blue Ridge Pig 2198 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.1170 Chen’s 73 Calohill Dr., Lovingston, VA 434.263.8865 Chirios Pizza Valley Shopping Center 2777 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.9188

The Mark Addy 56 Rodes Farm Drive, Nellysford, VA • 434.361.1101 The Meander Inn 3100 Berry Hill Road, Nellysford, VA • 434.361.1121 The Meeting Place 825 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Wintergreen, VA 434.361.2380 Montebello Camping & Fishing Resort 15072 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Montebello, VA 540.377.2650 North Fork Cottages 697 North Fork Road, Tyro, VA • 540.377.2007 The Orchard House Bed & Breakfast 9749 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 434.263.7747

Copper Mine Wintergreen Resort • 434.325.8090

Walton’s Mountain B&B 6401 Rockfish River Rd, Schuyler, VA • 434.831.1384

Devils Grill Wintergreen Resort • 434.325.8100

Resort Reservations & Country Cottages Afton, VA • 540.456.8300

The Edge Wintergreen Resort • 434.325.8080

Royal Oaks Cabins in the Mountains 45 Royal Oaks Lane, Love, VA • 800.410.0627

The Fountain Room at The Mark Addy 56 Rodes Farm Drive, Nellysford, VA • 434.361.1101

Sarah’s Mountain Retreat Cabin 406 Fish Hatchery Lane, Montebello, VA 540.377.6458

The Java Depot 80 Mosby Run., Nellysford, VA • 434.361.0221

Shadow Mountain Rentals 15644 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Montebello, VA 757.424.2884

Lovingston Cafe 165 Front Street, Lovingston, VA • 434.263.8000 Rapunzel’s Coffee and Books 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA • 434.263.6660 Smoky’s Black Bear Cafe Wintergreen Resort • 434-325-1227 Stoney Creek Bar & Grill Wintergreen Resort • 434.325.8110 Thai Mex II Valley Green Shopping Center, Nellysford, VA 434.361.1400

Simpson’s Hollow Bed & Breakfast 580 Simpsons Lane, Lovingston, VA 434.263.6380 The White Pig Bed & Breakfast 5120 Irish Road, Schuyler, VA • 434.831.1416 Tye River Cabin 6011 Crabtree Falls Highway, Tyro, VA 434.238.2430 Wintergreen Resort Wintergreen, VA • 800.266.2444

wine&beercountry

Thai Siam Take-Out 4137 Tye Brook Highway, Colleen, VA 434.263.8577

Afton Mountain Vineyards 234 Vineyard Lane, Afton, VA • 540.456.8667

Vito’s Italian Restaurant 8181 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 434.263.8688

Blue Mountain Brewery 9519 Critzers Shop Rd. (Rt. 151), Afton, VA 540.456.8020

Vito’s Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria 2842 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.9170

Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery 9423 Batesville Rd, Afton, VA • 540.456.8400

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gifts&antiques Afton House Antiques 31 Afton House Lane, Afton, VA • 540.942.2993 a.m. FOG 9264 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, VA • 540.456.7100 Black Rock Gallery The Mountain Inn, Wintergreen, VA 434.325.2200 x.8228 Blossom’s Flowers, Gifts & Crafts 911 Front Street, Lovingston, VA 434.263.8227 Blue Moon Antique Mall & Bookstore 8230 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 434.263.8890 Cat Rock Antiques 9704 Patrick Henry Hwy, Roseland, VA 434.277.8049 Claudia’s Florist & Gifts 121 Main Street, Lovingston, VA • 434.263.5848 Kelly’s 5060 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Faber, VA • 434.361.1169 Foxfire Gifts 954 Beech Grove Road, Nellysford, VA 434.361.2202 Garden Trade 71 River Road (Rt. 6), Faber, VA • 434.263.8786 Hughes Mews Antiques 2471 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 540.456.7237 Logos of Wintergreen Mountain Inn Lodge, Wintergreen, VA 434.325.1125 Lovingston Antiques 924 Front St., Lovingston, VA • 434.263.6660 Mountain Vision Pottery 2019 Beech Grove Road, Roseland, VA 434.361.1725 Notforgotten Farm 3530 Tye River Road, Tye River, VA • 434.263.6508 Rockfish Gap Country Store Intersection of Rts 250 and 151, Afton, VA 540.456.6112 SPCA Thrift Store 4791 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Arrington, VA 434.263.8788 Tuckahoe Antique Mall 4202 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.2121 Valley Green Gallery Valley Green Center (Rt. 151), Nellysford, VA 434.361.9316

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Acorn Inn Bed & Breakfast

2256 Adial Rd, Faber, VA • 434.361.9357

DelFosse Vineyards & Winery 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, VA 434.263.6100

Afton House Bed & Breakfast and Cottages 31 Afton Lane, Route 6 East, Afton, VA 540.456.6759

Devils Backbone Brewing Company 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA • 434.361.1001

Afton Mountain Bed & Breakfast 10273 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Afton, VA 540.456.6844

Flying Fox Vineyard 27 Chapel Hollow Rd, Afton, VA • 434.361.1692

Camp Blue Ridge Montebello, VA • 540.377.2413

Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery 2800 Berry Hill Road, Nellysford, VA 434.361.1266

Drumheller’s Orchard 1130 Drumheller Orchard Ln., Lovingston, VA 434.263.5036

Cox’s Creek Cottage 296 C & C Lane, Roseland, VA • 434.277.5566

Lovingston Winery 885 Freshwater Cove Lane, Lovingston, VA 434.263.8467

Fitzgerald’s Orchard 728 Harper’s Creek Lane, Tyro, VA • 434.277.5798

Dutch Haus Bed & Breakfast 655 Fork Mountain Lane, Montebello, VA 540.377.2119

Mountain Cove Vineyards 1362 Fortunes Cove Lane, Lovingston, VA 434.263.5392

Flippin-Seaman, Inc. – Seaman & Silver Creek Orchards 5529 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Tyro, VA • 434.277.5824

Fallen Oak Bed & Breakfast 353 Mimosa Lane, Faber, VA • 434.361.1011

Veritas Vineyards & Winery 145 Saddleback Farm, Afton, VA • 540.456.8000

Saunders Brothers Orchard 2717 Tye Brook Hwy (Rt. 56), Piney River, VA 434.277.5455

Harmony Hill Bed & Breakfast 929 Wilson Hill Rd (Rt. 665), Arrington, VA 877.263.7750

Wintergreen Vineyard & Winery 426 Winery Lane, Nellysford, VA • 434.361.2519

The Apple Shed 14815 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 434.263.8843

a.m.FOG 9264 Critzer’s Shop Road, Afton, VA • 540.456.7100 Critzer Family Farm 9388 Critzer Shop Road (Rt. 151), Afton, VA 540.456.4772 Dickie Brothers Orchard 2552 Dickie Road, Massies Mill, VA • 434.277.5516

Nelson County

datebook

RVCC Community Market RVCC Community Market, 9 am to noon, features fresh seasonal veggies, farm raised meat, local cheeses, fresh eggs, baked goods, art and crafts plus music by the FREE UNION BAND. In addition to the market the RVCC monthly pancake breakfast begins at 8:30 am. 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton. 434-361-0100

Wintergreen Nature Foundation and Nelson County Historical Society present Cradle for Democracy – Lewis and Clark: the Way West Jefferson believed in a nation that stretched from “Sea to Shining Sea” and the Louisiana Purchase would represent the first opportunity to achieve his vision. This great president from neighboring Albemarle County, along with a young man named Meriwether Lewis, who grew up within sight of Monticello, led the way, supported by many of the families from today’s Nelson County. At the Nelson County High School Auditorium. 7pm. $ 434-325-8169

Winter Pruning in the Garden with Susan Viemeister Learn the best way to prune the shrubs and small trees in your garden. There will be an overview of what to prune, when and how: as well as which tools are best for the job and easy ways to sharpen hand pruners. Susan will then demonstrate techniques on plants in the gardens of Pharsalia and will give handouts of diagrams and resources. Lunch included. Fee-$50. Go to www.pharsaliaevents.com for more information and to register. 434-277-5231

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Wintergreen Winery Wine & Cheese Pairing Wintergreen Winery will conduct a Wine and Cheese Pairing on Saturday, March 6th at 6pm. Guests will be presented with a guided informative tasting of each of the winery’s selected wines paired with domestic and imported artisanal cheeses. The evening will be hosted and presented by owners/vintners Jeff and Tamara Stone. $15 per person includes a souvenir wine glass and wine and cheese samplings of ten hand crafted wines paired with over a dozen different cheeses. 6pm. 434-361-2519

saturday march 27

saturday march 20 Rites of Spring Dinner at DelFosse Vineyard and Winery Event includes dinner and wine with music provided by Jazz pianist. Fee. 6pm – 9 pm. 434-263-6100

St. Patrick’s Weekend Open House at Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery Wines & Meads paired with sample of food. Guest who wear green get a free logo glass with wine purchase. Saturday 11- 5 pm; Sunday 1 -5 pm. No Fee. 434-361-1266

Blue Grass Festival Roseland Rescue Squad will be having it’s annual BLUE GRASS FESTIVAL on Saturday, March 27th from NOON til 6pm at Fleetwood Community Center on Rt 56 in Massie’s Mill! 434-996-4019

Want to be included in our datebook? Visit NelsonCountyLife.com and click on “Submit an Event.” We’ll try to publish as many events as possible, space permitting. Deadline for next month’s issue is the 15th. Sorry neighbors, event MUST be in Nelson County or benefit an organization in Nelson County to be included in the print edition. Events in area counties can be included online, however.

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Dining with a Mediterranean flair. Call for dinner reservations, 434-325-8090.

Don’t forget to check out the new winter menus at Devils Grill and The Edge!

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Find directions, menus, specials, calendar and more online – lovingstoncafe.com

Spend the day in Nelson County enjoying local cider from Albemarle CiderWorks as well as local beer from Blue Mountain Brewery, Starr Hill, South Street Brewery and Devils Backbone Brewing Company. Live music, great food! Bring your mountain bike and compete in The Stampede on Horseshoe Mountain from 9 am - 11 am

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free tickets! details online at

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DANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LANDSCAPADES

As the March thaw eases us into Spring, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great time to start planning for what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to do with the ground thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been hiding beneath all that snow. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be featuring Native Plants, which start to make their appearance this month. We also provide expert installation of: â&#x20AC;˘ Natural stone and concrete paver patios and walkways â&#x20AC;˘ Garden ponds, waterfalls and fountains

â&#x20AC;˘ Retaining walls and drainage systems â&#x20AC;˘ New lawns â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Seed or Sod â&#x20AC;˘ Outdoor lighting, kitchens and grills

And possibly a design to tie it all together. Please call for a consultation.

540-456-8116 or 434-973-8399 â&#x20AC;˘ danslandscapades.com

Elk Mountain Contracting Specializing in handcrafted log cabins and restoration work. Also buying old cabins and barns. Meade Shirley â&#x20AC;˘ 540-241-9075 â&#x20AC;˘ elkmtncrafters@hotmail.com

the barber shop STORY by JENNIE TAL PHOTOGRAPHY by NORM SHAFER

Cabins and Reclaimed Lumber In Stock! Call For Details.

FRIDAY MAY 21ST ~ SAVE THE DATE

Reach Out for Rural Health Wintergreen Winery ~ Rte. 664, Nellysford

The fabulous Afro-Cuban, Latin, Caribbean music of Kevin Davis & Ban Caribe!

The best doggone BBQ youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever tasted! Delicious vegan and vegetarian fare available too!

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Proceeds benefit the Rural Health Outreach Program of Blue Ridge Medical Center. For information contact Liz Burnett: 434-263-4000, www.brmedical.org or liz@brmedical.com

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where, but I think men prefer to go to a barber shop. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an atmosphere that men prefer. Men come and talk about huntinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and fishin. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s men talking to men. And they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to smell chemical solution and fingernail acrylic. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even have womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s magazines.â&#x20AC;? If asked, Lydia will do a womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s haircut. In fact, she cuts her own hair and everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in her family including her son and two daughters. But, she does prefer working with men. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of times, they get in my chair and say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to look like, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m gonna wear a hat anyway.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a hear a woman say that,â&#x20AC;? said Lydia. Going to The Barber Shop is a little bit like stepping back in time,

though you still wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get your haircut for two bits (no, a haircut is $12). For starters, Lydia bought an antique barberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chair that was built in 1947. It even has a headrest so she can do straight razor shaves, which she will do for only $7. And donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget about the bona-fide barber pole out front. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It kind of reminds you of something youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d see on the Andy Griffith Show,â&#x20AC;? said Lydia. Lydiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dad helped her put in the barber shop that has just the one work station. Lydia works by herself all day every day, but enjoys the company of her customers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; some of whom come in twice a week for a nice shave. One of her frequent customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is Frank â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big Footâ&#x20AC;? Napier who got his hair cut

with Lydia in Waynesboro before she opened up the Nellysford shop. Many of Lydiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clients used to drive pretty far to get their hair cuts done by barbers, as opposed to going to a salon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So many man have told me, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I am so glad youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here because now I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to drive to Waynesboro or Charlottesville,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Lydia said. While business took a little while to build up, Lydiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s haircuts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which include a hot lather straight razor shave on the back of the neck every time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are gaining in popularity. She said that in just two snowy weeks in February, she had 27 new customers. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not like haircuts are going out of style. NCL

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Organized by The Wintergreen Nature Foundation and the Historical Society of Nelson County, A Cradle of Democracy is a two-part play that explores the events in our fledgling country and our county during the tumultuous years of Thomas Jeffersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presidency. Some of the actors were direct descendants of the founding families of Nelson County. The first part (shown) dealt with the events surrounding the Louisiana Purchase. The second play focuses on the Lewis and Clark expedition and will be performed at the Nelson County High School Auditorium Saturday, March 20, at 7pm. Call 434-325-8169 for more tickets and information.

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G ANTIQUES SOLD! – Small Cast Iron Wood/Coal Stove ~ Covesville VA Great small cast iron wood or coal stove . Has 2 eyes for cooking on top. Has aside door & doors with vents on the front. Measures up to 30 inches tall by up to 21 inches wide by up to 18 inches deep. Shows normal evidence of use, wear & age ~ Good Condition. Posted By: Covesville Store 22931 - Covesville 434-295-9496 $95 Small Antique Wood/Coal Stove ~ Charlottesville VA Great old or antique wood &/ or coal stove made of tin & cast iron. We are selling this as a decorative accessory because the tin, as usual, is getting thin with minor losses & hot coals could fall out & cause a fire. We understand that people can replace the tin & use these stoves if they are so inclined. Measures 34 inches tall by 20 inches wide by 19 inches deep. Reads “WOODLVN No. 20”. Shows normal evidence of use, wear & age ~ Good Decorative Condition. Posted By: Covesville Store 22931 - Covesville 434-295-9496 $125 Antique Iron Bed ~ Full Size ~ Central Virginia Great iron full size bed.Dates from the late 1800s or early 1900s. Measures 44½ inches tall by 55 inches wide ~ Rails are 74 inches long. As far as we are concerned, this is ready to put in your bedroom but some people would touch up the paint or repaint ~ Personal preference. May also have brass parts that were painted white along with the iron.Shows normal evidence of use, wear & age ~ Good Condition. Posted By: Covesville Store 22931 - Covesville 434295-9496 $145 SOLD! – Small Civil War Era Lamp Table ~ Covesville, VA Great Victorian Era table perfect for an oil lamp or gone with the wind lamp. Dates from around the time of The Civil War or a little later. Came from a barn in Schuyler VA where the Waltons were from. Measures 28½ inches tall ~ Top measure 24 inches in diameter. Looks like it was painted brown at some point & that paint has worn off to show a more original finish ~ Looks good to us. Shows normal evidence of use, wear & age ~ Good Condition. Posted By: Covesville Store 22931 - Covesville 434295-9496 $65 Grained blanket chest Large blanket chest with original graining; can be seen at Blue Moon Antique Mall in Lovingston, VA. Posted By: Judy Barnes 22949 - Lovingston 434-263-8890 $450

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Copper apple butter kettle with wooden paddle Antique copper apple butter kettle with wooden paddle; purchased in the Grayson Highlands area in the 1980’s; can be seen at Blue Moon Antique Mall in Lovingston, VA. Posted By: Judy Barnes 22949 - Lovingston 434-263-8890 $450 Lionel Train set Lionel train set from the 1950’s in excellent condition with original Lionel boxes; includes engine, numerous cars, train track, accessories, etc. Posted By: Judy Barnes 22949 - Lovingston 434-263-8890 $650 18th century floor treadle weaving loom 18th century four treadle wooden weaving loom from Maine; all parts included; can be seen at Blue Moon Antique Mall in Lovingston, VA Posted By: Judy Barnes 22949 - Lovingston 434-263-8890 $1250 Dolls by Yolanda Bello A total of 8 collectable dolls signed by the artist Yolanda Bello (6) Yolanda’s Picture perfect Babies-Emily,Danielle, Michael,Jessica, Lisa, & Amanda (1) Yolanda’s Lullabye Baby- Rock abye-Babay (1) Yolanda’s Moments to Reember- Justin. Sold togetherLike new in orginal boxes, never been displayed. Posted By: Francesca 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-361-1121 $500 obo SOLD! – Old Child’s Adirondack Chair ~ Charlottesville Virginia Great old child’s Adirondack chair in nice blue paint. Looks like it was originally 1920s pine green & later painted this nice shade of blue-gray. Measures 24 inches tall by 18 inches wide by 16 inches deep. Shows normal evidence of use, wear & age ~ Good Condition. Posted By: Covesville Store 22931 - Covesville 434295-9496 $50 SOLD! – Old/Vintage French Patio Set ~ Charlottesville Virginia Great old 5 piece patio set with strong French lines. Made of cast aluminum. Shows nice wear overall. Could be repainted or left as is for a Shabby Chic look. To give you an idea of size, the table top measures 38 inches in diameter by 28 inches tall. The chairs are original to the table & are proportional in size. This is a great set in good shape. Posted By: Covesville Store ALBEMARLE COUNTY 434295-9496 $495 Circa 1700’s Pastel Painting in Oval Frame Beautiful 1700’s Pastel Painting in original oval frame, with

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wooden back. There are some condition issues with the frame, which can be restored. The painting itself is in excellent condition. Posted By: Hughes Mews Antiques 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 540-456-7237 $225 Primitive Pine Round Dropleaf Table Primitive Pine Round Dropleaf Table with great Sheridan Style legs, and beautiful patina. In excellent condition. Posted By: Hughes Mews Antiques 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 540-456-7237 $189 Victorian Walnut Dresser with Serpentine Front Drawers Beautifully restored Victorian Walnut Dresser with Serpentine Front (5) Drawers. In excellent condition. Posted By: Hughes Mews Antiques 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 540-456-7237 $225 1930-1950’s Marsh Hoosier Style Cabinet A vintage Marsh Hoosier Style Cabinet with flour bin and 2 shelves in the top. Enamel work area that pulls out from cabinet. Two drawers and a bread keeper drawer. Storage with slide out cutting board. In excellent condition, and fully restored. Posted By: Hughes Mews Antiques 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 540-456-7237 $650

FURNITURE Metal red porch chairs Three metal porch chairs that rock; can be seen at Blue Moon Antique Mall in Lovingston. Posted By: Judy Barnes 22949 - Lovingston 434-263-8890 $40 each Maple Canopy Double Bed Maple canopy double bed in good condition; can be seen at Blue Moon Antique Mall in Lovingston on Highway 29 across from Vito’s. Posted By: Judy Barnes 22949 - Lovingston 434-263-8890 $200

REAL ESTATE Golf Lot on 11th Tee at Old Trail Lot #27 in Upper Ballard – Enjoy panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the North while having the convenience of the Old Trail Golf Course at your back door. This level .532 acre estate lot is one of the few residential lots that actually fronts the Old Trail Golf Course. Underground electrical service, water, sewer, gas, telephone and TV cable are all onsite and ready for new construction. Posted By: Dave Pastors 22932 - Crozet 434-882-0655 $279,000 Two Cell Towers on secluded

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7 Acres in Crozet Secluded 7.3 acre wooded parcel in close proximity to Western Albemarle Schools with a lovely cleared level building site. Two cell towers provide a comfortable monthly income based on three renewable 25-year leases which pay out a total of $2.4 Million that would transfer to new owner. Posted By: Dave Pastors 22932 - Crozet 434-882-0655 $575,000

EQUINE Western Saddle Older western saddle with lots of character; great for smaller adult or older youth; can be seen at Blue Moon Antique Mall in Lovingston, VA. Posted By: Judy Barnes 22949 - Lovingston 434-263-8890 $150 Crosby Prix de Nation English Saddle 17” Crosby Prix de Nation English Saddle in good condition; can be seen at Blue Moon Antique Mall in Lovingston, VA across from Vito’s. Posted By: Judy Barnes 22949 - Lovingston 434-2638890 $250 Pony Pony-free lease for young rider! Wonderful 24 year old bay lesson pony. CoCo is a real sweetie, many of you know her from pony rides at MountainSide Petting Farm. This 12 hand pony walks, trots, canters and jumps. CoCo is a National Pony Club champion in mounted games! $150.00 month board. Posted By: Barbara Funke 22920 - Afton 434-361-0203 $150/mo board

SERVICES Career Consultations Intuitive Career Consultations>comprehensive for the client’s specific needsGlobal<Practical Problem-Solving Readings. PHONE for Free,initial consult. Posted By: Katherine Thimnakis 22901-22911 - Charlottesville 434-969-2017 $50 Piano Sales and Service Expert Piano-Tuning and Repairs at affordable prices. Sales of New and Used Pianos at great discounts. Piano-Moving. Refinishing. Posted By: Joel Cook NELSON COUNTY 434946-5344 $75 and up

ELECTRONICS SOLD! – Lowepro Toploader Pro 75 AW camera bag This Lowepro Toploader Pro 75 AW camera bag is in like-new condition. I have only used it 3 times since I bought it last July for $69.95, but it is a little bit too short for my camera with a 400mm telephoto lens attached, so I bought a longer camera bag. Posted By: Marshall Faintich 434 361-0114 $40

CARS & TRUCKS 1983 Trans Am 1983 Pontiac Trans Am. Black with tan cloth interior. 5 speed transmission. 350 engine. AM/FM cassette. WS6 suspension. Bowling ball hubcaps. Original owner. Excellent condition. Posted By: Frederick Coffey 22938 - Faber 434-3612502 $4500

HOME & GARDEN Lawn Mower-20” Push Murray with Briggs & Stratton engine-excellent condition-used rarely. Posted By: Charles Carman 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-361-1118 $50

MUSIC Keyboard-Yamaha YPG-525 Portable Grand Full keyboard on stand with bench-used rarely- in excellent condition-2 yrs old-great for student. Posted By: Charles Carman 434 361-1118 $450 Piano Baldwin console Beautiful walnut finish with matching bench. Terrific sound. Can help arrange delivery. Posted By: Joel Cook NELSON COUNTY 434946-5344 $2150 Piano : Kimball spinet Kimball spinet piano with lovely walnut finish and matching bench. Excellent playing condition. Posted By: Joel Cook NELSON COUNTY 434-946-5344 $1195

SWAP & TRADE J.P. Murray .58 cal. Civil War Carbine Will trade a J.P. Murray Civil Car Percusion Carbine for a Flint Lock full stock long rifle of same value. Posted By: Hughes Mews Antiques 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 540-456-7237 $500

WANTED Grand Pianos Wanted Grand Pianos purchased. Any condition. Any age. Especially looking for Steinways, Yamahas, Knabe, etc. www.cookspiano.com. Posted By: Joel Cook NELSON COUNTY 434-9465344 $50 and up Old Comic Books Old comic books wanted that sold originally for ten or twelve cents ( cover price). Can buy entire collections. Please make a list befor you call. best prices paid. Posted By: Joel Cook ALBEMARLE COUNTY 434-946-5344 $50 and up

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List with us … our team is selling homes and land in Nelson County & Wintergreen! 415 Stoney Creek East; #470343; $118,000

15 Eagles Mountain Dr; #460948; $233,000

Passive solar home w/ woodstove, garage, sunroom; wooded w/ clearings; fenced; outbuildings; 1,536 sq ft; 3br/1.5ba; 6.6.ac

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Private walking trail thru lot to creek, golf course, & mountain views! Building site w/ access to public sewer and water; 1.36ac

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Donʼt delay; call today! Find a property and have it under contract by April 30th to qualify for the tax credit of $8,000 for ﬁrst time buyers and $6,500 for repeat buyers.

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72 acres, 3,000 sq ft home, 4 acre pond, bold creek, and trails; partially cleared w/ pasture & board fence; 20 min from Wintergreen!

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SOLD: 264 River Ridge Ln Rare Find! Fall in love w/ land & rustic/log home; 16 acres w/ own private walking trails along Rockfish River! 2,080 fin/1,542 unfin

175 Whispering Pines Dr; #472358; $569,000

586 Lodebar Est; #468509; $245,000

Built in 2006 and privately situated on nearly 5 acres w/ woods; 1 level; large rooms and oversized closets; 1,812 sq ft; 3br/2ba

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SOLD: 10 Trillium Close Lease or Purchase! Fresh paint, new carpet, private back deck; across from ﬁtness, spa, & aquatic center; WPI; 1,379 sq ft; 2Br/2.5Ba

Sara McGann 434-996-4962 DiscoverNelsonCounty.com

Erwin Berry III 434-325-7143 ErwinBerryIIIAdvantage.com

SOLD: Pounding Branch Rd

Build your dream home! Soil Study approved for 5 bedroom home; recently surveyed; mountain views; mature hardwoods; spring; 7.7 ac

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Wintergreen; Laurel Springs Dr; #463834; $59,000 Perfect building spot within resort along less populated Laurel Springs Dr; gently sloping & wooded for privacy; WPI; .41 acres

Nelson, a Division of the Fishersville Ofﬁce 434-361-0333

MARCH 2010