Nelson County Life, Issue #62 by Nelson County Life Magazine

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WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN 734 DEVILS KNOB LOOP $725,000

WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN 1881 BLUE RIDGE DR $565,000

WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN 1989 LAUREL SPRINGS DR $329,900

WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN 1941 HIGH RIDGE PL $273,000

WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN 2227 TANNERS RIDGE CONDOS $155,000

WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN 196 MOUNTAIN INN CONDOS $129,000

STONEY CREEK AT WINTERGREEN 600 HUNTERS PT $649,000

STONEY CREEK AT WINTERGREEN 320 STONE ORCHARD DR $394,000

STONEY CREEK AT WINTERGREEN 93 BLACK WALNUT LN $392,500

NELSON COUNTY 1768 BEECHGROVE RD $449,000

NELSON COUNTY 114 PAULS CREEK RD $234,500

NELSON COUNTY 59 CAMPBELL LN $159,000

P.O. Box 747/3079 Rockfish Valley Highway | Wintergreen, V A 22958 | (434) 361-0500 (800) 325-2200

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WINTERGREEN STONEY CREEK NELSON COUNTY and SURROUNDING AREAS (800) 361-5155 (434) 361-2440

Visit our website at www.MountainAreaRealty.com WINTERGREEN RESORT 404 Fortunes Ridge Drive

This charming mountain home boasts amazing year round views. Free flowing floorplan with 3 BR, 2 BA, spacious living room with stone fireplace, and an additional loft/sleeping area upstairs. Beautiful pine floors in the living and dining areas. Kitchen appliances have been upgraded. Briing all offers! Furnished. $469,500 WPI Call Chastity Morgan 434 941-5883

1/3 INTEREST ONLY!!!! Great opportunity to own a 4 BR, 4.5 BA home at an affordable price. Sold furnished, with Shamokin Gorge as a backdrop, mountain views, 3 master suites with balconies, soapstone countertops, 2 stone fireplaces, highest (5 star) Energy Star efficiency rating, wet bar and fridge, LR, plus fam room. $275,000

460 Three Ridges Condo

Have a great ski condo at Wintergreen at 1/3 the price! 1/3 ownership in this great 1 BR condo is yours for only $50,000. A great way to enjoy the Resort without the expense of full ownership. Call for details. Also sold in its entirety for $115,000. Owner/agent. Call Sharon Stacey 434 962-0719

12 Hemlock Court

33 Cooper’s Vantage

This adorable cottage is the perfect mountain getaway. The great room has a vaulted ceiling with a native stone fireplace and lots of light and opens on to a private deck. There are 3 BRS and a 2nd family room with a private deck upstairs. Recent upgrades include architectural shingle roof, central HVAC, paved drive, new decks, interior and exterior painting, carpet and handsome furnishings. You will love this charming home! $317,500 WPI

STONEY CREEK 40 Hooded Warbler

1498 Monocan Drive

PRICE REDUCED $100,000: With spectacular views of the southern Blue Ridge, this gorgeous four bedroom, three and a half bath home on 5.9 acres has it all! Custom built by Windjammer, this quality home captures the natural beauty of Stoney Creek and provides gracious single level living with breathtaking views from every room. A truly unique property. Just thirty minutes to Charlottesville. $689,000 WPI Call Pam McKeithen 434 906-0426

Lovely mountain and golf views from this private 3BR/2.5 BA home. Located on the golf course it features a cathedral ceiling and custom built-ins by the fireplace in greatroom. Cherry cabinets and pantry, granite countertops and state-of-the-art appliances in the gourmet kitchen. Large screened porch. Sunny master BR and tiled master bath. Spacious bonus room. 30 min to C’ville. $447,000 WPI Call Julie Bendle 434 996-8669

NELSON COUNTY 164 Zinks Mill School Road

A true gem. Authentic Shenandoah Valley chestnut and heartpine cabin relocated to a beautiful lot in Montebello. Three Sisters Cabin has been a lucrative vacation rental for years. Owners website conveys. Charming in and out and sold fully furnished. Named one of the “Top 100 most beautiful vacation places in North America.” Authentic charm, modern convenience and a beautiful setting. $290,000 Call Charlie Wineberg 434 996-7336

Falls Lane Parcel

75 Hillcrest Lane

Nice 3 BR, 1 BA starter home in good condition located in Afton. . New roof and well pump in 2005. Large sunny yard with views and only 30 minutes to Charlottesville or Waynesboro. $139,900 Call John McKeithen 434 906-0427

Partly wooded 2.74 acre lot located in Fortunes Cove. Only 3/4 mile to the Nature Conservancy’s Fortunes Cove Preserve. Small stream on the property. Views. Easy access to Lovingston, Charlottesville and Lynchburg. $49,900

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Own your private 20 acre nature preserve at the end of a country lane. Immaculate 3 BR, 2.5 BA home located in a glade surrounded by forest. Many trails for walking or ATV use including a streamside ramble. The home’s amenities include a covered porch, deck and a great sunroom. Beautifully landscaped including a water garden that provides soothing sounds. $324,900

A great location on 4.28 acres with stunning mountain views. This 4BR, 2BA home has had many upgrades: hardwood flooring and Corian countertops. Very private but close to Nellysford and Wintergreen. Hear Stoney Creek babbling in your backyard! Outbuildings for storage. 30 min. to Charlottesville. Adjacent lot available at reduced price. $179,000

Nice cape cod on 1.36 acres with wonderful mountain views. Home has been lovingly maintained, 3 BR 2.5BA, den, garage and unfinished space in lower level. This home is very energy efficient and has an amazing conservator. Large screened deck, hot tub, and organic garden area, small barn/shed and 1-car garage. Convenient to Nellysford and Wintergreen and 35 min to C’ville. $292,000

PROPERTIES SOLD FIRST QUARTER 2010 Fortunes Cove Lane Lot: $74,100 983 Stoney Creek West Lot: $75,000 Walk Around Lane parcel: $92,000 River Ridge Lane Lot: $94,900

1424 Monocan Drive Lot: $99,000 Blundell Hollow lot D: $145,000 Hunter’s Point lot: $225,000 74 Laurel Hill Lane: $118,000

1612 Glass Hollow Road: $125,000 2245 Tanners Ridge: $129,900 404 Three Ridges: $134,000 613 White Oak: $148,000

758 Brownings Cove: $160,000 77 Glenthorne Loop: $168,000 402 Three Ridges: $169,500 1558 Vistas: $350,000

114 Tree House Place: $355,000 141 Blundell Hollow Road: $560,000 293 White Oak Drive: $565,000 39 Pitcher Plant Lane: $645,000

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Nelson County Life Magazine, published by The Afton Group, LLC is pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s policy for achieving equal housing oppotunity throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap. All real estate advertised herein is subject to Virginia’s fair housing law which makes it illegal to advertise ‘any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.’ This magazine will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate that violates the fair housing law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this magazine are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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Follow the leader. First with breaking news on the Blue Ridge Parkway Shooting thanks to a tip from one of our 800+ Facebook friends.

Get your kicks on Route 151.

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wine touristas Winding around wine country, the wise way.

inside basic necessities ........................... 7 cover story ............................. 10 this old house ............................ 18 this new house ........................... 18 at home with marlo ................... 23 sam’s garden .............................. 32 askthedr...................................... 33 the perfect fit ............................. 33 leisure guide .............................. 34 datebook ................................... 38 classifieds ................................... 39

on the cover Photographer: Norm Shafer Henry Davis, 85, of Afton poses with his 1929 Model A Ford Huckster. The car has been built over almost two years by Davis from the old parts of many cars, and a few modern remade components. Story on page 10.

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from thepublishers Adam has taken up with Tommy’s hair brush and we had to yank it out of his hand for the picture. But I guess there wouldn’t have been any harm. He was holding a racket in the last issue. For now Adam likes to brush his hair from back to front. We are waiting for the first time he runs that brush over a tick. I must admit, this season has brought out my inner chimp. All the pets are treated for ticks and such but that doesn’t keep them from hitching a ride on their backs every now and then. When Angelo is purring and I run my fingers over his head and find a tick, it’s like finding an Indian Head penny on the ground. I’m sure there’s an evolutionary component to this behavior as I don’t see many male chimps grooming their offspring. They say pregnancy brings out some vivid dreams. One of mine involved bunches of bananas (there again is that inner chimp) and assorted expletives. We won’t go into that. We are having to watch what we say more closely. It’s not that Adam has begun embarrassing me in grocery check-out lines just yet but he is starting to repeat many of the words we say. It’s as if he says them

once and banks them for later. Part of us thinks he is accumulating enough words in his arsenal to string together the most off-color remark at the most inappropriate time. It will probably happen when a head counter comes knocking on our door. Speaking of learning how to count, we have a DVD of old Sesame Street episodes that have been on heavy rotation lately here at the house. The guy that lifts open the red lid to reveal “two turtles” is creepy. But the bakery chef who tumbles down the stairs is hysterical: “Twoooo chocolate cream piesssss!!!!!! Enjoy! Yvette and Tommy Stafford

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The Nelson County Snowpocalypse Support Group welcomed the start of spring at Wintergreen Winery with live music from Hobojac and Mississippi Conjure. Born from the more than five feet of snow that fell on Nelson County this winter, “Snowbojac” was finally laid to rest.

Reach Out for Rural Health 6:30 pm, Friday, May 21 ~ Wintergreen Winery ~ Rte. 664, Nellysford st

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

The Art of the Picnic Alfresco dining reaches its epitome picnicking. For me there is no better setting to stimulate appetite and aesthetic sensibility than a grassy knoll overlooking vineyardsâ&#x20AC;Śor maybe a granite boulder jutting just above white caps on the sea, or an antique table under the shade of wisteria with the tsz-tsz-tsz of the cicadas in the background. Or perhaps just a quiet roadside beside a sunlit river here in Virginia. But before my prose turns completely purple, you get the picture and my passion for picnics. And no picnic is complete without a bottle of wine. Almost any wine can be a picnic wine, even that â&#x20AC;&#x2122;78 La TĂ˘che, but more often picnic wines are those that are simple, complementing not only environment and temperature but your chosen fare. Chilled reds such as Gamay or whites and rosĂŠs are natural choices. Domaine du PĂ¨re Caboche â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from the Vaucluse, this simple wine is everything a ProvenĂ§al rosĂŠ should be. Fresh notes of lemon blossom and peach are balanced by nice acidity. Because red wine quickly becomes heavy and heady on a day

warm enough to picnic, opt for a rosĂŠ which offers the body of a red with the cool acidity of a white. Pair with picnic olives, chĂ¨vres, smoked mussels and, if you can find them, sea urchins. $10.99 If seeking a white wine look no farther than the amazing biodynamic Guillemot-Michel MĂ˘con Villages, Quintaine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; This is no ordinary, light-bodied MĂ˘con Villages. The commune of Quintaine has a special microclimate which allows it to make some of the finest MĂ˘con in the area. Pierrette and Marc Guillemot-Michel are topnotch vintners and their wine reflects it. Passion fruit, honey, lemongrass, baked apple and white peaches on the nose; the only fault this wine might have is to overshadow the food. $26.99 For the red wine drinker, lighter styles tend to work best. Therefore, Gamay, Pinot Noir, Zweigelt and Dolcetto are good bets. G. Descombes, Brouilly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Beaujolais has always been the quintessential picnic wine, but for those who say â&#x20AC;&#x153;yuckâ&#x20AC;? to Beaujolais Nouveau, there is more to the region than the fruity, frothy Nouveau. All Nouveau

is Beaujolais, but not all Beaujolais is Nouveau. There are ten â&#x20AC;&#x153;cruâ&#x20AC;? which tend to be the best wines produced in the region. Brouilly falls right in the middle and is therefore an ideal match with patĂŠ, saucisson and medium to full-flavored cheeses. $25.99 Organic. While we may normally think of taking inexpensive wines on picnics, no one says you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bring the Chablis Grand Cru youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been saving in the cellar. If you agree that an outdoor picnic is just about the best food and wine experience, then donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hold back. ChĂ˘teau Musar, 2001 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; If tasted blind youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d think you were drinking an exotic, spicy Bordeaux, but Musar is Lebanese. Cabernet, Carignan, Cinsault and Grenache and, like all Serge Hocharâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wine, aged seven years in the bottle before release ensuring perfection when opened. Sit in the shade of the fig tree; sip and watch it evolve. Your picnic will become quite memorable. $48.99. Join Kay in Paris in September. Air, hotel, meals, wine, sightseeing all for $2945. Kpfaltz@cstone.net.

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Spring 2010 Workshops 5/4

Great Ideas for Colorful Planters with Susan Viemeister

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6/18 Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms Dinner & lecture 6/23 Lovely Lavender Day with Annie Baggett from Sunshine Lavender Farm ... and more to come.

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ROCKFISH WHEAT now available!

We first ran a story about Nelson County’s shoefiti in Issue #25 (April 2007). In it we wrote about a Nellysford landmark, a pair of white tennis shoes hanging from a power line over Rt. 151. On March 23, 2010, we got an urgent Facebook tip from local Honey-Do handyman Chris Barksdale that the shoes had dropped. Racing into breaking news mode, Tommy Stafford hopped into the Jeep and snapped a picture of the grounded soles before an unidentified woman picked them up and took them away.

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Everyone has a soft spot in their hearts for the first car they ever drove, but none take action quite like Henry Davis.

STORY by JENNIE TAL PHOTOGRAPHY by NORM SHAFER continued on page 12

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FOXFIRE GIFTS THE GRAND FINALE 2 FINAL EVENTS We still have lots of all your Foxfire favorites including Byers Choice Carolers, Big Sky Bears, Santas and Snowmen, and more. These are your last chances to Shop Foxfire and save LOTS!! Open 11-6 for both events 954 Beech Grove Rd 434-361-2202

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Like many teenagers, Henry Davisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; car was an old, used pile of metal that got him from place to place, but unlike most kids, the car Henry, an Afton resident, drove in high school was a Model A Roadster.

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Henry Davis, 86, of Afton, works in the shop in his basement crafting the wooden cab and bed of the 1929 Model A Ford Huckster that he has built in his backyard over the last two years. This will be the fifth Model A Ford that he has completed by himself (opposite). A modern insurance ad lays in the back of Davis’ Huckster bed. The advertisement shows what a 1929 Model A Ford Huckster would have looked like new (below left). Last summer, after working on his 1929 Model A Ford Huckster for a year Davis had straightened and fixed several rusted parts of the car’s fenders and installed new wheel bearings. He’d also rebuilt the differential and installed the front cowl and windshield. The parts were temporarily bolted to the chassis to make sure everything fit together. (below right, courtesy of Henry Davis).

“I’ve had Model A Fords for quite a while,” said Henry, a member of the Skyline Chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America. “I just love old cars.” A lot of people in central Virginia seem to share Henry’s passion and the local club – which spans from Charlottesville to Staunton and up to Harrisonburg, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with about 60 members. The club is a chapter of the Model A Club of America as well as a division of the Model A Restores Club and is planning a huge celebration during the Summer Extravaganza the weekend after July 4 at the Ridgeview Park in Waynesboro.

In addition to a display of members’ prized vehicles, there will be a sectioned engine on display that club president Reggie Hiner hopes will spark the interests of young people. And if that doesn’t do it, he’s sure the little ones will have a lot of fun snapping a photo of themselves sitting in the driver’s seat of an antique Model A. After Henry’s first, Model As got pretty popular and he couldn’t afford another one until about 25 years ago when someone gave him an old chassis and he build a Roadster out of it. “And I’ve kept one ever since,” said the retired woodworker and industrial supervisor.

Henry Davis looks over the chassis of a Ford Model T in his yard. He says that this chassis is in better shape than the one he started with on the 1929 Model A Huckster that he has almost finished building. Davis is contemplating if he has another car in him after almost completing his fifth Ford Model A.

“I cannot afford an antique automobile, so I build them out of junk.” continued on page 14 MAY 2010 NELSON COUNTY LIFE 13

Henry Davis walks from his shop to the 1929 Model A Ford Huckster that he has built from spare parts over the last two years. Below, Davis works on reinstalling a sticky door lock on the antique vehicle.

Henry has been a member of various chapters of the club for 20 some years – on and off – and encourages others – even young people with little knowledge of Model As to learn more about cars, like he has over the years. “I had to learn by reading books, I’m not a mechanic or anything,” said Henry, who doesn’t even have a nice garage at home. Though he’s never had been trained to work on automobiles, he’s kept at least one Model A on hand since he built his first one more than two dozen years ago. “I build one, sell it, and get the money to build another one.” Using that method, Henry has built five Model As, a Ford Mustang and a 1949 pick up truck. Right now he’s working on something called a Huckster. “It’s a pick up truck with a canopy on top,” he explained. “It has a wooden body – they used to sell produce out of it.” And starting this month, Henry hopes to put the Huckster back to good use – selling the small wooden items he makes down at the Nellsyford Farmer’s Market alongside his daughters who sell Hillside Herbs. “I’m going to use it to peddle my wares,” said Henry, who isn’t planning to sell the Huckster any time soon. “I’m going to try to keep this one as long as I can.” NCL

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This is the fifth Model A Henry Davis has built. He hopes to be done by May. He is planning to use the car to go to the Nelson Farmers Market in Nellysford on Saturdays where he sells old fashioned childrens toys and hand-made dulcimers.

Henry Davis screws in the wooden strips that he made for the roof of the 1929 Model A Ford Huckster that he has built over the last two years. Davis says that almost every staqe of the restoration takes longer than he thought, as he basically is building it without plans from the parts of many different cars. Below, Davis tries to figure out why the horn on the Huckster has stopped honking.

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Nelson County High School prom couples created high school memories by piling into area eateries including Basic Necessities in Nellysford.

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Congratulations to Nelson County’s breweries for taking home medals in this year’s World Beer Cup. Blue Mountain Brewery took home a silver for Rockfish Wheat. Devils Backbone Brewing Company owner Steve Crandall and brewmaster Jason Oliver show off their trophies for Champion Brewery and Brewmaster in the small brewpub category (above). Visit NelsonCountyLife.com, keywords: World Beer Cup, for complete contest results.

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CANNING AND JAMMING Flavorful Ways to Cook Healthy and Preserve Foods Want to have a “hands-on” experience in learning how to safely preserve foods through canning ? Sign up for one or more Saturdays, from 10 am to 2 pm, at the Nelson Center in Lovingston. The instructor, Tracy Nedza, RN, is a Va. Cooperative Extension Agent in Family and Consumer Sciences. There will be a fee of $5.00 per class or $20.00 for all 4 sessions. Bring a bag lunch!

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If you’re looking for wine glasses to serve that special bottle of wine purchased from one of Nelson County’s fine wineries, you’ll find a great selection of table settings at Tuckahoe Antique Mall from wine and cordial glasses, tea servers, flatware, salt cellars, crystal serving bowls, to everyday dishes.

From rustic elegance to classic sophistication, it can all be found at the Tuckahoe Antique Mall.

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Sat., August 21 “CANNING TOMATOES, OTHER ACID-TYPE FOODS” Sat., October 23 “MAKING VINEGARS AND SEASONED BUTTERS” For reservations call Cindy at the Nelson Co. Extension Office: 434-263-4035 Sign up soon as class size is limited !!

MASTER GARDENER? VIRGINIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION WILL SPONSOR Master Gardener Training in Nelson County this fall. Tuesday & Thursday mornings, 9-12, September 14th – November 11th. Location: Nelson Center Lovingston.

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Call the Nelson County Extension Office at 434/263-4035

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Location: 12689 Thomas Nelson Hwy., Lovingston, Virginia Offered at: $540,000 Comments: Family homestead features two homes on 65.34 beautiful acres. The classic 2-over-2 farmhouse was built of chestnut some 130 years ago and sits on its original stone foundation. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, hand-blown glass windows, original tin roof. Second home, which is on its own well, is a 1940’s Cape Cod with an energy efficient geothermal heating and cooling system. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. Property features spring, old pond site, and a mixture of pasture and hardwoods. Contact: Peter Farley Wintergreen Real Estate Co. 434-361-0567

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Location: 968 Fox Hollow Rd, Afton, Virginia Offered at: $297,500 Comments: This custom built contemporary ranch home is perched hilltop with magnificent pastoral and mountain views in all directions. The open floor plan allows for easy entertaining and family friendly. There is an oversized front porch and back deck for relaxing, grilling and entertaining. Vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances,ceiling fans and large bedrooms are just a few great features of this home. The partially finished basement allows for additional expansion. Contact: Sara McGann Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate III - Fishersville 434-996-4962

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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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Brian Chase Managing Broker 434-987-4168

2072 Stone Ridge Golf front 2 bedroom condo at Stone Ridge with views. Great location just a short walk to Spa,Golf,Tennis and Devils Knob Restaurant. Comes furnished ready to move in. Offered at $189,500 Call Steve for details at 434-566-1293 (456857) N!

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One of the premier homes in Stoney Creek! Beautiful estate home on Lake Monocan with big water views. Great location on the golf course and just a short stroll to the beach on Lake Monocan. The perfect home for entertaining with a large screened porch, expansive decks and private hot tub all overlooking the lake. Wonderful open floor plan with large family, dining and kitchen space. Charming courtyard entrance. First floor master, plus a separate artist’s studio or exercise room. WPI right of membership included. $949,000 Call Rod and Christy Phillips at 434-987-6399. (475115)

161 Wood House Lane

A truly remarkable custom home and farmette. Complete with two stall horse stable and pasture, this magnificent Lindal Cedar home was built in 1998 but still feels new (stable built 2005). Property adjoins 6,000 acres of preserved Wintergreen land for riding and hiking; mountain views; superb craftsmanship; passive solar. $949,000. Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (475072)

1535 Cliffs Condo

Beautifully furnished 2 bed, mid-level unit with custom tile hearth and fireplace surround. Spectacular mountain and valley views. Just move in and enjoy this superb offering. Quiet concrete and steel construction. Walk to Wintergarden Spa & Fitness Center - Devils Knob Tennis - Devils Knob Golf. Furnished. $238,700. Brian Chase www.goWintergreen. com 434-296-9860 (475897)

720 Black Walnut Drive

Beautifully landscaped hillside home with level entry from driveway/ garage; all electric 2-zone heating/cooling (new heat pump); Corian counters & new dishwasher in kitchen; built-in cabinets in dining room; large half-finished basement with pool table; oversized garage; lovely sitting area overlooks great room; large bonus room with full bath can be fourth bedroom if desired; ample attic storage; all appliances & pool table convey ;short walk to stocked fishing pond; furniture negotiable; WPI right-of-membership included in the asking price of $439,000. Call Jim and Joan Mummery at 434-531-5033 (475646)

139 Eagles Court

Be ready for another great ski season at Wintergreen and snag this great deal on a 3 bedroom slope side condo in Eagles Court. Overlooking the mountains and Eagles swoop slope this furnished condo is ready to use or become a great ski rental property. Assessed at way over the offered price of $289,500, this great value will likely go quickly. Call Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293 (475794)

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Jim Mummery 434-531-5033 105 Saddleback Knoll Stoney Creek: Contemporary estate home designed/ built for owners. Impeccably maintained and improved. Set high on a 1.3 acre water-front lot. Extensive landscaping w/ Koi pond, stone terrace, circular concrete drive, 1st floor master, 2 fireplaces, wine tasting area, gourmet kitchen, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. $875,000. Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (448607)

24 Stone Crop Lane Beautiful 5BR home that shows like new. Two master suites, two living rooms and two fireplaces. Large deck and kitchen for entertaining family & friends. Great location close to Wintergarden Spa & Fitness. Sold with Wintergreen Club Membership sold furnished to immediately enjoy the resort. Kim Chappell, 434-2382430 or www.ExperienceWintergreen.com (462646)

70 Dogwood Road Nice views of the Rockfish Valley from this lot at the end of a cul de sac. Private area with beautiful hardwood trees. Bring your builder or let me help you select one. $179,000 Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 (471856)

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A turn-key design/build company, Winterwoods Homes has partnered with the nations premier suppliers to deliver luxury timber frame and stone designs of extraordinary quality. Their industry leading partners include Tennessee Log Homes and Vail’s Slifer Designs. The Winterwoods Homes portfolio boasts 18 unique designs. Base prices from $750K - client customization available. For a complimentary design package, contact Brian Chase, Managing Broker www. goWintergreen.com 434-2969860.

2209 Tanners Ridge 2BR resort condo with a great golf view. Vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan. Sold turn key and ready to enjoy for ski season. Private rental with cash flow. Near WTG shuttle stop and the WinterGarden Center. Listed for $159,000 by Kim Chappell and www. ExperienceWintergreen.com (471121)

364 Chestnut Place Great value for a lot with seasonal views and privacy. Great location close to skiing,golf,tennis and restaurants at end of cul de sac. Bring your builder or let us provide one for you. $145,000 Listed by Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293 (471855)

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You won’t find a nicer two bedroom condo at Tanners Ridge condos. This upgraded and furnished condo overlooks the golf course and also has mountain views! granite kitchen counters, ceramic tiled kitchen floors and new appliances coming in early April. Includes WPI right of membership, great second home or rental potential. Close to Wintergarden Spa, golf and tennis and on shuttle bus route to skiing and other resort amenities. $157,500 Call Steve Marianella @ 434-566-1293 (475312)

716 Laurelwood

JUST LISTED! 716 Laurelwood. Located in the first Laurelwood section! Walk to pool right across the street, dining, shopping. Perfectly priced for the market. Seller will contribute $3,000 towards your closing costs! Sold fully furnished! A Wintergreen Resort Homes & Villas Rental Property. Enjoy with family and friends. Immediate cash flow/revenue, when you are not on the mountain. Swimming, hiking, tennis, golf, Enjoy your cool and breezy summer in the mountains at 716 Laurelwood! Offer price: $169,000, Contact Thomasina Shealey, REALTOR, mobile: 703.328.8680, email: bastide@earthlink.net (475798)

1460 Ledges

Stunning top floor Ledges! 3 bedrooms, 3 baths! Magnificent Blue Ridge Mtn views! One of the best 3 bedroom, TOP FLOOR VIEW condo values on the mountain! Don’t miss this fabulous investor opportunity! Lovely interiors, hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, Seller to pay $2,500 towards Purchasers closing costs! Seller to pay 2nd quarter 2010 Ledges Association Dues! Seller to pay Purchasers 2010 WPOA dues! Owners have made this condo an easy purchase decision! WPI. Sold beautifully furnished! Offer price: $303,000 Contact: Thomasina Shealey, REALTOR, 703.328.8680,email: bastide@earthlink.net (475309) OT TL ON R RF TE WA

24 Barn Owl Lane One of the most desirable lots in Stoney Creek. Huge water views, mountain views, beach views and golf course views! Sits on the wide part of Lake Monocan. Quiet cul-de-sac road. This lot has it all, including WPI right of membership. $269,000. Call Rod or Christy Phillips at 434-987-6399. (475106)

755 Laurelwood

Laurelwood is a great, affordable year-round location on the mountain. Walk to skiing in winter - don’t worry about parking! In summer walk to dining and all of the festivities behind the Mountain Inn (fireworks, concerts, etc). Walk to Blackrock Market for those groceries you forgot. Top level gold-rated unit has been nicely updated and brings in over $20k/year. Stainless appliances and nice furnishings. Keep renting it to hold as an investment or move right in and have it all to yourself! $214,900 including WPI right of membership. Call Rod and Christy Phillips at 434-987-6399. (475675)

44 Bear Run

Stunning Glenn German, AIA/Henry Smith/Central VA Builders collaboration! West Coast style meets East Coast design! Private suites, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3 fireplaces! Master suite w/ fireplace, master bath w/deep soaking tub and shiatsu massage jets, steam shower w/aromatherapy wells for essential oils, interior designs by “Jeffrey & David” of Old Town Alexandria, Great room w/fireplace, Carmel, California styled screened loggia w/fireplace, Chef ’s kitchen, WPI, Sold beautifully furnished WPI, Sold furnished, Offer price: $562,000, Contact Thomasina Shealey, REALTOR, mobile: 703.328.8680, email: bastide@earthlink.net, (475390)

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This 2008 golf course villa in RoseWood Village located in Stoney Creek, features high-end appliances, custom finishes and universal design appropriate to 55+ living. Interior offers hardwood floors, Corian countertops, a full bay window, high ceilings (9’ and tray) and year round sun room. Exterior maintenance, lawn care and trash removal provided. Property carries Wintergreen right-of-membership and is within walking distance of shopping and all Wintergreen amenities. Future construction of an assisted living facility is planned. Available for quick occupancy if desired. $494,900. Call Joan Mummery at 434-531-5033. (461979)

78 Deer Springs Lane Beautiful corner lot in Wintergreen Resort. .41 acre with easy access in a popular area of the resort. Quick ride to golf, tennis, restaurants and skiing. $89,900. Call Kim Chappell, 434-238-2430. www.ExperienceWintergreen.com (453853)

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2025 Stone Ridge Large, three bedroom resort condo with updated furnishings. Lower-level with large walk-out patio. Great location near WinterGarden, Nature Center and many amenities. Sold turn-key and ready to enjoy. Listed for $285,000 by Kim Chappell and www.ExperienceWintergreen.com, 434-238-2430 (470828)

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Rare opportunity to own one of largest mountain-side estate lots in Stoney Creek. With elevations nearing 2,200 feet, it’s one of the community’s highest. Enjoy lower humidity and cooler summer temperatures. Easy 5 minute access to valley amenities. Gorgeous views of the Rockfish Valley. Adjacent 7 acre estate parcel also available. Reduced to $195,000. Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (460226)

2204 Tanners Ridge Great location and value priced at $120,000. This one bedroom condo has a large patio and cozy fireplace. The condo is sold furnished and ready to enjoy Wintergreen. Close to the WinterGarden Center and a WTG Shuttle Stop. Listed by Kim Chappell, www.ExperienceWintergreen.com 434-238-2430 (466971)

397 Blackrock Drive

Walk to Tyro ski slope from this brand new 3 bedroom contemporary ski chalet at Wintergreen. Lots of light, cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors and fireplace in family room. WPI right of membership included .Large unfinished basement could be extra bedrooms or family room. Reduced to $389,950! Great value for new construction at Wintergreen. Call Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293 (459003)

650 Pedlars Edge Drive Located near Tyro slope. One of the last remaining lots on Pedlar’s Edge Drive. Invest now build when you are ready. $ 139,000 Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 (471853)

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Rare, luxury 11 bedroom, 10.5 bath mountain home. One bedroom configured as a state-of-the art conference center another as a fully equipped fitness facility. Luxury appointments adorn remaining rooms. Significant rental income stream in place. Elevator - Mountain views - Double kitchen - Two wet bars. Call for details. Sold fully furnished & equipped. Only $1,549,000! Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (460685)

304 Chestnut Place Excellent winter views of valley and ski slopes on this quiet street close to amenities. Includes WPI, skiing, tennis and golf nearby. Bring your builder or let us assist with selecting one. $184,500. Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293.(471857)

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Where’s the buyer?

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

Oh where, oh where, is that home buyer? Sellers can do a lot of things right and still miss the boat when it comes to attracting a buyer for their home. You can properly price the home. You can get it in pristine condition. You can even “primp and fluff” it so that any home stager would be proud. However, if you don’t get your home in front of the actual buyers, all that hard work will not necessarily generate a SOLD sign. I constantly preach the three key elements of selling a home… price, condition, and marketing. When you place the home on the “market”, make sure that you have a “marketing” plan. This is not a novel concept, yet it does not get the due diligence it needs. When selecting the right agent, don’t just hire based on relationships (family member, friend, or acquaintance), hire based on a marketing plan. If you want to get your home

in front of buyers, consider these buyer facts as reported by The 2009 National Association of Realtors Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. Buyer home purchase resources; Buyers use a wide variety of resources in searching for a home: 90 percent use the Internet, 87 percent rely on real estate agents, 59 percent yard signs, 46 percent attend open houses and 40 percent look at print or newspaper ads. Although buyers also use other resources, they generally start the search process online and then contact an agent. First point of contact; When asked where buyers first learned about the home that they actually purchased, 36 percent of buyers said a real estate agent; 36 percent the Internet; 12 percent from yard signs; 6 percent from a friend, neighbor or relative; 5 percent home builders; 2 percent a print or newspaper ad; 2 percent directly

from the seller; and less than 1 percent a home book or magazine. This is worth recapping. 36 percent of buyers first learned of the home that they purchased from the internet, while only a total of 3 percent of buyers first learned about their home from a print publication. Print advertising should not be ignored, but it should not be the primary focus of your agent’s marketing efforts. Most popular internet resources; Since so many buyers rely on the internet as a primary source of information, where exactly are they going online? Local multiple listing service web sites, such as Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors, were the most popular Internet resource, used by 60 percent of buyers; followed by Realtor.com and real estate company sites, each with 46 percent; real estate agent Web sites, 45 percent; other Web sites with real estate listings, 30 percent; for-saleby-owner sites, 17 percent; and local

print publication websites, 9 percent; other categories were smaller. In summary, online advertising is essential for success. The agent you hire should be able to detail how he/she is penetrating these buyer frequented web sources to ensure that your home is getting maximum exposure. Not every entry on one of these websites is the same. For example, a featured listing on Realtor.com can get 500% more exposure than a standard listing. Take the time to understand the “where, when and how’s” of your agent’s marketing plan. If you align with those who sell, you just might sell! 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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Bring golf Clubs! Conde Nast Traveler magazine selected Wintergreen as one of the “Top 50 Golf Resorts in the World” and your back deck is only yards away from Shamokin #4. Sit in the rocker on the covered front porch or the lounge chair on the back deck and marvel at the privacy as the home is ideally situated among mature hardwoods and shrubs. This one-level, handicap accessible home has been meticulously crafted and maintained. The gourmet kitchen is truly magnificent with granite countertops, maple cabinets, hand painted tile backsplash, center island, built-in desk and wine rack, pantry, vegetable sink, and stainless steel appliances. Enjoy easy entertaining with the open dining and living room with wood-burning brick fireplace, hardwood floors, and cathedral ceiling. The first floor master suite features a sitting area, walkin closet with built-ins, and a private bathroom with double vanities, tile floors, walk-in shower, and jetted tub. The home has so many extras to include numerous custom oak built-ins, cedar lined closet, security system, 2 car garage, outside tool closet, and more. The neighboring golf front lot can be purchased exclusively with the home. Lot has WPI and the premier equity membership can be purchased at a discount. All furnishings and appliances are negotiable.

275 Wood Nettle Ln MLS #476110; $394,900 Stoney Creek

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Local Chiropractor Offers $150.00 Worth Of His Services For Only $25.00 To Anyone Who Needs Help But Has Never Been To A Chiropractor Before (Or Has Not Been In A Long Time) Dear Friend, If you have ever thought about going to a chiropractor, but you have hesitated because you were not sure it was right for you, please read on… My name is Dr. Brian Prax and recently I decided to make a special offer to anyone in the area who is currently suffering from physical pain and would like fast, simple relief. I have agreed to “give away” (to anyone who asks for it) $150.00 worth of my services for only $25.00*. That’s right - $25.00*. I am calling it “Community Appreciation Week” and it is my way of saying “Thank You” to the people of Albemarle and Nelson counties for making my practice so successful in the 5 short years since I opened my doors. You should know that I’ll be donating 100% of that $25 to Hope Community Center. They’re a vital charity service that helps the homeless and refugees in Charlottesville. I have helped hundreds of people in the Albemarle and Nelson county area feel better and live healthier, more productive lives through chiropractic care. And now I would like to introduce even more to the many benefits that our profession has to offer. For instance, chiropractic care may be able to help you if you are suffering from any of the following conditions: • Migraine headaches • Lower back pain • Numbness or soreness in your arms or legs • Constant fatigue; lack of energy • Muscle spasms, sprains and strains And a whole host of other problems ranging from dizziness to ringing in the ears. Fortunately, if you are suffering from any of these problems right now, they may be relieved or eliminated by proper chiropractic care (commonly called “adjustments”). So if you have always wanted to “check out” chiropractic care and see what it can do for you, now is the best time to do so because … For One Week Only May 17th-May 22nd 2010 $25.00* will get you all of the services I normally charge new patients $150.00 for! *(offer may not apply to Federal programs like Medicare or Medicaid)

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What does this offer include? Everything! You will get an in-depth consultation about your health and well-being … and a complete chiropractic exam… and a full set of computerized spinal scans that would normally cost you at least $150.00. The appointment will not take long at all. And like I said, I normally charge $150.00 for this (most of which just covers the full cost of the scans). But now, as part of this one-time offer, you can come in and find out for certain if you need chiropractic care and how it can help you eliminate the pain you are feeling. Before you come in, though, you will probably want to know a little more about me. So let me tell you some of my credentials… A BRIEF LIST OF MY QUALIFICATIONS I have been a chiropractor for over 14 years, graduating from Life Chiropractic College West in 1996. I have completed courses in industrial ergonomics, Car Accidents and I have extensive training in Sports Chiropractic – a specialty in chiropractic that focuses on sports related injuries to the spine and extremities (arms/ hands, legs/feet). I could go on, but I do not want to bore you. I just want to let you know that I am someone you can trust with your health. DOES CHIROPRACTIC REALLY WORK?

I have not had a headache since the 2nd treatment about 2 months ago, and all of my other symptoms were also improved dramatically after a short period of time.” Veronica Suarez, Crozet, VA LIMITED TIME OFFER Obviously, with an offer like this, I cannot afford to do it for very long, so I picked May 17-May 22, 2010 as the dates to hold this special event. So if you would like to take me up on my offer and see what chiropractic care can do for you, all you have to do is call my office and set up an appointment for May 17 –May 22, 2010. Then, just give me a day to analyze your tests, and on the next day I will tell you what needs to be done that may help you with your problem. The number to call is: (434) 977-5433 Call anytime between the hours of 9:00 am and 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and tell the receptionist you would like to come in for the Special Introductory Examination during that week. I expect to get flooded with appointments for the Community Appreciation Week, so please call as soon as possible to assure that you do not miss out.

Absolutely! Chiropractors have helped many people where traditional treatment methods have failed. Listen to what some of my patients are saying…

Thank you very much and I look forward to helping you get rid of your pain so you can start living a healthier, more productive life.

“. …with the help of the Prax family and staff, life is physically less painful, and I can drive longer. And for those of you who don’t like the cracking bones, the practice has all kinds of cool “toys”….I recommend anyone with bone issues, nerve or other problems go…” Vera Miller, Faber, VA

Sincerely,

“…the change was AMAZING! I felt better, had more energy, and best of all, I had no more migraines! I haven’t had one in three years. I AM A BELIEVER!” Ann F., North Garden, VA

P.S You may not have to suffer any longer. Chiropractic care could help get rid of your pain quickly and easily. And now you have no excuse not to get started, because I am going to give you over $150.00 worth of “start up” services – including a full set of computerized spinal scans for only $25.00. Also remember that I am donating all the proceeds from this week’s event to HOPE Community Center.

“…I had constant headaches and due to my car accident had neck, upper back, shoulder, forearm and wrist pain.

Dr. Brian Prax Prax Chiropractic 4916 Plank Rd North Garden, VA www.chiroprax.com

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Don Rhodes, owner of Wine Tours of Virginia, talks about the making of a sparkling wine in the barrel room at Afton Mountain Vineyards, while giving a tour. For more information, visit WineToursOfVirginia.com

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Don’t chew gum. Or smoke. Or wear perfume. At least not if you you’re going wine tasting. And, while you’re at it, you might want to double check your breakfast choices with Don Rhodes, owner of

Wine Tours of Virginia. His pug puppy, Viognier, definitely agrees. STORY by JENNIE TAL PHOTOGRAPHY by NORM SHAFER continued on page 28

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Virginia Summer Solstice Wine Festival June 19 and 20, 2010

12 to 8 pm Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm Sunday For tickets and more information: www.summersolsticefestival.com

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Just south of the intersection of US Highway 29 with Virginia 151 1351 North Amherst Highway, Amherst, VA 24521 N37° 36.9571’, W079° 1.0016’

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Food & Craft Vendors Solstice Ritual Demonstrations

Wine Tasting

General Admission

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Music

Saturday 1 – 4 pm The Rogan Brothers Band 5 – 8 pm Blues Farm

Sunday 12 – 2:30 pm Honey Dew Drops 3 – 5 pm Trent Wagler & The Steel Wheels

Ticket Outlets Amherst County Parks and Recreation and Nelson County Visitors Center 434-263-7015 Call to register for a wine weekend getaway. 28 NELSON COUNTY LIFE MAY 2010

Larry Alan Smith Artistic and Executive Director

Festival of Wine and Food Sunday, May 30, 2010 Noon-5:30 pm Evans Center ʀ Wintergreen Resort

Don Rhodes, owner of Wine Tours of Virginia, above at right, talks to Mike and Paige Appler of Bridgport, Pennsylvania. about the Petit Manseng grape vines growing at Veritas Vineyard and Winery. The couple were taking a tour of several Nelson County wineries with Rhodes. continued from page 27 As you might guess, Don is pretty passionate about wine. And not just any wine – but Virginia wine (and beer!). “I fell in love with it years ago,” he said. “We were making good wine, people didn’t recognize it, they didn’t admit it.” Don said that despite the more than 170 wineries and vineyards in Virginia, people are still sneering at Virginia wine – even though varieties of it win international awards every year. Paige and Mike Appler of Pennsylvania took a tour with Don during an annual mini-vacation they take every April. The Applers love wine and know a lot about it – they’ve visited Napa, Europe and wineries all over the United States, but were pleasantly surprised by the wine they tasted in Virginia. Don’s tours are pretty intense and not for the winery hopper who just wants to drink a lot and have a good time. “It’s about learning about it, it’s about pairing food and wine, it’s about the people making it,” he said. “It’s not about getting schnockered.” Don, who also works at Devils Backbone Brewing Company and gives brewery tours in addition to winery tours, said that in any one of his typical tours, guests will visit two or three wineries and end up drinking the equivalent of 2-3 glasses of wine. He said that his goal is really for people to discover some wines they didn’t know about before – even if they’re experienced wine tasters. He’s been running tours since 2005 and says it’s going great – he can tell because he is already personally booked every Saturday through the end of June, although he has other guides to help him out. And after six years of giving tours, Don knows one thing for sure: he won’t stop until people start respecting the quality of the wine grown in the Commonwealth. And he’s definitely reaching that goal. “We’re just that good,” said Don. “We’re on that stage.” NCL

Wine tastings from Virginia’s best wineries will be offered. Food will also be available for purchase. Enjoy an afternoon of wine, food, jazz and cool mountain air. ***** Admission to the festival is $20*, including a souvenir glass. Proceeds support the extensive performance and education programs of Wintergreen Performing Arts. * Food tastings additional Tickets will not be sold in advance. They will be available at the Evans Center Ticket Booth on the day of the event. www.wintergreenperformingarts.org Phone: (434) 325-8292 ***** 2010 Wintergreen Summer Music Festival July 5-August 1

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Face painting. Balloon artists. A car show. Live and silent auctions. Music. Local artists. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and cotton candy. What more could there be? Oh, right, it’s for a great cause. The Afton Christian School (ACS) is holds its annual fundraiser to benefit their small school May 29. Called the ACS Benefit Extravaganza, the event has gotten so large they had to move off premises to the Rockfish Valley Fire Department, said Head of School Lori Knight. In past years, the school (which includes grades K4 through 8 and serves about 45 students) has used funds raised through the Extravaganza to upgrade transportation, purchase new playground

shiner’sstory My name is Shiner and here is my story. On Christmas Eve 2007 my siblings and I were found by the side of the road one evening. The night was cold and wet and we were huddled one on top the other trying to stay warm and fiend off predators. Cars drove by and we nestled closer together, protecting each other. We were thin and emaciated looking more like little egrets than dogs. A car did stop and though scared we let the rescuer take us in and take us to a house with a fenced in yard. There we lived together, but I had a crooked front leg and soon became the underdog and picked on by my brothers and sisters. The tackled me until I cried out. But as much as they hurt me, I didn’t want them to leave. Yet one by one they were adopted by loving homes. I was left behind alone. I went to Almost Home, the Nelson SPCA were I was put in a room with a run. But I was very scared and couldn’t help barking at people who came by. I didn’t want anyone to touch me or take away somewhere worse. My brothers and sisters were all gone and I was alone among other scared dogs. I was told I would never find a home if I barked and taken once again to a foster home. I am happy here, but my guardian’s older dachshund has a tumor on his spine and she must spend her time and money caring for him.

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and outdoor equipment and more. The new aspect of the fundraiser for this year is the cruise in car show that anyone can enter for $10. The public will vote and ACS will give out four trophies to the favorites on display. Also new this year, the school is teaming with Dominion Outdoors who will supply sporting equipment for the auction in addition to the various other items including antiques, homemade goods and electronics. The $5 entry fee for people ages 16 and up (kids are free!) allows access to all activities for the kids, plus the music and entry into the drawing for an iPod touch. So get everyone together – there’s fun to be had! NCL

Can anybody

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If interested in fostering or adopting please call Kay Pfaltz, 434-277-9163.

Will you take me into your home forever? I am very, very loyal and lovable once I get to know you. If you take me, I will be scared of you for a week or so but if you feed me and speak gently to me, I will understand and show you great love. I will go on walks with you and do my own thing but always return. I will chase off the deer or rabbits if you have a garden. I can be loose at your house or farm without a fence because I will stay around to guard and protect you. If you are a single woman, you’ll have no fears with me around. I can act quite fierce to strangers who you’ve not okayed. I am not so good with new people but great once I get to know them. I am good with other dogs too, although I may bark at strange dogs. I am not good with cats. Sorry, just can’t help that one. I will be timid and bark at first, but you will find if you give me just a little time that I am goofy and lovable and loyal to a fault. I know how to sit, come, lie down and I’m told I’m an easy keeper. I will let you cut my toenails and brush my teeth…no big deal. In return for taking me in you will receive loyalty, protection, comic relief, joy and my unconditional love for as long as we are together. Can you open your heart and help me find a forever home? – Shiner

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New Policy for Nelson Farmers Market Dogs will be welcomed to the market BUT NOT UNDER THE TENT. Opening Day for Season will be Sat. May 1st, 2010 from 8 am - 12 noon and continue through the end of October

J.P. HARVEY

We look forward to seeing you there!!

Coal tumbled out of more than 0 rail cars as a CSX train jumped the tracks near Norwood on April Fools’ Day. No foolin’.

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Stoney Creek Striders is our team. Cheryl has Relay for Life bling! Handmade bookworms and crosses, luminaria’s to honor loved ones, and raffle tickets for a 2010 GMC Terrain (taxes paid by ACS) for sale at the pharmacy!

• 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 • New home accessories from Evergreen and Cypress • As Seen on TV section • Scruffy’s corner with pet food and supplies • Clearance section • Webkinz sold here • getting new items everyday • Remember, if you don’t see it, ask if we can order it.

RELAY FOR LIFE May 15-16 Our Pharmacy Team is Stoney Creek Striders • Info at www.relayforlife.org/nelson Survivors are invited to register for FREE! There will be a reception for survivors with a meal. Then a ceremony where survivors get a medallion, then just the survivors take the 1st lap around the track. Or just come and check out the different booths and the info/services the American Cancer Society provides for no charge. Plenty of fun for a great cause! NEW HOURS! Mon.-Fri. 8:30am - 6:30pm Sat. 9am - 2pm phone: 434-361-0370 fax: 434-361-0377

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Success with Natives Each time I see a bulldozer preparing to excavate for a mountain home site, I try to grab my shovel and quickly remove all ferns and other flowering natives from the site before the bulldozer can destroy them. The vast majority of these refugees make it into my own personal landscape for me to enjoy for years to come. Now, after 10 years of rescue, my landscape is full of trillium, bloodroot, ferns and many other genus that are multiplying and moving throughout my landscape. So what’s the secret to success? First choose a site that only gets about 4-6 hours max of direct sunlight. Most natives are understory plants and do not need or want full sun. When choosing your area, try to find a spot that you can ‘let go’ and that is on the outskirts of your landscape or around an area that looks native like a drainage area or around the understory of some trees near a patio where you can enjoy their subtle beauty. Lack of soil prep is by far the leading reason that plants, in particular natives, do not survive and thrive. It takes more than a hole and a bucket of mulch to begin to prepare for our long hot and dry summers and cold winters. Compost, topsoil, peat moss, gypsum and organic (preferred) fertilizer are all important components of a soil stratum – in particular compost. Spading the area and then incorporating all of these amendments with a tiller is paramount in prepping a bed for native plants. In essence, you must think like Mother Nature and deliver to these compost loving plants a similar soil makeup that they live in naturally. Unfortunately for woodland plants,

hard or softwood mulch is NOT a component that Mother Nature delivers and you do not want to use it in this particular landscape area. In my landscape mulch has been shown to inhibit future seed germination and reduce the growth from creeping stolons or rhizomes (modified roots). Woodland plants spread naturally in their native environments and will do so in your landscape the conditions are right. Watering natives, and all plants for that matter, during planting, after they are planted and during the first year is critical for success. Before planting make sure that all plants are moist. Once the hole is dug and the plant is placed in the hole, water again to soak both the soil and the plant. Finally, after the hole is covered in, water a third time to soak the surrounding soil that is around the plant. During the first 90 days, the critical 90 as it is referred, water is the most essential thing that you can add to the plant – more important than synthetic food and any minor element that the makers of Miracle grow would have you believe. The reason is simple and can be found in the soil prepping process and in nature – natives are naturally adept to high compost areas and if you prep your soil correctly to mimic their natural environments, they do not need the TLC that non-natives require (like Proven Winners for example). After the first year your plants should be well established and require little attention. Where additional amendments are necessary, buy organic compost and broadcast it around the plants about 1 inch deep. Again, this is to ensure that the plants will reseed and multiply as they would in nature. Until our next article, enjoy the weather!

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asktheDr. By Dr. Charles Cole Afton Family Medicine Dear Dr. Cole, What is a living will? Should I have one? Advanced medical directives are very important documents that all adults should have. These are instructions that specify what actions should be taken for your health in the event that you are no longer able to make decisions. Living wills and medical powers of attorney are forms of advanced medical directives. Living wills have nothing to do with which of your children gets your fine china or your hunting rifles once you are gone. Living wills can be very broad or can be very specific. Often they simply state that if your death is imminent that you would not want to delay your dying. The living will may list very specific medical care you do not want to have, such as blood transfusions. Or it may specifically state what medical care you do want, such as comfort measures like pain control. Because circumstances change over your life, a living will may need to be changed as you age. What you would want done as a 40 year old may be very different that

when you are 80 years old. Medical power of attorney gives the right of making health care decisions on your behalf to someone whom you chose. This allows for ‘real time’ decisions to be made by the appointed person. It is very important for the person to know what your wishes are so they can make decisions that you would want. It is very important to think about the future. Consider having an advanced medical directive and encourage your parents or adult children to have one also. Talk to your family members and loved ones about what you want and do not want to have done, and have it written in an appropriate document. Most medical offices or hospitals have forms available. Talk to your doctor if you have questions about this and provide him with a copy of your advanced medical directive to be included in your medical chart. Dr. Steve Schmitz 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.

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theperfectfit By Agnes F. Schrider, PT Nelson Physical Therapy

Warming Up It is another beautiful Nelson County spring and the weekend warrior in us wakes up in these times. It is fun to get outside to garden, walk or play sports. Depending on your current physical fitness level, your body may have no problem jumping back into more physical activity or your body may experience aches and pains as you increase your activity level. One way to prepare your muscles and joints for activity is to take a few minutes to warm the tissues. The “warm up” is a 10-15 minute period of time prior to your main physical activity. The goal is to prepare the muscles, joints, heart and lungs that more stressful physical activity (beyond sitting) is on the way. For example, if you are going to walk or cycle for exercise, take the first 10 15 minutes of that walk or cycle nice and easy then progress to a faster walk or more strenuous cycle. This period of time is crucial to warm the muscles and prepare the heart for more physical activity. It also helps

to reduce musculoskeletal injuries. If you are going to play a sport such as tennis or golf, take 10-15 minutes to walk and stretch before hitting tennis or golf balls. It is important to warm the muscle prior to stretching. Even marching in place helps to gently increase your heart rate and warm the tissues prior to stretching. Often we are a rush to get to our activity and the warm up is forgotten. Too often, that is when an injury occurs. The other factor to remember is gradually work your way back into your activity level. In other words, don’t play three hours of tennis tomorrow after a winter without playing tennis. Give your body time to become conditioned and prepare it to prevent injuries. Enjoy and play! 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

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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

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

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 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

Simpson’s Hollow Bed & Breakfast 580 Simpsons Lane, Lovingston, VA 434.263.6380

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

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

orchardcountry

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

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Serving Value in Nelson County since 1993

PHOTOGRAPHY by YVETTE STAFFORD

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Find directions, menus, specials, calendar and more online – lovingstoncafe.com Skateboarders held a fundraiser at the ramp behind the Rockfish Valley Community Center to raise money for the repaving of the black top. Nice little wad of cash. To make it bigger, visit SkateNelson.org.

Elk Mountain Contracting Specializing in handcrafted log cabins and restoration work. Also buying old cabins and barns. Meade Shirley • 540-241-9075 • elkmtncrafters@hotmail.com

-AY $INING AT 7INTERGREEN 2ESORT Enjoy the best view of Spring on the patio at Stoney Creek.

Stoney Creek Bar & Grill 434-325-8110 Lunch: Mon. - Sun. 11 am - 4 pm Lounge Menu: Mon. - Thurs. 4 - 6 pm Sunday Brunch: 10 am - 2 pm Dinner: Fri. - Sun. 5 - 9 pm (beginning April 30)

Visit the website to view our menus. Cabins and Reclaimed Lumber In Stock! Call For Details.

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Blue Mountain Brewery www.bluemountainbrewery.com 540-456-8020 I-64 to Exit 99, Route 250 East (3.3 miles) Right on Route 151 South (1.3 miles) Devils Backbone Brewing Company www.dbbrewingcompany.com 434-361-1001 I-64 to Exit 99, Route 250 East (3.3 miles) Right on Route 151 South (14 miles) Right on Route 664 (0.3 miles) MAY 2010 NELSON COUNTY LIFE 35

DAILY SALAD SPECIALS

MAC’S Country Store SIT-DOWN OR TAKE-OUT BREAKFAST AND LUNCH. WE MAKE OUR OWN APPLE BUTTER, PICKLES, LEMON BREAD, COFFEE CAKES, PIMENTO CHEESE AND OF COURSE, OUR FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN

The Best Around 7023 Patrick Henry Hwy Roseland

434-277-5305 DELI Mon-Sat 6am-8pm Sun 9am-8pm EXXON GAS 24/7

The Wellness Passport is a lowcost health benefit plan for people of low income who are without health insurance. For only $25 per year you get: A complete physical with a nurse practitioner FREE vision & hearing tests FREE dental screening FREE mammograms (or prostate) exams Doctor’s visits for only $20 Sliding scale fees for x-rays & lab work Help getting FREE or low-cost prescriptions

To determine whether you qualify for this valuable benefits plan, call the Rural Health Outreach Program at 434-263-4858 and ask for Wellness Passport information.

Blue Ridge Medical centeR 4038 thomas nelson Hwy. arrington, Va 22922 434-263-4000,

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PINEY RIVER Mini Traiathlon

2010

John Fritschi, of Hampton flips his kayak at the start of the paddling portion of the 2010 Piney River Mini Triathlon. Congratulations to the athletes competing in this year’s race. The overall winners are: 1st 2nd 3rd

Ray Legge Winchester Tom Eicke Roseland Allen Dolleris Afton

22:47 22:53 26:22

For complete race results, visit NelsonCountyLife.com and enter keywords “Piney River Mini Triathlon”. Pictured below, left to right: Jim Troy of Nelson County, times a biker at the end of the Piney River Mini Triathlon. Ivy Hardcastle, 1 , of Stafford County, heads to the finish line. Kelton Walker, 15 of Lovingston bikes down the Blue Ridge Railway Trail.

PHOTOGRAPHY by NORM SHAFER

DAN’S LANDSCAPADES

May Means it’s time to Move on to Magnolias, Mahonias, Maples, and of course May Apples. Maybe Mom will Master these Mountain Marvels We can help you with: • Landscape Planting and Design • Retaining Walls and Drainage Systems • Winter Storm Damage Cleanup • Grading, Seeding and Sodding • Paver Patios, Walkways and Driveways • Outdoor Lighting,Kitchens and Grills • Garden Ponds, Waterfalls and Fountains For a prompt consultation, please contact at:

540-456-8116 or 434-973-8399 • danslandscapades.com

Doolittle’s Country Kennel It’s like camp for your dog!

434-361-1880

Minutes to Wintergreen, near Nellysford msdoolittlekennel@hotmail.com

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MAY 010 NELSON COUNTY LIFE 7

Nelson County

datebook

saturday

may 1

Nelson County Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market Nelson County Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market is a producer-only market, featuring live music, fresh local produce, baked goods, fresh cheese, meat & poultry, ďŹ ne crafts, plants, cut ďŹ&#x201A;owers and moreâ&#x20AC;Śsomething new every week. Open every Saturday under the big white tent in downtown Nellysford. 8 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; noon. - 1-17 5 Community Breakfast @ Rock Spring UMC Rock Spring United Methodist Church in Faber is having a Community Breakfast on Saturday, May 1st from 8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall. There is no charge for the breakfast, but donations are encouraged. Our very own Pastor Tommy (aka â&#x20AC;&#x153;the technology disciple) will be the resident omelet chef. 1655 Rock Spring Road, Faber, VA. 8am to 10am. -987- 855 Nelson Downriver Canoe and Kayak Race This 7 mile race on the lower Tye River is suitable for experienced canoe and kayak paddlers. (Could have up to class II/III whitewater) Start about 2 miles from Tye River Rd on S Powellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Isl Rd ďŹ nish 7 miles downriver. Check in 9:30-11 am Race time 11:30 am - 77-80

tuesday

may 4

Great Ideas for Colorful Planters Great Ideas for Colorful Planters workshop at Pharsalia with Susan Viemeister. 10 AM to 2 PM. Fee. - 77-5 1

wednesday may 5 Nelson County Wednesday Farmers Market

The Nelson County Wednesday Farmers Market is held every Wednesday from 3 PM to 7 PM at the Nelson Center, 8521 Thomas Nelson Highway in Lovingston. The market features live music, seasonal locally grown produce, fresh home baked goods, locally raised meat, herbs, honey, mushrooms, freshly cut ďŹ&#x201A;owers, culinary treats, bedding plants, jams, jellies, mustards, vinegars and arts and crafts items.

thursday may 6 Steal the Glass Day @ Blue Mountain Brewery All day long, buy a draft beverage and keep the logo pint glass it comes in. $5/no limit on glasses. 5 0- 5 -80 0 Floral Design Workshop Floral Design Workshop at Pharsalia with Nancy Ross Hugo. 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM Fee. - 77-5 1

friday

may 7

Nelson County Garden Club Lecture â&#x20AC;&#x153;Foods of the Monroe Era,â&#x20AC;? by Martha Bar, head kitchen and craft interpreter, Ash Lawn. Public invited. Nelson County Library, Lovingston. 2pm. -8 1- 15

sat-sun may 8-9 Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Weekend Open House at Wintergreen Winery â&#x20AC;&#x153;Time Out for Momâ&#x20AC;? Give Mom a time out! Let her relax and enjoy a winery visit complete with complimentary wine tasting and refreshments plus a fresh ďŹ&#x201A;ower for each Mom. 10 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 pm No fee. - 1- 519

Saturday, May 1

saturday

may 8

Saunders Brothers Farm Market Opening Day The Farm Market will open May 8 in conjunction with our second plant sale. We will be oďŹ&#x20AC;ering our plants, jams, jellies, ciders, salsas, ice cream, bakery items, and slushies. Most of all, we have the most friendly staďŹ&#x20AC; and will be oďŹ&#x20AC;ering the best service that can be found anywhere!! 9am. - 77-5 55 Mud Bog @ Rockfish Valley Volunteer Fire Department Gates open @ 9am. 1st truck in mud @ noon. Admission $ 10.00/adult. - 1-18 Tea Time at Tuckahoe Fundraising event for Tuckahoe School featuring tea and desserts for moms, daughters, or the whole family. Great RaďŹ&#x201E;e prizes! $12 adults, $6 children ages 2-11 Seating limited, reservations required. Current and former Tuckahoe families are especially welcome. 37 Stone Orchard Drive, Nellysford. 1pm. . 1.9018

sunday

may 9

Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Brunch @ Blue Mountain Brewery All day long, brunch will be served at the brewery. Local sausage gravy with homemade biscuits, breakfast burritos, eggs & bacon, and lots more for Mom to enjoy. Live music on the patio with weather permitting. 5 0- 5 -80 0 Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day at Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery Treat Mom to a tasting and some complimentary hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres. Mom gets a free Cardinal Point wine glass to take home! 11-5:30 pm. No fee. 5 0- 5 -8 00

friday

may 21

Reach Out for Rural Health @ Wintergreen Winery The fabulous Afro-Cuban, Latin, Caribbean music of Kevin Davis & Ban Caribe along with fabulous BBQ; delicious vegan & vegetarian fare as well. Lots of fun fund raising events during the evening! All proceeds beneďŹ t the Rural Health Outreach Program of Blue Ridge Medical Center. 6:30pm. - 1-0

fri-sun may 28-30 Montebello Spring Trail Ride Bring your own horse to the Blue Ridge Mountains and ride scenic trails through woodlands, meadows and ridge tops. Fee includes 5 meals and primitive camping. Advance registration required. BeneďŹ ts the Montebello Volunteer Fire and Rescue. 5 0- 77-571

sunday

may 30

2010 Festival of Wine and Food presented by Wintergreen Performing Arts at The Evans Center at Wintergreen Resort from 12 noon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:30 pm. Wine tastings from Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very best wineries will be oďŹ&#x20AC;ered throughout the day. Enjoy an afternoon of wine, jazz, light fare and the cool mountain air. - 5-8 9 Want to be included in our datebook? Visit NelsonCountyLife.com and click on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Submit an Event.â&#x20AC;? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll try to publish as many events as possible, space permitting. Deadline for next monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s issue is the 15th. Sorry neighbors, event MUST be in Nelson County or beneďŹ t an organization in Nelson County to be included in the print edition. Events in area counties can be included online, however.

North Branch School is now accepting applications for preschool, K-5 and middle school for the 2010-2011 school year. Community Diversity and Naomi Scherr Memorial scholarships available

ALSO: Bag Day at the Treasure Chest

$10 per bag of adult clothes, $7 for a kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bag full! /9 Ä&#x2020;Ä&#x2019; to 2 Ä&#x2022;Ä&#x2019;

Call 540-456-8450 for information or visit www.north-branch-school.org

And mark your calendars for the 2010

RVCC/Treasure Chest Consignment Sale Friday-Sunday, June 4-6 Consign! Shop! Volunteer!

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G ANTIQUES SOLD! – Framed Topo Map Topo map of Nelson & Amherst Counties, vertical exaggeration 3:1. Very nice walnut frame. Approximate size 21”x 25”. Posted By: Jeff Wilk 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-361-1073 $35 SOLD! – Nelson County Map circa 1890 The first edition of a map of Nelson County circa 1890. Mounted in a rustic barn siding frame. Aproximate size 28\” x 21\”. Posted By: Jeff Wilk 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-361-1073 $35 Antique Grain Painted Blanket Chest Great paneled /chamfered blanket chest in a nice small size. It is the larger one on the bottom with the nice feet. Would make a good coffee table. Measures 44 inches long by 19 inches deep by 20 inches tall. Dates from the 1800s. Shows lot of evidence of use, wear & age ~ Good Condition. Posted By: Covesville Store 22931 - Covesville 434-295-9496 $156 SOLD! – Vintage TV Station Industrial Lighting We currently have about 25 industrial lights from a Charlottesville TV Station.They look like they are mostly from the early TV years & we understand that most of them were purchased used from a Detroit TV station.The smallest ones are priced at $95 a pair & the largest ones are priced at $125 each light. The TV station had to retire them when they went to High Definition because they were too bright. To see them, come on out to The Covesville Store. Posted By: Covesville Store 22931 - Covesville 434-295-9496 $100 Pre Civil War Handmade Sideboard Or Buffet Antique American handmade sideboard, buffet or server Dates from 1820 – 1840. Note the Sheraton influence & the Empire proportions Measures 67 inches long by 24 inches deep, working surface is 44 inches tall & tallest point 54 inches. Note it’s missing some of its fancy veneer here & there. Normal for pieces made during this era. Some people get the veneer replaced/restored. Some just stain the areas dark so they aren’t very noticeable We left it as we found it. Otherwise Great Condition. Posted By: Covesville Store 22931 - Covesville 434-295-9496 $446 Antique Victorian Dresser With Mirror Great antique fancy Victorian drop front dresser with a mirror & candle shelves.The small boxes on top were for gloves or other small items. Measures 79 inches tall by 44 inches wide by 17 inches deep. Mirror comes off for moving. Shows

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normal evidence of use, wear & age ~ Good Condition. Posted By: Covesville Store 22931 - Covesville 434-295-9496 $220 SOLD! – Large 1940s Bowfront Mahogany Sideboard / Buffet Great vintage buffet or server from the 1930s – 1940s. Has all of its original hardware. Measures 58½ inches wide by 19¾ inches deep by 34 inches tall. The bottom price is $156.00. The finish is good but not perfect ~ Shows normal evidence of use, wear & age ~ Good Condition. Posted By: Covesville Store 22931 - Covesville 434295-9496 $156

REAL ESTATE 10 Acres Adjoining VA Dept of Game Beautiful-Wooded and Secluded land bordering VA Dept of Game tract near Peavine Mt- Shipman/Rockfish area. Get away from it all. Perfect location for hunting cabin or permanent residence. Very good building sites -ridgetop setting. Owner/Agent. Posted By: Pamela Rutherford 22971 - Shipman/Rockfish 540-294-5115 $150 Afton House 3 Bedroom/1 Bath in Afton with views. Quiet, clean near Afton Post Office. First and last months rent w/security deposit. Area available for garden. No cats, Dogs considered. Good for couple or small family. Available May 1. Easy commute to C’ville, Waynesboro and Staunton. E-mail- aftonsunrise@gmail.com. Posted By: Jackie Brokamp 22920 - Afton 540-9494025 $860/mo European style motherin-law cottage in Afton Two bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bath cottage with large living area; washer/dryer and appliances included; no pets; $1100 per month plus security deposit; no smokers; perfect for quiet respectful person or couple; mountain views and access to great hiking trails; DSL and cable available for additional charge; references required; secluded location near Rockfish Community Center Posted By: Judy Barnes 22920 - Afton 434361-2350 $1050/mo Afton/Greenfield One Bedroom Cottage for Rent One bedroom cottage with living area and kitchen; one bathroom; secluded location with mountain views and access to hiking trails; perfect for quiet individual who does not smoke; no pets please. $550 per month plus security deposit and references; appliances, electric and water are included. Posted By: Judy Barnes 22920 - Afton 434361-2350 $550/mo

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Cozy and Peaceful One bedroom, one bath apartment. Wood stove, cozy, peaceful, secluded location, views. Hiking trails, vegetable garden. Eco-washer dryer. Separate entrance. Furnished or unfurnished. 45 minutes southwest of Charlottesville in Roseland. Reduction in rent possible for dog care or yard work. Ideal for writer’s getaway or country cottage. Quiet, non-smoking person. Posted By: Kpfaltz@ cstone.net 22967 - Roseland/Lowesville/ Massies Mill 434-277-9163 $475/mo

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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

CARS & TRUCKS 1994 Jeep 1994 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 automatic transmission. Frame off restoration. 114,700 miles. Posted By: Sam Price 22976 - Tyro 434-277-5017 $6900 1999 Ford Ranger XLT 1999 Ford Ranger XLT. 66,900 actual miles, V6 3.0L Flex Fuel. Great condition inside and out, spray coat bedliner, new battery, a/c, automatic, no accidents. Posted By: Ed Funke 22920 - Afton 434-981-9030 $4450 obo

FURNITURE Oak Drafting Table Oak Drafting Table, has one large drawer, table measures 39”W x 72 1/2 L” x 37 1/2”H. It has a slant board top that measures 39” x 48” and entire top measure 39” x 72 1/2” It’s great for drawing, painting and many craft projects. Can be disassembled. Posted By: Lori Young 434-326-1732 $125 obo Queen Sleeper Sofa. Charcoal Gray Custon Made Confortable Contemporary Design with clean lines, 81 W X 36 D X 26 H and 17 seat height, petless and includes 2 same fabric throw pillows. A must see and could be used anywhere.

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Originally $2,000.00. Posted By: Horace Brady 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-325-7930 $400

HOME & GARDEN Hop rhizomes Cascade and Centennial Cascade and Centennial rhizomes ready to plant. March – April is planting time. Stan Driver. Posted By: Stan Driver 434-760-0550 $3.50 Werner 20’ Type II Extension Ladder 20’ Aluminum extension ladder — excellent condition. Posted By: Chuck Strauss 434-263-8294 $70 LAWN CARE Professional Lawn and garden care by Riverside Horticultural. I need additional customers. I am a one person crew with references. Posted By: Stan Driver 434-760-0550 $TBD Crimson Queen Japanese Maple Beautiful low graft specimen 6’tall x 9’wide. Build a garden around it or add it to your water garden. This tree will start a conversation. In a 500 gallon container, can deliver and install. Posted By: Stan Driver 434-760-0550 $2500

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

CONSTRCUTION All Phases of Construction We have been in business for over 25 years. Licensed and insured with a one year warranty. New Construction, Log Homes, Renovations, Additions, Decks, Windows, Doors, etc. Check out our website for references and more information. www. jlpaceconstruction. No job too small or large. Free estimates. Posted By: J.L. Pace Construction NELSON COUNTY 434-2862257 $TBD

FARM & LIVESTOCK Barred Rock and Rhode Island Red Pullets Barred Rock and Rhode Island Red Pullets 5 weeks old. 7.00 each. Beautifully feathered, should be good layers by late summer/early fall. Posted By: Salena Gerdes 22922 - Arrington/Tye River 541.729.0073 $7/ea

PETS 2 Labradors for sale Two very nice Labs need new home. 1. Purebred, registered AKC female chocolate English Labrador Retriever. Gentle, great with children. Crate-trained. Very healthy. 4 years old in April. 85lb 2. Beautiful sweet black American Labrador Retriever AKC registered purebred male. 1 year old. Crate-trained. Great with children and other dogs. Very healthy, shots up to date. 65lb. Posted By: Robin Cole 22901-22911 - Charlottesville (434) 806-6944 $250/ea

JOBS CNA/PCA Opening for an outgoing energetic CNA/PCA to work in a private home in the Lovingston area Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm. Posted By: T & L Companions Inc. 22949 - Lovingston 434-589-2700 $10-11.20/hr

SERVICES Piano Sales and Service Piano Tuning and Repair at affordable prices. Sales of new and used pianos at great discounts. Other services include: Piano Moving. Piano Appraisals. Piano Refinishing. Complete Restorations. Estimates. We buy used Steinway pianos. Any Condition/Any Age/Any Where. Posted By: Joel Cook NELSON COUNTY (434) 946-5344 $75

MUSIC Dean Guitar & Amp Dean guitar and Ross amplifier. Both for $150. Posted By: Salena 22922 - Arrington/Tye River 541 729-0073 $150 Piano For Sale Story & Clark brand console piano with bench. Maple. Plays great. Perfect starter. Posted By: Joel Cook NELSON COUNTY (434) 946-5344 $495 Piano For Sale Kimball spinet piano for sale w/bench. Beautiful walnut finish and french legs. Like new. Excellent sound.. Posted By: Joel Cook NELSON COUNTY (434) 946-5344 $950

WANTED Comic Books Wanted Old comic books wanted. Prefer the ones that sold originally for ten cents and twelve cents. ( Price on the cover) Call if you only have one or if you have a large collection or any number of comic books. Good prices paid. Posted By: J. L. Cook NELSON COUNTY (434) 946-5344 $50 and up

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