Nelson County Life, Issue #82 by Nelson County Life Magazine

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January 2012 No. 82 PRICELESS (FREE!)

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SCAN CODE FOR PROPERTY LISTINGS AND MORE!

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stoney creek 691 STONEY CREEK WEST $549,500 ∙ MLS#: 490901

WInterGreen MoUntAIn 766 LAURELWOOD CONDOS $89,000 ∙ MLS#: 483456

WInterGreen MoUntAIn 25 WEEPING ROCK LANE $324,950 ∙ MLS#: 490869

Beautifully maintained, this custom home enjoys a private setting, spectacular living room with walls of glass open to expansive shaded deck, flowing out to the golf course. Well landscaped with no grass to cut! Recently upgraded kitchen, appliances, ceramic tile, interior paint-this home is impeccable! Two master suites. Rare find!

Walking distance to skiing and the Mt. Inn, beautifully furnished with designer quality furnishings. Updated kitchen with new appliances, recently replaced HVAC. Laurelwood enjoys a private pool, and a great location close to restaurants, shopping and skiing. $1000 towards closing costs.

Tucked away on a quiet wooded lot near the Shamokin Falls hiking trail. Enjoy listening to the stream from the private two level deck, even in the rain from the covered porch! Well maintained cozy home with master on main level, massive stone fireplace with wood stove insert in great room with vaulted ceiling.

neLson coUnty 3150 LAUREL RD. $295,000 ∙ MLS#: 490049

stoney creek 335 HUNTERS POINT $349,900 ∙ MLS#: 487760

stoney creek 39 WINDTHISTLE LN $549,269 ∙ MLS#: 493000

Great for extended family retreat. Customize the interior - could function as an apartment upstairs with extensive recreational or storage on ground level. Enter from several sides. Private, mountain views to the west. Land for a pool, tennis courts, horses, gardens.

Wonderful location, landscaped smaller home with outstanding 360 degree views. Located in a beautiful neighborhood with a stream in back and just off the 3rd tee of Monocan 9 at Stoney Creek. This house is a gem.

Located on the 9th fairway of the Monocan Nine of the Stoney Creek 27 hole Course and a very short walk to the exercise facilities, pool, tennis courts, driving range and the Stoney Creek Bar & Grill and Clubhouse. WPI Property Right of Membership.

WInterGreen MoUntAIn 26 ROCK TREE LANE $398,000 ∙ MLS#: 494313

WInterGreen MoUntAIn 1617 OVERLOOK CONDOS $247,500 ∙ MLS#: 492405

WInterGreen MoUntAIn 298 E. CATOCTIN DR. $60,000 ∙ MLS#: 490831

This home will built in the Spring and is located less than 700 feet from the slope access to Tyro Ski Slope, large 26’ deck. Owner is related to VA Licensed R.E. Broker

This superbly furnished unit offers unparalleled views of the mountains and the valley below. It is a passage to paradise and a place to hang your heart - being a retreat for all seasons. WPI Property Right of Membership.

Dream starter- superb golf front home site on a cul-de-sac location with privacy and the opportunity to enjoy all seasons - an ideal spot to relax. WPI Right of Membership.

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vISIT OuR TwO CONvENIENT LOCATIONS! wintergreen Mountain (next to spa) & Stoney Creek (at the entrance)

www.wintergreenrealestate.com · 800.325.2200 2 NELSON COUNTY LIFE JANUARY 2012

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

Visit our website at www.MountainAreaRealty.com 2788 B Rockfish Valley Hwy/PO Box 444 Nellysford, VA 22958

WINTERGREEN RESORT REDUCED PRICE: 116 Warrior Run

Laurelwood 772

Excellent value for year-round views from this southern exposure lot. Substantial stonework inside and out. Two living areas both with a stone fireplace. This 5 BR home (each with private bath) offers room for two families and is a great rental property. Located on a private cul-de-sac with magnificent rock outcropping. Sold furnished. $449,900 WPI

Vistas 1557 Gorgeous views greet you from every window as soon as you enter this beautiful 2 BR, 2 BA condo. Full sized deck allows you to relax in the fresh mountain air and unwind while enjoying the panoramic views. Spacious kitchen with lots of counter space. Easy access with minimal steps into the unit. Tastefully furnished. $239,000 WPI

One of the least expensive 2 BR condos in all of Wintergreen with many extras: end unit with lots of natural light; recently renovated kitchen, baths, flooring, most appliances, and HVAC system; central air; sold fully furnished; minimal steps to front entry; condo association has a pool and is still one of the least expensive dues; walking distance to almost everything. $119,900 WPI

STONEY CREEK 158 Woodhouse Lane

Custom 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 half bath home for year around residence or vacation home. This is NO cookie cutter home from the massive stone fireplace and exterior stone trim, to the numerous half moon windows, and cedar lined ceilings. Hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, Jotul woodstove, spacious kitchen w/ breakfast nook, basement w/ workshop and 2-car garage, screened porch, deck, balcony and more. $439,000

550 Crawfords Climb

142 Saddle Ridge Lane

Beautiful views from this handsome 3BR, 3.5BA home situated on a large 2 acre parcel. There is a gorgeous stone fireplace in the living room along with custom bookshelves. With three levels there is lots of privacy for all. The screened porch and deck offer plenty of outdoor living space to enjoy all four seasons in the foothills. $395,000 WPI

Sited on one of the most desirable homesites in Stoney Creek, with mature landscaping for privacy, a creek in the rear yard and wonderful mountain views. This 4 BR home is bordered on two sides by the golf course. A 2-story guest house is at the rear of the double garage for the comfort and privacy of your visitors and connects to the main house by a breezeway. Many renovations and upgrades since 2004. $549,000 WPI

NELSON COUNTY Fortunes Point Lot 1

Rare 27+ acre parcel in an exclusive 4 lot subdivision accessed thru the front gate at Wintergreen Resort. Stunning mountain and valley views. Central water available. $499,000 Call Nancy Hernandez 434 962-6393

5943 Taylor Creek Road

Well-maintained 3 BR, 2.5 BA home on 24 acres located on Taylor Creek. The property is made up of two parcels with the second extending up to two ridges. Enjoy the sun porch with views to the garden. Large second barn/workshop with kitchen area. Several spots on the property and near Taylor Creek for you to sit/relax and enjoy the mountain views. Second floor plumbed, there are plans for the second floor with dormers. $649,900

6950 Crabtree Falls Highway

Escape to your own like-new 2 BR cabin joining the GW National Forest! Located within walking distance to the Appalachian Trail, and minutes to Crabtree Falls, and the BR Parkway. Cypress siding and hardwood flooring. Relax on the front deck with Blue Ridge views. Rustic feel yet modern. Surrounded by natural landscaping. Tye River public access is just across the road. $269,000

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Joan Mummery Sales Associate 434-531-5033

Tim Craig Sales Associate 540-416-8498

Steve Marianella Sales Associate 434-566-1293

Brian Chase Managing Broker 434-960-4168

Dawn Perusse Associate Broker 540-454-3300

Christy Phillips Sales Associate 434-987-6388

Rod Phillips Sales Associate 434-987-6399

We want to thank our clients, friends and family for their support in 2011. We look forward to serving YOU in 2012!

1 THREE RIDGES DR

11 DRIPPING ROCK

14 ELM DRIVE

20 FERNWOOD LN

22 TYRO

27 EAST ELKWOOD

29 ROCK DOVE LN

30 MULLIGAN LN

64 SQUIRREL TREE

70 PEDLARS END

88 GUM TREE RD

111 VALLEYMONT

115 EAGLES COURT

120 SQUIRREL TREE

128 EAGLES COURT

131 HICKORY SPGS

136 HEMLOCK DR

141 HEMLOCK

289 SHAMOKIN SPR

1413 HIGHLANDS

184 MOUNTAIN INN

Let us add YOUR home to the list in 2012!

223 TIMBERS

229 TIMBERS

1034 CRAWFORDS

155 COLEMAN PL

1064 DEVILS KNOB

177 CRAWFORDS

Just a Few We SOLD in 2011

315 DOBIE

326 DOBIE

348 FORTUNES RDG

738 PEDLARS EDGE

951 DIAMOND HILL

957 DIAMOND HILL

1421 HIGHLANDS

1436 HIGHLANDS

1531 CLIFFS

397 BLACKROCK

404 LAUREL SPGS

487 EAST CATOCTIN

1827 HIGH RIDGE CT

1863 WINTERGREEN

1931 HIGHLANDS PL

2034 STONE RIDGE

2045 STONE RIDGE

2137 FAIRWAY WDS

2214 TANNERS RDG

2234 TANNERS RDG

3215 NORTHRIDGE

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Nelson County Life magazine is published monthly by The Afton Group, LLC and is distributed free of charge. No portion of this publication may be reproduced without the expressed written consent of the publisher. Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. Advertsiing deadlines are the 15th of every publishing month. For advertising information, download our ratecard at NelsonCountyLife.com or contact us at info@nelsoncountylife. com. Views reflected by our advertisers do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher or the company. 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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Editors & Publishers Yvette Stafford, Tommy Stafford info@nelsoncountylife.com Contributors Lynn Coffey An email address for Backwoods Lynn up in the hollow? Ha! Ph: 540.949.0329 Marcie Gates marcie@nelsoncountylife.com Jennie Tal Williams jennie@nelsoncountylife.com Photography Victoria Mininger tori@nelsoncountylife.com Hayley Osborrne hayley@nelsoncountylife.com Paul Purpura paul@nelsoncountylife.com Norm Shafer norm@nelsoncountylife.com Address: The Afton Group, LLC P.O. Box 455, Wintergreen, Virginia 22958 434.361.0104 Have a story idea? Email us at info@nelsoncountylife.com

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basic necessities ........................... 7 cover story.....................................9 this old/new house .................... 18 moneywise ................................. 24 at home with marlo ................... 25 sam’s garden .............................. 26 askthedr......................................27 the perfect fit ............................. 27 datebook .................................... 36 leisure guide .............................. 37 classifieds ................................... 38 comics.........................................39

on the cover Photographer: Norm Shafer Bennie Dodd belts out an old rock and roll song at Coupe DeVille’s, a bar in Charlottesville. His friends have organized a fundraiser to raise money to pay for mounting medical bills. Story on page 9.

Snowpocalypse in 2012? Bring it.

from thepublishers Some nights we are so exhausted, we halfway pass out on Adam’s bed as we tuck him in for the night. Actually, part of that is a lie. We don’t tuck him in. We tuck in Biscuit, Herbert and Kringle. Once those guys are under the covers, I mentally cue up a House of Pain song as Adam commences to Jump around! (If you are over 45, you can skip this part.) Jump around! (crazy beats) Jump around! (more crazy beats) Jump up, jump up and get down! It’s how he learned to count. To think I would have stunted his learning if I had told him to behave and quit jumping on the bed! Though we may live to regret it, this routine works for now. Once he’s done with the counting, he asks for Mother Goose and so we bust a few of her rhymes. An observation: Little Muss Muffet eats the breakfast of champions. Curds and whey? The woman’s gone paleo and could probably jump over the cow jumping over the moon. So why is she so scared of a itsy bitsy spider? Meanwhile, Little Miss Tuckett, who is eating peaches and cream (des-

sert), threatens an innocent grasshopper. There would be peace and balance in the world if Muffet and Tuckett swapped seating arrangements. This evening after Mother Goose, Adam released more energy twirling his finger in my hair as he walked over and around me in a circle saying his ABCs. When we got to about “T”, the twirling stopped. The boy had managed to tangle a digit so tightly to my scalp, we both were stuck in bed for a few painful seconds, his little finger presumably turning “little boy blue.” Mother Goose knows her stuff. Happy New Year! Yvette & Tommy Stafford

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Come check out our new

SPORTS BAR with our 10 foot projection screen 2461 RockďŹ sh Valley Hwy

BREWERY PUB SPORTS BAR SHOPPING VILLAGE

| Nellysford, VA 22958 | 434.361.0088

Open Daily 11:30am-10pm | Fri & Sat 11:30am-11pm | Sun 11am-10pm w/brunch 11am-3pm

Cheers! We have bought the Wild Wolf Home Brewing shop and combined it with our bar accessories to create a unique bar shop in the Wild Wolf Shopping Village. Plus we have opened Zestivities!, our signature gift shop. Look this Spring for the addition of ExtraZ!, when Zestivities! moves into its larger home that is under construction.

Visit us at the Wild Wolf Shopping Village. 2469 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford 434.361.0004 www.zestivities.com

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

Breathing, Part II Barbera and Bonarda, Thanksgiving and Christmas jumped their way into this column, but I return now as promised to the notion of breathing a wine. Generally speaking red wines benefit more from aeration than whites. A traditionalist, I prefer real corks yet understand the advantages of Stelven screw caps, especially for whites. With red wines, particularly those that will age, natural corks are ideal because they allow in imperceptible amounts of air which over time alter the wine…we hope for the best. A rule of thumb is that the younger and more tannic a wine, the more time it needs to breathe. If a wine is tight, aeration will often help. Be careful, however, with those old vintages that have been aging in the cellar. Air does not always benefit fragility and old age. Many people deliberately open bottles a few hours before serving because they wish the wine to breathe. While this will usually do no harm, there are a couple reasons why you might wish to reconsider. Part of the enjoyment of wine is to see how

it evolves from beginning to end. In my wine tastings I often do not open bottles and decant beforehand even when such action would improve the wine, wishing instead for my tasters to catch the initial nose of a wine. Also consider that the surface area of a wine in a bottle-neck is so small relative to its volume, this sort of bottle breathing is likely to do little. Try this experiment. Take a decent bottle of wine and pour out into a nice sized balloon glass. Let stand for 15- 20 minutes then pour from the opened bottle a second glass and taste side by side. See if the first glass poured doesn’t taste a bit smoother and mellower, having had that much more surface area with which to react to the air. One reason we swirl a wine is to maximize the surface space that can react with air and to release the esters, ethers, and aldehydes which, combined with oxygen, yield the bouquet of the wine. Decanting a wine is traditionally done to separate the wine from the sediment which can impart off odors or textures. But decanting a wine also serves to maximize its contact with

air and is, I find, a lovelier way to aerate than using a plastic device. I will even decant full-bodied whites which don’t throw any sediment simply because they look so beautiful in that crystal decanter. Quickie rules: Decant Bordeaux, Barolos, California Cabernets. Note: the thicker the skin on a grape (Cabernet Sauvignon), or if a wine is vinified with stems and is particularly dense, the more time it will need to breathe. Château Cantemerle, 2007 - Many Bordeaux, especially if the Cabernets dominate, can benefit from breathing. Here Merlot plays an equal role, so decanting for aeration an hour prior to dining will suffice. Look for ripe red cherry aromas and some musk. $19 Mas de Daumas Gassac, 2006 – An all time favourite from an organic property, this is an incredible blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7%Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 4% Pinot Noir and 3% Syrah. $49 Provence and the French Riviera, Oct 2012. Wine tasting trip of a lifetime. Markets and vineyards of Provence.. For more details, Kpfaltz@cstone.net

Café Wine and Cheese Shop 2226 Rockfish Valley Highway Nellysford, Virginia ph: 434.361.1766 www.basicnecessities.us

A taste of Europe in the Blue Ridge!

January wine sale! 30 % off a large and interesting selection of wines!

Begins Jan. 3rd and lasts until the last bottle is sold. Don’t wait! Taking reservations for private parties. Call in advance. Hours: Tuesday – Thursday 10am-6pm Friday-Saturday 10am-10pm Reservations advised for weekend dinners. Sunday Brunch 10am-2pm

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Every Tuesday is Movie Night!

Need a window facelift? Nelson County Master Gardeners Training Classes

Join us at 7pm Tuesday Nights. Order from our regular menu.

Beginning February 14 thru April 10, 2012 Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9am to 12 noon Please call for information: Va Cooperative Extension 434-263-4035

Come see the wood window replacement experts at Gaston & Wyatt. We have experienced craftsmen at our fingertips to take your project from start to finish. Call Ed Funke today to get started.

9519 Critzers Shop Rd. (Rt. 151) Afton, Virginia 540-456-8020 www.bluemountainbrewery.com Open 7 Days a Week

Gaston & Wyatt, Inc.

1222 Harris Street • Charlottesville, Virginia 22903 www.gaston-wyatt.com • office: 434-293-7357 or ed@gastonwyatt.com

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Montague, Miller & Co. REALTORS® Serving Nelson County

and the surrounding Central Virginia region LOVINGSTON – $175,000

ARRINGTON – $129,800

Like new brick home on 1.39 Ac. sparkles with complete facelift. This energy efficient jewel shines with its impressive remodeled Kit. w/all New Appliances, LR w/Hardwood Flrs., & Walkout Basement. Spacious back yard with fruit trees, stocked pond Plus Privacy. #490837

3BR, 2BA, LR and FR. Sliding doors leading out to deck & pool. Fenced in yard great for pets. Garage with a room overtop. 2 acre corner lot. #489694

LOVINGSTON – $180,000

SHIPMAN – $94,000

Can’t Beat the Price on this 2,160 fin. sq. ft. 3 BR., 2 BA. Formal DR, Eat-in Kitchen w/custom cabinetry and all Appliances conveying, spacious LR & FR, Basement for storage. Enjoy cook-outs on rear Patio. New Heat Pump, new Hot Water Heater, Washer & Dryer Convey. #487442

Beautiful, rolling pasture land w/mixed hardwood on this 11 ac. fronting on paved state road. Bold stream and zoned agriculture. #476097

SHIPMAN – $129,900

NORWOOD – $230,000

Hidden amongst trees, this 1,344 fi n. sq. ft., 3 Br., 2 Ba., A-Frame on 3.47 ac. offers cozy living with Hdwd flrs., Rock FP, Master BR. on first level. Detached Garage with room for a workshop or storage. Recent Paved Driveway. Seller will give up to $5000 for Closing Costs! #487932

300 ft frontage on Tye River. 2BR cabin and loft, front deck, four wheel drive to river. Great fishing. Private. 8.60 acres #487678

SHIPMAN – $95,000

MONTEBELLO – $109,500

JUST REDUCED Come Check Out This Unique Floor Plan. 3 or 4 Bedrooms. Loft Bedroom with Walkin Closet and Balcony. Walk Out Living Room French Doors to Nice Deck. 4th Generation Rock Work Outside and Inside. Concrete Slab Outside Ready for Storage Building. #486835

Carole Saunders, GRI CaroleSaundersRealEstate.com 434.981.3089

James Wood JamesWoodRealEstate.com 434.263.4371

Mark Brashears 540.570.2874 152 Front Street, Lovingston, VA 22949

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This 10 secluded ac. bordering the lovely Big Pannell Creek. Hugh rocks, mixed hdwds & wildlife, plus close to the George Washington National Forest. #482200

Nanette Kirt, GRI nkirt@hughes.net 434.962.6602

Carter Montague, Broker 434.962.3419 434.263.5088 local

800.422.6698 toll free

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Bennie Dodd may sing some sad country songs, but his friends – and he’s got many – won’t let him become one. STORY by JENNIE TAL WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY by NORM SHAFER

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The Big, Big Bennie-Fit with music, silent auction, potluck dinner, catered food, and a cash bar takes place Saturday, January 7 from 6 p.m. until midnight. For more info on the benefit, or to donate, visit www.bdoddbenefit.com.

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“I thought I was going to have a heart attack it was such a big heart pain,” Nelson music man Bennie Dodd says of the day he thought he’d play his last song. He was in between gigs when he grabbed his chest. Though it felt like his heart was going to go, his doctor – who, in his days as a University of Virginia med student, frequently saw Bennie Dodd play – diagnosed the musician with a perforated ulcer in the upper intestine. That meant surgery. “He operated on me and did very well. But the bill was like, really, really high,” Bennie said. “We got approved for Medicaid and we’ve still got medical bills we’ve got to pay.” Perched on a stool at Coupe DeVille’s, a restaurant near UVa where Bennie’s played for more than 20 years, students taking a break from exams enjoy a few pints and the sounds of Bennie and his

friend, Tony Fortune. Though Bennie is a Nelson County boy, this Charlottesville joint is like a second home for him. “I play acoustic guitar, electric guitar… bass guitar – both electrics, the 4 and 5 string and also the acoustic bass… I do play some piano, I play some mandolin, some light banjo,” said Bennie. Just to name a few. And he sings. Boy, does he sing. Classic country, 50s, 60s, and 70s music, some George Jones and Johnny Cash, lots of church music and, of course the Beatles. He attributes his love of singing (and music) to many people – including his parents, aunts, and uncles – but says Ms. Trusdale, the choir director at Nelson County High School when he was there started his career in music. Plus, that’s where he met Jimmy Fortune (of the Statler Brothers), who

Bennie says is the twin he never had. “Bennie and I go way back,” said Jimmy. “I got to know Bennie because we had chorus together with Ms. Trusdale. I heard Bennie sing and I really liked his talent and we picked together back in the high school days and it led on into bands for years. We were great friends and Bennie had so much talent it was unbelievable.” And this is where the magic comes in. Since Bennie’s health scare, the bills have been racking up. He and his wife haven’t been able to make a house payment in months. The goal now, he says, is to “pay down the medical bills and get us a little cheap place. We certainly cant’ afford the $1200 a month we had because we’re on a fixed income. My wife hasn’t been employed in several years. We’re going to have to buy a place, somehow, a cheap place.” continued on page 14

Bennie Dodd, at right and Tony Fortune play at Coup DeVille’s, a bar in Charlottesville. JANUARY 2012 NELSON COUNTY LIFE 11

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Welcoming the Winter Wonderland A gleaming blanket of snow is beautiful, but how can I temper its harsh glare? The reason for having all of those windows in your home is to enjoy your beautiful winter views and the natural light in your home. It’s a shame to have them covered up with blinds or curtains. You have to run around lifting them up and down different times of the day to block the sun. That daily chore has probably become too much of a hassle and you just leave your blinds down all day. Think about that for one minute and ask yourself this. “Why do I have windows in my home and why did I move to Nelson County?” The views, right? So why are you eliminating your views with blinds? Is it fading, too much heat from the sun, or is it just too bright? I have also been in homes where they don’t use blinds and this is what I typically see. Either furniture is being covered with sheets or nothing has been done at all. At least these homeowners still have their views and natural light, not to mention their living space is much more open and vibrant than being closed in with window treatments. It is still a huge compromise doing it those ways. These home owners still have tremendous heat gain and glare, plus the sun fades everything it touches, not just furniture. A great example of this would be hardwood floors. Depending on the type of wood, what it has been finished with, and the orientation of the room, I have seen significant fading on hardwood floors in less than a year. 3M™ Window Film installed by Clear View Window Tinting will eliminate any compromises you have been making. You can keep your brilliant winter views. For those of you without blinds, I can take care of everything that fades, not just your furniture. You can soak in the views of freshly fallen snow, without having to squint at the glare it creates or bake in the heat. For those of you with blinds, your life and home will be much different. Your space will be brighter, more open, and YOU WILL HAVE VIEWS! No more running around opening and closing your blinds. Just leave them up during the day or get rid of them. Window tinting will reduce 4 to 5 times more heat than closed blinds, and of course it will take care of your fading issues.

Myth vs. Reality 3M™ Window Films for your home are so amazing I often wonder why they’re not in most homes. Below, I dispel some of the myths you may have heard: MYTH: Window tinting will make my windows or room dark, and ruin my views. REALITY: I perform free consultations and I will apply a variety of film samples on your windows. I will label them and explain to you how they perform. I guarantee that there will be at least one sample that provides a more stunning view than your current windows and will still let in a tremendous amount of sunlight. MYTH: Window tinting will bubble, peel, and distort. REALITY: 3M™ is one of the most reputable and innovative companies in the world, and we use their window films. They do not bubble, peel, or become distorted. They back their window film with a lifetime warranty. MYTH: Nothing can really protect the interior of my home except for shadles or blinds. REALITY: Window tinting is the solution! Knowledge is power, power is change.

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A Winter’s Day at the Cabin STORY by LYNN COFFEY

I happen to be one of those people who loves winter. At this announcement most people start with the hissing and booing but no argument of sleet, slush or freezing temps can dissuade me. Maybe it was all those years growing up in south Florida when the only exhibit of winter we witnessed was on the front of Christmas cards. I longed for snow, much to my father’s dismay since that was his main reason for leaving Ohio. Upon moving to Virginia I remarked to someone how beautiful everything was (and this was before it snowed!). They chimed in, “You think this is pretty? Just wait until spring when the dogwood blossoms and the tulips pop up.” Sure enough, next spring was lovely, but I was still sold on winter, slush and all. Maybe it was the stark beauty of the woods, leafless and grey, that appealed to me. Or how you could see animal tracks in the snow or a deer running through a thicket without any foliage to hide them from view. Or the way the heavy-laden clouds promising a snowfall rolled overhead. The crunch of snow underfoot. Whatever it was, I liked it and have continued to do so for the forty three years that I’ve made Virginia my home. I am always excited when the first snow starts to fall, especially when the flakes are huge and lacey. I call them “Linda Patrick” flakes, after our local artist whose paintings depict many rural winter scenes with those large snowflakes drifting down. Up here in Love we get the wind full force so the snow doesn’t slowly drift as much as it violently swirls around the cabin as the wind changes its mind and spins in every direction. On a winter day I love to hunker down and stay home. Billy and I get up early, and I fix a pot of fresh brewed coffee while he throws a few logs on the fire. Then we sit in our bentwood rockers on either side of the woodstove and chat about what the plan is for the day. We look like Ma and Pa Kettle and are starting to act like them, too. Our granddaughter Peyton, who is now twelve, was talking about some old, OLD, woman she knew.

When asked how old she thought the woman was, Peyton replied, “Oh, I’d say she was at least sixty!” I burst out laughing, wondering when I’d start falling off my rocker at my advanced age of sixty-five. When light begins to creep over the mountain, we head to the barn to feed the horses and muck out their stalls. The smell of hay surrounds you as you enter and the horses paw the ground in anticipation of their morning ration of sweet feed. When turned out for the day both geldings run across the field, bucking in the cold air. If there’s snow on the ground they drop down and take a good roll before starting in on their hay. A cold winter day is a perfect time for putting a pot of homemade soup on top of the woodstove and letting it simmer until lunchtime. A trip to the pantry where I’ve stored all the vegetables canned from last summer’s garden reveals the ingredients needed to make a thick, hearty meal. Especially if I knead some yeast rolls to go along with it. The never ending task of putting firewood on the porch is a daily ritual and I dress for the occasion in long johns, boots and coveralls, my standard winter ensemble. It may not be a fashion statement but we’re talking comfort and warmth, not fashion, here. In years past, I would strap on my cross country skis and go for a slide up the Parkway for a mile or two. I remember one night in particular when the snow was heavy and the traffic nonexistent I stopped to take a breather at milepost 18 and noticed movement off to my left. Turning to look, a herd of deer had been silently following after me and now scattered off into the dark woods surrounding me. It was one of those neverto-be-forgotten experiences that I will always treasure. So call me crazy for taking winter over the hot summer weather but that’s why God didn’t create just one bird. He knew the value of having different birds with a variety of songs within a species. My song just happens to be, “Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!” NCL

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Bennie Dodd at left, chats with Greg Pace, a manager at Coup De Ville’s, a Charlottesville restaurant at which Bennie’s played for more than 20 years. continued from page 11

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News of his financial troubles spread quickly from a Facebook post. Lifelong friend (and his wife’s cousin), Lyna Watson, started contacting all of Bennie’s 1,400 Facebook friends and asking them to give a couple dollars to Bennie to help him out. “I posted a note that said if everyone donated $2 for all the love and fun Bennie has given us, we could at least save the house,” said Lyna. “And I just said, ‘OK, guys, it’s time to rally.” From just small messages like that, she found several very generous locals – mostly Nelsonians, she said – and raised about $500. That’s when she was able to get in touch with some other local musicians and started working on the Bennie Benefit or, as it’s come to be known – the Big, Big, Bennie-Fit. The Bennie-Fit, according to its website (www.bdoddbenefit.com), will feature “Friendship, Fun + Great Music: Helping our buddy Bennie to get a new start.” The Jan. 7 event will feature several local musicians plus Jimmy Fortune, who said he didn’t think twice about helping Bennie – despite living in Nashville and travel-

ing frequently these days. “The called and said they were going to do a benefit and I said, ‘Count me in!” said Jimmy. “I wanted to be with him and to try to help him out, if we can. I think friends are coming out of the woodwork; friends he didn’t even know he had. He had no idea how many people loved him – we all love him and care about him so much. I’m just thankful we’re able to do this thing for him.” Other featured musicians include Shannon Branch, Jan Smith & Jeff Vogelgesang, Jamal & Jamie, Sierra, Soul Transit Authority, Hartwell Woody, Gladstones, Duke Merrick, and Danny Beirne Trio and the music will go from 6 p.m. to past midnight and nearly 100% of the proceeds of the event will go directly to Bennie’s medical bills. Both Lyna and Jimmy mentioned the numerous benefits Bennie has done for others. “He is very generous with his time,” said Lyna. “I’ve seen him go from one gig to another and some of them he isn’t even paid for. The way I feel, he’s helped so many people, it’s time for people to come back and help him.” NCL

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The voices of The Virginia Consort filled the walls of Rockfish Presbyterian Church in its annual performance, A Blue Ridge Christmas. The event is organized by Wintergreen Performing Arts.

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thisoldhouse Location: 5885 Cub Creek Rd, Roseland, Virginia Offered at: $128,900 Comments: Great location just minutes from Wintergreen Resort, the Blue Ridge Parkway, wineries, breweries and Nellysford. 1.77 acres with three bedroom house. Has views now but with some select cutting could have great views year round. Needs some TLC but has great potential. Contact: Julie Bendle Mountain Area Realty 434-996-8669

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Superb mountain home without compromise. Features modern construction techniques plus green building upgrades including SIPs construction, fresh air exchanger, on-demand hot water, and high efficiency HVAC. Walk to Tennis, Golf, and Ski Shuttle. $464,900. Contact Brian Chase. 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (494421)

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44 Arrowwood Lane HUGE year-round views from all levels. Paved driveway, 2-car garage, hardiplank siding, covered rear porch. 3 bedroom 2.5 bath/Gourmet kitchen/wood floors/ tongue & groove ceiling/ fireplace. WPI $599,000 Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399 rcventures@embarqmail.com (485767)

415 Pedlars Edge Drive Level lot in quiet area of resort on Blackrock side of Wintergreen Resort. Mature hardwoods throughout lot, lots of privacy. Bring your builder or let us introduce you to one of ours. Includes WPI right of membership. Call Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 www.ExperienceWintergreen.com (489885)

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1519 Cliffs WOW - FANTASTIC PRICE on this Two Bedroom View Condo on the Ridge - Call Now Before it’s Gone! Classic Cliffs 2 bed, mid-level condo. Walk to Wintergarden Spa & Fitness Center - Tennis - Golf. Furnished. $179,000! Contact Brian Chase. www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (494365)

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You must see this lovely mountain getaway with views on a quiet cul de sac at Wintergreen. Well maintained and furnished with many one a kind items, hardwood floors throughout the main living area, wood burning fireplace, hardi board siding. Large main level master bedroom. Relax in the sun room, or enjoy the large decks overlooking the valley. Includes WPI right, $525,000,listed for sale by Steve Marianella 434-5661293, smsales1@aol.com, www.experiencewintergreen.com (491471)

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Wintergreen’s Most Desired View !!! This Overlook Condo is on the Top Floor providing fantastic year round landscapes. Furnished 4 BR(2 Master suites) and 4 BA, Great for entertaining for family and friends. Large deck. Close to golf, tennis, The Devils Grille and the Wintergarden Spa. Rental history available. WPI. $399,000 Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498. (494126)

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855 Devils Knob Loop Cute, cute, cute! Updated home on 15th green. Large covered front porch, back deck and hot tub are perfect for relaxing. Spacious, open living area includes kitchen, dining, & cozy spot by the stone fireplace. 4 bedrooms/2.5baths. Master has private deck & fireplace. WPI. $349,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (480097)

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2147 Fairway Woods Updated 2BR/2BA Golf Front condo for $147,000! Watch golfers from deck, or thru wall of windows, on 18th fairway of DK championship golf course. New carpet, paint, appliances, Heat Pump, & Water Heater. Central AC & Heat. Walk 2-3 min. to club house & upscale Devils Grill restaurant & bar. 2-3 min ride to Mt. Inn, ski slopes, shops & more restaurants. Fully furnished with WPI. Contact Dawn Perusse, 540-454-3300, Dawn.Perusse@mris.com (494125).

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Lot 5A, Cedar Drive This photo is just a hint of the panoramic view potential of this special lot. With drainfield strategically located to maximize year-round views and more than 1 acre adjoining the National Forest, this is truly a unique Wintergreen mountain setting. Ideal for a significant mountain estate home. Adjacent 1+ acre parcel also available. Reduced! $295,000. Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (487867)

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17 Blue Flint Build this great mountain layout on a great lot at Wintergreen. Seasonal views and great craftmanship in construction from one of the areas respected local builders. Hardwood floors,granite counters, custom cabinets. Call or e mail to discuss how we can make this your mountain getaway at Wintergreen! Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (490374)

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2229 Tanners Ridge Nicely renovated two bedroom condo on Devils Knob Golf course. Fully furnished with fireplace in family room, includes WPI right of membership. Lovely golf views and convenient to spa, Devils Grill, tennis and golf. Free shuttle bus stops at Tanners entrance. Listed by Steve Marianella at 109,000, 434-566-1293.

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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. $62,900. Call Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 453853)

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479 Three Ridges Completely renovated 2-Story, 2BR/2BA Condo with above avg rental income. Walk to ski slopes, Mt. Inn shops & great restaurants. Open layout. New furniture, flooring, fixtures, maple cabinets, appliances, & countertops thruout. Move-in ready mountain getaway and/or turn-key investment. $139,950 with WPI. Contact Dawn Perusse 540-454-3300, Dawn.Perusse@ mris.com (491504)

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20 Ginseng Close Dramatic mountain view lot on quiet Wintergreen cul-de-sac. Enjoy the splendors of Wintergreen from your own vacation retreat. Three minutes to golf, tennis, skiing, hiking, dining, and spa services. Bring your own builder or call for recommendations. Reduced! $199,500. Contact Brian Chase www. goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (479606) ! DO ON TC N O I FR SK

Dramatic luxury home on Devils Knob Loop and golf course. Perfect for entertaining guests, large family gatherings or primary residence. Located on the 16th fairway of Devils Knob golf course at Wintergreen Resort. Views of the Piedmont as well as the Shenandoah Valley. Gourmet kitchen with granite counters high end stainless appliances, double oven and more. Oversized master bedroom with Jacuzzi tub, and large master bathroom. Most furnishings convey including grand piano, pool table and all beds. Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol. com, www.experiencewintergreen.com (490471)

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Income producing property 2 bed/2 bath condo. Great location on Golf Course & short walk to Spa, Clubhouse, Devils Grill, Pool and Tennis. Easy shuttle ride to slopes and Mountain Inn. Fully furnished. WPI $169,000 Call Rod Phillips at 434987-6399. (469491)

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This golf front lot overlooks the 12th championship tee on the mountain course. Not only does it offer winter views of the Shenandoah Valley, it has been cleared for construction with water, sewer, grinder pump, electricity and driveway already in place. This will significantly diminish your construction cost! It’s easy to walk year round and has WPI, right-of-membership. $85,000. Joan Mummery 434-5315033 (494168)

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346 Dobie First level walk out to the ski slopes! Great location on the mountain – near Mountain Inn, restaurants, shops and festivals. Very clean and well maintained. All new windows and fireplace. Perfect mountain retreat. $229,000. Rod Phillips 434-987-6399 (493992)

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153 Gumtree Drive This cozy 3BR/2BA home, is located near the Mt Inn offering an ideal weekend get-away for the whole family! Nestled in the woods, where a bubbling mtn. stream adds tranquility to the lower level hot tub. This property has a significant rental history which will offset owners expenses. WPI. $269,000. call Joan Mummery @ 434531-5033. (484298)

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364 Chestnut Place This is a beautiful site with a view! Priced to sell quickly. Seller financing. $129,000. Call Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293. (494289)

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906 Diamond Hill Right on the Diamond Hill slopes and priced right! Fully furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo ready to use this summer, or hold as an investment rental for ski season! Existing revenue stream to offset costs makes this one an easy decision to purchase. Nice views from the recently remodeled decks, also new siding and windows at Diamond Hill in 2010. Enjoy mountain views and this summers Wintergreen Music festival from your deck! WPI. $225,000. Call Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 or smsales1@aol.com (488262)

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232 Hearthstone Lane Great value for a Stoney Creek lot with views of the valley. Quiet street in the foothills above Stoney Creek. Build here with your builder or let me introduce you to one. Includes WPI right of membership. Enjoy Stoney Creek golf and restaurant, Lake Monocan and local wineries only minutes away Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com Only $65,500 (490371)

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305 Dobie Steps away from the Blue Ridge Express chairlift, Mountain Inn, restaurants, shops, playground & Treehouse. One of the best locations on the mountain. Very good rental income. Shows great with newer carpet and appliances. Turn-key ready to use. WPI. $339,000. Call Rod Phillips at 434-987-6399 (469430)

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As soon as overnight temps cooperated, the slope crew cranked up the snow guns at Wintergreen Resort. Donning head-to-toe cold weather gear, we saw Buster Saunders and Donny Falls working hard to get Eagles Swoop ready for skiers and boarders.

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Some very precious cargo arrived at Bold Rock Cidery just south of Nellysford. Coming all the way from Italy, two semi trucks delivered a total of 7 fermenting tanks for the hard cider operation.

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How long do you retain your tax & financial records?

By Julia Rogers Julia Rogers is a licensed CPA residing in Nelson County

New Year’s Resolutions… Last year I had a great plan to go the fitness center every day. I even made an unflattering picture of a person lifting weights to put on the refrigerator as a reminder. I finally took it down during Thanksgiving Week…I had not been once this year! You might have just as much trouble with these resolutions as I do. However, January is a great time to organize your records. It’s cold, you can’t ski every day, and your friends are in Florida emailing you with weather updates. Let’s start with how long you need to retain your financial and tax records. For a complete list of what records to retain, visit our website. However, here are a few general rules. The statute of limitations – that is the period of time that the IRS can adjust your returns – is 3 years from the filing date of your return. However, if they find significant errors, they are permitted to go back 6 years. So, generally, most financial records related to your tax returns should be retained for 7 years. Sort them by

year and put them in labeled envelopes for easy disposal later on. Other records, such as completed tax returns, estate planning documents, and other legal documents, should be retained permanently. Documents related to the acquisition of property or investments should be retained for at least 7 years after the date of sale. Any of these documents can be converted to electronic format rather than retaining paper versions. This is highly recommended for permanent files. For security, be sure to make a semi-annual backup to store in another secure location, such as your safety deposit box. Many of us choose to receive monthly statements electronically. You should be careful to save these documents, in a pdf or similar format, to your own computer. Most institutions do not provide statements beyond two years. And, if you terminate the account, access to the prior statements is immediately terminated. Add these documents to the semi-annual backup stored offsite. And, pictures…yes, I know this

has nothing to do with finances... add those wonderful picture files to your offsite backup routine. Do you really want to lose all of those goofy holiday photos? The second most important step to organizing your records is the proper disposal of confidential records. The cost of a good quality shredder is far less than the cost of recovering your identity from an unscrupulous individual. Anything that contains your financial information, social security number, account numbers or other sensitive information should hit the shredder. Finally, 2012 should be the year that you consider using a software application to manage your financial records. Once established, it becomes an easy routine. This is particularly important if you maintain rental properties or have a small business. At year-end, everything will be well organized for tax time. Contact our office for tips on the best application for your needs. As for the regular workout routine, I plan to try again! Happy New Year!

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Helpful Nelson County web links for residents and prospective residents

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

There are three magic words in real estate, “location, location, location”. How much do you know about the place you call home, or may soon call home? If you are a prospective purchaser, do you know where to view property listings, obtain school statistics, research zoning regulations, or view an aerial photo of a parcel of land? Even if you are a current resident, do you know how to find a local repairman or to look up your tax assessed value? Whether you are a long time resident, a frequent visitor, or a prospective purchaser, here are some web links that may be helpful when settling into life in Nelson County. NelsonCounty.com This is a comprehensive site providing general county information including history, geography, government, taxation, travel and recreation, and consensus data. The site has a list of important county phone numbers and a broader web directory of businesses and pro-

fessional contacts. For prospective visitors, the directory labeled “visit” provides a wealth of information on places, events and activities. NelsonCountyVA.org This site has similar information, but the structured web links may be easier to navigate for quick inquiries. Vamanet.com Nelson County data was just made available via the Virginia Mass Appraisal Network. It allows users to search tax assessment information online by owners name, tax map number, or address. The total assessment value is broken down into values and descriptions for building, other improvements, and land. *I believe the site is still under development for Nelson as much of the information is incomplete with descriptions of “unknown” or “not on file”. In addition the acreages are not accurately reflected; for example, a 1.05 acre parcel is currently reading as a .105 acre parcel. When this site is fully operational it will be a very

handy resource! NelsonCountyGIS.org Geographic Information System (GIS) site provides public access to tax and mapping information. The “Find” feature allows you to pull up a tax map or parcel number to see an aerial view of the land. The “Layers” function enables the user to overlay maps that distinguish features such as boundaries, structures, roads, streams, flood plains, and more. Information and maps can be exported into Excel and PDF formats for saving and emailing. Nelson.k12.va.us School contact information and calendars are easily accessible. Statistical data can also be found for total enrollment, class size, attendance, student/teacher ratios, and average SOL and SAT test scores. NelsonCountyLife.com While news and weather are primary features, other information such as local events and activities are kept current on this site. If you are unable to stop

into a local distribution point to pick up a copy of Nelson County Life, issues of the monthly magazine can be viewed online. MyCAAR.com Any property listed in Nelson or Wintergreen can be searched through this site via the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors (CAAR) multiple listing system. You can search for a realtor or browse properties. To search specifically for a Nelson County property, select the “specify a location” tab. Searches can be customized and saved. The more you know, the more you will come to love Nelson County and all that it offers its residents and visitors! 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.

Marlo is the #1 selling real estate agent in Nelson County! (Statistical sales data pulled from CAAR MLS from 1/1/11-12/13/11 and excludes Wintergreen sales)

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Jaw Dropping Fruit for Two From my childhood days I can vividly remember the harvest months of blackberries, cherries, strawberries and of course peaches and apples. Although my recollection of some of the harvest was more a chore than a delight (I mean who looks forward to picking acres and acres of peaches and apples), looking back I can still taste the tree or vine ripened fruit on a hot summer afternoon or evening. That’s the key – tree or vine ripened. The absolute apex of sugar content in the fruit. So how hard could it be to do this on your own? Easier than you may think if you prepare the soil, choose proven varieties and control the varmints that have your fruit in their cross hairs. Start with two that are on the easier side – strawberries & blackberries. One of the easier groups to tackle is strawberries. First remember they are just perennials so you can take some of the knowledge that you may have gained in these columns and apply it to these plants. Soil prep is an absolute must and your ‘Sam Dirt’ (or the recipe that we use for landscape beds) can handle ALL of the nutritional needs the first year. The timing of the planting is in the fall, not spring, on slightly raised beds (about 4-6 inches taller than the surrounding area) that drain properly. Low lying areas should be avoided at all costs as they freeze or frost out too much. You should mulch with straw both upon planting AND in the spring just before they break out with new growth and their runners – fall to protect the roots; spring to protect the fruit from touching the ground. Yes, you can get into sprays, drenches and a host of other insecticides if you like but here, we don’t spray at all. The key, again, is soil prep on a NONlow lying area with proper mulch, 2 times a year. The rest is jaw dropping strawberries with minimal, if any real pressure from animals (I am sure that

deer would love to get into my orchard but three German Shepherds keep them at bay). Your pH should be around 6. About 10-15 plants will give you plenty of berries for two. No summer is complete without blackberry cobbler and with all of the newer varieties on the market, it will not take long to find just the right mix. Don’t overdue your research; pick a couple of early, mid-season and late varieties and move on. You should prep your soil in the fall for an early spring (March) planting and, again, if you prep the soil properly, many of the headaches can be avoided - in the least, till the area. Install the berries on about 3-4 foot centers in a straight line since they will need support to carry the weight of the berries in the summer. Mulch as you would your landscape plants. The key to blackberries is food, and I mean the same amount that you would put on sweet corn. Feed heavy in March, April and May in a similar fashion as to how we feed grass in October, November and December. By spreading out the feeding, the plant has numerous opportunities to capture the maximum amount of food and then ‘translate’ this into both higher fruit sets and larger berries. Water as you would any landscape plant during the summer – preferably with soaker hoses so as to prevent foliar and fruit diseases. During the first year it is optimal to NOT allow any fruiting to occur. You can achieve this by pruning off the flower buds in the spring and early summer. Every year, prune heavy in the late winter to select strong canes that will carry the largest fruit for the year. If you Google pruning blackberries, many resources are available to aid in this process. Put down your sprayer – this group is also pretty resilient to most diseases and insects. Your pH should be around 6 or so. About 6 plants is all you will need for 2 adults. Happy New Year!

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asktheDr. By Dr. Charles Cole Afton Family Medicine Dear Dr. Cole, I am having terrible heartburn. What can I do to help? I really don’t like taking medications. Heartburn is a common problem which affects about 20% of people at least once a week. Heartburn is a burning sensation in the front of the chest that is usually worse when you lie down or bend over. When food moves into the stomach it passes through the lower esophageal sphincter that acts as a one way valve. Once in the stomach the food mixes with acid. The problem occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter is not working and food moves back into the esophagus. The stomach likes acid – the esophagus does not! Most people have certain triggers that cause their heartburn. Caffeine, tobacco and alcohol are frequent triggers, as are spicy foods, tomato based foods, sodas, mints. When heartburn is severe enough to be disruptive to your routine it is called Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease or GERD. Risk factors for GERD include pregnancy and obesity which raise the pressure in your abdomen and push stomach contents

back up into the esophagus. There are a lot of medications for heartburn. Over the counter medications can be safely used for occasional symptoms. There are many different prescription medications available that usually work very well. Having frequent heartburn can be a risk factor for esophageal cancer. Sometimes people have heartburn that is actually due to heart problems. It is best to be evaluated if your symptoms are frequent or severe. Before turning to medications on a regular basis I encourage you to try some other treatments. Avoid known triggers. Eat healthy foods and exercise regularly. Stop smoking. Lose weight. Elevate the head of your bed several inches so that gravity can prevent the reflux. Eat smaller meals and don’t eat for several hours before lying down. Dr. Charles Cole is a licensed medical doctor based in Afton. Have a question for him? Email him at AskTheDr@ nelsoncountylife.com. Sorry, due to the high volume of messages received, personal replies may not be possible. The Editor reserves the right to edit questions for content, accuracy, and length. This column is provided as a service to readers of Nelson County Life Magazine and is not intended to replace the advice of a physician. If you have a question about your personal health, please consult your doctor.

theperfectfit By Agnes F. Schrider, PT Nelson Physical Therapy

A New Year Usually this January column is filled with ideas for New Year’s resolutions. Not this year. Perhaps, it is because my mind is on other things this season, perhaps I’m wising up a bit as I get older, or perhaps it is because most of the time, the resolutions are nearly impossible to keep. So why all the fuss each year? It is a time of year when one reflects on the past year and yearns for better things in the New Year. A time for optimism; turning the page for a new beginning and letting go of the past year. A time of hope. Thich Nhat Hanh writes: “Every morning, when we wake up, we have twenty-four brand new hours to live. What a precious gift!” That is true. So this year, my recommendations include being kinder to yourself when it comes to your health. Do try to exercise five days a week but don’t criticize yourself for missing a day here or there. Sometimes, when clients see me out in the community, I evoke some horrible guilt reaction

about exercise because folks often apologize to me for not exercising. No apologies are necessary- life happens! We are human. We tend to be our own toughest critics. The important thing is to keep exercise a regular part of your routine over a lifetime. No crash diets this year- they rarely are successful long term; you’ll lose weight then gain it back and more. Try eating slowly appreciating each bite of food as it if were your last morsel. Savor the flavor. Over time, you’ll notice you’ll eat less food. Choose and prepare delicious meals so that each meal is a celebration. This is possible with quick meals also. I served my kids a dinner of leftovers in several colorful small dishes to make if fun for them and my eight year old son exclaimed, “This is a feast!” Strive for five servings of fruits and vegetables a day. You will have less room in your belly for junk food and you will feel better. Wellness and health are a combination of many factors: nutrition, ex-

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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.

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Forced to take early delivery on turkeys meant for Christmas due to a freezer failure, the Nelson County Food Pantry handed out holiday meals to the needy. Word of the freezer failure spread virally online, inspiring people from around the world to donate money to help cover the losses.

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Cheryl Tompkins ran the Stoney Creek Pharmacy for years and years – it wasn’t just her job, it was her passion to provide a listening ear and a helping hand to the Nellysford community. But earlier this year, Cheryl had to put her health first and cut back the pharmacy’s hour – something she didn’t like to do. So, after a while of running the pharmacy herself, Cheryl decided to sell the shop to some former colleagues: Dave Garber of Waynesboro and Joe Yeager of Fishersville. The three met years ago at a CVS and Dave and Joe are both pharmacists who already own several pharmacies in the area. Joe said that so far he’s enjoyed serving the community that Cheryl so cherishes. “I would said that I would hope that if we could get in there and be a part of not only the business community, but a service to the community, that’s what I really want to do,” added Joe. “Of course we want to be successful, but it is our place to be a service and I would have to say that one of the best things we can do for [Cheryl] is to honor her and her commitment to have the pharmacy as a service to the community. NCL

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ack in 1975, as a ski instructor at the newly developed Wintergreen Resort, Jeffery Caudill was living the college student’s dream. Thirty years later, his life has taken many turns, and now brings him home again to the mountains of his youth to discover his calling through Winterwoods Homes. The vision for Winterwoods Homes came to him one night in a log home on a 23 acre farm covered with snow. When he returned to Wintergreen, the vision came back with clarity. Standing next to a Wintergreen creek amid snow-covered stones in the woods, he snapped a photo of the bare trees against the snowy forest. That snapshot became the signature backdrop for his company identity, Winterwoods Homes. Caudill trekked home to start the due diligence process and to

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create a “Best-of-the-Best” partner program that could bring his vision of architectural log and timber frame homes to life. His background dovetailed perfectly with the business plan, using his 20 years in investments and financial services as the means to drive the success of this new venture. He wasn’t an artist, a designer, or a builder. But he was the quintessential entrepreneur with a vision and a plan. His passion was contagious and attracted the best in the field, including Slifer Designs who helped shape the initial concepts. With

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sketchbook in hand, he began drawing his heart out, creating 18 designs. Now there are more than 40 designs, and his design team can customize designs for home builders with a vision of their own. Recently, Caudill took a $2 million leap of faith that culminates the Winterwoods’ vision with the establishment of the Winterwoods Homes Foundation and its flagship home, the Dobie Mountain Lookout. The Dobie Mountain Lookout brings all of Jeffery Caudill’s passions under one roof. Located in Ellijay, Georgia, this home is constructed with reclaimed, recovered, recycled, and renewable materials. This

first complete home could vet a $100,000 plus donation through the Winterwoods Homes Foundation, and it may become an investment and contribution source for its new owner. Through the Foundation, Caudill can give back, by providing a source of gifts to worthy causes and by teaching his strategies to non-profits and individuals. In his previous career, Caudill was well known for his expertise in gifting and investment strategies for high net worth individuals and organizations, managing more than $500,000,000 in assets. That expertise is now fully realized in the investmentphilanthropy model of the Winterwoods Homes Foundation. Recently, the Foundation was featured

on the Wall Street Business Network as the “most innovative social enterprise.” The Foundation’s concept appeals to a new breed of donors who are much more savvy in terms of the financial investment aspect of giving, and it creates a win-win relationship between donors and non-profit causes.

Ultimately, “home” is the place in life where you find your true self, your purpose in life. Returning to the Wintergreen Resort area was the fulfillment of a dream of a former ski instructor, culminating his professional experiences and values, because for Jeffery Caudill, his home is his calling.

“...he was the quintessential entrepreneur with a vision and a plan.” The Winterwoods Homes Foundation donates a portion of net proceeds from investment properties to nonprofit organizations that are aligned with interests of purchasers. This represents the potential of hundreds of thousands of dollars available for philanthropies.

For an online tour of the Dobie Mountain Lookout, visit luxurymtnhome.com BELOW: Jeffery Caudill relaxing in his showcase home, the Dobie Mountain Lookout. Also shown, features of the home’s master bedroom and living room.

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STORY by JENNIE TAL WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY by HAYLEY OSBORNE

Back in May, Bryan Ferren talked to this magazine about putting together a girls’ team for the Nelson Express Travel Soccer (NETS) club. The U-14 Girls’ NETS Team had no trouble coming together and definitely had no trouble playing together – the team went undefeated in their league this fall. “I think this year they really came together as a team,” said Coach Bryan. “They started playing together as one unit and they worked very hard from the standpoint of how to support one another on the field.” Even though the team is U-14, Bryan coaches girls as young as 11 and as old as 15. There are also three boys’ NETS teams. They play again in the spring when Bryan is hoping to have more girls – maybe even enough to have two teams by next fall. Soccer, said Bryan, is a great way to help both girls and boys to be part of a team and to work together to accomplish something. “As they continue to get older, they can build on [those accomplishments] and build relationships,” he said. His players, including 14-year-old Sakaya Perrie and 11-year-old Mackenzie Ladd, definitely agree. “It’s really good teamwork because the older girls always help us a lot with our strategies,” said Mackenzie, who played recreational soccer for a few years, but enjoys NETS (a travel league) quite a bit more. “It’s a lot more complicated, I would have to say,” said the Nelson Middle School 6th grader. “Because in travel, you’re going against a lot of teams different than in rec. I love playing travel soccer.” Sakaya, who is in 8th grade and is homeschooled, had only played rec soccer before NETS, too. She joined the team to work on her soccer skills while meeting new people. She said that winning all those games in the league was pretty awesome, but that even losing – which they did only twice at a tournament in Virginia Beach, where they placed 2nd overall – wasn’t that bad. “One thing that made it amazing and that I love is that everyone on the team is really great and our coaches are awesome,” said Sakaya. “It was nice to have a more challenging division to play in and it was really just amazing to be part of the team and always go to the games.” Both girls plan on playing on the NETS league again in the spring and encourage any other soccer lovers – boys or girls – to think about it, too. Their goal for the spring? “To come in first if we go to the beach,” said Mackenzie. “I think we could beat that team.” NCL

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“Boomie and Peter, it’s like they own some huge ship there in the theater and they set out each year to explore all sorts of exotic ports and all kinds of challenging ports: classic plays, new plays, exotic plays,” said Earl Hamner, writer of the hit TV series, The Waltons, which is based on his Great Depression-era Nelson County Upbringing. “But they always come to home port with The Homecoming,” he said. The Hamner Theater, run by co-artistic directors Boomie Pedersen and Peter Coy, began its run of live theater in 2005 with a production of The Homecoming, a 1971 CBS Christmas special that eventually led to The Waltons. In this, the 40th anniversary year of the television special and the five production of the show at The Hamner, every show sells out. “What comes through is a great story,” said Boomie, the show’s director, “What comes through is the value of family. There’s something about this story that just makes you say, ‘What I have now is pretty good,’ and that everyone is essentially human.” Plus, said Boomie, this play has a special place in the hearts of Nelson County natives. “This is their play,” she said. “And it’s not just for the people to come watch; it’s for people to participate.” Earl said the participation of locals is what makes this production so special for him. A few years ago, he got to experience his words come to life in a very special way.

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“I was there once and as a special evening, Boomie and Peter put together a special reading,” he said. “I got to hear my words being said by Nelson County children, which was very special.” In this year’s 32-person cast (the 21-character play is double cast for most children’s parts and few of the adult roles, as well), the vast majority are played by locals. Dad Michael Manthey has a daughter, nieces and nephews in this year’s production. His daughter Ella plays Pattie-Cake Spencer in the “Curly Hair Cast” while his niece, Savanna Averitt, plays the same role in the “Straight Hair Cast.” “I got a really neat perspective because I’ve seen both casts,” said Michael. “It was a totally different show both times with the same meaning… the overall story is just great and I really enjoy the fact that Ella got to learn about the 1930s and that there wasn’t always an iPad sitting there.” Michael, who has been in productions himself, said it was much more nerve-wracking to watch his seven-year-old get up on stage. “It’s scarier, but it turns out this is really her niche,” said the proud papa. “Most of the people were walking out crying because of how meaningful the play was to them, but I think I was crying because of Ella.” NCL

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sunday tuesday saturday january 1 january 3 january 14 Hair of the Dog Brunch at Blue Mountain Brewery Join us for a special New Year’s brunch from 11AM to 3PM. 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020 Bloody Mary Bowls at The Blue Toad Come watch all the College Bowl Games and enjoy our Signature Bloody Mary’s out of a bowl with a friend! 9278 Rockfish Valley Highway, Afton, VA 22920. 434-996-6992 Morning After 11:30 AM at Devils Backbone Brewing Company Put 2011 in the garage and welcome 2012 in the front door! We’ll have plenty of fresh beer on tap and our ever popular Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary’s ready to serve. We’ll pour the vodka and you personalize it with choice of mixes, spices, and garnishes. Tantalizing Brunch or Lunch dishes for this new day - Backbone Benedict, Pulled Pork Huevos, and Fried Oysters. Mega football on the tube with festival music in the pub! Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967. 434-361-1001

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group For caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s and/ or dementia. 6:30 p.m. first Tuesdays. Blue Ridge Medical Center, Arrington. 434-263-4000

saturday january 7 Clothes Closet Free clothes closet. 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Oak Hill Baptist Church, Roseland. 434-277-9534 Big, Big, Bennie-Fit Featuring Jimmy Fortune and Friends and many more. 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Fry Springs Beach Club, Charlottesville. $20. Bennefitting Nelson County’s Bennie Dodd. www.bdoddbenefit.com Ashley McMillen Band 8PM at Rapunzel’s, 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA, 22949 Fee. 434-263-6660

Wintergreen Winery Wine Tasting Event includes a guided presentation of artisanal cheeses paired with Wintergreen’s handcrafterd wines. Fee includes generous tastings and wine glass. Reservations are necessary for this popular evening event. 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. 462 Winery Lane, Nellysford, VA 22958 434-361-2519 Hamner Theater Nightclub Series Hamner Theater Nightclub Series presents Mississippi Conjure, North Mississippi Hill Country music in the Valley! Music 7:30PM, Doors 7:00PM. Fee. Reservations requested. 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920 434-361-1999

Hamner Theater. $15, reservations requested. 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920 434-361-1999 Want to be included in our datebook? Visit NelsonCountyLife.com and click on “Submit an Event.” We’ll try to publish as many events as possible, space permitting. Deadline for next month’s issue is the 15th. Sorry neighbors, event MUST be in Nelson County or benefit an organization in Nelson County to be included in the print edition. Events in area counties can be included online, however. CROSSWORD AND COMICS ON PAGE 39

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leisureguide food&dining Ambrosia Bakery & Deli 2192 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.9661 Basic Necessities 2226 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.1766 Blue Ridge Pig 2198 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.1170 The Blue Toad 92788 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Afton, VA 434.996.6992 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 Copper Mine Bistro Wintergreen Resort • 434.325.8090 Devils Grill Wintergreen Resort • 434.325.8100 The Edge Wintergreen Resort • 434.325.8080 The Fountain Room at The Mark Addy 56 Rodes Farm Drive, Nellysford, VA • 434.361.1101 Giuseppe’s 2842 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.9170 Lovingston Cafe 165 Front Street, Lovingston, VA • 434.263.8000

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

Blue Moon Antique Mall & Bookstore 8230 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 434.263.8890

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

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

Cat Rock Antiques 9704 Patrick Henry Hwy, Roseland, VA 434.277.8049

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

The White Pig Bed & Breakfast 5120 Irish Road, Schuyler, VA • 434.831.1416

Claudia’s Florist & Gifts 121 Main Street, Lovingston, VA • 434.263.5848

Tye River Cabin 6011 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Tyro, VA • 434.238.2430

Logos of Wintergreen Mountain Inn Lodge, Wintergreen, VA 434.325.1125

Acorn Inn Bed & Breakfast 2256 Adial Rd, Faber, VA • 434.361.9357

Blue Ridge Getaways Nellysford, VA • 434.361.0034 Camp Blue Ridge Montebello, VA • 540.377.2413 Cox’s Creek Cottage 296 C & C Lane, Roseland, VA • 434.277.5566 Dutch Haus Bed & Breakfast 655 Fork Mountain Lane, Montebello, VA 540.377.2119 Fallen Oak Bed & Breakfast 353 Mimosa Lane, Faber, VA • 434.361.1011 Harmony Hill Bed & Breakfast 929 Wilson Hill Rd (Rt. 665), Arrington, VA 877.263.7750 Horseshoe Mountain Lodge Roseland, VA • 434.361.2525 Le Bleu Ridge Bed & Breakfast 27 Chapel Hollow Road, Afton, VA • 434.361.1213 The Mark Addy 56 Rodes Farm Drive, Nellysford, VA • 434.361.1101 The Meeting Place 825 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Wintergreen, VA 434.361.2380

Paulie’s Pig Out 7376 Rockfish Valley Highway, Afton • 434.361.2001

Montebello Camping & Fishing Resort 15072 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Montebello, VA 540.377.2650

Rapunzel’s Coffee and Books 924 Front Street, Lovingston, VA • 434.263.6660

North Fork Cottages 697 North Fork Road, Tyro, VA • 540.377.2007

Smoky’s Black Bear Cafe Wintergreen Resort • 434.325.1227

The Orchard House Bed & Breakfast 9749 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 434.263.7747

Stoney Creek Bar & Grill Wintergreen Resort • 434.325.8110

Wintergreen Resort Wintergreen, VA • 800.266.2444

wine&beercountry

Mountain Vision Pottery 2019 Beech Grove Road, Roseland, VA 434.361.1725

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

Notforgotten Farm 3530 Tye River Road, Tye River, VA • 434.263.6508

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

Rockfish Gap Country Store Intersection of Rts 250 and 151, Afton, VA 540.456.6112

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

SPCA Thrift Store 4791 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Arrington, VA 434.263.8788

DelFosse Vineyards & Winery 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, VA 434.263.6100 Devils Backbone Brewing Company 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA • 434.361.1001 Flying Fox Vineyard 27 Chapel Hollow Rd, Afton, VA • 434.361.1692 Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery 2800 Berry Hill Road, Nellysford, VA 434.361.1266 Lovingston Winery 885 Freshwater Cove Lane, Lovingston, VA 434.263.8467 Mountain Cove Vineyards 1362 Fortunes Cove Lane, Lovingston, VA 434.263.5392 Veritas Vineyards & Winery 145 Saddleback Farm, Afton, VA • 540.456.8000 Wild Wolf Brewing Company 2773A Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA •434.361.0088

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

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

Resort Reservations & Country Cottages Afton, VA • 540.456.8300

gifts&antiques

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

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

a.m. FOG 9264 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, VA • 540.456.7100

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

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

Blossom’s Flowers, Gifts & Crafts 911 Front Street, Lovingston, VA • 434.263.8227

Thai Mex II Valley Green Shopping Center, Nellysford, VA 434.361.1400

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 a.m.FOG 9264 Critzer’s Shop Road, Afton, VA • 540.456.7100 Critzer Family Farm 9388 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, VA • 540.456.4772 Dickie Brothers Orchard 2552 Dickie Road, Massies Mill, VA • 434.277.5516 Drumheller’s Orchard 1130 Drumheller Orchard Ln., Lovingston, VA 434.263.5036 Fitzgerald’s Orchard 728 Harper’s Creek Lane, Tyro, VA • 434.277.5798 Flippin-Seaman, Inc. – Seaman & Silver Creek Orchards 5529 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Tyro, VA • 434.277.5824 Saunders Brothers Orchard 2717 Tye Brook Hwy (Rt. 56), Piney River, VA 434.277.5455 The Apple Shed 14815 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 434.263.8843

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G REAL ESTATE Comfy Country Home in Afton to Share Looking for mature, neat, responsible female to share home with same + basset hound & horse. Price incl a furn or unfurn private bdrm and bthrm, internet, sat TV, elec, water. Common areas – kit, dr, family room w/fplc, lr, laundry, porch, deck. Amenities: Beautiful views, easy access to all major roads (151, 250, I-64, 29). Short distance to C’Ville, Waynesboro, Wintergreen, Lovingston. Room for Horse & Dog (if they get along with my creatures). References required. Posted By: Christina DePierro 22920 - Afton 540-456-6325 $600 Mountain Home to Share has Views, Amenities, Convenience Looking for someone neat, responsible, quiet, who enjoys privacy and sharing space. Included: - 2 private unfurnished rooms, full bath, garden level of single-family home, Internet, sat TV, phone, storage - common areas: large kit, dining, LR w/fireplace, laundry, screened porch, decks Amenities: - gorgeous mtn, meadow, forest, water views - mature trees - beautiful walking and cycling trails - nature conservancy area - fast, easy access to Rt 151, Route 29, Route 250, I-64, C’ville, W’boro. Posted By: Leslie 22958 - Nellysford/ Wintergreen 434-361-1224 $655 Charming Cottage for Rent on 5 private acres Enjoy the country in beautiful Nelson County. Front Porch with porch swing overlooks small pond; plenty of privacy. 2 br, 1 Bath, Living, Dining, Kitchen, Breakfast, Pantry, Upstairs Study & Storage. Jotul gas fireplace. Dishwasher. Washer /dryer hook-ups. Shed and Chicken

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Coop. 10 minutes to Nellysford, 30 minutes to Charlottesville. Pets negotiable. Tenant responsible for mowing. Deposit, References, and Credit Check will be required. Posted By: D. Rowe 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen (434) 263-4775 $795/month

FURNITURE Roll Top Office Desk Beautiful oak “Winners Only” brand home office roll top desk. 54”W X 52”H x 33”D. Mint condition. Designed for computer/home office use and hides all the mess! Removable top. $1100 or reasonable offer. Posted By: Linda Calderone 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-361-2226 $1100 or reasonable offer Reproduction Pine Dining Table Beautiful pine reproduction dining table, 38” x 72”, light stained top, black painted legs. Posted By: Lynn Luessen 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-325-7864 $125 Kitchen table and chairs Very good table and chairs (4); ideal for apartment kitchen or small home kitchen; purchased from Storehouse Furniture. Posted By: R. Browne 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 703.465.5636 $99

OFFICE 3M Overhead Projector 3M Overhead Projector; Model 9100; like new condition; used less than 10 hours; ideal for school use and church use. Why go high tech when low tech still works – at much less cost?. Posted By: R. Browne 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 703.465.5636 $99

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1996 Jeep Grand Cherokkee 4 x 4 Jeep with power locks and windows, A/C, adjustable luggage racks, CD player, newish tires and speakers, back seats fold down for cargo, March 2012 insprction, needs some transmission work. Call, leave a message to view. Posted By: Mary Hamilton 22920 Afton 434-361-9084 $1400

Fill Dirt Wanted – Red Clay Looking for some red clay to build up washed out dam at pond on Route 810 (off of Route 6 – midway between 29 and 151). Please call (434) 263-4775 if you have some available. Thanks. Posted By: D. Rowe 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-2634775 $can discuss

SOLD! – 2008 Subaru Tribeca Limited 5 passenger 2008 Subaru Tribeca Limited. Pearl White with tan leather interior. 59,000 miles AND 100,000 mile or until 2015 bumper to bumper warranty. Very good and clean condition. No reliability problems ever. Posted By: Bill Heard 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434 361 0444 $20,500

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1990 Ford F250 Knapheide flat bed 1990 Ford F250, 5.0L V8, Lariat version with Knapheide flat bed, moonroof, rear and front tow hitch, manual transmission. Just over 100,000 miles, both exterior and interior in great shape. This is truck that can do it all. Posted By: Jackson 22920 - Afton 434-987-2730 $2900 OBO 1996 Saturn Station Wagon Best to use for parts. However, it drives, but needs repairs and has minor body work needed. Leather interior in good condition. Posted By: Vicki Wheaton 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-361-1642 $300 2001 Saturn L 200 Sean 4D 2001 Saturn L Series L200 Sedan 4D Burgandy, Good Condition, Mileage 98,00, 4-cyl, 2.2 liter auto, FWD, AC, P Steering, P

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SADDLE Circle Y Flex-Lite Trail Saddle w/QH Bars, 17”Seat, Kept Indoors – Mint Condition (Used 1x). Posted By: Christina DePierro 22920 - Afton 540-456-6325 $8500

high standard with excellent attention to detail. Help will be need both during the week and most weekends. Previous experience would be preferred, but is not necessary. Posted By: Orquida Ingraham 22920 - Afton 540-456-6844 $10/hr.

TRAILERS, RVs 2005 Jayco Jay Flight 27 BH Camper Great Condition 2005 Jayco Jay Flight 27 ft camper! Queen bed, bunk beds, full kitchen with microwave, oven, stove and refridgerator. Bathroom with sink, tub and shower. A/C and furnace, dinette table, couch, flat screen tv, surround sound stereo, lots of storage and awning! Must See!! Posted By: David Jones 22958 - Nellysford/ Wintergreen 434-409-4292 $9,995.00

HOME & GARDEN

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Step Ladder and Sink 6’ Aluminum Step Ladder $10. Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink $10. Posted By: Stacey 222964 - Piney River 434-277-8460 $10/ 10

photos to digital format Give loved ones(or yourself) the best gift ever-happy memories. Create a personalized picture video with music and motion that will be a highlight of your holiday. Transfering photos to picture DVD format will preserve your precious images, saving them from yellowing, etc. Plan ahead! Start looking through your photos and preserve those cherished recollections. Call for more information, samples of work. Posted By: Vicki NELSON COUNTY 434-361-1278 $TBD

JOBS Tasting Room Pourer Local Winery is looking for a tasting room pourer. Must be energetic, enthusiastic and friendly. Retail experience and basic wine knowledge preferred. Hours available: Friday and Saturday, 10:30 – 5:00. Email only: finewines@aftonmountainvineyards.com. No phone calls. Posted By: HR Afton Mountain Vineyards $10.00 p/hr. Housecleaner Afton Mountain Bed & Breakfast is looking for a Housekeeper. This role involves cleaning of guest bedrooms, bathrooms and common rooms to a very

LOCAL FOOD Farm Fresh Eggs Local farm fresh eggs from cage free, free range, and humanely raised chickens. Posted By: rhonda 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-962-2373 $3.00 dozen

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Marlo Sells!

Here is some of what Marlo sold in 2011.

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“Moving in” or “Moving on” in 2012, call Marlo! 434-996-3525 Stoney Creek

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Livebeautifully in Nelson County Marlo G. Allen, Assoc. Broker 434-996-3525 InsistOnThatGirl.com

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