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WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN 126 EAGLES COURT $195,000 ∙ MLS#: 494102

NELSON COUNTY 60 +/- ACRES ON LAUREL RD $199,000 ∙ MLS#: #487237

STONEY CREEK 966 STONEY CREEK EAST $69,000 ∙ MLS#: 488869

The perfect winter retreat! Fantastic views of the ski slope. Mountain views all year round. Walk to The Market, restaurants, shops and all other amenities in the heart of Wintergreen Ski Village.

Partially renovated and it is in a great condition.

Move in condition.

Spectacular mountain views.. Private location but only a few miles from Lovingston. 50ft.

Private Access Easement with adjoining property to the left.. Electric routed to the property.

Beautiful golf front site with mountain views.

Quiet, easy access and little traffic. Convenient to amenities. Ready for your home!

WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN 379 PEDLARS EDGE DR, $439,000 ∙ MLS#: 487007

STONEY CREEK 349 WOOD NETTLE LANE $599,000 ∙ MLS#: 495329

WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN 168 CLUB HIGHLAND $375,000 ∙ MLS#: 496044

This well situated, five-year old home is located within easy access to ski slopes. Featuring hardwood floors and a cozy, stone fireplace. With four-bedrooms and 3.5 baths it is the perfect home for friends to enjoy too.

Beautiful custom home with private location on a cul-de-sac. Professionally landscaped grounds. Easy access to community walking paths and resort facilities. The kitchen features a Thermador cook center and dual ovens, ceramic cook top, side-by-side refrigerator.

This property has 5 BD/3.5 baths and overlooks the Fairway and pond on #21 of the Tuckahoe 9. Many unique features. The house has Master Bedroom on 1st floor for single level living.

WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN 1647 OVERLOOk CONDOS $259,000 ∙ MLS#: 483895

WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN 29 WEEPING ROCk $299,950 ∙ MLS#: 490869

STONEY CREEK 335 HUNTERS POINT $329,000 ∙ MLS#: 487760

Largest two-bedroom in the sub-division.

Fantastic wide-angle views. Wrap-around deck 2nd Floor Location. WPI Property Right of Membership. It truly is the best view at Wintergreen!!!

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

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.

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

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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 2788 B Rockfish Valley Hwy/PO Box 444 Nellysford, VA 22958

STONEY CREEK

NELSON COUNTY 12828 Crabtree Falls Hwy

388 Turkey Lane

161 Woodhouse Lane

Built into the mountain side overlooking the Tye River, this custom crafted 2 BR, 2 BA cabin is the perfect home away from home. The vaulted ceilings and timber frame loft, floor plan are unique and perfect for enjoying the views of the River and the mountains beyond. Situated on a rock knoll on 9.7 acres and just 1.1 miles from Crabtree Falls. Sold furnished. Rental potential. $374,900 Call Sara McGann 434 996-4962

Peaceful and private! This well-maintained 3 BR home is situated on 3 acres and perched above a large neighborhood lake. Ideal vacation or full time home. About 30 min to Waynesboro and C’ville.

HardiPlank siding, Pella windows, fireplace, hardwood and ceramic flooring, master suite, spacious rooms, wired for security system and generator, deck, covered and screened porch with wood lined ceilings. $284,900

Just reduced by $100,000! Spectacular opportunity to live it up resort style with the privacy of a mini farm equipped with barn, pasture, and fencing. This 5 BR, 4.5 BA custom built Lindal Cedar home boasts grand open spaces, abundant natural light and a superb passive solar design which keeps energy usage and cost low. Sited on 4.62 acres and next to 6000 acres of riding, walking, hiking trails. $795,000

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10297 Patrick Henry Highway

363 Hearthstone Lane

Charming, clean and truly ready to move-in! Almost 7 acres in the heart of Nellysford! Wide open plan with loads of windows and French doors. Main floor master with two guestrooms, lots of storage and all appliances stay including high efficiency front-load washer and dryer! Architectural roof shingles, new furnace and flooring. Wrap around porch and lovely garden plantings. Freshly painted. $249,000

Beautiful old 3BR, 2BA Virginia Farmhouse with 45+ acres. Built in 1872, this wonderful home has gorgeous landscapes and mountain and pastoral views. Modernized with central heating/AC with a woodstove for back-up. Original molding and pine floors. Charming outbuilding. Located in scenic Roseland and very private. Bold creek and a wooded area with lots of potential. Price Reduced $449,000 Call Julie Bendle 434 996-8669

561 Old Stoney Creek Road

199 Walk around Lane

This quaint 2 BR farmhouse sits a gently rolling 63 acre parcel just south of Nellysford. Part of the original “Wintergreen” valley parcel.

Very desirable land with mountain views. 3 additional outbuildings including 2-car garage. $525,000

Prime location near the Devil’s Backbone Brewery with easy access to Wintergreen activities such as skiing, golf, hiking, and more! This private, partially cleared, 4.89 acre lot is ready to build a full time residence or a getaway. It has a well and soil work has been done to for a 3 BR home. $60,000. Adjacent 15 acre parcel w/ mountain views and stream also for sale at $170,000.

All 20.07 acres for $220,000.

Immaculate 3 BR, 2.5 BA Post and Beam Deck House perched in the canopy of the foothills of Stoney Creek with soaring red cedar ceilings in great room, kitchen, office, master suite and hobby room. Expansive windows flood the house with light and allow you to enjoy all the seasons front and center in your home. Private rear deck and an 8 person hot tub off the lower patio. WPI. $499,900

Commercial parcel on Rockfish Valley Highway

Fantastic Nellysford Commercial Property: Great opportunity to own a 13+ acre commercial parcel on Rt. 151 in Nellysford. 2 existing wells and existing soil work (will need to have new permits). Lots of road frontage and beautiful mountain and Rockfish River views.

Commercial property offerings are a rare occurrence in this busy and exciting corridor.

Price Reduced! $444,000

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New, Notable, and Recently Reduced Properties

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Built in 2006 by Mennonite craftsmen of Solid Rock Prop.

Furnished. WPI. Contact Dawn at 540-454-3300, Dawn.

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609 White Oak Condo At only $113,000 this two bedroom condo in great shape is a tremendous value. Completely furnished and ready to use, this condo has existing rental revenue in Wintergreen resort program. Close to skiing and mountain village area and includes WPI right. Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com, www.experiencewintergreen.com (489443)

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326 Laurel Springs Drive

One of the best golf views at Wintergreen! This 4 bedroom post and beam vacation home overlooks Devils Knob holes 7,8 and 9. Nice hardwood floors, custom windows and wood burning floor to ceiling stone fireplace highlight this gem. Level paved driveway, WPI right included and membership negotiable. Only $425,000, call Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293 or smsales1@aol.com. (495116)

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618 Devils Knob Loop

Spectacular home & breathtaking views! Spacious home has soaring stone fireplace, hardwood floors & walls of windows to enjoy views. Open floor plan, private bedroom suites & huge back decks - easily room for two families + more. Kitchen & Master Bath recently upgraded to perfection. Hard to find 2-car garage & paved driveway. Unforgettable sunsets over endless mountains.

Amazing value for the best views in Wintergreen. $649,000 Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (495574)

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A rare offering. This home has been completely renovated. New Hardi-plank siding, windows, roof, hickory cabinets, granite counters, appliances, AC/Heat system, bathrooms, flooring, ALL new! $549,000. Christy and Rod Phillips, 434-987-6399.

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174 Millies Lane – Stoney Creek

A beautiful farmhouse-style recreation (architect Glenn German)is skillfully designed to create this unique setting overlooking mature hardwoods, sloping lawn and stream. Tasteful stone entry prepares you for the extensive sculptured rock walls defining gardens and plateaus welcoming all to sit for awhile, have a lemonade or glass of wine. Three fireplaces; many antiques will convey; Brunswick Pool Table with two chairs; new roof, newly stained exterior: just a few reasons to consider this home! $619,000. Call Joan Mummery 434-531-5033. (495459)

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Absolutely the perfect second home! Not too big, not too small - just right. Open, lots of light & ready to move in. Warm paint colors, cool furnishings & room for everybody. 3 bedrooms - one with a cool loft that the kids will love. Private master suite. Wrap around deck w/ separate dining & hot tub areas. Views to twinkling lights of valley.

Near end of culdesac. Don’t miss this special home! $359,000 Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (495163)

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304 Chestnut Place

One of the most sought after areas in Wintergreen. Potential year-round views, private and quality homes throughout. A short drive to all amenities and beautiful winter views of the slopes make this a must see.

Orange tape at front of lot is located on APPROXIMATE lot lines.Please refer to plat for more exact measurements or obtain survey.Possible seller financing available. Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293; www.ExperienceWintergreen.com or smsales1@aol.com (494735).

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Great value in this well cared for golf front Stoney Creek ranch at #4 Monocon nine tee box. Over 2500 finished square feet on one level, plus two car garage. Beautiful landscaping and hardscaping on the 3/4 acre lot. Lots of storage, two family areas, fireplace in great room and large master suite. Includes WPI right, only $399,000!

Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@ aol.com (495206)

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Brand new 5 bedroom 3 bath home, with 2 family rooms and garage built by Shenandoah Valley Construction, one of Wintergreens most established and respected builders. This golf front home on prestigious Devils Knob Loop will feature hardwood floors, a gourmet kitchen with granite counters, family room fireplace and an open and bright layout. Many custom upgrades included Hardiplank siding, Anderson windows, large decks and many finishes you can select!

For more information or to view this home call Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com, only $549,000! (491689)

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25 Stem Lane

A gem waiting to be discovered! This charming cottage with an open airy living space greets you at the entry. An open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, lofts above, wrap around deck and a blazing fire in the stone fireplace on a cold winter night; life doesn’t get much better then this! Avoid the condo fees with this large three BR home which includes WTG Membership in this very reasonable price of $215,950.

Call Joan Mummery 434-531-5033 (460935)

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3207 North Ridge Only $109,500 for a furnished condo with mountain views, two full baths, a full kitchen and a great location near Wintergreen amenities! Walk to golf, tennis, skiing and restaurants. Pergo floors, family room fireplace, separate dining area. This may not last long, great investment to use or rent this ski season. Call today, Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (492139)

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It was 1969 and Rick Becka was living in Tennessee when one of his geology professors suggested a trip to Nelson.

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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: Woody Greenberg Peyton Coyner of Afton holds one of the many pups he has helped save from euthanasia as part of his monthly mission of mercy. Story on page 9.

Peyton is not yet 2 and daddy has alread tricked her out in Mardi Gras beads. He may live to regert this in a few years.

Meanwhile, on planet Boy, Adam’s interest in tractors has exploded. We were leaving the gym and headed to the Jeep when Adam bolted across the parking lot. That’s when mothers – of the gym rat variety or not – switch to turbo and chuck the green Kermit lunch box under the Jeep bumper, hoping to catch their offspring before they fall into the newly dug ditch for the sewer line.

I must give Adam credit; he knew exactly where to stop. Planting his rear on the edge of a sidewalk under a tree, jabbing his blue lollipop in his mouth, he and I spent the next ten minutes tracking a glorious piece of yellow machinery.

We could have been at a tennis match. The bulldozer went left. The bulldozer went right. The bulldozer went left. And it went right again.

Game. Set. Match. The old people at the new senior living center will have some beautifully leveled walkways.

Speaking of old people, one of the fine girls raised in this old house is now 94. Her name is Dolly, or at

least that’s what we call her. Actually, I don’t want to know her real name, if she even has one. Dolly is a great name, especially if you’re 94.

She sent us a note the other day telling us she hoped to be alive when Adam takes his first ride down the bannister.

Dolly, we own a video camera.

If Adam were old enough to grant you the pleasure of sliding down the staircase, believe me, we would tape it for you. In the meantime, you’ll have to settle for little boys crawling down the staircase on their bellies. Or young girls showing off their Mardi Gras beads. Come to think of it, someone’s already made that video.

Enjoy!

Yvette & Tommy Stafford

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Two new stores that are now open at Wild Wolf Shopping Village, brought to you by the folks at

2461 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA • 434-361-0088 • wildwolfbeer.com Sunday Nite Ribs 5-10 pm 1/3 rack & sides $10 Tuesday Nite Trivia 7-9 pm Bring a team and WIN some GREEN! Thursday Nite NY Strip 5-10 pm 1/2 lb NY Strip & sides $15

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LIAM GILCHRIST

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MARK COFFMAN & CHRIS PAYNE

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HomeBrewZ!™ has the latest in great Libation Accessories™ for your home, as well as an extensive inventory of beer and wine-making supplies (either extract based or all grain). We’ve just expanded our selection of barware!

ExtraZ!™ is all about fun jewelry and accessories, as well as great fragrances and skin care products.

JAMIE DYER & DAVID FRENCH

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But you know by now that we aren’t stopping with just two stores! Watch for the ALL NEW Zestivities!® store to open in the Village this Spring, with an expanded selection of unique gifts, tableware, cards, candles, pet related gifts and more. What?

You want even more? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Let’s just say that we aren’t building that new deck on Zestivities!® for just exercise! PLUS, TidbitZ!™ is going to be coming along after the new Zestivities!® opens. There is a LOT going on at the Village! Stop by and see for yourself! While you are here, walk next door and have lunch, dinner or a great craft beer at Wild Wolf Brewery and Brewpub!

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Please follow Zestivities!, ExtraZ!, HomeBrewZ! and Wild Wolf Shopping Village on Twitter, and “Like” our pages on Facebook. Plus keep an eye out right here in NCL for monthly updates on our progress!

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BARLING COLLINS

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Next to Wild Wolf Brewery and Brewpub 2469 Rockfish Valley Hwy, (Rt. 151) Nellysford Now open 7 days a week! 434.361.0004 www.zestivities.com info@zestivities.com

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

Wines with character Consilience. There is a wine out in Santa Barbara, California bearing labels adorned with artwork and the name “Consilience.” Apparently, the word means the bridge between science and art and in the case of wine we can think of science as what occurs in the vineyard and art as what then happens in the hands of the winemaker. I’ll give a talented winemaker some credit even though, as a terroirist, I hold to the belief that “wine is made in the vineyard.”

Yet when I looked up the word the O.E.D., it wasn’t there. Still, it’s a nice idea for there is a point in which science and spirit merge and the great masters and yogis have always known this. In their highest interpretations, philosophy and mathematics merge.

Perhaps great science and great art are, in the end, the same—both striving to answer the same questions: Why are we here? What is life’s purpose? And how ultimately do we make sense of life and death?

I have a friend in France who answers, flippantly… or perhaps not, that the answer lies in a good,

well-made bottle of wine. My own interpretation is that maybe the uncorking of that one, good bottle simply opens the door for discussions on the important questions. If so, below is your homework: Chidaine Vouvray, Les Argiles, 2009 - François Chidaine was, only a few years ago, considered one of the wine-makers to watch in the Loire.

This assessment was based on his commitment to biodynamic farming and non-intervention wine-making style, as well as his excellent vineyard holdings in Montlouis, an obscure appellation to many Americans, and Vouvray, which is somewhat better known. Now the transition is complete and Chidaine is considered one of the great wine-makers in the Loire, selling out of every bottle he makes within just a few months of bottling.

From Robert Parker: “Chidaine’s 2009 Vouvray Les Argiles leads with bittersweet iris perfume, and smells and tastes vividly of pineapple and lemon, with a strikingly vintageatypical sense of acidity that results largely from the predominance of cool, water-retentive soil, particu-

larly in the dominant L’Homme and Reugnieres vineyards but also from the fruit originating in Le Haut Lieu.

Bright pineapple and lemon refresh on a palate of palpable density and penetrate in a finish both energizing and somehow cooling in both its refreshment and its suggestions of high-toned herbal essences, fresh cress, and wet stone. Salt, iodine, and shrimp shell reduction will also feature salivainducingly in the final blend for this long-finishing and at most 13.5% alcohol blend that should be worth following for at least 8-10 years.” 9192 points, Parker. $28 Bois de Boursan, Châteauneuf-duPape, 2008 – If Châteauneuf-du-Pape is most always considered a masculine wine, this one is feminine, elegant, with restrained sensuality and great finesse. It’s silken on the tongue, with soft fruit flavours, not knock-you-over fruit, and layers of quiet complexity.

As with most CDP, it can age, but why wait? $39 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!

Tuesday wine tastings are every other Tuesday. Call us to reserve.

Wednesdays currently full.

We offer case discounts on full and mixed cases of wine.

If we don’t have it, we try to find it!

Come browse our new wines!

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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Available Mid-March Classic Dark Lager Irish Export Stout Dark Hollow #15

• Don’t forget to Steal the Glass, March 1st (every 1st Thursday of the month!)

• Live Music Every Sunday 2:30-5pm • Brunch served every Sunday 11am -3pm • Wednesdays $1 off Day • March 17th St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Special Irish Food Menu • March 22nd Spring Beer Dinner - Reservations Only!

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Sat. March 10th at RVCC - 190 Rockfish Lane Afton, VA – Tickets $15 at the door – Doors open at 6:30PM Concert starts @ 7PM. 434-361-2522 andy@cyberwind.net www.nelsonspca.org www.rockfishvalleycommunitycenter.memberlodge.com

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Montague, Miller & Co. REALTORS® Serving Nelson County

and the surrounding Central Virginia region LOVINGSTON – $1,206,000

NEW: PINEY RIVER – $179,500

Tucked down a long driveway, this 3 Br., 2 Ba., Brick Ranch home w/9.70 Open and Wooded rolling Ac.,perfect for horses or other animals, Features County Water/Sewer, Hardwood Flrs., 12’6”x21’ Living Rm. w/Gas-Logged FP & Built-in Bookcases, Heat Pump for AC, New House & Garage Roof in 2004, New Vinyl Clad Windows, All Kit. Appl. Convey Plus Custom Drapery. Enclosed 9x14 Side Porch w/9’6 x 17 Rear Deck, & 2 Car Garage. Finish off Full Basement w/FP for Family Room, Play Room or Bedroom. #495279.

Secluded 402 +/- acre cattle farm fenced with some forestry. Located between two mountain ranges # 495548

REDUCED: SHIPMAN – $189,900

COLLEEN – $160,000

Seller drops price $29,400! Room to Roam on this 7.79 Ac. Zoned A-1 with 1997 sq. ft., 3 BR., 3 BA., home with walkout Basement that has a second Kitchen. Wonderful garden site with open land ideal for horses or other animals.

Features: Skylights, Walk-in Closets, Gas Log FP, Built-in Bookcases, Heat Pump, 14’x21’ Deck off Master Suite. #493468

Great opportunity with 12.17 acres zoned B-1 to build and start your own business. County Water, Sewer is available.

Electric on Site. Land is level to rolling with 679 ft. on US 29 And 1349 ft. on VSH 56 West in Colleen #490785

NEW: AFTON – $697,500 Privately nestled in a quiet valley in northern Nelson County, Sassafras Farm consists of 75 acres and a unique country home. A 200 year old chestnut log cabin was tastefully integrated into a two story farmhouse built in 1989.

Extensive stonework, multiple porches and decks, 2-stall horse barn and dramatic views. Approximately 8 acres are open, with Taylor Creek traversing. # 495243

NEW: SHIPMAN – $234,500

NEW: LOVINGSTON – $195,500

Cozy, unique floor plan in this 1459 sq. ft. two-story home privately situated on 15.66 open and wooded acres with stream, surrounded by mountain views and fronts on a paved state road. Property offers numerous possibilities to expand for more living space or perfect for a small family. Level to rolling land ideal for cattle, horses or other animals. Features Stainless Steel Appliances, Hunter Ceiling Fans, Jotul Swedish Wood Stove, Abundant Storage Space, Workshop, Storage Shed & Much More. # 495154

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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Great location w/ Rt. 29 road frontage. Has multiple possibilities. Start a new or expand your existing business.

2 offices and 2 half bathrooms. 1.2+ acres. Has own well and septic. Paved Parking. Owner/Agent #495319

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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It’s 5 a.m. and the lives of 27 dogs on the list for euthanization are about to get really good.

STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY by WOODY GREENBERG

CORE FITNESS SYNERGY offers a unique fusion of core strength training, yoga and pilates movements. This class helps w i t h o v e r a l l f i t n e s s , f l e x i b i l i t y, balance, and posture.

All fitness levels welcome.

FIRST CLASS FREE! Jo in us fo r a free class Wednes d a y, M a rc h 21 @ 9A M at t he R o ckfish Valley Co m m uni t y C e nt e r.

Karen Walker-Cooke is a registered nurse, exercise physiologist, certified personal trainer, yoga and pilates instructor. Private sessions available.

Session: Wednesdays 9:00am March 28-April 18 (4 weeks) Fee: $38 or $13 walk in To register: kwcooke@earthlink.net Bring a mat and a smile.

P ar t of y our f ees will be donat ed t o t he Nels on Count y S P CA

Come meet your instructor March 21 and enjoy a free class.

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Peggy McFadden, a volunteer at the Amherst Animal Shelter, helps Peyton Coyner load dogs aboard a van he’ll drive to New Jersey on his mission of mercy.

Peyton Coyner arrives at the Almost Home Pet Adoption Center on Stagebridge Road near Faber and begins loading pet carriers into a Ford van. He then drives to the Amherst County Animal Shelter where he and three female volunteers transfer the Nelson canines to a larger van and load carriers with 20 more dogs from several Central Virginia communities. Some are puppies, cute but quietly bewildered, some are fully grown, barking and whining. A St. Bernard, a pair of hounds, two border collies, a pit bull, a bunch of mixed breeds – all marked for euthanizing but for a network of animal lovers called Gateway Regional Rescue.

This mission will end 19 hours later when Coyner arrives back at his home in Afton, having driven 800 miles through sleet and rain and traffic, tired but pleased that his journey to Harrisburg, Pa., and three different communities in New Jersey has resulted in the gift of life to 27 dogs. A retired design engineer at Hopeman Brothers, a ship-outfitting company, he does this once a month. He also makes a monthly two-day trip to Boston. Same mission.

“These animals are at our mercy,” he says during the first phase of the drive up I-81. “They’re facing a death sentence through no fault of their own. Anything I can do to save these lives, I think it’s necessary. It sure makes me feel good.

There is no downside to it at all.”

Except for the pit bull named Lillie that won’t hardly shut up throughout the entire 10 hours it takes to deliver her to the third stop at a shopping center in Burlington, N.J., where Sue Coculo and Lorraine Schreiber take her out of her carrier and load her, three puppies and another dog into their vans to take them to the Burlington County Animal Alliance where they will almost certainly be adopted. “They mostly sleep once we hit the highway,” Coyner says, but now and then there are some like Lillie who keep it up for a long, noisy time.

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And there was the time the van, loaded with dogs, broke down in Lovingston.

A wrecker was called. He loaded the van, still full of dogs, to take it up to Almost Home so they could be loaded into smaller vans. “The wrecker driver asked me how much I was being paid (to drive the dogs),” Coyner remembers. “ I told him all of us involved in this were unpaid volunteers. When we unloaded at the shelter he said there was no charge. I got him out of bed at 6:30 in the morning and he wouldn’t take any money.”

That is the spirit Leah Jacobson of Stewartsville, N.J. was counting on when she joined with Martha Buckberger to create Gateway Regional Rescue back in 2006.

“And here we are, over 8,000 dogs later,” says Jacobson as dogs are unloaded at her Harvest Star Antique store in Stewartsville, N.J., to be picked up by still other unpaid volunteers. The dogs come not only from Central Virginia but from as far south as Mississippi. Jacobson coordinates the distribution of the animals.

Buckberger, a Monroe resident, was working in 2006 as a volunteer bookkeeper for the Amherst Humane Society when they received an email from Jacobson saying her partner, Rick Johnston, an Amherst native, was willing to bring unwanted dogs up to New Jersey whenever he drove his

pick-up truck down to visit his family in Amherst.

Jacobson had been a volunteer for a humane society in Jersey City and, after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, went down to the Gulf Coast and was inspired by the many people rescuing animals from that disaster.

“We quickly outgrew our vehicles and Martha bought us the first mini-van and donated it to the cause,” Jacobson says. Like Nelson’s Humane Society, Amherst’s Society had a no-kill policy but needed somewhere to take unwanted dogs.

Other communities in Central Virginia were in a similar situation. And so, Gateway Regional

Rescue, a non-profit venture, was born. Buckberger herself drove dogs to New Jersey every weekend for two-and-a-half years. She credits Jacobson and the many volunteers at each of the animal shelters for the success of the rescue project.

Thanks to their efforts, the dogs from Central Virginia get a new lease on life in New Jersey and the Boston area where demand to adopt dogs is very strong. More people in those areas have their dogs spayed or neutered so bringing dogs up from the south, where spaying and neutering are not as common, results in a win-win situation. continued on page 13

The rescue operation is organized by Gateway Regional Rescue, based in Monroe. For more information, email them at gatewayregionalrescue@ wildblue.net

Sue Cucolo and her new puppy, rescued from euthanasia.

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continued from page 11 Coyner’s greatest concern is breaking down or getting stuck in traffic for a long time with 25 or more dogs with a need to poop.

“Cleaning out cages is not one of the joys of this mission,” he admits. “If we broke down – we have Triple-A – but we’d have to rent something big or have to call the destination and have them send small vans to pick up the dogs.” And there is the tedium of long drives without any company but the dogs. He makes up song parodies to keep himself alert.

But whatever the tribulations, he speaks wonderingly of the market for dogs in New Jersey.

“It’s incredible. People are fighting over dogs.” He remembers taking some puppies to a PetSmart that opened at 8 a.m. “There was a parade of 30 people following the shopping carts carrying the dogs.

By 8:15 people were fighting over adopting them. You never see that down here in Nelson County.”

“If half the dogs we took (up north) were still running around Nelson County it would be a different place,” Coyner says. The animal control officers paid by the county to round up strays would be

Donna Seward greets Bubba, the St. Bernard, renamed Grizzly by his new owner. even busier trying to protect farmers’ cattle from packs of dogs. More spaying and neutering would help.

The rescue mission is not without its costs. While the agencies in New Jersey send back dog food and items for the humane society thrift shops in Nelson and Amherst to help support the operation, Coyner points out gasoline costs $180 per trip, replacing tires can be upwards of $800 and insurance on the drivers and vans is $3,000 a year. The rescue project gets $50 per animal from the receiving agencies.

And it costs $365,000 a year, all of it from donations and fund raisers, to support the operation of the Almost Home Adoption Center in Nelson, just one of the area’s animal shelters dedicated to saving dogs from euthanasia. According to Humane Society President Bette Graham, at any given time Almost Home has up to 40 dogs, most of which are not adopted locally. “Peyton took seven dogs last week, but 10 came in from animal control,” Graham says. “We have to move some out.” There are other Nelsonians driving – Fonda and Donald Bell, Rusty Graybill, Art Graham, and several from Amherst. There is at least one trip a week, nearly every week.

It is a thankless task, giving up entire days, twice a month, to save animals who will never tell you they appreciate your efforts.

But, says Coyner, “It warms your heart to see the dogs go into a home. They wag their tales, their eyes sparkle.” And when he receives a nuzzle and a wag of the tail from the St. Bernard pup as he hands it over to its new owner at the first stop in Harrisonburg, it is all the thanks he needs. NCL

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Mountain Landmarks, Part I STORY by LYNN COFFEY

Here in the Blue Ridge there are certain places the mountain people all know, especially the bear hunters. These local landmarks are so familiar that just the name evokes memories for those who roam the ancient ridges. I’ve compiled a list of the most popular ones that I know well and a few given to me by George Allen who grew up in the mountains of Nelson County. For newcomers in the area they will be something new and different to read about even without knowing the exact location. But for those raised up here, each place is sure to bring a smile of remembrance and many memories of years past. Here is a partial list of those we know best.

The “HOT HOLE”: This natural opening in the rocks is at Bald Mountain on the way to Green Pond, slightly west of where the old fire tower was located. It is a crack in the earth where cool air seeps out and is a welcome respite in the hot summer months for anyone hiking the trail. In the winter the temperature of the air coming out of the hole remains the same (about 55 degrees) and it becomes the place bear hunters can warm their hands while listening for the dogs. The crevice is large enough for a person to squeeze into but not big enough to fall through or repel down to explore what must be an underground cave.

“GREEN POND”: This natural bog on the top of Bald Mountain is abundant in cranberries as well as blueberries (or “huckleberries” as some call them). Although the blueberries grow wild, the cranberries were first introduced by Doctor Dodge of Stuarts Draft and they continue to thrive there.

“BALCONY ROCKS”: This large outcropping of rocks is located on the east side of the Blue Ridge Parkway down Campbell’s Mountain Road, across from the GUM TREE. Locals put the emphasis on the last syllable of the word pronouncing it Bal-CONEY. The steep rock formation faces the Tye River Valley below and the view of that area is commanding. In the early 1900s, school children and the teachers from the Snead and Ivy Hill Schools walked to the rocks for a picnic when school was over for the summer.

The “RED ROCK”: Located at the foot of Love, the large flat rock on the right side of the road coming up the mountain has always been painted fluorescent red by people who own land back in Paige Holler who host get-togethers and use the rock as a marker, letting folks know where to turn in.

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Balcony Rocks is on the east side of the Blue Ridge Parkway near Campbell’s Mountain Road.

“ETT’S SAG”: Located about milepost 18-1/2 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, this long flat stretch of land (called a sag) was named for Mary Etta Bryant Coffey, wife of Wesley “Rob” Coffey. Rob built a new house between where Otis Fitzgerald (on the east side of the road) and William Henry Phillips (on the west side of the road) lived. Rob Coffey’s parents were Edmund and Martha Snead Coffey. Rob was the half-brother to Tom (Johnny Coffey’s father). Mary Etta’s parents were Jack and Neacy Coffey Bryant. Neacy was Eli Coffey’s sister.

Eli was the father of Hercy Coffey who ran a store, mill and sawmill on the North fork of the Tye River at White Rock. Neacy Coffey’s parents were Dave and Mary Jane Fitzgerald Coffey. Rob and Mary Etta were Vernice Coffey’s parents. Vernice married Fred Coffey, son of Cyrus and Eliza Coffey. Fred and Vernice’s children were Leland and Ray Coffey. Although most of these names will be unfamiliar to those reading this column, for the mountain people of White Rock, Chicken Holler, and Love, this genealogy is sure to bring back memories of the families who lived here generations ago.

In next month’s NCL I’ll complete the list of mountain landmarks ... NCL

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Fantastic Price ($78,900) & Location (Devils Knob)! The perfect, ready-to-use Sports, Spa, & Nature get-away! Fullyfurnished 40’ wide, End-Unit Patio condo w/10 windows. 30’x9’ patio. Futon sofabed in Liv Rm creates 2nd BR. Full Kitchen, W&D. Slopes, Golf, Tennis, Spa & 3 quality restaurants in 3 min.

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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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75 N. Forest Drive 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 434-531-5033 (494168)

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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. $199,500. Call Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 or smsales1@ aol.com (488262)

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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. $890,000. Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com, www.experiencewintergreen.com (490471)

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Perfect mountain retreat. $229,000. Rod Phillips 434-987-6399 (493992)

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The 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk on March 31 at Rockfish River Elementary School is open to all ages; 5K Run/Walk for ages 8 and up (Fun Run at 9:30 a.m.; 5K at 8:30 a.m.).

Early registration by March 9; Race day registration available (6:45 to 8 a.m.). The cost for the Fun Run is $10 ($15 on Race Day); 5K, $15 ($20 on Race Day); Family discounts are available. For more info, call 434-361-1791, PTOeagles@gmail.com, or https://sites.google.com/sitenelsonfunrun5krres.

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fun run STORY by JENNIE TAL WILLIAMS

Three years ago, there were teachers at Rockfish River Elementary School who had never run before. Today, some of those same teachers are training for half marathons.

Richard Averitt, RRES PTO parents and co-chair of the Nelson County 5K and Fun Run & Health Fair at RRES, attributes some of that inspiration to the community-focused 5K that he, Lisa Stewart, and other members of the RRES PTO have been organizing for three years now.

What started out as a way to raise money to improve the elementary school’s playground has grown into something much bigger.

“We wanted to create a fundraiser that was also a community event,” said Richard, who has a 6th grade son at Nelson Middle School and a 3rd grade daughter at RRES. “We’re raising funds while building commitment and community.”

In addition to bringing the community together for a day of fun, Richard said a fundraiser like this 5K helps kids and adults alike to get excited about being outside and being active.

“I know they talk about it and get excited about this event – I’ve heard kids talking about how they’re old enough for the 5K this year or how they think they can run faster than a friend,” he said. “There’s a great enthusiasm and it’s a good life experience.” NCL

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How should you organize your new business?

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

Alphabet Soup At least once a month, I have a meeting with someone that is thinking about starting a small business.

One of the first questions is whether they should organize in some special way. Everyone has heard the buzz about LLCs, S Corporations, and other entities. For the new business owner, this all sounds like a bowl of alphabet soup. What is the right path to choose?

As with any question, the correct answer is…it depends. It depends upon the complexity of the business, the number of employees, and the type of products or services offered.

If you have no or few employees, the easiest form of entity is simply that of a sole proprietorship. With this form of entity, the net income is reported with your annual Form 1040 on Schedule C. There are no additional tax forms to file to report the net income and there are no legal fees involved to form or maintain the entity.

If the business has more than one owner or has multiple employees, it is wise to create a legal entity. For

most small businesses, this legal entity should be either an LLC or an S Corporation.

LLCs and S Corps have much in common. Both types of entities are considered corporations under state law; therefore, owners are typically not personally responsible for business debts or certain damages, except to the extent of their investment.

Both are separate entities created by a filing with the State Corporation Commission and are subject to filing annual reports and fees with the SCC. An attorney should be consulted to prepare documents that provide the operating rules for the entity. This document is generally referred to as an Operating Agreement (for LLCs) or as the Corporate Bylaws (for S Corps). It clarifies the ownership percentages and allocation of profits and losses to owners. The agreement should also provide for the transfer of ownership interests in the event of a dispute, death, or disability.

Both LLCs and S Corps are considered pass-through entities for tax purposes. The entity does not pay

tax on its net income; instead, the net income of the business flows through to the owners on a Form K-1. If the entity incurs operating losses, the owners may benefit by deducting those losses against other income.

The primary operating difference between the two entities is the treatment of compensation for the owners. S Corps should determine reasonable compensation for the services of its shareholders, which should be paid and reported as wages on Form W- 2. Any earnings of the business in excess of this amount are considered a dividend distribution.

By contrast, all of the earnings of an LLC are considered earned income and reported as self-employment income on Form K-1. For very profitable operations, this may result in higher taxes for the members than is desirable.

Starting a new business is much like starting the first day of kindergarten – being prepared with the best type of organization for your business ownership and structure will give you the best start.

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Identifying with home buyers and sellers

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

While there may be a few glimmers of hope in the local real estate market, Nelson County remains in a buyer’s market. With just over 300 residential properties for sale countywide, there is a need for buyers, to carefully weed through choices, and sellers to position their property to stand out in the competition. Statistical findings from the 2011 National Association of Realtors Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers may help market participants better understand one another and develop more customer centric approaches to buying and selling. Here are the report highlights: Characteristics of Home Buyers; 78% of recent home buyers said their home is a good investment, and 45 percent believe it’s better than stocks; 37% of all home buyers were first-time buyers, a drop from 50% in 2010; the typical home buyer was 45 years old, compared to 39 years old in 2010; 64% of recent buyers were

married couples - this is the highest share since 2001; 18% of recent home buyers were single females - the lowest share since 2004; the median household income of buyers was $80,900; first-time buyers plan to stay in the home for 10 years and repeat buyers plan to hold their property for 15 years.

Characteristics of Homes Purchased; the typical home purchased was 1,900 sq ft and has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms; 77% of buyers purchased a detached single-family home; 17% purchased a condo or townhouse; new homes accounted for 16% of sales; the main factors influencing location choice were quality of neighborhood, convenience to job, and overall affordability of homes.

The Home Search Process; 88% of home buyers used the Internet; buyers searched an average of 12 weeks and viewed 12 homes; more than half of buyers considered

Views and Affordability!

Condos on the ridge are preferred because of the incredible mountain, valley, and ski slope views. This is a rare opportunity to own a spacious one bedroom, end unit condo with more privacy, windows, balconies, and views! Enjoy a prime location and a recently renovated condo with newer appliances, heat pump, flooring, sliding glass doors, and more. Currently on the Wintergreen Rental program, this condo is an ideal income generating property and/or vacation retreat. It is sold fully furnished and all appliances convey. In addition this property conveys with the Wintergreen Right of Membership (WPI). Make this your home away from home!

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reported at least one price reduction; 41% of sellers offered buyers incentives such as home warranty policy or closing costs; About half of home sellers traded up to a larger and more expensive home and 60% purchased a newer home.

Home Selling and Real Estate Professionals; 87% of sellers were assisted by a real estate agent; 39% of sellers found their agent through a referral by friends or family; 22% used an agent that they previously worked with to buy or sell.

Whether buying or selling, understanding the market participants may pave the way to a more successful real estate venture!

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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purchasing a foreclosure but were unable to find the right house or were deterred by the condition of the home and a difficult purchase process.

Home Buying and Real Estate Professionals; 89% of buyers purchased their home through a real estate agent or broker; 41% of buyers found their agent through a referral from a friend or family member and 9% used an agent that they had previously used.

Financing the Home Purchase; 87% of home buyers financed their recent home purchase; the median down payment for all home buyers was 11 percent, ranging from 5 percent for first-time buyers to 15 percent for repeat buyers.

Home Sellers and Their Selling Experience; The typical seller lived in their home for 9 years (back in 2007 the typical tenure was only 6 years.) Sellers typically sold their home for 95% of list price and 61%

123 Ridge Street 3 or 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths 2 car garage & full basement; MLS# 495530; $199,900 Solid low maintenance brick construction, well maintained, recently renovated, move-in ready, easy one level living with minimal steps, room for expansion into full basement (possible apartment, in-law suite, recreation area, or even workshop), multiple living/den rooms, 3 bedrooms with optional 4th bedroom or home office, renovated kitchen with pantry, sunroom, 2 car garage, dining room, welcoming foyer, 2 laundry areas, great storage with full length attic, closets galore, hardwood floors, oak cabinets, gas or wood burning fireplace, wall of bookshelves, large windows with great natural light, all appliances included, two paved driveways, nearly level and sunny yard, well landscaped with space for garden or play areas, mountain ridge views, convenient location in the heart of Nelson County, only minutes away from the newly expanded Blue Ridge Medical Center, and an easy commute to Charlottesville, Lynchburg, or Waynesboro. There truly is no better place to call home!

Get real-time market data for Wintergreen, Nelson, & Charlottesville Area at HomeValueMarketReport.com

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An Unorthodox ‘Lifting of the Skirt’

With just these 6 words, I just increased my readership by about 50%! However, unfortunately for those new readers, an unorthodox ‘lifting of the skirt’ in the green industry refers to pruning up trees and shrubs (the skirt). I am going to highlight some plants that work well with a ‘lifting of the skirt’, some that are not typically limbed up. Here is how it works; you see this cute little plant in the garden center that you just have to buy.

The fine print says 10 feet but hey, it is a really ‘cute’ plant and you have the perfect spot picked out. Years pass by and now that cute plant is a mature shrub that overwhelms both the other species that are close to it AND the space it was intended for.

A ‘not-so-typical’ approach would be to limb up the plant (not just trees) and use it as a unique upright element to the landscape. Let’s get into some of my favorites.

The process on all that follow is just to start at the bottom of the plant and limb up to the desired height – trying to leave at least 1/3 of the plant or so as the new canopy (otherwise you’re left with some strange umbrella-looking plant).

Obviously Yellow is a strong color in the landscape, often times muted by orange or green or even complimented by purple to blue shades.

An evergreen yellow shrub can be overwhelming in small spaces (aka Chamaecyparis ‘Gold Mop’). At a young age, this plant’s bright yellow stringy foliage is a nice, easily controlled statement in the landscape.

However, upon maturing at over 5 feet tall (and wide), some serious garden cleaning may be in order.

Once limbed up, replant around the removed skirt with perennials that

will help to mute this hard color – coneflower, green liriope (en masse), daisies, phlox divaricata and other sun loving species.

Sambucus ‘Black Lace’ is another plant that I like limbed up, however you have to start the pruning early in its life so it grows like a tree instead of a shrub. This plant resembles a dark leafed Japanese maple and in the summer it is adorned with pink flowers atop this dark foliage. Once the lower limbs are cut, replant with light colored perennials like variegated liriope (en masse), coneflower, garden phlox, black-eyed susan, etc.

Moving into an established lawn and seeing towering American boxwood near patios is a recipe for a quick phone call for a contractor to completely remove them. However, although they do not have the nicest bark once limbed up, they still offer privacy to your seating area. Once limbed up, think drought loving shade species like pachysandra, hellebore (need help establishing), Virginia blue bells, variegated Solomon’s seal, etc.

Sparkleberry (Ilex ‘Winterberry), a cousin to the lower growing Winterberry, has wonderful dime-sized red berries in late fall – perfect timing for those Christmas decorations.

Growing as a large shrub or even small tree (to 10 feet), space around the landscape can become an issue.

Furthermore, they add zero to the landscape until they actually set fruit and start to turn red. But with a pair of pruners and a little bit cutting this plant comfortably fits into smaller landscapes.

As with all plants moderation is the key – don’t go out and limb up everything and be thoughtful to size when picking out new additions to your landscape.

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By Dr. Charles Cole Afton Family Medicine Dear Dr. Cole, I heard about something called metabolic syndrome. What is this?

A lot of people have never heard of metabolic syndrome, also known as Syndrome X or insulin resistance syndrome, but it is a surprisingly common condition. It is not a disease, but a group of risk factors that occur together and increase the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

Metabolic syndrome is becoming more and more common in the US. Abdominal obesity and insulin resistance are the 2 most important risk factors. Abdominal obesity is when there is extra weight in the middle of the body – when someone is ‘apple shaped.’

Insulin resistance is when the body cannot use insulin effectively causing blood sugar and blood fat levels to rise.

Metabolic syndrome is present when someone has 3 or more of the following signs: elevated fasting blood sugar, elevated blood pressure, a large waist circumference, low HDL (or good) cholesterol and elevated triglycerides.

The goal of treating metabolic syndrome is to prevent the development of diabetes and decrease the risk of heart disease and stroke. The most

important treatments are weight loss and exercise. Losing about 10% of body weight makes a big difference.

Regular aerobic exercise for 30 minutes most days of the week will help decrease your risk of complications.

Blood pressure and cholesterol should be controlled by healthy food choices, aerobic exercise, weight loss and, if needed, medications.

Metabolic syndrome is a common and serious condition that many people do not realize that they have.

Its prevention and treatment are really the same thing – daily aerobic exercise, healthy food choices and maintaining a healthy body weight.

Have your fasting glucose and cholesterol levels checked. Develop healthy habits and treat your blood pressure and cholesterol if needed.

Talk to your doctor if you have questions about metabolic syndrome.

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.

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By Agnes F. Schrider, PT Nelson Physical Therapy

Isolating the Abs Perhaps, “finding” the abs should be the title. The elusive six pack. So many jokes about once having a six pack or washer board type abdominals. Most of us are looking for ways to tone the abdominals and lose the excess layers around the waist. It is challenging for many reasons.

The first reason is that it is difficult to “isolate” the abdominal muscles during exercise. The hip muscles lie in close proximity and are usually stronger than the abdominals. So when folks think they are strengthening the abdominals, usually it is the hip muscles working because that is a more familiar muscle contraction for them and an easier muscle to recruit.

Therefore, the abdominals usually are not worked. Secondly, the way most abdominal machines are constructed facilitates recruiting the hip muscles.

Third, it is so hard to isolate the abdominals and the specific exercises needed to isolate them are less glamorous to perform.

However, if you choose to really work on your abdominals, you will

see wonderful functional results such as less back pain, improved posture, an improved golf round and less pain during running and gardening.

So, try this first step in isolating your abdominals. Lie on the floor on your back with your knees bent up and feet on the floor. Gently but firmly contract your abdominals so the belly button is moving downward to the floor. Do this without the pelvis moving. Hold this contraction for five seconds (count out loud to avoid holding your breath). If your pelvis rocks back or moves, your legs are helping and therefore, the hip muscles are contracting which you are trying to avoid. Repeat this several times. Once you have mastered this and can do it in sitting and standing (don’t do this while walking), incorporate this step into your favorite abdominal exercise. This contraction must be held while you do crunches, leg lifts and lowering or curlups to fully exercise the abdominal muscles. Do as many repetitions as possible with proper technique and without holding your breath. Then

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repeat that set 5 -6 times, three to four times a week. The true value of strong abdominals is seen when you

experience a higher level of activity and improved posture with less back discomfort.

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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PHOTOGRAPHY by TOMMY STAFFORD

A brutal wind storm that knocked out power to hundreds in Nelson County didn’t cancel a sock hop at the Rockfish Valley Community Center as the dance floor was showered with the flicker of candle light, and the gentle purr of a generator.

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REACH OUT FOR RURAL HEALTH 2012

The annual spring fundraiser of the Rural Health Outreach Program (“RHOP”) of Blue Ridge Medical Center

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APRIL 14, 6:30pm Oak Ridge Carriage House Tickets: $45 in advance, $50 at the door

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Roaring 20s theme to celebrate RHOP’s 20th year of service to our community!

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Scan here with your smartphone’s QR reader to go to a website with more information:

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Devils Backbone brewmaster Jason Oliver guides Governor Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, through a tour of the Outpost, the brewery’s new bottling facility located in Rockbridge County. The Vienna Lager and Eight Point IPA will now be available from retailers as 6-packs. The Outpost’s grand opening is March 9.

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In the summer of 1969, Dr. Don Poole, a professor at Eastern Tennessee University, called up one of his recent graduates with a very clear message: Hurricane Camille is going to be a significant weather event.

And right he was. Hurricane Camille hit Nelson County on the evening of August 19, 1969. Camille was only one of three Category 5 hurricanes to make landfall in the continental United States over the course of the 20th Century. The storm killed more than 150 people in and around Nelson County.

That’s why Richard Becka, then a recent graduate with a degree in geology, and Don decided to head north.

“We drove up to Nelson County, it was a 7 hour drive,” said Richard, remembering that he and Don were interested to see how the tremendous rains affected this area of Virginia. “We got pretty excited about it and did it almost overnight. We arrived a day or two after the storm.”

Richard, who has enjoyed photography throughout his lifetime, brought 30 rolls of film with him.

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rolls of film STORY by JENNIE TAL WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY by RICHARD BEKA

“I only ended up using about a roll and a half. We found out real fast that shooting photos was the least of our priorities,” said Richard. “We weren’t prepared for the devastation that we saw. Nor were we prepared for the emotional devastation that affected so many people. It was like going into a war zone.”

Richard and Don left Johnson City, TN for Nelson to study the effect of the storm. Don thought it would be good for his young student to spend some time in the field before heading off to graduate school at the University of Pittsburgh. Don was encouraging Richard to make the trip the centerpiece of his thesis there. But as it turns out, they didn’t get much studying done.

“We found so many people struck with despair and sadness,” remembered Richard. “Cars and trucks were totally buried in the debris. I remember the first mountain I saw where there wasn’t a single tree. There was so much rain that fell so fast that it took every bit of trees, dirt, and boulders off those mountains.”

Richard never forgot those few days he spent helping Camille victims in Nelson County, but somehow he did forget about the 60 or so photos he took while he was there. continued on page 34

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For 40 years, the slides documenting Richard and Don’s trip were tucked away in a box, hidden from the light of day.

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continued from page 33 It wasn’t until Pete Rankin asked him out of clear blue skies, “You still have those slides of the flood?”

Richard had forgotten he’d even visited Pete, and old Air Force buddy who was living in Afton at the time, during his trip to Nelson, but on a recent trip to Waynesboro (where Pete lives now), it all started coming back to him.

Once Richard found the slides, it was clear that it wasn’t only Pete who was looking forward to seeing them. Woody Greenburg, who is on the Exhibits and Collections Committee at the Oakland-Nelson County’s Museum of Rural History is ecstatic to be adding Richard’s collection to the Camille Resource Center and he hopes that the Camille Resource Center will be seen as the best resource for researching Camille’s affect to the area.

Richard’s photos will be one of 8 collections of photos, and one of only two sets of color photographs. And most importantly, Richard’s photos are of high quality and show different areas than any others the museum has in its collection.

“They’re very crisp and clear,” said Woody. “They show bridges that we did not have pictures of and there are even some areas of the county that we have not identified where they are.”

In addition to the nearly 1,000 photographs, the Camille exhibit features listening stations and news articles, but Woody said people – especially young children – are always amazed by photos like Richard’s.

“They’ve heard about Camille, but seeing the destruction that occurred always gets their attention and I think that’s really the purpose of commemorating Camille,” said Woody.

“We want the kids to remember what the County went through back then.” NCL

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Richard Becka was 25 years old when he and his old geomorphologist professor Dr. Don Poole drove to Nelson County from Johnson City, TN to witness the aftermath of Hurricane Camille. He had nearly forgotten about the pictures he took until a friend of his brought it up. The photography is being donated to Oakland – Nelson County’s Museum of Rural History.

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datebook

thursday march 1 North Branch School Open House Visit in preschool – 8th grade classrooms and meet teachers. 9 a.m. to noon and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

(Inclement weather date March 6.)

540-456-8450 Pinter Festival Two evenings of one-act plays by Nobel Prize winning playwright Harold Pinter. Featuring “A Slight Ache” and “Revue Sketches.” Hamner Theater, Afton. 7:30 p.m.

434-361-1999

Ballroom and Social Dance Lessons Each month features a different style of dance. No partner required. 7:15 to 8 p.m. Mondays. Nelson Center, Lovingston. $30 per month 540-353-3036

tuesday march 6 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.

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saturday wednesday march 3 march 7 Clothes Closet Free clothes closet. 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday.

Oak Hill Baptist Church, Roseland.

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Preschool Storytime!

Thirty minutes of storytime fun for ages 3 to 5.

10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through May 30. Nelson Memorial Library.

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monday march 5 friday

march 16 Wayne Henderson With Helen White and Jeff Little. 7:30 p.m. Rockfish Valley Community Center, Afton. $21, advance; $25, door.

434-361-0100 Grand Squares of Nelson Monthly dance for experienced dancers with caller Larry Winegard. 7:30 p.m. Rockfish River Elementary School, Afton.

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Want to be included in our datebook? Visit NelsonCountyLife.com and click on “Submit an Event.”

We’ll try to publish as many events as possible, space permitting. Deadline for next month’s issue is the 15th. Sorry neighbors, event MUST be in Nelson County or benefit an organization in Nelson County to be included in the print edition. Events in area counties can be included online, however.

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saturday march 31 Bluegrass Festival Featuring music by Dixie Ridge, Little Mountain Boys, Lynch Mountain Ramblers and Country Proud Bluegrass. Noon. Nelson Heritage Center, Arrington. $10, adults; $5, kids.

434-996-4019 Nelson County 5K & Fun Run The third annual 5K and 1-mile fun run. Rockfish River Elementary School.

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Experience the Sunrise Side of the Blue Ridge.

From our mountains to the mighty James River.

Wear yourself out at our wineries, breweries and eateries, then hit the sack in a cozy cabin or bed & breakfast.

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Nelson County Visitors Center nelsoncounty.com 434.263.7015

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

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

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

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

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

Tye River Cabin 6011 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Tyro, VA • 434.238.2430 Wintergreen Resort Wintergreen, VA • 800.266.2444

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Mountain Vision Pottery 2019 Beech Grove Road, Roseland, VA 434.361.1725 Notforgotten Farm 3530 Tye River Road, Tye River, VA • 434.263.6508

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

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

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

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

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

Tuckahoe Antique Mall 4202 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.2121

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 2461 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

Logos of Wintergreen Mountain Inn Lodge, Wintergreen, VA 434.325.1125

Valley Green Gallery Valley Green Center (Rt. 151), Nellysford, VA 434.361.9316 Zestivities!, ExtraZ! & HomeBrewZ! 2469 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.0004

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 Home For Sale By Owner Nicely renovated home. Improvements within the last few years include: -New Metal Roof -New 200 amp Electric Service to the house and all new wiring inside -New Plumbing -New Insulation and Drywall -New Tile, Carpet and Laminate Flooring -New Windows and Doors -All New Appliances -New Hickory Kitchen Cabinets and Granite Tile Counter tops -New Fixtures -New Duct Work -New Well Pump and Pressure Tank -New Wood Trim, Interior and Exterior Paint. Posted By: Stacey 22964 - Piney River 434-277-8460 $99,000.00 Roommate Wanted Mature, responsible female seeking same to share house in Afton. Bedroom, private bath, share common areas: kitchen, living room, family room, yard, porch/deck. Animal lover a must (1 dog rules the roost). Beautiful views, convenient to all major roadways. Posted By: Chris 22920 - Afton 540-456-6325 $242300 per month 2-Office or Studios for Rent at Rockfish Community Center Two beautiful sunny south facing studio or office space for rent. Join other artists and business at The Rockfish Valley Community Center. Posted By: Bo Holland 22920 - Afton 434-361-0100 $242-300 per month Lovely Accessible Villa for Rent or Sale Accessible and maintenance free 1750 sq foot, one level villa, built 2009. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Hardwood floors throughout kitchen, living/dining room and

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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 434-263-4775 $can discuss

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painter your way WInterior painting Steve Nissley. Professional painting contractor serving your friends since 1987. Posted By: Steve Nissley 22939 - Fishersville 540-255-3787 $TBD

Sofa Sleeper – Queen Size Floral (Cream & Blue)Queen Sized Sofa Sleeper in Good Condition. Posted By: Christina DePierro 22920 - Afton 540-456-6325 $150/OBO

SOLD! – Kayaks 457 Two single seat kayaks for sale – a red Perception Swifty and a yellow LL Bean Manatee. Both in good condition. Spring is just around the corner – be ready for some outdoor fun!. Posted By: No Longer Waterside 22920 - Afton $150 each

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Competitive pricing.. Posted By: Dave Brown 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-996-3039 $TBA

CARS & TRUCKS

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Resume rates and references are available upon request.. Posted By: Nancy Critzer ALBEMARLE COUNTY $NEGOTIABLE

1996 Jeep – cheap! 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Lorado – 4×4 needs some tranny work, power windows, locks, A/C, disc player, newer speakers, newish tires, 4-door plus rear hatch. Seats fold down for lots of hauling potential. Racks on top that adjust for ladders, snowboards, etc.. Posted By: Mary Hamilton 22920 - Afton 434-361-9084 $700 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.

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Roll Top Office Desk Roll Top Oak Computer Desk. Beautiful “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! Lots of cubbies & drawers. Removable top. Asking $750 or reasonable offer. Posted By: Linda Calderone 22958 - Nellysford/ Wintergreen 434-361-2226 $750 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

ELECTRONICS Harmon/Kardon 5-disc CD changer/player Harmon/Kardon FL8300 CD player. 5-disc carousel. With remote control. Selling for very low price since it occasionally needs a gentle nudge to close the CD drawer. Posted By: GD 22958 Nellysford/Wintergreen $15

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