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Editors & Publishers Yvette Stafford, Tommy Stafford info@nelsoncountylife.com Contributors Jennie Tal jennie@nelsoncountylife.com Elizabeth Ferrall elizabeth@nelsoncountylife.com Photography Diana Garland diana@nelsoncountylife.com Paul Purpura paul@nelsoncountylife.com Office: The Afton Group, LLC 6222 Rockfish Valley Hwy Afton, Virginia 22920 434.361.0104 Have a story idea? Email us at info@nelsoncountylife.com

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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 2008. All rights reserved. Subscriptions to Nelson County Life are available by mail at the annual rate of $28. 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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Pictured: The journey back to the T-28 crash site. Photographer: Paul Purpura Robert Bryson, Jr. hikes to the remains of his father’s downed T-28. Story, page 12.

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from thepublishers’son Hello. My name is Adam Thomas Stafford and I am the newest Nelson County Life. My birthday is September 28 which means I am a level-headed Libra. I was born on my due date which is a rare thing for us newborns. I pride myself on being punctual. I expect my parents to be the same. When I’m hungry, I need to be fed now. When my diaper is dirty and I cry, I need it to be changed now. My first diaper change happened in the hospital as my parents were sleeping. I woke mommy up and when daddy asked what that noise was, she sarcastically described it as an Adam Bomb. Get it? My mom can thank me for her sense of humor. Like the time the doctor was checking her belly to make sure I was head down. I flexed my rear end to make it feel hard and bony like my head. The nice doctor lady thought I was breach and so they had to take pictures of me. The pictures showed that I was head down! I am so funny. You see that tree in the picture? It’s an apple tree I got for my birthday. It is my Adam’s Apple tree! My parents often ask what I must be thinking when they are holding me and I begin to smile. Am I really smiling or am I working on something? Chances are, I am working on something. Someone needs to tell my mommy

that it is too early for her to be singing the alphabet song to me. Like I’m going to remember that now. I do know that H is for Hair and I have lots of it on my Head. Daddy told me one night that those mean, loud words mommy was saying on my birthday were not directed at anyone in particular. Furthermore, she promised never to say those words again. Even though I was still in the womb, I do remember what she said. But, since I am a gentleman, I’ll have to leave out some letters. H. F. S! M. F! Now I know my ABC’s, won’t you come and play with me? – Adam Thomas Stafford (Mom’s version of events is on pg. 47)

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‘TIS THE SEASON TO GIVE

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS Open House Nov 28th Suzanne Evans Morris on Hammered Dulcimer Harp Music & Refreshments

Book Signing Nov 29th Author Kim Murphy

Wearable Arts Dec 6th Clothing, Jewelry, Leather Accessories

Santa Carving Dec 13th Noel Bing, Carver

Valley Green Center Route 151 Nellysford, Virginia 434-361-9316

It’s become somewhat of a tradition in the local charity ball circuit: a lavish dinner party thrown by Pat & Stu Harvey and John & Joyce Clayman. At this year’s Magic of Music Ball – a fundraiser benefitting Wintergreen Performing Arts held at Veritas Vineyard & Winery – Bob & Vicki Keenan placed the winning bid for an international dinner for 10. As we enter the holiday season, the spirit of philanthropy continues with the 5th Annual Opportunity Ball to benefit the Nelson County Community Fund. For more information on the event, or to become a sponsor, call - 61-0 1 . The goal this year is to raise $100,000 to help a number of Nelson County human service organizations.

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Beer lovers came to The Evans Center at Wintergreen Resort to get their fix on local brews and food at the annual Oktoberfest celebration organized by Wintergreen Performing Arts. Guests feasted on a brats and kraut as they listened to traditional oompah band music. We spotted several of Blue Mountain Brewery’s Humpbock Oktoberfest steins in the crowd ...

Located one mile south of Nellysford, Virginia on Route 151 in the Old Wintergreen Country Store. Open Wednesday – Sunday 11a-5p ph: 434.361.1859 • email: sprucecreekgallery@gmail.com www.SpruceCreekGallery.net

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Catch the Christmas spirit at the home of Barbara and Hank Gibb. Every room of this lovely historic house will be decorated for the holidays. Spark your imagination with lots of new ideas! Watch local craftsmen create evergreen wreaths, miniature boxwood Christmas trees and classic treats in the kitchen. All this while enjoying delicious homemade savories and sweets; this is an event not to be missed!

Sunday, December 7, 2008 Open between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm Cost: $15.00 per person with reservations. Call (434) 325-8292 $18.00 at the door. Hosted by friends for the benefit of Wintergreen Performing Arts www.wintergreenperformingarts.org Enter Stoney Creek and follow the signs to the Gibb Residence: 1180 Stoney Creek East • Nellysford, VA NOVEMBER 2008 NELSON COUNTY LIFE

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Hours: Open Saturday & Sunday 9am - 5pm. Monday through Friday 2pm - 5pm after Thanksgiving.

Directions: I-64 W. to I-81 S., Greenville Exit 213; 9 miles South of Staunton on U.S. 11, Right at Riverheads HS on Rt. 701, 2.3 miles to Bethel Church. Right on Bethel Green Road. 3/4 mile to first farm on left. 30 minutes from Afton.

basicnecessities By Kay Pfaltz kpfaltz@mbc.edu www.basicnecessities.com Wine and Tourism It’s a sign of the time that tourists today now “do” the châteaux and vineyards of Bordeaux and Burgundy or the route des vins in the Loire and Alsace just as they would take a boat ride down the Seine. More than ever, learning about wine and vineyards have become part of the tourist industry. In our own Virginia we see a new vineyard popping up every month—or so it seems. As wine is taken more and more seriously, wine standards are improving greatly. In Nelson County we have local wine of exceptional quality and the rest of Virginia is not far behind (!) Visiting Provence and the French Riviera in September, I decided to enjoy the role of American tourist and explore the shifting perception of wine as the national beverage undergoes global market changes and France is forced to compete with other wine-producing countries. Wine tourism is not new. Even before the Revolution, Bordeaux’s reputation for wine led travelers to venture out of the city to the Graves estate of Haut-Brion. These early tourists had a general interest in wine-growing procedures, but a few went further. Thomas

Jefferson’s passion for wine was such that in 1787 he used a visit to take the waters at Aix as an excuse to travel through a number of wine regions: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Provence and northern Italy, and the following year he extended his explorations to include the Rhine Valley and Champagne, keeping travel diaries which are now invaluable documents for wine historians. Although tourist interest in wine goes back many years, it was a long time before the tourist and wine industries got together to satisfy this interest by setting up the Routes des Vins. Alsace became the first region in 1951 to acquire a ‘wine trail’ which followed a medieval track between Marlenheim and Thann. This was copied by other appellations and more recently vineyard owners have started opening their cellars to visitors, even setting up miniature wine museums. My Route de Vin through Provence and along the fabled Côte d’Azur was less structured and a little random with exclamations of, “Oh, I remember this place! Quick, let’s turn here.” Sometimes the folks would remember me, but more often not, as the old guard gave way to sons and daughters. To be continued.

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!

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Come browse our extensive wine cellar, imported and domestic (Virginia!) wines. Also featuring local produce and flowers from Blue Heron Farm Dinner served Thurs. through Sat. Lunch served Tue. through Sat. Brunch on Sunday Note: No longer serving dinner on Wednesday nights, but taking reservations for private parties. Call in advance.

Flash enjoyed Nice! Kay Pfaltz is co-owner of Basic Necessities in Nellysford.

Hours: Tuesday 10am-6pm Wednesday & Thursday 10am-8pm Friday-Saturday 10am-10pm Reservations advised for weekend dinners. Sunday Brunch 10am-3pm

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BACKBONE’S FINISHING TOUCHES A trim carpenter puts the finishing touches on the copper topped bar at Devils Backbone Brewery, set to open mid November.

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The wait will soon be over for Nelson County’s second brew house. Devils Backbone Brewery is set to open this month in Beech Grove. “It’s been a dream for almost a decade to [build this brewery]. Not so much for me, but for the community, for Nelson” said owner Steve Crandall, who said he is very much working with Taylor Smack, one of the owners of Nelson’s other brewery, Blue Mountain.

Now Open – Wednesday thru Sunday 8:00am – 6:00pm Closed Monday & Tuesday 434-361-9661

“There’s a very unique brotherhood of brewers and the brewing community,” said Crandall. “And Taylor was certainly the pioneer in coming into Nelson County and starting his brewery before anyone else. He had the vision.”

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Crandall said he’s had the vision for a while, but it’s finally all starting to come together. When the brewery and restaurant opens its doors in mid-November, Crandall expects there to be something for everyone. “Basically the restaurant has three separate souls to it,” he started to explain. “Maybe four souls, really. Maybe five.”

Located between the Blue Ridge Pig & Valleymont Grocery

He explained each area of the business with just as much dedication as the one before. First the brew house featuring house-made beer, non-alcoholic root beer and brews made by other Virginia breweries. Next the bar area that will serve wine, liquor, beer and “bar-style” food and the dining room that will serve everything from appetizers to main courses. He finished with the outdoor Germanic-style beer garden, complete with fireplace and covered dining area. “We have a lot of different personalities,” said Crandall of his soon-to-be-complete Devils Backbone Brewery. The restaurant will serve one menu all day long every day – it’ll be open seven days a week – and it will be non-smoking with an outdoor covered area for smokers. The bar will showcase three flat screen TVs. “And, of course, we’ll be piping music through the whole place,” Crandall said. NCL

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Sample Savories From: See Demonstrations By Vito’s Have Fun With Kid Stuff: Sheriff’s Dept K-9 D’Ambola’s Horseshoe Pitching Sheriff’s Dept. Child Safety Sparrow Cafe Arts & Crafts Tables WTGN Fire & Rescue Lovingston Cafe Moon Bounce Plus Free EKG Test Thia/Mex Restaurant Hay Rides Wintergreen Catering Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks available

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Enjoy Entertainment By: Mrs. Morris-Kathryn Fleischer Pixie-Led Band and other local performers

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STORY by TOMMY STAFFORD PHOTO by HENRI WEEMS

“The last I could see was the airplane flying right into the sun as I pulled the rip cord and disappeared into the overcast.” The T-28’s engine had lost oil pressure. Colonel Robert Bryson has a name for that. “We call it

‘Swallowing a Jug.’ continued on page 14

We wish you simple joys ... friendship, good health and family traditions, as we begin the festive holiday season.

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Eagles Court 119 Two bedroom ski in, ski out unit with great mountain views for under $270,000! This is a great opportunity to own a condo on one of Wintergreen’s favorite slopes—Eagles Swoop! Unit is in great condition and fully furnished. New refrigerator and range. Seller will consider owner financing. $269,000

Diamond Hill 943 Slope-front two-bedroom condo with great mountain views! Nicely furnished unit with only 8 steps to the front door. Cozy up in front of the wood-burning fireplace and watch the fun out your window! This is the place to be this ski season. Current and past rental info available. Sold furnished. $349,500 WPI

Highlands 1410 Spacious lower-level unit with 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, offering magnificent views of the mountains and valleys for under $350K. Unit has many new upgrades such as flooring, window treatments, and more. Ground-level master suite offers the ultimate in privacy, a second fireplace (the first is in the living area) and a patio. Current and past rental info available. Being sold furnished. $347,000 WPI

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HENRI WEEMS

“I remember my mother getting a phone call and when she got off the phone, she said something like, ‘Something’s happened to your father. He’s missing.’” – Robert C. Bryson (pictured above) continued from page 12 That’s the memory 88-year-old retired Marine Colonel, Robert L. Bryson has of his military T-28 that crashed into the side of Humpback Rocks just off of the Blue Ridge Parkway around sunset May 1, 1964. We first told you about the mystery surrounding the military airplane crash in our February 2008 issue. Then in our May issue, we introduced Henri Weems of Rodes Farm who, through his research, solved the mystery. Henri Weems verified the crash, found out who the pilots were, and the circumstances surrounding the 1964 wreckage. Henri Weems thought that would be the end of it. So did we. Last month Henri Weems got an e-mail from the son and daughter-in-law of Colonel Bryson. He wanted to see the place where his dad’s plane had gone down 44 years earlier. “I was around 10 or 11 years old when it happened,” said Robert C. Bryson. Today he is 56, working at The State Department in Washington, D.C. He knew he had to see the wreckage. Reenter, Henri Weems. “I was a little reluctant to turn them lose in the woods without any guides, because you are going down off the [Appalachian Trail] without any markers or anything,” Henri said. So one weekend in October, Henri and his hiking buddy Tom Marker, met Robert. and his wife Melissa, to make the journey back. The couple wanted to take pictures and share them with Colonel Bryson who now lives in Colorado. “I confess, the closer we got to the site, the more

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mixed emotions we had,” said Robert. “On one hand enjoying the beautiful weather, the scenery and the conversation, but as we got closer to the crash, I don’t what else to say other than it was fairly eerie.” For 44 winters and 44 summers, the twisted metal and broken Plexiglas lay quietly up on Humpback waiting to tell it’s final story. In October 2008, it finally did. “Actually it was a very normal day. Col. Joe Warren, my companion that day, were flying to Tennessee where his mother lived. We have to go out and get proficiency hours now and then,” says Colonel Bryson of that day in 1964. “It was very dull and boring. Dusk was starting to come and we apparently lost oil pressure,” the Colonel continues. No oil pressure, means no engine. When you are 7000 to 8000 feet over a solid cloud deck above the mountains, your options suddenly become much fewer. “You can’t glide, you can’t do anything, you have to bail out,” the Colonel remembered. He and Col. Warren had to leave the airplane before it crashed into the mountains, but the plane, a trainer for the military, had no ejection seats. “We stand up in the seat and roll out and tuck your legs under you and hope you don’t get hit by the tail when it goes by,” said Col. Bryson who flew in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Luckily, they didn’t get hit by the plane’s tail. Instead he and Col. Warren dropped into the murky sea of clouds over the Rockfish Valley.

“You go into a thick fog and then all of the sudden the parachute hangs up on a pine tree. It lets loose and I fall out and hit a big rock,” said the Colonel. He had landed somewhere near Greenfield, not too far off from Afton. Col. Warren was nowhere to be found. Col. Bryson walked to a house, that belonged to a preacher who then walked another few miles with Col. Bryson to a find a telephone and call the Sheriff. “I remember my mother getting a phone call and when she got off the phone, she said something like, ‘Something’s happened to your father. He’s missing,’” Robert. remembered about that May day in 1964. Eventually his dad made it to Lovingston, hooked back up with Col. Warren who also parachuted to safety, and both men got in touch with friends and family to let everyone know they were okay. Neither man ever made it back to the crash site up on Humpback, and sadly, Col. Warren was killed about a year later in a crabbing expedition out of Beaufort, South Carolina. It was the day before his daughter was to marry. Both Col. Warren and his future son-in-law to be were caught in a swell and never seen again. So for an hour or two on a crisp autumn day, Col. Bryson’s son got to see, and remember, how his dad survived on what started out as a boring day in May of 1964. “You could almost see the fear on their face,” Weems recalled. “That if [he (Col. Bryson’s dad) hadn’t bailed out, there was no way he would have survived,” says Henri. NCL

BRYSON FAMILY ARCHIVE

Marine Col. Robert L. Bryson (left) bailed out of his T-28, along with pilot Col. Joe Warren, before the plane smashed into the side of a mountain near Humpback Rocks on May 1, 1964. Col. Bryson is 88years-old and lives in Colorado. Sadly, Col. Warren – along with his future son-in-law – went missing about a year after the crash in a crabbing expedition off the coast of South Carolina.

November 8-9 • 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Tickets: $30 WPI Members • $35 Non-members Includes tasting of Nelson County Wines and commemorative wine glass. Tickets now on sale call 800-266-2444 or stop by either the front desk or The Wintergreen Nature Foundation. For more information visit us online Robert C. Bryson’s wife, Melissa, and Henri Weems survey the crash site (below).

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thisoldhouse Location: 50 Peoni Pl., Schuyler, Virginia Offered at: $150,000 Comments: BRING AN OFFER! Cute as anything and right in Walton country. If you want a country home then this is it! Large eat in kitchen, nice size living room, two bedrooms on the first floor and a bathroom with a claw foot tub. The large maple tree in front is begging for a swing! The Rockfish River is very close and can be seen in fall, winter, and spring. Beautiful yard with pear, apple, and dogwood trees as well as 60 year old azaleas in all colors, crepe myrtle and wide variety of natural wonders. Contact: Robert Hughes Summit Realty Company 434-817-4040, ext. 5

thisnewhouse Location: 338 Fawn Ridge Dr., Wintergreen, Virginia Offered at: $569,000 Comments: Newly constructed mountain chalet in Wintergreen Resort. This 6 bedroom,4 bath home could be ideal for two families or one large one.Many nice custom touches including vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors,granite kitchen counters,birch cabinets, 2 stone wood-burning fireplaces and beautiful seasonal views of the mountain and Shenandoah Valley below. Comes with all appliances. Lots of room.Paved driveway. Resort Right of Membership included. Contact: Steve Marianella Roy Wheeler – Wintergreen Resort Premier Properties 434-566-1293

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You can never be too young to enjoy a crisp, juicy apple from Drumheller’s Orchard. This year’s Apple Harvest Weekend featured live music, hay rides, and face painting. If you missed it, be sure to try the apple sling shot next year. Fun!

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The Bluegrass Festival hosted by The Rockfish Valley Volunteer Fire Department featured an afternoon of live mountain music by bands such as In The Tradition (pictured), Borrowed Time and Long Mountain Grass.

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feeding the world 6 people at a time STORY by JENNIE TAL PHOTOGRAPHY by YVETTE STAFFORD

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This past May, Judy Parrish was one of 25 people to package 11,000 meals in two hours. It wasn’t for a contest; she didn’t win a prize, but it wasn’t all work and no play, either. She was in North Carolina as part of a small church conference and she and her peers were packaging for a cause. “Basically we had a good time and we laughed,” said Parrish, rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Massies Mill. “And when we all walked away, we all felt like we had really done something worthwhile for the world.” While she was at the conference, Parrish learned about people who were hungrier than she could have ever imagined. “Because we’ve never experienced that [hunger],” she explained. A representative from Stop Hunger Now said in a presentation that Haitian women would mix meat fat and mud to fry in the sun, just to have something in their stomachs. Now back in Virginia, Parrish wanted to continue helping the organization feed the hungry. Her church and a handful of others in Nelson County have monthly ecumenical lunches that rotate from church to church. She decided that instead of inviting people to Grace Episcopal for a presentation, they would all get together to do something as a community for the world. “And [the group] is a predominantly older population,” she explained. “We can’t go out and build houses anymore, but we can do something like this.” So she raised the money and in October, the group got together for lunch and meal-making with Stop Hunger Now, an organization based in Raleigh, North Carolina, that recently opened a Lynchburg office. There were 36 people involved who came from Jonesboro Baptist, Grace Episcopal, Bethlehem Methodist, Rose Union Baptist, Cornerstone Baptist, Oak Hill and Trinity Episcopal churches. Their goal was to package enough food to feed 10,000 people in two hours. Each bag of dehydrated vegetables, chicken stock, rice and a tablet made from protein powder and soy costs $1.50 to package, but will feed six people who really need it – that’s only a quarter per meal. Once packaged, Stop Hunger Now ships the bags around the world for people to add water, heat up and eat. Currently, the organization feels there is enough aid in the United States, so the food they package will be shipped internationally. At the conference she attended, Parrish was actually able to try the food she packaged. “They cooked up a batch of this and we ate it,” she said, excited. “It’s really good!” Parrish hopes the event was not the last of its kind to be held in Nelson; she is trying to initiate a community effort to help feed the hungry. NCL

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givingback

PHOTOGRAPHY by DIANA GARLAND

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PHOTOGRAPHY by TOMMY STAFFORD

If you’d like to help Ray Bibb pay for his cancer treatment, you can send a check payable to: Ray Bibb c/o Union Bank & Trust, P.O. Box 396, Lovingston, VA, 22949.

If you live in Lovingston, you probably know about Ray Bibb (above right). He’s the guy who carried a high school classmate injured in a hunting accident up the stairs at school. He’s the same Ray Bibb who delivers fire wood to an elderly couple whose only source of heat is a wood stove. These days, Ray needs your help. Diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma – a cancer affecting the immune system – Ray’s friends recently held a fundraiser for him at the Lovingston Opry to help pay for his treatment. Folks spent a picturesque fall Saturday enjoying the food and fun at the 3rd Annual Bethlehem United Methodist Church Fall Festival in Roseland. Visitors bid on silent auction items while the kids enjoyed a cakewalk and hay rides.

Fans of local artist Richard Crozier chatted with him and admired his newest landscapes of Nelson and Albemarle County. The works are on display at Spruce Creek Gallery.

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Serve up the flap jacks! Rockfish Presbyterian Church hosted a pancake breakfast to benefit Blue Ridge Interfaith Ministry, a local non-profit representing area churches who participate in outreach efforts for the poor and the elderly.

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Guests at the EuroNelson event at The Mark Addy Inn enjoyed an afternoon of pony rides and face painting. The event, which raised money for a trip to Europe organized by Nelson County High School’s Foreign Language Department, featured various bands such as TigerLily, Failure to Yield, Gil Somers and Naughty Dynamic & The Design.

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Back in the

Hunt

STORY by JENNIE TAL PHOTOGRAPHY by PAUL PURPURA

The Saunders Farm near Massies Mill recently hosted a Wheelin’ Sportsmen hunt organized by the Amherst-Nelson chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. The event reintroduces to the sports hunters who have become disabled.

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The National Wheelchair Basketball Association helps those limited in movement play the sport of stars like Michael Jordan and Shaquille O’Neal. The USA Water Ski Disabled Division hosts tournaments for physically disabled athletes with events for vision impaired individuals, multiplegics, leg amputees, arm amputees and athletes born with arm and leg disabilities. And now, thanks to the Amherst-Nelson chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Wheelin’ Sportsman Program, disabled former hunters of Nelson County can once again get out and participate. “The reason we have these types of events is, of course, to give the disabled hunter the opportunity to get back into the game,” said Amherst-Nelson officer Jeff Tomlin.

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Each hunter is afforded one assistant and the duo attends events hosted by the program. According to Robin Clark, the commonwealth’s coordinator, there were 26 events in Virginia last year. “And we’re on schedule to have 34 events this year,” said Clark, who was a hunter before becoming disabled in a diving accident in 1972. “That’s something going on every other weekend and more.” He went 10 years without hunting, but now he hunts year round and wants to help others do the same. “When I saw this opportunity to get involved with this program, I wanted to do it to help other hunters,” said Clark. “So they wouldn’t have to recreate the wheel to get back out there today. NCL

Your gazebo wedding in Nelson County! Frankee Love with Blue Ridge Weddings now offers special packages for small weddings in the gazebo. Ceremony and 100 photos for as low as $495. Bring this ad for $50 discount!

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Exceptional Offerings from Julie Bendle Albemarle County B L U E B I R D H I L L FA R M

ncredible equestrian center on 102 acres just minutes outside of historic Scottsville. There are spectacular building sites, high above the James, overlooking nearly half a mile of river frontage. There is a five-bedroom, two-bath brick ranch and an immaculate small horse barn. Four separate tax parcels make up this unique offering. The 25,000-squarefoot barn (built in 2007) includes a 2100-square-foot apartment with three bedrooms, two baths and a huge great room with oak flooring; a 60 x 168 ft. indoor riding ring; a 60 x 40 ft. indoor warm-up ring; a 60 x 40 ft. hay/feed storage area; a 14 x 28 ft. office and half BA; 21 12 x 12 stalls, convertible to 12 x 24 foaling stalls; 2 tack rooms; a wash rack; a grooming stall; a blanket drying room and 12 four-board fenced paddocks. Lots of pasture (or hay fields) and riding trails along the river and throughout the property. This is an amazing estate or business opportunity. $1,895,000

311 CRAWFORDS KNOB LANE

ove right in to this immaculate four-bedroom, three-bath home on 2.16 acres! Wood floors, open kitchen with new countertops, tiled baths, gas fireplace and two huge decks for entertaining and relaxing. The basement in is the process of being finished with one bedroom done and another ready to go. There is also a large den or playroom area, a laundry room and lots of storage. Located in Paul’s Creek near the end of a cul-de-sac so there’s lots of privacy. Minutes into Nellysford and just 30 minutes to Charlottesville or Waynesboro. $320,000

Wintergreen Resort 20 KNOB HILL PLACE

ruly one of the most remarkable homes at Wintergreen. Enjoy the unparalleled mountain views from the floorto-ceiling windows in the gorgeous great room. With 7200 square feet, seven bedrooms, seven baths, two half baths, four living areas (and three fireplaces) and lots of decking, this is a luxurious getaway for all your family and friends. The gourmet kitchen has granite counters, radiant heat, warming oven and a handsome breakfast bar. Laundry rooms on all three floors and central vac. Very private setting yet close to everything. This is a real showplace! $2,500,000

Nelson County 9940 CRABTREE FALLS HIGHWAY

xtraordinary offering on the scenic Tye River. Situated on 10 acres with 650 feet of river frontage, this is perfect for a getaway or a permanent home. Gorgeous in-ground pool and total privacy as well as beautifully manicured grounds. With four bedrooms, three baths, a large great room, pool, hot tub and a spacious deck, this house is great for entertaining friends and family. Lots of possibilities for the unfinished walk-out basement (plumbing available for another full bath). Fish, swim and hike to your heart’s content! $499,999

202 PONTON LANE

his charming 2-bedroom cottage has been completely redone and upgraded. There is a brand new kitchen with hickory cabinets, new dishwasher and microwave and new flooring. The bathroom has been tiled and painted. Beautiful wood floors in the rest of the house and ceiling fans in every room. Full unfinished basement. Sit on the front porch and enjoy the mountain views! Located on 2.18 acres with a fenced back yard and an old pole barn. Minutes to Lovingston and 35 to Charlottesville. Good rental property investment! $145,000

Julie Bendle Living in and loving Nelson County for 25 years

(434) 996-8669 (434) 361-2440 • www.MountainAreaRealty.com

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– Located in the Mountain Inn – Do you love Wintergreen as much as we do? When you buy or sell with us, you are investing in Wintergreen’s future – Call us or stop in and be a part of Wintergreen’s future. Contact any of these outstanding Realtors® at our Mountain Inn office for information about Wintergreen and Stoney Creek real estate.

Brian Chase Managing Broker 434-987-4168

Kim Chappell 434-238-2430

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202 Timbers 1BR condo (separate bedroom with door) in popular Timbers neighborhood. First floor, end unit with large deck. Next to ski slopes, close to Treehouse, Mountain Inn and restaurants. Many upgrades including furniture. Sold furnished and ready to enjoy the resort. $177,000. Call Kim Chappell, 434-238-2430; www. ExperienceWintergreen.com (457032)

195 White Oak Fantastic renovated 3 bedroom furnished home at Wintergreen Resort. New kitchen counters and appliances, gas fireplace, big new deck. Only $310,000- Affordable Again! Call Steve Marianella a 434-566-1293 (452705)

799 Laurelwood

NEW PRICE REDUCTION! Seller is seeking a solid offer and is ready to close! Seller to pay 2009 WPOA Dues.The price doesn’t get any better than this! The Ultimate Ski Condo! Beautiful 2-story Laurelwood. Privacy plus! Seasonal views from your deck! Enjoy the members-only Laurelwood swimming pool; Walk to Blackrock Market, dining and skiing! Large 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, fireplace, galley kitchen, parking right in front of your condo! Ski season is almost here! Sold Fully Furnished! WPI, Offer price: $223,000, Contact: Thomasina Shealey, REALTOR, 703.328.8680,. (453837)

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John Croxall 434-953-6566

Pam Le Vine 941-724-4787

250 Timbers

This updated Timbers condo offers quality furnishings and easy access to the Mountain Village. Only a few paces from skiing, shopping, dining, and swimming. Away from the hustle and bustle but still at the heart of the Village. Furnished with Founding WPI. Gated parking. Some winter mountain views. Great investment and great mountain retreat! Offered at $159,000. Brian Chase. 877-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (455380)

490 Three Ridges This 1 BR condo is rated Gold in the rental program. Rare, end unit. Sold furnished and ready to enjoy. $189,000. Call Kim Chappell 434-238-2430. www. ExperienceWintergreen.com (448392)

182 Mountain Inn Condo Great investment rental in the premier rental property in Wintergreen’s Mountain Inn, at the heart of the resort. One bedroom loft with full bath and kitchen produced over $21,000 Gross rental revenue in 07. Priced to sell at $147,500. Call Steve Marianella for details at 434-566-1293 (456338)

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Jim Mummery 434-531-5033

26 Den Tree Lane This 4 bedroom 2 bath mountain home is great for your family and friends. Large deck and wooded natural views. Eat-in kitchen open to great room. WPI $359,000 call Kim Chappell 434-238-2430 www.ExperienceWintergreen.com (455007)

Joan Mummery 434-531-5033

Christy Phillips 434-987-6388

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Rod Phillips 434-987-6399

Thomasina Shealey 703-328-8680

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487 Cedar Glen Close Value Priced Building Lot in Stoney Creek at Wintergreen Resort. This .51 acre lot is within walking distance of golf, tennis, swimming & Stoney Creek Grill. $93,000. Contact Kim Chappell, 434-238-2430 or www.ExperienceWintergreen.com (458209)

Stoney Creek spacious 3200 sq.ft. Tectonics built estate home on 3+ acres. Spectacular year round valley and mountain views. Vaulted, open living area, wrap around decking, stone fp, game room, screened porch, workshop, 2 car garage. 3 bed.2.5 baths. Priced under appraisal at $559,000. Pam LeVine 941-724-4787. (452459)

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16 Blue Flint Lane Great value for a corner lot in the Indian Rock section of Laurel Springs Drive. Peace and solitude for your mountain retreat. Some easonal views over the Shamokin Springs Nature Preserve. Bring your own builder or call for recommendations. $70,000. Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (458383)

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105 Saddleback Knoll

Stoney Creek: Contemporary Estate home designed/built for owners. Impeccably maintained and improved. Set high on 1.3 acre waterfront lot. Extensive landscaping with Koi pond, stone terrace, circular concrete drive, 1st floor master, 2 fireplaces, wine tasting center, gourmet kitchen, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. $889,000. Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (448607)

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1723 Laurel Springs Drive

Charming log cabin home backs up to George Washington National Forest. Wood beams throughout, 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, rustic woodstove with stone detail. Open floorplan with wide plank hardwood flooring, screened porch, large back deck with private setting. Steps to the Appalachian trail for true hiking experience. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. rcventures@embarqmail.com $395,000. (457894)

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Tastefully furnished and well maintained 1 bed, 1 bath condo - turn-key ready for your enjoyment. Across from private pool and a short walk to Mountain Inn Village. Queen-size sleep sofa plus recently replaced stove, fridge, heat pump. Most furnishings convey. Walk off deck and into Mountain Laurel and mature forest. WPI. Offered at $149,000. Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (456086)

760 Laurelwood Convenience describes this 1 bedroom condo close to ski, Mountain Inn, Black Rock market, conference center and the private Laurelwood pool! Winter views and easy access off the deck for your pet. Great rental potential! $129,500 Pam LeVine 941-724-4787 (456031)

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319 Dobie 2BR,2BA completely renovated ski-out condo. Everything new, including heat and A/C. Stainless & granite kitchen, hardwood, slate and ceramic. $338,900 Kim Chappell. www.ExperienceWintergreen.com 434-238-2430 (443341)

73 Gumtree Road Great 3 bedroom home with views, well maintained, includes Home warranty and seller to provide full WPI Premier Equity membership, included. $335,000. For more info call Steve Marianella at 434566-1293 (446933)

608 White Oak Very desirable corner unit. Private setting and close to Mountain Inn and all shops and restaurants. Great location for activities such as skiing and hiking. Large oversized deck to enjoy this quiet retreat. Offered at $209,000. Call Christy or Rod Phillips 434-987-6388 (456229)

158 Mt. Inn Great rental property at the Mountain Inn. Lowest priced comparable unit on the market with high rating on the rental program. WPI included. Mountain views and a great location. Just step out your door to shops, restaurants, ski slopes and more. $149,000 Call Rod Phillips at 434-987-6399 or rcventures@embarqmail. com (447863)

2234 Tanners Ridge

A fusion of mountain luxury, comfort and function embrace the location and interiors of 2234 Tanner’s Ridge. Quiet solitude, within walking distance of the many Wintergreen Resort amenities, Wood burning fireplace ads charm to this classic ski & golf condominium; Private terrace for early morning meditation and relaxation, The unexpectedness of nature abounds. Easy access to ski shuttle, Enjoy Wintergreen’s spectacular Spa, outdoor jacuzzis and state-of-the-art Aquatics & Fitness Center, WPI,Offer price: $129,000, Contact: Thomasina Shealey, REALTOR, 703.328.8680. (458336)

756 Laurelwood

Well maintained Laurelwood 2 bed condo with winter mountain views. Nicely appointed with very solid furnishings and genuine mountain chalet flavor. Large living room with wood burning fi replace. Walk to ski slopes-in summer, enjoy Laurelwood’s private pool. Furnished. WPI. $189,000. Brian Chase. www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (448977)

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186 Hemlock Great lot located on the view side of Hemlock Drive surrounded by upscale homes. This lot has an interesting rock formation to add to your mountain retreat. Augusta County. $299,000 Call Rod Phillips 434-9876399 (454611)

21 Trillium Close

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Historically some of the best values on the mountain, this 4 bed, 3.5 bath, immaculate, and furnished Trillium townhome is no exception. Original owners of 17 years now selling. Never rented. Great golf views. Hardwood floors, oriental rugs, wood burning fireplace, 2 car garage, 2 large storage rooms. WPI included. $409,500. Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 877-296-9860 (446472)

Based in Stoney Creek and offering luxury timber frame and stone designs for estate and mountain settings. 16 unique designs delivered throughout the Blue Ridge and Piedmont via industry leading partners Tennessee Log and Timber and Vail’s Slifer Designs. Base prices from $675,000. - client customization available for each design. Call Brian Chase for details and a complimentary design package. www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860

921 Diamond Hill Great slopeside two bedroom condo at Wintergreen resort. Completely renovated in 07 with new granite counters, tile floors,new furniture. Great potential as rental unit or enjoy the skiing and boarding outside your door this winter! Call Steve Marianella at 434-566-1293 (454526)

Spectacular custom resort home with stunning views. This 5BR, 5.5 BA home has plenty of room for family and friends with three large suites, bonus rooms and an 800 sq. ft. deck. Enjoy expansive views from many rooms. Chef ’s kitchen including high-grade appliances and large butcher block island. Study/library with flat panel TV. Large loft with great views. Call Kim Chappell 434-238-2430. www.ExperienceWintergreen.com (448678)

95 Deerberry Lane Walk to Shamokin Springs Nature Preserve and trail from this level wooded lot located on a cul de sac. Nearly half an acre and offered below appraisal including WPI! $119,000 Steve Marianella 434-566-1293 (451508)

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244 Fortunes Ridge

Adirondack style cabin set on the edge of stunning views. Constructed of hardy Green Oak, this mountain getaway is as durable as its timeless design. 1st floor features a great room for relaxing, dining, cooking, and gaming. View visible from everywhere. 4 beds, 2 baths. $399,000. (454785). Available w/ adjacent lot. $599,000. (454837). Brian Chase www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860

712 Devils Knob Loop

0 Cedar Drive Lot #5B

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. With moderate slopes rather than a cliff-edge, you can take full advantage of this spectacular setting. Ideal for a significant mountain estate home. Adjacent 1+ acre parcel also available. Offered at $549,000. Brian Chase 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (442276)

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PHOTOGRAPHY by YVETTE STAFFORD

Now known as The Sara Ott Memorial Golf Classic, The Wintergreen Nature Foundation’s annual fundraiser was a hit despite the threat of rainy weather. Golfers and non-golfers alike bid on silent auction items before feasting on a dinner under the tent As a tribute to the lady who helped organize the event, Sara’s family and friends released dozens of balloons into the heavens (below).

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athome withMarlo

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Identifying with home buyers and sellers.

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

Long gone are the days in which you could stick a “for sale” sign in a yard and expect something to happen. In today’s real estate climate in which purchasers have many options, yet less available funds, and sellers are confronted with stiff competition and escalating days on market, having a carefully crafted plan of execution for buying and selling is essential. Statistical findings from the National Association of Realtors Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers (2007) 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; The typical home buyer is 39 years old, while the typical repeat buyer is 46 years old; The median household income of buyers was $74,000. Among repeat buyers, the median income was $85,700; Nine percent of home buyers reported they were born outside the United States.

Characteristics of Homes Purchased; The typical home purchased was 1,810 square feet in size; Sixty-seven percent of first-time buyers purchased a detached single-family home, compared with 79 percent of repeat buyers; The median distance recent buyers moved was 13 miles; Buyers typically plan to stay in their home for 10 years. The Home Search Process; Nearly one-third of recent buyers reported that their first step in the home buying process was looking online for properties for sale; Eighty-four percent of home buyers used the Internet to search for homes; The typical home buyer searched for eight weeks and viewed 10 homes; Real estate agents were viewed as a very useful information source by 70 percent of buyers searching for a home. Home Buying and Real Estate Professionals; Seventy-nine percent of buyers purchased their home through a real estate agent or broker; Forty-three percent of buyers found their agent

through a referral from a friend or family member; The most important factor buyers consider when choosing an agent is their honesty and integrity; Nearly ninety percent of buyers would definitely or probably use or refer their real estate agent again. Financing the Home Purchase; Ninety-three percent of home buyers financed their recent home purchase; Nearly three-quarters of first time buyers rely on savings for their down payment; More than three-quarters of buyers felt their home purchase was at least as good an investment as stocks. Home Sellers and Their Selling Experience; Eighty-five percent of sellers were assisted by a real estate agent when selling their home; Over half of recent home sellers reported that they undertook home improvement or remodeling projects within three months prior to putting their home on the market; More than half of home sellers traded up to a larger home when

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purchasing their next home. Home Selling and Real Estate Professionals; For one-quarter of sellers, their most important expectation is that the real estate agent will help sell the home within a specific timeframe; The most important factor when choosing a real estate professional, cited by 38 percent of recent sellers, is the reputation of the agent; Eighty-eight percent of sellers reported that their home was listed or advertised on the Internet. More than eight out of 10 sellers would definitely or probably use or refer the same agent again. 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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Priced below assessment! Don’t miss out on this value. Meticulously maintained home with covered front porch, large deck, multiple sheds, one-car garage, paved drive and numerous interior upgrades such as granite countertops, whole house generator, tank-less water heater, new appliances, built-in bookshelves, wood burning fireplace, wood floors, chair railing, crown molding, etc…; all this on more than 2 acres with great seasonal mountain views and a nicely landscaped yard with mature trees for privacy; Enjoy a rural setting with easy access to Route 29 and Charlottesville. You won’t find a deal like this in the city. It’s worth the short commute! Lease purchase option is available.

222 River View Lane 2.25 acres; 1,930 sq ft 3 Bedroom & 2.5 Bath; Garage MLS 454363; $240,000

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BUSTERS STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY by TOMMY STAFFORD

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I hopped in the pickup with Jace Goodling of Afton one October afternoon to take a look at his newest semi-occupation. He is now a self-proclaimed, goat buster. We headed north up Old Stoney Creek for about a mile then pulled off into what looked like an overgrown field. But just a few more steps, and it looked like the placed had been freshly mowed, everything was trimmed down. “It’s an earth-friendly way to go about something that’s traditionally done with highly toxic chemicals. This way you don’t just kill the weeds, but you get rid of them,” Jace Goodling said of his newest business that started several months ago. Goat Busters came to life after the building trade began a slow decline late last year. Jace, by trade, is a general building contractor. “This was just a good fit, building’s down, environmentalism is up.” According to Jace, his goats can clear, on the average, an average of an acre and a half every two weeks, depending on the type of growth in the field. “We just finished a job in Farmington Country Club and we thought it was going to take the goats three and a half weeks. They did it in two,” he said. After being called to a customer’s place, Jace loads up the goats and heads out. “People will come up and talk about the goats, and their first reaction is they’re headed to the market,” explained Jace. “I’m like, ‘Oh, no! They’re going to work.’ Then we’re heroes all of the sudden!”

To compensate for the building market slow down, general contractor Jace Goodling (above) started Goat Busters several months ago with business partner Scott Wilcox (below). The goats offer a greener – environmentally and financially speaking – alternative to traditional methods of clearing brush that involve the use of chemicals and heavy machinery.

Once on site, Jace and his business partner, Scott Wilcox, set up 42- inch high portable electric net fencing to keep the goats in. They also have two Great Pyrenees livestock guardian dogs that stay in with the goats to keep predators out. “They were born in a field with goats, they’ve never lived a minute of their lives outside of a field of goats,” said Jace of his dogs, laughing.. “They think they’re goats.,” Jace tells told me there aren’t many similarities between building a house and Goat Busters. “In goat busting, the clients seem a lot more appreciative all the way through.” Jace says this isn’t a new method of clearing overgrown land. In California it’s been done for years for fire control, eating the underbrush to control wildfires. While goats will eat just about anything, there are a few things they can’t and should not eat including “Mountain Laurel, Rhododendron, and Japanese Ewe.” But other than that Jace said they’ll eat most any weeds including jimson, pokeberry, and those most other animals won’t touch. As far as the cost, Jace said in his experience, using goats versus chemicals and herbicides actually comes out notably less expensive by the time you hire a farm truck to come out and spray a field. NCL

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PHOTOGRAPHY by TOMMY STAFFORD

Alpha Phi Omega, the University of Virginia’s only coed service fraternity, has chosen the Rockfish Valley Community Center as its Fall 2008 service project. “Every Saturday we do a community service project in various place,” says Briana Evans, a Foreign Affairs and Anthropology major. “There are about 75 of us and almost everyone tries to go to a community service project. We do eight hours a semester. “ “They called and asked to meet because they were considering doing RVCC for their big Fall project,” says RVCC board member Margaret Claire. “ I didn’t really understand what they were going to do. What the project entailed. I was walking around the building saying ‘You can paint this’ or ‘We want to have picnic tables here.’ I just figured they would pick one thing, if we got chosen. I got called back and were told we had been chosen. Basically everything we had shown was chosen to be done, all of it.” On the job list: build a picnic shelter, picnic tables, a garden for the seniors, a courtyard, and a sidewalk for the Treasure Chest. Sweet!

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As part of its 25th anniversary celebration, North Branch School buried an eco-friendly clay time capsule that included the day’s newspapers, and a topological map of Nelson County. The celebration coincides with plans to expand the building; sitework has just begun for the addition to the Aftonbased school.

As part of its annual Community Helper Day, students at Rockfish River Elementary School interacted with the folks who serve our community each day. Participants included members of law enforcement, local fire and rescue workers, and even an electric company lineman!

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Daisy is a young Beagle/Dachshund mix who’s outgoing and friendly. Daisy would prefer to be an only dog or be with another dog who will allow her to be the Alpha. If you’re looking for a small dog, Daisy could be just the one for you.

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Mia

Mia is an adult Pastel Calico Domestic Short Hair with extra toes like the Hemingway cats. She was one of several cats left homeless at the death of one of our dedicated supporters. Mia is very affectionate and would make a wonderful pet.

The Almost Home Pet Adoption Center is a no-kill facility owned and operated by the Humane Society/SPCA of Nelson County. For more information, call 434-263-SPCA (7722) or, visit us as 29 Stagebridge Road, 3 miles north of Lovingston, Virginia.

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Hope for November folks. Because that is when Sal Mannino is hoping to open the doors of his second Vito’s restaurant in the heart of Nellysford. Right now the inside of the building that previously housed Grill 151 looks a little rough, but the extensive remodeling work has all ready made it a much lighter and more open feeling space. I got a tour; the dining rooms are still scattered with ladders and pallets of brick, and missing the paint, carpeting and tiles, but soon there will be the central pizza oven in it’s own tiled area, a wine cellar that will be able to hold up to six hundred bottles of wine toward the back, and a gas fireplace creating a cozy corner. Vito’s in Nellysford will feature much the same menu as the restaurant in Lovingston, but add more gourmet pizza toppings, offer Sicilian crust style pizza, and have at least 10 different kinds of beer on tap. “People are exploring different kinds of beer,” explains Sal, adding that he will try to serve locally brewed beer as well as other commercially available labels. Things that won’t change include the tiramisu, which tempts even Sal, who usually passes up sweet treats, to enjoy a helping with an espresso. Sal himself comes from a family of restaurateurs. His four siblings all own establishments, in areas ranging as wide as New Hampshire, and as far as their native Italy. That is where he got his start; at his sister and brother-in-law’s restaurant in Sicily. He started as a dishwasher, but didn’t remain in that position long, quickly moving to owning a pair of restaurants in Massachusetts. It was the need for a change of scenery that brought him to Virginia, ten years ago, where he became partners in Vito’s in Lovingston. Eventually, he bought the place, but never changed the name to Sal’s. Sal considers himself an artist when it comes to pizza making, and he likes working in the kitchen: he developed the panini that are so popular at Vito’s. Many of his workers from the first Vito’s will have a hand in getting the new one started, training new staff, and even sharing the kitchen Sal credits a good relationship with his employees in Lovingston for Vito’s success there, and hopes to continue that with the new place in Nellysford. Buona fortuna, Sal, and welcome to the neighborhood. NCL

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Restauranteur Sal Mannino chats it up with NCL’s Elizabeth Ferrall. Sal, who owns Vito’s in Lovingston, is expanding to Nellysford. He is renovating the old Grill 151 building next to Stoney Creek Auto.

STORY by ELIZABETH FERRALL PHOTOGRAPHY by TOMMY STAFFORD

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Come October, it’s pumpkin pickin’ time at Flippin-Seaman in Tyro. Not only did kids get to select their favorite pumpkins from the patch, but they got their faces painted and watched clowns form balloons into animals. This is also the time of year the packing facility celebrates its fall harvest with its Apple Butter Makin’ Festival.

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Featured…

Nelson County

Mountainside Farm

12817 Crabtree Falls Hwy

Beautiful Central Virginia Equestrian Estate. Enjoy gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountain views from the 75-foot covered porch of this handsome log home. This exceptional farm offers 4 bedrooms, including a main-floor master suite, 2.5 baths, an office/loft, living room, a huge gourmet family kitchen, a large bonus room including pool table, lounge and guest room. Antique heart pine flooring and handsome two-story stone fireplace add to the relaxed country feeling of the home. The home has undergone extensive renovations to make it a truly unique property. A charming 1-bedroom guest cottage, a barn with 3 stalls and a heated tack room, a round pen and a riding arena make this package complete. The 42 acres of woods, open pastures, streams, hours of riding trails and rolling terrain make this a wonderful place to play with your favorite fourlegged creatures. All within a half hour of Charlottesville

Imagine awakening to the sounds of the boulder-strewn Tye River in this beautiful log home. With 670 feet of frontage on the trout-stocked river, a private island reached via a sturdy footbridge and frontage on GW National Forest, this is an ideal Blue Ridge property. This modern log home offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths; great room with a rock wood-burning fireplace and a vaulted ceiling. The second floor rooms are reached by a balcony open to the great room. Additional features include a Jenn-aire range in the kitchen, gleaming pine floors, enclosed sunroom/porch and covered front “sitting” porch. The 22.5 acres is in two lots, each with river frontage. There is a second small office/studio/guesthouse across the road. Just minutes from renown Crabtree Falls, this splendid property is suited to full-time residential or vacation use. $489,000

and Waynesboro and just

Reduced price! City convenience, country privacy. This Virginia farmhouse is located within walking distance of a brewery, a restaurant, a winery and the new Rockfish Valley Trail. It’s no more than a 5-minute drive to the hardware store, post office, auto parts/service, doctors and dentists, banks, pharmacy, multiple restaurants, salon, several antique/gift shops and grocery stores. BUT with the quiet tranquility and views you expect of a country property, there are few reasons to drive farther. The home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and includes an unfinished 3-room area attached to the rear of the house, ready to customize for a home office or studio space. There is a guest house with attached shop space and storage for a

minutes from outstanding Central Virginia wineries and

492 School House Lane

1254 Walkers Mountain Rd

microbreweries. Property has

larger home business. You could continue to rent the apartment and work in the shop area behind. The

potential for 8 divisions.

house has been freshly painted. The

Offered at $1,475,000 with 45 acres or $1,150,000 with 18 acres

heat pump/ac is brand new and there is a wood-fired furnace that can produce under-the-floor heating. Broadband available as of mid-September. Mature plantings, covered and open decks, several fenced areas with outbuildings, a barn and a soapstone This lovely, recently constructed threebedroom, two-bath home, in desirable

round out this rare and inviting

Walker’s Mountain Subdivision, is

property. Minutes to Wintergreen and

privately situated on 5.13 acres. The full

35 minutes to Charlottesville.

basement is ready for your finishing touches. Great views. Easy commute to Charlottesville or Lynchburg. A built-in chimney flue awaits installation of fireplace or stove.

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patio with a charming goldfish pond

$199,900

$599,000

Properties 362 Seaman Lane

8410 James River Road

Nestled in a sheltered valley high in the Blue Ridge, this freshly renovated 3 BR home awaits new owners. Located at the end of a state-maintained road and adjoined by significant acreage (282) in conservation easement and the Cash family farm (106 acres). Renovations include a new roof, furnace and kitchen with granite countertops. That fabled offering of a small parcel amid large land holdings within walking distance of the GW National Forest trail system. $249,000

Rock Springs Lots

Follow the paved drive that leads you to this immaculate, three-bedroom, three-bath, cedar-sided home featuring a living room with wood-burning fireplace, eat-in kitchen with miles of new tile countertops and tons of oak cabinets, and a spacious family room with gas logs. Sellers have made numerous improvements since purchasing this home, which include new gutters, exterior stain, shingles, deck, heat pump, floor coverings, new appliances, and more! Situated on a private 5.56 acres. Seller to pay up to $4000 in closing costs with acceptable offer. $328,000

LOT 1: 7.849 acres with two small streams running through property. There’s a fantastic building site overlooking the streams with a view of the peak of Willoughby Mountain to the southwest. The property is mostly wooded, very private and quiet (no ambient road noise) and has easy access through a short portion of shared drive through Lot 2. This property has an approved drain field site for a five-bedroom house. Charlottesville is less than 25 minutes north. $169,000

LOT 2: 7.849 acres, partially wooded, partially open with a gorgeous building site having an unobstructed view of the peak of Willoughby Mountain to the southwest. This property is in an extremely quiet area with no road noise and has a very easy access with a short portion of the entry drive shared with Lot 1. This property has a drain field site approved for a fivebedroom home. Charlottesville is less than 25 minutes north, mostly traveling Route 29, which is a four-lane divided highway. $179,000 LOT 3: 8.412 acres, all open pasture with a 360-degree view of mountains and the unspoiled Virginia countryside. This property is ideal for someone wanting a gorgeous small horse farm or similar within easy driving distance (less than 25 minutes) of Charlottesville. Most of the drive will be on a four-lane divided highway. This is in a very quiet area with no ambient road noise. The property has an approved drain field site for a five-bedroom home. $195,000 LOT 4: 8.412 acres, all open pasture with a 360-degree view of mountains and the lovely Virginia countryside.This property is ideal for someone wanting a gorgeous small horse farm or similar within easy driving distance (less than 25 minutes) of Charlottesville. Most of the drive is on a four-lane divided highway. Quiet and private area. The property has an approved drain field site for a five-bedroom home. $225,000

2923 Afton Mountain Road

481 Afton Mountain Road

Like new custom A-frame located only minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, Skyline Drive, Appalachian Trail, shopping, dining, and more! Expansive wall of glass offers ample light and views of the mountains. This threebedroom, three-bath home features a two-story stone wood-burning fireplace, hardwood and ceramic flooring, an additional family room with a wood stove and a home office in the basement. There is a spacious master suite with a luxurious bath. Together with an attractive brick exterior, the 2.18-acre wooded lot makes this home low maintenance. $399,900

Cozy three-bedroom home situated on 2.5 acres with mountain views! Home has wood flooring in all bedrooms, living room and dining area; full unfinished basement waiting for expansion, a paved drive, and a level sunny yard with tons of potential. Located only minutes from Waynesboro, Crozet, and the amenities of Wintergreen Resort.

$169,900

Peach Tree Farm Estate Land Parcels

Located in Afton near the Nelson/Albemarle County line in an area ripe with vineyards and orchards, these 6.5 to almost 8-acre parcels command a bucolic view of the Blue Ridge in many directions. With good access off of Route 151 (drive to be completed in 2009), these parcels have the location advantage of about a ten-minute drive to either Crozet or Waynesboro and easy access to I-64 for a quick run to Charlottesville. Here you can enjoy living in the country without being isolated from sophisticated services. Sensible covenants protect your lifestyle and property value while still allowing for you to enjoy unfettered country living. There are only four of these parcels being offered for sale. This is the time to take advantage of this unique opportunity. Parcel 1—7.009 acres, $295,000 � Parcel 2—6.555 acres, $295,000 Parcel 5—6.93 acres, $250,000 � Parcel 6—7.871 acres, $250,000

Nellysford, Virginia • (800) 361-5155 • (434) 361-2440 • www.MountainAreaRealty.com NOVEMBER 2008 NELSON COUNTY LIFE 37

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sam’sgarden By Sam Saunders Saunders Landscapes, LLC

The Dawn Redwood There have been few times in my life where plants, in their natural form, have truly overwhelmed me. One such time occurred while working as an intern for Iseli Nursery Company in Oregon during the summer of 1989. Being a bachelor at the time, my weekends were filled with road trips to just about anywhere where we could make it to and from the destination in a weekend’s worth of driving – and for three 19 year-old young men, that pretty much opened the door for just about the entire continental US! One such trip took some other interns and me to northern California to see the great Redwoods. To say the least, it was awe inspiring. Although this tree is a distant cousin at best, it does remind me of those enormous trees in both leaf and bark. It is called the Dawn Redwood or Metasequoia glyptostroboides and truly deserves a place in any landscape – mountain, valley and anywhere between. The Dawn Redwood is a fast growing, conically shaped, deciduous tree (loses foliage in fall) that can reach 60 feet in height and around 25 feet in width. The foliage is feather or fernlike, about ½ - 1 inch long, very soft to the touch and has a bright, rich green hue. In fall it exhibits a nice, foxy red

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brown color before it drops all of its foliage to reveal a cinnamon colored, exfoliating bark – much like our native Eastern Red Cedar. The limbs of the Dawn Redwood come off of the plant at about a 30-45 degree angle creating a very unique conifer type appearance – formal yet incredibly soft in appearance and form due to its graceful foliage. Older specimens will have pendulous, dark brown cones on long stalks - globose or cylindrical in shape. Unfortunately, due to inbreeding from a few select specimens located in the US, many trees will not have fruit at all. Preferring a deep, moist, well drained soil, Dawn Redwood meets most typical urban and rural settings for soil types in the central Virginia area – even swampy areas where it sits in water 24-7. In regards to exposure, try to site this tree in as much sun as possible to ensure a deep dense canopy and a nice leaf color. However, if placed in more shade, the end result is just a looser plant with an almost lime-green hue to its foliage. Other cultural notes should include that it does not experience any real insect or disease issues and transplants quite easily in late fall and winter. In regards to landscaping, the sky is the limit with this specimen. It has shown to be quite pollution tolerant which opens it up for any kind of street,

driveway or city use in the USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8 settings. When trying to locate plants near or under the Dawn Redwood, try to pick specimens that have large bold leaves like hosta, hydrangea, rhododendron and cherry laurel. Unlike other plants that possess a similar growth habit, Dawn Redwood can be planted as a single specimen just about anywhere but in my opinion, should be located where it can be viewed up close as near a walk, window, patio or other outdoor room. When used en masse along a walk or path, this tree truly rewards all of those

who pass by with glimpses of large shafts of light landing on the ground in a diffused manner due to its feather-like foliage. This unique foliage coupled with its beautiful bark makes groupings of Dawn Redwoods a true conversation piece as well as a nice place to tie up a hammock and grab a book, a cold beverage and a little peace and quiet. In today’s Dow, gas and political mess, that cold beverage probably needs a hint of something that’s been fermenting a while … Until our next article, Happy Gardening!

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Riders spent a fall weekend on horseback as part of the Fall Trail Ride benefitting the Fleetwood Community Center in Massies Mill. Proceeds from the event go towards the upkeep and maintenance of the former school building and grounds.

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asktheDr. By Dr. Charles Cole Afton Family Medicine

Dear Dr. Cole, I keep hearing that I should get a flu shot again this year. I got one last year. Why should I get another? This is a great question. We are entering flu shot season, and if it is done correctly it will make what follows – flu season – a little less severe. Influenza – “the flu” – is a respiratory infection that can make you very sick, and in some people can even be deadly. Symptoms of influenza include high fever, body aches, nasal congestion, extreme fatigue, dry cough and sore throat. Complications from influenza can be serious and include pneumonia, dehydration and worsening of chronic medical conditions such as congestive heart failure, asthma or diabetes. People with chronic medical conditions, very old and very young people are more likely to suffer complications and die from influenza. Your best protection against influenza is to be vaccinated. Because the influenza virus changes over time, the vaccine is different each year and yearly vaccination is necessary. The best time to be vaccinated is in the fall and early winter. It takes about 2 weeks for immunity to develop so don’t wait too long! According to the CDC, all children ages

Another reason why people trust Afton Family Medicine.

6 months through 18 years old, pregnant women and people 50 years and older should receive the flu shot. So should all health care workers, people with chronic medical conditions and residents of nursing homes and long term care facilities. Household contacts of people at high risk of complications, and household members of infants less than 6 months old should be vaccinated. The flu shot is also recommended for anyone wanting to decrease their risk of getting influenza. Certain people should not receive the influenza vaccine. These include people with a severe allergy to chicken eggs, a severe reaction to a prior influenza vaccine, a history of Guillian-Barre Syndrome after a flu shot and children less than 6 months old. Flu shot season is upon us. In order to stay healthy through the winter, and help others remain healthy, please go to your doctor’s office to get your flu shot. 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.

Dr. Charles Cole

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

theperfectfit By Agnes F. Schrider, PT Nelson Physical Therapy

Yoga instructor Bindu Johnson wrote this month’s column: The Benefits of Regular Yoga Practice The best way to find out the benefits of yoga and meditation are to simply give a class a try. Even after one class, most people leave feeling more peaceful, connected and grounded. What does that mean? It means you will have a greater awareness of your body and your surroundings. It also means that yoga helps you to keep everything in your life in perspective. It has a calming effect on us. And it helps to reduce stress and lower blood pressure. Many people report sleeping more deeply and soundly on the night after their yoga classes. With a consistent practice, these benefits stay with you. On a physical level, yoga strengthens, tones and creates flexibility in the body. These practices also create increased awareness on many levels. Most people have forgotten how their body moves and yoga increases your awareness, balance, strength and flexibility. Mentally, concentrating on the physical poses and breath-

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ing brings greater clarity and focus. Emotionally you will experience self love and acceptance and feel a sense of peace in your life. Because of my yoga and meditation practice, I am more productive, effective and fulfilled in all areas of my life. When first starting to take classes, it is important to seek out “gentle” or “beginner” classes so you do not get injured. In addition, inform the instructor if you have any ailments or injuries so the instructor can offer you a modified pose to try. I recommended taking 6-8 classes before deciding if it is for you or not to get a true taste of yoga! 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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Thanks to students at Tye River Elementary School, a little girl from El Salvador has a toy in her hands. And other children like her now have a shot at an education. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Girls usually get married and start a family when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re 1 , then they can look forward to getting up at the crack of dawn and gathering firewood and feeding the chickens, starting a fire to cook the morning breakfast,â&#x20AC;? says Jonna Clarkson, a guidance counselor at Tye River. She and her husband work with

an indigenous missionary in a rural, isolated village in El Salvador. After showing a group of students pictures of her trip there, the kids told her they wanted to help. So they collected Christmas presents as other members of the community donated money to sponsor educational efforts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it really helped them see that their education isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just something that grown-ups make them do, that it does impact their future,â&#x20AC;? Jonna says.

As part of Tye Riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Day of Caring, visitors are shown a DVD slideshow of Jonnaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trip to El Salvador. The event, Jonna says, is part of an overall campaign to expose students to community helpers. In turn, students are learning hands-on what being a community helper is all about. Jonna is planning to travel back to El Salvador later this year and hopes to bring back more toys and donations for ongoing educational projects. For more information, you can reach her at Tye River Elementary by calling - 6 -8960. NCL

PHOTOS COURTESY: JONNA CLARKSON

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$7 per bag of adult clothes / Open from 9 am to 2 pm RVCC is on Rockfish School Lane, West off Rt. 151, between Nellysford & Afton ~ 434.361.0100

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Nelson County HAMNER THEATER

www.thehamnertheater.com • 434.361.1999

Saturday, November 15 In the Cabaret:

Jan Smith By reservation only 434-361-1999

Sunday, November 23

The Tragedy of John Wilkes Booth, by Chris Gavaler (A Staged Reading, part of the Virginia Playwrights Initiative)

Coming in December:

December 6 - Rural Nelson Benefit Dance The Return of the Christmas Cabaret - Watch this Space

Call 434-361-1999 for reservations & info

The Hamner Theater @ The Rockfish Valley Community Center 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, Virginia • www.thehamnertheater.com The Hamner Theater is a non-profit 501(c)(3) project of the Rockfish Valley Community Center in Nelson County.

leisureguide

food&dining Ambrosia Bakery & Deli Decadent cheesecake and other desserts, as well as tasty sandwiches. 2192 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.9661 Basic Necessities Serving up a taste of the South of France for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great wine selection. 2226 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.1766

Thai Mex II Wonderful Thai and Mexican cuisine to keep dining interesting and fun. Sophisticated but not stuffy. Open 8:30am to 10:30pm 7 days a week, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Valley Green Shopping Center, Nellysford, VA 434.361.1400

Blue Ridge Pig Strawberry’s famous hickory-smoked BBQ. 2198 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.1170

Thai Siam Take-Out Authentic Thai food, antique shop next door. 4137 Tye Brook Highway (Rt. 56), Colleen, VA 434.263.8577

Chen’s Chinese take-out. 73 Calohill Dr., Lovingston, VA 434.263.8865

Vito’s Italian Restaurant Specializing in pizza and Italian dishes. 8181 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 434.263.8688

Chirios Pizza Pizza and subs. Take out or delivered. Valley Shopping Center 2777 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.9188

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Copper Mine An All American Prime Beef Steakhouse with casual but elegant dining. Featuring fresh seafood and organic poultry as well. Dinner reservations are required. Wintergreen Resort 434.325.8090 D’Ambola’s The place to go for a great Italian meal. 9278 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Afton, VA 540.456.4556 Devils Grill The highest restaurant in Virginia with spectacular views of our Devils Knob golf course Dine on our patio for lunch or dinner. Distinctive American cuisine with a Southern flare. Dinner reservations are required. Wintergreen Resort 434.325.8100 The Dogwood Steaks, seafood and country cuisine. Lunch, breakfast and dinner. 2461 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, VA 434.361.1700 The Edge Casual dining with a view of the slopes. Seasonal live entertainment. Wintergreen Resort 434.325.8080 The Fountain Room at The Mark Addy Inn Offering the finest in international cuisine in an elegant setting. 56 Rodes Farm Dr., Nellysford, VA 434.361.1101 Lovingston Cafe Lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Breakfast Friday through Monday. 165 Front Street, Lovingston, VA 434.263.8000 Rapunzel’s Coffee and Books Full espresso bar and used bookstore, live music every Friday and Saturday. 924 Front Street (in the Packing Shed), Lovingston, VA 434.263.6660 Sparrow’s Café Village at Glen Mary (Rt. 664) 434.361.0054

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Stoney Creek Bar & Grill Located in the valley at the Stoney Creek Golf course. Serving casual lunch, Sunday brunch and dinner. Seasonal live entertainment on our deck. Reservations please for brunch and dinner. Wintergreen Resort 434.325.8110

Acorn Inn Bed & Breakfast 2256 Adial Rd, Faber, VA 434.361.9357 Afton House Bed & Breakfast and Cottages 31 Afton Lane, Route 6 East, Afton, VA 540.456.6759 Afton Mountain Bed & Breakfast 10273 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Afton, VA 540.456.6844 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 (Route 665), Arrington, VA 877.263.7750 Horseshoe Mountain Lodge Roseland, VA 434.361.2525 The Mark Addy 56 Rodes Farm Drive, Nellysford, VA 434.361.1101 The Meander Inn 3100 Berry Hill Road, Nellysford, VA 434.361.1121 The Meeting Place 825 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Wintergreen, VA 434.361.2380 Montebello Camping & Fishing Resort 15072 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Montebello, VA 540.377.2650 North Fork Cottages 697 North Fork Road, Tyro, VA 540.377.2007

Nelson County

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The Orchard House Bed & Breakfast 9749 Thomas Nelson Hwy (Rt. 29), Lovingston, VA 434.263.7747 Walton’s Mountain B&B 6401 Rockfish River Rd, Schuyler, VA 434.831.1384 Resort Reservations & Country Cottages Rural getaways, Wintergreen condos and homes available. Afton, VA 540.456.8300 Royal Oaks Cabins in the Mountains 45 Royal Oaks Lane, Love, VA 800.410.0627 Sarah’s Mountain Retreat Cabin 406 Fish Hatchery Lane, Montebello, VA 540.377.6458 Shadow Mountain Rentals 15644 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Montebello, VA 757.424.2884 Simpson’s Hollow Bed & Breakfast 580 Simpsons Lane, Lovingston, VA 434.263.6380 The White Pig Bed & Breakfast 5120 Irish Road, Schuyler, VA 434.831.1416 Tye River Cabin 6011 Crabtree Falls Highway, Tyro, VA 434.238.2430 Wintergreen Resort Studios, condos and homes available. Wintergreen, VA 800.266.2444

wine&beercountry Afton Mountain Vineyards 234 Vineyard Lane, Afton, VA 540.456.8667 Blue Mountain Brewery 9519 Critzers Shop Rd. (Rt. 151), Afton, VA 540.456.8020 Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery 9423 Batesville Rd, Afton, VA 540.456.8400 DelFosse Vineyards & Winery 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, VA 434.263.6100 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 Wintergreen Vineyard & Winery 426 Winery Lane, Nellysford, VA 434.361.2519

gifts&antiques Afton House Antiques 31 Afton House Lane, Afton, VA 540.942.2993 a.m. FOG 9264 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, VA 540.456.7100 Black Rock Gallery The Mountain Inn, Wintergreen, VA 434.325.2200 x.8228 Blossom’s Flowers, Gifts & Crafts 911 Front Street, Lovingston, VA 434.263.8227

Open Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 5pm 434.263.6100 • 500 DelFosse Winery Lane Faber, VA • GPS: N37˚ 53.367 W078˚45.710 Order our wine online: www.delfossewine.com

Saturday, November 1 at 5pm Fall Foliage Concert with Sons of Bill

Come enjoy the fall foliage and join us for an evening of alt/country music by the popular Sons of Bill. Food will be available for purchase.

Sunday, November 9 at 1:00pm Late Fall Brunch Menu by Genevieve DelFosse. Wine from DelFosse Winery Complimentary Wine Glass. A 10% discount on wines purchased at that event.

Sunday, November 23 at 1:00pm Thanksgiving Wine & Food Pairing Join Chef Genevieve for a fun and tasty pairing of her gourmet, seasonal selections especially paired with award-winning Delfosse wines. The menu includes 4 elegantly prepared dishes, paired with 4 generous samplings of our award winning wines, accompanied by a short discussion of the pairings. Additional glasses can be purchased.

Blue Moon Antique Mall & Bookstore 8230 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 434.263.8890 Cat Rock Antiques 9704 Patrick Henry Hwy (Rt. 151), Roseland, VA 434.277.8049 Claudia’s Florist & Gifts 121 Main Street, Lovingston, VA 434.263.5848 Kelly’s 5060 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Faber, VA 434.361.1169 Foxfire Gifts 954 Beech Grove Road, Nellysford, VA 434.361.2202 Garden Trade 71 River Road (Rt. 6), Faber, VA 434.263.8786

Valley Green Gallery Valley Green Center (Rt. 151), Nellysford, VA 434.361.9316

Hughes Mews Antiques 2471 Rockfish Valley Hwy (Rt. 151), Nellysford, VA 540.456.7237

Wintergreen True Value Hardware Gift Aisle 2230 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA 434.361.1919

Lang’s Art & Gift Shop Rt. 250 East slope of Afton Mountain, Afton, VA 540.456.7109 Lovingston Arts & Crafts 924 Front St. (In “The Packing Shed”), Lovingston, VA 434.996.5058 Logos of Wintergreen Mountain Inn Lodge, Wintergreen, VA 434.325.1125 Lovingston Antiques 924 Front St. (In “The Packing Shed”), Lovingston, VA 434.263.6660

orchardcountry a.m.FOG 9264 Critzer’s Shop Road, Afton, VA 540.456.7100

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Critzer Family Farm 9388 Critzer Shop Road (Rt. 151), Afton, VA 540.456.4772 Dickie Brothers Orchard 2552 Dickie Road ,Rt. 666, off 56 West, Massies Mill, VA 434.277.5516

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

Drumheller’s Orchard 1130 Drumheller Orchard Lane, (Rt. 741, off Hwy. 29) south of Lovingston 434.263.5036

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

Fitzgerald’s Orchard 728 Harper’s Creek Lane,(Rt. 682, off Rt. 56), Tyro, VA 434.277.5798

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

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

Spruce Creek Gallery 1368 Rockfish Valley Hwy (SR 151), Nellysford, VA 434.361.1859

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

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

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saturday november 1 First Saturday Community Market Fresh local produce, meats, cheese, baked goods, art & crafts, Live music, Pancake breakfast and lunch. 9 am to 2 pm. Rockfish Valley Community Center. 434-361-1725 Mornings in the Mountains Join a Wintergreen Nature Foundation Naturalist for an interpretive hike. Explore the many aspects of Wintergreenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural environment. 10 am. $ 434-325-8169 Live music at The Mark Addy Inn Live music with Kayce McGehee. 434-361-1101

sat-sun nov. 1-2 Cardinal Point Wineryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Oyster Roast Enjoy fresh oysters from Rappahannock River, live music and Cardinal Point wines. Fee includes wine glass and complimentary tasting. 12 to 5pm. $ 540-456-8400

saturday november 8 Mornings in the Mountains Join a Wintergreen Nature Foundation Naturalist for an interpretive hike. Explore the many aspects of Wintergreenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural environment. 10 am. $ 434-325-8169 Wine Dinner at DelFosse Winery 434-263-6100

Felt AppliquĂŠ/Holiday Craft Workshop Participants will learn appliquĂŠ and hand stitching techniques using felt and found objects. We will begin construction on a felt holiday â&#x20AC;&#x153;stocking.â&#x20AC;? Ages 14 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; adult. 9am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12pm. $ 434-263-5135 Felt Ornament Workshop Participants will learn appliquĂŠ and hand stitching techniques using felt, beads and found objects to create tree ornaments. Ages 8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; adult. 1:30pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3pm. $ 434-263-5135 The Hamner Theater presents In the Cabaret - Jan Smith Folk and bluegrass-flavored acoustic tunes. Music 7:30pm, Doors/Bar/Food 6:30pm. $ 434-361-1999

sat-sun tuesday nov. 15-16 november 11 Rockfish River Elementary School Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day Program The faculty, staff, and students of Rockfish River Elementary School invite ALL veterans to join us and be honored at our Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day program. 9:45 am. 434-361-1791

14th Annual Artisans Center of Virginia 2008 Studio Tour Nelson County studios include Buck Creek Pottery in Faber, Nan Rothwell Studio in Faber, Spruce Creek Gallery in Nellysford, and Wayfarer Forge in Afton. 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5pm. For directions, visit www.ArtisansCenterOfVirginia.org. Some work samples are on display at Nelson Memorial Library in Lovingston. 434-978-4684

wednesday monday november 3 november 12 sunday november 16 Learn the Fox Trot Just in time for holiday parties, Fox Trot lessons will help you glide across the dance floor and impress all your friends. Lessons November 3, 10 and 17. 7:15 - 8pm. Practice dance: Monday, November 24, 7:30pm - 9pm. At The Nelson Center. $ 434-263-7773

tuesday november 4 Mountain Cove Vineyardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Blues Festival Mountain Cove Vineyardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Blues Festival with the James River Blues Society from 11 am - 6 pm. Catered food and the entire selection of wines. Bring lawn chairs, but leave pets at home. $ 434-263-5392

sat-sun nov. 8-9 Annual Oyster Roast at Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery Enjoy fresh oysters from our friends at Rappahannock River. Enjoy Oysters, live music, and Cardinal Point wines. Fee includes wine glass and complimentary tasting. 12 pm to 5 pm. Admission price does not include beverages or oysters. $ 540-456-8400

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Holiday Home Tour at Wintergreen Resort Tour 5 resort homes, with Nelson County wine tasting. 1:00 - 4:00 pm. 800-266-2444

Wintergreenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Perimeter Trail Club Join TWNF as we trek along â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Perimeterâ&#x20AC;?! Thirteen miles of rugged terrain is daunting for any hiker so we will tackle this challenge in sections. Each quarterly calendar for the next year will include a segment of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Perimeterâ&#x20AC;?. Those persistent enough to accomplish the entire hike series will receive a commemorative reward. The autumn portion of the hike will cover from the Old AT at the intersection with Laurel Springs Dr. to the Pond Hollow trail. Each portion of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Perimeterâ&#x20AC;? will include a section of difficult hiking so come prepared with plenty of water and an adventurous attitude. 10am. $ 434-263-6100

saturday november 15 Mornings in the Mountains Join a Wintergreen Nature Foundation Naturalist for an interpretive hike. Explore the many aspects of Wintergreenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural environment. 10 am. $ 434-325-8169 10th Annual Enhance Your Life Chiropractic Toy Drive Drs. Suzanne Wilson & Brian Dickert proudly announce their 10th annual toy drive! Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re collecting new or very gently used books and toys today through December 15th. All toys benefit local needy families served by Virginia Migrant Education. Afton drop off location: 3271 Afton Mountain Road. 434-971-5433

Sunday Brunch at DelFosse Winery Sunday Brunch from 11am- 3pm. 434-263-6100

monday november 17 Brown Bag Book Club: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diax Living with an old-world mother and rebellious sister, an urban New Jersey misfit dreams of becoming the next J. R. R. Tolkien and believes that a long-standing family curse is thwarting his efforts to find love and happiness. 12pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2pm at Nelson Memorial Library in Lovingston. 434-263-5904

saturday november 22 Mornings in the Mountains Join a Wintergreen Nature Foundation Naturalist for an interpretive hike. Explore the many aspects of Wintergreenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural environment. 10 am. $ 434-325-8169

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Felt Appliqué/Holiday Craft Workshop Participants will learn appliqué and hand stitching techniques using felt and found objects. We will begin construction on a felt holiday “stocking.” Ages 14 – adult. 9am – 12pm. $ 434-263-5135 Local Foods Thanksgiving Potluck @ RVCC All of Nelson County is welcome to celebrate this harvest season at the first monthly local foods potluck @ the Rockfish Valley Community Center. Please bring a dish made with local foods, if possible. If you have turkeys, feel free to bring one to share. If it’s apple trees you have, bring a pie! We will cherish your chestnuts. Thanksgiving dinner will consist of whatever we bring to share with one another. 5pm. 434-361-2126 “Opportunity Ball” at Veritas Vineyards & Winery This year’s Ball promises to be spectacular! This annual benefit is an opportunity to have fun, dress up and give to those in need. A silent auction, chamber music and hors d’oeuvres at 6 pm. in the wine cellar. Dinner prepared by Executive Chef Said Rhafiri. Dancing following dinner in the Saddleback Hall or outside by the fire, under the stars. 6-11 pm. $ 540-456-8000

sunday november 23 Thanksgiving Food and Wine Pairing at DelFosse Winery From 2pm – 4pm. 434-263-6100 The Hamner Theater presents The Tragedy of John Wilkes Booth by Chris Gavaler A Staged Reading, part of the Virginia Playwrights Initiative. No fee. 4pm. 434-361-1999

thurs-sun nov. 27-30 Thanksgiving on the Mountain The holiday season of family traditions at Wintergreen Resort begins with Thanksgiving. Traditional feasts, the grand illumination of the courtyard, gingerbread house and boxwood wreath workshops. 434-325-8180

saturday november 27 Community Thanksgiving Dinner Please join us for a complimentary turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Come as you are and stay as long to as you want to visit with friends and neighbors, old and new. 11am – 3pm at the Rockfish Valley Volunteer Fire Dept. 540-456-6863

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november 28 Holiday Open House at Valley Green Gallery Meet the local and regional artists and artisans. Enjoy festive music and refreshments. 11 am - 4 pm. 434-361-9316

fri-sun nov. 28-30 ‘Get in the Spirit’ at Wintergreen Winery Get in the holiday spirit with hot mulled wine, unique gift shopping, warm hospitality, a festive setting and good cheer! Enjoy complimentary wine tasting and delicious holiday refreshments. 10 am-5 pm. 434-361-2519

saturday november 29 Fat Turkeys Our youngest naturalists, ages 4-6, will love the silliness of these turkey antics. Count and rhyme along, then create your own fat turkey to take home. Parents stay with children. 11 am. Sponsored by The Wintergreen Nature Foundation. $ 434-325-8169 Native Cultures Explore the Wintergreen the Native Americans knew well before Pilgrims and pioneers. How did they survive and how do we know what we know about them? Try your hand at some Native survival skills. Ages 7-12, dress for outdoor activities. 1 pm. Sponsored by The Wintergreen Nature Foundation. $ 434-325-8169 Nelson Clay Show Nelson County Potters Kevin Crowe and Nan Rothwell will host their annual event Nelson Clay in their studios (at Tye River and near Nellysford, respectively). This year’s event will help raise money for Vidas Mejoradas, a small-scale health initiave in the Peruvian Andes. 10am to 5pm. 434-263-4065 or 434-263-4023

sunday november 30 Mornings in the Mountains Join a Wintergreen Nature Foundation Naturalist for an interpretive hike. Explore the many aspects of Wintergreen’s natural environment. 10 am. $ 434-325-8169

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Locally crafted wine, beer and spirits from Nelson County. Afton Mountain Vineyards www.aftonmountainvineyards.com 540-456-8667 I-64 to Exit 99, take Route 250 East (1.3 miles) Right onto Route 6. Right on Route 631 (1.2 miles) Blue Mountain Brewery www.bluemountainbrewery.com 540-456-8020 I-64 to Exit 107, take Route 250 West (6 miles) Left onto Route 151 South (1.3 miles) Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery www.cardinalpointwinery.com 540-456-8400 I-64 to Exit 107, take Route 250 West (6 miles) Left onto Route 151 South (2.4 miles) Left on Route 638 - Avon Road (0.9 miles) Left on Batesville Road (0.7 miles) DelFosse Vineyards & Winery www.delfossewine.com 434-263-6100 I-64 to Exit 118A, take Route 29 South (20 miles) Right onto Route 616 (3.2 miles) Devils Backbone Brewing Company www.devilsbackbonebrewingcompany.com 434-361-1001 I-64 to Exit 107, take Route 250 West (6 miles) Left onto Route 151 South (14 miles) Right onto Route 664 (0.3 miles)

Eades Whisky – Open in 2009 www.eadeswhisky.com 800-282-8223 I-64 to Exit 118A. Route 29 South (32 miles) Left onto Route 641 Flying Fox Vineyard www.flyingfoxvineyard.com 434-361-1692 I-64 to Exit 107, take Route 250 West (6 miles) Left onto Route 151 (7 miles) Right onto Chapel Hollow Road - Route 709 Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery www.hilltopberrywine.com 434-361-1266 I-64 to Exit 107, take Route 250 West (6 miles) Left onto Route 151 South (10 miles) Left onto Route 612 (3 miles) Lovingston Winery www.lovingstonwinery.com 434-263-8467 I-64 to Exit 118A, take Route 29 South (35 miles) Right onto Route 653 - Freshwater Cove Road (1 mile) Mountain Cove Vineyards www.mountaincovevineyards.com 434-263-5392 I-64 to Exit 118A, take Route 29 South (28 miles) Right onto Route 718 - Mountain Cove Road (1.5 miles) Right onto Fortunes Cove Lane (1.8 miles) Veritas Vineyard & Winery www.veritaswines.com 540-456-8000 I-64 to Exit 107, take Route 250 West (6 miles) Left onto Route 151 South (3 miles) Right onto Route 6 (1.3 miles) Wintergreen Vineyard & Winery www.wintergreenwinery.com 434-361-2519 I-64 to Exit 107, take Route 250 West (6 miles) Left onto Route 151 South (14 miles) Right onto Route 664 (0.5 miles) COMING SOON: Democracy Winery Nelson County Visitors Center nelsoncounty.com

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Want to be included in our datebook? Email your event information, short and sweet, to datebook@nelsoncountylife. com. 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.

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babylove Name: DOB: Time: Weight: Length: Place:

Adam Thomas Stafford September 28, 2008 11:49 am 8 lbs. 1oz. 19.5 in. Charlottesville, VA

I got the first tickle Sunday morning at 7:07 am. Was it the real thing? I wasn’t sure since most babies don’t arrive on their due date. But for Adam, the womb thing was getting old. I waited an hour to wake up Tommy. When I did, the tickles got stronger and I decided to take a shower. I never got a chance to dry my hair. Tommy called the hospital, Martha Jefferson, and began packing. Knowing I didn’t want to do this on ice chips alone, I threw some stuff together in a blender. You know it’s the real thing when you spill half a bag of frozen blueberries on the kitchen counter. We get in the Jeep and I immediately recline the seat. With one hand on the steering wheel, and the other on a stop watch, Tommy begins driving to Martha Jeff, timing each tickle along the way. Going into labor on the interstate wearing a seat buckle is not fun. Unbuckle. Buckle. Unbuckle. Buckle. Unbuckle ... Sorry, State Police. We get to the hospital and Lietzle Ford, the rock star nurse, greets us. She wants to know our birth plan. “No drugs,” I tell her. Lietzle (reminds me of The Sound of Music) checks me and I am dilated at 6 centimeters. “So can we go ahead and fill up the tub?” I ask. She does, and I jump in. I’m so cool, look at me. I’m laboring in the tub! There’s a reason why they install handle bars around these tubs. It’s so you don’t tear open your husband’s flesh. It didn’t take long for my mouth to unleash a shock and awe of vulgarity. Naked and cursing like sailor, this soon-to-be momma is one hot mess. “So when would I get a narcotic if I decide I want one?” I ask. Lietzle tells me 9 centimeters would be too late.

There’s a trick they teach you in Lorrie Bricker’s baby class at Martha Jeff. When you begin second-guessing your intentions of having an unmedicated birth, your spouse is supposed to say, “Let’s do two or three more contractions.” So, I endured a few more. After several more minutes of shock and awe, nurse Lietzle checks me again and tells me that I’m already at 9 centimeters. Conspiracy! In comes Dr. Michael Arnold which means we’re ready to push. For the record, pushing is great. It is more than great. It is fabulous. I love pushing. Pushing should be President! Tommy says I pushed for about 20 minutes. At 11:49 am, less than 5 hours since I felt the first tickle, out came our boy! They plopped him on my chest, Tommy cut the cord, and then they cleaned him up a bit before putting him back on me. 8 lbs 1 oz and 19.5 inches long. And all of you ladies told me he was going to be small. Ha! Giving birth is definitely an endurance event. My advice if you want an unmedicated birth: • Read Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin and Childbirth without Fear by Grantly Dick-Read. • Get rid of your stuffy desk chair and replace it with a $15 pilates ball. I am not kidding. • Get in the best shape of your life before you get pregnant, and once you’re there, don’t slack off for those 9 months. • Don’t put crap in your mouth. • Believe this: The female body is built for birth. Finally, remember that the “pain” of natural childbirth is not a curse. Rather, it is perhaps the most empowering thing a woman can ever experience. NCL

Here I am finally at home, with my mommy!

Nurse Laura Matheny is helping me with my first diaper. My other nurse, Lietzle, had to leave to celebrate her wedding anniversary. Congrats!

Mom, dad and me in the recovery room.

But Wait! There’s More! Me and dad like to take naps on the office couch while mom puts together this magazine. My swing is still a bit too big for me.

The results of the Five Star-Trailer Buff pregnancy study are in! Visit NelsonCountyLife.com, Keyword: preggers

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