Blue Ridge Life, Issue #94

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WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN 402 Black Rock cR. $699,500 ∙ MLS#: 502547 “50 YARD LINE VIEWS” DAY AND NIGHT! Daytime view is expansive and multidimensional with vineyard, valley, rolling hills and layered mountain views. At night you can see the twinkling lights of Lynchburg. Owners have enjoyed bird’s eye view of private and community fireworks in the valley on July 4th,shootings stars and satellites darting across the night sky. Renovated interior. Beautiful furnishings and decor compliment this true mountain home.

WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN 86 DEVILS kNOB LOOP $425,000 ∙ MLS#: 504875 Spacious three bedroom (plus) newer home.

Facilities- this open floor plan and large deck are ideal for entertaining or family gatherings.

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WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN 105 HANGING ROck LN $399,900 ∙ MLS#: 498055 There are few homes so private and perfectly sited as this home. Situated on the upper rim of Shamokin Gorge the soothing sound of Stoney creek echoes up to the gazebo. Views of the National Park Humpback Mountain to the northeast. The full length, stone fireplace, media room and sauna make this a great retreat.

WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN 298 EAST cATOcTIN DR. $60,000 ∙ MLS#: 490831

WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN 750 PEDLARS EDGE DR. $449,000 ∙ MLS#: 497171

WINTERGREEN MOUNTAIN 1545 cLIFFS $159,675 ∙ MLS#: 504985

Dream starter- superb golf front homesite on a cul-de-sac location with privacy and the opportunity to enjoy all seasons - an ideal spot to relax.

Here is your chance to acquire a rare property indeed. Located at the end of Pedlars Edge Drive, this full size slope front site, is the last of its kind. For those who desire a superlative property, among extraordinary homes, in the best location.

This one bedroom condo has two full baths so it will accommodate 4 people comfortably with a pull out sofa. Rental history available. Great views and prime location.

sTONEy cREEk AT WINTERGREEN 49 FoX RUN $424,900 ∙ MLS#: 505012

NElsON cOUNTy 311 FITcHFIELD LN. $389,500 ∙ MLS#: 505100

NElsON cOUNTy FOX HOLLOW LANE $135,000 ∙ MLS#: 459124

A home with no steps on 1.22 acres bordering a picturesque pond. 3 bedroom 2.5 baths.

Gorgeous home situated on 5.44 landscaped acres with mature trees and plantings. Home features 3 bedrooms, 2 upgraded baths (one with steam shower).

Enjoy the back yard from the enclosed sun room or deck and garden in the front yard. Located minutes from Nellysford and all the amenities of the valley. Lot backs onto the Stoneycreek golf course, without the fees! Short drive to Wingergreen Mtn

Great location! Perfect getaway spot! Must see!

visit our two convenient locations! wintergreen Mountain (next to spa) & stoney creek (at the entrance)

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Wintergreen Homes 48 Knob Hill Unsurpassed views of the Rockfish Valley, Blackrock Village, ski slopes and the Blue Ridge Mountains are yours from this exceptional 6 BR, 3.5 BA home in the charming Knob Hill area of Devils Knob. The large eat-in kitchen with cherry cabinets and new granite counters opens to the spacious great room with soaring cathedral ceiling, floor-to-ceiling glass and stone fireplace. $948,000 Walk to all the amenities. Handsomely furnished!

244 Fortunes Ridge This 4 BR, 2 BA cabin has been updated by current owner. Handsome Adirondack style situated with stunning mountain and sunset views. Constructed of hardy green oak, making this a classic mountain cabin. Over 1000 square feet of decking. New gas hot water heater, new gas heat for lower level, new gel-filled elec. rad. upper level. Stained glass in kitchen window, new deck railings, walkways, granite countertops. Also both bathrooms and furniture have been upgraded. $484,500

122 Shamokin Springs Trail Recent upgrades to this home reflect the owner’s TLC! New roof, expanded large deck, propane furnace, appliances, wood floors in kitchen with pantry and new furniture. From the huge deck, enjoy seasonal mountain views and the sound of the creeks in the gorge across the street. Walk to the Old Appalachian Trail and to the community pool. Large master BR is downstairs, second BR up, and a loft for extra sleeping area! Fully furnished. $299,000

1095 Devil’s Knob Loop Unique 3 BR, 3.5 BA custom mountain home built by Tectonics.

Shenandoah Valley views, golf front.

Floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, wood stove in the downstairs family room, airlock entrance foyer, two decks, screened porch, skylights in the great room, fireplace in the master, new roof in 2010. Seasonal view of Shenandoah Valley and WV mountains. Owner financing available. $500,000

84 Summit Lane From the time you open the front door, you are pulled toward the stunning mountain vistas surrounding this home. Savor the view of a beautiful Shenandoah fall sunset, the snow-capped mountains, and the 14th fairway at Devil’s Knob golf course. Enjoy a crackling fire in the stone fireplace or a relaxing soak in the hot tub. With 6 bedrooms and 4 full baths, two family rooms and a garden room, this home is perfect for entertaining.

Over 5,500 square feet with hardi-plank siding, 50-year architechural shingles, a 3-car garage, generator, Jenn-Air grill stove, cedar-heated changing rooms, jetted tub in master bath, bonus room, and views from almost every bedroom. $994,000

Nelson County 57 Woodpecker Way Lovely 3 BR, 2 BA home on 7.56 private acres in northern Nelson. Soaring ceiling with skylight in the great room and stone fireplace. Kitchen features a solid wood top breakfast bar, new flooring, and updated upper cabinets.

Glassed dining room with mountain views. Sun room and extensive decking with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Home office and laundry area. Fencing for pets and detached 2-car garage. Only 30 minutes to Charlottesville. $389,900 5943 Taylor Creek Road Lovinglymaintained 3 BR, 2.5 BA home on 24 acres with lovely mountain views. The house is situated on the front flat parcel with stream/creek known as Taylor Creek, and the second parcel extends up to two ridges. Enjoy the large screened porch with views to the beautiful garden. Don’t miss the large barn/workshop for entertaining or maybe your RV. Several locations on the property and near Taylor Creek for you to relax and enjoy the pastoral vistas. $495,000

Stoney Creek 76 Saddle Ridge Lane Gorgeous mountain and golf views from this immaculate, onelevel 3BR, 2BA home. Kitchen and baths recently renovated. Home features an office/library, spacious rear deck, and attached 2-car garage. Walk to golf, tennis, pool and more! $379,900 21 Black Walnut Drive Golf-front, 3 BR, 2 BA home with great mountain views. Perfect home to live entirely on one level. First floor features a spacious kitchen with walk-in pantry, dining room and breakfast nook, study/den, master bedroom suite, and great room with built-ins, fireplace, cathedral ceilings, and wall of windows. Extras include 2-car garage, front porch, back deck with awning, hardwood floors, surround sound, security system, DSL and cable.

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245 Cedar Glen Close Get new for price of existing built home! New construction with great views— water, golf course, and mountains. Lots of space with 5 BR and 2 living/family rooms and room for expansion in 2,070-sq. ft. unfinished basement.

Features include first-floor master suite, open design with living area facing view, fireplace, garage, and custom kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Note: Home can be customized; other building plans also available! $524,900

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2144 Fairway Woods Gold rated 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo on #18 of Devils Knob Golf Course, Completely furnished and ready to use this ski season, wood burning fireplace, nice deck, great location near Spa, restaurants, golf and tennis. Renovated kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances and tiled floors. $149,500. Call Steve Marianella for availability of showings, 434-566-1293. (504784)

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1418 Highlands This top floor 2 BR, 2 BA unit has been updated, freshly painted, new carpeting, new window treatments and more. This is the lowest priced Highlands, in immaculate condition, nicely furnished and ready for the ski season!

Ski out from this unit makes it an ideal location for family fun and rental friendly. Currently on the Wintergreen rental program, buyer may continue this if desired.

Asking $160,000, call Joan Mummery @ 434-531-5033.

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16 Chestnut Lane Enjoy this contemporary 2 bedroom +bonus room mountain retreat with additional space in a loft! Open floor plan with new hardwood and tile flooring. Plenty of parking and close to the Mountain Inn. Value priced at $235,000. Call Tim Craig 540-416-8498.

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Brand new construction from one of Wintergreen’s highest quality builders, Shenandoah Valley Construction. Hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen with granite counters and custom cabinets, and many upgrades. Lots of light throughout this cottage style three bedroom, 2 and 1/2 bath vacation home. Quiet and private lot on cul de sac with seasonal views. $489,000. Call now and select some of your own custom finishes, listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com (MLS 504918).

420 Three Ridges Condo End Unit

At only ~75 yards to the ski slopes, this two bedroom Three Ridges condo has everything the ski-front condo has except the premium price! Enjoy private, gated Three Ridges parking; short walk to amenities of Mountain Inn Village including shopping, restaurants, kids center, skating. Renovated bathrooms - beautifully furnished. $147,500. Contact Brian Chase. www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860

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407 Three Ridges Beautifully updated, 2BR/2BA condo, just 3 min to Blue Ridge Express Chairlift. 18x18 ceramic tile flooring & Berber carpet in 2 private bedrooms. Newer appliances & updated bathrooms & furniture. Backs to woods. Seasonal views. $149,900. Contact Dawn at 800-417-1890, Dawn.Perusse@mris.com (504767)

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Fabulous 4 bed, 3.5 bath Trillium townhome. Walk to Spa, Nature Foundation, Ski Shuttle. Gorgeous hardwoods throughout. Views and walkout to the 17th par 3 on Devils Knob. Spacious living room, wood burning fireplace, huge deck. Large master suite, 2 car garage. $325,000. Contact Brian Chase. 434-296-9860 www.goWintergreen.com (504628)

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Numerous upgrades make this 1524sf, 2BR/2.5BA End Unit TH for $198,000 a steal! New: roof, central heat/AC, water heater, Kit. appliances, W&D, plumbing & light fixtures. Exceptional surround sound entertainment center. Windows on 3 sides. On shuttle route. Contact Dawn at 800-417-1890, Dawn.Perusse@mris.com (503418)

NO STEPS to this great location near the slopes, Mountain Inn shops, restaurants and village. End unit with seperate bedroom (not a loft) occasionally rented by owners. New carpet, appliances, windows, countertops and sink .Sold furnished. $115,000. Listed

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Brand new construction by Solid Rock Properties/CopperLeaf Homes. 3 bedrooms/2.5 baths, 2000 sq feet. Open floor plan with eat-in kitchen and island. Large Great room plus basement family room. Lots of natural light; Pella windows/ doors; Hardi-Plank siding; nice location. Great quality by the best craftsmen on the mountain. 1 year builder warranty. $329,000 great value for brand new construction.

Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399.

Editors & Publishers Yvette Stafford, Tommy Stafford info@blueridgelife.com

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Contributors Lynn Coffey An email address for Backwoods Lynn up in the hollow? Ha! Ph: 540.949.0329 Marcie Gates marcie@blueridgelife.com Jennie Tal Williams jennie@blueridgelife.com Photography Marcie Gates marcie@blueridgelife.com Hayley Osborrne hayley@blueridgelife.com Paul Purpura paul@blueridgelife.com Norm Shafer norm@blueridgelife.com Address: The Afton Group, LLC P.O. Box 455, Wintergreen, Virginia 22958 434.361.0104 Have a story idea? Email us at info@blueridgelife.com

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hooyah, mandy!

It’s like doing marathons in a wet suit.

inside basic necessities ........................... 7 cover story.....................................9 this old/new house .................... 19 at home with marlo ................... 25 sam’s garden .............................. 34 askthedr......................................35 the perfect fit ............................. 35 event calendar ............................ 36 business directory ..................... 37 classifieds ................................... 38 comics.........................................39

on the cover Photographer: Norm Shafer No one calls Tim Smith “Smitty.” But it’s the name of his business and frankly, it looks good on the cover. We explain on page 9.

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thepublishers When your son approaches you with his toy tractor and asks you to clean it for him, it may be his subtle way of telling you he poured cinnamon all over the couch to create a construction zone. The good news is the couch is brown and cinnamon isn’t lard.

While Adam may have a future in earth removal, Peyton’s passion is the pencil. As I type, she is sitting on my lap “grading papers.”

She’s marking up a gift receipt Santa must have left behind. “Two and five. Two and five,” she repeats, making notes with the hieroglyphics of a two year-old: spirals and V’s.

In her mind, she is doing important work. And even though I am tempted to hurry her on upstairs for her afternoon nap, I know the days of her climbing up on my lap, with the sticky hands of an apple eater, are limited.

As are the days when Adam pushes the gravel in our driveway, or when he piles up some river rock to “build a fire,” mimicking the campfire ring we have out back. In his mind, this too, is important work.

And I’m sure whatever compelled him to scale a fence and get tangled up in poison oak yesterday had something to do with “important work.” If Peyton (his conscience) would have

been around, she would have told him “No, Abbam, nooooo!!!!”

At about this time eight years ago, we were introducing ourselves to potential advertisers in Nelson County.

Armed with a hideously loud hot pink binder filled with diagrams of the notyet-published magazine, we gathered enough ads to launch the first issue of Nelson County Life, which was released on April Fool’s Day of 2005.

We figured if the business flopped, well, April Fools!

This January, we come to you as Blue Ridge Life. Email us your story ideas. We usually reply to emails quickly unless we are tied up with “important work” that involves cinnamon and grading papers.

Happy New Year!

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New Hopes, New Castles of Popes January’s here. Resolutions made, new hopes stirred. The earth continued its eternal, axial spin post Solstice, and while spring will be nudging in a few short months, these shortened, winter days are a beautiful excuse to turn inward, reflect and… drink Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape owes not only its name, which means ‘New Castle of the Pope’, but also its existence to the Popes of Rome. The destiny of this area was much altered when a 72-year-old man decided to move in. The old man was thin and pale, and looked as though he should check into the nearest hospital, not go on to build a château more like a fortress than a palace. All of this would be unimportant if the man had not been John XXII, the second of the Avignon Popes, reigning from 1316 to 1334. The presence of the papal court in Châteauneuf encouraged winegrowing. John XXII planted a small vineyard with high quality wine and the wine from the area became the fashion of the times.

About the same time, Petrarch

wrote that to be able to say how much you love is to love but little. I extend this to certain favorite wines, Châteauneuf-du-Pape among them. If Bordeaux is cerebral, and Burgundy sensuously elegant, then Châteauneufdu-Pape is the quintessential wine of pleasure. If you think about all the wines in the world, Châteauneufdu-Pape is one of the purest, most un-manipulated and truest translations of a vineyard. Most of the great Bordeaux, Burdgundy and California Cabernets rely heavily on new oak, whereas in CDP only a small percentage of new oak is used. In addition, Châteauneufs can be drunk young yet have tremendous aging potential. In youth you’ll taste exuberance and the sexy flamboyance of fruity Grenache.

With age you’ll notice more secondary nuances of spice, earth and leather.

And where else in the world can you find vines as old?

So build a fire, light some candles, gather friends or, in their absence, reach for a great book…then pour the Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

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A few months ago, a group of wine tasters and I enjoyed an excellent tasting at the estate. Eric’s wife Julia poured the Secrets de Pignan last.

Made from sixty plus year-old vines, it was the unanimous favorite. Black fruit aromas layered among spicy notes, licorice, tobacco, black tea and bittersweet ganache. Rich and incredibly smooth. A special wine for a special occasion. Pairs best with strong cheeses, stews or game. $54 Domaine Grand Veneur, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Les Origines, 2010 – I like Alaine Jaume of Domaine Grand Veneur not only because his wines are excellent but also because he practices sustainable viticulture. Of the Les Origines Robert Parker writes: “The 2010 is nearly off the charts in terms of concentration. […] it is noble, reserved and pure with plenty of black and blue fruit notes intermixed with subtle garrigue, graphite and spice box.

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Serving Nelson County Serving Central Virginia and the surrounding Central Virginia region

ARRINGTON – $174,900

SHIPMAN – $214,900

Watch the Seasons change from your wrap-around deck enjoying the outstanding Blue Ridge Mtn. views of this 2006 3 BR., 2 BA., 1836 sq. ft. home on private 2 Ac. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets from the 14’x20’ Great Rm. Custom Cabinets with all Appl. conveying in the 12’x19’6 Kit. w/French doors to a brick patio.

Outstanding features of ceramic floors, cathedral ceilings, chair rail w/wainscoting, 11x20 Laundry/Storage Room, recessed lighting, cedar lined closet, carport w/storage, & shed. Great possibility for mother-inlaw apartment on ground level. Add’l 2 Ac. Available w/septic & well. MLS 496094.

$5000 TOWARDS BUYER’S CLOSING COSTS W/ACCEPTABLE OFFER! Open & Wooded 15.66 AC. plus a Custom-built 2006 home surrounded by Mountain Views. Hidden down a long driveway off a paved state road, this meticulous-maintained home features Stainless Steel Appliances, Custom Cabinetry, Jotul Swedish Wood Stove, Heat Pump, Workshop & Storage Shed. Level to Rolling land with stream perfect for animals or just for enjoyment. Convenient to Lovingston and Charlottesville. MLS 495154

LOVINGSTON – $215,000

LOVINGSTON – $175,000

Soaring ceilings with the floor to ceiling brick fireplace in the Family Room, rich natural woods, and exposed beams throughout main & 2nd levels. Sliding glass doors surround the living spaces and lead to the oversized deck. Just off the Master suite, a small standing deck is on the 2nd level which looks down Fortunes Cove onto the vineyard. The Den has a brick fireplace and sliding glass doors walkout to covered patio. It has a 14X14 inground pool and sun deck for summer fun. Also located next to Mountain Cove Preserve with miles of kept walking trails. This home has 3 bedrooms & 2 full baths, perfect for a family home or retreat/getaway. MLS 274798.

$3500 Towards Buyer’s Closing Costs w/this 2,160 fin. sq.ft. 3 BR., 2 BA., Custom-Built, Brick home on two lots in the village of Lovingston with County Water & Sewer. Spacious rooms with lots of storage area, formal Dining Rm., Eat-in Kitchen w/custom cabinetry and all Appliances conveying, 19’x19’6” Family room, 12’x19’ Living Rm.& 22’x24’ Basement for storage. All Window Treatments plus Washer/Dryer Convey. New Dishwasher, Heat Pump, & Hot Water Heater. Hardwood floors under the Carpet! MLS 487442.

GLADSTONE – $149,900

TYRO – $74,900

This home offers over 2000 sq. ft,4 bedrooms 3 baths with a den and an office, gas logs, handicap accessible with a walk in tub and 3 over-sized decks on 26 wooded acres of hunting paradise. MLS 275662.

Beautiful 6 acre mountain lot, fronting on the Tye River in the Tyro area of Nelson County. A prime location for outdoor activities: hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, skiing, golfing and sightseeing.

Located close to the National Forest, Appalachian Trail, Crabtree Falls, Blue Ridge Parkway, Montebello trout hatchery, Wintergreen Resort, peach and apple orchards. Swim and fish in your own section of the river or just sit back and enjoy the soothing sounds of the river flowing by. MLS 503005.

SHIPMAN – $89,900

ROSELAND – $272,000 & $334,000

Charming old farm house with great bones.

New roof, siding, and insulated windows.

Remodeled kitchen and sunroom/breakfast nook with new deck.

Property is fenced.

Shed has electricity.

Basement was once an apartment and can be restored to that condition. MLS 271080.

Rolling, open and wooded land perfect for grazing located West of US 29 less than 10 min. to Colleen. Numerous house sites with perfect lake location nearby plus raise your own garden and animals on this farm. Quaint barn for storage. Presently fenced for cattle but horses would be perfect for this parcel. Enjoy the quietness of this location plus mountain views. Located on a paved state road. 34+/- acres $272,000. 46+/- $334,000. MLS 502595, 502596.

Montague, Miller & Co.’s Lovingston office has merged with the Amherst office.

Montague, Miller and Company Realtors PO Box 1020/198 South Main Street Ste 102 Amherst, VA 24521 434.946.5522 434.263.5088

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STORY by YVETTE STAFFORD PHOTOGRAPHY by NORM SHAFER

He was graduating high school and there was no way Tim Smith was going to spend another day of his life inside a building, sitting at a desk.

If anything, he would be outside making them.

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His dad sold insurance and Tim had been to his office.

“I just knew I couldn’t be indoors.

I couldn’t wait to get out of high school, let alone couldn’t stand the thought of spending another day inside. I went to work on horse farms when I got out of high school and enjoyed being outside.”

Working on horse farms soon led to working on houses and building them.

“One thing led to another and I slowly drifted into furniture and working with woods ‘cause I always loved wood.”

There’s a joke there – one Tim told me as we chatted – that we probably shouldn’t reprint. So instead, let’s talk about oiling wood.

“I’m a nice Christian boy and one day I was out putting some oil on some hardwood I’d finished sanding and the color was so beautiful because the oil brings out the grain and the hardwood so beautifully. So, I told my love Victoria that when I died I wanted her in my obit to print that one of my hobbies was oiling hardwood.”

And a business was born, or at least a name for one. Smitty’s Hardwoods specializes in crafting custombuilt furniture made of reclaimed woods, or pine that’s been intentionally weathered.

“Like my father said about his profession, it’s for people who can’t do anything else,” he explained, with tongue firmly implanted in cheek.

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“I built tree houses as a kid.

Something about the feel of wood and how it splits, just works. Plus Jesus did it as a kid before he went to ministry.

I figured if it was good enough for him, it would be good enough for me.”

So on a Saturday morning, you’ll find Tim and maybe one of his border collies, Pippin, in the shop, with the radio tuned to a show Tim’s Jesus would have enjoyed: Wait Wait, Don’t Tell Me! After that, he grooves out to an acoustic show. “And real country music, not the new country music. Not the stuff they play today.”

Though he admits to liking Jamey Johnson.

“He’s real new but he’s a throwback country artist that’s fabulous and has got a gritty voice.”

And there’s a guy who’s trying to make it big. His name is Dave Matthews.

“I grew up listening to Matthews because he was local, before he was famous. Still love him to death and he’s a super guy on top of being popular.”

And he owns several of Tim’s pieces. Not only that, but Tim and his old business partner remodeled his Scottsville home. Good music and good craftsmanship tend to find each other.

“They have an appreciation,” Tim explains, referring to musicians like Matthews. “I think they recognize talent. David definitely does ...

“I know John Grisham pays for nice work and they have an eye for that thing. When you have money you develop an eye for food, art or anything. Music. Because you’re exposed to more. The more stuff you’re exposed to in life. Like in your youth, when you’re young, I see some of the stuff my kids listen to and I think ‘God, I see now what my parents were thinking about me and the crap I listened to when I was young.’” continued on page 13

One of Tim Smith’s border collies, named Pippin rests on a white pine harvest table outside his shop in Swoope, just west of Staunton in Augusta County (opposite). The popular harvest tables are made from reclaimed wood, and finished to allow the saw marks and imperfections to show through the hand oiled finish. Relaxing on a lunch break, Tim chats with his partner Victoria Godfrey in their home (below). For an expanded gallery of Tim’s furnitiure, visit SmittysHardwoods.com.

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Even so, Tim thinks the “throwbacks” aren’t gone. Not in music. Not in wood making.

“As long as people want to be outdoors and appreciate nature, that’s something that will never die. Because there’s something about a piece of wood. People says there’s energy in rock. A lot of people believe rocks are truly alive. I truly believe there’s a certain energy for wood. There’s something graceful and beautiful about wood. You know, it’s nothing more than a giant vegetable when you think about it. It’s rooted in the earth just like a vegetable you would eat. Just takes much longer to grow.” BRL

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“A gentleman had a problem with his gun not extracting the round,” Barry explained, a smirk beginning to appear from a corner of his mouth.

Let’s just say it needed some cleaning.

Which Barry’s happy to do. Along with general gunsmithing like boresighting and installing scopes.

As for the name of his shop? Blame it on a heavy metal band his wife, Tammy listens to. continued on page 16

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Tammy tends to hover close to the counter, which is home to an array of pistols, new and used.

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Wonderful 2 bedroom/2 bath Dobie. New flooring throughout including hardwoods through the main living area, new fireplace, updated bathrooms, new AC unit. Walk to dining and shopping. An outstanding value! Summer festivals, fireworks, performing arts, fall foliage and of course, ski in/ski out! This is the prime location on the mountain. It has it all. Sold fully furnished with some exclusions. $199,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (501776)

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70 Dogwood Road Southern views. Large lot at end of cul-de-sac, exceptionally generous property line on Park. (open space) - easy walk along trail to rear to waterfall.Orange tape at front of lot is located on APPROXIMATE lot lines.Please refer to plat for more exact measurements or obtain survey.Possible seller financing available. Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293; www.ExperienceWintergreen.com or smsales1@aol.com (494734)

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385 Wood Nettle Lane Great value in this well cared for golf front Stoney Creek ranch at #4 Monocon nine tee box. Over 2500 finished square feet on one level, plus two car garage. Beautiful landscaping and hardscaping on the 3/4 acre lot. Lots of storage, two family areas, fireplace in great room and large master suite. Only $399,000! Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-5661293, smsales1@aol.com (495206)

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A beautiful farmhouse-style recreation(architect Glenn German) is skillfully designed to create this unique setting overlooking mature hardwoods, sloping lawn and stream. Tasteful stone entry prepares you for the extensive sculptured rock walls defining gardens and plateaus welcoming all to sit for awhile, have a lemonade or glass of wine. Three fireplaces; many antiques will convey; Brunswick Pool Table with two chairs; new roof, newly stained exterior: just a few reasons to consider this home! $579,000. Call Joan Mummery 434-531-5033. (495459)

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

Amazing value for the best views in Wintergreen. $ 589,900.

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Timbers 211 Only Slopeside Timbers under $100K! Very cute and rustic with great mountain views and ski slope views. Turnkey furnished. Full size refrigerator.

Great location near the Mountain Inn. Easy to show.

Low condo dues of $600 per quarter. Priced to sell at $99,000. Call Rod Phillips 434-987-6399. (501775)

24 Stone Crop Lane Superb 5 bedroom home on Devils Knob Loop. Built in 2005, home features all modern construction materials & techniques plus vaulted great room, separate family room, winter views, granite counters, zero steps from parking to front door. Easy walk to Spa, indoor pool, coffee shop, and the Trillium shuttle stop. $499,000. Contact Brian Chase. www.goWintergreen.com 434-296-9860 (499962)

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Highly rated and furnished two bedroom golf front condo in resort rental program. Overlooking Devils Knob Golf course #18 tee box, this updated condo has granite counters and newer appliances. Family room has wood burning fireplace, seperate dining area, tile floors in kitchen and baths. Located within a short walk to Wintergarden Spa, Devils Grill Restauraunt, tennis and nature center. Free shuttle bus stops out front to all other resort amenities. $139,900. Listed by Steve Marianella 434-566-1293,smsales1@aol.com (499537)

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Located on the 16th fairway of Devils Knob golf course at Wintergreen Resort. Views of the Piedmont as well as the Shenandoah Valley. Gourmet kitchen with granite counters high end stainless appliances, double oven and more. Oversized master bedroom with Jacuzzi tub, and large master bathroom. Most furnishings convey including grand piano, pool table and all beds. $890,000. Listed by Steve Marianella, 434-566-1293, smsales1@aol.com, www.experiencewintergreen.com (490471)

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Available for quick occupancy if desired. $389,000. Call Joan Mummery at 434-531-5033. (461979)

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47 Bucksaw Lane Private wooded lot on cul de sac at Wintergreen. Priced to sell, hold as investment or build here now. Seasonal views. Listed by Steve Marianella at $45,000, 434-566-1293 or smsales1@aol.com. (498182)

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Hope and Courage for the New Year STORY by LYNN COFFEY

Christmas is over and thoughts of New Year’s resolutions are still fresh in my head. Never mind that last year’s resolution of losing ten pounds is still with me. The slate is clean and I get another do-over for 2013… right after the last of the holiday candy is consumed and the carton of calorie-laden egg nog is drained!

For Tommy and Yvette, the New Year has started off with a new name for the paper we’ve all come to know and love and call our own. Don’t think of the change as losing touch with people from Nelson but gaining a whole batch of different people from surrounding counties as well. Encourage the Staffords in the Blue Ridge Life magazine just like you did for Nelson County Life as they endeavor to bring us new and interesting material to read in the months to come.

That should be everyone’s goal in 2013; to encourage those who need it most. It doesn’t cost us anything but a few words and the time it takes to say them or one simple act of kindness to make a huge difference in a person giving up or moving forward.

I’ll give you an example. The Backroads newspaper was in its fifth year when the unthinkable happened. On the morning of March 20, 1986, I left the house to make my monthly deliveries to the advertisers who supported the paper and when I came home… there was no home. A fire had completely destroyed the structure

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and everything I needed to run my business in one afternoon. Luckily my daughter was at school at the time and I was grateful no one was injured but standing at the top of the driveway, staring down at the charred remains of what used to be where we lived, I’ve never had such a sinking feeling of loss.

People were generous and I appreciated the gifts of money and household items that folks gave us to start over with but I began having doubts about ever continuing the newspaper. I lost my camera, all the original copies of Backroads, my subscription list and the worst lick of all… photographs of those I had interviewed over the years. Also the April 1986 edition of the paper was lying on my kitchen table, ready to be delivered to the printer. I agonized over that, berating myself for not putting it in my Bronco where it would have been safe until I could have delivered it the next day. It was all so overwhelming and my heart was sad at the prospect of quitting but I didn’t think I had a choice. People said, “Just take six months off and start again,” but I knew if I stopped, the Backroads was done.

While I was in this understandably despondent mood, a package addressed to me arrived at the post office and I went to pick it up. It was wrapped in plain brown paper and tied up with white string. I sat on the steps of our new place and unwrapped what appeared to be a book.

Closer inspection revealed a well-worn dictionary; The Random House Dictionary of the English Language, College Edition, to be exact, with a note attached that said, “Don’t quit the Backroads.” The note was unsigned and at that moment, something rose up inside of me, a strength I had never known before and gave me courage to start again, amid the obvious obstacles. That’s not all. Ten years later, as I was thumbing through the old dictionary looking for a correct spelling, I came upon two words that were previously highlighted that I had never noticed before; HOPE and COURAGE. Let me tell you what those words said and what they meant to me, even after all those years. Hope is defined as, “the feeling that what is desired is also possible or that events may turn out for the best. To look forward to with desire and reasonable confidence.” Courage stated, “The quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty and danger with firmness and without fear. Courage permits a person to face difficulties with daring, boldness and bravery.” And with God’s protective hand, that’s exactly what happened.

Today Billy asked to borrow my dictionary. He was appalled at its shabby appearance and commented that maybe I needed a new one for Christmas. “No,” I told him, “I don’t want a replacement. I’ll just tape it back together and it will be okay.” I admit, it looks pretty bad but I cannot bring myself to part with the old book. It came at a time when I needed it most, from an insightful person I never knew but always loved for what they took the time to do. And because of that one caring act, the Backroads newspaper finished its 25 year run and three books about the vanishing mountain culture of our area have been preserved for future generations.

Make the encouraging words Hope and Courage your goal for the New Year. Give them freely… BRL

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FOXLAND FARM (FORMERLY CRITZER FARM) 40 ACRES ∙ $697,000 ∙ MLS# 492994

The property is a short drive to Waynesboro & Charlottesville with Blue Mountain Brewery, A. M. Fog and the Rockfish Country Store in the neighborhood. This is one of the most scenic sites in the Afton area, with a combination of an ancient Oak Grove and open land. The western and southern views are all Blue Ridge. A very unique, one of a kind site. This property would make a great vineyard or horse property; possibly a winery. Agent: Tim Hess 434-361-0545

LAUREL ROAD 60 ACRES ∙ $189,000 ∙ MLS# 487237

Spectacular mountain views and several home site locations - you will need to walk up the drive to appreciate the views and the beauty of the land. Private location but only a few miles from Lovingston. The property already has an “Existing Well” and “Electric Power” is routed to the property. Agent: Joe Kincaid 434-361-0551

MILL POND ROAD 93.99 ACRES ∙ $375,000 ∙ MLS# 492250

Ideal for a family desiring 4 or 5 elevated, well contoured building sites on three sides of a spring fed stream, which could be converted to a private pond. The property is on Cove Creek, affording a bold stream access for recreation. Agent: Peter Farley 434-361-0567

PAINTERS MOUNTAIN LANE 1675 93 ACRES ∙ $798,000 ∙ MLS# 498056

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TAX MAP 43-A PARCEL 5-B 0 48 ACRES ∙ $168,000 ∙ MLS# 502359

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

The holidays are fun, but the aftermath may leave you looking for a way to save. Savings, in the form of real estate tax relief, may be just around the corner for some residents of Nelson County. Relief programs are offered to the elderly and disabled; disabled veterans may even be tax exempt.

Even if you don’t fall into one of these groups, you may have land that qualifies you for a tax break. When there are only a few things that are certain such as life, death, and taxes, it sure is a relief to know that discounts could be on the horizon for those who apply and qualify. May you kick off the New Year with one of these tax saving opportunities.

Relief for the elderly and disabled: Who? The minimum age for an elderly applicant is 65. A disabled applicant is an individual who has been declared 100% disabled by the Social Security Board. Qualifications? Applicant must occupy the

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home as a primary residence. The total household income of everyone living in the home cannot exceed $50,000. Income sources include savings, retirement, social security, and all other sources. If applicant has a family member living with them, than the first $6,000 of that person’s income is exempt from the calculation. Net worth cannot exceed $100,000; the home and 1 acre of land are excluded from the net worth calculation. Savings? Tax relief is based on a sliding scale and provides a 10-80% savings. When? Submit application between January 2 and February 15, 2013. Yearly application is required as tax relief is based on fluctuating variables such as income and assets.

Exemption for disabled veterans: Who? Applicant must reside in the home as a primary residence and be certified as a veteran and 100% disabled. The US Department of Veterans Affairs or its successor agency must provide a letter to certify

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A surviving spouse of the 100% disabled veteran may also qualify if the veteran died after Jan. 1, 2011 and the tax exemption was already in place.

Savings? Qualifying applicant will receive total exemption from paying real estate taxes on the house and 1 acre home site. When? Can be submitted anytime. However, it is best to submit early in the year before tax bills are mailed. Once qualified the program automatically renews.

Land use eligibility and savings: Who? Residents with qualifying acreage; land calculated after subtracting 1 acre home site. Qualifications? Agricultural; minimum of 5 acres in production for sale of plants or animals such as beef cattle, poultry, hay, etc…

Horticultural, minimum of 5 acres in production for sale of fruits, vegetables, nursery, or floral products, etc…

Forest; 20 acre minimum devoted to tree growth (can be timbered) Savings? Some tax payers have had their

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tax bill cut in half; savings is variable as it is dependent upon the land classification and values. Note: Repayment of savings (up to past 6 years) can occur in the form of a roll back tax penalty if the land use is changed. For example, land that is taken out of land use and subdivided for residential purposes would be subject to the penalty.

When? Applications are typically due

by Dec. 31st for review by the land use committee in February. Non refundable application fee is $50 per parcel plus 25 cent per acre. Renew every 6 years upon renewal notice.

Contact the Commissioner of Revenue office at 434-263-7070 for additional information or applications.

May you have a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!

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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LOWESVILLE

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STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY by MARCIE GATES

Two years ago, Mark took a break from his winter chore of cutting wood and decided to use his chain saw a little bit differently.

In Lowesville, on the Nelson – Amherst line, Mark and Dana Poleski have a piece of paradise they call, Sleepy Hollow. It’s here, surrounded by wooden statues of all shapes, colors and sizes, that Mark creates his wooden works of art.

In this town, finding large trees isn’t a difficult task, but it never hurts to have friends in the business.

“I get the logs from people in the area that do tree work and different logging operations,” Mark explained.

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And since the majority of his pieces are created by special order, every sculpture is one-of-a-kind and shaped by hand or with the help of just a couple tools.

“I use a chain saw, a 4.5 inch grinder, chisels, and a Dremel tool. Just about anything that will remove wood,” said Mark. “And then I paint ‘em or burn ‘em myself. Then I put outdoor polyurethane on ‘em to seal them up. Sometimes I’ll spray ‘em down with some Ortho-max just to kill the bugs in ‘em. Some of the stuff I get has blown down because of a storm, so it’s not a perfect piece of wood.”

Having only started this artistic medium at the beginning of 2010, practice is clearly not a necessity

for Mark, who has already mastered the carving process.

“I didn’t really fool with it much until the beginning of 2011 when I did my sister’s bear. After that I started doing a lot. I like practice drawing and rendering, so I got that down. Now I just do 3D sculptures. It consumes me,” said Mark.

Working off of an artist’s eye and raw talent, Mark will even tell you that these carvings are “easy” for him, taking only between two to seven days to create a sculpture.

“He’s been an artist his whole life,” said his wife, Dana. “He’s so good at the proportions and getting everything just right”.

Fully supportive of Mark’s hobby, Dana also promotes his art by managing the Sleepy Hollow Art website, www.SleepyHollowArt.com. Here you can find his portfolio, showing a range of animals such as bears, bald eagles, owls, foxes, and even a selection of Tiki heads.

Special orders are welcome, and with Mark, no idea is too small.

“There’s not a shape I can’t make,” said Mark.

“That’s all it is, just a collection of shapes. It’s easy. Even if I won the lottery I’d still do this. I love it.” BRL

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HOT AIR BALLOON PILOT. CHECK. MOM. CHECK. 3RD PLACE FINISHER IN FEMALE DIVISION OF WORLD’S TOUGHEST MUDDER.

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If you’ve ever worked out with Mandy Baskin at one of John McGuire’s early morning SEAL Team PT boot camp style workouts in Charlottesville, you know what the “hooyah” means.

For Mandy, a hot air balloon pilot and owner of Monticello Country Ballooning, she got a major “hooyah” this year.

Even though she was in great shape, her performance at last year’s World’s Toughest Mudder obstacle course racing event bummed her out. So she put on her big girl panties, bought a wet suit, and signed up for it again, finishing third in the world in the female division. continued on page 31

Starting on December 26, and continuing through January 6, each member will donate to the Blue Ridge Medical Center or the Nelson Food Pantry. We are also hopeful that our customers will chip in with a small donation of their own during the 12 Days of Christmas.

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We want to thank our clients, friends and family for their support in 2012.

We look forward to serving YOU in 2013!

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“I was very prepared emotionally. I was very prepared mentally,” Mandy said. “I really went up there with a lot of confidence and I think it came from doing it last year.”

She completed six laps – each lap is 10 miles – in 22:21:28. The furthest she had ever run in her life was a marathon. And Mandy will tell you, she wasn’t in the greatest health leading up to this year’s event.

A soleus injury was threatening to sideline her.

“I couldn’t walk for two days. I literally could not even walk. I could not put any pressure or weight on my leg. So I went up there with ice packs and had no idea as to how I was even going to run the damn thing.”

It’s not like she hadn’t experienced setbacks before. Being a commercial pilot since the age of 23, Mandy said that experience alone accounted for confidence over the years.

“I’m used to functioning and having to be on my A-game sometimes on little sleep. I’m used to being on my A-game when conditions are not ideal and can deteriorate very quickly in dealing with the weather and dealing with the responsibility of carrying passengers.”

Mandy Baskin of Gordonsville, Virginia carries a cinder block and crawled through plenty of mud to finish third in the female division of this year’s World’s Toughest Mudder in Englishtown, NJ. Her boyfriend, Mark Smith, was part of her support team and took these pictures.

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As for future competitions? She’s planning to compete in a string of Spartan Race events. That obstacle race series offers prize money and with her third place finishing at WTM, Mandy feels she’s got a good chance of bringing home some dough.

“I’m in. I’ve got a taste for it now.”

Hooyah! BRL

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By Sam Saunders Saunders Landscapes, LLC

Top Ten Garden Resolutions

CONGRATULATIONS

Nelson County Habitat for Humanity celebrates a new family moving in! In December, Habitat moved a new family into a newly refurbished Habitat home. Thank you to all the volunteers and donors who helped make this house a new home. Special thanks goes out to our happy new home buyers who logged many hours working on their house or elsewhere in our community.

Please consider a donation of your time or money to get the next house ready for our newest family. Send donations to: Nelson County Habitat for Humanity PO Box 338, Nellysford, VA 22958

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A whole lot of beauty is waiting just on the other side of these ten items. Some are obvious, some are not so easy. Resolve to make 2013 your best garden year yet!

1) pH and grass. Take your soil sample and follow the recommendations. The sample is cheap and will save you tons of money on fertilizer and seed – both of which are useless if the pH is not addressed.

Apply your fertilizer in the fall in three full applications starting in September and with each application separated by a rain event AND at least two weeks. No spring or summer applications are necessary.

2) Apply your crabgrass preventer to your lawn at petal fall on forsythia. Crabgrass is not that hard to control – if you apply your crabgrass preventer on a timely manner. Don’t forget that one application is not enough handle the whole season. Typically you will need a second application around 6-8 weeks after the first application.

3) Amend your soil before you plant. Don’t buy a $50 dollar plant and install it in a $.50 cent hole.

If you want your plants to thrive amend your soil liberally with compost, gypsum, peat moss, organic fertilizer and high grade topsoil.

4) Add more grass. Grass adds a sense of simplicity and offers a common denominator that all landscapes need. The ebb and flow of landscape grass is one of my favorite features in some of my best designs. Yes you have to maintain it, but that mulch is not cheap and the weeds, well, you do the math…

5) Take into account the mature growth of your plant. I cannot tell you the number of plants that we remove each year that were planted too close to a structure. A rule of thumb for plants is to know the ul-

timate width, divide it by 2 and use this number as the distance from your home you can comfortably install your new plant.

6) Make your own compost. One of the best investments you can make is to buy a leaf shredder and apply the remnants of your trees to your landscape. Two words, black gold.

7) Go native. One day, although maybe years from now, we are going to wake up and see homes and cultivated plants littering our countryside with just distant memories of fields of trillium, bloodroot, ferns and butterfly weed. Establish a native area, add tons of leaf litter and organic matter (see No.6 above) and plant liberally. (do not mulch native woodland plants) 8) Hold the mulch. Yes, organic matter will be delivered to your lawn as the mulch decomposes, but too much mulch often suffocates perennials, shrubs and tree alike. I find it much more appealing and beneficial to add mulch on year one, compost on year two and then mulch again the following year.

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9) Go easy on the curves. Yes, curves in the landscape are nice, but if you can’t drive them with your SUV, they are too wavy. Long flowing lines are easy on the eye, are more inviting and are the foundation to a simple design.

10) Add some hardscape. Nothing adds more curb appeal and ultimate value to your home than stonework and no landscape is complete without some form of hardscape – birdhouse, birdbath, figurine, column, etc. A modest planting around nice stonework is more valuable and appealing than an arboretum without any stonework .

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By Dr. Charles Cole Afton Family Medicine Dear Dr. Cole, I have a hard time getting the family together for meals. Is this a big deal?

I am a huge fan of family meals, especially dinner. This is one of my favorite parts of the day. It is a time when we all sit down, share a meal and talk. It changes the meal from being just about food to a family experience where we learn about each other and share our day.

In order for the family dinner to work you need to get everyone together, put the food out, turn off the TV and put away all cell phones and electronic games. After that you let things happen. Have everyone tell something about their day that they liked, and something that they did not like. We often play an alphabet game where we go around the table and each word starts with the next letter of the alphabet. The choice of topics is endless. For example, fruits – a-apple, b-banana, c-cantaloupe, etc. Some letters are really tricky!

When you sit down together without the distraction of media

and electronics, meal time is not just about eating and moving on to the next part of the day. The time is about being together and communicating as a family. You get to learn about each other, and you’ll be amazed by what gets shared.

Studies done researching family meals and their effects on teenagers show that teenagers who regularly eat dinner with their family are less likely to have tried tobacco, alcohol or other drugs, and less likely to have friends who use these substances.

These same teenagers also tend to have better academic performance.

Not every family is able to get together every day for dinner. Schedules do not always allow for this.

If this is not workable, set aside another time that the family can get together and talk. It really is worth the effort.

Dr. Charles Cole is a licensed medical doctor based in Afton. Have a question for him? Email him at AskTheDr@nelsoncountylife.com.

Sorry, due to the high volume of messages received, personal replies may not be possible. The Editor reserves the right to edit questions for content, accuracy, and length. This column is provided as a service to readers of Nelson County Life Magazine and is not intended to replace the advice of a physician. If you have a question about your personal health, please consult your doctor.

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By Agnes F. Schrider, PT Nelson Physical Therapy

Out with old, In with the New At the end of the year, in the news and in newspapers, there is usually a segment or article that pertains to what’s old and out of fashion and what is new and hip for the New Year. It usually relates to clothes, movie stars, restaurants, gadgets and other categories. So what’s old and out of style in fitness and what is new and going to make us stronger with more energy? This is a really good question and this is a great time to assess your personal fitness program. Because of each of us in unique, the answers are different for everyone.

Where to start? First, examine the aspects of your program that you enjoy. Keep those and seek to adjust that portion to challenge yourself. For example, if you enjoy walking 30 minutes daily. Think about walking faster, monitoring your heart rate to ensure that you are exercising at the appropriate pace for maximum benefit. Try interval training. Secondly, write down what you don’t enjoy about your program

or aspects that have been successful.

Consult with a professional to obtain input about to change your program, add a class, or overcome barriers to exercise. We all need a coach to guide every now and then when we get sidetracked.

These fitness assessments are vital to become knowledgeable about your physical capabilities in every stage of life just as you would assess your finances, perform car maintenance or home maintenance. You are ensuring that this one time gift of a body runs as well as you take care of it. It is always helpful to evaluate your exercise program whether you are starting to exercise or a lifelong exerciser.

The body changes over time and it is important to fit the program with each individual and his/her needs and modify the exercises periodically so the body is challenged appropriately.

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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LIVE TRIVIA Start: January 1, 2013 7:00 pm End: January 1, 2013 9:00 pm Venue: Wild Wolf Brewing Company Phone: 434 361 0088 Address: 2461 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA, 22958 (NELSON) Cost: Free

MONTHLY OLD TIME MUSIC JAM Start: January 8, 2013 6:00 pm End: January 8, 2013 8:00 pm Venue: Virginia Horse Center Phone: 540 464 2950 Address: 487 Maury River Road, Lexington, VA 24450, (ROCKBRIDGE)

NEWS YEARS DAY BRUNCH AND BREWS AT DEVILS BACKBONE Start: January 1, 2013 11:30 am End: January 1, 2013 2:30 pm Venue: Devils Backbone Brewing Company Phone: 434-361-1001 Address: 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967 (NELSON)

JANUARY 4 FRIDAY LES MOORE AND THE BROWN GLASS TROUBADORS LIVE AT THE EDGE Start: January 4, 2013 9:30 pm End: January 4, 2013 9:30 pm Venue: Wintergreen Resort Phone: 434-325-2200 Address: Wintergreen Drive, Wintergreen, VA, 22958 (NELSON)

JANUARY 5 SATURDAY ROCKFISH VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER PANCAKE BREAKFAST & COMMUNITY MARKET Start: January 5, 2013 8:30 am End: January 5, 2013 12:00 pm Venue: Rockfish Valley Community Center Phone: 434-361-0100 Address: 190 Rockfish Lane, Afton, VA, 22920 (NELSON)

JANUARY 17 THURSDAY WINTER BEER DINNER AT BLUE MOUNTAIN Start: January 17, 2013 6:00 pm End: January 17, 2013 10:00 pm Venue: Blue Mountain Brewery Phone: 540-456-8020 Address: 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, VA, 22920 (NELSON)

JANUARY 22 TUESDAY LIVE TRIVIA Start: January 22, 2013 7:00 pm End: January 22, 2013 9:00 pm Venue: Wild Wolf Brewing Company Phone: 434 361 0088 Address: 2461 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA, 22958, (NELSON) Cost: Free

JANUARY 29 TUESDAY LIVE TRIVIA Start: January 29, 2013 7:00 pm End: January 29, 2013 9:00 pm Venue: Wild Wolf Brewing Company Phone: 434 361 0088 Address: 2461 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA, (NELSON) Cost: Free

JANUARY 6 SUNDAY 1ST ANNUAL ROC DAY Start: January 6, 2013 1:00 pm End: January 6, 2013 4:00 pm Venue: Boxerwood Nature Center Phone: 540-463-2697 Address: 963 Ross Road, Lexington, VA, 24450 (ROCKBRIDGE)

JANUARY 8 TUESDAY LIVE TRIVIA Start: January 8, 2013 7:00 pm End: January 8, 2013 9:00 pm Venue: Wild Wolf Brewing Company Phone: 434 361 0088 Address: 2461 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA, 22958, (NELSON) Cost: Free 36

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businessdirectory Breweries BLUE MOUNTAIN BARREL HOUSE 434-263-4002 495 Cooperative Way, Arrington, VA NELSON COUNTY Come visit us at the Barrel House brewery and tasting room and discover where tradition meets innovation. Our tasting room is open FridaySunday, 11AM-7PM. You can enjoy a tasting flight of our available beer selections, relax with a full glass of one of our fine ales or lagers, and take a complementary tour after your purchase if you’d like to learn about our special brewing process.

Real Estate MOUNTAIN AREA REALTY 434-361-2440 2788 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, VA NELSON COUNTY Mountain Area Realty offers full real estate services for Nelson County, Wintergreen Resort, Stoney Creek, and surrounding areas. Call our office 7 days a week for immediate professional service from one of our experienced agents.

BLUE MOUNTAIN BREWERY 540-456-8020 9519 Critzers Shop Rd Afton, VA NELSON COUNTY

WINTERGREEN RESORT PREMIER PROPERTIES 434-325-8018 Mountain Inn Loop Wintergreen, VA NELSON COUNTY

Blue Mountain Brewery is open 7 days a week bringing the revolution of real hand-crafted American beer to our corner of the world. Eight to ten Blue Mountain drafts available at all times, local foods for lunch and dinner, local wines & family friendly.

The official real estate office of Wintergreen Resort. Contact us for sales and purchases of lots, homes and condos in Stoney Creek and on the mountain.

Medical MARTHA JEFFERSON AFTON FAMILY MEDICINE 540-456-6710 10950 Rockfish Valley Hwy Afton, VA NELSON COUNTY Family Medical Physician’s office specializing in preventive care, acute care,chronic illness care, pediatric and newborn care, women’s health, sports medicine, and geriatric medicine. All ages are welcome.

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Resorts & Recreation WINTERGREEN RESORT 855-245-5011 39 Mountain Inn Loop Wintergreen, VA NELSON COUNTY Wintergreen Resort is a four-season mountain retreat on the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Championship golf; seasonal skiing, snowboarding and snowtubing; an award-winning tennis program; a full-service, destination spa; indoor and outdoor pools; miles of marked hiking trails; 40,000 square feet of meeting and event space; charming lodging; and a variety of enticing dining options.

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MARLO G. ALLEN, ASSOCIATE BROKER 434-996-3525 Nellysford, VA NELSON COUNTY

THE BLUE TOAD 434-996-6992 9278 Rockfish Valley Hwy Afton, VA NELSON COUNTY

When buying or selling real estate in Nelson County or Wintergreen, you can count on “That Girl” to get you results!

Besides being a family business partner at Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery of Nellysford, I am also a recognized and trusted name in real estate throughout Nelson County and Wintergreen.

A Family Pub with over 80 Micro Brews, Great Food, and a Playground all in One! But why the The Blue Toad you ask? Well… when all these years of traveling came to an end and it was time to settle in and find Mr. and Mrs. Toad a place to live and raise their Toadlets, they decided on the Blue Ridge Mountains here in Afton, VA. Hence, the BLUE in The Blue Toad.

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G REAL ESTATE Mountaintop ranch, comfy and spacious Private 2BR, 2BA, 1,456 sq.ft. ranch on 1 acre in Massies Mill (Roseland mailing address). Near Nellysford, Lovingston, Wintergreen, Amherst/Sweet Briar. Large open kitchen/dining area w/center island, double sink, dishwasher. Family room w/laid stone gas log fireplace. Central AC. Master BR w/walk-in closet, master BA has double sink, large stall shower, soaking tub. Full bath in common area.

Laundry rm. w/W/D. Fenced yard. 1st mo.rent, 1 mo. sec. addl.mo. for pet. 1 year lease. No smokers! Posted By: Jill Dunn 22967 - Roseland/ Lowesville/Massies Mill 845-570-3970 $900 For Rent: Charming Cottage Located in Lovingston, VA Charming cottage located in Lovingston.

Partially furnished. Washer, dryer, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, stove. 2 BR, LR, DR, Kitchen, 1 Bath, Utility Room, Sun Porch, Separate Garage. Posted By: Kate McGinnis 22949 - Lovingston 434-263-5895 $800/mo 4 Bedroom House for Rent in Stoney Creek Classic colonial overlooking the 8th hole of the Stoney Creek golf course, w/ Mtn views all year long! Lg rear deck overlooks tee of 8th hole. 1st floor Master, paved drive.

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SPORTING GOODS Fitness items for sale Pro-Form Spacesaver 580SI treadmill, $100; Edge 437 magnetic recumbent bicycle, $100; NordicTrack Sequoia cross-country ski machine, $100. Buy all three and we’ll throw in a working APEX 24” color television. Posted By: Doreen and Mark Stapleton22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 4343611182 $100/EA

MUSIC Piano For Sale Cable-Nelson Spinet Like New. Walnut w/ matching bench.

Comes with warranty. Can deliver. Call (434) 946-5344. Posted By: Joel Cook NELSON COUNTY (434) 946-5344 $1250

FARM & TOOL Mother Earth News Original Mother Earth News magazines(before they went yuppie) Issues 1-125 (2 are missing 12 & 28) with other issues totaling 135, plus 6 specials & 2 indexes, in good condition.

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ELECTRONICS Acer Iconia A500 10.1 inch tablet Acer Iconia tablet with Android Honeycomb operating system (upgradable to Ice Cream Sandwich). 16 GB internal memory, MicroSD card slot (small card included); HDMI output, USB input and output ports for maximum connection options. Front & rear cameras for Skyping, etc. Includes case, printed user guide and two wall chargers. Posted By: Diana Garland 22971 - Shipman/Rockfish 434-263-6639 $225 A76 Energizer watch/electonic batteries Box of over 400 watch/electonic batteries. $35.00 takes the whole lot. Posted By: Bob 22958 Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-361-1278 $35 Used 17-inch MacBook Pro Excellent Condition 2.5GHz Core 2 Duo. 4GB RAM/512MB VRAM. 500GB Hard drive. Bluetooth, Ethernet, AirPort Mac OS X 10.7.2 Lion. Wireless keyboard EMF protection stickers.

New components recently replaced by Apple Care: Logic Board. Hard Drive – 500GB. DVD-R/CD-RW SuperDrive 8x. Battery. Computer is 3 years old, very well taken care of, I upgraded the components (see above), then decided to buy iMac. Serious inquiries only.

Price is $1,595 OBO. LOCAL CASH SALES ONLY, NO SHIPPING!. Posted By: Xenya 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434466-8270 $1595 OBO

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exhi Rocks to Racing at Rockfish Valley Found Natural History Center either a pot still or a submarine style still..small or large. old or new. the exhibit traces the connection between the importance of ground and surface water, geology, moonshine and NASCAR ! This exhibit comes to us from the VA Museum of Natural History. We are their affiliate. We anticipate some great programs.

Posted By: Rockfish Valley Foundation 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434 361 1296 $hope for a free loan and someone to operate at events Comic Books ( Old Ones) Old Comic Books Wanted, especially the ones that sold originally for twen cents and twelve cents. Good prices paid. Call (434) 946-5344 or (540) 223-0924. Posted By: Joel Cook NELSON COUNTY 434-946-5344 $50 OLD Photos – Piedmont Soapstone Company – OLD Photos Looking for any known black & white photos of the old Piedmont Soapstone Company. These would include buildings, trams, tram-ways, hoists, cranes, quarries, the Piedmont Dam or personnel appearing on the site. This company was located off Tye River Road on the Buffalo River, Nelson County. Any leads would be appreciated.

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Reward will be paid with no questions asked.

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SERVICES MASSAGE THERAPY IN YOUR HOME Get a GREAT Massage in your home by a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist and Nutritionist with over 14 years experience. Limited Time for a Limited Number of Clients. Posted By: Nitasha Canine 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-221-2381 $75/hour Owner Residential / commercial Interior painting 25 years travel your way do it your way since 1987. Posted By: Steve Nissley AUGUSTA COUNTY 5402553787 $TBD Paul’s Painting and Home Repair Licensed contractor proudly located and serving the Stoney Creek and Wintergreen areas. Call us for a quote today. www.paintit.com. Posted By: Paul Burns 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 540.430.0522 $Low Price Guarantee PRECISE PAINTING When you want it nice…For all of your painting needs. Competitive pricing. Call 434-996-3039 or find us online WWW. PRECISEPAINTINGVA.NET email: precisepaintingva@yahoo.com Licensed, bonded and insured. Posted By: Dave Brown 22958 - Nellysford/Wintergreen 434-996-3039 $TBD

FURNITURE Ladder Back Dining Room Chairs Ladder back dining room chairs

by Clore. 5 side chairs at $50 each and 1 host chair for $75. Posted By: Kate McGinnis 22949 - Lovingston 434-263-5895 $50

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