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Both Locations Open 7 Days a Week, Monday - Thursday 11-10; Friday & Saturday 11-11, Sunday Noon - 10

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Virginia Baptist Hospital 434.200.4668

Farmville 434.315.2890

Jamerson Family YMCA 434.237.8160

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Neuroscience Center 434.200.2900

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Summit Health & Rehabilitation 434.845.6045

Inpatient Care at Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital Acute Rehabilitation Center 434.200.3088

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CONTENTS Amherst County Annual Events & Festivals.. page 22

Amherst County Officials/Officers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Amherst County At a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Amherst County Public Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Amherst County Chamber of Commerce Info. . . . . 62

Historical/Cultural Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Amherst County Clubs/Service Groups. . . . . . . . . . 20

Monacan Indians Proud of Heritage. . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Amherst County Dining Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

News & Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Recreational Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Recycling Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Shop Amherst County First!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 State & County Service Organizations. . . . . . . . . . .18

Amherst County Court House

Town of Amherst Officials/Officers. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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POPULATION

PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLLMENT

Amherst County Public Schools is serving over 4,600 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of students in seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. For more information, please see 1.28 percent. About half of the population is located in page 16. the south-central portion of the county around Madison As of 2014, Amherst County’s population was 32,301

Heights near the City of Lynchburg. The other half lives

COST OF LIVING

in and around the Town of Amherst, the county seat, in Living costs in the region are approximately 7.4% below the national average and are among the lowest in Virginia. the northern side of the county.

MAJOR EMPLOYERS

HEALTH CARE

The two closest hospitals to Amherst County are in Lynchburg, both south and adjacent to the county. Other Buffalo Air Handling, Central Virginia Training Center, hospitals serving the region are in Bedford about halfway Centra’s Fairmont Crossing, Greif Packaging, GLAD between Lynchburg and Roanoke, and Charlottesville Manufacturing, Lynchburg Steel & Specialty Co., Old to the north, where the University of Virginia Medical School and Hospital is located. About 270 physicians representing all major specialties practice in the area.

Two nursing homes are located in the Town of Amherst, and several others are in Lynchburg. The new Amherst Health Center, offering primary care to people of all ages, recently opened in Madison Heights.

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Dominion Job Corps, Sweet Briar College, and Walmart.

LABOR FORCE About 15,000 as of May 2014. The unemployment rate as of May 2014 was 6.1%.

LOCAL TAXES Real Estate - .56 cents per $100 assessed value.

Personal Property - $3.45 per $100 of assessed value.

Machinery & Tools - $2.00 per $100 assessed value.

Merchants Capital - $3.95 per $100 assessed value.

Mobile Homes - .56 cents per $100 assessed value.

Meals Tax - 4%. Lodging tax - 5% 10 Amherst County GUIDEBOOK

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TRANSPORTATION

Interstates- I-81 (25 miles west); I-64 (50 miles north).

Highways- U.S. 29 (north-south); U.S. 60 (east-west).

Commercial Air Service- Lynchburg Regional Airport; Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, CharlottesvilleAlbemarle County Airport; Roanoke Regional Airport; Yeager Airport; Greenbriar Valley Airport.

... At a Glance

Central Virginia Community College, Amherst Center

NEARBY COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Madison Heights Branch Public Library

Central Virginia Community College. . . . . . Lynchburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and CVCC (Amherst Center) Liberty University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lynchburg

GEOGRAPHY

Lynchburg College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lynchburg

The County is located near the geographical center of Virginia and within 50 miles (at some points) from Roanoke and Charlottesville. Richmond is 100 miles to the east. Washington , D.C. is within 170 miles of Amherst.

Elevations range from 500 ft. to 4,000 ft. providing spectacular rolling countryside. Water is abundant from the James River and many streams originate from the Blue Ridge Mountains. Most of the northwestern part of the County is part of the George Washington National Forest.

The climate is mild with an average annual temperature of 56 degrees.

National College of Business & Technology . . Lynchburg

Amherst Branch Public Library

Entrance to Sweet Briar College

Randolph College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lynchburg Southern Virginia University. . . . . . . . . . . . Buena Vista Sweet Briar College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amherst Virginia University of Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . Lynchburg

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Amherst County Officials & Officers For Additional Information, see www.countyofamherst.com The Board of Supervisors meeting times are regularly held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Amherst County Administration Building in Amherst.

Amherst County Administrative Offices BOARD OF SUPERVISORS* Donald W. Kidd, District 1, Chairman Claudia Tucker, District 2, Robert Curd, District 3, David Pugh Jr., District 4, Vice-Chairman John A. Marks Jr., District 5,

528-5292 277-5059 238-3777 508-2038 485-8635

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS Roy C. Mayo III Clerk of Circuit Court 946-9321 Jane Irby Commissioner of Revenue 946-9310 Stephine Maddox Commonwealth’s Attorney 946-9316 Garry L. Friend Treasurer 946-9318 L J. Ayers, III Sheriff 946-9381 COUNTY STAFF Dean C. Rodgers Amherst County Administrator 946-9400 Job Description & Duties: ● Implementing and enforcing Board policies ● Prepares the agenda for meetings, taking and recording minutes ● Prepares and manages the annual budget ● Serves as the public relations and information officer ● Serves as legislative liaison ● Serves as personnel officer ● Serves as head of the county’s administrative structure through supervision of the various county departments and agencies.

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Jeremy S. Bryant: Planning Director/Zoning Administrator 946-9303 Job Description & Duties: ● Administer the subdivision and zoning laws ● Work with the development community to achieve a balance between economic viability and safe and aesthetic improvements ● Assist planning future improvements, both physical and cultural.

Brenda T. Campbell Accounting Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9304 Brian K. Tharpe Animal Care and Control Officer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9300 Jackie S. Viar Information Technology Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9336 Kenneth M. Campbell Building Official/Inspector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9302 Gary Roakes Public Safety Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9307 Kevin Irvin Extension Service Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9365 Steve Preston Library Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9488 Ronald Lawhorne Maintenance Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384-1979 Octavia Starbuck Museum Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9068 Sara Lu Christian Parks & Recreation Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9371 Dan French Director of Public Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-1605 David Proffitt Purchasing/Asst. Co. Admin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9308 Susan B. Mays Social Services Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9330 Teresa Nuckols Public Works Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-3324 Francine Brown Voter Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9315 Ellen Bowyer County Attorney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9415 Gail F. Taylor Comprehensive Service Act Coordinator. . . . . . . 946-9398

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Town of Amherst S. Main Street, P. O. Box 280, Amherst VA 24521 434-946-7885 â—? www.AmherstVA.gov

Officials/Officers

J. Paul Kilgore, Jr., Mayor 267 Blue Ridge Lane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 941-5922

Town Council Members

Kenneth Bumgarner 215 Garland Ave., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 826-9678 Michael Mozingo 123 Blue Ridge Lane, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7693 Rachel E. Thompson P.O. Box 726, Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 941-7196 Kenneth S. Watts P.O. Box 163, Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 841-4052 Richard Wydner, Jr. P.O. Box 436, Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7837 W. Thomas Berry Town Attorney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434-263-4886

Jack Hobbs Town Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7885 Kelvin R. Brown Police Chief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7885

New Amherst Town Hall

Colan Davis Office Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7885 Tom Fore Director of Public Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7138

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Amherst County Public Schools The Amherst County Public Schools are accredited by the Virginia Board of Education. The comprehensive Six-Year Plan is available on the Amherst County Public Schools website: www.amherst.k12.va.us As set forth by the Amherst County School Board’s mission statement “Every Child, Every Day” the county’s schools focus on student achievement, safety, leadership, communication and responsibility.

The Virginia SOL Curriculum Framework is used as the foundation for what is taught in Amherst County Public Schools classrooms. The Amherst County Public Schools strive to align course materials with SOL objectives in order to develop teaching material in a given time frame and offer resource materials to supplement instruction.

Members of the Amherst County Public Schools community desire to provide students with a quality education, giving them opportunities to achieve maximum academic and career readiness. We believe that high expectations, strong relationships, and academic rigor are critical elements to high levels of achievement.

Important Public School Contacts & Phone Numbers Name

Steven Nichols Julie Rogers Wayne Cocke Ernie Gull Dana Norman Teresa Crouch Brendon Albon Marymargaret Cardwell Jim Gallagher Joe Goldman Mary Mays TBD Lavonne Mawyer Luke Saechao Kim Klein Hollie Jennings Stephanie Meehan

Departments

Superintendent Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Director of Maintenance and Transportation Interim Director of Support Services Director of Academics Chief Finance Officer Instructional Supervisor (Math/Science/Gifted) Supervisor of Title I & Literacy K12 Supervisor of Student Services Supervisor of Technology Supervisor School Counseling and Assessment Coordinator Supervisor of Humanities (English/Social Studies) Information Systems Manager Regional Adult Education Program Manager Child Nutrition Coordinator Student Accountability Coordinator Student Accountability Coordinator

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Phone Number 434-946-9387 434-946-9376 434-946-9709 434-946-9386 434-946-9343 434-946-9340 434-946-9342 434-946-9342 434-946-99341 434-847-4210 434-946-9342 434-946-9342 434-946-9340 x9562 434-528-6485 434-528-9562 434-528-6485 434-946-9342

The County’s Eleven Schools: www.amherst.k12.va.us

School and Phone Amherst County High School

Principal

Address

William Wells

139 Lancer Lane Amherst, Va 24521

434-946-2898

Amherst Education Center 434-528-6485

Amherst Middle School 434-946-0691

Monelison Middle School 434-846-1307

Ernest Penn

219 Trojan Rd. Madison Heights, VA 24572

Christie Cundiff

165 Gordon’s Fairground Rd. Amherst, VA 24521

Regina Phillips

257 Trojan Rd. Madison Heights, VA 24572

Amelon Elementary is located adjacent to Monelison Rescue Squad.

Amherst Elementary School 434-946-9704

Amelon Elementary School 434-528-6498

Central Elementary School 434-946-9700

Elon Elementary School 434-528-6496

Madison Heights Elementary School 434-846-2151

Pleasant View Elementary School 434-528-6492

Temperance Elementary School 434-946-2811

Julia Steele

156 Davis St. Amherst, VA 24521

Donna Lewis

132 Amer Court Madison Heights, VA 24572

Ekizabeth Brown

575 Union Hill Rd. Amherst, VA 24521

Kimberly Anderson

147 Younger Drive Madison Heights, VA 24572

Charlotte Gilbar

287 Learning Lane Madison Heights, VA 24572

Michael O’Brien

229 Dancing Creek Rd. Monroe, VA 24574

Michael O’Brien

1981 Lowesville Rd Amherst, VA 24521

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State and County Service Organizations Amherst Art Society

Citizens for Adult Literacy & Learning (CALL)

Amherst 946-9811 | Terri Linton, President 129 Francis Ave., Monroe 929-2630 Services: The AAS meets the third Tuesday monthly Marcia Swain, Coordinator at the CVCC location (near Food Lion) in the Town of Services: CALL’s mission is to enable motivated adults Amherst. to enhance their communication and mathematical The club holds an annual art show in September at St. skills, thereby creating opportunities for growth and Francis of Assisi Church on S. Main St. AAA members self-fulfillment. Eligibility: Residents of Amherst and painted and help plan about half of the parking meters in surrounding counties. Fees: None. www.callamherst.org the Town of Amherst, and the downtown Amherst outdoor portraits and mural above Travelers, all near the stoplight. James River Dental Clinic 239 Trojan Lane (next to Monelison Middle Amherst Counseling Center School) Madison Heights. 847-4691 Amherst 946-2316 Services: Provides psychotherapy; psychiatric Open 8:00am - 5 pm., Mon.-Fri Closed 12-1 for lunch. evaluations; aftercare; children and youth counseling Services: A division of the Johnson Health Center, JRDC services; family therapy; family counseling and education; provides services to patients throughout the area. A slidingcase management; pre-screening for admittance to state scale fee schedule is offered for uninsured individuals and facilities. Eligibility: Must be in need of services. Fees: all insurance forms are accepted. Services include dental Based on income. exams, extractions, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, x-rays and related dental services.

Amherst Co. Dept. of Social Services

224 Second Street, Amherst 946-9330 Susan Mays, Interim Director Services: To offer timely, appropriate quality service and financial benefits to individuals and families in order to promote self-sufficiency and to protect children and adults. Financial assistance programs include Medicaid, The James River Dental Clinic in Madison Heights Food Stamps, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), and General Relief. Service programs include Child and Adult Protective Services, Foster Care, Child Region 2000 Small Business Development Center Care, Adoptions, Referral and Employment Services 3506 Wards Rd. Lynchburg, VA (CVCC Campus) 434-832-7607 for TANF participants. Eligibility: Resident of Amherst Bart Smith, Coordinator County, eligibility requirements vary for programs. Fees: Services: The Small Business Development Center Some service programs require a fee. provides a wide range of services to both existing and start-up businesses in Amherst County and the surrounding Amherst Co. Health Dept.

224 Second Street, Amherst. 946-9408 region. Services include: free-of-charge, objective and Dr. Kerry Gately, Director confidential business consultations; strategic and business Services: Clinic Services (adult general medicine, well planning assistance; financing information; workshops and child, maternity, family planning, routine immunizations, seminars; and small business resource information. The sexually transmitted disease, WIC Supplemental road to starting and operating a successful business begins Food Program, blood pressure monitoring, Medicaid with us—let us show you how we can help. The Region screening); home visiting services; environmental health 2000 SBDC is a non-profit organization, sponsored by the services. Eligibility: Guidelines and charges are made U.S.SBA, local governments, and the local private sector. according to income. Fees: Sliding scale.

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Robert E. Lee Soil & Water Conservation District Amherst Watershed Protection Program

anne.clarke@releeconservation.com; (434) 851-7043 Anne Marie Clarke, Amherst Watershed Coordinator Services: Creating awareness and participation of Amherst County landowners within the Town and County drinking water supply watershed areas (Buffalo River, Mill Creek, Harris Creek and Graham Creek) in conservation programs that meet their objectives and increase source water protection and quality for the community.

Optional Community Programs

Amherst County landowners plant tree and save streams!

Each spring Amherst Watershed Coordinator, organizes the Amherst Tree Planting Program to assist property owners with planting tree buffers adjacent to streams on their property.

Tree and shrubs planted alongside waterways help prevent bank erosion, filter out pollution run-off from the land, shade the stream for aquatic life and provide habitat. This program is grant funded, so there is no cost to the landowner. Sign up is year round and projects begin at the end of February.

Primary & Preventive Health Care for the Whole Family Dental • Pediatrics • Physical Therapy X-Ray • Lab Referrals to Specialists Full Service Pharmacy Counseling & Behavioral Health School-Based Health Care in NCPS Rural Health Outreach Program Over 300 insurances accepted, a Sliding Scale program is available.

The downtown Lynchburg waterfront as seen from Madison Heights

Virginia Cooperative Extension - Amherst Office

100 Goodwin St., Amherst 946-9365 http://offices.ext.vt.edu/amherst Services: To provide research-based educational programs and resources to citizens in the areas of Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR), Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), parenting programs, and 4-H Youth Development.

Village Garden Club, Amherst

946-9889 | Pat Malchow, President Services: Encourages conservation; civic improvement; maintains gardens at the Town of Amherst Traffic Circle, Amherst Post Office, Amherst County Museum, Amherst Town Mini Park, Traffic Light Garden; decorates all the above locations for the holidays; holds the annual Town of Amherst Christmas Decorating Contest; donates to 4-H to send children to summer camp; and more.

Fees: Membership Dues.

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County Clubs & Service Organizations with Contact Information

Amherst Art Society, Terri Linton, President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

946-9811 or 942-3833.

Amherst Association for Lowesville FCE (Family, Community, Educators), Shirley Adams, President. . . . . . . . . 277-5681 Amherst County Habitat for Humanity, Craig Cassell, Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9596 Amherst County Housing & Community Development Foundation, Roy Prior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386-1894 Amherst County Lions Club, Ron White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434-277-5616 Amherst County Public Schools Education Foundation, Shelley Andrews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316-3900 Amherst Glebe Arts Response (AGAR) Lynn Kable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 989-3215 Amherst Rotary Club, Bill Hathaway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2174 Amherst Woman’s Club, Yolan Williams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703-850-6519

Madison Heights Community Center

Blue Ledge Inc.(Meals on Wheels), Tammy Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 942-4864 Clifford Ruritan Club, Ned Kable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0116 Elon Ruritan Club, Mrs. Len Godsey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0655 Episcopal Thrift Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2321 Elon Ruritan Club, Mrs. Madison Len Godsey. . . . . .Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . .Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0655 Friends of Amherst County, John Maftroianni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 907-4003 Humane Society of Amherst County Inc., Nancy Davis & Annette Sisson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2340 Massie Mill Ruritan Club, David Ponton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-8325 Rebuilding Together Amherst / Nelson, Steve Bailey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7197 Temperance Ruritan Club, Donald Mays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2120

Madison Heights Community Center

Madison Heights Community Center Available For Event Rental

424 Woodys Lake Road  Madison Heights  VA 24572 Madison Heights Community Center Madison Community Center Call forHeights Availability & Pricing

Available For Event Rental 424 Woodys Lake Road  Madison Heights  VA 24572 Ronnie Adams – (434) 610-7951

or Darrel Gallier (434) 660-1672

for Madison Heights CommunityCall Center

Availability & Pricing

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Built in 2007  Handicapped Accessible 10,000 square feet - 400 Person Occupancy  Individual Male/Female Restrooms Facilities Features & Facts  Tables & Chairs to Accommodate Occupancy  Stage Area  Front Vestibule Entrance  Central Heating and Air Conditioning Built Handicapped Accessible Builtinin2007 2007 Handicapped Accessible  Full Service Kitchen with Sink, Microwave,  Ample Parking Area  10,000 Individual Male/Female Restrooms Facilities 400Person PersonOccupancy Occupancy 10,000square square feet -- 400  Individual Male/Female Restrooms Facilities Refrigerator & Range  Lighted Parking Lot Tables&&Chairs Chairs to to Accommodate Accommodate Occupancy Stage Tables StageArea Area Occupancy 424and Woodys Lake Road  Madison Heights  VA 24572 FrontVestibule VestibuleEntrance Entrance Central Air Air Conditioning Front CentralHeating Heating and Conditioning 424Sink, Woodys Lake Road  Madison Heights  VA 24572 FullService ServiceKitchen Kitchen with with Microwave, Ample Parking Area Full Ample Parking Area Sink, Microwave, Available For Event Rental Refrigerator Range  Lighted Parking Lot Call Available to Rent for Special Events Refrigerator && Range  Lighted Parking Lot for Availability & Pricing 424 Woodys Lake Road  Madison Heights  VA 24572

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Anniversary Celebrations, Raffles, Birthday Parties, Features & Facts Features & Facts  Built in 2007  Handicapped Accessible Business Meetings, Craft Fairs, Concerts, Trade  10,000 square Reunions, feet - 400 Person Occupancy  Individual Male/Female Restrooms

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Annual Events & Festivals Annual Cemetery TOUR

Amherst County Museum & Historical Society’s Cemetery tour each year in October, call 434-946-9068

CLIFFORD RURITAN CLUB’S SORGHUM FESTIVAL

First Saturday & Sunday in October at the Ruritan Club, 755 Fletchers Level Rd.(Rt. 610), Clifford, VA 24533.

Sorghum molasses & apple butter making, arts & crafts, vendors, food, jousting, Kids Korner, Civil War reenactors, regional bands and entertainment. Sat. & Sun., 9 am - 5 pm...Rain or Shine! Parking fee, $5 per car; $1 for Motorcycles ... NO pets or coolers, Please!

434-826-1163 or CliffordRuritan@gmail.com http://sites.google.com/site/cliffordvirginiaruritanclub/

ST. PAUL’S MISSION & MONACAN INDIAN NATION HOMECOMING BAZAAR

First Saturday every October at the Monacan Indian Tribal Center & Museum, 2009 Kenmore Road, Amherst...10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Scholarship Auction...1 p.m.

For information contact, the Tribal Office 434-946-0389 or 434-946-2531

ANNUAL VIRGINIA WINE & GARLIC FESTIVAL

Every Second Saturday & Sunday in October at Rebec Vineyards, Amherst, Virginia. Garlic is featured in this food and fun event Garlic Festival Wineries, music, arts, crafts; 10 - 5 pm. Admission fee 434-946-5168 http://www.rebecwinery.com/vwgf.htm

Amherst Festivals attract thousands every year

ANNUAL AMHERST COUNTY APPLE HARVEST FESTIVAL

Third Saturday & Sunday, October at the Amherst County High School, 139 Lancer Lane, Amherst.

Everything and anything having to do with apples! Sat, 9 - 5 pm; Sun, noon - 5 pm Amherst Association for 22 Amherst County GUIDEBOOK

Family & Community Education 434-845-5606, Shelby Penn or 434-847-7435, Gail Sims.

HALLOWINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL

Lazy Days Winery, 1351 N. Amherst Hwy., Amherst.

Sat. Nov. 1, 2014. For more information, call 381-6088.

CLIFFORD RURITAN CLUB’S VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION

the Saturday or Sunday right before Veterans Day. Welcome veterans, veterans groups, families and friends with patriotic program, posting of colors, historical memorabilia, free refreshments for veterans and current service members. Food also available for non-veterans... donations gratefully accepted. For more information watch for flyers and/or call John Taylor (434)841-2664

OLD FASHIONED RAY PUCKETT LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS PARADE Friday, December 5th, 2014, in the town of Amherst...6:30 p.m.

Forms must be returned no later than November 29. Line up will be posted at www.amherstva.gov .For information, contact Jose & Carrie Davila 434-929-8146.

PHOTO BY LEE LUTHER JR.

THE AMHERST COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Amherst County Chamber of Commerce sponsors numerous events, including the annual Business & Breakfast Trade Show (April), Annual General Assembly Legislative Review Luncheon (March or April), the Annual Car Show & Cruise-Ins, held the fourth Saturday in April and September, Business Appreciation Awards Dinner (May), Third Thursday Gathering at Rebec Vineyards (Aug.) grand openings, “business after hours”, and workshops. For more information about these events, call the Chamber at 946-0990.

VILLAGE GARDEN CLUB’S GARDENFEST 2015 Village Garden Club’s GardenFest Saturday, April 25...8 am to 1 pm. Home-grown plants, garden supplies for sale, a gardening demonstration, door prizes, and Amherst Art Society painting on-site..at the Amherst County Museum, Amherst. Call 946-9889 for more information.

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Paige’s auto RePaiR Professional Automotive Repair

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MONACAN INDIAN NATION POWWOW

Third Saturday & Sunday, every May. Sat. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sun., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Route 130 in Elon...6 miles west of Rt. 29. Admission Fee....Adults, $8; Seniors, $6; Children 12 & under, $6; and Children 5 & under, free. For information contact the Tribal Office, 434-946-0389 MNation538@aol.com www.MonacanNation.com

The Monocan Nation Pow Wow will be in May 2015

CLIFFORD RURITAN CLUB’S 2ND ANNUAL CLIFFORD DAY Every first Saturday in June (June 6, 2015).

755 Fletchers Level Road, Clifford. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m 434-826-1163

JAMES RIVER BATEAU FESTIVAL

This eight-day journey begins every June on the banks of the James River with a kickoff festival at the Lynchburg riverfront. Participants in period costumes navigate 19th century tobacco barges on a 100-mile trek to Richmond. (434) 528-3950.

VIRGINIA SUMMER SOLSTICE WINE FESTIVAL

Lazy Days Winery, 1351 N. Amherst Hwy., Amherst.

Saturday & Sunday, June 27 & 28, 2015. For more information, call 381-6088.

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Historical/Cultural Attractions AMHERST COUNTY MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY 154 South Main St., Amherst. Open Tuesday-Friday, 10 am. - 4 pm. and Saturday, 10 am. - 1 pm. Closed on holidays. Free admission. Exhibits and genealogy library. Programs include the annual Cemetery tour in September and Van Tours in October, genealogy workshops, school programming and special presentations on Amherst County history. Octavia Starbuck, Director.

(434) 946-9068. www.AmherstCountyMuseum.org MONACAN INDIAN NATION ANCESTRAL MUSEUM 2009 Kenmore Rd. (off S. Main St. in Amherst) Bear Mountain in Amherst County has been home to the Monacan Indian Tribe for thousands of years. Tribal activities include special events throughout the year, educational opportunities, and a museum. Call (434) 946-5391 for hours. www.monacannation.com SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE Twenty-one historic buildings are designated as the Sweet Briar Col­lege National Historic District. Public access to the campus includes dining facilities, hiking trails, fishing, art galleries and the Sweet Briar Museum. Call (434) 381-6100 for hours or visit www.sbc.edu

505 Old Wright Shop Road Madison Heights www.AllAmericanTransmissions.com

Cash Alignment • Steering Suspensions • Computerized Alignments • State Inspections • Brakes • Complete Auto Repair!

Open: 8 am. - 5 pm. Monday - Friday 300 Old Wright Shop Road | Madison Heights, VA

Ronnie Almond, Owner

434-845-2486 Amherst County GUIDEBOOK 25

The Great Outdoors GOLF

POPLAR GROVE GOLF CLUB 18-hole championship course, open to the public. Golf carts with GPS systems. Reasonable fees. Off Route 29 across from Sweet Briar College on Tavern Lane. (434) 946-9933 SHADOW RIDGE GOLF COURSE 18-hole rural course offering very affordable greens/cart fees. (434) 946-2008 WINTON COUNTRY CLUB & GOLF COURSE 18-hole championship course, hosted the 1994 Women’s Southern Amateur Tournament. Public course, year-round golfing. 18th-century club house is on the national register of historic places. (434) 946-7336

HIKING, BIKING, & BIRDING

(Blue Ridge Parkway) Parkway attractions located in Amherst County include Otter Creek campground and restaurant and Humphreys Gap. Enter the parkway from Amherst County via Route 60, near milepost 45, or via Route 130.

APPALACHIAN TRAIL

Nearly 50 miles of this grand trail pass through Amherst County as it winds its way from Maine to Georgia. Enter the trail via the Parkway near milepost 50, or from Route 60 near the county’s western border.

GEORGE WASHINGTON NATIONAL FOREST

Occupying much of the western portion of Amherst County (and more than a million acres in Va. and W.Va), this vast woodland provides a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. You’ll discover numerous spots for hiking, camping, and fishing.

MOUNT PLEASANT NATIONAL SCENIC AREA More than 7,500 acres of splendor can be reached via Rt. 631, just off Rt. 60W. Magnificent overlooks and trails reaching 4,000’ elevations.

JAMES RIVER HERITAGE TRAIL

This blacktop hiking and biking trail is accessible from the Blackwater Creek Trail at Lynchburg’s riverfront. A trestle footbridge carries you to the one-mile stretch of trail running the length of Percival’s Island, and a second footbridge leads you across the James to Amherst for another 1.5-mile path.

ATV TRAILS

Amherst County offers 25 miles of trails for All-Terrain-Vehicles just west of the Blue Ridge Parkway on Rt. 130. For more information, contact the Forest Service at (540) 291-2188

VIRGINIA BLUE RIDGE RAILWAY TRAIL

This trail is open for two miles from Piney River in Nelson County to Roses Mill in Amherst County. The Piney River and

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adjacent farmland provide beautiful vistas for hikers, bikers and horseback riders. Numerous birds and native plants abound.

FISHING

Amherst County abounds with prime fishing spots. Boat ramps and launches provide access to 50 miles of water along the James, Pedlar, and Piney rivers. Anglers can also try their luck at one of the several fishing lakes found in county parks.

CAMPING OTTER CREEK CAMPGROUND (Blue Ridge Parkway) National Park Service facility near milepost 60 offers creekside sites for tent camping and RV’s (no power/water hookups). Grounds also include seasonal restaurant and gift shop. (434) 299-5125 www.nps.gov Lynchburg NW/Blue Ridge Parkway KOA 75 mostly wooded sites for RVs and tents. Fishing, swimming, hiking and other outdoor sports. (434) 2995228 www.wildwoodcampground.com

COUNTY PARKS

COOLWELL PARK Located on Coolwell Road, south of the Town of Amherst, this recreational park has a picnic area with grills, a picnic shelter, a play area for children, restrooms, lighted allpurpose fields (soccer, football, and softball), outdoor basketball courts, a nature trail and an outdoor amphitheater.

The community center located in the park is available to civic organizations and school groups on a reservation basis. It is also available for rent to private individuals on a reservation (rental fee) basis. For additional information call the Recreation Department at 434-946-9371.

MILL CREEK LAKE PARK Located in the Temperance area of the county, this park is considered by many residents to be the most scenic with a clear view of Mt. Pleasant and is part of the Sleeping Giant Loop on the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail [www.dgif. virginia.gov ] Furthermore, this park is extremely popular with the fishermen! It rests on a 190 acre watershed lake that is open for fishing only (no swimming). No gasoline powered boats allowed. The park consists of a boat ramp, picnic tables and grills, play area for children and restroom facilities. Directions: turn onto Rt. 778 off of Rt. 60 west.

Turn right on Rt. 610. Follow the signs.

MONACAN PARK This park is located on the scenic and historic James River.

The park offers a boat ramp and boat dock for access to the river, fishing benches, a covered picnic pavilion and picnic area, a play area for children and restroom facilities. It is located in the Elon area of the county. Directions: take Rt. 130 W. to Elon. Turn left on Monacan Park Rd. The park is located at the end of the Monacan Park Road.

RIVEREDGE PARK (located on the James River across from the Downtown Lynchburg waterfront) offers a nice boat ramp and fishing access, along with comfort stations, picnic tables and a community center.

This park is most accessible by taking the first two left-hand turns at the bottom of the hill of Rt. 163 (old Rt. 29 bus., now called Old Town Connector) just before the bridge crossing into Downtown Lynchburg. The community center located in the park is available to civic organizations and school groups on a reservation basis.

It is also available for rent to private individuals on a reservation (rental fee) basis for events such as birthday parties, reunions or wedding receptions. For additional information call the Recreation Department at 434-946-9371.

The Riveredge Park access STONEHOUSE LAKE PARK Located in the Temperance area of the county, this park rests on a beautiful 41 acre watershed lake and is open for fishing only (no swimming). This park is part of the Sleeping Giant Loop on the

Monacan Park Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail. [www.dgif.virginia.gov] There is a boat ramp providing access into the lake (no gasoline powered boats allowed). A covered picnic pavilion, picnic tables and grills, a play area for children and restroom facilities makes this park an attractive setting for family/group picnics and activities. Directions: turn on Rt. 778 off of Rt. 60 W. Turn left onto Rt. 610. Follow the signs.

THRASHERS LAKE PARK Located in the Temperance area of the county, this park rests on an attractive 36 acre watershed lake open for fishing only (no swimming). This park is part of the Sleeping Giant Loop on the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail [www.dgif.virginia. gov]. It consists of a boat ramp (no gasoline powered boats allowed) picnic tables and grills, a play area for children and restroom facilities. Directions: turn onto Rt. 778 off of Rt. 60 W. Turn left on Rt 610. Follow the signs.

For more information about activities in Amherst County, contact the Amherst County Recreation and Parks Department at (434) 946-9371

Monacan Indian Nation P.O. Box 1136 Madison Heights, VA 24572 | (434) 946-0389 Monacan Scholarship Auction

Saturday, October 4th, 2014 at 1pm, and Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, 1pm.

Annual Monacan Nation Powwow

Friday, May 15th (student day); Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th, 2015

Monacan Ancestral Museum 2009 Kenmore Road, Amherst | (434) 946-5391

Open By Appointment Only

St. Paul’s Episcopal Mission 2009 Kenmore Road, Amherst Va | (434) 946-2531

Annual St. Paul’s Homecoming Bazaar AMHERST CHAMBER OF Saturday, October 4th, 2014 at 10am, and Saturday, Oct COUNTY 3, 2015 COMMERCE at 10 am.

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News & Notes NEW AMHERST COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BEGINS SERVICE

Effective in August 2014, Dean C. Rodgers began serving as the new Amherst County Administrator.

Most recently employed as the General Manager for the Louisa County Water Authority, he was able to increase the operating budget with community buy-in, complete multi-million dollar system upgrades to comply with more stringent environmental standards, settle long-standing citizen lawsuits, and develop and implement a strategic plan to guide the Water Authority to self-sufficiency. Prior to joining the Water Authority, Mr. Rodgers served for 28 years as a Judge Advocate, United States Air Force, during which time he was promoted to the rank of Colonel and served in diverse communities throughout the world.

Mr. Rodgers holds a business degree from Baylor University, a law degree from the University of Utah School of Law, and a Master of Environmental Laws degree from George Washington University.

Asked what he likes best about Amherst County, Mr. Rodgers replied, “my most favorite aspect of Amherst County is how friendly and helpful the people are. There is a culture of graceful living here.”

CENTRA HEALTH BUILDING NEW FACILITY IN TOWN OF AMHERST

Centra Health, of Lynchburg, recently announced that a new medical facility is planned to open in the Town of Amherst in September, 2016.

The 17,500 sq. ft. ambulatory care center will be built behind the Ambriar Shopping Center. Centra expects to spend at least $9 million on the facility.

As an urgent care center, it will function for the treatment of non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses. The facility also would provide primary care services, X-rays including digital X-rays, laboratory services and physical therapy.

Patients would not need to have an appointment to be seen.

According to Centra spokeswoman Diane Riley, the Amherst facility will address a shortage of primary care providers in central Amherst County. An older population requires more medical services, and Centra expects the demand for doctors to increase as the population of Amherst County continues to age, based on census data.

While Riley was unsure as to how many physicians would be housed at the Amherst center, she wrote that because of its size, the new facility potentially could house multiple physicians.

“Our commitment to this region is to provide access of care to our neighbors,” Riley said.

“We will work closely with the physicians already in the area to help address the [community’s] unmet medical needs due to the shortage of primary care physicians in the area.”

GRAPHIC COURTESY OF CENTRA

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News & Notes NEW AMHERST TOWN HALL OPENS

The new Amherst Town Hall, located at 174 S. Main St., less than one block away from the old location, recently opened. The 3,000 sq. ft. building, purchased by the Town in August 2013, accommodates the Amherst Police Department, Town office staff, and chambers for the Town council.

The same building (located next to the Bank of the James) once housed a donut shop and, most recently, a chiropractic office. The old Town Hall building will be for sale.

AMHERST TRAIN DEPOT WORK PROGRESSING

Outside renovations on the Amherst Train Depot (as of August 2014) was going through Phase II, including new wooden siding and clay tiles for the roof, according to Zoning and Planning Director Jeremy Bryant.

Historically accurate windows now stand in the place of old, boarded up ones. With the second phase almost complete, the third and last stage, the interior renovation, is still preliminary. Although Amherst County was awarded a $618,671 grant from the federal Transportation Alternatives program to complete the project, it has still not been determined what organizations will locate there, and exactly how the 2200 sq. ft. of space will be utilized.

So far (as of 8/20/14) both the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce and Amherst County Economic Development Authority have requested space, but no definite plans have been made as to when Phase III will begin. Part of the space allotted to the ACCC would be used as a Visitor’s Center. For more information, call Jeremy Bryant at 946-9303.

AGE OF JAZZ HONORED IN DOWNTOWN AMHERST

Thanks to a collaborative effort between Amherst County High School art teacher Maryellen Barron, a group of 11 students, Amherst Town Council, arts promoter Suny Monk and others, a large mural honoring the Age of Jazz was constructed in Oct. 2013 on the building where Traveler’s Restaurant is located.

More murals are planned in the future!

SHEILA’S PET GROOMING RELOCATES

Sheila Justice opened her grooming facility in the Town of Amherst, across Rt. 60 from the Food Lion shopping center, in Nov. of 2013. A groomer for20 years, she started her business in the basement of her home in 2005.

Sheila graduated from Canine Clippers School of Pet Grooming, and is certified in Terriers (Schnauzers) and Non-Sporting Breeds (poodles).

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News & Notes NEW MADISON HEIGHTS RESTAURANT OFFERING LIVE MUSIC & FAMILY ATMOSPHERE The Old 97 Restaurant opened in November of 2013. Life-long Amherst County residents and successful business owners Matthew Cox and Tracy Sprouse have transformed this landmark into a quality restaurant where one can relax with a nice meal and entertainment without being afraid to bring the whole family.

Live music, including bluegrass, classic country, blues and jazz, is featured at least weekly, and there is also a weekly family-friendly karaoke night. A favorite place for Amherst County High School class reunions, The Old 97 is a popular venue to celebrate birthdays for the young and old alike. For more information, see the ad on page 36.

HARMAN EYE CENTER MOVING

After having served Amherst and the surrounding communities for 18 years from their present S. Main St. location, the Harman Eye Center will be relocating to 204 Ambriar Plaza in December 2014.

The same staff, led by Tabitha Combes O.D., will continue offering their professional services from a larger, more convenient and patient-friendly space, across from What A Blessing Bakery. For more information, see the ad on page 5.

TWEEDY’S PRODUCE RELOCATES

Tweedy’s Produce, originally located behind the Apple Market shopping center at the corner of Rt.s 151 and 29N., moved to the other corner of the same intersection in January of 2014. Owned and operated by Amherst natives Brenda and Ricky Tweedy, their floor space is now doubled, allowing them to become a country store.

Besides their fresh local produce, they now offer country hams, rolled bologna, salt fish, cheeses, jams, jellies, spices, Atkinson’s Milling Products. See their ad on page 57.

PLAQUE & TROPHY SHOP RELOCATES & EXPANDS

Tim and Joyce Boggs started Virginia Plaques and Trophies from their home, back in 2009.

Business was so good that they moved it to a location on Rt. 29 in Madison Heights the following year, and again in 2013 to their present location at 3690 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. They have quadrupled their workspace from their previous Rt. 29 shop. They now have a larger showroom and capacity for all services and products, including uniforms and Dixie Outfitter shirts. See the ad on page 7.

NEW PET GROOMING BUSINESS OPENS

River’s Edge Pet Grooming opened March 1, 2014, at 4124 S. Amherst Hwy., near Rt. 130 and the pawn shop. Affordable and compassionate care in a convenient location is offered, along with skilled breedspecific dog grooming, basic shave downs, baths and nail trimming.

Owner/groomer Jennifer Sigmon has over 20 years of experience working with animals, and a Bachelor’s of Science, Equestrian Science degree. She is an Amherst County resident and 1987 graduate of ACHS. For more information, see the ad on page 55.

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Amherst County Dining Guide

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Monacan Indians Proud of Heritage

FROM LEFT: Monacan Ancestral Museum; Bear Mountain Indian Mission School; St. Paul’s Episcopal Mission

A visit to the Monacan Nation Museum and headquarters at Bear Mountain, in Amherst County, is both an educational and enchanting one.

Located on Kenmore Rd. about five miles from the library in the Town of Amherst, the approximate 200 acres of land are beautiful, complete with a babbling brook that runs through it. But it is only a mere semblance of the territory that the Monacan’s once roamed, a swath of land in what is now known as Virginia, north and south between the North Carolina and Maryland borders, through the Blue Ridge mountains to the west and Richmond area to the east.

When the first colonists arrived at Jamestowne in 1607, they immediately met with Indian people on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. These Indians belonged to a vast Powhatan autocracy and spoke Algonquian languages. In the piedmont and mountain regions of this

area lived Siouan Indians of the Monacan (Monacan meaning “earth people” or “diggers of the earth) and Mannahoac tribes, arranged in a confederation ranging from the Roanoke River Valley to the Potomac River, and from the Fall Line at Richmond and Fredericksburg west through the Blue Ridge Mountains.

At this time, the Virginia Siouans numbered at least 9,000 people. They were an agricultural people who grew the “Three Sisters” crops of corn, beans and squash, and they had domesticated a wide variety of other foods, including sunflowers, fruit trees, wild grapes and nuts. They lived in villages with palisaded walls, and their homes were dome-shaped structures of bark and reed mats. These Monacan ancestors hunted deer, elk and small game, and they would leave their villages every year to visit their hunting camps. The Monacans traded with the Powhatans to the continued on p. 40

PLAN YOUR VISIT- The Monacan Ancestral Museum is open by appointment only: call 946-5391. GETTING THERE: from Madison Heights or Monroe areas- get on Rt. 29 Bus. north, towards Amherst; turn left on Rt. 671 (South Five Forks Rd.); go about 1 mile before turning left on Father Judge Rd.; proceed about 3.7 miles to Kenmore Rd.; turn right on Kenmore Rd. and proceed about .3 miles to second turn towards buildings on right, just past Indian Mission Rd.). from the Town of Amherst- turn on Sunset Dr. (near the library) which becomes Kenmore Rd. Proceed about 4 1/2 miles to structures on the right).

ANNUAL PUBLIC EVENTS - Monacan Nation Powwow (May 16,17-2015) on Rt. 130 in Elon Monacan Scholarship Auction (first Sat. every October) St. Paul’s Episcopal Homecoming Bazaar (first Sat. every October)

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Important Monacan Historical Dates Arrival of Spanish in 1500’s with European diseases wipes out many Indians 1607 - English settlers arrive in Jamestown and make contact with Powhatan tribes Around 1800 - Settlement of Oronoco established on Johns Creek 1831 - William Johns purchases 400 acres on Bear Mountain 1868 - A land parcel is donated for an Indian meeting place 1924 - Virginia passes “Racial Integrity Law” 1943 - Monacans successfully challenge local draft board, resolving the incorrect racial classification 1964 - The Old Mission schoolhouse closes and Monacan students enter public school for the first time 1984 - Local pediatrician publishes book, “Indian Island in Amherst County”, all about the Monacan Nation 1988 - Monacan Tribe becomes a stateregistered corporation 1989 - Monacan Tribe recognized in Virginia General Assembly as one of the eight indigenous tribes of the state 1995 - Episcopal Diocese of S.W. Virginia gives 7.5 acres to Monacan Tribe 1996 - Bear Mountain Log Cabin added to the National Register of Historic Places and mission schoolhouse accepted into the Virginia Register of Historic Places

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of these people is poor in contrast to Powhatan history.

Between 1607 and 1720, a series of encounters are recorded, and the Monacans gradually moved north and

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east and the Iroquois to the north. They mined copper, which they wore in necklaces, and which the Powhatans prized greatly. The Monacans also buried their dead in mounds, a tradition that differ-

Chiefs Bryant and Branham inside the old Mission school.

entiates them fromneighboring Indian nations. Throughout the piedmont and mountain regions, thirteen mounds have been identified and many excavated, yielding interesting information about the lives of these first Americans, whose ancestors inhabited this region for more than 10,000 years.

Even before the English arrived, the Indians had encountered sweeping epidemics of disease, carried to this land by Spanish explorers in the 1500s.

Such diseases as smallpox and influenza wiped out entire tribes, because the Indians had no immunity to the bacteria. With their numbers reduced and whole villages gone, the tribes were greatly disadvantaged when the colonists landed in Virginia.

Unlike the Powhatans, who maintained an appearance of friendly relations with the colonists, the Monacan people appeared to want little contact with the English. Historic records indicate that the Monacans were not fighters by nature, unlike the neighboring Iroquois. Traditionally the Monacan’s were not believed to a supreme leader like Powhatan. A number of explorers visited their towns and described them, but none remained to learn the Monacan languages, and thus the historical record

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westward, away from the advancing settlers. But many of the Monacan people stayed in Virginia, entrenched in their ancestral home in the mountains, a place that became known as Amherst County. Other tribes, such as the Saponis, Occaneechis, and Tutelos, joined these remaining Monacans.

By 1807, the settlement of Mona-

source has suggested that the Indians helped their new neighbors to grow this tobacco, thus contributing greatly to one of the greatest tobacco markets in the world at that time, which became the City of Lynchburg. The settlement at Oronoco was listed as a post town on a map of the county, and from this settlement grew the modern Monacan Nation.

In 1831, William Johns purchased 52 acres of land on Bear Mountain in Amherst County. In 1833, he bought another 400 acres, and this land became a settlement for the Indian families related to him. One source states, “It was the people on Bear Mountain who cohered and maintained an identity through one another. It was also this community that became the target of prejudice and misunderstanding.” In 1850, the census recorded 29 families, mostly large, related to the Bear Mountain settlement and Monacan community. In 1856, Will Johns divided his lands among his sons and daughter. Five years later, at the age of 91, he died. In 1860, the Amherst County Clerk’s Office recorded, among the names of free persons of color, the Monacan surnames of Beverly, Branham, Johns, Pinn and Terry.

In 1868, a parcel of land was donated for a meeting place for the Indian people. At the time, churches and

The Powwow is held every May in Elon

can ancestors on Johns Creek had been named “Oronoco,” after a type of darkleaf tobacco grown in the area. One

schools were provided for whites and for blacks, but not for Indians. Originally, a wooden arbor

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served as the meeting place, and itinerant ministers began to hold Baptist and Methodist services there. Shortly thereafter, a log building was built, to be used for the meeting place. The new church served about 350 Indian people. This building later became the Indian mission school, which still stands at the foot of Bear Mountain and is now a registered national historic landmark.

An 1896 newspaper article about the Indian community described them this way: “The older part were typical Indians, of a rich copper color, high cheek-bones, long, straight black hair, tall and erect in form.”

Virginia passed its Racial Integrity Law in 1924, which prohibited intermarriage between those considered white and those having any mixture of colored blood more than one-sixteenth. This law was to have a disastrous effect on the Monacan people and resulted in many of their records being changed by state officials without their knowledge.

Many Monacans left the state during this time, because they were no longer permitted to marry freely or to register as Indian in any official capacity. Indian children were at this

Playground at the church mission

time attending a first-to-seventh-grade school at Bear Mountain, and some were known to walk five miles each way to reach the school.

During this period, Monacans began challenging the official classifications of their race by state officials and census takers. The debate continued through 1942, when several Monacans led a legal challenge to the state’s actions, and Dr. Walter Plecker, who headed the state Bureau of Vital Statistics, was forced to admit that he had no scientific evidence ascertaining the Monacans’ race. In 1943, Monacans challenged the local draft board, successfully resolving their incorrect racial classification for the World War II draft.

During the early part of the century, most of the Indian people had been tenant farmers, cropping shares, but they were forced finally to change to day work, cutting pulpwood and working seasonally at the local fruit farms. In 1946 the owner of two fruit farms, which employed many of the Indian families, agreed to provide a truck to transport the children to school and church. The people divided themselves into two groups, those with lighter and darker appearances, and the Presbyterian Church formed a separate mission and school at Pedlar Mills. During harvest season, the fruit farms had to set up three tables at lunchtime, for white, Indian, and continued on page 44 black laborers.

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A 1956 article in the Amherst paper noted the lack of secondary education being provided to mission children in the area, and in 1963, the County proposed a $30,000 bond to build an Indian school for the mission community. The proposal was voted down, and 23 students applied for transfer to public schools. In Richmond, the applications were approved, and the old mission schoolhouse closed as its students entered public schooling for the first time.

The mission, now called St. Paul’s mission, began holding its annual Homecoming Reunion and Bazaar in 1969, an event that is still enjoyed yearly in October by many county residents, and in 1970 a five-acre parcel was purchased by the church, still used as a recreational area for the Interesting work near the mission tribe. In 1979, a federal Native American grant established a pottery cooperative at the mission, and some

Kristy R. Robinson, O.D.

important pieces were produced, several of which were sold to the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C. The next year, a parish hall was added to the mission, and in 1981, the Mattaponi-Pamunkey-Monacan Consortium was created, the first intertribal consortium in Virginia, which obtains funding from the U.S. Department of Labor to create jobs and job training for Indian people in the state.

The tribe became a state-registered corporation in 1988, and in 1989, it was recognized by the Virginia General Assembly as one of the eight indigenous tribes of the state. In 1993, the tribe became a registered nonprofit organization, developed a museum steering committee, and held its first annual Powwow in Bedford County. With the funds raised from this event, the tribe purchased 110 acres of land on Bear Mountain, to be held in trust for its future generations. A tribal scholarship fund was also established at this time.

In 1994, the tribe began negotiating with the Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Virginia to open a tribal museum at the mission site, and in 1995 the Church made history by returning the deed to 7.5 acres of its property to the Monacan Tribe.

The mission school building was accepted into the Virginia Register of Historic Places, and in 1996 the Bear Mountain log cabin was added to the National Register of Historic Places. In 1997, the tribe petitioned the Virginia Council on Indians to request legislation enacting corrections to birth certificates and other official documentation at no charge to tribal members. With the passing of this new bill, nearly a century of state-sanctioned racial oppression ended for Monacan people. Also in 1997, the tribe obtained continued on page 46

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Chief Sharon Bryant and Asst. Chief Dean Branham have been friends since childhood, and both attended ACHS.

its first grant from the federal Administration for Native Americans, to conduct historical research that will help them to obtain federal recognition as an Indian tribe.

The Monacans have survived almost four hundred years since the first settlers landed at Jamestowne.

Today the tribe numbers over 2100 people (about 650 within 50 miles of Bear Mountain), as more descendants discover their heritage and return to Amherst to celebrate their Indian culture. The tribe operates numerous programs designed to assist tribal members and to educate the general public. It has paid off its land purchase on Bear Mountain and acquired new parcels as well.

The Monacan Nation, headquartered here in Amherst County, is one of the few American Indian nations that still remain in their ancestral homeland. It has made significant contributions to Virginia’s history and development, and the Monacans continue to be a strong group, dedicated to the survival of Indian people in Virginia and throughout the hemisphere.

(The publisher is grateful to the Monacan Nation and Dr. Peter Houck (author of Indian Island in Amherst County) for the above information).

PLACES NAMED AFTER THE MONACAN INDIANS: Monacan Park (on James River near Elon); Monacan High School (near Richmond); Monacan Bridge (Rt. 29 bypass bridge over the James River, dedicated in 2005).

“Excellence in Pet Care since 1976” Dr. Samuel Baum • Dr. Patrick Gries • Dr. Beth Luzaich • Dr. Angela Hope ROUTE 29 N., MONROE - 5 miles north of Lynchburg

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Amherst, Virginia P.O. Box 1397 106 East Court St. Amherst, Virginia 24521 P: 434-946-9596 F: 434-946-7440 www.AmherstHabitat.org

We Need You! We have many volunteer needs in Construction, Fundraising, Church Relations, Family Selection, Family Support and Site Selection. Presently, our biggest needs are in Construction and Fundraising. If you are interested in helping us provide decent, affordable housing to those in need by swinging a hammer or through a donation, please call (434) 946-9596.

Our Mission Statement: Amherst County Habitat for Humanity works in Partnership with God’s people in need, and volunteers from all walks of life and faiths, to build decent, simple and affordable housing.

We Do Beautiful Kitchens, Additions, Custom Porches & Decks, Sunrooms, Garages & Much More!

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Packaging Riverville Mill We manufacture semi-chemical medium and recycled linerboard for conversion into corrugated boxes. The company produces more than 1,400 tons a day, serving the northeastern, midwestern and southeastern regions of the United States and eastern Canada. By using recycled materials, we are constantly looking for resourceful ways to better serve the community.

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Have questions about the Affordable Care Act? Uninsured & need to purchase a Health Plan?

Amherst Health Center now offers Enrollment Services FREE of charge!

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• Help you shop for health insurance • Find discounts & tax credits to reduce your out-of-pocket cost • Help you understand how the Affordable Care Act affects you For more information – or to schedule an appointment, call (434) 929-1400 & ask to speak to an Outreach & Enrollment Counselor today!

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Agents: Ed Sale, LUTCF

Member Service Specialists: Cindy Best Martha Jones, CISR

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SHOP AMHERST COUNTY FIRST! The following are Amherst Chamber of Commerce members and/or advertisers as of 8/18/14.

ACCOUNTANTS

Eubank, Jr. Douglas CPA 704 Dillard Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on page 51). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-2301 Wasserman, Jessie, CPA Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238-2486

ADVERTISING/MARKETING

Choice Marketing Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 660-8289

ANTIQUES/HANDCRAFTED ITEMS

Ware House Antiques 195 N. Main St., Amherst (see ad on page 52). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 942-1426

APARTMENTS

Phelps Road Place Apartments 190 Phelps Rd., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-4774

APPLIANCES - SALES & SERVICE

Burch-Ogden 196 S. Main St., Amherst (see ad on page 52) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7505 Schewel Furniture, Co. 139 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5758

ATTORNEYS

Cline, Ben Attorney-At-Law, 230 S. MainSt., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200-8689 Petty Livingston Dawson & Richards P.C., Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-2768

AUCTIONEERS

Blue Ribbon Auction Services, 137 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst (see ad on page 33) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5603 or 660-4326

AUTO BODY SERVICE

Bill’s Body Shop 1340 N. Amherst Hwy, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-1115 Martin’s Paint & Body Shop S. Main St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5307

AUTO DEALERS - USED & NEW

Regional Auto Sales 4520 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 23) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-5515 Virginia Select Auto 1873 S. Amherst Hwy., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381-0300

AUTO PARTS

Virginia Auto Parts & Recycling Inc. 208 Wright Shop Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on page 29). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-8076

AUTO RENTAL

AMCAR 250 Old Town Connector, Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-4111

AUTO REPAIR SERVICE

All American Transmissions, Inc. 505 Old Wright Shop Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on page 25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Allgood’s Auto Repair 285 Dogwood Dr., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cash Alignment 300 Old Wright Shop Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on page 25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

L.C.’s Auto Repair 1348 N. Amherst Hwy., Amherst (see ad on page 53). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Meineke Car Care 4998 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

845-3272 528-6599 845-2486 841-0056 528-9000

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Open: Tuesday - Sunday 10 am. - 6pm.

Sunday 1:30 pm. - 6 pm.

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www.WarehouseAntiquesVa.com 195 N. Main St., (at the stop light downtown) Amherst

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We carry parts for all brands of major appliances, Imperial bedding, Furniture, kerosene heater wicks, T.V. antennas and more!

New Appliance Sales & Parts For All Brands of Major Appliances Burch & Ogden 196 S. Main St. Amherst, Va. 24521 434-946-7505

Paige’s Auto Repair 4568 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 23) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 942-7837

BANKS

BB&T Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BB&T S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bank of the James 164 S. Main St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bank of the James 4698 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Carter Bank and Trust 221 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Carter Bank and Trust 4498 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

First National Bank 130 S. Main Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BED & BREAKFAST

946-7725 929-6890 946-9777 846-8887 946-1122 845-8145 946-7814

Indian Creek Bed & Stable 2711 Lowesville Rd., Lowesville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-8008 Speed the Plough Bed & Breakfast 389 Fairlea Lane, Monroe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384-3102

BUILDERS

Coleman-Mays Buildings, Inc. 3447 S. Amherst Hwy., Monroe (see ad on page 47). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Davis, Sam E. Construction 572 Elon Rd., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

John E. Maynard, Inc. 197 Alcock Rd., Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Morcom Buildings Inc. 3685 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHIROPRACTORS

929-4017 929-0446 946-9632 929-5599

Mock, Dr. Sally DC, PC 210 S. Main St., Amherst (see ad on page 14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0796

CLEANING SERVICE

Pink Ladies Cleaning Service Madison Heights (see ad on page 53) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-2308 or 401-6428

Pink Ladies Cleaning LLC • • • • •

NEW LOCATION... NEW NAME... SAME GREAT SERVICE!

Fully insured & licensed Residential & Commercial Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly See us on Angies List!

References Available PinkLadiesVA.com GloryAndHim@gmail.com

Serving Amherst County & Beyond

Tina Foutty

846-2308

LC’S AUTO REPAIR,LLC LEE CLARK

John C. Dean Dentist

AMHERST FAMILY DENTAL CARE

(434) 946-7507 www.johncdeanddspc.com

Comprehensive and Laser Dentistry

135 S. Main St. P. O. Box 6 Amherst, VA 24521

Collision Repair Specialists 35 Years Experience

OWNER/TECHNICIAN 1348 N. AMHERST HWY (Rt. 29N at Rt. 151) Amherst

434-841-0056 Ed Thompson, Owner

FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC AUTO REPAIR COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS/STATE INSPECTONS

5408 South Amherst Highway Madison Heights, Virginia 24572

434-528-0900 Fax: 434-528-0003 Cell: 434-941-7082 thompson.autobody@hotmail.com

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COMMUNICATIONS

Centennial Broadcasting, LLC, Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-3698 Verizon Virginia, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (540) 563-2261 WSET, Inc. (WSET TV) Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-1313

COMMUNITY CENTERS

Madison Heights Community Center. 424 Woodys Lake Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on page. 20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610-7951 or 660-1672

CONCRETE

Lynchburg Ready Mix Concrete Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-6563

CONFERENCE CENTER/CATERING & MORE

Elston Inn & Conference Center at Sweet Briar College (see ad on page. 6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381-6448

CONSTRUCTION

Wall Construction LLC 161 Dillard Rd., Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0366

CONSULTING

Virginia Consulting, Inc. Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434-941-1001

CONTRACTORS

George E Jones & Sons, Inc. 210 South Main Street, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5455 Investment Properties Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0621 Martineau Contracting Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2697

CREDIT UNIONS

Beacon Credit Union 155 Amelon Square Plaza, Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-868-6655 Central VA Federal Credit Union Seminole Plaza, Madison Heights (see ad on page 50). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-9016

DANCE SCHOOLS

Amherst Dance Academy Mountain View Plaza, next to Food Lion in Amherst (see ad on page 39) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7340

DENTISTS

Dean, Dr. John 698 S. Main St., Amherst (see ad on page 53) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7507 Golden, Dr. R. Kelly, DDS Amherst (see ad on page 54). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-1981

DRY CLEANERS

Amherst Dry Cleaners 455 South Main Street, Amherst & 4104 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . 946-5303 & 846-2936

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTORS

High Ground Partners, LLC 110 Vista Centre Dr. Suite 6, Forest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434-944-8254

ELECTRICIANS

Buzz Electric LLC, Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316-2623 Cash Electric Co., Madison Heights (see ad on page 41). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384-5012

ELECTRONIC INSTALLERS

Hudson-Payne Electronics Corp. Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-5583

ENGINEERS

Hurt & Proffitt, Inc. 2524 Langhorne Rd., Lynchburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-7796

EXTERMINATOR

Specialty Exterminating Co. S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page. 61). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0314

Dr. Kelly Golden, Dentist DDS

692 Dillard Road Madison Heights, VA 24572 Phone: (434) 846-1981 Office Hours: Monday–Thursday 8–5 AMHERST

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Natural Health Center Lina Hall, N.D.

Offering: • Vitamins, Herbs, & Minerals • Gluten-Free Food • Organic Pet Food 143 Seminole Plaza, Madison Heights (at rear of parking lot, past Big Lots)

• Organic Make-Up • Chemical-Free Cleaning Products • & More!

Phone: 434-845-8113 Email: Linahallnd@aol.com

EYE CARE

Harman Eye Center 413 South Main Street, Suite 109, Amherst (see ad on page 5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2020 Robinson, O.D. Kristy R. 5076 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page. 44) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-7822 See, O.D. Katherine R. 5076 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 22). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-7822

FARM & SUPPLIES

Tucker Family Farms 713 Indian Creek Road, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-5059

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Anchor Financial 5066 S. Amherst Hwy., Ste. 104, Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-4823 Edward Jones, G. Taylor 210 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst (see ad on page. 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7778 Edward Jones, C. Tibbs 304 Amelon Square, Unit 17, Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1647

FITNESS CENTERS

Snap Fitness 203 S. Main Street, Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 381-6011

FLOOR COVERING SALES & INSTALLATION

Adams Floor Sanding Co., Inc. 208 Clearview Rd., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1172 Michael’s Carpet World 3659 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page. 39). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1616

FLOUR & FARM PRODUCTS

Amherst Milling, Depot St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7601

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Tharp Funeral Home, 118 Commonwealth Dr., Madison Heights (see ad on page. 29). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0055 Whitten Monelison Chapel, Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-5712

FURNITURE/ACCESSORIES

The Vintage Shoppes of Amherst 229 S. Main St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5800

GAS/WOOD STOVES

AM FM Energy LLC. 1404 N Amherst Hwy (see ad on page. 55) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2626

Ellis Landscapes & Ellis Landscapes Ellis Landscapes & Garden Designs & Garden Designs GardenforDesigns “Designing Your Enjoyment”

Offering Pellet & Wood Stoves, Gas Appliances, Gas Logs, Heaters, Grills & More!

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Robertson Sales & Service, Inc. Sales & Service of Lawn & Garden Equipment

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1404 N. Amherst Hwy. (Rt. 29 near Rt. 151) Amherst

Andy Mays

W. Blake Robertson

3266 S. Amherst Hwy PO Box 29 Monroe, VA 24574 Phone: 434-929-3126 Fax: 434-929-3126

Sales & Service of Lawn &Garden Equipment

Owner

robertsonsale@aol.com

Robertson Sales & Service, Inc.

River’s Edge Pet Grooming “Affordable and Compassionate”

www.Facebook.com/riversedgepetgrooming 4124 South Amherst Highway (near Rt. 130) Madison Heights

AMHERST

COUNTY

CHAMBER OF

COMMERCE

AMHERST COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Jennifer Sigmon, Owner 434-660-5810

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GLASS/STAINED

Riverside Stained Glass Studio LLC, Gladstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 941-2287

GOLF/COUNTRY CLUB

Poplar Grove Golf Course, Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9933 Winton Country Club & Golf Course 599 Patrick Henry Hwy., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7336

GRAPHIC DESIGN/DESKTOP PUBLISHING

Tiger Studio 149 Cedar Hill Dr., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9096

GROCERS

Anderson’s Country Market 3748 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 42). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-9393

HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE VANS - SALES & RENTALS

Independent Lifestyles 4880 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 45). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-7510

HEALTHCARE

Centra Health’s Fairmont Crossing 173 Brockman Park Dr., Amherst (see ads on pages 4 and 8). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2850

HEALTH FOOD/NUTRITION

Natural Health Center 143 Seminole Plaza, Madison Heights (see ad on page 54) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-8113

HEATING & A/C

Goin Heating & Air Conditioning 122 Old Town Connector, Madison Heights (see ad on page 41) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-7505

HOME HEALTH CARE

Centra Health (see ad on page 8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-635-4651 Elite Care Services 3721 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 45). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-1514 Team Nurse 4007 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1047

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Coleman-Mays Building, Inc. 3447 S. Amherst Hwy., Monroe (see ad on page 47) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-4017

INSURANCE/FINANCIAL SERVICES

Allstate Insurance 200 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst (see ad on page 15). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Amherst County Farm Bureau 113 Falcon Crest Lane, Amherst (see ad on page 50). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Beverly Insurance Agency - Farmer’s Insurance 4382 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cheatham, Tim Insurance Agency 3860 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Massie Insurance Agency, Inc. 165 S. Main St., Amherst (see ad on page 9). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Piedmont Community Health Plan Lynchburg (see ad on page 49). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sprouse Insurance Agency LLC 5068 S Amherst Hwy Ste 110, Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

State Farm - Richard Buck 131 S. Main St., Amherst (see ad on page 51). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

State Farm - Kim Gardner-Ewell 4898 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 29). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wilson Insurance Agency 225 S. Main St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

INVESTMENTS

946-5550 946-5336 845-0459 929-3512 946-7181 947-4463 847-4340 946-7660 528-2845 946-7296

Edward Jones - Gary Taylor 210 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst (see ad on page 3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7778 Edward Jones - Chris Tibbs 304 Amelon Square Unit 17 Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1647 MontVue Capital Management Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455-2795

RENTALS & SERVICE • Construction Commercial & Residential • Special Events • Parties & Weddings

DISCOUNT PORTABLE RESTROOMS Leader In The Portable Restroom Industry

TOMMY GREEN

OFFICE: 434-929-2323 CELL: 434-841-9298

“You Dump. We Pump.”

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Discount septic service

PumP SePtic tankS & GreaSe traPS Sewer & Drain cleaninG ● PlumbinG rePair JettinG & camera work

Drain FielD restoration

434-929-2323

Dennis Story

434-841-7458 Dealer

“A Royal Flush Beats A Full House”

JEWELRY

Premier Designs Jewelry 798 High Peak Rd., Monroe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 665-1119

LANDSCAPING

Ellis Landscapes & Garden Designs Gladstone (see ad on page 55) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 941-0773

LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT/SALES & REPAIR

Amherst Lawn & Garden Equipment 807 South Main Street, Amherst (see ad on page 21) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7433 Robertson Sales & Service 3266 S. Amherst Hwy., Monroe (see ad on page 55). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-3126

MEDIATION SERVICE

Peaceful Alternatives Community Mediation Services, Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-8227

MEDICAL CARE

Amherst Health Center 134 Elon Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on page 49). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1400 Blue Ridge Medical Center 4038 Thomas Nelson Hwy (Rt. 29), Arrington (see ad on page 19). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 263-4000

MOBILITY SPECIALIST

Independent Lifestyles 4880 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 45). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-7510

MORTGAGES

Summit Mortgage Corporation, Lynchburg (see ad on page 43) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237-1027

MOTELS

Knights Inn 3642 S Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 36). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-6506

MUFFLERS

Wes’ Muffler & Custom Pipe Shop, Inc. 200 Lakeview Drive, Madison Heights (see ad on page 31). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-0474

NEWSPAPERS

Amherst-Nelson Publishing 134 Second St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7196

Located on Rt. 29 @ the intersection of Rt. 151 3 miles north of Town of Amherst

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Farm Fresh Fruits & Vegetables, Jams, Jellies, Apple Butter, Flavorings, Spices, Dried Beans, Country Hams, Rolled Bologna, Salt Fish, Cheeses, Atkinson’s Milling Products & much more!

OPEN 7 DAYS at the Corner of Rt. 151 & 29, Amherst

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A & J Treasures Thrift Store “Layaway Plan Available” OPEN Mon.-Fri. 10-5 Sat. 11-3 Closed Sun.

946-1212 behind Hardee’s in the Ambriar Shopping Ctr., Amherst

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PERFORMING ARTS

Amherst Glebe Arts Response (AGAR) 156 Patrick Henry Hwy., Clifford. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 989-3215 The Endstation Theatre Company Sweet Briar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 826-0391

PET GROOMING

River’s Edge Pet Grooming 4124 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 55). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 660-5810 Sheila’s Pet Grooming 128 Whitehead Dr., Amherst (see ad on page 13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0823

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Karen Smith, Photographer Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 660-0686

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

Rehab Associates of Central VA Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381-6090 & Madison Heights 845-5641

PICTURE FRAMING

Whitehall Framing, LLC. Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0207

PLUMBERS

Sullivan Plumbing Express 188 South Main Street, Amherst (see ad on page 67) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0850

PUBLISHING

All-American Publications LLC Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455-2726

PORTABLE RESTROOMS

Discount Portable Restrooms Madison Heights (see ad on page 56) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-2323

REAL ESTATE

Century 21 All-Service Realty (see ad on page 15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0580 Consensus Real Estate 1100 Commerce Street, Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-6585 Four Rivers Realty 4116 S. Amherst Hwy., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455-4630 Locust Hill Realty, LLC 170 Walnut Street, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (814) 466-9222 Montague Miller & Co. Realtors 198 S. Main St. Suite 102 (see ad on page 43). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5522 Morcom Realty 3685 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 610-0017 Snow, Mary Realty Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258-5860 United County Wingfield Real Estate, 3975 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see back cover). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1623

REHABILITATION SERVICES

Centra Health (see ad on page 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-877-635-4651

ROOFING

W.A. Lynch Roofing Co. of Lynchburg, Inc. 4728 S. Amherst Hwy.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-1583

SEPTIC SERVICES

Discount Septic Service,. Madison Heights (see ad on page 56). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-23223

SIGNS

McBride I. H. Sign Co. Rt.29 Bus., Madison Heights (see ad on page 57) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-4151

STONE

Boxley Materials Piney River. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-5900 Gilbert Sand & Stone 3459 S. Amherst Hwy., Monroe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-7433

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Owner

494 Old Wright Shop Rd. Madison Heights, VA 24572

(434) 847-5882 58 Amherst County GUIDEBOOK

Located at “The Circle” 103 S. Main St, Amherst

Gwendolyn Gordon Owner/Agent gfgordon@comcast.net

(434) 946-1090

STORAGE

Stow Away Self Storage 3975 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 33). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1623

STORAGE BARNS

The Amherst Corner 1424 North Amherst Hwy., Amherst (see ad on page 57) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 942-2994

SWIMMING POOL MAINTENANCE

Pool Doctor LLC Monroe (see ad on page 48). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-4088

THRIFT SHOPS

A&J Treasures 135 Ambriar Shopping Ctr. (see ad on page 57) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-1212 Episcopal Thrift Shop 194 S. Main St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2321

TITLE COMPANY

Main Street Settlements, LLC 103 S. Main Street, Amherst (see ad on page 58). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-1090

TIRES/SALES & SERVICE

Lynchburg Tire 2561 Fort Ave., Lynchburg (see ad on page 31). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-7735 Powell’s Tire Service 494 Old Wright Shop Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on page 58). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-5882

TREE SERVICES

Gordon Sellick Tree Service, Monroe (see ad on page 59) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2453

TROPHIES, PLAQUES, AND AWARDS

Virginia Plaques & Trophies, 3698 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401-0021

TRUCKING

J.G.F. Trucking Co. Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-6417

TUTORING

Sylcan Early Learning 4465 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 941-0773

UTILITIES

American Electric Power, Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522-4201

VETERINARY HOSPITALS

Amherst Veterinary Hospital Amherst Hwy., Monroe (see ad on page 46) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1010 Laurel Stone Veterinary Hospital Route 60 Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5059 Monelison Animal Clinic 143 Highview Drive, Madison Heights (see ad on page 59). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1322

VINEYARDS

Lazy Days Winery 1351 N Amherst Hwy., Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381-6088 Rebec Vineyards, Inc. 2229 N. Amherst Hwy. Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5168

WOOD PRODUCTS

Wright Wood Products 1700 Richmond Hwy., Amherst (see ad on page 21). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 944-5207

TREE TRIMMING, REMOVAL & CLEAN-UP STUMP GRINDING • • • •

16 Years Experience Professional, Dependable Licensed, Insured Excellent Rates

Gordon Sellick Tree Service Gordon Sellick, Owner Monroe

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946-2453 cell 841-4097

Monelison Clinic Monelison Animal Animal Clinic Dr.Dr. Charles Budzyn, DVM CharlesV. V. Budzyn, DVM 143 143Highview Highview Dr.Dr. Madison 24572 MadisonHeights, Heights, VAVA24572 929-1322 929-1322 OfficeOffice Hours: Monday Friday 9 am - 6 pm Hours: Monday thru thru Friday 9 am - 6 pm Saturday am- -1 1pmpm Saturday 99 am

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Recycling Drop-Off Centers www.countyofamherst.com

Amherst County Convenience Centers and Rural Container Collection Sites 60 East Convenience Center Open Mon., Tues., Thurs., Sat., Sun: 7am–7pm Closed Wed. and Fri.

114 Park Lane, Gladstone

60 West Container Site

Mon–Sun.: 24 hour

Intersection Rt. 60 West and Rt 715 (Burley Hollow Road), Amherst

Coolwell Convenience Center

Mon–Sun.: 7am–7pm

580 Coolwell Rd, Amherst

Galt’s Mill Container Site

Mon–Sun.: 24 hour

Recycling Centers

All Amherst County Recycling Centers accept the following materials: Newspaper, Mixed Paper, Aluminum and Steel Cans, Plastic #1 and #2, Glass, and Corrugated Cardboard The Amherst County Landfill accepts Tires, Yard Waste, Appliances, and Scrap Metal

60 East Convenience Center Ambriar Shopping Center

Mon–Sun.: 24 hour

Amelon Square Plaza

Mon–Sun.: 24 hour

Amherst

Beside Food Lion Store, Madison Heights

Intersection of Rt. 622(Galt’s Mill Road) and Wesley Drive, Madison Heights

Amherst County Landfill

Long Mountain Container Site

Coolwell Convenience Center

Mon–Sun.: 24 hour

Open Mon.– Sun.: 7am–7pm

114 Park Lane, Gladstone

715 Kentmoor Farm Road, Madison Heights

Mon–Fri.: 8am–4pm | Sat 8am–Noon

580 Coolwell Rd, Amherst

Rt. 60 West, Amherst

New Glasgow Container Site

Mon–Sun.: 24 hour

Boxwood Farm Road, Amherst

Pedlar Convenience Center

Mon–Sun.: 7am–7pm

4102 Buffalo Springs Turnpike, Elon

Warrick Barn Convenience Center

Lakeview Shopping Center

Mon–Sun.: 24 hour

River James Shopping Center

Mon–Sun.: 24 hour

Near Food Lion Store, Madison Heights Old Kroger Store Parking Lot, Madison Heights

Pedlar Convenience Center 4102 Buffalo Springs Turnpike, Elon

Open Mon., Wed., Fri.–Sun: 7am–7pm Closed Tues. and Thurs.

1015 Warrick Barn Rd, Lowesville

Mon–Sun.: 7am–7pm

Warrick Barn Convenience Center 1015 Warrick Barn Rd, Lowesville

Mon–Sun.: 7am–7pm Open Mon., Wed., Fri.–Sun: 7am–7pm Closed Tues. and Thurs.

All Amherst County convenience centers and landfills are closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

Recycling Made Easy Recyclable Material

How To Prepare

What To Place In Bin

What NOT To Place In Bin

Glass

Remove all metal- lids, caps, neck rings. Labels can remain on containers. Rinse and drain thoroughly. Separate by color.

Soda Bottles, Beer Bottles, Juice Containers, Ketchup Bottles, Wine & Liquor Bottles, Food Containers

Mirrors, Automobile Windshields, Light Bulbs, Clay Flower Pots, Laboratory Glass, Crystal, Ceramic Cups, Plates and Ceramic Bottle Tops, Window Glass, Heat Resistant Ovenware, Opaque/Milk Glass, Drinking Glasses.

Aluminum

Rinse and drain thoroughly.

Crush.

Soda Cans, Aluminum Foil, Aluminum Pie Pans, Steel Food Cans

Aerosol Cans that contained Pesticides or Paint.

Plastic

Remove- lids, caps, neck rings.

Rinse and drain thoroughly.

Crush.

Plastic #1- Soda Bottles (ONLY)

Plastic Shopping Bags or Other Plastic Material

Mixed Paper

Place in properly labeled bin.

Flatten all boxes.

Junk Mail, Office Paper, Magazines, Phone Books, Unwaxed Paperboard, Cereal Boxes, Brown Paper Bags

Waxed Paperboard, Tissue Paper, Napkins, Cardboard Boxes

Newspaper

Place in proper bin. DO NOT tie strings around newspaper or place in a brown paper bag.

Newspaper and their Inserts

Mixed Paper

Corrugated Cardboard

Flatten all boxes.

Corrugated Cardboard (Cardboard Cereal Boxes or any Mixed Paper Boxes) ONLY

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Plastic #2- Milk Jugs (ONLY)

Specialty Exterminating Co. Serving ALL of Amherst County and Central Virginia since 1979.

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About the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce (ACCC)

www.AmherstVaChamber.com | information@amherstvachamber.com

(434) 946-0990 fax 946-0879 located within the Amherst County Museum and Historical Society 154 S. Main St., P.O. Box 560, Amherst, VA 24521 Chamber office open Tues.–Fri. 9am–2pm

Winners Scott & Judy Barnes of Morris Orchard.

ACCC President Linda Cocke presents plaque to winner Steve Martin & wife Jerry of Martin’s Auto Body.

The Amherst County Chamber of Commerce 12th Annual Business Appreciation Awards Dinner… …was held at the Elston Conference Center on the Sweet Briar Campus last April.

We congratulate the 2014 Business of the Year winners: Amherst County Public Schools (Large Business); Virginia Select Auto & Vito’s Pizza & Grill (tied for Medium Business); Abbitt’s Garage (3 way tie for Small Business); Morris Orchard Martin’s Paint & Body Shop Madison Heights Youth Baseball Asso. (non-profit organizations);

Winner Ronnie Adams of Madison Heights Youth Baseball Asso.

The annual Harry L. Day Jr. Award, that honors the outstanding service of an individual to both the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce and the local business community, was presented to Gary Jennings.

PHOTOS OF WINNERS ABBITT’S GARAGE, VIRGINIA SELECT AUTO & VITO’S PIZZA & GRILL NOT AVAILABLE AT PRESS TIME.

We Congratulate all of the 2014 Nominees:

Dr. Steven Nichols, Superintendent of Amherst County Schools.

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Davis Grocery England Stove Works Indian Creek Bed & Breakfast Rehab Associates of Central VA Second Stage

Second Street Farmer’s Market Sheila’s Pet Grooming Snap Fitness Travelers Restaurant

Board of Directors OFFICERS:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Linda Cocke, President, WSET-TV ABC Doris Bryant, Vice-President, C21 All-Service Vanessa Angus, Secretary, United Way of Central Virginia Chad Mooney, Treasurer, Petty, Livingston, Dawson & Richards

Teresa Crouch, Amherst County Public Schools Pat Dreher, GLAD Manufacturing Co. Eric Johnson, Amherst County Farm Bureau Melissa Maynard, John E. Maynard Inc. Kelvin Mays, Greif Packaging Jennifer Moore, Centra Bill Tucker, Tucker Family Farms, Martha Tucker, Blue Ridge Medical Center Jeanne Vaughan, Retiree Carrie Weeks, Independent Lifestyles

Jack Hobbs, Amherst Town Manager Claudia Tucker, Amherst County Board of Supervisors

Kristin Wood, Office Kim Mays, Bookkeeper

DIRECTORS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EX OFFICIO ACCC OFFICE:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

COMMITTEES:

Events & Fundraising Committee…

Eric Johnson, Chair; Doris Bryant, Co-Chair

Membership Committee…

Linda Cocke, Chair

Finance & Administration Committee…

Chad Mooney, Chair

Tourism Committee …

Doris Bryant, Chair

Government Affairs Committee…

Teresa Crouch, Chair; Chad Mooney, Co-Chair

Nominating Committee…

Linda Cocke, Co-Chair & Doris Bryant, Co-Chair

Marketing & Advertising Committee…

Vanessa Angus, Chair; Jennifer Moore, Co-Chair The Chamber serves the needs of the business community with a parttime office staff and an all-volunteer Board of Directors. The Board of Directors welcomes suggestions, comments, input, and the synergy of the community. We look forward to working with our members who wish to have a more active role in the Chamber. If you wish to volunteer or assist with a Chamber-sponsored event or join the ACCC Ambassadors Program, please contact the Chamber office at 434-946-0990 or email information@ amherstvachamber.com.

The Chamber office is located in the rear entrance of the Amherst County Museum at 154 South Main Street in Amherst. Office Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Board of Directors meets at noon on the second Wednesday of each month at the Amherst County Administration Building, Board of Education meeting room.

The Chamber also offers relocation and travel packets as well as a fully stocked brochure area just outside the Chamber office. ACCC and the Amherst County Museum sell the official 9-1-1 County maps for $3.00.

Additional information on the County of Amherst is available at http:// www.countyofamherst.com/ and for the Town of Amherst at http://www. amherstva.gov/ Business/Community Outreach & ACCC Member Benefits: Amherst County Guidebook - Chamber/County/Town/Community/Schools information and is distributed throughout the County for the year, usually published in September. Members can advertise at a reduced rate. Call Dan Curran, All American Publications, 434-455-2726, Dan@AllAmericanPub.net.

E-Newsletter “Chamber Business” - ACCC newsletter published 12 times a year ACCC Website - http://www.amherstvachamber.com/ offers Chamber/ County/Community information, events, and links to individual member websites.

ACCC Brochure - “Have Fun in Amherst County” filled with information on where in Amherst County to eat, where to stay, to golf, to look to antiques, plus museums and more.

Amherst County Brochures - 4-color brochures produced by Amherst County about Amherst County and 4-color brochure of Amherst County’s Parks & Trails Guide.

Customer Referrals - customer-to and business-to-business referrals Information Requests - professional-looking packets sent out upon request on ACCC membership, tourist and relocation information.

Membership Plaque - for all your customers to see that you support business in Amherst County. Other benefits include: • Legislative/Regulatory updates and Lobbying efforts on your behalf.

• Business Resources along with many chances to network with other businesses. (see Activities) • Informative Workshops held throughout the year on business topics of interest.

• Virginia Travel Information - available to all in literature racks just outside the ACCC office or sent out in travel/relocation packets. Activities • ACCC Business @ Lunches offer speakers on topics relevant to business concerns and are held during the year.

• ACCC Third Thursdays/Business After Hours are held almost monthly at local business sites to encourage networking. December offers a special holiday gathering and the annual meeting with elections and approval of budget.

• ACCC Cruise-Ins, held in Spring and Fall in the Town of Amherst, is a fun event bringing members and the public out to enjoy seeing antique cars and trucks, family fun, Cruise-In T-shirts, and more.

• ACCC Annual Business Appreciation Awards Dinner is held in May with presentation of awards to the top businesses as voted upon by members of the community in March and judged in April.

• ACCC Political Debates during elections.

• ACCC Shop Locally Campaign to promote Amherst County Businesses.

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Amherst County Chamber of Commerce (ACCC) Members as of August 2014 Abbitt Jr. & Sons, C.W.

Boxley Quarry Crushed Stone

Indian Creek Bed and Stable

Retail Merchants Association of Lynchburg

Adams Floor Sanding, Inc.

Buzz Electric

Investment Properties

Richard Buck Insurance Agency, Inc.,

All American Publications, LLC

Carter Bank & Trust - Amherst

J G F Trucking Co.

All American Transmissions

Carter Bank & Trust - Madison Heights

Jesse C. Wasserman, CPA

River’s Edge Pet Grooming

Allgood’s Auto Repair

Centra Health

John E. Maynard, Inc. Contractor

River View General Store

AM FM Energy, LLC

Centra’s Alan Pearson Cancer Center

Karen Smith, Photographer

Riverside Stained Glass Studio, LLC

AMCAR Car Rentals

Central Virginia Community College-

Koto Grill

Sam E. Davis Real Estate & Construction Co.

L.C.’s Auto Repair

Save Our Animal Rescues (S.O.A.R,)

American Electric Power

Amherst

State Farm

Amherst County Dept. of Public Safety

Central Virginia Community College-LB

Laurel Stone Veterinary Hospital

Schewel Furniture Co.

Amherst County Dept. of Social Services

Central Virginia Federal Credit Union

Lazy Days Winery

SCORE - Lynchburg Chapter

Amherst County Farm Bureau

Century 21 All-Service Realty

Lee’s Court House Deli

Second Stage

Amherst County Government

Choice Marketing

Linmark Appraisal Co.

Sheila’s Pet Grooming

Amherst County Habitat for Humanity

Clifford Ruritan Club

Locust Hill Realty, LLC

Snap Fitness

Amherst County Housing & Community

Cline, Ben Attorney-At-Law

Lynchburg Ready Mix Concrete Co., Inc.

Specialty Exterminating Co.

Coleman/Mays Building, Inc.

Main Street Settlements, LLC

Speed the Plough Bed & Breakfast

Consensus Real Estate

Martineau Contracting

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Pedlar Mills

Del. T. Scott Garrett, M.D.

Martin’s Paint & Body Shop

Sullivan Plumbing Express

Discount Portable Restrooms/Disc.

Mary Snow Realty

Sweet Briar College

Dev Found Amherst County Museum & Historical Society Amherst County Public Schools Amherst County Public Schools Edu.

Massie Insurance Agency, Inc.

Sylvan Learning

Doug Eubank, Jr. CPA

Michael’s Carpet World II

Team Nurse

Amherst County Sheriff

Dr. Sally J. Mock, DC

Montague Miller & Co. Realtors

The Sprouse Insurance Agency, LLC”

Amherst Dance Academy

Dr. Shannon L. Compton, O.D. &

Montvue Capital Management

The Tim Cheatham Insurance Agency

Morcom Realty Corp.

The Vintage Shops of Amherst

Foundation

Amherst Dry Cleaners

Septic Serv

Associates

Amherst Glebe Arts Response, Inc. (AGAR)

Edward Jones Investments, G. Taylor

Amherst Lawn & Garden Equipment

Edward Jones Investments, C.Tibbs

Amherst Milling

El Mariachi

Amherst Veterinary Hospital

Elite Care Services, LLC

Old Dominion Job Corps Center

United Country-Wingfield Real Estate, Inc.

Amherst-Nelson Publishing

Endstation Theatre Company

Paige’s Auto Repair

United Way of Central Virginia

Anchor Financial Services, Inc.

Episcopal Thrift Shop

Peaceful Alternatives Community Mediation

Verizon Virginia, Inc.

Anderson’s Country Market

First National Bank

Appalachian Power

Four Rivers Realty Group

Petty, Livingston, Dawson & Richards, PC

Virginia Plaques & Trophies

Bank of the James - Amherst

Friends of Amherst County

Phelps Road Place Apartments

Virginia Select Auto

Bank of the James - Madison Heights

George E. Jones & Sons, Inc.

Piedmont Community Health Plan, Inc.

Vito’s Pizza Bar & Grill

BB&T - Amherst

Gilbert’s Sand & Stone

Pink Ladies Cleaning Services

W. A. Lynch Roofing Co. of Lynchburg, Inc.

BB&T - Madison Heights

Glad Manufacturing Co.

Pool Doctor LLC

Wall Construction

Beacon Credit Union

Golden DDS, Dr. Kelly

Poplar Grove Golf Course

Ware House Antiques

Beverly Insurance Agency

Greif Packaging Services, LLC

Powell’s Tire Service

“Wes’ Muffler & Custom Pipe Shop, Inc.

Farmers Insurance

Harman Eye Center of Amherst

Premier Designs Jewelry

Whitehall Framing, LLC

Bill’s Body Shop

High Ground Partners, LLC

R. Kelly Golden, DDS, PC

Wilson Insurance Agency

Black Box Government Solutions

Hudson-Payne Electronics Corp.

Rebec Vineyards, Inc.

Winton Country Club

Humane Society of Amherst County

Region 2000 Partnership Econ. Develop.

WSET, Incorporated(WSET-TV)

(aka MTS)

Mountain View Market Nelson County Economic Development and Tourism

Services

Blue Ledge, Inc. (Meals on Wheels)

Hurt & Proffitt, Inc

Blue Ribbon Auction Services

I. H. McBride Sign Company, Inc.

Region 2000 Technology Council

Blue Ridge Medical Center

Independent Lifestyles

Rehabilitation Associates of Central VA

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Council

Tiger Studio Town of Amherst Tucker Family Farms

Virginia Consulting, Inc.

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A&J Treasures & Thrift Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 57 All-American Transmissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Allstate Insurance-Tommy Hunnicutt. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 AM-FM Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Amherst Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Amherst County Farm Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Amherst County Habitat for Humanity. . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Amherst Dance Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Amherst Family Dental Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Amherst Health Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Amherst Lawn & Garden Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Amherst Veterinary Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Anderson’s Country Market. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Blue Ribbon Auction Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Blue Ridge Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Burch-Ogden Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Cash Alignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Cash Electric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Centra Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,8 Central VA Federal Credit Union. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Century 21 All-Service Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Coleman-Mays Building Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Discount Portable Restrooms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Discount Septic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Edward Jones Investments-G. Taylor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 El Mariachi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Elite Care Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Ellis Landscaping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Elston Inn & Conference Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Eubank Accounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Goin Heating & Air. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Golden, Dr. Kelly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Greif Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Harman Eye Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Independent Lifestyles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Knights Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Koto Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 L.C.’s Auto Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Lynchburg Tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Madison Heights Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Main Street Settlements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Massie Insurance Agency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 McBride Sign Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Michael’s Carpet World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Meineke Car Care Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Mock, Chiropractor, Dr. Sally. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Monacan Indian Nation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Monelison Animal Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Montaque, Miller & Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Natural Health Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Original Italian Restaurant & Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Paige’s Auto Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Piedmont Community Health Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Pink Ladies Cleaning Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Pool Doctor LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Powell’s Tire Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Regional Auto Sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 River’s Edge Pet Grooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Robertson Sales & Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Robinson, Kristy O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 See, Katherine O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Sellick Tree Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Sheila’s Pet Grooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Specialty Exterminating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 State Farm Insurance, Richard Buck . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 State Farm Insurance, Kim Gardner-Ewell. . . . . . . . . 29 Stow Away Self Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Sullivan Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Summit Mortgage Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Tharp Funeral Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 The Old 97 Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Thompson’s Auto Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Tweedy’s Produce & Country Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Virginia Auto Parts & Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Virginia Plaques & Trophies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Vito’s Pizza, Bar & Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warehouse Antiques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Wes’ Muffler & Pipe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 What A Blessing Bakery & Deli. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Wingfield Real Estate & Auction Services. . back cover Wright Wood Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Amherst County GUIDEBOOK 65

Where to Call for What You Need Compliments of the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce “Your Business is Our Business” (434) 946-0990

EMERGENCY INFORMATION •Crime - Amherst County Sheriff’s Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9300 •Domestic Violence 24 hr. Crisis Hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-838-8238 •Magistrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9349 Fire Department: •Amherst, Monelison, Pedlar Volunteer Fire Companies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9300 Rescue: •Amherst, Monelison, Gladstone, Pedlar Volunteer Rescues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9300 •Crime Stoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-798-5900

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School Information: •School Superintendent Office - Dr. Brian Ratliff, Supt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9386 County Offices: •Building Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9302 •Circuit Court Clerk’s Office Records of Deeds, Wills, Court Records, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9321 •Commissioner of Revenue - Business Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9310 •Commonwealth Attorney’s Office - Legal Issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9316 •County Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9400 •Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9390 •Planning & Zoning Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9400 •Public Health Department - Free Dental Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9408 •Public Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9307 •Registrar’s Office - Voter Registraion & Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9318 •Stray Animal - Animal Warden - Call Dispatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9300 - Humane Society, Adoption Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2340 •Treasurers Office - Pay Taxes, Pet Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9318 •Voter Registration & Information - Registrar’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9315 Utility Services: •Utilities Department - Madison Heights - Amherst County Service Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-1605 Landfill Information: •Amherst County Landfill located approx. 1 1/2 mi. off Izaac Walton Road on Kentmoor RdOperating Hours: Mon. through Fri. 8 to 4 and Sat. 8 to 12 Teresa Nuckols, Manager - Amherst Co. Solid Waste Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-3324 Things to Do: •Museum - Amherst County Museum & Historical Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9068 •Recreation - Contact Amherst Co. Parks & Recreation Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9371 •Mountain Bike & ATV Trails in Amherst - Glenwood Pedlar Ranger District, National Forest Ser.,. . . . . . . . . . 540-291-2188 •Sweet Briar College-museum, theaters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381-6100 Library Facilities: •Public Libraries - Amherst Public Library, Town of Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9488 •Branch Library at the James River Shopping Center - Madison Heights Branch Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-8171 Camping: •Renting Campgrounds at Buffalo Recreation Area (Faye Mays) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7738 •Wildwood Campground, Rt. 130 Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299-5228 Amherst County Chamber of Commerce 154 S. Main St. (in the Amherst County Museum). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0990 •Business - Relocation - Tourism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fax 946-0879

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