Amherst County Guidebook 2018

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tep into another era when you host your wedding at the historic Winridge Manor Bed and Breakfast and Event Venue, located just a few miles from Lynchburg, VA. The 110-year-old Manor’s spectacular mountain views and lush gardens create the most magnificent backdrop for your special day.

You have several choices to pick from for your ceremony site. The newly added wedding gazebo features a three-tiered fountain as your background, while our ceremonial garden Arbor has panoramic views of the mountains and pastoral pastures. Other ceremony options include the Twinkle Tree, the Evergreen Grove, the Mountain Meadow, and the Majestic Manor Steps – or you may decide to design your own site. Whatever your preference, Winridge Manor offers the perfect setting for your outdoor ceremony.

For your reception. we have several outdoor spots and our new Wedding Pavilion offers an elegant indoor option.

We at Winridge Manor, along with our professional and courteous staff, pride ourselves on making your wedding day enjoyable and stress free. Our wonderful Vendors will ensure that every detail is attended to.

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• Friends Catering • Chestnut Hill Bakery • Cattura Tempo Photography

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Rehabilitation, Home Health, Hospice & Senior Care

We offer a continuum of quality care for our patients transitioning throughout life.

Centra Home Health

Centra PACE

Centra Outpatient Rehabilitation

Helping you recover at home from surgery, an injury or illness

A Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly

Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy

Providing essential nursing, medical and rehabilitation services

Providing complete healthcare for seniors living at home

Lynchburg 434.200.4111

Lynchburg 434.200.6516

Farmville 434.315.5000

Gretna 434.656.4800

Centra Hospice Compassionate end-of-life care for patients and families Full-time physicians, nurses, social workers and spiritual support Lynchburg 434.200.3204 Farmville 434.315.5050 Bedford 540.587.6592

Virginia Baptist Hospital 434.200.4668 Jamerson Family YMCA 434.237.8160 Atherholt Road 434.200.4200 Center for Pelvic Health 434.200.6628

Farmville 434.315.2890

Centra Lynchburg Medical Center 434.200.7860

Health & Rehabilitation Centers

Bedford 540.587.3246

Guggenheimer Health & Rehabilitation 434.947.5100

Danville 434.797.1384

Fairmont Crossing Health & Rehabilitation 434.946.2850

Farmville 434.315.5362

Gretna 434.656.4607

Summit Health & Rehabilitation 434.845.6045

Inpatient Care at Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital

Oakwood Health & Rehabilitation 540.587.3336

Acute Rehabilitation Center 434.200.3088

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CONTENTS A Fair Success!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 28 Amherst County Annual Events & Festivals. . . . 21 Amherst County At a Glance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Amherst County Chamber of Commerce Info. . . 74 Amherst County Clubs/Service Groups. . . . . 18, 20 Amherst County Dining Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Amherst County Officials/Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Amherst County Public Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Historical/Cultural Attractions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 News & Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47,50,52,54,56,58 Recreational Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Shop Amherst County First! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Sweet Briar Offers Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Town of Amherst Officials/Officers. . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Amherst County Administrative Offices Copyright 2018 All-American Publications LLC, Lynchburg, VA., in conjunction with the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce. All rights reserved. The reproduction of this magazine in any form is prohibited without written permission from the publisher. The information contained herein has been obtained from sources to be reliable. However, there is no warranty, expressed or implied, made by All-American Publications nor the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce, regarding the accuracy or reliability of this information. To report inaccuracies comment, or inquire about advertising in the 2018-2019 Guidebook, please call Dan Curran at (434) 455-2726 or e-mail Dan@AllAmericanPub.net.

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Alton Peters Elizabeth Simms Realtor Realtor (434) 661-8081 (434) 546-1718 Pete@samedavis.com realtorsimms@gmail.com

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Amherst County At a Glance POPULATION As of 2017, Amherst County’s estimated population is 32,353. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 1.44 percent. About half of the population is located in the southcentral portion of the county around Madison Heights near the City of Lynchburg. The other half lives in and around the Town of Amherst, the county seat, in the northern side of the county.

HEALTH CARE

The two closest hospitals to Amherst County are in Lynchburg, both south and adjacent to the county. Other hospitals serving the region are in Bedford about halfway

MAJOR EMPLOYERS Clorox/Glad Manufacturing, Greif, Buffalo Air Handling, England’s Stove Works, Central Virginia Training Center, Sweet Briar College, Commercial Steel Erection, Old Dominion Job Corps, Cowan Systems, and Amherst County Public Schools.

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Centra Amherst Medical Center between Lynchburg and Roanoke, and Charlottesville 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 Amherst County Community Health Center, offering primary care to people of all ages, is located in Madison Heights and the new, state-of-the-art Centra Amherst Medical Center (in the Ambriar Center) opened in 2016.

LABOR FORCE About 15,341 as of May 2018. The unemployment rate as of May 2017 was 3.0%

LOCAL TAXES Real Estate - .61 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 - .61 cents per $100 assessed value.

Meals Tax - 4%. Lodging tax - 5%

PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLLMENT Amherst County Public Schools is serving about 4,200 students in seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one Education Center. For more information, please see page 16.

Amherst County Community Health Center

GEOGRAPHY

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

COST OF LIVING Living costs in the region are approximately 7.4% below the national average and are among the lowest in Virginia.

Madison Heights Branch Public Library

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countryside. Water is abundant from the James River and many streams originate from the Blue Ridge Mountains. Most

NEARBY COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Central Virginia Community College. . . . . . . . . . Lynchburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and CVCC (Amherst Center) Liberty University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lynchburg National College of Business & Technology . . . . . . Lynchburg Randolph College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lynchburg Southern Virginia University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buena Vista

Entrance to Sweet Briar College

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.

Sweet Briar College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amherst University of Lynchburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lynchburg Virginia University of Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . Lynchburg

Amherst County Officials & Officers BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Ken Campbell, District 1, Claudia Tucker, District 2, Chairman Jimmy Ayers, District 3, Vice-Chairman David Pugh Jr., District 4 Jennifer Moore, District 5

946-7359 277-5059 907-2340 509-2038 420-0794

COUNTY STAFF Dean C. Rodgers Amherst County Administrator 946-9400 Stacey H. Wilkes, CPA Finance Director.

946-9304 David Proffitt Asst. Co. Admin/Purchasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9308 Jeremy S. Bryant Planning Director/Zoning Administrator . . . . . . . . 946-9303 Nathan Young Building Safety & Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9302 Buddy Jennings Building Maintenance Co-Director. btjennings@countyofamherst.com

Amherst County Court House 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.

COUNTY ATTORNEY Regina Rice, Legal Assistant & EA to county boards 946-9431 CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS Deborah C. Mozingo Clerk of Circuit Court 946-9321 Jane Irby Commissioner of Revenue 946-9310 Carver W. Lyle Commonwealth’s Attorney 946-9316 Joanne Carden Treasurer/Chief FOIA Officer 946-9318 E.W. Viar Jr., Sheriff 946-9381

Robert Ramsey

Building Maintenance Co-Director. . rmramsey@countyofamherst.com

Sam Bryant Public Safety Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9307 Teresa Nuckols Public Works Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-3324 Robert Hopkins Amherst County Service Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-1605 Linda Warner Director Human Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9420 continued on page 14

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continued from page 14 Francine Brown Voter Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9315 Sara Lu Christian Parks & Recreation Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9371 Jackie S. Viar Information Technology Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9336 Kevin Irvin Senior Extension Agent.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9365 Steve Preston Library Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9488 Susan B. Mays Social Services Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9330 x9309 Joni Tables Comprehensive Service Act Coordinator. . . . . . . . 946-9398 Octavia Starbuck Museum Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9068

INDUSTRIAL PARKS

L. Barnes Brockman, Sr. Business & Industrial Park This development features 14 lots that contain over 150 acres arranged for a variety of commercial and industrial uses. The lots have been “developed” in that all water, sewer, street, street light, electrical and cable modem infrastructure is “on site”.

Incentives for qualifying businesses can significantly reduce the price of all lots.

Individuals interested in locating a business within in Brockman Park should call the Amherst Town Hall at 434/946-7885 for additional information.

Amelon Commerce Center has 10 sites available varying from 6.5 -12.4 acres. If a larger site is needed, several smaller sites can be combined to provide the needed acreage. Most lots are cleared, level laying, and ready for construction. Amelon is zoned M-1 for general industrial usage; strategically located in Madison Heights; the southern part of Amherst County; and on a 4-lane connector road 2 miles from Rt. 29 bypass. Existing utilities include county water and sewer, AEP power, and multiple choices for communications (Verizon, Lumos, Comcast).

A regional storm water pond serves all sites.

For more information, call (434) 946-5200.

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Officials/Officers

Andra Higginbotham

Dwayne Tuggle, Mayor

P.O. Box 845 Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 841-5595

P.O. Box 280 Amherst.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7885 Sara Carter, Town Manger.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7885 Jim Chandler Deputy Town Manger. . . . . . . . . 946-7885 Bobby Shiflett, Police Chief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7885 Tracie Wright Office Manager.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7885 Amherst Town Hall

Town Council Members Kenneth G. Bunch

Mark A. “Tony” Stinnett

P.O. Box 280, Amherst.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 907-4297

P.O. Box 280, Amherst.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9595

Rachel A. Carton

Kenneth S. Watts

P.O. Box 280, Amherst.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 546-6039

P.O. Box 280, Amherst.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 841-4052

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Amherst County Public Schools Amherst County Public Schools (ACPS) offers a student-centered academic program that focuses on the relationships between talented students and capable and caring teachers. Our goal, Every Child-Every Day emphasizes the development of students’ passions and abilities.

The cultural and economic diversity of our community, the teaching styles, and the approaches to learning are all essential to ACPS Academics. We believe that in today’s global world, our students need to know more than one culture, one history, and one language.

ACPS offers a challenging curriculum for all students starting with our pre-school programs, through elementary, middle, and high school. We continue to expand programs that are geared toward active strategies that involve the students with each other and with the subject matter being studied. Students learn differently. To meet those different needs, our teachers are encouraged to offer students opportunities that support mastery of learning through portfolios, projects, presentations, and the traditional assessment format.

The ultimate goal is for students to exit ACPS being prepared for college or a career in our community or abroad. Advanced Placement courses, as well as, Career and Technical offerings allow students to forge a path that is right for them. Whatever the path chosen a rigorous academic experience is available for all students. Instruction is rooted in the basics, yet encourages students to take responsibility for their own learning. Amherst County Public Schools is committed to supporting a studentcentered academic program that contributes to a vibrant learning community.

Important Public School Contacts & Phone Numbers Name

Robert Arnold William Wells Dana Norman Teresa Crouch Jim Gallagher Wayne Cocke Joe Goldman Joshua Neighbors Rhonda Campbell Kim Klein Brendon Albon Wayne Lyle Craig Maddox Hollie Jennings Marie Petrone Kevin Harrison Stephanie Moehlenkamp Luke Saechao

Departments

Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Director of Academics Chief Finance Officer Director of Human Resources Supervisor of Maintenance and Operations Supervisor of Technology Supervisor of Student Services Supervisor of Transportation Child Nutrition Program Supervisor Supervisor of Math, Science, and Gifted Supervisor of Literacy, Early Childhood, and Federal Programs Supervisor of History, CTE, ITRT and Elective Programs Supervisor of Discipline and Compliance Supervisor of Accountability & Student Wellness Supervisor of Student Data and Assessment Coordinator of Guidance and Assessment Regional Adult Education Program Manager

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Phone Number 434-946-9387 946-9343 946-9343 946-9340 946-9376 946-9709 847-4210 946-9386 946-9707 528-9562 946-9342 946-9342

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County & Service Organizations Amherst Art Society Patti Highley, President 434-806-9116

Services: Within the walls of the Monroe Community Center is a hidden treasure, the home of the Amherst Virginia Art Society. It offers a studio, classroom, and gallery where artists and members of varying skill levels share, create, and critique. Here some enjoy the company of other artists to help inspire and develop new art techniques at the weekly “Art Tuesday” between 10:00 a.m. and noon from September through May. Additionally, the studio is open to members five days a week from 8:30 to 5:00. Membership benefits include workshops in drawing, painting, lettering, alcohol inks, acrylic pouring, mosaics, encaustic, Zen drawing, art journaling, mono-printing and mixed media. Currently exhibit locations are at the Amherst Library, Madison Heights Library, Rehab Associates of Virginia, and the studio gallery.

There are opportunities for individual exhibits as well as featured membership exhibits in Amherst and Lynchburg. For additional information, visit AmherstVaArtSociety.com

Amherst Cares Beth Gamble, President

434-946-7657

Services: To feed food-insecure Amherst County Public School students so that they may succeed. Located at 401 N. Main Street, Amherst. For more information, e-mail: amherstnelsoncaresltd@gmail.com

Amherst Lions Club, 434-277-5616 | Ron White, President

Services: The Lion Club mission is to meet the needs of our local community and the world every day because the core belief is to serve our community. The Lions provide free eye exams and glasses for those who cannot afford them, as well as supporting food banks, Fire and Rescue Squads, and helps support many communitybased organizations. This year the Amherst Lions Club has been working with 18 families that were hit by the tornado on April 15th to help provide for their immediate needs. The Lions meet every 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month at Sweet Briar Collage in Prothro Hall. Dinner starts at 6:00 & meeting starts at 6:45pm. The Annual Christmas Parade is also sponsored by the Amherst County Lions. amherstcountylionsclub.com

Amherst Watershed Protection Program:

Anne Marie Clarke, Amherst Watershed Coordinator with the Robert E Lee Soil & Water Conservation District (434) 851-7043 or am.roberts@releeconservation.com .com (www.releeconservation.com) Services: : The Amherst

Watershed Coordinator works with landowners, within the protected watersheds of the Amherst County (Buffalo River, Mill Creek, Harris Creek and Graham Creek), by helping them install conservation practices (funded through conservation programs) that meet their conservation objectives and protect the Town and County of Amherst’s drinking water supplies at the source. Roberts also monitors the protected watersheds of Amherst for potential pollution impairments to the communities drinking water supplies.

Local Programs: The Amherst Tree Buffer Program is available to landowners who would like to plant native hardwood trees and shrubs adjacent to streams on their property. Trees 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. Sign up ends December 1st each year.

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The Amherst Pollinator Buffer Program assists landowners with property within the protected watersheds, with installing pollinator buffers strips next to waterways on their property that provide pollinator habitat and protect drinking water supplies. Sign up ends May 1st each year.

Amherst Woman’s Club Inc. (AWC) Dana Purcell, President

434-946-1056

Services: The AWC volunteer organization is dedicated to community service in the areas of arts, conservation, education, health, home life, international outreach and public issues. Annually AWC donates books, pictorial dictionaries, gift certificates and scholarships to Amherst County public school students. Other charitable donations go to local, national and international groups aligned with our goals to educate, empower and encourage. They meet monthly at Sweet Briar College, September to May on the 3rd Wednesdays, 11:30am1:30pm. Reserved catered lunch available. Membership Dues:$40 for active and $45 for inactive members. Contact Cat Brandell @ catbrandell@gmail.com for membership questions. Facebook page AWC-Amherst VA Woman’s Club.

Horizon Wellness Center at Amherst 946-2316

Services: Provides psychotherapy; psychiatric evaluations; aftercare; children and youth counseling services; family therapy; family counseling and education; case management; pre-screening for admittance to state facilities. Eligibility: Must be in need of services. Fees: Based on income.

Save Our Animal Rescues (S.O.A.R.) 434-907-9702

Services: S.O.A.R. is dedicated to providing critical medical and surgical care to injured and abused animals. We work with our local rescue community and ensure each injured animal is given the financial help it needs. Please become a member and help us change our world. www.SOARVA.org

Second Stage Amherst 194 2nd St., 434-941-0997

Services: Second Stage is in the former Amherst Baptist Church building in Amherst. Since saving the building from demolition in 2013, the Board of Directors has worked tirelessly to provide a calendar of events including concerts, lectures, films, performance theatre, art camps, and other special events. Second Stage is also the home of the Second Street Farmers’ Market which wrapped up its sixth season in September 2018.

In addition to being a performance space, Second Stage also offers several venue rental opportunities for parties, fundraisers, wedding receptions, meetings or classes.

More information about Second Stage programming can be found at www.secondstageamherst.org.

Village Garden Club, Amherst

434-258-3239 | Joyce Hoffmann, President

Services: Encourages conservation; civic improvement; maintains gardens at the Town of Amherst Traffic Circle, Amherst County Museum, Village Garden Club Memorial Park, Town Hall, Main Street flower boxes and Amherst Post Office; decorates all the above for the holidays, prepare Christmas stockings for residents of Johnson Center; donates annually to 4-H for scholarships to send children to summer camp; and more. Meetings at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Fees: Membership Dues annually.

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Additional Clubs & Service Organizations Amherst Association for Family & Community Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-7435 Amherst County Habitat for Humanity Debra Babock Habel Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9596 Amherst County Public Schools Education Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316-3900 Amherst Glebe Arts Response (AGAR) Lynn Kable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 989-3215 Amherst-Monroe Ruritan Club Ron Tomlin, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316-3299 Amherst Mountain Bikers Club Blue Ledge Inc. (Meals on Wheels) Tammy Martin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 942-4864 Clifford Ruritan Club John Taylor, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 841-2664 Elon Ruritan Club BarryMadison Tucker, President . . . . . . . . . . . Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384-0005 Heights Episcopal Thrift Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2321 Friends of Amherst County Frank Whitten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 660-1872 Humane Society of Amherst County Inc. www.amherstanimalshelter.org. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2340

Madison Heights Community Madison Heights Ruritan Club Jack Hamilton, President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-4956 Massie Mill Ruritan Club David Ponton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-8325 Pedlar Ruritan Club Gerald Ware, President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299-5208 Rotary Club of Amherst Peter Bryan pbryan0723@gmail.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381-2646 Temperance Ruritan Club Donald Mays, President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2120

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AMHERST LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS Saturday October 20, 2018 (9am to 5pm) and Sunday, October PARADE 21, 2018 (12 noon to 5pm) at the Amherst County High School, 139 Lancer Lane, Amherst. Come out and join us for a fun Amherst County tradition for all ages! Free admission and parking. Sponsored by Amherst Association for Family & Community Education 434-845-5606, Shelby Penn http://www.amherstappleharvestfestival.org.

Friday, December 7th, 2018, in the Town of Amherst. Visit amherstcountylionsclub. com or call Ron White (434) 277-5616 for more information.

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Amherst County Museum & Historical Society sponsors a Batteau Day in June, Colonial Day each August, a Ghost Walk tour each October, and an Evening on the Hill every November. Call 434-9469068 for more information.

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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, regional bands and entertainment. Sat. & Sun., 9 am - 5 pm...Rain or AMHERST COUNTY Shine! Parking fee, $5 per Amherst Festivals attract thousands every year BATTEAU DAY car; $1 for Motorcycles ...

The 3rd annual Batteau Day NO pets or coolers, Please! will be held 6/8/19 at Riveredge Park to honor Benjamin 434-826-1163 or and Anthony Rucker, the inventors of the James River CliffordRuritan@gmail.com Batteau over two centuries ago. The celebrations include living history interpreters, period music, and colonial games www.CliffordSorghumFestival.org for family fun.

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The Saturday or Sunday just before Veterans Day. Welcome veterans, veteran’s groups, families and friends with patriotic program, posting of colors, historical memorabilia, free refreshments for veterans and current service members.

Also honoring local law enforcement and emergency service personnel. Food also available for non-veterans... donations gratefully accepted. For more information watch for flyers and/or call John Taylor (434) 841-2664

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MONACAN INDIAN NATION POWWOW 2019 Third Sat. & Sun., every May. Sat., May 18, 2019, 10am-9pm and Sunday, May 19, 2019, 10am-9pm.

See drum and dance contests and special performances

by Native American singers and dancers from across North American. Also featuring native crafts and food.

Admission: Adults $10, Seniors and Age 5-12 $5 and under 5 free. Location is Rt. 130 6 miles west of Rt. 29.

For information contact the Tribal office 434-946-0389 or Chief Dean Branham 434-907-2660 www.monacannation.com

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VILLAGE GARDEN CLUB’S GARDENFEST 2019

Village Garden Club’s Garden Fest, Saturday, April 27th, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Annuals, perennials, herbs, garden supplies for sale and “Everything Garden” gift booth.

Located in the Hamel Center behind Amherst County Museum, Amherst. Rain or shine. Call 258-3239 for more information.

VIRGINIA WINE & GARLIC FESTIVAL The Monacan Nation Pow Wow will be May 18 and 19, 2019.

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

First Saturday every October at the Monacan Indian Tribal Center & Museum, 2009 Kenmore Road, Amherst...10a.m.

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

Rebec Vineyards in Amherst features the annual Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival every Second Saturday & Sunday in October (Sat., Oct.13, 2018-Sun., Oct.14, 2018, 10am5pm). Enjoy Virginia wines, live entertainment, arts, crafts and GARLIC! Tastings by guest wineries, multiple stages with live entertainment, overt 150 unique arts, crafts and specialty foods. The Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival is Virginia’s largest agricultural festival and has been awarded first place for Lynchburg Living’s 2016-1017 “Best Festival or Event”! See http://www.virginiagarlicfestival.com for ticket information. 434-946-5168.

Historical/Cultural Attractions AMHERST COUNTY MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY 154 South Main Street, Amherst.

Open TuesdayFriday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday by appointment. Closed on holidays. Free admission. Exhibits and genealogy library. Programs include the Batteau Day in June, Colonial Day in August, Ghost Walk in October, annual Evening on the Hill fundraiser in November, genealogy workshops, lectures/book signings, and special presentations on Amherst County history. Museum hosts an exhibit case and history panels at the Amherst Visitors’ Center. Give the gift of history, call for membership information.

Octavia Starbuck, Director.

(434) 946-9068. www.AmherstCountyMuseum.org MONACAN INDIAN NATION ANCESTRAL MUSEUM 2009 Kenmore Rd. (off S. Main St. in Amherst) The Monacan community today centers around Bear Mountain. At this site, a log cabin was built in the late 1870s and used as a church for the Indian people. Later it functioned as a school. Today, the log cabin is a 22 Amherst County GUIDEBOOK

recognized National Historic Landmark.

The ancestral museum is located at this site, developed by the Monacan people with grants from the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, the Sweetgrass Foundation, and the Easley Foundation. The museum is equipped with the proper technology for storing and displaying artifacts, many that are now exhibited.

The museum is staffed and operated by volunteers within the tribe, committed to preserving the rich legacy of the tribe’s history and culture.

Visits at this time are only available by appointment. There is a $3.00 per person fee to tour the museum. Call (434) 946-5391 for hours. www.monacannation.com

VIRGINIA CENTER FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS (VCCA) One of the world’s leading artist residency programs, VCCA hosts writers, visual artists, and composers from across the country and around the globe. Open to the public for studio tours three times each year in October, April, and July. Visit the website or call for dates and times.. (434) 946-7236. VCCA.com.

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Sweet Briar Offers Its Resources to the Amherst Community

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young women to succeed in the modern world for more than a century, Sweet Briar College, throughout the year, hosts a number of public events, including lectures, performances, a Writers Series and salons with fellows from the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. esides preparing

to hosting exhibitions, both Babcock and Benedict galleries also serve as spaces for talks and social events. Learn more about the galleries at sbc.edu/artgalleries.

Sweet Briar is also a great place to explore the region’s history.

Twenty-one of its campus buildings – designed by Ralph Adams Cram —are listed on the National Register The College also owns an of Historic Places. Sweet Briar impressive collection of art. The House, though not generally open Anne Gary Pannell Center is the to the public, is home to the College College’s principal art gallery. It president, and has been on the is also a venue for lectures and Virginia Landmarks Register since classes as well as other educational the 1970s. A cabin, located behind Readings and lectures are frequently open to the public. Here, novelprograms and public events. This Sweet Briar House, is the only extant ist Barbara Kingsolver addresses a packed house in Murchison Lane main gallery is supplemented by architectural remnant of the enslaved Auditorium during the 2013 Julia B. Waxter Environmental Forum. two satellite galleries, one located African-American community at the in the lobby of Benedict Hall and one adjacent to the theater Sweet Briar estate. It is one of only a few such structures still and dance studios in Babcock Fine Arts Center. In addition standing in the region. The Slave Cabin is open to visitors for Inside The Anne Gary Pannell Center

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limited hours during the academic year.

The Sweet Briar Museum maintains a permanent collection of historical decorative arts, photographs, archival

Sweet Briar. It is open by appointment only. Visit sbc.edu/museum to learn more or schedule a visit.

Of course, the College’s beautiful 3,250-acre campus is well-worth a visit for The Anne Gary Pannell Center prospective events from meetings to weddings to applicants and the public family reunions. alike. The elegant and Like the inn, the dining hall, comfortable rooms at the Prothro, is also open to the public. The Community members are not only invited to attend Sweet Briar College Florence Elston Inn & theatrical productions, but actors from the area are often welcome to College’s catering partner, LynchburgConference Center make audition for roles. Here, a production of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,” based Meriwether Godsey, is committed directed by William Kershner, and performed in Murchison Lane Auditorium. the inn a great option for a trip to the College or for to sustainable practices and nutritious, made-from-scratch foods. Breakfast any number of day trips in the area and documents and publications, clothing, the full-service conference center hosts jewelry and memorabilia associated with …continued on next page

The Florence Elston Inn & Conference Center

Newly refreshed, the Elston Inn is a beautiful spot for conferences, meetings, weddings and more.

Quiet. Spacious. Refined. sbc.edu/elston • 866-388-6207 450 Sweet Briar Drive, Sweet Briar, VA

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Sweet Briar’s innovative curriculum prepares students to be problem-solvers and to learn by doing, and its academic calendar begins and ends with intensive three-week sessions designed to give students an opportunity to dive deeply into topics that interest them and facilitate active learning. To learn more about the College, its curriculum and its admission requirements, visit sbc.edu/ admissions.

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features fresh bakery items and a daily special entrée. At lunch and dinner, enjoy the salad bar, soups, comfort foods and dessert. If you’re in the mood for coffee,

a smoothie, a sandwich or a snack, visit Daisy’s Café, also located in Prothro Hall. For menus, hours and rates, visit sweetbriardining.com.

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Local Fair Renews Community Spirit

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to stand in a place like the Amherst County Fair during the late summer.

From the elevated fairground, you can view miles of mountains and feel the rush of wind on your cheeks. The sun is a little too warm, but it’s welcome on your skin. veryone wants

Here the greens are greener, the blues are bluer and your eyes open a little bit wider.

Maybe that’s why the fair attracted 15,000 visitors, according to fair organizers.

Young and old, families and friends, put down their devices to breathe in a little hometown spirit.

A Fair to Remember

Visiting the Amherst County Fair was an experience that started by bringing visitors back to the days of school field trips. They parked in an open lot at a short distance from the original fairground near Sweet Briar College. Assembling into a cheery line, visitors stepped onto sunny yellow school busses.

From there, the volunteer drivers chauffeured attendees to the front gate.

Again, friendly volunteers greeted everyone, taking their crumpled bills and stamping their hands with a bright blue stamp in the shape of the county.

Inside, visitors were immediately greeted with a meaty smell of barbeque.

It was not the only food available, as signs boasted funnel cake, fried pickles and fresh-squeezed lemonade. Barbeque was just the most distinct, local flavor.

To the left of the gate, the sound of dance music attracted people to a small stage with hay bale seating. All of the rows were filled, with many more standing to watch Mike Klee and his Awesome AG Magic Show. continued on page 30

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He used a young boy from the audience like a ventriloquist dummy.

The boy stood in front while Mike’s hands performed tricks such as pulling scarves out of his sleeves. The audience laughed and gasped along with the boy, enjoying the up-close and personal play on familiar sleights-of-hand.

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Continuing in a clockwise manner, that scent of barbeque grew stronger.

Food trucks and tents were clustered together to create a foodie’s dream. As Templeton, the rat from the Charlotte’s Web cartoon would say, “A fair is a veritable smorgasbord!”

Nearby, two sounds competed: electric guitars and braying. One was an 80s rock cover band and the other was an assortment of farm animals on display from the local 4-H club. Both were welcome, and appropriate sounds, to serenade visitors as they viewed a gigantic American flag hanging from a tall crane.

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LOVE sign drew the eyes. The familiar shape was made from rustic items like a tractor tire for the O and corn stalks for the V. It was definitely Instagram bait and everyone took a photo in front.

From there, the fair was all fun and games with bounce houses and a Kid’s Zone for the little ones and nostalgic rides, local artisan booths and carnival games for children and adults. The mainstays were there, like bumper cars and a carousel. A giant ferris wheel rounded out the fairscape.

Bringing the Fair Back

None of this could have happened without the support of the community, according to Dean Rodgers, Amherst County Administrator. From the beginning, multiple people and groups joined resources to bring the Amherst County Fair back.

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According to Rodgers, the idea began as a way to combine several local events into one community-minded festival. It was over 40 years since the last fair and the county was looking for a way to refresh community pride.

Rodgers explained, “The county staff wanted to show the Board of Supervisors and people of Amherst that we can do really big things, and do it well. The fact that we had almost 250 volunteers willing to help demonstrates there is a lot of community spirited people who want to contribute.”

Indeed, volunteers and city workers created the backbone of the event under the supervision of Fair Director, Vanessa Angus. Angus explained that the goal was to, “...celebrate our roots in agriculture, showcase our businesses and local talent and bring the community together to celebrate all things Amherst.”

So, she brought together several key groups to ensure success. According to Angus, “The first order of business was to identify the appropriate departments that would be essential to making this a successful event. Those department leads would mostly comprise the 2018 Amherst County Fair Planning Committee. The professional knowledge and input of the Health Department, continued on page 35

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Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Amherst County Sheriff’s Office, and Amherst County Public Safety was invaluable to ensuring a safe and logistically well-run event.”

Notably, Captain John Grieser, of the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office, assisted as Logistics Manager for the fair by leading the team in preparing the site, planning the footprint and coordinating traffic, medical and other needs during the event. Grieser worked with several groups including the Amherst County Public Schools staff, Amherst County Building and Grounds, Amherst County Sheriff’s office and the inmate workforce members, Clay Thompson and Brian Drewry. He’s excited for next year saying, “We’re already looking at expanding it. It’s something we can continue to build on for our community. We want more agricultural exhibits, more rides and more to excite families.”

Fair Committee Members (in alphabetical order): Vanessa Angus, Don Austin, Jade Brooks, Sam Bryant, Wayne Burnette, Sara Lu Christian, Alyssa Elliott, John Grieser, Lori Hussein, Taylor Johnson, Jeff Kessler, Cathy Mays, Kelly Mays, Rich Meyer, Dean Rodgers, Anne Richards, Anne Marie Roberts, Dottie Rucker, Karissa Shrader, Karen Tanner, Jeremy Thompson, Stacey Wilkes.

Overall, Rodgers was pleased with Angus and her team’s work saying, “I did all I could to support her as she marshalled the resources and did the heavy organizational lifting. She spent the past year meeting with other fair directors and county administrators, finding and contracting the midway rides company, soliciting sponsors and donors, selling the vendor spaces,

finding the entertainers and getting all the logistics into place. It took a lot of people to get that fairground and event ready and she let nothing slip through the cracks.”

Kristy R. Robinson, O.D.To Next Year and Beyond Part of the fair’s success lies in Katherine R. See, O.D. the insurmountable buzz leading up

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to the event. In addition to an online presence on multiple websites and social media pages, local newspapers, television stations and radio segments covered the story.

Now, the fair poster, proudly displayed by many local businesses, has become something of a collector’s item.

It’s the first of, hopefully, more Amherst County Fairs to come.

Looking to next year, the Board of Supervisors can see that this year’s (2018) $60,000 investment paid off. The attendance, and boost in community pride, was unexpectedly high.

If it is approved for next year, the team that brought this fair to life can apply the many lessons they learned. These include: • Changes to the fairground layout to optimize flow • Adjustments to parking and money-handling • Reducing the hours on Thursday and Friday afternoon • Increasing the number of vendors

PHOTO BY KAREN SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY

With the energy from this event, it wouldn’t be surprising if the community is once again gathering in late summer on that scenic knoll in Amherst, surrounded by family and friends.

PHOTO BY KAREN SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY

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Amherst County Parks, Camping, Fishing & Hiking Opportunities Amherst County Parks

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Directions: take the first two left-hand turns County park hours are sunrise and one hour JAMES RIVER HERITAGE TRAIL after sunset. (Please note that county code stipu- at the bottom of the hill of Rt. 163 (old Rt. 29 Located along the James River, this blacktop lates that consumption of alcoholic beverages is bus., now called Old Town Connector) just before trail enters the county off of Percival Island and the bridge crossing into Downtown Lynchburg. strictly prohibited on all county property). continues another 1.5 miles along the Amherst STONEHOUSE LAKE PARK Located in County shoreline of the James River for hikers COOLWELL PARK Located on Coolwell the Temperance area of the county, this park rests and bikers. Directions: Travel Rt.210 West (off Road, south of the Town of Amherst, this recreon a beautiful 41-acre watershed lake and is open US 29),through the Central Virginia Training ational park has a picnic area with grills, a picnic Center, cross onto Rt. 1013; turn left onto Fertilshelter, a play area for children, restrooms, lighted for fishing only (no swimming). No gasoline izer Road and arrive at parking lot and entrance powered boats allowed. This park is part of the all-purpose fields (soccer and softball), outdoor to the trail.

Sleeping Giant Loop on the Virginia Birding and basketball courts, a nature trail and an outdoor amWildlife Trail. [www.dgif.virginia.gov] There is phitheater. The community center located in the VIRGINIA BLUE RIDGE RAILWAY a boat ramp providing access into the lake (no park is available to civic organizations and school TRAIL follows the banks of the Piney and Tye groups on a reservation basis. It is also available Rivers along the path of the longest running AMHERST COUNTY RECREATION & PARKS DEPT. PHOTO for rent to private individuals on a reservation commercially successful short-line railway (rental fee) basis. For additional information call in America. This trail is popular with hikers, the Recreation Department at 434-946-9371. bikers and horseback riders. Head west on Rt. 151 off US 29 (north of the town of Amherst); MILL CREEK LAKE PARK Located travel 8 miles into Piney River; trailhead is on in the Temperance area of the county, this park the right. is considered by many residents to be the most

JAMES RIVER FOOT BRIDGE/APPALACHIAN TRAIL follows the James River along an abandoned railroad bridge turned impressive pedestrian causeway spanning the James River, serving hikers as well as bird and wildlife watchers. From US 29 travel West on Rt. 130 for 20 miles; parking lot is on the left.

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, this park offers a nice boat ramp and fishing access, along with comfort stations, picnic tables, a playground for children, and now the James River Adventures concession, which offers rental opportunities for exploring and enjoying the scenic James. They offer canoe and kayak rentals (and optional shuttle service) to people of all skill levels. For more information,

CAMPING

gasoline powered boats allowed). A covered picnic pavilion, picnic tables and grills, a new playground 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). No gasoline powered boats allowed. 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 brand new playground for children and restroom facilities.

Directions: turn onto Rt. 778 off of Rt. 60 W. Turn left on Rt. 610. Follow the signs.

OTTER CREEK CAMPGROUND (Blue Ridge Parkway) National Park Service facility near milepost 60 offers creek-side 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) 299-5228.

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.

For more day and time specific information, contact the Amherst County Recreation and Parks Department at 434-946-9371 or e-mail slchristian@countyofamherst.com.

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Amherst County Dining Guide

Dine-Out Today and Help Yourself (in more ways than one!)

Good food, friends and atmosphere is reason enough to patronize these nearby restaurants, but don’t forget that a portion of the tax collected at Amherst County restaurants is returned for local projects and improvements.

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After a seven-year hiatus, Cathy and Dennis Hunt, Dennis has been in the food-service industry for 45 of Amherst, re-opened the Dogwood Café in Sept. years, starting off7am-11am as a dishwasher at age 14.

Open 7 Days a Week Breakfast Fri-Sun of 2017.

Why did they name it The Now located at the end of Dogwood Café? Dennis and the Food Lion Shopping cenCathy wanted to remind people ter in Amherst, The Dogwood of the Christian legend that Café was originally located at Dogwoods were used to make the intersection of Rt.s 29 and crosses for crucifixions back 151 for nine years. in the time of Jesus, when Dogwoods were larger and “We listened to our old clistraighter than now. The story ents and are back with the same goes that Jesus made a promise great food at an affordable that never again shall Dogprice,” Dennis said recently. woods grow large enough to be used as crosses.

A family-style, full-service restaurant that does not sell For more information, see alcohol, the Hunts are eager to the ad above! please their customers. For exDennis and Cathy holding their “2018 Best New ample, they pride themselves on “filling up” their customers, and Business” recognition from the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce. even offer more if their meal is not enough.

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NEWS & NOTES New Director of Public Safety

The Amherst County Administrator and Board of Supervisors announced last summer that Sam Bryant is the new Director of Public Safety for Amherst County.

Sam started his extensive emergency services career at Amherst Life Saving Crew as a volunteer in 1983, where he remains a Life Member. He served over 20 years in the United States Army as a flight medic leading 30 soldiers and flight medics,and attaining the rank of Flight Platoon Sergeant.

Sam also had 21 years of service with the Lynchburg Fire Department, where he earned the rank of Captain. Sam served as an Engine Company Captain in fire suppression and EMS for 5 years as part of the Hazardous Materials Team. Sam was one of the original EMS Captains for Lynchburg Fire Department.

He has a multitude of certifications that include Nationally Registered Paramedic, Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport Paramedic, Fire Instructor I, Fire Officer 2, various Technical Rescue and Hazardous Materials certifications along with a great deal of practical experience in both the Fire and EMS areas.

In 2010 went to work for the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a Physical Security Specialist performing paramedic support during national security missions and Hazardous Materials operations traveling abroad and across the United States. Sam was one of the original flight paramedics for the Virginia State Police Med-flight III program based in Lynchburg in 2001. Upon returning to this area in 2013, Sam has worked for Centra Health on the Centra 1 helicopter as a flight paramedic providing emergency air transport. He has been serving as the Deputy Director of Amherst County Public Safety since September 8, 2014. He has served as Acting Director since the prior Director’s departure April 27, 2018.

The New Amherst County School Superintendent

The Amherst County School Board announced last May that Robert Arnold, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent / Instruction for Campbell County Public Schools, has been appointed as the new Superintendent of Amherst County Public Schools. After an extensive three-month search process, the Board chose Arnold for his broad and established instructional leadership roles across all grade levels, strength in collaboration and focus on increasing student learning and achievement. His started July 1, 2018.

Dr. Arnold has been a passionate and committed educator for the past 25 years. His career has been dedicated to providing all students with the opportunities needed to reach their full potential and attain their future goals.

After graduating in 1993 from the University of Virginia, Rob started his career as a seventh-grade science teacher and a football, basketball, and baseball coach at William Campbell Combined School in Campbell County.

In 2009, Dr. Arnold was appointed Assistant Superintendent in Campbell County Schools and served in that position for nine years.

Dr. Arnold is most proud of the development of several programs that provide students with opportunities to become career and college ready upon graduation. These programs include Early College, the CTE Dual Enrollment Program, STEM Academy, and the Advanced Placement Initiative. continued on page 48

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NEWS & NOTES The New Amherst Town Manager

The Amherst Town Council announced in Dec. 2017 the hiring of Sara Elizabeth Carter as its new Town Manager.

A graduate of Thomas Dale High School in Chesterfield County, Ms. Carter earned a bachelor’s degree in Government and Sociology from William and Mary in 1993. She went on to earn a master’s degree in Planning from the University of Virginia, graduating in 1995.

Following graduation she served as a Planner, Senior and Principal Planner for Chesterfield from 1995 through 2001 and from 2001 to January 2008 on a part-time basis while raising her family.

In January 2014 she began working for Cumberland County where she served as the Planning Director and Zoning Administrator, Subdivision Agent, and the Erosion and Sediment Control Administrator.

A resident of Appomattox, she has served on the Appomattox County Planning Commission since 2012 and on the Appomattox County Board of Supervisors.

Second Stage | Amherst Hires New Operations Manager

Second Stage Amherst, a center for creativity and community in Amherst, has hired Penny Hawes as their new Operations Manager.

Hawes’ entrepreneurial background, organizational skills, and volunteer management experience provide a good fit for the needs of the nonprofit, which is working to create more community engagement and a broader donor and volunteer base.

Monacan Indians Gain Federal Recognition Six Virginia Native American tribes are now being recognized on the federal level. President Trump signed the federal recognition bill into law in January 2018.

The six tribes include the Chickahominy, Eastern Chickahominy, Nansemond, Upper Mattaponi and Amherst County based Monacan.

For the past 18 years the tribe has been working to gain federal recognition. Their goal was realized with help from U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Virginia, who introduced the bill, and lobbying from Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner.

Artifacts in a museum serve as a reminder of an uphill battle to celebrate their culture. Now, they are added to a list of 573 tribes in America that can have access to federal funds for education, housing and health care.

“There are Indians in Virginia,” said Dean Branham, tribal chief. “They’ve always been here and we want it known.”

Originally, the tribe’s territory covered more than half of the state of Virginia, including most of the Piedmont region and part of the Blue Ridge. Monacan people have lived on the land at and around Bear Mountain (just a few miles outside of the Town of Amherst) for more than 10,000 years, making them one of the oldest groups of indigenous people still living on their ancestral homeland.

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NEWS & NOTES The Amherst County Visitor Center Is Now State Certified The Amherst County Visitor Center has become a state certified Tourist Information Center. The center opened its doors at the Train Depot in August 2017. The depot was moved approximately a quarter-mile from its original location on Depot Street to its current location at 328 Richmond Hwy in 2008. Earlier in 2017, staff of the Amherst County Economic Development Authority and Amherst County Chamber of Commerce began using office space in the restored structure.

The interior of the visitor center includes a video that showcases Amherst County, brochures from area and regional attractions and numerous visuals promoting Amherst County locations and events such as the Clifford Sorghum Festival, the Virginia Wine and Garlic Festival, the Monacan Indian Nation Powwow, the town traffic circle and Sweet Briar College, among others.

There are many rules and regulations in order to become a state certified Tourist Information Center. The center must be open year-round and a minimum of five days per week, two of which should be Saturday and Sunday. There are also many benefits in becoming state certified. With the certification there will be high way signs denoting the visitors center. There will also be a brochure rack with the Amherst county Visitor Center information other certified centers in the commonwealth.

From August 26 to December 31st (2017), the visitor center had 679 guests from all over the United States and event residents from Sweden, Germany, the UK. The new tourism website, visitamherstcounty.org, has recently launched and there is now a Visit Amherst County Facebook page.

The Amherst County Chamber of Commerce manages the County’s tourism program and will serve as the official destination marketing organization (DMO). A destination marketing organization is an organization that promotes a town, city, region, or country in order to increase the number of visitors.

New Amherst Mountain Bike Club Formed A new club has formed in Amherst to promote exercise and healthy family activities, and partner with local businesses to bring more trails and riding opportunities to Amherst.

Currently there are already over 50 members in the Amherst Mountain Bike Club, and the officers and directors are as follows. Officers: President, Alex Motley; Vice President, Carter Massie; Treasurer, Jason Buendorf; Secretary, Justin Ware; Director, Drew Ramsey; Director, Tim Ware.

Club members can ride together as a group and trips are announced via email through their newsletters.

The bike club is seeking pledges towards becoming a non-profit organization, but this process can take 5-7 months. They do accept donations, but they are not tax deductible at the moment.

According to Jason Buendorf, Secretary, they have been encouraged by the Amherst Town Council. “We are working with the Town to determine the best place(s) for trails, proper use and access rights, and are working through the proper planning stages to make sure the trails are constructed properly,” Buendorf said recently.

How can one join or donate? Simply email info@amherstmountainbikingclub.com to be placed on the mailing list or message them through Facebook.

Contact Tim Ware at Warehouse Antiques in downtown Amherst for general information.

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NEWS & NOTES Promoting Business in Amherst County from July 2018 County Press Release

In August of 2017, the Board of Supervisors asked the county’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Planning Commission to look at the county’s reputation for being unfriendly to business and come up with recommendations to change that perception. The EDA held focus group meetings, conducted interviews of business owners in the county, and collected survey data. That information as well as the EDA’s recommendations for changes were presented to the Board.

Now underway are the following initiatives: • The county’s website has been completely revamped to make it easier for citizens and businesses to find what they need.

• Building and zoning permit applications can be completed and paid for online.

• Cell tower ordinances have been updated to make many approvals automatic (by right).

• A county-wide broadband provider is being given access to county radio towers to get internet service into our rural areas.

• An aggressive incentives program for new investment by existing businesses.

At the workshop, the Board of Supervisors heard comments from the EDA and almost a dozen members of the business community. The Board has asked staff to move a number of initiatives onto its business agenda. They are numerous and vary widely but here is a sampling: • Improve connectivity to the public with fillable PDF forms, live chat, unified online payment mechanisms and other technological improvements.

• More advertising, spotlighting and promotion of local businesses.

• Move away from regulatory controls toward policy guidance to give staff authority to say “yes”.

• Have an outside consultant look at our tax structure and business incentives to encourage business.

• Clear out old regulations and modernize the rest to increase ease of use and understanding.

• Find ways to reduce the burden of water/sewer availability fees.

• Equip staff to be friendlier and more supportive as they guide businesses through government processes.

The goal of the workshop was find ways to improve the county’s reputation for business friendliness. The community wants the government to honor its mission statement, that it is “open for business”, by developing a reputation of speed, convenience and cheerful assistance to business owners. It wants Amherst to be a place where businesses can expect to hear “yes” from local government when they want to move projects forward.

Over the past year, Amherst County has incentivized over $51,974,000 in reinvestment by local businesses. Developers are pursuing purchase and redevelopment of the County’s Winton Country Club. A repurposing of the Phelps Road School into apartments is underway. The first water-powered brewery in the nation is under construction by Waukeshaw Development LLC, the parent company of the Trapezium Brewery in Petersburg. The Riveredge Park trail continues to receive grants and local funding to extend its reach down the James River. Route 29 Business in Madison Heights is funded to receive shade trees and banners to promote beautification and pride throughout that corridor. These and other projects are in the works to move the County’s economic development goals forward.

Amherst County is working hard to demonstrate the County is, indeed, open for business.

Additional information may be obtained from Layney Sandifer at lesandifer@countyofamherst.com or (434)-946-9400. continued on page 54

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NEWS & NOTES Winton Country Club Opportunities Two-hundred and 85 acres of extraordinary possibilities! Amherst County is seeking offers for redevelopment of the Winton Country Club property that provides the greatest amount of benefit to Amherst and its residents. For many decades Winton has been a place where the Amherst County community has enjoyed an 18-hole golf course, swimming, and events in a beautiful setting on Rt. 151. The property was bought with a gift in 1967 and given to Amherst County. Unfortunately, it has become more and more of a struggle to financially operate a rural golf course. Winton continues to operate as a Club during this process.

Winton Country Club

The Phelps Rd. Project The former Phelps Road School in Madison Heights, a historic property of significance to the Amherst community, will be redeveloped into 30-50 market rate apartments while maintaining the historic character of the building and incorporating modern conveniences. The construction is expected to begin in 2019 and is estimated to cost $5-7 million. This project will increase economic activity, employment, corporate investment in the County, and generate new local tax revenues for the County. The Economic Development Authority The former Phelps Rd. School estimates Amherst County could gain tax revenue and jobs as a result, with the total economic activity projected to be $6,583,839.

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Amherst County became the first Certified Entrepreneur Community in Virginia in November 2017. The certification shows that Amherst is open for business and small business is a priority. The process of becoming certified took 13 months and involved numerous people and organizations from the community. A retreat was held at Sweet Briar College with business owners, community leaders and resource providers. From that meeting two initiatives were identified that would engage and support entrepreneurs. LINK Amherst was created because business owners wanted an all-inclusive network that allowed them the freedom to share their stories with each other while navigating business growth. Business owners are busy growing their business and do not have time to track down a resource provider to ask for help and often multiple providers are needed. The second initiative introduced a matrix that puts all the resource providers in one easy location. Small businesses are the foundation of Amherst County economy. Almost 90% if the companies in the County employ less than 10 people and 25% are sole proprietors.

Courtesy of Economic Development Authority of Amherst County

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NEWS & NOTES Rockster North America Opens Amherst Location An Austrian-based company, Rockster International, recently opened a sales and service office on Rt. 29 in Faulconerville.

According to a news release from the Amherst County Economic Development Authority, the company develops and manufactures mobile crushing and screening equipment for recycling of asphalt and construction waste, as well as the efficient processing of natural stone.

Rockster moved into the former Cottle building and brings four positions and hopes of growing the business, which has sales in the U.S., Canada and South America.

“Amherst County was an ideal location for our company,” said Daniel Civinski, Rockster North America Director, in the release. “With lower taxes and great accessibility, we are now able to keep our operating and transportation costs down.”

Since 2004, Rockster North America has grown into a worldwide company by saving space in landfills and reducing the amount of trucking to create a more environmentally-friendly earth, according to the press release.

Moore & Giles Expands into Amherst County Amherst County, Va. - Moore & Giles, a luxury leather goods company, is expanding its operations into Amherst County.

Old Dominion Footwear, a shoe manufacturer and distribution company, is selling its warehouse and land in the Amelon Commerce Center in Madison Heights to Moore & Giles.

The 50,000 square foot distribution center and fourteen-acre property will be the second location for Moore & Giles, who currently warehouses a broad range of leather from all over the world in their Forest, Virginia headquarters. Plans are in place to begin operations in the new location as early as September 2018.

“We are looking to expand our tannery relationships to maximize their full potential in order to create better access across all markets we serve,” shares Sackett Wood, President. “This new location provides the perfect opportunity at just the right time for us. We are excited to be there.”

Amherst County welcomes Moore & Giles and is pleased they have chosen to expand their company in the Amelon Commerce Center. New businesses bring new investment and jobs into the community and that’s a major economic benefit to the Amherst community. “It’s exciting to see businesses expand into Amherst County. We are glad to have Moore & Giles grow their brand here and we look forward to working with them,” said Calvin Kennon, chairman of the Economic Development Authority of Amherst County.

“Old Dominion Footwear has been a wonderful business for 20 years with great employees and customers. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end and it’s time for us to close the business,” said Malcolm Sydnor, President of Old Dominion Footwear. “We have thoroughly enjoyed being in Amherst County - it’s a great place to do business. We are happy Moore & Giles is buying our facility and this great company has come to Amherst.”

The Amelon Commerce Center is located two minutes from the US 29 bypass and has multiple lots for sale, including a graded 14-acre lot that can accommodate a 110,000 square foot building.

Courtesy of Economic Development Authority of Amherst County

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NEWS & NOTES A New Restaurant For “Dawg” Lovers The Bunns gourmet hot dog establishment opened in Madison Heights last summer. Their 15 signature all-beef hot dogs come with a choice of 20 toppings, including tomato, salsa, Cheddar and cream cheeses, pulled pork, bacon crumbles and crushed chips.

Co-owners Yvonne and Chris Paige decided to open their unique restaurant after they determined there were none like it in the area. For more information, see their ad on page 43.

On the Move!

Freeman Miller moved his Amherst Corner Restaurant across Rt. 29 to a larger location at the corner of Rt. 130…Cascio and Sons has moved into their new Design Center at 3712 S. Amherst Hwy. in Madison Heights…Elizabeth Simms, Realtor is now working with Sam E. Davis Real Estate and Construction…El Mariachi is planning to open another location in Lovingston in the Fall of 2018…Hester Wholesale moved their store from Rt. 29 in Monroe to 4804 S. Amherst Hwy…The Ladle & Blade Kitchen Shop moved to a larger location at 243 S. Main St. in Amherst…Queen B’s Treasures moved their shop from the Seminole Plaza to the corner of Rt. 29 and Dixie Airport Rd. in Madison Heights…and Kim Z. Gardner has moved her State Farm Insurance Agency to the Amelon Square Plaza on Rt. 29 near Amelon Rd.

The Amherst County Chamber of Commerce Celebrated the Move of Ladle & Blade Kitchen Supply Into Their Larger Location on S. Main St., Amherst 58 Amherst County GUIDEBOOK

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The Amherst County Chamber of Commerce Celebrated the Completion of a Building Improvement at the Florence Elston Inn & Conference Center at Sweet Briar College

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The Good Times Kept Coming at the Fair!

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SHOP AMHERST COUNTY FIRST! The following are Amherst Chamber of Commerce members and/or advertisers as of 9/4/18.

ACCOUNTANTS

DT & Company 155 S. Main St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381-29452301 Eubank, Jr. Douglas CPA 704 Dillard Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on page 63) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-2301 Wasserman, Jessie, CPA Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238-2486

ADVERTISING/MARKETING/BRANDING

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 455-2726 Blair Marketing 2309 Atherholt Rd., Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 846-2375 Community Maps 1798 Early Farms Rd., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 660-8289 The Speidell Group 266 Tusculum Lane East, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 841-7335 All-American Publications LLC (Amherst County Guidebook)

ALUMINUM SIDING/HOME IMPROVEMENT

Dawson Aluminum Inc. 196 Communication Ct., Madison Heights (see ad on page 46) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-7656

ANIMAL RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS

Humane Society of Amherst County 318 Shelter Lane Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2340 Save Our Animal Rescues (SOAR) 157 Cove Field Drive Monroe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384-3044

ANTIQUES/HANDCRAFTED ITEMS

Ma’s Time 2642 Arrington Rd., Arrington. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263-6535 Warehouse Antiques 195 N. Main St., Amherst (see ad on page 65). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 942-1426

ATTORNEYS Cline, Ben Attorney at Law PLLC, 230 S. Main St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9908 Petty Livingston Dawson & Richards P.C., Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-2768

AUCTIONEERS Blue Ribbon Auction Services, 137 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst (see ad on page 19). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5603 or 660-4326 Counts Realty & Auction Group, 828 Main Street 15th Floor Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 525-2991 Wingfield Real Estate & Auction Services, 3975 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see back cover). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1623

AUDIO/VISUAL PRODUCTS Audiotronics, Inc. 147 Mill Ridge Rd, Suite 210 Lynchburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 316-6111

AUTO BODY SERVICE Martin’s Paint & Body Shop S. Main St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5307

AUTO DEALERS - USED & NEW Apple Ford of Lynchburg, Inc. 2113 Lakeside Dr. Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-5012 Best Bet Motor Sales 4454 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 33). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-5515

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Virginia Select Auto 1873 S. Amherst Hwy., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381-0300

AUTO REPAIR/TIRE SERVICE 130 Garage 1956 Elon Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on page 70). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384-9816 Abbitt Jr. & Sons Inc. 171 Wright Shop Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on page 68) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 845-5987 Advantage Tire 4903 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 66). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-8001 All American Transmissions, Inc. 505 Old Wright Shop Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on page 32) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-3272 Cash Alignment 300 Old Wright Shop Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on page 57). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-2486 Meineke Car Care 4998 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 33). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-9000 Paige’s Auto Repair 4568 S. Amherst Hwy, Madison Heights (see ad on page 71) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 941-5622

BANKS Bank of the James 164 S. Main St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9777 Bank of the James 4698 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-8887 Carter Bank and Trust 221 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-1122 Carter Bank and Trust 4498 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-8145 First National Bank 130 S. Main Street. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7814 Woodforest National Bank 197 Madison Heights Sq. (in WalMart). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-4035

BARBER SHOPS Razor Line 202 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst (see ad on page 66) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 238-0698

BEAUTY SALONS Haircutz 4802 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 67) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-5732

BED & BREAKFAST Winridge Manor Bed & Breakfast and Event Venue 116 Winridge Drive Madison Heights (see ad on page 9) . . . . . (434) 333-5207

BREWERIES Blue Mountain Barrel House 495 Cooperative Way, Arrington. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 263-4002 Loose Shoe Brewery 198 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-BEER

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Comcast Business Wards Rd., Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 818-3266 Go Measure 3D 158 2nd St., Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9125 Generation Connector G2G LLC 120 Dillard Rd., Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 426-4741 Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-5966 Retail Merchants Assoc. of Lynchburg 2412 Langhorne Rd., Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-1732 United Way of Central VA 1010 Miller Park Rd., Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-8467

BUILDERS Morcom Builders Inc. 3685 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 29). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 546-0778

CABINET MAKERS Ramsey Cabinet Inc. 126 Sardis Rd., Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0329

Razor Line Barber Shop

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202 Ambriar Plaza (near Harman Eye Ctr.) Amherst

Open Tues.-Thurs., 8:30am-5pm Fri.8:30am-6pm;Sat.7:30am-3pm

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Garage Oil Change Specials Daily Mike Tsoleas Owner

Ph: 846-8001

4903 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights

Tim Morris

Store Manager

CARPETING / AREA RUGS Michael’s Carpet World 3659 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page. 29). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1616

CHURCHES Central Baptist Church 103 Central Church Lane, Arrington. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 277-5135 Emmanuel United Methodist Church 4001 N Main St. Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 946-7624 River Church of Madison Heights 115 Seminole Dr., Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 826-0035 St. Mark’s Episcopal 670 Patrick Henry Hwy., Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-1121

CLEANERS Amherst Dry Cleaners 455 S. Main St., Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5303

COMMUNICATIONS Sprint 4758 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 439-2739 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 Second Stage / Amherst Inc. P.O. Box 342 Amherst (see ad on page. 27) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381-6210

CONCRETE / ASHPHALT Lynchburg Ready Mix Concrete Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-6563 Boxley 739 Warrick Barn Rd., Arrington. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-5900

CONSULTING Mike Cook, Business Coach 137 Laxton Rd., Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 841-8707 T4Tactics, LLC 147 Mill Ridge Rd Suite 207 Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 444-5522

CONTRACTORS Cascio & Sons Construction 4142 S Amherst Hwy. Madison Heights (see ad on page. 53) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 546-0336 George E Jones & Sons, Inc. 210 South Main Street, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5455 Martineau Contracting Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2697

CONVENIENCE STORES Quik-E Food Stores/Witco 100 N. Main St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0640 Quik-E Food Stores/Witco 4664 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-5618 Quik-E Food Stores/Witco 3631 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-2823 The Store 4743 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page. 68). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-4373

CREDIT UNIONS Member One - Federal Credit Union 7114 Timberlake Rd Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 221-4241

CRUISES / VACATIONS

Cruises Inc. Arrington (see ad on page 69). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 866-952-7700

DANCE SCHOOLS

Amherst Dance Academy Mountain View Plaza, next to Food Lion in Amherst (see ad on page 59) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7340

HAIRCUTZ Complete Services For the Whole Family by Debi Spencer & Staff

4802 S. Amherst Hwy. Madison Heights 434-845-5732

Your Place For Discounted Food & Drinks!

• Buy by the Box!

• Snacks 5 for $1 Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am. - 6 pm.

Open ‘til 5 Winter hours

4804 S. Amherst Hwy. (next to Hardees)

Madison Heights

(434) 846-4600

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DENTISTS

Amherst Family Dental Care 135 S. Main St., Amherst (see ad on page 73) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7507 Golden, Dr. R. Kelly, DDS Amherst (see ad on page 71). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-1981

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

ELECTRICIANS Drummond Electrical Inc. 620 Pine Ridge Dr., Amherst (see ad on page 46) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 944-1247

ELECTRIC/HEATING & AIR Hickey Electric, Heating & Air 4262 South Amherst Hwy, #100 Madison Heights (see ad on page 57) . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 845-3988

ENTERTAINMENT/FAMILY Hill City Inflatables 4846 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 616-3718

EQUESTRIAN CENTER Heaven Touching Earth 732 Earley Farm Rd., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 818-3075

EXTERMINATORS / PEST CONTROL Specialty Exterminating Co. S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 31) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0314

EVENTS / CONFERENCES / INN VENUE Elston Inn & Conference Center 450 Sweet Briar Dr., Sweet Briar College (see ad on page 25). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 866-388-6207

EYE CARE Harman Eye Center 413 South Main Street, Suite 109, Amherst (see ad on page 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2020 Madison Heights Eye Care 5076 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 35) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-7822

FARMS/SUPPLIES Country Meadow Farm LLC 732 Earley Farm Rd., Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 818-3075

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

DISCOUNT PORTABLE RESTROOMS Leader In The Portable Restroom Industry

Discount septic service

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

Drain FielD restoration

434-929-2323

OFFICE: 434-929-2323 CELL: 434-841-9298 “You Dump. We Pump.”

C.W. ABBITT JR. & SONS, INC. Serving Amherst County Since 1955 171 WRIGHT SHOP RD., MADISON HEIGHTS

Automotive & Truck Repair

434-841-7458 Dealer

“A Royal Flush Beats A Full House”

Something For Everyone!

Food & Beverages – Propane – Live Bait & More!

GOOD FRIED CHICKEN BY THE PIECE, MEAL OR SPECIAL ORDER

PAT ABBITT President 434-845-5987 wabbitts@verizon.net abbittsgarage.com

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THE STORE Bill Payment Center

4743 S. Amherst Hwy. Madison Heights

OPEN 7 DAYS

528-4373

Five Dog Farm 336 Cherry Hill Rd., Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 944-7271 Royal Delight Stables 378 Alcock Rd. Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 660-6979 Shoulderbone Farm Lexington Turnpike Wes, Amherst Tucker Family Farms 713 Indian Creek Road, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277-5059

FAST FOOD McDonalds of Amherst 135 Richmond Hwy. Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 946-9009

FINANCIAL SERVICES Assurance Financial 101 Duncraig Dr., Ste. 107, Lynchburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (540) 431-4343 DePaul Wealth Management 3728 Old Forest Rd. Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 385-1340 Edward Jones, G. Taylor 210 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst (see ad on page. 7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7778 Edward Jones, C. Tibbs 304 Amelon Square, Unit 17, Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1647 Lynchburg Wealth Management 1511 Enterprise Drive Second Floor Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 515-0380

FITNESS CENTERS Snap Fitness 203 S. Main Street, Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381-6001

FLOOR COVERING SALES & INSTALLATION Michael’s Carpet World 3659 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page. 29). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1616

FLORISTS Wailes Florist 173 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst (see ad on page. 17). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5640

FUNERAL DIRECTORS Tharp Funeral Home, 118 Commonwealth Dr., Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0055 Whitten Monelison Chapel, Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-5712

FURNITURE / ACCESSORIES / APPLIANCES

First Choice Furniture 238 Amelon Square Plaze, Madison Heights (see ad on page. 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0000 The Vintage Shoppes of Amherst S. Main St., Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5800

GAS/PROPANE COMPANIES

AmeriGas 4575 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page. 51). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-9843

GAS/WOOD STOVES AM FM Energy LLC. 1404 N Amherst Hwy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2626

GIFTS/CONSIGNMENTS & MORE! Queen B’s Treasures 3747 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 65) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-4438

GOLF/COUNTRY CLUB Green Leaf/Poplar Grove Golf Course, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9933 Winton Country Club & Golf Course 599 Patrick Henry Hwy., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7336

GROCERIES/WHOLESALE Hester Wholesale 4804 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 67) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-4600

Babies • Bridal Portraits • Couples Families • Events • Maternity Pets • Seniors • Weddings

Susan Lineberry INDEPENDENT VACATION SPECIALIST

4274 Variety Mills Road Arrington, Virginia 22922 slineberry@cruisesinc.com www.cruisesinc.com/slineberry

business 434-263-6011 toll free 866-952-7700

(434) 660-0686

KarenSmithPhotographer.com

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HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE VANS - SALES & RENTALS Independent Lifestyles 4880 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 37) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-7510

HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTERS Fairmont Crossing 173 Brockman Dr. (just off Rt. 60, East of Town of Amherst) (see ad on page 6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 200-3088

HEATING & A/C Goin Heating & Air Conditioning 122 Old Town Connector, Madison Heights (see ad on page 53) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-7505

HOME & BUSINESS SECURITY Hudson-Payne Electronics Corporation 5174 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-5583

HOME HEALTH CARE

Centra Home Health Lynchburg (see ad on page 10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 200-4111 Elite Care Services 3721 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 37). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-1514 Team Nurse 4007 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1047

INSURANCE/FINANCIAL SERVICES Amherst County Farm Bureau 113 Falcon Crest Lane, Amherst (see ad on page 55) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5336 Massie Insurance Agency, Inc. 165 S. Main St., Amherst (see ad on page 14). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7181 Mathews, Andy Insurance Agency 5068 S. Amherst Hwy. Ste. 110 (see ad on page 63) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-4340 State Farm - Richard Buck 131 S. Main St., Amherst (see ad on page 49) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7660 State Farm - Kim Z. Gardner 4898 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 23) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-2845 Wilson Insurance Agency 225 S. Main St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7296

IRRIGATION SERVICES Auto Water Inc. 148 N. Main Street, Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (540) 649-6489

130 Garage Craig & James Humphreys

Monelison Clinic Monelison Animal Animal Clinic

• All Types of General Auto Repair

Dr.Dr. Charles Budzyn, DVM CharlesV. V. Budzyn, DVM

• State Inspections

143 143Highview Highview Dr.Dr. Madison 24572 MadisonHeights, Heights, VAVA24572 929-1322 929-1322

• Tires (all types) • Exhaust Work

Mon.–Fri. 8–5 | Sat. 8–Noon

1956 Elon Rd. | Madison Heights | 384-9816

Featured on PBS & in Southern Living Seasonal Café Menu WoodruffsPieShop.com

3297 Elon Rd. (Rt. 130) Monroe

Angela Scott, Owner/Mgr.

OfficeOffice Hours: Monday Friday 9 am - 6 pm Hours: Monday thru thru Friday 9 am - 6 pm Saturday 9 am 1 pm Saturday 9 am - 1 pm

River’s Edge Pet Grooming “Affordable and Compassionate”

Wed. – Fri., 10 am. – 6 pm.

Sat. 10 am. – 4 pm. Closed Sun.

434.384.1650

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

Jennifer Sigmon, Owner 434-660-5810

KITCHEN SUPPLIES Ladle & Blade Kitchen Supply Co. 243 S. Main St (see ad on page 45). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 843-0439

LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT/SALES & REPAIR Amherst Lawn & Garden Equipment 807 South Main Street, Amherst (see ad on page 59). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7433

MEDICAL CARE Amherst County Community Health 134 Elon Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on page 60) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1400 Blue Ridge Medical Center 4038 Thomas Nelson Hwy (Rt. 29), Arrington (see ad on page 38). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 263-4000 Centra Medical Group 115 Ambriar Ct.

Amherst (see ad on page 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9565

MORTGAGES Atlantic Bay Mortgage 1317 Enterprise Dr, Suite A, Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 338-6233

MOTELS

Knights Inn 3642 S Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 44) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-6506

MUFFLERS Wes’ Muffler & Custom Pipe Shop, Inc. 200 Lakeview Drive, Madison Heights (see ad on page 32). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528-0474

MUSIC SALES/INSTRUCTION My Guitar Shop 4529 S. Amherst Hwy. Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 534-7110

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

PERFORMING ARTS Amherst Glebe Arts Response (AGAR) 156 Patrick Henry Hwy., Clifford. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 989-3215

PET GROOMING Divine Darlings Pet Grooming 4591 S Amherst Hwy Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 846-0823 River’s Edge Pet Grooming 4124 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 70) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 660-5810 Sheila’s Pet Grooming 128 Whitehead Dr., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0823

PHARMACIES Hometown Pharmacy 196 Amelon Square Madison Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1000

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Karen Smith, Photographer Amherst (see ad on page 69) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 660-0686 Maggie Takes Pictures 58 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Amherst (see ad on page 72). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 226-0365

PICTURE FRAMING

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

PLUMBERS Sullivan Plumbing Express 188 South Main Street, Amherst (see ad on page 79). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0850

PORTABLE RESTROOMS Discount Portable Restrooms Madison Heights (see ad on page 68). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-2323

R. Kelly Golden, DDS Dentist 692 Dillard Road Madison Heights, VA 24572 Phone: (434) 846-1981 Office Hours: Monday–Thursday 8–5

P aige’s auto RePaiR Professional Automotive Repair 4568 S. Amherst Hwy. (next to Subway) Madison Heights

William Paige

Owner/Auto Tech, Domestic & Imports williampaige@verizon.net

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REAL ESTATE

Blue Ridge Group of Amherst LLC/Keller-Williams Realty 155 S. Main St., Amherst (see ad on page 15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381-2279 Century 21 All-Service Realty (see ad on page 38). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0580 Consensus Real Estate 1100 Commerce Street, Lynchburg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-6585 Davis, Sam E. Real Estate & Construction 572 Elon Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on page 11). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-0446 Harmony Homes Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 851-9300 T. Knight, Realtor (New Direction Real Estate Group LLC) Amherst (see ad on page 49) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 258-2915 Montague Miller & Co. Realtors 198 S. Main St. Suite 102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5522 Morcom Realty 3685 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 610-0017 Ruff, Laura Realtor 115 Hughes Dr. (Ste. A), Monroe (see ad on page 34). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 485-2935 Snow, Mary Realty Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258-5860 United Country Wingfield Real Estate, 3975 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see back cover). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1623

REAL ESTATE CLOSINGS Main Street Settlements, LLC 103 S. Main Street, Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-1090

REHABILITATION SERVICES Centra Fairmont Crossing Health & Rehab (see ad on page 6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2850

RESTAURANTS ROOFING

(please see DINING GUIDE on page 40)

Craftsman Roofing 4728 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 845-1583

SEPTIC SERVICES Discount Septic Service,. Madison Heights (see ad on page 68) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-2323

SIGNS McBride I. H. Sign Co. Rt.29 Bus., Madison Heights (see ad on page 72). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-4151

SOLAR ENERGY Blue Star Solar Energy LLC 3447 S Amherst Hwy., Monroe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381-3033

STONE Gilbert Sand & Stone 3459 S. Amherst Hwy., Monroe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-7433

STORAGE BARNS/SHEDS & MORE! Deck N Yard 4133 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 34) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1051

SWIMMING POOL SERVICES Pool Doctor LLC 227 High Peak Orchard Drive Monroe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 929-4088

THRIFT SHOPS Episcopal Thrift Shop 194 S. Main St., Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-2321

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TIRES/SALES & SERVICE Powell’s Tire Service 494 Old Wright Shop Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on page 73). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-5882

TROPHIES, PLAQUES, AND AWARDS Virginia Plaques & Trophies, 3698 S. Amherst Hwy., Madison Heights (see ad on page 17). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401-0021

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

VAPE SHOPS Quik Vapes 102 Lexington Turnpike, Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385-5040

VETERINARY HOSPITALS Amherst Veterinary Hospital Amherst Hwy., Monroe (see ad on page 61). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1010 Laurel Stone Veterinary Hospital Route 60 Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5059 Monelison Animal Clinic 143 Highview Drive, Madison Heights (see ad on page 70) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929-1322

VINEYARDS Lazy Days Winery 1351 N Amherst Hwy., Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381-6088

WEDDING / CONFERENCE VENUES Edloe Glades 130 Edloe Lane Amherst (see ad on page 45) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 941-4614

WOOD PRODUCTS Wright Wood Products 1700 Richmond Hwy., Amherst (see ad on page 31). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 944-5207

WOODWORKERS Shady Oak Woodworkers 2450 Elon Rd., Madison Heights (see ad on page 73) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 907-4297

YOGA INSTRUCTION Mindful Mountain Yoga 194 Second St., Amherst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 589-0964

Shady Oak Woodworkers

COMPREHENSIVE AND LASER DENTISTRY

Experienced, Full-Service Contrctors

Specializing in Cabinetry • Trim • Stairs Kitchens • Baths & Furniture

John C. Dean Dentist

AMHERST FAMILY DENTAL CARE www.johncdeanddspc.com

(434) 946-7507 135 S. Main St. P. O. Box 6 Amherst, VA 24521

2450 Elon Rd. Madison Heights

We also work with Metal, Tile & Concrete Kenneth Bunch, Carpenter

434.907.4297

Please Tell Them That You Saw Their Ad in the Amherst County Guidebook...

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494 Old Wright Shop Rd.

Madison Heights, VA 24572

Ronnie Powell powelltire@msn.com

Owner (434) 847-5882

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About the Amherst County Chamber of Commerce (ACCC) www.AmherstVaChamber.com | information@amherstvachamber.com

(434) 946-0990 P • (434) 946-0879 F located within the new Amherst County Visitor Center 328 Richmond Hwy., Ste. A. (P.O. Box 560) Amherst, VA 24521 Chamber Hours: Tues.–Fri. 9am–2pm Visitor Center Hours: Wed – Sat: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Sun: 1 pm – 5pm

THE AMHERST COUNTY CHAMBER WANTS YOUR BUSINESS TO THRIVE

The mission of the ACCC is to advance commercial, industrial, professional, domestic and global interests in Amherst County and its trade area; to increase members’ presence and to be of service to members in any way we can help. “Connecting People. Building Business.”

ACCC MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Research has proven that if given a choice, consumers will shop with a chamber member because chamber membership conveys trustworthiness, community involvement, customer care, success, and leadership in the business community. At the ACCC we work very hard to help our members achieve all of their business goals each year, and we measure our success by our members’ success. New programs and events have recently been created that not only support our members, but also benefit the Amherst County community. Your business membership with the chamber makes these programs and events possible, and without them we cannot accomplish our shared mission of a thriving, profitable business community.

Networking - Amherst County Third Thursdays: Monthly networking opportunities to meet potential customers, clients, and vendors to generate new business leads.

Advertising & Promotion - All members are listed and linked on our website. We have thousands of visits to our website each month. With the membership portal you can promote “Hot Deals”, job opportunities at your business, and your upcoming events. Ribbon Cuttings are conducted for new business openings. The ACCC maintains a fully-stocked brochure area for travelers and tourists. Social Media - With hundreds of followers on Facebook and Twitter, you can utilize the Chamber to promote your events, programs, and seminars. Member e-Blasts - Over 600 people receive our e-blasts. Highlights new members, events in the county, Chamber events, and important state/legislative information that matters to your business, every month. Send us your newsworthy events and we will get the word out.

Customer Referrals- Customer-to and business-to-business referrals. Information Requests- professional packets sent out upon request with relocation information, etc. Membership Decal - Every member receives an ACCC decal for display, informing customers of your active support of local businesses, economic development, tourism, and fair business practices Amherst County Guidebook - This annual magazine is distributed throughout the Amherst County area and is published in conjunction with ACCC as a vehicle to promote Amherst County. Members receive discounted advertising rates. Amherst Street Map resource guide offers a discount on advertising to ACCC members.

Officers & Board of Directors The Board meets at noon on the second Wednesday of each month, at the offices of the ACCC at the Visitor Center.

OFFICERS: Sabrina Kennon, President - Specialty Exterminating Co. Ruth Martineau, Vice President - Community Maps Paul Meadows, Secretary - Integrated Technology Group Chad Mooney, Treasurer - Petty, Livingston, Dawson & Richards DIRECTORS: Ralna Francis, Centra Health

Chad Eby, Hermle Clocks Amanda Ramsey, First National Bank Drew Ramsey, Ramsey Cabinets Angela Reed Tom Rogers, Sweet Briar College Bill Speidell, The Speidell Group Bruce Strickland, Virginia Select Auto Bill Tucker, Tucker Family Farms Ryan Webb, Rehab Associates of Central Virginia

EX-OFFICIO: Rob Arnold, Amherst County Public Schools Sara Carter, Amherst Town Manager Claudia Tucker, Amherst County Board of Supervisors ACCC OFFICE: Vanessa Angus, Director Nancy Kirt, Bookkeeper

The Board 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.

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Congratulations to the 2018 Annual Business Appreciation Award Winners The ACCC Annual Business Appreciation Awards Dinner is held every May with the presentation of awards to the top businesses as nominated by members of the Amherst County community and awarded by the selection committee. This 16th annual awards dinner was held at the Protho Dining Hall on the campus of Sweet Briar College.

Pictured left to right: Small Business PHOTO BY KAREN SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY Award Winners Kelly & John Heckman (Winridge Manor & Event Venue); Non-Profit Organization Award Winner Kenneth Branham (Monacan Indian Nation); Medium Business Award Winners Emily Alley, Paul Meadows, Scott Francis (Integrated Technology Group); Large Business Award Winners Gerald Stinnette, Lisa Stinnette, Manuel Angus (CSE, Inc.)

PHOTO BY KAREN SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTO BY KAREN SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY

Noreen Turyn of WSET TV served as the Emcee.

A near capacity crowd of about 140 were in attendance.

PHOTO BY KAREN SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY

Former Public Safety Director Gary Roakes was the 2018 recipient of the esteemed Harry L. Day Jr. Award, which honors the outstanding service of an individual to both the local business community and ACCC. Accepting the plaque on Gary’s behalf from Chad Mooney was Amherst County Sheriff E.W. Viar Jr.

Dogwood Café owners Cathy & Dennis Hunt (whom could not make the awards dinner) hold their plaque for being selected as 2018 New Business Winner in front of their business.

Guest Speaker Dave McCormack, owner of Waukeshaw Development, Inc. (the developer of the Camp Trapezium Brewery in the former Amherst Milling Co.) was the guest speaker.

PHOTO BY KAREN SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY

We Congratulate All of the 2018 Business of the Year Nominees!

Non-Profit; Amherst County Habitat for Humanity, Amherst Dixie Youth Baseball, Amherst Woman’s Club, Blue Ledge Meals on Wheels, Heaven Touching Earth, Monacan Indian Nation, Second Stage | Amherst Medium Business; Country Meadow Farm, LLC, Integrated Technology Group Large Business; Buffalo Air Handling, CSE, Inc. Small Business; The Bean Barn, Cheryl Moore Photography, Drummond Electrical, Dudley’s Family Style Restaurant, Hands of Remedy Massage, Kim Z. Gardner Insurance Agency, Ladle & Blade, MLG Promotions, Vintage Shoppes of Amherst, Virginia Plaques & Trophies New Business; Dogwood Café

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Amherst County Chamber of Commerce (ACCC) Members as of 9/4/18 All-American Transmissions, Inc AM FM Energy, LLC AmeriGas Amherst Co Habitat for Humanity Amherst Co Museum & Historical Society Amherst County Amherst County Guidebook (All American Publications, LLC) Amherst Dance Academy Amherst Fire Department Amherst Glebe Arts Response (AGAR) Amherst County Lions Club Amherst County School Board Amherst Dry Cleaners Amherst Mountain Biking Club Amherst Nelson Publishing Amherst Veterinary Hospital (Pet Partners, LLC) Andy Mathews Agency Appalachian Power Apple Ford of Lynchburg, Inc. Assurance Financial Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group, LLC Audiotronics Auto Water, Inc. Bank of the James - Amherst Bank of the James - Madison Heights Beacon Credit Union Ben Cline, Attorney at Law, PLLC Best Bet Motor Sales Blair Marketing Blue Mountain Barrel House Blue Ridge Group of Amherst LLC/ Keller Williams Realty Blue Ridge Medical Center Blue Ridge Stars Boxley C.W. Abbitt Jr. & Sons Inc. Carter Bank & Trust – Amherst Carter Bank & Trust – Madison Heights Centra Central Baptist Church Century 21 All-Service Clifford Ruritan Club Comcast Business Community Maps Consensus Real Estate Services, LLC Country Meadow Farm LLC Craftsman Roofing, Inc.

Deck N Yard Delegate T. Scott Garrett, M.D. DePaul Wealth Management Discount Portable Restrooms & Septic Services Divine Darlings Douglas Eubank, Jr., CPA Douglas Thompson & Company PLC Drummond Electrical, Inc. EDA of Amherst County Edloe Glades (Scott Family Investments) Edward Jones Investments - Amherst Edward Jones Investments - Madison Heights El Mariachi Emmanuel United Methodist Church Episcopal Thrift Shop First National Bank Five Dogs Farm – Peacock Festival Freeman Enterprises, Inc. dba McDonald’s of Amherst Friends of Amherst County Generation Connector G2G LLC George E. Jones & Sons, Inc. Gilbert’s Sand & Stone GLAD Manufacturing Company/The Clorox Co. Go Measure 3D Greif Packaging Services, LLC Harman Eye Center of Amherst Harmony Homes & Land Heaven Touching Earth Hermle North America Hickey Electric Co., Inc. Hill City Inflatables Hometown Pharmacy Hudson-Payne Electronics Corp.

Humane Society of Amherst County Hurt & Proffitt, Inc. I.H. McBride Sign Company Independent Lifestyles Investment Properties Integrated Technology Group Inc. J G F Trucking Co James River State Park Jesse C. Wasserman, CPA Johnson Health Center Karen Smith Photographer Ladle and Blade Kitchen Supply Co. Laurel Stone Veterinary Hospital

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Lazy Days Winery Loose Shoe Brewing Co Lynchburg Ready Mix Concrete Co., Inc. Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance Lynchburg Wealth Management M. Edward Wilson Insurance Agency Inc. Madison Heights Eye Care PC - Optometrists Madison Heights Ruritan Club Maggie Takes Pix Main Street Settlements, LLC Martineau Contracting Martin’s Paint & Body Shop Mary Snow Realty Ma’s Time Member One Federal Credit Union Michael’s Carpet World II Mid-State Insurance Mike Cook Business Coach Mindful Mountain Yoga MLG Promotions Montague Miller & Company Morcom Realty, Inc. Mountain View Market / The Funky Flea My Guitar Shop Nelson County Tourism New York Life Old Dominion Job Corps Peaceful Alternatives Petty, Livingston, Dawson & Richards, PC Pool Doctor, LLC Poplar Grove - operating as Green Leaf Golf Club Powell’s Tire Service Quik Vapes Quik-E Food Stores / Witco (Store #01, Madison Heights) Quik-E Food Stores / Witco (Store #10, Madison Heights) Quik-E Food Stores / Witco (Store #11, Amherst) R. Kelly Golden, DDS, PC Ramsey Cabinets Retail Merchants Assoc. of Lynchburg River Church of Madison Heights, Inc. Rockster North America Royal Delight Stables Sam e. Davis Real Estate & Construction Save Our Animal Rescues (SOAR)

Second Stage | Amherst Security Lock & Key Inc. Sheila’s Pet Grooming Shoulderbone Farm Sluggo’s Sundae Drive Snap Fitness-Amherst, VA (AM FIT LLC) Sprint Specialty Exterminating Co St Mark’s Episcopal Church State Farm Insurance - Richard Buck, Inc. Sullivan Plumbing Sweet Briar College Swissomation Virginia T4Tactics, LLC Team Nurse Ted Counts Realty & Auction Company, Inc. Tharp Funeral Home-Mad Hgts Chapel The Filling Station The Horse Connection, LLC The Speidell Group The Vintage Shoppes of Amherst Town of Amherst Tucker Family Farms United Country - Wingfield Real Estate United Way of Central Virginia VFW Post 9877 Village Garden Club of Amherst Virginia Canals and Navigations Society Virginia Consulting, Inc Virginia Plaques and Trophies Virginia Select Auto Virginia’s Region 2000 Local Gov’t Council Vito’s Pizza Bar & Grill Wailes Florist and Gifts Wall Construction LLC Ware-House Antiques Wes’ Muffler & Custom Pipe Shop Whitehall Framing, LLC Whitten Monelison Chapel Winridge Manor Bed & Breakfast and Event Venue Winton Country Club & Golf Course Winton Manor House Preservation Society Woodforest National Bank Woodruff’s Café & Pie Shop WSET (WSET-TV) Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.

Advertiser Index Please patronize the businesses below.

We thank them for making this Guidebook possible!

Abbitt & Sons Garage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 68 Advantage Tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 All-American Transmissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Ameri-Gas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Amherst Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Amherst County Farm Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Amherst County Habitat for Humanity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Amherst Dance Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Amherst Family Dental Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Amherst Health Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Amherst Lawn & Garden Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Amherst Veterinary Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Best Bet Motor Sales Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Blue Ribbon Auction Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Blue Ridge Realty Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Blue Ridge Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Bunns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Cascio & Sons Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Cash Alignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Centra Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,6,10 Century 21 All-Service Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Cruises Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Davis, Sam E. Construction & Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Dawson Aluminum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Deck N Yard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Discount Portable Restrooms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Discount Septic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Dogwood Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Drummond Electrical Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Edloe Glades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Edward Jones Investments-G. Taylor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 El Mariachi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Elite Care Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Elston Inn & Conference Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Eubank Accounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 1st Choice Furniture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Goin Heating & Air. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Golden, Dr. Kelly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Greif Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 HairCutz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Harman Eye Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hester Wholesale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Hickey Electric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Independent Lifestyles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

T. Knight, Realtor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Knights Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Ladle & Blade Kitchen Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Madison Heights Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Madison Heights Eye Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Maggie Takes Pix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Massie Insurance Agency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Mathews Insurance Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 McBride Sign Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Meineke Car Care Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Merredith’s Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Michael’s Carpet World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Monacan Indian Nation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Monelison Animal Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Morcom Builders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 New Direction Real Estate Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 130 Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Original Italian Restaurant & Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Paige’s Auto Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Powell’s Tire Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Queen B’s Treasures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Razor Line Barber Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 River’s Edge Pet Grooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Rockster North America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Ruff, Laura Realtor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Second Stage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Shady Oak Woodworkers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Sluggo’s Sundae Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Smith, Karen Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Specialty Exterminating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 State Farm Insurance, Richard Buck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 State Farm Insurance, Kim Z. Gardner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Sullivan Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 The Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Virginia Plaques & Trophies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Vito’s Pizza, Bar & Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Wailes Florist & Gifts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Warehouse Antiques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Wes’ Muffler & Pipe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Winridge Manor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Wingfield Real Estate & Auction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover Wright Wood Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Woodruff’s Store, Café & Pie Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Yamazato Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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(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: •Amherst County Public Schools - Robert Arnold, Ed.D., Superintendent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-5200 •Planning & Zoning Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9303 •Public Health Department - Free Dental Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9408 •Public Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9307 •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, Collection & Recycling Center Information:: •Amherst County Landfill located approx. 1 1/2 mi. off Izaac Walton Road on Kentmoor Farm RdOperating Hours: Mon. through Fri. 8 to 4 and Sat. 8 to 12 noon Teresa M. Nuckols, Director, Dept. of Public Works. For more information, visit CountyofAmherst.com. . . . . . 846-3324 Things to Do: •Museum - Amherst County Museum & Historical Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9068 •Recreation - Contact Amherst Co. Parks & Recreation Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9731 •Sweet Briar College-museum, theaters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381-6100 Library Facilities: •Public Libraries - Amherst Public Library, Town of Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-9488 Hours. Amherst; Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 10am-6pm; Tues. 10am-8pm.; Sat 10am-2:00pm •Branch Library at the James River Shopping Center - Madison Heights Branch Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846-8171 Hours: Mon. 10am-8pm; Tues., Wed., Thurs.; Fri. 10am-6pm; Sat. 10am-2:00pm Camping: •Buffalo Recreation Area (Faye Mays) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-7738 Amherst County Chamber of Commerce located within the new Amherst County Visitor’s Center 328 Richmond Hwy., Ste. A., Amherst (intersection of Rts. 29 & 60). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946-0990 •Business - Relocation - Tourism

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