Lynchburg, VA

Bob Evans Farms got its start when founder, Bob Evans, began making sausage on his southeastern Ohio farm to serve at a 12-stool diner he owned in nearby Gallipolis in 1948.

They served a lot of breakfasts, but they couldn't get any decent sausage," Bob recalled. "So he decided to start making my own from hogs raised right on their farm, using all the best parts of the hog, including the hams and tenderloins." The restaurant drew many truck drivers who traveled through the region. "You might say the truck drivers did my research for me," Bob said. "They would tell me that this was the best sausage they ever had, and then buy 10-pound tubs to take home."

These good reports prompted Bob Evans to go into the sausage business. The building where he made the sausage was built with open ends, at the suggestion of his father, so it could be used as a machinery shed if the sausage business failed. But, it didn't fail. In 1953, a group of friends and family recognized the growing demand for Bob's sausage and became business partners by establishing Bob Evans Farms.

As the reputation of Bob Evans Sausage grew, Bob Evans invited people to his farm in Rio Grande, Ohio. "There were so many people coming to the farm that we finally built a little restaurant in 1962 just to take care of them. It started out with only a dozen stools -- just a convenience place," Bob recalled.

The original Bob Evans Restaurant on the farm was called The Sausage Shop. Although it started with 12 stools, today the restaurant can seat 134. The farm has evolved into a tourist attraction with camping and hiking and events throughout the year. The largest event is our Bob Evans Farm Festival, being held the second full weekend, Friday through Sunday, in October.

Bob Evans lived on the farm for nearly 20 years. He and his wife, Jewell, raised their six children in the large, brick farmhouse known as the Homestead. Now on the National Register of Historic Places, the Homestead was once a stagecoach stop and an inn.

Today you can visit the original Bob Evans Restaurant and experience the traditions of an all-American farming community. Hay, corn, sorghum, wheat and tobacco are grown on this nearly 1,000-acre working farm.

Visitors to the Homestead Museum may:

• sit at the reconstructed counter of the original Steak House owned by Bob Evans,
• see life-size models of Bob and Jewell Evans, filming their television commercials in their original kitchen,
• view these commercials on an old television console or through the lens of an actual television camera of the era and
• follow the displays as the 53-year history of the business unfolds, with its dreams and goals, personalities, challenges, growth and success.

In 1987, Bob Evans Farms added to the family through the acquisition of Owens Foods, then Owens Country Sausage, based Texas and again in 2004 with the acquisition of Mimi's Cafe based in California.

At Bob Evans Restaurants, quality homestyle food and friendly service are our trademarks. From classic breakfast favorites like sausage, omelettes and hotcakes, to our tasty dinner classics such as slow-roasted turkey and our Knife & Fork Sandwiches, Bob Evans has something for everyone.

The company currently owns and operates nearly 600 full-service, family Bob Evans Restaurants in the 18-state area of: Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.

They serve breakfast all day. My favorite breakfast is: Banana Nut Bread with Fruit Dish. Delicious and low cal.

They also have these different breakfasts:Farm-Fresh Egg Breakfasts which include: Farmer's Choice Breakfast

Fit from the Farm Breakfasts which include:Bob Evans Egg Lites Cholesterol egg blend, and one turkey sausage link are served with your choice of one of the following:

• One fruit & yogurt crepe
• A mini fruit & yogurt parfait
• A cup of oatmeal

They have lunch and dinner specials as well so if you are hungry for good home cooking look no further than Bob Evans Restaurant. Check out their website to see if they have one near you http://www.bobevans.com/Default.aspx

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A little History of the Old City Cemetery Lynchburg Va

The 26-acre site is an arboretum of 19th-century trees, shrubs, and flowers. Of particular fame are the hundreds of antique roses which reach their peak of bloom in mid-May. The Old City Cemetery, established in 1806, is one of the oldest public cemeteries in the United States that has been in continuous use since its founding.

More than 20,000 people are buried here—most before 1925—including political, religious, social, and cultural leaders, the city’s indigent and “strangers,” veterans of every major American war and conflict, and over 2,200 Confederate soldiers from 14 states. Three quarters of those buried here are African and Native American, both free and enslaved. More than one-third are infants and young children.

The Southern Memorial Association, a non-profit organization originally formed in 1866 to care for the graves in the Confederate Section, has led a citizen effort since 1993 to rehabilitate the often neglected Cemetery. The City of Lynchburg’s Department of Public Works now has a unique partnership with the Southern Memorial Association to provide routine maintenance and horticultural care for the sacred grounds.The management of the Chapel is the responsibility of the non-profit Southern Memorial Association. SMA staff will be glad to answer questions and assist with planning details for your event.

Situated on a bluff in Lynchburg's historic Old City Cemetery amidst ancient graves, small museums, antique roses and flowering shrubs, and overlooking a natural dell and pond, the Chapel is unique and beautiful. It provides a charming setting for weddings, recitals, lectures, memorial services and other special occasions.

Built to commemorate the 200-year anniversary of the founding of Lynchburg's Old City Cemetery in 1806, the non-denominational Chapel is both functional and inviting. Completely handicapped accessible and climate controlled, the building’s ambience transports the visitor to a different era of a simpler, more humble life with the warmth of old building materials and the charm of architectural details of early craftsmen.

Also held at the chapel are weddings, meetings, recitals, lectures, and memorial services are all occasions easily accommodated in the charming little Chapel at the Old City Cemetery. Small groups of 50 adults (perhaps 60 if children are included) can be seated in the 100-year-old handmade pews.

The Columbarium is located beneath the chapel at the Old City Cemetery in Lynchburg, VA. It provides 288 niches for permanent storage of cremains in a tasteful, secure room. Twelve crypts installed beneath the brick floor of the columbarium allow for the burial of caskets or cremains in a very special setting. Both niches and crypts are available to the general public. The chapel meets the changing needs of the community and keeps the Cemetery open to citizens of all segments of society.

On the walls are sealed niches containing the cremains of Lynchburg citizens. Beneath the brick floor are crypts for in-ground burials. On the opposite wall is a lovely, peaceful terracotta image. It was cast in 1875 and salvaged from an old public building in Kentucky. It is over 130 years old. We call it “Peace.” Flanking it are two antique Scottish chimney caps holding arrangements of greens. The floor is laid of old patterned bricks salvaged from sidewalks in the older parts of downtown Lynchburg.

There is so much more to share at this unique cemetery that is rich in history. This is a small sample of what is here. So I will be sharing more on blogs to come.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL A HOME IN THE LYNCHBURG OR SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE FOR ALL THE CURRENT LISTINGS OR GIVE ME A CALL AT (434)832-1100X320

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If you are looking for antiques, Estate Specialists Inc. has three convenient locations. 100,000 square feet in three buildings in Historic, Downtown/Riverfront Lynchburg, VA.

Open Monday through Saturday
9a.m.-5p.m.

1228 Commerce Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504
434-845-1972

1225 Commerce Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504
434-455-0200

1300 Main Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504
434-845-0555

Estate Specialists Inc. was established in 1978 as a tag sale conductor and estate liquidator. In 1987, their first retail store was opened in Historic/Downtown, Riverfront Lynchburg, Virginia, in a small church building which had been greatly remodeled and had served for many years as the C&P Telephone Company office. Their many years of experience have enabled them to conduct well-handled and efficiently managed estate liquidations by conducting tag sales from the home.

In 1991, Estate Specialists was moved to a slightly larger building in the center of town and in 1994, moved into a large, 10,000 square foot building and became a true estate retail business in which everything from fine antiques to lawnmowers were sold. In 1997, a second store was opened to accommodate the growing inventory of local estate purchases. This move was into an historic building erected in 1902 and located in the downtown area near the city's Community Market at 1300 Main Street

Their sales allow your home to be converted into a retail venue for the weekend. All items to be sold are arranged, tagged, and displayed for the most effective presentation to the buying public. The sales are advertised in the appropriate newspapers, on their website, and of course, in their retail stores. The owner or executor is provided with an itemized list prior to the sale and the same list is used to show the final sales totals at the conclusion of the sale. Most unsold items are then purchased as inventory for their stores.

As Estate Specialists business continued to grow, the decision was made to leave the center city location and relocate downtown to an old tobacco warehouse located only half of a block away from their Main Street store. The rear of this store affords great views of the James River and both the Carter Glass and John Lynch Memorial bridges.

Each estate settlement needs individual attention. Whether you are dissolving a large estate with many rooms of furniture, disposing of accessories and household items, or simply disposing of remaining items after distribution to relatives and heirs, Estate Specialists is a company that can ably assist you.

A complete inventory of items to be sold is made and a formal offer is prepared and presented for your consideration. Their offer can include a complete purchase and removal of the contents, disposal of any unusable items, and broom sweeping of the premises. With a team of experienced employees,they can work efficiently with your estate whether large or small.

Today, Estate Specialists Inc. is the largest single-owner company selling antique and estate items on the east coast, employing nine full time and five part-time employees. An expansion of the organization and facilities was done in 2008 to accommodate both the growth trends seen in the industry sector as well as in the local market

Betty J. Davidson, owner and professional appraiser, has many years of experience and training to determine a fair evaluation of the contents of your property.

A native of Covington, Virginia and raised in Lynchburg, Virginia, Betty J. Davidson is a very people-centered and family-oriented individual. She not only enjoys her role as wife, mother, and grandmother; but also thrives on the daily excitement of her own estate liquidation business.

A graduate of E.C. Glass High School and Phillips Business College, she believes strongly in continuing education, and as such, has also completed many higher education classes in human relations. She is a staunch supporter of the Mission Statement formulated by her high school alma mater, E.C. Glass.

Some of the other items they have in the store are below. Each location has something different and is in walking distance of one another. So if you are in Lynchburg be sure to check out Estate Specialists Inc.

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Basket Case located in Lynchburg Va is a upscale gift shop with customized-designed baskets for any and all occasions. In 1990, Basket Case began as a home-based business. However, due to growth of Basket Case and the necessary inventory, a storefront was realized in 1993. Continued growth of Basket Case made it necessary to move again to their current facility in June, 1998.

BASKET CASE has a wide variety of different baskets

which include the following TYPES:

SPECIAL OCCASIONS

ANNIVERSARY, BEREAVEMENT, BIRTHDAY, COLLEGE CARE, FRUIT BASKETS, GET WELL, NEW BABY, PAMPER ME, THANK YOU, WEDDING

GIFT AND GOURMET

BATH & BODY, CHOCOLATE, CORPORATE GIFTS, EAT YOUR PEAS GIFT BOOKS. GOURMET, VIRGINIA PROD.

SAMPLES OF THESE INCLUDE:

ANNIVERSARY-EVENING OF ELEGANCE

When your gift calls for something a little extra special, this elegant gift box adorned in roses presents sparkling cider (can be changed to wine or champagne on request), cheese and crackers (they also include a spreader), smoked wild Alaska salmon, cookies, chocolates, peanuts and VA buttermints.

BIRTHDAY-BIRTHDAY PARTY

LOCAL DELIVERY ONLY!! Their popular Birthday Party includes a DECORATED 1/4 sheet CAKE, plates, napkins, plasticware (forks & knife for cutting). Cake flavors are chocolate, vanilla, or marble. In the Card Message box on order page, include your message as well as flavor of cake & DATE of Birthday.

COLLEGE-EXAM SNACK PACK

Their Exam Snack Pack will hit the spot when your student is spending lots of time studying for those FINALS!! The exam pack consists of a good assortment of sweet and salty snacks. Special requests for contents due to food allergies, etc. will carry an additional $5.00 fee.

BATH AND BODY-DIONIS UNSCENTED LOTION

Infused with wholesome goats milk, their signature lotion soothes dry skin with restorative proteins, vitamins and minerals. This special formulation absorbs readily into the skin and is ideal for everyday use. Fragrance-free-4 oz.

CORPORATE GIFTS-SPORTS FAN

Know someone who loves sports-any sports? This would be the perfect gift for a birthday, thank you, or just any occasion, because it's filled with all those snacks one loves to eat while watching the games - tortilla chips & salsa, peanuts, cookies, cheese & crackers, a meatstick- even assorted chocolates in a remote control tin.

EAT YOUR PEAS BOOK-FOR TEACHER

Within the pages of this heart-wise little book is a child's-eye view of a promise never to forget. Who better to say thank for the wonder of learning and person who makes it so?

VIRGINIA PRODUCTS-CELEBRATE VA COOKBOOK

This is a must have for everyone who loves Virginia. The Introduction is written by Virginia's former First Lady, Susan Allen. Celebrate Virginia is not only a cookbook, but also a book of the History and Heritage of Virginia. It is co-authored and signed by Rowena Fullinwider, one of Virginia's most recognized business leaders and culinary experts. Rowena creates and produces a line of specialty cakes, jams, and sauces marketed throughout the U.S

PRICES RANGE FROM $4.50 FOR THE COOKIES TO $98.00 FOR THE PINK PAMPER BASKET

All natural walnut toffee cookies, baked fresh with care. Made without preservatives, you will find only the finest quality ingredients. This 6.5 oz bag contains approximately 5-6 cookies per bag. Ingredients: unbleached wheat flour, butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, english walnuts, eggs, toffee (sugar, palm oil, butter, almond, salt, soy lecithin), pure vanilla extract, baking soda, water, and salt. Allergens: wheat, walnut, and egg products.

PINK PAMPER-$98.00

Whatever the occasion, the contents of this old fashioned bathtub basket will pamper the body and the soul. This gift comes complete with bath pillow (which has a washable cover), bath mitt, slippers, bath gel and body lotion, foot creme, foot brush, body brush/massager, shea butter, and a candle.

Tough Like a Bull When I have to Be!

Charging Forward to Sell Your Home with Cutting Edge Tools! Fences? Gates in my way? Not a problem. Over 25 years of charging through the difficulties in the Lynchburg, VA area to sell your home or find one that fits your family.

Call me Norma Brandsberg to find an agent determined to put you first! 540-586-9496