Lewisburg, WV

Talk about a busy person....then meet my hairdresser . Julie Hansen, is the best. She cuts and colors my hair perfectly. I found Julie 2 years ago and didn't think I would find anyone in Lewisburg, West Virginia, who could cut and color my hair like my hairdresser in Alexandria, Virginia, did. Well, Julie proved me wrong. She listens to what you want ... the style, cut, and color.....and that is what you get.

Julie, and her husband Dean, have one of the biggest cattle operations in the state with 4000 head of cattle and sheep; as well as, a local stockyard. Julie is an amazing person, with a great attitude on life. Not only is she a mother of three children, ages 11, 4 and 2; a cosmetologist at Hair Design for 24 years, she also does direct selling for Jockey Person to Person.

Julie says that selling a line of Jockey brand women's leisure and athletic wear from the home has enhanced her life. She was West Virginia's first team leader for Jockey's Person to Person line and last month was one of its top 10 saleswomen in the country. Direct selling has allowed Julie to branch out of her normal circle of clients and friends, and to rekindle friendships and relationships.

Since starting with Jockey in January 2008, she has built a team of 35 women who are all over the country, in all walks of life. Julie has a bachelor's degree in organizational development from Mountain State University, and is able to utilize her team-building skills with these women.

In the photo.....two ladies are modeling Jockey clothes at a fashion show held in Princeton, West Virginia.

Julie travels to different areas and provides not only Jockey line of leisure and active wear clothing, she gives presentations about Jockey Person to Person and its home sales business.

I visit Julie about every 4-6 weeks for a hair cut and color. While I am in her chair, it amazes me to hear her talk about the farm, her three children and all their activities, customers waiting, or calling to make or cancel an appointment, and of course, her direct sales job with Jockey Person to Person. She truly is a busy and amazing person.

So, if you are looking for someone to cut your hair, Julie can be reached at "Hair Design" across from the Brier Inn, at 304-645-6847.

Or, want to shop for leisure and athletic wear, then go to Julie's Jockey website.

Oh yeah...did I say that I love how she does my hair.

For the past few years the students at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), have supported CASA's annual fund raising event, "A Child's Hope". This year's CASA event was no different. Ten students from WVSOM donated their time and services to this worthy cause to help the abuse and neglected children in West Virginia.

The WVSOM students who helped with this year's event were: Thuy Nguyen, Cullen Herout, Angela Rims, Gloria Santayana, Aileen Ruffino, Vidhi Patel, Kendra Stone, Derek Ballas, Patrick Antonio, and Jane Donovan.

Lewisburg is home to the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. It is one of 26 osteopathic medical schools in the United States. WVSOM is one of three medical schools in West Virginia and the sole institution that grants the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree. WVSOM currently has approximately 700 students enrolled. By the Fall 2009, there will be 800 students. That number should hold steady and will serve as WVSOM's enrollment figure for the immediate future.

The WVSOM is a public institution that trains medical students for careers in osteopathic medicine with a focus on primary care and rural medicine. WVSOM is a great place to become a great doctor.

If you are planning on attending medical school, call 800-356-7836 for more information, or browse the WVSOM website.

Thanks to the WVSOM students for help making CASA's fund raising event successful. The students were a delight to have at this event, and so helpful, not only in serving, but ensuring we had cleaned Cooper Gallery before leaving. I have no doubt that these young men and women will make great doctors!

Your West Virginia Real Estate Connection for Lewisburg, WV/Greenbrier County
Call -- (304) 520-2133
Coldwell Banker Stuart and Watts
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Heather Roques, Mortgage Specialist, for City National Bank, provided the below information on a brand new 3-2-1 Buy-down program.

This program is designed to help stimulate economic growth by allowing licensed
homebuilders the ability to offer a very affordable mortgage loan utilizing a temporary
interest rate buy-down plan on homes that are newly constructed (never occupied) or to
be constructed. Financing is for the end loan only, not for the construction phase of the
home.

► Single family, owner occupied homes and new double wide manufactured homes
► No home price limits, loan limit of $417,000
► Only 5% down - mortgage insurance required
► No first time homebuyer requirement
► 10, 15, 20 or 30 year terms

The borrower's payment would be equivalent to rate being 3% less the first year, 2% less
the second year and 1% less the third year than the note rate. At the end of the third
year, the rate as stated on the note will continue throughout the remaining term of the
loan. The current note rate, as of 4/29/09 is 5.25%. Rates change daily so be sure to call
for current rate quotes on this and other programs.

Call Heather for more information on this program at (304) 647-1629, or email her at

heather.roques@cityholding.com
www.citynational-bank.com

The Ride for the Refuge is an event to raise public awareness about domestic violence with the ultimate goal of ending the generational cycle of family violence. By joining Ellen Allen, Executive Director of the Family Refuge Center, Lewisburg, WV, you will be demonstrating your support for ending intimate partner violence through increased education and community awareness.

It is not a fund raising event, nor is it a typical organized bike ride. No registration required and no fee. There are no refreshment stops, mechanical assistance or sag support. You should bring all the water and energy you need for the duration of the ride. The event starts on May 7 and ends May 11.

Ride for the Refuge Schedule:

• Thursday, May 7: 12 noon send off by Mayor Manchester at in the Green space, Lewisburg for a 35 mile ride through the back roads of Greenbrier County. Ride will leave from the Green space, proceed down Court Street to Fairview; cross Rt. 219 to the airport and proceed to Vago Road; back to Rt. 219; take 219 N for approximately one-quarter mile then taking left onto Williamsburg Road and looping back through Raders Valley; Rt. 60 back into downtown to the Pub for a well-deserved pint!!

• Friday, May 8: 9:00 a.m. send off by Judge Robert Irons in front of City Hall, Union for another approximately 35 mile road ride. Course will follow Rt. 3 to Gap Mills; turn right onto Zenith Road; up Willow Bend and back into beautiful downtown Union.

• Saturday, May 9: 9:00am start, Greenbrier River Trail, leaving from Caldwell, riding to Denmar/ Beard for 35.4 miles.

• Sunday, May 10: A day of rest in observance of Mother's Day.

• Monday, May 11: - 9:00 am start, Greenbrier River Trail, leaving from Denmar/Beard, riding to downtown Marlinton for 17.6 miles.

Please join us on this Ride of Refuge and help break the cycle of violence. If you have any questions, please Ellen Allen at 304-645-6334 or email ellenlln@yahoo.com

Your West Virginia Real Estate Connection for Lewisburg, WV/Greenbrier County
Call -- (304) 520-2133
Coldwell Banker Stuart and Watts
LewisburgWV and GreenbrierCounty RealEstate

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CASA hosted its third annual "A Child's Hope" benefit wine and cheese reception on Friday, April 24^th at the Cooper Gallery in Lewisburg, West Virginia.

This year the event featured a performance by young pianist Carter Woodson, a ninth grade student at Greenbrier East High School (GEHS), Lewisburg, West Virginia.

Britt Ludwig, CASA President, introduced Carter who played a collection of Chopin Preludes.

Carter's music teacher Mr. Philip Fife says that Carter is self motivated and excels in both his academic and music studies. Carter studies piano and organ with Mr. Fife, and plays marimba in the GEHS band. What is a marimba ?

Carter participated in the 2008 West Virginia Solo and Ensemble Festival and received a superior rating for his performance of the Hungarian Dance by Brahms on the Marimba. He also played marimba in the 2008 regional honor band and the WV Youth Orchestra.

In the 2009 festival, he received a superior rating for his performance of the "Raindrop Prelude on the piano. Carter is a member of the Old Stone Ringers Bell Choir and an active participant in the Old Stone Presbyterian Church Youth Choir.

He is highly respected by his peers, teachers and advisors. Carter is the example of the excellence that our youth can achieve when motivated and cared for by family, friends and community.

His parents are Stephen Carter and Monique Woodson Ramond.

The Mission of CASA of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, WV, Inc., is to train and administer volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children through the collaboration with social service agencies, legal counsel and other resources to obtain safe permanent homes.

The Vision of CASA of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, WV, Inc., is that all children, residing in the area we serve, will have safe, permanent and nurturing homes.

To learn more about the history of CASA, local programs, and how to help support this worthy cause, go to the CASA website.

Your West Virginia Real Estate Connection for Lewisburg, WV/Greenbrier County
Call -- (304) 520-2133
Coldwell Banker Stuart and Watts
LewisburgWV and GreenbrierCounty RealEstate

Your Connection to West Virginia Mountain Splendor