Localism: Forest, VA

When Clients Become Friends

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:19:48 -0500

When you take a new listing, your goal is to sell that home. You market, you show, you hope for an offer to come in. The longer the home is listed, the more you learn about the seller, their hopes and dreams, their fears. If your fortunate, the time comes when an offer comes in and is accepted. What you don't always expect is to become friends with the seller.

Today we closed.

My clients have moved on to an exciting new phase in their lives having become grandparents just this month. Another family is thrilled with their new home and are busy moving in and making plans. It was a pleasure to represent the sellers and I wish them well. But, I will miss my friends.

Debbie Malone, Realtor ®

RE/MAX 1^st Olympic

Malone1981@ol.com

(434) 546-0369

Relocation Information for Beautiful Bedford County, Virginia

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:40:52 -0500

Have you been considering relocating to Bedford County, Virginia? Located in Central Virginia, Bedford County was established in 1754 and named for the Fourth Duke of Bedford. In 1839, the Town of Liberty (now the City of Bedford) was established. Bedford City is the county seat, but independent of Bedford County. A Board of Supervisors governs the County and employs a County Administrator as chief administrative officer.

The county is located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains and covers 764 beautiful square miles. Bedford County is bounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west, the James River on the northeast and Smith Mountain Lake on the south. Lynchburg is approximately 20 minutes from Bedford City. We enjoy four seasons and a moderate climate.

Bedford County is home to the National D-Day Memorial, several wineries, the entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway (located on Rte 460 West). Thomas Jefferson’s retreat, Poplar Forest, is located in the community of Forest. Recreation abounds in Bedford County; hiking, boating and fishing are popular activities.

Bedford County is one of the fastest growing in the Commonwealth of Virginia with a population of over 60,000. Industry, commerce and agriculture ensures a strong economic base. Bedford County is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area. I've included some of the information that would be helpful when moving to Bedford County.

Communities within Bedford County:

Three highway systems run through or are accessible to Bedford County:

US 460 connecting with I-81 near Roanoke
US 29 (accessible in Lynchburg)
US 501 linking the Shenandoah Valley with central North Carolina

AIRPORTS

Lynchburg and Roanoke regional airports provide air service to the Bedford County area.

HOSPITAL

Bedford Memorial

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

OFFICIAL BEDFORD COUNTY WEBSITE

ONLINE MAPS

ELECTRIC

Appalachian Power Company (800) 956-4237

Southside Electric Co-op

Western District Office (800) 552-2118

Bedford Electric Dept (540) 587-6047

Power Outages (540) 587-6071

GAS

Columbia Gas of VA (800) 543-8911

24 hour emergency response (800) 544- 5606

TELEPHONE

AT & T (Residential) (800) 464-7928

(Repair) (800) 246-8564

GCR Telecommunications (R & B) (434) 572-1765

MCI Metro ATS, Inc (Residential) (800) 950-5555

NTELOS (R & B) (877) 468-3567 www.ntelos.com

Verizon (Residential) 1+area code+954-6222

CABLE

Comcast (800) 266-2278

JetBroadband (877) 743-8538

NEWSPAPERS

Bedford Bulletin

News & Advance

LIBRARY SYSTEM

Bedford- Main (540) 586-8911

Big Island (434) 299-5604

Forest (434) 525-1817

Moneta (540) 297-6474

Montvale (540) 947-2200

Stewartsville (540) 890-4530

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

1345 Falling Creek Rd, Bedford

Administrative Office 8am-4:30pm (540)586-4800

CIRCUIT COURT CLERK (540) 586-7632

GENERAL DISTRICT COURT CLERK (540) 586-7637

HEALTH DEPT

603 Mountain Ave, Bedford (540)586-7952

VOTER REGISTRATION (540) 586-7649

ANIMAL CONTROL (540) 586-7827

ANIMAL SHELTER

1307 Falling Creek Rd, Bedford (540) 586-7690

WASTE/GARBAGE

Dept of Solid Waste (540) 586-7656

RECYCLING

(540) 586-7656

WATER/SEWER DEPT

(540) 586-7679

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce

305 E Main St, Bedford, VA (540) 586-9401

Bedford City (540) 297-4781

Forest (434) 525-7860

TOURISM

Bedford Tourism & Welcome Center

816 Burks Hill Rd, Bedford , VA

Bedford City (540) 587-5681

County (877) 447-3257

POST OFFICE

500 E Main St, Bedford (540) 586-5820

14805 Forest Rd, Forest (434) 525-4235

WEATHER

GOLF

Colonial Hills Golf Club
Ivy Hill Golf Club
London Downs Golf Club
Mariners Landing Golf & Country Club
Poplar Forest Golf Course
Sycamore Ridge Golf Club
Waterfront Country Club, The
Westlake Golf & Country Club

I am a longtime Bedford County resident and would love to show you this beautiful area of Virginia. For more information on relocating to Bedford County, Virginia please contact me at:

Debbie Malone, Realtor ®

RE/MAX 1^st Olympic

20395 Timberlake Rd

Lynchburg, VA 24502

malone1981@aol.com

(434) 546-0369

* Relocation Information For Bedford County, Virginia*

Back to School Safely: Bedford County Schools Open August 25, 2008

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:14:39 -0500

TIME FLIES WHEN YOU'RE ON SUMMER VACATION! As summer winds down it's time to think about all of the children heading back to school. In Bedford County, Virginia, Public Schools reopen on August 25, 2008. For questions related to your child, follow the link to your childs school:

Bedford Elementary Bedford Primary Big Island Elementary

Body Camp Elementary Boonsboro Elementary Forest Elementary

Goodview Elementary Huddleston Elementary Moneta Elementary

Montvale Elementary New London Academy Otter River Elementary

Stewartsville Elementary Thaxton Elementary Thomas Jefferson

Bedford Middle Forest Middle Staunton River Middle

Bedford Science and Technology Center Jefferson Forest High

Liberty High Staunton River High

CLICK HERE for more information regarding National School Bus Safety laws and kids activities. Bus drivers have an incredible responsibility transporting our children to and from school. Give them a break as they get use to their bus routes. Buses will be making frequent stops in the morning and afternoon. Allow yourselves extra travel time to and from work. If you are traveling behind a bus please be alert for flashing orange and red lights as the bus stops to pick up and drop off children. This include private school buses that may not be yellow! Police will be on the lookout for motorists that illegally pass school buses. Don't take a risk with our children, Please drive safely!

For more information about Bedford County, Virginia, contact:

Debbie Malone, Realtor (R)

RE/MAX 1st Olympic

20395 Timberlake Rd

Lynchburg, VA 24502

(434) 546-0369

Come Sail Away at SML - Mariner's Landing Summer Concert Series: STYX August 15, 2008

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:41:21 -0500

The first concert in the series featuring Sara Evans was a hit! The next to perform this Friday is 70's band STYX- and we have our tickets! The schedule is:

STYX August 15

Lonestar August 16

Grand Funk Railroad August 22

Blake Shelton August 23

TobyMac August 28

Diamond Rio August 29

All concerts start at 7pm, and include special guests. Ticket prices range from $25-35 if purchased in advance. For tickets and information, go to: www.smlconcerts.com, www.tickets.com or call (888) 397-3100

Directions from Lynchburg:

Turn onto 811 South (also called New London Road) at 1.5 miles when 811 turns left, continue straight on 709 go 3.5 miles to "T"

Turn right onto 24 West go 4.5 miles

Turn left onto 707 go 1 mile to "T"

Turn left onto Route 43 South go 1.8 miles

Turn right on 626 go 10.4 miles – Mariners Landing is on the left

For more information on Smith Mountain Lake, things to do, places to eat, or real estate for sale, contact:

Debbie Malone, Realtor (R)

RE/MAX 1st Olympic

20395 Timberlake Rd Lynchburg, VA 24502

(434) 546-0369

malone1981@aol.com

Lake Vista Subdivision in Forest, Virginia - LVPOA Board of Directors 2008

Sun, 11 May 2008 22:10:47 -0500

LVPOA Board of Directors 2008

For the information of residents of Lake Vista Subdivision in Forest, Virginia, these are the elected members of the Board of Directors for Lake Vista.

President Bob Warrick 316-9365

Vice President Gene Montgomery 385-0158

Treasurer Ralph Ellison 385-6320

Secretary Don McVey 385-0309

Board Member Leigh Doyle 385-6855

Board Member Ken Johansson 385-0504

Board Member Steve Pallaria 385-5388

Board Member Andrea Wright 385-0658

Lake Vista is a great community to live in. If you have questions, concerns, or ideas on how to improve our neightborhood, contact the members of the Board of Directors with your input. Are you considering the purchase or sale of a home? Would you like information on the communities or schools in Forest? For any real estate information, please contact:

Debbie Malone (R) RE/MAX 1st Olympic 20395 Timberlake Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502

(434) 546-0369 malone1981@aol.com