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THE FUTURE IS WOW

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BUSy BOdIESRecreation options offer something for everyone

Pristine SceneBeautiful sights include Peaks of Otter, Abbott Lake

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Welcome to BedfordAn intROductiOn tO the AReA’s PeOPLe, PLAces And events

hit ‘Em Long and StraightBedford county has golfing down to a tee, with nine nice

courses to choose from. one of them – Mariners Landing in

huddleston – was named one of the Best Places to Play in the u.S.

by Golf Digest. other Bedford county venues include four courses

in forest (ivy hill, London downs, Poplar forest and colonial hills)

as well as Sycamore Ridge in Goodview, Boonsboro country club

in Lynchburg, The Westlake Golf & country club in hardy, The

Waterfront country club in Moneta and the Bedford country club

in Bedford.

Peaks of otterfrom almost any outdoor location in

Bedford county, you can look up and see the Peaks of Otter mountainscape, located along the Blue Ridge Parkway. the peaks are surrounded by many trails, ranging from a strenuous 1 1/2-mile trek to the summit of sharp top to an easy one-mile loop around Abbott Lake. speaking of the lake, fishing there includes catfish, smallmouth bass, golden shiners, sunfish and bluegill.

Almanac

Raise your GlassTaking a trip along the Bedford Wine Trail is a great way to

spend a virginia weekend.

The trail features five wineries nestled in the Blue Ridge

Mountains, where fertile soil and a favorable climate lead to

good grape-growing. The five venues are hickory hill Wineries,

LeoGrande vineyards & Winery, Peaks of otter Winery, Savoy-

Lee Winery and White Rock vineyards & Winery.

in addition, the Thomas Jefferson Wine festival, held

at Poplar forest, has become a popular fall event.

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POPUlATIONBedford: 6,350

Bedford county: 67,154

lOCATIONStrategically located between the

metropolitan areas of Lynchburg and

Roanoke, Bedford is part of the Lynchburg

Metropolitan Statistical Area.

BEgINNINgSThe city of Bedford, which was originally

the town of Liberty, was established in

1782. The town of Liberty was changed

to the town of Bedford in 1890 and to the

present-day city of Bedford in 1912. The

city of Bedford is the county seat of

Bedford county but isn’t part of the

county – which was established in 1754.

in virginia, cities and counties are

separate entities.

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Bedford at a glance

Fast Factsn each fall, more than 10,000 people gather in downtown Bedford for centerfest, which features food vendors, artists, live music and activities for kids.

n there’s gold in them thar hills. thomas Jefferson Beale is said to have buried a vat of gold, silver and jewels in Bedford sometime between 1819-1821.

n the 2009 film Bedford: The Town They Left Behind tells the story of the “Bedford Boys,” men who served with company A, 116th infantry, during the d-day invasion.

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Bedford

invasion of normandyhere’s a salute to the national d-day Memorial, an 88-acre tribute in

Bedford to the men who fought and died on the beaches of normandy

during WWii.

The memorial opened in 2001 and is visited by 85,000 people each

year. divided into plazas that tell the story of the invasion, the memorial

took seven years to build and cost $25 million. Admission is $5.

Bedford county suffered the nation’s highest per capita d-day losses.



It has been 30 years since the last nuclear energy plant was built in the United States. But the next one might not be too far away, thanks

to an impressive construction project underway in Bedford County.

The Center for Advanced Engineering and Research (CAER) is being built in Bedford County in the New London Business and Technology Center, and will open during the first quarter of 2011. A key goal at CAER will be to assist existing local companies with their research and attract more science-based companies to the Bedford County region.

“Ten years ago when Ericsson and other high-tech electronics companies were here, they had research needs to

advance their businesses but we didn’t have a research facility,” says Bob Bailey, CAER executive director. “Now, we’ll be able to provide the best R&D for our region’s technology companies that are looking for new innovations.”

Nuclear and Wireless Will Benefit

Bailey says CAER will concentrate mainly on two technology clusters – nuclear energy and wireless communications.

“Those two industries have significant opportunities for economic growth in this region because of related companies that are already located here,” he says. “Areva and B&W (The

Babcock & Wilcox Co.) are in the nuclear energy field, while many small and medium-sized local companies have a niche in wireless communications.”

Bailey says the high-wage, high-growth nuclear energy industry will utilize research at CAER to eventually license the next generation of power plants.

“CAER will provide the opportunity to accelerate the licensing process with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, so that Areva and B&W can be ready to construct new plants when the time is right,” Bailey says. “The new generation of nuclear plants will deal with advancements in digital controls and control rooms, and the Center will play a big part in that research.”

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Bryan david, executive director of the Region 2000 economic development council, at his office in Lynchburg

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As for wireless communications, Bailey says products such as cell phones, MP3 players, iPods and other electronic devices are changing so quickly that the need for R&D support is vital.

“Research in wireless sensors, wireless networks and cognitive radio is huge right now, and CAER will be right there on the cutting edge of it all,” he says.

CAER an Economic Boon for Bedford

Bryan David, executive director of the Region 2000 Economic Development Council, says CAER is a major coup for Bedford County.

“Regional economies of the future will need to rely on creation and commercialization of knowledge, and economies around any research university will thrive,” David says. “Just

look at places like Research Triangle in Raleigh-Durham, California’s Silicon Valley and Boston’s Route 128 corridor. Those areas are booming and will always boom thanks to research centers, and we expect the same from CAER.”

David adds that Bedford County is ranked among the nation’s Top 30 large metro areas as the Best Places to Do Business according to Forbes.com, and the Center will add more jobs and prosperity to the local economy.

“Besides nuclear energy and wireless communications, CAER will offer continuing education for any regional engineers who want to upgrade their knowledge,” he says. “Also, the Center will outreach to schools to emphasize the STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) curriculum, and thereby grow workers to eventually supply our businesses with ready-to-go talent.”

By the numbers

25,000Approximate square footage of CAER

6-1/2Acres CAER will occupy at the New London Business and Technology Center

70Percentage of space to be devoted to research at CAER

$7.6 millionFunding from the Virginia Tobacco Commission

the center for Advanced engineering and Research is under construction at a business park in Bedford.

It used to be that living in the Smith Mountain Lake area required a tradeoff – give up the convenience of having shopping and enter-

tainment options for a beautiful view. Not anymore.

New developments have come to Smith Mountain Lake, bringing modern amenities with new homes. For example, downtown Moneta, with neighborhoods Mayberry Hills and Mayberry Villas, offers a quaint, small-town feel with shops, restaurants and entertainment options around a town square.

“These neighborhoods are only three miles from the lake and the properties are indeed selling, even in these down times,” says Michelle Aznavorian, a developer with NBI Development in Moneta. “Apartments, condos and single-family homes are all moving, and are within walking distances to shops, restaurants, a library, the YMCA and the Cardiovascular

Group Heart Center. Moneta residents get the Smith Mountain Lake address and are in the middle of everything, yet retain a small-town feel.”

Smith Mountain Lake, nicknamed “Jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains,” is Virginia’s most visited waterway thanks to 500 miles of shoreline. Water sports and recreational activities include an annual ESPN Bass Master tournament and an annual Beach Bash social mixer sponsored by the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce.

lakefront PropertiesAs for real estate, Smith Mountain

Lake is diverse – especially along the lakefront itself. A one-bedroom, 500-square-foot condominium can start at $125,000, while an older lakefront single-family home on a shallow cove will go for around $300,000.

In this buyer’s market, there are currently about 50 lakefront homes

SMITH MOUNTAIN lAkE OFFERS REAl ESTATE vARIETy, vAlUE

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priced near $500,000 and another 50 mansions above $1 million. Six-thousand- square-foot luxury homes are in the $2 million-plus price range.

“During the first half of 2010, my company sold, among other things, three choice waterfront lots, each to cash buyers,” says Jeanette M. Childress, owner and broker with Lake Retreat Properties, Inc. “The three lots total 2.6 acres and the total price for all three was $1.4 million. I look at that as an affirmation that solid investments at the lake are still happening.”

ConvenienceBesides the beauty of Smith Mountain

Lake, residents are within 30-45 minutes’ driving distance of Roanoke and Lynchburg, which provide convenient big-city amenities such as commercial airports. Full-service hospitals – including a regional heart and trauma center – are in Roanoke, Lynchburg and Rocky Mount.

Today, Smith Mountain Lake is home to about 18,000 permanent residents, with a potential for many thousands more. The average air temperatures at the lake are 73 degrees in the summer and 41 degrees in the winter. The annual snowfall average is 10 inches – but the snow usually melts in a day or two.

“Smith Mountain Lake is everything that people want in an investment property,” Childress says. “What it is and who it attracts are the people who have worked hard elsewhere and made their money elsewhere, and are bringing their families to experience an area that is truly wholesome, truly beautiful and the ultimate in relaxation and recreation.”

left: smith mountain Lake offers many recreational activities. Right: downtown moneta at smith mountain Lake features a variety of cafés, shops and restaurants.

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Bedford County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Virginia, and boasts a strong, diversified

economy, with a mix of industry, commerce, tourism and agriculture. A strong and diverse labor market provides excellent resources for companies, from manufacturing facilities to high-tech operations.

“It seems like a small community, but we have some major business and industry in the area,” says Susan Martin, president of the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce. “A lot of business and industry growth has taken place in the Forest area of our county – particularly growth related to technology.”

A diverse EconomyThe New London Business and

Technology Center in Bedford is home to the 25,000-square-foot Center for Advanced Engineering and Research, an industry-based research hub. The new center is a nonprofit organization that creates working relationships between high-tech industries, major R&D centers and university researchers, and facilitates professional development opportunities

for scientists and engineers in the region. Some of the area’s largest employers include Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, which produces generic pharmaceuticals; InService America, which offers direct-mail service, call centers and other outsourced services; Georgia Pacific, one of the country’s largest paper manufacturers; Andrew Wireless Solutions, a wireless technology company; and Cintas Corp., producers of uniforms and apparel.

Abundant AttractionsBedford’s scenic beauty, historic sites

and abundant natural resources attract thousands of visitors each year, creating another important segment of the city’s economy. A major attraction is the Blue Ridge Parkway, a scenic highway extending 470 miles along the crest of the Southern Appalachian Mountains, including the Peaks of Otter – twin peaks rising to 4,200 feet. Jefferson National Forest, Smith Mountain Lake, the region’s five wineries (Bedford Wine Trail) and pick-your-own farm operations also draw crowds. One of Bedford’s major draws is its vibrant downtown area, called CenterTown

Bedford. This historic area is home to a mix of art galleries, restaurants, antique stores and more.

Convenient locationThe area’s pro-business climate

makes for smooth transitions, and industrial space is plentiful. Five business and industrial parks are available in the region: Montvale Center for Commerce, Bedford Center for Business, New London Business and Technology Center, Little Otter Business Park and Lake Vista Corporate Centre. Four highways pass through or are easily accessible from the Bedford area, and the east-west line of Norfolk Southern Railroad connects the agricultural Midwest, the industrial Great Lakes and the Allegheny coalfields with the Atlantic Coast. Major trucking firms provide excellent daily carrier service, and the Lynchburg and Roanoke Regional airports provide air service.

Higher EducationThe Bedford area is home to Central

Virginia Community College and the Region 2000 Career Center. Many other schools are a short commute away in Lynchburg and Roanoke.

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BusinessSToRy By REBECCA dENTONPhoToGRAPhy By TOdd BENNETT

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Clockwise from top: the Bedford county courthouse; the Bedford Wine trail showcases five wineries; the new London Business and technology center is home to the center for Advanced engineering and Research.


Biz BriefsBusinesses – BOth LARge And smALL – thAt heLP define

BedfORd’s ecOnOmic cLimAte

lITTlE TOWN PlAyERSBiz: Performing arts troupeBuzz: This long-standing acting ensemble is in its 35th season, performing four plays a year from September through May. The 2010-2011 lineup features Cat On a Hot Tin Roof, Love, Sex & The IRS, Bus Stop and Little Women: The Musical. The theater is on Ashland Avenue in Bedford. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for ages 12 & under.www.littletownplayers.com

scorecardBUSINESS AT

A glANCE

$297,077Retail sales ($1,000)

$4,801Retail sales

per capita

13,434Accommodations

and food service

sales ($1,000)

4,837Total number

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HICkORy HIll vINEyARdS & WINERyBiz: Wine tasting and salesBuzz: Here is a toast to Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery, which planted grapes in 1984 and began selling vintages in 2001 at its Smith Mountain Lake location. The winery offers a Lake Series variety as well as chardonnay, vidal blanc, cabernet sauvignon, merlot and cabernet franc. Hickory Hill also hosts a Sunset Saturday music series on various Saturday evenings from May to October.http://sites.google.com/a/smlwine.com/hickoryhill

lIBERTy STATIONBiz: Restaurant and cheesecake storeBuzz: Harry Leist first began baking cheesecakes in the 1980s as a special treat for his large family. Now he sells hundreds each year at his Olde Liberty Station restaurant in Bedford. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner, and customers can order cheesecakes in person and online. Key lime, butterfinger and chocolate swirl are some flavors in the cheesecake line.www.oldelibertystation.com

FOSTEk CORP.Biz: Plastics, rubber manufacturingBuzz: Need thermal or acoustic insulation? Fostek Corp. manufactures high-quality plastic and rubber blends along with closed-cell foams at its 150,000-square-foot plant and warehouse in Bedford. Fostek makes a large line of products for the construction, automotive and appliances industries, manufacturing specific items such as gaskets and seals, shock absorption foam, pipe wrap, moisture sealants and flotation insulation.www.fostek.com

OldE WAySBiz: Country home décor storeBuzz: Olde Ways is a primitive and country home décor store in Forest that offers a full line of unusual products. Included are tabletop linens, window treatments, furniture and shelving, potpourri, braided and accent rugs, framed prints and dishes and place settings. Olde Ways also carries several name-brand items such as Yankee candles and Paula Deen dips and salsas.www.oldewaysinc.com

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chamber reportchAmBeR succeeds in tOugh ecOnOmy

The Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce has a lofty goal – to be

the premier driving force for business and community prosperity in central Virginia.

“We just celebrated 70 years of doing business in the Bedford area and now host more than 100 annual networking opportunities to help our membership,” says Susan Martin, president of the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce. “Even in this current tough economy, the chamber just experienced a year of strong growth by adding 126 new business/organization members.”

Martin says business-to-business networking is an ongoing commitment of the Bedford Area chamber, with more effective methods of networking being developed all the time. Current networking opportunities include

Business Before Hours, Business After Hours, Leadership Bedford, an Annual Chamber Dinner, Bedford Area Business Expo, and Lead Groups in Bedford, Forest, Lynchburg and Smith Mountain Lake.

“Our individuals and businesses are able to connect in atmospheres that foster growth and success for their companies and this community,” Martin says.

The chamber recently reinvented a Networking Before Nine event by turning it into a successful monthly Business Before Hours breakfast. It also hosted a Beach Bash Sip-n-Shag at Smith Mountain Lake, which attracted more than 1,000 guests to the area and highlighted the region’s best wineries.

“We also coordinated with area busi-nesses to showcase our annual Career Exploration Day for 700 students from Forest and Staunton River middle

schools,” Martin says. “And lately, we’ve also been focusing on the need to improve broadband service in this area. We specif-ically provide chamber representation for the County Broadband Coalition.”

The chamber invites its members to serve on special committees and task forces related to education, government affairs, marketing, membership, tech-nology and transportation. In addition, members are encouraged to serve as Ambassadors, volunteers who play essential roles in chamber communication and membership retention.

“Each Ambassador becomes more involved in the business community, resulting in increased networking opportunities and enhanced visibility to their own business,” Martin says. “It’s all about networking for our chamber.”

– Kevin Litwin

Lynchburg College’s CLaytor Nature Study CeNter

For further information: (434) 544-8360 • [email protected] www.lynchburg.edu/claytor

our 470-acre outdoor classroom located at the foot of the Peaks of otter provides nature education and research opportunities for all ages including:

• Laboratory and discovery spaces

• Conference, meeting and retreat facilities

• Beautiful gardens, primitive campground, three miles of hiking trails

Coming soon! environmentally sustainable eco-Village

www.lynchburg.edu/claytor

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COST OF lIvINg

food, 96

utilities, 96

Miscellaneous, 99

overall, 93

u.S. Average is 100.

TAxES

State Sales Tax, 5%

HOUSEHOldS

households, 2,514

households family, 1,578

households non-family 936

ECONOMIC RESOURCES

Bedford Area

Chamber of Commerce

305 E. Main St.

Bedford, vA 24523

(540) 586-9401

Bedford County

Economic development

122 E. Main St., Ste. 202

Bedford, vA 24523

(540) 587-5670

Sources:

www.bedfordareachamber.com,

www.bedfordeconomic

development.com

BUSINESS ClIMATEA good mix of industry, commerce and agriculture ensures a

strong, diversified economy and a positive business climate.

A good labor environment exists, providing availability at

reasonable costs, and a strong work ethic results in high

productivity and low turnover.

ECONOMIC PROFIlE

BUSINESS/ INdUSTRIAl PARkS

Bedford Center for Business

(100 acres)

independence Boulevard

Bedford, vA 24523

lake vista Corporate Centre

(151 acres)

u.S. Route 221

forest, vA 24551

little Otter Business Park

(69 acres)

u.S. Route 221 near Bedford

city limits

Montvale Center

for Commerce

(19 acre commercial; 45 acre

industrial)

u.S. Route 460

Montvale, vA 24122

New london Business

& Technology Center

(500 acres)

u.S. 460 and Meade Road

forest, vA 24551

dISTANCE TO OTHER CITIES

norfolk, 215 miles

Washington, d.c.; 210 miles

Richmond, 115 miles

Roanoke 29 mile

Lynchburg, 24 miles

MAjOR INdUSTRIES

No. of

Company Industry Employees

TEvA Pharmaceuticals 587

inService America call center 389

GP Big island, LLc Paper Products 330

Mail America direct Mail 315

Sam Moore furniture furniture 300

Sentry Equipment Manufacturing 231

information Management

valtim, inc call center 225

Andrew Solutions circuit Boards 155

harris Radio Systems 150

Smyth co. Packaging/Printing 135

cintas Specialized Business Services 130

Bedford Weaving Textile Manufacturing 125

RST Marketing Mail distribution 100

coleman-Adams const. General contractor 90

National D-Day Memorial

Photo by Todd Bennett

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Poplar Forest in Forest was the personal retreat for President Thomas Jefferson.


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The view of the Peaks of Otter from the Claytor Nature Study Center


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rich in scenic beauty, history, agriculture and the arts, Bedford celebrates its roots with a wealth of diverse attractions and lively festivals. This vibrant city enjoys a friendly, small-town atmosphere that people are drawn to.

living histOryhistory buffs can find plenty to

keep them busy in Bedford. historic

centerTown, a national historic district,

features antique and specialty shops, art

galleries, cafes and restaurants in historic

buildings. The historic Bedford Walking

Tour offers a self-guided adventure

through 21 stops in the city. The Avenel

mansion was once the focal point of a

200-acre plantation. The 1830s home is

listed on the national Register of historic

Places and the virginia Landmarks

Register. Also in centerTown Bedford is

the Bedford Museum and Genealogical

Library. housed in a 1985 Masonic Temple

in centerTown Bedford, it’s the city’s only

example of Romanesque Revival

architecture. Bedford suffered the

highest per-capita d-day losses in the

nation, which makes it a fitting place

for the national d-day Memorial. This

striking memorial on 88 acres features an

English garden, an invasion tableau and

victory Plaza. Poplar forest is a historic

octagonal home and plantation built by

President Thomas Jefferson as his

personal retreat. it’s one of two homes

Jefferson designed and built for his own

use – and the first octagonal home in

America. franklin county is home to

the Booker T. Washington national

Monument, located on the former

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tobacco plantation where

Washington was born into slavery

in 1856. The African-American

leader rose to prominence as an

educator, orator and founder of

the Tuskegee institute in Alabama.

This historic site interprets

Washington’s life through exhibits,

film, a living history farm, guided

tours and special events.

Fun at the FestivalsBedford offers a lively roster of

festivals and events. new in 2010

are the Second friday events in

centerTown Bedford. Second

friday is a gallery walk held on

the second friday of each month,

and more than 30 shops,

restaurants and art galleries

participate in this free event.

Businesses stay open until 8 p.m.

or later, and many feature live

music. centerfest , one of the

region’s largest street festivals,

features artisans, live music,

children’s activities and food

vendors each September in

centerTown Bedford. Many local

farms and wineries offer a variety

of festivals and music events. one

example is the annual Apple

harvest festival at Gross’ orchard

in Bedford. This october event

features crafts, jam, cider, games,

rides, entertainment and apple

butter-making. The fat Tire frenzy

Mountain Bike Race & Bike festival

takes place each June at falling

creek Park in Bedford.

heart OF the artsThe Bower center for the Arts

is a nonprofit art center in the

heart of Bedford. The vibrant

center offers a variety of music

and art classes for adults and

young people, along with concerts,

performances and exhibits. Little

Town Players, Bedford’s award-

winning community theater troupe,

offers a yearly fall-to-spring

season of comedies, dramas and

musicals with summer theater

camps for young people.

Performances take place in the

Elks national home Theatre. The

nonprofit Bedford community

orchestra has two seasons each

year, culminating in free public

concerts in the spring and fall.

cOnnected tO the land

Bedford still has strong ties to

agriculture, and visitors have

plenty of opportunities to explore

local farms and orchards. known

for its peaches, apples and wine,

the area is home to several family

operations that give visitors a

chance to pick their own produce

and sample locally made products.

The Bedford area has five wineries,

with many offering vineyard and

orchard tours, picnic areas, wine

festivals and other special events.

The Bedford Wine Trail offers

visitors an easy, fun way to

experience each winery.

– Rebecca Denton

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Bedford county provides excellent opportunities for traditional education as well as modern vocational training, ensuring a skilled and educated workforce for area employers.

puBlic schOOlsEducation is key in Bedford county,

offering students an excellent traditional

education, as well as up-to-date

vocational training. The school district has

15 elementary schools, three middle

schools, including Bedford Middle School

with an enrollment of 458 students, forest

Middle School with an enrollment of 1,027

and Staunton River Middle School with

839 students. Bedford county also has

three high schools, as well as the Bedford

Science & Technology center. Liberty

high School has an enrollment of 1,038

students, and Jefferson forest and

Staunton River high schools have student

enrollments of 1,375 and 1,127 respectively.

BedFOrd science and technOlOgy center

The Bedford Science and Technology

center was established in 1970 with an

enrollment of 222 students in 11 programs.

Enrollment has grown to more than 500

students in 16 programs. in a unique

relationship, the center operates as an

extension of the three local high schools.

Students who are taking part in a technical

program attend the center for half of the

school day and then attend their classes at

their base high school for the other half.

The result is a system that provides

students with valuable vocational training,

while also ensuring that they receive a

core high school education.

Education

NestledatthefootoftheBlueRidgeMountains,BedfordCountyisthefifthlargestcountyinVirginia,covering754squaremiles.LocatedbetweenthecitiesofLynchburgandRoanoke,BedfordCountyhasbecomeknownforitsfabulousviews,excitingparks,the

NationalD-DayMemorial,lakesandotherrecreationalopportunities.PubliceducationhasbeenafocusinthecountysincetheBedfordCountySchoolDivisionbeganinAugust1846.Morethan150yearslater,thedrivetoprepareourstudentstobeproductiveandresponsible

citizensinourcommunityandintheworldisstrongerthanever. BedfordCountyPublicSchoolsofferseducationalservicestoapproximately10,500studentsenrolledinelementary,middle,highandalternativeschools.Morethanhalfofallstudentsreceiveadvanced

studiesdiplomasupongraduation.Nearly800teachersservechildrenthroughoutthecounty’s22fullyaccreditedschools,preparingourstudentstobesuccessfulincollegeandvariouscareerfieldsinthe21stCentury.

Bedford County PuBliC SChoolS A community dedicated to our students and their futures.

www.bedford.k12.va.us

skills to last a lifetimeLOcAL schOOLs PROvide OutstAnding PROgRAms

cvccCentral Virginia

Community College offers associate’s

degrees in the arts and sciences. Many

of the credits can be transferred to four-year

colleges. The college receives funding from

numerous sources, including local, state and

federal governments, as well as businesses, individual donors and

student tuition.


NestledatthefootoftheBlueRidgeMountains,BedfordCountyisthefifthlargestcountyinVirginia,covering754squaremiles.LocatedbetweenthecitiesofLynchburgandRoanoke,BedfordCountyhasbecomeknownforitsfabulousviews,excitingparks,the

NationalD-DayMemorial,lakesandotherrecreationalopportunities.PubliceducationhasbeenafocusinthecountysincetheBedfordCountySchoolDivisionbeganinAugust1846.Morethan150yearslater,thedrivetoprepareourstudentstobeproductiveandresponsible

citizensinourcommunityandintheworldisstrongerthanever. BedfordCountyPublicSchoolsofferseducationalservicestoapproximately10,500studentsenrolledinelementary,middle,highandalternativeschools.Morethanhalfofallstudentsreceiveadvanced

studiesdiplomasupongraduation.Nearly800teachersservechildrenthroughoutthecounty’s22fullyaccreditedschools,preparingourstudentstobesuccessfulincollegeandvariouscareerfieldsinthe21stCentury.

Bedford County PuBliC SChoolS A community dedicated to our students and their futures.


The center offers technical courses

in automotive body repair, carpentry,

cosmetology, drafting design tech-

nology, electricity and cabling, masonry

and computer repair. The vocational

training also includes special courses

for seniors that provide on-the-job

training in fields such as teaching,

practical nursing and computer

networking. Many of the center’s one-

and two-year programs also qualify

for college credit, which gives

students a leg up on higher education.

central virginia cOmmunity cOllege

central virginia community college

opened in 1968. it is a two-year

institution established as a member of

the virginia community college

System. The college serves more than

228,000 people in its geographical

area, which includes the cities of

Lynchburg and Bedford, as well as

Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford and

campbell counties. in addition,

Bedford is home to a satellite campus.

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With a variety of distinctive restaurants located in Bedford’s centertown – the city’s vibrant historic downtown district – and throughout the county, Bedford serves up a smorgasbord of rich dining experiences.

“centerTown has an interesting mix of restaurants

in all price ranges,” says Sergei Troubetzkoy, director

of Bedford’s Tourism and Welcome center. “We also

have a nice concentration of art galleries and antique

shops, and a three-mile walking trail is right on the

edge of downtown, within a couple blocks of the

main shopping district.”

visitors to historic centerTown can choose from

casual coffee shops and bakeries, cozy cafes, pizza

parlors or more upscale eateries – each with its own

characteristic flair.

Located in a renovated, early-1900s railroad station

house, liberty Station is one of the most popular

dining destinations in town. The locally owned and

operated restaurant offers a diverse menu of fresh

steaks, seafood, salads, sandwiches and desserts.

Established in 2001, this bustling eatery is also famous

locally for harry’s famous cheesecakes – rich and

creamy cheesecakes made with fresh ingredients by

Liberty Station’s proprietor, harry Leist.

The Bedford Social Club is another popular local

hangout in centerTown. This public restaurant (not

a private club, as its name might suggest) offers

elegant, upscale cuisine such as honey-glazed seared

scallops in jalapeno peach salsa, coarse mustard- and

macadamia nut-encrusted rack of lamb, and steak au

poivre. dessert options include homemade ice cream

in flavors such as honey lavender or coconut rum.

And the restaurant offers more than 150 wines, a full

bar and 38 different beers.

Across from the Bedford Social club is Clam diggers Seafood Restaurant, a fresh seafood

restaurant and market known for its excellent food,

friendly, lively atmosphere and live music. Just

across from the centerTown Park, IvyBridge Café

offers a fresh salad bar, sandwiches and wraps,

homemade soups, boxed lunches, pastries, desserts,

and a soda fountain serving milkshakes, smoothies,

malts and floats.

Another welcoming spot, Artisan Cafe on East

depot Street, specializes in handcrafted soups and

sandwiches made with organic vegetables and other

fine ingredients. This artsy café’s desserts and soups

are made from family recipes, and food is served in

the middle of an art gallery – a cozy and unusual

atmosphere.

on crenshaw Street in Bedford, the duchess of Bedford Bakery and Café offers fresh pastries and

desserts made on-site every day, along with specialty

coffee and espresso drinks made from beans roasted

in virginia. homemade quiche, fresh-baked artisan

breads, cheesecakes, pound cakes, and Boar’s head

meats and cheeses are also on the menu.

BeyOnd centertOWnoutside of centerTown, just north of Bedford, the

elegant and comfortable Millstone Tea Room focuses

on locally grown ingredients served in an intimate

dining room that seats 40. owned by husband-and-

wife team Melanie and Jared Srsic, the restaurant

serves only pasture-fed meats, seafood from

sustainable wild or responsibly farmed fisheries,

seasonal produce from its own gardens on the

property, and in-season virginia produce.

Also outside of Bedford, on the Blue Ridge Parkway,

is lake view Restaurant at Peaks of Otter lodge.

overlooking picturesque Abbott Lake, the restaurant

serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily year-round,

including a friday seafood buffet, a Sunday breakfast

buffet and a Sunday country buffet in the afternoon.

Benjamin’s, in forest, is another must-visit

restaurant, offering fine dining in a casual

atmosphere. Specializing in hand-cut steaks and

fresh seafood, the locally owned and operated

restaurant features dishes such as beef tenderloin

and Alaskan Snow crab legs, Maryland Blue crab-

stuffed ravioli in a bistro crab sauce, and grilled ahi

tuna served with mango slaw.

Benjamin’s has another location, Benjamin’s at the Pointe, located on Smith Mountain Lake at

Mariners Landing, a resort community and

conference center in huddleston.

for more information about restaurants in and

around Bedford, go to www.visitbedford.com and

click on “Where to dine.”

– Rebecca Denton

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Liberty Station

515 Bedford Ave.

(540) 587-9377

bedford SociaL cLub

124 S. Bridge St.

(540) 586-9454

cLam diggerS Seafood reStaurant 109 S. Bridge St.

(540) 587-6727

ivybridge café 104 N. Bridge St.

(540) 587-8780

artiSan cafe 207 E. Depot St. (540) 587-8878

ducheSS of bedford bakery and café 405 Crenshaw St. (540) 587-8777

getting to the center of the action in centertown

Harry’s Famous Cheesecake at liberty StationThe Millstone Tea Room

dining downtown


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Bedford residents can rest easy knowing they have convenient access to several top-rated medical centers in Bedford, Roanoke and Lynchburg. Two of the region’s leading health-care organizations – centra health and carilion clinic – operate facilities nearby, providing even more top-notch choices.

BedFOrd memOrial hOspital

Bedford Memorial hospital is

a 50-bed facility that also has 111

long-term-care and skilled beds

in its oakwood health and

Rehabilitation center. The

hospital, on oakwood Street in

Bedford, is an accredited pain

center and offers surgical care,

emergency services and a wide

range of outpatient services.

Bedford Memorial is jointly owned

and operated by carilion clinic

and centra – two of the region’s

foremost health-care organizations.

if needed, emergency transport

to larger medical centers in

Lynchburg, Roanoke and

charlottesville is provided by

rescue squad ambulances and

medical helicopters.

“it’s a true treasure to have a

hospital like Bedford Memorial in

our community,” says Anita Lowe,

community health service advisor

for Bedford Memorial hospital.

“We offer high-quality care with

a special touch, and we’re in a

convenient location for residents.”

lynchBurgcentra virginia Baptist hospital

is a 317-licensed-bed facility in

Lynchburg, about 30 minutes east

of Bedford. This top-quality facility

is a regional hospital for cancer

care, women’s and children’s care,

mental health and chemical

dependency treatment, outpatient

surgery, physical rehabilitation and

home health. Also in Lynchburg is

centra Lynchburg General hospital,

a 270-bed emergency and critical-

care center specializing in

cardiology, emergency medicine,

orthopedics, oncology, neurology

and neurosurgery. Lynchburg

General is recognized nationally for

its nursing, oncology, cardiac and

neurosciences programs.

rOanOkeWith 731 beds and an additional

60-bed neonatal intensive care

unit, carilion Roanoke Memorial

hospital in Roanoke is one of the

largest hospitals in the state.

Located about an hour’s drive

west of Bedford, the cRMh facility

also includes a Level i trauma

center and the carilion clinic

children’s hospital, complete with

a pediatric emergency room. Also

available is carilion Roanoke

community hospital, which

includes an urgent care center and

some outpatient services.

– Rebecca Denton

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Bedford has family fun for all ages, from outdoor adventures such as hiking the Appalachian Trail to ice skating to hitting the links at the lakeside golf courses in the area. Agri-tourism activities and an old-fashioned drive-in theater add to the fun.

appalachian trailBedford is located in the Blue

Ridge Mountains, giving residents

plenty of opportunities for

outdoor recreation. The famous

Appalachian Trail runs right by

Bedford, through the nearby

Washington-Jefferson national

forest. Sights along the trail

include a wide variety of

wildflowers and wildlife, along

with gorgeous scenery. While the

Appalachian Trail is the most

popular, those looking to hike or

walk trailways have many other

options in Bedford. falling creek

Trails offer more than 8 miles of

hiking and biking trails - along

with a park featuring a disc golf

course, shuffleboard and

playgrounds. The Montvale Trails

offer nearly 7 miles of entirely

wooded biking and hiking single-

track trails.

Blue ridge parkWay and smith mOuntain lake

if you’d rather enjoy the

beautiful scenery from the

comfort of your car, the famous

Blue Ridge Parkway also runs

through Bedford. While making

the scenic tour, drivers can stop

by the Peaks of otter Lodge to

take a break or stay for a weekend

amidst the gorgeous scenery.

virginia’s most popular lake,

Smith Mountain Lake, is also

located in Bedford. named the

Jewel of the Blue Ridge

Mountains, the lake features 500

miles of shoreline, and serves as a

great place for all sorts of water

recreation. Powerboating,

canoeing, sailing, swimming,

water skiing, parasailing, fishing,

wakeboarding and jetskiing are all

popular activities on Smith

Mountain Lake. The surrounding

land is home to many activities,

such as camping, hunting,

picnicking, and shopping.

lakeside gOlF cOursesGolfers also flock to the area

for the great lakeside golfing from

three fun and challenging courses

– Mariners Landing, Sycamore

Ridge and The Westlake. other

golf options in the area include

the Boonsboro country club and

colonial hills and ivy hill golf clubs.

Family activitiesfamilies have many activities

they can share in Bedford,

including Gross’ orchard Apple

valley, where visitors can pick their

own mountain-grown apples and

peaches. More high-energy activity

can be had at Lynchburg’s Lahaye

ice center, which offers rinks for

open skating along with rentals for

parties and lessons for kids for

hockey, ice skating and more. for a

relaxing evening, the Mayberry

drive-in Theatre & diner is a great

location to watch movies in the old-

fashioned way, from the comfort of

your car. – Carson O’Shoney

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Sports & Recreation

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UTIlITIES

ElectricityAppalchian Power,

(800) 956-4237

Southside Electric

cooperative, (800) 552-2118

city of Bedford, (540) 587-6047

Natural gascolumbia Gas of virginia,

(800) 440-6111

TelecommunicationsShentel, (800) Shentel

cox communications,

(888) 360-7075

Bax online, (540) 555-5555

verizon-virginia,

(800) 837-4966

comcast, (888) 266-2278

WaterBedford county Public Service

Authority, (540) 586-7679

Montvale Water co.,

(540) 947-0261

city of Bedford, (540) 587-6012

MEdICAl FACIlITIES

Bedford Memorial hospital

1613 oakwood St.

Bedford, vA 24523

(540) 586-2441

www.bmhva.com

carilion clinic

1906 Belleview Ave.

Roanoke, vA 24014

(800) 422-8482

www.carilionclinic.org

centra health

centra has many facilities

throughout central virginia.

(877) 635-4651,

www.centrahealth.com

INCOME

Median household income

$34,964

Average household income

$42,487

Per capita income

$18,982

Median disposable income

$30,968

NEWSPAPERS

Bedford Bulletin, weekly

402 E. Main St.

Bedford, vA 24523

(540) 586-8612

www.bedfordbulletin.com

Smith Mountain Eagle, weekly

1650 Scruggs Rd.

Wirtz, vA 24184

(540) 719-5100

www.smithmountaineagle.com

Vinton Messenger, weekly

1633 W. Main St.

Salem, vA 24153

(540) 473-2741

www.ourvalley.org

Roanoke Times, daily

201 W. campbell Ave.

P.o. Box 2491

Roanoke, va. 24010-2491

(800) 346-1234, (540) 981 3211

www.roanoke.com

Lynchburg News

& Advance, daily

101 Wyndale dr.

Lynchburg, vA 24501

(800) 275-8830,

(434) 385-5440

www2.newsadvance.com

SNAPSHOTBedford abounds with natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities, offering residents and visitors a pleasant environment in which to live, work and play.

ClIMATE

Average Maximum January

Temp, 44.2

Average Minimum January

Temp, 24.9

Average Maximum July Temp,

86.2

Average Minimum July Temp,

65.1

Annual Precipitation, 44.8

EdUCATION

The Bedford county Public

School System provides

education to children in grades

k-12. Special programs for

academically gifted and

handicapped students are

available. other programs

include: career and technical

education at the Bedford

center for Science and

Technology; participation in

the district’s Governor’s Math,

Science, and Technology

schools; advanced placement

courses; and dual enrollment

courses.

Bedford County Public Schools

310 S. Bridge St.

Bedford, vA 24523

(540) 586-1045


REAl ESTATE

Median home Sale Price

$132,000

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