NOT JUST ANOTHER SHOE SHINE - A SOUL SHINE! - 04/30/10 10:26 PM
A great post by Paula Hamilton about a hidden treasure...Mel!
Via Paula Hamilton (BANDIER REALTY PARTNERS, LLC):
NOT JUST ANOTHER SHOE SHINE - A SOUL SHINE!  Have you ever met someone during a routine, everyday experience who impacted your life in a powerful way?  Today my husband and I had that kind of experience!  We were at the Waterway Marriott here in The Woodlands at the Conroe ISD Education Foundation Breakfast.
My husband was in great need of a shoe shine so we went over to the area where we knew that he could grab a shine.  We were greeted by Mel Dowdy who has … (0 comments)

Commercial Property For Sale, Fort Savannah Inn, Lewisburg, WV 24901 - 04/30/10 08:31 PM
 
Commercial  Property For Sale

Fort Savannah Inn, Lewisburg, WV

List Price - $1,400,000
 
 
 
 
This commercial property, the Fort Savannah Inn, is located at 204 North Jefferson Street, in the historical town of Lewisburg, WV, consisting of a 66-room motel, restaurant, bar and manager's living quarters .  This property sits on the site where Fort Savannah once stood. 
 
Lewisburg, WV, the county seat of Greenbrier County, was incorporated in 1782 as Lewisburg, by the State of Virginia. The history of town dates back to Camp Union in 1774. Camp Union was the rendezvous point … (1 comments)

Tamara Lowe raps about Jesus Christ..... - 04/28/10 09:59 AM
In May, 2009, I had the opportunity to hear Tamara Lowe speak at a Get Motivated Business Seminar at the Convention Center In Charleston, West Virginia.  It was truly a day of enthusiasim, excitement and energy.
I thoroughly enjoyed hearing Tamara Lowe speak.   She is recognized as one of the world's most successful speakers and consultants, having trained more than two million people in seventy countries.  Her story is exceptional...starting at the age of 10 untill 17 years of age, she was a drug addict and dealer.  At 17 she found God, and her life was changed forever.  She went from … (4 comments)

Join the Gateway Industries and support the community rehabilitation program at the 16th Annual Derby Day Party - 04/27/10 09:16 PM
Join the Gateway Industries and support the community rehabilitation program at the 16th Annual Derby Day Party.

Gateway Industries, Inc. is an educational and vocational community rehabilitation program for the disabled serving approximately 2500 disabled citizens since its inception.  Gateway Industries primary goal is to develop the capabilities of individuals and to enable them to become self-supporting through employment in the business and industrial sectors.  Gateway has had the highest success rate of any like agency in the Greenbrier Valley accomplishing this goal; and, is currently enjoying the far above average success rate of their disabled clients, of whom they … (1 comments)

Three Days of Real Estate, Real Estate, and Real Estate - 04/26/10 08:10 PM
 
 
The WVAR REALTOR® Institute presented two real estate classes to the Greenbrier Valley Board of Realtors (GVBR) on May 20, 21 and 22.
 
The first was an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) Designation Course May 20 and 21 at the Fairfield Hotel in Lewisburg, West Virginia.  Eleven agents received the training and are now ABR candidates.
 

ABR Class – Left to Right
Front Row: Debbie Small, Rosalie Ross, Patty Hobbs, Back Row:   Ray Joseph, Jill Allman, Robert Bittinger, Miki McCoy, Rebecca Gaujot, AJ    Workman,       Keith  Shaver, and Linda Brant Not present:  Liz Wickline and Kristie Birchfield
… (5 comments)

Here it is! Vote on your favorites in the ActiveRain Guerrilla Marketing Team Contest! - 04/21/10 07:55 PM
 
Folks, you have until midnight, Sunday, April 25, to  cast your votes on Russel Ray's Guerilla Marketing Team Contest.  There are 43 entries, so chose your FIVE favorites...HURRY!
 
Via Russel Ray, San Diego Marketing & Business Consultant (Russel Ray):
The Guerrilla Marketing Team Contest entries are in, and now it's time for YOU to vote.
Even if you did not enter the contest, you can vote. You don't have to be a member of the ActiveRain Guerrilla Marketing Station group either. You do have to be a member of ActiveRain to vote.
Choose your favorite five out of the … (1 comments)

Do you want to learn about Interior Design and Decorating? Then Visit The Greenbrier Resort for the "High Style of Dorothy Draper" Weekend - 04/20/10 06:08 PM
 
 
Renowned interior designer Carleton Varney will host The High Style of Dorothy Draper, May 14-16 at The Greenbrier.  Varney, president of Dorothy Draper and Company, the oldest established interior design firm in the country, will share his personal recollections about Dorothy's influence on the interior design movement and provide an in-depth look at her 1940s redecoration of The Greenbrier.
One of America’s best known interior designers, Varney is the designer and curator for The Greenbrier. He is associated with the restoration and decoration of countless hotels and resorts all over the world, including Dromoland and Ashford Castles in Ireland … (4 comments)

Lewisburg, WV, Market Report - 04/19/10 01:35 AM
 
 
 

 
Lewisburg, West Virginia, and the General Lewis Inn are named after General Andrew Lewis. In 1774, General Andrew Lewis arriving at Fort Savannah, lead pioneer soldiers north to defeat Chief Cornstalk at the Battle of Point Pleasant. In 1908. the 60th Congress of the U.S. declared the Battle of Point Pleasant the official first battle of the American Revolution. The General Lewis Inn, is located on the site of an 1862 Civil War Battle.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Civil War and Revolutionary history lives around every corner of our historically preserved town. 
 
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Alderson, WV - Market Report - 04/18/10 11:13 PM
 
Alderson, West Virginia is a small town in Greenbrier and Monroe Counties located along the Greenbrier River.  The population of Alderson is about 1,100 with the Federal Prison Camp, Alderson, being the largest employer.  The prison is for minimum-security female inmates and is where Martha Stewart was imprisoned for a short while.

Transportation by car is the best way to see this historic town; or nearby is the Greenbrier Valley Airport located in Lewisburg, WV; or take Amtrak, the national passenger rail service, providing service to Alderson under the Cardinal route.

 
 
Sold Market Analysis For Alderson, … (0 comments)

Check Out Yarid's in Lewisburg, WV for Shoes, Shoes, and More Shoes - 04/17/10 09:34 AM
 

 
 
Most women (if not ALL) love to shop.  So, if you are looking for causual, fun or dress shoes, look no further  ...... Yarid's  Shoes in Lewisburg, .... has a pair just for you.
 
Established in 1918, Yarid's Shoes is a family owned and operated shoe store.  While visiting the store in Lewisburg, not only did I get shoes, but some Yarid history............
 
 
 
Mr. Yarid arrived by train in Ronceverte, WV, in 1918 to sale rugs. He fell in love with the area, met his wife and opened Yarid's Department store.  Their two … (11 comments)

The Greenbrier Provides Children's Easter Fun Fest and Helps Local Communities by Donating to Area Food Banks - 04/16/10 03:39 PM
 
 
The Greenbrier's first annual Community Children's Easter Fun Fest received over 4,000 pounds of canned food items which were donated to four local food banks.  Community food pantries in White Sulphur Springs, Ronceverte,  Alderson and Monroe County……....each received a significant quantity of food, thanks to the generosity of the over 2,500 participants.  The March 28th event featured jolly jumps, face painting, a juggler, a magician, crafts and a 7,000-egg hunt on the North Lawn. "We are committed to making a positive difference and will continue to participate and invest in the surrounding communities. The response from the Easter Fun … (0 comments)

USDA Loan Eligibility - 04/15/10 10:33 AM
 
This blog post was written by Justin Messer.  As a Real Estate Agent or Loan Officer it is a great reference to check to see if potential buyers or borrowers qualify for the USDA loan eligibility program. 
 
Via Justin Messer AR Confirmed Loan Officer USDA Rural Housing Loan (Georgia Banking Company- USDA, FHA, and Conventional Loans):
USDA Loan Eligibility is a very basic process.  A borrower's income and credit file must be underwritten just like any other loan program.  However, USDA rural development loans are far more lenient when it comes to down payment requirements and credit score requirements.  There … (1 comments)

A Basketball Game You Don't Want to Miss - Jerry West and Jim Justice Invitational Basketball Game, Lewisburg WV - 04/13/10 01:20 PM

 
 
Jim Justice and Jerry West have joined together with the Miss West Virginia Scholarship Organization for the Jerry West- Jim Justice Invitational basketball game.
 
Date:  Saturday, April 24, Justice will coach the Miss West Virginia contestants and West will coach the Lady Spartan Alumni Greats.
 
Time:   7:30 p.m.
Location:   Greenbrier East High School gymnasium.
Ticket Information:  Advance tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students (ages 7-17). Children 6 and under are free. Tickets may be purchased at the school or reserved by calling 304-647-6464, extension 37.
 
Fun activities planned … (6 comments)

Paquito D'Rivera Quintet Performing at Carnegie Hall, Lewisburg WV - 04/09/10 06:41 AM
Cuban clarinetist and sax master Paquito D'Rivera and his quintet offer an evening of cool Latin music sounds to audiences at Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg, WV, on Saturday, April 10, 2010.
Paquito D'Rivera started learning music at the age of 5 with his father Tito Rivera, a well-known classical saxophonist and conductor in Cuba.  When he was seven, became the youngest artist ever to endorse a musical instrument, when he signed on with the music company Selmer.   He is the recipient of 10 Grammy Awards.
Paquito D'Rivera draws on the influences from his early years in Havana where he … (6 comments)

Join the Fun at the West Virginia Horse Expo in Lewisburg, WV - 04/08/10 01:51 PM
I am excited about the West Virginia Horse Expo that will be held at the West Virginia State Fairgrounds April 16-18, 2010.  There will be a Trade Show, clinics, seminars, stallion pavilion, demonstrations, breed pavilion, youth pavilion, WV breeder's pavilion, and parade of horses.  
The West Virginia Horse Expo is a social enterprise of Arms Wide Open Ministries, Inc., a faith-based behavioral health organization based in Greenbrier County. The Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) is one of the ministry's primary programs. The YEP teaches life coping skills such as communication, decision making, and conflict resolution, teamwork, leadership and entrepreneurship to at … (2 comments)

Get ready to eat some chocolate at Lewisburg's 4th Annual Chocolate Festival - 04/07/10 12:06 AM
 
 
 
 
 
If you love chocolate, and want to have some fun.....plan on going to the 4th Annual Chocolate Festival in historic downtown Lewisburg, WV, on Saturday, April 10, 2010.  This will be a chocolate extravaganza this weekend.....Saturday events will be:
Chocolate tasting Chocolate themed dinners Children's activities Chocolate bake-off Chef demonstration Chocolate mousse eating contest The HospiceCare 10K Chocolate Chase Live music performance and FUN, FUN, FUN!!!! The chocolate sampling extravaganza will be throughout the shops and businesses in Downtown Lewisburg. Ticket holders will be able to sample chocolate treats from featured chocolatiers including West Virginia favorites … (17 comments)

Prayers Needed for the Coal Mining Victims of the Raleigh County Mine Explosion - 04/06/10 11:12 PM
I am a coal miner's daughter and know the dangers of coal mining.   My dad started working at the age of 12 to help support his family.  Dad was born in West Virginia, but his parents were from Budapest, Hungary.  Dad would tell stories of when he first started in the mines.....when miners use to crawl on their belly to get to coal.  I remember how my mom use to worry about him working in the mines.  We were very lucky that he came home every day.  Not to say there weren't any accidents, but nothing like we heard about this … (6 comments)

Stonehenge Subdivision in Lewisburg WV - 04/06/10 10:05 PM
 
Like being close to town but not in town?  Like hearing the wind in the trees on a warm evening?  Then Stonehenge Subdivision is just the right spot for your new home.
 
The Stonehenge Subdivision which offers exclusive homesites from two acres and up with wooded privacy and nature.  Only five minutes from the historic town of Lewisburg, and ten minutes from the Greenbrier Resort.  Living in this subdivision is the perfect getaway in the mountains without being "away". 
 
At this time, there are only four homes for sale in the Stonehenge Subdivision, as noted below:
 
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Lewisburg a Quaint Historic Town in Southern West Virginia - 04/06/10 08:35 AM
Lewisburg, West Virginia, is named after Andrew Lewis, and was formally established in 1782.  Lewisburg is a quaint historic town in southern West Virginia and is the County Seat of Greenbrier County.  It is northwest of White Sulphur Springs, home of the world renowned Greenbrier Resort and Spa.
Greenbrier County is the second largest county in West Virginia.  The leading industries in the County are coal, timber and agricultrual operations, including livestock, dairy products, hay, grain, poultry and fruit.  Nestled in the Alleghany Mountains, the area offers many recreational opportunities and considers outdoor recreation and tourism one of its most important … (6 comments)

The BEST 32 Reasons To Velcro Yourself To Your Chair: Virtual BarCamp - 04/06/10 07:45 AM
Today is the day for this Virtual BarCamp...hop on board NOW!!!!
Via Real Estate Tomato (Real Estate Tomato):
Virtual BarCamp is TOMORROW!
Clear your schedule.  Lock your door.  You are not going to want to be to be interrupted.

From 9AM until 5PM PST, we will showcase 32 of the industry's brightest minds to blow yours.  Below is that list. 
We are running 4 simultaneous webinars, all day long.  Each “Webinar Room” has a separate Access Link, Call-In-Number and Access Code.
This information will be emailed to all registered participants.  You can jump in and out of each webinar by using the … (0 comments)

A Gated Community Along the Greenbrier River, Shaw-Mi-Del-Eca Village, Caldwell, WV - 04/05/10 08:44 PM
 
 
Enjoy the security and tranquility of Shaw-Mi-Del-Eca Village, a private gated community along the Greenbrier River.  
 
Shaw-Mi-Del-Eca Village was once an Indian camp site.  In the early Twentieth Century, a summer camp for boys was established here, utilizing the lore of the Indian campsite to market the new camp to families throughout the East and Midwest.
 
Camp Shaw-Mi-Del-Eca (the name is an abbreviation for four Indian tribes that existed in the region prior to the Nineteenth Century: Shawnee, Miami, Delaware, and Seneca) was operated as a summer camp from 1929 through 1978.  From 1929 through 1971 … (3 comments)

 
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Rebecca Gaujot, Lewisburg WV Real Estate, Greenbrier Cty

Lewisburg, WV

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Rebecca Gaujot, & Coldwell Banker Stuart & Watts Real Estate

Address: Coldwell Banker Stuart & Watts, 533 N. Jefferson St., Suite 3, Lewisburg, WV, 24901

Office Phone: (304) 520-2133

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Author Bio: Rebecca Gaujot is a licensed REALTOR® with over 20 years of experience helping home buyers and home sellers successfully navigate through a real estate transaction in Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Fairlea, Caldwell,WV and other areas of the Greenbrier County since 2007.




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