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Dee Dannewitz Wallace KG4VMI came to Virginia from a southeastern Nebraska farming community. She spent her early years being mentored in business, and obtained sponsorship for much traveling in education, for 4-H, and mission trips with the church & others. She received great education at LIFE Bible College and Virginia Tech, and has background in finance, accounting, sales and management. She has always enjoyed spending time outdoors and working with various community groups. After college, Dee moved to Floyd with her son, Christian, to get back to “farm living” and for a closer association with David and Gaynell and LCF Group activities.In 2007, Dee married her long-time friend, Greg Wallace, who is a native of Floyd County, Virginia. They have their home at “Oak Hill Farm” in Floyd, where they spend free time watching the wildlife and grass grow, and sharpen their artistic and culinary skills. Greg photographs many of the historical buildings and breathtaking sceneries throughout the County.
Articles by this Author
Live Food's live wire, by Lindsey Nair, The Roanoke Times
- By Super Admin
- Published 07/26/2010
- Floyd Virginia Stories
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Floyd is fortunate to be home to Blue Mountain Organics, a fast growing, and innovative company which offers a wide variety of organic raw foods. Owner Jared Mizahi’s energy and commitment to provide great taste and great nutrition is highlighted in a story by Lindsey Nair which appeared in the June 2, 2010 issue of the The Roanoke Times.
Oven bakes everything from meat to brownies using the sun
- By Super Admin
- Published 07/26/2010
- Floyd Virginia Stories
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By Wanda Combs, Editor
The Floyd Press, Thursday, July 8, 2010

“It’s an economical way to use the sun to do every day cooking and baking,” Amber Bailey said as she put the oven on the ground.
Amber and husband Tommy, vendors for Sun Oven International, believe their product sells itself. The oven relies on the sun, so if there’s no sun, there’s no baking, but Amber pointed out, it doesn’t have to be warm outside. One of her favorite pictures of the oven in use shows it out in the snow in the winter.
Community market being dedicated at SplitRail Eco-Fair this Saturday
- By Super Admin
- Published 07/14/2010
- Floyd Virginia Stories
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The Floyd Press
October 22, 2009
Nearly 30
Multiple disciplines help relaxation mode at Living Light Center
- By Super Admin
- Published 07/14/2010
- Floyd Virginia Stories
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By Roger Mannon, Staff Writer
The Floyd Press
Thursday, October 8, 2009
It is about 100 yards from the town limits, yet here is the feeling of being far removed.
Shirley Ann Burgess offers a variety of disciplines at the center: There is massage, yoga, movement classes and Rolfing.
FARS gets affiliation with national groups
- By Super Admin
- Published 05/13/2010
- Foundation for Amateur International Radio Service
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article from The Floyd Press May 6, 2010
The Floyd Amateur Radio Society (FARS) has received its affiliation with the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the National Organization for Amateur Radio in the
The Society is working on getting some of the local “Hams” certified as Volunteer Examiners. The VE’s will be able to test new “Hams” and also the hams that are upgrading to a higher license.
Red Rooster’s grand opening this weekend
- By Super Admin
- Published 05/13/2010
- Floyd Virginia Stories
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article from The Floyd Press
May, 6 2010
The opening coincides with the first day of the new Artisan’s Market to be held seasonally on Friday evenings in the market pavilion. The coffee roasting business is owned by four high school friends, Rose McCutchan, Rebecca Osborne, Benjie Osborne, and Haden Polseno-Hensley.
Italian bistro set to open
- By Super Admin
- Published 04/20/2010
- Floyd Virginia Stories
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By Roger Mannon, Staff Writer for The Floyd Press
Finally, real Italian! That’s the slogan on the sign for Mickey G’s Bistro & Pizzeria which is opening this weekend. “This will be a true Italian restaurant,” said Michael Gucciardo, owner: “You can get pizza at a lot of places, but this will have a complete Italian menu.”
The menu is eight pages. “We have pizza, made in a brick oven, pasta, calzones, soups, salads, and seafood,” Gucciardo noted. “We also have a few Greek dishes and American items, like wings.”
Crafting a Celtic Cross
- By Super Admin
- Published 04/16/2010
- Floyd Virginia Stories
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This article was written by Wanda Combs
For The Floyd Press
Master craftsman
Spa focuses on inner, outer selves
- By Super Admin
- Published 03/16/2010
- Floyd Virginia Stories
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Spa focuses on inner, outer selves
by Roger Mannon
Staff Writer for The Floyd Press
It’s a salon that’s as much about the inner self as outward appearance.
Ashleigh’s Spa a’ Vie has been open for three weeks. Ashleigh Ward, the owner, said she “always wanted to go out on my own.” She worked for a while at another local salon before starting the business whose name means “spa for life.”
The Spirit of Children: The Art and Life of Karen Carrino
- By Super Admin
- Published 01/13/2010
- Floyd Virginia Stories
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A book compiled by Deborah Carrino, with and Introduction by Marilyn Green
Published by Prometheus Books,
Deborah Carrino, Karen's sister, is an artist who resides in Floyd, Virginia located in the Blue Ridge Mountains.


