Nelson County High School - Governor Yearbook (Lovingston, VA)

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Our county; our home. We don’t have such wonders as industrial growth, high-rise complexes, or parking lots, but is all that necessary? Is there an unwritten law somewhere demanding the continuance of man’s poor vision of progress at the risk of losing the treasures we have? Leaves convert to beautiful fall foliage in few places. Apple and peach blossoms don’t sprinkle pastel colors across an orchard, while honeysuckle spices crisp, fresh air on a spring day as a commonplace event. Often, Wildlife finds its last resort in preservation in a zoo or compound. Rivers and creeks tripping over rocks aren ' t always musical, or clear. 5

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When one pauses to reflect upon these things, and realizes how fortunate we are, then he must also consider, at last, that being Nelson County isn’t so bad. Surely, we’ve been blessed. Not bad at all. Turning his back to the six-lane highways, facing squarely toward Nelson Countv: grassroots, simplicity, familiar lifestyles, home; He must surely address the way ahead, and say most clearly: “Take me home, country road.’’ 7