The Patrick County of Chamber Commerce announces the release of the 2010 Collector Christmas Ornament which is a picture of the “Peaches� the Patrick County bear from Lover’s Leap Mountain.

Press Release – 2010 Christmas Ornament From: Patrick County Chamber of Commerce Date: September 10, 2010 The Patrick County of Chamber Commerce announces the release of the 2010 Collector Christmas Ornament which is a picture of the “Peaches� the Patrick County bear from Lover’s Leap Mountain. The ornament shows a picture of “Peaches� the bear, and colorful pictures of Patrick County peaches. The photo of “Peaches� was made by Jessica Robinson, of Henrietta Crafters. The photo of the peaches was made by Chamber Executive Director, Tom Bishop. “Peaches� has been observed by the owners of Henrietta Crafters over a period of 3 years, and is very easily identified by the brown spots over her eyes. “Peaches� got her name from when she was younger and was climbing a peach tree and eating Patrick County peaches. She also has peach dots over her eyes. “Peaches� has been seen with 2 bear cubs this Summer. Patrick County, VA is the home of the Virginia State Peach Festival which is observed annually in August. For more information call the Chamber office at 276-694-6012 Ornament Price is: $10.00 Other items available with “Peaches� the bear are the Collector mug, T-Shirt and Window Decal... Locations to purchase the ornaments are: • Surry Bank and Trust, Stuart • Sun Trust Bank- Stuart • Wanda’s Estate Jewelry, Stuart • Christmas In The Meadows, Meadows of Dan • River Community Bank, Stuart • BB&T Bank, Stuart, Patrick Springs, and Meadows of Dan • Henrietta Crafters – U. S. Route 58, Lover’s Leap Mountain • Four Rivers Realty – Patrick Springs • Town of Stuart – Patrick Avenue-Stuart • Patrick County Chamber of Commerce