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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

FOR ANNUAL AND TRANSITION REPORTS PURSUANT

TO SECTIONS 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(X)

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE
SECURITIES ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2006

OR

(  )

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934     
For the transition period from           to        


Commission File No. 0-2844 (Blue Ridge)

Commission File No. 0-2843 (Big Boulder)


BLUE RIDGE REAL ESTATE COMPANY

BIG BOULDER CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrants as Specified in their Charters)


Pennsylvania

24-0854342 (Blue Ridge)
24-0822326 (Big Boulder)

(State or other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)

I.R.S. Employer Identification Number:

  

Blakeslee, Pennsylvania

18610

(Address of Principal Executive Office)

(Zip Code)

Registrants’ telephone number, including area code: (570) 443-8433

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

Common Stock, without par value, stated value $0.30 per combined share*

(Title of Class)

Indicate by check mark if the registrants are well-known seasoned issuers, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.  Yes  ¨ No  þ




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Indicate by check mark if the registrants are not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.  Yes  ¨ No  þ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes  þ No  ¨

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrants’ knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrants are large accelerated filers, accelerated filers, or non-accelerated filers.  See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filers   ¨   Accelerated Filers   ¨   Non-accelerated filers   þ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrants are shell companies (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of Act).  Yes  ¨ No  þ

The aggregate market value of common stock, without par value, stated value $.30 per combined share, held by non-affiliates at April 30, 2006 (the last business day of the registrants’ most recently completed second fiscal quarter), was $36,995,110.  Such aggregate market value was computed by reference to the closing price of the common stock of the registrants on the over-the-counter bulletin board on April 28, 2006.  There is no established public trading market for the registrants’ stock.

The number of shares of common stock of the registrants’ classes of common stock outstanding as of January 26, 2007 was 2,443,024.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Specified portions of the registrants’ 2006 Annual Report to Shareholders for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2006 are incorporated by reference into Parts II and IV hereof.

Specified portions of the registrants’ definitive Proxy Statement to be used in connection with its 2006 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Proxy Statement”), to be filed within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K, are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K to the extent provided herein. Except as specifically incorporated by reference herein, the Proxy Statement is not to be deemed filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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*Under a Security Combination Agreement between Blue Ridge Real Estate Company  (“Blue Ridge”) and Big Boulder Corporation  (“Big Boulder”) (together, the “Companies”) and under the By-Laws of the Companies, shares of the Companies are combined into unit certificates, each certificate representing the same number of shares of each of the Companies.  Shares of each corporation may be transferred only together with an equal number of shares of the other corporation.  For this reason, a combined Blue Ridge/Big Boulder Form 10-K is being filed. Except as otherwise indicated, all information applies to both Companies.



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BLUE RIDGE REAL ESTATE COMPANY

BIG BOULDER CORPORATION


ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

For Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 2006

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page


SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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PART I


Item 1  Business

2


Item 1A  Risk Factors

7


Item 1B  Unresolved Staff Comments

13


Item 2  Properties

13


Item 3  Legal Proceedings

15


Item 4  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

15


PART II


Item 5  Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters

and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

15


Item 6  Selected Financial Data

16


Item 7  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and

Results of Operations

16


Item 7A  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

16


Item 8  Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

16


Item 9  Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting

and Financial Disclosure

16


Item 9A  Controls and Procedures

16


Item 9B  Other Information

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PART III


Item 10  Directors and Executive Officers

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Item 11  Executive Compensation

17


Item 12  Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and

Related Stockholder Matters

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Item 13  Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

18


Item 14  Principal Accountant Fees and Services

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PART IV


Item 15  Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

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For convenience, references in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to “we,” “us,” “our,” and the “Companies” mean or relate to Blue Ridge Real Estate Company, Big Boulder Corporation and their subsidiaries.

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Some of the statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K constitute forward-looking statements.

These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our, or our industry’s actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.  While we believe that we have a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we caution you that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors currently known by us and projections of the future, about which we cannot be certain or even relatively certain.  Many factors affect our ability to achieve our objectives and to successfully develop and commercialize our product candidates including:

·

Borrowing costs and our ability to generate cash flow to pay interest and scheduled amortization payments as well as our ability to refinance such indebtedness or to sell assets when it comes due;

·

Our ability to continue to generate sufficient working capital to meet our operating requirements;

·

Our ability to maintain a good working relationship with our vendors and customers;

·

Our ability to negotiate leases for the future operations of our facilities;

·

Our ability to provide competitive pricing to sell homes;

·

Actions by our competitors;

·

Fluctuations in the price of building materials;

·

Our ability to achieve gross profit margins at which we can be profitable, including margins on services we perform on a fixed price basis;

·

Our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel in our business;

·

Our ability to effectively manage our business;

·

Our ability to obtain and maintain approvals from local, state and federal authorities on regulatory issues;

·

Our relations with our controlling shareholder, including its continuing willingness to provide financing and other resources;

·

The status of the current and future real estate market in the Pocono Mountains; and

·

Changes in market demand.

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implied by our forward-looking statements.  As a result of these factors, we cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K will prove to be accurate.  Furthermore, if our forward-looking statements prove to be inaccurate, the inaccuracy may be material.  In light of the significant uncertainties in these forward-looking statements, you should not regard these statements as a representation or warranty by us or any other person that we will achieve our objectives and plans in any specified time frame, if at all.  

In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the following words: “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology.  We may not update these forward-looking statements, even though our situation may change in the future.

We qualify all the forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K by the foregoing cautionary statements.

PART I

ITEM 1.  BUSINESS


Blue Ridge Real Estate Company


Blue Ridge Real Estate Company, Blue Ridge, was incorporated in Pennsylvania in 1911 and is believed to be one of the largest owners of investment property in Northeastern Pennsylvania.  It owns 16,043 acres of land that are predominately located in the Pocono Mountains.  Of this acreage, 11,365 acres are held for investment and 4,678 are held for development.  Income is derived from these lands through leases, selective timbering by third parties, sales, and other dispositions. Blue Ridge owns a commercial property currently leased to a motel operator, one shopping center and five residential investment properties and the Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area, which is leased to JFBB Ski Areas, Inc., an affiliate of Peak Resorts.  Blue Ridge also owns four retail stores, one of which is leased to Wal-Mart, two of which are leased to Walgreen Company, and one of which is leased to Jack in the Box. & nbsp;These investment properties are more fully described under Item 2.

Jack Frost Mountain Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Ridge, was incorporated in Pennsylvania in 1980 and commenced operations on June 1, 1981.  It was created to lease and operate the Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area and to provide certain services to other facilities, such as the Snow Ridge resort community, and to operate recreational facilities located within the Jack Frost Mountain tract. The lease between Blue Ridge and Jack Frost Mountain Company for the Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area was terminated on November 30, 2005. On December 1, 2005, Blue Ridge entered into a 28-year lease for the Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area with JFBB Ski Areas Inc., an unrelated party and an affiliate of Peak Resorts.  Pursuant to the lease, JFBB Ski Areas operates the Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area and makes monthly lease payments to Blue Ridge during the ski season.  As a result, beginning in the fiscal year en ded October 31, 2005, or Fiscal 2005, we began reporting Ski operation activity as a discontinued operation. This resulted in the termination of the Ski Operations business segment, reducing the number of business segments from four to three. The revenue generated from this



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lease is included in the Real Estate Management/Rental Operations business segment.  By leasing the ski facilities to JFBB Ski Areas, management expects to focus additional resources on real estate development at our current and proposed resort communities.

Northeast Land Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Ridge, was incorporated in Pennsylvania in 1967. The major assets of the company consist of 101 acres of land in Northeast Pennsylvania.  Effective October 1, 2006, Northeast Land Company entered into an agreement with Mountain Resort Villas, an unrelated party and an affiliate of Appletree Management Group, Inc.  Pursuant to the contract, Mountain Resort Villas agreed to purchase certain property management and rental management contracts from Northeast Land Company and to lease certain buildings for use in the operation and maintenance of Northeast Land Company’s existing rental program. Revenue for Northeast Land Company is now derived from real estate commissions for the sale of homes at these resort communities, Trust and Condo fees for services to these resort communities and property leases.

BRRE Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Ridge, was incorporated in Delaware in 1986.  It was established for investment purposes.

Moseywood Construction Company, formerly Boulder Creek Resort Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Ridge, was incorporated in Pennsylvania in May 2003 and commenced operations in November 2003. It is primarily focused on facilitating land development and expanding our real estate sales division.

Boulder Creek Resort Company was incorporated in Pennsylvania on December 30, 2004.  It was created with the ultimate goal of consolidating our branding and marketing us as a single resort destination.

Jack Frost National Golf Course, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Ridge, was incorporated in Pennsylvania in February 2005.  It was created to operate the Jack Frost National Golf Course.

Oxbridge Square Shopping Center, LLC and Coursey Commons Shopping Center, LLC, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Blue Ridge, were organized in Virginia and Louisiana, respectively, in May 2004.  They have no employees and are managed by Kimco Realty Corporation.

Blue Ridge Acquisition Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Ridge, was incorporated in Pennsylvania in March 2006.  It was created to facilitate the acquisition of investment properties.

Flower Fields Motel, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Ridge, was organized in Pennsylvania in September 2006.  It has no employees and is managed by Blue Ridge Real Estate Company.

As of December 31, 2006, Blue Ridge employed 15 full-time employees, Northeast Land Company had one full-time employee and Moseywood Construction Company had six full-time employees. As a result of the leasing of the Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area to JFBB Ski Areas, Inc., Jack Frost Mountain Company no longer has any employees.



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Big Boulder Corporation

Big Boulder Corporation, Big Boulder, was incorporated in Pennsylvania in 1949. Big Boulder’s major assets are 865 acres of land, which includes a 175-acre lake, the Big Boulder Ski Area, and the Mountain’s Edge Restaurant. Of the 865 acres, 539 acres are held for investment and 326 acres are held for development. The principal source of revenue for Big Boulder is derived from the sale of residential homes and real estate in close proximity to the Big Boulder Ski Area.  Big Boulder Corporation also owns the Big Boulder Ski Area, which is leased to JFBB ski Areas, Inc. an affiliate of Peak Resorts.

Lake Mountain Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Big Boulder, was incorporated in Pennsylvania in 1983 and commenced operations on June 1, 1983.  It was created to lease and operate the Big Boulder Ski Area and operate the recreational facilities that are located within the Big Boulder Lake tract. The lease between Big Boulder and Lake Mountain Company for the Big Boulder Ski Area was terminated on November 30, 2005. On December 1, 2005, Big Boulder also entered into a 28-year lease for the Big Boulder Ski Area with JFBB Ski Areas, Inc.  Pursuant to the lease, JFBB Ski Areas operates the Big Boulder Ski Area and makes monthly lease payments to Big Boulder during the ski season.  As a result, beginning in Fiscal 2005 we began reporting Ski operation activity as a discontinued operation. This resulted in the termination of the Ski Operations business segment, reducing the number of business segme nts from four to three. The revenue generated from this lease is included in the Real Estate Management/Rental Operations business segment.  By leasing the ski facilities to JFBB Ski Areas, management expects to focus additional resources on real estate development at our current and proposed resort communities.

The Lake Mountain Sports Club, which includes the recreational facilities at Jack Frost Mountain and Big Boulder Lake, was managed by a third-party operator for the 2006 summer recreation season.  We are in the process of negotiating a long term lease for the future operation of these facilities.  Revenue generated by this operation is included in the Summer Recreation Operations segment.

BBC Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Big Boulder, was incorporated in Delaware in 1986. It was established for investment purposes.

Big Boulder has no employees.

Strategy

Since the early 1980’s, we have developed four residential communities in close proximity to our ski area resorts.  Our resorts are located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, an area which offers year-round regional tourist appeal and a quiet, relaxing vacation environment.

We believe the current and future real estate market in the Pocono Mountains is experiencing, and in the near future will continue to experience, an increase in buyer interest.  This interest is partially attributable to current moderate mortgage interest rates and an uncertain economy that may be facilitating more regional tourist destinations.  We expect that the construction of more homes closer to our resorts will result in an increase in tourist traffic.



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We own 17,009 acres of land in Northeastern Pennsylvania.  Of our core land holdings, we have designated 5,004 acres as held for development and are moving forward with municipal approvals.  We believe that our primary focus should be on the development of single and multi-family dwellings in proximity to our ski areas.  Additionally, an 18-hole golf course is under construction at the Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area and is expected to open in spring of 2007.  We also plan to develop a resort community surrounding the golf course.  The proposed golf course community will consist of approximately 40% single family homes and 60% multi-family units, as well as golf club amenities and the necessary infrastructure.  It is expected that all of the planned developments will result in approximately 3,700 lots or units, some of which will be subdivided and sold as par cels of land, while others will be developed into single and multi-family housing.

We also expect that certain subdivisions may be sold outright in phases to nationally-recognized land developers in order to facilitate the market for housing and to reduce the inherent risk associated with any land development.

We also generate revenue by the selective timbering of our land.  The selection of parcels is based upon our current real estate development activities.

We currently operate two real estate sales offices.  Jack Frost-Big Boulder Real Estate is located in Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania and markets new and previously owned homes in and around our resort communities primarily to buyers seeking a second home.  The Stoney Run Realty office located in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania offers custom-built, single family homes in the Pocono region.  These homes primarily attract customers from nearby metropolitan areas in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey.  All of these custom-built homes are built by our construction division, Moseywood Construction Company.

Business Segments

We currently operate in three business segments, which consist of the Real Estate Management/Rental Operations, Summer Recreational Operations and Land Resource Management segments.  Beginning in Fiscal 2005, we began reporting ski operation activity as a discontinued operation.  Our business segments were determined from our internal organization and management reporting, which are based primarily on differences in services.  Financial information about our segments can be found in note 15 to our audited financial statements.

Real Estate Management/Rental Operations

Real Estate Management/Rental Operations consists of: investment properties leased to others located in Eastern Pennsylvania, South Carolina, New Jersey, Minnesota, Louisiana and Texas; a custom home construction division; recreational club activities and services to the trusts that operate resort residential communities; sales of investment properties; and rental of land and land improvements; and the rental of land, which includes the leasing of our two ski areas located in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania.



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Summer Recreation Operations

Summer Recreation Operations consists of the Lake Mountain Sports Club, a seasonal recreational operating center located in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania.  In fiscal 2007, this segment will include the operation of Jack Frost National Golf Course.

Land Resource Management

Land Resource Management consists of land sales, land purchases, timbering operations and a real estate development division.  Timbering operations consist of selective timbering on our land holdings.  Contracts are entered into for parcels which have had the timber selectively marked.  We are devising a long-term plan of managed timbering whereby significant attention is given to protecting the environment and retaining the value of the land.  The real estate development division is responsible for the residential land development activities which include overseeing the construction of single and multi-family homes and development of infrastructure.

Funds expended to date for real estate development in Laurelwoods have been primarily for infrastructure improvements and the construction of 23 single family homes.  We are in the initial construction phase for 44 duplex homes.  Other expenditures for development projects in the planning phases include fees for architects, engineers, consultants, studies and permits.

Competition

Our Real Estate Management/Rental Operations segment faces competition from similar retail centers that are near our retail properties with respect to the renewal of leases and re-letting of space as leases expire.  Any new competitive properties that are developed close to our existing properties may impact our ability to lease space to creditworthy tenants.  Increased competition for tenants may require us to make capital improvements to properties that we would not have otherwise planned to make, which could adversely affect our results of operations.  

Planned Real Estate Development

During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2006, or Fiscal 2006, we actively pursued land sales and purchases.  For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2007, or Fiscal 2007, management intends to continue selective sales and purchases of land, some of which may be treated as section 1031 tax deferred exchanges.  We are also taking various steps to attract new land sale customers; for example, we are offering financing opportunities for the purchase of selected tracts of land.  We are constructing Phase I and II of the Laurelwoods Community of single family and multi-family homes.  Additionally, we are moving forward with plans to develop residential communities near both ski resorts.  This is part of a comprehensive plan for our “core land” development in and around our two ski areas.

We have commenced development of an 18-hole golf course at Jack Frost Mountain.  The golf course was expected to open in late summer of 2006.  The opening of the golf course was delayed due to several weather related events, including a torrential rainstorm in June which delayed the grow-in phase of the golf course.  We have entered into a management agreement with a nationally recognized golf course developer to provide services for the operation of our golf course.  



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We are in various stages of approval for the community surrounding a new 18-hole golf course at Jack Frost Mountain.  This community is expected to include approximately 1,100 homes and will be comprised of approximately 40% single family homes and 60% multi-family units, as well as golf club amenities and the necessary infrastructure.

We have completed infrastructure improvements to the first and second phase of the Laurelwoods II residential development. During Fiscal 2006, home construction progressed on Phase I of the Laurelwoods II community, which has been approved for 23 single family homes. 11 homes are currently in production; 5 of which are under agreement of sale, 11 units have been completed, 7 of which have been sold and 4 of which are available for sale, one home has not been started.  Municipal approval for the construction of 44 duplex and 22 single units in Phase II of the Laurelwoods II community has been received.  Home construction began on two duplex buildings in September 2006 and is expected to be completed in the summer of 2007.

Executive Officers of the Registrant

Name and Title

Age

Office Held Since

Patrick M. Flynn

     Chief Executive Officer

30

2001

Eldon D. Dietterick

     Executive Vice President/Treasurer

61

2001

Richard T. Frey

     Vice President

56

2001

Patrick M. Flynn has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since October 2001.  He has served as the Director of Real Estate at Kimco Realty Corporation since May 2001.  Prior to joining us, from June 1995 to May 2001, Mr. Flynn was a consultant at MIT Consulting.  

Eldon D. Dietterick was appointed Executive Vice-President and Treasurer in October 2001. He has been employed by Blue Ridge and Big Boulder on a full-time basis since January 1985.  Prior to his appointment as Executive Vice-President and Treasurer, Mr. Dietterick served as the Secretary and Treasurer from October 1998 until October 2001.

Richard T. Frey has served as Vice-President of Blue Ridge and Big Boulder since October 2001.  From 1992 until October 2001, Mr. Frey was employed as our Director of Food Services at both Jack Frost and Big Boulder ski areas.

The executive officers are elected or appointed by our board of directors to serve until the election or appointment and qualification of their successors or their earlier death, resignation or removal.

ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS

Our business faces significant risks. Some of the following risks relate principally to our business and the industry and statutory and regulatory environment in which we operate. Other risks relate principally to the securities markets and ownership of our stock. The risks described



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below may not be the only risks we face. Additional risks that we do not yet know of or that we currently think are immaterial may also impair our business operations. If any of the events or circumstances described in the following risk factors actually occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could suffer, and the trading price of our common stock could decline.

Risks Related to Our Business and Our Industry

Future changes in the real estate market could affect the value of our investments.

We have extensive real estate holdings near our mountain resorts and elsewhere in the United States.  The value of our real property and the revenue from related development activities may be adversely affected by a number of factors, including:

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national and local economic climate;

·

local real estate conditions (such as an oversupply of space or a reduction in demand for real estate in an area);

·

attractiveness of the properties to prospective purchasers and tenants;

·

competition from other available property or space;

·

our ability to obtain adequate insurance;

·

unexpected construction costs or delays;

·

government regulations and changes in real estate, zoning, land use, environmental or tax laws;

·

interest rate levels and the availability of financing; and

·

potential liabilities under environmental and other laws.

Our future growth and real estate development requires additional capital whose availability is not assured.

We intend to make significant investments in our resorts and rental properties to maintain our competitive position. We spent $16,161,350 for Fiscal 2006, $1,905,836 and $23,026,394 for Fiscal 2005 and for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2004, or Fiscal 2004, respectively.  The capital expenditures for the Fiscal 2006 were primarily related to real estate development and the section 1031 tax deferred exchange of the Oxbridge Square shopping center and the subsequent purchase of a commercial property currently leased to a motel operator and three retail stores.  The capital expenditures for Fiscal 2005 were primarily related to our ski operations.    The capital expenditures Fiscal 2004 were primarily attributed to the section 1031 tax deferred exchange of the Dreshertown Shopping Center and the subsequent purchase of the Oxbridge Square and Coursey Commons shopping centers.  We exp ect to continue to make substantial investments in real estate development. We have not yet finalized a budget for Fiscal 2007; however, at this time, we anticipate capital expenditures will be in excess of $2,000,000 for real estate development.  Based on the status of several specific real estate projects, we will continue



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to invest significant amounts in real estate over the next several years. We could finance future expenditures from any of the following sources:

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cash flow from operations;

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bank borrowings;

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public offerings of debt or equity;

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private placements of debt or equity;

·

non-recourse, sale leaseback or other financing; or

·

some combination of the above.

We might not be able to obtain financing for future expenditures on favorable terms or at all.

Competition and market conditions relating to our real estate management operations could adversely affect our operating results.

We face competition from similar retail centers that are near our retail properties with respect to the renewal of leases and re-letting of space as leases expire. Any new competitive properties that are developed close to our existing properties also may impact our ability to lease space to creditworthy tenants. Increased competition for tenants may require us to make capital improvements to properties that we would not have otherwise planned to make. Any unbudgeted capital improvements could adversely affect our results of operations. Also, to the extent we are unable to renew leases or re-let space as leases expire, it would result in decreased cash flow from tenants and adversely affect our results of operations.

Our retail properties are subject to adverse market conditions such as population trends and changing demographics, income, sales and property tax laws, availability and costs of financing, construction costs and weather conditions that may increase energy costs, any of which could adversely affect our results of operations. If the sales of stores operating at our properties were to decline significantly due to economic conditions, the risk that our tenants will be unable to fulfill the terms of their leases or will enter into bankruptcy may increase. Economic and market conditions have a substantial impact on the performance of our anchor and other tenants and may impact the ability of our tenants to make lease payments and to renew their leases. If, as a result of such tenant difficulties, our properties do not generate sufficient income to meet our operating expenses, including debt service, our results of op erations would be adversely affected.

We are subject to risks with respect to the development of a golf course at Jack Frost Mountain prior to having firm contracts from builders to purchase any of the residential lots in the surrounding golf course community.

We are near completion of the construction of a golf course at Jack Frost Mountain.  While we currently have interest from nationally-recognized home builders for the development of a surrounding community, we do not have any firm offers from any of the interested builders.  If, at the completion of the golf course, we do not have firm contracts with home builders, we may consider developing a portion of the residential community on our own, and possibly in conjunction with the sale of some lots to other builders.  There are risks associated with developing a residential community, including potential changes in the real estate market, delays in construction due to adverse weather conditions, changes in the economy and changes in



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interest rates, which we may be subject to if we develop the golf course prior to having firm contracts with home builders and which could have a material adverse effect on us and our results of operations.

Changes in regional and national economic conditions could adversely affect our results of operations.

The real estate development industry is cyclical in nature and is particularly vulnerable to shifts in regional and national economic conditions.  Resort vacation unit rental and ownership is a discretionary activity entailing relatively high costs, and any decline in the regional or national economies where we operate could adversely impact our real estate sales and revenues.  Accordingly, our financial condition could be adversely affected by any weakening in the regional or national economy.

Our business is subject to heavy environmental and land use regulation.

We are subject to a wide variety of federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to land use and development and to environmental compliance and permitting obligations, including those related to the use, storage, discharge, emission and disposal of hazardous materials.  Any failure to comply with these laws could result in capital or operating expenditures or the imposition of severe penalties or restrictions on our operations that could adversely affect our present and future resort operations and real estate development.  In addition, these laws and regulations could change in a manner that materially and adversely affects our ability to conduct our business or to implement desired expansions and improvements to our facilities.

We are subject to litigation in the ordinary course of business.

We are, from time to time, subject to various legal proceedings and claims, either asserted or unasserted. Any such claims, whether with or without merit, could be time-consuming and expensive to defend and could divert management’s attention and resources. While management believes we have adequate insurance coverage and accrued loss contingencies for all known matters, we cannot assure that the outcome of all current or future litigation will not have a material adverse effect on us.

Implementation of existing and future legislation, rulings, standards and interpretations from the FASB or other regulatory bodies could affect the presentation of our financial statements and related disclosures.

Future regulatory requirements could significantly change our current accounting practices and disclosures. Such changes in the presentation of our financial statements and related disclosures could change your interpretation or perception of our financial position and results of operations.

If we are unable to retain our key executive personnel and hire additional personnel as required, our business and prospects for growth could suffer.

We believe that our operations and future development are dependent upon the continued services of our key executive personnel.  Moreover, we believe our future success will depend in



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large part upon our ability to attract, retain and motivate highly skilled management employees.  If one or more members of our management team or other key personnel become unable or unwilling to continue in their present positions and if additional key personnel cannot be hired as needed, our business and prospects for growth could be materially adversely affected.

The cyclical nature of the forest products industry could adversely affect our timbering operations.

Our results of operations are affected by the cyclical nature of the forest products industry.  Historical prices for logs and wood products have been volatile, and we, like other participants in the forest products industry, have limited direct influence over the time and extent of price changes for logs and wood products. The demand for logs and wood products is affected primarily by the level of new residential construction activity and, to a lesser extent, repair and remodeling activity and other industrial uses. The demand for logs is also affected by the demand for wood chips in the pulp and paper markets. These activities are, in turn, subject to fluctuations due to, among other factors:

·

changes in domestic and international economic conditions;

·

interest rates;

·

population growth and changing demographics; and

·

seasonal weather cycles (e.g., dry summers, wet winters).

Decreases in the level of residential construction activity generally reduce demand for logs and wood products. This results in lower revenues, profits and cash flows in our timbering operations segment. In addition, industry-wide increases in the supply of logs and wood products during favorable price environments can also lead to downward pressure on prices. Timber owners generally increase production volumes for logs and wood products during favorable price environments. Such increased production, however, when coupled with even modest declines in demand for these products in general, could lead to oversupply and lower prices.

We may be unable to timely comply with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act relating to the assessment by us and our independent registered public accounting firm of the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting, which could adversely affect our business.

As directed by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, adopted rules requiring public companies to include a report of management on the company’s internal controls over financial reporting in their annual reports on Form 10-K. In addition, the public accounting firm auditing the company’s financial statements must attest to and report on management’s assessment of the effectiveness of the company’s internal controls over financial reporting. We expect that the requirement relating to the report of management will first apply to our annual report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ending October 31, 2008 and that the requirement relating to the public accounting firm’s attestation to such management report will first apply to our annual report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ending October 31, 2009.  If we are unable to conclude t hat we have effective internal controls over financial reporting as of October 31, 2008 or, if our independent auditors are unable to provide us with an unqualified report as to the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of October 31, 2009 and future year ends as required by Section 404



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of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, investors could lose confidence in the reliability of our financial statements, which could result in a decrease in the value of our securities.

We are a small company with limited resources.  We will have to improve internal controls as they relate to the matters described in the next risk factor.  Given the status of our efforts, coupled with the fact that guidance from regulatory authorities in the area of internal controls continues to evolve, substantial uncertainty exists regarding our ability to comply with applicable deadlines.

Risks Related to Our Common Stock

The exercise of outstanding options may dilute your ownership of our common stock.

As of January 26, 2007, options to acquire 50,500 shares of our common stock were outstanding, approximately 16,458 shares are exercisable at per share prices ranging from $34.00 to $37.80, with a weighted average exercise price of $35.24.

We do not expect to pay dividends on our common stock.

Although we have previously declared and paid dividends on our common stock in the past, we do not anticipate declaring or paying any dividends in the foreseeable future. We plan to retain any future earnings to finance the continued expansion and development of our business. As a result, our dividend policy could depress the market price for our common stock.

We are effectively controlled by Kimco Realty Services, Inc., and other shareholders have little ability to influence our business.

As of January 26, 2007, Kimco Realty Services, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kimco Realty Corporation, owned at least 1,425,154 shares, or approximately 58% of our outstanding voting stock. Kimco Realty Services is able to exercise significant control over all matters requiring shareholder approval, including the election of directors and approval of significant corporate action, such as mergers and other business combination transactions.  This concentration of ownership may also have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control over us unless it is supported by Kimco Realty Services.  Accordingly, your ability to influence us through voting your shares is very limited.

Michael J. Flynn, the Chairman of our board of directors, is also President, Chief Operating Officer and Vice Chairman of the board of directors of Kimco Realty Corporation.  In addition, Patrick M. Flynn, who serves as one of our directors and is our President and Chief Executive Officer, is the Director of Real Estate at Kimco Realty Corporation.  Finally, Milton Cooper, who serves as one of our directors, also serves as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the board of directors of Kimco Realty Corporation.

Our common stock is thinly traded. Our stock price may fluctuate more than the stock market as a whole.

As a result of the thin trading market for our stock, its market price may fluctuate significantly more than the stock market as a whole or the stock prices of similar companies.  Of the 2,443,024 shares of our common stock outstanding as of January 26, 2007, approximately



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42% are beneficially owned by persons other than Kimco Realty Services, our controlling shareholder.  Without a larger float, our common stock will be less liquid than the stock of companies with broader public ownership, and, as a result, the trading prices for our common stock may be more volatile. Among other things, trading of a relatively small volume of our common stock may have a greater impact on the trading price for our stock than would be the case if our public float were larger.

Our shareholders may perceive a conflict of interest because we do not currently maintain a fully independent audit committee.

Our audit committee is made up of four individuals: Bruce F. Beaty, Eldon D. Dietterick, Patrick M. Flynn and Michael J. Flynn.  Mr. Beaty is the only independent member of the audit committee.  Mr. Dietterick is our Executive Vice-President and Treasurer.  Messrs. Patrick Flynn and Michael Flynn serve as members of our board of directors and are also employed by Kimco Realty Corporation, the parent company of Kimco Realty Services, Inc.  Although we are exempt from regulations mandating an independent audit committee, our shareholders may perceive a conflict of interest because of the nature of the relationships of certain members of the audit committee.

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

ITEM 2.  PROPERTIES

Blue Ridge Real Estate Company

The physical properties of Blue Ridge consist of approximately 16,146 acres owned by Blue Ridge, Northeast Land Company and Flower Fields Motel, LLC.  These properties include the Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area, which is leased to JFBB Ski Areas, Inc., an affiliate of Peak Resorts, a commercial property currently leased to a motel operator, one shopping center and five residential investment properties, a sewage treatment facility, corporate headquarters building, and other miscellaneous facilities.  Blue Ridge also owns four retail stores, one of which is leased to Wal-Mart, two of which are leased to Walgreen Company, and one of which is leased to Jack in the Box.

Ski Facilities

The Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area is located near White Haven, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, and commenced operations in December 1972.  On December 1, 2005 the Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area was leased under a direct financing lease to JFBB Ski Areas, Inc., an affiliate of Peak Resorts, for a 28 year period.  These facilities are situated on approximately 201 acres owned by Blue Ridge.

Real Estate Management Operations

Coursey Commons Shopping Center, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, is owned by Coursey Commons Shopping Center, LLC, Coursey Creek, LLC, and Cobble Creek, LLC, all wholly-owned subsidiaries of Blue Ridge.  The center consists of 9.43 acres, with



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approximately 67,750 selling square footage.  As of October 31, 2006, there were 16 tenants with an occupancy rate of 89%.

Blue Ridge owns and leases to Walgreen Eastern Co., Inc., a retail store in Toms River, New Jersey.  The property consists of a free standing Walgreens store, including 1.9 acres of land, with approximately 14,820 square feet of leasable space.

Blue Ridge owns and leases to Walgreen Co., Inc., a retail store located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. The property consists of a free standing Walgreens store, including 1.5 acres of land, with approximately 14,820 square feet of leasable space.

Blue Ridge owns and leases to Jack in the Box Eastern Division, L.P., a retail store located in Anahuac, Texas. The property consists of a free standing Jack in the Box restaurant, including 1.14 acres of land, with approximately 4,981 square fee of leasable space.

In addition, Blue Ridge owns 16,043 acres of land which are predominately located in the Pocono Mountains.  The majority of this property is leased to various hunting clubs.  Blue Ridge also owns several cottages in the area that are leased to private individuals. Blue Ridge owns five residential investment properties located in our resort communities.

Blue Ridge owns a sewage treatment facility to serve the resort housing at Jack Frost Mountain.

Blue Ridge also owns The Sports Complex at Jack Frost Mountain, which consists of a swimming pool, fitness trail, tennis courts and accompanying buildings.  On May 1, 2006, management entered into an agreement with a third party operator to manage The Sports Complex from May 1, 2006 to September 30, 2006.  We are in the process of negotiating a long-term lease for the future operation of The Sports Complex.

Blue Ridge also owns The Stretch, an exclusive member-only fishing club located along a two mile stretch of the Tunkhannock Creek.

Blue Ridge’s Corporate Office Building is located on Route 940 and Mosey Wood Road.

Northeast Land Company owns 101 acres of land located in the Pocono Mountains.  

Flower Fields Motel, LLC owns and subsequently leases to a motel operator, commercial property located along Route 611, Tannersville, Pennsylvania.  The property consists of approximately three acres, with a motel and two cottages located thereon.

Big Boulder Corporation

The physical properties owned by Big Boulder consist of approximately 865 acres located in the Pocono Mountains.  The properties include the Big Boulder Ski Area, a sewage treatment facility, the Mountain’s Edge Restaurant and the Big Boulder Lake Club.



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Ski Facilities

The Big Boulder Ski Area’s physical properties were leased to Lake Mountain Company on June 1, 1983, and are located in Kidder Township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania.  Big Boulder Ski Area commenced operations in 1947. This lease was terminated on November 30, 2005. On December 1, 2005 the Big Boulder Ski Area was leased under a direct financing lease to JFBB Ski Areas Inc, an affiliate of Peak Resorts, for a 28 year period.  These facilities are situated on approximately 90 acres owned by Big Boulder.

Real Estate Management Operation

A sewage treatment facility was constructed by Big Boulder Corporation to serve the resort housing within the Big Boulder tract.  The facility has the capacity of treating 225,000 gallons per day.  Big Boulder Corporation constructed the Mountain’s Edge Restaurant which consists of 8,800 square feet and is located on the east shore of Big Boulder Lake, Kidder Township, Carbon County, Pennsylvania.  The facility, which is leased to a private operator, commenced operations in May 1986. The restaurant has dining capacity for 100 patrons.

Big Boulder also owns the Big Boulder Lake Mountain Club, which includes a 175-acre lake, swimming pool, tennis courts, boat docks and accompanying buildings. On May 1, 2006, management entered into an agreement with a third party operator to manage the Lake Mountain Club from May 1, 2006 to September 30, 2006.  We are in the process of negotiating a long-term lease for the future operation of the Lake Mountain Club.

ITEM 3.   LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are presently a party to certain lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of our business.  We believe that none of our current legal proceedings will be material to our business, financial condition or results of operations.

ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

No matters were submitted to security holders for a vote during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended October 31, 2006.

PART II

ITEM 5.  MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Information regarding the market price of and dividends on our common stock is incorporated by reference to the section entitled “Stock and Dividend Information” in our 2006 Annual Report to Shareholders (included in Exhibit 13.1 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K).



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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

This information is incorporated by reference to the section entitled “Selected Financial Data” in our 2006 Annual Report to Shareholders (included in Exhibit 13.1 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K).

ITEM 7.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

This information is incorporated by reference to the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our 2006 Annual Report to Shareholders (included in Exhibit 13.1 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K). This information should be read together with our Combined Financial Statements and related footnotes (included in Exhibit 13.1 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K) and the discussion of risk factors below.

ITEM 7A.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

This information is incorporated by reference to the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our 2006 Annual Report to Shareholders (included in Exhibit 13.1 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K).

ITEM 8.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Our financial statements, supplementary data and related documents included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are listed in Item 15(a), Part IV, of this Report.

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES

None.

ITEM 9A.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

a)  Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

Our management, with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report have been designed and are functioning effectively to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and is accumulated and communicated to our management,



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including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or person performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. We believe that a controls system, no matter how well designed and operated, cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives of the controls system are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected.

(b)  Change in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.

No change in the Companies' internal control over financial reporting occurred during our most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

The information required by Item 10 of Form 10-K will be set forth under the caption “Directors and Executive Officers” in our definitive proxy statement to be filed within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this annual report on Form 10-K or an amendment to this annual report on Form 10-K/A, and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information required by this item concerning executive officers is set forth in Part I, Item 1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The information required by Item 11 of Form 10-K will be set forth under the caption “Executive Compensation” in our definitive proxy statement, to be filed within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this annual report on Form 10-K, or an amendment to this annual report on Form 10-K/A, and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 12.  SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

 

The information required by Item 12 of Form 10-K will be set forth under the caption “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters” in our definitive proxy statement, to be filed within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this annual report on Form 10-K or an amendment to this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, and is incorporated herein by reference.



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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

The information required by Item 13 of Form 10-K will be set forth under the caption “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” in our definitive proxy statement to be filed within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this annual report on Form 10-K or an amendment to this annual report on Form 10-K/A, and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

The information required by Item 14 of Form 10-K will be set forth under the caption “Principal Accountant Fees and Services” in our definitive proxy statement, to be filed within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this annual report on Form 10-K, or an amendment to this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, and is incorporated herein by reference.

PART IV

ITEM 15.  EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a)(1) The following financial statements of ours, supplementary data and related documents are incorporated by reference to our 2006 Annual Report to Shareholders (included in Exhibit 13.1 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K):

·

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Combined Financial Statements, dated January 22, 2007.

·

Combined Statements of Operations for each of the years ended October 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004.

·

Combined Balance Sheets as of October 31, 2006 and 2005.

·

Combined Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for each of the years ended October 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004.

·

Combined Statements of Cash Flows for each of the years ended October 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004.

·

Notes to Combined Financial Statements.

·

Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited).

(a)(2) Financial Statement Schedules

The following is a list of financial statement schedules filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.  The report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the financial statement schedule appears on Page 24 of this Form 10-K.  All other schedules omitted herein are so omitted because either (1) they are not applicable, (2) the required information is shown in the financial statements, or (3) conditions are present which permit their omission, as set forth in the instructions pertaining to the content of financial statements:

·

Schedules: III.  Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation



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(b)  Exhibits, Including Those Incorporated by Reference

   The following is a list of Exhibits filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.  Where so indicated by a parenthetical, Exhibits that were previously filed are incorporated by reference.  For Exhibits incorporated by reference, the location of the Exhibit in the previous filing is also indicated in parentheses.

Exhibit Number

Description

3.1

Restated Articles of Incorporation of Blue Ridge Real Estate Company (filed February 11, 2005 as Exhibit 3.1 to Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)

3.2

Restated Articles of Incorporation of Big Boulder Corporation (filed February 11, 2005 as Exhibit 3.2 to Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)

3.3

Bylaws of Blue Ridge Real Estate Company, as amended through August 12, 1997 (filed January 5, 2005 as Exhibit 3.3 to Form S-1 (File No. 333-121855) and incorporated herein by reference)

3.4

Bylaws of Big Boulder Corporation, as amended through August 12, 1997 (filed January 5, 2005 as Exhibit 3.4 to Form S-1 (File No. 333-121855) and incorporated herein by reference)

4.1

Revised Specimen Unit Certificate Evidencing Shares of Registrants’ Common Stock (filed August 28, 1990 as an Exhibit to Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)

4.2

Security Combination Agreement between Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and Big Boulder Corporation (filed September 23, 1967 as Exhibit b-3 to Form 10 and incorporated herein by reference)

10.1

First Mortgage, NorthMarq Capital (formerly Principal Mutual), Building leased to Wal-Mart (filed August 26, 1991 as Exhibit 10.16 to Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)

10.2

Mortgage, Manufacturer and Traders Trust Company, 241 Snow Ridge Village, White Haven, Carbon County (filed February 11, 2005 as Exhibit 10.11 to Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)

10.3

Mortgage, Manufacturer and Traders Trust Company, 63 Blue Heron Village, Lake Harmony, Carbon County (filed February 11, 2005 as Exhibit 10.13 to Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)

10.4

Mortgage, Manufacturer and Traders Trust Company, 513 Laurelwoods, Lake Harmony, Carbon County (filed February 11, 2005 as Exhibit 10.14 to Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)

10.5

Mortgage, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Coursey Commons Shopping Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (filed February 11, 2005 as Exhibit 10.17 to Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)

10.6

Acquisition of Building leased to Wal-Mart (filed August 26, 1991 as Exhibit 10.2.4 to Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)



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10.7

Lease Agreement with Wal-Mart in Laurens, South Carolina (filed August 29, 1995 as Exhibit 10.3.1 to Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)

10.8

Lease Agreement with Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust, dated May 30, 2003 (filed as Exhibit 10.12 to Form S-1 (File No. 333-121855) and incorporated herein by reference)

10.9

Agreement, dated as of February 17, 2005, between Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and Barbaron, Inc. for the Jack Frost National Golf Club project in the amount of $2,079,325 (filed February 17, 2005 as Exhibit 10.1. to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference)

10.10

Agreement, dated as of February 17, 2005, between Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and Barbaron, Inc. for the Jack Frost National Golf Club project in the amount of $2,798,483 (filed February 17, 2005 as Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference)

10.11**

Form of Stock Option Agreement dated as of February 1, 2005 (filed March 28, 2005 as Exhibit 10.26 to Form S-1/A Registration Statement (file no. 333-121855) and incorporated herein by reference)

10.12

Schedule of Optionees and Material Terms of Stock Option Agreements dated as of February 1, 2005 (filed February 14, 2006 as Exhibit 10.16 to Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)

10.13**

Form of Stock Option Agreement dated as of February 10, 2006 (filed June 19, 2006 as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q and incorporated herein by reference)

10.14

Schedule of Optionees and Material Terms of Stock Option Agreements dated as of February 10, 2006 (filed June 19, 2006 as Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-Q and incorporated herein by reference)

10.15

Agreement, dated as of June 9, 2005, between Big Boulder Corporation and Robert C. Young, Inc. for infrastructure improvement project at Laurelwoods II residential development in the amount of $2,427,491 (filed August 10, 2005 as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference)

10.16

Lease agreement, dated as of December 1, 2005, between Big Boulder Corporation and JFBB Ski Areas, Inc. for the lease of the Big Boulder Ski Area (filed December 7, 2005 as Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference)

10.17

Agreement, dated January 27, 2006, by and between Big Boulder Corporation and Popple Construction, Inc. for infrastructure improvements to the Boulder Lake Village residential development. (filed February 2, 2006 as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference)

10.18

Credit Agreement, dated March 1, 2006, between Blue Ridge Real Estate Company, Big Boulder Corporation, Northeast Land Co., Lake Mountain Company and Jack Frost Mountain Company and Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company. (filed March 7, 2006 as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference)



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10.19

$3,000,000 Line of Credit Grid Note, dated March 1, 2006, between Blue Ridge Real Estate Company, Big Boulder Corporation, Northeast Land Co., Lake Mountain Company and Jack Frost Mountain Company and Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company. (filed March 7, 2006 as Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference)

10.20

Loan Agreement, dated April 20, 2006, between Big Boulder Corporation, Blue Ridge Real Estate Company, BBC Holdings, Inc., BRRE Holdings, Inc., Northeast Land Co., Lake Mountain Company, Jack Frost Mountain Company, Boulder Creek Resort Company and Moseywood Construction Company and Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company. (filed April 25, 2006 as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference)

10.21

$10,000,000 Line of Credit Mortgage Note, dated April 20, 2006, between Big Boulder Corporation, Blue Ridge Real Estate Company, BBC Holdings, Inc., BRRE Holdings, Inc., Northeast Land Co., Lake Mountain Company, Jack Frost Mountain Company, Boulder Creek Resort Company and Moseywood Construction Company and Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company. (filed April 25, 2006 as Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference)

10.22

Purchase Agreement, dated August 6, 2006, between Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and Jack in the Box Eastern Division L.P. (filed September 12, 2006 as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference)

10.23

Mortgage and Security Agreement, dated December 11, 2006, between Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and State Farm Bank, F.S.B., Walgreens property, Tom’s River, New Jersey (filed December 14, 2006 as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference)

10.24

$3,000,000 Promissory Note, dated December 11, 2006, between Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and State Farm Bank, F.S.B. (filed December 14, 2006 as Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference)

10.25

Mortgage and Security Agreement, dated December 15, 2006, between Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and State Farm Bank, F.S.B. Walgreens property, White Bear Lake, Minnesota (filed December 20, 2006 as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference)

10.26

$4,000,000 Promissory Note, dated December 15, 2006, between Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and State Farm Bank, F.S.B. (filed December 20, 2006 as Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference)

10.27

Agreement, dated February 15, 2006, between Oxbridge Square Shopping Center, LLC and Stoltz Real Estate Partners, LLC (filed February 28, 2006 as Exhibit 2.1 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference)

10.28

Purchase Agreement and Escrow Instructions, dated July 11, 2006, between Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and Net Lease Development LLC (filed July 17, 2006 as Exhibit 2.1 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference)



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10.29

Purchase Agreement and Escrow Instructions, dated July 28, 2006, between Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and Net Lease Development LLC (filed August 3, 2006 as Exhibit 2.1 to Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference)

13.1

Portions of the Companies’ Fiscal 2006 Annual Report to Shareholders incorporated herein by reference

14.1

Code of Ethics (filed February 11, 2005 as Exhibit 14.1 to Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)

21.1*

List of all subsidiaries of the Registrants

23.1*

Consent of Parente Randolph

31.1*

Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 (a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

31.2*

Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

32.1*

Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

32.2*

Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.


*Filed herewith.


**Management or compensatory contract required to be filed pursuant to Item 15(b) of the requirements for Form 10-K reports.

Copies of Exhibits are available to Shareholders by contacting the Corporate Secretary, Blue Ridge Real Estate Company, Blakeslee, PA 18610. A charge of $.25 per page to cover the Registrants’ expenses will be made.



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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

BLUE RIDGE REAL ESTATE COMPANY    

BIG BOULDER CORPORATION  

By: /s/ Patrick M. Flynn

   Patrick M. Flynn  

   President and Chief

   Executive Officer

   Dated:  January 29, 2007

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the Registrants and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.


Signature

Title

Date

/s/ Michael J. Flynn

 

January 29, 2007

Michael J. Flynn

Chairman of the Board

 

/s/ Patrick M. Flynn

 

January 29, 2007

Patrick M. Flynn

President, Chief Executive

 
 

Officer and Director

 
 

(principal executive officer)

 

/s/ Eldon D. Dietterick

 

January 29, 2007

Eldon D. Dietterick

Executive Vice-President and Treasurer

 
 

(principal financial and accounting officer)

 

/s/ Bruce Beaty

 

January 29, 2007

Bruce Beaty

Director

 

/s/ Milton Cooper

 

January 29, 2007

Milton Cooper

Director

 

/s/ Wolfgang Traber

 

January 29, 2007

Wolfgang Traber

Director

 


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

On Financial Statement Schedules



To the Shareholders of

Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and

Big Boulder Corporation:

We have audited the combined financial statements of Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and subsidiaries and Big Boulder Corporation and subsidiaries (the “Companies”) as of October 31, 2006 and 2005, and for each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2006, and have issued our report thereon dated January 22, 2007; such financial statements and report are included in your October 31, 2006 Annual Report to Shareholders and are incorporated herein by reference.  Our audits also included the combined financial statement schedules of the Companies listed in Item 15.  These financial statement schedules are the responsibility of the Companies’ management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion based on our audit.  In our opinion, such combined financial statement schedules, when considered in relation to the basic combined financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly in all material respects the info rmation set forth therein.





/s/ Parente Randolph, LLC

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

January 22, 2007



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Combined Schedule III

REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION OCTOBER 31, 2006

COLUMN A

COLUMN B

COLUMN C

COLUMN D

  

Initial Cost to company

Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition

Description

Encumbrances

Land

Buildings and Improvements

Improvements

Land located in N.E.

PA including various

improvements

 

2,799,388 

49,915 

3,739,544 

Corporate Building

  

282,918 

213,174 

Building Leased to

Others, Eastern PA

Exchanged Asset –

Shopping Center,

Richmond, VA

Shopping Center,

Baton Rouge, LA

7,700,000 

2,208,165 

8,890,092 

Walmart

Laurens, SC

1,600,000 

276,000 

1,914,470 

Walgreen Store,
Tom’s River, NJ

 

948,181 

5,085,719 

Walgreen Store,
White Bear Lake, Minnesota

 

1,446,831 

4,772,536 

Jack in the Box,
Anahuac, Texas

 

395,583 

1,582,331 

Other

 

588,665 

3,907,103 

Total

9,300,000 

8,662,812 

26,485,084 

3,952,718 


 

Column E

Column F

 

Gross Amount at which carried at close of Period (1) (2)

 
 

Land

Building Improvements

Total

Accumulated Depreciation

Land located in

N.E. PA including

various improvements

2,799,388 

5,082,229 

7,881,617 

4,150,618 

Corporate Building

 

496,092 

496,092 

363,440 

Building Leased to

Others Eastern PA

Exchanged Asset –

Shopping Center,

Richmond, VA

Shopping Center,

Baton Rouge, LA

2,208,165 

8,890,092 

11,098,257 

523,191 

Walmart

Laurens, SC

276,000 

1,914,470 

2,190,470 

1,015,731 

Walgreen Store,
Tom’s River, NJ

948,181 

5,090,719 

6,038,900 

63,571 

Walgreen Store,
White Bear Lake, Minnesota

1,446,831 

4,777,536 

6,224,367 

59,657 

Jack in the Box,
Anahuac, Texas

395,583 

1,582,331 

1,977,914 

19,779 

Other

588,665 

3,907,103 

4,495,768 

1,711,931 

Total

8,662,812 

31,740,572 

40,403,384 

7,907,918 



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Column G

Column C

Column D

 

Date of Construction

Date Acquired

Life on which Depreciation in latest income Statement is computed

Land located in NE PA including various improvements

Various

Various

5 to 30 Yrs

Corporate Building

 

1982

10 to 30 Yrs

Buildings leased to others

Exchanged Assets

Shopping Centers

N/A

Various

5 to 30 Yrs

Laurens, SC

N/A

Various

5 to 30 Yrs

Other

N/A

Various

5 to 30 Yrs


(1) Activity for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2006, October 31, 2005, and October 31, 2004 is as follows:


 

10/31/06

10/31/05

10/31/04

Balance at beginning of year

32,421,664

34,635,084 

19,388,043 

Additions during year:

   

   Improvements

16,131,213

437,496 

21,549,147 

   (Reclassify)

1,506,328

 

 

50,059,205

35,072,580 

40,937,190 

Deductions during year:

   

Cost of Real Estate sold

9,655,821

1,196,821 

6,302,106 

Balance at end of year

40,403,384

33,875,759 

34,635,084 


(2) The aggregate cost for Federal Income Tax purposes at October 31, 2006 is $19,069,377.


(3) Activity for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2006, October 31, 2005, and October 31, 2004 is as follows:


 

10/31/06

10/31/05

10/31/04

    

Balance at beginning of year

6,479,318 

7,276,141 

9,011,570 

   Reductions during year:

   

   (Reclassification)

1,130,653 

   Current year depreciation

792,503 

767,383 

1,538,312 

   Less retirements

(495,156)

(110,110)

(3,273,741)

Balance at end of year

7,907,318 

7,933,414 

7,276,141 





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EX-13 2 exhibit131annualrept.htm PORTIONS OF THE COMPANIES' FISCAL 2006 ANNUAL REPORT Converted by EDGARwiz

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Exhibit 13.1

PORTIONS OF 2006 ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

You should read the following selected financial data together with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes appearing elsewhere in this report and the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” section and other financial data included in this report.


Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and Subsidiaries

and Big Boulder Corporation and Subsidiaries

COMBINED SUMMARY OF SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA


 

10/31/06

10/31/05

10/31/04

10/31/03

10/31/02

Revenues from continuing operations

$13,329,620 

$11,682,890

$7,177,910 

$7,947,534 

$7,082,823 

Net income (loss)

$2,831,280 

$1,932,000

$6,246,107 

$ (879,137)

$  686,758 

Net income (loss) per combined share

$1.17 

$0.90

$3.26 

($0.45)

$0.36 

Cash dividends per combined share

0

Weighted average number of combined shares outstanding

2,443,024 

2,385,024

1,916,130 

1,916,130 

1,916,431 

Total assets

$71,814,454 

$56,993,743

$45,461,969 

$27,960,410 

$24,645,828 

Debt

$22,030,700 

$13,149,742

$15,881,808 

$10,990,756 

$ 8,049,805 

Shareholders' equity

$37,845,397 

$33,663,614

$15,769,866 

$ 9,523,759 

$10,202,521 



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FINANCIAL SECTION

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Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)

3

Stock and Dividend Information

4

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

5

Combined Balance Sheets

16

Combined Statements of Operations

18

Combined Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

19

Combined Statements of Cash Flows

20

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

21

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)

      The results of operations for each of the quarters in the last two years are presented below.  

 

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Total

Year ended 10/31/06

     

Operating revenues

$1,496,504 

$2,194,983 

$4,670,530 

$4,967,603 

$13,329,620 

Operating (loss) profit

(747,382)

(576,589)

674,085 

677,523 

27,637 

Net (loss) income from discontinued
  operations

(51,633)

49,524 

3,269,043 

(15,126)

3,251,808 

Net (loss) income

(598,763)

(388,802)

3,594,249 

224,596 

2,831,280 

Net (loss) income before discontinued
  operations per weighted
  average combined share

($0.22)

($0.20)

($0.73)

$0.98 

($0.17)

Net (loss) income per weighted average
  combined share

($0.25)

($0.16)

$1.49 

$0.09 

$1.17 


 

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Total

Year ended 10/31/05

     

Operating revenues

$4,801,535 

$2,275,541 

$2,131,194 

$2,474,620 

$11,682,890 

Operating profit (loss)

$2,399,136 

($81,761)

($179,601)

($344,667)

$1,793,107 

Net income (loss) from discontinued
  operations

$420,998 

$1,341,240 

($615,151)

($240,453)

$906,634 

Net income (loss)

$1,751,846 

$1,198,280 

($784,316)

($233,810)

$1,932,000 

Net income (loss) before discontinued
  operations and cumulative effect per
  weighted average combined share

$0.69 

($0.07)

($0.07)

($0.07)

$0.48 

Net income (loss) per weighted average
  combined share

$0.91 

$0.61 

($0.48)

($0.14)

$0.90 

     The quarterly results of operations for Fiscal 2006 and 2005 reflect the cyclical nature of the Companies' business since land dispositions occur sporadically and do not follow any pattern during the fiscal year.  Reclassifications in operating revenues and income (loss) from continuing operations in the quarters for years ended October 31, 2006 and 2005 reflect ski operations being classified as discontinued operations, as well as the sale of Oxbridge Square shopping center in Fiscal 2006.


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STOCK AND DIVIDEND INFORMATION


Market Price of Common Stock


Our common stock is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “BLRGZ.”  There has been a limited and sporadic trading market for our common stock.  However, our management does not believe such limited activity constitutes an established public trading market.  As of January 26, 2007, we had 514 holders of record of our common stock.


   The following sets forth the high asked and low bid price quotations as reported on the monthly statistical reports of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. for Fiscal 2006 and 2005. No dividends were paid on common stock in either period.


Fiscal Year 2006

HIGH

LOW

ASKED

BID

First Quarter

38.88

37.50

Second Quarter

47.00

37.80

Third Quarter

43.00

37.55

Fourth Quarter

41.75

38.00



Fiscal Year 2005

HIGH

LOW

ASKED

BID

First Quarter

36.10

27.50

Second Quarter

41.00

34.00

Third Quarter

45.00

37.75

Fourth Quarter

45.00

37.75


   The reported quotations represent prices between dealers, do not reflect retail mark-ups, mark-downs or commissions and do not necessarily represent actual transactions.


Dividend Policy


We do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. We currently intend to retain future earnings, if any, to finance our operations and expand our business. Any future determination to pay cash dividends will be at the discretion of the board of directors and will be dependent upon our financial condition, operating results, capital requirements, and other factors the board of directors deems relevant.


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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


Overview

Our principal business is the management and development of our real estate and rental properties.  Also significant to our operations is the development of “drive-to” and “destination” resort communities in and around our two ski areas, Jack Frost Mountain and Big Boulder.

Since the completion of our last large-scale real estate development project in the 1980s, which established our four resort communities, management was primarily focused on the promotion and maintenance of our two ski areas, our summer operations and the resort communities.  Beginning in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2001, we began to refocus our attention on the further development of our real estate holdings.  We are continuing to evaluate the feasibility of our current real estate projects based on market demand and economic conditions.

We own 17,007 acres of land in Northeastern Pennsylvania.  Of these land holdings, we have designated 5,004 acres as held for development and are moving forward with governmental approvals.  Management believes that our primary focus should be on the construction of single and multi-family dwellings in proximity to our ski areas.  It is expected that all of our planned developments will result in approximately 3,700 lots or units, some of which will be subdivided and sold as parcels of land, while others will be developed into single and multi-family housing.  For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2007, or Fiscal 2007, management intends to continue selective sales and purchases of land, some of which may be treated as section 1031 tax deferred exchanges.  We are also taking various steps to attract new land sale customers; for example, we are offering financing opportun ities for the purchase of selected tracts of land.  We are constructing Phase I and II of the Laurelwoods Community of single family and multi-family homes.  Additionally, we are moving forward with plans to develop residential communities near Jack Frost and Big Boulder ski resorts.  This is part of a comprehensive plan for our “core land” development in and around our two ski areas.

We also generate revenue by the selective timbering of our land.  The selection of parcels is based upon our current real estate development activities.

We are in various stages of approval for the community surrounding a new 18-hole golf course at Jack Frost Mountain that is scheduled to open during the spring of 2007.  This community is expected to include approximately 1,100 homes and will be comprised of approximately 40% single family homes and 60% multi-family units, as well as golf club amenities and the necessary infrastructure.

We also expect that certain subdivisions may be sold outright in phases to nationally-recognized land developers in order to facilitate the market for housing and to reduce the inherent risk associated with any land development.

We currently operate two real estate sales offices.  Jack Frost-Big Boulder Real Estate is located in Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania and markets new and previously owned homes in and around our resort communities primarily to buyers seeking a second home.  The Stoney Run Realty office located in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania offers custom-built, single family homes in the Pocono region.  These homes primarily attract customers from nearby metropolitan areas in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey.  All of these custom-built homes are built by our construction division, Moseywood Construction Company.

As a result of the Companies continued focus on real estate activities, at October 31, 2006 we changed the presentation of our balance sheet to an unclassified presentation using the alternate format in order to reflect our assets and liabilities in order of their importance.



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Recent Developments


     On August 18, 2006, we acquired a retail store located on New Jersey State Highway Route No. 9, in Toms River, New Jersey.  The purchase price of the acquired asset was $5,950,000.  The property consists of a free-standing Walgreens store including approximately 14,820 square feet of leasable space and approximately 1.8 acres of land located in Toms River, New Jersey.  The property and improvements are currently leased to Walgreen Eastern Co., Inc. (the “Tenant”) pursuant to a lease agreement dated May 18, 2005.  The Tenant began operations effective August 1, 2006.  

     On September 28, 2006, Blue Ridge acquired another retail store property known as the Jack in the Box restaurant, located in the city of Anahuac, Texas, for total consideration of $1,940,000.  Blue Ridge and Jack in the Box entered into a Lease Agreement for the Property whereby Blue Ridge leased the property back to Jack in the Box following the closing.

     On September 21, 2006, Blue Ridge registered a new subsidiary company named Flower Fields Motel, LLC.  This company was created to facilitate the acquisition of the Flower Fields Motel in Tannersville, Pennsylvania.

     On October 13, 2006, Blue Ridge, under their newly formed subsidiary Flower Fields Motel, LLC, acquired commercial property known as the Flower Fields Motel.  The property consists of approximately three acres, with a motel and two cottages located thereon in Tannersville, Pennsylvania for total consideration of $900,000.  On October 13, 2006, Flower Fields Motel LLC entered into a Lease Agreement for the Property leasing it to the current operators.

     On October 31, 2006, Blue Ridge acquired another retail store property located along Wildwood Road, in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.  The purchase price of the acquired asset was $6,190,000.  The property consists of a free-standing Walgreens store including approximately 14,820 square feet of leasable space and approximately 1.8 acres of land located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.  The property and improvements are currently leased to Walgreen Company, Inc. (the “Tenant”) pursuant to a lease agreement dated August 11, 2005.  The Tenant began operations effective November 25, 2006.  

      The purchase price for the Walgreens stores in New Jersey and Minnesota, the Jack in the Box restaurant and the Flower Fields Motel were funded by cash held in escrow from the sale of Oxbridge Square shopping center via a third party intermediary. These acquisitions are replacement properties for the tax deferred like-kind exchange of Oxbridge Square Shopping Center in accordance with Internal Revenue Code Section 1031.

     On September 28, 2006, Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and Northeast Land Company sold 126 acres to Split Rock County Club, Inc. for $645,000.  As part of the Agreement of Sale for the property, Blue Ridge Real Estate Company agreed to terminate two easements through the property for an additional $105,000.  

     Effective October 1, 2006, the Northeast Land Company entered into an agreement with Mountain Resort Villas, an unrelated party and an affiliate of Appletree Management Group, Inc. Pursuant to the contract, Mountain Resort Villas agreed to purchase certain property management and rental management contracts from Northeast Land Company and to lease certain buildings for use in the operation and maintenance of Northeast Land Company’s existing rental accommodations program.

      The opening of the Jack Frost National Golf Course in Blakeslee, Pennsylvania is planned for spring 2007.  The opening was delayed due to several weather related events, including a torrential rainstorm in June which delayed the grow-in phase of the golf course.

     Construction of two duplex buildings in Laurelwoods II commenced in September 2006 and is expected to be completed in the summer of 2007.

     Infrastructure improvements for Boulder Lake Village condominium development are expected to be completed by the fall of 2007.  Plans are underway to begin construction the first condominium building in spring 2007.



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Critical Accounting Policies and Significant Judgments and Estimates

We have identified the most critical accounting policies upon which our financial status depends.  The critical policies and estimates were determined by considering accounting policies that involve the most complex or subjective decisions or assessments.  The most critical accounting policies identified relate to net deferred tax assets and liabilities, net investment in direct financing leases, the valuation of land development costs and long-lived assets, and revenue recognition.

Revenues are derived from a wide variety of sources, including sales of real estate, management of investment properties, home construction, property management services, timbering and leasing activities.  Revenues are recognized as services are performed.

Timbering revenues from stumpage contracts are recognized at the time a stumpage contract is signed in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulleting No. 104 – Revenue Recognition, (“SAB 104”). At the time a stumpage contract is signed, the risk of ownership is passed to the buyer at a fixed, determinable cost.  Reasonable assurance of collectibility is determined by the date of signing, and at that time, the obligations of the Companies’ are satisfied.  Therefore, full accrual recognition at the time of contract execution is appropriate under SAB 104 guidance.

Management’s estimate of deferred tax assets and liabilities is primarily based on the difference between the tax basis and financial reporting basis of depreciable assets and the net investment in direct financing leases, like-kind exchanges of assets, stock options and accruals.  Valuation allowances are established, when necessary to reduce tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

We have capitalized as the net investment in direct financing leases, that portion of the leased premises pertaining to Jack Frost Mountain and Big Boulder ski areas, which met the criteria for accounting for a portion of the lease transactions as direct financing leases.  The accounting was based on estimates and assumptions about the fair values and estimated useful lives of the leased properties, as well as, the collectibility of lease payments and recoverability of the unguaranteed residual value of the leased properties.  We will periodically review the net investment in direct financing leases for events or changes in circumstances that may impact collectibility, and recoverability of the unguaranteed residual value of leased properties.

We capitalize as land and land development costs, the original acquisition cost, direct construction and development costs, property taxes, interest incurred on costs related to land under development and other related costs (engineering, surveying, landscaping, etc.) until the property reaches its intended use.  The cost of sales for individual parcels of real estate or condominium units within a project is determined using the relative sales value method.  Revenue is recognized upon signing of the sales agreement.  Selling expenses are charged against income in the period incurred.

Long-lived assets, namely properties, is based on historical cost. Depreciation and amortization is provided principally using the straight-line half-year method over the estimated useful life of the class of property. Upon sale or retirement of depreciable property, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the related accounts, and resulting gains or losses are reflected in income.

Interest, real estate taxes, and insurance costs, including those costs associated with holding unimproved land, are normally charged to expense as incurred. Interest cost incurred during construction of facilities is capitalized as part of the cost of such facilities. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense, and major renewals and betterments are added to property accounts.

Impairment losses are recognized in operating income, as they are determined. We review our long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. In that event, we calculate the expected future net cash flows to be generated by the asset. If those net future cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized in operating income. The impairment loss is the difference between the carrying value and the fair value of the asset.



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Deferred income consists of dues, rents and deposits on land or home sales. Rents that are not yet earned are related to our commercial properties that have been paid in advance, and dues are related to memberships in our hunting and fishing clubs paid in advance. We recognize revenue related to the hunting and fishing clubs over the one-year period that the dues cover.  We recognize revenue related to the fishing club over a 5 month period, May through September.  Deposits are required on land and home sales.

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements as defined in Item 303(a)(4)(ii) of Regulation S-K.

Results of Operations

FISCAL 2006 VERSUS FISCAL 2005

Net Income

   For Fiscal 2006, we reported net income of $2,831,280 or $1.17 per combined share as compared with a net income of $1,932,000, or $.0.90 per combined share for Fiscal 2005.

Revenues

   Combined revenue of $13,329,620 represents an increase of $1,646,730, or 14% compared to Fiscal 2005.  Real Estate Management Operations/Rental Operations revenue increased $5,069,403, or 115%, when compared to Fiscal 2005.  Summer Recreation Management Operations decreased $569,662, or 74%.  Land Resource Management revenue decreased $2,853,011, or 44%.

Real Estate Management/Rental Operations

   The Real Estate Management Operations/Rental Operations had revenue of $9,479,276 in Fiscal 2006 as compared to $4,409,873 in Fiscal 2005, which resulted in an increase of $5,069,403, or 115% that was primarily attributed to an increase in Moseywood Construction Company’s custom home construction sales.

Summer Recreation Operations

   In Fiscal 2006, Summer Recreation Operations had revenue of $204,626 as compared to $774,288 for Fiscal 2005, which represents a decrease of $569,662, or 74%.  This decrease is mainly attributable to the discontinuation of the Splatter Paintball and the Traxx Motocross operations following the Fiscal 2005 season.

Land Resource Management

    In Fiscal 2006, Land Resource Management had revenue of $3,645,718 as compared to $6,498,729 for Fiscal 2005, which represents a decrease of $2,853,011, or 44%.  In Fiscal 2006, 260 acres of land and one company-owned investment property were sold generating $1,926,377 in revenue, as compared to Fiscal 2005 in which 2,470 acres of land and seven company-owned resort investment properties were sold generating revenue of $4,802,976. This represents a decrease of $2,876,529, or 60% for Fiscal 2006 as compared to Fiscal 2005. Real Estate Development revenue in Fiscal 2006 was $1,513,670 as compared to $1,014,271 revenue recognized in Fiscal 2005 for an increase of $499,399, or 49%. This increase was the result of the sale of four single family homes in the Laurelwoods residential community.  To date approximately 5% of our 17,020 acres have been marked for timbering.  A forester has been hired to generate a long-term plan of managed timbering that will pay significant attention to protecting the environment and retaining the value of the land.  In Fiscal 2006, timber sales were $205,671, as compared to Fiscal 2005, which generated $681,482 of revenue, a decrease of $475,811, or 70%.



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Operating Costs

Real Estate Management/Rental Operations

   Operating costs associated with Real Estate Management Operations/Rental Operations for Fiscal 2006 were $9,127,308, as compared to $4,136,925 for Fiscal 2005, which represents an increase of $4,990,383, or 121%.  The increase was mainly attributable to the expenses associated with new home construction costs. For the Fiscal 2006 construction costs were $4,351,980 on 28 housing starts as compared to construction costs of $324,262 on six housing starts for the Fiscal 2005. The increase in Fiscal 2006 was also attributable to marketing costs and sales expenses related to new home construction and the reclassification of personnel costs from the Companies’ other business segments to more accurately reflect duties performed.

Summer Recreation Operations

   Operating costs associated with Summer Recreation Operations for Fiscal 2006 were $225,666 as compared with $683,458 for Fiscal 2005, which represents a decrease of $457,792, or 67%. This decrease was due to the closing of the Splatter Paintball and the Traxx Motocross operations following the Fiscal 2005 season.

Land Resource Management

   Operating costs associated with Land Resource Management for Fiscal 2006 were $2,299,621 as compared with $3,366,788 for Fiscal 2005, which represents a decrease of $1,067,167, or 32%. This decrease is primarily attributable to costs for land and buildings sold.  For Fiscal 2006, 260 acres of land and one resort investment property were sold as compared to 2,470 acres and seven resort investment properties sold in Fiscal 2005.

Asset Impairment Loss

   There was no asset impairment loss in Fiscal 2006. The asset impairment loss in Fiscal 2005 of $149,798 is the result of the closing of Splatter Paintball. The Splatter Paintball facility was closed due to the playing fields encroaching on the site of the new 18-hole championship golf course.

General and Administration

   General and Administration costs for Fiscal 2006 were $1,649,388, as compared with $1,552,814 for Fiscal 2005, which represents an increase of $96,574, or 6%.  This is primarily a result of recognition of stock based compensation consistent with FAS 123R.

Other Income (Expense)

   Interest and Other Income was ($49,788) in Fiscal 2006, as compared to $139,738 in Fiscal 2005, a decrease of $189,526, or 136%. This decrease is primarily attributable to the sale of laundry equipment to a third party operator of the accommodations rental program.

   Interest expense for Fiscal 2006 was $632,387, as compared to $600,479 for Fiscal 2005, which represents an increase of $31,908, or 5%.



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Discontinued Operations

   Due to management’s decision to enter into a lease agreement subsequent to Fiscal 2005 year end, in which the Companies leased the two ski areas to a third party operator, the results of operations of the ski operations segment for Fiscal 2006, 2005 and 2004 are reported as discontinued operations.  Future cash flows and operating results of the Ski Operations segment will no longer be reported.   Cash flows resulting from the lease commitment are now reported in the Real Estate Management/Rental Operations segment.

   The net loss from discontinued operations for ski operations in Fiscal 2006 was ($279,938) as compared to a net income of $436,121 in Fiscal 2005.  This loss in Fiscal 2006 is due to one month depreciation expense prior to the lease commencement, as well as expense recognized under FAS 123R related to the vesting of stock options for terminated employees.

   The net income from discontinued operations for the Oxbridge Square shopping center for Fiscal 2006 was $5,610,546 as compared to $754,513 for Fiscal 2005. $5,236,478 of this income was a result of the gain on the sale of the shopping center.

   Also included in discontinued operations in Fiscal 2004 are the results of real estate rental operations stemming from the sale of the Dreshertown Plaza Shopping Center which reported income from operations of $418,216 and a gain on the sale net of tax amounting to $7,848,867.  No activity was incurred for Dreshertown Plaza Shopping Center in Fiscal 2006 or Fiscal 2005.

Tax Rate

   The effective Tax Rate for Fiscal 2006 was 39% and Fiscal 2005 was 24%.  The 39% effective tax rate in Fiscal 2006 is in line with what would be expected based on statutory rates.  The 24% tax rate in Fiscal 2005 was due to management’s decision to sell outright six investment properties that were previously purchased in tax deferred 1031 exchanges and recorded for tax purposes at a lower basis.  Therefore, upon their sale, a significant taxable gain was recognized as currently taxable.  This resulted in a significant unexpected utilization of state net operating loss carryforwards.  Valuation allowances were provided for these state carryforwards at October 31, 2004.  The reduction of this valuation allowance reduced the income tax expense and effective tax rate.

Results of Operations

FISCAL 2005 VERSUS FISCAL 2004

Net Income

   For Fiscal 2005, (“Fiscal 2005”), we reported net income of $1,932,000, or $.0.90 per combined share, as compared with a net income of $6,246,107, or $3.26 per combined share, for Fiscal 2004.

Revenues

   Combined revenue of $11,682,890 represents an increase of $4,504,908, or 62% compared to Fiscal 2004.  Real Estate Management Operations/Rental Operations revenue increased $497,429, or 13% when compared to Fiscal 2004. Summer Recreation Management Operations decreased $1,169,735, or 60%.  Land Resource Management revenue increased $5,177,286.



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Real Estate Management/Rental Operations

   The Real Estate Management Operations/Rental Operations had revenue of $4,409,873 in Fiscal 2005 as compared to $3,912,444 in Fiscal 2004, which resulted in an increase of $497,429 that was primarily attributed to an increase in the rental of investment properties. This increase in revenue was mainly attributed to income from a newly acquired shopping center in Fiscal 2004, the Coursey Commons shopping center. The Coursey Commons shopping center's revenue was $970,791 for Fiscal 2005 as compared to $329,986 for Fiscal 2004 for an increase of $640,805.  The increase in revenue for the shopping centers is due the shorter five-month period of revenue recognition in Fiscal 2004, as the shopping centers were purchased in June 2004.  This increase was offset by a reduction in communication tower rental income as several towers were sold.

Summer Recreation Operations

   In Fiscal 2005, Summer Recreation Operations had revenue of $744,288 as compared to $1,944,023 for Fiscal 2004, which represents a decrease of $1,169,735, or 60%.  This decrease is mainly attributed to the closing of the Traxx Motocross Park and the Fernridge Campground in October 2004 and the closing of the Splatter Paintball in March 2005.

Land Resource Management

    In Fiscal 2005, Land Resource Management had revenue of $6,498,729 as compared to $1,321,443 for Fiscal 2004, which resulted in an increase of $5,177,286.  In Fiscal 2005, 2,470 acres of land were sold generating $4,802,976 in revenue with a basis of $135,466 as compared to Fiscal 2004 in which 104 acres of land were sold generating revenue of $994,542 with a basis of $6,514. This results in an increase of $3,808,434 for Fiscal 2005 as compared to Fiscal 2004. Real Estate Development revenue in Fiscal 2005 was $1,014,271 as compared to no revenue recognized for Fiscal 2004. This represents the sale of three single family homes in the Laurelwoods residential community.  To date approximately 5% of our 17,269 acres have been marked for timbering.  A forester has been hired to generate a long-term plan of managed timbering which will pay specific attention to protecting the env ironment and retaining the value of the land.  In Fiscal 2005 timber sales were $681,482 as compared to Fiscal 2004 which generated $326,900 of revenue, an increase of $354,582 or 108%.

Operating Costs

Real Estate Management/Rental Operations

   Operating costs associated with Real Estate Management Operations/Rental Operations for Fiscal 2005 were $4,136,925 as compared to $3,530,493 for Fiscal 2004, which represents an increase of $600,432, or 17%.The increase was mainly attributable to the expenses associated with a new shopping center acquired in June 2004, the Coursey Commons shopping center. The Coursey Commons shopping center had expenses of $850,315 for Fiscal 2005 as compared to $300,775 for Fiscal 2004 for an increase of $549,540. The increase in operating costs for the shopping center is due to a shorter five month period in Fiscal 2004, as the shopping centers were purchased in June 2004. This was offset by a reduction in costs associated with the sale of several communication towers.

Summer Recreation Operations

   Operating costs associated with Summer Recreation Operations for Fiscal 2005 were $683,458 as compared with $1,660,939 for Fiscal 2004, which represents a decrease of $977,481, or 59%. This decrease was due to the closing of the Traxx Motocross Park and the Fernridge Campground in October 2004 and the closing of Splatter Paintball in March 2005.



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Land Resource Management

   Operating costs associated with Land Resource Management for Fiscal 2005 were $3,366,788 as compared with $1,125,127 for Fiscal 2004, which represents an increase of $2,241,661. This increase is primarily attributable to an increase in construction and related costs of $1,683,137 in Fiscal 2005 as compared to no costs recognized in Fiscal 2004. The majority of these costs were for cost of goods sold of $762,706, salaries and wages of $374,599, and consulting fees of $203,039, all related to the sale of 3 single family homes in the Laurelwoods development. The cost of land and buildings sold increased $835,231 relating to the sale of six investment properties in the land sales division.

Asset Impairment Loss

   The asset impairment loss in Fiscal 2005 of $149,798 is the result of the closing of Splatter Paintball. The Splatter Paintball facility was closed due to the playing fields encroaching on the site of the new 18 hole championship golf course.  In Fiscal 2004, $452,325 was recognized as an impairment loss as the result of the closing of the Fern Ridge Campground and an impairment loss of $568,709 was recorded as a result of the closing of the Traxx Motocross Park.

General and Administration

   General and Administration costs for Fiscal 2005 were $1,552,814, as compared with $898,315 for Fiscal 2004, which represents an increase of $654,499, or 73%. This increase is attributable to $83,313 in Pennsylvania and Louisiana Capital Stock Tax expensed in Fiscal 2005, increased consulting fees of $193,000, increased  legal and audit fees of  $81,600 resulting from the implementation of the Sarbanes Oxley internal control compliance act and $168,000 in donations to various local municipalities.

Other Income (Expense)

   Interest and Other Income was $139,738 in Fiscal 2005 as compared to $1,076,964 in Fiscal 2004, a decrease of $937,226, or 87%. This decrease is primarily attributable to the sale of our four communication towers in Fiscal 2004.

   Interest expense for Fiscal 2005 was $600,479, as compared to $334,021 for Fiscal 2004, which represents an increase of $266,458, or 80%. This increase is attributable to the additional interest incurred on the mortgages resulting from the purchase of the Coursey Commons shopping center in June of Fiscal 2004.  The Coursey Commons shopping center’s interest expense in Fiscal 2005 was $433,476, as compared to $159,199 in Fiscal 2004, for an increase of $274,277 or 172%.

Discontinued Operations

   Due to management’s decision to enter into a lease agreement subsequent to the Fiscal 2005 year end, in which the Companies have leased the Jack Frost Mountain and Big Boulder ski areas to a third party operator, the results of operations of the ski operations segment for Fiscal 2005 and 2004 are reported as discontinued operations.  Future cash flows and operating results of the Ski Operations segment will no longer be reported.  Cash flows resulting from the lease commitment are reported in the Real Estate Management / Rental Operations segment.

   The net income from discontinued operations for the Oxbridge Square shopping center for Fiscal 2005 was $614,512 as compared to $125,448 for Fiscal 2004.

   Also included in discontinued operations in Fiscal 2004 are the results of real estate rental operations stemming from the sale of the Dreshertown Plaza Shopping Center which reported income from operations of $418,216 and a gain on the sale amounting to $7,848,867 net of tax.  No activity was incurred for Dreshertown Plaza Shopping Center in Fiscal 2005.



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Tax Rate

   The effective Tax Rate for Fiscal 2005 was 24% and for Fiscal 2004 was 34%.  The decrease in the effective tax rate was due to management’s decision to sell outright six investment properties that were previously purchased in tax deferred 1031 exchanges and recorded for tax purposes at a lower basis.  Therefore, upon their sale, a significant taxable gain was recognized as currently taxable.  This resulted in a significant unexpected utilization of state net operating loss carryforwards.  Valuation allowances were provided for these state carryforwards at October 31, 2004.  The reduction of this valuation allowance reduced the income tax expense and effective tax rate.

Liquidity and Capital Resources:

   The Combined Statement of Cash Flows reflects net cash used in operating activities of $10,351,042 for Fiscal 2006, net cash used by operating activities of $7,051,431 for Fiscal 2005, versus net cash used by operating activities of $826,949 for the Fiscal 2004.  The increase in net cash used in operating activities for Fiscal 2006 was primarily the result of $10.9 million of costs incurred in land development projects.

   Material non-recurring cash items during the past three years include in Fiscal 2006, the exchange of the Oxbridge Square shopping center for the two Walgreen retail stores, the Jack in the Box restaurant, the Flower Fields Motel and a investment property located in the resort community at Jack Frost Mountain; the issuance of common stock net of proceeds of approximately $15,100,000 in Fiscal 2005; the sale of the communication towers for $1,469,000 in Fiscal 2004; and the exchange of the Dreshertown Plaza shopping center for the Oxbridge Square and the Coursey Commons shopping centers in Fiscal 2004.

   Proceeds of approximately $11,000,000 from the sale of Oxbridge Square shopping center are included in the investing activities on the combined statement of cash flows.  The proceeds were used to finance approximately $15,500,000 of additions to properties.  A gain of approximately $5,200,000 is included as a reconciling item for net cash used in operating activities and $374,000 of net income reported in operating activities will be replaced by the new income producing properties.

   On April 12, 2006, Manufacturers and Traders Trust issued a letter of credit in the amount of $336,499 in favor of Kidder Township to guarantee performance of the golf course maintenance building project as defined and described in the Land Improvement Development Agreement between Kidder Township and Blue Ridge Real Estate Company dated January 19, 2006.

   On April 20, 2006, Manufacturers and Traders Trust extended a line of credit to the Companies in the aggregate amount of $10 million to fund real estate development.  Interest is due and payable on a monthly basis at a rate equal to the prime rate (as announced by the Wall Street Journal as of the first day of the calendar month), minus 0.25%.  The remaining principal and any accrued but unpaid interest is due and payable on April 19, 2008.  The Companies are using $3.5 million of this line of credit to fund construction of residential development projects and $6.5 million of this line of credit to fund infrastructure improvements for residential developments.  The total principal amount outstanding under the line of credit will not exceed the lesser of (a) $10 million, or (b) 80% of the cost or appraised value of the units.

   On May 31, 2006 Manufacturers and Traders Trust issued a letter of credit in the amount of $444,373 in favor of Kidder Township to guarantee performance of the Jack Frost National Golf Course temporary clubhouse facility as defined and described in the Land Development Improvement Agreement between Kidder Township and Blue Ridge Real Estate Company dated May 26, 2006.

   On July 17, 2006 Manufacturers and Traders Trust issued a letter of credit in the amount of $46,197 in favor of Kidder Township to guarantee performance of the Kresge Lane Subdivision site improvements as defined and described in the Land Improvement Development Agreement between Kidder Township and Blue Ridge Real Estate Company dated July 13, 2006.



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   For Fiscal 2006, our major capital expenditures were for infrastructure costs associated with the 23 single unit Laurelwoods Longview Drive residential community at the Big Boulder ski area, the construction of the Jack Frost National Golf Course and the subdivision and permitting cost relating to the Boulder Lake Village 144 unit condominium community and the final phase of the Laurelwoods Community.

   We have two other lines of credit with Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company totaling $4.1 million; a $3.1 million line for general operations and a $1 million line for real estate transactions. During Fiscal 2006, we borrowed against our $3.1 million line of credit in varying amounts with a maximum amount of $2,845,807.  During Fiscal 2005, we borrowed against our $3.1 million line of credit in varying amounts with a maximum amount of $1,984,000.  The rates of interest are one percentage point less than the prime rate on the $3.1 million line (7.25% at October 31, 2006) and one half of one percentage point (0.50%) less than the prime rate on the $1.0 million line (7.75% at October 31, 2006). There were no borrowings against the real estate line of credit in Fiscal 2006.

Contractual Obligations:

Total

Less than 1 year

1-3 years

4-5 years

More than 5 years

      

   Lines of Credit

2,222,721 

2,222,721 

   Long-Term Debt

19,807,979 

632,309 

11,366,274 

705,915 

7,103,481 

   Purchase Obligations

507,810 

507,810 

   Pension Contribution Obligations

455,794 

455,794 

   

   Other Long-Term Obligations

      

Total Contractual Cash Obligations

$22,994,304 

$3,818,634 

$11,366,274 

$705,915 

$7,103,481 

   Purchase obligations consist of material contracts totaling $10,328,901, with six separate contractors relating to real estate development.  Payments made through October 31, 2006 total $9,821,091.

   We currently anticipate that the funds needed for future operations and to implement our land development strategy will be satisfied through operating cash, borrowed funds, public offerings or private placements of debt or equity and reinvested profits from completed and sold units or lots. We expect that with respect to land development, future construction will be conducted in phases, with the profits from each phase used to fund additional future construction. Construction is being implemented in phases as to reduce market risk associated with changing economic conditions.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     Our exposure to market risk is limited primarily to the fluctuating interest rates associated with variable rate indebtedness.  At October 31, 2006, we had $9,238,124 of variable rate indebtedness, representing 42% of our total debt outstanding, at an average rate of 7.29% (calculated as of October 31, 2006).  Our average interest rate is based on our various credit facilities and our market risk exposure fluctuates based on changes in underlying interest rates.

     Exposure to market risk may also exist in our mortgages receivable issued in connection with land sales.  Mortgages receivable are considered fully collectible by management and accordingly, no allowance for loan losses is considered necessary.

New Accounting Pronouncements:

In June 2006, Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FIN 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN No. 48”).  FIN No. 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes”.  FIN No. 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.  FIN No. 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition.  The Companies are required to apply FIN No. 48 for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2008.  The Companies are still evaluating the impact of adopt ing FIN No. 48.


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In September 2006, FASB issued Statement No. 157 “Fair Value Measurements, (“SFAS No. 157”).  SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  SFAS No. 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements, the Board having previously concluded in those accounting pronouncements that fair value is the relevant measurement attribute.  Accordingly, FASB No. 157 does not require any new fair value measurements.  The Companies are required to apply SFAS No. 157 in the first interim or annual reporting that begins after November 15, 2007.  The Companies do not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 157 to have a significant impact on its financial positi on or results of operations.

In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 158 “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans (an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132R)”, (“SFAS No. 158”).  SFAS No. 158 requires companies to recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan as an asset or liability in its statement of financial position and to recognize changes in that funded status in the year in which the changes occur through comprehensive income.  SFAS No. 158 requires companies to measure the funded status of a plan as of the date of its year-end statement of financial position, with limited exceptions.  The Companies are required to apply SFAS No. 158 as of the end of the fiscal year ending after June 15, 2007.  The Company is still evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS No. 158.




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BLUE RIDGE REAL ESTATE COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES

AND

BIG BOULDER CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES


COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS

October 31, 2006 and 2005


ASSETS

10/31/06

10/31/05

Land and land development costs (5,004 and 5,124,
  respectively, acres per land ledger)

$27,950,669 

$17,050,335 

Land improvements, buildings & equipment, net

25,432,916 

20,982,839 

Land held for investment, principally unimproved (12,017 and
  12,145, respectively, acres per land ledger)

8,077,082 

6,511,879 

Net investment in direct financing leases

8,361,575 

Assets held to be used

9,206,923 

Cash and cash equivalents

153,742 

1,833,704 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

981,877 

722,878 

Accounts receivable and mortgages receivable

856,593 

685,185 

 

$71,814,454 

$56,993,743 


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

10/31/06

10/31/05

LIABILITIES:

  

   Debt

$22,030,700 

$13,149,742 

   Accounts payable

1,811,335 

1,876,006 

   Accrued liabilities

918,412 

975,099 

   Deferred income

888,851 

754,837 

   Amounts due to related parties

66,460 

120,836 

   Deferred income taxes

7,694,800 

5,895,000 

   Accrued pension expense and minimum pension liability

558,499 

558,609 

Total liabilities

33,969,057 

23,330,129

   

Commitments and contingencies

  
   

COMBINED SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

  

   Capital stock, without par value, stated value $0.30 per
    combined share, Blue Ridge and Big Boulder each
    authorized 3,000,000 shares, each issued 2,725,042 and
    2,667,042 shares, respectively

817,511 

800,111 

   Capital in excess of stated value

18,920,297 

17,337,329 

   Earnings retained in the business

20,296,461 

17,465,181 

   Compensation recognized under employee stock plans

200,900 

   Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(103,465)

(54,500)

 

39,930,804 

35,749,021 

     Less cost of 282,018 shares of capital stock in treasury

2,085,407 

2,085,407 

   Total shareholders’ equity

37,845,397 

33,663,614 

 

$71,814,454 

$56,993,743 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the combined financial statements.



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BLUE RIDGE REAL ESTATE COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES

AND

BIG BOULDER CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES


COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

for the years ended October 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004


 

10/31/06

10/31/05

10/31/04

Revenues:

   

        Real estate management

$7,853,081 

$3,099,585 

$3,236,598 

        Summer recreation operations

204,626 

774,288 

1,944,023 

        Land resource management

3,645,718 

6,498,729 

1,321,443 

        Rental income

1,626,195 

1,310,288 

675,846 

 

13,329,620 

11,682,890 

7,177,910 

Costs and expenses:

   

        Real estate management

7,617,042 

3,330,173 

2,986,785 

        Summer recreation operations

225,666 

683,458 

1,660,939 

        Land resource management

2,299,621 

3,366,788 

1,125,127 

        Rental income

1,510,266 

806,752 

543,708 

        General and administration

1,649,388 

1,552,814 

898,315 

        Asset impairment loss

149,798 

1,021,034 

 

13,301,983 

9,889,783 

8,235,908 

          Operating profit (loss)

27,637 

1,793,107 

(1,057,998)

    

Other income (expense):

   

        Interest and other income, net

(49,778)

139,738 

1,076,964 

        Interest expense (net of capitalized interest of
            $205,053 in 2006 and $102,929 in 2005)

(632,387)

(600,479)

(334,021)

 

(682,165)

(460,741)

742,943 

    

(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes

(654,528)

1,332,366 

(315,055)

    

(Credit) provision for income taxes:

   

          Current

(146,000)

8,000 

(71,000)

          Deferred

(88,000)

299,000 

125,000 

 

(234,000)

307,000 

54,000 

    

Net (loss) income before discontinued operations and cumulative effect

(420,528)

1,025,366 

(369,055)

    

Discontinued operations (including $5,236,478 gain on disposal in 2006 and  $12,026,867 gain on disposal in 2004)

5,330,608 

1,190,634 

12,234,940 

    

Provision for income taxes on discontinued operations:

   

          Current

146,000 

89,000 

          Deferred

1,932,800 

284,000 

4,025,000 

 

2,078,800 

284,000 

4,114,000 

    

Net income from discontinued operations

3,251,808 

906,634 

8,120,940 

    

Net income before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

2,831,280 

1,932,000 

7,751,885 

    

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (net of tax effect of $1,004,000)

(1,505,778)

    

Net income

$2,831,280 

$1,932,000 

$6,246,107 




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BLUE RIDGE REAL ESTATE COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES

AND

BIG BOULDER CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES


COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

for the years ended October 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004


 

10/31/06

10/31/05

10/31/04

Basic earnings per weighted average combined share:

   

Net (loss) income before discontinued operations and

   

        cumulative effect

($0.17)

$0.48 

($0.19)

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

1.34 

0.42 

4.24 

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax

0.00 

0.00 

(0.79)

    

      Net income

$1.17 

$0.90 

$3.26 

    

Diluted earnings per weighted average combined share:

   

Net (loss) income before discontinued operations and
        cumulative effect

($0.17)

$0.46 

($0.18)

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

1.33 

0.41 

4.14 

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax

0.00 

0.00 

(0.77)

    

      Net income

$1.16 

$0.87 

$3.19 

    

Pro forma amounts assuming the change in accounting principle applied retroactively:

   

Pro forma net income

$0 

$0 

$7,751,885 

    

Pro forma basic earnings per weighted average
     combined share

$0.00 

$0.00 

$4.05 

    

Pro forma diluted earnings per weighted average
     combined share

$0.00 

$0.00 

$3.96 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the combined financial statements.




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BLUE RIDGE REAL ESTATE COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES

AND

BIG BOULDER CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES


COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES
IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

for the years ended October 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004


 

Capital Stock (a)

       
 

Shares

Amount

Capital in Excess of Stated Par

 

Compensation
Under Employee
Stock Plans

Earnings
Retained in
the Business

Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Loss

Capital
Stock
in
Treasury(c)

Total

          

Balances, October 31, 2003

2,198,148 

$659,444 

$1,461,748 

 

$200,900 

$9,287,074 

 

($2,085,407)

$9,523,759 

          

Net income

     

6,246,107 

  

6,246,107 

          

Balances, October 31, 2004

2,198,148 

659,444 

1,461,748 

 

200,900 

15,533,181 

 

(2,085,407)

15,769,866 

          

Comprehensive income:

         

   Net income

     

1,932,000 

  

1,932,000 

   Other comprehensive loss ,

         

     Additional minimum
     pension liability
     adjustment,
    net of deferred tax
    benefit of $37,000

      

(54,500)

 

(54,500)

         

1,877,500 

Issuance of common stock

407,894 

122,367 

15,014,180 

(b)

    

15,136,547 

          

Exercise of stock options

61,000 

18,300 

861,401 

     

879,701 

          

Balances, October 31, 2005

2,667,042 

800,111 

17,337,329 

 

200,900 

17,465,181 

($54,500)

(2,085,407)

33,663,614 

          

Comprehensive income:

         

   Net income

     

2,831,280 

  

2,831,280 

   Other comprehensive loss,

         

     Additional minimum
     pension liability
     adjustment,
    net of deferred tax
    benefit of $45,000

      

(48,965)

 

(48,965)

         

2,782,315 

          

Reclassification of
   compensation recognized
   under employee stock plan

  

200,900 

 

(200,900)

   

          

Compensation recognized
  under employee stock plan

  

381,218 

     

381,218 

          

Exercise of stock options

58,000 

17,400 

1,000,850 

     

1,018,250 

          

Balances, October 31, 2006

2,725,042 

$817,511 

$18,920,297 

 

$0 

$20,296,461 

($103,465)

($2,085,407)

$37,845,397 


(a) Capital stock, at stated value of $.30 per combined share

(b) net of issuance costs of $363,424

(c) 282,018 shares held in treasury, at cost at October 31, 2006, 2005, and 2004


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the combined financial statements.



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BLUE RIDGE REAL ESTATE COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES

AND

BIG BOULDER CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES


COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

for the years ended October 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004


 

10/31/06

10/31/05 

10/31/04 

Cash Flows Used In Operating Activities:

   

      Net income

$2,831,280 

$1,932,000 

$6,246,107 

      Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
         cash used in operating activities:

   

          Depreciation

1,081,235 

2,524,376 

3,293,793 

          Asset impairment loss

149,798 

1,021,034 

          Deferred income taxes

1,844,800 

583,000 

3,146,000 

          Gain on sale of assets

(5,121,306)

(7,767)

(13,097,691)

          Compensation cost under employee stock plans

381,218 

          Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

   

                    Accounts receivable and mortgages receivable

(171,408)

121,794 

251,667 

                    Prepaid expenses and other current assets

(160,732)

357,174 

38,313 

                    Deferred operating costs

1,554,505 

                    Land and land development costs

(10,900,334)

(12,522,398)

(3,609,077)

                    Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

(269,809)

319,024 

318,295 

                    Deferred revenue

134,014 

(508,432)

10,105 

Net cash used in operating activities

(10,351,042)

(7,051,431)

(826,949)

Cash Flows Used In Investing Activities:

   

       Proceeds from disposition of assets

10,834,272 

1,275,143 

15,894,314 

       Additions to properties

(16,138,780)

(1,905,836)

(18,689,878)

Payments received under direct financing lease arrangements

232,000 

Cash held in escrow

134,907 

174,401 

Net cash used in investing activities

(5,072,508)

(495,786)

(2,621,163)

Cash Flows Provided By Financing Activities:

   

       Proceeds from debt

22,574,468 

11,614,291 

27,957,256 

       Payment of debt

(9,849,130)

(18,339,357)

(24,597,720)

       Proceeds from issuance of common stock

15,136,547 

       Proceeds from exercise of stock options

1,018,250 

879,701 

Net cash provided by financing activities

13,743,588 

9,291,182 

3,359,536 

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

(1,679,962)

1,743,965 

(88,576)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

1,833,704 

89,739 

178,315 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

$153,742 

$1,833,704 

$89,739 

    

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

   

   Cash paid during the year for:

   

           Interest

$1,047,936 

$1,068,945 

$670,747 

           Income taxes

$355,845 

$89,250 

$19,435 

    

Supplemental disclosure of non cash investing and financing activities:

   

   Additions to property acquired through capital lease obligations

$0 

$0 

$283,398 

   Seller financed property additions

$3,844,380 

$0 

$4,053,118 


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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

Basis of Combination:

   The combined financial statements include the accounts of Blue Ridge Real Estate Company (Blue Ridge) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Northeast Land Company, Jack Frost Mountain Company, Boulder Creek Resort Company, Moseywood Construction Company, Jack Frost National Golf Course, Inc., Blue Ridge Acquisition Company, BRRE Holdings, Inc., Oxbridge Square Shopping Center, LLC, Coursey Commons Shopping Center, LLC, Coursey Creek, LLC, Cobble Creek, LLC and Flower Fields Motel, LLC and Big Boulder Corporation (Big Boulder) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Lake Mountain Company and BBC Holdings, Inc., collectively (the “Companies”).  Under a Security Combination Agreement between Blue Ridge and Big Boulder and under the by-laws of both Companies, shares of the Companies are combined in unit certificates, each certificate representing concurrent ownership of the same number of sha res of each company; shares of each company may be transferred only together with an equal number of shares of the other company. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated.

Revenue Recognition:

   Revenues are derived from a wide variety of sources, including sales of real estate, management of investment properties, home construction, property management services, timbering and leasing activities. Generally, revenues are recognized as services are performed.

Timbering Revenues:

   Timbering revenues from stumpage contracts are recognized in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104 - Revenue Recognition, ("SAB 104").  At the time a stumpage contract is signed, the risk of ownership has been passed to the buyer at a fixed, determinable cost.  Reasonable assurance of collectibility has been determined by the date of signing, and the few obligations of the Companies have already been met.  Therefore, full accrual recognition at the time of contract execution is appropriate under SAB 104 guidance.

Disposition of Land and Resort Homes:

   The Companies recognize income on the disposition of real estate in accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 66, "Accounting for Sales of Real Estate" (SFAS 66). Down payments of less than 20% are accounted for as deposits as required by SFAS No. 66.

   The costs of developing land for resale as resort homes and the costs of constructing certain related amenities are allocated to the specific parcels to which the costs relate. Such costs, as well as the costs of construction of the resort homes, are charged to operations as sales occur. Land held for resale and resort homes under construction are stated at lower of cost or market.

Custom Home Construction:

   The Companies recognize revenue on custom home construction in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) No. 66, “Accounting for Sales of Real Estate” (“SFAS No. 66”).  Under the provisions of SFAS No. 66, revenues and costs are recognized using the percentage of completion method of accounting when construction is beyond the preliminary stage, the buyer is committed to the extent of being unable to require a refund except for non-delivery, the sales proceeds are collectible and the aggregate sales proceeds and the total cost of the project can be reasonably estimated.  Total estimated revenues and construction costs are reviewed periodically, and any change is applied prospectively.



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Land and Land Development Costs:

   The Companies capitalize as land and land development costs, the original acquisition cost, direct construction and development costs, property taxes, interest incurred on costs related to land under development and other related costs (engineering, surveying, landscaping, etc.) until the property reaches its intended use.  The cost of sales for individual parcels of real estate or condominium units within a project is determined using the relative sales value method.  Revenue is recognized upon signing closing documents.  Selling expenses are charged against income in the period incurred.

Accounts and Mortgages Receivable:

   Accounts receivable are reported at net realizable value.  Accounts are written off when they are determined to be uncollectible based upon management’s assessment of individual accounts.  An allowance for doubtful accounts, if deemed necessary, is estimated based on the Companies’ historical losses and the financial stability of its customers.

   The Companies account for mortgages receivable on a cost basis.  Interest income is recorded on a monthly basis.  Late payment fees are charged on overdue payments of principal and interest.  Mortgages receivable are evaluated at origination and monitored on an ongoing basis for credit worthiness.  Mortgages receivable are considered fully collectible by management and accordingly no allowance for loan losses is considered necessary.  Any mortgage 90 days past due is reviewed by management for write off.  Mortgages receivables were $261,388 and $126,450 at October 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Land Improvements, Buildings, Equipment and Depreciation:

   Land improvements, buildings and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation, including amortization of equipment under capital lease is provided principally using the straight-line method over the following years:

Land improvements

 10-30

Buildings

   3-40

Equipment and furnishings

   3-20

   Upon sale or retirement of depreciable property, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the related accounts, and resulting gains or losses are reflected in income.

   Interest, real estate taxes, and insurance costs, including those costs associated with holding unimproved land, are normally charged to expense as incurred. Interest cost incurred during construction of facilities is capitalized as part of the cost of such facilities.

   Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense, and major renewals and betterments are added to property accounts.

   Impairment losses are recognized in operating profit as they are determined.  The Companies review their long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable.  In that event, the Companies calculate the expected future net cash flows to be generated by the asset.  If those net future cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized in operating income.  The impairment loss is the difference between the carrying value and the fair value of the asset.  One impairment loss was recorded in Fiscal 2005 and two in Fiscal 2004.

Deferred Income:

   Deferred income consists of dues, rents and deposits on land or home sales. Rents that are not yet earned relate to our commercial properties that have been paid in advance, and dues are related to memberships in the Companies’ hunting and fishing clubs paid in advance. The Companies recognize revenue related to the hunting and fishing clubs over the one-year period that the dues cover.  Deposits are required on land and home sales.



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   Also included in deferred income are amounts received under a contract with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for reimbursement of the cost of a constructed asset are deferred.  The amounts will be recognized as income over the period in which depreciation on those assets is charged.  This asset has not yet been placed in service.

Income Taxes:

   The Companies account for income taxes utilizing the asset and liability method of recognizing the tax consequence of transactions that have been recognized for financial reporting or income tax purposes.  Among other things, this method requires current recognition of the effect of changes in statutory tax rates on previously provided deferred taxes.  Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.  For federal income tax purposes, Blue Ridge, and its subsidiaries, and Big Boulder, and its subsidiaries, each file as consolidated entities. State income taxes are reported on a separate company basis.

   Management’s estimate of deferred tax assets and liabilities is primarily based on the difference between the tax basis and financial reporting basis of depreciable assets and the net investment in direct financing leases, like-kind exchanges of assets, stock options and accruals.  Valuation allowances are established, when necessary to reduce tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

Investment in Direct Financing Leases:

   The Companies’ have capitalized as the net investment in direct financing leases, that portion of the leased premises pertaining to Jack Frost Mountain and Big Boulder ski areas, which met the criteria for accounting for a portion of the lease transactions as direct financing leases.  The accounting was based on estimates and assumptions about the fair values and estimated useful lives of the leased properties, as well as the collectibility of lease payments and recoverability of the unguaranteed residual value of the leased properties.  Management periodically reviews the net investment in direct financing leases for events or changes in circumstances that may impact collectibility, and recoverability of the unguaranteed residual value of leased properties.

Advertising Costs:

  Advertising costs in the fiscal year ended October 31, 2006, or Fiscal 2006, are primarily related to new home construction and real estate development.  Prior to Fiscal 2006, advertising costs were primarily related to ski operations.  Advertising costs are expensed when incurred and the advertising expense for Fiscal 2006, 2005 and the fiscal year ended October 31, 2004, or Fiscal 2004, was $379,927, $1,133,715, and $1,509,994, respectively.

Use of Estimates and Assumptions:

  The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  For example, unexpected changes in market conditions or a downturn in the economy could adversely affect actual results.  Estimates are used in accounting for, among other things, land development costs, accounts and mortgages receivables, legal liability, insurance liability, depreciation, employee benefits, taxes, and contingencies.  Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically and the effe cts of revisions are reflected in the combined financial statements in the period they are determined to be necessary.

     Management believes that its accounting policies regarding revenue recognition, land development costs, long lived assets, net investment in direct financing leases, deferred revenues and income taxes among others, affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its Combined Financial Statements.  For a description of these critical accounting policies and estimates, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”.



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Statement of Cash Flows:

   For purposes of reporting cash flows, the Companies consider cash equivalents to be all highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less when acquired.

Concentration of Credit Risk:

   Financial instruments which potentially subject the Companies to concentration of credit risk consist principally of temporary cash investments. The Companies’ temporary cash investments are held by financial institutions. The Companies have not experienced any losses related to these investments.

Earnings Per Share:

   Basic earnings per share is calculated based on the weighted-average number of shares outstanding.  Diluted earnings per share includes the dilutive effect of stock options.

Business Segments:

   The Companies currently operate in three business segments, which consist of Real Estate Management/Rental Operations, Summer Recreational Operations and Land Resource Management segments.  The Companies previously operated in four business segments, the fourth being Ski Operation.  However, on December 1, 2005, the Companies entered into a 28 year lease for the Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area and Big Boulder Ski Area with JFBB Ski Areas Inc., an affiliate of Peak Resorts, both unaffiliated parties.  Pursuant to the lease, JFBB Ski Areas will operate the ski areas and will make monthly lease payments during the ski season.  This resulted in the termination of the Ski Operations business segment, reducing the number of business segments from four to three. As a result of entering into the lease agreement, the Companies have discontinued future operations and cash flows from the s ki operations segment and have reported the activity recognized for the years ending October 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 as discontinued operations. Revenue and expenses from the leased ski areas is now included in the Real Estate Management / Rental Operations business segment.  The Companies business segments were determined from the Companies internal organization and management reporting, which are based primarily on differences in services.  Financial information about our segments can be found in Note 14.

Stock Compensation:

   Effective for the quarter ended January 31, 2006 and thereafter, the Companies adopted SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment”, in accounting for its employee stock options.  SFAS No. 123R requires the Companies to recognize as compensation expense an amount equal to the grant date fair value of the stock options issued over the required service period.  Compensation cost was measured using the modified prospective approach provided under SFAS No. 123R and, consequently, the Companies have not retroactively adjusted results from prior periods.

   The fair value of each option award is estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model.  Expected volatilities are based upon historical volatilities of the Companies’ stock.  The Companies use historical data to estimate option exercises and employee terminations with the valuation model.  The expected term of options granted is derived from the output of the valuation model and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding.  The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

   Prior to the quarter ended January 31, 2006, the Companies applied APB Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," in accounting for its employee stock options as permitted by SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation," and SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure." Under APB No. 25, because the exercise price of the employee stock options equals the fair market value of the Companies' underlying stock on the date of the grant, no compensation expense is recognized.



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Had compensation cost for the Companies’ employee stock option plan been determined consistent with SFAS No. 123 and SFAS No. 148, the Companies’ net income and earnings per share would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts indicated below:

 

10/31/06

10/31/05

10/31/04

    

Net income, as reported

$  2,831,280 

$  1,932,000 

 $  6,246,107 

Add: Stock-based employee

   

    compensation expense included in

   

    reported net  income, net of tax benefit

232,543 

-- 

-- 

Deduct: Total stock-based employee

   

    compensation expense determined

   

    under fair value based method for

   

    all awards, net of tax expense

(230,656)

(113,256)

 (372,557)

    

Pro forma net income

$  2,833,167 

$  1,818,744 

 $   5,873,550 

    

Basic earnings per share:

   

    As reported

$1.17 

$0.90 

 $    3.26 

    Pro forma

$1.17 

$0.84 

 $    3.09 

    

Diluted earnings per share:

   

    As reported

$1.16 

$0.87 

 $  3.19 

    Pro forma

$1.16 

$0.82 

 $  3.00 

Reclassification:

   Certain amounts in the 2005 and 2004 combined financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2006 presentation.

New Accounting Pronouncements:

   In June 2006, Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FIN 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN No. 48”).  FIN No. 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.”  FIN No. 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.  FIN No. 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition.  The Companies are required to apply FIN No. 48 for the fiscal year beginning November 1, 2008.  The Companies are still evaluating the impact of adopting FIN No. 48.

   In September 2006, FASB issued Statement No. 157 “Fair Value Measurements, (“SFAS No. 157”).  SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  SFAS No. 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements, FASB having previously concluded in those accounting pronouncements that fair value is the relevant measurement attribute.  Accordingly, FASB No. 157 does not require any new fair value measurements.  The Companies are required to apply SFAS No. 157 in the first interim or annual reporting that begins after November 15, 2007.  The Companies do not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 157 to have a significant impact on its financial position or results of operations.

   In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 158 “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans (an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132R),” (“SFAS No. 158”).  SFAS No. 158 requires companies to recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan as an asset or liability in its statement of financial position and to recognize changes in that funded status in the year in which the changes occur through comprehensive income.  SFAS No. 158 requires companies to measure the funded status of a plan as of the date of its year-end statement of financial position, with limited exceptions.  The Companies are required to


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apply SFAS No. 158 as of the end of the fiscal year ending after June 15, 2007.  The Companies are still evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS No. 158.

2.  CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE:

   Prior to Fiscal 2004, management’s estimate of deferred operating costs was primarily based on deferring costs directly related to ski operations in order to match those costs to the period in which ski operating revenues were recognized. Ski operating revenues were recognized principally over the months of December through March.  Effective April 1, 2004, the Companies elected to change their method of deferring certain ski operating costs incurred during the non-ski season.  Upon investigation of competitors’ practices, management had determined that a change in accounting principle should be made in order to report ski operations in accordance with the predominant industry practice used by similar operating companies.  Additionally, the Companies believed the new method better enabled users of the financial statements, including management, to benchmark the Companies& #146; now discontinued ski operations segment results against their competitors by removing the timing difference associated with matching certain ski operating costs incurred in a prior fiscal year against current fiscal year ski operating revenues.  The effect of this change in accounting principle in Fiscal 2004 is a $2,509,778 decrease in net income, net of a deferred tax benefit of $1,004,000 and is reflected in the Combined Statements of Operations.

3.  DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:


   On June 16, 2006, the Oxbridge Square shopping center was sold as a Section 1031 tax deferred exchange and as a result the operating activity for the years ending October 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 is being reported as a discontinued operation.  The operating results of the Oxbridge Square shopping center were previously reported in the Rental Income segment of the combined statement of operations.  At October 31, 2006, there were no remaining assets or liabilities related to Oxbridge Square shopping center.

   On December 1, 2005, the Companies entered into a long term lease agreement with JFBB Ski Areas, Inc., an affiliate of Peak Resorts (the “Lessee”), an unrelated third party, whereby the Lessee will operate and maintain the two ski resorts.  As a result the Companies have reported the activity recognized for the years ending October 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 as discontinued operations.  The major assets related to ski operations have been classified on the combined balance sheets as of October 31, 2005 as assets held to be used.

   On March 10, 2004, the Dreshertown Shopping Center was sold as a Section 1031 tax deferred exchange and as a result the operating activity for the year ending October 31, 2004 is being reported as discontinued operations.  The operating results of the Dreshertown shopping center were previously reported in the Real Estate Management/Rental Income segment of the combined statement of operations.



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   Operating results, including interest expense incurred, of the discontinued operations in Fiscal years 2006, 2005 and 2004 are as follows:

 

2006

2005

2004

Revenues:

   

   Oxbridge Square

$844,426

$1,379,031

$455,313

   Ski

0

10,163,221

9,742,230

   Dreshertown

0

0

720,018

Total Revenue

844,426

11,542,252

10,917,561

    

Expenses (excluding interest):

   

   Oxbridge Square

290,965

471,089

205,397

   Ski

279,938

9,572,767

9,944,341

   Dreshertown

0

0

232,530

Total Expenses

570,903

10,043,856

10,382,268

    

Interest (calculated on debt related to the property):

   

   Oxbridge Square

179,393

293,428

124,468

   Ski

0

14,334

133,480

   Dreshertown

0

0

69,272

Total Interest

179,393

307,762

327,220

    

Gain on Disposal:

   

   Oxbridge Square

5,236,478

0

0

   Dreshertown

0

0

12,026,867

    

Income from discontinued
   operations before income taxes

$5,330,608

$1,190,634

$12,234,940

4. CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

   Condensed financial information of the Companies, Blue Ridge and its subsidiaries and Big Boulder and its subsidiaries, at October 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 and for each of the years then ended is as follows:

 

Blue Ridge and Subsidiaries

    
 

10/31/06

10/31/05

10/31/04

FINANCIAL POSITION:

   

  Total assets

$55,431,276 

$42,729,408 

$38,318,248 

  Total liabilities

31,266,580 

22,357,723 

27,382,522 

  Shareholders' equity

24,164,696 

20,371,685 

10,783,896 

OPERATIONS:

   

  Revenues

10,924,521 

9,886,373 

6,371,814 

  (Loss) income from continuing
   operations and before taxes

(613,563)

1,527,264 

(680,300)

  (Credit) provision for income
  taxes

(219,366)

351,908 

47,936 

  Net income

$2,951,633 

$1,629,212 

$6,982,885 




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Big Boulder and Subsidiaries

    
 

10/31/06

10/31/05

10/31/04

FINANCIAL POSITION:

   

  Total assets

$16,383,178 

$14,264,335 

$7,143,721 

  Total liabilities

2,702,477 

972,406 

2,309,581 

  Shareholders' equity

13,680,701 

13,291,929 

4,985,970 

OPERATIONS:

   

  Revenues

2,405,099 

1,796,517 

806,096 

  (Loss) income from continuing
   operations and before taxes

(40,965)

(194,898)

365,245 

  (Credit) provision for income
   taxes

(14,634)

(44,908)

6,064 

  Net (loss) income

($120,353)

$302,788 

($736,778)


5.  DEBT:

Debt as of October 31, 2006 and 2005 consists of the following:

 

10/31/06

10/31/05

Mortgage note payable to insurance company, interest fixed at 10.5% payable in monthly installments of $15,351 including interest through Fiscal 2014

$925,014 

$1,007,337 

   

Mortgage notes payable to bank, interest at the bank’s prime rate (8.25% at October 31, 2006) payable in monthly installments of $5,708 through Fiscal 2014.

553,689 

620,926 

   

Construction loan payable to bank, interest fixed at 7.67% payable in full March 31, 2007. (Refinanced subsequent to year end, interest at LIBOR plus 0.90% payable in Fiscal 2009.)

4,365,000 

   

Mortgage note payable to bank, interest fixed at 5.59% payable in monthly installments of $44,156 including interest through Fiscal 2035.

7,502,562 

7,604,070 

   

Construction & site development line of credit mortgage note payable to bank, interest at the bank's prime rate less 25 points (8.00% at October 31, 2006) payable in installments due at the closing of each unit within the development through April 2008.

6,461,714 

   

Revolving line of credit payable to bank, interest at the bank’s prime rate less 100 points (7.25% at October 31, 2006) payable on demand.

2,222,721 

   

Mortgage note repaid in 2006

3,917,409 

 

$22,030,700 

$13,149,742 

   The Companies have three lines of credit with Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company (the “Bank”) totaling $14.1 million.  The $3.1 million general line was increased from $2.1 million.  At October 31, 2006, Blue Ridge had utilized $2,222,721 of the general line of credit, aggregating $3,100,000 which is an on demand line with no expiration date. The line of credit bears interest at 1% less than the prime rate (7.25% at October 31, 2006). The $1 million line was secured for real estate transactions.    At October 31, 2006, the Companies had not utilized any of the real estate line of credit, aggregating $1,000,000.  The real estate line of credit bears interest at .50% less than the prime rate (7.75% at October 31, 2006).

   The Companies obtained a third revolving line of credit in April 2006 with the Bank totaling $10 million.  This facility is comprised of a site development infrastructure sublimit of $6.5 million and a home construction sublimit of $3.5 million.  The line of credit bears interest at .25% less than the prime rate (8.00% at October 31, 2006).

   The weighted average interest rate for the year ended October 31, 2006 was 7.29%.  The agreement requires, among other things, that the Companies comply with consolidated debt to worth, debt service coverage and tangible net worth ratios.  The Companies have met each of these covenants at October 31, 2006.  The real estate development infrastructure sublimit agreement enables the Companies to issue letters of credit in amounts up to $6,500,000.



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   During Fiscal 2005 the Companies entered into two letters of credit with the Bank. The Bank agreed to issue on the Companies' behalf, irrevocable standby Letters of Credit to Kidder Township aggregating an amount not to exceed $6,403,478 for the purpose of guaranteeing completion of the infrastructure improvements to the Laurelwoods II and Boulder Lake Village premises as required by Kidder Township.  On July 20, 2005 the first letter of credit was issued aggregating up to $2,571,884 for the purpose of infrastructure improvements to the Laurelwoods II premises.  On September 12, 2005 the second letter of credit was issued aggregating $3,831,594 for the purpose of the development of infrastructure relating to the Boulder Lake Village premises.  The amount of the Letters of Credit is to be reduced as the site improvements and infrastructure work is completed and shall be for a maximum period of two years.  The Letters of Credit are part of, and reduce availability under the site development infrastructure sublimit of the $10 million revolving line of credit.  As of October 31, 2006, the Letters of Credit were $492,322 and $1,202,937, respectively, and Blue Ridge had utilized $4,708,219 of the site development infrastructure sublimit.

   During Fiscal 2006 the Companies entered into three letters of credit with the Bank.  The Bank agreed to issue, on the Companies’ behalf, irrevocable standby Letters of Credit to Kidder Township aggregating an amount not to exceed $827,068 for the purpose of guaranteeing completion of the Jack Frost National maintenance facility, the Jack Frost National site development for the temporary clubhouse and infrastructure improvements to the Kresge Lane real estate subdivision located along Route 940.  The Letters of Credit are part of, and reduce availability under the $3.1 million general operating line of credit.  The Letters of Credit as of October 31, 2006 were $33,195, $163,568 and $46,197, respectively.

   Properties at cost, which have been pledged as collateral for debt, include the following at October 31, 2006:

Investment properties leased to others

$2,190,470 

Assets subject to direct financing lease arrangements (ski facilities)

$18,093,037 

The aggregate amount of long-term debt maturing in each of the five years and thereafter ending subsequent to October 31, 2006, is as follows:  2007 - $2,855,030;   2008 - $6,744,161;  2009 - $4,301,353;    2010 - $320,760;   2011-$341,942;  thereafter $7,467,454.

6.   INCOME TAXES:


   The (credit) provision for income taxes from continuing operations is as follows:


 

10/31/06

10/31/05

10/31/04

Currently payable:

   

                Federal

($146,000)

$0 

($71,000)

                State

8,000 

 

(146,000)

8,000 

(71,000)

Deferred:

   

                Federal

(59,000)

433,000 

(545,000)

                State

(29,000)

(134,000)

670,000 

 

(88,000)

299,000 

125,000 

Total

($234,000)

$307,000 

$54,000 

A reconciliation between the amount computed using the statutory federal income tax rate and the actual provision (credit) for income taxes is as follows:

 

10/31/06

10/31/05

10/31/04

Computed at statutory rate

($222,447)

$453,004 

($64,567)

State net operating losses subject to valuation allowance

(124,686)

(233,000)

State income taxes, net of federal income tax

(19,026)

(83,160)

364,980 

Nondeductible expenses

3,129 

63,508 

3,852 

Other

4,344 

(1,666)

32,735 

   (Credit) provision for income taxes from continuing operations

($234,000)

$307,000 

$54,000 



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  The components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities as of October 31, 2006 and 2005 are as follows:

 

10/31/06

10/31/05

Deferred tax assets:

  

        Accrued expenses

$28,000 

$90,000 

        Deferred revenues

31,000 

33,000 

        Deferred income, sewer line and tower

205,000 

210,000 

        Additional minimum pension liability

82,000 

37,000 

        Net operating losses and AMT credit carryforward

1,991,400 

1,660,000 

        Valuation allowance

(1,245,700)

(1,175,000)

        Contribution carryforward

69,000 

68,000 

        Stock options

152,000 

        Deferred tax asset

1,312,700 

923,000 

   

Deferred tax liability,

  

        Depreciation

9,007,500 

6,818,000 

   

        Deferred income tax liability, net

$7,694,800 

$5,895,000 

   At October 31, 2006, the Companies have $317,000 of Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) credit carryforward available to reduce future income taxes.  The AMT credit has no expiration date.

   At October 31, 2006, the Companies have available approximately $2,900,000 of federal net operating losses which will expire from 2020 to 2023. The Companies also have state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $12,400,000 that will expire from 2019 to 2025.  The Companies have recorded a valuation allowance against state net operating losses, which are not expected to be utilized.

7.   PENSION BENEFITS:

Weighted Average Assumptions

10/31/06

10/31/05

10/31/04

 Discount Rates used to determine net periodic
benefit cost as of October 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004

6.00%

5.75%

6.50% 

 Expected long-term rates of return on assets

8.50%

8.50%

8.50% 

 Rates  of increase in compensation levels

4.00%

4.00%

4.00% 


Change in Benefit Obligation

10/31/06

10/31/05

 Benefit obligation at beginning of year

$5,741,736 

$4,719,943 

 Service cost (net of expenses)

202,212 

228,789 

 Interest cost

290,574 

305,039 

 Curtailment gain

(634,387)

 Actuarial (gain) loss

(347,569)

657,358 

 Benefit payments

(221,293)

(169,393)

 Benefit obligation at end of year

$5,031,273 

$5,741,736 


Change in Plan Assets

10/31/06

10/31/05

 Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

$3,528,530 

$3,082,990 

 Actual return on plan assets

371,870 

185,786 

 Employer contributions

368,276 

486,334 

 Benefits paid

(221,293)

(169,393)

 Administrative Expenses

(103,330)

(57,187)

 Fair value of plan assets at end of year

$3,944,053 

$3,528,530 




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Reconciliation of Funded Status of the Plan

10/31/06

10/31/05

 Funded status at end of year

($1,087,220)

($2,213,206)

 Unrecognized transition obligation

18,880 

64,305 

 Unrecognized net prior service cost

1,981 

6,470 

 Unrecognized net actuarial loss

693,325 

1,675,322 

 Net amount recognized at end of year

($373,034)

($467,109)


Amounts Recognized in the Combined Balance Sheet

10/31/06

10/31/05

 Prepaid benefit cost

$0 

$0 

 Accrued benefit cost

(579,360)

(629,384)

 Intangible asset

20,861 

70,775 

 Accumulated other comprehensive income

185,465 

91,500 

 Net amount recognized

($373,034)

($467,109)


 

10/31/06

10/31/05

Other Comprehensive Loss Attributable to Change in Additional Minimum Liability

$93,965 

$91,500 


Additional Year-End Information for Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets

10/31/06

10/31/05

 Projected benefit obligation

$5,031,273 

$5,741,736 

 Accumulated benefit obligation

$4,523,413 

$4,157,914 

 Fair value of plan assets

$3,944,053 

$3,528,530 


Pension Expense Reconciliation

10/31/06

10/31/05

 Prepaid (accrued) benefit cost at beginning of year

($467,109)

($606,406)

 Net periodic pension cost

(274,201)

(347,037)

 Contributions

368,276 

486,334 

 Prepaid (accrued) benefit cost at end of year

($373,034)

($467,109)


Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost

10/31/06

10/31/05

10/31/04

 Service cost

$202,212 

$274,289 

$263,286 

 Interest cost

290,574 

305,039 

279,984 

 Expected return on plan assets

(305,358)

(274,934)

(245,414)

     Amortization of transition obligation

3,803 

8,480 

8,480 

     Amortization of prior service cost

274 

611 

611 

     Amortization of accumulated gain

36,860 

33,552 

24,261 

 Total net periodic benefit cost

$228,365 

$347,037 

$331,208 

    Curtailment expense

45,836 

 Total expense

$274,201 

$347,037 

$331,208 


Estimated Future Benefits Payments

Fiscal Year

Benefits

 

2007

$180,842 

 

2008

$238,501 

 

2009

$226,259 

 

2010

$214,550 

 

2011

$263,846 

 

2012-2016

$1,704,053 

The Companies expect to contribute $454,000 to the pension plan in fiscal 2007.

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Weighted Average Assumptions

For Determination of:

 

Benefit Obligations
as of
October 31, 2006

Net Periodic Pension Cost for Year Ending October 31, 2006

   

 Discount rate

5.75%

6.50%

 Rate of compensation increase

4.00%

4.00%

 Expected long-term return

8.50%

8.50%

   


Weighted-average asset allocations

10/31/06

10/31/05

 Asset Category

  

 Equity

60.00%

59.37%

 Fixed Income

39.00%

40.24%

 Cash Equivalents

1.00%

0.39%

  Total

100.00%

100.00%

The Companies’ goal is to conservatively invest the plan assets in higher-grade securities and other assets with a minimum risk of market fluctuation.  Based on the allocation of our assets between equity, fixed income and money market we estimate our long term rate of return to be approximately 8.5%.

8.  PROPERTIES:

     Properties consist of the following at October 31, 2006 and 2005.

 

10/31/2006

10/31/2005

Land improvements

$6,156,934 

$4,805,023 

Corporate buildings

496,092 

496,092 

Buildings leased to others

26,162,252 

21,823,689 

Equipment and furnishings

2,509,952 

2,622,924 

 

35,325,230 

29,747,728 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

9,892,314 

8,764,889 

 

$25,432,916 

$20,982,839 

In Fiscal 2005 an impairment loss of $149,798 resulted from the closing of the Splatter Paintball facility. In Fiscal 2004, $452,325 was recorded as an impairment loss as a result of the closing of the Fern Ridge Campground and an impairment loss of $568,709 was recorded as a result of the closing of the Traxx Motocross Park.

9.  ACCRUED LIABILITIES:

          Accrued liabilities consist of the following at October 31, 2006 and 2005.

 

10/31/2006

10/31/2005

       Payroll

$127,647 

$311,057 

       Security & Other Deposits

36,354 

144,409 

       Professional Fees

41,883 

33,674 

       Insurance Claims

86,952 

43,170 

       Real Estate Taxes

123,696 

107,907 

       Billings in excess of construction costs

196,150 

75,563 

       Miscellaneous

305,730 

259,319 

 

$918,412 

$975,099 




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10.  LEASES:

     The Companies are lessors under various operating lease agreements for the rental of land, land improvements and investment properties leased to others. Rents are reported as income over the terms of the leases as they are earned.  Shopping centers are leased to various tenants for renewable terms averaging 3.11 years with options for renewal.  Information concerning rental properties and minimum future rentals under current leases as of October 31, 2006 is as follows:

  

Properties Subject to Lease

  

Cost

 

Accumulated Depreciation

       Investment properties leased to others

$26,162,251 

 

($3,393,862)

       Land and land improvements

$11,738,949 

 

($2,827,089)

       Minimum future rentals:

   

           Fiscal years ending October 31:

2007

$2,132,107 

  
 

2008

2,001,964 

  
 

2009

1,806,027 

  
 

2010

1,686,673 

  
 

2011

1,584,417 

  
 

Thereafter

68,860,834 

  
  

$78,072,022 

  

Thereafter, includes $1,263,500 under a land lease expiring in 2072; $5,520,372 and $1,558,990 under net leases for two stores expiring in 2024; and $25,667,125 and $27,576,250 under net leases for two stores expiring in 2082; and $5,503,547 under a net lease for a store expiring in January 2039. There were no contingent rentals included in income for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004.  Includes all option years and rental escalations, recognized using straight-line basis.

11.  INVESTMENT IN DIRECT FINANCING LEASES:

The Companies lease the Jack Frost and Big Boulder ski areas under direct financing leases through 2034.  The leases provide for minimum payments plus scheduled increases based upon the consumer price index, not to exceed 4% in any given year.  Minimum future lease payments due under those leases is as follows:

Year ending October 31:

 

2007

$237,800 

2008

243,745 

2009

249,839 

2010

256,085 

2011

262,487 

Thereafter

16,188,204 

TOTAL

$17,438,160 

The Companies net investment in direct financing leases consists of the following as of October 31, 2006:

Minimum future lease payments

$9,007,281 

Unguaranteed residual value of lease properties

8,430,879 

Gross investment in lease

17,438,160 

Unearned income

(9,076,585)

Net investment in direct financing leases

$8,361,575 

Unearned interest income is amortized to income using the interest method.  The scheduled lease increase over the terms of the leases have been accounted for on a straight line basis in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and is evaluated for collectibility on an ongoing basis.



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12.  FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:

   The estimated fair values of the Companies' financial instruments are as follows at October 31, 2006 and 2005:

 

Carrying Amount

Fair Value

Carrying Amount

Fair Value

ASSETS:

10/31/06

10/31/05

Cash and cash equivalents

$  153,742 

$  153,742 

$1,833,704 

$1,833,704 

Accounts and mortgages receivable

856,593 

856,593 

685,185 

685,185 


 

Carrying
Amount

Fair
Value

Carrying
Amount

Fair
Value

LIABILITIES:

10/31/06

10/31/05

Accounts payable

$1,811,335 

$1,811,335 

$1,876,006 

$1,876,006 

Amounts due to related parties

66,460 

120,836 

Debt

22,030,700 

21,490,700 

13,149,742 

14,179,038 

Fair Values were determined as follows:

Cash and cash equivalents, accounts and mortgages receivable, and accounts payable:  The carrying amounts approximate fair value because of the short-term maturity of these instruments.

Amounts due to related parties: Estimating the fair value of these instruments is not practicable because the terms of these transactions could not be duplicated in the market.

Debt:  The fair value of debt is estimated using discounted cash flows based on current borrowing rates available to the Companies for similar types of borrowing arrangements.

13.  QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited):

      The results of operations for each of the quarters in the last two years are presented below.  

 

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Total

Year ended 10/31/06

     

Operating revenues

$1,496,504 

$2,194,983 

$4,670,530 

$4,967,603 

$13,329,620 

Operating (loss) profit

(747,382)

(576,589)

674,085 

677,523 

27,637 

Net (loss) income from discontinued
  operations

(51,633)

49,524 

3,269,043 

(15,126)

3,251,808 

Net (loss) income

(598,763)

(388,802)

3,594,249 

224,596 

2,831,280 

Net (loss) income before discontinued
  operations per weighted
  average combined share

($0.22)

($0.20)

($0.73)

$0.98 

($0.17)

Net (loss) income per weighted average
  combined share

($0.25)

($0.16)

$1.49 

$0.09 

$1.17 


 

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Total

Year ended 10/31/05

     

Operating revenues

$4,801,535 

$2,275,541 

$2,131,194 

$2,474,620 

$11,682,890 

Operating profit (loss)

$2,399,136 

($81,761)

($179,601)

($344,667)

$1,793,107 

Net income (loss) from discontinued
  operations

$420,998 

$1,341,240 

($615,151)

($240,453)

$906,634 

Net income (loss)

$1,751,846 

$1,198,280 

($784,316)

($233,810)

$1,932,000 

Net income (loss) before discontinued
  operations and cumulative effect per
  weighted average combined share

$0.69 

($0.07)

($0.07)

($0.07)

$0.48 

Net income (loss) per weighted average
  combined share

$0.91 

$0.61 

($0.48)

($0.14)

$0.90 



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     The quarterly results of operations for Fiscal 2006 and 2005 reflect the cyclical nature of the Companies' business since land dispositions occur sporadically and do not follow any pattern during the fiscal year.  Reclassifications in operating revenues and income (loss) from continuing operations in the quarters for years ended October 31, 2006 and 2005 reflect ski operations being classified as discontinued operations, as well as the sale of Oxbridge Square Shopping Center in Fiscal 2006.

14.  BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION:

   The following information is presented in accordance with SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information."  In accordance with SFAS No. 131, the Companies' business segments were determined from the Companies' internal organization and management reporting, which are based primarily on differences in services.  

    The Companies and the subsidiaries, under SFAS No. 131, previously operated in four business segments, currently operate three business segments (Ski Operations was combined into Real Estate Management/Rental Operations) consisting of the following:

   Real Estate Management/Rental Operations

      Real Estate Management/Rental Operations consists of: investment properties leased to others located in Eastern Pennsylvania, South Carolina, New Jersey, Minnesota, Louisiana and Texas; a custom home construction division; recreational club activities and services to the trusts that operate resort communities; sales of investment properties; and rental of land and land improvements, which includes the leasing of our two ski areas and located in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

   Summer Recreation Operations

      Summer Recreation Operations consist of a seasonal recreational operating center located in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania, which is the Lake Mountain Sports Club.  In fiscal 2007, this segment will include the operation of Jack Frost National Golf Course.

   Land Resource Management

      Land Resource Management consists of land sales, land purchases, timbering operations and a real estate development division.  Timbering operations consist of selective timbering on our land holdings.  Contracts are entered into for parcels that have had the timber selectively marked.  The real estate development division is responsible for the residential land development activities which include overseeing the construction of single and multi-family homes and development of infrastructure.

      Funds expended to date for real estate development in Laurelwoods have been primarily for infrastructure improvements.  We are in the construction phase for 23 single family homes and the initial construction stage for 66 duplex homes.  Other expenditures for all development projects in the planning phases include fees for architects, engineers, consultants, studies and permits.

 

10/31/06

10/31/05

10/31/04

Revenues from continuing operations:

   

Real estate management/rental operations

$9,479,276 

$4,409,873 

$3,912,444 

Summer recreation operations

204,626 

774,288 

1,944,023 

Land resource management

3,645,718 

6,498,729 

1,321,443 

 

$13,329,620 

$11,682,890 

$7,177,910 

Operating profit (loss), excluding general and administrative expenses:

   

Real estate management/rental operations

$351,968 

$272,948 

$381,951 

Summer recreation operations

(21,040)

90,830 

283,084 

Land resource management

1,346,097 

3,131,941 

196,316 

 

$1,677,025 

$3,495,719 

$861,351 

General and administrative expenses:

   

Real estate management/rental operations

$1,172,952 

$586,132 

$489,642 

Summer recreation operations

25,320 

102,913 

243,294 

Land resource management

451,116 

863,769 

165,379 

 

$1,649,388 

$1,552,814 

$898,315 



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10/31/06

10/31/05

10/31/04

Interest and other income (expense), net:

   

Real estate management/rental operations

($27,657)

$ 98,662 

$1,049,822 

Summer recreation operations

Land resource management

(22,131)

41,076 

27,142 

 

($49,778)

$139,738 

$1,076,964 

Interest expense:

   

Real estate management/rental operations

$574,373 

$585,460 

$325,053 

Summer recreation operations

Land resource management

58,014 

15,019 

8,968 

 

$632,387 

$600,479 

$334,021 

    

(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes

($654,528)

$1,332,366 

($315,055)

For the fiscal years ended October 31, 2006, 2005, and 2004, no one customer represented more than 10 % of total revenues.

   Identifiable assets, net of accumulated depreciation at October 31, 2006, 2005, and 2004 and depreciation expense and capital expenditures for the years then ended by business segment are as follows:

  

Identifiable 

Depreciation 

Capital 

October 31, 2006

 

Assets 

Expense 

Expenditures 

Real estate management/rental operations

 

$70,592,405 

$903,006 

$15,864,370 

Summer recreation operations

 

234,778 

30,164 

39,547 

Land resource management

 

216,279 

45,710 

150,871 

Other corporate

 

770,992 

102,355 

83,992 

Total

 

$71,814,454 

$1,081,235 

$16,138,780 

     


October 31, 2005

 

Identifiable 
Assets 

Depreciation 
Expense 

Capital 
Expenditures 

Real estate management/rental operations

 

$56,085,585 

$2,313,035 

$1,612,010 

Summer recreation operations

 

203,603 

58,199 

24,834 

Land resource management

 

134,456 

47,200 

140,208 

Other corporate

 

570,099 

105,942 

128,784 

Total

 

$56,993,743 

$2,524,376 

$1,905,836 


  

Identifiable 

Depreciation 

Capital 

October 31, 2004

 

Assets 

Expense 

Expenditures 

Real estate management/rental operations

 

$38,173,543 

$1,977,797 

$22,656,301 

Summer recreation operations

 

431,405 

1,187,120 

85,310 

Land resource management

 

158,802 

45,742 

97,897 

Other corporate

 

6,698,219 

83,134 

186,886 

Total

 

$45,461,969 

$3,293,793 

$23,026,394 

15. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES and COMMITMENTS:

   The Companies are party to various legal proceedings incidental to their business. Certain claims, suits, and complaints arising in the ordinary course of business have been filed or are possible of assertion against the Companies.  In the opinion of management, all such matters are without merit or are of such kind, or involve such amounts, which are not expected to have a material effect on the combined financial position or results of operations of the Companies.



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16.  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:

Kimco Realty Services, Inc., or Kimco, is our controlling shareholder and Kimco Realty Corporation, the parent company of Kimco, is presently providing consulting services to us.  The services are focused on land development, acquisitions and disposals.  For the fiscal years ended October 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 Kimco was paid $300,000, $200,000, and $285,000 in consulting fees, respectively.

Kimco Realty Corporation serves as the management company for the Coursey Commons Shopping Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, effective June 2004.  A wholly owned subsidiary of Kimco Realty Corporation receives a fixed monthly fee of 4.5% of rental income on store leases.  During the fiscal years ended October 31, 2006 and 2005 that subsidiary received $36,810 and $30,735, respectively for management fees earned on the shopping center.  Kimco Realty Corporation also served as the management company for the Oxbridge Square Shopping Center located in Richmond, Virginia from June 2004 to June 2006 (at which point the shopping center was sold).  During its management term of Oxbridge Square, Kimco Realty Corporation was paid $109,928 in management fees.  

Michael J. Flynn, the Chairman of our board of directors, is also the President, Chief Operating Officer and Vice Chairman of the board of directors of Kimco Realty Corporation. Michael receives an annual fee of $35,000.  In addition, Patrick M. Flynn, who serves as one of our directors and is our President and Chief Executive Officer, is the Director of Real Estate at Kimco Realty Corporation.  Patrick has received  an annual bonus of $50,000, $50,000, and $40,000 in the years ended October 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004.  Finally, Milton Cooper, who serves as one of our directors, also serves as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the board of directors of Kimco Realty Corporation.

Amounts due to the above related parties total $66,460 at October 31, 2006 and $120,836 at October 31, 2005.

17. STOCK OPTIONS and CAPITAL STOCK:

      During Fiscal 2002, four corporate officers were granted stock options in varying amounts for a total of 11,000 shares, all expiring December 10, 2006.  Additionally, during Fiscal 2003, six key employees were granted stock options totaling 18,000 shares, due to expire on December 2, 2007.  During Fiscal 2004, seven key employees were granted stock options in varying amount for a total of 32,000 shares, all expiring February 2009.  During Fiscal 2005, seven key employees were granted stock options totaling 52,000 shares, which vest over three years, all expiring February 2010.  During Fiscal 2006, five corporate officers were granted stock options to purchase a total of 21,500 shares, which options vest over three years and which expire in February 2011.



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   Option activity during the years ended October 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 is as follows:


 

10/31/06

 

10/31/05

 

10/31/04

 
 

Shares

Weighted Average Exercise Price

Shares

Weighted Average Exercise Price

Shares

Weighted Average Exercise Price

Outstanding at
   beginning of year:

87,000 

$23.04 

96,000 

$11.62 

64,000 

$8.56 

Granted

21,500 

$37.80 

52,000 

$34.00 

32,000 

$17.75 

Exercised

(58,000)

$17.56 

(61,000)

$14.42 

Canceled

   

Outstanding at end
  of year

50,500 

$35.62 

87,000 

$23.04 

96,000 

$11.62 

       

Options exercisable
  at year-end

16,458 

$35.24 

46,440 

$13.46 

96,000 

$11.62 

       

Option price range

$34.00-$37.80 

 

$6.75-$34.00 

 

$6.75-$17.75 

 
       

Weighted average
  fair value of
   options granted
   during year

$13.75 

 

$15.00 

 

$17.64 

 
       

Weighted average
  grant date fair value
  of options granted
  during year

$14.30 

 

$15.70 

 

$17.66 

 
       

Weighted average
   remaining contractual
   life (in years)

3.7 

 

4.7 

 

3.8 

 

  Activity related to non-vested options for the year ended October 31, 2006 is as follows:

  

Shares

 

Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Price

Non vested at beginning of year:

 

40,444 

 

$10.28 

Granted

 

21,500 

 

$  9.94 

Vested

 

(27,902)

 

$10.39 

Non-vested at year-end

 

34,042 

 

$  9.97 

The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2006 and 2005 is $1,018,250 and $879,700, respectively.  The Companies expect to recognize compensation expense related to non-vested awards totaling approximately $148,480 over the next two years based on graded average vesting.

The Companies’ policy regarding the exercise of options is that optionees utilize an independent broker to manage the transaction, whereby the broker sells the exercised shares on the open market.



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The following table summarizes the pro forma effect on income from operations, income before taxes, net income, cash flows from operating activities, cash flows from financing activities and earnings per share of adopting FAS 123R for the year ended October 31, 2006.

 

10/31/2006

  

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes, as reported

($654,528)

  

Stock-based employee compensation recognized as a result of adoption of FAS 123R

381,218 

  

Pro forma loss from continuing operations before income taxes

($273,310)

  

Loss from continuing operations, as reported

($420,528)

  

Stock-based employee compensation recognized as a result of adoption of FAS 123R, net of tax

232,543 

  

Pro forma loss from continuing operations

($187,985)

  

Net income, as reported

$2,831,280 

  

Stock-based employee compensation recognized as a result of adoption of FAS 123R, net of tax

232,543 

  

Pro forma net income

$3,063,823 

  

Cash flows used in operating activities, as reported

($10,351,042)

  

Stock-based employee compensation recognized as a result of adoption of FAS 123R, net of tax

232,543 

  

Pro forma cash flows used in operating activities

($10,118,499)

  

Cash flows provided by financing activities, as reported

$13,743,588 

  

Stock-based employee compensation recognized as a result of adoption of FAS 123R

  

Pro forma cash flows provided by financing activities

$13,743,588 

  

Basic earnings per weighted average combined share, as reported

$1.17 

  

Stock-based employee compensation recognized as a result of adoption of FAS 123R

0.10 

  

Basic earnings per weighted average combined share, as pro forma

$1.27 

  

Diluted earnings per weighted average combined share, as reported

$1.16 

  

Stock-based employee compensation recognized as a result of adoption of FAS 123R

0.10 

  

Diluted earnings per weighted average combined share, as pro forma

$1.26 



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18.  PER SHARE DATA:

Earnings per share for the years ended October 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 are computed as follows:

  

10/31/06

10/31/05

10/31/04

Net earnings

 

$2,831,280 

$1,932,000 

$6,246,107 

Weighted average combined shares of common
  stock outstanding used to compute basic
   earnings per combined share

 

2,412,941 

2,161,244 

1,916,130 

Additional combined common shares to be
   issued assuming exercise of stock options,
  net of combined shares assumed reacquired

 

25,144 

45,992 

43,793 

Combined shares used to compute dilutive
   effect  of stock option

 

2,438,085 

2,207,235 

1,959,923 

Basic earnings per combined common share

 

$1.17 

$0.90 

$3.26 

Diluted earnings per combined common share

 

$1.16 

$0.87 

$3.19 

19.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:

   On December 11, 2006 Blue Ridge Real Estate Company entered into a mortgage and security agreement and a $3 million promissory note with State Farm Bank, F.S.B. (“State Farm”).  The Note is secured by the mortgage, which encumbers certain real property purchased in fiscal 2006, known as the Walgreens Store located in Dover Township, Ocean County, New Jersey.

   On December 15, 2006 Blue Ridge Real Estate Company entered into a mortgage and security agreement and a $4 million promissory note with State Farm Bank.  The Note is secured by the mortgage, which encumbers certain real property purchased in fiscal 2006, known as the Walgreens Store located in White Bear Lake, Washington County, Minnesota.

   On December 29, 2006, the Companies sold certain real property known as the former Burger King property and comprised of 7.5 acres located along Route 940 at the intersection of the PA Turnpike Route 476 in Kidder Township, Pennsylvania.  The sale price of the property and improvements thereon, was $820,000.  Proceeds from the sale will be used for section 1031 investment purposes.



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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To Shareholders of
Blue Ridge Real Estate Company
and Big Boulder Corporation:

We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and subsidiaries and Big Boulder Corporation and subsidiaries (the “Companies”) as of October 31, 2006 and 2005, and the related combined statements of operations, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2006. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Companies’ management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall combined financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and subsidiaries and Big Boulder Corporation and subsidiaries as of October 31, 2006 and 2005, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2006 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

As disclosed in Note 1 to the combined financial statements, the Companies changed their method for recognizing and measuring compensation expense related to their non-qualified employee stock option plan.

As disclosed in Note 2 to the combined financial statements, the Companies changed their method of accounting for deferred operating costs in 2004.

Parente Randolph, LLC

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

January 22, 2007


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EX-21 3 exhibit211subsidiaries.htm LIST OF ALL SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANTS 1

Exhibit 21.1


Subsidiaries of the Registrants



  

Blue Ridge Real Estate Company Subsidiaries

Jurisdiction of Incorporation/ Formation

  

1.

Northeast Land Company

Pennsylvania

2.

Jack Frost Mountain Company

Pennsylvania

3.

BRRE Holdings, Inc.

Delaware

4.

Boulder Creek Resort Company

Pennsylvania

5.

Moseywood Construction Company

Pennsylvania

6.

Jack Frost National Golf Course, Inc.

Pennsylvania

7.

Oxbridge Square Shopping Center, LLC

Virginia

8.

Coursey Commons Shopping Center, LLC

Louisiana

9.

Coursey Creek, LLC

Louisiana

10.

Cobble Creek, LLC

Louisiana

11.

Blue Ridge Acquisition Company

Pennsylvania

12.

Flower Fields Motel, LLC

Pennsylvania

  
  

Big Boulder Corporation Subsidiaries

Jurisdiction of Incorporation/ Formation

  

1.

Lake Mountain Company

Pennsylvania

2.

BBC Holdings, Inc.

Delaware

3.

Big Boulder Lodge, Inc.

Pennsylvania

  




EX-23 4 exhibit231auditorsconsent.htm CONSENT OF PARENTE RANDOLPH CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

Exhibit 23.1



Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm



We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Forms S-8 (No. 333-129231) of Blue Ridge Real Estate Company (“Blue Ridge”) and Big Boulder Corporation (“Big Boulder”), of our reports, dated January 22, 2007 with respect to the combined financial statements of Blue Ridge and Big Boulder and the related financial statement schedule, which reports appear in the October 31, 2006 annual report on Form 10-K of Blue Ridge and Big Boulder.




/s/ Parente Randolph, LLC


Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

January 22, 2007





EX-31 5 exhibit311cert.htm CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-14(A) EXHIBIT 31



EXHIBIT 31.1


CERTIFICATIONS


I, Patrick M. Flynn, certify that:


1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2006 of Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and Big Boulder Corporation (together , the “Registrants”);


2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;


3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;


4. The registrants’ other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:


(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;


(b) [paragraph omitted pursuant to SEC Release Nos. 33-8238 and 34-47986];


(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants’ disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and


(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants’ internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants’ fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants’ internal control over financial reporting; and


5. The registrants’ other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants’ auditors and the audit committee of the registrants’ boards of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):


(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrants’ ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and


(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrants’ internal control over financial reporting.


Date: January 29, 2007


                            /s/ Patrick M. Flynn

                            Patrick M. Flynn

                            Chief Executive Officer

                                and President





EX-31 6 exhibit312cert.htm CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-14(A) EXHIBIT 31



EXHIBIT 31.2


CERTIFICATIONS


I, Eldon D. Dietterick, certify that:


1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2006 of Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and Big Boulder Corporation (together , the “Registrants”);


2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;


3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;


4. The registrants’ other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:


(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;


(b) [paragraph omitted pursuant to SEC Release Nos. 33-8238 and 34-47986];


(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants’ disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and


(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants’ internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants’ fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants’ internal control over financial reporting; and


5. The registrants’ other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants’ auditors and the audit committee of the registrants’ boards of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):


(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrants’ ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and


(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrants’ internal control over financial reporting.


Date: January 29, 2007


                            /s/ Eldon D. Dietterick

                            Eldon D. Dietterick

                            Executive Vice President

                              and Treasurer





EX-32 7 exhibit321cert.htm CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350 EXHIBIT 32

EXHIBIT 32.1


CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002



In connection with the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2006 of Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and Big Boulder Corporation (together , the “Registrants”) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the ”Report”), I, Patrick M. Flynn, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Registrants, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge:


(1)

The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. Section 78m(a) or Section 78o(d); and


(2)

The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrants.




/s/ Patrick M. Flynn

Patrick M. Flynn

Chief Executive Officer and President

January 29, 2007



EX-32 8 exhibit322cert.htm CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350 EXHIBIT 32

EXHIBIT 32.2


CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002



In connection with the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2006 of Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and Big Boulder Corporation (together , the “Registrants”) as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the ”Report”), I, Eldon D. Dietterick, Executive Vice President and Treasurer (chief financial officer) of the Registrants, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge:


(1)  The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. Section 78m(a) or Section 78o(d); and


(2)  The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrants.




/s/ Eldon D. Dietterick

Eldon D. Dietterick

Executive Vice President and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

January 29, 2007



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