Afton
Nelson County, Virginia We’ve been telling you about the massive fiber installation undertaking in several previous stories. Today crews were seen along Route 151 in Greenfield pulling the actual fiber into underground conduit that will soon connect a high speed broadband spine together stretching from Colleen in S. Nelson to Afton along Route 151. Though it may be a long wait before residential consumers see the result of that. Large business customers will be connected first, followed by medium and smaller businesses, then residential.
Negotiations are currently underway by Nelson County with service providers that may eventually opt to provide those services.
Faber
Nelson County, VA
Rescue crews from Wintergreen, Rockfish Valley, and Faber responded to a Wednesday afternoon call to help free a man who was caught in a hay baler. “We think his baler slipped some sort of belt, causing it to heat up,” Wintergreen Fire Chief Curtis Sheets told NCL. That set three separate large bales of hay on fire in the field creating large amounts of smoke seen as far away as Woods Mill according to one witness who emailed NCL via Facebook. “It was very hard to get equipment and gear into the scene due to a very small passage for fire engines to get in,” Nelson Emergency Services Director Jaime Miller added.
According to Chief Sheets it’s believed the man attempted to work on the hay baler after discovering a problem. That’s when he became caught in the piece of farm equipment. “It took crews about an hour to free the man. He was never in danger of the burning bales of hay. They were off in the field, but were left to burn temporarily as the man was freed from the baler. Squads couldn’t get enough equipment into the scene to fight the fire and free the man at the same time,” Chief Sheets continued.
After being freed from the baler, crews extinguished the burning bales of hay. The injured man was flown to UVA Medical Center. Injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
VIa Nelson County Tourism Dept Nelson County Featured in New State Tourism Travel Show -For the LOVE of Travel webisodes showcase wine, outdoor adventure, and culinary travel in Virginia-
The Virginia Tourism office is featuring Nelson County as part of a new, You Tube travel show called For the LOVE of Travel. This four-part video series features short webisodes on wine adventures, oyster travel, outdoor adventure and culinary travel in Virginia as part of the Virginia is for Lovers campaign.
The videos, found on www.YouTube.com/VisitVirginia, are part of a pilot project to showcase Virginia’s travel destinations through video content to travel writers, broadcast media and visitors. Nelson County is one of the first destinations to be showcased.
“Virginia Tourism Corporation is a strong partner with Nelson County Tourism. From the sponsorship of the inaugural Virginia Craft Brewers Festival to their many cooperative marketing campaigns, the leadership and support of this agency brings visitors and revenue to Nelson County,” said Stephen A. Carter, County Administrator.
Nelson County stars in the Rock Star Wine Adventures. The Virginia tourism office will distribute the webisodes and accompanying travel story ideas to national travel outlets starting in October. The webisodes will also be highlighted on social media at www.Facebook.com/VirginiaisforLovers and on Twitter @VisitVirginia.
Go to www.YouTube.com/VisitVirginia to view the For the LOVE of Travel webisodes along with Virginia is for Lovers commercials and other destination videos.
Updated info from Virginia State Police in Richmond, received at 4:30PM – 9.26.12
Virginia State Police Trooper D.L. Hughes investigated the two-vehicle crash in Nelson County at the intersection of Routes 151 and 612. The crash occurred at 1 p.m.
A 2008 GMC Envoy was stopped on Route 151 in the southbound travel lane, waiting for northbound traffic to clear in order to make a left turn onto Route 612. A 2003 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling south on Route 151 when it came upon the stopped traffic. The motorcycle was unable to stop in time and swerved into the northbound lane to avoid striking the stopped southbound vehicles. As the motorcycle continued into the northbound lane, it struck the driver’s side of the Envoy – which, at the time, was in the process of turning left onto Route 612.
The driver of the motorcycle, Douglas K. Reardon, 45, of Dillwyn, Va., was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of minor injuries. He was wearing a helmet.
The driver of the Envoy, Lilbert D. Critzer, 45, of Nellysford, Va., was not injured in the crash.
Reardon was charged with reckless driving.
Original Post: Two people were transported to Charlottesville for emergency medical treatment after a serious auto vs motorcycle accident Sunday afternoon at the intersection of Virginia Lane & Route 151 just north of Nellysford. That’s very near the location of Tuckahoe Antique Mall on 151. One of the victims was airlifted to UVA Medical Center. Traffic was slowed as officers and emergency crews worked the scene. The roadway was totally opened after ambulances transported the victims to the hospital and / or to the helicopter landing zone at Rockfish Valley Volunteer Fire Department. No word on the condition or identities of the injured at this time.
Drivers slow down as they approach the accident scene near at the intersection of Virginia Lane and Route 151 Sunday afternoon - September 23, 2012.
Another Sunday accident on Afton Mountain Road not too far from the intersection of Route 250 also slowed traffic. No injuries were reported in that particular crash and traffic was moving smoothly within an hour or so.
Photo Courtesy of Lou Jones : The scoreboard at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham says it all this past Friday night! The Nelson County, VA Governors brought a win back home by a score of 50-18
Chatham, VA By Lou Jones
Coming into Friday night’s game at Hargrave Military Academy, there was a sense that the Nelson County football team had yet to put together a complete team effort. While the Governors’offense had shown the ability to be explosive during the team’s 1-2 start, it had also been inconsistent at times, and the defense had struggled in all three outings. So while the 50-18 victory over the Tigers may not have been picture perfect, it was a major step forward for a young team still working at molding its
identity.
Norwood/Wingina
Nelson County, VA
Severe thunderstorms created a mess in parts of Nelson County, VA on September 18, 2012. As of this weekend some of the damage remained to be cleaned up. The historical Christ Episcopal Church in the Norwood/Wingina Community had a large tree fall directly on the building. We told you about the historic church back in May of 2011.
A wider view shows the large tree down on the church that was originally built in 1844–45.In addition to the church there were several other areas of damage in the general vicinity.
Lovingston
Nelson County, VA
A real treat for football players and the coaching staff at Nelson County High School earlier this week. Derius Swinton talked about the importance of teamwork, and discipline, as well as staying away from alcohol and illegal drugs.
Derius tells players to realize that anything they do to themselves individually, affects the team as a whole.
Derius Swinton has received numerous awards and honors. Using non-traditional and innovative approaches are what led to Derius’ selection as one of only 13 individuals to represent the United States at the International Educational Fellowship Program in China. Other honors include the Outstanding Leadership Award, sponsored by Reader’s Digest; the Virginia Collaborative Leadership Program Award, and the 2006 Amigo Award, sponsored by New Mexico Diversity Committee and Sandia National Laboratories.
Players listen to Derius Swinton this past Monday at Nelson County High School in Lovingston. A few places where Derius has served a keynote speaker or presenter are China, South Africa, Barbados, the United States Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and a host of cities and localities throughout America.
Photo By Lindsey Hill : Though not first as the girls team was, (L to R) Thomas Hudson, James Balowe, Andrew Cheap, Jason Collins and Ben Smith of the guy's team participated and placed forth. Still a muddy mess at the end, but slightly cleaner after a brief hosing off!
Via NWS: A tornado watch continues for all of the areas highlighted in red until 7PM EDT in Central Virginia. This includes Wintergreen & Nelson.
Statement as of 2:56 PM EDT on September 18, 2012
The National Weather Service has cancelled Tornado Watch 642 for
the following areas
In Maryland this cancels 1 County
In north central Maryland
Washington
In Virginia this cancels 11 counties
In central Virginia
Albemarle Greene Nelson
In northwest Virginia
Clarke Frederick Madison
Page Shenandoah Warren
In western Virginia
Augusta Rockingham
In West Virginia this cancels 3 counties
In northeast West Virginia
Berkeley Jefferson Morgan
In Virginia this cancels 5 independent cities
In central Virginia
Charlottesville
In northwest Virginia
City of Harrisonburg City of Winchester
In western Virginia
City of Staunton City of Waynesboro
This includes the cities of…Berryville…Charles Town…
Charlottesville…Front Royal…Greenfield…Hagerstown…
Harrisonburg…Luray…Madison…Martinsburg…Paw Paw…
Stanardsville…Staunton…Strasburg…Waynesboro…
Winchester and Woodstock.
TORNADO WATCH NUMBER 642
Scroll down for city, county specific outlines
URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
TORNADO WATCH NUMBER 642
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
1055 AM EDT TUE SEP 18 2012
THE NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER HAS ISSUED A
TORNADO WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
MARYLAND
NORTHERN NORTH CAROLINA
CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA
EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA PANHANDLE
COASTAL WATERS
EFFECTIVE THIS TUESDAY MORNING AND EVENING FROM 1055 AM UNTIL 700
PM EDT.
TORNADOES…HAIL TO 0.5 INCH IN DIAMETER…THUNDERSTORM WIND
GUSTS TO 70 MPH…AND DANGEROUS LIGHTNING ARE POSSIBLE IN THESE
AREAS.
THE TORNADO WATCH AREA IS APPROXIMATELY ALONG AND 90 STATUTE
MILES EAST AND WEST OF A LINE FROM 35 MILES EAST SOUTHEAST OF
SOUTH HILL VIRGINIA TO 40 MILES NORTH NORTHEAST OF BALTIMORE
MARYLAND. FOR A COMPLETE DEPICTION OF THE WATCH SEE THE
ASSOCIATED WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE (WOUS64 KWNS WOU2).
REMEMBER…A TORNADO WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR
TORNADOES AND SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH
AREA. PERSONS IN THESE AREAS SHOULD BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR
THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND LISTEN FOR LATER STATEMENTS
AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.
OTHER WATCH INFORMATION…CONTINUE…WW 641…
DISCUSSION…A GRADUAL INCREASE IN STORM COVERAGE AND INTENSITY IS
EXPECTED TODAY AS LARGE-SCALE FORCING FOR ASCENT INCREASES ACROSS A
VERY MOIST AND MARGINALLY UNSTABLE WARM SECTOR. CURRENT VAD AND
MODEL FORECAST DATA INDICATE A CONTINUED STRENGTHENING OF THE
DEEP-LAYER WIND FIELD THROUGH THE PEAK OF THE DIURNAL HEATING CYCLE
WITH THE ENVIRONMENT BECOMING SUPPORTIVE OF EMBEDDED BOW/LEWP AND
SUPERCELL STRUCTURES CAPABLE OF TORNADOES AND DAMAGING WINDS.
AVIATION…TORNADOES AND A FEW SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WITH HAIL
SURFACE AND ALOFT TO 0.5 INCH. EXTREME TURBULENCE AND SURFACE
WIND GUSTS TO 60 KNOTS. A FEW CUMULONIMBI WITH MAXIMUM TOPS TO
500. MEAN STORM MOTION VECTOR 23040.
TORNADO WATCH 642 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM EDT FOR THE
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
ANNE ARUNDEL BALTIMORE CALVERT
CARROLL CHARLES DORCHESTER
FREDERICK HARFORD HOWARD
MONTGOMERY PRINCE GEORGES SOMERSET
ST. MARYS WASHINGTON WICOMICO
WORCESTER
ACCOMACK ALBEMARLE AMELIA
AMHERST APPOMATTOX ARLINGTON
AUGUSTA BRUNSWICK BUCKINGHAM
CAMPBELL CAROLINE CHARLES CITY
CHARLOTTE CHESTERFIELD CLARKE
CULPEPER CUMBERLAND DINWIDDIE
ESSEX FAIRFAX FAUQUIER
FLUVANNA FREDERICK GLOUCESTER
GOOCHLAND GREENE GREENSVILLE
HALIFAX HANOVER HENRICO
ISLE OF WIGHT JAMES CITY KING AND QUEEN
KING GEORGE KING WILLIAM LANCASTER
LOUDOUN LOUISA LUNENBURG
MADISON MATHEWS MECKLENBURG
MIDDLESEX NELSON NEW KENT
NORTHAMPTON NORTHUMBERLAND NOTTOWAY
ORANGE PAGE PITTSYLVANIA
POWHATAN PRINCE EDWARD PRINCE GEORGE
PRINCE WILLIAM RAPPAHANNOCK RICHMOND
ROCKINGHAM SHENANDOAH SOUTHAMPTON
SPOTSYLVANIA STAFFORD SURRY
SUSSEX WARREN WESTMORELAND
YORK
VIRGINIA INDEPENDENT CITIES INCLUDED ARE
ALEXANDRIA CHARLOTTESVILLE CHESAPEAKE
COLONIAL HEIGHTS DANVILLE EMPORIA
FAIRFAX FALLS CHURCH FRANKLIN
FREDERICKSBURG HAMPTON HARRISONBURG
HOPEWELL LYNCHBURG MANASSAS
MANASSAS PARK NEWPORT NEWS NORFOLK
PETERSBURG POQUOSON PORTSMOUTH
RICHMOND STAUNTON SUFFOLK
VIRGINIA BEACH WAYNESBORO WILLIAMSBURG
WINCHESTER
Afton
Nelson County, VA
After a long and exciting run of performances, anchored often by The Homecoming, The Hamner Theater will no longer be located at The Rockfish Valley Community Center in Afton. NCL confirmed the rumors Monday morning, that had been swirling for at least the past couple of months.
“Illness this summer and personal crises prevented our development of a fall season. The board determined that a six month hiatus in operations be declared. Of course, the major consideration was facility rental. The RVCC was unable to forego rent during this period, particularly as they had prospective tenants for the space, so we determined it was financially necessary for us to vacate the premises,”
Hamner Theater Board Chariman Terry Sumey told NCL Monday afternoon.
The Hamner Theater was named after Earl Hamner, Jr, a native of Schuyler in Nelson County. Here Earl Hamner autographs a book for George & Mickey McKinney of Nellysford during a 2007 visit to the stage of the theater named after him.
“The Hamner is very much alive. Last night we concluded a winery tour where Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream was performed out of doors in exquisitely beautiful vineyard settings at Mountain Cove, Del Fosse, Cardinal Point, Pollak and Glass House. Another such tour is planned for next spring/summer. We are planning to produce Cyrano, Rostand’s play adapted by our playwright in residence and Hamner founder, Peter Coy,”
Terry continued. In a followup phone conversation he told us that Peter Coy had been out most of the summer with an illness but is now doing very well and looking forward to a 2013 season.
The original cast and crew of The 1st Homecoming performance held at The Hamner Theater back in December 2005.
“For the six month period of hiatus, the board will search for a theater location as well as study several other alternative approaches. The funding of a theater relies on donors to contribute about half of the operational costs with ticket revenue covering the other half. During the past several years of recession, grant money and major donor giving has dwindled. The board will be focusing on developing a reliable stream of income to fill this gap,”
Terry adds.
“After eight years of bringing theater that enlightens, educates, and entertains to Nelson Co, and environs, we have no intention to close.”
