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VIrginia’s First Lady Visits Veritas : 5.15.10

All Photos By Norm Shafer : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Andrew Hodson, owner of Veritas Vineyard and Winery in Afton, Va. talks about winemaking with Maureen McDonnell, wife of the Virginia Governor and Todd Haymore the Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, during a tour and tasting of the winery Friday - May 14, 2010. Click on any photo to enlarge.
All Photos By Norm Shafer : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Andrew Hodson, owner of Veritas Vineyard and Winery in Afton, Va. talks about winemaking with Maureen McDonnell, wife of the Virginia Governor and Todd Haymore the Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, during a tour and tasting of the winery Friday - May 14, 2010. Click on any photo to enlarge.

Afton
Nelson County, Virginia

Veritas Vineyard & Winery welcomed Virginia’s First Lady, Maureen McDonnell, along with Todd Haymore the Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, this past Friday. It was part of a tour at the Nelson vineyard that included about 30 people.

Andrew Hodson, at center, owner of Veritas Vineyard and Winery in Afton, Va. talks about winemaking with Maureen McDonnell, wife of the Virginia Governor and Todd Haymore, the Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, at right, duirng a tour and tasting of the winery
Andrew Hodson, at center, owner of Veritas Vineyard and Winery in Afton, Va. talks about winemaking with Maureen McDonnell, wife of the Virginia Governor and Todd Haymore, the Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, at right, duirng a tour and tasting of the winery
People take part in a tasting at Veritas Vineyard and Winery in Afton, Va. during a tour of several Virginia wineries. The wife of the governor of Virginia and the Virginia Secretary of Agriculture were part of the event held Friday.
People take part in a tasting at Veritas Vineyard and Winery in Afton, Va. during a tour of several Virginia wineries. The wife of the governor of Virginia and the Virginia Secretary of Agriculture were part of the event held Friday.
Thomas Roberts, Sommelier at Veritas Vineyard and Winery in Afton, Va. talks about Veritas' wines during a tasting.
Thomas Roberts, Sommelier at Veritas Vineyard and Winery in Afton, Va. talks about Veritas' wines during a tasting.
Emily Hodson Pelton, winemaker at Veritas Vineyard and Winery offers some of her wine to guests during a tour and tasting at the winery.
Emily Hodson Pelton, winemaker at Veritas Vineyard and Winery offers some of her wine to guests during a tour and tasting at the winery.
Maureen McDonnell, wife of the Virginia Governor talks with Daniel O'Neill, manager of Ruth's Chris Steak House in Midlothian during a tour and tasting at Veritas Vineyard and Winery in Afton, Va. Friday.
Maureen McDonnell, wife of the Virginia Governor talks with Daniel O'Neill, manager of Ruth's Chris Steak House in Midlothian during a tour and tasting at Veritas Vineyard and Winery in Afton, Va. Friday.
Patricia and Andrew Hodson, owners of Veritas Vineyard and Winery in Afton, Va. speak with the Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry,  Todd Haymore during a tour and tasting of the winery Friday.
Patricia and Andrew Hodson, owners of Veritas Vineyard and Winery in Afton, Va. speak with the Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, Todd Haymore during a tour and tasting of the winery Friday.

Veritas Vineyard and Winery on the web: www.veritaswines.com

DEVILS BACKBONE BREWING COMPANY: AMERICAN CRAFT BEER WEEK , May 17 – 23

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All week long, celebrate with us American Craft Beer Week with the signing of the Declaration of Independence of Beer, special commemorative 1000th barrel beer tapping, mug club meeting and more!

Event Date: Monday 17th of May 2010 11:30 AM

Location/Address: crossroads Rt 151 & Rt 664, Nelson County

Contact Telephone Please call 434.361.1001-www.dbbrewingcompany.com for more information

Severe Thunderstorm Watch For Nelson Until 9PM : 5.14.10 : ! EXPIRED !

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Via The Storm Prediction Center : A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Nelson and much of the area to the north until 9PM. Click to enlarge.
Via The Storm Prediction Center : A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Nelson and much of the area to the north until 9PM. Click to enlarge.

Nelson County, Virginia
! EXPIRED – EXPIRED – EXPIRED !

URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH NUMBER 173
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
230 PM EDT FRI MAY 14 2010

THE NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER HAS ISSUED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
MUCH OF MARYLAND
PARTS OF SOUTHEAST OHIO
MUCH OF SOUTHERN PENNSYLVANIA
NORTHERN VIRGINIA
MUCH OF WEST VIRGINIA
COASTAL WATERS

EFFECTIVE THIS FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING FROM 230 PM UNTIL 900
PM EDT.

HAIL TO 2.5 INCHES IN DIAMETER…THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS TO 80
MPH…AND DANGEROUS LIGHTNING ARE POSSIBLE IN THESE AREAS.

THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH AREA IS APPROXIMATELY ALONG AND 90
STATUTE MILES NORTH AND SOUTH OF A LINE FROM 40 MILES WEST
NORTHWEST OF CHARLESTON WEST VIRGINIA TO 45 MILES SOUTHEAST OF
HARRISBURG PENNSYLVANIA. FOR A COMPLETE DEPICTION OF THE WATCH
SEE THE ASSOCIATED WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE (WOUS64 KWNS WOU3).

REMEMBER…A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE
FAVORABLE FOR 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. SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAN AND OCCASIONALLY
DO PRODUCE TORNADOES.

OTHER WATCH INFORMATION…CONTINUE…WW 170…WW 171…WW 172…

DISCUSSION…THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO INCREASE IN NUMBER AND
INTENSITY ACROSS THE WATCH THRU THE AFTERNOON AS AIR MASS HAS BECOME
MODERATELY UNSTABLE.40-50KT OF SHEAR COUPLED WITH MID LEVEL LAPSE
RATES OF 7C/KM SUPPORT BOTH LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS. GREATEST
WIND THREAT WILL BE WITH ANY LINE SEGMENT/BOW ECHOES THAT DEVELOP IN
THE STRONG FLOW ALOFT.

AVIATION…A FEW SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WITH HAIL SURFACE AND ALOFT
TO 2.5 INCHES. EXTREME TURBULENCE AND SURFACE WIND GUSTS TO 70
KNOTS. A FEW CUMULONIMBI WITH MAXIMUM TOPS TO 550. MEAN STORM
MOTION VECTOR 26035.

Blue Mountain Brewery Music on the Deck

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Join us this Sunday at Blue Mountain Brewery for some great music on the deck. Jim Harrington and Buddy Thomas will provide some sweet & relaxing Sunday music. Blue Mountain Brewery Music 2:30-5

Event Date: Sunday 16th of May 2010 02:39 PM

Location/Address: 9519 Critzers Shop Rd. (Rt. 151)

Contact Telephone Please call 540-456-8020 for more information

Father’s Day Brunch @ Blue Mountain Brewery

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Join us for Father’s Day Brunch. Serving brunch all day. Open 11am – 9pm. Music on the patio, pizzas fresh out of the oven and taps a flowing. What more could he want? A growler???

Event Date: Sunday 20th of June 2010 12:36 PM

Location/Address: 9519 Critzers Shop Rd. (Rt. 151)

Contact Telephone Please call 540-456-8020 for more information

Steal the Glass @ Blue Mountain Brewery

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Every 1st Thursday of the month!! Come on in and buy a $5 beverage, get a logo glass to take home with you. No limit.

Event Date: Thursday 3rd of June 2010 12:34 PM

Location/Address: 9519 Critzers Shop Rd. (Rt. 151(

Contact Telephone Please call 540-456-8020 for more information

Nelson Relay For Life This Weekend

Photo ©2009-2010 Courtesy of American Cancer Society : From the 2009 Relay For Life in Lovingston.
Photo ©2009-2010 Courtesy of American Cancer Society : From the 2009 Relay For Life in Lovingston.

Lovingston
Nelson County, Virginia

The 2010 Nelson Relay For Life will be this weekend May 15 – 16, 2010 3:00 pm at Nelson County High School. This year’s teams have raised an incredible $77,227.06 ! The 2010 event has 603 participants and 36 different teams according to the Nelson RFL page.

Way to Go!

See you this weekend!

Family Fun Night at Tye River Elementary School

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Family Fun Night at Tye River Elementary School – Enjoy an evening filled with carnival garmes, bouncy house, talent show, food and much more!!

Don’t miss out on homemade cakes, cookies and pies at our bake sale.

Stop by and visit our silent auction /
vendor exhibits. Many items will be
available.

Family Fun Night will be located at Tye River Elementary on May 21st from 5:30 – 8:30 pm. See you there.

Event Date: Friday 21st of May 2010 05:30 PM

Location/Address: Tye River Elementary School

Contact Telephone Please call 263-8960 for more information

1st Class Reunion for the NCHS Class of 1996 : 9.18.10

Why wait until its to late to tell your friends and class mates all the things life as thrown at you. The NCHS class of 1996 will be having thier first offical class reunion on September 18th at Wintergreen Resort at The EDGE restaurant. Come have dinner at 8pm and stay to dance the night away with the band Maybe2morrow at 9pm. There is no charge to get in, individuals will be responsible for thier own dinner and drink tabs. Rooms are available for overnight guests at the resort at a discounted rate- You must book before August 10th to receive this. Call 325-2200 and ask for Group Reservation NCHS Class 1996. Call Karah @ 434-987-2725 for more info and to confirm your attendance.

Event Date: Saturday 18th of September 2010 08:00 PM

Location/Address: Wintergreen Resort Edge Restaurant

Contact Telephone Please call 434-987-2725 for more information

Evans Center Tent Goes Up At Wintergreen : 5.13.10

Photo By Paul Purpura : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Workers at Wintergreen were busy putting up the frame for the Evans Center Tent on Wednesday before thunderstorms moved through. Click to enlarge.
Photo By Paul Purpura : ©2010 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Workers at Wintergreen were busy putting up the frame for the Evans Center Tent on Wednesday before thunderstorms moved through. Click to enlarge.

Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia

Warmer days on the mountain at Wintergreen Resort means all kinds of preparations are underway for the summer season. Wednesday, Paul Purpura, grabbed these shots of crews assembling the Evans Center in preparation of Wintergreen Performing Arts’ Summer Music Festival 2010.

The spot where the Evans Center is assembled is covered in snow during the winter months with skiers all over.
The spot where the Evans Center is assembled is covered in snow during the winter months with skiers all over.

Each summer, Wintergreen Performing Arts presents the Wintergreen Summer Music Festival and Academy. The 2010 Wintergreen Summer Music Festival and Academy will take place from July 5-August 1, 2010 at Wintergreen Resort in Wintergreen, Virginia.

WPA on the web: http://www.wintergreenperformingarts.org

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