Near Greenfield/Afton
Nelson County, Virginia
Rescue crews worked another auto accident on Route 151 Sunday afternoon just days after a serious wreck a short distance south of that location last week.
Few details are known as of this post, but some witnesses emailed reporting people being transported by ambulance. Traffic was clogged on Route 151 for about an hour as the scene was worked around 5 PM Sunday afternoon.
More as we know it.
Afton
Nelson County, Virginia
The night kicked off with a champagne reception & hors d’oeuvres as Wintergreen Performing Arts held its annual Magic Of Music Ball at Veritas Vineyard & Winery. This year’s theme was A Night In Old Vienna. Our Paul Purpura was there to grab shots at this year’s gala! The night continued with Grand March and Opening Ceremony along with dinner and wine pairings.
con brio! had the crowd dancing to “Viennese waltzes, slow waltzes, Latin standards, and a generous collection of music from the swing era as well as melodies from Broadway and the ever-popular movies,” as they state on their website.
The Magic of Music Ball is one of the annual spring events that precedes the highly popular Wintergreen Summer Music Festival that kicks off in July.
See you at many more of the events to come this year!
Wintergreen Performing Arts on the web: wintergreenperformingarts.org
Roseland Rescue Squad will hold their open house on Saturday May 22, from 10a – 2pm. Pegasus will be there! Tour the new addition to our building, have hot dogs and drinks. Tattoos for the kids. Fun for the whole family. For additional information call 434.277.5911
Event Date: Saturday 22nd of May 2010 10:00 AM
Location/Address: Patrick Henry Hwy in Roseland
Contact Telephone Please call 434.277.5911 for more information
Piney River Moose Bluegrass Festival will be held Saturday, May 8th at the Moose Lodge located on Rt. 778, Piney River, VA starting at 12:00 PM. Bands include Hard Drivin’ Grass, In the Tradition, Mark Templeton and Pocket Change, Eddie Gill and the Grassmasters, and the Little Mountain Boys. Food and drinks will be available. For more information, call 434-277-8730 or 434-277-5439
Event Date: Saturday 8th of May 2010 12:00 PM
Location/Address: Rt 778 Piney River, VA
Contact Telephone Please call 434-933-4124 for more information
Afton
Nelson County, Virginia
Not the most inspiring conditions for the first Nelson County Earth Day 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run, but people didn’t seem to mind the rain. Lots of folks showed up Saturday morning at Rockfish River Elementary School in Afton.
We first told you about the inaugural event in the April 2010 issue of Nelson County Life Magazine, page 19.
You can view all of the race results by clicking here.
Congrats to all of the runners and organizers!
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Present: Ms. Connie Brennan, Mr. Joe Dan Johnson, Mr. Tommy Bruguiere, Mr.
Allen Hale, Mr. Tommy Harvey
PUBLIC COMMENT:
MR. HANK SCHEIB, Arrington, said that he is concerned about roaming dogs in
the county. He said that four weeks ago his family dog was killed on his
front porch by pitbulls. He said roaming dogs in the county are causing
emotional and economic losses and that an ordinance is needed to control
these dogs.
MS. ELIZABETH SNEAD, Arrington, said that she is terrified of dogs after
having been bitten. She said that she had six stray dogs in her yard this
week and was a virtual prisoner in her home. She said that she should be
able to take a walk without worrying and that she should feel safe.
MS. DARLENE OWENS, Arrington, said that she has been tormented by these dogs
in her own yard. She said that she feels in danger walking down the street
and urged the county to adopt a confinement ordinance to protect the animals
and people.
MS. GRETCHEN PRICE, Tyro and a Director with the SPCA, said that proper
containment of animals can solve a lot of problems, including the problem of
lost pets.
MR. DAVE HOLM, Lovingston Veterinary Hospital, said that rarely a week goes
by that there is not some issue with a family pet being hurt or killed by
roaming dogs. He said that the problem is not with any one particular breed
but is across the board. He said that confinement can be done humanely and
the county can adopt a progressive ordinance to protect all.
MS. BETTY GRAHAME, Almost Home Animal Shelter, said that there are
frequently now dogs confined at the county animal shelter awaiting court
cases because they have gotten into trouble. She urged a confinement
ordinance.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING/FLOOD PLAIN: Planning Commissioners (Ms. Philippa
Proulx, Ms. Emily Hunt, Mr. Mike Tapager and Ms. Linda Russell) opened their
joint meeting. Mr. Boger introduced Mr. Charlie Banks, State Flood Plain
Coordinator with VA Department of Conservation & Recreation. Mr. Boger said
that the FEMA maps have been incorporated into the county’s zoning maps and
must be adopted by May 11, 2010 in order for the county to participate in
the federal flood insurance program. He noted that the proposed amendments
to the Flood Plain ordinance incorporate the changes and can be more
restrictive than the FEMA ordinances but cannot be less restrictive. Mr.
Boger said that individual property owners can ask for a map amendment with
a survey showing that their property is above the base flood elevation.
During the Public Hearing, MR. GENE BEARD, Lovingston & Tyro, said that he
does not want to deal with the expense of getting his land out of the flood
zone. He said that this is a big joke and things should stay like they are.
He said the county is going to lose money because they are going to have to
lower his taxes if they put his land in a flood zone.
MR. DANNY STEVENS, Tyro, said that his 69 acres on Harper’s Creek is now all
in the flood zone but there was no flooding on his land in 1969. He said it
should not be in the flood zone and he does not see the point to the new
maps.
After the Public Hearing, Mr. Banks said that the new maps are based on more
accurate data and topography information. He said that if the county does
not adopt the maps, the maps become effective anyway. He said that if the
county does not participate in the program, federal flood insurance, which
is much less expensive than private insurance, would not be available to
residents. Ms. Brennan noted that the county has no control over the maps
and is trying to do the best possible for all the residents.
Planning Commissioners asked to consider the amendments and make their
recommendation to the Supervisors at their April 28th meeting. Supervisors
agreed and Commissioners adjourned their meeting.
SCHOOL CAPITAL PROJECTS: After discussion, Supervisors voted 5-0 to fund
replacement (asphalt shingle) of the Tye River Elementary School roof and
replacement of the windows at Tye River and Rockfish River Elementary
Schools for approximately $750,000 – $800,000. The funding will come from
the courthouse project set aside/contingency and funds remaining from the
Piney River project. Supervisors directed staff to work with school board
staff to determine whether there is any legal recourse on the incorrectly
installed windows.
Meeting adjourned.
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Afton
Nelson County, Virginia
Rockfish River Elementary will host Nelson County’s first ever Earth Day 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run at RRES! this Saturday morning starting at 8:30 AM. The purpose of this event is to encourage active and healthy lifestyles and activities for the children and families of Nelson County and to raise money for a new county playground on the RRES campus. We expect to make this event an annual event which will draw runners and families from all over Nelson Country. It is our hope that we can make this inclusive of all Nelson County Schools and create a fun and rewarding community experience for all the students and families in our county in support of healthy lifestyles.
RRES hereby challenges Nelson Middle, Nelson High and Tye River, in the first ever Nelson Cup! This award will be presented to the school which brings the most student runners in either the 5K or 1 mile fun run. Like the Americas Cup, the trophy will be engraved with the winning school’s name and reside in their foyer or trophy case until the next year’s race. Our hope in this challenge is to encourage broad participation from our students and their families and to level the playing field for the elementary students to compete in some fashion with the older students from middle and high school. Of course there will also be traditional awards for the fastest runners overall and in each age group. This race will be open to any age runner from any of the surrounding counties and we expect to draw a significant contingent from the active running community in addition to our local school families.
5K at 8:30; 1 Mile at 9:30
Start/finish at RRES
Email RRESPTA@gmail.com for registration form or download from event website.
Event Date: Saturday 24th of April 2010 08:30 AM
Location/Address: 200 Chapel Hollow Road
Contact Telephone Please call 434-361-1791 for more information
RRES will be looking for sponsors to help support this event and raise money for our new playground. One of the best ways to do this and to encourage students to get out and run is to make an incremental pledge per student runner with a cap you are comfortable with. If a sponsor can give $1 per running student for example, the numbers will really add up. If every child knows that their running will help raise and additional $10-20 dollars in total sponsor contributions towards the playground, we believe we will be able to inspire them to get out and get training!
See you there!
Nellysford/Wintergreen
Nelson County, Virginia
Join Wintergreen Winery as they toast the winery’s 17th Anniversary and the Grand Opening of The Verandah! Wintergreen Winery will hold its Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, April 24th with wine, music, picnics and fun from 11am until 6pm each day. The celebration will feature the “rock-roll-soul” of the Rogan Brothers Band on Saturday afternoon. The winery’s tasting presentation of their award-winning wines will feature the latest vintages of Black Rock Chardonnay Reserve, Viognier, Three Ridges White, Thomas Nelson White, Raven’s Roost Cabernet Franc, Three Ridges Red, Brent’s Mountain Merlot, Mill Hill Apple and Raspberry. Light “wine-friendly” picnic fare will be available for purchase to enjoy on the banks of the Rockfish River. Admission of $5 per adult includes a souvenir wine glass, wine tasting, door prize eligibility and special wine and gift discounts. Wintergreen Winery is a family friendly setting and there is no admission fee for children. Event is rain or shine. Wintergreen Winery is located 1/2 mile from Route 151 on Route 664/Beech Grove Road near Nellysford in Nelson County.
For more information or directions visit their website at www.WintergreenWinery.com or call 434.361.2519. Wintergreen Winery is also on Facebook.
Event Date: Saturday 24th of April 2010 11:00 AM
Location/Address: Wintergreen Winery – 1/2 mile from intersection of Routes 151 and 664
Contact Telephone Please call 434.361.2519 for more information
Spring is really here – and with it comes all those outside chores and gardening. Prepare yourself and your back with an Iyengar yoga class led by Shaaron Honeycutt in a beautiful and spacious facility, right in “downtown” Nellysford at the Tuckahoe Club House.
This week class on Saturday and Sunday April 24 & 25. Class begins at 9 a.m. and runs through to 10:30 a.m.
This is a multi-level class, for both beginners and those with experience. Check it out!
Please R.S.V.P. (phone 434.981.5553 or e-mail: shaaronh@gmail.com and leave a contact #)- Minimum of 3 people required by 8 a.m. of the day of class. Will call if there’s NO class…. otherwise we’re on. Bring any yoga props you may have, including a yoga mat (but if you don’t have anything, c’mon anyway… there’s some for you to borrow).
P.S.: there will be NO class next weekend May 1 & 2.
Event Date: Saturday 24th of April 2010 09:00 AM
Location/Address: Tuckahoe Club House in Stoney Creek Street: 2nd left as you turn into Stoney Creek from Rt 151 – entrance on right side
Contact Telephone Please call 434.981.5553 for more information
Join us as we toast the winery’s 17th Anniversary and the Grand Opening of The Verandah! Wintergreen Winery will hold its Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, April 24th with wine, music, picnics and fun from 11am until 6pm each day. The celebration will feature the “rock-roll-soul” of the Rogan Brothers Band on Saturday afternoon. The winery’s tasting presentation of their award-winning wines will feature the latest vintages of Black Rock Chardonnay Reserve, Viognier, Three Ridges White, Thomas Nelson White, Raven’s Roost Cabernet Franc, Three Ridges Red, Brent’s Mountain Merlot, Mill Hill Apple and Raspberry. Light “wine-friendly” picnic fare will be available for purchase to enjoy on the banks of the Rockfish River. Admission of $5 per adult includes a souvenir wine glass, wine tasting, door prize eligibility and special wine and gift discounts. Wintergreen Winery is a family friendly setting and there is no admission fee for children. Event is rain or shine. Wintergreen Winery is located 1/2 mile from Route 151 on Route 664/Beech Grove Road near Nellysford in Nelson County. For more information or directions visit their website at www.WintergreenWinery.com or call 434.361.2519. Wintergreen Winery is also on Facebook.
Event Date: Saturday 24th of April 2010 11:00 AM
Location/Address: Wintergreen Winery – 1/2 mile from intersection of Routes 151 and 664
Contact Telephone Please call 434.361.2519 for more information
