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Hottest Weather Of The Season Possible Today : 8.10.09

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A milder than average summer will take a break Monday as temps will rise to near 100° in many parts of Central Virginia.
A milder than average summer will take a break Monday as temps will rise to near 100° in many parts of Central Virginia.

Nelson County, Virginia
The hot weather continues today with the hottest weather so far possible this afternoon as temperatures may briefly touch the 100° mark in the valley. On Sunday valley temps reached 98° just before 3PM at our NCL-Nelson County Life Weathernet station in the Rockfish Valley.

A graph showing the valley temps on Sunday 8.9.09 during the hottest part of the day. Click to enlarge.
A graph showing the valley temps on Sunday 8.9.09 during the hottest part of the day. Click to enlarge.

On the mountain at our NCL-Wintergreen Nature Foundation Weathernet Station on Devil’s Knob, they even hit the lower 80’s topping out at a high temp of 83° at 2:20PM Sunday afternoon.

Sunday's temperature graph from our NCL-Wintergreen Nature Foundation Weathernet Station.
Sunday's temperature graph from our NCL-Wintergreen Nature Foundation Weathernet Station.

Monday will actually feel more like a typical Summer day with hot, hazy, and humid conditions. An isolated thunderstorm late in the day can’t be totally ruled out, but most locations will be hot and dry.

A disturbance moving into the area by Tuesday will bring the chance for scattered thunderstorms and showers by afternoon with temps in the lower 90’s cooling into the low and mid 80’s for the remainder of the week with continued chances for thunderstorms thorough Friday.

The complete weather wrap over in Tommy’s Audio Weather by clicking the player on our homepage just under the banner or by clicking here.

DEVILS BACKBONE BREWING COMPANY: TREY EPPES on FRIDAY

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Friday, August 14th at 9pm, It’s the weekend, have dinner on our beautiful outdoor terrace. Do have some local dessert afterwards while listening to Trey Eppes acoustic harmonica rock music.

Event Date: Friday 14th of August 2009 09:00 PM

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

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

DEVILS BACKBONE BREWING COMPANY: BRIAN CHANDLER on THURSDAY

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Thursday, August 13th at 9pm, cool off with an original brew from Jason Oliver and catch the acoustic covers of Brian Chandler!

Event Date: Thursday 13th of August 2009 09:00 PM

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

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

Sandy On Her Way To 60 Mile Cancer Walk In October : 8.9.09

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Photo By Yvette Stafford : ©2009 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Sandy Etchison spent her Saturday on this treadmill in front of Stoney Creek Pharmacy training and raising money for her 60 mile October walk.
Photo By Yvette Stafford : ©2009 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Sandy Etchison spent her Saturday on this treadmill in front of Stoney Creek Pharmacy training and raising money for her 60 mile October walk.

Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia

After Sandy Etchison’s sister was diagnosed with breast cancer last year she knew something had to be done to raise awareness and money for the disease. Sandy has committed to walk the 60 mile Breast Cancer 3 Day journey on October 9th in Washington D.C. ” We walk in remembrance of our great grandmother and our Aunt Freida. We walk the to honor the courage of our sister Peanuts and more than one of our dear friends who is fighting and surviving breast cancer today,” Sandy says on her blog that’s been setup where you can donate to her effort and follow the progress of her training. Most of us know Sandy as that friendly face we see daily at Vito’s Italian Restaurant in Nellysford.

You can view Sandy’s web page by clicking here.

Folks dropped by Saturday to donate to Sandy's cause as she walked on the treadmill.
Folks dropped by Saturday to donate to Sandy's cause as she walked on the treadmill.

Way to go Sandy!

Everyone please go donate to Sandy’s walk. Sandy is trying to reach her fundraising goal of $3000.00 by September 15th!

Be looking for more on Sandy’s effort and progress in the coming weeks!

Classic Car Show In Nellysford : 8.8.09

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Photos By Paul Purpura : ©2009 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Owners showed off some of thier cool classic cars Saturday in Nellysford. Click to enlarge on any photo.
Photos By Paul Purpura : ©2009 www.nelsoncountylife.com : Owners showed off some of thier cool classic cars Saturday in Nellysford. Click to enlarge on any photo.

Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia

Every year about this time owners of classic cars pull them onto the lot at Valley Green Center in Nellysford to show off their really cool cars. Our Paul Purpura came off of the mountain today to grab some shots of the neat cars!

This Austin Healey owned by Dave Schweninger of Nelson County has been fully restored. We first told you about his project back in 2005 in the photo below.
This Austin Healey owned by Dave Schweninger of Nelson County has been fully restored. We first told you about his project back in 2005 in the photo below.
Back in September of 2005 Dave was still working in his shop to get the car restored. Saturday's show was the first public viewing since completing the restoration.
Back in September of 2005 Dave was still working in his shop to get the car restored. Saturday's show was the first public viewing since completing the restoration.
All kinds of cars from the very old to the not so old were on display.
All kinds of cars from the very old to the not so old were on display.
This would fall into the very old category!
This would fall into the very old category!

Thanks for the great pics Paul!

Manhunt In Piney River For Postal Clerk Robbery Suspect : 8.8.09 : 1PM EDT

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©2009 www.nelsoncountylife.com : The Piney River Post Office oin Southern Nelson County, Virginia where someone tried to rob the postal clerk Saturday morning.
©2009 www.nelsoncountylife.com : The Piney River Post Office oin Southern Nelson County, Virginia where someone tried to rob the postal clerk Saturday morning.

Piney River
Nelson County, Virginia

Lawmen are on the search for a white male dressed in full camo that tried to rob a Piney River postal clerk as she was opening for business Saturday morning around 8:00 o’clock AM. “When she was opening up and had her back turned, the man came up behind her and demanded money. The clerk said she never saw a weapon but it appeared he was gesturing as if may have had one in a pocket,” says Nelson County, Virginia Sheriff, David Brooks.

When the clerk told the man she had no money, he eventually left going off into a wooded area near the post office that’s about a mile north of the Amherst County line. The clerk was not harmed.

“Our search in conjunction with the U.S. Postal Police is concentrated in this wooded area near the post office, ” Sheriff Brooks continues.

The sheriff says the man was dressed in full camo from head to toe, with a camo mask that had the eyes cut out. He is described as a white male weighing approximately 150-160 pounds and 5′ 10″ in height.

K-9 search dogs are now on location as the manhunt continues.

Anyone seeing a man fitting this description is asked to call the Nelson County Sheriff’s Department at: 434.263.7050

Dogwood Restaurant For Sale In Nellysford : 8.8.09

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©2009 www.nelsoncountylife.com : The sign in front of The Dogwood Restaurant in Nellysford, Virginia
©2009 www.nelsoncountylife.com : The sign in front of The Dogwood Restaurant in Nellysford, Virginia

Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia

After just over a year in operation, Dogwood Restaurant in Nellysford closed it’s doors several weeks ago and is now apparently up for sale according to the sign in front of the restaurant. The Dogwood opened in February of 2008 after nearly 2 years in delays before opening then. Earlier this summer the sign out front said “closed will reopen.” The restaurant never reopened and a few weeks later the for sale sign went up.

The restaurant known for its beautiful outdoor seating originally opened serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, but stopped serving breakfast a few months after opening and concentrated on serving lunch and dinner. Withing months of opening Vito’s in Nellysford opened as did Devils Backbone Restaurant in November of last year, just down the road in Beech Grove.

The sign out front currently displays 434.826.9301 as the number to call for information anyone wanting additional information on the sale.

Southern Cruisers Riders Club – Nelson Chapter Holds Organization Meeting :

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The group is composed of local motorcycle enthusiasts that organize day rides for its members and guests.
The group is composed of local motorcycle enthusiasts that organize day rides for its members and guests.

Nelson County, Virginia
Southern Cruisers Riders Club – Nelson Chapter holds organization meeting

The Nelson County Chapter of the Southern Cruisers Riding Club held an organizational meeting under new first officer Joe Davis, on Wednesday August 5.

The group is composed of local motorcycle enthusiasts that organize day rides for its members and guests that range in distance from 100 to 250 Miles.

At the meeting, the group planned upcoming rides for the month of August and September, decided to open a website to provide information to new and existing members and approved the design of a club patch.

Schedule of Rides:

August 15th: Lovingston to Leesburg, VA to attend a battle of the bands to benefit Louisiana wetlands. Depart 9 AM

August 16th: Lovingston to Peaks of Otter Lodge with return along BRP to Devil Backbone Brewery Company for a 2 PM meet and greet. Depart 9 AM

September 5th: Lovingston to Smith Mountain Lake for lunch then return. Depart 10 AM

September 20th: Lovingston to New Market to view covered bridge and other local attractions. Depart 10 AM

Interested riders should meet at the Lovingston Food Mart / Chicken Coop on ride days. Those with questions should contact Greg Kelly at 434-996-2012 or tiriverrox@gmail.com

Area Farmers Markets Continue Brisk Business This Weekend : 8.7.09

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As the dog days of Summer set in, area Nelson Farmers Markets continue doing a brisk business.
As the dog days of Summer set in, area Nelson Farmers Markets continue doing a brisk business.

Nelson County, Virginia
With abundant rainfall this year area farmers are reporting a fantastic harvest. That means when you visit the farmers markets you have plenty to choose from, and fresh! The Nelson Farmers Market Co-op continues this weekend and all other weekend until October, as does the Schuyler Community Farmers’ Market in Eastern Nelson County.

The Schuyler Community Farmers' Marlet kicked off in May of this year and continues to be highly successful.
The Schuyler Community Farmers' Marlet kicked off in May of this year and continues to be highly successful.

The Schuyler Community Farmer’s Market operates Saturdays from 9A-12P, including live music, free coffee, locally grown veggies, baked goods and crafts. The market is on the lot of Walton’s Mountain Museum.

The Nelson Farmers’ Market Co-op is open from 8 am to 12 noon. The market is located in Nellysford at the entrance to Stoney Creek. There is also a Wednesday market at the Nelson Center in Lovingston from 3:00 PM until 7:00PM each week.

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