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Christmas Parade 2008 Lovingston : Updated Winners Information

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Photos By Connie Miller : It was cold, very cold! But the 2008 parade was a big hit!
Photos By Connie Miller : It was cold, very cold! But the 2008 parade was a big hit!

Lovingston – Nelson County, Virginia

Updated 12.8.08 with entry winners and awards.
The temperatures were very cold, and the wind was howling, but folks braved the blustery weather to make it to the 2008 Nelson Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade. Our special thanks to Connie Miller for sharing her photos with us. Our photographer was there and we’ll have many more photos posted in the coming days!

The Nelson County High School Marching Governors Band takes to the street in Sunday's Christmas Parade.
The Nelson County High School Marching Governors Band takes to the street in Sunday's Christmas Parade.
In spite of the very cold temperatures, the floats were flawless, and the crowds excited!
In spite of the very cold temperatures, the floats were flawless, and the crowds excited!

This year’s parade theme was Inside Santa’s Workshop.

Here’s all of the winners in their respective categories:

Floats:
Adheres Best to Theme
1st Place: Horizon Clubhouse
& nbsp; 2nd Place: Piney River Cub Scouts Pac #32
Most Entertaining
1st Place: Girl Scout Troop #249
2nd Place: Tuckahoe School

Marching Unit:
Best Formation:
1st Place: NCHS Marching Governors
2nd Place: Calvary Parade Band
Most Entertaining
1st Place: Relay for Life
2nd Place: Living Nativity

Horse & Rider
Best of Show: Audrey Robertson

Classic Antique Vehicle (1980 and older):
Best of Show: Joe Lee McClellan’s 1942 Ford Super Deluxe

Modified Antique Vehicle (1980 and older):
Best of Show: Rolling Thunder Classic Car Club

Fire Unit:
Best of Show: Lovingston Volunteer Fire Department Brush 18 Fire Truck

Rescue Unit:
Best of Show: Roseland Rescue Unit

Judges Choice Award:
Fitzgerald Farms

Thanks again Connie for sharing your photos!

Light Snow Begins Falling In Nelson, Numerous Accidents Across Area

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Photos By Tommy Stafford ©2008 NCL : Light snow began falling just before dark Saturday evening in Nelson County, Virginia
Photos By Tommy Stafford ©2008 NCL : Light snow began falling just before dark Saturday evening in Nelson County, Virginia

5:05 PM EST 12.6.08
Afton – Nelson County, Virginia
Just before dark Saturday evening a light snow began falling across Nelson County, Virginia. With temperatures hovering at or below the freezing mark all day in the valley, and well below freezing on the mountains, a light accumulation began to cause some accidents across the area. Some drivers have been losing control of their cars and flipping on the slick roadways. The vast majority of the accidents have been occurring along Route U.S. 29 from the Albermarle Line south into Nelson County, Virginia.

Snow accumulations have been very, very light, but just enough to cause some accidents.
Snow accumulations have been very, very light, but just enough to cause some accidents.


Local radar shows most of the activity to the south of Nelson, but areas of light snow overnight can be expected, with only minor accumulations expected.

Christmas House Tour and Tea : Dec 7th, 2008

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Drawing by Nancy Lauler from The Wintergreen Performing Arts Website
Drawing by Nancy Lauler from The Wintergreen Performing Arts Website

Catch the Christmas spirit at the home of Barbara and Hank Gibb. Every room of this lovely historic house will be decorated for the holidays. Spark your imagination with lots of new ideas! Watch local craftsmen create evergreen wreaths, miniature boxwood Christmas trees and classic treats in the kitchen. All this while enjoying delicious homemade savories and sweets; this is an event not to be missed!

Come and be inspired!
Ideas galore!!
Fifteen very creative people in action!!!

Sunday, December 7, 2008
Open between 1:00 and 5:00 pm

Cost: $15.00 per person with reservations. (Please note: $18.00 will be charged at the door)
Phone at (434) 325-8292.

Enter Stoney Creek and follow the signs to the Gibb Residence
1180 Stoney Creek East in Nellysford, VA

For more info visit The Wintergreen Performing Arts site here.

Ski Season Officially Opens At Wintergreen To Perfect Weather!

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Photo By Tommy Stafford ©2008 NCL : The slopes are in perfect shape at Wintergreen Resort for this weekend's skiing.
Photo By Tommy Stafford ©2008 NCL : The slopes are in perfect shape at Wintergreen Resort for this weekend's skiing.

Wintergreen – Nelson County, Virginia
The start to this year’s ski season is in stark contrast to those of past years at Wintergreen Resort in Nelson County, Virginia. The weather forecast has been cooperating for the past several weeks which has allowed the resort to make plenty of snow very early in the season thanks to a colder than average November.

Snow guns at Wintergreen Resort put down a near perfect base on Eagle's Swoop.
Snow guns at Wintergreen Resort put down a near perfect base on Eagle's Swoop.

A soft opening occurred at the resort last weekend, but with temps now in the low and mid teens at night and daytime highs most of the weekend in the 20’s, it will be about as good as it gets to keep the snow going…and the skiing!

Snow making gear at Wintergreen fills the air with light snow over the slopes.
Snow making gear at Wintergreen fills the air with light snow over the slopes.

You can check complete details on slope conditions, times of operation, etc from the resort by clicking here.

Welcome To The Updated NCL Server

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A view from the top at Wintergreen Resort, Virginia by Paul Purpura
A view from the top at Wintergreen Resort, Virginia by Paul Purpura

If you are seeing this, you are viewing from the new updated server.

Looks like great skiing this weekend!

Santa Claus Arrives In Style!

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Photos By Tommy Stafford ©2008 NCL : Santa arrives not by sleigh but on a Wintergreen Fire Truck Wednesday night at Stoney Creek in Nellysford, Virginia
Photos By Tommy Stafford ©2008 NCL : Santa arrives not by sleigh but on a Wintergreen Fire Truck Wednesday night at Stoney Creek in Nellysford, Virginia

Nellysford – Nelson County, Virginia

In these tough economic times, even Santa is having to hitch a ride anyway he can! Wednesday night he arrived in style on a Wintergreen Fire Truck at the annual Wintergreen Valley Association’s lighting of the Christmas Tree.

Folks at the 2008 arrival said there were probably more people at this year’s event than ever before! The celebration included caroling, and a scrumptious buffet after the arrival of Santa.

Scroll for many of the sights from Wednesday’s event!

Not to worry, Santa will be using his usual method of transportation on Christmas Eve!

D’Ambola’s Restaurant Stimulus Package : Dec 3rd & 4th 2008

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Phil and Linda D'Ambola of D'aAmbolas Restaurant in Afton, Virginia
Phil and Linda D'Ambola of D'aAmbolas Restaurant in Afton, Virginia

This Wednesday and Thursday (December 3 & 4), there will be another special Economic Stimulus Package available. I have been back to Washington on my private corporate jet from Detroit and decided to take another pay cut from my 23M (see footnote below) a year job and pass the savings to our customers. The prices on all entrees will be the same as they were in 2001 for only December 3 & 4, 2008. This means that the entrée prices will be about 15% less than current prices.

So join us for the D’Ambola’s Restaurant Stimulus Package. It has support from both sides of the aisle (the wedding aisle). Please bring this Stimulus Package email with you to receive the benefit of 2001 prices.

Footnote
The 23M is 23 Lesotho Maloti or about $2.75 U.S.

Best Regards,

Phil and Linda D’Ambola
http://www.dambolas.com
540 456-4556

Speed Reminder Goes Up Along 151 in New 45 MPH Zone : Vote In Online Survey!

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By Tommy Stafford ©2008 NCL : Ironically, our cameras caught a Virginia State Trooper patrolling the new 45 MPH zone along Route 151.
By Tommy Stafford ©2008 NCL : Ironically, our cameras caught a Virginia State Trooper patrolling the new 45 MPH zone along Route 151.

Nellysford – Nelson County, Virginia
If you’ve been traveling Virginia Route 151 north out of Nellysford, you have no doubt noticed the new speed reminder radar unit near the intersection of Rodes Farm Drive and Route 151.

As we told you back in November, the new speed limit began taking effect on the roadway that had a high number of fatal auto accidents in 2007.

The radar signs are a warning to drivers to watch their speed along the new 45 MPH zone.
The radar signs are a warning to drivers to watch their speed along the new 45 MPH zone.

With the new 45 MPH zone, a continuous stretch of 151 is now 45 MPH from just north of Bland Wade Road all the way south into Nellysford.

Nelson BOS Chairman, Tommy Harvey is now proposing, and has asked VDOT to decrease the speed limit along Route 151 to 45 MPH all the way from Route 250 at Rockfish Gap, south to Nellysford. (See 4th paragraph in linked minutes)

Master Charles Cannon and Wife Of Slain Husband & Daughter Speak To Press : Audio

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Photos By Tommy Stafford ©2008 NCL : Master Charles Cannon and Kia Scherr take a seat at Synchronicity to address the national media.
Photos By Tommy Stafford ©2008 NCL : Master Charles Cannon and Kia Scherr take a seat at Synchronicity to address the national media.

Faber – Nelson County, Virginia

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Master Charles Cannon, head of Synchronicity Foundation and Kia Scherr, the wife of Alan Scherr and mother of Naomi Scherr spoke to the national press Tuesday afternoon at Synchronicity’s cathedral. NCL first broke the story of the Nelson County ties in our series of reports during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Kia’s husband and 13 year old daughter were both gunned down in the terrorist’s attacks in Mumbai last week.

Cannon describes how he had to walk out of the Oberoi Hotel over dead victims in the attacks. The Scherr father and daughter were two of the deceased Cannon identified on his way out.
Cannon describes how he had to walk out of the Oberoi Hotel over dead victims in the attacks. The Scherr father and daughter were two of the deceased Cannon identified on his way out.
The pair spent the better part of an hour telling their stories to live national media. Portions of the interviews were picked up on CNN.
The pair spent the better part of an hour telling their stories to live national media. Portions of the interviews were picked up on CNN.
A huge presence of both local and national media attended Tuesday's press conference at Synchronicity.
A huge presence of both local and national media attended Tuesday's press conference at Synchronicity.
Cannon carefully describes his nearly two days of being barricaded in is hotel room in India while terrorists killed over 100 people in the attacks.
Cannon carefully describes his nearly two days of being barricaded in is hotel room in India while terrorists killed over 100 people in the attacks.
Cannon speaks to Courtney Stuart with The Hook in Charlottesville after Tuesday's press conference.
Cannon speaks to Courtney Stuart with The Hook in Charlottesville after Tuesday's press conference.

There will be a memorial service held for Alan Scherr and his daughter Naomi in a few days. We’ll have more details as they become available.

First Saturday Community Market : December 6th, 2008 @ RVCC

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Saturday, December 6th –
First Saturday Community Market
Rockfish Valley Community Center off Rt. 151, Afton
9am to 2pm
Local produce,meat, eggs, cheese, baked goods, arts & crafts, live music,

Pancake breakfast (8:30 – 10:30am)and lunch Noon – 1:30pm – 434.361.0100

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