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“Dr. Bob” Raynor To Retire After Half Century As Doctor

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Dr. Robert (Bob) Raynor will retire in a few weeks after a half century as a Nelson doctor.
Dr. Robert (Bob) Raynor will retire in a few weeks after a half century as a Nelson doctor.

The first time I met Dr. Bob Raynor a few years back, he said “Call me Bob.” There was nothing pretentious about this man, just a kind warm smile. And once I found out he swims laps in his pond on the farm, in his 70’s, I was even more impressed!

But it’s the countless babies he’s delivered, the colds and coughs he’s treated, and the countless times had had to deliver not so good news, that’s help define his career. Camille was one of those times in 1969. “There were very few injuries. People were either totally OK or they were dead,” he said in a recent interview celebrating his 50th year as a Nelson doctor. He also still serves as the county medical examiner today.

Dr. Raynor stops for a picture with state troopers and workers just after Hurricane Camille.
Dr. Raynor stops for a picture with state troopers and workers just after Hurricane Camille.

In just a few days Dr. Raynor will retire, sort of. “I’ll continue to see my patients in the nursing home, but I am hanging up my routine office care,” he told me when we recently had dinner with he and his lovely wife Shirley. The practice he founded will be in good hands. Our Dr. Steve Schmitz and Dr. Charles Cole (NCL medical columnists) will continue Afton Family Medicine.

Retirement Celebration For
Robert C. Raynor, M.D.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
5:00p.m. – 7:30p.m
Martha Jefferson Afton Family Medicine
7849 Rockfish Valley Highway Afton, Va.

In October everyone will get their chance to wish Dr. Bob the best at a retirement reception in his honor. The detail are below. We wish you the best Dr. Bob!

New Rockfish Valley Group Established to Preserve Scenic 151

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A snapshot from the Virginia Scenic 151 newly created website.
A snapshot from the Virginia Scenic 151 newly created website.

Congratulations to the folks forming a new organization and website along Route 151 in Nelson County, Virginia running through the Rockfish Valley. The new organization’s website says:

“We look to be a voice of the collective citizen. We are YOU. We are seeking to be an accurate concentric voice of the people living and working in the area.

Please send us an email today with the most important issues to you for the future of a more quiet and scenic 151 in the Afton area. What are your concerns?

* Noise from illegal thru-trucks?
* Future development direction?
* Jobs and revenue for Schools and roads?
* The future of rural transportation?
* Bike and walking trails?
* 151view shed and business landscaping?
* Signage and lighting?

Kudos to Virginia Scenic 151 and we encourage anyone interested in this project to join this organization!”

You can find out more by going to their website by clicking here.

Fun Day! EuroNelson At The Mark Addy Inn

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Folks Grabbed Some Yummy Food At The EuroNelson Event Hosted At The Mark Addy Inn
Folks Grabbed Some Yummy Food At The EuroNelson Event Hosted At The Mark Addy Inn

The weather couldn’t have been better for the first EuroNelson Event held Sunday afternoon on the lawn of The Mark Addy Inn in Nellysford, Virginia. Several different bands including, Tiger Lily, Failure to Yield, Gil Somers, along with Naughty Dynamic & The Design were on hand to entertain the crowd.

As we’ve been following for the past several months, The Foreign Language Department at Nelson County High has been raising money for their trip to Europe next year. Sunday’s event was part of that fund raising effort.

Sid Linen helps a youngster up for a pony ride at EuroNelson.
Sid Linen helps a youngster up for a pony ride at EuroNelson.
A very nice silent auction was held throughout the afternoon.
A very nice silent auction was held throughout the afternoon.
Speaking of Sid Linen, here's her daughter, Meg, nice cat!
Speaking of Sid Linen, here's her daughter, Meg, nice cat!
Very Euro! NCHS students designed their very own wine label for wine supplied by Mountain Cove Vineyard.
Very Euro! NCHS students designed their very own wine label for wine supplied by Mountain Cove Vineyard.
A little something for everyone. These youngsters enjoyed the face painting!
A little something for everyone. These youngsters enjoyed the face painting!

Look for more events in the coming months to help get the student off on their trip in 2009!

Fall is Arriving : Grape Crushing At Wintergreen Winery

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Jeff Stone lines up a portion of the 16 tons of Chardonnay grapes crushed last week.
Jeff Stone lines up a portion of the 16 tons of Chardonnay grapes crushed last week.

You know we’re nearing Fall when they start harvesting and crushing grapes in the area. In the photo above, Jeff Stone of Wintergreen Winery in Beech Grove lines up the Chardonnay heading to the crush pad. That will be some might fine wine in just a few months!

Retired FBI Agent, Chuck Brown of Nellysford Book Signing : Inside

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Chuck Brown With His New Book At His Nellysford Home
Chuck Brown With His New Book At His Nellysford Home

Chuck Brown, retired FBI agent who now lives in Nellysford will be on hand to sign copies of his newly released book, Inside – Letters From The World’s Largest Prison System.
Book em’ Event to be held in Waynesboro on Saturday Oct 18th—9:30 AM to 4:00PM—This event is sponsored by the Waynesboro Police Department.

Fleetwood Annual Fall Benefit Trail Ride : Massies Mill

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By Diana Garland : Fleetwood Trail Ride in April 2008
By Diana Garland : Fleetwood Trail Ride in April 2008

What: Annual Fall Benefit Trail Ride

Where: Fleetwood Community Center, Massies Mill, VA

When: October 17-19

Cost: $75 per adult rider, $35 non-rider or under 17

Details: Horseback riding at its finest! All proceeds to help with upkeep and
maintenance of former school building and grounds. Fee includes 3 days and 2
nights of camping, casual riding on Friday, marked, self-guided trails on
Saturday and Sunday, and 5 meals.
Ample parking for horse trailers. Showers and restrooms in building. Free art
show. Professional photographer on site. Pre-registration is required, as is
proof of negative Coggins.

Contact: Audrey Diane Evans, at 434 277-5814 or bossmare@ceva.net

5th Annual Opportunity Ball @ Veritas Winery

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Opportunity Ball 2007
Opportunity Ball 2007

5th Annual Opportunity Ball, November 22, 2008, 6pm
Veritas Vineyard and Winery, Saddleback Road, Afton, VA

An evening to remember to benefit Nelson County Charities…

Start with wine and h’ors d’oeuvres and a silent auction in the wine cellar
accompanied by the Monticello Wind Ensemble

Enjoy a beautiful 5 course meal paired with Veritas wines
accompanied by relaxing dinner music

A live auction follows dinner, then dance the night away to the music of SPLAAAT

Tickets are $125 each
Mail checks and seating requests to:
Opportunity Ball, PO Box 253, Nellysford, VA 22958

For questions call Mary Wolf, 434-361-0213

Experience Nelson Picks Photo Contest Winners

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1 of 3 First Place Winners : Kenneth Payne : The Dark Hollow Sunset
1 of 3 First Place Winners : Kenneth Payne : The Dark Hollow Sunset

Thursday night Experience Nelson County celebrated the winners of the third annual Nelson County Photo Contest. “When I realized all the great photo opportunities in beautiful Nelson County, I hosted the annual photo contest three years ago. The first year, there were about 15 entries. This year, we had over 60 entries across three categories,” said Kim Chappell,

This year’s contest was co-sponsored by Experience Nelson County—Kim Chappell, Realtor and The Sparrow Café in Beech Grove.

Thursday night’s awards dinner was hosted at The Sparrow Café. Until the end of October, contest entries will be on display in the café. (open seven days a week for breakfast and lunch) Visit and check out the digital display. All the entries will also be included in an album that will be presented to the Nelson County Visitor’s Center.

Look for each of the entries to be posted to Experience Nelson County over the coming months.

This Year’s Winners:

Nelson County Scenes

First Place: Kenneth Payne
Second Place: Marti Szczur

Nelson Wildlife

First Place: Ann Strober
Second Place: Jim Purvis

Made in Nelson County

First Place: Lisa Thalheimer
Second Place: Pierre Constans

Thank you to everyone who entered photographs in this year’s contest. Nelson County truly has residents and visitors who love the county and want to share its beauty.

You can go to www.ExperienceNelsonCounty.com to see many more entries.

Nelson County Beats Wilson Memorial 14-7 In Homecoming Game

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The night was perfect for Nelson County High’s Homecoming 2008. They won against Wilson Memorial of Fishersville by a score of 14-7! Way to go! That puts Nelson 2-2 for the season so far. Next week they face Altavista in their next away game.

Photos By: Paul Purpura, Nelson County Life Magazine ©2008
Photos By: Paul Purpura, Nelson County Life Magazine ©2008
Sara Buckley and Tyler Price are the 2008 Homecoming King & Queen
Sara Buckley and Tyler Price are the 2008 Homecoming King & Queen
Jacob Tal of Nellysford shows of the brand new band uniforms for 2008-2009
Jacob Tal of Nellysford shows of the brand new band uniforms for 2008-2009

Nelson Food Pantry : “Food For The Holidays” Event : Lovingston

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Saturday – September 20th from 3-7 PM,

Zydeco Band, Matty Metcalfe’s Crewe D’Bayou, playing in the streets of Lovingston.

A fundraiser for Food for the Holidays for the Food Pantry. The event will take place in the roped-off street in front of the Opry, the official sponsor. The cost for tickets is $15 per adult and $5 for children. (If someone has more than three children the rest would be free.)

This should be lots of fun, and Saturday is supposed to be a beautiful day.

So please show your support for the Nelson Country Food Pantry and have lots of fun!!!!!!

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