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Nellysford : Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery : Medieval Dinner Theater

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Photography by Tommy Stafford
Nelson County Life Magazine ©2007
Medieval Dinner Theater @ Hill Top
Nellysford, Virginia

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Other than the electric lights you were transported back in time to the 13th century this past weekend at Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery. This October marked the 3rd year in a row they held their highly popular Medieval Dinner Theater.

The event featured a medieval style banquet consisting of five courses, a glass of Cyser which is an Anglo Saxon style apple mead, a glass of wine with dessert, and a wonderful night full of entertainment provided by The Doorway Singers, a medieval entertainment group from Virginia Beach.

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Crystal
Looks like Crystal is ready to serve thy wine!

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The evening is always a great time and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Nelson County High School FFA.

Afton : Nellysford : Halloween on the Farm and at the table

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Photography by Yvette Stafford
Nelson County Life Magazine ©2007
Halloween on the petting farm and around at the table
Afton & Nellysford, Virginia

Halloween doesn’t officially hit until October 31st, but that didn’t stop the ghosts and goblins from getting an early start this past weekend in Nelson.

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Talk about spooky, here’s the rider but no head? Mmmm, the headless horseman! Yep at MountainSide Petting Farm in Afton this past weekend, the headless horseman (in this case headless horsewoman, AKA Sindri Linen! – she knows a thing or two about horses..) rode out to give the kids a scare, but not too bad. Everyone had a great & spooky time!

Stacey-Pirate
This really is scary, pirates on the lose. This guy looks awfully familiar. Seems like I saw him just the other day building a house. Mind must be playing tricks on me. But I haven’t seen Al Stacey of Gaia Homes lately, coincidence, probably all it is.

kids-horseman
Don’t think the the spooky rider scared these kids too much, looks like the came prepared!

From the petting farm to the table

Addy Pumpkin
Just down the road at The Mark Addy in Nellysford, it was a Halloween flair this weekend with a special dinner Saturday night that encouraged pumpkins (nice carving job above) and encouraged folks to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes, below..

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Above, Heards’ Mountain locals, Jeff Vogelgesang & Jan Smith played a few tunes to get everyone in the spooky mood!

Jacob
Here, Jacob Tal, son of Rafi and Leslie Tal, Mark Addy owners, sets up the pumpkins at the entrance.

Sunday Weather : Wintergreen, BRP, Nelson County, VA : AM Clouds then Partly Sunny & breezy today : Frost Advisory tonight

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UPDATED: 8:30 AM EDT 10-28-07

Weathercast by Tommy Stafford, Nelson County Life Magazine

Photography by Hayley Osborne
Nelson County Life Magazine : © 2007
Cubbing at Cherry Hill
Arrington, Virginia
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In this weekend’s weather photo above, Hayley Osborne, captured this fabulous shot of cubbing in Virginia. That’s an event that precedes the opening day of fox hunting next month. Very Virginia! November is Hayley’s first month shooting and writing with NCL, but not the last! You’ll be seeing her work every month in our pages and here on the web. Hayley’s entire photo layout and story can be found on page 12 of the current November NCL issue hitting the shelves this weekend!

The weekend has been excellent thus far! Today will be another nice day. No rain on Saturday, but what we got last week was really nice. You can get details from all of the reporting NCL-Weathernet stations by selecting your station from the pull down menu in the upper left hand corner of your screen. Today looks nice with cool Fall like temperatures. Sunday night into early next week promises some frost and freezing temperatures.

The NWS has already issued a Frost Advisory for the area in the early morning hours before and around sunrise Monday:

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
354 AM EDT SUN OCT 28 2007

FREDERICK MD-CARROLL-NORTHERN BALTIMORE-HARFORD-MONTGOMERY-HOWARD-
NELSON-ALBEMARLE-GREENE-MADISON-RAPPAHANNOCK-FAUQUIER-LOUDOUN-
ORANGE-CULPEPER-PRINCE WILLIAM/MANASSAS/MANASSAS PARK-FAIRFAX-
STAFFORD-SPOTSYLVANIA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…FREDERICK…WESTMINSTER…
GAITHERSBURG…COLUMBIA…CHARLOTTESVILLE…WASHINGTON…
LEESBURG…CULPEPER…MANASSAS…MANASSAS PARK…FAIRFAX…
FREDERICKSBURG
354 AM EDT SUN OCT 28 2007

…FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STERLING VIRGINIA HAS ISSUED A
FROST ADVISORY…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY.

COLD HIGH PRESSURE WILL BRING CLEAR SKIES AND LIGHT WINDS
OVERNIGHT SUNDAY. LOW TEMPERATURES WILL RANGE FROM THE LOWER TO
MID 30S.

A FROST ADVISORY MEANS THAT FROST IS POSSIBLE. SENSITIVE OUTDOOR
PLANTS MAY BE KILLED IF LEFT UNCOVERED.

Though Nelson is not technically under a freeze watch, it is in effect for some of the adjoining counties to our east and south. I expect to see plenty of freezing temps in Nelson as well, though brief just before daylight.

Local satellite shows a bank of clouds streaming from north to south across the Blue Ridge this morning, expect skies to become partly sunny as the day wears on.

The current national forecast map shows high pressure in control. This will for allow clearing skies and light winds tonight, setting up for frost and some freezing temps. Map updates daily @ 5 AM EDT

Out 48 hours skies look mostly clear and fair.

Regional Radar look via Wundergound.com

Sunday Mostly sunny, cool & breezy from time to time. – Daytime high around 60 valley – on the mountains around 45°

Wind: North 8-14 MPH with gusts to 25 MPH

Tonight: lows – near 30° valley & upper 20’s mountains.

By Monday Sunny & cool with valley highs in the upper 50’s – mid 50’s mountains – lows in the low 30’s valley, upper 20’s mountains

Whenever or wherever severe weather or news breaks out, we’ll have the latest watches, warnings, and coverage affecting Nelson County, Wintergreen, and nearby counties.

Have a great Weekend!

Know your Nelson.COM
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Datebook : Lovingston : Broadband Committee meets : November 7th 7:30 PM

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November 7th at 7:30 pm
The Nelson Center

Project consultant will review the Phase 1 activities of the Broadband Planning Process. The
County will receive $25,000 from the VA Department of Housing and Community
Development for this project. Phase I of the planning process completes the
needs assessment and broadband education components. Using GIS and the
responses from the business and residential surveys, the focus is to locate
education institutions, businesses, and health care providers, as well as
identify current customer satisfaction and gaps in internet technologies.

Datebook : Lovingston : Board of Supervisors consider Phase 2 of internet study : Nov 15th : 2:30 PM

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On November 15th

At the board meeting at 2 pm

The board of supervisors will decide whether the county continues with Phase 2 of the planning process.
The County has been approved to receive $50,000 in funding to complete this
phase. Phase 2 activities will identify what kind of network and facilities
should be developed, general locations of a proposed network or
telecommunications facilities, last mile connectivity options, conceptual
costs, organizational structures and issues to consider, recommended
strategies and funding resources.

Datebook : Faber : “Elvis” Fundraiser for Faber Vol. Fire Dept : Oct 27th – 7PM

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Sat. Oct. 27th

“5th annual steak dinner and ”Memories of Elvis”


At the Nelson County Rescue Squad building on Route 6 East at
Faber.

Michael Hoover, ”Elvis tribute artist” has performed nationwide since
1979 providing family enjoyment singing Elvis’ greatest hits.
We serve a ribeye steak dinner with all the trimmings from 4:30-6:30 with
his hour long performance at 7:00pm. and we sell advance tickets for
$20.00/person.
We (fire dept. auxiliary) extend an invitation for you to come join us for
great food and a great entertainer.

For more info contact: 434-263-5827
or: 434-263-4822

Thursday Weather : Wintergreen, BRP, & Nelson County, VA : Showers continue through Saturday

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Weathercast by Tommy Stafford, Nelson County Life Magazine

AUDIO VERSION OF FORECAST (some PC users may need to click play button twice)

Photography by Tommy Stafford
Nelson County Life Magazine : © 2007
Blue Mountain Brewery Opens
Afton, Virginia
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Above, Mandi Smack, co-owner of Blue Mountain Brewery in Afton, prepares a sampler tray of the different beers available at Nelson’s first micro brewery that opened Wednesday. You can read and see more pictures about their opening by clicking here.

First congratulations to Blue Mountain Brewery on their opening yesterday in Afton, Virginia. They are Nelson’s first micro brewery joining a large group of wineries that have been open here for years. Though the first, not the last, another is slated to open in Beech Grove sometime next year in the Glen Mary Village.

Finally, finally, finally, some decent rainfall over the past 24 hours. Not a huge rain, but many locations have picked up some nice rainfall. To our south near the NC border they even had tornado warnings issued Wednesday afternoon associated with some severe storms. Fortunately as I discussed earlier in the week, chances for rain hang around through the first part of the weekend. By the time the rains ends, we could see anywhere from 1 to 4 inches by the weekend. We should see the rain slacking off by late Saturday. Temperatures remain generally in the 60’s for daytime highs until late in the weekend and early next week when we’ll see more fall like weather with temps in the 50’s for daytime highs.

The current national forecast map shows a cold front barely through Central Virginia with an associated low pressure area to our west that will continue to provide chances for rain through the first part of the weekend.

Out 48 hours we still have rain in the Nelson area.

Regional Radar look via Wundergound.com

And for those of you keeping score at home, The total rainfall numbers as of 6:00 AM Thursday morning

Here’s a neat google map of all personal weather stations in the area, including all of the NCL ones.

*NCL-Nelson County Life Magazine : Greenfield / Afton, VA
Wednesday High: 73.2°
1.15″ of rain

*NCL-Wintergreen Nature Foundation : Devil’s Knob, VA
Wednesday High: 64.9°
1.82″ of rain

*NCL-Wintergreen Winery @ the foot of Wintergreen Mountain in Beech Grove, VA
Wednesday High: N/A°
0.00″ of rain (rain gauge out of service)

*NEW*NCL-Hatcreek Farm on Horseshoe Mountain : Roseland, VA
Wednesday High: 70.3°
1.92″ of rain

*NCL-Mini Tara Vineyards : Arrington, VA
Wednesday High: 71.2°
0.48″ of rain estimated

*NCL-Tiger Fuel – Lovingston, VA
Wednesday High: 70.7°
3.36″ of rain

*Non-NCL reporting station: Warminster @ Wingina
Monday High: 72.6°
0.50″ of rain

Other area reporting rain totals via The Nelson Automated Flood System.

Your local forecast including: Afton, Lovingston, & Ivy
*Today Cloudy & cool with rain over 90% of the area.
*Valley : High temps around 60°
*On the mountains above 2000 feet along the BRP, Montebello, Wintergreen, Devil’s Knob, and Love, Rain and chilly.
Highs around 53°
Winds: NE 10-15 MPH with higher gusts early

*Tonight Cloudy with rain continuing over 70% of the area.
*Lows valley near: 50°
*On the mountains: 45°
*Winds: NE 10-15 MPH

Tomorrow Fog. Cloudy with rain continuing over 70% of the area.
* Valley: 64°
*On the mountains – near 60°
Winds: NE 5-10 MPH

*Tomorrow night: Rain continues – Lows near 52° valley – 50° mountains.
Winds: N 5-10 MPH becoming SW late

The weekend Showers continue through Saturday evening when they should begin to taper off Sunday looks mostly sunny right now. – Daytime highs generally 60’s valley – on the mountains upper 50’s to near 60° – Overnight lows – mid 40’s valley & around 40° mountains.

By Monday morning look for lows in the mid 30’s mountains, upper 30’s valley – Daytime highs upper 50’s valley – low and mid 50’s mountains.

Whenever or wherever severe weather or news breaks out, we’ll have the latest watches, warnings, and coverage affecting Nelson County, Wintergreen, and nearby counties.

Have a great Thursday!

Know your Nelson.COM
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Afton : Nelson’s First Brewery Opened Wednesday : Blue Mountain Brewery!

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REFRESH Nelson County Life Magazine HERE for the latest updates:

Photography by Tommy Stafford
Nelson County Life Magazine ©2007
Blue Mountain Brewery
Afton, Virginia
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Mandi Smack, co-owner of Blue Mountain Brewery, prepares a sampler tray of all of the beers they make at their newly opened brewery in Afton.

Move over grapes and make room for hops! Blue Mountain Brewery opened its doors Wednesday at noon. Even with a rainy day, tons of folks packed Nelson’s first micro brewery. “It’s been awesome,” says Mandi Smack, co-owner and wife of Taylor, who is the official brew master of Blue Mountain. In addition to several beers they make, Rockfish Wheat is our personal favorite, they are serving several yummy dishes for lunch and dinner. At Wednesday’s opening we had the grilled vegi pizza! Perfect and very good!

Matt Nucci, co-owner, of the brewery was busy Wednesday behind the bar meeting and greeting customers. Congrats to Taylor, Matt & Mandi! First class operation!

You need to go by and check it out. They are open until 8PM. Visit their website for more information on days and hours of operation.

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Above, this couple was on their way to camp here in the Blue Ridge, saw the open sign, and pulled on in for a taste!

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Here’ Arlene Huholdt serves up one of the yummy sandwiches at Wednesday’s opening!

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This is a sampler tray of the different beers made at the brewery. They go from a lighter type of beer all the way to a more hearty style of ale.

Wednedsay Weather : Wintergreen, BRP, Nelson County, VA : Showers continue

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Regional Radar look via Wundergound.com

Regular weather returns on Thursday, till then generic NWS forecast:
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ZONE FORECAST PRODUCT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
342 AM EDT WED OCT 24 2007

VAZ036>040-050-051-055-056-242300-
NELSON-ALBEMARLE-GREENE-MADISON-RAPPAHANNOCK-ORANGE-CULPEPER-
STAFFORD-SPOTSYLVANIA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…CHARLOTTESVILLE…WASHINGTON…CULPEPER…
FREDERICKSBURG
342 AM EDT WED OCT 24 2007

.TODAY…SHOWERS LIKELY THIS MORNING…THEN SHOWERS LIKELY WITH
ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS THIS AFTERNOON. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S. WEST
WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH…BECOMING NORTH THIS AFTERNOON. CHANCE OF RAIN
70 PERCENT.
.TONIGHT…SHOWERS LIKELY WITH ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE
EVENING…THEN A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AFTER MIDNIGHT. LOWS IN THE LOWER
50S. NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH. CHANCE OF RAIN 70 PERCENT.
.THURSDAY…CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE
MID 50S. NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS
IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
.FRIDAY…SHOWERS LIKELY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S. NORTHEAST WINDS
10 TO 15 MPH. CHANCE OF RAIN 60 PERCENT.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…SHOWERS LIKELY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S. CHANCE OF
RAIN 60 PERCENT.
.SATURDAY…SHOWERS LIKELY. HIGHS AROUND 70. CHANCE OF RAIN
60 PERCENT.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 40S.
.SUNDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S.
.MONDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S.
.MONDAY NIGHT…CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S.
.TUESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S.

BRP Forecast above 2000 feet:

FORECAST FOR SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK ABOVE 2000 FEET
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
342 AM EDT WED OCT 24 2007

.TODAY…CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S.
.TONIGHT…CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S.
.THURSDAY…CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE UPPER
40S.
.FRIDAY…CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S.
.SATURDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY. LOWS IN THE MID 40S.
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S.
.SUNDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER

Afton : Rockfish River Elementary : Community Helpers’ Day

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Photography by Tommy Stafford
Nelson County Life Magazine ©2007
Rockfish River Elementary
Afton, Virginia
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Above a member of the Rockfish Valley FD lets one of the youngsters see what it’s like to wear a breathing pack used when firefighters fight fires.

There were all kinds of demonstrations in all different occupations Monday at the Rockfish School. Youngsters got the chance to see all kinds of careers they might one day have interest in. Thanks to Stacey Johnson, Courtney Truslow, and principal, Nita Hughes, for inviting us over and showing great hospitality while there!

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This fellow got to try out the mask portion of the rig, just in time for Halloween!

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What can brown do for you?

gravel truck
From delivery trucks to dump trucks!

Verizon
Not that any of these youngsters needed any help talking, but these guys from Verizon showed them how their conversations travel across wires and how they work on them.

CVEC
And if you’re not interested in telephone wires, how about electric ones, the folks at CVEC showed them all about it!

VA Forrestry
Or if climbing poles isn’t in their future, maybe climbing trees with Smokey Bear might be!

Sheriff
OK, not interested in that Smokey Bear, how about this one?

chopper
Or a pilot or flight nurse / paramedic on one of these awesome helicopters. Air Care 5!

These were just a few of the demonstrations at Monday’s event. All of the folks that showed up had a great time and all of the kids got a chance to see what the future just might hold for them!

NCL

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