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Datebook : Nellysford : Mark Addy Harvest Festival : Tonight!
Tuesday Weather : Wintergreen, BRP, & Nelson County, VA : Warm, showers still on the horizon week’
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William Layton Honored by Historical Society
Lovingston, Virginia
Above, William Layton of Tyro, is honored by Bernie McGinnis of the Nelson Historical Society for his winning of the largest pumpkin in the state. William is the cover story in the current October issue of NCL. You can read more about him here in our online edition. William gave one of the blue ribbons he won at the state fair to the historical society for preservation in the Oakland Museum.
Above, Yvette, talks to the group about the story she prepared in NCL on William, Shelia, their kids. All of the pictures NCL took, published and unpublished, have also been donated as part of a permanent visual record.
Here, a very proud wife, Shelia, videos William as he speaks to the historical society group.
Weatherwise Monday was pretty much a non event. We started off chilly. The overnight low here at NCL-Greenfield Afton was in the upper 30’s. As the day wore on, temps warmed up nicely. A high thin overcast we talked about yesterday formed, but not enough to block any sun, just kind of put a veil on things. Today and tomorrow look about the same temperature wise with afternoon highs near 80 in the valley. We’ll continue to see high thin clouds again today, even cloudy skies at times in the afternoon as an upper level disturbance nears the area. Models still show chances for rain forming by the end of the week, but they have for the past two weeks only to fall apart as it nears the Blue Ridge. This is still 3-4 days out, so I’ll continue to watch and see.
And for those of you keeping score at home, The numbers as of 11:59 PM EDT last night
*NCL-Nelson County Life Magazine : Greenfield / Afton, VA
Monday High: 76.8°
0.00″ of rain
*NCL-Wintergreen Nature Foundation : Devil’s Knob, VA
Monday High: 71.1°
0.00″ of rain
*NCL-Wintergreen Winery @ the foot of Wintergreen Mountain in Beech Grove, VA
Monday High: 79.5°
0.00″ of rain
*NEW*NCL-Hatcreek Farm on Horseshoe Mountain : Monday High: 76.5°
0.00″ of rain
*NCL-Delfosse Winery & Vineyard : Faber, VA
Monday High: 77.9°
0.00″ of rain
*NCL-Tiger Fuel – Lovingston, VA
Monday High: 77.4°
0.00″ of rain
*Covesville Store : Covesville, VA
Monday High: N/A°
0.00″ of rain
Today’s Forecast Map
On the National Forecast Map, high pressure again is the dominate feature today. Though a jet stream disturbance will thrown some clouds into the area from time to time today. Rain is in the forecast by week’s end if the system headed our way stays together.
Local forecast
*Today Partly sunny with thin high overcast becoming mostly cloudy on occasion by late afternoon. Pleasant.
*High temps in Lovingston, Crozet, & Faber around 77°
*On the mountains above 2000 feet along the BRP, Montebello, Wintergreen, Devil’s Knob, and Love, Partly sunny becoming mostly cloudy late.
Highs top out around 70°
Winds: SE 2-4 MPH
*Tonight Mostly cloudy and seasonal.
*Lows valley near: 51°
*On the mountains: 50°
*Winds: SW 3-5 MPH
Tomorrow Partly sunny & warm.
*Highs valley near 80°
*On the mountains – becoming mostly cloudy – near 67°
Winds: S 5-7 MPH
*Tomorrow night: Mostly cloudy – Lows near 50° valley & mountains.
Winds: S 5-10 MPH
The remainder of the week slight chances for rain Thursday through Saturday morning. Daytime highs generally low & mid 70’s valley – on the mountains look for daytime highs in the mid & upper 60’s nearing 70° – Overnight lows – generally low and mid 50’s valley & 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 Tuesday!
Know your Nelson.COM
-T-
Monday Weather : Wintergreen, BRP & Nelson County, VA : Mild, showers possible mid-week
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Trip to the Pumpkin Patch
Drumheller’s Orchard
Lovingston, Virginia
What a fantastic weekend we had in Central Virginia and Nelson County. The days were pleasant and fall like, the nights cool. We saw some upper 30’s for overnight lows during the weekend. It was a perfect time to be out pumpkin picking! Lots of kids went to Drumheller’s Orchard last week and over the weekend to do just that. You can see more coverage here along with video! And sadly, it was the last weekend for the Nelson Farmers’ market in Nellysford (video here). This past Saturday wrapped up the market for 2007. Mmmmm, what to do with my Saturday morning’s now! Not to worry they will be back in 2008!
Though the weather is pleasant and it feels like Autumn, we are in severe need of rain. It’s becoming critical as noted by many of the water restriction signs you see up across the county. Ray Uttaro with Nelson Emergency Services issued this burn ban last week since conditions have become so dry. The National Weather Service mentions chances for rain by mid-week, I don’t personally give it much hope folks. Right now none of the three models I use to compare show much in the way of rain. But I will look this over more throughly later today. We need it and I’ll gladly be wrong on this any day if it means getting and rain.
And for those of you keeping score at home, The numbers as of 11:59 PM EDT last night
*NCL-Nelson County Life Magazine : Greenfield / Afton, VA
Sunday High: 74.5°
0.00″ of rain
*NCL-Wintergreen Nature Foundation : Devil’s Knob, VA
Sunday High: 61.9°
0.00″ of rain
*NCL-Wintergreen Winery @ the foot of Wintergreen Mountain in Beech Grove, VA
Sunday High: 74.7°
0.00″ of rain
*NEW*NCL-Hatcreek Farm on Horseshoe Mountain : Sunday High: 75.0°
0.00″ of rain
*NCL-Delfosse Winery & Vineyard : Faber, VA
Sunday High: 73.0°
0.00″ of rain
*NCL-Tiger Fuel – Lovingston, VA
Sunday High: N/A°
0.00″ of rain
*Covesville Store : Covesville, VA
Sunday High: N/A°
0.00″ of rain
Today’s Forecast Map
The National Forecast Map, as has been the case for weeks, shows high pressure controlling our weather over the next several days. There are tiny chances for showers around Thursday and possibly again Friday night, but I am not putting much stock in this currently.
Local forecast
*Today Morning clouds, then partly sunny with thin high overcast possible by late afternoon. Mild.
*High temps in Lovingston, Greenwood, & Roseland around 76°
*On the mountains above 2000 feet along the BRP, Montebello, Wintergreen, Devil’s Knob, and Love, Partly sunny & seasonal.
Highs top out around 68°
Winds: SE 3-5 MPH
*Tonight Partly cloudy and cool.
*Lows valley near: 47°
*On the mountains: 44°
*Winds: SW 2-4 MPH
Tomorrow Mostly sunny, slightly warmer.
*Highs valley near 80°
*On the mountains near 70°
Winds: S 2-4 MPH
*Tomorrow night: Becoming mostly cloudy & mild – Lows near 50° valley & 48° mountains.
Winds: S: Light
The remainder of the week looks partly sunny & seasonal with slight chances for rain Thursday then again Friday night. Daytime highs generally lower 70° valley – on the mountains look for daytime highs in the mid & upper 60’s – Overnight lows – around 50° in the valley – upper 40’s to near 50° 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 Monday!
Know your Nelson.COM
-T-
Nellysford : So long Farmers’ Market for 2007 season : Video
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This Saturday was the last day for the 2007 Nelson Farmer’s Market in Nellysford. What a huge success! Congrats and we’ll see you back there in 2008!
Lovingston : Drumheller’s Orchard has great day of fun for kids! : Video
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This is what Fall is all about in Virginia. Out in the orchards, pumpkin patches and the corn field mazes! Doris Drumheller, of Drumheller’s Orchard, knows how to have a day of fun for kids, many who have never been on the farm. Friday she had youngsters from all over the area coming by to pick their very own pumpkins and apples, along with a tour of their orchard operation. If you haven’t been out there, make it a point to go!
Photography by Tommy Stafford
www.NelsonCountyLife.com ©2007
Drumheller’s Orchard
Lovingston, Virginia
Here, youngsters from The Covenant School in Charlottesville get instructions on where to go pick their very own pumpkin, and about the corn maze!
Above, one of the students jumps down from the trailer and heads to the corn field.
In the maze!
The Perfect Pumpkin!
The trip back to the orchard.
Above Doris Drumheller leads the youngsters on a tour.
Here the youngsters get a look inside the cold storage unit where the apples are kept.
Doris explains how the apples are picked using this special bucket.
Datebook : Lovingston : Senator Webb Staff to Hold Satellite Office Hours : 10-26-07
Senator Webb Staff to Hold Satellite Office Hours
Friday, October 26, 2007
“Webb Sites†to Expand Constituent Services in Remote Locations
Earlier this year, Senator Jim Webb announced the creation of “Webb Sites,†satellite office-hour locations where Virginians will have the opportunity to speak with a representative of the Senator’s staff in their local communities.
A “Webb Site†will be held in 2 locations on Friday, October 26, 2007. These sessions are designed to assist constituents in Amherst and Nelson Counties and the surrounding communities with difficulties relating to Social Security and Medicare benefits, veterans’ benefits, legal immigration, federal student loans, military service, and other federally-related matters.
In addition to Senator Webb’s district offices around Virginia, the “Webb Sites†program offers additional face-to-face contact with staff representatives and aims to provide access to constituents traveling from long distances. These locations are targeted at constituents living in Nelson and Amherst Counties.
“Constituent service is deeply important to me and my staff,†said Senator Webb. “My new ‘Webb Sites’ program is designed to make my Senate office more accessible to the people of Virginia.â€
Representatives from Senator Webb’s office will help constituents complete casework inquiry and privacy forms so that assistance can be properly conducted in keeping with federal law. Constituents are asked to bring copies of all pertinent information regarding their cases in order to facilitate a timely response. For citizens who wish to work on another person’s behalf, the constituent with the actual concern must provide written permission for such action.
Here are details for upcoming “Webb Sitesâ€:
9:00 AM-11:00 AM
The Nelson Center
8445 Thomas Nelson Highway
Highway 29
Lovingston, VA 22949
Friday, October 26, 2007
2:00 PM-4:00
Amherst County Public Library
382 S. Main Street
Amherst, Virginia 24521
For more information about “Webb Sites†in your area, please visit: www.webb.senate.gov <http://www.webb.senate.gov/>; or call Louise Ware at 804 771-2221.
Nelson County Virginia : Burn Ban in effect
Nelson County Burn Ban
Effective immediately, Nelson County has declared a LOCAL EMERGENCY. Nelson
County has banned all open burning. For so long as the declaration of
emergency shall be in effect, no person shall either cause or permit open
burning in any street, alley, or other public place or on private property.
“Open Burning†means the burning of out of doors trash, yard debris, and
construction materials, burning associated with agriculture and land
clearing, campfires, and other fires of like nature. Open Burning shall not
include the use of grills or pits for food preparation where such a fire is
constantly attended and more than 100 feet from forest land.
Any person violating this ordinance shall be guilty of a Class 1
misdemeanor. Each violation hereof shall constitute a separate offense,
whether committed on the same or subsequent days.
Citizens are cautioned to be alert for any fire hazards, and do NO OUTSIDE
BURNING. If any open air fires are observed, please call the Nelson County
Emergency Operations Center at 911. Caution and care should be used until
this ban has been lifted.
For more information please contact:
Raymond M. Uttaro, Emergency Services Coordinator
Nelson County Department of Emergency Services
PO Box 277
Lovingston, Virginia 22949
434-263-7045
Weekend Weather : Wintergreen, BRP & Nelson County, VA : Fall Returns : Continues through weekend!
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Blue Ridge Sunset
Woods Mill, Virginia
Photography by Catherine Lively
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Signs of Fall in the Blue Ridge
Nelson County, Virginia
Finally, Fall returned to Nelson County over the past couple of days. Thursday was very pleasant, even chilly some of the time when the winds were whipping around. Hard to believe earlier this week we were talking about temperatures near 100 degrees in a few locations. Those days are long gone and this weekend’s weather focus will be much cooler temps. Sadly, no rain to speak of in that forecast. We’ve had a few systems develop to our west, only to fall apart before getting to our area. Overnight last night, temps were already in the upper 30’s before midnight in the mountains.
The upside, it will be a great weekend for this year’s Annual Garlic Festival in neighboring Amherst County at Rebec Vineyards. This is a big deal folks and if you’ve never been it’s worth checking out. Three of Nelson’s wineries will be there this year: Afton Mountain, Hill Top Berry, and Wintergreen Winery. Just talked to Jeff at Wintergreen on Thursday afternoon and he said they had finished up the season’s pressing of the grapes. A sure sign of cooler days are ahead!
And for those of you keeping score at home, The numbers as of 11:59 PM EDT last night
No one made it out of the 60’s for a Thursday high, mountain temps barely made it into the low 50’s
*NCL-Nelson County Life Magazine : Greenfield / Afton, VA
Thursday High: 66.7°
0.00″ of rain
*NCL-Wintergreen Nature Foundation : Devil’s Knob, VA
Thursday High: 51.8°
0.00″ of rain
*NCL-Wintergreen Winery @ the foot of Wintergreen Mountain in Beech Grove, VA
Thursday High: 65.5°
0.00″ of rain
*NEW*NCL-Hatcreek Farm on Horseshoe Mountain : Thursday High: 65.0° (estimated)
0.00″ of rain
*NCL-Delfosse Winery & Vineyard : Faber, VA
Thursday High: 64.8°
0.00″ of rain
*NCL-Tiger Fuel – Lovingston, VA
Thursday High: 68.2°
0.00″ of rain
*Covesville Store : Covesville, VA
Thursday High: 64.2°
0.00″ of rain
Today’s Forecast Map
The National Forecast Map generally shows high pressure in charge by the weekend and continuing through the period. Breezy winds experienced at the end of the work week relax and begin to subside over the weekend.
Local forecast
*Friday Early morning clouds then mostly sunny, cool – breezy from time to time.
*High temps in Woods Mill, Amherst, & Piney River around 66°
*On the mountains above 2000 feet along the BRP, Montebello, Wintergreen, Devil’s Knob, and Love, Partly sunny, breezy and very cool.
Highs top out around 52°
Winds: NW 10-15 MPH with gusts to 25 MPH
*Tonight Partly cloudy and cold. Scattered frost especially above 2000 feet in the mountains.
*Lows valley near 38° (if clouds move out expect temps in the mid 30’s)
*On the mountains (patchy frost) overnight low near 34°
*Winds: WNW 5-10 MPH with gusts to 20
Saturday Mostly sunny & cool.
*Highs valley 67°
*On the mountains a high around 58°
Winds: W 10-15 MPH
*Saturday night: Clear & cool, patchy frost mountains – Lows near 39° valley & 36° mountains.
Winds: NW 10-15 MPH
The remainder of the weekend looks sunny & dry, warming slightly on Sunday. Daytime highs around 70° valley – on the mountains look for daytime highs warming to the low and mid 60’s – Overnight lows – mid 40’s in the valley – around 40° mountains
By Monday, sunny skies continue with even warmer temps generally in the upper 70’s valley – upper 60’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
-T-
Thursday Weather : Regular cast returns on Friday
Since we had other commitments on Wednesday evening, just couldn’t get out the custom forecast so here’s the generic forecast from the National Weather Forecast for both the valley and the mountains. I’ll be back in person on Friday AM, till then have a great Thursday. It will be a cooler one!
Tommy
THE VALLEY:
THURSDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. NORTHWEST WINDS
10 TO 15 MPH.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY IN THE EVENING…THEN CLEARING. A
20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. WEST WINDS 5 TO
10 MPH.
.FRIDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S. WEST WINDS 5 TO
10 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
.FRIDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. NORTHWEST
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
.SATURDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 40S.
.SUNDAY…SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 40S.
.MONDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S.
.MONDAY NIGHT…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S.
.TUESDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 70.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S.
.WEDNESDAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS AROUND 70.
$$
ABOVE 2000 FEET
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
.THURSDAY…PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN
THE MID 50S.
.THURSDAY NIGHT…MOSTLY CLOUDY IN THE EVENING…THEN CLEARING. A
SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S.
.FRIDAY…SUNNY IN THE MORNING…THEN BECOMING PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS
IN THE LOWER 50S.
.SATURDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 50S.
.SUNDAY…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S.
.MONDAY…PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 40. HIGHS AROUND 70.
Wednesday Weather : Wintergreen, BRP, & Nelson County, VA : Dry but greatly cooler by weekend
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Remembrance of Things Past
Spruce Creek Gallery
Nellysford, Virginia
Above artist, Christine Rooney, of Lynchburg poses near some of her artwork on display at Spruce Creek Gallery just south of Nellysford on 151. Her exhibit called, Remembrance of Things Past is is series of new paintings on display through October 28th. “My desire is to present landscapes where the viewers feel they have been somewhere or sometime. Places that evoke reflection, renewal, and peace. Trees, land and light become symbols of individuality, physical space and spirituality. All my paintings are of real places, mostly in Nelson County, but seen through ‘new eyes,” says Rooney.
Listen to Christine talk about her art on display and how she got her start as a youngster.
A closer look at some of Rooney’s beautiful work.
Well we can say “so long” to the really hot weather now. Tuesday should finish us up with that 90 degree business, barring any crazy hot spells in the coming weeks. NCL-Wintergreen Winery fell just short of the 100 degree mark on Tuesday by just 3 degrees. All of the other NCL-Weathernet stations, hit 90 or above as well, except obviously Devil’s Knob. We should be trending toward cooler days right on through the end of the year. The calendar sure says it. Normal highs for this time of the year should be in the low 70’s for daytime highs and upper 40’s for nighttime lows. We see some 80’s today, but after that 60’s will be the order for highs warming to the 70’s by late in the weekend. We did see a smattering of rain yesterday, mainly west of the BRP in the Shenandoah Valley, but most of Nelson once again missed any significant rainfall. Unfortunately, our previous chances for rain this coming weekend have lessened as well, with only slight chances for a shower. The extended outlook doesn’t show much either. That said, this time of year as we transition into fall, only slight changes in a weather pattern can make all of the difference. As you have heard me say in the past, extended outlooks are very inaccurate and I have little to no faith in them. So we’ll see what the trend is over the next 7 days as it unfolds.
And for those of you keeping the HOT Tuesday scores at home, The numbers as of 11:59 PM EDT last night
*NCL-Nelson County Life Magazine : Greenfield / Afton, VA
Tuesday High: 94.1°
0.00″ of rain
*NCL-Wintergreen Nature Foundation : Devil’s Knob, VA
Tuesday High: 84.4°
0.00″ of rain
*NCL-Wintergreen Winery @ the foot of Wintergreen Mountain in Beech Grove, VA
Tuesday High: 97.2°
0.00″ of rain
*NEW*NCL-Hatcreek Farm on Horseshoe Mountain : Roseland, VA
Tuesday High: 95.0° estimated
0.00″ of rain
*NCL-Delfosse Winery & Vineyard : Faber, VA
Tuesday High: 93.7°
0.00″ of rain
*NCL-Tiger Fuel – Lovingston, VA
Tuesday High: 93.0°
0.00″ of rain
*Covesville Store : Covesville, VA
Tuesday High: 90.5°
0.00″ of rain
Today’s Forecast Map
The National Forecast Map has a couple of cold fronts crossing the area. One overnight last night and a reinforcing one over the next 24 hours. Notably cooler high pressure builds in for the remainder of the week, certainly making it feel like Fall again … finally!
Local forecast
*Today Mostly sunny early, then partly sunny in the afternoon, cooler.
*High temps in Spruce Creek, Gladstone, & Rockfish Gap around 84°
*On the mountains above 2000 feet along the BRP, Montebello, Wintergreen, Devil’s Knob, and Love, Mostly sunny early then some passing clouds by afternoon.
Highs top out around 71°
Winds: NNW 5-10 MPH
*Tonight Partly cloudy & pleasant.
*Lows valley near 51°
*On the mountains overnight low near 45°
*Winds: NW 4-8 MPH
Thursday Partly sunny & cool.
*Highs valley 68°
*On the mountains much cooler with a high around 56°
Winds: NW 6-8 MPH
*Thursday night: Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy – Lows near 43° valley & 38° mountains.
Winds: W 5-10 MPH gusts to 15.
The remainder of the week Friday looks partly sunny & mainly dry. Daytime highs in the upper 60’s valley cooling to the mid 60’s by Saturday – on the mountains look for daytime highs in the upper 50’s Friday near 60 on Saturday – Overnight lows – low 40’s by week’s end in the valley – around 38° mountains, warming slightly by Sunday night. Again I can’t rule out a shower this weekend, but right now not promising.
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 Wednesday!
Know your Nelson.COM
-T-
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