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Nellysford – UVA Credit Union breaks ground

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Story & photo by Tommy Stafford
Nelson County Life Magazine – Copyright 2007
Nellysford, Virginia

If you’ve been driving down Route 151 in Nellysford lately, you’ve certainly seen the construction taking place along the highway between Wintergreen Real Estate and Wachovia Bank. NCL can confirm Nellysford is on its way to getting its newest financial business next year. UVA Credit Union is breaking ground on their latest branch slated to open in 2008.

UVA Credit Union site
Above, construction crews in Nellysford are busy working on the latest UVA Credit Union location to open next year.

“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to build this new facility to better serve our Nelson community members.” said Alison DeTuncq, President/CEO. “Currently the closest branch for our members to use is our Crozet branch, recently relocated to 250W Shoppes at Clover Lawn. UVA Community Credit Union was founded more than 50 years ago, right here in Central Virginia. When you join a credit union, such as ours, you’re a member-owner in an organization that’s devoted to the financial well-being of you and your neighbors.”

UVA Community Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned cooperative that provides a wide range of convenient and professionally managed financial services to its more than 50,000 members. Credit union membership is available to those who live or work in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, or Orange

Scheduled to open in early 2008, the 3,200-square-foot facility will feature three drive-thru lanes, a drive-up ATM with envelope depository and two computer kiosks. Services available at the new branch will include business lending, as well as a full menu of retail services, including mortgages, home equity lines of credit, and investment services.

Nelson County residents and those employed within the county have been eligible for credit union membership since 2004, when UVA Community Credit Union was granted an expanded multi-county community charter.

Friday & Weekend Weather : Nelson County, VA & Wintergreen

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First let’s welcome back Wintergreen Winery to the NCL Weathernet. Jeff has had a fit with lightning over the past week to ten days. You can ask him, but it got into just about everything there, including his computer network! However, he’s back online now!

Lilly & Peter
Photography by Tommy Stafford
Nelson County Life Magazine : Copyright 2007
Peter Agelasto & Lilly along the Rockfish Trail
Near Beech Grove, Virginia

Thursday was a beautiful day with milder temperatures and the humidity much lower than we have seen in days. Just perfect for Lilly in the picture above at the Rockfish Trail just south of Spruce Creek and Nellysford. Peter Agelasto was giving Lilly a treat as we took a look around. There’s a big Rockfish River Day this coming Saturday afternoon. You can read more about it by clicking here in our datebook.

Here’s the numbers from Thursday

*NCL-Nelson County Life Magazine – Greenfield
Thurs high: 88.5 degrees @ 5:29 PM
Friday morning Low: 57.0 degrees @ 6:14 AM
0.00″ of rain

*NCL-Wintergreen Winery – Beech Grove at the foot of Wintergreen Mountain
Thurs High: 86.5 degrees @ 4:42 PM
Friday morning Low: 57.9 degrees @ 6:26 AM
0.00″ of rain

*NCL-Wintergreen Nature Foundation – Devil’s Knob @ 3500 feet
Thurs High: 72.0 degrees @ 12:01 PM
Friday morning Low: N/A
0.12″ of rain

*NCL-Tiger Fuel – Lovingston
Thurs High: 84.6 degrees @ 5:14 PM
Friday morning Low: 62.2 degrees @ 2:55 AM
0.00″ of rain

**NCL-Delfosse Winery & Vineyard – Hickory Creek near Faber
Thurs High: 85.3 degrees @ 6:12 PM
Friday morning Low: 61.7 degrees @ 5:52 AM
0.00″ of rain

The current surface map shows a very weak cold front working through our area this afternoon, some scattered thunderstorms will break out, but most areas will remain dry.
Current-Sat Surface Map

The National Forecast Map, shows the front working through the area today. We’ll start out mostly sunny with increasing clouds by afternoon. Isolated thunderstorms will break out in roughly 20% of the area. High pressure takes control by Saturday with showers possible again by Sunday afternoon.

Today’s Forecast Map

Local forecast
*Today Mostly sunny this morning, increasing clouds by afternoon with very isolated thunderstorms across 20% of the area.
*High temps in Beech Grove, Lovingston, and Hickory Creek 86 degrees.
*On the mountains above 2000 feet along the BRP, Wintergreen, Three Ridges, Devil’s Knob, and Love, Mostly sunny in the morning with partly cloudy skies by afternoon with very isolated thunderstorms.
Highs top out around 79 degrees. Winds W 5-10 MPH.

*Tonight Partly cloudy early evening with a lone thunderstorm. Clearing after midnight with patchy fog. Mild.
*Lows valley around 57 degrees.
*On the mountains overnight low of 57 as well.
*Winds NNW 3-5 MPH.

*In the extended outlook
Saturday Mostly sunny and seasonal.
*High near 87 valley – near 80 on mountains.
Sunday Partly sunny with scattered afternoon thunderstorms over 30% of the area.
Highs around 88 valley – Mountains, Scattered afternoon thunderstorms
High around 82. Overnight lows generally in the low & mid & 60’s valley. Upper 50’s and lower 60’s mountains.

Next week on Monday partly cloudy with afternoon thunderstorms over 40% of the area with a high near 85 valley / around 80 mountains.

Remember when severe weather or news breaks out, come here. We’ll have all of the latest watches, warnings, and coverage affecting Nelson County, Wintergreen, and nearby counties.

Have a great Friday & weekend!!

Know your Nelson
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Datebook : Nelson Master Gardener Classes open for Fall

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Nelson County Master Gardener classes open for the Fall with an orientation class on August 28 at the Nelson Center in Lovingston for anyone who would like to learn more about horticulture and its many applications for life in Nelson County. Classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon. beginning September 13. $
434-263-5347

Humpback
Above, Bunyan Fortune, Nelson County Master Gardener Volunteer demonstrates apple peeling with a vintage peeler at the Pioneer Farm at Humpback Rocks. His next demonstration will be at the Heritage Festival on September 8th. If volunteering at the Pioneer Farm as a master gardener is something you would like to do, sign up now for the August 28 opening class offered by the Nelson County Extension Office in Lovingston.

Ellis
Nelson County Master Gardener Volunteer Steve Ellis lifts a Trillium family from the forest floor for transplant in a Wintergreen Nature Foundation preserve at Trillium Place

Thursday Weather : Nelson County, VA & Wintergreen

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WPA Opening Night
Photography by Paul Purpura
Nelson County Life Magazine : Copyright 2007
Opening night of Wintergreen Performing Arts
Wintergreen Mountain, Virginia

Wednesday was another muggy day across Nelson County. But many folks saw much needed rain, though amounts were not as impressive as some seen on Tuesday. With cloud cover, temps didn’t climb as high either, but with the humidity it was still pretty nasty outdoors. A cold front that’s moved through is bringing in drier air.

The spotty rain and muggy temps didn’t put a damper on the opening night of Wintergreen Performing Arts. After a long day, our NCL photographer, Paul Purpura spent the evening getting shots at the the opening gala. This is going to be a fantastic season for WPA. You can see more of what Paul shot last night by clicking here.

Wednesday’s high temp readings & precip

*NCL-Nelson County Life Magazine – Greenfield
Wed high: 86.9 degrees @ 11:15 AM
0.16″ of rain

*NCL-Wintergreen Nature Foundation – Devil’s Knob @ 3500 feet
Wed High: 72.0 degrees @ 12:01 PM
0.12″ of rain

*NCL-Tiger Fuel – Lovingston
Wed high 85.3 @ 1:03 PM
0.00″ of rain

**NCL-Delfosse Winery & Vineyard – Hickory Creek near Faber
Wed high 84.9 @ 2:07 PM
0.00″ of rain

The current surface map shows a cold front to our east taking showers with it.
Current-Sat Surface Map

The National Forecast Map, shows high pressure taking control for the next 12-24 hours. Another front brings chances for showers and storms Friday afternoon.
Today’s Forecast Map

Local forecast
*Today Becoming mostly sunny and less humid.
*High temps in Beech Grove, Lovingston, and Hickory Creek 86 degrees.
*On the mountains above 2000 feet along the BRP, Wintergreen, Three Ridges, Devil’s Knob, and Love, Mostly sunny & mild.
Highs top out around 75 degrees. Winds NW 5-10 MPH.

*Tonight Clear & pleasant early, increasing clouds late night into Friday morning.
*Lows valley around 60 degrees.
*On the mountains overnight low of 59.
*Winds SW becoming NW after midnight @ 8-12 MPH.

*In the extended outlook
Friday Mostly cloudy with thundershowers developing in the afternoon over 30% of the area.
*High near 83 valley – 75 on mountains.
SaturdayPartly sunny and mild.
Highs around 85 valley – Mountains, Partly sunny & pleasant
High around 78. Overnight lows generally in the low & mid & 60’s valley. Around 60 mountains falling to the lower 50’s by Saturday morning.

Sunday partly cloudy with afternoon thunderstorms and high near 90 valley / around 83 mountains.

Remember when severe weather or news breaks out, come here. We’ll have all of the latest watches, warnings, and coverage affecting Nelson County, Wintergreen, and nearby counties.

Have a great and cool Tuesday!!

Know your Nelson
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Wintergreen : Performing Arts Opening Night

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July 11, 2007
Wintergreen Mountain, Virginia

Excitement and music filled the air on the mountain at Wintergreen Wednesday night as Wintergreen Performing Arts officially kicked off their 2007 summer season. You always know it’s about to start when you see John Croxall with WPA setting up just inside the Mountain Inn selling tickets for the upcoming season. Saw him there Wednesday afternoon!

Our NCL photographer, Paul Purpura was there for the opening and here’s some of what you missed if you didn’t make it. Be sure to visit WPA’s website by clicking here, for a complete schedule of events in the coming weeks.

Look for more pics in the upcoming August issue of NCL out late this month!

Photography by Paul Purpura
Nelson County Life Magazine : Copyright 2007
Opening night of Wintergreen Performing Arts
Wintergreen Mountain, Virginia

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NOAA Weather Radio Charlottesville Transmitter : Back on air as of 7-12-07

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Any of you that listen to the National Weather Service broadcast off of the Charlottesville, Virginia NOAA transmitter have probably noticed it’s been down for the past couple of weeks. Is now back on air. That transmitter on 162.450 mhz serves the Nelson County area for watches and warnings. Wednesday night the NWS office covering this area out of DC / Baltimore issued a progress statement on the status of its repair.

PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
840 PM EDT WED JUL 11 2007

…CHARLOTTESVILLE VIRGINIA TRANSMITTER STILL UNDERGOING
MAINTENANCE…

NOAA WEATHER RADIO ALL HAZARDS STATION K Z Z 28…BROADCASTING AT A
FREQUENCY OF 162.450 MEGAHERTZ…HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING SIGNIFICANT
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF WEEKS.

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TECHNICIANS HAVE BEEN WORKING TIRELESSLY TO
TROUBLESHOOT THE PROBLEM…AND BELIEVE THAT WE CURRENTLY HAVE THE
PROBLEM ISOLATED. A REPLACEMENT PART IS ENROUTE AND WILL BE
INSTALLED TOMORROW…THURSDAY. WE EXPECT THAT THIS WILL BRING THE
TRANSMITTER BACK ON THE AIR AT FULL POWER.

IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT THAT THIS EFFORT FAILS…ADDITIONAL
TECHNICIANS WILL ASSIST OUR TECHNICIANS IN CONTINUING
TROUBLESHOOTING SUCH THAT WE CAN GET THE TRANSMITTER ON THE AIR AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE.

AGAIN…WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS OUTAGE HAS CAUSED.
WE CONTINUE TO WORK THE PROBLEM AND OUR TECHNICIANS WILL CONTINUE
THEIR WORK UNTIL THE TRANSMITTER IS OPERATING AT FULL POWER ONCE
AGAIN.

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Datebook: Rockfish River Day : Saturday July 14th

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Lilly @ Rockfish Trail
Lilly at the Rockfish Valley Trail
Photography by Tommy Stafford
Nelson County Life Magazine – Copyright 2007

ROCKFISH RIVER DAY

Sponsor: Rockfish Valley Foundation and Friends of Rockfish Watershed
DATE: July 14, 2007 3PM – rain date July 15th
Contact: Peter A. Agelasto III
Phone: 434-361-2251
Email: Agelasto@mindspring.com

Please join the ROCKFISH VALLEY FOUNDATION and FRIENDS OF ROCKFISH WATERSHED for a pleasant afternoon on the Rockfish River. This invitation is extended to both members of the Wintergreen Community and all citizens of Nelson County at Camille Memorial Park trail head which is located 2 miles south of Nellysford at the Rt. 151 Bridge over the Rockfish River next to ELK HILL. Reservations required.

We are fortunate to have as guest speakers and walk leaders Doug Hutzell, engineer with Environmental Services, Hagerstown, Maryland, Brett Waller, geologist from VDOT Staunton Office and John McClain, VDOT river project engineer for the Rockfish River restoration project. There will be two walks led by these men. They will discuss the geology of the Rockfish Valley including the Rockfish Fault and the river restoration.

You can expect to learn the “what and why” of the design and construction, what may be working and what may not, how the Rockfish Valley was formed and the significance of the Rockfish Fault and plate tectonics which only became known in the 1970s. Each of these men has special expertise and we are fortunate to have them share that with us.

Please conclude the day of guided talks with your own picnic supper along the river. Beverages provided. Make reservations by calling 361-2251, emailing Agelasto@mindspring.com or send reservation to Friends of Rockfish Watershed at P O Box 115, Lovingston, VA 22949. . Limited to 100 persons.

The event is free but contributions are gladly accepted. Volunteers are needed and welcome.

Wednesday Weather : Nelson County, VA & Wintergreen

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Sunset in Stoney Creek
Photography by Paul Purpura
Nelson County Life Magazine : Copyright 2007
Sunset @ Stoney Creek
Nellysford, Virginia

Tuesday was another really muggy uncomfortable day across Nelson County and much of Virginia. We have one more day where the humidity is up before things really improve. Today won’t be as hot though so it will feel a little better.

The big story on Tuesday was rain, lots of it in some places. I had to check with our NCL photographer, Paul Purpura, upon Wintergreen Mountain to make sure our gauge there wasn’t out to lunch. It showed over 3 inches of rain in a short time yesterday. Paul said, no question, it was right. Rained like crazy in some spots and just a 1/4 mile away nothing. We also saw a couple of severe thunderstorms as well. There’s a chance of severe storms again this afternoon & evening as referenced in the NWS Hazardous Weather statement this morning.

.DAY ONE…TODAY AND TONIGHT

A COLD FRONT IS EXPECTED TO CROSS THE MID ATLANTIC REGION TONIGHT.
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP ALONG AND AHEAD
OF THIS COLD FRONT…AND A FEW OF THESE STORMS MAY BECOME SEVERE.
ANY SEVERE STORMS THAT DEVELOP WILL BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING
DAMAGING WIND GUSTS AND LARGE HAIL. SEVERE STORMS ARE MOST LIKELY
THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING EAST OF THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS.

Tuesday’s high temp readings & precip

*NCL-Nelson County Life Magazine – Greenfield
Mon high: 91.9 degrees @ 10:40 AM
0.98″ of rain

*NCL-Wintergreen Nature Foundation – Devil’s Knob
Mon High: 79.7 degrees @ 10:25 AM
3.37″ of rain

*NCL-Tiger Fuel – Lovingston
Mon high 88.7 @ 11:03 AM
0.00″ of rain

**NCL-Delfosse Winery & Vineyard – Hickory Creek near Faber
Mon high 92.7 @ 11:02 PM
0.00″ of rain

Like I said many stations don’t show any rain though it was close by. Today & tonight we’ll have better chances for widespread rain. Also a couple of stations are offline this morning due to power failures I suspect. They’ll be reset later today. We’ve been asked a lot abot Wintergreen Winery’s station over the past few days. Jeff tells me he’s having a heck of a time with getting his station to talk to the internet again but is working on it. As soon as it’s back up we’ll let you know. Right now the closest valley reporting station to that location in our network is here at our office.

The current surface map shows a cold front to our west. It will work its was through later tonight bringing in cooler temps.
Current-Sat Surface Map

The National Forecast Map, the front continues to work toward us as the day wears on. Thunderstorms break out today increasing in coverage and intensity this afternoon and tonight.
Today’s Forecast Map

Local forecast
*Today Partly sunny this morning then becoming cloudy late day, humid with scattered afternoon thunderstorms in 60% of the area.
*High temps in Nellysford, Rockfish Gap, and Schuyler 85 degrees.
*On the mountains above 2000 feet along the BRP, Wintergreen, Three Ridges, Devil’s Knob, and Love, Partly sunny early then afternoon thunderstorms. Highs top out around 78 degrees. Winds W 10-15 MPH.

*Tonight Mostly cloudy with evening thunderstorms ending after midnight. Then becoming partly cloudy.
*Lows valley around 60 degrees.
*On the mountains overnight low of 60.
*Winds SW becoming NW after midnight @ 8-12 MPH.

*In the extended outlook
Thursday Mostly sunny and milder.
*High near 86 valley – 75 on mountains.
Friday Becoming mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms across 30% of the area.
Highs around 85 valley – Mountains, mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms.
High around 74. Overnight lows generally in the mid & 60’s valley. Around 60 mountains falling to the lower 50’s by Saturday morning.

The weekend has partly cloudy skies on Saturday. Temps in the mid 80’s Saturday nearing 90 on Sunday. There is a slight chance of showers early Saturday, but diminishing after noon.

Remember when severe weather or news breaks out, come here. We’ll have all of the latest watches, warnings, and coverage affecting Nelson County, Wintergreen, and nearby counties.

Have a great and cool Tuesday!!

Know your Nelson
-T-

Datebook : Lovingston : Rapunzels Upcoming events

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Rapunzel’s Coffee & Books
July 2007 Schedule of Events
434.263.6660 www.rapunzelscoffee.com

7/13: Open Mic night (8pm)
7/14: Trent Wagler & the Steel Wheels (8pm/$5) oldtime & Americana.
7/20: Wood Man & the Amazing K (8pm, no cover) blues.
7/21: Bobby St. Ours & friends (8pm/$5) Americana/singer-songwriting.
7/27: Deja Moo (8pm/no cover) folk & oldtime.
7/28: Trees On Fire (8pm, $5)

Open Jam every Wednesday, 7pm.
Belly Dance classes Wednesdays & Thursdays

Earl Hamner : Happy 84th Birthday Today!

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Today is an important day for Nelson County and its native son, Earl Hamner, Jr. Today our friend Earl turns 84 years old. He was born back in 1923 in a small hospital room in what was then the Schuyler Hospital. Today it’s a beautifully renovated home that Isis Ringrose of Schuyler owns. Ironically she remains one of Earl’s best friends today though they met later in life.

Earl in old hospital
Above in 2005, Earl looks toward the area in the old Schuyler Hospital where he was born on this very day back in 1923. Today it’s the home of Isis Ringrose.

Earl became an instant friend of ours after first meeting him in 2005. Since then we talk on occasion by telephone and e-mail. Today Earl lives in California near Los Angeles. We jokingly call him the California Country Boy today. Everything you’ve ever heard about him being the nice gentleman, is true. We are so fortunate to have Earl contribute his poetry and occasional stories to Nelson County Life.

Earl, Stafford & Person
Above, Earl poses with us along with Jim Person and his family. Jim Person wrote a huge selling biography, From Walton’s Mountain to Tomorrow, on Earl back in 2005. This was at a reception in Isis’ home in 2005.

Earl signs book for fan
Above, in March of this year, Earl signs a photo for one of his younger fans that only knows his hit television series, The Waltons, through reruns. Earl was back here in March 2007 for a brief visit and to see The Earl Hamner Theater built in his honor.

Hamner in stage
At age 84 and nearly two decades since The Waltons ended, Earl is still as popular as ever. During his March 2007 visit to The Earl Hamner Theater inside the Rockfish Valley Community Center, it was sold out and packed.

Today has a special meaning for Yvette and me as well. We found out just after first meeting Earl that his birthday coincides with our wedding anniversary. So Earl, though you may be way out there on the West Coast now and far from that Rockfish River where you played as a child, we will raise a glass in your honor from your home here in Nelson County, Virginia.

Happy 84th Earl from all of your friends, family and fans back here Virginia!

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