Photo courtesy of Corkscrew Racing : Hundreds and hundreds of folks showed up for the Be Bold 4 Miler held this past Saturday morning – April 7, 2017 at Bold Rock Cidery in Nellysford. The weather was cold with a snow and rain mix, but the crowd was still massive. This event was part of the Corkscrew Racing series that BRL has been a sponsor of since the beginning.
Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia
In spite of the nasty weather hundreds turned out for the Be Bold 4 Miler held this past Saturday morning at Bold Rock Cidery in Nellysford. Temps hovered in the mid 30s with a mix of snow and rain falling, but that didn’t stop folks from coming out, making the run, and having lots of fun in the process!
Blue Ridge Life Magazine has been a charter sponsor of the Corkscrew Racing series since it began years ago.
The next race in the Corkscrew series is the Be BOLD Orchard 5K at Bold Rock Tap Room May 26th at Carter Mountain Orchard in Charlottesville. Click here for details and see you there!
Photo courtesy of Jason Pugh – Wintergreen Fire & Rescue : About 1.5 ” of snow fell on Saturday – April 7, 2018 of this past weekend at Wintergreen Resort. Though it didn’t really stick to the roads very much, there was some light accumulation on the grassy areas.
By 5 PM Thursday of this coming week temperatures across Central Virginia will be in the upper 70s and lower 80s across the region.
The snow will be a distant memory later this week as much warmer weather is headed our way. It’s very likely that some locations just south of Nelson will see 80° toward the end of the week. Everyone will see mid and upper 70s for sure.
We still have a bump or two to get over early this week, but the weather turns around pretty quickly after that.
Pictured here is an example of a Narcan nasal mist applicator which has been provided by the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services for every transport ambulance in Nelson County.
Wintergreen
Nelson County, Virginia
The Wintergreen Rescue Squad has completed an initiative to equip every ambulance in Nelson County with “Nasal Narcan” to save lives of persons who have either intentionally or accidentally overdosed on opioids.
According to Chief of EMS Operations Mike Riddle, Nelson County hasn’t seen an uptick in opioid-related medical calls. Nonetheless, the national data suggests it could become a problem.
Riddle says, “A severe opioid overdose doesn’t afford you much time to react. The patient needs Narcan, and they need it quickly. Without it, they may stop breathing”
Every ambulance in the region has carried Narcan for quite some time, however in a different form. Nasal Narcan can be given by virtually any first-responder regardless of their training level. In the past only Advanced Providers could administer Narcan via injection.
Chief of Wintergreen Fire & Rescue, Curtis Sheets stated the grant to provide the Narcan kits came from the Virginia Department of Health, Office of EMS. Specifically, there is a program called Rescue Squad Assistance Fund designed to assist with these types of initiatives.
According to Sheets, “For this particular initiative it was just as easy for us to go ahead an apply to equip every ambulance in the County as it would have been to have only focused on our fleet.”
Typically grants through the Virginia Office of EMS require the applicant to match a portion of the funding. In an effort to get out in front of the opioid crisis, Virginia is offering rare 100% funding.
The letter above signed by county administrator Steve Carter signifies Nelson County’s support on training and trades in the food and beverage manufacturing industry. Click to enlarge.
Lovingston
Nelson County, Virginia
Very often it’s hard to get anyone locally with the right expertise to fix a refrigeration unit in the brewing industry here in Nelson. Or find a welder with the right skills to help manufacture something in one of the many vineyards, breweries, cideries, or distilleries. East Nelson Board of Supervisor Jesse Rutherford went on a mission to bring a program to the county that will actually train people here in those trade fields. The program will also train students on how to grow food used in the food and beverage / agri business. It will be a satellite arm of PVCC on site at food and beverage locations in Nelson.
“It’s a great start in the right direction. This will help stop having to import workers into Nelson to fill jobs that would otherwise might have to come from other parts of the world. Some of the skilled tradespeople have come from as far away as France to work on the equipment here,” Rutherford tells us.
Above, just a few of the many letters of local support for the program from various hospitality organizations and vineyard / brewing operations.
Once the final details are completed students involved in the satellite classes will be able to work and train at specific faciltites in Nelson to learn the skills needed in the industry.
Two specific Nelson operations will be participating in the joint venture with PVCC. Additional details on those plans will be revealed soon.
Guess how much snow Wintergreen Resort might get this weekend and you’ll have a chance to win a free Wintergreen Fire & Rescue t shirt.
Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia
The calendar says it’s spring. As a matter of fact it’s been saying that since March 20th! But don’t tell mother nature that. Here we are heading toward the 10th of the month and there’s still the mention of snow in the forecast.
Take a guess at how much, or little, snow will fall on Saturday at the Wintergreen Resort and you might win a free Wintergreen Fire & Rescue t shirt. That’s a $20.00 value!
You have to to comment below here in this story, not on Facebook.
We will select the winner next Monday and announce who it is on Tommy’s Weather for Tuesday.
Photo By C Neil Martin : A firefighter observes as a Virginia Department of Forestry dozer crosses a scorched field as a result of a wildfire late Wednesday afternoon off of Embly’s Gap Road near Piney River in South Nelson County. April 4, 2018.
Near Piney River
Nelson County, Virginia
Updated 7:00 PM : As of early evening the fire was contained and many crews returning to the station.
Photo By C Neil Martin : Fire units stage at the wildfire Wednesday afternoon off of Embly’s Gap Road in South Nelson County, Virginia. April 4, 2018.Photo and those below By Debbie Wilson : Lukay Photography : Smoke can be seen rising from a large wildfire located off of Embly’s Gap Road in South Nelson County. Wednesday – April 4, 2018
Fire crews from every department including forestry were on the scene of a large brush / wildfire late Wednesday afternoon on Embly’s Gap Road in South Nelson near the Piney River area. The call was originally dispatched around 3:45 Wednesday afternoon.
Numerous response vehicles including a dozer unti from the Virginia Department of Forestry are staged at the fire in South Nelson – Wednesday : April 4, 2018.
Click on image above for the absolute latest from NWS.
WIND ADVISORY
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
744 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018
Washington-Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-
Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-
Hardy-Western Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-
Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Hagerstown, Frostburg, Cumberland,
Staunton, Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft, Harrisonburg, Strasburg,
Woodstock, Mount Jackson, New Market, Winchester, Luray,
Shenandoah, Stanley, Front Royal, Berryville, Hightown, Monterey,
Big Meadows, Wintergreen, Romney, Paw Paw, Martinsburg,
Charles Town, Shepherdstown, Moorefield, Bayard, Mount Storm,
Petersburg, Elk Garden, Antioch, Keyser, New Creek, Ridgeville,
Russelldale, Headsville, Fort Ashby, Riverton, Brandywine,
Franklin, Oak Flat, Ruddle, and Sugar Grove
744 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018
…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
* TIMING…Strong winds will increase this morning ahead of a
strong cold front and continue into early this evening.
* WINDS…West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* IMPACTS…Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees, and power
lines. Scattered power outages are expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 45 to 55 mph are expected.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles.
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
232 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018
…Strong and Gusty West to Northwest Winds Expected Today into
Tonight…
.A strong cold front will move through the region this morning.
In the wake of the frontal passage, gusty west to northwest winds
are expected to develop especially along and near the Blue Ridge.
Wind gusts to near 50 to 55 mph will be possible. The strongest
winds will be at the higher elevations near the Blue Ridge late
this morning into the evening hours.
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-
Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-
Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, Tazewell,
Marion, Bland, Pearisburg, Wytheville, Radford, Pulaski,
Blacksburg, Independence, Whitetop, Troutdale, Volney, Galax,
Floyd, New Castle, Clifton Forge, Covington, Hot Springs,
Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington, Buena Vista, Rocky Mount,
Bedford, and Amherst
232 AM EDT Wed Apr 4 2018
…WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM EDT
THURSDAY…
* Locations…Near and along the Blue Ridge and Alleghany
Highlands as well as parts of the Mountain Empire region and
western parts of the New River Valley.
* Hazards…Strong wind gusts.
* Winds…Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* Timing…Increasing after dawn today and lasting through
Wednesday evening.
* Impacts…Possible downed weaker trees, especially those
weakened by recent heavy wet snows and prior wind storms.
Isolated to scattered power outages will be possible. High
profile vehicles such as campers, recreational vehicles, and
large tractor-trailers will need to be alert for strong cross
winds on north-south oriented roadways.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be
31 to 39 MPH or gusts will range between 46 and 57 MPH. Winds of
these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra
precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use extra
caution until the winds subside.
Photo courtesy of Rockfish River Elementary School Earth Day 5K and Family Fun Run.
Afton
Nelson County, Virginia
The final touches are being put on the April 14th Rockfish River Elementary School Earth Day 5K and Family Fun Run. Blue Ridge Life Magazine is a sponsor and a participant in the race. This year’s race will be held on Saturday, April 14 at 8:30 AM – 12 PM.
All of the specific event details are below. See you there!
5K Run/Walk
The 5K Race will start and finish at Rockfish River Elementary School, with parking and bathrooms available. This scenic out-and-back course begins at the school, heads down the drive, and turns right onto Chapel Hollow Road. The course slopes gradually uphill towards the Blue Ridge Mountains for the first 1.5miles, and then back down the same hill, until the final push, back up the school drive! This course can be described as moderate.
The Kid’s 1 mile run will start at the same location as the 5K run but will be on the school campus and not on Chapel Hollow Road.
Prices
5K Run/Walk (8 years and up) Pre-registered $15. Race day $20
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (open to all ages) Pre-registered $10. Race day $15
Family Discount Rates (pre-register only)
5K race(includes race t-shirts for all)
$40 for a family of up to 4
$5 for each additional family member
1 mile Fun Run
$25 for a family of up to 4
$5 for each additional family member
Event details and schedule
Race Day Schedule of Events
7:00-8:00 am Registration and packet pick up,
*shirt not guaranteed*
8:10-8:20 am RRES Girls on the run will be leading warm ups!
8:20-8:30 am 5K Runners head to start/finish line
8:30 am 5K Begins
9:30 am 1 mile Fun Run
10:00 am Post Race Festivities (refreshments, music, celebrate)
Packet Pick up
Friday April 13 at Rockfish River Elementary School
200 Chapel Hollow Road Afton, Va 22920 in the front office
2:30-3:30
Saturday April 14 at Rockfish River Elementary School
7:00-8:00
ALL ARE WELCOME AND ANIMAL FRIENDLY, FURRY PARTNERS MUST BE ON A LEASH!!!
The Easter bunny made a stop at Wintergreen Resort this past Sunday to the delight of youngsters! There was an Easter bonnet parade, an easter egg hunt and lots more.
Youngsters at this year’s Easter celebration up at Wintergreen did in fact find the golden egg! Several of them. Sunday – April 1, 2018.Karen Camden and her Aunt, Caroline Karen show an Easter exhibit made at Sandusky High School in Lynchburg. Karen is the art teacher at the school. Sunday – April 1, 2018
See more of the photos Paul took from the Easter celebration at Wintergreen in our photo gallery above.
Photo Courtesy of Jason Pugh : Wintergreen Fire : Some rises from a forest fire in Augusta County as seen from Ravens Roost off the Blue Ridge Parkway – Saturday afternoon – March 31, 2018
Near Sherando
Augusta County, Virginia
Updated 7:10 PM – 3.31.18
Via WPOA : “The Forest Fire in Sherando is under control. Forest Service personnel will remain on scene to monitor any hot-spots.”
5:17 PM – 3.31.18
Via WPOA : There is a forest fire near Sherando. Wintergreen, Augusta County, and U S Forest Service crews are working to extinguish. Expect to see smoke, as well as helicopters working in the area. No further action is required at this time.
