Podcasts about Nelson County

Residents say they witnessed an ICE detention near Harrisonburg, with the help of State Police and the FBI… The parent company of the Daily Progress reports the results of a February hack that affected the company for weeks… An unusual program in Nelson County deploys belly dancing to help seniors with neuro-degenerative conditions….

A second case of measles in Virginia is identified in someone who spent time in Charlottesville... A hiker from Virginia Beach dies after falling off the walking trail at Crabtree Falls in Nelson County... A former Augusta County deputy sues Sheriff Donald Smith for allegedly creating a hostile work environment....

A woman in Virginia is now in custody after nearly a week on the run, accused of shooting a man outside his home in Nelson County. A jury in Connecticut finds a man guilty of murder and tampering with evidence in the 2019 beating death of his girlfriend, while their infant daughter remains missing. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olivia Andrews, Miss Nelson County 2025, is proud to champion her Miss America Service Initiative: Maestra — Empowering Women to Step Up to the Podium. Through Maestra, Olivia is committed to increasing representation and leadership opportunities for women in conducting and music education.She brings her initiative to life daily as a student teacher with the Floyd Central High School Choirs, where she recently launched a student leadership program designed to inspire the next generation of conductors and ensure maestras have an equal seat at the podium.Olivia is currently completing her Master of Arts in Teaching at the University of Louisville and holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education.When she's not leading from the podium, you'll likely find Olivia spending time with her loved ones, swimming in her mermaid tail, or happily petting every dog in sight.Olivia would like to give a special shoutout to the conduct(her) podcast and Dr. Kyra, whose mentorship and encouragement were instrumental in bringing this initiative to life.To learn more about Olivia, follow her on instagram at @OliviaAndrewsKentuckiana, @You_Gotta_Love_Liv, and @MissNelsonCountyKYFollow us on Instagram @oneworldonefuturepodcast to be the first to know when new episodes drop! And don't forget to follow our host, Ashley, at @itsashleynevison for even more updates and behind-the-scenes content!

Cathy was just looking for someone to rehang her gutter... lol

The show went fully off the rails with "Sally" and her issue of the office massager. Her hubby doesn't like this co-worker giving Sally and the others short shoulder rubs, but it's been helpful for Sally's headaches! What to do? The search for love happens along with the search for ripe cabbage? We dive into things men secretly love that aren't stereotypical...and Nelson County's FB group has fun with Cathy's post about her gutters!

Send us a textEver wondered what it takes to manage a county jail? Join me, Michael Cantrell, as I sit down with Justin Hall, the elected jailer from Nelson County, Kentucky, who has spent nearly two decades in the corrections field. We'll uncover how he navigated his way from the Hardin County Detention Center to overseeing operations in his hometown. Learn about innovative technologies like biometric sensors that help monitor inmate health and the relentless battle against contraband. Justin and I also examine Kentucky's unique law enforcement structure, where jailers and sheriffs operate independently, a system rooted in history to prevent corruption. Justin reveals the distinctive hurdles jails face compared to prisons, especially when welcoming inmates under the influence, and how he's using his local roots to effect change. We'll also discuss opportunities for inmate employment and rehabilitation programs designed to reduce recidivism, helping inmates transition back into society. Nelson County Kentucky JailNelson County Jailer Justin Hall - jhall0125@gmail.comJustin Hall on LinkedIn PepperBallFrom crowd control to cell extractions, the PepperBall system is the safe, non-lethal option.OMNIOMNI is cutting-edge software designed to track inmates and assets within your prison or jail. Command PresenceBringing prisons and jails the training they deserve!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showContact us: mike@theprisonofficer.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePrisonOfficerTake care of each other and Be Safe behind those walls and fences!

Send us a textHow do high school basketball rivalries set the stage for future NBA stars? Explore the vibrant world of local sports as we revel in the exhilarating performances of Warren County, Nelson County, and Handley. We're hyped for Handley's upcoming showdowns against James Wood and Skyline, and eagerly anticipate a future clash with Charlottesville at Millbrook. Our attention then shifts to the gridiron, where the Dallas Cowboys' fierce contest with the Washington Commanders captures the heart of NFL Sunday. Feel the pulse of the game as we analyze every play and predict outcomes that keep you on the edge of your seat.Celebrations are in order as "Brothers with Opinions" climbs to the fifth spot in the local podcast rankings! With this achievement, we tackle the NFL playoff picture with renewed vigor. The Kansas City Chiefs' supremacy is dissected alongside the Cincinnati Bengals' impressive streak, as we ponder playoff possibilities. Join us in a spirited debate comparing the league's elite quarterbacks. As we weigh the talents of Joe Burrow, Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and Josh Allen, we imagine the perfect fit for the Dallas team and recognize the remarkable growth Lamar has shown this season.Peering into the future, we untangle the playoff scenarios unfolding across the AFC and NFC. Denver's Patrick Surtain emerges as a defensive powerhouse, while the Chargers and Steelers strategize their playoff positions. The NFC's playoff landscape is equally intriguing, with the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers locked in crucial battles. As anticipation builds, we passionately debate Zay Flowers' standing among top NFL wide receivers, measuring him against giants like Justin Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase. With each chapter, we promise insights that leave you eagerly awaiting the thrilling games to come.Support the showThanks for all the support and please subscribe to our podcast. Subscribe and we will give you a shoutout. Give feedback as well. Subscription :https://www.buzzsprout.com/1737579/support↗️Website:https://brotherswithopinionsbwo.buzzsprout.com↗️Email: brotherswithopinions@gmail.com YouTube: @brotherswithopinionsFacebook: Brothers With Opinions-B.W.O.Instagram: @brotherswithopinionspodcastX: @browopodcastTikTok: @brotherswithopinionsIntro and Outro music credit to Wooka Da Don

Welcome to a new era of the podcast edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement with an experiment in sending these out on a Monday morning as opposed to a Saturday afternoon. I'm Sean Tubbs, the host and producer and employee-of-the-month at Town Crier Productions.The reality is that most people who experience this information do so by scanning words arranged into paragraphs which works out well because that means I can get more editions out faster.But many of the stories are produced by piecing together snippets of sound from meetings of local and regional government. Thirty years ago when I gained my first professional experience, this would be done by slicing bits of tape and assembling them together and recorded to a cartridge. The technology has morphed so many times since then, each of the audio versions you here harken back to days gone by.Enough of this introduction. Let's move on to the actual show going out on December 16, 2024.In this installment:* Charlottesville City Council briefed on upcoming spending on housing and infrastructure (learn more)* The UVA Finance Committee signs off on North Grounds Parking Garage, Ivy Road student housing (learn more)* Albemarle Supervisors vote to join Regional Transit Authority (learn more)* Council briefed on status of negotiations with VEO for scooter/e-bike permit (learn more)* Rumble strips at Nelson County intersection subject of concern (learn more)* New NDS director previews departmental website for Charlottesville PC (learn more)Every so often there is a podcast edition that goes out in the main feed. This is that version. Sign up if you want all of it. First shout-out: Celebrating the community's other information organizations!In today's first shout-out in the form of a house ad, I want to make sure everyone knows that every edition of the regular newsletter (not the podcast ones) ends with a section called Reading Material. Charlottesville Community Engagement is just one offering in a landscape that includes the Charlottesville Daily Progress, C-Ville Weekly, Charlottesville Tomorrow, and Cville Right Now, I curate links from these sources because I believe a truly informed community needs multiple perspectives.There's also the Cavalier Daily, Vinegar Hill Magazine, the Fluvanna Review, the Crozet Gazette, NBC29, CBS19, and other sources. But if you look every day, you'll find links to articles in national publications, all linked to give you more perspectives on some of the issues of our times.Checking in on the spreadsheet that runs the information!Second shout-out: Cvillepedia!Cvillepedia is an online encyclopedia that anyone can edit, and this second shout-out today is to provide a little bit about what I know. I helped create the website back in the late 2000's as a way of keeping track of all of the stories being written for the nonprofit news organization I worked for at the time.Now Cvillepedia is hosted by the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library under the stewardship of the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society. There are over 6,500 articles and we need volunteers to help keep it up to date and to capture more of this community's history, present, and future.If you want to learn how to do research, learn how to explore historical documents, and want some experience writing, consider becoming a volunteer.As a little teaser, here's some of what's listed for December 16 throughout the years.Events: * 1937 – After repair and re-installation, the "Great Clock", termed “a masterpiece of backwoods ingenuity,” designed by Thomas Jefferson and built by Philadelphia clockmaker Peter Spruck in 1792, once again beat out the hours on the big bell in the dome at Monticello.* 1975 – Blenheim, a 19th century structure in Albemarle County, is listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register.* 2004 – The historic Paramount Theater reopens after a $14 million restoration.* 2008 – Albemarle County Board of Supervisors hold a retreat at which they get a lesson on the development of the county's Comprehensive Plan. David Benish, the County's Chief Planner at the time, traced the evolution of the Comprehensive Plan. Benish said the County's growth management policy stems from the adoption of the first plan in 1971.[1] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

Brian & Trisha talked to Matthew Nelson from the band Nelson. They will be performing at The Amp in Nelson County (cool coincidence) Friday, August…

What's in a number? Other numbers, usually. Seven hundred is seven times a hundred, or a hundred and forty fives, thirty-five twenties, twenty-eight twenty-fives, and many other rational combinations. This particular 700 is the one for Charlottesville Community Engagement, a newsletter that seeks to be rational in its approach to presenting information that may sometimes be irrational. In this edition: * A trauma expert at the UVA Health System offers fireworks safety tips on this dry Fourth* Fluvanna Supervisors agree to support a marker in Columbia  commemorating the farewell journey of General Lafayette in 1824* Nelson County will receive $2.5 million from the Virginia Department of Transportation for sidewalk improvements on Front Street in Lovingston * Three Virginia transportation projects are among recipients of federal RAISE grants but a local bridge project did not make the cut  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

On August 3, 2013, Alexis Tiara Murphy, a 17-year-old high school student from Nelson County, Virginia disappeared after being seen at a gas station in Lovingston, Virginia. Eventually, Randy Taylor was convicted of her brutal slaying.  The question is how many others did Rany kill?Thank you Rachael Spillers for writing this episode and SHANEL B. for suggesting this case.Sources:Alexis Tiara Murphy obituary. Lacaze, Katherine.  “17-year-old…”  The News and Advance.  06 Aug 2013.Hardy, Steve.  “Car found…”  The News and Advance.  07 Aug 2013.The Charlottesville Daily Progress.  “Family's agonizing wait…”  The News and Advance.  08 Aug 2013.Bayne, Liana.  “Searching for…”  The Daily Progress.  08 Aug 2013.Bayne, Liana.  “Search for teen…”  The Daily Progress.  09 Aug 2013.Bayne, Liana.  “Clock is ticking…”  The Daily Progress.  10 Aug 2013.Hardy, Steve, and Koerting, Katrina.  “Nelson rallies in…”  The Daily Progress.  11 Sun 2013.Reed, Ray.  “Arrest made in…”  The News and Advance.  12 Aug 2013.Hutchins, J. Reynolds; Richardson, Aaron; Evans, K. Burnell; and Bayne, Liana.  “A suspect, but…”  The Daily Progress.  13 Aug 2013.Bayne, Liana.  “Nelson County abduction…”  The Daily Progress.  14 Aug 2013.Evans, K. Burnell, and Hutchins, J. Reynolds.  “Defense: teen was…”  The Daily Progress.  15 Aug 2013.Mohrmann, Barrett.  “Murphy's family skeptical…”  The News-Virginian.  16 Aug 2013.Evans, K. Burnell.  “Shadows of 2010…”  The Daily Progress.  18 Aug 2013.Thompson, Dave.  “Taylor's bond hearing…”  The Daily Progress.  21 Aug 2013.Bayne, Liana.  “Judge denies Taylor…”  The Daily Progress.  23 Aug 2013.Mohrmann, Barrett.  “River search turns…”  The Daily Progress.  01 Sep 2013.Mohrmann, Barrett.  “Family, investigators hopeful…”  The News adn Advance.  04 Sep 2013.Staff Writer.  “Person contacted in…”  Richmond Times-Dispatch.  24 Sep 2013.Faulconer, Justin.  “Teen's DNA linked…”  The News and Advance.  06 May 2014.Faulconer, Justin.  “Jury deliberating Taylor's…”  The Daily Progress.  08 May 2014.Faulconer, Justin.  “Taylor guilty of…”  The News and Advance.  09 May 2014.Mohrmann, Barrett.  “Murphy's family accepts…”  The News and Advance.  19 May 2014.Faulconer, Justin.  “Taylor lands more…”  The News and Advance.  02 Jul 2014.Faulconer, Justin; Busse, Matt; and Cropper, Nick.  “Remains of Alexis…”  The News and Advance.  18 Feb 2021.

History is all around us, if only we open our eyes to see it, and sometimes get off the main highways and find it. One such historical gem is in McVille, in Nelson County. It's the McVille Auditorium, a reminder of the 1930s Great Depression-era.

Join metascientist, musician, and video producer, and lover of Walter Russel's work, Matt Presti and myself for a live King Hero interview. A new friend from Anarchapulco 2024, in this interview I will be asking Matt about the nature of life, death, entropy, the electrical nature of the realm, the psyops of atomic science, ether, and the law of attraction, the sun and moon, the marriage of the Masculine and Feminine archetypes, magnetism, and how inversion is Satan's signature. Find more about Matt: Website: http://mattpresti.com Metascientist, Musician, Patriot, Philosopher, Poet, Practitioner of Universal Law, Natural Science and Living Philosophy, Audio and Video Producer, Broadcaster, and Host of The Exploration of Consciousness (TEC).  Former Director of Operations and President of The University of Science and Philosophy (formerly the Walter Russell Foundation) January 1st, 2015-August 10th, 2021.  Currently, CEO of Universal Power, LLC.  Volunteer firefighter on Montauk Rural Fire Department in Dent County, Missouri and Rockfish Valley Volunteer Fire Department in Nelson County, VA.  He'd like to offer this discount to my listeners: For Walter and Lao Russell Books and Booklets (good through March 31st) and 20% off Coupon Code – GROW20 – Visit http://Philosophy.org/store  - Enter code at checkout. *** Here are all of the links I promised, and a few more! Sign up to learn the archetypes of controlled op, the 31 signs of controlled op, and hear a stage recording of my Anarchapulco workshop
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I discuss the unfounded rift between Sarah Westall and Amazing Polly, and how questioning the so-called "truth movement" and those who associate, is always necessary. Every rock must be overturned if we are to not repeat the lies of the past for future generations. I also revisit Nelson County, Kentucky's school district and the firing of their superintendent Wes Bradley. I also mention recent jab related news, specifically about transfusing jabbed blood. https://sarahwestall.substack.com/p/cannibalizing-the-truth-movement?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=reader2 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hIsE9C2SFdnWLxbaV6mKR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Idpq_D75NiE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOhl4HYrYxo  

Nate Crumbley is a chapter sentinel and is just finishing up his junior year of high school.  He has wanted to farm and be part of agriculture ever since he can remember first riding around on a tractor with his grandfather.  This is what first led him to try raising rabbits.  During the year of Covid lockdowns and online school, he had very little to do and lived with his grandparents on their farm.  So, he began raising rabbits as an enterprise of his own. When school started again the following year, he moved back to his parent's home where he would attend school in person.  Taking care of the rabbits became more of a challenge considering the travel required and the level of attention required.  As a result, the enterprise failed. Nate was not done, but he knew that he needed to try something different than rabbits.  Through a series of examples, contemplations and research Nate and his grandfather decided to have Nate try raising Dorper Sheep.  This is where Nate found his niche and his passion.  Today he is the owner of Cartwright Dorpers and is operating both a purebred and commercial sheep enterprise.  

Some might call this day Cyber Monday, and I will note that this publication is a creation of the Internet but one that resists that particular title. I'd rather point out that today is also Pins and Needles Day, marking a musical revue from the late 1930's that I'd never heard of until writing this opening paragraph of the November 27 edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement, I'm Sean Tubbs, and I'm glad to require myself to learn something new every single day. In this edition:* The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has expanded the number of counties under a drought watch advisory* The owners of Stonefield have filed for a rezoning application that could clear the way for a Tesla sales office * Several ideas to address safety issues on Route 151 in Nelson County are ready for review * Albemarle County is preparing for next year's budget and the Board of Supervisors got a recent briefing on the five-year financial forecast  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

Chinese company in Kentucky gets fined for child labor. Students and teachers walk out of a Nelson County school in protest. A Lexington women who attempted to stab a man and led police on a car chase receives no jail time. 

Click to listen to episode (5:07).Sections below are the following:Transcript of AudioAudio Notes and AcknowledgmentsImagesSourcesRelated Water Radio EpisodesFor Virginia Teachers (Relevant SOLs, etc.)Unless otherwise noted, all Web addresses mentioned were functional as of 10-13-23. TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO From the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean, this is Virginia Water Radio for the weeks of October 16 and October 23, 2023. SOUNDS and VOICES – ~8 sec - people visiting Dismal Falls in Giles County, Va., August 20, 2011. That's the sound of people enjoying a scenic and splashy site in southwestern Virginia, where the main attraction is a type of water feature renowned for fascinating formations and dramatic drops.  Have a listen for about 35 seconds to some music and mystery sounds, and see if you know this type of water feature.  And here's a hint: the alternative name for autumn is what the water does. MUSIC and SOUNDS  - ~33 sec If you guessed a waterfall, you're right!  You heard three Virginia waterfalls: the Cascades in Giles County; a waterfall in Mill Creek Nature Park, also in Giles County; and Falls Ridge Falls in Montgomery County.  The accompanying music, by Williamsburg, Va., musician Timothy Seaman, was “Crabtree Falls,” named for a Nelson County waterfall whose 1200-foot total vertical drop is the highest of any waterfall east of the Mississippi.  And the episode's opening sounds were from Dismal Falls, once again in Giles County.  These five are among 61 scenic and publicly accessible waterfalls in the Commonwealth listed in the “Great Virginia Waterfall Trail,” compiled by the Let's See America Web site.  Meanwhile, the World Waterfall Database has 186 entries for Virginia, including smaller waterfalls, some located on private properties, and some now inundated by reservoirs. Encyclopedia Britannica defines a waterfall as “an area where flowing river water drops abruptly and nearly vertically,” and notes that the terms cataract, cascades, and rapids can also be applied to water coursing over an elevation change, depending on the height and the sharpness of water's drop. Most of Virginia's waterfalls occur along the Blue Ridge or farther west in the Valley and Ridge province; additionally, significant drops of the Potomac, Rappahannock, and James Rivers occur along the Fall Line between the central Piedmont and eastern Coastal Plain.  These are places where some key waterfall-formation factors occur: changes in the elevation of the landscape, rock layers with different levels of resistance to erosion, and plenty of flowing water. Virginia's waterfall champ Crabtree Falls doesn't rival the world's tallest, such as Tugela Falls in South Africa, with a total drop of over 3000 feet.  Nevertheless, the Commonwealth's many and varied, large and small waterfalls are popular, scenic, and invaluable water treasures. Thanks to Blacksburg neighbors for recording the Dismal Falls sounds.  Thanks also to Timothy Seaman for permission to use part of “Crabtree Falls.”  We close with another waterfall-related musical selection.  Here's about 40 seconds of the traditional tune “Over the Waterfall,” in a version by Virginia Tech geography instructor Stewart Scales. MUSIC - ~38 sec – instrumental.  SHIP'S BELL Virginia Water Radio is produced by the Virginia Water Resources Research Center, part of Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment.  For more Virginia water sounds, music, or information, visit us online at virginiawaterradio.org, or call the Water Center at (540) 231-5624.  Thanks to Stewart Scales for his banjo version of “Cripple Creek” to open and close this episode.  In Blacksburg, I'm Alan Raflo, thanking you for listening, and wishing you health, wisdom, and good water. AUDIO NOTES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Dismal Falls sounds were recorded by friends of Virginia Water Radio at the falls in Bland County, Va., on August 20, 2011. The other waterfalls sounds heard in this episode were recorded by Virginia Water Radio as follows: Cascades Falls in Giles County, Va., recorded September 28, 2023;Waterfalls along Catwalk Trial in Mill Creek Nature Park in Giles County, Va., recorded September 6, 2020;Falls Ridge Falls in Falls Ridge Nature Preserve in Montgomery County, Va., recorded April 20, 2019. “Crabtree Falls,” from the 2002 album “Sycamore Rapids,” is copyright by Timothy Seaman and Pine Wind Music, used with permission.  More information about Timothy Seaman is available online at  http://www.timothyseaman.com/.  “Crabtree Falls” was used previously by Virginia Water Radio most recently in Episode 125, 8-27-12. The version of “Over the Waterfall” heard in this episode was recorded for Virginia Water Radio on July 11, 2014, by Stewart Scales, used with permission.  This music was used previously by Virginia Water Radio in Episode 222, 7-14-14.  Information on “Over the Waterfall” and on Henry Reed (1884-1968), a Giles County musician noted for his version of this tune, is available from the Library of Congress, “Fiddle Tunes of the Old Frontier: The Henry Reed Collection,” online at http://www.loc.gov/collection/henry-reed-fiddle-tunes/about-this-collection/; and from http://www.henryreed.org/, a Web site produced by Terry Reed, Henry Reed's granddaughter.  Henry Reed's version of “Over the Waterfall” is available from the Library of Congress's online audio archive, at http://www.loc.gov/item/afcreed000177/. Click here if you'd like to hear the full version (1 min./11 sec.) of the “Cripple Creek” arrangement/performance by Stewart Scales that opens and closes this episode.  More information about Mr. Scales and the group New Standard, with which Mr. Scales plays, is available online at http://newstandardbluegrass.com. IMAGES (Photographs are by Virginia Water Radio.) Cascades Falls in Giles County, Virginia, September 28, 2023.Waterfalls along Catwalk Trial in Mill Creek Nature Park in Giles County, Virginia, September 6, 2020.Waterfall in Falls Ridge Nature Preserve in Montgomery County, Virginia, April 20, 2019. SOURCES Used for Audio Encyclopedia Britannica, “Waterfall,” online at https://www.britannica.com/science/waterfall-geology.  The is the source of the quote used in this episode's audio. Giles County [Virginia] Administration: “Dismal Falls,” online at https://virginiasmtnplayground.com/dismal-falls/; and“Mill Creek Nature Park,” online at https://virginiasmtnplayground.com/mill-creek/. Let's See America, “The Great Virginia Waterfall Trail,” online at https://lets-see-america.com/virginia-waterfalls/.  The site includes maps, a video, and detailed information on 61 waterfalls included in a 1373-mile waterfall trail route. National Geographic, “Waterfall,” online at https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/waterfall/. The Nature Conservancy, “Falls Ridge Preserve,” online at http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/virginia/placesweprotect/falls-ridge-preserve.xml.  The site includes photos and a short video (1 min./37 sec.) of plants, animals, and the falls. Radford University, “Geology of Virginia CD-ROM Web Edition,” (several authors), online at https://sites.radford.edu/~jtso/GeolVAHome.html.  A map of Virginia's geomorphic (or physiogaphic) provinces is online at https://sites.radford.edu/~jtso/GeologyofVirginia/Piedmont/PPhysio-2.html. U.S. Forest Service, “Cascades Day Use Area,” online at https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/gwj/recarea/?recid=73639.Virginiaplaces.org, “Waterfalls,” online at http://www.virginiaplaces.org/watersheds/waterfalls.html.  World of Waterfalls, “How are Waterfalls Formed?”  Online at https://www.world-of-waterfalls.com/how-are-waterfalls-formed/. World Waterfall Database, online at https://www.worldwaterfalldatabase.com/.  The list of Virginia waterfalls is online at https://www.worldwaterfalldatabase.com/country/United-States/Virginia/list. For More Information about Waterfalls in Virginia or Elsewhere McDowell County [N.C.] Tourism Development Authority, “Blue Ridge Traveler/Waterfalls,” online at https://www.blueridgetraveler.com/attractions/category/waterfalls/.  National Park Service:“Shenandoah National Park-Virginia/Hikes to Waterfalls,” online at https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/hikes-waterfalls.htm; and“Waterfalls & Gorges,” online at https://www.nps.gov/subjects/waterfalls/waterfalls.htm. Joe Tennis, “Natural wonder: County accepts ownership of Abrams Falls; discusses state park,” Bristol Herald-Courier, October 12, 2023.  This article describes the purchase by Washington County, Va., of 46 acres around and including Abrams Falls and the county's efforts to have Virginia create a state park in the area. U.S. Geological Survey, “Waterfalls and Rapids in the Conterminous United States Linked to the National Hydrography Datasets V2.0,” July 14, 2020, online at https://www.usgs.gov/data/waterfalls-and-rapids-conterminous-united-states-linked-national-hydrography-datasets-v20. RELATED VIRGINIA WATER RADIO EPISODES All Water Radio episodes are listed by category at the Index link above (http://www.virginiawaterradio.org/p/index.html).  See particularly the “Rivers, Streams, and Other Surface Water” subject category. Following are links to other episodes on waterfalls. Episode 125, 8-17-12 – on Crabtree Falls in Nelson County, Va.Episode 205, 3-17-14 – on Falls Ridge Falls in Montgomery County, Va.Episode 222, 7-14-14 – on Cascades Falls in Giles County, Va. FOR VIRGINIA TEACHERS – RELATED STANDARDS OF LEARNING (SOLs) AND OTHER INFORMATION Following are some Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) that may be supported by this episode's audio/transcript, sources, or other information included in this post. 2020 Music SOLs SOLs at various grade levels that call for “examining the relationship of music to the other fine arts and other fields of knowledge.” 2018 Science SOLs Grades K-3 plus 5: Matter3.3 – Materials interact with water. Grades K-5: Earth and Space Systems3.7 – There is a water cycle and water is important to life on Earth.5.8 – Earth constantly changes. Grades K-5: Earth Resources4.8 – Virginia has important natural resources. Grade 66.6 – Water has unique physical properties and has a role in the natural and human-made environment.6.8 – Land and water have roles in watershed systems. Earth ScienceES.8 – Freshwater resources influence and are influenced by geologic processes and human activity. 2023 History and Social Science SOLs Grade 4: Virginia StudiesVS.1 – The student will apply history and social science skills to explain the relationship between physical geography and the lives of Virginia's peoples, past and present. Grade 5: United States History to 1865USI.1 – The student will understand the geography of North America, including by locating and describing major geographic regions and bodies of water of North America and their impact on the early history of the United States. Grade 8: World GeographyWG.2 – The student will evaluate the significance of natural, human, and capital resources. WG.3 – The student will analyze the characteristics of the United States and Canadian regions, including by describing major physical and environmental features and how geography may change over time. Virginia's SOLs are available from the Virginia Department of Education, online at https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/instruction Following are links to Water Radio episodes (various topics) designed especially for certain K-12 grade levels.Episode 250, 1-26-15 – on boiling, for kindergarten through 3rd grade. Episode 255, 3-2-15 – on density, for 5th and 6th grade. Episode 282, 9-21-15 – on living vs. non-living, for kindergarten. Episode 309, 3-28-16 – on temperature regulation in animals, for kindergarten through 12th grade. Episode 333, 9-12-16 – on dissolved gases, especially dissolved oxygen in aquatic habitats, for 5th grade. Episode 404, 1-22-18 – on ice on ponds and lakes, for 4th through 8th grade. Episode 407, 2-12-18 – on snow chemistry and physics,

Science has told us a lot about what climate change will mean for people, but less is known about how a warming planet will impact wild animals.  Already, staffers at a wildlife sanctuary in Nelson County report one big change that's taking a toll on everything they do. Sandy Hausman has that story.

We're back on the road and at Log Still Distillery in Gethsemane, Kentucky.  We sit down with Founder, Wally Dant, to discuss all that has gone on at Log Still since we last visited over two years ago.  This is a destination distillery for anyone who is going out on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.  Log Still Distillery's expansive campus (in addition to its world class distillery and tasting room) includes an outdoor amphitheater with world-class entertainment, a 20,000 square foot wedding and events venue, multiple B&B's, a private train depot, a soon-to-open farm-to-table restaurant, and a walking path surrounding a 12-acre fishing lake. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there.  We are thankful for everyone who has supported us over the last 5 years. The biggest shoutout to our growing Patreon Community of supporters! As always, we'd appreciate it if you would take a few minutes time to give us feedback on Bourbon Lens podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 Star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a written review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter.  And please check out our Patreon to learn how you can support our endeavors, earn Bourbon Lens swag, be part of Bourbon Lens Tasting Club, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at Info@BourbonLens.com. Check out our BourbonLens.com to read our blog posts, whiskey news, podcast archive, and details on our upcoming single barrel picks. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens   About J.W. “Wally” Dant We call him founder, foreman, and fearless leader. You can call him Wally. As president/distiller, Wally Dant works hard every day to bring his vision for Log Still Distillery to life. And to Wally, it's about more than quality spirits and an unforgettable destination. It's about love of God, family, community and bourbon.  Wally is rebuilding and reimagining the historic distillery property, the very same land in southern Nelson County where his many family members once made spirits. “To be able to put your name as a distiller on a bottle is pretty humbling.” Log Still is Wally's way of honoring his family and giving back to the community he credits for providing his family with values and love. And drawing from years of experience in the healthcare and liquor industries, this business savvy entrepreneur is the right man for the job. Wally dreams big, and he won't stop until he sees those dreams come to fruition. If he's not hard at work shepherding the Log Still brands, you can likely find him making garden fresh salsa, hot sauce, ketchup from the homegrown garden, or cooking up a chef-like meal for friends and family. About Log Still Distillery Log Still Distillery is bringing bourbon back to Gethsemane. Guided by Wally Dant and cousins Lynne and Charles Dant, Log Still is built on old distillery land and reimagined to create a unique bourbon and family destination. Each bottle is filled with respect, ever mindful that faith, family, community, and bourbon pave the way for future generations. Featured products include the Monk's Road line of Kentucky bourbons and gins and Rattle & Snap Tennessee Whiskey line. Log Still anchors a pastoral campus that includes an outdoor amphitheater with world-class entertainment, a 20,000 square foot wedding and events venue, multiple B&B's, a private train depot, a soon-to-open farm-to-table restaurant, and a walking path surrounding a 12-acre fishing lake, making it a one-of-a-kind destination to make lasting memories with family and friends.  

There has been an update in the story of Crystal Rogers from Bardstown, Kentucky (episode #8 from 2016 and episode #88 from 2019). On Wednesday, 27 September 2023, FBI Louisville announced that Crystal's longtime boyfriend, 41-year-old Brooks Houck, had been charged with her murder. This comes right after a similar indictment was handed down earlier this month against 32-year-old Joseph L. Lawson, another Nelson County man that's alleged to have played a part in covering up the crime...To learn more about this story, read or listen to the "Crystal Rogers" episode at the following link:https://unresolved.me/bardstown-part-three-crystal-rogersResearched, written, hosted, and produced by Micheal WhelanIf you would like to support this podcast and others, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a Patron or ProducerThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3266604/advertisement

Challenger for the South District on the Nelson County board of supervisors tells us why she says that the County needs a change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stories:1) Joseph Lawson, 32, was arrested in Nelson County and charged with conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with physical evidence in connection with the 2015 disappearance of Crystal Rogers. While he hasn't been charged with her murder, the conspiracy charge suggests his involvement in planning her presumed death. Rogers vanished from her boyfriend Brooks Houck's family farm, and her father was shot and killed in 2016, adding to the mystery in Bardstown, where several murders remain unsolved.2) Caitlin Sullivan, a 22-year-old mother from Scotland, was horrified to discover a man had broken into her home, slept in her bed, and left covered in blood while she was away. The police detained the suspect but didn't arrest him. He even sent Sullivan a disturbing message on social media. She's worried for her son's safety and is considering moving, feeling unsafe with no legal consequences for the intruder.3) Sewer alligators, a legendary tale dating back to the 1920s, are mostly considered fictional. However, in Oviedo, Florida, a work crew discovered a 5-foot alligator in a sludge-filled pipe, raising questions about its presence. The origin of the alligator captured on CCTV remains a mystery.4) A food delivery man in Peru, Julio Cesar, shocked friends when he revealed a 600 to 800-year-old mummy in his cooler bag. Julio named the mummy "Juanita" and faced legal charges for illegal possession of historical patrimony. The mummy's origin remains a mystery.5) Jazmin Paez, an 18-year-old, was arrested for attempting to hire a hitman to kill her son through an online platform. She provided details, leading to a police investigation. Gamaliel Soza, also 18, was arrested for conspiracy in connection with the plot. Paez's father defended her, citing her medical complications, but she faced serious legal charges.Contact us at: weeknightmysteries@gmail.comYou can also follow us on our social media accounts:✔️ Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/weeknightmysteries✔️ Twitter ➤ https://twitter.com/wnmysteries✔️ Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/weeknightmysteries/✔️ Website ➤ https://weeknightmysteries.buzzsprout.com

WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen, Lisa Budeau and Lydia Blume break down your regional news for Friday, September 15, 2023. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https:www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.

As of August 30, 2023 is now two thirds of the way until the end. Perhaps one way of thinking about that is that we have now heard both sides of a long-playing record designed to play at 33 revolutions per minute. It is at this point where the metaphor perhaps falls apart, but I'm still curious to know: What are you going to listen to in the next 166,656 minutes or so? This is Charlottesville Community Engagement.On today's program:* Amazon Web Services announces they will invest $11 billion in two data center campuses by the year 2040* Charlottesville City Council and the Planning Commission learn that allowances for AirBnB and other forms of short-term rentals will not be eliminated as part of the zoning reform* Charlottesville seeks input on steps to keep improving on the city's accessibility * The Albemarle Economic Development Authority signs grant paperwork for biotech startup Agrospheres * The Free Enterprise Forum releases a periodic report on local government spending * Charlottesville City Council is briefed on ranked choice voting Charlottesville Community Engagement is perhaps kind of like an afternoon newspaper, and one looking to boost its circulation. Sign up for free!First shout-out: Plant Northern Piedmont NativesSince the beginning of this newsletter, one Patreon supporter has dedicated their shout-out to an organization that seeks to draw awareness of the importance of native species to the ecosystem. As summer comes to an end and fall begins, Now is the time to visit  Plant Northern Piedmont Natives to learn what you can about what species are specific to your region! Plant Northern Piedmont Natives is one of ten regional campaigns for ten different ecosystems across Virginia, including Eastern Shore. Take a look at the full map below for the campaign for native species where you are in the Commonwealth. You can also download a free copy of their handbook: Piedmont Native Plants: A Guide for Landscapes and Gardens. In this guide, Piedmont native plants are defined as those that evolved before the influence of European settlements shaped and changed the landscape. Plants included in the guide were selected from the Digital Atlas of the Virginia Flora and occur naturally within the region. Amazon to invest $11 billion in Louisa County Louisa County has announced that Amazon Web Services will invest $11 billion to build two data center campuses within two Technology Overlay Districts. “The campuses will position AWS as one of the largest private-sector employers in Louisa and will create hundreds of new jobs,” reads a press release sent out this afternoon. The county's website describes the technology overlay districts as areas within Louisa's growth area that are close to road networks and electric transmission lines. They're also areas where residential and retail development are not being encouraged. Supervisors approved the technology overlay districts in April, according to the Central Virginian. The vote to add the districts to the county's Land Development Regulations was 6 to 1. Earlier this year, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Amazon Web Services would invest $35 billion in Virginia by 2040. That now includes this investment in Louisa. “We're proud to partner with AWS to expand their operations in a world with a growing demand for cloud computing infrastructure,” said Louisa County Board Chairman Duane Adams.Amazon Web Services is looking at two specific sites according to Louisa County Community Engagement Manager Cindy King. “AWS is evaluating two sites,” King said in an email. “What would become the Lake Anna Technology Campus (LATC) near the North Anna Power Station; and the North Creek Technology Campus (NCTC) near the Northeast Creek Reservoir.”King said construction activity could begin as soon as 2024. The Board of Supervisors will enter into a performance agreement with Amazon Web Services. That agreement could also see the rebate of tax revenues with details to be worked out in the future. Homestay provisions will not be eliminated as part of zoning code updateAs Charlottesville plans for public hearings on a new zoning code, a proposed prohibition on short-term rentals of “homestays” has been pulled from consideration.“We've gotten substantial comment back and in conversations with various of my colleagues and others in the community, we believe that this is a larger issue than we might have anticipated and one that we would recommend we kick out of this process and take up after the zoning ordinance is adopted,” said James Freas, the city's director of Neighborhood Development Services. A consolidated draft of the Development Code released earlier this month had removed “Homestay” from a list of accessory uses that would be allowed under the new zoning. That had not been included in previous drafts released earlier this year. Freas said this is one example of how the city's zoning code should be considered a living document that will be updated over time. He made his comments at a briefing given to the Planning Commission and the City Council on Tuesday. “The intent here is for the Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing on Thursday, September 14,” Freas said. “That hearing will be in Council Chambers so note the change in venue and it will begin at 4 p.m.”Notice has been mailed to property owners in the city about the public hearing. Those who wish to speak will be limited to two minutes. Freas said it will be up to the Planning Commission to determine if they would like to vote on a recommendation or if that will be done at a later time. Dates have been reserved for September 19 in Council Chambers and September 26 at City Space. Once the Commission is done with their work, Freas said Council will hold their own work sessions on a range of topics. If any changes are to be made, a new draft will be produced for Council before their vote. The plan is for Council to hold their own public hearing. Once adopted, the zoning won't take effect until a specific date after the day a vote is taken. Some projects currently in the process may have the opportunity to proceed under the old rules, but where that line will be drawn is not yet known. Freas also addressed another item that is not in the draft zoning code. The Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use map designated “Sensitive Community Areas” which depicted places where residents are subject to displacement pressure. “We have not moved forward with an overlay or zoning specific to Sensitive Community Areas,” Freas said. “I would note that a number of the recommendations that are in the Sensitive Community Area recommendation page… have been incorporated into the general zoning ordinance.” Freas said this includes allowing for more units to be built across the city and changes to allow smaller lot sizes in some residential zoning areas. He said there was a sense that restricting development in those area would limit wealth-building opportunities.“If the displacement is a result of rising taxes, there are other ways of addressing that issue as well,” Freas said.  City Councilor Michael Payne said he did not support the lack of a specific overlay.“I would expect that this will definitely be one of the topics we need to have a work session about,” Payne said. “I know it was pretty integral into the original plan and strategy and the connection to the [Affordable Housing Plan] and I know just in the past week or two, this has been of particular interest to the 10th and Page Neighborhood Association as well as the Fifeville Neighborhood Association.”Freas pointed out that the Comprehensive Plan clearly states that specific non-zoning interventions may need to be made for each community. A question from me: Who should do that work? The city government? Non-profits? Individual homeowners? This particular part of the conversation is not over. Charlottesville seeks input on update of accessibility planThe city of Charlottesville is in the early stages of updating a plan that seeks to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The federal legislation became effective in 1990 and requires localities to make sure public facilities can be accessed by anyone. In Charlottesville, that means the update of a Transition Plan with work underway. The last version was adopted by Council on June 3, 2013. “While we are continuously working on improving accessibility, an updated Transition Plan will help us benchmark where we are now and develop a roadmap for where we can be in the future,” said Paul Rudacille, the city's ADA coordinator. As part of the work, crews have completed a self assessment of 165 miles of sidewalk owned by the city to identify potential barriers. This fall, the city's parks and other facilities will be reviewed as will services. Nothing happens in this community without a survey. There's a longform version that takes up to ten minutes to fill out. There's also a shorter one.The city has hired the firm Precision Infrastructure Management to oversee production of the new plan. There will also be a town hall meeting on September 20. Albemarle EDA signs agreement for Agrospheres fundingThe Board of Directors for the Albemarle Economic Development Authority has ratified a performance agreement with a local company that seeks to expand its sale and manufacture of a new generation of pesticide delivery systems.Agrospheres has set up operations at 1180 Seminole Trail and recently was awarded $200,000 from the Commonwealth of Virginia's Development Opportunity Fund. There's also a $36,000 from the Virginia Jobs Investment Program. “They've committed to $25 million of capital investment and creating 53 new jobs for research and development and a test of a manufacturing area,” said J.T. Newberry, Albemarle's interim director for economic development. AgroSpheres got its start as a laboratory venture at the University of Virginia. The company will be seeking to hire people with experience in biotech fermentation, plant molecular biologists, and other types of scientists. Payam Pourtaheri, founder and CEO of AgroSpheres, told the EDA's Board on August 22 that 14 of those jobs have been created so far.“The facility isn't up and running yet so a lot more jobs will be created,” Pourtaheri said. “We've recently received organic approval for our technology that helps basically to provide a controlled release of biological pesticides.” Pourtaheri said the technology is free of microplastics unlike other delivery systems. “Really excited about that and that's what we're going to be manufacturing here in Albemarle County,” Pourtaheri said. Approval from the United States Environmental Protection Agency is needed before the product can become commercially available. Pourtaheri said he's hopeful the green light will be given within a year. * Review the performance agreement* Review the resolution authorizing a local match for the two state grantsSecond shout-out: Camp AlbemarleToday's second subscriber-supported public service announcement goes out to Camp Albemarle, which has for over sixty years been a “wholesome rural, rustic and restful site for youth activities, church groups, civic events and occasional private programs.”Located on 14 acres on the banks of the Moorman's River near Free Union, Camp Albemarle continues as a legacy of being a Civilian Conservation Corps project that sought to promote the importance of rural activities. Are you looking to escape and reconnect with nature? Consider holding an event where the natural beauty of the grounds will provide a venue to suit your needs. Visit their website to view the gallery and learn more! Free Enterprise Forum releases local spending report A nonprofit group that tracks activities of local governments throughout the region has released the annual report of spending activity. “The Free Enterprise Forum Local Government Spending Index (LGSI) is modeled after the statistical methodology used to calculate the Consumer Price Index,” reads the introduction of the fifth Choices and Decisions report.Data comes from the Commonwealth of Virginia's Auditor of Public Accounts, an office that produces a Comparative Report on Local Government Revenue and Expenditures. The Free Enterprise Forum whittles down the localities to Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. Some interesting highlights:* Charlottesville had the highest per capita spending in the region at $5,385 in FY22* Albemarle's per capita spending in FY22 was $3,643.90* Nelson County's per capita spending in FY22 was $3,392.21 * Louisa County's per capita spending was $3,356.56 * Greene County's level of spending per person is $3,212.20  * Fluvanna County's per capita spending in the period was $2,836.63. That's the lowest amount. What else is in the report? Take a look on the Free Enterprise Forum's website.Council briefed on ranked choice voting Should Charlottesville switch to an alternative form of voting that proponents say could increase participation? The earliest the city could make a transition to what is known as “ranked choice voting” is in 2025, but the five-member City Council got a briefing at its meeting on August 21. “Instant runoff voting, or ranked choice voting, is a voting system where a voter can rank their ballots sequentially in order of preference rather than just give a single or limited number of candidates for their choice of winner,” said Taylor Yowell, the city's registrar. Proponents of this method of voting argue that it can help expand the number of candidates who seek office. (view Yowell's presentation)The votes are counted in order and individuals who receive enough votes to pass the threshold qualify for the ballot. If there are more slots remaining, the candidate who received the fewest votes is dropped from the second round.“The process will continue until a winner has earned over the election threshold,” Yowell said. That threshold depends on how many seats are available. This method was authorized by the General Assembly in 2020 as one of the electoral reforms introduced when Democrats held both Houses in Richmond. “In the session of the legislature in 2020, a bill was passed to allow ranked choice option for City Council and Board of Supervisors elections throughout the state,” said Jim Nix, one of three members of the Charlottesville Electoral Board and the only Democrat. In August 2011, Nix presided over the Charlottesville Democratic Party's use of a “firehouse primary” to select its three candidates for City Council that year from seven candidates. “I counted the votes for it,” said Charlottesville Mayor Lloyd Snook.“That was fun,” Nix said. “I was there, too,” The contest resulted in the the nomination of Satyendra Huja to a second term as well as the first nominations for both Kathy Galvin and Dede Smith. Galvin and Huja got a plurality of votes in the first round, but Smith didn't secure enough votes until the fifth round when she edged out Paul Beyer by 29 votes. (view the results on cvillepedia)Nix said the legislation that passed in 2020 has a sunset date of 2031. He said Arlington used ranked-choice to select two members of its County Board in a primary race this past spring. “It appears to have been successful,” Nix said. “The process worked as intended. The results were published quickly. Actually, too quickly, but we don't need to go into that. The outcome was clear and unchallenged and public satisfaction was high based on the results of some online surveys that were done.” However, Nix said criticisms have emerged about the tabulation method that had been used and a decision has been made in Arlington County to not proceed with ranked choice in the general election.  He said one issue is that the voting software used only allowed voters three choices for the two seats. Charlottesville's software would allow voters to rank six. The first time Charlottesville could use ranked choice voting would be in the June 2025 primary when the seats held by Juandiego Wade and Brian Pinkston would be up. That's less than 22 months away! Yowell said only the City Council races could be conducted with ranked choice voting, and not School Board races. She said there would be a cost associated with educating the public about how the new process works, should Council decide to proceed. Yowell said the city should also update to a new version of its Hart software at a cost of around $4,000. For more details, view the video of the meeting on the city's streaming service. A factor to consider and a question to you. This year, five candidates sought three Democratic nominations for three seats on Council. Only three candidates are on the ballot. Only five people submitted paperwork to be on the School Board ballot for four seats. Only four qualified. If any locality pursues ranked choice, what steps might be taken to encourage more people to actually run? Reading material:* Charlottesville City Council approves new employee pay policy, Allison Metcalf, Cavalier Daily, August 29, 2023* Charlottesville leaders, residents split over zoning rewrite, Jason Armesto, Charlottesville Daily Progress (paywall), August 29, 2023#571 shall go gently into that good night There are six segments in this installment, two more than anticipated when I began writing everything out this morning. In the three years of this newsletter, it's become an afternoon newsletter that harkens back to my childhood when my family got a freshly printed paper around 5 p.m. every day. There's been a ridiculous amount of change in my 50 years. I think one thing that remains the same is a need for as many people as possible to know what's happening. This work is about establishing a common set of facts which is why I make as many links to other periodicals as possible. For now it's just me doing the work with the aim toward eventually getting one out by 5 p.m. every single day. It's a good goal and one that motivates me.Paid subscriptions motivate me and keep me fed. If you've done so yet, do consider a paid subscription through Substack. If you do, Ting will match your initial subscription! Ting's support for Charlottesville Community Engagement is not an afterthought. The internet company wants to support community knowledge and they will match the initial subscription for every new Substack subscription. And perhaps you are a UVA student looking for fast Internet service? If you sign up for Ting at this link and enter the promo code COMMUNITY, you'll get:* Free installation* A second month for free* A $75 gift card to the Downtown Mall This is a public episode. 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The much anticipated part II from the Virginia Outdoor Sportsman show is here. We had a ton of fun meeting new friends and seeing some of the one's we met last year. It was an amazing weekend and I hope you enjoy hearing from these next guests. Colling Hazzard and Bill Youmans - First Hunt FoundationWayne Scott - Nictau Lodge in New BrunswickPete Rose - Outdoor Dream Inc. in Nelson County, Virginia If you like the podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcast and/or Spotify. Also, head over to the Marshfield Outdoors YouTube channel and you can watch this weeks episode as well. The Marshfield Outdoors podcast is powered by Final Draw Tv. This episode is brought to you by County Line Collision and Haller Back Game Calls.

Jesse Rutherford of The Nelson County Board of Supervisors joined me live on The I Love CVille Show! The I Love CVille Show airs live Monday – Friday from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm on The I Love CVille Network. Watch and listen to The I Love CVille Show on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, iTunes, Apple Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Fountain, Amazon Music, Audible and iLoveCVille.com.

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Bourbon's construction boom in Central Kentucky is raising concerns in Nelson County, home to Bardstown, the "Bourbon Capital of the World." County officials have reached a compromise with whiskey makers for a 90-day moratorium on planning approval for new warehouses in agricultural zones. Nelson County Judge Executive Tim Hutchins wants a review of current ordinances allowing virtually unfettered development of warehouses without public input, while allowing projects in areas zoned for industrial use to move forward. We'll talk with Judge Hutchins on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth about the moratorium and the impact of losing millions of dollars in barrel tax revenue in the coming years. In the news, Sazerac CEO Mark Brown is stepping aside in a long-planned succession, while Scotland's Parliament has approved new rules to make it easier for whisky makers to borrow against their stockpiles of maturing whisky. We'll also have details on a host of commemorative whiskies celebrating the coronation of King Charles III, along with the rest of the week's whisky releases.

Pastor Jeremy continues the Missions Conference encouraging us to take action in the missions God gives us and finishes with an opportunity for you to take action to help the teens of Bardstown and Nelson County.

On this episode return guest Matt Presti & the Alfacast crew further dissect the nature of our reality from the perspective of luminary Walter Russell, the most famous man you've never heard of.  Matt's brilliant documentary, Dispelling Dimensional Madness, makes the strong case that reality is NOT a dimension. Rather, it HAS dimension. This treatise was created to take down the "belief" in higher dimensions. The fraud of the age fueled by gnosticism, mythematics, new-age scientism and unthinking adherents to this cult of fiction are summarily deposed in this most enlightening presentation. "You cannot THINK how to KNOW.  You cannot ACT how to THINK.  But you can KNOW how to THINK & ACT.”  ~ Matt Presti Matt Presti is a renown Metascientist, Musician, Patriot, Philosopher, Poet, Practitioner of Universal Law, Natural Science and Living Philosophy, Audio and Video Producer, Broadcaster, and Host of The Exploration of Consciousness (TEC).  Former Director of Operations and President of The University of Science and Philosophy (formerly the Walter Russell Foundation) January 1st,2015-August 10th, 2021.  Currently CEO of Universal Power, LLC.  Volunteer firefighter on Montauk Rural Fire Department in Dent County, Missouri and Rockfish Valley Volunteer Fire Department in Nelson County, VA. Walter Russell put the CREATOR back into CREATION Strap in as we challenge the foundational gatekeeper mythology, and further expose the religious zealotry now operating under the guise of Science. Get 20% off all Walter Russell purchases throughout the month of March at https://philosophy.org with the code ALFA20 Show links: https://www.mattpresti.com/ Music and Sky Early Bird Tickets Now Avail For Members!  https://musicandsky.com Follow Alfa Vedic: https://linktr.ee/djmikewinner Follow Mike Winner: https://linktr.ee/djmikewinner

CLICK HERE to listen to episode audio (4:27).Sections below are the following: Transcript of Audio Audio Notes and Acknowledgments ImagesExtra InformationSourcesRelated Water Radio Episodes For Virginia Teachers (Relevant SOLs, etc.). Unless otherwise noted, all Web addresses mentioned were functional as of 3-3-23.TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO From the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean, this is Virginia Water Radio for the weeks of March 6 and March 13, 2023. MUSIC – ~ ~21 sec – instrumental. That's part of “Driving Rain,” by the Charlottesville- and Nelson County, Va.-based band, Chamomile and Whiskey.  It opens an episode on Severe Weather Awareness Week in Virginia, which in 2023 is being observed March 6 through March 10.  Have a listen to the music for about 25 more seconds, and see if you know six kinds of severe weather threats. MUSIC - ~24 sec – Lyrics: “In the driving rain,” then instrumental. Six weather-related disaster threats, as listed by the “Prepare” Web site of the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, or VDEM, are the following: extreme heat; flooding; hurricanes; thunderstorms plus lightning; tornadoes; and winter weather.  Helping people be aware of and prepared for weather-related threats is the reason for Severe Weather Awareness Week, which in Virginia is being promoted by VDEM and the National Weather Service's Wakefield Forecast Office.  As VDEM states in its online information, the week is, quote, “designed to refresh, remind, and educate everyone about the seasonal threats from severe weather and how to avoid them.  It's also a great time to make and practice your emergency plan!,” unquote.  Each weekday of Severe Weather Awareness week is dedicated to a particular topic; for 2023, the topics are these: Monday, March 6 – watches and warnings; Tuesday, March 7 – tornadoes, including a chance to practice a safety plan during a statewide tornado drill at 9:45 a.m. that day; Wednesday, March 8 – severe thunderstorms and associated hail, lightning, and wind; Thursday, March 9 – flash flooding; and Friday, March 10 – outdoor weather safety.  Information on all of these topics, and on how to participate in the March 7 statewide tornado drill, is available from VDEM, online at vaemergency.gov/severe-weather-awareness. Thanks to VDEM, the National Weather Service, and other federal, state, and local agencies and organizations that help people prepare for and respond to severe weather and many other kinds of emergencies.  Thanks also to Chamomile and Whiskey for permission to use this episode's music, and we close with about 15 more seconds of “Driving Rain.” MUSIC  - ~16 sec – instrumental. SHIP'S BELL Virginia Water Radio is produced by the Virginia Water Resources Research Center, part of Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment.  For more Virginia water sounds, music, or information, visit us online at virginiawaterradio.org, or call the Water Center at (540) 231-5624.  Thanks to Stewart Scales for his banjo version of “Cripple Creek” to open and close this episode.  In Blacksburg, I'm Alan Raflo, thanking you for listening, and wishing you health, wisdom, and good water. AUDIO NOTES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS “Driving Rain,” from the 2012 album “The Barn Sessions,” is copyright by Chamomile and Whiskey and by County Wide Records, used with permission.  More information about Chamomile and Whiskey is available online at http://www.chamomileandwhiskey.com/.  This music was used previously by Virginia Water Radio most recently in Episode 629, 6-6-22. Click here if you'd like to hear the full version (1 min./11 sec.) of the “Cripple Creek” arrangement/performance by Stewart Scales that opens and closes this episode.  More information about Mr. Scales and the group New Standard, with which Mr. Scales plays, is available online at http://newstandardbluegrass.com. IMAGES (Except as otherwise noted, photographs are by Virginia Water Radio.) Flooding-awareness sign along Fort Valley Road, beside Passage Creek, at the county line between Shenandoah and Warren counties in Virginia, August 22, 2016. Weather-emergency shelter sign on the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg, March 11, 2019.Rain bands of Hurricane Isobel over Virginia as seen from National Weather Service radar at Wakefield, Va., September 18, 2003.  Photo accessed from the NOAA Photo Library (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/U.S. Department of Commerce), online at https://photolib.noaa.gov/, accessed 3-6-23 (specific URL for the image was https://photolib.noaa.gov/Collections/National-Weather-Service/Exploring-the-Atmosphere/Radar-Other-Methods/emodule/649/eitem/4199).EXTRA INFORMATION ABOUT WEATHER SAFETY The following safety recommendations were taken from National Weather Service/Wakefield, Va., Forecast Office, “Virginia Severe Weather Awareness Week 2023/Friday: Outdoor Weather Safety,” online at https://www.weather.gov/akq/SevereWeatherAwareness, as of 3-6-23. “Know Before You Go! Before heading outdoors, check the latest forecast from https://www.weather.gov/akq/[for the Hampton Roads, Va., region], or from [another] trusted weather source.  If severe weather is expected, stay home, or go before the weather is expected to deteriorate. “Monitor the Weather.  Have a NOAA Weather Radio, and/or apps that have radar and lightning data.  Make sure you have a way to receive weather warnings.  “Stop all Activities when you hear thunder or when weather conditions look threatening.  The first lightning strike can come out of a clear blue sky many miles ahead of an approaching thunderstorm cloud. “Know your area.  In hilly terrain, flash floods can strike with little or no advance warning.  Distant rain may be channeled into gullies and ravines, turning a quiet stream into a rampaging torrent in minutes.  Never camp on low ground next to streams since a flash flood can catch you while you're asleep. “Turn Around Don't Drown.  If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around, and go another way.  Climb to higher ground. “When Thunder Roars Go Indoors.  There is no 100% safe shelter outside.  The only place of safety from lightning is inside a vehicle or a substantial, enclosed structure.  Do not take shelter in small sheds, under isolated trees, or in convertible automobiles.  Stay away from tall objects such as towers, fences, telephone poles, and power lines.” SOURCES USED FOR AUDIO AND OFFERING MORE INFORMATION National Weather Service/Wakefield, Va., Forecast Office, online at https://www.weather.gov/akq/SevereWeatherAwareness/. Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM):“Severe Weather Awareness Week” (including information on the statewide tornado drill), online at https://www.vaemergency.gov/severe-weather-awareness/; and“Prepare: Be Ready When Disaster Strikes,” online at https://www.vaemergency.gov/prepare/.  At this site, the kinds of severe weather listed under “Disaster Threats Information,” as of 2-28-23, were the following (with links to more information):Extreme heat: https://www.vaemergency.gov/threats/extreme-heat/;Floods: https://www.vaemergency.gov/threats/floods/;Hurricanes: https://www.vaemergency.gov/threats/hurricanes/;Lightning and thunderstorms: https://www.vaemergency.gov/threats/lightning-and-thunderstorms/;Tornadoes: https://www.vaemergency.gov/threats/tornadoes/;Winter weather: https://www.vaemergency.gov/threats/winter-weather/. RELATED VIRGINIA WATER RADIO EPISODES All Water Radio episodes are listed by category at the Index link above (http://www.virginiawaterradio.org/p/index.html).  See particularly the “Weather/Climate/Natural Disasters” subject category. Following are links to some other episodes on severe weather preparedness.Episode 489, 9-9-19 – on storm surge. Episode 568, 3-15-21 – on tornadoes.Episode 629, 6-6-22 – most recent annual season-preview episode. Episode 470, 4-29-19 – on weather messages (watches, warnings, etc.). Episode 643, 12-5-22 – most recent annual winter-preparedness episode. FOR VIRGINIA TEACHERS – RELATED STANDARDS OF LEARNING (SOLs) AND OTHER INFORMATION Following are some Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) that may be supported by this episode's audio/transcript, sources, or other information included in this post.

In 1882 Emery Mapes, originally from Illinois, moved to Nelson County in Dakota Territory. He platted a townsite next to the St. Paul, Minneapolis, Manitoba Railway. He hoped to build a thriving town named after himself that would become the county seat. A depot, grain elevator, and post office were soon built. There was population of 100 people by 1890, along with a school, grocery story, general store, hotel, saloon, blacksmith, and hardware store. Emery Mapes even published a town newspaper.

Readers and listeners of Charlottesville Community Engagement have many choices when it comes to what ersatz holiday to appreciate. Perhaps you are of the National Cabbage Day variety? Or perhaps you want to explore the world around you on this National Public Science Day? Do remember also it is Random Act of Kindness Day. Finally, Who Shall I Be Day? Well, I'll be Sean Tubbs with yet another edition of a program that shall now move on to the information. On today's show:* Nelson County Supervisors are briefed on a study of a section of Route 151 south of Afton * The Virginia Department of Transportation has temporarily closed a roadway in northern Albemarle County * Various updates from members of the Charlottesville Planning Commission, including an explanation of the Board of Architectural Review's PC r* Albemarle Supervisor Bea LaPisto-Kirtley is running for election and at least one candidate has filed to challenge whoever becomes the Democratic nominee in the fall  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

02/09/23: Joel starts the segment with a caller, Larry, telling his story regarding corporate farming. Then Don & Sheila Rude, farmers near Tolna in Nelson County, join the conversation. They raise organic turkeys, which they market through Northern Pride, a turkey processing cooperative in Thief River Falls, MN. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are 731 days, or two years, until the next inauguration of the president of the United States of America. This is not a fact that has any relevance except that this is January 20, 2023, and it's either this or National Cheese Lover's Day to signify this small blurb at the top of another edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement. I'm your host, Sean Tubbs, and it's also my mother's birthday. On today's program:* Former Charlottesville Dave Norris is the fourth person to enter the race for an open seat in the House of Delegates* A driver charged in connection with January 12 death of pedestrian on Ivy Road* Charlottesville to hire two legal firms while search for permanent City Attorney continues* The city is on track to have a $5 million surplus for the current fiscal year* Council appoints members to two affordable housing committees with familiar faces getting the seats First shout-out:  UVA Health offering free sports physicals on SaturdayToday's first subscriber supported shout-out goes to the UVA Health Office of Diversity and Community Engagement! They want you to know about an event this week where free sports physicals will be offered! Health professionals will be on hand Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Charlottesville High School for young people who need a quick check-up before beginning to play for an athletic team. This is a project being conducted in partnership with the UVA Latino Health Initiative, UVA Family Medicine, and the UVA Virginia Wellness Initiative. For more information, call 434-243-8352 or in Spanish at 434-272-5910. Norris enters race for House District 54 seatSo far, there are no candidates who have filed to run for Charlottesville City Council this year, but two former members are now in the race for House District 54. Dave Norris served on Council from July 2006 until the end of 2013 and has filed a statement of organization with the Virginia Department of Elections. “I am pleased to have served the Charlottesville-Albemarle community in a variety of ways over the past 30 years, and I look forward to building upon my track record of proven progressive leadership if elected to the Virginia General Assembly,” Norris wrote on his campaign website. Norris also served as Mayor from 2008 to 2011. He joins former Charlottesville Mayor David E. Brown, Albemarle School Board Member Katrina Callsen, and Fifeville resident Dashad Cooper. Norris currently works as a program manager for the Piedmont Housing Alliance in their Financial Opportunity Center. He has also worked as the general manager of the Charlottesville Parking Center, the executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Blue Ridge, executive director of PACEM, and other positions. When on Council, he served for a time as chair of the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority. The Democratic Primary is on June 20. Will we see more candidates for this seat? A small bit of history. The seat being vacated by Delegate Sally Hudson used to be occupied by David Toscano, who served on Council from 1990 to 2002. Toscano succeeded former Delegate Mitch Van Yahres who served two terms on Council from 1968 to 1976. He was first elected to the House of Delegates in a special election in 1980. Driver charged in connection with death of pedestrian on Ivy RoadA 54-year-old Charlottesville man has been charged with reckless driving in a crash last week that struck and killed a 52-year-old man from Albemarle County. Isidro Casandro Martinez was walking his bike across Ivy Road at Alderman Road last Thursday night when Charlottesville Police say he was hit by a car driven by Corey Abdella. Martinez was initially thought to have been riding a bicycle at 10:55 p.m., but Charlottesville Police now say that he was walking it across the street. An update was sent out this morning. A search of the city's data on recent arrests confirms Abdella arrest yesterday morning. City to hire one firm to legal counsel for general operation, another for land use issues The rest of today's newsletter is going to focus mostly on this week's City Council meeting. Perhaps some of you are interested in applying to be the appointed Councilor. Perhaps you may run for the office. Either way, I'm going to try to cover as much of this meeting as I can in this newsletter.First, the city is still seeking a replacement for former City Attorney Lisa Robertson with the position posted for applicants. Interim City Manager Michael C. Rogers had previously announced that Senior Deputy City Attorney Allyson Davies would serve as the interim attorney, but that has turned out to not be the case.“We will fulfill the role of City Attorney with the law firm of Sands Anderson,” Rogers said. “We made that determination because we are down an attorney in the office and we think the nature of the support we need is with a law firm and not just one individual.” Rogers said there will be two project managers working to support the deputy attorneys on general business. However, the city is hiring a different firm to handle land use issues. “On land use matters we engaged Sharon Pandek's firm who will work with planning on issues of the zoning ordinance over the next couple of weeks,” Rogers said. That firm is Pandak & Taves, according to a flier from the Virginia Association of Counties. The Charlottesville Planning Commission will hold a work session on the zoning code rewrite next Tuesday at 5 p.m.  (meeting info)Council briefed on revenue projections; $5M surplus projected for current fiscal yearThe end of the fiscal year is 161 days away, and it'll be about ten months or so until accountants will know if the City of Charlottesville will have a shortfall or a surplus. Council gets a quarterly briefing on revenue collections and spending and got a projection for another surplus from city staff.“We're looking at a total of about $5 million,” said budget director Krisy Hammill. “Most of those are driven by the tax revenue sources that we continue to talk about. The real estate tax… reassessment notices for calendar year 2023 will be going out at the end of this month.” Hammill said the new figures will likely increase the surplus. Albemarle County's assessments were up an average of 13.46 percent for 2023. (read that story)Interim City Manager Michael C. Rogers said he was cautious and pointed out there are still remaining unknowns about potential expenses the city may incur to raise salaries. “The compensation study that we've talked about, we don't know what the price tag on that is going to be and the choices we will have to make when that is presented, as well as a collective bargaining,” Rogers said. However, Rogers said he felt the picture was pretty solid but that money is not unlimited. Hammill said if there is a downturn, the surplus could go the other way. “If there were to be a recession, it's very possible that some of these gains that we're reporting to you for right now for meals, sales, lodging could be not there,” Hammill said. For those interested in the development of the budget, Rogers and the budget staff are having a forum on January 31. Second shout-out goes to Camp AlbemarleToday's second subscriber-supported public service announcement goes out to Camp Albemarle, which has for sixty years been a “wholesome rural, rustic and restful site for youth activities, church groups, civic events and occasional private programs.”Located on 14 acres on the banks of the Moorman's River near Free Union, Camp Albemarle continues as a legacy of being a Civilian Conservation Corps project that sought to promote the importance of rural activities. Camp Albemarle seeks support for a plan to winterize the Hamner Lodge, a structure built in 1941 by the CCC and used by every 4th and 5th grade student in Charlottesville and Albemarle for the study of ecology for over 20 years. If this campaign is successful, Camp Albemarle could operate year-round. Consider your support by visiting campalbemarleva.org/donate.Councilors pick up committee assignments from vacant seat The resignation of City Councilor Sena Magill earlier this month also means that the remaining Councilors had to fill the vacancies she also left on other committees. In addition to attending Council meetings, each elected official serves on several boards and commissions as the official representative from Council. “We're not filling every position that she had had but these are ones that have something going on right now for which its important to have the members right now,” said Charlottesville Mayor Lloyd Snook. Councilor Brian Pinkston will now serve on the Albemarle Charlottesville Regional Jail Board. In a future installment of this newsletter, I'll write about the financing agreement for the renovations that are being planned. Charlottesville partners with Albemarle County and Nelson County to maintain the facility. The next meeting of the ACRJ Board is on February 9. (meeting info)Vice Mayor Juandiego Wade will serve now on the Workforce Development Board for the Piedmont Region. Their information is all on their website but I did not see a listing for an upcoming meeting. New city housing committees get members but enough to form quorum Charlottesville City Council has appointed members to two new committees formed as part of a call to restructure the way funding for affordable housing projects is governed.“A major portion of the discussion during the Affordable Housing Plan that was developed a year plus ago was talking about the need to separate out the different functions, the different advisory functions into a funding committee and just the general Housing Advisory Committee [HAC],” said Charlottesville Mayor Lloyd Snook. Council first took up the Charlottesville Affordable Housing Fund (CAHF) Committee. Unfortunately, they could not fully staff that group. “We have six people to appoint but we did not get six applicants,” Snook said.However, they did make two appointments to the new CAHF Committee. * Philip d'Oronzio, (also on Charlottesville Planning Commission)* S. Lisa Herndon, President of the Charlottesville Area Association of ResidentsNext they took up the Charlottesville Housing Advisory Committee (HAC) Committee. They appointed the following:* John Sales, Executive Director of the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority (three year term)* Sunshine Mathon, Executive Director of the Piedmont Housing Alliance (non-profit two-year term)* Corey Demchak, Director of Programs at Albemarle Home Improvement Program (non-profit one-year)* Philip d'Oronzio (real estate representative, three year term)* Dan Rosensweig (real estate representative, two year term)* Abigail Palko (at-large, three year term)* Josh Hughes (at-large, two year term)* Joy Johnson (affordable housing beneficiary, three year term) * Elise Noyes (affordable housing beneficiary, one year term) A one year term for the real estate term is still open.  Rosensweig is also the president of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville. Johnson is the Section 3 coordinator for the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority. d'Oronzio is the Chief Executive Officer of Pilot Mortgage. Reading material: * Republicans again attempt to roll back Democratic carbon reduction laws, Charlie Paullin, Virginia Mercury, January 16, 2023* Future of an Albemarle County post office remains in limbo, Keagan Hughes, NBC29 January 17, 2023* Va. Senate Democrats kill effort to repeal electric car rule, Sarah Rankin, Associated Press, January 17, 2023* First United Methodist Church denied request to install solar panels, Hawes Spencer, Charlottesville Daily Progress, January 19, 2023* Salvation Army on Ridge Street OK'd for demolition, Hawes Spencer, Charlottesville Daily Progress, January 19, 2023Keeping the end of #487 cluttered with information:It's the end of the week, but when will the next installment of Charlottesville Community Engagement emerge? This is a good question. Likely on Monday, for there is work to be done on the next Week Ahead as well as Fifth District Community Engagement. I have not gotten to a whole bunch of stories. One day, though, this will be a daily publication, seven days a week, committed to getting as much information to the public about what happens in local and regional governments. Sometimes that means links to articles like the ones above, but my hope is original coverage as you've come to expect in the two and a half years since this newsletter and podcast launched.And of course, all of this is funded by the quarter of the audience that's opted to pay for a paid subscription, either through Substack or through Patreon. Thank you! I will never beg or please of introduce scarcity as a way to get you to contribute. I trust that if you find there's a value to this work, you'll opt to help me cover the cost.Ting is helping me cover the cost. They sponsor this newsletter by providing a match for each initial payment through Substack. It's a tremendous help and I will say once more: Hooray for Ting!And, if you want to upgrade your Internet provider, check out Ting! If you sign up at this link and enter the promo code COMMUNITY, you'll get:* Free installation* A second month for free* A $75 gift card to the Downtown MallThanks to Wraki for the music. There is going to be a new closing tune beginning with #500 and hopefully other audio cues here and there, too. Do give the podcast a chance if you've not heard it to this point.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

And like that, the holiday slowdown is over and it is back to some semblance of a regular schedule here on Charlottesville Community Engagement. 2022 is almost over, and it's time for each of us to reflect on what took place. For me, there have been 363 days so far. What about you? On today's show:* An outdoor pool and health club is planned at the intersection of Interstate 64 and U.S. 29* Area groups continue to raise money for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank* There are only two days left to grocery shop in Albemarle and Charlottesville without paying a five cent tax for each * Three area groups have won local food infrastructure awards from Governor Glenn Younkin* An update on the status of the zoning rewrite in Albemarle County This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

Youth Deer Season. Tonight, Jim talks with very special young hunters who harvested deer during this weekend's Youth Gun Deer Hunt. Jim also interviewed Daniel Cummins, President of Adaptive Sportsmen of Kentucky. This weekend they held their annual handicapped hunter's deer hunt that provided a special deer hunting opportunity for more than twenty special needs hunters from all over the state. You can check them out at Adaptive Sportsmen of Kentucky on Facebook or e-mail them at Askentucky@gmail.com. Daniel Cummins can be reached at (502)777-3346.For further information on Nelson County Little Heroes Special Needs Hunt for Handicapped Youngsters call David Norton at (502)349-3404.They are looking for youth hunters for next season's special needs hunt in Nelson County, KY.

Youth Deer Season. Tonight, Jim talks with very special young hunters who harvested deer during this weekend's Youth Gun Deer Hunt. Jim also interviewed Daniel Cummins, President of Adaptive Sportsmen of Kentucky. This weekend they held their annual handicapped hunter's deer hunt that provided a special deer hunting opportunity for more than twenty special needs hunters from all over the state. You can check them out at Adaptive Sportsmen of Kentucky on Facebook or e-mail them at Askentucky@gmail.com. Daniel Cummins can be reached at (502)777-3346.For further information on Nelson County Little Heroes Special Needs Hunt for Handicapped Youngsters call David Norton at (502)349-3404.They are looking for youth hunters for next season's special needs hunt in Nelson County, KY.

We are BACK biotches! After a quiet summer, the girls are at it once again this week researching a family line that showed up in dna matches on a maternal line. Families going back to a Bartlett Hawkins Fitzgerald of Nelson County Virginia. Maybe you can be of help? We apologize in advance for our awkward silliness. 

Mike Hull is a retired game warden, outdoorsman, special deputy, & the founder of Hull's Tracking School where he teaches man-tracking to law enforcement, search & rescue, & military organizations from his home in Nelson County, Virginia. Mike illustrates how to man-track by describing a handful of cases: the armed robbery of a rural post office; a questionable camper in The Shenandoah National Park; a serial burglar; followed by an encounter from his game warden days with backwoods moonshiners. For his story, we hear about a profound period of soul searching while Mike worked at a maximum security prison, culminating in a full-body religious experience. We wrap it up on the bear gallbladder black market, survivalist herbalism, water witching, & his famous remote-viewing neighbor.  Check out his tracking school, Hull's Tracking School.Music provided by Earl Suitor"Wildwood Flower"Written by Joseph Philbrick WebsterPerformed by Earl SuitorCourtesy of Earl SuitorSupport Our Numinous Nature on Patreon.Follow Our Numinous Nature & my naturalist illustrations on InstagramCheck out my shop of shirts, prints, and books featuring my artContact: herbaceoushuman@gmail.com

How can we purposefully enhance soil life? Lydia Fitzgerald is an integrated cropland agronomist with Virginia's USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Virginia Tech. Lydia grew up on a family farm in Nelson County, Virginia, and was inspired by her family to take active participation in Future Farmers of America (FFA) in high school to dream of and pursue a career in agriculture and natural resources. In her outreach and education role, Lydia uses hands-on soil health demonstrations and research to encourage farmers, ranchers, market gardeners, and land managers to take an integrated approach to soil, crop, and natural resource management. Lydia shares that purposeful cover cropping and no-till systems that enhance deep root development and minimize disturbance are essential for enhancing soil life and resilience.To learn more about educational and technical assistance programs as well as possible career opportunities with Virginia USDA-NRCS, please visit https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/site/va/home/ For additional soil health resources and information, please visit the Virginia Soil Health Coalition website at https://www.virginiasoilhealth.org/resources-1. To make your pledge towards improving soil health and to become an ambassador, please visit https://www.4thesoil.org/take-the-pledge.html

On this week's episode of the Access Louisville podcast we chat about a large new distillery project in Louisville's Smoketown neighborhood. Reporter Michael L. Jones tells us about the ownership behind the historic building where it is planned.Later in the show we talk about Beam Suntory's big investment in Nelson County. And the closing of The Wiggle Room in the Highlands. Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. You can find it on popular podcast services. 

Jimmy Fortune Podcast   In today's episode of the ‘Finding your Summit' podcast, host Mark Pattison, former NFL Player, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Mountaineer who has climbed the Seven Summits, talks with guest Jimmy Fortune, a Musician, Songwriter, and an American Country Music Singer from Nelson County, Virginia. He shares his story of how he joined ‘The Statler Brothers', and wrote the song "Elizabeth" for the group. After ‘The Statler Brothers' retired, Jimmy continued to perform as a solo artist.  

Vanessa Hurst returns to discuss updates within her county of Nelson County, Kentucky and their school district.  She discusses the merger that she and other parents fought against, the insulation methods that the school district has taken to protect their public image, the corporate takeover of K12 education, and she discusses her sisters and her families horrific experience with CPS when they were kids, as well as the outlook on education going forward.

To Support the Show click here https://linktr.ee/mountainmurdersAlexis Murphy was a 17-year-old female from Nelson County, Virginia who went missing on August 3, 2013. She was last seen at a gas station in Lovingston, Virginia. Mountain Murders takes a look at her case Intro Music By Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylan Packeremail mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com

“Some of the things that continue to draw me back to the outdoors are the connections I make with others, which tend to be richer when I'm connecting with them outside. The connections I make with myself tend to be more introspective and fuller when I'm outside, and the spiritual connections I have with nature are things my eyes are significantly more open to when I'm lacking the distractions of the front country.” -Kristen Musselman, Chief Hiking OfficerImagine your outdoor dream job. It might look something like this…Kristen Musselman spent six months hiking and camping full-time as the Chief Hiking Officer for Devils Backbone Brewing Company in Nelson County, Virgina. She traveled from Georgia to Maine on the Appalachian Trail and many other local trails along the east coast. Kristen speaks to the unique joys and challenges of solo backcountry travel and her deep love for getting outside. She also tells us what is in her pack, shares tips for long distance backpacking, and reveals some of her favorite trails in Virginia. Let's Go!Follow VAOA Podcast:Website I Facebook I Instagram I TwitterSupport the show: Buy Me A CoffeeVAOA Podcast is Sponsored by: Virginia Department of Wildlife ResourcesUse code “VAOA” for 10% off your order at The Freckled Farm Soap CompanyMentioned in this Episode:Connect with Kristen: Instagram I Chief Hiking Officer Blog Appalachian TrailShenandoah National ParkBear's Den Trail in Bluemont/LeesburgHarper's Ferry, Loudon Heights Trail 8 milesOld Rag Trail, Shenandoah National ParkBearFence Rock Scramble Trail, Shenandoah National ParkGrayson Highlands State ParkAppalachian Gear Company - Use promo code "VIRGINIA10" for 10% offFacebook groups:Solo Female Hikers & AdventurersVirginia BackpackingAppalachian Trail, VirginiaWomen over 40 Who Hike and BackpackWomen Hikers & Outdoor AdventurersShenandoah National Park HikersNorthern Virginia Hiking GroupVirginia Hiking AdventuresVirginia HikingSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JessicaBowser )

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