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Nelson : Central Virignia Electric : Piney River Planned Outage This Weekend

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Nelson : Central Virignia Electric : Piney River Planned Outage This Weekend

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Piney River / Roseland
Nelson County, Virginia

Via CVEC:

This is a reminder from Central Virginia Electric Cooperative. American Electric Power, our transmission service provider in your area has requested a planned outage beginning late Saturday evening so that AEP crews can replace aging transmission poles serving the Piney River substation. This will improve service reliability for you and other CVEC members.

To limit the outage time for our members, CVEC crews will temporarily switch the load from the Piney River substation to the Colleen substation. You will experience a 1 1/2 hour outage, beginning at 10:00 pm on Saturday, September 24, while CVEC crews make the switch.

When the AEP work is complete, you will experience a second 1 1/2 hour outage beginning at 7:00 am on Sunday, September 25, so that CVEC crews can switch the power feed back to the Piney River substation. (Should AEP crews complete the work well ahead of schedule, we will begin the switching process earlier in the morning.)

CVEC is pleased with this upgrade that will improve service reliability and thank you for your support as a cooperative member.

Buckingham : Virginia State Police Investigating Another Fatal Crash

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Buckingham : Virginia State Police Investigating Another Fatal Crash

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Buckingham County, Virginia

Virginia State Police Trooper D.L. Vaughn is investigating a fatal crash in Buckingham County. The crash occurred Saturday (Sept. 17) on Sycamore Road, east of Warminster Road. The crash occurred at 2 a.m., but was not reported to law enforcement until 11:45 a.m. Saturday.

A 2002 Subaru Outback was traveling along Sycamore Road when it ran off the right side of the road and struck a tree.

The driver of the vehicle, John W. Clarke Jr., 24, of Crozet, Va., died at the scene. He was wearing a seat belt.

An adult male passenger is being treated at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville for life-threatening injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police

Augusta : Virginia State Police Investigating Fatal Crash

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Augusta : Virginia State Police Investigating Fatal Crash

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Augusta County, Virginia

Virginia State Police Trooper Z.J. Blevins is investigating a fatal crash in Augusta County. The crash occurred Saturday (Sept. 17, 2016), at 11:25 p.m., on Route 820, approximately one mile north of Route 254.

A 1995 Honda Civic was traveling north on Route 820 when it ran off the right side of the road, struck a fence and overturned.

Charges are pending against the 18-year-old male driver from Stuarts Draft, Va. He suffered serious injuries and was transported to Augusta Health Center for treatment.

The passenger, Tommy E. Hise, 53, of Waynesboro, Va.., was transported to Augusta Health Center, where he died early Sunday morning.

Both the driver and passenger were wearing seat belts. The crash remains under investigation.

Corinne N. Geller
Public Relations Director
Virginia State Police

Rockfish Valley Foundation Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary This Sunday

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Rockfish Valley Foundation Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary This Sunday

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Near Nellysford
Nelson County, Virginia

September 18 celebration at Three Chimneys 2-5 pm. South Rockfish Valley Rural Historic District and 10th anniversary of Rockfish Valley Foundation Confluence presents a free concert in connection with the celebrations by the Rockfish Valley Foundation.

Click on images above & below for more details.

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Rockingham – Harrisonburg : Big Thanks From One Of Our Readers

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Rockingham – Harrisonburg : Big Thanks From One Of Our Readers
Photo By Melissa Ray : The Ray's recently moved to Harrisonburg and picked up our magazine. Above their 1 year old daughter is falling right into life on the farm!
Photo By Melissa Ray : The Ray’s recently moved to Harrisonburg and picked up our magazine. Above their 1 year old daughter is falling right into life Back Home On the Farm in Harrisonburg.

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Harrisonburg, Virginia

Often we get so busy that it’s easy to forget what an impact we make on those of you reading our magazine. From our early start as Nelson County Life back in 2005 to Blue Ridge Life nearly 12 years later.

One of the biggest compliments we can get are letters and emails like the one from Melissa Ray:

“Hi! We just moved to Harrisonburg and are absolutely in love with this area! Your magazine has really been a helpful source for our family. We are a military family and have been living on a military base in Hawaii for the past three years. This was a big move for us. The locals have made us feel so welcome. Thank you for all of the information that you provide in your magazine! I had to share this picture of our one year old daughter from this past Monday at “Back Home On the Farm in Harrisonburg. She had the time of her life!”

Melissa, you just made our day and welcome to the the area and to the BRL family!

Melissa picked up our magazine at the Friendly Food Coop in Harrisonburg. Which we absolutely love – by the way!

Thanks again Melissa for taking time to drop us a note, and what a beautiful daughter you have!

Nelson : Basic Necessities Crew Makes It To France! (Updated – Monday 9.12.16)

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Nelson : Basic Necessities Crew Makes It To France! (Updated – Monday 9.12.16)
Photo By Mae Collins Tyree : The crew of Basic Necessities in Nellysford is joined by friends in Provence after their arrival a day or so ago.
Photo By Mae Collins Tyree : The crew of Basic Necessities in Nellysford is joined by friends in Provence after their arrival a day or so ago.

Provence, France

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Back in early 2016 we told you about an effort underway to send most of the staff at Basic Necessities in Nellysford to Provence.
See our story below in the January 2016 edition.

Everyone pitched in to make it happen and this past week they took off for the trip. Basic Necessities founder, Kay Pfaltz, makes several trips to France each year. She’s along on this trip as well.

Basic Necessities founder and co-owner (center in white shirt and glasses -sitting) talks with some of the locals and guests on the trip to Provence.
Basic Necessities founder and co-owner (center in white shirt and glasses -sitting) talks with some of the locals and guests on the trip to Provence.

Not to worry, Kristin Hill (left) and Clara Wilson are two of the staff behind at Basic Necessities taking care of things while the other crew is in France.
Not to worry, Kristin Hill (left) and Clara Wilson are two of the staff behind at Basic Necessities taking care of things while the other crew is in France.

The crew will be there for several more days before returning late next week.

We’ll be updating you more on their adventures in the coming days!

It’s Official! : Deal Closing Between Devils Backbone Brewing and ABInBev

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It’s Official! : Deal Closing Between Devils Backbone Brewing and ABInBev

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Roseland
Nelson County, Virginia

As BRL first told you in this story back on April 12th of this year, Devils Backbone Brewing would be selling to AB InBev. (Anheuser-Busch is all part of the sister companies and holdings)

“ABInBev will be taking control of 90% interest in the company,” Steve Crandall, founder of Devils Backbone told us late Tuesday when he announced the deal is finally closing on Wednesday – September 7, 2016.

“The Department of Justice had to review the acquisition for any conflicts before it could be final. That took about 4 months,” Steve went on to say.

Until the merger, many long term construction projects and other expansions had been put on hold. With the closure Steve says it’s full steam ahead. “One of the many plans is building a 2.5 million dollar distillery. We’ve had those plans in the works for a long time. Now the construction can begin.”

Steve says initially in the coming months people won’t see much difference other than many construction projects underway. But much more is ahead around the one year mark from the closure of the deal.

“We’re excited for out company, our employees and the communities we serve. And certainly for our fans. Jason Oliver, our head brewer from day one, has some really neat innovations in the works.”

BRL will have much more on this in the coming days.

Wintergreen : Shenandoah University “PT & SKI Program” At Wintergreen Adaptive Sports (WAS)

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Wintergreen : Shenandoah University “PT & SKI Program” At Wintergreen Adaptive Sports (WAS)

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Nelson County, Virginia

Individuals with spinal cord injuries, amputation, degenerative diseases of the nervous system, MS, muscular dystrophy, CP, spina bifida, or other ambulation challenges, are invited to participate in a program that combines Physical Therapy and Adaptive Skiing. Almost anyone who walks with canes, crutches, or walker, or uses a wheelchair for mobility can participate in this unique program.

The Initial Evaluation by a Physical Therapist student, under the supervision of a licensed PT, takes place at Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville in December. After the evaluation, there are 4 sessions of approximately 1.5 hours of physical therapy focused on your current level of fitness and impairments, followed by 1.5 hours of on-snow instruction with the WAS staff and an SU PT student. Each session is 4 weeks long, and is on Thursday only.

There is no fee for the equipment, the on-snow lesson, or the PT evaluation or rehabilitation sessions.

Session 1: Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2. You can sign up for a morning or afternoon session
Session 2: Feb 9, 16, 23, March 2. You can sign up for a morning or afternoon session

WAS provides all adaptive ski or ride equipment and a helmet (required for sit-down ski equipment).

Please contact Dr. Melissa Wolff-Burke, PT at Shenandoah University at 540-545-7238 or email Dr. Melissa Wolff-Burke

or email mwolff@su.edu for more information.

Traffic Alert! : Major Accident at Route 151 & 250 Intersection (Road Opened)  Updated 4:26 AM – 9.7.16

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Traffic Alert! : Major Accident at Route 151 & 250 Intersection (Road Opened)  Updated 4:26 AM – 9.7.16

©2016 Blue Ridge Life Magazine : This tanker truck has overturned at the intersection of Route 151 & 250 in Albemarle County just north of the Nelson County Line around 11:15 AM Tuesday morning September 6, 2016
©2016 Blue Ridge Life Magazine : Photo By Freda Jackson : This tanker truck has overturned at the intersection of Route 151 & 250 in Albemarle County just north of the Nelson County Line around 11:15 AM Tuesday morning September 6, 2016
Rockfish Gap Turnpike
Intersection of Route 151 & 250
Albemarle County, Virginia

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As of 3:34 AM Wednesday morning 9.7.16 – Va511 (VDOT) shows the accident scene finally cleared and the roadway back open. 

Cleared: Accident: NB on VA-151 at MM35 in Albemarle Co.3:32AM


4:00PM Update

Photo By Yvette Stafford BRL: Just before 4PM Tuesday afternoon another accident occurred between a semi and a car in the vicinity of Old Route 6 ( Afton Mountain Road) and Route 250. As BRL Publisher Yvette Stafford says below, traffic was then diverted to the BRP.
Photo By Yvette Stafford BRL: Just before 4PM Tuesday afternoon another accident occurred between a semi and a car in the vicinity of Old Route 6 ( Afton Mountain Road) and Route 250. As BRL Publisher Yvette Stafford says below, traffic was then diverted to the BRP.

3:33 PM : BRL Publisher reports:

“I was about to take 6 off of Afton Mtn but now there is a SECOND wreck at 6. Tractor trailer vs car. VDOT turning us around at top of Afton Mtn.”

Original story at 11:34 AM 9.6.16
Just after 11AM Tuesday morning a tanker truck overturned at the intersection of Route 151 & 250 in Albemarle County just north of the Nelson County line on 151.

Another view of the overturned big rig Tuesday morning.
Another view of the overturned big rig Tuesday morning.
Eyewitness reports say they have seen contents leaking from the truck, but at this time it’s unknown what the truck was transporting. The Virginia State Police are referring to the incident as a “hazmat” situation.

Avoid the intersection as traffic delays will be great.

More as we know.

Hermine Not Expected To Impact Blue Ridge : Eastern Shore Area Significantly Affected

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Hermine Not Expected To Impact Blue Ridge : Eastern Shore Area Significantly Affected
Projected Path Of Hermine

Central Virginia Blue Ridge

As I’ve been discussing in daily weather for the past few days, now Hurricane Hermine, was expected to have an effect on our weather over the Labor Day Weekend. However, as of late Friday afternoon, models indicate Hermine should pass much more easterly of Central Virginia putting little to no rainfall versus areas south and east of Richmond.

We’ll continue to keep you updated as Hermine progresses.

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