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Wintergreen Resort To Begin Making Snow This Sunday!

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With the coldest temps of the season projected for this weekend, Wintergreen Resort says they will begin making snow on Sunday, just in time for Thanksgiving.
With the coldest temps of the season projected for this weekend, Wintergreen Resort says they will begin making snow on Sunday, just in time for Thanksgiving.

Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, VA

It’s crazy to say, but they just might have some areas of the resort open for winter snow sports by Thanksgiving. An incredibly cold air mass is headed for the Blue Ridge during the second half of the weekend which will lend to ideal conditions for making snow. Wednesday the resort posted this to their Facebook page:

Snowmaking Planned to Start Sunday!
A blast of cold air is headed our way and you know what that means – SNOWPOWER®! Our team of snowmaking experts is poised ready to start as soon as the temperatures drop. And the really exciting news is that there is a strong possibility that we’ll have some terrain and tubing open during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Talk about an early start, if it all work out, this will be very, very cool!

More here from Wintergreen Resort on their Facebook page and their blog, here.

Bouncing For Turkeys Continues At Devils Backbone Until 5PM Wednesday : Benefits Nelson County Pantry

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©™2013 Delaney Stone (L) and Cole Chambers, of the Beech Grove Community braved 40° temps and some occasional breezy conditions as they Bounced for Turkeys Tuesday night - November 19, 2013. The annual event held at Devils Backbone Brewing helps raise money to buy turkeys for the Nelson Pantry during the holidays.
©™2013 Delaney Stone (L) and Cole Chambers, of the Beech Grove Community braved 40° temps and some occasionally breezy conditions as they Bounced for Turkeys Tuesday night – November 19, 2013. The annual event held at Devils Backbone Brewing helps raise money to buy turkeys for the Nelson Pantry during the holidays.

Roseland / Beech Grove
Nelson County, VA

We first told you about the inaugural event Bouncing For Hams back in December 2010. That was the inspiration for Bouncing For Turkeys that raises money for The Nelson County Pantry. That money is used to buy turkeys for needy families during the holidays.

BRL Juniorette Publisher Peyton Stafford got in on a little of the jumping. Chad Williams, a manager with Devils Backbone helps out Peyton is the coordinator for the 2013 event.
BRL Juniorette Publisher Peyton Stafford got in on a little of the jumping. Chad Williams a manager at DB helps out Peyton. Chad is the coordinator for the 2013 event.

Folks bouncing started at 5PM Tuesday and someone will constantly be jumping for a 24 hour period ending at 5PM on Wednesday.

People waiting their turn to bounce huddle around a toasty fire Tuesday night at Bouncing For Turkeys held at Devils Backbone Brewing.
People waiting their turn to bounce huddle around a toasty fire Tuesday night at Bouncing For Turkeys held at Devils Backbone Brewing.

There’s still plenty of time to go by and donate or you might even get to jump!

Directions to Devils Backbone Brewing.

Blue Ridge Life At Minotaur Rocket Launch On Wallops Island, VA

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Wallops Island, VA
Accomack County, Virginia

We told you about the proposed Minotaur rocket launch Tuesday night in this post. Sadly, a thin veil of clouds moved across parts of the Blue Ridge blocking the view. But not if you were there! After a short delay the rocket blasted off at 8:15 EST. BRL Publisher Yvette Stafford and Junior Publisher Adam Stafford were at the launch site and grabbed the video above. Adam added a bit of his own commentary!

Enjoy!

Thin Clouds Here In Blue Ridge Prevented Best View Of Minotaur Rocket Launch

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Via Space.com & Orbital Sciences : The ORS-3 mission is scheduled to occur on November 19, 2013, with a planned launch window from 7:30 – 9:15 pm EST. This map shows how visible the launch will be on the East Coast.
Credit: Orbital Sciences

Wallops Island
Accomack County, Virginia

Unfortunately a thin layer of clouds moved across portions of the Blue Ridge preventing ideal viewing conditions. But that didn’t stop us from getting a front row seat. BRL Publisher Yvette Stafford and Jr. Publisher Adam Stafford were at the launch site and grabbed the video below.

Original Post
Most people in the Blue Ridge area will have a good view Tuesday night of the Minotaur Rocket Launch from Wallops Island, VA. The scheduled launch window is between 7:30 p.m. EST & 9:30 p.m.

BRL Publisher Yvette Stafford & Junior Publisher Adam Stafford are actually on site and will be getting shots up close and personal. Be sure to check back here and on our Facebook page for that later.

To read the entire info on the launch, click here to head on over to Space.com’s article on it. Very good info.

Virginia Senator Creigh Deeds Stabbed in Bath County Home

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Virginia State Police Public Relations Director Corinne Geller addresses the media just after noon Tuesday regarding the stabbing of Virginia State Senator Creigh Deeds.
Virginia State Police Public Relations Director Corinne Geller addresses the media just after noon Tuesday regarding the stabbing of Virginia State Senator Creigh Deeds.

NBC News Washington is reporting:

“Virginia State Sen. Creigh Deeds was stabbed Tuesday morning by his son, Austin “Gus” Deeds, before the son fatally shot himself, Democratic sources tell News4.”

Scottsville / Schuyler : Broadband Expansion Plans Released : Via CBS-19

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Rockbridge / Augusta : Area Chocolatier Making Sunshine With Chocolate

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Cocoa Mill Chocolate Company (“Cocoa Mill”) is proud to announce its partnership with Sunshine on a Ranney Day (“SOARD”), a non-profit organization that creates safe, fun and uplifting dream-room makeovers for children with long-term illnesses.

Cocoa Mill donated hundreds of different gourmet chocolates to SOARD’s Evening of Sunshine annual gala event to help raise funds for the silent and live auctions as past and future families are honored.

Laura de Maria, Co-Owner of Cocoa Mill said, “We are so thankful there are people who care about the well-being of others. Sunshine on a Ranney Day is committed to making other’s lives better and for that, we applaud them. They have done some amazing things to help those in need and deserve our support and recognition.”
Holly Ranney, Co-Founder of SOARD said, “We are so thankful for partnerships with companies like Cocoa Mill who understand the true value of giving back to the
community. Our mission is to provide dream room and home makeovers for children with long-term illness. Our reveal days are emotional and inspiring as the families see first hand how we are able to transform their homes into a loving and safe environment for their special needs child. All of the money donated will go towards our future projects! Thanks to the generosity of Cocoa Mill, we hope to one day fulfill our goal of opening Sunshine on a Ranney chapters across the country! We know the need is there!”

Cocoa Mill is grateful for its customers for donating generously in its storefront locations at 123 West Nelson Street in Lexington and 114 East Beverley Street in Staunton and upon checkout via its website at www.COCOAMILL.com No purchase is necessary in order to donate.
For further information, please visit www.COCOAMILL.com and www.SUNSHINEonaRANNEYDAY.com

• Absolutely NO purchase is necessary in order to donate and all donations are tax
deductible.
• Cocoa Mill is a local and family owned small business in Lexington and Staunton with
national recognition and awards.
• SOARD is a 501(c)(3) non-profit approved organization registered with the IRS and
financials posted online with noted staff salaries since founded remains at $0 amount.

For Most Saturday Was A Cloudy, Dreary, Misty Day – But Not Everyone!

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©™2013 Blue Ridge Life : If you got up to the mountaintops during the day Saturday, it was basically full sunshine looking down on a cloud deck covering the valley below. Above BRL Juniorette Publisher Peyton Stafford takes a look from roughly 3700 feet above at the overlook on Devils Knob Loop at Wintergreen, VA**
©™2013 Blue Ridge Life : If you got up to the mountaintops during the day Saturday, it was basically full sunshine looking down on a cloud deck covering the valley below. Above BRL Juniorette Publisher Peyton Stafford takes a look from roughly 3700 feet above at the overlook on Devils Knob Loop at Wintergreen, VA

Devils Knob – 3700′
Nelson County, VA

It was a nasty dreary day for lots of folks this past Saturday. Especially if you were on the east side of the Blue Ridge. Low clouds and fog trapped at the surface banks up against the easter slopes of the Blue Ridge Parkway and made it a cool, damp Saturday. But if you went up a few thousand feet, it was full sunshine! Unfortunately we’ll see more rain for everyone back in the forecast on Sunday, ending overnight Sunday.

To see lots more photos above the clouds this past Saturday -  November 16, 2013 - just click on our Facebook Album above.
To see lots more photos above the clouds this past Saturday – November 16, 2013 – just click on our Facebook Album above.

Wintergreen Fire & Rescue Chief Recognized As Outstanding EMS Administrator In Virginia

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Wintergreen Fire & Rescue Chief Curtis Sheets was recently recognized in a governor's award as the top EMS Administrator in Virginia.
Wintergreen Fire & Rescue Chief Curtis Sheets was recently recognized in a governor’s award as the Outstanding EMS Administrator in Virginia.

Release Via Virginia Department of Health

The Governor’s EMS Award for Outstanding EMS Administrator
The Kent J. Weber Trophy

As an EMS administrator, Curtis has worked tirelessly to improve EMS services
within his own agency, Wintergreen Fire and Rescue, as well as within Nelson
County. As Chief of Fire and Rescue, he became an advocate for
employee training, health initiatives and the strengthening of the agency,
which increased staffing numbers and qualification levels. Curtis also
strongly supported efforts in cross-training fire and rescue providers and
volunteers, which resulted in a paid staff of 17 firefighters and paramedics,
and a wealth of volunteers who provided 24-hour, weekly patient care to
the community. His leadership and communication skills assured his
continuous support from the community, management and elected
officials. In addition to contributing to the Nelson and Augusta County EMS
system, he served at the regional level as chair of the Nelson County Emergency Services Council
and president of the Thomas Jefferson EMS Council. Curtis’ significant contributions to Virginia’s local,
regional and state EMS system are exceptional and greatly valued in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Up, Up & Away : North Branch Students Get Hands On Lesson In Physics – (Video)

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Photos Courtesy of NBS: North Branch students help Scott Cohrs, owner and chief pilot of Bonaire Charters, deflate a hot air balloon this past Monday - November 11, 2013 as part of a lesson in physics for students there.
Photos Courtesy of NBS: North Branch students help Scott Cohrs, owner and chief pilot of Bonaire Charters, deflate a hot air balloon this past Monday – November 11, 2013 as part of a lesson in physics for students there.

Afton
Nelson County, VA

Special To BRL By Bonnie Holliday
Scott Cohrs, owner and chief pilot of Bonaire Charters, spoke with North Branch middle school students on Monday, 11/11, as part of a unit on physics. After a power point presentation and great questions from the students, the class headed out to the school’s soccer field to see a hot air balloon in action. After a small test balloon filled with helium was released, it was determined that there was too much wind to safely inflate the balloon using propane. However, the pilot stretched the balloon across the field and inflated it on the ground using a fan.


Thanks to Monica Bautista for making and sharing the video above.

Bonaire Charters pilot Scott Cohrs releases a test balloon filled with helium.
Bonaire Charters pilot Scott Cohrs releases a test balloon filled with helium.
North Branch students Trena Garland and Lily Gates hold onto the hot air balloon as it starts to inflate on the ground.
North Branch students Trena Garland and Lily Gates hold onto the hot air balloon as it starts to inflate on the ground.
Caroline Lancaster, Scott Cohrs, Kahlil Banning,and other students wrestle the balloon back into its pack.
Caroline Lancaster, Scott Cohrs, Kahlil Banning,and other students wrestle the balloon back into its pack.

Now that’s our kind of physics lesson!

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