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Breaking Bad : Nelson Deputies Make Meth, Cash, Guns Seizure

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Via NCSD: Some of the $16,000 in cash and nearly 200,000 worth of meth seized by the Nelson County Sheriff's Department earlier this week

Verbatim Press Release via NCSD
In the early morning hours of April 11, 2012, the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on 285 Barn Hill Lane. The following items were seized:

Approximately ½ pound of meth with a street value of $200,000
$16,000 in cash
18 Firearms
Polaris 400 – 4X4
1997 Ford F350 w/misc tools/ladders
1991 Chevrolet pickup

Via NCSD: (L) Thomas Massie Huffman - (R) Michelle Simpson Spencer

The following were arrested/charged:
Thomas Massie Huffman, W/M, 34 years old, 285 Barn Hill Lane, Lovingston, VA
Charges:
-Distribution Schedule I/II   x 2
                 
-Possession Firearm while Possession Schedule I/II (Meth)         
                  
-Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I/II

2)

Michelle Simpson Spencer, W/F, 41 years old, 285 Barn Hill Lane, Lovingston, VA
Charges:
-Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I/II (Meth)
      
-Possession Firearm while in Possession Schedule I/II

Both subjects are being held at the Albemarle/Charlottesville Joint Security Complex without bond.

This arrest is the result of an investigation that has been ongoing for several months by Lt. Becky Adcock. The following officers were involved in the search and arrest: Inv. Billy Mays, Sgt. Kenny Brooks, Sgt. Steve Davis, Cpl. Chris Justice, Deputy Robbie Brooks, and Deputy Corey Thacker.

Freeze Warning From 2AM Until 9AM Thursday Morning : EXPIRED

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Via NWS: The counties highlighted in light blue are under a Freeze Warning from 2AM until 9AM Thursday morning. This includes Wintergreen & Nelson.

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
605 PM EDT WED APR 11 2012

VAZ025>027-029-036-120600-
/O.CON.KLWX.FZ.W.0009.120412T0600Z-120412T1300Z/
AUGUSTA-ROCKINGHAM-SHENANDOAH-PAGE-NELSON-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…STAUNTON…WAYNESBORO…HARRISONBURG
605 PM EDT WED APR 11 2012

…FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT
THURSDAY…

* TEMPERATURES…LOWER 30S TONIGHT AND THURSDAY NIGHT.

* IMPACTS…POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO SENSITIVE UNPROTECTED VEGETATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A FREEZE WARNING MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE IMMINENT OR
HIGHLY LIKELY. THESE CONDITIONS WILL KILL CROPS AND OTHER
SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

Tiger Fuel Sends $$$ To Nelson County Pantry

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©™2011-2012 Nelson County Life : The Nelson County Pantry in Lovingston recently got a nice financial boost from Tiger Fuel.

Lovingston
Nelson County, VA

Tiger Fuel Company recently teamed up with British Petroleum to donate $2,500 to help feed hungry mouths in Nelson County.

Committed to providing supplemental food for those in need, the Nelson County Pantry is a member of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. The nonprofit feeds more than 800 individuals in more than 275 households in Central Virginia each month.

BP’s Fueling Communities Program, which provides contributions to organizations across the nation, funded the grant. Through Fueling Communities, local BP distributors help support the communities in which they do business by nominating area nonprofits to receive donations. “We are proud to be part of BP’s efforts to help support the Nelson County Pantry,” said Stuart Lowry of Tiger Fuel Company. “As BP retailers, we are committed to giving back to our community and contributing to an important program such as this one.”

Tiger Fuel Company—which operates and owns 11 “Market”-branded retail locations and supplies more than 130 other stores—secured the grant by meeting stringent eligibility, including its demonstration of commitment to providing a superior shopping experience for customers. The company has donated nearly $6,000 to Central Virginia nonprofits through Fueling Communities, now in its second year.

About Tiger Fuel Company
Tiger Fuel Company, one of Central Virginia’s largest employers, is a multi-faceted petroleum and energy services distributor with offices in Charlottesville, Lovingston and Appomattox, Va. For 30 years, the company has been committed to providing petroleum goods and services to a wide range of customers throughout the state of Virginia. Its products range from propane gas and home heating oil for residential use to retail gasoline. Visit www.tigerfuel.com for additional information.

Nelson & Wintergreen : Red Flag Warning Today (High Risk For Wildfires) Freeze Warning Tonight

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Via NWS: A Red Flag Warning is in effect Wednesday from 11AM to 8PM for Nelson & Wintergreen. A Freeze Warning is also in effect overnight into the mid-morning hours Thursday.

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT (High Risk For Wildfires)

Click this link for overnight Freeze Warning info

URGENT – FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
651 AM EDT WED APR 11 2012

AUGUSTA-NELSON-ALBEMARLE-
651 AM EDT WED APR 11 2012

…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING FOR CENTRAL VIRGINIA…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STERLING VIRGINIA HAS ISSUED A
RED FLAG WARNING FOR CENTRAL VIRGINIA…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM
11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING.

* MINIMUM AFTERNOON HUMIDITY…25 TO 35 PERCENT

* WINDS…NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS AROUND 25 MPH.

* FUEL MOISTURE…3 TO 6 PERCENT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS
ARE EITHER OCCURRING NOW…OR WILL SHORTLY. A COMBINATION OF
STRONG WINDS…LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY…AND WARM TEMPERATURES WILL
CREATE EXPLOSIVE FIRE GROWTH POTENTIAL.

Various Freeze Warnings & Watches Nearby & Mountains Along BRP

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Via NWS: Various Freeze Warnings Or Watches are in effect for the counties highlighted in light & dark blue through Thursday morning. The mountains of Nelson along the BRP though not technically included should be aware of freezing temps. Low lying valley portions of Nelson may reach near freezing both Tuesday & Wednesday night.

FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT WED ALONG & WEST OF BRP

CLICK HERE FOR FREEZE WATCH PRODUCTS IN AMHERST AND POINTS SOUTH

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
758 PM EDT TUE APR 10 2012

CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY-AUGUSTA-ROCKINGHAM-SHENANDOAH-PAGE-
HAMPSHIRE-HARDY-EASTERN GRANT-EASTERN MINERAL-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…CUMBERLAND…STAUNTON…WAYNESBORO…
HARRISONBURG…MOOREFIELD…PETERSBURG…KEYSER…FORT ASHBY
758 PM EDT TUE APR 10 2012

…FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY…
…FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING…

* TEMPERATURES…LOWS OF 30 TO 32 DEGREES TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
NIGHT.

* IMPACTS…DAMAGE TO SENSITIVE UNPROTECTED VEGETATION.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A FREEZE WARNING MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE IMMINENT OR
HIGHLY LIKELY. THESE CONDITIONS WILL KILL CROPS AND OTHER
SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

A FREEZE WATCH MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE POSSIBLE.
THESE CONDITIONS COULD KILL CROPS AND OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

Nelson: Red Flag Warning Continues Until 10PM : Freeze Warning Wed AM For Mtns

Via NWS: A Red Flag Warning (conditions ripe for wildfires) continues until 8PM EDT for Wintergreen, Nelson & the entire area. A freeze warning also takes effect for the counties in blue early Wednesday morning. This would include interests along and near the BRP in the higher elevations of Nelson County, VA.

RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON THE FREEZE WARNING IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS WEDNESDAY.

URGENT – FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
754 PM EDT TUE APR 10 2012

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-MONTGOMERY-HOWARD-SOUTHERN BALTIMORE-
PRINCE GEORGES-ANNE ARUNDEL-CHARLES-ST. MARYS-CALVERT-AUGUSTA-
ROCKINGHAM-SHENANDOAH-FREDERICK VA-PAGE-WARREN-CLARKE-NELSON–
ALBEMARLE-GREENE-MADISON-RAPPAHANNOCK-LOUDOUN-ORANGE-CULPEPER-
PRINCE WILLIAM/MANASSAS/MANASSAS PARK-FAIRFAX-
ARLINGTON/FALLS CHURCH/ALEXANDRIA-STAFFORD-SPOTSYLVANIA-
KING GEORGE-NORTHERN FAUQUIER-SOUTHERN FAUQUIER-WESTERN HIGHLAND-
EASTERN HIGHLAND-HAMPSHIRE-BERKELEY-JEFFERSON-HARDY-EASTERN GRANT-
WESTERN PENDLETON-EASTERN PENDLETON-
754 PM EDT TUE APR 10 2012

…RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING…

* MINIMUM AFTERNOON HUMIDITY…20 TO 30 PERCENT.

* WINDS…NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH. WINDS
WILL SUBSIDE AFTER 10 PM.

* FUEL MOISTURE…3 TO 8 PERCENT.

* IMPACTS…THE COMBINATION OF GUSTY WINDS AND DRY FUELS WILL
PROMOTE RAPID SPREAD OF ANY UNCONTROLLED FIRES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS
ARE EITHER OCCURRING NOW…OR WILL DURING THE WARNING TIME
PERIOD. A COMBINATION OF STRONG WINDS…LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY…
AND WARM TEMPERATURES WILL CREATE EXPLOSIVE FIRE GROWTH
POTENTIAL.

Wintergreen & Nelson : Red Flag Warning Tuesday : ! Wildfire Potential High !

Via NWS: A Red Flag Warning is in effect Tuesday Noon to 8PM for the counties highlighted in red. The potential for wildfires is high.

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY
URGENT – FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
839 PM EDT MON APR 9 2012

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-WASHINGTON-FREDERICK MD-CARROLL-
NORTHERN BALTIMORE-HARFORD-MONTGOMERY-HOWARD-SOUTHERN BALTIMORE-
PRINCE GEORGES-ANNE ARUNDEL-CHARLES-ST. MARYS-CALVERT-
EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY-CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY-AUGUSTA-
ROCKINGHAM-SHENANDOAH-FREDERICK VA-PAGE-WARREN-CLARKE-NELSON–
ALBEMARLE-GREENE-MADISON-RAPPAHANNOCK-LOUDOUN-ORANGE-CULPEPER-
PRINCE WILLIAM/MANASSAS/MANASSAS PARK-FAIRFAX-
ARLINGTON/FALLS CHURCH/ALEXANDRIA-STAFFORD-SPOTSYLVANIA-
KING GEORGE-NORTHERN FAUQUIER-SOUTHERN FAUQUIER-WESTERN HIGHLAND-
EASTERN HIGHLAND-HAMPSHIRE-MORGAN-BERKELEY-JEFFERSON-HARDY-
WESTERN GRANT-EASTERN GRANT-WESTERN MINERAL-EASTERN MINERAL-
WESTERN PENDLETON-EASTERN PENDLETON-
839 PM EDT MON APR 9 2012

…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY FOR
MOST OF MARYLAND…NORTHERN AND CENTRAL VIRGINIA…AND EASTERN
WEST VIRGINIA…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STERLING VIRGINIA HAS ISSUED A
RED FLAG WARNING FOR MOST OF MARYLAND…NORTHERN AND CENTRAL
VIRGINIA…AND EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM
NOON TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY. THE FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS NO LONGER IN
EFFECT.

* MINIMUM AFTERNOON HUMIDITY…25 TO 30 PERCENT.

* WINDS…NORTHWESTERLY 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.

* FUEL MOISTURE…5 TO 8 PERCENT ACROSS THE ALLEGHENY HIGHLANDS
AND 3 TO 6 PERCENT ELSEWHERE.

* IMPACTS…THE COMBINATION OF VERY GUSTY WINDS AND DRY FUELS WILL
PROMOTE RAPID SPREAD OF ANY UNCONTROLLED FIRES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS
ARE EITHER OCCURRING NOW…OR WILL DURING THE WARNING TIME PERIOD.
A COMBINATION OF STRONG WINDS…LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY…AND WARM
TEMPERATURES WILL CREATE EXPLOSIVE FIRE GROWTH POTENTIAL.

Wintergreen & Nelson : Red Flag Warning Monday & Tuesday : ! Wildfire Potential High !

Via NWS : A Red Flag Warning is in effect Monday from 11AM to 8PM for the counties highlighted in red. The potential for wildfires is high.

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY
URGENT – FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
1034 AM EDT MON APR 9 2012

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-WASHINGTON-FREDERICK MD-CARROLL-
NORTHERN BALTIMORE-HARFORD-MONTGOMERY-HOWARD-SOUTHERN BALTIMORE-
PRINCE GEORGES-ANNE ARUNDEL-CHARLES-ST. MARYS-CALVERT-
EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY-CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY-AUGUSTA-
ROCKINGHAM-SHENANDOAH-FREDERICK VA-PAGE-WARREN-CLARKE-NELSON-
ALBEMARLE-GREENE-MADISON-RAPPAHANNOCK-LOUDOUN-ORANGE-CULPEPER-
PRINCE WILLIAM/MANASSAS/MANASSAS PARK-FAIRFAX-
ARLINGTON/FALLS CHURCH/ALEXANDRIA-STAFFORD-SPOTSYLVANIA-
KING GEORGE-NORTHERN FAUQUIER-SOUTHERN FAUQUIER-WESTERN HIGHLAND-
EASTERN HIGHLAND-HAMPSHIRE-MORGAN-BERKELEY-JEFFERSON-HARDY-
WESTERN GRANT-EASTERN GRANT-WESTERN MINERAL-EASTERN MINERAL-
WESTERN PENDLETON-EASTERN PENDLETON-
1034 AM EDT MON APR 9 2012

…RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
FOR MOST OF MARYLAND…NORTHERN AND CENTRAL VIRGINIA…AND EASTERN
WEST VIRGINIA…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STERLING VIRGINIA HAS ISSUED A
FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY…WHICH IS IN
EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING.

HUMIDITY LESS THAN 30 PERCENT AND SUSTAINED WINDS OVER 20 MPH ARE
OCCURRING THIS MORNING. THIS WILL CONTINUE INTO THE AFTERNOON AND
EVENING BEFORE TAPERING OFF TONIGHT. MORE GUSTY WINDS ARE LIKELY
TUESDAY. HUMIDITY MAY BE A LITTLE HIGHER TUESDAY…BUT ELEVATED
FIRE SPREAD DANGER MAY CONTINUE TO EXIST.

* AFTERNOON MINIMUM HUMIDITY…20 TO 30 PERCENT.

* WINDS…WEST 15 TO 25 MPH. GUSTS TO 35 MPH ARE POSSIBLE THIS
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. LIGHTER WINDS ARE EXPECTED OVERNIGHT.

* FUEL MOISTURE…5 TO 8 PERCENT ACROSS THE ALLEGHENY HIGHLANDS
AND 3 TO 6 PERCENT ELSEWHERE.

* IMPACTS…FIRE DANGER IS ELEVATED DUE TO DRY CONDITIONS ALONG
WITH GUSTY WINDS. THE POTENTIAL WILL BE HIGH FOR RAPID SPREAD
OF ANY UNCONTROLLED BRUSH OR WILDLAND FIRES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS
ARE OCCURRING NOW. A COMBINATION OF STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY WILL CREATE RAPID FIRE GROWTH POTENTIAL.

A FIRE WEATHER WATCH MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS
MAY CONTINUE. LISTEN FOR LATER FORECASTS AND POSSIBLE RED FLAG
WARNINGS.

Blue Mountain Brewery Job Fair Attracts Dozens to Colleen

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©™2012 Nelson County Life : Photo Courtesy Taylor Smack

[ Colleen – Nelson County, VA  ] Some 40 to 50 people visited the new Blue Mountain Brewery production facility in Colleen Friday to fill out job applications for a chance to join the brewery’s expanding workforce. The Blue Mountain Barrel House and Organic Brewery is a 10,000 square foot production-only facility for the 10 lines of Blue Mountain beer that will be kegged or bottled in 750ml corked bottles and undergo 100% natural refermentation. These beers will be USDA certified organic and will tend toward the more “specialty” end of Blue Mountain’s beer production spectrum.

Collaboration At Wild Wolf Brewing Company

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©™2012 Nelson County Life : Photo Courtesy Of Heidi Crandall : Brewers from three different Nelson Craft Breweries are preparing a special collaborative beer this week at Wild Wolf in Nellysford.

Nellysford
Nelson County, VA

For a couple of years now we have been telling you about the collaboration between area breweries. It’s the one time a year they get together and make up a special brew with a special touch from each brewer involved. Over the past several days Blue Mountain’s Mitch Hamilton, Devils Backbone’s Jason Oliver & Wild Wolf’s Danny Wolf have been brewing their Brew Ridge Trail Collaborative Honey-Pear Wit

Here’s a link to a neat story NBC29 in Charlottesville did as well.

Can’t wait to taste this one! Yummo!

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