Crozet Gazette October 2015 by The Crozet Gazette

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OCTOBER 2015 VOL. 10, NO. 5

County Police to Adopt Body Cameras

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Pope Francis blessed five-month-old Gabriella Filacheck with a kiss as he arrived at Independence Mall in Philadelphia on September 26. Gabriella was accompanied by her mother, Therese, a native of western Albemarle; her father, Andy; and sisters Anna and Kate, all of Beachwood, NJ. With them were also her aunt and uncle Marie and Matt Mierzejewski and cousins Peter Joseph, Thomas, and Mary of Crozet. The two families waited nine hours in their front-row spot on the parade route for their chance to see the Pope. “The surprise of Pope Francis kissing our niece Gabriella was beyond words. It was clearly a gift from Our Lord to her and to us,” Marie said. Here, Peter Joseph and the Pope exchange waves as a guard carries Gabriella back to her family.

Piedmont Place To Break Ground In Downtown Soon Piedmont Place developer Drew Holzwarth presented his plans for the building that will go across Library Avenue from Crozet Library to the Crozet Community Advisory Committee at its September 16 meeting. The four-story building will have a

restaurant with a patio on its terrace level, its main floor will house Piedmont Place Market, a court of food-related businesses similar to Charlottesville’s West Main Market, and above that will be two floors of apartments, each with four units on continued on page 8

The Albemarle County Police Department will very likely adopt the use of body cameras for patrol officers in two phases beginning next year, according to county police chief Steve Sellers. The department hosted a public hearing on the idea Oct. 15 to get the public’s reaction. Cameras appear to have the effect of lowering the number of complaints against the police and also improving the behavior of those who know they are being filmed. Panelists John Blair, assistant county attorney for Albemarle, Commonwealth’s Attorney Denise Lunsford, and Lt. Mike Wagner, who has been charged with investigating the use of cameras, joined Sellers to talk to a crowd of about 60 at police headquarters off Fifth Street in Charlottesville. Cynthia Murray served as moderator. “We’ve been on a journey in this issue,” Sellers said. The department bought a few cameras three years ago and since then the technology and battery life have advanced. “We used them at special events like Foxfield [Races]. We learned a few things. It’s extremely expensive to store the video.” continued on page 16

CCA to Host Candidate Forum Oct. 13 The Crozet Community Association will host a candidate forum Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Field School in Crozet. All candidates for election in the White Hall and Samuel Miller Districts as well as those for countywide offices are invited. There will be a moderator to ensure fairness and time efficiency. The format for the evening will be opening remarks by each candidate

for three minutes, then questions from the audience. Answers from candidates will have a two-minute time limit. The Crozet Community Association is the grassroots assembly of Crozet and it has a 30-year history of being a non-partisan forum for communicating information and issues that impact the town and surrounding area. The Field School is at 1408 Crozet Avenue.

Local chefs competing in the 4th annual culinary competition at The Lodge at Old Trail September 17. See story page 14.

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From the Editor Down the Slippery Slope The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors made a spectacle of itself in its vote to enlarge the growth area boundary on the southwest corner of the Interstate 64/Rt. 29 interchange (a location sometimes referred to as Exit 118, a notoriously bad design) in Charlottesville in September. The supervisors have been going through a review of the County’s Comprehensive Plan and should have understood better, but they showed they are willing to trash decades of disciplined (and expensive) planning effort to land a deal from a West Coast brewery looking for an East Coast base. Despite the brewery’s attempts to keep its cards hidden, its identity—Deschutes Brewery in Oregon—was confirmed when Gov. Terry McAuliffe paid a supplicating courtesy call on its headquarters in Bend last month. Deschutes has been making overtures of marriage to communities all over the South recently, playing continued on page 36

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School Board Endorsement C.J. Hatcher, a candidate for the White Hall District seat on the School Board, is well qualified for the office and would make an excellent School Board member if elected. Her background as a teacher of high school government and economics gives her a thorough understanding of the challenges of a classroom teacher. She has grandchildren in the Albemarle County schools and thus is aware of the daily activities of students here. She has developed a line of textbooks with an emphasis on civics education, which shows an in-depth knowledge of curriculum. Her experience as a businesswoman will help her to understand the intricacies and the big picture of the county schools’ budget. Her recent service on the Long Range Planning Advisory Committee to the School Board has demonstrated a willingness

to work. She has the time, the talents, and the energy to fulfill the demands of the office. I heartily endorse her for the White Hall District seat on the School Board. Barbara Massie Mouly School Board Member White Hall District Oberg/Alcaro for School Board In your June edition, you printed an article titled “Alcaro, Oberg Step Up as School Board Candidates.” While the title of that article is still correct, some of the facts have changed since it was printed; specifically, Mr. Alcaro and I are no longer running against each other. Mr. Alcaro is now running for the At-Large seat on the School Board, and I am running for the White Hall District position. Shortly after you interviewed us, Jonno and I realized that we share a number of core beliefs regarding how to support and improve our public schools. We both believe that public schools are the key to achieving the American Dream, and we are both committed to ensuring that all of our students are given

every opportunity to succeed. We oppose high stakes testing, and we fully support our classroom teachers. Although we have different life experiences, I believe Jonno and I both possess qualities that would make us valuable additions to the School Board. We ultimately agreed, with input from our wives, that because there are two positions open on the School Board it was a mistake for us to run against each other. Because of that, after your article was printed, Jonno withdrew his candidacy for the White Hall position and filed his paperwork to run instead for the At-Large position being vacated by Ned Galloway. Both Jonno and I are active members of the Crozet community, and dedicated members of our respective churches. We each have a daughter attending schools in the Western feeder pattern; Jonno’s daughter is a sophomore at Western, and my daughter Kendra is a sixth grader at Henley. Jonno is a successful businessman and entrepreneur and has a wealth continued on page 36

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the building’s corners. The partial fourth floor will have a sky bar restaurant with an outdoor terrace, part of it covered by a roof, that looks west to the mountains. “We’ve been watching the need for someone to step up in downtown Crozet,” said Holzwarth, a vice president with Stanley Martin Homes. He and his wife Michelle bought the property from Katurah Roell, who had a county-approved plan for the site, and they are using his same building footprint, as well as retaining the same architect, Bob Anderson, to make modifications for the new plan. “It will be the first new building in downtown and it will lead in to the lumberyard. We redesigned the building and it will provide a lot of brick and stone to coordinate with the library,” said Holswarth, who has lived in Crozet since 2011 and serves on the Claudius Crozet Park board. “It’s something the people of Crozet will be proud of. We are focused on the architecture. The terrace level will have 12-foot ceilings. Its elevation is the same as the library’s. It won’t feel like a basement. That level will also have a studio space, but the windows in that space won’t be floor-to-ceiling. “Up one level is Piedmont Place market. This is more risky. It could be office space, but then it would go quiet at night.” Holzwarth said he has interest in the seven available spaces from an ice cream store, a local food truck that wants an indoor location, and an organic

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Piedmont Place builders Drew and Michelle Holzwarth with architect Bob Anderseon at the spot the new building will go.

butcher. He expects more interest once the plan for the building gets publicly known. “We envision it being very active from dawn on. We also see it as an incubator for businesses in downtown.” The two-bedroom apartments on the second and third floor are elevator-accessed and will be for rent, not sale. Each has a balcony. “They are designed to allow residents to stay in them,” explained Holzwarth. “We hope to have residents who want to be near these [first floor] establishments.” Foam insulation will sound-deaden the apartment levels. The rooftop sky bar will have 12 to 14 tables and its p a n oramic view will be about one floor below the top of Mo u n t a i n s i d e Senior Living. The parcel has 28 parking spaces. “Is it enough? I hope so,” Holzwarth said. The Downtown Crozet District zoning requires only one parking space per 1,000 square feet of building, partly because

many existing lots do not have space for parking on them and partly because it’s assumed downtown will develop on a pedestrian scale with people walking between destinations rather than moving their cars. “I’d love to connect trails to downtown. We want people to walk, like down Jarmans Gap Road, to use the shops. If I come there, I’ll ride my bike.” The county has approved the site plans, but the project has a date with the county’s Architectural Review Board, which has purview over buildings within sight of entrance corridors, in early November. Holzwarth said they expect to break ground this month and start on site preparation. In other business the CCAC reviewed a general plan for the development of the Barnes Lumber property presented by Crozet resident Paul Grady, a trained architect and a local contractor. “This is going to be the center of Crozet,” Grady said. “You need to have people living here. The views from the upper floors of these buildings are going to be phenomenal.” Grady’s plan emphasized under-building and under-street parking decks that he compared to the design used in Queen Charlotte Square in downtown Charlottesville. “You should

incentivize underground parking by allowing more upper floors,” he suggested. The main problem with his design he said was that some businesses would face side streets. “This plan shows the greatest amount of building space and the most parking of any design, without needing a parking garage.” Grady’s plan also proposed a second trestle underpass below the railroad tracks that would connect with the Crozet Shopping Center lot on the north side by using the spot now occupied by the car wash. The new road would curve west and connect to Crozet Avenue near the Rescue Squad. Grady’s

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Seventh grader Lexia Farris transfers her painting of a horse to the final canvas.

Henley Artwork on Display at Zoës Kitchen in October By Rebecca Schmitz becca@crozetgazette.com This month, 30 Henley art students will participate in an artistic rite of passage few middle schoolers get to experience—their first gallery opening. On October 6, from 5:308:30 p.m., Zoës Kitchen, a Mediterranean-style fast-casual restaurant located at Barrack’s Road, will hold an opening night event for the artists, their families, and the public to celebrate the students’ artistic achievements. Each artist will have an 11 X 14 canvas painting on display. Paintings will be on sale for $20 each, with 100 percent of the proceeds going back to the school. The restaurant will also donate 15 percent of the night’s profits on food to Henley. “We don’t spend a lot of money on marketing or advertising. Instead, we use the money we would spend on advertising giving back to the community,” said Shannon Krueger, general manager of Zoës Kitchen. “We do many fundraisers, but this one is by far the most popular. We have raised thousands of dollars in one night.” The restaurant has been displaying student artwork from schools around the area since it opened two years ago. “We try to choose schools that have a great parent following and great parent interaction.” Maureen Russell, visual arts teacher at Henley, said her students approached the project with a mixture of excitement and apprehension. Students were given the choice whether

to participate, and some opted not to, citing concerns about finishing a painting they could be proud of in a short amount of time or a reluctance to sell their work. “It was hard for some of them to think of parting with pieces they invested so much in,” Russell said. Nevertheless, many students leapt at the chance to share their work with the world. “I thought it was a really good opportunity, since I love art so much,” 7th grader Cecilia Dagner said, concentrating on her painting of a cat lying on a brilliant blue quilt. “It will be cool to see my artwork exhibited.” Overall, Russell said, “Our students are excited about having the opportunity to have their art displayed and sold in a public, commercial space. Selling their art publicly is the newest piece for them.” She said they are fortunate that the art program is well-funded by the school and Parent and Teacher Support Organization. Her students will help decide where the money they earn will go. Russell chose “Great E x p l o r a t i o n s — Pe r s o n a l Connections to Influential Artists” as the theme for the show. The children began their projects by searching through a stack of art magazines, hoping to find a style that would inspire them. Once they had selected one, they shared their choice with the class and explained why it resonated with them and how they planned to interpret it. Seventh grader Caroline Scogna was attracted to an continued on page 31

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By Phil James

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Saturday Night

The country store has long served an important role in society, and still does, right alongside the local hardware. There are simply too many times when no one wants or needs to walk seeming miles of aisles for a notion or two, a quick fix-it item, or a grab’n-go snack. If you are fortunate enough to have a community store nearby, it’s likely run by one of your neighbors—or somebody’s neighbor, if you’re just passing through. It serves as a landmark for giving directions and a familiar place to meet up with a friend. The business may have been in the same family for generations and its name has probably been a local identifier for ages. Plastered with advertising signage, the front porch might be lit by a naked light bulb or two when the sun drops below the horizon. Come springtime, handmade painted birdhouses hang from nails driven into a rafter; in the fall, those same hangers

at the

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Wyant’s Store in White Hall was established in 1886. Its present building replaced the original two-story structure that was destroyed by fire in 1919. Five generations of the Wyant family have run the business—so far. [Photo by Phil James]

Massie Tarry (1883–1966), surrounded by wares preferred by his customers, manned the counter in his store perched beside Doyle’s River near its confluence with the Moorman’s a mile north of White Hall. Massie, a farmer, took over the store business from his son Vassar Tarry [1904–1977] who relocated to Waynesboro to operate a hotel. [Photo courtesy of John Hughes]

carry baskets of mums. One Saturday evening some years ago, this writer happened into Wyant’s Store in White Hall. Local laborer Ed Raines was sitting on the worn, scarred storefront bench, one of his long thin legs braced against a white porch column, watching but not looking straight into the traffic passing through the intersection directly out front. “It’s one of Roosevelt’s benches,” he barked in response to a question probing for a local history tidbit. “Came from up at the C.C.C. camp. The CC boys built ‘em.” Ed had lived in a tenant house on the 200-year-old Maupin family farm for close to a half-century, working with Dan Maupin, and Dan’s father before him, on the thousand-and-one tasks needed to keep the place producing and in good order. On most evenings, Ed walked up the road to Wyant’s to banter with the help, watch traffic go by, and wait on closing time. Tiring of his bench seat, Ed got up and moved inside, took a bottled soda from one of the cold boxes and pulled a chair up to the dinette table beneath the store’s picture window. A portable radio played just inches away on a wooden shelf. On Saturday nights, WFLO, a country music station down in Farmville, broadcast a gospel music program. That probably counted as church for Ed and more than a few others on many weekends. An occasional car or pick-up truck halted, then went right or left at the stop sign out front. A few stopped in for soda, beer, cigacontinued on page 12

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rettes or snacks. Ed made conversation with those he knew and carefully avoided making eye contact with the rest. And there he sat until closing, chain-smoking cigarettes, his legs crossed at an acute angle and an elbow resting on one knee. “What’s keeping you busy on the farm this time of year?” someone asked. “Just feeding cows and trimming fruit trees,” was Ed’s short reply. Dan Maupin moseyed into the store, speaking to each person as he passed. An outgoing, neighborly man, he has lived his entire life, except for a stint in the military, in the close-knit community of his ancestors. A knowledgeable keeper of the history of the village, he always seems agreeable to pause for a chat. Unlike Ed, Dan engaged in conversation, and after only a

few minutes, made one feel as though he had known him for a long time. He was recognized and respected by most all who came in, and the subjects changed with each new customer. Cecil Collier entered the store, grabbed a soft drink and joined the small circle of old acquaintances. A cattleman and truck driver much of his life, he had also been a trusted school bus driver for many local youngsters. Cecil was the go-to man if someone needed livestock moved or hauled to the stockyard on sale day. During a pause in the conversation, Dan was asked about a picture he had of his family’s gristmill. What had been the old mill’s fate: flood or fire? It seems one of those two ends came to all of the old river mills. “Neither,” said Dan, as he glanced over at Cecil. They began to recall that day when the early-19th century Maupin’s Mill ceased to be. For many years, it had been relegated to duty as a hay barn. While work-

Mary Blackwell [Sheridan] stands beside the counter inside Blackwell’s Store, operated at Doylesville by her parents, Joe and Elizabeth Blackwell. Customers chatted near the potbelly stove at the rear of the store. Mrs. Blackwell also served as postmaster of Doylesville P.O. from 1943 until the post was discontinued in 1956. [Photo courtesy of Rodney Rich]

Russell Davis (left) and Pete Walton (holding Davis’s hunting hound Josephus) posed with the spoils from a successful night of coon hunting. H.I. Davis Store at Boonesville was one of two country mercantiles which served that community in northwestern Albemarle County. [Photo courtesy of Larry Lamb]

ing together in the hay field one hot July day in 1978, Dan and Cecil had stopped for lunch. Dan went back to his house for a noon meal and Cecil came up to the store. Returning a short while later, Cecil was waiting on the hill in his truck for Dan to return when the event occurred. A small twister appeared nearby and, as it passed directly over the old mill, Cecil watched with amazement as the venerable structure was lifted up from its stone foundation and, just as suddenly, dropped back down. After more than a century-anda-half of service, the mill collapsed into a great pile of splintered wood. Only the massive center beam that ran the entire length of the building was found unscathed in the wreckage. They bantered back and forth about exactly which day the mill went down, when, suddenly, Cecil said, “I’ll be right back,” and he left the store. Returning a few minutes later, he announced that the mill had been destroyed the same day

that local farmer Mervin Sandridge had been buried. Cecil had pasted his friend’s obituary onto the ceiling of his pick-up truck and it remained there these many years later. He had gone out to check the date, but then realized that he had driven a different vehicle. Cecil had given his older work truck a break that evening and rambled out in his newer one. You don’t drive just anything down to the store come a Saturday night.

Ed Raines (1930–2004) watched traffic from his post inside Wyant’s Store at White Hall. [Photo by Sarah Bruce. Courtesy of Wyant’s Store]

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Public West Pub & Oyster Bar Coming to Crozet Daniel Kaufman opened Public Fish and Oyster restaurant on West Main Street in Charlottesville 19 months ago and now he’s bringing a casual version of that restaurant to Crozet in the location formerly known as Da Luca Bistro and Bar in Old Trail. The new restaurant, expected to open in mid-October, will be called Public West Pub and Oyster Bar. “I’m a Charlottesville resident. I went a long time not coming to Crozet,” said Kaufman. “I can’t believe what’s going on here. There’s houses everywhere. It’s great! We’ll be the first [restaurant] here specializing in seafood. Our oysters are sourced from Virginia and New England and Canada and the West Coast. They are mostly farmed oysters but some are wild. There are five species of oysters raised for food in the U.S. We use the Atlantic oyster. There will be six to 12 varieties available a day. They have a taste for the place where they grew. It’s like terroir with wine. “My life’s ambition was to open a restaurant. First it was pizza, and then fine dining, then it became seafood-oriented. I started as a dishwasher and I discovered I was good at the restaurant business. I got into management.” He spent nine years at Farmington Country Club. “That’s where I learned the hospitality business. It’s not just the kitchen. It’s the front of the house and

how you’re treated. I want to stress that it’s about offering true hospitality. It’s not just Southern.” Chef Donnie Glass will oversee both restaurants. Brian Sewell, who is coming from Rhode Island, will be chef d’cuisine in Crozet. “We’re opening a full-service restaurant. I had been looking at a restaurant in Charlottesville for some time. I had very little money. I needed to find somebody who wanted out and could be flexible. The stars aligned and it’s amazing how it worked out as it did. From day one we were busy. We had the right group together who really cared about their trade. It shows in the product. “Crozet came up as our second place for a restaurant. It will be shellfish and seafood oriented. Our signature dish is pan-roasted oyster. Plus we have a steak dish.” Public West Pub “will have a slightly more casual concept. We’ll offer sandwiches, burgers and crab cakes, hush puppies and fish tacos, plus we’ll do what we’re known for. We’ll have great fish and chips. The average Joe can come here, or come in for three courses. We’ll also differ here by having a kids’ menu. This place will be more for families. And we have a great bar program. You’ll walk in here and know it’s a first cousin of Charlottesville, just with some uniqueness.” The restaurant will be open six days a week (closed Mondays) beginning at 4:30 p.m. and closing at a yet-unsettled hour.

Above: A sample dish from Public. Left: Public’s logo, adapted for the new Crozet location.

Sandwiches will go in the $10 to $14 range and entrees from $18 to $25. There are 11 tables inside and 6 outdoors. “Conceptually, our menu is driven by seasonality,” said Kaufman. “We’ll change it four or five times a year based on what’s available. We’ll pull popular things off the menu when they go out of season. You’ll love the food. I promise. “We’re here in Old Trail but we’re for all Crozet. We’re really excited to be here and be part of this community. We’ve really been made to feel welcome.”

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Fardowners Wins Culinary Trophy for Third Straight Year

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from the competition for next year and asked to be a judge for that contest. He dedicated the victory to the memory of Matthew Shannon, a Fardowners kitchen worker who was killed accidently on the railroad tracks a couple of weeks earlier. This year’s mystery ingredients turned out to be dry-aged strip loin from Sherwood Farm in Charlottesville, quail eggs from Down Branch Farm in Charlottesville, hickory syrup from Falling Bark Farm in Berryville and Asian pears from Saunders Brothers Orchard in Nelson County. Chefs had one hour to cook an entrée and a dessert. Each chef made four servings for judges to taste and another was made to be raffled to spectators to eat. The judges were former White House chef Jack Haney, Travis

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—continued from page 1 Wagner studied the experience of other departments across the country and discovered their use is complicated. Meanwhile, Albemarle piloted a full-time-use trial last winter. Tests went on for four months. Lunsford noted that “In-[police] car videos have been very, very helpful.” Body cameras raise “concerns on two levels,” she said. “First, the policy. We have to have it right. When do cameras get turned off? How long do we store the video? And what about privacy issues? Second, how do we make videos available to defense attorneys and through Freedom of Information Act requests?” Blair said that according to the Public Records Act, video should be stored at least 30 days in noncriminal cases and could be stored for years, even 100 years in an open case. “How do you keep it secure?” he asked, noting the risk of hacking. Further, the faces of juveniles and the uninvolved bystanders would have to be blurred out. “We also have some concern about the reliability of the technology,” said Sellers. “It doesn’t work every time. If it doesn’t work every time, do we lose the trust of the community? “Body cameras don’t tell the whole story. They don’t smell and they don’t feel. They don’t see the hair on an officer’s neck rise. They are looking forward only.” Referring to the department’s recent move to geographical policing, which stresses building relationships between citizens and police officers who stay assigned in certain areas, Wagner said, “we don’t want to interrupt our relationship with the community. The concept is not just a camera.” Wagner said that officer experience with in-car cameras means that they can get up to speed quickly with training on body cameras. “Cameras hold officers to a higher standard,” he said. “Use of force complaints go down because suspects realize they are being filmed. The use of force is reduced. Cameras collect evidence and help explain why police officers took action.” But a Florida department of

200 officers found it spent $120,000 on video storage per year. Albemarle has about 100 patrol officers. Sellers said the cost and burden of storing the video can be overcome. He said he will ask for $87,000 this year and again next to introduce cameras to the force. About $66,000 of that is for storage needs, an additional computer server, and $21,000 is for 50 cameras. “We want to maintain open lines of communication with citizens,” said Wagner. “When do we turn cameras on? Are they on all shift long? That’s super expensive. Do we use them for interviews? Are they not to be used in domestic violence situations?” Fred Scott, speaking from the audience, asked how the whole question of cameras came up and wondered if it related to the case of a fatal police shooting in Ferguson Missouri. Wagner said that camera use started in patrol cars as a tool in DUI cases. “You can’t argue with the video. Body-worn cameras are an extension of that. It’s an added resource. Citizens want to see how their police do business. Citizens will ask, ‘What are you hiding?’ “Motorcycle officers wanted body cams because they don’t have car cameras. That’s how it got started.” Rick Larsen, a retired Fairfax County officer, questioned the notion of not using a camera in domestic abuse calls. “Those are the most volatile,” he said. “To me, the camera helps law enforcement. It shows we did the proper thing.” “Police work is the ugliest, dirtiest job in the world,” said Sellers. “We encounter things in people’s homes that would make most people sick.” “From our experience, traffic stops and domestic abuse are the most dangerous situations,” said Lunsford. “I would like to see the cameras on. It’s protection for the police and it helps them do a better job.” Commenting on the cost, she wondered rhetorically, what a lawsuit would cost the county. Sellers said an officer would not be allowed to turn off his camera without first notifying his supervisor. Neither could video be edited or deleted. If a video was edited later for a FOIA release, an original would

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Panelists John Blair, assistant county attorney for Albemarle, Commonwealth’s Attorney Denise Lunsford, Police Chief Steve Sellers and Lt. Mike Wagner discussed body cameras on patrol officers at a public hearing Oct. 15.

still exist. He ventured to estimate that a dollar spent on a camera saves the county $4 in litigation costs. “Sometimes when taking a statement they should go off,” said Wagner. He said he was thinking of cases in which sex was being discussed. Asked how officers were reacting to the cameras, Wagner said, “Overwhelmingly, they want them. They see them as like bulletproof vests. They want to do the right thing and they want the public to know it. They don’t like being watched, but they understand.” Sellers said that no officer wants a camera on all the time. “If I have to call my wife or use the restroom… it’s a balance.” Wagner said that car cameras would still be in use, even if body cameras are adopted. “It’s a detriment to take them away.” He noted that body cameras would have the lens mounted at shoulder height so that an officer could not block the view of the camera by raising his arms. That mount gives the camera essentially the same view as the officer, too. Cameras are sold mounted to protective glasses and sunglasses, too. “Some people who you need to give you information won’t do it if they’re being recorded,” said retired County sheriff Terry Hawkins. “And if a camera gets ripped off in a fight, the officer’s testimony has to mean something.” Wagner said a citizen could ask for the camera to be turned off. Policy would set out the justifying circumstances. “We’re trying to turn the tide about public negativism about

police through our geo-policing policy,” said Sellers. “Compliments of officers have gone up 25 percent. Would you as a citizen talk to an officer with a camera on?” The crowd pondered that and no one stepped forward with an answer. NAACP president Melvin Burruss said, “I’d like to answer that question. Everywhere we go, we’re on cameras, whether you realize it or not. I don’t think people will have problem now that it’s becoming more personal. People will get used to it. The benefits outweigh the cons.” Another audience member said, “You need to feel free to have a private conversation with an officer. The policy needs to allow that.” Blair said that if media requested video that was part of a criminal investigative file it would not be released if that could hamper prosecution. “In a pending case we would decline to provide it for the sake of a fair trial,” said Lunsford. “FOIA exemptions allow that.” A question was raised about complaints of excessive force against the ACPD. Sellers answered that in 2014 the police logged 56,000 contacts with citizens, 15,000 traffic stops and 44,000 calls. Those led to 2,600 arrests. Complaints of excessive force were made 19 times that year. “There’s nowhere a problem here, not even close.” He said 17 percent of what the department does involves criminal investigation and the rest is civil cases. He said there were five accusations of racial bias against officers and

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Receiving Trio Makes Warriors True Triple-Threat By Jerry Reid jerry@crozetgazette.com Invited to Monticello’s turf for the first of some upcoming backyard rivalry games, the Warriors proved to be ungrateful guests. With quarterback Sam Hearn stepping up to shoulder the injury absences of running back-receiver Oliver Herndon and 2014 top performer Henry Kreienbaum, the Warriors rolled to a 28-7 shutdown victory last Thursday night. Hearn passed for 131 yards, completing seven of 10 throws, and chewed up the turf for 165 hard-earned rushing yards. Western’s record moved to 3-1, 1-0 in district play. The Warriors travel to Powhatan this Friday night. But Hearn isn’t the whole story. Wide receiver and tight end Michael Vale and wide receiver and running back Derek Domecq both caught a touchdown pass and they look hungry to see more balls heading their way. This duo, along with Herndon flashing out of

the backfield for key catches when not pouncing on open holes to run through, accounts for the majority of Warriors’ receptions and yards gained. The offensive line is moving people out of the way and protecting the pass. The defense is moving closer to being lightsout for opponents. A key to all of this is a wellversed staff teaching the real world to their student athletes. Herndon, Domecq and Vale all appreciate the mental and physical toughness it takes to play this rough game. Being successful at it requires more than the players’ personal needs. Absolutely needed is the ability to grab another gear when someone goes down to injury, or for any reason, standing up for teammates and filling the gap. All three have had a taste of that this year, and they’ve done the job. Herndon will return for the Powhatan game. Speaking to the stand-up work of Domecq and Vale, Herndon said, “It’s really exciting; both of them have really

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Church Rises at Our Lady of the Angels Monastery The Cistercian sisters at Our Lady of the Angels monastery near Crozet are building a new church and it’s now under roof. “We’re hoping to be finished next June,” said Sister Barbara Smickel. They are almost giddy with anticipation of that day. The new church replaces a cramped chapel that has seating for about a dozen visitors and not enough stalls for the sisters, who now number 13, with two more postulants due to arrive soon. The new church will feature 20 stained glass windows based on those in 12th century Cistercian monasteries in Europe. They are being made now by Father Methodius, a monk at Holy Spirit Monastery in Conyers, Georgia, who is a noted stained glass artist. “They’ll be absolutely beautiful,” said Sr. Barbara. A large rose window will fill the gable end of the visitors’ side of the church. An image of Salve Regina, the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child, will be the centerpiece behind the altar and

flanked by two other windows with more abstract designs. “What we’re trying to do is have echoes of Cistercian architecture,” said Mother Marian Rissetto, the monastery’s leader. “We have monasteries in this tradition all over Europe. It evokes proportion. It looks like it’s always been here. The façade is welcoming. It has harmony and awe, lines that bring heaven to earth. We tried to keep the whole space open. There’s calm, serenity and freedom. It’s so quiet in that space. The other feature is light. We worked a lot with light as the presence of God.” The monastery in Crozet began in 1987 with six sisters. They support themselves by making Gouda cheese and this year will schedule 34 cheesemaking days. The sisters live according to the Liturgy of the Hours, gathering to pray several times every day, including at 3 a.m. So their schedule is strict and does not allow much flexibility for the arduous tasks of cheesemaking.

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The new church will be on the same level as the sisters’ living quarters. “We go to church about nine times a day,” explained Mother Marian. “Our topography is challenging.” On the floor below the sanctuary is a library for their 10,000-volume collection on spiritual subjects. Making an L off the sisters’ church, which will have 20 stalls and a few pews behind them, is

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This month, I spent some time with Melissa Miller, Crozet’s personal trainer extraordinaire who owns M2 Personal Training and puts on the popular Boot Camp for REAL People exercise class at Crozet Park. I wanted to contrast a group exercise class like Boot Camp with exercise like running or cycling that is often solitary. “I didn’t really have the opportunity to play sports growing up,” Miller explained. “When I was 13, I asked my mom if I could join a gym because I wanted to take control over my weight, feel better, and get in physical shape to play on a basketball team. She agreed and we went regularly, two or three times a week. I exercised at that gym through high school and when I was home from college. Over the years, I saw a physical and mental transformation due to my hard work in the gym. Not only did I get stronger and in better shape, but my body composition changed and, most importantly, my confidence and mood improved. Exercising was a way I could deal with my stress. I also formed a strong relationship with my gym family, which is why I encourage a positive community environment in my classes. “I decided to take a Sports Medicine class in high school. This led to an exercise science degree at Ohio University. I strongly believe that regular exercise is a way to prevent many of the chronic and acute diseases that lead to death. I worked at a medical fitness facility in Charlottesville for two years, then was at the Boar’s Head Sports Club for seven years and then started M2 Personal Training eight years ago. Boot Camp for REAL People is an outdoor exercise class for all ages and abilities. It

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is a safe and encouraging environment for participants to get a full body workout including cardiovascular exercise, strength training, core work, flexibility, and have fun doing it. We use agility ladders, cones, sand bells, bands, monkey bars, picnic benches, and of course your own bodyweight. “I called it Boot Camp for REAL People because I wanted to create a class that felt like you had the attention of a personal trainer but in a group setting. Most boot camp-style classes are known for being very challenging, where an instructor is yelling at you! My style of motivation and exercise programming is very different. I consider myself a very relatable personal trainer and person. I cater my class to the REAL people we are. REAL people are moms, dads, kids, grandparents, stay-at-home parents, traveling business executives, teens, etc. REAL people have aches and pains that an experienced and knowledgeable personal trainer can provide a safe and effective workout for without causing further injury. “Boot Camp class aims to get your heart rate up and fatigue your muscles. I try to mix it up but some examples are circuits, intervals, partner workouts, team workouts, no equipment, burpees, etc. I always say the hardest part is getting to class. Once you are there, the energy

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Judd Culver is taking on the first North American operation of England’s KellyBronze company, the largest grower of organic turkeys in Britain, on a 100-acre farm in Greenwood. It now is raising 1,300 birds there according to the firm’s “bred to be wild” motto. That means outdoors on pasture behind a stout woven-wire stock fence reinforced with three strategically placed strands of electrified wire that are sure to discourage predators looking for a Thanksgiving meal. Aside from the several waterers and feeders placed around the farm’s first 16-acre field, it’s as close as the turkey industry gets to raising birds in their natural environment. KellyBronze founder Paul Kelly visited the farm recently to advise on the construction of a steel-frame building that will house the processing operation. The turkeys will be dry-plucked and aged to be ready for Thanksgiving buyers. In England, Kelly said, the style is called “New York dressed” because the technique originated there, but it is no longer common in the U.S. Kelly holds the Guiness Book of World Records title as the globe’s fastest dry-plucker and also the fastest dresser of a turkey. No water is involved in the dressing of Kelly turkey and their birds are also not soaked in brine. “The benefit is you can hang it [to age] and that makes all the difference,” said Kelly. “It’s the best tasting turkey in the world. Quality wins. Once they have

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and moving leisurely, show they feel secure and content in their home. Culver said he has had some curiosity from foxes and he is aware of other predators, such as coyotes, but so far his fencing has kept them out. Americans consume about 60 million turkey for the holidays, according to Culver, who is an expert in animal nutrition and has prepared his own feed recipe, mainly corn and soybeans, for his flock. Culver met Kelly when his career took him to Britain for a few years and he called at the Kelly farm to sell turkey rations. “We’ve been looking at the American market since 2001,” said Kelly. “I know lots of turkey guys, but they all have the volume mentality. You have to have a totally different mindset. Judd wanted to do it and he’s so passionate. He has all the experience you need and the drive. The same thing happened for us in Scotland.” Once the farm is settled in, Kelly expects it to be a place other American farmers can visit to observe the concept. Kelly said the company is also

looking for an Australian farm. The Greenwood farm has capacity for 10,000 to 15,000 turkeys per year and the plan is to double the bird population every year until it reaches its limit. This is Kelly‘s fourth visit to the U.S. Earlier trips were about test marketing. “We had to find out if there is a market for a $200 turkey,” he said. “We got great feedback. It’s a big investment and it comes down to having the right people.” Kelly scoured the British Isles in 1984 searching for remnant flocks of bronze turkeys, which mainly look black but have a bronze color on the tips of their feathers. “They were going extinct,” Kelly explained. “We combined what we found and created five families that we maintain as pure lines and then we cross breed those. 1987 and ’88 were very hard for us, but we got in the news and then butchers started calling us saying their customers wanted our turkeys. It was through the media that we got rolling. Of course, there’s always a challenge, but it’s exciting and fun.”

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Beth Costa Settles In As Henley’s Principal By Rebecca Schmitz becca@crozetgazette.com When she assumed her role as principal of Henley Middle School in July, Beth Costa brought with her not just a proven record of innovation and success but also a unique relationship with Western Albemarle High School’s new administration. Costa comes to Henley from Monticello High School, where she was assistant principal from 2012 to 2015. There, she worked closely with Monticello’s associate principal at the time, Darah Bonham, who became principal of Western this summer. “Darah is very forward thinking. It’s a challenge to keep up with him,” she said. “With new leadership in both buildings, it’s a good opportunity for alignment. We have conversations once or twice a week. We try to figure out what we at the middle school level need to do to get our kids ready for high school.” They also discuss how the schools can make connec-

tions in units of study—students from Western’s Environmental Studies Academy, for example, can present material and share their knowledge with Henley’s future scientists to supplement the younger students’ learning. Costa has also worked in tandem with Western’s new assistant principal, Jennifer Sublette, when both were lead instructional coaches for county schools from 2010 to 2012. “I have never been on such a collaborative team,” Costa said. She hopes to replicate that collaborative working environment at Henley. “As a lead coach for a cluster of the 26 schools, it was important to present the same information and align goals,” she says. The experience left her with a strong foundation of knowledge to carry over to her role in administration: “It opens your eyes to the entire school system you work in, not just your school. It’s really nice preparation for the work I’m doing now.” While at Monticello, Costa was instrumental in an initiative

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OCTOBER 2015 veled with a smile. Costa, who replaced Dr. Patrick McLaughlin when he left to become the school division’s Strategic Planning Officer, is a Henley parent herself, with one son in sixth grade and another in third grade at Brownsville. “I’ve known some parents through my kids, but I’ve had the opportunity to meet more and more. Everyone has been so welcoming. The kindness afforded to me has just been amazing!” Costa, who graduated from Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania and then received a master’s degree and a doctorate in educational leadership administration from Capella University, arrived in Albemarle County in 2008. She began her career in education working in Philadelphia and then Colorado in positions that included English teacher, language arts coordinator, and guidance counselor. She and her husband decided to relocate here when, during a trip to the area for a conference, they found themselves driving down Route 29 and marveling at the area’s natural beauty and family-friendly feel. One year later, they had settled in Crozet. A former college soccer player, Costa plays in the Charlottesville Women’s Soccer League and with Henley’s students in the gym before school on Fridays. Her love of sports extends to baseball—she has traveled with her husband and sons to 18 of the country’s major league ballparks, and her family’s goal is to eventually visit all 30. “It’s an amazing way for us to be a family and have adventures all over the country,” she said. As she settles into her new role at Henley, Costa is focused on getting to know her students and inspiring them to succeed. “We did a survey last year, and one thing we learned was that the kids really want us to know them,” she said. She spends time each day in the hallways greeting students and learning names, which she admits can be a challenge in a school of 850 students. But she’s committed to ensuring their experience at Henley is the best it can be: “I want to make sure all kids have that same feeling—we want Henley to be a place they can’t wait to get to.”

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Dittmar Runs for Congress Joined by her husband Frank Squillace and a godchild, and surrounded by supporters, Albemarle County Board of Supervisors chairwoman Jane Dittmar announced her candidacy as a Democrat for the Virginia Fifth District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives on the front steps of the County Office Building in Charlottesville Sept. 17. She said she chose that date because it was Constitution Day.

“It’s about creating a more perfect union,” she said. “There are a lot of people fed up with Washington and that we’re mired in conflict. We need to change it up and come up with collaborative solutions.” Dittmar said her priorities are job expansion, workforce training and Internet infrastucture in rural areas. Dittmar, who represents the Scottsville District, is a past president of the Charlottesville

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What is it that makes Halloween so much fun? Is it the guilt-lessened candy and sweets? Is it the thought of a sojourn with dead loved ones? Is it the fun of dressing up and pretending to become our alter ego? Or is it that we love the adrenalin rush of being scared out of our wits? Answer: all of the above! One of my more vivid childhood memories is the elaborate haunted house my theater-loving mother would create in our basement for all the neighborhood kids to visit. She’d stuff clothes with crumpled newspaper, top them with horrible masks, and prop them up with broomsticks around the bedsheet-draped maze, or dangle a witch or skeleton from the ceiling pipes. My father would rig up dim, spooky lighting and background clanking and moaning. As unsuspecting visitors crept through the carefully planned pathways, suddenly one of the figures would reach out and grab them! Or groan softly, or sit up in the coffin. The screams of terror could be heard for blocks! To add to the fun, my mother had simply enlisted a few friends to don masks and pose quietly among the fake figures. Needless to say, our petrifying Halloween party was a much-desired invitation! But as for me, I would rather have attended “Mickey’s NotSo-Scary Halloween Party” at Disney World. As the ghosts and goblins, fairies and superheroes prepare to haunt our streets

on the night of October 31, it is interesting to reflect on the origin and history of this most imaginative of holidays. First, this post-harvest celebration marks the darkening of the year, the shorter hours of daylight, the temporary death of flowers and trees, and the onset of colder days and frosty nights— all of which stir a natural fear in the human heart. Halloween is believed to have its origin in the ancient Gaelic festival of Samhain (pron. sahwin), named from the Old Irish for “summer’s end.” Samhain was celebrated on the eve of the Celtic New Year on November 1, and similar festivals were held throughout England, Scotland, and Wales in pre-Christian times. This was seen as a liminal time, when the veil between worlds was dissolved and spirits, fairies, witches, and the souls of the dead could more easily visit our earthly sphere. The festival included mumming and guising, in which children would go from house to house in costume, usually reciting verses or songs in exchange for food. The disguise served both to imitate the spirits believed to be abroad on this night, as well as to confront death and ward off evil. The spirits were seen as pranksters, so tricks might also be played. Hollowed out turnips or mangel wurzel (field beets), carved to look like ghosts and goblins, would serve as lanterns to light their way—later replaced by pumpkins to become the jack-o-lanterns of today. This pagan festival of the dead was gradually Christianized, with the designation of November 1 as All Saints’ Day to honor saints and martyrs of the church, and November 2 as All Souls’ Day to honor the souls of all the dead, particularly those who had died the previous year. To hallow means to make sacred or holy (as in “this hallowed ground”), so a saint may be called a hallow. J.K. Rowling borrowed this resonant term for the last book in her series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (with the hallows in question being the Elder Wand, the continued on page 31

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A New Life for Morton Frozen Foods? By Sean M. Heuvel It has been nearly a generation since Morton Frozen Foods products—a line intimately associated with Crozet—have graced the shelves of grocery store freezers. Morton began in 1938 as a small chicken processing firm in Louisville, Kentucky and quickly evolved into one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of frozen foods. As many longtime Crozet residents

recall, the venerable brand was phased out in the late 1990s by ConAgra after a storied 60-plus year history. The final step was ConAgra’s closure of Morton’s legendary Crozet plant, which was once the centerpiece of the company’s manufacturing operations. The plant began operation on August 1, 1953 and for some time was Albemarle County’s largest employer. Morton’s elimination was done reportedly as part of a corporate streamlining effort to avoid redundancy with similar offerings within the ConAgra product line. While the Morton brand is gone, fond memories of it remain. An Internet search for Morton reveals legions of consumers who are trying to find its famed pot pies, honey buns, mini donuts, and other

products. In fact, some claim that Morton Frozen Foods is one of the most searched-for “dead brands” on the Internet. A group of Morton Frozen Foods enthusiasts are attempting to bring some Morton products back. Comprised largely of former Morton employees, descendants of Morton employees, and fans of the brand— many of who are based around Crozet—the group is embarking on a campaign to put Morton back on the map. The first phase involves an effort to re-introduce Morton and its fascinating story to the public through social media as well as print and online media articles. A website and perhaps even a book showcasing Morton’s history may also come into being. In Albemarle County, historical preservation efforts could include a temporary Morton exhibit, the installation of a historical marker or plaque, or other similar ventures. In the second phase of its plan the fan group will launch a

lobbying campaign to convince ConAgra to resume production of select Morton products on a trial basis–perhaps the honeybuns and/or mini donuts–in selected areas to gauge consumer interest. If ConAgra was not be interested in relaunching Morton itself, its executives could perhaps be persuaded to license or even sell the rights to another company. Here are three ways to get involved: Join the 500 followers of the Morton Frozen Foods Facebook page (www.facebook. com/pages/Morton-FrozenFoods/167651973266093). Next, sign the petition to request that ConAgra resume production of selected Morton products. It can found at www. ipetitions.com/petition/bringback-morton-frozen-foods. Once the petition passes 1,000 signatures, the group’s leaders will begin a dialogue with ConAgra executives about reviving the Morton brand. Write the group at mortonfrozenfoodsfan@yahoo.com if you have questions, would like to offer assistance, or can share Morton-related photos and memorabilia, etc.

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Resurrection Stone, and the Invisibility Cloak). Since in olden times, All Saints’ Day was called All Hallows’ Day. October 31 became All Hallows’ Eve or Even(ing), later contracted as Hallowe’en. In England and Ireland, guising on this spooky night was replaced by “souling,” when poor children would go from door to door to be given soul cakes (cakes filled with raisins and spices and topped with the mark of a cross). These days, by exposing ourselves to these trumped-up fears and simulated horrors, we are reminded how safe and cozy our lives really are. And by observing these traditions, we connect with our European ancestors in more ways than simply honoring their memories. The tradition of trick-or-treating dates from at least medieval times! As Longfellow reminds us,

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impressionistic style, for example, and chose to render a pattern of cobblestones illuminated by a gentle light. “It reminds me of the beautiful sunsets where my grandparents live in New York,” she said. Amber Parker had visited Central Park in the summer and had been struck by its beauty. She decided to create a portrait of the park in autumn: “I thought about how nice it would look in the fall, with the colors of the leaves contrasting

OCTOBER 2015 “all houses wherein men have lived and died/ Are haunted houses.” While children are bobbing for apples and thronging the crisp fall night in search of treats, many adults will be communing in their hearts with long departed friends and family. To get in the mood, you might pick up the classic All Hallows’ Eve by Charles Williams (1886–1945). A British poet, novelist, and member of the Inklings—an Oxford literary group that included C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien—Williams was admired by T.S. Eliot and W.H. Auden. This supernatural thriller features ghosts as the main characters in a plot that dissolves the barrier between the living and the dead through both black magic and divine love. However we celebrate Halloween, we would do well to remember the old Scottish prayer: “From ghoulies and ghosties, long-leggity beasties, and things that go bump in the night, Good Lord deliver us!”

with the gray buildings.” Sports lovers Sebastian Provencio and Colby Acton chose to represent a basketball player and a football player respectively, the sports figures leaping across the canvas in lively motion. Several students chose to paint animals such as dogs and horses—some using a more abstract, colorful representation; others employing a more true-to-life technique. The community is encouraged to attend the opening and support the students’ hard work. Visitors to Zoës Kitchen throughout the month of October will no doubt be amazed to learn these works of art were created by middle schoolers. “Their craftsmanship and level of detail are amazing,” Russell marveled. On a recent school day, students in the art room were focused and attentive as they transferred their work to the final canvas, with Russell circulating through the large, brightly-lit classroom offering guidance and answering questions. “They give 1,000 percent,” she said. “They are positive, curious, and dedicated. Creating art on demand is not an easy thing. What they are doing is really admirable.”

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Kim Davis, Clerk in Rowan County, Kentucky, is out of jail now. If she had only resigned in the name of her religious beliefs, we would have had none of this drama. Whether or not one shares Clerk Davis’ religious views, it is an absolute in this country that there shall be a high and impregnable “wall of separation between church and state.” Mrs. Davis may have skipped that class, but the rest of us learned that in 6th grade civics. Mrs. Davis could refuse to recognize same-sex marriage right up to the time when she became a government official whose tasks included issuing marriage licenses. The First Amendment says that Congress shall pass no law affecting ways of worship, the establishment of any church, the right to speak in public, press freedom, or the right to ask the government to fix unjust behaviors. As a public employee, Mrs. Davis has free speech rights, but her recent actions are not about speech. The First Amendment also protects (some) civil disobedience, which has a venerable and functional history in this country. But Mrs. Davis’ case is a more serious kind of civil disobedience, simply because she, as Clerk, refused a license on religious ground. Mrs. Davis’ philosophy can threaten religious freedom and her supporters seem not to understand that. In his Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, Thomas Jefferson warned that allowing a government minister to act to advance a religious belief would lead to no religious freedom at all: “. . . to suffer the civil magistrate to intrude his powers into the field of opinion, and to restrain the profession or propagation of principles on supposition of

their ill tendency, is a dangerous fallacy which at once destroys all religious liberty,’ it is declared ‘that it is time enough for the rightful purposes of civil government for its officers to interfere [only] when [religious] principles break out into overt acts against peace and good order.” Jefferson wasn’t conjecturing. He lived during the time when one set of Christian beliefs and one church dominated the others in Virginia. Thus it would have been possible, perhaps even likely, for a clerk to refuse a license for religious reasons. The Commonwealth of Virginia was Anglican and in form at least the Anglican Church was governed by the Church of England. A most tedious entanglement of church and state developed. The Virginia Anglicans licensed all church ministers; all citizens were required to attend a church and all were required to provide financial support for the Anglican churches. The most influential office holders frequently came from Anglican churches’ governing bodies, the vestries. Non-Anglicans could hold public jobs, but only menial positions, dog-catchers and the like. The public offices with power were held by Anglicans. So when Mr. Jefferson ran for President, his opposition excoriated him for his non-confirming religious beliefs. Pushed along by the Baptists and the Presbyterians, led by Mr. Jefferson and James Madison, Virginia entirely rejected that church-run life as a way of government and, of course, so did every one of the states. For a government official to withhold a marriage license on religious grounds contradicts what we are now and all the history that brought us here.

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ing so far. You’re a lot more focused overall, and you just have to focus on one aspect of the game.” There is life, and there is football. Both teach lessons that sports participants can use, particularly in high school. When asked what he gets now and will take away from his schooling and competitive life in Coach Redmond’s program, he said, “Work hard for what you want. His big thing is toughness in the grind. We all take a liking to that.” Herndon likes the idea of football after high school; a senior now, he is looking for what may fit him. Washington & Lee is one possibility mentioned because “I want to pursue medicine and that’s a good place to start; I want to do surgery like my Dad (Tony Herndon, U.Va. urologist) is doing. He has overcome a lot of things, had a real tough life and he’s come a long way,” Herndon stated softly. Derek Domecq has a major set of baseball skills, and he is no slouch at football either. Picking up the pace last Friday when someone was missing was easy for him. “It was very much a team win. I think our whole team is stacked to where we can play other positions. We don’t need just one player for this team. We aren’t a team that goes three and seven one year and 10 and one the next. We can consistently win on a daily basis because of that,” he said. “It was also a good thing knowing that as a receiving corps we could get touchdowns and do other things while missing key people such as Henry and Oliver. And it’s also nice to know that we have a lot of help coming in because we have about eight guys coming back from the injured list,” he stated. A sophomore, Domecq feels that he is still a work in progress. “I learn a lot from our coaches, see where my strengths and weaknesses are, and get to learn from great players like Michael, Sam, Oliver and Henry.” He has that to be thankful for, and he is not yet thinking of his post-high school life. Feel free to bet that this dynamic young man will find a

OCTOBER 2015 place to use his skills at the next level. The Big Man on Campus, 6’3” Michael Vale, is an imposing figure at 210 pounds. He’s slotted as a wide receiver or he will slide down the line to the tight end slot. He looks bigger than that, and he is playing big this year with multiple touchdowns, some of them showing his speed down the sidelines. “One of our team mottos has always been ‘next guy up,’ and if a man goes down, the next guy has got to go in and execute,” said Vale, adding “just being able to do that—it’s a great feeling and you know if one guy can do that, then probably the next guy will be able to. We’ve got so many people who can step up and be leaders, and that’s what makes a great team.” As part of a proud band of receivers, Vale has the feeling that he is going to play a bigger role, in part because his size and strength overwhelm most defensive players. “The biggest part of our offense is obviously the running game; we run more than anything else, but teams who bring too much to the box will open up receiving lanes and we’ll get more looks because of that.” Vale said all of the receivers are happy to lay down a great block so Herndon or Hearn can run to open field. He also has a fond feeling for the one-way playing now in place for the Warriors, and said he won’t miss being on the defensive side. A senior, his plans are firmly planted in academics, and he doesn’t see a way to playing football in college except at the Intramural or Club level. “I’m a little bit of a nerd,” he said with a smile. “I really like Spanish— not too bad at science, either—I think I’ll go to a four-year university and relax away from football. I’m looking for an education.” His memories of this time of life will be strong, though. The bonds formed on a football team are deep and strong. “It’s been very special. I think this team is different from any other one out there. We are so close as friends and guys, it’s just a brotherhood that’s been formed through all we do. It is a special connection that I’ve never felt anywhere else. I can’t really say enough about Coach Redmond. He’s an awesome guy.”

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CROZETgazette child molester was once molested as a child himself/herself. Does this make the person’s current behavior acceptable? Certainly not. However, when you are trying to understand and communicate with people, you have got to understand why they are who they are. Some people come to your business unpleasant because they had a terrible upbringing. Some people have been dealt terrible loss in their life and have no hope of things improving. Some people have never been shown kindness, love, or compassion. If you can give people the benefit of the doubt and consider that there is a background story, you see through some of the rude behavior and communicate on a much more productive level. Step Four: Respect Do you have to respect their rude behavior or their impatience? No. Just respect them as a person. Every person deserves respect on a very basic level because he or she is a fellow human being. It is sad how this basic respect is sometimes forgotten. If you run a business and serve the public, you should respect everyone that comes in and treat them accordingly. Respect them enough to try, listen, and sympathize, and you will likely have a productive interaction. Step Five: Humility Check your ego at the door. Sometimes you just have to let

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them off against each other to see who will cough up the largest dowry, the largest burden on taxpayers. In Albemarle’s case, that looks like about $130 million for transportation improvements. This for what is held out to be as many as 100 jobs— wow—as well as a beer sampling room a mile from U.Va., where access to beer is apparently not sufficient. Who knows what the impact of a large new brewery would be on our homegrown craft brewers, but how much beer would we need to drink to keep them solvent? The decision to add the smallest amount of land to the existing growth area could be considered a minor victory, but it opens the way to serious defeats. That the enlargement was confined to land within the existing water and sewer service jurisdiction may preserve a limiting principle, but the vote itself suggests there are no real limits when the grail of economic development is held up for adoration. In fact, Supervisor Liz Palmer’s investigation to

board records showed that the water jurisdiction line was established by an earlier board at the entreaty of a real estate speculator. This we have also seen too commonly as well, a plea that “my bet won’t pay off unless the county breaks its rules,” that the county proceeds to oblige. Now that Interstate interchanges are in play as development zones, Crozet needs to be vigilant about the future of Exit 107 at Yancey Mills, which was proposed for a rezoning in 2010. This is a battle line for the Crozet Master Plan, which would be fatally subverted by commercialization there. Development is sure to be good for some person, but is it good for the rest of us? That’s what the county planning tries to make happen. The county’s Growth Area strategy for protecting the local agricultural economy and concentrating the costs of public infrastucture is only viable if the Growth Area boundaries are held inviolable until they are in fact thoroughly built out. That could take a generation, or two. Enlarging the boundaries to

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Brockenbrough Joins Emmanuel Episcopal Church The Rev. Mignon L. “Sarah” Brockenbrough became the Assistant to the Rector at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Greenwood on October 1. Rev. Brockenbrough served previously at Bruton Parish in Williamsburg as associate rector for family ministries. “Rev. Brockenbrough was selected after a national search and with the assistance of our reading committee of Sally Wallace, Dan Chatman, Jess Haden, and Doris Savage, who offered wisdom, insight and vision throughout our discernment process,” said Emmanuel rector Rev. Christopher Garcia. “She will share in all aspects of parish ministry, with a particular focus on leading the ministry to visitors and newcomers, Christian formation, and outreach.” A native of Savannah, Georgia, Brockenbrough was youth director at Christ Church Episcopal, Savannah, before attending Virginia Theological

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of the class and instructor take it from there. We do a lot of body weight exercises; however, I always keep a basket of resistance bands if someone needs an alternative exercise. I don’t want people to stop their exercise habit because they broke their arm or have other issues going on. We can work around it, in a safe manner. “Bonds absolutely form between the participants. Actually, I wouldn’t call it just a bond; it is more like they are your boot camp family. For the regular crew, we all watch out for one another in and out of class. When someone is going through a rough patch and can’t get up to make it to class, we all encourage via email and Facebook. I make a personal investment in each person who works with me. I encourage participants to get acquainted and there is ‘friendly neighbor’ component. “However, when you come to class, everyone is in the same

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Feeding Wild Birds in America Throughout the years of my youth, my mother would tear apart stale bread or sweets, such as donuts, and throw the pieces onto the ground in the back yard for wild birds to eat. It wasn’t that my mother had a strong interest in learning much about birds; she simply had a big heart and felt it was better to provide them with foods that would otherwise just be thrown away. Blue Jays took the most interest in my mom’s handouts, and we always had plenty of them around. Because I did have a special interest in birds, I was given a bird feeder one Christmas. I’ve been feeding wild birds ever since. Yet in all of this time, I

had never once given any thought to the origins of this activity—until earlier this year when I read a recently published book on this subject. Feeding Wild Birds in America, by Paul Baicich, Margaret Barker, and Carrol Henderson, presents a history of bird feeding, a topic that may sound rather boring, but is incredibly fascinating. Anyone with a serious interest in birds has probably heard about President Teddy Roosevelt’s intense love of bird watching and nature study (activities in which he engaged right here in Albemarle County at Pine Knot). Personally, I was delighted to read that my hero, George Washington Carver, led the nature study efforts at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, a college founded to provide a

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“practical, industrial education for southern blacks.” I have greatly admired this scientist ever since I first read about him when I was a child. He was born into slavery and overcame great odds to get to college. Because I knew that I, too, would have difficulty getting to college (my parents had made clear that they didn’t have the money to send me), I took inspiration from his life story. Professor Carver believed that studying the natural world “helps to develop and round out a beautiful character and fit the individual for filling in the best possible manner the great object for which God brought him into existence.” In other words, nature study addressed the spiritual as well as the practical side of human existence. How I wish more folks shared his vision today. A 1904 photograph in the book shows at least two dozen people, including women, paying rapt attention to someone pointing out something on a tree on the grounds of Tuskegee. “Nature Study,” a formal course developed by Cornell University, was also offered at the Hampton Institute in Virginia, another historically black university. The study of nature eventually led to the widespread feeding of wild birds, which was closely tied to the bird preservation movement at the turn of the last century (the late 1800s into the 1900s). Arising from the need to protect birds that were headed towards extinction because of the women’s fashion trade, the interest in birds had much to do with a changing culture from which commerce

was able to profit. Thus Feeding Wild Birds in America is subtitled Culture, Commerce, and Conservation, and the book interweaves these subjects superbly. Did you realize that many of the successful bird-feeding businesses of today grew out of grain businesses established in the 1800s to feed farm animals? Or that bird feeding has become a multi-billion-dollar industry just since the 1990s? What I find especially interesting in this book are the old ads and illustrations, especially vintage woodcuts, from publications. One such woodcut from an 1886 issue of Harper’s Weekly is captioned, “Birds in winter—outdoor relief.” In it a child looks out an open window from which she (or he, it’s hard to tell) has apparently thrown seeds onto the snow where several species of birds have assembled to take advantage of the easy pickings during a harsh time of year. A particularly thought-provoking ad for simple opera glasses proclaims that they are “Better Than a Shot Gun!” for nature watching. These lowpower glasses were a far cry from the high-quality binoculars currently used, but they were certainly better than using just one’s eyes alone. While the thought of anyone using a shotgun to obtain a good look at a bird is repugnant to us today, that action had been about the only way to previously study wild birds. Even naturalist John James Audubon shot birds, a fact that shocked me when I first learned it years ago. When the opera glass magazine ad appeared in 1895, it may have been the first of its kind. Bird watching quickly became tied to the sale of goods to help people enjoy this activity. Food and feeders helped to bring birds closer for viewing, and the novel use of optics helped people to better see and identify them without having to kill the poor creatures! The last chapter is especially useful for the birdwatcher who is just beginning to take up bird feeding. It discusses the best foods to offer, along with information on when they first began to be used as a supplemental food source for birds.

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Cuban Black Beans

I’ve wanted to go to Cuba for years. I’m a great admirer of the spirited Cuban people who have suffered great hardship during the U.S. embargo and despite this have one of the highest literacy rates and child immunization rates in the western hemisphere. During the ‘troubles’ of the early 1960s, many Cubans moved to the United States, especially Florida, bringing their

distinctive cuisine with them. One of my favorite dishes is Cuban black beans (my second favorite is Cuba Libre!—rum and coke). Commemorate the restoration of diplomatic relations with our southern neighbors with this delicious spiced bean recipe. The Pope went to Cuba, so let’s got there, too, in a culinary way.

Cuban Black Beans 1 pound dry black beans—the very best way to cook them is to put them into your crockpot the night before, cover with plenty of water, add a half teaspoon of baking soda and set the crockpot to low heat. The next day, your beans will be perfect and you will have saved the expense of the canned version. 1 medium green pepper, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup olive oil

1 teaspoon cumin 1 tablespoon wine vinegar 2 teaspoons of salt Ground black pepper to taste

In a large skillet, heat the oil. Add green peppers and sauté for about five minutes, then add the onion and sauté for ten minutes. Add the garlic and cumin and cook for about half a minute. Drain the beans, reserving the liquid and add to the skillet. Then add about a cup of the reserved liquid. Add the salt and pepper. Cook for thirty minutes or more and then serve with rice and more chopped onions.

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For example, Elizabeth Davenport, an early member of the American Ornithologist’s Union, made notes about the foods she offered and the many species that visited to partake of them. Her notes from the 1890s tell us that plain suet pieces (fat from animal carcasses, an especially important natural source of energy in winter) were nailed

started them. They were successful.” With her background in mediation, she said, “I can find solutions people didn’t know existed. “I intend to light up this district,” she vowed. to the trunks of trees. Today most people buy multi-ingredient suet cakes neatly wrapped and easily dispensed in specially designed feeders. If you are interested in bird feeding, the history of bird feeding, or the history of our country’s growing awareness of the importance of the natural world to our lives, you really should purchase a copy of Feeding Wild Birds in America for yourself and/or your local library. It’s an incredibly educational read.

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Each season brings its signature challenges to the ER. In the now past summer it was trauma; blood and gore, alcohol and profanity, violence and death. Goodbye summer. Now in the fall and winter the challenge is fever; the elderly with their fevered delirium, death ever hovering, keeping vigil with their worried spouses of fifty or sixty years. Kids with their sudden raging, spiking fevers and their worried parents. Interns and residents and nurses, their immune systems worn down with overwork and overexposure trying to tough out one more shift, wearing surgical masks to contain their feverish contagion. Fever is especially a challenge during the fall. Flu season is just

in the offing. Until flu is firmly here every adult with fever in the ED is a potentially deadly case of sepsis. Once the flu arrives in full our guard can go down a little; there is no way, and no need, to hospitalize all the adults we will see with fevers. Kids, of course, get high fevers in response to virtually every minor viral infection and we are more adept at sorting through the deadly fevers and the normal febrile events of childhood. “Flu” is an encompassing term for multiple different illnesses and is not synonymous with influenza. True influenza is caused by several different strains of the influenza A and B viruses. Over 200 other unrelated viruses and some bacteria can cause “influenza like illnesses” (ILI’s in doctors’ parlance). During the height of flu season only ten per cent of ILI’s are caused by influenza A or B, the disease the flu shot protects against.

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OCTOBER 2015 tion, “and it has not been adequately, you know, revealed to the public what’s actually going on.” Then he veered off into pure baloney. “Vaccines are very important, certain ones, the ones that would prevent death or crippling. There are others, a multitude of vaccines that don’t fit in that category, and there should be some discretion in those cases.” I have no idea what he is talking about here. Every one of the 12 childhood vaccines recommended by the CDC demonstrably saves lives. And finally he closes with this whopper: “But it is true that we are probably giving way too many in too short a period of time. And a lot of pediatricians now recognize that, and, I think, are cutting down on the number and the proximity in which those are done, and I think that’s appropriate.” No responsible pediatrician believes that, and the American Academy of Pediatrics firmly rebuts it in its policy statements supporting the CDC vaccination schedule completely. Cutting down the number and proximity of childhood vaccines puts children’s lives at risk. I watched this pandering trainwreck of medical nonsense from a prominent physician in open mouthed fascination. I was waiting for the other physician in the debate, Rand Paul, to grab the brake handle and bring this careening runaway train to a halt. Of course, I was disappointed. “I’m all for vaccines, but I’m also for freedom,” Rand Paul said, conflating two unrelated issues in a classic non sequitur. “Even if the science doesn’t say bunching them up is a problem, I ought to have the right to say I want to spread them out.” Except the science doesn’t say spreading them out provides the same efficacy as “bunching them up.” Spreading them out will cost some children their lives. Not just the children of those parents but others in the community too young to get vaccinated or with weakened immune systems. That is a strange type of right to wish for. Fortunately, Rand Paul’s stance was completely

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Warrior Golf Captures Fourth Place at Conference 29 Tourney By Jerry Reid jerry@crozetgazette.com Missing third place by one stroke, the Western Albemarle golf squad capped a successful season at the Heritage Oaks Golf Club in Harrisonburg last Sunday. The Conference 29 Championship fell to Fort Defiance, with Spotswood taking the runner-up spot. Turner Ashby was third overall, trailed by Western, and Broadway rounded out the top five in an eight-school field. The format for Conference 29 this year was three rounds of 18 holes at Lake Monticello September 8, Shenvalee in New Market September 17, and Heritage Oaks on the 24th. Warriors golfers Dixon Hass and Andrew Yancey made the Top 6 Individuals list with their best two rounds, and received invitations to the VHSL Regionals Oct 12-13 at Lakeview Golf Course in Harrisonburg. Participating for Coach Darren Maynard’s team along with Yancey and Hass were: Sarah Gemeny, Cole Weis, Nathan Vance, Trent Phillips and Marion Alcaro. A nearly legendary Coach, Maynard has decades of experience coaching both basketball and golf while teaching health and P.E. and weight training at Western. “I didn’t play golf in high school. In my late 20s, I really picked up golf seriously, started playing four, five or six days a week and I fell in love with it, tried to learn as much about it as I could and thought I would share that knowledge when the coaching job opened up at Western.” He has done that sharing very well and hasn’t skimped on the life lessons, according to some of his players. Dixon Hass, junior, said, “I played basketball, played hockey, a lot of different sports.

Golfing is my only sport I continue with outside of school.” Admittedly, he started playing a little late. He knocked the ball around with friends and then discovered the rewarding parts of a nailed drive or a long, breaking dropped putt. “I like the game because of the feelings you get from it. It’s a feel sport.” He knows that a bad shot can rightfully cause a bit of anger, but that must fade away quickly in order to play this game right. Hass has nothing but superlatives for Coach Maynard’s techniques and humanity. “I like his idea of really being mentally tough. You can have a good swing and do everything mechanically right, but if you don’t know what you want to do in your mind, you’re not going to score well,” he reflected. Maynard also reached him through the philosophy of the here and now, teaching the value of living in the minute. “He helps to put things in perspective. He says to make your high school years count, and cherish the moments you’re in right now because they won’t last,” said Hass. Now the University of Tennessee is tugging at his consciousness. Andrew Yancey is a sophomore and just 15. His golf game is on a trajectory that could take him places. Regionals beckon now. Golf was a bit down on his list because his father played baseball, but he said, “I started playing baseball, then I gave it up for golf and he has supported me with that. I started playing at 13 and I’ve have worked hard at it,” “Next year I’d like to be shooting all my rounds in the mid-70s, maybe upper 70s,” Yancey said. “I want my team to advance to Regionals next year, and I’d love to play Division One golf.” College with a golf

Dixon Hass (L) and Andrew Yancey, a Top Six Individual performer at the Conference 29 playoffs.

component could be attainable. But if golf as a playing career doesn’t work out, a family construction business awaits, along with studying to be a golf pro by taking an internship with Kandi Comer (WAHS graduate

and ex-LPGA) at Old Trail. Yancey and Hass are stellar representatives for the Warriors at the VHSL individual Regionals October 12-13. It couldn’t have happened to a nicer pair.

Volleyball Has a Chance to Win the District by David Wagner david@crozetgazette.com The 2015 Varsity Western Albemarle volleyball team got off to a strong start in September with non-district wins over Waynesboro and Handley. The Warriors then proceeded to take the Championship at the Spotswood Invitational tournament, going 5-0-1. Western Albemarle won their pool with wins over Spotswood and Waynesboro and played Luray to a 1-1 draw before beating Fort Defiance 3-0 for the championship. Senior Kelsey Grove tallied 36 kills for the Warriors, senior setter Erin Farina added 64 assists and seniors Sienna Kellum, Hannah Miles and Colleen Forsman showed up big in the championship match. Kellum led the team with 14 kills against Fort Defiance, libiero Miles added seven digs and right side hitter Forsman had 10 kills and eight digs of her own. After a lay-off the Warriors opened Jefferson District play against Monticello High School, cruising to a 3-0 win over the Mustangs. Grove led the surge for Western with 14 kills and fine defensive play, notching 12 digs. Miles and Forsman nabbed 10 and 8 digs respectively. Western then made the long trip to Powhatan for another

District match. The Indians, really tough at home, defeated the Warriors 3-1. Erin Farina played out of her mind with 45 assists in the four-set match, a season high for the team. Hannah Miles set a season high team mark also, garnering 24 digs. Grove had a team-high 19 kills for the match and Sienna Kellum added 10 kills and 12 digs, showing her versatility. Courtney Berry was dominant at times with 9 kills and Forsman played extremely well from the right side with 6 kills and 12 digs. Next up was the Warrior Invitational at Western Albemarle High School September 19th. The Warriors invited stiff competition and did not guarantee themselves a win at their own tournament. Jefferson Forest (Lynchburg), Grafton (Williamsburg) and Mills Godwin (Richmond) joined the Warriors for a day of highly competitive volleyball. Western first faced Jefferson Forest and won in straight sets. Grove led the Warriors with 19 kills and 16 digs, putting in a superb performance. Courtney Berry continued her strong play in the middle posting 8 kills and 4 blocks. Miles had 15 digs, giving setters Farina and Elissa Simpson chances to assist the frontline. continued on page 45

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In their second match the Warriors faced Grafton in a hard-fought match. Grafton came out on top, 2-1, but Western gave them a run. Farina tallied 25 assists, Grove had 8 kills and 10 digs, Berry had 8 kills in the middle, Forsman led in digs with 13 and Miles added 12. The Warriors faced Mills Godwin in the final match of pool play. Again, Western dropped a very competitive match, 2-1. Grove continued her stellar play with 10 kills and a team high 18 digs. Makayla Shifflett made a big contribution once again, getting 9 kills and 7 digs. In the semi-finals the Warriors faced Grafton. The match went to three sets and Western held on to win, 15-12, and advance to the finals. Shifflett had a team-high 10 kills and added 5 digs defensively. In the finals the Warriors could not pull off the upset over Mills Godwin, who won the tourney title in three sets. Senior setter Farina had her best match, posting 30 assists and 8 digs. The Warriors took care of Fluvanna County High School

in their next district match, 3-0, and then faced Albemarle High School. The Patriots won the first set. Both teams struggled with unforced errors. The Warriors bounced back to take the second set, scoring four of the last five points. In the third set Western looked out of sync as the Patriots jumped out to a 9-3 lead. Albemarle cruised to win behind the imposing play of Stephanie Lugus and exceptional setting from Ellie Benning. In the fourth set Western bolted to a commanding 17-11 lead with an opportunity to force a fifth and final set. But the Patriots would have none of it. Albemarle went on a 12-2 run to win. For Western, Grove had 19 kills and 13 digs, Berry had 7 kills and 3 aces, Olivia Nichols had 7 kills and 4 blocks, Farina had 35 assists and 8 digs and Adriana Bland played solid defense off the bench. At mid-season the Warriors have a more than respectable 9-5-2 record overall and are 2-2 in the Jefferson District. They still have to make their way through the district schedule a second time. The team was highly competitive in the losses to Powhatan and Albemarle. Bringing a district title back to Crozet isn’t out of the question.

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Garth Rd, Crozet/White Hall) LARGE YARD SALE, BAKE SALE, LUNCH available (country ham biscuits, hotdogs, chili, etc.) & MUSIC. Yard Sale items include household items, patio furniture, new & used small appliances, glassware, linens, Christmas items, toys, etc.—something for everyone. Too many items to list. Shop and join us for lunch and enjoy the music. RAIN or SHINE (Watch apple butter being made, too.) Questions? Contact Debra: 434-466-2094. LAND WANTED 3 – 10 acres in Crozet suitable for building a house on. Will pay for subdividing costs. 434-566-7124 THANK YOU CROZET for trusting in our twin senior daughters. They are available for pet and babysitting during the school year. Call: 434-465-9019.

TUTORING PAR EXCELLENCE™ Academic Tutoring in Math, French (Native speaker), Spanish, by retired teacher. References available. 540-456-6682 tutoringparexcellence@ gmail.com W A R E H O U S E ASSOCIATES NEEDED IN CROZET! Manpower is looking for Pickers/Packers for exciting new opportunities. Job duties: Candidates will play a key role in picking and packing merchandise in a busy warehouse. Hours: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday Friday. Pay rate: $9.50/hour. Are you interested? Please contact Danielle Dalton 434.245.0071 x70318. Da n i e l l e . Da l t o n @ m a n power.com.

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Crozet Trails Crew 5K The fifth annual Crozet Trails Crew 5K race will be held on Saturday, October 10, at Claudius Crozet Park. This year’s event will include the firstever Kids’ Run, with prizes for all! The course winds through eastern Crozet on trails largely built and maintained by local volunteers. This year’s Crozet Trails Crew 5K provides an opportunity to experience areas that are not normally available to residents, as a few private property owners have allowed one-day access to their properties for the run. The 5K Run/Jog/Walk will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the Kids’ Run and adult line up at 8 a.m. Participants may register in advance by visiting crozettrailscrew. org, or in person on Friday or Saturday. Packet pick up and/or registration will be held on Friday, October 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Crozet Running, 1159 Crozet Ave, and on Saturday morning at the Crozet Park YMCA from 7 to 8 a.m. All registrants will receive the 2015 race T-shirt designed by a local artist and sponsored by some of our local businesses. The online fee is $20 per person; in person is $25. This fee includes admission to the Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival, which opens at 10 a.m. at Crozet Park following the race! Both events benefit the non-profit Crozet Trails Crew and Crozet Park. A new bridge will be named in honor of the first place male and female 5K winners, and prizes will be awarded to the first and second place runners in each age category as well as all children under age 14. Finally, there will be a prize drawing for all race registrants at the awards ceremony immediately following the race. Come out and celebrate our active Crozet community while supporting future development of our awesome trail system! For more information, contact jessica@crozettrailscrew.org. Or go to www. crozettrailscrew.org.

OCTOBER 18

Piedmont Baptist 145th Anniversary Piedmont Baptist Church wll celebrate its 145th anniversary October 18. with morning service at 11 a.m., featuring guest speaker, Minister Linda Johnson. Lunch will be served in the fellowship hall. Musical guest for the afternoon service will be “Christian Gentlemen” from New Canton, VA. The afternoon service will begin at 3 p.m. All are invited.

OCTOBER 23 & 24

7th Annual Crozet Spirit Walk Field School of Charlottesville will sponsor the Seventh Annual Crozet Spirit Walk Friday, October 23, and Saturday, October 24, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Field School, 1408 Crozet Avenue in Crozet. The event has grown over the past few years and this year, for the first time, it will feature one era of history and characters in an all new, original script. This is Part I of a four-year cycle focusing on our area’s past. The Walk will visit people from Albemarle County’s early history, from settlement up to 1826, including the Monacan Indians of the settlement called Monasukapanough (on Polo Grounds Road), Thomas Jefferson from his childhood encounter with the Monacans up to the time of his death, the heroic Jack Jouett, the hated Banastre Tarleton, local revolutionary George Gilmer, the Hessian Soldiers of the Barracks (along Barracks Road), and young Meriwether Lewis at his childhood home on Owensville Road in Ivy. The play will take place outdoors, weather permitting, with scenes including professional and amateur actors, as well as musicians, animals, and kids. It is a fun, family-friendly fall event. For the second year, the director is Michelle Nevarr. “It’s a history lesson and it’s exciting that it has animals, and fire, and children, and singing, and it is a cast of about a hundred involved,” she said. Seasonal treats such as apple butter and warm drinks will be available. Tickets are $10 for adults, and free for kids 14 and under. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Green House Coffee or at the door.

OCTOBER 24

Ruritans’ Apple Butter Day The White Hall Ruritan Club invites community members to join them in the making of apple butter on Saturday, October 24. Cooking the big kettle of apples begins at 5 a.m., with canning starting at 4 to 5 p.m. Apple butter will be available throughout the day, as will freshly-pressed apple cider and apple goodies. Come join the fun and stir the pot at the White Hall Community Building at 2904 Brown’s Gap Tu r n p i k e (Intersection of Routes 614 and 810).

NOVEMBER 15

Crozet Orchestra Concert

The Crozet Community Orchestra will perform under the direction of Philip Clark Sunday, November 15, at 4 p.m. at Crozet Baptist Church. World class husband and wife violin soloists Mark Dorosheff (USAF Strings) and Monika Chamasyan will return to Crozet to perform exciting new music including the fabulous Baghdasaryan Rhapsody, in its first U.S. performance with full orchestra. Admission is free. On Friday, December 4, the Crozet Community Chorus, directed by Dr. Jeremy Thompson, the new music director for the CCC, will sing its Choral Holiday Concert at 7 p.m. at Crozet Baptist Church, for free. On Saturday December 12, the Crozet Community Orchestra and Nelson County Community Orchestra will combine for the first Joint Holiday Concert at Crozet Baptist Church at 6 p.m. Free admission. A repeat performance will be held Sunday December 13, at Rockfish Valley Community Center in Afton at 4 p.m. Also free admission. For additional information about playing with the CCO, singing with the CCC, concert details, including any schedule changes, visit crozetcommunityorchestra.org. Email or call CCO President Denise Murray for details (murrden@gmail.com, 434-987-5517).

Medicine —continued from page 41 denounced by a prominent physician/presidential candidate. “Although I strongly believe in individual rights and the rights of parents to raise their children as they see fit, I also recognize that public health and public safety are extremely important in our society. Certain communicable diseases have been largely eradicated by immunization policies in this country and we should not allow those diseases to return by foregoing safe immunization programs, for philosophical, religious or other reasons when we have the means to eradicate them.” That was Ben Carson back in February.

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